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The Next Mayor In his analysis of last week’s mayoral election, my esteemed journalistic colleague, Banner-Herald Editorial Page Editor Jim Thompson, concluded, “One thing we do know after Tuesday, though, is that this community has four years to find someone who might use the mayor’s office to move this community toward a more unified vision of its future. It’s a search, I believe, that is well worth undertaking.� I suppose Jim’s implication is that the candidate his paper calls No Relation Denson would not move this community toward a more unified vision. Tim certainly did, however, move this community, to the tune of 40 percent of its votes. Let’s face it: Any search for the next mayor begins with Tim Denson. He and his well organized team showed convincingly their ability to mount an effective campaign with slender resources. They also demonstrated a concern for the issues that fragment our community and a commitment to bringing us together to overcome these obstacles. And they are continuing to work. They were motivated all along to try to figure out ways to make Athens better for everybody, and a lost election does not end that effort. In four years, Tim just might be the frontrunner.

Our Friend Harold For anybody who does not already know, Harold Williams is a local boy who has sung and played saxophone in a lot of bands, but always with The Jesters, the fun band he helped found in high school and which is finally calling it quits after 50 years. (See the story on p. 14.} Part of the reason The Jesters are hanging up their horns is that Harold tripped in his office at Williams & Guined CPA last fall, hit his head on his filing cabinet and broke his neck, paralyzing him from the neck down. Since then he has been in and out of the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, where his infectious personality has made him friends with all the staff and patients Right now, the truth is that Harold is not doing well. His son Ben and his daughter Molly say his weight is down, he is in constant pain, and the doctors are trying to figure out the cause. The good news is that Harold is back at Shepherd, where he can get the care he needs. So, all you card writers, send Harold a remembrance at Room 420, Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta 30309-1465. They’ll also be setting up a Facebook page so we can all stay in better touch. The Jesters’ last show is sold out, raising funds to buy a van that will get Harold around, and the golf tournament that Charlie Maddox and Friends of Harold Williams put on a couple of weeks ago was a great success at raising funds for the same purpose. Pound-for-pound (especially with his weight down) Harold Williams probably has as many friends as anybody in Athens, and every one of us is pulling for him to get through this present setback so that he can resume physical therapy and get some of his strength back. Hang in there, Harold! Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

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The people have spoken—at least, 8 perTim said in a defiant concession speech. “It cent of them. doesn’t matter that Nancy has four more years. Athens’ voting-age population is 101,650. Because she’ll have to deal with me and the Of those, 54,683 are registered to vote locally. thousands of voters who want an Athens for Of those, 13,952 bothered to show up. Of everyone.” those, 8,174 cast their ballots for Mayor Nancy To that end, Tim’s campaign is transitionDenson. Those numbers are embarrassing— ing into a new activist organization called especially in a community that prides itself on Athens for Everyone. Its first meeting is at being involved. 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at the library. Let’s “Low turnout is always a concern for me, hope it sticks—this town could use a loyal because it’s not healthy to have a few people opposition. making decisions for the whole country,” Nancy said on Election Night. Commission Races: It’s rare that an incumThe low turnout probably was due to bent loses, so the shocker of the evening the state legislature moving Athens-Clarke was Sharyn Dickerson’s 60–40 victory over County’s local nonpartisan elections—against District 1 Commissioner Doug Lowry. Though our will—from the November general election he often brought a valuable perspective to a to the July primaries, and then a federal judge commission that can at times march in lockmoving those primaries up to May 20, the earstep, Lowry is an iconoclast with a disdain for liest they’ve ever been. But with all the newscounty staff, and apparently the voters had paper, radio and TV coverage, the social media enough. chatter, the yard signs, the billboards and the District 5 Commissioner Jared Bailey mailers, who could have possibly not known? retained his seat by a 54–46 margin over Anyway, upstart challenger Tim Denson another of Nancy’s choices, Dave Hudgins. did as well as could be expected, organizing a That’s in spite of a redrawn district that terrific ground game, but he was saddled with removed his base in Cobbham and Boulevard, limited funds and, because of the compressed leaving him with more rural areas that favored schedule, had just 10 weeks to introduce Hudgins in 2010. himself to an electorate that had mostly Some readers will recall that former state never heard of him before. He wound up with Rep. Doug McKillip (R-Athens) virtually uni40 percent of the vote but won just four of laterally redrew ACC Commission districts two 24 precincts: Lay Park in Pulaski Heights/ years ago with the stated goal of improving Newtown, Memorial Park in Five Points, Chase minority representation (though the real goal Street School in Boulevard/ Cobbham and the Multimodal Center downtown (by a mere 60–58 margin in what is one of the smallest, most student-heavy and lowest-turnout precincts). It was the same old tale of two cities: inside the Loop versus outside the Loop. Nancy summed up her platform as “more of the same,” and this may be hard for people in the intown bubble to understand, but plenty of folks think things are just peachy. A lot of people don’t go downtown much, so any development that adds to the tax base is fine with them. A lot of people drive everywhere, so who gives a fig if the bus system is inconvenient, cyclists get run over or it’s dangerous to cross Prince? And so Nancy, as she did in 2010, rode a wave of suburban support to victory. (Of course, give her credit for running hard, too.) Now that the election is over, Nancy has an opportunity to unite the community. She can start by bringing forward a solution to the Prince Avenue pedestrian safety conundrum after a June 10 work session to discuss the issue, assigning downtown design guidelines to committee and working to implement the transit study she has included in Even in defeat, Tim Denson was fired up and ready to go. her budget for the coming year. In other words, get the wheels of government turning again. was getting closet Republicans elected). Well, Tim and his supporters—jubilant in defeat surprise! It didn’t really work out that way. at their Election Night party—declared vicBolstered by the Cobbham and Boulevard tory because of the issues they brought to the voters who shifted from District 5 to District table and promised to continue fighting for 3, progressives Melissa Link and Rachel a living wage, child care and better transit. Watkins made it to the July 22 runoff. In part “It doesn’t matter that I had fewer votes,” because Link ran hard in black neighborhoods

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Mayor Nancy Denson celebrates with grandson John Eric Schleicher (left) and campaign manager Houston Gaines. like Rocksprings and Broadacres, Herb Gilmore finished third, so District 3 will have a white commissioner for the first time since unification in 1990. In a county that’s 27 percent black, Harry Sims will be the lone African American on the 10-member commission come January. Bye, Broun: Read more about the U.S. Senate and congressional primaries in Capitol Impact on p. 5, but let me note here that U.S. Rep. Paul Broun’s political career is most likely over. He left his House seat to run for Senate and finished a distant fifth with 9.6 percent of the vote. The idea that he could be a senator turned out to be a lie straight from the pit of Hell. Schick Happens: In 2012, former Flagpole intern David Schick was a student journalist at Georgia Perimeter College investigating budget woes and the president’s ouster. He filed an open records request for documents related to the investigation. The University System of Georgia eventually ponied up about 700 pages of emails, but believing administrators dragged their feet, didn’t produce everything he was entitled to and overcharged him, Schick filed a lawsuit that went to trial in April. There hasn’t been a verdict yet, but immediately after the hearings, Attorney General Sam Olens filed a motion to claw back 21 pages of those documents, saying that the state “inadvertently” released them, even though they’re exempt from Georgia’s open records law. That’s right: The university system goofed, and its response was to try to put the genie back in the bottle—even though the documents were already in the public domain. Free-press advocates, of course, did not take too kindly to this. The Society of Professional Journalists posted several blog posts ridiculing Olens, after which his office withdrew the motion. “The attorney general’s office thought they could push around one little student blogger, but they didn’t realize they were taking on an entire profession,” Frank LoMonte, executive director of the Student Press Law Center and a UGA law

professor, told SPJ. You know the old saying: Never pick a fight with people who buy ink (or server space) by the barrel. So, what was in this batch of emails that the state so desperately did not want you to see? Why, potentially embarrassing discussion of who should replace retired University of Georgia President Michael Adams. Olens authored revisions to the open records law in 2012 that are, on the whole, very good for journalists and citizens. The changes made it cheaper to pull documents and required officials to respond to requests in a more timely manner. But lawmakers wrote in a loophole—knowing that Adams was about to announce his retirement, they declared that when the Board of Regents hires a college president, it should name only one finalist, and records on any other candidates are not public. University System Chancellor Hank Huckaby and other high-ranking officials bandied about several names in the emails Schick “inadvertently” obtained, the most notable being Cathy Cox, the former Georgia Secretary of State, Democratic gubernatorial candidate and current president of Young Harris College. Upon learning that Regent Wyck Knox planned on nominating Cox, Huckaby’s right-hand man, Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration Steve Wrigley, wrote that he would use back channels to talk Cox out of applying. “She has no chance, and I hate to see her get embarrassed,” he wrote. Sharing news that University of Florida President Bernie Machen was stepping down, Wrigley also made some comments that Bulldog fans might not appreciate. “It is a very fine university, stronger in many ways [than] UGA both academically and from a fundraising standpoint, but not by much in the former,” Wrigley wrote. In addition, the emails imply that UGA Senior Vice President for External Affairs Tom Landrum, the university’s chief fundraiser, was forced out by President Jere Morehead on the eve of Morehead’s drive to raise a $1 billion endowment. Wrigley noted two years ago that Landrum intended to stay another five or six years to finish the capital campaign. “It may be the entire gang plans to hang on and Mike will try to keep running the show,” Wrigley wrote. Huckaby’s response: “If we get the right president, he/she will get their team.” Landrum announced his retirement last August and will be replaced by Bowdoin College’s Kelly Kerner effective July 1. Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

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How Perdue and Kingston Won Rep. Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta), who was the House Majority Whip, gave up influential positions in the legislative leadership to make a try for the U.S. House. Sheldon ran in the 10th District, where Rep. Paul Broun was enticed to try for the Senate, while Lindsey was one of the candidates trying to replace Rep. Phil Gingrey in the 11th District. Lindsey and Sheldon were both running in congressional races where the legislative areas they represented were located on the extreme outer edges of the U.S. House districts. The 10th Congressional District covers a large swath of territory in the eastern region of Georgia. Gwinnett County, where Sheldon resides, accounts for a small slice in the northwest corner of that district. The 11th Congressional District has the bulk of its voters residing in Bartow, Cherokee and Cobb counties. There’s a sliver of Fulton County at the southern extreme of the district, which takes in Lindsey’s district. Lindsey and Sheldon were obviously well-known and wellliked in their legislative districts, but those areas made up a small portion of the congressional districts where they were running. That meant they had more work to do to build up name recognition and support among voters who were not familiar with them. In the end, that proved to be an impossible task, and both of them finished out of contention for the runoff elections. Sheldon had 15 percent of the vote in the 10th District primary, where she trailed Jody Hice and Mike Collins, who are headed to the July 22 runoff. Lindsey likewise could attract only 15 percent support in the 11th District and will have to watch from the sidelines as Barry Loudermilk and Bob Barr fight it out in the runoff. In politics, it not only matters who you are—sometimes it matters even more where you came from.

This is the tenth installment in a series of articles by University of Georgia College of Environment and Design professor Jack Crowley. In this series, Crowley explains the downtown Athens master plan that his team has generated to guide development downtown.

move the structure out of its hole to a landlease across the street. • The reinforced floor of the relocated and renovated building would be at grade with the sidewalk along Hickory Street, where entrances to a number of shops or stores in the structure could face. • The east side of the building could number of columns have been writhave sheltered decks to overlook the future ten about some of the major ideas Firefly Trail that would be extended northward in the Downtown Athens Master through this stormwater park. Plan. Now we’ll look at the individual sites • If the public purchased and moved the with the idea of what if this or what if that building, it could then lease space to tenants. were done. What if a developer and the city • If the private sector moved and renogot together to accomplish something on a vated the building, the relationship might be particular site? The simple “what if?” quesa master land-lease that is based on a small tion will possibly be a percentage of the rent way to help the reader by the priThe building is not yet in jeopardy, collected easily see a downtown vate developer. idea that the plan rec• Rents that are but now is a good time to think ommends and maybe collected could be and plan for an alternative. get excited about it. earmarked for the The first installment development and mainlooks at saving the iconic former Jittery Joe’s tenance of the bicycle corridor and park. Roasting Co. building on East Broad Street. • Tenants attracted to a site like this could It was in the development path of the first include a coffee shop, deli or sandwich shop; a Selig Proposal and was to be dismantled and small bicycle sales, rental and repair business; scattered throughout various Athens coffee a restaurant, a pub or artists’ studios. houses. In the new Landmark/Selig proposal, • There are plenty of very nice urban park the building is not yet in jeopardy, but now is examples that also serve stormwater managea good time to think and plan for an alternament purposes. Atlanta’s Glenwood Park and tive for the building. the BeltLine’s Fourth Ward come to mind.

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When the U.S. Senate race started last year, the conventional wisdom was that Jack Kingston would be hindered by the fact he was not well-known to Georgia’s voters outside the coastal counties he represented in the 1st Congressional District. Kingston would be running at a disadvantage to former secretary of state Karen Handel, the thinking went, because she was much better known in the Republican-rich suburban counties of metro Atlanta. In last week’s Republican primary, geography did turn out to be destiny for Kingston, but not in the way the political experts initially figured. There was a spirited campaign to pick a successor to Kingston in the 1st Congressional District, and that primary election generated a stronger turnout of voters in the coastal and southeastern counties than in the Metro Atlanta area. In fact, it was the strong support for Kingston in the state’s southeastern quadrant that enabled him to hold off a late-charging Handel and secure a spot in the runoff against businessman David Perdue. In some of the more populous counties along the coast, Kingston ran way ahead of Handel by margins of as much as 10–1 and 11–1. In Chatham County, Kingston’s home base, he received 13,988 of the 17,859 votes cast in the Senate GOP primary. Handel only got 1,232 votes. That trend was repeated in counties throughout southeastern Georgia. Handel ran ahead of Kingston in metro Atlanta, as she was expected to, but the turnout in those counties was not as robust as the counties in Kingston’s congressional district. She also was not carrying the counties by 10–1 margins as Kingston was down south. Geography was also destiny in a couple of the state’s congressional races. Donna Sheldon, who was once the chair of the Georgia House Republican Caucus, and state

• The Athens-Clarke County government owns the land directly across East Broad Street and uses it only for a stormwater management site. • The roasters building is privately owned, and moving it is roughly estimated to cost $50,000–$70,000. The public, the building’s owner or another private developer could

• This is a small project. It can be done in phases. It can easily involve a public-private partnership that would get good things done, and it creates an open-space gathering area for the downtown’s east end while preserving a historic building. Jack Crowley

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omeday, probably in the near future, scientists are going to discover that the tendency toward entrepreneurship is genetic, and Beau Shell’s family won’t be surprised at all. Shell started his own business selling ice cream and popsicles two years ago, as the Lil’ Ice Cream Dude, and he’s only 9-years-old now. It’s enough to make a 30-something person feel like a real slug. Where other elementary-age kids are spending their summers goofing off at the pool or playing video games until their eyeballs hurt, Shell is working events with his cart, raising money for his school (Athens Christian) and church missions. Which is not to say he isn’t still a 9-year-old who can get seriously hopped up on sugar. His parents, Vickie (who teaches marketing in the Clarke County School District) and Rick, have done a bang-up job helping him fulfill his dream, making sure that he focuses on his business without his grades suffering and that he has time to pursue other interests, like basketball and perhaps, this summer, learning to swim. Back in the summer of 2012, when he was about to turn 8, Shell presented his parents with the idea: He wanted nothing more than to sell ice cream, and he needed a cart for his birthday to make it happen. It’s a testament to his salesmanship that he managed to convince them, even filing for a business license. In 2013, he started to attract attention, joining the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, stopping by Jackson Spalding Public Relations, working a Georgia Museum of Art Family Day and appearing at the West Broad Farmers Market. A bout with pneumonia slowed him down briefly, but he bounced back with no less enthusiasm. Vickie’s marketing expertise has been a big help, especially when it comes to branding, but Beau has plenty of input. He goes along on the trips out of town to the wholesaler where he purchases his ice cream, which isn’t the kind you can get at the grocery store. Rather than wear an actual bow-tie, a la the Good Humor Man of old, he spoke up in favor of designing the T-shirt he wears for his work uniform, which references the tradition but has a little more swag. He’s grown a lot, both physically and in terms of maturity, since he started in the ice cream business, learning how to present himself in interviews and media appearances, but when

asked how old he’d have to get not to be “lil’,” he demurs, saying, “I’ll always be the Lil’ Ice Cream Dude.” This year, he ran a fairly successful Indiegogo campaign, the Popsicle Project, raising more than $3,000 to transform a covered trailer (“the Popsicle”) in his parents’ yard into a fullfledged mobile ice cream sales device. Shell says the Popsicle has a much bigger freezer than his current small cart, plus airconditioning. Towable Tailgates, in Eatonton, is working on making the alterations, which include cutting a window in the side and, of course, a custom paint job, which will highlight major sponsor

Shell also does private events, like a caterer, and can change what he brings in his cart depending on the audience; grown-ups prefer subtler flavors, and kids, as you no doubt know, will make a beeline for anything sour, brightly colored or studded with bubblegum. Although Shell has succeeded amazingly so far—just think about your own childhood goals and what kind of progress you made toward them—he has much bigger dreams: paying for his own college education and his 16-year-old brother’s; flying on a plane for the first time; owning a NASCAR team (he loves the sport, especially driver Kasey Kahne); and becoming a millionaire. Businesses and organizations who want to book the Lil’ Ice Cream Dude’s services can find out more information on his website (lilicecreamdude.com) or call 706-255-7450 to check his schedule and rates. You can also keep up with his doings on Facebook (facebook.com/lilicecreamdudecool), where he posts regular updates. Hillary Brown

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Peach State Federal Credit Union. When we spoke, the Popsicle was about four weeks from completion, but Shell has other events booked in the meantime. He has worked 16 events already this year, including Athens Christian’s Jog-a-Thon, the Fox Theatre Revival Tour at the Morton Theatre and an event with Lay Community Center and Park’s mentor program, and is scheduled to sell at the Hot Corner Festival (early June), AthFest (June 18–22, where he’ll be in the KidsFest area), the Fourth of July celebration at Georgia Square Mall, the Classic City BBQ Festival (August at the Classic Center) and the Oconee Chamber Fall Festival (October).

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Once you eliminate things that really should not make up an entire meal, there’s a strong case to be made that the hot dog is the official food of summer. Ever since J.B. the Polish Sausage Man hung up his tongs, there’s been no clear winner for the best hot dog in town. Still, here are some others of note. (Tofu dogs not included, because they are, both unfortunately and invariably, terrible.) White Tiger Gourmet: Ken Manring cooks a delicious and classic hot dog, then tops it with some of his lovingly griddled cabbage. LaFonda Dawgs: Walter Washington can be hard to find during the summer on Jackson Street, behind UGA’s Main Library, but he cooks a good, basic dog. Sam’s Club: This is the kind of thing to which hipsters are not supposed to admit, but if you have or know someone with a Sam’s Club card, the snack bar just inside the entrance grills a foot-long dog that is both cheap and tasty. Little Kings Shuffle Club: If you’re heading to Little Kings for happy hour, you should make sure to grab some free hot dogs, heated in the classic rotisseriestyle server, complete with bun warmer. The Varsity: They’re kind of gross, but sometimes they hit the spot, especially topped with slaw. The Rooftop by the Branded Butcher: One of the few places in town that makes a decent sausage inhouse tops its brat with a heap of pickled red cabbage and a squiggle of spicy brown mustard. Hi-Lo Lounge: What sets Hi-Lo’s hot dogs apart is their variety of toppings. You can also get salchipapas, or cut-up hot dogs with french fries, if you want to be fancy about it. The World Famous: The deep fryer has been on the fritz every time I’ve wanted to try the corn dog, but the kitchen has a gift for jazzing up bar classics. Sabine’s Coffee Haus: Way out in Lexington, Sabine’s is worth a trip just for the currywurst, a German specialty you can’t get anywhere closer. Hillary Brown

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or many Athenians, summer is the best season of the year. It’s a great time to explore new places. Perhaps you’ve always been thwarted by long waits at popular restaurants, but in June and July, there are far fewer people in line for dinner everywhere. You can sprawl out in coffee shops that were too crowded in more studious times of the year. Or perhaps you branch out from the same old bars you’ve spent the last three seasons in.

More Room “Summer in Athens is the perfect time for a pub crawl on the other side of downtown, whichever side applies to you,” says Erin Wilson, who has lived in Athens for the past seven years. “If you haven’t been to Allgood, you’ll be surprised to find a great rooftop patio. If you’ve never been into The Manhattan, be sure to be kind to Bobby and order a drink with Blenheims or a Schlitz on draft.”

More Nature This is also the time of year to enjoy what nature has to offer. You can take advantage of the season by building your own raised bed and planting vegetables like beans, beets, carrots, cucumbers and summer squash. Or, if you prefer to harvest fruits of another’s labor, you can make a short trip out to Washington Farm in Watkinsville and pick strawberries through June and blackberries and blueberries later in the summer. Children who are home from school for the summer make great aides in the garden and in picking ripe berries. There are great trails to be hiked along the Oconee River Greenway, through the Botanical Gardens and from Sandy Creek Nature Center to Sandy Creek Park. Sandy Creek also surrounds Lake Chapman, where you can sunbathe, swim, kayak, canoe and fish and take the hike all the way around the lake. If you’re not interested in naturally occurring bodies of water but still want to go for a swim, there are innumerable pools with gates

Chop for Cheap How to do a Braves Game on a Budget

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source, “Stubhub can be a cheaper alternative. Fees apply, as always.” (Dirt-cheap day-ofgame tickets can usually be found via one of the many scalpers who prowl the area surrounding the stadium, though you didn’t hear it from us.) In terms of saving bread on edibles, the fan continues, “You can grill in the parking lot and bring leftover food in. You are also allowed to bring in plastic bottles.” Of course, outside booze is strictly forbidden. (Folks have been known to get crafty in this regard, but beware: Security will often sniff you out, literally). “It’s a lot cheaper to get tickets on days other than Friday or Saturday,” says the fan, “although the Friday night fireworks are rad.” MARTA can be an indispensable asset, as well. Leave your car at one of the suburban stations on the northsouth line, like Doraville or Lindbergh, that offer free parking for up to 24 hours with a validated ticket and take the train into the city. Though there’s no Turner Field stop, MARTA offers a free Braves shuttle bus that leaves from the Five Points station starting 90 minutes before game time. Or, if you feel like getting some exercise, exit at the Georgia State stop on the east-west line and hoof the mere one mile to the stadium. As you see, there are plenty of ways to do a Braves game on a budget. Most of them can be distilled into a few key maxims: Be patient. Think sharp. And, perhaps most importantly: Pregame. Start the evening with “PBRs (or a bag of wine, depending your mood) at someone’s hotel or apartment near a MARTA rail,” one fan says. “Then, jam beers in your cargo shorts, take MARTA to the stadium, crack open your fizzed-up brews, chug like you just won the 1995 World Series and head into the game. Can’t go wrong.” The Braves’ next home series is Tuesday– Wednesday June 3–4, when they play the Seattle Mariners. You know what to do.

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Tourists Helena Anderson and Sam Rayburn take advantage of the empty University of Georgia campus by walking through the Founders Garden. Summer in Athens is often most enjoyed by appreciating the simple things made better by virtue of fewer people being in town. “I can more nimbly navigate the aisles of Trader Joe’s, Earth Fare or Kroger with two children who completely misunderstand the grocery-shopping process,” says Paige French, a local mother to two young daughters. Life is also drastically improved by the decreased competition for parking spaces, especially downtown. For two blissful months, there are fewer be-stickered SUVs to swoop in and snipe the spot you had been coveting on Clayton Street. It’s enough to make shopping, eating and strolling downtown much more appealing. If you’d like to avoid parking altogether, summer is an excellent time to bust out your bike. For obvious reasons, less traffic is good news for cyclists.

that are just waiting to be hopped. Should you get busted and asked to leave by whatever powers that be, pack your bags and move on to the next one—there is almost always some kind stranger willing to open the door if you feign that you’ve simply forgotten the code or key. (Read John Cheever’s short story, “The Swimmer,” for chilling inspiration.) The joy of being outside in summer isn’t limited to daylight. The best time for a stroll or stumble home is at night. “I love walking home from downtown on those hot and muggy nights—the scent of gardenias and honeysuckle makes the air heavy,” says Peter Dale, native Athens chef. You may find yourself begrudging the influx of people come August, so take full advantage of the season while it’s here. Jodi Murphy

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you like to get wet? We all do. Forget air conditioning—there’s no better way to cool off in the summer than taking a dip. And there are plenty of spots in Athens to do it. Legion Pool Beloved by University of Georgia faculty and staff, Legion Pool was built by the American Legion during the New Deal era in the 1930s and later deeded over to UGA. Administrators tried to turn it into greenspace in 2012 because it’s leaky and not many students go there (though it’s open to anyone affiliated with UGA, as well as their guests and has lifeguards), but community outcry forced them to abandon the plan. Location: Lumpkin Street across from the Tate Student Center. Hours: 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m. through July 31; 3 p.m.–7 p.m. Aug. 1–14. Cost: $3 for UGA students; $4 for UGA employees; $3 for children; $5 for Friends of Campus Life; $5 for guests accompanied by a student or employee. Season passes are $70 for students, $100 for employees, $65 for children and $125 for Friends of Campus Life; 25-visit passes are $56 for students, $100 for employees and $125 for Friends of Campus Life. Parking is $5 per visit or $20 for the season. Friends of Campus Life memberships are available to the general public at the Tate Center for $40. Can I bring beer? No.

grill, fish, hike and wade in the Middle Oconee River (among other activities). UGA has Lake Herrick (near the intramural fields off College Station Road) which is a popular spot for picnics and volleyball, but the water’s full of toxic algae, so swimming isn’t allowed. Canoeing and Kayaking There are three kayaking and canoeing outfits in and around Athens. They’re great for dates, but fair warning: My wife and I almost broke up in a canoe when we first started dating—basically, we had a four-hour argument over steering it—so

Athens-Clarke County Pools The Leisure Services Department operates five pools scattered throughout the county that are open to the public and have lifeguards. Warning: They tend to get pretty crowded, especially on weekends, so From top, UGA students Catherine King, Stephanie Gutierrez and get there early or you might have to Sarah Brage kayak on the Middle Oconee River. wait in line. Locations: Bishop Park (705 Sunset Dr.), if your significant other is as headstrong as Memorial Park (293 Gran Ellen Dr.), East we are, opt for the one-person kayak rather Athens Community Center (400 McKinley Dr.), than the two-person divorce boat. Lay Park (297 Hoyt St.) and Rocksprings Park Locations: Broad River Outpost (7911 (291 Henderson Ext.) Wildcat Bridge Road, Danielsville), The Hours: 1–5 p.m. Tuesday–Friday; noon– Sandbar Kayaking (King Hall Mill Road, off 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 1–5:30 p.m. Sunday. The Highway 172 near Bowman) and Big Dog’s On Bishop Park pool is only open on weekends. the River (2525 Atlanta Highway). All pools are closed Mondays for maintenance. Hours: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Cost: $1 per person per visit, $20 for an Cost: $15 per person on weekdays and individual season pass or $30 for a family sea$20 on weekends and holidays (Broad River); son pass that covers up to four people. $20/$25 (Sandbar); $20 or $15 with student Can I bring beer? No. ID (Big Dog’s). Can I bring beer? YES! Splash Pads For kids, ACC also operates two splash pads—at East Athens Community State Parks The closest state park to Park and Rocksprings Park—that are basically Athens is Watson Mill Bridge (650 Watson playgrounds with water. They’re open from 10 Mill Road, off Highway 22 near Comer) about a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday through Aug. a 20-minute drive away. Although there’s 3 and on weekends Aug. 9–Sept. 28. no “swimming” per se, the South Fork River, which flows through the park, has shoals that Rivers and Lakes Not really into the are fun to wade in, not to mention a really whole chlorination thing? Sandy Creek Park cool covered bridge. Admission is $5 per car. (400 Bob Holman Road) has a lake with a Beer? Nope, sorry, although it’s doubtful anybeach! And lifeguards. Admission is $2 per one’s going to be searching your cooler. person and well worth it—the park has trails, Several other state parks are within volleyball and basketball courts, softball fields about an hour’s drive, including Fort Yargo and picnic shelters, too, as well as fishing in Barrow County, Victoria Bryant in Franklin and boating (no gas motors allowed). But no, County, Hard Labor Creek in Walton County you can’t bring beer, and what fun is fishing and Richard B. Russell in Elbert County. Visit without beer? gastateparks.org for more information. Another ACC swimming spot is Ben Burton Park (616 Mitchell Bridge Road) where you can Blake Aued

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it’s horribly publicized, so I’m going to try to do it a tiny bit of justice here. You can haul your bikes there and park at multiple spots along the path, or simply pick it up anywhere along its length if you already live near downtown. The ride to Sandy Creek Nature Center is flat and scenic (we’ve seen deer!), or you can just hang out around the Dudley Park end and enjoy the lush green grass alongside the river. Hiking: If you already live out in the hinterlands of Clarke County, then you probably have your own favorite hiking path—I mean, it’s already in the woods, which are inherently shady anyway, so this category of shady spots should be a no-brainer. But for those of us who live in more densely populated neighborhoods, we need to work a little harder to find the solace of dappled sunlight. Which is why I’m a big fan of the Birchmore Trail at Memorial Park. It’s just long enough that you

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Ben Burton Park is a great shady spot for swimming. daughter’s school playground, and I learned that despite its wonderful shade, the tree was about to fall down at any moment. It seems the constant pounding of little feet isn’t very good for a tree’s root system. So, yeah, while it’s nice to play in a spot where you won’t get clobbered by a tree limb, I’m not going to lie—it’s a lot easier, as a parent, to sit on the sidelines and watch when you have a nice shady spot. Which is why I put the Reese and Pope Street park at the top of my playground list. Sure, it’s small, but there’s something about its spongy mat beneath the playscape that’s super inviting, and the giant rope cobweb is fun for climbing. And if you live near downtown, it’s a nice destination after a stroll through the surrounding neighborhoods. Bike Path: I have two favorite places for biking with kids. For younger ones, a great place to practice is the paved trail at Bishop Park. You can pick it up from alongside the playground and it winds through the park—which is bigger than you think. Granted, there are some portions of the trail that aren’t protected by trees, but it’s easy enough to make a smaller loop in the shady end, if that’s what you’re aiming for. For older kids, head to the North Oconee Greenway. I’d argue this is one of the best aspects of our downtown area, yet

get a sense of being in the wilderness, but you’re still in the middle of Athens, which is what makes this trail so special. Swimming: I have two favorite shady swimming holes, each of them different. For a more official one, stay at Memorial Park for the swimming pool there. It’s an amazing little hole-in-the-wall of a pool, surrounded by shady trees. The pool, like other county-owned swimming pools, opened May 24; its hours are 1-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, noon-5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5:30 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $1 per person, or you can get unlimited summer admission for $20. for a more unofficial place to get your feet wet, head over to Ben Burton Park and play in the stream near its entrance. Yes, I know it has a lot of road runoff in its waters, and it is probably not the most sanitary of spots, but c’mon—live a little! Besides, my daughter spent a decent amount of time there two summers ago, sliding on rocks and wading in its deeper (kneehigh) spots, and she hasn’t grown a third head. Heck, it’s summer—trust me: When it’s late July and you’ve exhausted your air-conditioned options, you’ll be grateful for any sort of cool, shady respite you can find. Kristen Morales

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movie dope THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (PG-13) Despite abundant reasons for applause, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 sabotages itself with the most dreadfully deadening second act unleashed in a major superhero movie. Andrew Garfield returns as Peter Parker/SpiderMan and has much more control of the role in his second appearance. He channels the comic’s wisecracking webslinger, especially in the smart, campy opening fight with a very Russian criminal inexplicably played by Paul Giamatti. In his second attempt, director Marc Webb supplies the franchise’s best action setpieces; both of Spidey’s fights with Jamie Foxx’s blueheaded Electro are kinetically exciting, if a bit too computer animated. But the fightless sequence after Spider-Man first defeats Electro, during which Peter reunites with old pal Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan) and searches for the answer to his OsCorp scientist father’s (Campbell Scott) disappearance, absolutely kills the movie’s silly momentum, despite Martin Csokas’ German mad Dr. Kafka. Bookending the boring are two great acts. The first could be the most charmingly innocent cinematic superhero action since Superman ’78, even if it is more Lester than Donner; the action-packed finale jams three supervillains into what can’t be more than 20 minutes. Make sure you wake up for it. BELLE (PG) In this historical drama, Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu MbathaRaw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy officer, is raised by her great-uncle, William Murray (Tom Wilkinson), the first Earl of Masfield and Lord Chief Justice. Director Amma Asante, who previously helmed A Way of Life, won the SIGNIS Award from the Miami Film Festival and the Directors to Watch Award from the Palm Springs International Film Festival. With Miranda Richardson, Matthew Goode and Emily Watson. (Ciné) BLENDED (PG-13) Ten years after 50 First Dates, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore reunite as single parents who, after meeting on a bad blind date, fall for each other on an African safari with their kids. Sandler invited his Wedding Singer, Waterboy, and Click pal and director Frank Coraci for the sure-to-be critically reviled, financially successful family flick. The supporting cast is fairly expected (Kevin Nealon, Allen Covert, Shaq, Dan Patrick, etc.), but Terry Crews, Wendi McClendonCovey and Joel McHale are reliably funny. CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER (PG-13) Cap (Chris Evans) returns in his second solo outing, and it’s a slight improvement over the first, a definitively middle-of-the-pack Marvel movie. As an agent of SHIELD, Captain America, aka Steve Rogers, must adjust to his new reality and save the world, regularly. When seeds of distrust are sewn amongst members of SHIELD, Cap has to figure out if he can trust anyone, including Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) or new pal Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie). Cap’s transition to the modern world gets even more complicated once a new enemy, the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), turns out to be an old acquaintance. Captain America: The Winter Soldier redefines the Marvel Universe more

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than any of the previous features. Its effects will be felt from Avengers: Age of Ultron to ABC’s “Agents of Shield.” Credit new directors Anthony and Joe Russo (“Community”) with a lighter, more action-oriented Cap, but this series will always lack the vivacious spark Robert Downey Jr. brings to Iron Man. Kicking off the summer season earlier than ever, a big, more-fun-thannot comic book movie is what we’ve been waiting all winter for, right? FILTH (R) Based on the novel by Irvine Welsh (he wrote Trainspotting), Filth stars James McAvoy as bad cop Bruce Robertson, who descends into madness while desperately seeking a promotion he hopes will bring back his wife and daughter. As is expected from a Welsh work, it only gets darker and weirder. Filth is writer-director Jon S. Baird’s sophomore effort (he previously wrote and directed Cass). The swell cast includes Imogen Poots, Jamie Bell, Eddie Marsan and Jim Broadbent. GODZILLA (PG-13) 2014. The King of Monsters has recovered from his 1998 trip stateside with this extremely satisfying entry in Toho’s long-running kaiju franchise. The filmmakers—Monsters director Gareth Edwards, screenwriter Max Borenstein and Dave Callaham —make several smart decisions with their Hollywood reboot of Godzilla. They go ahead and start with goodZilla. The giant radioactive lizard is a much more intriguing character when it’s a force for neutral good. Big G must do battle with two MUTOs (massive unidentified terrestrial organisms), one of which bears more than a passing resemblance to series fave Mothra. The monster design and FX is superb, even if the two-hour film takes its sweet time putting it to full use. Edwards clings too long to his “less is more” Monsters aesthetic. The marginal cost of the teasing outweighs its marginal benefit in the third act. Even with a cast that includes Bryan Cranston, Juliette Binoche, Ken Watanabe, Sally Hawkins, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen and David Strathairn, the humans do not matter. It’s Godzilla that audiences are paying to see. Fortunately, the film ends at its strongest, a knockdown dragout between the monsters that does not disappoint. HEAVEN IS FOR REAL (PG) Good for you, Hollywood. You’re as capable of pandering to faith-based audiences as to any other. Money’s money, am I right? Based on the bestselling account written by Reverend Todd Burpo about his four-year-old son’s trip to heaven, the movie feels as real as any paranormal movie purported to be based on a true story. Todd (Greg Kinnear) works several jobs to keep his family afloat but almost loses everything, including his faith, after news of his son’s experience gets out. Sweet little Colton (cute Connor Corum) tells his dad about singing angels, Jesus and his Technicolor horse and the sister that was never born. The movie gets by as far and as long as it can on its talented cast, including Kinnear, Kelly Reilly (Flight), Thomas Haden Church and Margo Martindale; the acting is far above any of Sherwood Pictures’ releases. Writer-director Randall Wallace (an Oscar nominee for Braveheart) can’t help the treacly material, almost entirely dependent upon a very young child actor, with which he’s saddled. It’s hard to imagine Heaven

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will resonate with crossover audiences, even with its actual Hollywood stars (if that’s what Kinnear can be called). KORENGAL (R) Sebastian Junger (he wrote The Perfect Storm) continues the work of his Restrepo colleague, Tim Hetherington, who was killed in Libya a year after Restrepo’s Sundance and Academy Award breakthrough. If you have not seen Restrepo, check it out before venturing further into the film’s dangerous namesake valley, where these brave men are risking their lives. Junger has compiled unused footage from Restrepo to continue telling these soldiers’ stories. This film could be the year’s best doc, even if it’s only half as compelling as its predecessor. LEGENDS OF OZ: DOROTHY’S RETURN (PG) An unimpressively animated sequel to The Wizard of Oz, based on a children’s book written by L. Frank Baum’s grandson, Legends of Oz is so outdated it features Dan Aykroyd, Kelsey Grammer and Jim Belushi as the voices of the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion, with Martin Short pulling double duty as the villain in Oz and back in Kansas. “Glee”’s Lea Michele provides Dorothy

Struggling sports agent J.B. Bernstein (Jon Hamm) needs a big hit to stay in the game. His unconventional idea leads him to India looking for a baseball pitcher amongst cricket bowlers. But bringing young Rinku (Life of Pi’s Suraj Sharma) and Dinesh (Madhur Mittal, Slumdog Millionaire) back to the States is only the first half of the game. Now confirmed bachelor J.B. must father his alternative family to victory. Luckily, a pretty young doctor, Brenda (Lake Bell), lives out back to provide advice and romance. Despite its major flaw, predictability, Million Dollar Arm succeeds. Hamm could not be more roguishly charming, and Bell is an underrated comedienne and actress. Sharma, Mittal and Pitobash, who plays the most comic of the Indian characters, never resort to mere stereotype. It does drag in its Murphy’s Lawsponsored middle innings, but credit the cast and crew with a win. n A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST (R) Seth MacFarlane returns with his sophomore feature film, and the trailers promise the best Western comedy since Blazing Saddles (or, at the very least, Rustler’s

She’ll be teaching in Georgia next year. with her Frozen pipes. With that voice cast, one knows they’re not in Pixar or DreamWorks anymore. The imagery is oddly inconsistent. Candy County’s denizens are cutely childish, while the population of Dainty China Country borders on Return to Oz freakishness. If in need of an Oz-quel, stick with Walter Murch’s darkly fascinating 1985 update. Or better yet, just go with the classic. MALEFICENT (PG) One of my favorite Disney cartoons, Sleeping Beauty, gets a live action retelling focusing on the villainess. Looking for vengeance, fairy Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) curses infant princess Aurora (Elle Fanning, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt and Eleanor Worthington-Cox), who grows up to be the only hope for peace between the Black Forest and the human kingdom. Two-time Academy Award-winning production designer Robert Stromberg (Avatar and Alice in Wonderland) makes his directorial debut based on a script by The Lion King’s Linda Woolverton. MILLION DOLLAR ARM (PG) Kudos to director Craig Gillespie (Lars and the Real Girl) and excellent screenwriter Thomas McCarthy (The Station Agent, The Visitor and Win Win) for taking what could have been another sappy, inspirational Disney sports movie and turning out a mostly satisfying retelling of the true recruitment of Major League Baseball’s first Indian players.

Rhapsody). MacFarlane stars as Albert, a farmer who falls for Anna (Charlize Theron), the mysterious new beauty in town. Too bad her husband, notorious gunslinger Clinch (Liam Neeson), shows up all threat’nin’-like. The trailer spoils a couple of gags, but I imagine MacFarlane’s kept a few cards up his sleeve. With Neil Patrick Harris, Amanda Seyfried, Giovanni Ribisi and Sarah Silverman. MOMS’ NIGHT OUT (PG) Allyson (Sarah Drew, “Grey’s Anatomy”) and her girlfriends (including Patricia Heaton from “Everybody Loves Raymond”) want a night out without the kids. Can their husbands (including Sean Astin) handle the kids for one measly evening? According to the trailer for this family friendly, kind of faith-based movie, the men cannot. Country star Trace Adkins shows up as a bike-riding tattoo artist. Birmingham, AL, natives Jon and Andrew Erwin direct their highest profile picture yet. NEIGHBORS (R) The smartest move made by the year’s funniest comedy (to date) was to spread the guilt and the sympathy between the family (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) and the frat bros (led by Zac Efron and Dave Franco). When a fraternity moves in next door to new parents, Mac and Kelly Radner, a war breaks out after Mac calls the cops on one of the frat’s first parties. Though both sides trade early victories, no one really wins when

these neighbors attempt a game of real estate chicken. Who will move first? My fear going into the movie was that Efron’s frat president, Teddy, would be so brah-ish he’d lack any sympathy, but the High School Musical alumnus imbues the pretty boy with unexpected likability. He’s simply a nice guy, as is his VP, Pete (Franco, proving he’s more than James’ little bro). The movie spends equal time with both families, dividing the laughs and the commiseration. Director Nicholas Stoller finally figures out the whole comedy runtime, delivering good, hard R gags. NIGHT MOVES (R) If you’re fortunate enough to have seen any of filmmaker Kelly Reichardt’s measured works (Old Joy, Wendy and Lucy, and Meek’s Cutoff), you’re probably curious what she will do with this environmental “thriller.” Three eco-terrorists (the intriguing trio of Jesse Eisenberg, Dakota Fanning and Peter Sarsgaard) begin to suspect one another as they plot to blow up a hydroelectric dam. The trailer promises slowly building, beautiful suspense. Nominated for a Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. THE OTHER WOMAN (PG-13) It takes way too long for Kate Upton to pop up in this intermittently funny and shrill female buddy comedy. Powerful professional woman, Carly Whitten (Cameron Diaz), finds out her wonderful new boyfriend, Mark (Nicolaj Coster-Waldau, “Game of Thrones”), is married. Carly and the wronged wife, Kate (Leslie Mann), team up for revenge with Mark’s other other woman, Amber (Upton). Diaz and Mann are showcased, and the results are mixed. As many laughs as Mann generates, she spends equally as much time crying and whining. Diaz continues to age gracefully, though one of the movie’s best gags might be the comedienne’s reaction to being upstaged by Upton, whose initial bikini-clad appearance doesn’t occur until an hour into the movie. The Other Woman is neither a total disaster nor a riotous female comedy. We’re not achieving Bridesmaids heights here. The comedy does begin to answer the question, how much is too much Leslie Mann? I’m sad and a little disappointed by The Other Woman’s response. THE RAILWAY MAN (R) Colin Firth, Nicole Kidman and Stellan Skarsgard star in a true story of World War II from The Weinstein Company, and it didn’t receive an awards-eligible release.

That’s worrying. During WWII, Eric Lomax (Jeremy Irvine) was a tortured Japanese POW on the “Death Railway.” Years later, Lomax (now played by Firth) attempts to exorcise his demons by confronting a Japanese officer (Hiroyuki Sanada). Director Jonathan Teplitzky’s film is based on the autobiography written by Lomax. (Ciné) RIO 2 (G) Blu (v. Jesse Eisenberg), Jewel (v. Anne Hathaway) and the three kids leave the wilds of Rio de Janeiro for the real wilds of the Amazon, where Blu must battle his father-in-law (v. Andy Garcia). I don’t recall caring that much for the first trip to Rio, though it could have been worse. The voices of Will.i.am, Jamie Foxx, George Lopez, Tracy Morgan, Jemaine Clement, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro and Jake T. Austin return, while Garcia and Bruno Mars headline the newcomers. THE ROOM (R) 2003. The Room, from baffling “auteur” Tommy Wiseau, might be the Mona Lisa of bad movies; its greatness lies in its mysterious smile, which a laughing Wiseau trots out at the oddest moments. The Room will leave you with so many questions that don’t need answering. Did Johnny and Lisa get married? What about Claudette’s cancer? Why do they want to throw the football so much? Why am I in a theater at midnight watching this strange, hysterical man vomit drama on the big screen? (Ciné) TRANSCENDENCE (PG-13) A mature science fiction film about the dangers of technology from Dark Knight filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s personal cinematographer isn’t a surefire blockbuster. Johnny Depp stars as Dr. Will Caster, an expert in artificial intelligence, whose mind is uploaded into cyberspace after his death at the hands of anti-technology terrorists. Unfettered by the shackles of humanity, Caster is able to solve pretty much all of mankind’s problems. In his directorial debut, Wally Pfister has shot a film every bit as beautiful as those he shot for Nolan. Mainstream audiences will find the film distant and coldly uncommunicative, exactly what will make it a future fave of neo-cyberpunks. X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (PG-13) X-Men 5 borrows the title of one of several memorable events from the Chris Claremont/John Byrne run on Uncanny X-Men. In the filmed version (credited to a story at least cowritten by X-Men: First Class’ Matthew Vaughn), Wolverine (again played by Hugh Jackman) must travel to the past and convince a feuding Professor X (young: James McAvoy; old: Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (young: Michael Fassbender; old: Ian McKellan) to work together lest the mutant population be destroyed by Bolivar Trask (Peter Dinklage) and his Sentinels. The return of director Bryan Singer has definitely been dampened by recent legal allegations. Drew Wheeler

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good spirits Summer Beers Notice that? The days are getting longer, and the humidity is rising right along with the daily temperature. There’s also been the annual decline in the number of studentdriven trucks and luxury SUVs blaring pop country on Athens’ city streets. It must be summertime again. With the annual decrease of students matching the increasing options of hot weather brews, it’s time for a guide to summer beer. The pilsner is a reliable, if unremarkable, summer beer. This lager’s light body, low alcohol content and crisp finish make it ideal for hot weather drinking. Some European pilsners sometimes have a skunky quality from their long trip overseas (I’m looking at you, Heineken) but others are fantastic. Stella Artois, the most famous Belgian pilsner, is quite delicious, but Estaminet, a fellow Belgian, is even better. Czech pilsners, like Pilsner Urquell and Staropramen are made with a unique water profile that complements the style beautifully. If you’re looking for something from this side of the Atlantic, there are plenty of good American craft pilsners. Victory Prima Pils is fantastic, as is Lagunitas Pils and a whole host of others. The relative lightness of the pilsner means that there isn’t a huge variety of flavor within the style. Fortunately, the American pale ale exhibits a wider range of flavor than the pilsner. The original APA, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, is still deliciously hoppy, thanks to the bountiful addition of Cascade hops, but it isn’t too strong for summer drankin’ at 5.6% alcohol by volume. Athens’ own Terrapin Rye falls into the APA category, but you don’t need me to tell you about that one, do you? It’s mighty tasty. A slightly stronger, hoppy APA is Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale, which is 6.5% ABV and brewed up the road in Brevard, NC. If you want a pale ale that’s slightly less hoppy, Southern Tier Live is a deliciously malty alternative. Shandies and radlers are designed with summer drinking in mind—they’re beers mixed with something non-alcoholic, like lemonade or tonic water. Harpoon’s UFO Big Squeeze Shandy is interesting, as it eschews the usual lemonade for grapefruit juice, which blends nicely with the hop flavors present in beer. Of course, if you prefer a craft beer on the lighter side but can’t stand the idea of pouring juice into your beer, you can try any number of wheat beers. Bell’s Oberon is the gold standard of American wheat beer, and it’s a delicious sign of summertime. New Belgium’s Snapshot Wheat is also really tasty, as are dozens of other American wheat beers. I personally prefer oddities like 21st Amendment’s Hell or High Watermelon, a wheat beer brewed with whole watermelons. It’s surprisingly good, without any disgusting artificial watermelon flavor. The Germans provide a good alternative to American wheat beer—German hefeweizens tend to be more effervescent and crisper than their American cousins, which creates a more refreshing beverage. My personal favorite is

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Konig Ludwig Hefeweizen, which is brilliantly done. Erdinger is also pretty tasty, as is Franziskaner. If you prefer mariachi music to Wagner, there are plenty of Hispanic lagers that are built for hot weather—just avoid Corona. The clear bottle freely allows light to interact with the beer, which leads to skunky beer. Much better choices include Carta Blanca, Presidente, Tecate, Salva Vida, canned Modelo Especial, etc. Go for beer that is packaged in a dark bottle or a can. Of course, which summertime beer you drink is entirely up to you, although it is helpful to bear in mind the following advice: If you’re outside drinking beer during a hot day, avoid anything really high in alcohol—the

heat causes your body to lose moisture, as does that high gravity beer you’re tempted to drink. Hit the sauce too hard and too quickly, and you’ll find yourself asleep before the barbecue is served. Beers that are lighter in color tend to be better suited for hot weather than the stouts, porters and doppelbocks. You can drink that 10% ABV Imperial Russian Stout, but you’ll feel a lot drunker and your stomach will be much less happy with your decision to drink a winter beer in July. If you’re out and about in a location that allows drinking, like kayaking or hiking or a beach trip, then do not bring glass bottles to the great outdoors. Those things can break and leave dangerous garbage that can cause serious bodily harm. Only an asshole brings a glass bottle to a place that forbids it. There are plenty of great beers in cans these days, and they taste just as good as bottled beer, thanks to special lining in the cans that prevent the beer from touching the aluminum. They also take up less space than bottles and get colder faster. Of course, if you’re mowing the lawn, there’s nothing finer than a Miller High Life, PBR or Coors with a slice of lemon. Jacob Yarbrough

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1. Werewolves: “The County Line�

Wyatt Strother speaks with your voice, Athenian. Whether you spend each morning this summer waking up at 6 a.m. to stare hung over into the hot frothing maw of a UGA Food Services dishwasher or lying in bed with ample time to remember the stupid things you said the night before, when he sings, “Everything is just affectation/ About where to drink each night,� he’s got you pegged. Take solace in those sunny horns, and know that when Strother continues, “Just a little more steam/ Might take you across the county line, my friend,� he is offering a measure of hope. [Marshall Yarbrough]

2. Cars Can Be Blue: “Dirty Song�

“Dirty Song� starts off with Becky Brooks singing about holding hands. She’s accompanied by jangly guitar and drumming so sloppy it’s adorable. For about 10 seconds, it’s a perfectly cute, typical indie-pop song. But then Brooks shouts, “You can sodomize me/ Get behind and ride me,� and the mood immediately shifts. A minute-and-a-half long ode to rough sex is not inherently appealing, but when it’s paired with such a charming sound, it becomes a work of art. This song was a minor hit on Myspace when I was in middle school, and I spent many listless summer days blasting it out of my crappy Gateway computer speakers, wishing I was old enough to drive. [Nathan Kerce]

away from your dreams/ Or your nightmares,� goes the song’s chorus, because a sunny day also means more shadows, and Doss never missed a chance to point that out. [Gabe Vodicka]

5. The B-52’s: “Summer of Love�

One could pick almost any B-52’s song as a perfect party anthem, but this 1986 hit (the only chart-topper from Bouncing off the Satellites) is an obvious standout. Slick and polished compared to the trashier “garage� sound of the band’s earliest recordings, “Summer of Love� bounces with very-late’80s synthesizer licks, crisp drumbeats and clean-toned rhythm guitar. The unusual harmonies between Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson add an effectively exotic flavor. In a bittersweet twist, the tune is significant as the last B-52’s single to feature guitarist Ricky Wilson, who died shortly after recording the album. The chant in the final chorus, “It’s the summer of love, love, love/ I’m in love with love, love, love,� is mesmerizing and reassuring. [T. Ballard Lesemann]

SIDE  B 1. Harvey Milk: “Rock & Roll Party Tonight�

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3. Brothers: “In Fog�

Something about “In Fog,� from last summer’s Street Names EP, feels like a warm, wet day. It probably has to do with all the reverb and the way it makes the trio of percussive taps in the track’s first four seconds sound the way a ripple in a puddle looks. As rainy as last summer was, it seems prudent to enter this one with some stormy-day songs in mind, and “In Fog� fits the bill nicely. It’s the kind of tune you can putter around an otherwise quiet house to, letting your mind wander. [Rachel Bailey]

4. The Olivia Tremor Control: “Hideaway� Of course, as Bill Doss sings on “Hideaway,� “It can’t rain every day.� Or can it? Whether it was climate change or cyclical weather patterns, or both, summer 2013 felt like one long deluge. But cue up “Hideaway� on your turntable, and the clouds immediately part, major-chord guitar shine and well placed xylophone beaming brilliantly through. Most of the OTC’s catalog screams “summer,� but “Hideaway,� with its Pet Soundsaping coda, is particularly suited to the season. “Don’t hide

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2. Yip Deceiver: “Get Strict�

Yip Deceiver is one of the best dance-pop bands to come out of Athens in several years, and “Get Strict� is perhaps its best and most danceable tune to date. The song’s wobbly synths and hyperactive, pre-programmed drum beat are enough to get anyone moving, but it’s the sticky hook that keeps me coming back for more. Not to mention the crazy music video, which features musician and comedian Reggie Watts showing off some sweet dance moves—as well as a unicorn. What says “summer� more than unicorns? [NK]

3. Blacknerdninja: “Huntsman�

Unassuming IT professional by day, unrelenting rhymeslayer by night, local MC Eugene Willis has established himself as one of the most vital forces on Athens’ emerging hip hop scene. The recently released “Huntsman� is the most persuasive display of Willis’ talent to date, a horn-laden, live-drumsamplin’ three-and-a-half-minute banger. The song, with its LuB-produced throwback vibes, ends up somewhere between jazz-rap smoothness and backpacker grit and feels like a sweltering August night, still and muggy and vaguely ominous. [GV]

4. Drive-By Truckers: “Tornadoes�

When storms come in the summer, they come suddenly. Endless days of unrelenting sunshine leave you unprepared for the onslaught. You hunker down indoors and listen to the hail hit the roof, a deafening roar at first, later a steady barrage, finally easing to a few staggered pops, like the drums that start off “Tornadoes.� That trailing sound signals that the worst is over. Soon, you’ll feel safe enough to step out onto the porch, watch the clouds clear and, like the Truckers do here, try and grasp the mystery of what has just occurred. [MY]

5. Vic Chesnutt: “Concord Country Jubilee�

paced guitar-rock of 1990s Harvey Milk, the group’s comparatively upbeat 2000 album, The Pleaser, came as a weird surprise. It seemed as if singer and guitarist Creston Spiers, bassist Stephen Tanner and drummer Kyle Spence (who had replaced Paul Trudeau) had taken their favorite Who, Kiss and Zep anthems from the early 1970s and pinpointed the meanest hooks, howls and rhythms. “Rock & Roll Party Tonight� is the strongest beer-bash party song of the collection, from the cowbell count-off and windmill chords through the boogie-woogie verses and fist-raising choruses. Spiers’ growly vocal delivery

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ince forming in Athens in 1964, The Jesters have been cranking out smooth-grooving dance beats and swingin’ soul tunes for party-minded crowds in and around Georgia. Over the last five decades, the band has survived various lineup changes and degrees of activity, but it has never stopped delivering its lush, classy mix of vintage soul, early-era rock and roll and shag-friendly R&B. Until now. The group will play its final show Friday, May 30 at the Georgia Theatre. “We’ve really always been an R&B-slashsoul band,â€? says baritone sax player and cofounding member Donny Whitehead. “We have done some hardcore beach music here and there‌ but we were a soul band at heart. We were fortunate to be booked into some of the big shag clubs at Myrtle Beach and around the Carolinas in the late ‘60s, but we had a fivepiece horn section with a big sound.â€? As high schoolers about to enter their college days, The Jesters first started gigging around northeast Georgia when there were hardly any proper music venues in Athens. Most of the band’s early shows took place in fraternity houses on campus or in rented halls and lounges, like the party spots at the old Georgian Hotel downtown, at Charlie Williams’ Pinecrest Lodge out at Whitehall or the ArmyNavy Club on Timothy Road. Imagining these performances now, it’s hard not to think of Otis Day and the Knights playing the basement party in the film Animal House. “That’s totally the way it was,â€? laughs Whitehead. “In the late ‘60s, it was really cool for big fraternities around the South to hire big show-bands from out of state, so we’d end up with shows at [University of South Carolina] and all around. We’d pass bands like The Swingin’ Medallions or The Embers on the highways when were all hauling our trailers to shows. It was a great time, but it was totally different from the way the Athens music scene is today.â€? During their busiest times in the late ‘60s and later on in the ‘80s, The Jesters developed and capitalized on their love for the big swagger rhythms of the Stax Records artists and high-energy Motown hits. Like many show bands on the circuit at the time, the group emphasized continuous rhythms and heavy dance beats, an approach it has maintained through the years. “We developed dance steps and choreography for every set we played,â€? Whitehead says. “When we did a 45-minute set, the music never stopped. We’d go directly from one number into another, like a 45-minute medley. That kept the crows dancing. At the end of

each night, we’d be wringin’ wet, not a dry thread on us. “We had a great chemistry, and we all knew what was coming next, instinctively,� he adds. “Still today, someone might play a lick or give a visual cue and that [will] lead us into something new, right on the spot. It’s fun and exciting to have that on stage.� The Jesters’ current lineup includes Whitehead, Davis Causey, Clarence Young, Bill McDonald, Billy Young, Scotty Piotrowski, Tom Ryan, Mike Haynes, Steve Hartley and Freddy Seagraves (some of whom also play together in The Grains of Sand). Last fall, Athens accountant and longtime Jesters sax man Harold Williams suffered paralyzing injuries after a severe fall. He has battled kidney infections and other ailments during his recovery. Friends and musicians have organized various fundraisers for Williams in recent months. Billed as “A Concert for Harold Williams,� The Jesters will welcome more than a dozen special guests to the stage during their farewell performance. (A catered reception and silent auction will precede the show early in the afternoon.) Expected guests include Randall Bramblett, David Prince, Ed Saye, Lawrence Hill, Steve McRay, Adam McKnight, Cal Hale, Deane Quinter, Gerry Hanson, Phil Boleman, Randy Peterman and Harold Williams’ son Ben on drums. Whitehead says that all of the proceeds from the show will benefit the effort to purchase a special-needs van for Williams and his family. “Harold really wanted us to do this 50th anniversary gig,� Whitehead says. “We were going to call it at the last show, in September, but then he had his accident. Now, we’re honored to [play] a final show for him. It’s bittersweet. We’ll be better rehearsed and organized than usual, and we look forward to making it a positive and joyful experience for everyone.� Though it has come to an end, Whitehead reflects on The Jesters’ history with awe. “It’s odd to think about how so many individuals with different personalities could get along and keep a band like this together, from high school through today. It’s pretty amazing.� T. Ballard Lesemann

WHO: The Jesters WHERE: Georgia Theatre WHEN: Friday, May 30, 7 p.m. HOW MUCH: $25 (SOLD OUT)

threats & promises Music News And Gossip Over There: For the past week, expansive instrumental rockers Maserati have been touring China. The group is visiting Hong Kong, Taipei, Nantong, Nanjing, Beijing, Wuhan, Gangzhou and Shenzhen. Interestingly, tickets for these shows range from approximately $20 U.S. for students to $40 for walk-up purchases. Which means I never want to hear another word of complaint that you just had to spend a measly 12 bucks or whatever to see Maserati at the Georgia Theatre. In a lot of ways, you have no idea how good you’ve got it. Early in the tour, drummer Mike Albanese reported there were some problems accessing Facebook because of the Chinese government

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showcase the two shows, 10 years removed from each other. The first session closes a door of sorts on the band’s first era, and the second introduces its final era. These bookends are very loose, though, so feel free to adjust them at will. Also new is the 50-track compilation Complete Rarities: I.R.S. 1982–1987, which seems like a weak pastiche of I.R.S. Records-era album tracks, needless alternate versions and weak demos of a bunch of material that’s been collected already. Pretty inessential stuff here. But buck up, pard’ner, because there’s also the hella-mega 131-song (!) Complete Rarities: Warner Bros. 1988–2011, which has lots of the same type

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Maserati blocking the social networking site, but keep checking facebook.com/maseratiband, anyway, because if any band can find a work-around, it’s these guys. The tour ends May 31. Keep On Shufflin’: Time really does fly, and in the case of Little Kings Shuffle Club, a whole decade has passed. Yep, the former bank warehouse/police substation that singlehandedly introduced cornhole to a new generation and reinvigorated patio life for downtown Athens is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week, and of course they’re gonna celebrate in true Little Kings style. Friday, May 30 will feature a “10 Years of DJ Mahogany� dance party starting at 10 p.m. Saturday, May 31, a marathon celebration, beginning at 4 p.m. with DJs The King and MC Cord. Then there will be performances from Dave Marr (6 p.m.), Daniel Aaron (6:45 p.m.), Ruby the Rabbitfoot (7:30 p.m.), The Darnell Boys (8:15 p.m.), a record release performance by Eureka California (9 p.m.), Cancers, Exotic Functions and Skin Colour (9:45 pm), Incendiaries (11 p.m.) and a two-hour blowout with DJ Easy Rider from midnight–2 a.m. Incidentally, this is the final show for Incendiaries. It will serve as a nice way to wrap up the band and also give ‘em a chance to release the Firestorm EP, recorded with engineer Joel Hatstat last fall. Rabid Ear Monuments: R.E.M. fans got a triple shot of their baby’s love last week when the CD version of Unplugged: The Complete 1991 and 2001 Sessions was released. These are, of course, the sessions the band did for the wildly popular MTV show “Unplugged.� Significantly, these two sessions don’t just

of material. The main difference is that the Warner-era stuff is actually kinda rare. Either way, your R.E.M. palate should be plenty satiated for the rest of the summer, if not the whole year. What’s that sound? Oh, that’s the bottom falling out of the bootleg/collector scum market. For that, we can all be thankful. See all things R.E.M. over at remhq.com. After Hours: In other R.E.M. news, the 18-year-old fan site murmurs.com shut down last week. Nothing really dramatic. It was closed quietly by its founder Ethan Kaplan, and had already transitioned a few years ago from a lively fan discussion forum to a general band news site. What’s always been impressive, though, is how Kaplan grabbed hold of the power of the Internet before the band itself did, creating a place for fans worldwide to connect with each other. We Re-Built This City: This is still a ways off, but I’m very pleased to let you know that, as reported on flagpole.com the week before last, Athens’ own dance music duo I Am the World Trade Center is reuniting during AthFest for a show at the Georgia Theatre Saturday, June 21. Also on the bill, appropriately enough, are Programs and Turquoise Jeep. You know how older people always say things like, “Well, back in my day� and, “You kids don’t know how easy you have it� and all that junk? Well, if you get the chance, feel free to corner IATWTC’s Dan Geller and ask him about the joys of creating entire albums using a firstgeneration soundcard in a 1990s-era Gateway laptop. Go ahead. Ask him. I dare you. Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com

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Far Out Mystical Dada: Self-described as “Mystical Dada and sacred objects,” Michael Pierce’s new exhibition at the Farmington Depot Gallery, “Painting, Sculpture and Objects of Art,” presents a collection of curious works that give new life to discarded materials. Pierce’s highly textured found object sculptures combine natural materials like branches, feathers and shells with manmade elements like nails, ceramic bits, spools of thread and crunched metal retrieved from a paper mill. His large-scale paintings are full of layered geometry, swirls of subdued colors and hidden patterns. A tribal-esque garment sewn from repurposed fabrics is reminiscent of the robes worn by Eddie Owen Martin, the visionary artist St. EOM behind futuristic folk art environment Pasaquan in Buena Vista, GA. “In 1975, an artist friend of mine, Pat Powell, and me were asked to escort students from Mercer in Macon to South Georgia to help Eddie Owen Martin with his compound, Pasaquan. Eddie, my friend Pat and me were all Cancers, and we loved to create and smoke pot, and Eddie had plenty for us to smoke—not the students, but the three of us hit it off,” Pierce says. “I consider myself a close friend of St. EOM ‘til the day he took his life. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him. Eddie was the real deal.” Though always boomeranging back to the South and his hometown of Michael Pierce Macon throughout his life, Pierce has embarked on several adventures that have taken him all over the world. After becoming a pro at making tofu and launching Wildwood Natural Foods with friends in the Bay Area in the late ‘70s, he met a German couple who invited him to travel to their town and help establish the first tofu shop in Germany. While there, he became friends with a filmmaker who was planning a project in India, and after six months of helping to build a bus, set out with the crew in ‘82 to film about music, yoga and culture. A year later, he found himself working on a new project, this time focused on American Indian filmmakers and actors. “We were all over the Western part of America and Canada. We spent much time with Will Sampson, One Flew Over the Cookoo’s Nest’s The Chief. Big time we had,” he says. “All the time we traveled, I did some crafts. Lots of beads. I was teaching Indian kids how to do bead work.” In the mid-’90s, Pierce met his wife-to-be, Elise Lang, a captain in the Army living in Arizona, and the two later settled down in Farmington and constructed a straw bale house. Pierce’s carpe diem attitude and free spirit are reflected in his artwork, which often makes “something out of nothing” by transforming found objects and recycled materials into interesting pieces of art. Farmington Depot Gallery is housed in a historic train depot-turned-regional fine arts gallery, 16 miles from downtown Athens at 1001 Salem Road and Highway 441. The

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gallery is open Thursdays–Sundays from 11 a.m.–7 p.m, and Pierce’s solo show will be on view through June. Day Tripping: Established in 1992 as “Howard Finster Day,” Finster Fest has grown into one of the Southeast’s most popular folk-art festivals and is an important annual fundraiser for The Paradise Garden Foundation, which continues to preserve and maintain Howard Finster’s visionary art environment, Paradise Garden, in Summerville, GA. Though located a considerable distance from Athens in Chattooga County, several connections exist between Finster—”a man with many visions” who created thousands of inspired paintings— and the Athens cultural scene. Finster rose to national recognition after R.E.M. filmed a music video for the debut single “Radio Free Europe” at his folk-art mecca in 1983, and he created the cover for the group’s second album, Reckoning. More recently, local musician T. Hardy Morris and photographer Jason

I Want to Be in Pictures

ACC Library · 5:30 p.m. · FREE! Let’s face it—everybody’s dreamed at some point about being on the big screen. Even if you’re just a face in the crowd, an upcoming class can show you how to make it happen. The workshop “I Want to Be in Pictures” will show attendees the ins and outs of landing gigs as extras in movie productions. It will be led by local film industry pros Ted and Lois Brown—whose credits include Athens native James Ponsoldt’s locally filmed The Spectacular Now—and Danielle Robarge Rusk, head of Film Athens. They’ll share stories of their experiences as extras and offer tips on how to get started. “Being an extra is a lot of fun,” Ted Brown says. “You don’t make a lot of money, but it’s a good activity for someone with time on their hands.” The class—funded by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services—is also available on computer, phone or tablet (though not movie) screen, streaming at rslathens.org. For more information, call the library at 706-613-3650, ext. 343. [Blake Aued] MUSIC | Thursday, May 29

Deep State, Hereticks, Velocirapture, Mothers

Thrasher included Paradise Garden in their Places in Peril series, a collection of music videos through which one song off of Morris’ album Audition Tapes was filmed at one of 10 historic Georgia sites in particular need of awareness and repair. This year’s free Finster Fest will be held in Summerville’s Dowdy Park on Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, June 1 from 1–5 p.m. Over 50 juried artists will offer everything from paintings, pottery and jewelry to cigar box guitars, hand-dyed clothing and driftwood sculptures. Live music will be provided by Thayer Sarrano, 3 & 20, The Van Lears, Yankee Slickers, Tracie Victoria Mattox, True Blue, The Strange, Dennis Brown Trio and Daniel Parrish. Plenty of food vendors, as well as hotrods and vintage autos courtesy of The North Georgia Cruisers, will be on site. Immediately following Saturday’s afternoon festival, the party will move to Washington Street in historic downtown Summerville for a Man of Vision Aftershow featuring performances by the Randall Bramblett Band, The Whiskey Gentry, Travis Denning Band and the Grammy-Award winning Muscle Shoals country group Shenandoah. General admission to the concert is $10, and VIP tickets, which include a signed poster, meet-and-greet, and photo opportunity with Shenandoah, are $50. For more information on visiting Paradise, go to paradisegardenfoundation.org. Jessica Smith

Caledonia Lounge · 9:30 p.m. · $5 (21+), $7 (18–20) There ain’t a rotten apple among the four bands playing Thursday at Caledonia, even if they don’t all taste the same. Austin, TX five-piece Hereticks traffics in shimmery, melodic indie rock. Mothers, the evocative solo project of Athensbased artist and musician Kristine Leschper, continues to impress, and local slack-rock crew Velocirapture is always worth a look. Flagpole’s spotlight shines this week on Deep State, the bedroom-recording project turned full-band stunner of songwriter Taylor Chmura (also of Little Gold). The band’s Bein’ Mean EP, recorded with local engineer Jesse Mangum and recently released via Bandcamp, is a tight and terrific collection of poppy, punchy earworms. It contains a song called “Tittyboyz,” which is neither here nor there but somehow feels very important to note. [Gabe Vodicka] ART | Friday, May 30

“Annual Members’ Exhibit” & “Outward Bound” Opening Reception

Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation · 6–8 p.m. · FREE! Juried by gallery director Charles Warnock, OCAF’s “Annual Members’ Exhibit” showcases a wide diversity of works

created by the gallery’s members, ranging from paintings, drawings, ceramics, jewelry and more. In “Outward Bound,” on display in the Members Gallery, local artist Audrone Kirschner depicts invasive species of plants through various media, focusing both on their natural beauty and borderfree, “outward bound” growth that threatens native wildlife. Kirschner, who studied architecture at Pratt Institute as well as painting at the Art Students League in NYC and at the Atlanta School of Art, is a longtime OCAF member and volunteer. Along with her husband, John, she was instrumental in designing and installing the OCAF Sculpture Garden, which is dedicated to the mothers of all artists. Both exhibits will be on display through Friday, July 11. The gallery, which is located 10 miles from downtown Athens at 34 School Street in Watkinsville, is open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. [Jessica Smith] MUSIC | Saturday, May 31

10th Anniversary Party

Little Kings Shuffle Club · 4 p.m. · FREE! It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Little Kings Shuffle Club officially set up shop in the former police substation on the corner of Hull Street and Hancock Avenue downtown. For those looking to catch a raucous rock show or a deranged drag competition, sing some crazy-ass karaoke or test out their trivia chops, the bar, with its wood-paneled interior and marvelous outdoor patio, has become a second home. Help ‘em celebrate a decade of debauchery with an all-evening lineup of live music, including Ruby the Rabbitfoot, Eureka California, King Khan Cancers, Dave Marr, The Darnell Boys and more, including DJs The King and MC Cord, the alter egos of two of Little Kings’ most dependable drink-slingers. And, hey, might as well play some cornhole while you’re there. [GV] MUSIC | Monday, June 2

King Khan & the Shrines, Red Mass

40 Watt Club · 8 p.m. · $13 (adv.), $15 (door) The garage-rock revival might have finally fallen out of favor with the buzzblog set, but its most formidable figure is still going strong. The Canadian-born, Euro-based performer King Khan is known for his wild-eyed, barely-clothed stage antics and ever-faithful retro-rock explorations. As one half of King Khan & BBQ Show (opposite fellow revivalist hero Mark Sultan), Khan crafted lean, punk-fueled song-bursts; with his current nine-piece band, The Shrines, he deals in explosive psychedelic soul anthems that are even more impossible to ignore. Get there early for Red Mass, an unwieldy staple of the Montreal scene that experiments with noise, punk and electronic music in addition to the more familiar garage jams. [GV]

the calendar! WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Deadline for getting listed in The Calendar is FRIDAY at 5 p.m. for the print issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Online listings are updated daily. Email calendar@flagpole.com.

Tuesday 27 ART: AAAC Annual Meeting (Go Bar) Meet the Athens Area Arts Council’s new members and offer input into upcoming projects. This event includes live poetry readings, spoken word and musical performances. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www. athensarts.org CLASSES: Feldenkrais: Awareness Through Movement (Thrive) Gentle lessons for the brain and body. Learn to move smarter and easier. 6:30 p.m. $10–14. 706850-2000, www.thrivespace.net CLASSES: Computer Class: Digital Photography (ACC Library) In the computer training room. Call to register. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org COMEDY: Casual Comedy (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Host Dave Weiglein brings together comics from both Atlanta and the Classic City. This month’s installment includes headliner Ben Evans and Josh Chudnovsky, Daniel Weeks, Jake Brannon, Paul Gallois and others. 9-11 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: Slow Food Dinner (The World Famous) Chef Jarad Blanton offers a slow food menu of smoked trout deviled eggs, Southern fried chicked with sawmill gravy, and mojo-braised pork with green peanut chow chow. Sides include roasted beets, roasted fennel and Red Mule Grits. RSVP. 6:30 p.m. $35. slowfoodgreaterathens@gmail.com EVENTS: Tuesday Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Fresh produce, cooked foods and children’s activities. Offers double dollars for EBT shoppers. Held every Tuesday. 4–7 p.m. 706-613-0122, www.athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Oconee Farmers Market (First Christian Church) (Watkinsville) Locally grown produce, meats, grains, flowers, soaps, birdhouses, gourds and more. 4–7 p.m. www.oconeefarmersmarket.org GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Todd Kelly every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7289 GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Throw a lime in your Coors Light, grab a slice and compete! Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. & Thursdays, 8 p.m. 706354-1515 GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) Compete for prizes and giveaways. Presented by Dirty South Trivia. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0305 GAMES: Trivia (Four Brothers Sports Tavern) How much do you really know? 7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3020 GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561

GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Win house cash prizes with host Todd Kelly. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.choochoorestaurants.com KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) Children ages 2–5 are invited to join in an interactive storytime. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706613-3650 LECTURES & LIT: Nature Writing Group (Athens Land Trust) The nature writing group will discuss Mary Oliver’s nature poems. Newcomers welcome. Donations benefit the Athens Land Trust. 5:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. patricia.priest@yahoo.com

Wednesday 28 ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Join Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, for an in-depth discussion of Romare Bearden’s “Mecklenburg, County, Lamp at Midnight.” 4 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Knit 2 Class (Revival Yarns) Review casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, stockinette and garter stitch patterns. RSVP. May 28, 11 a.m. or May 31, 4 p.m. $30. 706-850-1354, www.revivalyarnsathens.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Athens City Hall) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.org FILM: Cinébaby (Ciné Barcafé) Ciné presents a new series of afternoon shows for moms, dads and their babies. With soft lighting, lowered sound, stroller parking and a changing table in the screening room, parents and caregivers can watch an adult movie without having to find a babysitter. This week’s films include The Railway Man (3:15 p.m.) and Belle (3:30 p.m.). 3:15 p.m. $7.50. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706548-1920 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: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Test your knowledge every Wednesday night. 8 p.m. Both locations. 706-548-3442

GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-6130892 GAMES: Sex, Drugs & Rock and Roll Trivia (Jerzee’s Sports Bar) Hosted by Dirty South Trivia. House cash prizes. 10 p.m. FREE! www. jerzeessportsbar.com GAMES: Trivia with a DJ (Your Pie) (Eastside location) Open your pie hole for a chance to win cash prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com KIDSTUFF: The Magical Mr. McClure (Oconee County Library) Mr. McClure performs a magic show. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: 2014 Summer Reading Program Kickoff (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Magician Keith will bring his exciting show to kick off the summer of fun science and reading. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/madison KIDSTUFF: DIY Galaxy Shirts (Oconee County Library) All materials provided. Registration required by May 27. For ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Story Time (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Story time includes stories, finger plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison LECTURES & LIT: Oconee Democrats Book Group (Chops and Hops) This month’s book is Gerald Stern’s The Buffalo Creek Disaster, a non-fiction book about the collapse of a coal-slurry dam in 1972 that left more than 125 people dead and thousands homeless in West Virginia. 7 p.m. FREE! patricia. priest@yahoo.com LECTURES & LIT: Johnny Mercer, Southern Songwriter for the World (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Glenn T. Eskew, author of a biography on Johnny Mercer, discusses the popular lyricist in a multi-media presentation. Followed by a book signing and reception. 4 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu/scl LECTURES & LIT: Poetry Reading (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Pasckie Pasqua shares poetry and prose from Red is the Color of my Night. 7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com

Thursday 29 CLASSES: One-On-One Computer Tutorial (ACC Library) Personalized instruction available for various computer topics. 9–9:45 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 354 EVENTS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn

“Making of a Drawing” is included in the exhibition “The Lithographs of Carroll Cloar,” currently on display at the Georgia Museum of Art through Sunday, Aug. 10. more about the flora and fauna of the garden while enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. 8:30–10 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden. uga.edu EVENTS: Lunchtime Learning: Adult Summer Reading Program Kick Off (ACC Library) Celebrate the start of the Adult Summer Reading Program with music, games, giveaways, registration and more. 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary. org EVENTS: Community Snapshot: I Want to Be in Pictures! (ACC Library) Madeline VanDyck and Ted and Lois Brown will share stories of being extras in big Hollywood movies and give tips on how to be an extra for a film. This event is also available to stream via your computer, tablet or mobile device by visiting the website. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650, www.rlsathens.org GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) See Tuesday listing for full description Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. & Thursdays, 8 p.m. 706-354-1515 KIDSTUFF: Pajama Story Time (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Come in your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal for stories, songs and snacks. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Knit Kids Class (Revival Yarns) Knit Kids is a beginning knitting class for kiddos to learn how to

cast-on and knit stitch. RSVP. 6 p.m. $15. 706-850-1354, www.revivalyarnsathens.com KIDSTUFF: Chemical Magic Show (ACC Library) Dr. Maurice Snook, a.k.a. Mr. Science, performs a chemical magic show. Snook has been a USDA/ARS chemist since 1973. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Library Crew Orientation (Oconee County Library) The library is seeking volunteers ages 9-12 to assist with craft projects, help take care of the library and have a good time! Call to register. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950

Friday 30 ART: Opening Reception (OCAF, Watkinsville) Dual receptions for the “Annual Members’ Exhibit,” which features artwork by OCAF members, and “Outward Bound,” artwork by Audrone Kirschner. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706769-4565, www.ocaf.com CLASSES: Crochet for Beginners (Oconee County Library) Susan, owner of the Yarn House in Watkinsville, gives tips on getting started. Yarn and needles provided. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee CLASSES: Bring Your Own Project Class (Revival Yarns) BYOP is for beginner through advanced knitters looking for help starting a new project. A teacher will help get you started or work through a more challenging section. RSVP. 5 p.m. $30.

706-850-1354, www.revivalyarnsathens.com KIDSTUFF: Okatu Curiosity Shop: Sushi, Origami, Martial Arts (ACC Library) This special after hours program is centered around Japanese culture. Create your own sushi rolls and learn how to make basic origami designs. AKF Athens Martial Arts head instructor Ken Blumreich will demonstrate martial arts styles of Judo and Yoshukai Karate. Pre-registration is required. Open to teens in grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org

Saturday 31 CLASSES: Moonflower Botanicals Herb Class (Mama Bird’s Granola) Go on a nature walk to forage for herbs then learn to make extracts and tinctures. Bring your own lunch or purchase lunch. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $20-45. www.mamabirdssharedkitchen.com CLASSES: Knit 2 Class (Revival Yarns) See Wednesday listing for full description May 28, 11 a.m. or May 31, 4 p.m. $30. 706-850-1354, www.revivalyarnsathens.com CLASSES: Cuttlefish Casting Workshop (OCAF, Watkinsville) Renowned metal and jewelry artist Barbara Mann will provide students with the skills and inspiration to craft their own jewelry and other artistic objects. Registration required. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $85-95. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com k continued on next page

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KIDSTUFF: Saturday Movies (ACC Library) Family fun movies are shown in the story room. Call for movie title. 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org MEETINGS: Community Needs Assessment (Satula Training Room) The Community Assessment looks at social services, affordable housing and shelter, small and micro-business assistance, public infrastructure and more. Call to register. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3155 SPORTS: Georgia Foothills Hundred (The Classic Center) The third annual Georgia Foothills Hundred benefits Women to the World. Register for a 5, 30, 60 or 100 mile scenic bike ride. The ride begins and ends in downtown Athens. Food and entertainment will

Monday 2 EVENTS: Open Middle Eastern Music Circle (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Explore Middle Eastern drum rhythms. All drums and instruments welcome. Every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! rajniqamar@gmail.com EVENTS: Community Dog Walks (Memorial Park) This program provide the opportunity to engage with fellow dog lovers while exploring the park’s trails. Dogs must be leashed and well-behaved. 10–11 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3580 EVENTS: Athens Chefs Dinner (The World Famous) Local chefs Whitney Otawka (Cinco y Diez) and Jason Zygmont (5&10) serve up something special. Call for details. 6 p.m. 706-543-4002, www.facebook. com/theworldfamousathens

KIDSTUFF: Movie Monday: Ender’s Game (Oconee County Library) Ender Wiggin is recruited by the International Military to lead the fight against the Formics, a genocidal alien race which nearly annihilated the human race in a previous invasion. For ages 11–18. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: YA Summer Book Club (Oconee County Library) Chat about Divergent. Includes snacks and a drawing for the prize of the sequel, Insurgent. For ages 11–18. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650 LECTURES & LIT: Last Monday Book Group (ACC Library) This month, fictional and non-fictional

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of Hazzard (8:30 p.m.). A portion of proceeds benefits the Tyanna Foundation’s BreastFest, an annual fundraiser for breast cancer. 6 p.m. $12/bout, $20/both. www.classiccityrollergirls.com EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Featuring fresh produce, meats, honey, eggs, crafts, soaps, baked goods, cooking demos, children’s activities and more. This weekend features live music, cooking demos and a gardening workshop. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www. athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: 3rd Annual YWCO Kids Tri the Y (Athens YWCO) The race includes an indoor pool swim, a bike course and a run on the shaded trails and soccer fields. For ages 6–15. Register by May 28. 7–11 a.m. www.ywco.org

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Sunday 1 GAMES: Trivia (Buffalo’s CafĂŠ) “Brewer’s Inquisition,â€? trivia hosted by Chris Brewer every Sunday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655, www. buffaloscafe.com/athens PERFORMANCE: Joshua Bell Violin Performance (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) Bell continues to enchant audiences with a breathtaking virtuosity, tone of sheer beauty and a charismatic stage presence. His Athens recital will include Brahm’s “Violin Concerto,â€? Paul Hindemith’s Mathis der Haler and a new work by Charles Zoll. 3 p.m. $49-69. www.pac.uga.edu

GAMES: Poker (Four Brothers Sports Tavern) Play to win. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3020 GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Dirty South Trivia: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Team trivia contests with house cash prizes every Monday night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 10–18. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650, ext. 329

works on the Vietnam War Era will be discussed. Newcomers are welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary. org LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author: Jim Miles (Oconee County Library) Meet Jim and hear selections from his latest book, Civil War Ghosts of Central Georgia and Savannah. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee MEETINGS: Community Needs Assessment (Miriam Moore Community Room) The Community Assessment looks at social services, affordable housing and shelter, small and micro-business assistance, public infrastructure and more. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3155 MEETINGS: 2014 Legislative Review (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) The ACC Federation of Neighborhoods presents a discussion with state-elected

officials Bill Cowsert (Senate district 46), Regina Quick (House district 117) and Chuck Williams (House district 119). 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. accneighborhoods.org

Tuesday 3 CLASSES: Windows 8.1 Update Class (ACC Library) Learn about the latest Microsoft Windows Operating System. This class will be taught as a presentation, but attendees are invited to bring their own laptops or devices to follow along. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 354 EVENTS: Tuesday Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) See Tuesday listing for full description 4–7 p.m. 706-613-0122, www.athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Oconee Farmers Market (First Christian Church) (Watkinsville) Locally grown produce, meats, grains, flowers, soaps, birdhouses, gourds and more. 4–7 p.m. www.oconeefarmersmarket.org GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Todd Kelly every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7289 GAMES: Trivia with a Twist (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) See Tuesday listing for full description Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. & Thursdays, 8 p.m. 706-354-1515 GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Win house cash prizes with host Todd Kelly. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.choochoorestaurants. com GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Fuzzy’s Taco Shop) Compete for prizes and giveaways while chomping on tacos. Presented by Dirty South Trivia. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0305 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Reading aloud to a dog creates a relaxed, nonjudgmental environment that helps kids develop their reading skills and builds confidence. Register for a 15-minutes session. Grades K-5. 3:15–4:15 p.m. FREE! 706-7693950

Wednesday 4 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Docents lead a tour of highlights from the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org CLASSES: Knit 1 Class (Revival Yarns) Get acquainted with the tools and craft of knitting. Learn cast-on stitches and the knit stitch. The class is free with the purchase of materials. RSVP. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-8501354, www.revivalyarnsathens.com CLASSES: Customer Service Training (Holiday Inn) Specialist Rita Suiter will host a hospitality training session. RSVP. 9–11:30 a.m. or 1–3:30 p.m. $20. 706-3574430 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Athens City Hall) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.org

EVENTS: Network Athens (Creature Comforts Brewery) Tour and sample beers at the new brewery with other members of Network Athens. 8 p.m. $10. www.networkathens.com FILM: Neshoba: The Price of Freedom (Morton Theatre) This event will include a panel discussion to explore issues of safety, race, freedom and social justice. Neshoba is an award-winning documentary about the events and attitudes in Neshoba County, MS, 40 years after the 1964 Mississippi civil rights workers murders. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.neshobafilm.com, www.mortontheatre.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Sex, Drugs & Rock and Roll Trivia (Jerzee’s Sports Bar) Hosted by Dirty South Trivia. House cash prizes. 10 p.m. FREE! www. jerzeessportsbar.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706548-1920 GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-6130892 GAMES: Trivia with a DJ (Your Pie) (Eastside location) Open your pie hole for a chance to win cash prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) Think you know it all? Test your knowledge. 8 p.m. Both 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 KIDSTUFF: Mad Scientists Book Club (Oconee County Library) Explore super cool books through hansd-on experiments and activities. For rising 4th–6th graders. Register by June 2. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Fondue Fun (Oconee County Library) Sample different sweet and salty recipes at a fondue party. Registration required by June 3. For ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Happy Hands Band (Oconee County Library) Happy, Dee Nanny and Ronnie invite kids to dance with wild abandon and sing at the top of their lungs. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: SoundBoard Online Marketing Conference (Georgia Center for Continuing Education) Learn how to integrate your online marketing to build your business or personal brand. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.networkathens.com LECTURES & LIT: Spirituality Discussion (The Coffee Shop of Athens) An open discussion on “What is Spiritual Freedom and How do You Get It?� 7 p.m. FREE! www. eckankar-ga.org

LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 27 Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com TAUK Jammy, instrumental rockfusion band from NYC. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 THE HERNIES Local indie rock band led by Henry Barbe.

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THE CALENDAR! SWAMP No info available. DUDE MAGNETS Noisy indie-rock chaos. REMEMBER WHEN WE TRASHED THE GOLF COURSE Oakland, CA-based folk-punk band. The Melting Point Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. meltingpointathens.com MISS TESS AND THE TALKBACKS Brooklyn-based singer and her band make grooving modern vintage music that nods to the traditions of saloon jazz, country swing, early rockabilly and New Orleans second line. JOE CAT Local troubadour whose influences range from Steve Earle and Townes Van Zant to Johnny Cash. He’ll be joined by Brad Morgan and Andy Liechty.

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THE MOON Brooklyn, NY-based experimental free-jazz/psychedelic duo of guitarist Adam Caine and drummer Federico Ughi. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 CLASSIC CITY ALLSTARS No info available. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke! Porterhouse Grill 7 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Join drummer Nicholas Wiles with bass-

VELOCIRAPTURE Brash local experimental rock group that names Velvet Underground and Stooges among its influences. MOTHERS Local songwriter Kristine Leschper performs gorgeous, haunting folk tunes. 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com OTTERCAKES Solo project (sometimes featuring special guests) of singer-songwriter Jimi Davidson. NATE AND THE NIGHTMARES Local garage-punk band fronted by Cars Can Be Blue’s Nate Mitchell and featuring local band Free Associates. Georgia Bar 11 p.m. FREE! 706-546-9884 THE FORGE Local DJ collective BeatmatchedHearts presents this

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com KENOSHA KID Centered around the wonderful, instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid also features bassist Robby Handley and drummer Marlon Patton. The group is packed with music, mischief and mayhem, and offers a sound that serves noiserock fans and jam band listeners equally. Hi-Lo Lounge 9 p.m. 706-850-8561 LITTLE GOLD Local group fronted by Christian DeRoeck, formerly of Woods, playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities. STATE CHAMPION Rock and roll band from Louisville, KY.

Jacksonville, FL featuring Jason Ivey and Caitlin McWilliams. Athens keyboard player Damian Kapcala will be joining them for this show. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 OPEN MIC Join host Wes Irwin for this weekly open mic showcase. Troubadour Bar & Grill 8 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8188 KARAOKE Sing your heart out, every Thursday!

Friday 30 Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q 8 p.m. FREE! www.butthuttbarbecue. com FLOW MOTION Local classic rock cover band.

Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONAL Host Adam Payne presents this week’s showcase of singersongwriter talent, featuring Josh Perkins, Jordan Armstrong and Holly Belle.

Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them at the bar! Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES SINGERSONGWRITER SHOWCASE Rock out every Wednesday at this open mic. Contact louisphillippelot@ yahoo.com for booking.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 KATTERWAUL Bluesy garage-rock band from Tucson, AZ. FUTURE APE TAPES Local group creating psychedelic, experimental music driven by loops, beats, guitars and synths. RAZZI KING AND THE KOKUA BAND No info available. MANNY AND THE DEEPTHROATS Local experimental sound/video artist Manny Lage explores concepts in performative culture. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershots.com KATE MORRISSEY Best known for her dark velvet voice, Morrissey’s songwriting is literate and sincere, and her conversational live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor. Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 KARAOKE WITH THE KING Sing your guts out with the king every Wednesday! Max 10 p.m. 706-254-3392 POCKETFUL OF CLAPTONITE Experimental jazz ensemble led by Killick Hinds.

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Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com THE JESTERS Formed in 1964, this will be the final performance for the classic soul and blues band. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ HOT WAX Max Wang spins ‘60s pop/soul and punk rock. Green Room 9 p.m. www.greenroomathens.com SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere. LITHUANIA New garage-rock duo featuring members of DRGN KING and Dr. Dog. MEA CULPA Post-punk outfit from New Orleans. ANCHOR BENDS Hi-fi Americana rock from ATL featuring ex-members of Leatherface. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com SEA OF DOGS This local group, fronted by songwriter Emily Armond, plays tender, intuitive folk tunes. OLD SMOKEY Local folk-rock band fronted by songwriter Jim Willingham that explores songs and instrumentals with an interweaving sonic palette that includes banjo, cello, violin, lap steel and drums. DONE GONE Local psych/folk/drone outfit.

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Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com BLUE BLOOD Melodic psych-pop project from Hunter Morris, formerly of Gift Horse. THAYER SARRANO AND THE LIVING Local songwriter playing hazy, desolate, Southern-inspired rock tunes.

TONGUES No info available. SILVER EAGLE MINING CO. Local female-fronted rock and roll band.

Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented musicians play to a great crowd. Little Kings Shuffle Club Tim for Athens Party. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta faves.

Claire Campbell plays Flicker Theatre & Bar on Friday, May 30. ist Drew Hart and pianist Steve Key for an evening of original music, improv and standards. Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com JIM COOK Wailing slide guitar, gritty vocals and swamp stomp.

Thursday 29 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES Local singersongwriter Louis Phillip Pelot and company play a “mind-boggling wall of organic sound with upbeat, travel-driven lyrics.” The band is celebrating 60-plus weeks of Thursday shows. FUNKASAURUS WREX Formerly known as Weaver D’s Funk Revival, this local band plays “Southern psychedelic funk.” Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com DEEP STATE Members of Little Gold and Brothers play driving, melodic guitar-rock. See Calendar Pick on p. 16 HERETICKS Moody indie-rock from Austin, TX.

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EDM showcase featuring a rotating cast of DJs. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com OLD SKOOL TRIO Funk, blues, and jazz featuring Carl Lindberg on bass, Seth Hendershot on drums and Jason Fuller on keys. Playing original compositions and the music of The Funky Meters, Dr. John, War, Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Funkadelic and more. Go Bar 10 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. Green Room 9 p.m. www.greenroomathens.com MOTHS Jacob Morris and his all-star backing band play an acoustic sort of ‘70s folk-rock with a pop sensibility and an inevitable psychedelic tinge. THE SHOAL CREEK STRANGLERS Local roots-folk duo featuring members of The Humms. PIPES YOU SEE, PIPES YOU DON’T Pete Erchick (Olivia Tremor Control) plays gorgeous psych-pop.

HOT FUDGE Local project helmed by psychedelic guitar wizard Kris Deason (Dark Meat, Dream Boat). The Melting Point Athens Area Habitat Benefit. 8:30 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens.com DANGFLY Local rock band featuring an all-star lineup, including Adam Payne, Shawn Johnson, Jay Rodgers, Scotty Nicholson and Adam Poulin. THE WOODGRAINS Local band that plays a blend of funk, rock and soul featuring three vocalists and charismatic harmonies. New Earth Athens 9:30 p.m. $5. www.newearthmusichall. com CONCORD AMERICA Slightly outof-control Atlanta-based band that touches on punk and garage. CHIEF SCOUT A man and his band out of Suwanee. HEYROCCO Charleston-based indie rock band that plays with dynamics and sound. WIEUCA A fuzz-heavy, slightly countrified alt-rock version of wistful slacker-rock. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 YANKEE SLICKERS Jam band/ Southern rock quartet from

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com SHADE Dissonant, groove-oriented local post-punk band. Tape release show! HARSH WORDS Fast hardcore group featuring members of Shaved Christ and Gripe. STRICTLY RICKLI Local experimental family band featuring songwriter and musician Ash Rickli. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com CLAIRE CAMPBELL Hope For Agoldensummer singer plays a set of soft, haunting folk tunes. BEN TRICKEY Rising singersongwriter from Atlanta whose music has been described as “tense, atmospheric and gloomy.” THE VIKING PROGRESS Patrick Morales has a lovely, tender voice that sings gentle, indie/folk ballads about love, death and isolation inspired by his time at sea. 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com MANMADE MOUNTAINS Local modern-folk crew drawing inspiration from groups like The Avett Brothers.

The Melting Point 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com THE COMMON PEOPLE BAND Athens wedding/party band that specializes in covers of Motown-era classics. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 THE SALT FLATS Original guitardriven blues-rock. The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Newly relocated back to his old stomping grounds of Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. JERRY’S BONES Bluesy rock and roll group from Claremont, NC.

Saturday 31 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net TRE POWELL Bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals. (8 a.m.) THE GREEN FLAG BAND Playing traditional Irish music. (10 a.m.) Bootleggers Country & Western Bar 9 p.m. www.bootleggersathens.com ISAAC BRAMBLETT BAND Former Debris frontman and son of Randall Bramblett plays real Southern soul with a lethal jam-band featuring

Derek Warren, Dwayne Holloway, Daniel Bell and newest member Carter Herring on guitar. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com TATERZANDRA Local band playing angular, often dissonant but catchy rock that maintains a distinct sense of melody. THE CRYPTIDES Local surf-rock band featuring members of The HUMMS and Timmy and the Tumblers. TAMBOR Minimal jazz fusion band from Jacksonville, FL.

The King and MC Cord, Dave Marr, Daniel Aaron, Ruby the Rabbitfoot, The Darnell Boys, Exotic Functions, Skin Colour, Eureka California, Cancers, Incendiaries and DJ Easy Rider. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. Max 10 p.m. 706-254-3392 DON CHAMBERS Local singer-songwriter who has taken an experimental turn of late. A MURDER OF ONE Dark Americana outfit from Fort Lauderdale, FL. THE HONEY SLIDERS Original music from Catropolis featur-

doodlers, idea guys, fake TED talkers� and more. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night every Monday. Nowhere Bar 10 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). Expect lots of soulful riffs, covers and originals.

mic. Contact louisphillippelot@ yahoo.com for booking. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com MANMADE MOUNTAINS Local modern-folk crew drawing inspiration from groups like The Avett Brothers. DANIEL AMADEE Gruff-voiced singer-songwriter from New Orleans. MOHICAN DAWN New local band fronted by Shayna Hobbs, a songwriter who has drawn comparisons to Feist and Joni Mitchell. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com NEW WIVES Charming Athens indie rockers inspired by groups like Modest Mouse and Cursive. BLOODY DIAMONDS Gothinfluenced alternative rock band from Nova Scotia.

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Shehehe plays Green Room on Friday, May 30. MONSOON Female-fronted local post-punk band that dabbles in rockabilly and new wave. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com TIA MADRE Band fronted by Walker Howle of Dead Confederate fame, featuring Matt Stoessel, Ivey Hughes, Paul McHugh and Bryan Howard. PADRE Local indie band featuring members of Dana Swimmer and Mothers. Georgia Bar 10:30 p.m. 706-546-9884 CARLA LEFEVER AND THE RAYS This band, led by longtime Athenian LeFever, is back with a new lineup and a new, more rocking sound. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 FIT OF BODY Underground electro alias of Atlanta artist Ryan Parks. GINKO Edgar Lopez’s fuzzy, beatdriven experimental hip hop project. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotscoffee. com COLONEL BRUCE HAMPTON Eccentric and legendary Georgiabased performer. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented musicians play to a great crowd every weekend. Little Kings Shuffle Club 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub LITTLE KINGS 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW The club celebrates a decade of stiff drinks and hot tunes with music from DJs

ing Rocket Gizmo’s, Toy Soldiers Coming to Life and Gomez The Multi-Colored Snake. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 THE GREAT BARRIER REEFS Steel pan-led funk/jazz group based in Nashville. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 MIKE WATSON BAND Atlanta-based blues/Southern rock.

Monday 2 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com TONY HOLIDAY Blend of traditional blues, roots and Southern rock with a twist. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $13 (adv.), $15 (door). www.40watt.com KING KHAN & THE SHRINES Legendary garage-rock, psych and R&B group. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. RED MASS Garage/art-rock project out of Montreal, Canada. Georgia Theatre Americana Mondays. On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com BUFFALO HAWK Heavy, Crazy Horse-inspired band led by Matt Stoessel and featuring Paul McHugh, Brantley Senn and Jim Wilson. THE HARMED BROTHERS “Indiegrass� outfit from Missouri. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 GOPEN MIC NIGHT Every Monday, show off your skills. Organizers welcome “singers, writers, films, jokers, weirdoes, players, magic, noodlers,

Tuesday 3 Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com LITTLE BROTHERS Solo folk sounds from Ryan Gray Moore (Brothers). FAKE FLOWERS New local psychedelic-tinged jangle-rock band. CD release show! Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershots.com 90 ACRE FARM Local Americana band. The Melting Point Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5 www.meltingpointathens.com YOUNG AMERICA Local alt-country band. DREW KOHL Original singer/songwriter who plays bluegrass-inspired folk music. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONAL Host Fester Hagood presents this week’s showcase of singer-songwriter talent, featuring Beauty & the Beard, Scott Rainwater, Doyle Willams and Lamar Williams Jr. and Neil Donnell Ray.

Wednesday 4 Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them at the bar! Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES SINGERSONGWRITER SHOWCASE Rock out every Wednesday at this open

The Melting Point 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN Hot jazz/ Western swing group from Austin, TX. HOG-EYED MAN Local instrumental duo that plays traditional Appalachian music. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 TONY HOLIDAY Blend of traditional blues, roots and Southern rock with a twist. Porterhouse Grill 7 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Join drummer Nicholas Wiles with bassist Drew Hart and pianist Steve Key for an evening of original music, improv and standards.

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ART Call for Artists (Multiple Locations) AthensHasArt! has spaces of various sizes and shapes around town in which to display artwork, including ARTini’s Art Lounge which offers space for performances as well. aha.athenshasart@gmail. com, www.athenshasart.com Hot Corner Festival Artist Market (Athens, GA) Artists interested in participating in the 2014 Hot Corner Festival Artist Market on North Hull Street should submit samples of their work to David Parajon. Deadline May 25. Festival on June 14. athensmuzik@ hotmail.com

AUDITIONS Romeo and Juliet (New Earth Athens) The Circle Ensemble Theatre Company hosts auditions for their fall production directed by Farley Richmond. May 30, 6:30 p.m. & May 31, 1 p.m. Callbacks on June 1. Email for appointment. circle ensemble@gmail.com

CLASSES Aqua Zumba (Bishop Park) Get in shape while dancing in the pool. For adults. Saturdays, May 31–Aug. 2, 10:30 a.m. $5/class. 706-613-3589 Aquatic Aerobics (Memorial Park) Low impact exercise. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. Saturdays, 10–11 a.m. $5. 706-613-3580 Basic Middle Eastern Dance and Beyond (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Learn the basics of belly dance in a

fun, relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Mondays, 8–9:15 p.m. $12 drop-in, $40 for the month. Contact rajnigamar@gmail.com Beginner Yoga (M.R.S. Physical Therapy and Wellness Center, Winterville) Learn basic poses. Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. $30 (includes three classes). 706-742-0082 Beyond Memoir Writing Class (OCAF, Watkinsville) Focus on the facts of your life to create stories, poems and essays which move beyond merely recording family stories. For all writing levels. June 21 & 28, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $125. www.ocaf.com Bikram Hot Yoga (Bikram Yoga Athens) Classes in hot yoga are offered seven days a week. www. bikramathens.com 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 (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Internet, email, e-readers and more. Call to register. Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30 p.m. or 6:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! 706795-5597 Conference for Women (Holiday Inn Express) Join other professionals for 10 practical, ideapacked sessions. Aug. 6, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. $149. www.skillpath.com Cooking with Kids Series (Mama Bird’s Granola) Mina Kim gives tips on cooking with kids. Ages 8–12: July 8 & 10, 2–4 p.m. Ages 5–8: July 15 & 17, 2–4 p.m. Ages 3–5: July 22 & 24, 2–4 p.m. $8–12. www.mamabirdsshared kitchen.com

Dance Classes (Dancefx) Classes offered in creative movement, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, breakdance and more. www.dancefx.org Letterpress & More (Smokey Road Press) “An Evening of Paper and Pork.� May 30, 6–9 p.m. $95. “Letterpress for Kids.� May 31, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–4 p.m. $40. www.smokeyroadpress.com Mac Workshops (PeachMac) Frequent introductionary courses. “Intro to Mac.� May 28. “Intro to iPad.� May 31. See website for schedule. FREE! 706-208-9990, www.peachmac.com/workshops Martial Arts Classes (Live Oak Martial Arts, Bogart) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, selfdefense, grappling and weapons classes for all ages. www.liveoak martialarts.com Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workshop (Athens Regional Medical Center) Ancient wisdom and modern science are blended in this four-session workshop focused on reducing stress. Begins June 2, 6–8. $75. 706-475-7330, www.armc.org/mbi Printmaking Workshops (Double Dutch Press) “Stampmaking.� June 4, 6–8 p.m. or July 12, 2–4 p.m. $35. “Totes! One Color Screenprinting.� June 7 or Aug. 23, 2–6 p.m. $50. “Custom Stationery: One Color Screenprinting.� June 28, 2–5 p.m. $45. “Linocut, One Color.� July 2 & July 9, 6–8 p.m. $65. “Multicolor Reductive Woodcut.� July 23, 30 & Aug. 6, 6–8 p.m. $85. www.double dutchpress.com Salsa Classes (Dancefx) Learn how to salsa dance. No partner required. Wednesdays, 7:30–8:15 p.m. (beginner), 8:15–9 p.m. (intermediate and advanced). natalie@ dancefx.org, www.dancefx.org

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“Swamp Creature� and other works by Chuck Hanes are included in the group show “Modern Mud,� currently on display at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art in Buckhead through Saturday, June 28. Tai Chi (Thrive) This class aims to provide a strong foundation of alignment of posture, relaxation, opening of energy centers and energy circulation. Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. $14/drop-in, $60/five classes. 706850-2000, www.thrivespace.net Traditional Karate Training (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Learn traditional Okinawan hard style karate in a positive atmosphere. See website for schedule of free classes. www.athensy.com Tumbling (Bishop Park) Teen classes are held Mondays, June 2–July 28, 7 p.m. Adult classes are Wednesdays, June 4–June 30, 7 p.m. $10 –15. www.athensclarke county.com/gymnastics Video Production Workshop (Film Athens Film Lab) This two-day workshop will shoot on location and conduct hands-on camera and lighting exercises. Learn practical use of a camera, how to light a subject and how to record the proper sound. May 31 & June 1, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $150. www.filmathens.net Wheel Throwing for Beginners (OCAF, Watkinsville) This six-week class in wheel throwing covers cups, bowls, saucers and other utilitarian forms. Thursdays, July 10–Aug. 14, 6–9 p.m. $140150. www.ocaf.com Yoga & Meditation (Rubber Soul Yoga) Ongoing classes in Kundalini, Hatha and restorative yoga as well as guided meditation. Donation based. www.rubbersoulyoga.com

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Donate Blood Give the gift of blood! Check website for donor locations. 1-800-RED CROSS, www.redcrossblood.org Smart Lunch, Smart Kid (Milledge Avenue Baptist Church) Volunteers are needed to help provide and deliver sack lunches and educational activities to children ages 3–18 who are eligible for free or reduced priced lunch. Through Aug. 8. 478-494-7717, dhooks@ actionministiries.net, www.action ministries.net

KIDSTUFF “Spark a Reaction� Photo Contest (Oconee County Library) Submit a photo on Instagram that best represents the phrase “Spark a Reaction.� Tag @oclteens and hashtag #oclsparkareaction. Contest runs through July 31. All photos will be uploaded to Facebook for public voting. www.athenslibrary. org/oconee ACC Summer Camps (Various Locations) ACC Leisure Services offers camps in theater, gymnastics, tennis, British soccer, cheerleading, skating, art and more. Visit website for dates and details. 706-613-3589, www.athensclarkecounty.com/camps Dungeons & Dragons Summer Day Camp (Waseca Montessori School) Explore fantastic gaming worlds while playing table top role-playing games. For kids ages 11–16. Weekly sessions run through July 28, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. $165/week. athensrpgcamp@gmail. com, www.athensrpgcamp.com Mosaic Class (The Smiling Robin) Make cement planters using marbles, glass, broken china and other objects. For ages 8–12. June 2–6, 3–6:30 p.m. 706-372-4786, www. facebook.com/thesmilingrobin New Moon Summer Adventure Camp (Athens, GA) Now accepting registration for a summer camp that travels to different locations daily. Activities include hiking, swimming and boating as well as trips to museums, zoos and farms. Fee includes all activities and travel expenses. For ages 6–12. Weeks of June 16 & 23 and July 14 & 21. $175/wk. 706-310-0013 Performing Arts Summer Workshop (YMCA) Enigma Center for Performing Arts hosts this workshop for kids ages 6-16. Class offerings include dance lessons, acting lessons, vocal coaching, cheerleading, baton twirling and step dancing. Classes begin June 2. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. or 7:45-8:45 p.m. 706-308-8881, exclusivemindz@ gmail.com.

Print Camp (Double Dutch Press) This introduction to different types of printmaking (monotype, linoleum block prints, paper relief and screenprinting) culminates in a handbound book of prints. For ages 11 & up. June 9–13 or July 14–18, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $225. www.doubledutchpress. com Relate and Create Workshops for Teens (OCAF, Watkinsville) Week-long camps for ages 12–18. Drawing workshop: July 7–11. Sculpture workshop: July 14–18. Painting workshop: July 21–25. $150–160/ camp. www.ocaf.com Report Card Rewards Program (Bishop Park) Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can receive a free summer pool pass or tickets for free swims by demonstrating exceptional grades. Bring your report card to the ACC Aquatics Office. 706-613-3589, www.athens clarkecounty.com/aquatics Summer Art Camp (MAGallery) The Madison Artists Guild hosts a summer art camp for children ages 6–12. June 23–27, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 770-367-1203 Summer Camps (Treehouse Kid and Craft) “Craft Inc. Business Camp,� “Dr. Seuss 3D Building Camp,� “Drawing, Printing and Zine Camp,� “Fairy Camp,� “Outer Space Camp,� “Stop Motion Animation Camp,� “Sewing I Camp� and more. Check website for full descriptions and dates. www.treehousekidand craft.com Summer Theater Camps (Athens Little Playhouse) Camps focusing on improvisation, games and problem solving. “Who Dunnit? Camp� runs June 2–6. “Mother Goose Camp� runs June 9–13. “A Shakespeare’s Comedy Camp� runs June 16–20. Visit website for registration form. www.athenslittleplay house.net Swim School (Bishop Park & Lay Park) Swim school is for ages 3 & up. Multiple sessions available. $33–50. Check website for dates. accaquatics@athensclarkecounty. com, www.athensclarkecounty.com/ aquatics

Youth Police Academy (ACCPD Headquarters) Students ages 13-17 will learn about the important functions of law enforcement and the criminal justice system as a whole. Applications must be delivered by June 18 at 5 p.m. Academy runs June 26–27, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www. athensclarkecounty.com/police

SUPPORT Alanon 12 Step (Little White House) For family and friends of alcoholics and drug addicts. Meets every Tuesday 7:30–8:30 p.m. www.ga-al-anon.org Alcoholics Anonymous (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164, www.athensaa.org Domestic Violence Support Group (Athens, GA) Support and dinner for survivors of domestic violence. Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m., in Clarke County. First and third Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m., in Madison County. Child care provided. 706-543-3331 (hotline), 706-613-3357, ext. 771

Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) A 12-step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Meets Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotions anonymous.org GRASP (Call for Location) Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing is a support group for those who have lost a friend or loved one to drugs or alcohol. 706-248-7715, grasp_athens@yahoo.com, www. grasphelp.org Life After Diagnosis (Oasis Counseling Center) An ongoing support group aimed at helping those with chronic or life-threatening diseases. Tuesdays, 4:30–6 p.m. $15/session. 706-543-3522, www. oasiscounselingcenter.com National Alliance of the Mentally Ill (Central Presbyterian Church) Family and consumer support groups are held every Monday at 7 p.m. FREE! athensnami@yahoo.com Project Safe Emotional Abuse Support Group (Call for Location) Demeaning behavior and hateful words can be just as

ART AROUND TOWN AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Photography by Ryan Myers. Through May. • “An Illustrative Study of Feeling Bad and Feeling Better” by Brianna Rawley. Through June. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) Paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Dortha Jacobson and others. Art quilts by Elizabeth Barton and handmade jewelry by various artists. ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (17 N. Main St., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass. ARTINI’S ART LOUNGE (296 W. Broad St.) Curated by AthensHasArt!, “The Eclectic Works of Aaron Fu” includes embroidery, ink drawings and biological illustrations. Through June 20. ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) “Steffen Thomas: A Retrospective” features over 50 pieces by the German-American expressionist. Through May. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) The 2nd annual ATHICA Mystery Triennial contains 100 5”x7” works hung anonymously. The identity of each artist is revealed only when the piece is purchased. Through June 15. BIG CITY BREAD (393 N. Finley St.) Photography by James Calemine. Through June. CINÉ BARCAFÉ (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Paintings by Claire Clements and Robert Clements. Through June 3. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) “Terrain: Painting the South” features landscape paintings by June Ball, Andy Cherewick, Robert Clements and Philip Juras. Through Sept. 15. • “Home” features works by Melissa Harshman, Mary Porter and Jeffrey Whittle. Through Sept. 15. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Mixed media works by Greg Harmon. FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 14 artists, the gallery exhibits paintings, sculpture, folk art, ceramics and fine furniture. Permanent collection artists include Larry Hamilton, Cheri Wranosky and more. • “Paintings, Sculpture & Objects of Art” includes works by Michael Pierce. Through June. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Photography by Anne Yarbrough. Through May. • “A Conspiracy” includes collages by Kenneth Aguar and paintings by Manda McKay. June 2–30. Reception June 13. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Living Room” includes works that consider the home environment by Benjamin Britton, Patrick Brien, Andy Cherewick, Rachel Cox, Brock Gordon, Emily Hadland, Carol John and Erin McIntosh. Through June 15. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) Strata #4 by Quayola is an immersive video installation that reworks classical masterworks into contemporary abstractions. Through June 20. • “Selections in the Decorative Arts.” Through June 29. • “The Lithographs of Carroll Cloar.” Through Aug. 10. • “Women, Art and Social Change: The Newcomb Pottery Enterprise.” Through Aug. 31. • Tristan Perich’s “Machine Drawing” will create itself over the course of six months. Through Sept. 21. • “Shapes That Talk to Me: The Athens Scene, 1975–85.” Through Oct. 19. THE GEORGIA THEATRE (215 N. Lumpkin St.) My Athens presents a gallery full of Instagram photos taken of the Classic City. Through May. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Paintings by Hannah Jones. Through June 1. • Paintings by Brian McBeth. June 1–21. HEIRLOOM CAFE AND FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Works by the Athens Plein Aire Artists. Through June. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Images by Bob Brussack and Caoimhe Nace. Through May. • “Jr.’s Third Folksome Art” by Teh Reaver. Through June. JITTERY JOE’S ALPS (1480 Baxter St.) Photography by Emily Cheney. Through June 9. JITTERY JOE’S EASTSIDE (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) Paintings by Pamela Rodgers Smith.

harmful as punches and kicks. Child care provided. Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! 706-543-3331 (hotline), 706-613-3357, ext. 771 Reiki (ARMC Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support) Experience the healing energy of Reiki, an ancient form of healing touch used for stress reduction and relaxation. For cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Call for an appointment. Individual sessions held every Wednesday, 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! 706-475-4900 Stress Management Support Group (Oasis Counseling Center) Learn to recognize when you are under stress, rate your level of stress, identify stressors and reduce overall stress through a variety of techniques. Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m. 706-543-3522, www.oasis counselingcenter.com Women’s Empowerment Group (Oasis Counseling Center) A small therapeutic group for women to work on vulnerability, setting boundaries, assertiveness, self-care and more. Eight-week sessions. $15/session. 706-543-3522, www. oasiscounselingcenter.com

ON THE STREET ACC Pool Season (Multiple Locations) Public pools are located at Bishop Park, East Athens Community Center, Lay Park, Memorial Park and Rocksprings Park. Pools are open on Tuesdays– Fridays and Sundays from 1–5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 12–5:30 p.m. Bishop Park is open on weekends only. $1 admission. $20 pool pass. Family passes are available. www.athensclarkecounty.com/ aquatics Dog Obedience Training (Southeast Clarke Park) Puppies and dogs of all ages will learn basic skills such as stay, sit, heel, come when called, walk nicely on a leash and more. Mondays, June 2–July 1, 7–8 p.m. or Saturdays, June 7–July 12, 7–8 p.m. $100–120. 706-6133871 Wise Woman Circle (Womanspace) June’s theme is “Grace.” Circles are held the first Friday of the month. June 6, 6–7:30 p.m. $10. www.holdingwomanspace. com f

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S t e p s t o U G A , a v a i l . n o w. Spacious 2BR/1BA apt. Great, quiet location on S. Milledge. CHAC, DW, W/D, HWflrs. $725/ mo. (706) 202-9905. S. Milledge duplex. Venita Dr. 4 B R / 2 B A , W / D , D W, f e n c e d back yd.! Close to everything yet private. $999/mo., negotiable. (404) 558-3218, or bagley_w@ bellsouth.net. Electronic flyers avail. Wilkerson Street studio & 1 BR available for Fall. Older units in Historic District from $300–700/mo. Walk Downtown. (706) 395-1400. Want to live in 5 Pts? Howard Proper ties has the following locations: 5BR/3BA house $2000/mo., 1BR/1BA apt. $500/ mo., 2BR/2BA house $850/mo., 2BR/2BA condo $700-800/mo., 2BR/1BA apt. $550/mo. and 3BR/3BA condo $945–1125/ mo. Please call (706) 546-0300 for more info and to view these properties.

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Condos For Sale 3BR/2BA unit in gated west-side community. Pool, lake, upscale finishes. Recently reduced to $124,900! Contact Pat Hallow at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty (706) 424-2182 or (706) 5434000. Pre-lease for Fall. Beautiful 2BR/2.5BA condo. Quiet neighborhood w/ lots of green space and river walk. Large LR, kitchen, BRs and BAs. DW, CHAC, W/D hookup. $650-800/ mo. Pets ok w/ deposit. Call (706) 202-9905.

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Houses for Rent Beautiful spacious home. P re - l e a s e f o r f a l l . F i r s t month free! 5BR/3BA house w/ great S. Milledge Ave. location. Sits on a huge lot, close to campus and the 5 Pts. area. Easy access to UGA & Athens bus routes. Great for football weekends! Large fullyequipped kitchen w/ DW, HWflrs., tile floors. CHAC, large BRs. W/D included. Pets OK with deposit. Call (706) 202-9905. 2BR/1BA House. 285 Savannah Ave. CHAC, W/D. Call (678) 6987613. 2-4BR houses available August in the best neighborhood in town. $870–1150/mo. (706) 548-9797. w w w. boulevardpropertymanagement. com. 225 Hillcrest Ave. 4BR/2BA in Normaltown. $400 per BR/mo. Call (706) 207-9595. 2BR/1BA. Near UGA, LR, DR, den, HWflrs., all appls., fenced yd., garbage p/u, carport, elec. AC, gas heat, no pets. $550/mo. 117 Johnson Dr. Owner/Agent Stan, (706) 543-5352. 3BR/2BA University Heights. CHAC, HWflrs., All appliances, f e n c e d b a c k y d . G re a t f o r professional or grad student. No pets or smoking. Avail. July 15 (910) 409-0769. 3 or 4BR/3BA house w/ HWflrs. lg. front porch. Big yd. and deck. W/D, DW, all electric. Dogs okay. Near Waffle House. $1150/mo. Boulevard Property Management (706) 548-9797 3BR/1.5BA CHAC, HWflrs., carport, W/D included. Lg. fenced backyard, basement suitable for workshop/band space. Quiet cul-de-sac located off Oglethorpe Ave.7 min. to Dwntwn. 5 min. to Normaltown. 5 min. to Beechwood. 2 min. to YMCA. 2 min. from Bishop Park. 2 min. from the bypass. Avail. June 1, $850/ mo., $850 sec. dep. Pets OK with additional dep. Contact Jared at (706) 338-9019, or jaredhbailey1@ gmail.com.

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3BR/2BA in Normaltown. HWflrs., CHAC, quiet street. Grad students pref’d. Rent negotiable. (706) 3721505. 3BR/3BA Full renovation. Custom cabinets, granite tops, HWflrs., big closets, lg. yd, off-street parking. Block from baseball field. $1800/ mo. May free! (706) 546-6900 or valerioproperties@gmail.com. 3 B R / 1 . 5 B A 1 3 5 G a rd e n C t . $870/mo. Call for appointments ( 7 0 6 ) 5 4 8 - 9 7 9 7 o r w w w. boulevardpropertymanagement. com. 3BR/2BA house in Green Acres. Wo o d b u r n i n g s t o v e , f e n c e d yd., pets OK. W/D incl. Walk to shopping, busline, close to UGA. $1050/mo. Avail. Aug. 1! $100 off first month’s rent. (706) 201-7004. 3BR/1.5BA. 460 Whitehead Rd. HWflrs., carpet, CHAC, attic fan, tiled kitchen, garbage disposal, DW, fenced yd., pecan trees. $800/mo. & $800 dep. Call (706) 254-2936. 4BR house available Fall. 130 Appleby Drive, near Dwntwn. 2 Master suites. Like new. $1500/ mo. Call Owner/Broker Herbert Bond Realty & Investment (706) 224-8002. 4BR/2BA Full renovation. Walk to campus/Dwntwn. W/D, DW, l a w n c a re , p e s t c o n t ro l i n c l . Huge fenced yd. w/ new deck. $1500/mo. (706) 546-7814 or satisfactory99@gmail.com. 5BR/3BA Cottage available for Fall 2014. Great living area and spacious bedrooms. Large back deck. On bus line. $299/mo. per person ($1495/mo. total) (706) 395-1400. Have you seen our awesome webite? http://classifieds.flagpole. com. 5BR/1BA house ($1000/mo.) CHAC, W/D. 12 ft. celings, HWflrs. Need handyman to work off rent. 353 Oak St. Walk to UGA. (706) 548-4819, (706) 319-1846. 5 Pts. off Baxter St. 4BR/2BA, $1200/mo. 5 Pts. off Lumpkin. 2 story condo, 2BR/2.5BA, $650/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 3532700, (706) 540-1529. Boulevard Area. 135 Cohen St. 2BR/1BA. Front & rear porches. HWflrs., nice yd., W/D, DW, some pets OK w/ fee. Lease, deposit and references required. Avail. Aug. $825/mo. Call (706) 5404752.

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Houses for Sale Two houses on Eastside close to Vet School for sale! 160 Snapfinger (3BR, HWflrs., private back yd.), $155,000. 135 Woodberry (all-brick split level, 3BR, two additional living spaces, party shed), $121,000. Want best energy efficient house in Athens? See 820 Jefferson River (only 6 years old, berm house, faces due south, super private). Great houses at great deals! Kiss your landlord goodbye. Donna Fee Realty, (706) 2965717, Keller Williams Realty (706) 216-2900.

Parking & Storage Adver tise your proper ties in Flagpole Classifieds! Photos and long-term specials available. Call (706) 549-0301! Parking places for rent across from UGA. $30/mo. (706) 354-4261.

Roommates Male & Female roommate matching available for fall with rates starting at $275 per person. Private bathroom options as well as on the bus line and close to campus. www.landmarkathens. com (706) 395-1400.

Rooms for Rent $350/mo. + 1/2 utils. Separate bathroom. 5-10 min. to campus/ grocery store. Walking distance to bus line. High speed WiFi, W/D. Quiet n’hood. Avail. July 1. Pet friendly w/ dep. (704) 877-7928. Dashiell Cottages. Aspiring National Park Service. Wildlife observation, environmental c o n s e r v a t i o n p ro p e r t y. N e a r university. Small building, AC. All amenities, all private entrances. Move in $75/wk. (706) 850-0491. 13& -&"4& #: +6/&

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For Sale Miscellaneous Archipelago Antiques 24 years of antique and retro art, furnishings, religiosa and unique, decorative treasures of the past. 1676 S. Lumpkin St. (706) 3544297. Go to A g o r a ! Awesome! Affordable! The ultimate store! Specializing in re t ro everything: 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. Wuxtry Records, at corner of Clayton & College Dwntn. (706) 369-9428.

Music Equipment Nuçi’s Space needs your old instruments & music gear! All donations are tax-deductible. Call (706) 227-1515 or come by Nuçi’s Space, 396 Oconee St.

Instruction 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.

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Call center representative. Join established Athens company calling CEOs & CFOs of major corporations generating sales leads for tech companies. $9–11/ hr. BOS Staffing, www.bosstaff. com, (706) 353-3030. Line/Prep Cooks Needed. The Georgia Center has several positions available 20–40 hrs./ week. Pay DOE/Minimum 3 years in full service restaurant. Email resumes to robh@uga.edu.

Opportunities The Body Composition and Metabolism Lab in the Depar tment of Kinesiology is seeking 18–24 year female students for a research study examining food intake and physical activity. Overweight female participants are needed for an 8 week exercise training study examining the effect of structured exercise on body composition, food intake, and physical activity. All testing will be performed at the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia or University Health Center. Participants will be asked to complete confidential body composition and blood analysis, as well as surveys regarding food intake, and physical activity. Sensitive questions including body image, depression, and alcohol and drug use will be asked. If you are interested in par ticipating, please contact Michael Fedewa at uga.project. spindawgs@gmail.com.

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Advice for Life’s Persistent Questions Roommates I just moved to town and found a place to live on Craigslist. The woman I live with actually owns the house, so she’s my roommate and landlord. Since it’s gotten warm, she’s kept the temperature in the house at 80, because she gets cold very easily. I, however, get hot very easily and am almost always uncomfortable in the house. When I tell her I’m hot, she turns the air down to 77—which is bearable for me—but has never offered to let me change the thermostat myself. I have to ask her each time, which gets tedious. I’ve purchased a window unit AC for my room, which works, but it means I am mostly confined to my room, because the rest of the house is so hot. Is there any better solution? Melting

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Your problem, Melting, isn’t so much with the thermostat. It’s with the sense of ownership of the house. I don’t mean whose name is on the title, but who has control over the space. Your roommate/landlady has the upper hand right now. Her biggest advantage isn’t that she owns the house, it’s that she was living there before you showed up. The house is full of her furniture. She has certain ways of doing things. She knows where the recyclables go and how to keep the toilet from running. All of these things combined make you feel like a houseguest, not a roommate. But you’re paying rent, not visiting for a few days, so you’re entitled to a little more. Work on viewing yourself and this woman as roommates, not as the person who actually lives there and a guest who just arrived. Imagine that you and she had arrived in town around the same time and moved in to this house the same week. Would she have total control over the thermostat if that were the case? Surely not. And if she tried to assert that, it would seem out of line. Try adjusting the thermostat on your own without asking her next time. That’s not an unreasonable thing to do in a house where you live and pay rent. If she says anything, tell her, “It was too hot, so I set the thermostat a little lower.” You don’t have to be rude or inconsiderate of her, just remind yourself that you live there, too, and act accordingly. It’s not your house, but it is your home.

ING savings account you’ve nicknamed “Apartment Deposit.” If you can cut your expenses to the point where you consistently have enough money for a higher rent, you can start looking for a new place. You should also decide what your priorities are for your living space. Living by yourself is a priority, and that means you’ll have to compromise on some other things. Can you live in a tiny space? Farther away from town? Look at everything. You can move tomorrow if you can find a place for the same amount or less money than you’re paying now. The other solution to this problem is increasing your income. Can you ask for (and justify) a raise sooner? Are you willing to take on a second job? These can be hard questions, but they’ll help you evaluate exactly how badly you want your own place.

Are you wrong for wanting to go out? Of course not. And your girlfriend isn’t wrong for wanting to stay in. You both have a preference for how you spend your time, and preferences aren’t right or wrong. Should you be trying harder to enjoy staying at home? Only if you want to guarantee that you’ll be unhappy and resent your girlfriend. I moved to Athens four years ago and I’ve been in the relationship you’re Please send your questions to have a decent job here. Since I’ve been here, describing, and it’s an unhappy place to be. advice@flagpole.com or I’ve always lived with roommates—from Neither person gets what they want: a comflagpole.com/getadvice just one to as many as three. I’m at a point panion who’s fully present and having fun. where I really, really want to live on my own. The nights you’re in, your girlfriend ostenI’m 32 and I just feel too old to have roommates. The problem sibly gets what she wants but feels a little bad because she is, living on my own would be tight on my current income. My knows you prefer to be out. You feel stir-crazy and bad that car will be paid off in three years, and that will free up some you’re not happier doing what she wants. The nights you’re money each month. I also expect to get a raise at work in the out, the roles are reversed. Your current pattern of convincing next 18 months or so. So, if I move out on my own now, it will one person to halfheartedly do something she/he doesn’t really be a stretch, but things will ease up over the next few years. I’m want to do leaves both of you unsatisfied. That push-pull also past the whole roommate thing, and I want my own space. What wears on the relationship and the people in it. do you think? The first thing I suggest is agreeing to spend some more Solo nights apart. Then you’ll each have the freedom to do what you really want more often. Of course, the catch is that you’ll Solo, I completely understand your need for your own space be doing it without your SO. But if you’re both getting more and more privacy. I also hear that you want to feel like an time for what you prefer, it’s easier to do something else the adult. Having roommates feels childish, or at least twentyother nights. I suggest deciding on those separate nights a day somethingish. But not being able to pay your bills and having or two in advance. This takes some pressure off each of you; to ask your parents for money will feel worse. So will feeling you won’t have to spend the day half-hoping your girlfriend helpless and out of control as you watch your credit card debt will uncharacteristically suggest going out and half-dreading grow because you’re using all your cash to pay your rent. that she won’t. You don’t have to live with roommates forever, and you If spending more time apart isn’t appealing, think about don’t even have to live with them for much longer. But if breaking up. If what you both really want is a companion for you’re going to make a change, it needs to be grounded in your the things you really like to do, it sounds like you have a miscurrent reality, not future raises and car payment money you match. Your girlfriend sounds great, but she might not be great hope to have. Chickens, hatching, etc. Here’s what you can do for you. Your lifestyles are pretty much different, and there’s no right now. Figure out if you can reduce your expenses to free happiness in trying to make yourself into something you’re not. up some money. Could you live without the Internet? Shop your car insurance? Any money you save goes directly to the Rhonda advice@flagpole.com

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