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get his city manager to take the initiative Four years ago I wrote in this column: in trying to bring about these changes that “We will soon have a mayor whose main Greenville needed. White said it finally knowledge of the workings of local governoccurred to him that it was not the city ment is the cheat sheets prepared for her manager’s job to bring about innovations. use in the campaign. No problem. She is The manager was there to run the city, accustomed to relying on professional staff to make sure that the trash got picked to run things, and Athens has a good staff, up and the police and fire departments though accustomed to running things their own way. Watch how quickly our new mayor were adequately staffed. White said that he only started getting things done when defers to them. he stopped looking to the manager for “Where does that leave the Athensleadership. Clarke County Commission? Odds are Athens is not Greenville and doesn’t that they will flop around like a headless want to be. But we might take another look chicken in a hail storm and fail to agree on at how we’re going about things here. A any structure of leadership that can provide direction and get things done.� Well, I didn’t have to be a weatherman to see which way the wind was blowing, and now that prediction has turned into business as usual. In the ensuing years, this column has raged about the donothing mayor and the do-nothing commission while missing an important point: That is the point—to do nothing. This column has taken the approach that our city has a lot of problems that demand action. Our mayor, whose approach is the only one that The eagle atop City Hall is a perfect symbol for our city: a weathervane that matters, succeeds more won’t move, no matter which way the wind is blowing. by doing less. mayor is a reflection of the city’s leaders, If that sounds like gibberish, it helps to and apparently our leaders are content for contrast our mayor with one who has a difour government to do nothing new. That’s ferent approach. why our mayor suits our city’s leadership. Those of us who took the Athens We’ve all noticed over the last four years a Heritage Foundation bus to Greenville resistance to taking action. Generally, calls last year enjoyed lunch with Mayor Knox for action are ignored, but if they get too White, who explained to us how his city persistent, a study committee is appointed, accomplished its redevelopment of the which is considered action, though there downtown area. White is a Republican, and are no results. A Greenville-like initiative he has effected a lot of public-private parthere for public-private development of nerships to develop hotels, retail stores and what used to be called the “River District� performance spaces in a downtown that is was strangled behind closed doors, while impressive, though a little too buttoned-up student apartments get the hands-off for Athens tastes. The crown jewel of the Greenville renaissance is the river that runs green-light treatment wherever bankers will finance them, which apparently is through downtown and over an awesome everywhere. waterfall. The falls for a generation had Our mayor succeeds by doing nothing, been obscured by a massive, four-lane autowhich apparently is what our city leaders mobile bridge, and there was strong oppowant. Our commission does nothing along sition to the suggestion that the bridge with the mayor, while the city manager should be removed—it would stop traffic runs things in a professional manner and flow and kill downtown, you know. doesn’t have to worry about any initiatives White and the city council pushed and fought and finally got the bridge torn down, that would change anything or cost money. So, it’s a safe bet that nothing will haprevealing the falls to an astonished public. pen on Prince Avenue; nothing will happen Now, the falls and its park are spanned by a soaring pedestrian bridge that is always full with the Downtown Master Plan; nothing will happen to curb the proliferation of of admirers. It’s worth a day trip over there student apartments. Nothing will happen, just to walk across that bridge. because here in Athens that is what we Mayor White provided the leadership want to happen: nothing. Oh, if a problem that turned Greenville around, and in gets really acute, we might stick a flag on recounting the saga he made a significant it. f remark. He said that he tried for years to

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Georgia’s Transportation Mess Lawmakers Know Voters Won’t Pay to clean it up By Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com Georgia’s top leaders agree the most pressing issue right now is the state’s transportation system and how to fix it. In recent weeks, Gov. Nathan Deal, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Speaker David Ralston have all made the same point: Georgia must spend more money on repairing its roads and building new highways. This state usually ranks 49th or 50th in money spent on transportation. Other states of comparable size spend a lot more money on this than Georgia does, which means they are in a better position to attract the new business and industry that might otherwise relocate here. With all of their calls for more spending, however, Deal, Cagle, and Ralston have yet to say just how the state should raise the $1 billion or so a year needed to meet transportation needs. Should we raise the motor fuel excise tax? Should there be a state sales tax increase? Should we have a mileage tax for people who drive electric vehicles and don’t have to pay a motor fuel tax? Our leaders go silent when they reach that important question. A couple of recent statewide polls suggest the reason why. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution commissioned a survey in early January that showed nearly 60 percent of Georgians agree that improving transportation infrastructure is important. Nearly 70 percent would support new transit facilities. Only 36 percent, however, said they would be willing to pay higher taxes. In a more recent poll for WSB, respondents opposed an increase in the motor fuel tax by more than a two-to-one margin. By a margin of 52-32 percent, they opposed increasing the state sales tax for the purpose of fixing roads and bridges. The polls illustrate a fundamental problem of modern politics. Citizens expect

their governments, whether at the state or federal level, to provide them all sorts of stuff like good roads. But they don’t believe they should actually have to pay for these services by being taxed. It’s easy to see how Georgians would have developed this attitude. Politicians have been telling them for years that taxes should never be increased for any reason. The same politicians have told them we can find all the money we need simply by getting rid of the “fraud, waste and abuse� in government. The governor has been boasting for months that Georgia already “is ranked as the number one state to do business.� When you’ve had those messages drummed into you time and again, you naturally would conclude there’s no reason to raise any taxes. That is why you see polls where a majority of the citizens support spending money on transportation needs, but oppose any tax increases to pay for that. Sam Wellborn, who has served on the State Transportation Board for more than 20 years, got to the heart of the matter when he spoke to a legislative study committee last summer. “It’s very political,� Wellborn told the lawmakers. “People just don’t want to be associated with raising taxes. But they’ve [legislators] got to be bold about it, and they have to sell the idea of the good that it produces, instead of worrying about re-election.� Wellborn’s words explain why I am reasonably certain the General Assembly will go through this session without voting to raise funds for the state’s transportation needs, no matter how urgent those needs may be. Politicians want to be re-elected. They know the chances will decrease by roughly the same amount as any increase they approve in the state’s taxes. f

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Katie, Bar the Door ADDA Rejects Regulating Bars in Favor of Retail ‘Incentives’ By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com A few months ago, the Athens Downtown Development Authority revived a discussion that’s been happening since the 1980s, when bars and music venues rescued downtown from its tumbleweed-strewn fate after retailers fled for the suburbs: Does downtown have too many bars? The answer, according to Commissioner Mike Hamby and others, is “yes.” But the ADDA—which is independent from the Athens-Clarke County government and has no power in this matter—has also decided that it’s unwilling to push ACC to limit the number of liquor licenses the government issues. (Currently, anyone in an area that’s zoned for bars or restaurants who wants a license to sell alcoholic beverages and has a few thousand bucks can get one.) ADDA Executive Director Pamela Thompson researched 24 comparably sized college towns’ alcohol laws and found that only four—Savannah, Columbus, Berkeley, CA and Orlando, FL—have such regulations. Most significantly, Orlando restricts the number of bars to one per 4,000 city residents. “I was just curious whether anyone in the country had done this,” ADDA board member Bill Overend said. “Apparently, not many people have.” A common perception is downtown rents are so high that only bars can afford them. “I constantly hear that rents are unaffordable for retail, but bars can pay it,” Mayor Nancy Denson said. ADDA board member and commercial real estate agent Chris Blackmon disputed that idea. Bars were “springing up” in the early 2000s, but “we’ve noticed a shift back to retail,” he said. One factor in the proliferation of bars—other than UGA students’ unquenchable thirst, presumably—is the proportions of older downtown buildings, Blackmon said. They’re narrow and deep, perfect for bars, but lacking the street frontage retailers want in order to entice window-shoppers. Retail space in newer developments is in high demand, though, he said, and it’s now leasing more quickly than restaurant and bar space. While rejecting a cap on bars, ADDA members said they still want to address the issue of dead streets in the daytime, before bars open. “Does that make for a healthy downtown?” Hamby said. “Is there a tipping point we’ve reached, where something needs to be done about it?” That something could be providing incentives of some kind for restaurants, retailers and professionals like doctors to open offices downtown. The board asked Thompson to look into available incentives programs, like grants or discounts on permit fees, and report back in March. Boulevard Woods: The Boulevard Neighborhood Association and Athens-Clarke County have agreed on a lease for Boulevard Woods, a pocket park on ACC-owned

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land off Barber Street across from Boulevard. The BNA has raised $102,000 for construction—which will be overseen by the Athens Land Trust—and ACC has agreed to fund a crosswalk and $3,400 in annual maintenance. The commission is set to approve the agreement at its Tuesday, Feb. 3 meeting. “I’m very excited to see ground breaking Bar-filled West Washington Street is action-packed on a weekday morning. this year,” Commissioner Kelly support from the black community) proposed restoring Girtz said at the Tuesday, Jan. 20 meeting, adding that he the old District 5—which included Normaltown, Cobbham hopes the effort can be replicated in other neighborhoods. (Incidentally, agenda-setting meetings are now on the third and Boulevard—and adding the diverse Vincent Drive/ Jefferson River Road area to District 3. Tuesday of the month, rather than the third Thursday.) According to Girtz, Quick believes she can update the The commission also is moving forward on the Center map this legislative session, then draft another map after for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHARM), a facility at the the session that would restore the two super-districts corner of College and Cleveland avenues where you’ll be McKillip got rid of three years ago. able to take stuff like paint and plastic bags that you can’t put in your recycling bin. The $187,000 price tag, though, Downtown Master Plan: It’s been six months since Jack doesn’t include $250,000 for aesthetic and functional Crowley formally submitted the finished downtown masimprovements around the site. Manager Alan Reddish told ter plan, and Mayor Nancy Denson still has not appointed commissioners that additional SPLOST funding might a promised implementation committee to prioritize and become available later. identify funding sources for Crowley’s recommendations. However, that may change soon: Denson said she’s been Messing with Maps: No one, except maybe former state waiting for three new commissioners to take office, and Rep. Doug McKillip, was happy with the commission disshe’s planning on appointing the committee soon, possibly trict maps the Republican-controlled legislature foisted as early as the Tuesday, Feb. 3 voting meeting. upon us in 2012. Now, at the request of commissioners, McKillip’s replacement, Rep. Regina Quick, is revisiting Hice, Hice, Baby: Athens’ newly elected congressman, Jody those maps—but many commissioners aren’t happy with “Paul Broun Jr. Jr.” Hice, issued a press release last week her first draft, either. congratulating himself and the rest of the RepublicanIn emails obtained by Flagpole, Commissioner Kelly controlled House on passing legislation “ensuring that none Girtz defended Quick’s map as more compact and cohesive of the nearly $762 billion of Obamacare subsidies will fund than the current one and said that it will maintain rapelective abortion coverage.” Not that it will matter to point idly gentrifying District 2 as majority African American. this out for the millionth time, but the Affordable Care Act However, Commissioner Allison Wright, who represents already prohibits plans sold through the exchange from Five Points, raised concerns about the process, saying that paying for abortions except in the cases of rape, incest or to changing district lines would take hours of effort and much protect the life of the mother. Women who want abortion community input. Commissioner Jared Bailey objected to coverage have to pay for it out of their own pockets. the “drastic” changes to his District 5 in northwest Athens, which was radically redrawn in 2012. UGA Salaries: University of Georgia President Jere Quick’s map would remove Rocksprings from the once Morehead will push for raises for faculty again this year, he heavily African American District 3, now dominated by said during his State of the University speech Wednesday, Cobbham and Boulevard, moving the predominately Jan. 22 at the Chapel. low-income and black neighborhood into Mike Hamby’s UGA employees received raises—albeit an average of lily-white District 10 with part of Five Points. District 3 just 1 percent—last year for the first time since 2008. Commissioner Melissa Link (who won last year with strong

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Comply, Then Complain: That was the refrain police used over and over again during a town hall meeting with local law enforcement on Saturday, Jan. 17. A panel of community leaders briefly tackled a number of important issues—gentrification, low voter turnout, lack of minority representation in government—but in the wake of recent high-profile cases where police killed unarmed African Americans, the No. 1 concern was the police department’s relationship with minorities. Four police officers (three of them black) told the audience of more than 100 that, if they feel wronged, they should comply with the officer, then complain to superiors later. “We need to know who it is,� said Athens-Clarke County Lt. Willie Brinkley. “We want to investigate what’s going on with this particular officer.� However, citizens should recognize that police usually have probable cause for stopping someone, even if it’s just window tint, officers said. “If you’re asked to step out of a car, surely there’s a reason,� Brinkley said. “If you don’t want to talk, we’re not just going to leave and go away.� Several black audience members said they’ve been unfairly stopped or even had their doors broken down for no reason. African Americans feel singled out and asked to comply too often, and it’s “dehumanizing,� said Fenwick Broyard. “I can see the frustration boiling up,� he said. “That’s when it goes wrong.� If a suspect resists, officers are trained to use escalating levels of force, depending on the suspect’s actions, said Officer Kerel Heard. “The offender chooses what level of force the officer uses,� he said. But those situations are rare, and police don’t hear many complaints of bias, said Maj. Mike Hunsinger. He cited statistics showing that arrests track closely with the makeup of the community: Athens is 56 percent white and 27 percent black; 62 percent of citations go to whites and 28 percent to blacks; victims of crime are 49 percent white and 48 percent black; while arrestees are 47 percent white and 51 percent black. Most crime tends to be white-on-white or black-on-black, he said. Officers undergo bias training (on how to avoid racial profiling, though that’s not a term they use). The department makes a concerted effort to recruit minorities, Hunsinger said, but it’s difficult to find qualified applicants of any race. 88 percent of ACC police officers are white, he said. The department doesn’t keep statistics on how often white officers stop or arrest African Americans, Hunsinger said. “We don’t look at [whether the officer is black or white] because we’re all blue,� he said. The forum at the ACC Library was sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the Athens-Clarke County NAACP and the Athens Area Masonic Association. f

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A Shuttered Coke Plant, Once Foreclosed On, Finds New Life By Barbette Houser news@flagpole.com

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a cold and rainy Friday afternoon in January, a group of women gather around a coffee table inside a snug and cozy shop. Perched on sofas, a rocker and comfortable chairs, they knit and talk amiably. Music plays softly in the background, competing with the steady drizzle of rain heard through the windows. I walk in, shaking my umbrella and seeking respite from the weather. My eyes widen at the bustle and beauty of Revival Yarns. The shop opened in April 2013 and is, in the words of coowner Lindsay Woodson, part of a general trend of renewed interest in an old pastime. “We felt there had been a resurgence in the needle arts with the younger generation,” Woodson says. “More people were knitting; more ages were knitting. We try to have hipper patterns and brighter colors on display.” Some of these same words could be applied to the new Bottleworks. Suddenly, it’s hipper, more diverse, more colorful and, well, revived. Athens’ first mixed-use development, other than downtown, was begun by Smith Wilson and Pam NeSmith back in 2000. Their plan was to take a historic site, the Athens Coca-Cola Bottling Plant, and modify and add to it to create a home for retail, office and residential spaces. The history of the site lent patina and charm to the project. That history stretched back to 1900, with a bread bakery in the building across Newton Street from what is now The Grit. Livery stables were later added. By 1928, Walter A. Sams, a pharmacist by trade, had created a modern and efficient new plant there at 297 Prince Avenue for his recently purchased Athens Coca-Cola Bottling Co. franchise. “Everything smelled like Coke syrup,” Alex Sams, Walter Sams’ great-grandson, recalls. Alex Sams hung around the

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office after school while his dad and grandfather worked. On the weekends, he would adventure around the facility with his brother and sister. “I dreamed of driving the trucks,” he fondly remembers. The company evolved from bottling plant to warehouse and was sold in 1985. Coca-Cola then moved to Athena Drive. Smith Wilson, an avid historic preservationist, set his eye on the shuttered facility while restoring the nearby Camak House. At the time, the Coke plant had a chain link fence and barbed wire all around it, and it wasn’t readily apparent that seven buildings were situated within the compound. But Wilson knew the property would be perfect for creating a revitalized urban neighborhood center. He brought Pam NeSmith in as a co-developer and, with support from Pam’s husband Dink, they set to work.

It was the first mixed-use development in Athens. You had to explain to people what that meant.

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“It was good that I was an educator,” Pam NeSmith says. “It was the first mixed-use development in Athens. You had to explain to people what that meant.” The idea of people living in condos right next to businesses and offices seemed novel at the time. “It was meant to be a community within a community,” she says. “Smith created the vision, and Carl Martin [and wife and partner Carol John], who developed the Big City Bread space, kind of started the change in the area,” NeSmith says. “Then came The Bottleworks. With the Medical College of Georgia coming, Prince Avenue has again become this important part of Athens.”

Wilson and NeSmith started selling the residential units and leasing to businesses like All Aboard Travel and Maggie Moo’s. As it started to take shape, they won awards for excellence in rehabilitation from The Georgia Trust and excellence in community revitalization from the AthensClarke Heritage Foundation. The pair spent two long years endlessly documenting changes made to the buildings, resulting in The Bottleworks being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Sale and Decline Then, in 2008, Wilson and Nesmith sold the commercial block of The Bottleworks to McChesney Capital Partners, an Atlanta investment group. According to Bill Bushnell, an attorney whose office has been located in The Bottleworks since the beginning and who is still on the board there, “After Smith sold it, it was a downhill ride.” Brian Brodrick of the public relations firm Jackson Spalding shares this sentiment. Jackson Spalding leased office space in The Bottleworks from 2006–2011. “It was great, but it was very much a transitory time for the property… the economy fell,” Brodrick says. “The new owners couldn’t take care of the property and market it properly.” With the crash, many of the businesses within started vacating. Lights dimmed, and traffic to the space slowed significantly. The Bottleworks may not have been a priority for McChesney, which had larger and more significant properties all over the U.S. The property went into foreclosure in March of 2012. While a few businesses had held on during McChesney’s tenure, notably A Tavola (now closed) and Siri Thai (still open), only 20 percent of the commercial spaces were

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commenting from the stage at his first show in the new leased when Parkside Partners, another Atlanta-based space that, when he hears that clubs are relocating, he group, purchased the property from the bank in late 2012. usually is like “oh, shit,â€? but that this has obviously been a Parkside Partners specializes in adaptive reuse. Their great move for the venue. large portfolio of properties includes Glassworks, a former On a recent Saturday night at the new Hendershot’s, glass manufacturing space in Midtown Atlanta that they the space was lively and full. Little Country Giants, a local transformed into loft- style offices, and The Blue Horse, Americana act, were on stage playing a mix of folk and an old paper manufacturing plant in Inman Park that they country. To the left of the stage, a mixture of assorted converted to office condos. So The Bottleworks fit seemed thrift store lamps, burnt orange ‘70s swiveling recliners natural. and a couple of well worn sofas had a group of 40- and Parkside took the time to meet with people who had 50-somethings chatting and catching up. The die-hard fans been involved with the project. “Hearing their comments, I was very excited,â€? Pam NeSmith says. “They were saying the were close to the stage, attentive and enjoying the music, and some college kids mingled at the bar. kinds of things we wanted for The Bottleworks.â€? But Hendershot’s was just the beginning of the turnWhen Parkside consulted with Bushnell, he “advised around for Bottleworks. Other businesses have followed. them not to try to bring Buckhead to The Bottleworks, but Viva! Argentine Cuisine shares a patio space with to keep it Athens, instead.â€? Hendershot’s. The restaurant started life on the Eastside Improvements have been made, but they are not overand now inhabits the space vacated by Quizno’s in the the-top. E + E Architecture, a local firm whose office is now located in Bottleworks (Parkside dropped the “Theâ€?), helped downturn. “I liked the Eastside—it was a great launching pad for us,â€? explains co-owner Gaby Lindsey. However, with cosmetic sprucing, including newly done lobbies and business has tripled for bathrooms, improvements to Viva! since relocating to spaces and some remodeling Bottleworks in November for new tenants. 2013, she says. Parking, free and already Across the way, Seabear convenient with a large lot Oyster Bar beckons with an accessed from Meigs Street, inviting exterior and sparhas been improved with kly strung lights. It has also better lighting and a more opened on a positive note. clearly defined entrance into The bar has a simple menu Bottleworks from the back. dominated by shellfish, cockParkside, with The Grit’s tails and beer and draws a endorsement, also successcrowd on a typical night. fully petitioned AthensPatrick Stubbers, Clarke County to reverse a founder of the Four the traffic direction on the Coursemen, is co-owner one-way portion of Newton and head chef. Peter Dale Street, making access to the and Chris Luken from The parking lot easier from Prince National are also co-owners. Avenue. Dale has good things to say Parkside also took on about the location. “Parkside Sloane Nichols, who has has put together a nice mix of resided in Athens for 11 tenants who all complement years and is married to native each other, especially on the Athenian Ed Nichols, to food and beverage side,â€? he manage and lease the propsays. “I really like being part erty. “They had done a lot of of the revitalization of the mixed-use with older buildbuilding, and being part of ings in Atlanta,â€? she says. a thriving Prince Avenue “They realized that since they corridor.â€? were in Atlanta, they needed Other businesses that are someone local, so they hired new to Bottleworks include me. Now we are 97-percent The crosswalk at the Meigs Street entrance to the Bottleworks. the Olive Basket, which feacommercial leased.â€? tures aisles of olive oils and white and dark balsamic vinIn fact, Sloane Nichols says, only one retail space egars, all beautifully displayed in gleaming Italian “fusiâ€? and remains available. Located between The Olive Basket and ready for tasting; Taziki’s Mediterranean CafĂŠ does a steady Black Petticoat, it could be an office or a retail space. While business; Suska, an upscale consignment store, recently the space has visibility from Prince Avenue, it is accessed moved from Five Points; All Body Studio, which offers from the back of the building. Cheese shop, anyone? pilates, barre and mat classes, is the first business ever to occupy the space it is in; womens’ apparel shops Black Petticoat and Lululemon; and Escape the Space, where patrons solve puzzles to get out of a locked room. In my week of exploring Bottleworks, I took a pilates The first business to sign a lease under the new ownclass. I bought a beautifully displayed lace blouse and ership was Hendershot’s. Nichols approached Seth explored my more feminine side (this didn’t work out). I Hendershot and his partners when she learned they were moving out of the old service station on Oglethorpe Avenue heard some great local music. I parked for free. And I would have had my first manicure ever, but Nails Express was and looking for a new location. Hendershot confesses that swamped with customers every time I stopped by. I also he initially had reservations about the success rate of the reacquainted myself with the needle arts and started creatspace, which formerly housed A Tavola. Now, however, he ing one of the classic testaments of love, the hand-knitted appears to be won over. “Parkside Partners have been very scarf. Hopefully, its recipient will, equally lovingly, wear it supportive of what we do and, overall, they have been very without shame. I even ate what may have been the greatest easy to work with,â€? he says. “It’s not often you hear about grilled cheese sandwich ever created. tenants who are satisfied with their landlords but, in our Heck, by the end of the week—sniffing out a lead on a case, I think we are pretty happy with this relationship.â€? potentially available condo—I even fantasized about living Business has improved for the venue, which offers coffee, a bar and live music almost nightly—ending by 11 p.m. there. Living at Bottleworks “is a great way to get the full Athens experience,â€? says resident Travis Burch. sharp, in deference to Bottleworks residents. “But we know too many people,â€? my boyfriend comPatrick Ware, the sound man for the venue, says they plains, “They’ll all keep, you know, stopping by.â€? are fortunate that the building is a trapezoid. â€?It’s a really Which is exactly what you should do if you have yet to nice, natural room,â€? he says. An added plus is that “we can check out the new growth and energy at this very old spot. be better hosts to the bands. We have a green room now, As they used to say around the bottling plant, it’s the real where the musicians can chill and get their head space.â€? thing. f Even singer-songwriter Jonathan Byrd made a point of

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ake It Like a Man, the new local album from bluegrass group Packway Handle Band and swamp-folk troubadour Jim White, arose from a shared desire to break free of expectations and limitations. White, a serious-minded singer-songwriter known for his intricate, equivocal work, first encountered his future collaborators at a low-key coffee shop gig some seven years ago. “It looked like they were having fun,” he recalls. “I looked at them with winsome feelings, like, ‘I wish I could have that much fun when I play.’ I always look like I’m going to the dentist when I’m onstage.” Their first team-up came when the Los Angeles music blog Aquarium Drunkard commissioned White to record a song for a Christmas-themed compilation; White selected Desmond Dekker’s “Israelites” and recruited Packway as his backing band. When White produced Athens folk duo The Skipperdees’ debut in 2013, he again asked the bluegrass ensemble to contribute music to the project. When it came time for Packway to follow up their 2010 album, What Are We Gonna Do Now, the group phoned White and asked him to produce. Soon, though, it became clear that White’s role would extend beyond the boards. “I just thought, ‘I don’t want to be a producer, I want to be part of the process,’” he says. “We certainly shifted gears quite a bit” once the collaboration was established, says Packway banjoist Tom Baker, a new father sporting a six-month beard and slight bags under his eyes. The musicians began fervently trading ideas, deconstructing and reconstructing songs that had once seemed set in stone. “We came from very different places,” says Baker, “but it converged in a way that really worked.” Baker says the project was a chance for Packway to explore new avenues of song; similarly, White says the project allowed him to finally explore a sound he had known and loved since he was a child.

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arc of their interests and mine coincided nicely. And, all of the sudden, it made sense.” Still, both parties admit there was some push and pull during the album’s construction; songs were shelved when agreements on arrangement or tone couldn’t be reached. Appropriately, the record is credited to “Jim White vs. The Packway Handle Band,” a tongue-in-cheek nod to its strongwilled creators’ stubbornness and determination. But the common ground was undeniable, and White says the project was a needed break. “A lot of times my songs are far-flung, and I have to spend weeks trying to figure out how to make them cohesive,” he says. With Take It Like a Man, “there was a cohesive center right from the get-go.” The next challenge is making the album work in a live setting; White jokes that his partners’ musical prowess so far surpasses his own that it’s not quite a fair scufA February tour, which kicks off Friday, Jan. 30 Packway is coming from the new-traditionalist angle, fle. in Waverly, AL and hits Athens the next night, will whereas I’m coming from the too-much-acid angle. feature the newly minted ensemble playing songs from the new record and each party’s individual catalog, as well as a few new collaborative efforts and “a Agoldensummer’s Claire Campbell, or “Jim 316,” where couple covers,” according to Baker. White recalls an awkward encounter with rockabilly legend Despite what happens onstage—and don’t expect any Sleepy LaBeef and equates a favorite watering hole with actual fisticuffs—Take It Like a Man stands as a fine reprea place of worship while Packway strums amiably along. sentation of collaborative mayhem of the barely controlled Opener “Smack Dab In a Big Tornado,” a typically Whitekind. Hopefully, it will also encourage other local musiian tale of personal (and, in this case, physical) upheaval, features a flurry of fiercely picked stringed instruments and cians to break out of their comfort zones—to pick up their instruments, come together and fight for their right to get Campbell’s unmistakeable croon. free. f The latter song represents a rare moment of impulsivity for the Packway crew. “[That] is something that doesn’t really happen with our band,” says Baker. “We tend to plan very meticulously. ‘Tornado’ was [a song] we hadn’t WHO: Jim White vs. The Packway Handle Band, planned on doing.” Hog-Eyed Man That spontaneity is reflected in the record’s ebullient WHERE: The Foundry feel. “They have an incredible chemistry,” says White of his WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 31, 8:30 p.m. partners. “My goal was to not mess with that chemistry HOW MUCH: $10 (adv.), $15 (door) too much but still push them in a different direction than they’ve been. During the recording process, he adds, “the “I’ve written bluegrass-style music all my life,” he says. “I grew up listening to white gospel, and what have you. But I was always labeled an Iron & Wine, folkie kind of guy. Whenever I’d give [the labels] a bluegrass song, they’d [turn it down]. So, it seemed like my opportunity.” White’s critically acclaimed solo work, a complex blend of spiritually tinged, Southern gothic folk, 1960s psychedelia and international influences picked up during a stint as a New York City cab driver, proved a worthy foil to Packway’s high-octane newgrass sound. (“[Packway] is coming from the new-traditionalist angle, whereas I’m coming from the too-much-acid angle,” jokes White.) On Take It Like a Man, the two approaches converge best on White’s songs, like the gorgeous, plaintive “Sorrow Shine,” which features vocals courtesy of Hope For

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With heightened exposure came conflicts with the band’s DIY roots. Savage refused invitations to appear on late night TV and license music to sitcoms. “I’m cognizant that the band should be represented on our own terms,” Savage says. “Anything that bears our name, I want it to come from us, so that people, fans, can see that they are getting something real.” This is hardly a new or radical stance, yet critics have treated such concerns with condescension; a profile in the New York Times begins with the author drawing weighty conclusions from the fact that Savage doesn’t use a smartphone. By contrast, Savage’s lyrics deal eloquently with these issues, most especially on Content Nausea, the follow-up to Sunbathing Animal, recorded on 4-track by Savage and Brown and released last November under the “Parkay Quarts” monI’m cognizant that the band should iker. The album’s title track is an extended be represented on our own terms. impressionistic rant against the dark side of the digital age. Savage says nothing that hasn’t been said before; the song’s impact comes rather from the inventiveness of his language and the sheer moral force in his delivery: “Overpopulated by nothing/ Crowded by sparseness/ Guided by darkness/ Too much, not enough/ Content, that’s what you call it/ An infant The karaoke parody caps off what seems screaming in every room of your gut.” like a series of self-aware jokes. The lack of It’s here where accusations of self-righaction and generally boring look comment teousness might start to fly, but the band is on the clip’s status as mildly entertaining ahead of it all. “Punk songs,” Savage sings clickbait. Given the ubiquity of cat memes on “Pretty Machines,” “I thought that they online, the subject of the video is a further were different/ I thought that they could irony. It’s online media rebelling against its end it/ No, no it was a deception.” Savage context—anti-content. knows he’s implicated as well, and his forthMeta-critique aside, the monotony of rightness lends authority to the critique. the video actually serves the song: Most He sings with plaintive disillusionment, of “Sunbathing Animal” is one chord. attached to his old stance but recognizBesides the literal depiction of the title ing its limits. “Crowded, loud and crimson character, there is also a jarring disconnect was my view from the pit/ I was wild, I was between the tranquil domestic setting and weird/ I was shackled to it.” the music’s clanging noise, a tension that Music videos are hardly Parquet Courts’ reflects the anxiety in the lyrics. “I wanted main focus, and rightly so: In just over two to represent the song with imagery that years, the band has made three brilliant and would sort of reinforce the message in it,” distinct-sounding records. And in branching says Savage. out, they’ve succeeded on their own terms. Parquet Courts—guitarists Andrew “I like tangible, physical things,” Savage Savage and Austin Brown, bassist Sean Yeaton and drummer Max Savage, Andrew’s says. “Something important gets lost in the digital realm. That is, if it isn’t done right. It brother—rose to prominence with 2012’s can be done right.” f surprising breakthrough, Light Up Gold, originally released on Savage’s own Dull Tools label and later reissued by What’s Your Rupture?/Mom + Pop. As Light Up WHO: Parquet Courts, Deep State, Gold took off, the band was compared to Motherfucker luminaries like Television and Pavement. WHERE: 40 Watt Club Pitchfork and Spin ran profiles. Rock critics WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 8 p.m. stopped pretending they liked Grimes so HOW MUCH: $13 (adv.), $15 (door) much, thrilled to write about guitar music once again. he music video for “Sunbathing Animal,” the title track off the first of Brooklyn band Parquet Courts’ two 2014 releases, is, for my money, the coolest video of last year. It’s surprising that a band so self-avowedly attached to the tangible could produce such a compelling statement in a web-first medium linked mainly to advertising revenue—especially considering that the clip consists of a single shot of a cat pacing around on a sofa. “The cat was supposed to be sleeping the entire shot,” explains Parquet Courts’ Andrew Savage, “so it was supposed to be even less compelling.” Savage, who wrote the song, also directed the video with help from Andy Capper. In the last 20 seconds of the video, Savage’s reflection appears in a mirror, gripping a hairbrush and singing along to the song’s climax.

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OH, SWEET LORD: After suffering the major indignity of having a van full of gear stolen on the mean streets of Chicago last year, Athens rockers The Powder Room rallied strongly. Most recently, they released their debut album, Curtains, had it pressed to vinyl, enlisted longtime Athens drummer Patrick Ferguson and headed out of town a couple of weeks ago for a short tour. Things were going swimmingly until the morning of Sunday, Jan. 18. The band was just about to pull out of Chapel Hill, NC and head home when their van literally burst into flames mere seconds after starting. Although quick thinking led to a good portion of gear being saved from destruction, they still lost an amplifier and two 4 x 12 speaker cabinets, at least one of which was vintage. The van was a total loss, too. All told, several thousand dollars went up in flames in a matter of minutes. You can help by purchasing Curtains digitally or in LP form via thepowderroom.bandcamp. com or dropping a few bucks via PayPal to thepowderroomGA@gmail. com. Follow the story via facebook.com/powderroomga. The band next plays locally Feb. 27 at the Caledonia Lounge with Cinemechanica and Big Jesus. SUBMISSION TIME: OK, folks, it’s time again for you to gather up your dreams and submit them for possible inclusion on this year’s AthFest compilation album. You’ve James Murphy got a little while until the deadline, but why wait and stress yourself out further? The link isn’t easily found via the front page of the AthFest website, so head to athfest.com, scroll down to the “news” section, and click the headline that mentions submissions. Easy peasy. The deadline is Mar. 6, and although you may submit an mp3 file for consideration, you must also have a high quality WAV file available if you’re selected. All other details are at the link above and at facebook.com/ athfest. THE MOUTH REMAINS CLOSED DURING STRENUOUS ACTIVITY: Instrumental combo Maserati reports that they’re headed into drummer Mike Albanese’s studio next month to record around seven tracks that will make up the group’s next album. The studio, dubbed Espresso Machine, will host guitarists Matt Cherry and Coley Dennis, bassist Chris McNeal and Albanese as they wind their way through their sixth release for the Temporary Residence label.

The plan is for the label to release the album in the fall and for the band to tour the world afterward. Keep up at facebook.com/ MASERATIBAND and ihaveadagger.net. n KUDOS: The initial lineup for the 2015 Slingshot Festival has been announced, and it’s got some stupendously good things in it. First and foremost, attendees will get DJ sets by Jamie xx and James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem/DFA Records). Returning to the Slingshot arena are Washed Out (performing a DJ set) and another instance of the festival’s Japan

Nite, headlined by Peelander-Z. New this year are Holly Herndon, Glenn Kotche, Juana Molina and many more. It all takes place Mar. 25–28 at various downtown Athens locations, and you can get more info by heading to slingshotathens.com. THREE-DAY WEEKEND: Longtime Athens artist and musician Don Chambers will perform a series of shows at the Flicker Theatre & Bar beginning this month. The first of what he’s calling The Last Thursday (i.e. performances will happen the last Thursday of January, February and March) occurs Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. and will feature “music and other entertainments.” The shows are planned to be multimedia events hosted by Chambers and will include guest musicians, spoken word, film, magic and more. His first special guest is Matt Stoessel, who is slated to perform a set of newly composed tunes for pedal steel. Tickets are available at Flicker starting at 4 p.m. the day of the show. f

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Put Away the IPAs (for Now) Hefeweizens, Stouts and Brown Ales Are Winners in Winter By Jacob Yarbrough news@flagpole.com Winter is an odd time in Georgia. The weather is usually cold and dreary, but also sunny, 70 degree days aren’t terribly surprising to anyone. Seasonal winter beers are similar: Many breweries release stouts and porters for the colder months. These hefty, malt-driven brews lend themselves to higher alcohol content, helping to warm huddled drinkers on cold nights. If you don’t care for these dark, delicious beers, don’t fret. There are plenty of lighter options for winter. One of the lighter choices is Bell’s Winter White. This witbier pours a hazy straw-yellow, with mild clove and banana aromas created by the Belgian yeast strain. The finish is smooth and dry, and the alcohol content is a mild 5% ABV—perfectly serviceable, albeit boring. Blake Tyers

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A better option in a similar style is Victory Winter Cheers. Brewed with German hefeweizen yeast, barley malt, wheat and oats, Winter Cheers offers a depth of aroma and character that the Winter White lacks. The beer has the same clove-and-banana yeast qualities, but the more complex malts provide a fuller flavor, and the whole-flower Tettnang and Citra hops round out this beverage beautifully. It’s also stronger than your average hefeweizen, boasting 6.7% ABV. Of course, not everyone enjoys hefeweizens and witbiers. A winter beer on the lighter side of the color spectrum brewed with crisp lager yeast is Dogfish Head’s Piercing Pils. This one is an oddity. A pilsner brewed with traditional Saaz hops and citrusy American Amarillo hops, this seasonal beer receives a heaping dose of pear juice during the brewing process. It shouldn’t work (and probably wouldn’t if I tried brewing it at home), but it does. At 6% ABV, this one is delightful. If pilsners brewed with pears and highoctane hefeweizens aren’t your speed, consider a winter warmer. These malty, British-style ales occupy a halfway point between brown ales and barleywines. They often have characteristics of toffee—caramel with a low hoppiness. Some varieties

have distinct notes of earthy spices, like Anderson Valley’s Winter Solstice. At 6.9% ABV, this brew is one of the best released for the colder months. If you prefer a more traditional take on your winter warmer, pick up Sam Smith’s Winter Welcome. This one trends more toward the mild bitter side of winter warmers than barleywine. It’s malty, but not overly sweet, with finely balanced hop character. The most impressive thing about this beer is its balance: No flavor is too loud. Plus, it has Shakespeare on a purple label, which is nice. Then again, what if you want the heaviest, strongest beer available? Something with the power to help you hibernate until Opening Day sounds about right in January. Look no further than the stout and its cousin, the porter. The darkest ale available, a good stout does the best job in helping beer drinkers survive winter. There are plenty of great options available year-round, but I’m only going to highlight two: Red Brick’s Divine Bovine and Kasteel Winter. Divine Bovine is at heart a milk stout, a variety of beer that uses unfermentable lactose to add sweetness to the final product. Divine Bovine adds a load of spices to create something new: This beer is a chai tea milk stout, and it works. It pours inky black, with a brown head—typical for a stout, but it smells great. The spices dominate the aroma but don’t entirely mask the roasted malt. The body of the beer is creamy but not overly so. Divine Bovine is great, but not the greatest stout available in winter. That distinction belongs to Kasteel Winter. A dark, strong Belgian ale, this one packs an enormous amount of flavor—licorice, bread, black pepper, clove and coffee. It’s got a lot going on. You can taste the warmth of alcohol, but not as much as the 11% ABV would suggest. If you are a fan of stouts, don’t let this one pass you by. It’s worth the expense, plus the bottle is a funny shape. m And Two More: Winter means stouts,

dammit. Save the witbiers for springtime. Jacob’s employment at Creature Comforts prevented him from mentioning that brewery’s Koko Buni, so I will, because it’s worth mentioning. The milk porter—only available seasonally and on draft—is brewed with coffee, chocolate and coconut, giving it a nice balance between sweet and bitter. Of course, there’s also Terrapin Moo Hoo, an unintimidating stout that’s basically a chocolate milkshake that will get you drunk, and who wouldn’t want one of those? [Blake Aued] f

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Fancy and Fast Charlie Nobles and Freddy’s Reviewed By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com

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OLD SCHOOL: If there is one word that does not accurately describe Charlie Nobles (1040 Gaines School Rd., 706-850-3743), Reggie DiSante’s new restaurant in the Ansonborough development, it is “hip.” On the other hand, depending on what you’re looking for, “hip” can be overrated as an experience. Named after a restaurant that DiSante’s mentor, George Davis, opened in Athens in the 1980s, Charlie Nobles focuses on Southern cuisine in a way that is neither greasy spoon nor nouveau. Instead, it’s probably an accurate recreation of what you might have eaten in a nice restaurant in Athens some 30 years ago. That impression starts with the bread service, which has gone by the wayside in many restaurants as a way to cut costs. It’s not artisanal, but what you get is a small basket of warm, soft rolls that make you feel welcomed. The staff, similarly, is well trained in the art of accommodation. Most servers who give you a bottle of cold water to refill your own glass nonetheless feel the need to stop by the table constantly to do it for you, which defeats the purpose. At Charlie Nobles, they know how to stay out of your way but also how to pick up on cues that their attention is needed. Before the restaurant opened, DiSante emphasized that he was excited about the macaroni and cheese section of the menu, and the stuff is tasty. Available in four or five different configurations, it feels well composed as a side, with plenty of flavor. The same can’t be said for the deviled eggs, which arrive ice-cold and disappointingly bland, although with a nice assortment of Phickles pickles. The fried chicken

Much like at George’s Lowcountry Table, DiSante’s other restaurant, you will find white tablecloths and good cloth napkins at Charlie Nobles, amenities that should not be discounted. The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday, lunch Tuesday through Saturday and just added Sunday brunch. It has a full bar and plenty of parking, takes credit cards and does catering. FAST FOOD: As the Epps Bridge/Oconee Connector area continues to expand, filling in with this chain and that,

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the food options over there are likewise multiplying. After all, if you don’t provide people with nourishment, they won’t keep shopping. Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers (2050 Oconee Connector, 706-354-0671), a chain out of Wichita, KS is the latest eatery to open, right next to McDonald’s, and with a somewhat complicated driveway situation (you can access it from the back via the Oconee Connector or the front via Epps Bridge Parkway, but exiting onto the latter requires a right). Packed since it unlocked its doors and doing brisk business at both eat-in and drive-through, Freddy’s positions itself somewhat between Cook-Out down the road and Steak ‘n Shake, which it mimics in many ways, down to its evocation of nostalgia. (Freddy’s opened in 2002, however, and Steak ‘n Shake dates back to the 1930s.) Freddy’s has a simpler menu than its competitors. For example, if you want a milkshake or its titular frozen dessert, you have two flavor options—vanilla and chocolate— although with lots of mix-ins and toppings. The custard is thick and rich, and should you get it as a milkshake, you will need a spoon. Even a “mini” serving size is plenty. The price point is slightly higher than one would expect. You can, should you desire, get a grilled chicken sandwich or a veggie burger, but you will be most pleased if you stick to the two items in the restaurant’s name. The steakburgers (single, double, triple) are flat, crisp-edged and dressed without fuss (mustard, onion, pickles, usually cheese). You can eat one fairly neatly, although the butter-toasted bun may necessitate a napkin. The patty melt, done on rye bread, is drier and not nearly as good. The hot dogs (regular, Chicago, chili cheese) are likewise nothing particularly special. The fries are shoestring-style and probably too thin. The onion rings are far too perfectly round, with none of the lumps and bumps of batter that characterize an excellent example. The chili cheese fries are neither gloriously healthy nor gloriously unhealthy. In other words: Go with the basics. Freddy’s is open for lunch and dinner every day, takes credit cards and pours Pepsi products. f

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Wild Worlds The Abstract Landscapes of Keith Karnok By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com OFF THE GRID: Inspired by the raw beauty of the wilderness, the landscape paintings of Keith Karnok, currently on view at Last Resort Grill through the end of the month, present abstract scenes influenced by worldly travels. In order to capture the delicate terrains portrayed through his artwork, he left society behind to begin an intimate journey with nature. “I accidentally landed a job as an art instructor at a youth summer camp in the Rocky Mountain National Park my senior year of art school,� says Karnok. “After experiencing the amazing wilderness out west I knew there was nothing else I wanted to do with my life but be immersed in it. I found it hard to finish my last year of design school, knowing that I no longer

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wanted to be working at a fancy graphic design firm, but rather pursuing a career as a wilderness guide.� After graduating from the Lamar Dodd School of Art with a BFA in graphic design, Karnok backpacked over 8,000 miles on foot, traveling from the U.S. to parts of Asia, Europe and South America. Intense periods like a five-month, 2,200 mile trip from Maine to Georgia along the Appalachian Trail and a four-month, 2,700 mile journey from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail allowed for full immersion into nature. He also worked with three different organizations in the. U.S. as a wilderness therapy guide. “I remember having a fairly famous guest artist speak to our class. He said the best way to improve as an artist was to get out there and experience the world,� says Karnok. “By the time I finished art school, I was so burned out on drawing and painting that it took several years of traveling around the world before I ever created another piece of art. I kept telling myself

that even though I wasn’t being productive as an artist, I was building a foundation that couldn’t be learned in the classroom.� Following hundreds of weeks unplugged in the wilderness, Karnok finally returned to creating art. After selling several paintings through The Journey Home Gallery in East Greenwich, RI, where he was being represented, he had enough credibility and confidence to start marketing and selling his work himself. He has since relocated back to Athens, where he grew up, and has been working as a full-time artist for over seven years. “I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and amazement when I see and experience something raw and beautiful in the wilderness. It is a connection and an excitement toward life and the world. It feels like a drug the way it affects me,� says Karnok. “My paintings are not literal landscapes. Some of my paintings are more abstract than others. But my hope is that the viewer can feel that same connection and aliveness while looking at one of my paintings that I experience when I’m out in the wild.� ARTS IN COMMUNITY GRANTS: To promote creative placemaking, the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission will offer two Arts in Community Grants of $1000 each to public art projects designed by local artists or organizations. Art in any form—visual art, performances, events, activities or technology—is welcome, and proposals will be evaluated based on the level of community enrichment, contribution to local identity and artistic merit. Last year, the ACAC awarded $500 grants to curator Lizzie Zucker Saltz for the exhibit “Reverberations: Athens Celebrates Elephant Six� at Lyndon House and to the Georgia Museum of Art for the ARTSwap, an artist trading card project held during AthFest. To request an application, which is due back on Friday, Feb. 27, email athensculturalaffairs@gmail.com. PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN: Moving forward with the development of a Public Art Master Plan, the ACAC has also issued a RFP to locate a Public Art Master Planner, who will be expected to develop a longrange plan. The PAMP will be responsible for developing a comprehensive work plan, leading public engagement efforts and gathering community input. Proposals are due Thursday, Feb. 12 and can be found at athensculturalaffairs.org. f

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his hands with The Wedding Ringer, but the romantic comedy—light on the rom, heavy on the com—has some genuine laughs. Hart and his second, Josh Gad, will warm up a cold winter night at the theater, or, more likely, at home, once this flick hits home delivery. The high concept involves friendless Doug (Gad), who is marrying beautiful, probably stuck-up Gretchen (Kaley CuocoSweeting of “The Big Bang Theory,� a show whose success no one can explain to me). The wedding is in two weeks, and Doug has yet to find any groomsmen! Uh oh! Enter Hart’s fast-talking Jimmy Callahan, whose company specializes in fake friendship. For a fee, he will be your best man and more for a limited time; though for a nominal fee, he will include future holiday, birthday and anniversary contact. There are some misguidedly unfunny and lengthy sequences, such as the old dudes vs. young dudes football game featuring Doug’s racist future father-in-law (Ken Howard) and hall of famers Joe Namath, John Riggins and Ed “Too Tall� Jones. Such scenes make this flick a less than brisk 101 minutes, but The Wedding Ringer is more often funny than not. A stronger supporting cast would have helped. The guys who play the groomsmen barely rate a mention. Cloris Leachman and Olivia Thirlby are also wasted as a burnedout grandma and an unnecessary love interest for Jimmy. Good thing Hart and Gad are exceptionally funny. f

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Lamar Dodd School of Art · 6–8 p.m. · FREE! LDSOA celebrates the opening of four concurrent exhibitions. In “Automythography,” visiting artist-in-residence Mequitta Ahuja presents a series of paintings that weave myth, cultural history and personal biography. “The Exquisite” is a collaborative group show inspired by Exquisite Corpse. The Dodd’s Post-MFA Fellow in Photography, Justin Schmitz, captures rural teenage life at high school football games through “Like a Juggernaut.” Curated by Didi Dunphy, “To-Do List” reveals what 28 artists were thinking, accomplishing and avoiding over the course of six weeks. The evening will also highlight The Georgia Review’s winter issue with readings and music by Historic Sunsets. [Jessica Smith]

Tuesday 27 ART: Mequitta Ahuja (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room S150) Ahuja will examine the drawings on view in her LDSOA exhibition, “Automythography,” as well as discuss works from previous shows. 2 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu CLASSES: Computer Class: eBooks and Audiobooks (ACC Library) In the second floor com-

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Georgia Theatre Acclaimed rock and roll quartet Alabama Shakes hails from another town called Athens—the one in our neighbor state to the west, in case you missed the band name—but the group made the Classic City feel special in early January when it announced a one-off, two-night stand at the Georgia Theatre. The band promises to debut material from an upcoming sophomore album at the two local shows, both of which are sold out. The group’s authentic, rough-hewn bluesrock is anchored by frontwoman Brittany Howard’s raspy, imposing yowl. Unlike fellow roots revivalists, the Shakes eschew cheap gimmicks, opting instead to let their affecting songwriting and potent musicianship shine. [Gabe Vodicka]

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Flicker Theatre & Bar · 9 p.m. A new year, a new supergroup: The excellently named Mind Brains features current and former members of the New Sound of Numbers, of Montreal, Dark Meat, M Coast, the Olivia Tremor Control and more. The group’s music, as heard on its self-titled debut, out now on Orange Twin (see a review on flagpole.com), is somewhat indebted to Elephant 6’s avantpop lineage but skews decidedly towards the “avant” end of that compound. Absurdity and playfulness abound on Mind Brains, an anomaly in an era where most “experimental” music is, well, kind of a bummer. Sometimes, of course, a bummer is just the thing, but if you’re looking for a pick-me-up—albeit one in the form of bizarro bleeps and bloops—scope out this show. [GV]

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Caledonia Lounge · 10 p.m. · $5 (21+), $7 (18–20) Few band names describe the group in question’s sound as aptly as Faux Ferocious. The Nashville-based four-piece rock band hits hard up front with an overdriven garage-punk sound that hides a twisted sense of humor underneath; it’s somehow both tongue-in-cheek and achingly earnest in a tight-jeaned, ‘70s rock and roll sort of way. Most of all, it’s fun, the kind of music meant to soundtrack beer-saturated house shows and late-night high-school shenanigans. The group has carved out a solid Athens fan base over the past couple years, so look for the Caledonia show Saturday night—where you can also catch locals Shehehe, All-City Cannonballers and The Rodney Kings—to be both a blowout and a blast. [GV]

COMEDY: Casual Comedy (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Dave Weiglein hosts this month’s installment of Casual Comedy. Tonight’s lineup includes David Perdue, Neal Reddy, Ben Palmer, Dulce Sloan, Rob HaZe, Cherith Fuller and Ismael Loutfi. 9 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: Wine Tasting (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Sample five of Dean’s favorite wines. 6 p.m. $15. www.heirloomathens.com

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Athens Academy · 1–3 p.m. · FREE! Founded by Venezuelan surrealist painter Carlos Solis, Contrapunto is a group of Latino artists living in Atlanta or nearby who were brought together through common creative endeavors. Motivated by a desire to increase the visibility of Latino artists in Georgia and beyond, the group has displayed works in galleries, universities and museums across the U.S. The exhibition “Contrapunto” will showcase the works of Solis and the other core members: Peruvian abstract surrealist painter Pedro Fuertes, Mexican abstract painter Jorge Arcos, Peruvian abstract figurative painter Dora Lopez and Venezuelan pop artist Stanley Bermudez. Guest artists include Alex Mendoza and Claudia Soria. The show will remain on view through Friday, Apr. 24. [JS]

EVENTS: Tuesday Tour (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Take a guided tour of the exhibit galleries of the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. Meet in the rotunda on the second floor. 2 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu/scl EVENTS: Girls Rock Meet and Greet (The World Famous) Meet

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THE CALENDAR! President of Student Affairs Victor Wilson. RSVP by email. 7:30 a.m. mentor@athensga.com EVENTS: Display of UGA Charter (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) The UGA Charter will be displayed in observance of the 230th anniversary of Founders Day. 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu/scl GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) Trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Todd Kelly every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7289 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) Compete to win prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 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) An interactive program for ages 2–5. 9:30–10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Innovators Lecture: Becca Stevens (UGA Chapel) Stevens’ lecture will shed light on issues of trafficking and prostitution, then introduce participants to innovative models of social justice employed by Thistle Farms. 6:30 p.m. FREE! coenen21@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Garden Travels with Director Wilf Nicholls (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Wilf Nicholls gives an informative and fun presentation. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uga.edu/botgarden LECTURES & LIT: Andrew Daily: Staging Post-négritude (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) University of Memphis assistant professor Andrew Daily will give a lecture about the Martinican public intellectual Edouard Glissant’s 1972 play, Histoire de nègre. 11 a.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu MEETINGS: Chugalug: Classic Hackers UGA Linux Users Group (Four Athens) The topic this month is GIS and how it has roots in Open Source. The meeting will also discuss OpenStreetMap, which allows anyone to make edits to a worldwide map. 7 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com

Wednesday 28 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Independent curator Mary Koon leads a tour of “The Life and Work of Alice Fischer, Cultural Pioneer.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Certificate in Native Plants (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Optional orientation for the Native Plants certification course. Anne Shenk and Cora Keber will introduce the course. 9–10:30 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu CLASSES: Crochet for Knitters (Revival Yarns) Learn how to hold a crochet hook, slip stitch, single and double crochet stitch. You will also learn how to use crochet to add decorative borders and embellishments to knitted projects. RSVP. 3 p.m. $30. www.revivalyarnsathens.com CLASSES: Buddhist Teachings (Body, Mind & Spirit) Learn how to apply the teaching of Buddha to end suffering and bring peace to your life. Every Wednesday. 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 706-351-6024 CLASSES: Belly Dance Special Topics (Studio Dance Academy) This class focuses on learning

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choreography and special topics ranging from folkloric to modern belly dance styles. 7:15 p.m. $12. 706-372-2918 EVENTS: Athens Science Café (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Hugh Acheson will lead a discusson on fermentation with a live kimchi demonstration. 6:30 p.m. FREE! athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) Weekly themed games. House cash and drink prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com KIDSTUFF: YouMake Studio (Oconee County Library) Learn printmaking and paper-crafting, then make one-of-a-kind decorations. Ages 11–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 9:30–10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Oconee Democrats Book Group (Chops and Hops) The group will discuss Empire of the Southern Moon, a sweeping history of the Comanches and their grisly battles with other tribes, settlers, Texan rangers and the U.S. Army. 7 p.m. FREE! oconeebooks@gmail.com MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) Meet local entrepreneurs, tech talent and other fellow Athenians who are making cool stuff at this weekly Four Athens networking happy hour. 6 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com/happy-hour PERFORMANCE: UGA Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition Concert (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) This performance features some of the most talented students from Hugh Hodgson School of Music. 8 p.m. $5 (w/ student ID), $10. 706-542-4400, www.pac.uga.edu

FILM: Capfest: Last Train Home (Ciné Barcafé) This film series explores the relationships between labor and capitalism. This week’s showing is Last Train Home (2009). Dr. Allan Kulikoff will provide an introduction and moderate the Q&A afterward. 6:30 p.m. FREE! capitalism.uga.edu FILM: Fed Up (UGA Tate Student Center) Stephanie Soechtig and Katie Couric investigate how the American food industry may be responsible for more sickness than previously realized in this 2014 documentary. 7 p.m. $1-2. union.uga.edu

meeting. Please park in the lot across the street from Nuçi’s Space. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-202-9169 PERFORMANCE: Peter Schickele (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) Musical humorist and internationally recognized composer Peter Schickele performs 50 Years of P.D.Q. Bach: A Triumph of Incompetence! 8 p.m. $25–55. www. pac.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Boybutante Presents: The Golden Gurls (The Foundry) Local drag performers bring beloved characters to live in a staged reading of The Golden

CLASSES: Searching After Sunset: Genealogy Lock-in (Oconee County Library) This program will allow beginners the opportunity to spend four hours getting acquainted with the basics of genealogy research. Research materials, volunteers to help and refreshments will be provided. 6–10 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 EVENTS: “A Little Surprise” Amuse-Bouche (The Classic Center) Featured chefs will kick off Athens Wine Weekend with a sampling of their delicious cooking artistry, all paired with the perfect

Thursday 29 CLASSES: Knit 2 Class (Revival Yarns) Review casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, stockinette and garter stitch patterns. RSVP. 6 p.m. $30. 706-850-1354, www.revivalyarnsathens.com CLASSES: One-On-One Computer Tutorial (ACC Library) Personalized instruction available for various computer topics. 9–9:45 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 354 CLASSES: Digital Media Center: One-on-One Computer Tutorial (ACC Library) The new Digital Media Center is now open! Get individual instruction for graphics, audio or video editing projects or learn to convert albums and cassettes to DVDs and CDs. 6, 7 & 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Healing & Meditation Circle (Body, Mind & Spirit) Learn various modalities of energy and spiritual healing as well as meditation practices. Held every Friday. 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 706351-6024 EVENTS: Hatch Happy Hour Show and Tell (Allgood Lounge) Show off your newest art or tech creation, be inspired by something someone else has made or find someone to work with in a new idea. Hosted by The Hatch, a new local makerspace. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.hatchathens.com

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Musical humorist and internationally recognized composer Peter Schickele performs “50 Years of P.D.Q. Bach: A Triumph of Incompetence!” on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. in the Hodgson Concert Hall. KIDSTUFF: Movie Afternoon (ACC Library) Watch a movie with the library. For ages 11–18. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Lunchtime Learning (ACC Library) Kadee Holt of the Athens Area Council on Aging presents a program on how seniors can benefit from healthy habits. 12:15 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Global Georgia Initiative (UGA Dean Rusk Hall) Loung Ung is an author and human rights activist dedicated to promoting equality, human rights and justice in her native country, Cambodia, and worldwide. Her memoir, First They Killed My Father: A Daught of Cambodia Remembers, became a national bestseller in 2000. 4 p.m. FREE! www.willson.uga.edu MEETINGS: Athens Human Rights Festival Meeting (Nuçi’s Space) The AHRF hosts an organizational

Gurls: All of the Shade, All of the Cheesecake. 7:30 p.m. $15. www. meltingpointathens.com

Friday 30 ART: Art Party: Exhibition Opening Extravaganza (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Celebrate the opening of new exhibitions for “Mequitta Ahuja: Automythography,” “The Exquisite,” “Justin Schmitz: Like a Juggernaut” and “To-Do List.” The event also features pop-up poetry readings and live music to celebrate the launch of The Georgia Review’s winter issue. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu CLASSES: How to Read a Pattern (Revival Yarns) This class will familiarize you with the way most knitting patterns are written. RSVP. 11:30 a.m. $15. www.revivalyarnsathens. com

wine to arouse the pallet. This year’s lineup includes Chris McCook of Athens Country Club, Patrick Anderson of Speakeasy, Jennifer Price of Waterfall Club and Daniel Massie of Levy Restaurants. 5:30 p.m. $25. www.athenswineweekend. com FILM: Big Hero 6 (UGA Tate Student Center) Robotics prodigy Hiro transforms his friends into a band of high-tech heroes. Jan. 30–Feb. 1, 3, 6 & 9 p.m. $1–2. union.uga.edu GAMES: Friday Night Magic (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Fantastic Fridays (Bishop Park, Gym) Various obstacle courses and activities for ages 10 months–4 years and their parents. Call to register. 10–11:30 a.m. $5. 706-613-3589 LECTURES & LIT: Avid Poetry Series (Avid Bookshop) Hear poetry by LeAnne Howe, Sade Murphy

and Sara Renee Marshall. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com SPORTS: Pro Wrestling (Georgia Tavern) Wrestling comes back to the Classic City. 7:15 p.m. $5–10. 240-585-3295

Saturday 31 ART: Santa and the Civil War: The Holiday Cartoons of Thomas Nast (T.R.R. Cobb House) See Civil War-era political cartoons from Harper’s Weekly magazine by the “Father of the American Cartoon.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.trrcobbhouse.org CLASSES: Preserving & Sharing Your Priceless Family Photo Memories (ACC Library) Jiffy Page shares ideas of how to preserve your priceless photos in fun and meaningful ways. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenshomeorganizer.com EVENTS: Journey Through the Stars: Animal Super Bowl (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Participants are encouraged to dress in their football best as everyone roots for their favorite team and learns about animal stories of the sky. Register by Jan. 30. 10 a.m. $7-10 (families). 3 p.m. $3–5 (adults). 706-613-3615, www. athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreeknaturecenter EVENTS: Winterville Snowflake 10K (The Historic Train Depot, Winterville) Proceeds from the race will go toward funding community projects including the construction of handicap ramps and a summer camp program. 8 a.m.–11 a.m. $25. www.snowflake10.com EVENTS: Athens Wine Weekend (The Classic Center) Sample hundreds of wines from around the world. Followed by a gourmet dinner. Seminars on wine will be held throughout the day. A silent auction will benefit the Classic Center Cultural Foundation. 1–5 p.m. $20 (tastings). 6:30–9 p.m. $150 (dinner). www.athenswineweekend.com EVENTS: An Elegant Salute to Georgia (Georgia Museum of Art) The Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art host their 14th biennial gala featuring a catered dinner followed by “Get Your Pucci On,” dancing with DJs Alfredo and Z-Dog. Puccithemed attire encouraged. RSVP by Jan. 10. 6:30 p.m. (dinner), 9:30 p.m. (dancing). $300, $65 (dancing only). 706-542-0830 FILM: Big Hero 6 (UGA Tate Student Center) See Friday listing for full description Jan. 30–Feb. 1, 3, 6 & 9 p.m. $1–2. union.uga.edu GAMES: Magic: the Gathering (Tyche’s Games) Learn to play Magic: The Gathering and other CCGs. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com 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 KIDSTUFF: Story Time (Avid Bookshop) For kids of all ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: International Championship of Collegiate a Cappella (Morton Theatre) The south quarterfinal of the ICCA features groups from around the southeast. 7 p.m. $15–20. www. mortontheatre.com

Sunday 1 ART: Opening Reception (Athens Academy) The “Contrapunto” show features work by Peruvian surrealist abstraction painter Pedro Fuertes, Mexican abstract painter Jorge

Arcos, Peruvian figurative painter Dora Lopez, Venezuelan tropical pop artist Stanley Bermudez and Venezuela surrealist painter Carlos Solis. Guest artists include Alex Mendoza and Claudia Soria. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.athensacademy.org CLASSES: Cables Class (Revival Yarns) Learn how to create cables. RSVP. 3 p.m. $15. www.revivalyarnsathens.com EVENTS: 4th Annual Super Sunday Halftime Wing Eating Contest (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) The contest will be held during halftime of the big football game. Competitors will eat as many wings as possible in eight minutes, and the contest winner will receive free wings for a year. First three contestants to enter are free. $9.99 (contest). 706-8501916 EVENTS: Athens Wine Weekend Sunday Brunch (The Classic Center) Featuring a feast of breads, sweets and meats. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. $40. www.athenswineweekend.com FILM: Big Hero 6 (UGA Tate Student Center) See Friday listing for full description Jan. 30–Feb. 1, 3, 6 & 9 p.m. $1–2. union.uga.edu GAMES: Trivia (Brixx Wood Fired Pizza) Test your skills. Every Sunday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-395-1660 GAMES: Brewer’s Inquisition (Buffalo’s CafĂŠ) Trivia hosted by Chris Brewer. Every Sunday. 6:30 p.m. (sign-in), 7 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/buffaloscafeathens KIDSTUFF: Groundhog Day Celebration (Memorial Park, Bear Hollow Zoo) Crafts, stories, refreshments and a special weather forecast by resident groundhog Gus. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/ bearhollow LECTURES & LIT: Unitarian Universalist Forum (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Superintendent of CCSD Dr. Phillip Lanoue will speak on “Getting Schooled about Clarke County Schools.â€? 10:15 a.m. FREE! www. uuathensga.org THEATRE: Godspell (North Oconee High School) Set in a postapocalyptic world, humanity is lost until the visionary John the Baptist arrives and announces the arrival of change and a man named Jesus. 3 p.m. $5–10. lsummer@oconeeschools.org

Monday 2 CLASSES: Affordable Care Act & Medicaid/SNAP/TANF Session (Multiple Locations) Meet with a certified application counselor and receive free assistance enrolling in health coverage through the Affordable Care Act, as well as assistance with Medicaid, SNAP, TANF and other local benefit programs. Bring income information, details on existing health insurance coverage and Social Security numbers. Feb. 2, 4 & 10 (ACC Library) & Feb. 11 (Destined Learning Center, Winterville), 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706612-3864, darie@thehealthinitiative. org EVENTS: Engaging Athens Through UGA Service-Learning (CinÊ BarcafÊ) The audience and panelists will discuss how community members can partner in hands-on learning experiences such as Experience UGA and Campus Kitchen. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accneighborhoods.org FILM: The End of the Line (Miller Learning Center, Room 101) This documentary explores the devastating effect that overfishing is having on the world’s fish populations and the health of the oceans. It explains

how this depletion has slipped under the public radar and outlines the catastrophic future–an ocean without fish by 2048–if humans continue fishing at the current rate. Part of Speak Out for Species’ Animal Voices Film Festival. 7:30 p.m FREE! sos.uga.edu/filmfest GAMES: Team Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Dirty South Trivia night. House cash prizes and mini games. Every Monday. 8 p.m. FREE! www. highwirelounge.com GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub 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: Crafternoon: Woven Hearts (Oconee County Library) Learn to make 3D woven hearts using upcycled books and colored paper. All materials provided. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Affordable Health Care Act Seminar (ACC Library) Harold Weber, a trained navigator for the Affordable Care Act, will discuss how to apply for health care coverage through healthcare. gov. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org

Tuesday 3 CLASSES: The Law of Attraction and Manifestation (Body, Mind & Spirit) This on-going class teaches many techniques for utilizing the power of your mind to create wonders in all areas of your life. 6 p.m. $5. 706-351-6024 CLASSES: Courage to Quit (Athens Regional Medical Center) This fourweek program is for people ready to quit using tobacco or stop smoking. Class will continue on Feb. 10, 17 and 24. 6–7 p.m. $30 (deposit is returned to participants who finish the course). 706-475-1029, www. athenshealth.org EVENTS: Full Moon Hike (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Bring family and friends along to enjoy the mysterious world of nature at night. Includes a two-mile hike through the wooded trails and in the garden. 7 p.m. $5/person, $15/family. www. uga.edu/botgarden EVENTS: Tuesday Tour (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Take a guided tour of the exhibit galleries of the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. Meet in the rotunda on the second floor. 2 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu/scl EVENTS: Cowl Knit-A-Long (Revival Yarns) Find a cowl pattern and knit or crochet-a-long 10:30 a.m. FREE! (yarn purchase encouraged). www.revivalyarnsathens.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Todd Kelly every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7289 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com

GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) See Tuesday listing for full description 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 KIDSTUFF: Who Invented That? (Lay Park) Participants will learn where some of their favorite foods come from. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. $3–5. www.athensclarkecounty. com/lay LECTURES & LIT: Making Your Money Last (ACC Library) Edward Jones financial advisor Jess Jensen-Ryan will host a seminar on “Outlook and Opportunities: The Game Plan Hasn’t Changed.� Lunch will be served. 11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-583-8834 THEATRE: A Lesson Before Dying (Seney-Stovall Chapel) The wrenching and inspiring story follows an innocent man condemned to death by electric chair in 1948 Louisiana. Based on the novel by Ernest J. Gaines. Feb. 3–8, 8 p.m. & Feb. 8, 2:30 p.m. $7–12. drama.uga.edu

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: Crochet 1 Class (Revival Yarns) Get acquainted with the tools and craft of crochet. The class is free with the purchase of materials. RSVP. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1354, www.revivalyarnsathens.com CLASSES: Affordable Care Act & Medicaid/SNAP/TANF Session See Monday listing for full description Feb. 2, 4 & 10 (ACC Library) & Feb. 11 (Destined Learning Center, Winterville), 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706612-3864, darie@thehealthinitiative. org COMEDY: Comedy Night (The World Famous) Hosted by Jake Brannon. 10 p.m. FREE! 706-5434002, www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens EVENTS: First Time Home Buyer’s Workshop (Prestige Property Specialists) Become an educated and confident buyer. From financing, to finding a home, making an offer and losing, The Home Team of Athens will cover the process from beginning to end. RSVP. 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-901-7355, www.thehometeamofathens.com/workshops GAMES: Movie Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Hosted by Jeremy Dyson. 9:30 p.m. www.facebook. com/lkshuffleclub GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. highwirelounge.com LECTURES & LIT: Anthony Cody (UGA Chapel) Author and public education advocate Anthony Cody will give a talk titled “Local Schools, National Policies: Who’s Listening?� Cody spent 24 years working in Oakland schools and is the author of The Educator and the Oligarch: A Teacher Challenges the Gates Foundation. 5:15 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth Poetry (The Globe) Open mic poetry readings. This month’s featured reader is Shafkat Khan. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ athenswordofmouth MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) See Wednesday list-

ing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/happy-hour MEETINGS: Photo Sharegroup (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The Photo Sharegroup meets at the Garden to share digital images of outdoor photography. Email for more information. 6:30 p.m. FREE! lpetroff@chartner.net, bc.akin@ charter.net MEETINGS: “Tell Us About Your Spiritual Experiences� (ACC Library) An open discussion for all faiths to share spiritual experiences including dreams. 7 p.m. FREE! www.eckankar-ga.org PERFORMANCE: Faculty Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) This performance features Martha Thomas, Kristin Jutras and Jean Martin-Williams. 8 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu THEATRE: A Lesson Before Dying (Seney-Stovall Chapel) See Tuesday listing for full description Feb. 3–8, 8 p.m. & Feb. 8, 2:30 p.m. $7–12. drama.uga.edu

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Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. $22.50. www.georgiatheatre. com REBELUTION Rock and reggae band from Santa Barbara, CA. KATCHAFIRE New Zealand roots reggae band.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com ST. PAUL AND THE BROKEN BONES A psychedelic mixture of soul, blues and R&B from Birmingham, AL.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 EBN HAWK A collaborative project between local MC Ricky Digits and Pretty Bird’s David Chandler. THE PRETTY BIRD Local a capella/ hip-hop/anti-pop group. TRIPLE SEC GAYNGSTA No info available. DJ DEEPTHROAT Manny Lage spins hip hop.

The Globe 10 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Playing upbeat and gritty, danceable rare and classic soul 45s all night long. You’ll hear more than just “the hits!” DJ TONY CHACKAL Chicago-toUGA transplant who lends his soul music expertise and turntable prowess to the proceedings.

Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 KARAOKE WITH THE KING Sing your guts out every Wednesday! Live Wire 7 p.m. FREE! www.newearthmusichall. com OPEN JAM Caroline Aiken hosts this open mic. Contact carolineaiken@ gmail.com to sign up. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke! Porterhouse Grill 7 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Join drummer Nicholas Wiles with bassist Drew Hart and pianist Steve Key for an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Thursday 29 Barbeque Shack 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-6752 OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM All pickers welcome! Every Thursday! 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, traveldriven lyrics.” Celebrating over 100 weekly shows in a row! Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. www.caledonialounge.com THE INDEPENDENTS South Carolina-based punk rock band that has been “putting the fun back in funeral since 1992.” BURNS LIKE FIRE Stewed, screwed and tattooed punk rock band from Athens. BLACK CAT ATTACK Canadian death-punk outfit. THE ANTAGONIZERS “Veteran laced” in-your-face rock group based in Atlanta. Etienne Brasserie 8:30 p.m. 706-850-8008 CAROLINE AIKEN One of Athens’ most talented and respected performing songwriters. Her bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a beautifully, hypnotic performance. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com THE LAST THURSDAY Songwriter Don Chambers presents a night of music, guest musicians, spoken worn, film, magic and a variety of other surprises. Matt “Pistol” Stoessel will be the special musical guest.

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Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by John “Dr. Fred” Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

based, groove-laden, upbeat stuff in the Prince, Stevie Wonder and Jamiroquai style. TIMI CONLEY AND FRIENDS Frontman of Athens band Fuzzy Sprouts resurrects the genre-defying music of that group. WEISSHUND Groovy rock group from Atlanta. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com WIEUCA A fuzz-heavy, slightly countrified alt-rock version of the sort of wistful slacker-rock pioneered by Pavement and Dinosaur Jr. DEAD NEIGHBORS Formerly known as A Lot More Less, this local band plays grunge- and shoegazeinspired rock tunes. SWAMP Melodic and wiry local indie rock 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 every weekend. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub DRAGAOKE Celebrate and support Athens PRIDE with a fun-filled evening of karaoke. Live Wire 9 p.m. 706-543-8283 THE DIRK QUINN BAND Philidelphia native funk-improv group influenced by The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. IKE STUBBLEFIELD Soulful R&B artist Ike Stubblefield is a Hammond

Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com FAUX FEROCIOUS Sloppy, lo-fi rock band with pop sensibilities. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere. ALL-CITY CANNONBALLERS J.S. Dillard and company roll through high-energy classic rock and punkinspired tunes. THE RODNEY KINGS Scuzzed-out local garage-punk trio. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com MIND BRAINS New local supergroup playing experimental pop music with skewed sensibilities. See Calendar Pick on p. 17.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com CHAMBER CHANCHERS Contemporary arrangements of music from Lebanon, Turkey, Tunisia, Israel, Spain and the United States.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MAC LEAPHART Singer-songwriter from Nashville plays a rowdy set of “blue-collar” county-rock. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Newly relocated back to Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. He hosts an “all-star jam” every Thursday. Walker’s Coffee & Pub 9 p.m. FREE! 706-543-1433 KARAOKE Every Thursday!

Friday 30 Buffalo’s Café 7 p.m. $12. www.buffaloscafe.com THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians entertaining crowds in the Southeast for nearly 20 years promise an exciting, live-energy show. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com VELVETEEN PINK This quartet of funksters (including DJ Alfredo of Immuzikation) plays electro-

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Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE SPACE TIME TRAVELERS Atlanta-based funk-rock band. THE CASTE OUTS Native Georgian indie rock group creates music laden with “psychedelic fuzz.” REAGAN BARTON No info available. ABE PARKER Singer-songwriter from Ohio. 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 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub DJ THE KING One of Little Kings’ beloved staffers spins your faves, from the ‘80s to the present. Live Wire 9 p.m. $20. 706-543-8283 PAPER DIAMOND Electronic producer and DJ from Colorado. NADASTROM D.C.-born, L.A.-based electro duo of Dave Nada and Matt Nordstrom. TORRO TORRO Moombahton group from Toronto.

Live Wire 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). 706543-8283 ARVIN SCOTT Local award-winning world and jazz percussionist performs a solo set and a full-band set. MARK MAXWELL & FRIENDS Guitarist and owner of Maxwell Sound Recording Studio leads a group of musicians. CARL LINDBERG Local Latin jazz bassist performs a set. ¡MOYUBA! Local Latin-flavored percussion ensemble. Normaltown Hall 8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ NormaltownHall RUBY THE RABBITFOOT Pop group led by songwriter Ruby Kendrick, a local singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and prodding, poignant lyrics. SUSTO Charleston, SC-based altcountry band. KIP BRADLEY Alt-country singersongwriter from Tennessee.

METH WAX Local, punk-inspired lo-fi acoustic pop outfit. CRUNCHY New local “doom-dance” duo featuring Phelan LaVelle and Kathleen Duffield. IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz, Jr. hosts a dance party featuring high-energy electro and rock.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 ALBATROSS Athens group creating an upbeat mixture of jazz, blues and funk. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 MIKE WATSON BAND Atlanta-based blues/Southern rock. The World Famous 10 p.m. FREE! 706-543-4002 KARAOKE Sing! Sing! Sing!

Paper Diamond plays Live Wire on Saturday, Jan. 31. METH WAX Local, punk-inspired lo-fi acoustic pop outfit. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com BRIDGES Local folk-rock group featuring Alex Young. Celebrate the release of the new Bridges CD. THE WELCOME HOME Local fourpiece indie rock band. DREW KOHL Original singer-songwriter who plays bluegrass-inspired folk music. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com ALABAMA SHAKES Alabama-based soul-rock group with blistering vocals and intensely emotional grooves. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. T HARDY MORRIS AND THE HARD KNOCKS Dead Confederate frontman performs a solo set of his folky, lived-in tunes. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com BRETT HARRIS “Mid-fi” artist from North Carolina specializing in indie-pop. FABULOUS BIRD Pete Alvanos, drummer for Elf Power, plays a “string-strangling” set.

B3 virtuoso who cut his teeth backing Motown legends like the Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. THE MELLOWHAMMERS No information available. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE KILOMETERS New local funkjam band led by Logan Wallis. The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 THE ORIGINAL SCREWTOPS Crankin’ the blues since 1962. VFW 7 p.m. $8. www.vfwathens.com J.C. BRIDWELL AND THE PSYCHO HILLBILLIES Countryrock musician from Cumming, GA.

Saturday 31 Amici 11 p.m. $5. 706-353-0000 THE DANK BROTHERHOOD Members of the Funk Brotherhood and Dank Sinatra come together to celebrate the life of a fallen friend.

JOHN FERNANDES AND ALEC LIVADITIS Two local experimental musicians team up for a duo set. The Foundry 8:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com JIM WHITE VS. THE PACKWAY HANDLE BAND The acclaimed local singer-songwriter and bluegrass ensemble team up. CD release party! See story on p. 11. HOG-EYED MAN Local instrumental duo that plays traditional Appalachian music. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com ALABAMA SHAKES Alabama-based soul-rock group with blistering vocals and intensely emotional grooves. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. DYLAN LEBLANC Louisiana-based singer-songwriter steeped in the altcountry tradition. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DOUBLE FERRARI This new local band plays virtuosic, high-speed, instrumental jock-rock. BATHROOMS New local punk band featuring members of Cancers, Shaved Christ, Little Gold and more.

Sunday 1 ACC Library 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org TRE POWELL Bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals. The World Famous Beers! Bands! Brunch! 1 p.m. FREE! 706-543-4002 JOHN FERNANDES AND FRIENDS The local experimental musician performs with a cast of collaborators.

Monday 2 Creature Comforts Brewery Industry Appreciation Night. 5:30 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com MOTHERS Local songwriter Kristine Leschper performs gorgeous, haunting folk tunes. THE NEW SOUND OF NUMBERS Experimental pop and post-punk project led by songwriter Hannah Jones. Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre. com FLYLEAF Heavy-metal outfit that combines angelic vocals with thrashing instrumentals.

LULLWATER Polished local alternative rock band that explores grunge and Southern rock. 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. 706-546-4742 BLUES NIGHT WITH BIG C Nobody in Athens sings the blues quite like Big C. Expect lots of soulful riffs, covers and originals.

Tuesday 3 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com SCOTT LOW Solo set from the local Americana singer-songwriter. FAYE WEBSTER Folk singer-songwriter from Atlanta. JOHN CALVIN ABNEY Alt-country singer-songwriter hailing from Oklahoma. M. LOCKWOOD PORTER Folky songwriter from Berkeley, CA. The Foundry Tailgate Tuesdays. 6 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com DANIEL LEE BAND Local Southern rock/country outfit. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 SNOW WITE Grungy, Los Angelesbased psychedelic power-pop group.

Saturn Valley lead an open jam session. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONAL See Tuesday’s listing for full description

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 SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Rock out every Wednesday at this open mic. Contact louisphillippelot@yahoo.com for booking. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 TOM VISIONS’ INTERACTIVE RECORDING PARTY Every Wednesday in February, Tom Visions hosts a interactive writing and recording session featuring a rotating cast of collaborators and audience participation. This features members of Magd, Lip Geration, Smokedog, Future Ape Tapes and more. Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 KARAOKE WITH THE KING See Wednesday’s listing for full description

for an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Down the Line 2/5 SMALL REACTIONS / NOVUS / KOKO BEWARE (40 Watt Club) 2/5 LEON RUSSELL (The Foundry) 2/5 THE WERKS / UNIVERSAL SIGH (Georgia Theatre) 2/5 PASSAFIRE / LULLWATER (Live Wire) 2/6 SONS OF KATIE ELDER (Buffalo’s Café) 2/6 THE WELCOME HOME / SON & THIEF / JACOB MARTIN (Caledonia Lounge) 2/6 SHADE / CHARTREUSE (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 2/6 NEW MADRID / TRIATHALON / WOODFANGS (40 Watt Club) 2/6 DANGFLY / GRASSLAND STRING BAND (The Foundry) 2/6 SHOOTER JENNINGS / WAYMORE’S OUTLAWS (Georgia Theatre) 2/6 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE (The Office Lounge) 2/7 THE SHUT-UPS / DAMS / THE SALT FLATS (Caledonia Lounge) 2/7 WE BY THE SEA / BURNS LIKE FIRE (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 2/7 LAUGHLIN / LILY ROSE (40 Watt Club) 2/7 SONS OF SAILORS (The Foundry) 2/7 BOOMBOX / MIKEY THUNDER (Georgia Theatre) 2/7 10 BANDS 10 MINUTES (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 2/7 IKE STUBBLEFIELD (Live Wire) 2/8 PAUL MCHUGH / TWIN COURAGE (The World Famous)

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Faye Webster plays the Caledonia Lounge on Tuesday, Feb. 3. PERIOD BOMB Experimental punk band from Austin, TX. THE PRETTY BIRD Local a capella/ hip-hop/anti-pop group. EMILEIGH IRELAND Member of local indie-pop group Helen Scott plays a solo set. TOM VISIONS Post-mystical, electronic, psychedelic folk music from the artist formerly known as Tom(b) Television. DARD DOG Ear-splitting images concocted by Pops Baron. Live Wire Myriad. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8283 MYRIAD HOUSE BAND Members of Partial Cinema, Monsoon and

Live Wire 7 p.m. FREE! www.newearthmusichall. com OPEN JAM Caroline Aiken hosts this open mic. Contact carolineaiken@ gmail.com to sign up. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE See Wednesday’s listing for full description 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

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bulletin board Deadline for getting listed in Bulletin Board is every THURSDAY at 5 p.m. for the print issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Online listings are updated daily. Email calendar@flagpole.com.

Art 40th Annual Juried Exhibition (Lyndon House Arts Center) The annual show will be juried by Carter Foster, curator of drawing at the Whitney Museum of American Art. All visual art welcome. Drop off entry forms and up to three works on Jan. 27, 12:30–8:30 p.m. or Jan. 28, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Opening reception on Mar. 5. $25 submission fee. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/lyndonhouse Art Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) Now registering for spring classes including Painting with Charles, Jewelry Making with Courtney Pendergrast, Jewelry Making with Sylvia Dawe, Life Drawing, Stained Glass and Watercolor. Check website for schedule. Classes begin in March. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/lyndonhouse Arts in Community Grants (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission will award two grants of $1,000 each to promote creative placemaking in the com-

munity. Grants will be awarded based on the level of community enrichment through the arts, contribution to the local identity and quality or artistic merit. Artists, local organizations and groups can apply. Deadline Feb. 27. Funds released Apr. 17. All awarded works must be completed by Dec. 30. athensculturalaffairs@gmail.com, www. athensculturalaffairs.org Call for Artists (OCAF, Watkinsville) Seeking submissions for the 20th annual Southworks National Juried Art Exhibition, held Apr. 10–May 8. Visit website for application and to submit images. Cash prizes will be awarded to top pieces. Deadline Feb. 13. $25-35. www.ocaf.com Call for Entries (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) The gallery is seeking proposals for its upcoming Third Thursday Performance series. Send detailed entries to info@athica.org Indie South Fair Springtacular (Downtown Athens) Indie South Fair is moving downtown! Athens’ largest handmade and vintage market is

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currently seeking artists and vendors for its annual spring market, the Springtacular, which will be held in conjunction with the Human Rights Fest on May 2–3. Apply online. Deadline Mar. 2. www.indiesouthfair. com Public Art Master Planner (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is in the process of developing a Public Art Master Plan and is seeking a Public Art Master Planner to help develop a comprehensive work plan, conduct research, lead public engagement efforts and present the Master Plan. Visit website for details on how to apply. Deadline Feb. 12. www.athensculturalaffairs.org

Classes 2015 Georgia Farm to School & Preschool Summit (The Classic Center) Learn about Georgia’s farm to school community with expert led workshops. Feb. 19, 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. & Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $140. www.georgiaorganics.org

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“The Best of Fall: First Semester Student Art Show,� currently on display at Athens Academy through Friday, Feb. 20, features the works of approximately 50 students. Kerrigan Pruett’s artwork is pictured above. Acrobatics & More (Acropolis) The studio offers acro yoga, family acrobatics, hand balancing, flexibility and conditioning. Visit website for weekly schedule. $35–45 (monthly membership), $5–10 (drop-in). 706-530-1359, acroathens@gmail.com, www.acroathens. com Acting Classes (Live Wire) Circle Ensemble Theatre offers adult acting classes at Live Wire (formerly New Earth). Sundays, Feb. 8–March 15, 6–8 p.m. $150. circleensemble@ gmail.com Adult Sewing Class (Guise and Dolls Costumes) Learn the basics of sewing through various projects. Ages 16 & up. Mondays and Wednesdays, Feb. 2–26, 5–7 p.m. $150 (early registration), $20/per class. 706-363-1169 Beginning Portrait Sculpture (OCAF, Watkinsville) In this six-week class, students learn about forms, proportions and expressive possibilities in shaping the human head using clay. Instructor Jean Westmacott is the creator of the Athena statue in front of the Classic Center. Feb. 25–Apr. 1, 5:30–8 p.m. $235. www.ocaf.com Bikram Hot Yoga (Bikram Yoga Athens) Classes in hot yoga are offered seven days a week. Beginners welcome. Student discounts available. 706-353-9642, www.bikramathens.com Cameron Hampton Workshop Series (OCAF, Watkinsville) In drawing workshops, students learn how to use traditional drawing materials. In multi-media paint workshops and pastel workshops, students learn creative ways to approach subject matter and capture light. In mixed media

sculpture workshops, students use materials like plaster, paper, Spanish moss and grass to make animal sculptures. Call or email to register. 706-769-4565, info@ocaf.com, www.ocaf.com Classes, Workshops & Open Studio (OCAF, Watkinsville) Class and workshop offerings include watercolor, acrylic/oil painting, pastels, drawing, clay arts, metal casting, sculpting and bagpipes. Open studios are offered in writing, pottery and figure/portrait painting. Check website for winter/spring schedule. www.ocaf.com Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Good Dirt has moved to a new location at 485 Macon Hwy. 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. 706355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Computer Building Basics (Lay Park) Participants will learn how to build a budget-friendly, personal computer from scratch. The program will cover parts selection, operating system installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and more. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. Feb. 23–25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. $15-23. 706-613-3596 Computer Classes (ACC Library) Call for times and to register. 706-613-3650 Dance Classes (Dancefx) Classes offered in creative movement, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, breakdance, acrobatics, cheer dance and more. Register online. 706-355-3078, www.dancefx.org Dance Classes (Floorspace) Barefoot Dance Studio offers classes

in bellydance and burlesque. ww.barefootdanceathens.com Dance Meditation (Aikido Center of Athens) Beginners are invited to try dancing, and formally trained dancers are invited to experiment. Fridays, 7:30–9 p.m. Donations accepted. 706-380-1112, www. aikidocenterofathens.com Fit Squad Weight Loss Challenge (Athens YWCO) Includes an hour of exercise and an hour of nutrition. Saturdays, Jan. 31–March 21, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. $90. 706-814-8724 Georgia Organics Conference (The Classic Center) The expo will feature food and farm tours, workshops, educational sessions and more. Feb. 19, 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. & Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. $80–200. www.conference.georgiaorganics.org Get Your Zen On (675 Pulaski St., #1600) Stretch, twist and breathe it out. Flow yoga for all levels taught by Sarah Dunning. Feb. 12, 19 & 26, 9:15–10:30 a.m. $12/class. www. sdyoga.weebly.com Karate and Yoga (Rubber Soul Yoga) Practice Yoshukai karate along with meditation in a low-stress environment. Class involves 45 minutes of yoga as a warm-up, followed by 45 minutes of karate. Wednesdays, 8:45–10:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.athensy.com Martial Arts Classes (Live Oak Martial Arts, Bogart) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, selfdefense, grappling and weapons classes for all ages. Visit website for full class schedule. www.liveoakmartialarts.com Master Composter Class (ACC Solid Waste Department) Become a home composting expert.

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Course includes composting methods for gardeners, those in apartments, food industry workers and small farmers. Wednesdays, Feb. 4–Apr. 1, 9–11:30 a.m. $150. 706-613-3640 Mindfulness & Hot Chocolate Workshop Series (All Body Studio) Learn why we do what we do, and explore mindfulness with hot chocolate. Feb. 11, 18, 25 & Mar. 4, 6 p.m. $100. happydunning@gmail.com, www. sdyoga.weebly.com Mindfulness Meditation (Healing Arts Centre) This fiveweek course led by David Kurtz is for beginners or those wishing to refresh their practice. Tuesdays beginning Feb. 24, 5:15–6:45 p.m. $25 suggested donation. 706-6131142, www.healingartscentre.net Printmaking Workshops (Double Dutch Press) “Paper Relief Monotype.” Jan. 31, 2–6 p.m. $35. “Tea Towels! One Color Screenprinting.” Feb. 4, 6–7 p.m. $50. “Stampmaking: Two Color Stamps.” Feb. 21, 2–5 p.m. $40. “Custom Stationary: Multicolor Screeprinting, Two Parts.” Feb. 25, 6–7:30 p.m. & Mar. 4, 6–8 p.m. $60. www.doubledutchpress.com Pure Barre (Pure Barre Athens) Purre Barre is a 55-minute full-body workout that uses a ballet barre for isometric movements concentrating on hips, thighs, seat, addominals and arms. Classes offered daily. www.purebarre.com/ga-athens Salsa Dance Classes (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Cubanstyle salsa dance classes with SALSAthens. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Every Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (intermediate), 7:30-8:30 p.m. (beginners). $10 (incl. drink). www. facebook.com/salsaathens Tarot Workshop (Body, Mind & Spirit) Learn how to connect with the Rider Waite deck using symbology, numerology and colors. Saturdays, Jan. 31–April 4, 12:30–2:30 p.m. or Sundays, Feb. 1–April 5, 12:30– 2:30 p.m. $25/week or $200 for full course. 706-351-6024 The Art of Happiness (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) This series of classes covers topics with regards to defining what happiness is to you, exploring joyful contentment through your beliefs, creativity and emotion, and exploring the basic principles of what makes happy people happy. Saturdays, Feb. 7–28, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $140. www. uga.edu/botgarden Traditional Karate Training (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Learn traditional Yoshukai karate in a positive atmosphere. Accepting new students. See website for schedule. FREE! www.athensy.com Watercolor Painting Inspired by Nature (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Students will create several compositions based on the elements of and principles of design. Includes demos, independent work time and one-on-one instruction. Feb. 21, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. & Feb. 22, 12–4 p.m. $160. www.botgarden.uga.edu Wild Intelligence: The Work that Reconnects (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) This weekend workshop is based on the work of eco-philospher Joanna Macy. It focuses on moving into a deeper understanding of how to create our best collective future. Jan. 31–Feb. 1. $80–140. www.workthat-reconnects.eventbrite.com Yoga Classes (Chase Street Yoga) This studio teaches different types of yoga like gentle yoga, yin yoga and power heated Vinyasa. 706-3169000, www.chasestreetyoga.com

Yoga Teacher Training (5 Points Yoga) This 200-hour, Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher training program is grounded in self-study. The year-long program begins in February. www.athensyogainstitute. com, info@athensyogainstitute.com Zumba in the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A dynamic fitness program infused with Latin rhythms. Every Wednesday, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $70/10 classes. www.botgarden.uga.edu

Help Out Call for Volunteers (Downtown Athens) The Athens Human Rights Festival is looking for volunteers to help with fundraising, publicity, organizing speakers and performers, the tabloid, social media, stage building and more. The 37th annual will be held downtown on May 2–3. Volunteer meetings are held weekly at Nuci’s Space. 706-202-9169, www.athenshumanrightsfest.org Disabled American Veterans Network (Athens, GA) Seeking volunteers to drive VA furnished vehicles to transport vets living with disabilities to local clinics and Augusta hospitals. Weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., once or twice a month. Call Roger, 706-202-0587 HandsOn Northeast Georgia (Athens, GA) HandsOn NEGA is a project of Community Connection of Northeast Georgia that assists volunteers in finding flexible service opportunities at various organizations. Over 130 local agencies seek help with ongoing projects and special short-term events. Visit the website for a calendar and to register. www.handsonnortheastgeorgia.com Relay for Life of Clarke County (YMCA) Help fund a cure for cancer while planning a fun community event. Seeking new volunteers to help plan one of the largest local events of the year. 706543-2240, alisia.goff@cancer.org, www.relayforlife.org/clarkega Tutors Needed (440 Dearing Ext.) Athens Tutorial Program is seeking volunteer tutors for at-risk students in grades K–8. One-hour sessions are scheduled Monday–Thursday, 3–6 p.m. 706-354-1653, jgarrismiller@hotmail.com Walk a Shelter Dog (1171 Branch Rd., Bishop) Lend a helping paw by walking a shelter dog in Heritage Park. Walks are the first Thursday and first Saturday of the month. Sign in at 12 p.m. 706-7693956, packleaderbrooke@gmail.com

Kidstuff Art Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) Now registering for spring classes like “Art Time I and II” for ages 4–6, “Springtime Plein Air and Enchanted Forest” for ages 7–12 and two Spring Break sessions. Classes begin in March. 706-6133623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/ lyndonhouse Babies and Beasties (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Toddlers and their parents can discover nature through sounds, movement and live animals. For ages 18 months–2 years old. Thursdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26. $12–18. Registration required by Feb. 3. 706-613-3615 Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The SBG and the Nongame Conservation Section of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources present an art contest. Students in K-5th grade can submit artwork portraying Georgia

nongame wildlife and plants. Entries due Apr. 3. Call for rules and guidelines. 706-542-6156 Naturalist Assistant Program Training (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Now accepting new teen volunteers for a training session in teaching visitors about animals and nature. Ages 13–18. Call to register. Training is Jan. 31, 1–5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615, ext. 229. Youth Sports Program Registration (Bishop Park) Registration begins Jan. 31 for youth soccer (ages 4–12) and Sportstime (ages 3–4). Programs begin in March. www.athensclarkecounty. com/sports

Support Groups Al-Anon 12 Step (Little White House) For family and friends of alcoholics and drug addicts. 478955-3422, 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

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.emotionsanonymous.org Meditation/Group Energy Healing (734 Timber Ridge Dr.) Experience a deeper awareness of who you really are. Group meets every other Tuesday. www.lifecoachcelia.com Project Safe (Athens, GA) Meetings for Warriors: Hope & Healing from Domestic Violence Group are held every Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Tuesday of each month. Meetings for the Emotional Abuse Support Group are held every Monday, 6:30–8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Monday of the month. Childcare provided. 24-hour crisis hotline: 706-543-3331. Teen texting line: 706-765-8019. Business: 706-549-0922. Meeting information: 706-613-3357 ext. 772. www. project-safe.org S-Anon (Cornerstone Church) S-Anon is a support group for family and friends of sexaholics, based

art around town ALL BODY STUDIO (337 Prince Ave.) Multi-media artwork made from acrylic, cardboard, sheet vinyl and plastic by Frances Jemini. Tim Dominy’s mixed media work straddles painting and sculpture. Through April. AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Photography by Ryan Myers. 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.) AthensHasArt! presents “Night Rhythms,” art by Suzanna Antonez-Edens and Hannah S. Garrard. Through January. • “Meditations on Peace and Love” presents art by Charley Seagraves. On view February–March. Reception Feb. 10. ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) In the Bertelsmann Gallery, view “The Best of Fall: First Semester Student Art Show.” Through Feb. 20. • “Contrapunto” showcases the works of Contrapunto members Pedro Fuertes, Jorge Arcos, Dora Lopez, Stanley Bermudez and Carlos Solis. Guest artists include Alex Mendoza and Claudia Soria. Opening reception Feb. 1. Through Apr. 24. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) A collection of antique quilts owned by historian Madeline Hawley and members of the Cotton Patch Quilters. Through Feb. 22. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) “As We Wish to Be” is a solo installation of site-specific murals and previously created works by Atlanta-based artist Bethany Collins. Through Mar. 8. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CINÉ BARCAFE (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “In Bloom” is a group show featuring the works of Rinne Allen, Wayne Bellamy, Claire Clements, Moon Jung Jang, Zipporah Camille Thompson and several other artists. Through Mar. 15. CIRCLE GALLERY (285 S. Jackson St.) “Witness: The Photography of Billy Howard.” Through Feb. 12. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) “Nature Revealed” includes works by Barbara Patisal, Janelle Young, Katherine Dunlap, Georgia Rhodes and Charles Warnok. • “Then and Now: Celebrating 40 Years of the Lyndon House Arts Center” includes works by Munroe d’Antignac, John d’Azzo, Terri Jarrette, Leah Mantini and Erik Patten. Through April. 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 Phil Goulding, Larry Hamilton, Chris Hubbard, Michael Pierce and more. • “Farmington Skies” features landscape paintings by John Cleaveland. Through January. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Kristine Leschper. Through January. • “The Toilsome Search for Probity” features dark and dreamlike, black-and-white illustrations by James Greer. Opening reception Feb. 6. Through February. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Ornament” features the artwork of Cameron Lyden, Jess Machacek, Cassidy Russell, Laura Bell, Terri Dilling and Brittainy Lauback. Through Apr. 3. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Emilio Pucci in America.” Through Feb. 1. • “Not Ready to Make Nice: Guerrilla Girls in the Artworld and Beyond.” Through Mar. 1. • “A Year on the Hill: Work by Jim Fiscus and Chris Bilheimer.” Through Mar. 8. • “The Life and Work of Alice Fischer, Cultural Pioneer” presents selections of ceramic jewelry and works on paper by the former UGA professor. Through Mar. 8. • In the sculpture

on the 12 steps of AA. sunday. afternoons.sanon@gmail.com, www. sanon.org SLPAA (Campus View Church of Christ) Sex, Love and Pornography Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for sexually compulsive behaviors. Every Monday, 7:30–8:30 p.m. 706-372-8642 Weight Loss Group (Counseling Associates for Well-Being) This sixweek group begins in February and combines hypnosis, mindfulness and self-compassion. Contact to reserve spot. $40. 706-425-8900, www.ca4wellbeing.com

On The Street Adult Soccer League (Athens YWCO) Now registering for three spring leagues. Games begin Feb. 22. 706-354-7880, dtbryant10@ gmail.com, www.ywcosoccer.com Adult Soccer Registration (Trail Creek Park) The four divisions include coed, coed competitive, competitive, and 35 & older. The season begins Feb. 22. $450/team. 706-613-3589, www.athensclarkecounty.com/sports

Affordable Health Care Sign-up (ACC Library) Athens Neighborhood Health Clinic will be in the computer lab to help residents sign up for insurance. Feb. 2, 4 & 6, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission (Athens, GA) The ACC Leisure Services Department is currently accepting applications to fill two vacancies. Monthly meetings are held to develop a plan for a riveroriented greenway system and to recommend measures for protecting the resources of the Oconee Rivers and their tributaries. Visit website for application. Deadline Jan. 30. 706613-3801, www.athensclarkecounty. com/greenway Ripple Effect Film Project (Athens, GA) Filmmakers of all ages and levels of experience are invited to create original short films about water conservation, water stewardship, litter prevention and beautification. Finalists’ films will be screened at the Blue Carpet Premiere on May 16. Visit website for official rules and entry form. $1,000 in cash prizes. Deadline Jan. 30. www. rippleeffectfilmproject.org f

garden, “Terra Verte,” created by Scottish artist Patricia Leighton, consists of six cubes full of living vegetation. Through May. • “Stone Levity” is a sculpture by Del Geist installed in the Performing and Visual Arts Complex quad. Through May. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Athens Celebrates Elephant 6 presents “n [] c t u r n e,” a site-specific installation by Dana Jo Cooley. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Marissa Mustard. Through Feb. 15. HEIRLOOM CAFE AND FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) “Prairie and River” presents a collection of new oil and gouache paintings by Will Eskridge. Through February. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Paintings by Cody Murray. Through January. JITTERY JOE’S DOWNTOWN (297 E. Broad St.) Portrait manipulations by Chris Romano. Through January. KA ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) “Love, In All Its Many Forms” is a group show featuring a variety of styles. On display Feb. 1–28. Reception Feb. 19. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) “The Exquisite” is a collaborative group exhibition that elaborates upon the established tradition of the Exquisite Corpse. Through Feb. 20. • “Mequitta Ahuja: Automythography” features a series of paintings that illustrate the visiting artist’s weaving of myth, cultural history and personal biography. Jan. 30– Feb. 26. • “Justin Schmitz: Like a Juggernaut” shows portraits the Dodd’s Post-MFA Fellow in Photography took of teenagers at high school football games. Jan. 30–Feb. 26. • “To-Do List” reveals what 28 artists were thinking, accomplishing and avoiding during a six-week period. Jan. 30–Feb. 26. Art party for all shows on Jan. 30. LAST RESPORT (174 W. Clayton St.) Contemporary landscape oil paintings by Keith Karnok. Through January. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) The “Period Decorative Arts Collection (1840–1890) & Athens History Museum” inside the historic Ware-Lyndon House now features a new bedroom exhibit full of decorative pieces. MAMA BIRD’S GRANOLA (909 E. Broad St.) Artwork by Cameron Bliss Ferrelle, James Fields, Barbara Bendzunas, Kayley Head, Leah Lacy, Saint Udio and Lakeshore Pottery. MAMA’S BOY (197 Oak St.) Artwork by Arianna Amantis. Through Feb. 15. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) “The Great Folk Parade: From Finster Forward” includes works by self-taught Southern artists like Howard Finster, R.A. Miller, Bennie Morrison, Tex Crawford and Harold Rittenberry. • “Crescent Lane Rug Hookers” showcases both contemporary and traditional rugs created by the local guild’s members. Both exhibits open through Feb. 20. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Food, Power and Politics: The Story of School Lunch.” Through May 15. SEWCIAL STUDIO (160 Tracy St.) Hand-dyed art quilts by Anita Heady. Rust and over-dyed fabric on canvas by Bill Heady. SIPS (1390 Prince Ave.) Margaret Agner presents prints and drawings, including monotypes, mixed media, nature prints and linoleum cuts. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) The Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild presents “Creatures in the Garden,” a juried show of quilts embedded with scenes of flowers, trees and natural landscapes. Through Mar. 8. THE SURGERY CENTER (2142 W. Broad St.) “Landscapes I Have Loved” features paintings by Michael Spronck. Through Mar. 5. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) “Folk Flower Card Design,” ink and watercolor pencil artwork by Barbara Leisner. Through January. • “Blooms and Boats” contains digital images by Dr. David Jarrett. February–March. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Paintings by Lydia Hunt. Through December. • Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Will Eskridge, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.

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2BRs Dwntn. across from campus avail. now. ( 4 7 0 ) 2 3 0 - 1 2 0 7 , w w w. d o w n t o w n a t h e n s re n t a l s . weebly.com. F a l l P re L e a s i n g . F i v e Points houses and apts. 1–5 bedrooms. View at herbertbondrealestate.com. Call owner/Broker Herbert Bond at (706) 224-8002. Flagpole Classifieds can help you rent that apartment! Call us today (706)5490301. Want to live in 5 Pts? Howard Properties has the following locations: 5BR/3BA house $2000/mo., 1BR/1BA apt. $500/mo., 2BR/2BA condo $700–800/mo., and 3BR/3BA condo $1125/mo. Please call (706) 546-0300 for more info and to view these properties.

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Roommates Young male professional looking for roommate to share eastside house off Deertrigger Landing. Rent is $420. Includes all utilities and private bathroom. Call (706) 255-5962.

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Music Services County guitar player looking for band. I play lead guitar in the style of Albert Lee. Can also play rock, blues, and sing. Charles (770) 7256826.

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Classes A t m a S a k t i Yo g a (Power of the Self) Donation Based Studio welcoming all levels, celebrating everyBODY. Come align, balance and restore. Atma Sakti Yo g a o ff e r s c l a s s e s 3 times a week and a Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra journey once a week. Monday 5:45-7:30pm Mindful Vinyasa+Yoga Nidra; Tuesday 5:45-7:00pm Reggae Vinyasa; Thursday 7-8:30pm Candlelit Restorative Flow. Located At: 160 Tr a c y S t 3 0 6 0 1 . I n BLOOM next to Athica Atmasaktiyoga.com

Health Healthcare Aide Needed for a boy, 10 yrs, and a girl, 7 yrs. Job seeker must be 18 yrs or older. $80/hour. Email me at stacysutton591@ yahoo.com for further details.

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Music Critic I have a friend who thinks she is musically talented but has the musical talent of a cat screeching after its tail has been stepped on. How do I tell this friend she is not musically talented and to hang it up? She really thinks she has a voice. And she does, it just sounds like a cartoon screech. How do I tell her she needs HELP? Robert C.

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distance myself more and more. I went on with my daily routines, such as shopping and taking my kids to school, but still managing to not be in life, just skirting by. I realized as I didn’t talk to people just to be polite that I was becoming more outgoing. I realized not trying to make people remember meeting me was so freeing. I found myself liking people, all people. Blew my resolution out of the water. Resolution 2015 is to laugh more at myself and realize the people we meet are only in our lives for five minutes; I can put up with a total dip for five minutes. Hermit No More

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How? You don’t. You don’t; you don’t; you don’t. Now, you may be thinking of I love your resolution, HNM, and the many reasons why you should tell your way it played out. There’s a loud and perfriend her singing is awful, even why you sistent cultural message telling us that need to tell her, why you have a responsibilbeing with people and being outgoing is ity to her as a friend. But you are mistaken. important. There’s a strong suggestion Let’s deconstruct the apologia I suspect that it’s natural, and you’re writing in your that any moment not head. filled with chatter and First, you’re possibly interaction is wasted. But thinking, “Her voice is so many people prefer, terrible and she needs to even need, more solitude know.” This is not strictly than life usually protrue. All we know is you vides. I love hearing that think her voice is terrible. you acknowledged you She may have a style or wanted to interact with talent you don’t recogpeople less and embraced nize or appreciate. Or it. (In Quiet: The Power of she may need time and Introverts in a World That experience to improve, Can’t Stop Talking, Susan neither of which she’ll Cain covers a lot of this get if she “hangs it up.” ground.) Now you’re thinking, THEN! After you gave “No, she really needs yourself permission to to know.” I’m here to act and live the way you tell you, no, she really want, you found that that doesn’t. Her enjoyment Please send your questions to took a lot of the pressure of singing, her sense of advice@flagpole.com or off. And that, ultimately, identity as a vocalist and flagpole.com/getadvice made some interactions what she gets from music less problematic. are not necessarily tied I think there’s a lesson in that: Good to her ability. Being an expert at something things happen when you stop trying to is not a prerequisite for enjoying it. And if force yourself to do something counter to she does end up learning that other people your nature. The trick to making this work don’t value her voice, that information is to truly give yourself permission to live doesn’t need to come from you. You are not how you want to live. You can’t halfheartthe appointed arbiter and messenger of edly give yourself that permission while musical ability. secretly hoping that doing so turns you into “Rhonda, I’m her friend, and a good a different person. You have to really, really friend would keep her from embarrassing allow yourself to do what you want. If you herself.” Sorry, friend, you’re wrong here. end up feeling differently, fine. If not, that’s Your role is to be encouraging in a realistic way, not to make cruel metaphors about her fine too. That’s the permission you gave yourself in the first place. voice. A good friend might say something like, “Have you considered formal voice lessons to help you get a leg up in your field?” I encourage you, as a friend, to be as positive as possible, while not being dishonYou may remember Baby in Waiting, est. Unless she asks your opinion directly, who wrote in January 2014 about her hesiyou don’t have to say a thing about it. If tation to try to get pregnant with a second she does ask you directly, you can surely child while her sister was still struggling to find something positive to say—about song conceive her first baby. Happily, she sent choice or dedication to singing or enthusithe following update: asm or something. “My sister had a healthy baby girl in October! They didn’t know if they were having a boy or a girl, and up until a week before, my sister was absolutely convinced it was a boy. Then one day she just had a Resolution 2014 was to become a hermit. feeling that it was a girl! I found out I was I had determined that I was not a people perpregnant again in September, so we had a son. I never was very outgoing and only had a month of overlap, which was fun.” f few friends. I retired, so it was all too easy to

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