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When the late Homer Cooper was running for election to the Clarke County Commission back before unification, he stressed the idea that all of us paying taxes to pave our roads was cheaper than each of us paying to replace our shock absorbers when they were worn out from hitting potholes. That idea would be considered radically liberal today, but that doesn’t change the economics behind it, which is still true. So many of our legislators have pledged not to raise taxes that we can’t carry out the basic functions of government. As Tom Crawford pointed out last week in his Capitol Impact column in Flagpole, Georgia’s governor and our legislators realize that they’ve got to do something about our roads full of potholes, our bridges in danger of collapse and Atlanta so much in gridlock that business is hurting. What’s worse, the governor and the legislators have begun to worry that if they don’t do something about roads and bridges, even Georgia’s voters might wake up to the fact that the reason they’re stuck in traffic with bad shock absorbers is because our government hasn’t spent much money on our roads in recent years. But fixing roads costs a lot of money. Most of the state’s money comes from taxes, and the governor and the legislators have promised that they won’t raise taxes. What’s a politician to do? House Bill 170, as Tom pointed out last week, shows the way. You basically just shuffle the deck. You’ve got the same number of cards, but the people at the table get a new hand. To raise $1 billion, the state can get half of it by taking it away from Georgia’s cities and counties, like AthensClarke County, which is both a city and a county. Georgia’s counties and municipalities currently raise $500 million each year through a 3 percent tax on motor fuels. If HB 170 passes as written, local governments, including Athens-Clarke County, won’t get that money anymore. But, gee, you say. How are we going to pave our streets around here and keep from paying out a lot more for shock absorbers? That’s easy. The ACC Mayor and Commission will have to raise your taxes. But you can be thankful that Gov. Nathan Deal and our senators Bill Cowsert and Frank Ginn kept their promise not to raise your taxes, as did representatives Regina Quick and Chuck Williams. Being a Democrat, Rep. Spencer Frye didn’t have to make such a promise to get elected. So, our governor and our Republican

legislators kept the faith. It’s not their fault that the ACC government will have to raise taxes. In fact, they are no doubt shocked, shocked that local government would do such a thing. They would probably be shocked, too, to learn how much Athens Regional Medical Center has had to cut in order to keep its doors open, how nurses have to make up beds instead of caring for patients and work double shifts to ensure that patients get any care at all. But, gosh, what can Nathan and Bill and Frank and Regina and Chuck do about that? They’re not doctors. They’re not accountants, either. They declined to accept $8 billion in Medicaid funds that was Georgia’s share of the national Affordable Care Act largess. That money would have greatly enhanced

the medical care not only of our poorest patients but all of us through its impact on Athens Regional and all the other hospitals in Georgia, some of which have already closed for lack of operating funds. That’s $8 billion for the state’s hospitals and our doctors and their patients—and our governor and our legislators would not have had to raise taxes to get that money. That’s health care jobs money, too. But of course that money is connected to, you know, Obama, so ixnay. Tainted, just like the dreaded Obamacare, for which 400,000 Georgians have already signed up, in spite of the dire warnings from our governor and our legislators. Gov. Deal, Sen. Cowsert, Sen. Ginn, Rep. Quick and Rep. Williams are smart people with lots of experience in government. They know they’re shortchanging our citizens on roads and bridges and health care, not to mention law enforcement and education and all the services that cost less if we band together to pay for them through our taxes. Ah, there’s the rub. They can’t do anything, because they promised us they wouldn’t raise our taxes, and that really isn’t their fault, because that’s what we demand of them. We’ll die before we let them raise our taxes. f

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“We need to look at more opportunities for mixedincome development, among them the prospect of an inclusionary zoning ordinance,” Girtz said. “I’d like our planning department to bring us some ideas for how that could be implemented.” The first phase of Columbia Brookside, as Pauldoe is now known, recently opened, and I attended an open house on Feb. 5. It’s very nice, if a bit sterile, like living in an upscale hotel with amenities like a gym and movie theater on-site. By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com That first phase includes 100 units for seniors aged 62 and up. The second and third phases will be made up of 275 neighborhoods from real estate investors cramming stuBased on last week’s voting meeting, it appears the apartments and townhouses that are open to anyone. OneAthens-Clarke County Commission may be growing the tes- dents into single-family homes, causing traffic and parking problems and changing the character of the neighborhoods. third of the units will be leased at market rate, one-third ticular (or ovarian, as the case may be) fortitude to tackle will be subsidized for low- to moderate-income families, “We purchased our house two years ago, and even in the big issues facing our community. and one-third will be public housing. that time, we’ve seen a tremendous increase in houses With new members Sharyn Dickerson and Melissa Link The 125 families displaced when Pauldoe was demolbeing purchased for student housing,” said Hancock Avenue behind the rail—emboldening the rump parliament of proished were given Section 8 vouchers and first dibs on the resident Danielle Rusk. “We went from having next-door gressives Jerry NeSmith, Kelly Girtz, Allison Wright, Jared students to students next door, across the street, two doors new units when they’re completed. So far, no one has taken Bailey and, at times, Mike Hamby—commissioners sigthe Athens Housing Authority up on the offer, but only down and [behind] our entire backyard.” naled their intention to attack issues like student housing three former Pauldoe residents are eligible to live in the The newly elected Link, who represents Cobbham, overdevelopment, Complete Streets and affordable housBrookside retirement home, AHA spokeswoman Marilyn Boulevard and the Hancock Corridor, gave a rather lengthy ing with a vigor we haven’t seen since the Heidi Davison Appleby said. speech tackling issues ranging from speeding to real estate. Administration more than four years ago. While development may not At the same time, a parade of always be welcome in many parts citizens showed up to the Tuesday, of the city, replacing an aging Feb. 3 meeting in numbers that 1960s apartment complex can only have grown increasingly uncommon improve the Brooklyn area around over the past four years, urging the Brookside. commission to implement Complete “The transformation of the Streets on Prince Avenue, expand Jack R. Wells/Pauldoe public housAthens Transit bus service to ing project neighborhood is a key Sundays and curb student housing component in the revitalization in residential neighborhoods near of the Hawthorne corridor,” AHA downtown. Executive Director Rick Parker said Aaron Redman told commissionof the $60 million Brookside project, ers that adopting Complete Streets built by a private developer using on Prince would benefit businesses, federal tax credits. (In contrast to as well as the community as a whole. traditional public housing, by the “I remember when the Baxter Street way, Brookside will be on the county corridor was four narrow lanes of tax rolls, although AHA already volspeeding traffic with no bike lanes untarily contributes about $100,000 or turn lanes, making the road very a year to an ACC affordable housing unsafe for all users, which was very The first phase of Columbia Brookside, the mixed-income development that’s replacing Pauldoe, opened last week. fund.) similar to the way Prince Avenue is Even Mayor Nancy Denson got in on the act, appointing In Normaltown and Rocksprings, residents are greatly now,” Redman said. “While Baxter Street can certainly be concerned about tear-downs and out-of-scale infill develop- a long-awaited implementation committee for the downimproved upon for greater safety for users and livability town Athens master plan that will prioritize and look at ment, she said. for residents, the changes that have occurred on Baxter funding sources for UGA professor Jack Crowley’s recom“There are real estate investors going door-to-door askincluded improved bike and pedestrian features that did mendations. The committee includes Link, Wright, Girtz, make the street safer. This was a deciding factor when I pur- ing elderly folks to sell their homes,” Link said. “I feel like it’s being targeted for some pretty deliberate gentrification.” Hamby (the commission’s representative on the Athens chased my home on Baxter [Street] several years ago.” She also requested that Sunset Drive and Buena Vista be Downtown Development Authority) and commissioners Later, Wright called on officials to develop a strategy Harry Sims and Diane Bell. “It’s not something you can added to the ACC parking-permit program. “We’re seeing a for Prince Avenue so they’re ready whenever the state just adopt and say we’ll do it, because it’s too complicated,” lot of overflow parking from the Health Sciences Campus,” Department of Transportation decides to implement Denson said. she said. Complete Streets on its portion of the road between A lot of these problems are complicated, but it’s good to New housing—whether $800-a-bedroom apartments Milledge Avenue and the Loop. “It was a surprise to me see our elected officials at least talking about taking action. targeted at students or McMansions for affluent profeswhen Broad Street, Atlanta Highway and Oak and Oconee And it’s good to see citizens pressuring them into action, sionals or retirees—is often out of reach of the typical streets were repaved and re-striped,” she said. “I think we because that’s what it will take to reverse our local governworking Athenian. Inspired by the redevelopment of the missed an opportunity to put some of those plans into ment’s inertia. Jack R. Wells (Pauldoe) public housing project, Girtz, secplace.” “This is what this town is about,” NeSmith said. “This is onded by Dickerson and Hamby, urged city officials to conClint McCrory urged the commission to pursue rezonwhat makes this town—the citizens. This is what should sider inclusionary zoning, a policy that requires developers ing the Reese/Hancock and Cobbham neighborhoods and often does drive the commission to set its priorities.” f to set aside affordable units. from multi-family to single-family to protect those

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Bus Riders Stranded on Sundays Tell ACC to Start Funding Athens Transit Sunday Service By Tim Denson news@flagpole.com with no thought or care for cyclists. Many, Athens, it’s time to stop beating up our including the elderly, must surrender their public transit system. For years now, our Sundays to being shut in their homes. transit system has been hit in every way Adding Sunday bus service will help possible—lapped with repeated fare raises, more than just bus riders, though. As the cut by slashes in service and strangled Athens-Clarke County website states, with a continuously tightening budget. “every dollar that U.S. taxpayers invest in The decision-makers walk away unscathed public transportation generates $6 or more from these actions while the hardworking in economic returns.� Athenians who rely on users would our transit system show The only study that Transit be able to go shopping the bruises. is required to know and spend their money, We can begin to heal convention-goers would these wounds by fundthat Sunday service is be able to get to our fine ing Sunday bus service. needed is to ride the bus. restaurants, visiting Dawg A new initiative request fans could easily venture for Sunday service has been submitted by the resourceful people at out from downtown, and local businesses would have workers with reliable transAthens Transit. This is a great opportunity portation and increased weekend sales. for our Mayor and Commission to start This would all help to drive up tax revenue, mending our public transit system. which could then help to finance Sunday The last few years have been tough, and service. the recession bit into every department Even at a time when county revenue is and budget. Routes have been shortened, increasing, our elected officials will say, “We night service cut back an hour, fares raised can’t afford it.� But it is estimated to cost to a steep $1.75, and local funding for our around $364,000 to implement Sunday sertransit system has declined by 40 percent vice. After subtracting the nearly $71,000 since 2009. in estimated bus fares, the cost comes down to $293,000, or just 0.2 percent of the 2015 general fund. In 2009, 2.8 percent of our general fund went to transit, but in 2015 only 1.7 percent. At the same time, the general fund grew by 3.8 percent. The transit department has done an unbelievable job with the funding it’s been given; just think of the great things it will do if we give it a little bit more. I also worry that the upcoming $120,000 transit study could be used, intentionally or not, as a stall tactic usherMayor Nancy Denson speaks at an Athens Transit event. ing Sunday service into that purgatory of good ideas forgotten. Athens for Everyone has been surveying The only study that is required to know that current and potential transit riders since Sunday service is needed is to ride the bus. November on ways to improve our system. There you can talk to the Clarke County In these surveys and interviews, Sunday teacher who has a vision impairment and bus service has been the most often cited can’t get her kids to birthday parties on improvement that users would like to see. Sundays. Talk to the man who has to walk Many Athenians, especially those going four miles on Sundays to get to work and through hard financial times, have no or keep his job. Talk to the elderly woman who limited access to a car and rely on the bus can’t go to church on Sundays anymore for everything from medical needs to visitbecause she now relies on The Lift. ing family to worshipping. That’s why many Transit keeps our roads safer, our air churches such as Hill Chapel Baptist and cleaner, our economy growing and our comAthens Church have signed on to ask for munity stronger, all while getting us where Sunday bus service. we need to go. With our community facing On Sundays, those who rely on transit big issues, such as a 38 percent poverty rate must walk along dangerous highways in and an income gap big enough to drive a deep-cut paths in the clay and weeds. They bus through, it’s time that our leaders start are forced to burden friends and families making decisions that can help alleviate for rides, if they are so lucky. They risk ridthose problems. f ing bikes along roads that were designed

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stroll up to Blind Pig Tavern on Baldwin Street at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, and the crowd of people extends out the front door, through the patio and into the parking lot. I’m walking, because the parking lot is filled. Some trucks are parked on the grass between the lot and the sidewalk. An SUV partially blocks the entrance. Inside the Pig, a strange scene is unfolding that happens on this day in college towns across the country. The standingroom-only crowd of mostly middle-agedand-older white men decked out in Georgia hats, polos, sweaters and jackets eat breakfast from an all-you-can-eat buffet, talk football, drink and allow the happiness in their lives to be dictated by an 18-year-old picking up a hat off a table. It’s National Signing Day, the first day that high school football recruits can sign a National Letter of Intent, a document that legally binds a prospect to the school of his choosing. Signing Day has become somewhat of a pseudo-holiday in the college football world, thanks to a multi-million dollar recruiting-news industry and college football fans’ thirst for knowledge about who will be the Next Big Thing. Blind Pig has been hosting Signing Day gatherings in conjunction with UGASports, a recruiting news website, since 2001, and in that time it has become the one and

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By 10:30, most of Georgia’s class is only place to go for Signing Day in Athens. solidified. All the players who were expected It opens at 8 a.m. on Signing Day and to sign for sure have sent in their letters serves a breakfast buffet and bloody marys. of intent to make them official Georgia UGASports has analysts taking questions Bulldogs. Now, the name on everyone’s lips from fans in the middle dining room, while is Roquan Smith. 960 AM the Ref broadcasts its annual Smith is an outside linebacker from Signing Day show from the back dining Montezuma and ranked as one of the best room. linebackers in the country. He’s making “I don’t think some people understand his announcement on ESPNU and chooshow big of a deal college football is in the ing between Georgia, UCLA, Michigan and South until they come to a place like this Texas A&M. He’ll make his decision after 11 on the first Wednesday in February,” Blind a.m. Fans gravitate to Pig owner Rob White the many TVs in the says. Signing Day has become Pig to find the best He says on Signing highly dramatized theater, spot to watch the Day, Blind Pig does decision. four times the busiand you’ve got to pay if you People are nerness they’d do on a want to see the show. vous. Tables filled typical Wednesday, with more than five mostly thanks to men won’t utter a word for close to half an the early morning crowd who skip work to hour. They just stare blankly at the screen. drink and watch the big board where the Knots are probably growing in their stomnames of all signees are written as they achs. The line for the bathroom gets longer, become official. “When I got here at 5:30 in the morning, either because they don’t want to miss the decision, or because anxious stomachs are there were cars in the parking lot, people forcing them there. waiting to get in,” White says. As the decision draws near, a few folks More than half the crowd is drinking this begin to pace. One barks. Another screams, morning, and I have to think some of these “Commit to the G!” people will be going to work at some point I am a Georgia alum and football fan, or another today. Sure enough, around 10 but I do not follow recruiting. And I can see a.m., two guys order two shots of Jameson, how no outsider would understand these close their tabs, and stumble out the door actions by grown men. But I do understand as one says to the other, “Let’s go to work.”

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A Recovering Obsessive I grew up as a Clemson football fan. Not a fan in the sense of, “I hope they win.” A fan in the sense of, “If they don’t win, I’ll be depressed for the next week.” It was bad. It got worse in eighth grade when I discovered recruiting. It was another way to feed the insatiable appetite I had for Clemson football. I bought a subscription to a Clemson recruiting news service, and pretty soon, losses in a game weren’t making me as depressed as the loss of a recruit. During high school, Signing Day became a holiday for me. In 2006, C.J. Spiller, a running back from Florida, was making his selection between Clemson, Florida and Florida State. The recruitment was intense. Clemson almost never got good players out of Florida, especially the ones Florida and FSU wanted, and Spiller was the best in the whole state. Clemson recruiting analysts said Clemson was in a good position. I went to school that day, but I learned nothing. Spiller was set to decide in the early afternoon, so he dominated my thoughts all morning. I just dreamed about what he could do in a Clemson jersey. That’s one reason I believe recruiting is so popular. It’s pure optimism. No one

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him to emerge from under the table with a knows how these kids will perform in colUGA hat. But when he pops up, it isn’t red lege. Most won’t become superstars. Some he’s wearing, it’s baby blue—UCLA. will be kicked out of school. Some will (Editor’s note: Smith ended up not signtransfer. Some just won’t ever see the field. ing a letter of intent and is still considering But during recruiting, every player still has UGA and several other colleges.) a shot to be that one-in-a-million talent. I expect the crowd to boo, but that Reality hasn’t been brought to bear against doesn’t happen. The first emotion is shock. hope, yet. The entire bar seems simultaneously to I sneaked out of class and through the grab their beers and take a sip then reach halls to the coaches’ office in the gym. I for their pockets to look at their phones, found an empty computer and logged into to bash the kid on message boards and one of the many Clemson message boards Twitter, or just because you need something I frequented. From there, I clicked refresh, to do when you receive a shot like that. refresh, refresh, refresh, refresh until Then comes the vitriol. It’s hard not to Spilller made his decision. assign racist motives to the middle-aged He picked Clemson. white man who shouts, “They gonna love I exploded out of my seat, shouted and you in Compton� to the young black man ran around the office, index finger hoisted who just chose to attend school in Los high. The coaches rushed in to see the commotion. They looked at me like I was a crazy Angeles. This is the reason I stopped following this stuff: the unnecessary hate thrown person—I was a crazy person—and told at people we’ve never met. me to get back to class. I didn’t touch the “I think he made a mistake,� says Mike ground the whole walk back. C.J. Spiller Kennedy, who traveled from Clarkesville. picked Clemson! He pauses and contemplates that thought The next year, I had to watch all day, a moment before continuing, more assured so I faked sick, stayed home and ate pizza with his analysis. “He made a mistake.� rolls while hitting refresh, refresh, refresh, refresh on those message boards all day. The year after, I dropped all pretense and just skipped school with no excuse. Once I got to college, I stopped following recruiting. A lot of that was thanks There is a strong duality in college footto Spiller. And it wasn’t because he was ball recruiting. It is both important and a bust, like you might think. On the confarcical at the same time. trary, he’s one of the best players ever to The importance comes in the form of play at Clemson. But during his time there, these kids making the decisions. Going Clemson was decidedly mediocre. As good to college is a big deal, and having it comas Spiller was, and as good as some of the pletely paid for is an even bigger deal. This players around him whole process allows were, there are just so a lot of people to get a I don’t think some many factors to makcollege education who ing a good football people understand how may never otherwise team. How good are had the opportubig of a deal college football is have your opponents? How nity. And that can be good are your coaches? in the South until they come fun and inspiring to Spiller’s choosing to a place like this on the first watch. Clemson was a high, “This is stuff Wednesday in February. but my time following they’ve dreamed recruiting was filled about,� says Bobby with many more lows. A player would pick Turner, who’s been coming to the Pig for another school over Clemson, and it would Signing Day for a few years. “We’re seeing throw me into a depression. I would start to dreams come true. hate that kid and actively cheer against his The other side is the farce. Signing Day team. Some time in college, I realized how has become highly dramatized theater, and sick it was to have so much disdain for a you’ve got to pay if you want to see the young person I’ve never met. I just couldn’t show. It has become what it is for the reafollow recruiting anymore. son every major sport has become what it is: money. And there’s lots of money to be made. The recruiting services sell subscriptions. ESPN sells ads. Blind Pig sells food and beer. The school sells tickets to watch these By the time Smith is ready to announce, guys play. Everyone is making money. the Georgia fans at Blind Pig have had Except the players. about enough. The announcement is Yes, they’re given scholarships, which pushed back from 11 to 11:20, and this may be worth something, but it’s not nearly kid is impeding their good time by being the value these guys bring to their schools. patient with the most important choice so Many players come to school and are driven far in his life. Folks aren’t happy. toward majors that are easy and keep the Like most recruits who draw out the player eligible, instead of a challenging process to the very end, Smith has some major the student finds interesting. The fun with his decision. 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for “no” or right for “yes,” meaning you like their picture and would like to match with them. If that person also sees your profile and swipes right, you two are matched and can then start chatting with each other. As a dating app, Tinder can quickly allow you to start a conversation with a potential date that you wouldn’t have

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met otherwise. Although the app often has a stigma of being a hook-up app, people use it for all sorts of things. So if you’re on the single train and don’t want to be on it Feb. 14—or just want a distraction—Tinder might be of help to you. “I don’t think I would have ever met him if I wasn’t on Tinder,” says Morgan Pruett, 19, a student at Athens Technical College. Tinder introduced Pruett to her boyfriend of eight months. Last spring, after getting Tinder as a means of entertainment for a friend and her, Pruett matched with a man in the military living in Columbus, GA, talked with him for about a month and then went on a first date. Pruett’s friend also matched with a military man in the same area, so their first date was a double date. The date went very well for Pruett and her now-boyfriend, but that wasn’t the case for her friend and her match. It’s often hit or miss on Tinder. Not all of Pruett’s Tinder matches worked out, either. “You could either find the love of your life or your next stalker,” she says. “I made the mistake of giving my number to this guy who turned out to be kind of a stalker. He blew up my Snapchat, and it was just really overbearing. I almost changed my number, but I figured out how to block him and it ended up being OK.” The swiping and usability of Tinder make it feel almost like a game. Even when most people don’t have any serious expectations from this dating app, they still enjoy the entertainment aspect. “I think the layout of the app itself makes it just fun to swipe more so than the meaning behind it,” says Hannah Hester, 21, a marketing major at UGA. Hester says she often “binge Tinders.” Although she has downloaded Tinder, deleted it and re-downloaded it multiple times, Hester said she thinks she’s done with the app for a while. “I always tell myself I’m done with it until I just have a bored Sunday night and run out of social media to look at,” she says.

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Jason Flynn, 24, a stand-up comedian and former University of Georgia student, has only used Tinder occasionally, so his profile is a bit out of date. “I had a really large ginger beard at the time that I’ve shaven off since then,� Flynn says. “I still have that beard in some of my pictures, so I would just get a lot of people like, ‘Oh my god, I love your beard.’ And then I would not talk to them.� But he’s found another use for the app: spotting animals in profile pictures and saving the pictures with the hashtag #animalsofTinder. “It started as a weird thing where all my friends were trying to find their friends and people they knew on Tinder and swipe them,� Flynn says. “And I started realizing swiping through people that a bunch of folks on there have a lot of photos from ‘when I went to this place and rode a camel,’ or ‘this time I caught a fish’ or ‘this time I petted a tiger.’ I just thought it would be goofy to continue to kind of show everybody.� So far, Flynn has found 597 animals on Tinder. Right now, #animalsofTinder is just a personal project, but Flynn has plans to turn it in to something more. “I’m trying to start up like a live version of a late-night special like a Fallon or Seth Meyers-type show, and I want to do an Animals of Tinder as a part of the show.� People who don’t even have an interest in actually connecting or dating anyone can still benefit from the app. Apps like Tinder open up new possibilities of relationships, whether they are romantic or friendly. A person who is moving to a new city, like a student newly settled in Athens, can use Tinder to help make new friends. Flynn used Tinder and OKCupid when he relocated from Athens to Atlanta to meet people outside of the comedy friend group he already had in Atlanta. “I work crazy hours,� he says. “I work six days a week, and it’s mostly nights. And I work a lot of doubles and things like that. It would be difficult for me to meet people without that kind of preplanned thing.� Chris Shotick, 24, a UGA business student, says he originally downloaded Tinder last spring to help him meet new friends when he was preparing to move to Savannah for the summer. Shotick ended up connecting with people he already knew. He reconnected and is now dating someone he knew in high school but hadn’t talked to in several years. Recognizing people you know from real life is a common occurrence on Tinder. “It’s always a big decision to match with people who you recognize in real life, and then whether or not to acknowledge it after you have,� Hester says. But making a connection—even through your phone—is a better option than staying in and drinking alone this Valentine’s Day. f

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he Classic City Rollergirls open their and may choose 10th competitive season of women’s to implement a jammer-by-comflat track roller derby Saturday, mittee approach Feb. 14 at the Classic Center, against South with skaters like Carolina’s Greenville Derby Dames. Those BadAsh Booher, in attendance two weeks ago for the Green Lady Voldehurt, vs. Black intrasquad exhibition scrimmage Kru$ha and BonEva witnessed a thrilling contest that went sharing the workdown to the wire and left fans optimistic load. Almost every about the 2015 season. There had been concern among followers member of the roster can play the that, due to key personnel losses, momenposition effectively; tum gained after a fruitful 2014 season— a clear rotation, like during which CCRG climbed several spots the popular Crisis/ on the international WFTDA rankings Jinxxx/Strongarm and scored impressive victories against triumvirate so freAtlanta’s Jukes of Hazzard (at home) and quently used last Huntsville’s Dixie Derby Girls (on the season, hasn’t been road)—would vanish. established yet. “We lost some really amazing, talented The most imporand passionate skaters. Human Missile Crisis, High Jinxxx and AmyTville are ladies tant play in roller derby is the Power Jam, we all loved playing with, and it’s impossible which occurs when a team has temporarily lost its scorer (the jammer) to penalty. to replace them, but I think we’re confident Penalties can play a crureloading. We’re familcial role in any sport, iar with it. There are We’d like to become but when a jammer athletes on this team ready to skate,” says a Division II team. We spends time in the box, the results can be espeCCRG captain Louis have to win a ton of bouts, cially devastating for Strongarm. the shorthanded team. With strong leaderbut I think that’s why we If CCRG takes advanship in place, Classic play derby in the first place. tage of their Power City isn’t going to Jam opportunities and panic. There are too avoids penalties, they can compete with many seasoned skaters up and down the anyone on their schedule. roster—particularly on the defensive The skaters have even more ambitious end, with the steady blocking presence of goals. “In the not-so-distant future, we’d Tenderize Her and accomplished pivot play like to become a Division II team,” says of co-captain and multiple season MVPStrongarm. “We have to win a ton of bouts, award winner Elizabeth Impaler—to forebut I think that’s why we play derby in the cast a letdown. first place.” And there is emerging talent in the The 2015 schedule is peppered with cupboard, especially at the scoring posibouts against teams ranked just ahead of tion, where the team has plenty of depth

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Inspired by atoms, flowers and planetary systems, Atlanta painter and printmaker Terri Dilling creates colorful, abstracted landscapes that contemplate the dynamic between micro and macro environments through a balance of geometric spinographs with loose, hand-drawn shapes. Cassidy Russell’s assemblages incorporate dyed paper, embroidered roses and strips of stitched lace to reflect the process of hiding or patching over something through a process of embellishment and beautification. The show also includes the works of three artists who have graduated from or are currently enrolled in MFA programs at the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Photography graduate Brittainy Lauback contributes large images of a feather and a block of petrified wood seemingly suspended in air. The graphite drawings of jewelry and metalwork candidate Cameron Lyden collage manmade

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Jason NeSmith and Kay Stanton (Casper and the Cookies) “Grow Old With Me” by John Lennon When Kay and I got hitched in 2000, our wedding song was “Grow Old With Me.” He wrote it for Yoko in return for

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Kaoru and Keiko Ishibashi (Kishi Bashi, Jupiter One) “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong We met at a jazz music school and picked this beautiful song for our first dance. It’s not a lover’s song—it’s about giving love to the whole world, which was perfect, because we wanted to share the happy moment with everyone.

Question” quickly became one of “our songs.” At the wedding, three of our very talented friends performed the song on strings. Now, the song has even more significance, because it was played at one of the happiest and most exciting moments of our lives.

Mokah and Knowa Johnson (Athens Hip Hop Awards) “Seven Days” by Mary J. Blige Knowa and I started out as business associates but quickly became good friends. He was someone I felt comfortable around, and he had proven to be trustworthy. Then, one day while out of town on business, we almost magically saw each other in a different light. The moment was followed by a kiss, and it was like time stopped. On the way back home, “Seven Days” was playing on the radio. It became one of our favorite songs, because it described our experience.

We are each lucky enough to have parents who are still married—they taught us a lot about cultivating a lifetime relationship. Marie Davon and Andrew Heaton (Powerkompany) “Blood of Eden” by Peter Gabriel Almost every day, Andrew and I have a new favorite song, so it’s difficult to name just one. And we didn’t have an official wedding song, since we were married in a very small and short ceremony on the beach in St. Augustine. However, there is a song that Andrew apparently listened to when he realized he couldn’t live without me, and that’s Peter Gabriel’s “Blood of Eden.” Back when Andrew used to go on long tours, I would play When in Rome’s “The Promise” on repeat. Guess we have an affection for the ’80s! Page Campbell and Dan Donahue (Dream Boat) “If I Needed You” by Townes Van Zandt There are many songs that are meaningful to us as a couple, but one of the first songs that brought us closer was “If I Needed You” by Townes Van Zandt. When I had a crush on Dan, I recorded a cover of that song in my living room in Athens, and I left the front door open for the sound of the rain outside. He says it “hooked” him! Thanks, Townes.

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Jodi and Gresham Cash (Flagpole, Oak House) “Impregnable Question” by The Dirty Projectors We got married on Aug. 9 of last year. Gresham is truly an amazing musician, but among his best gifts is his ear for arrangements. He chose and arranged the music for our ceremony. Gresham bought me Swing Lo Magellan for Christmas before we were engaged, and “Impregnable

her penning “Let Me Count the Ways” for him. The song itself is a declaration of unconditional love: “Whatever fate decrees/ We will see it through/ For our love is true.” In John’s last major interview, he talked about the high divorce rate being largely because couples don’t make the effort to work through the inevitable rough patches.

Rachel and Grant Evans (Quiet Evenings) “Gymnopédie No. 1” by Erik Satie In the summer of 2008, we moved into our first apartment and were married in secret, after which we retreated to a north Georgia cabin aptly named “Endless View” for several days with our new black kitten and a bottle of strong German absinthe. The music of Satie accompanied us, as well, and became something of a soundtrack to our intentional isolation and newfound freedom. Hear the love song playlist at flagpole.com.

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Following the hoopla surrounding her latest effort, Somewhere Else, and a run of sold-out shows, Loveless has started work on another album. “I have the artist’s mentality,� she says, “which means, as soon as I’m done with something, I think, ‘This sucks. I need to do better’.� Michael Traister

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one the listener offers up as opposed to one the record imposes. Pull she shades, dim the lights, lie on the floor and head to thetropique.bandcamp.com. EXTENDED: The third annual Athens Hip Hop Awards ceremony has been rescheduled for Mar. 7 at the Morton Theatre. Although voting was originally scheduled to end Feb. 10, as of this writing the ballot is still live, so head to chocolatecitylive.com to cast your votes. Tickets for the event are $15 for general admission and $25 for VIP access, and are available at the aforementioned link. FUNK TO FUNKY: Because it’s impossible lately to go a week without news from the Slingshot Festival camp, here’s this week’s edition. There’s going to be another Slingshot happening in Athens, Greece simultaneously with the one in Athens, GA. The Greek counterpart is headed up by visual artist Antonis Kourkoulos, and the twin events have plans to stream performances back and forth to their sister audiences. It’s dubbed “Athens to Athens,� and the dates are Mar. 26–28. All in all, a very cool concept. For more information, see slingshotathens.gr and slingshotathens.com. TONIGHT’S THE KNIGHTS: The Performing Arts Center at UGA is presenting three appearances this week by New York-based orchestral collective The Knights. The chamber ensemble was founded by brothers Colin and Eric Jacobsen and, since its early days in the 1990s, has grown to become a most respected outfit. The first performance is Tuesday, Feb. 10 at noon at the UGA Chapel, the second is at Hendershot’s Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m., and the third is Thursday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. at UGA’s Hodgson Concert Hall. Tickets for the UGA performances range from $25–52 and can be purchased at pac.uga.edu. CALLING ALL CARNIES: The Carnivale of Black Hearts will present the Tinderbox Circus Sideshow and Blue Moon Circus Mar. 5 at Max. As usual, the Carnivale will host an assortment of entertainers applying modern twists to the classic circus and sideshow tradition. This is where you come in: Auditions are being held now for those wishing to showcase five to 10 minutes of their talent. Ideas include “vaudeville, burlesque, dance, circus arts, comedy, theater, music, puppetry, sideshow stunt, odd talent, magic, spoken word, etc.� If selected, you might be considered to perform at the annual Carnivale event in October. Drop a line to blankbooking@gmail.com, and keep in mind the deadline is Feb. 21. f

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What’s for Lunch? Goodie Two Shoes and Kumquat Mae Reviews By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com SISTERS: To say Goodie Two Shoes (909 E. Broad St., Ste. 100, 706-850-2026) is a sister restaurant to Mama’s Boy is to convey rather a lot. To put it briefly, the place is a nice mix of serious and casual, serving a Southern-accented menu that isn’t too complicated but in an environment that has unexpectedly refined elements. In the case of the new place, it has some wonderful chairs (chinoiserie executed in translucent orange plastic) and a view out the window onto the greenway. The main purpose of the space is not so much to serve lunch as to serve as a base for Mama’s Boy’s catering operations, and there is plenty of storage in plain sight: big stainless-steel fridges, stacks of plates in Saran wrap, etc. The lunch is, however, a nice bonus. You can either hoof it down the hill from downtown proper (the walk down isn’t so bad, but the one back up is more of a trial), take the bus to the multimodal transit center or park for free in the 909 Broad building’s deck. The restaurant is on the easternmost corner of that building, and isn’t all that easy to find, let alone to happen upon. Lunch is all it does, and it serves that meal Monday through Friday, at the moment. The menu is mostly sandwiches, with a few salads and a couple of soups, plus desserts by Kiki’s Bakeshop in Watkinsville. The kitchen tends to hit some ingredients a little hard. Right now, it feels like there’s pear and goat cheese and bacon in everything. On the other hand, those things are tasty, and can often perk up a less-than-exciting sandwich. The grilled cheese could use a little more salt to balance out the pear, but the goat cheese definitely improves the smoked salmon on baguette (also with spinach and herbs). It lends some umami to the burger, too.

The roast beef with Swiss, shaved onion, arugula, tomato chutney and horseradish mayo is likewise a bit on the sweet side, but is more than saved by the mayo, which is zippy and good; the same stuff comes with a special of loaded potato skins that are just the thing to make you sear your taste buds on a cold day (i.e., they’re so Goodie Two Shoes tasty you will ignore ago, it moved into the big blue Arbor buildhow hot they are and keep on cramming ing on Mitchell Bridge Road that has been a them into your maw). veritable revolving door for restaurants, but A vegetable soup is simply composed but comforting. The arugula salad (with lar- the space is busier than I’ve ever seen it. Owner Trae Stewart has concentrated dons, thinly sliced onion, pecorino romano business downstairs, in the cozier part of and a lemon vinaigrette) is light and hints the space, and on at spring. Most a Sunday morning things come with If you are smart enough nearly every table housemade potato chips on the side, but to opt for a Mayan cookie, was full, with a dude playing soft tunes on you can upgrade to your child may not like it, and a guitar and a nice potato salad or a side hum of conversation salad. Drinks are all you will get to eat the whole throughout the combooze-free, but do thing yourself. fortably filled dining include the strawroom. berry lemonade from The restaurant serves breakfast/brunch Mama’s Boy. Tuesday through Sunday (meaning you can The restaurant is open from 11 a.m.–2 get either a plate of eggs or a sandwich up p.m. weekdays and takes credit cards. until 3 p.m. most days) and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, with a big menu that WELCOME BACK: Kumquat Mae Bakery features plenty of vegetarian, vegan and and Cafe (1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd. 706gluten-free choices. First and foremost, its 850-1442) has been open and closed and Reuben is one of the best in Athens, with here and there and around in some format real, thick-cut corned beef brisket, sauerin northeast Georgia (Athens, Madison, kraut, Swiss, Thousand Island and spicy Watkinsville) since 1995. A few months

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update starring the underrated Elliot Gould, than Anderson’s popular epic of the 1970s, Boogie Nights. P.T. Anderson films as amusing as this one don’t happen very often; enjoy it.

JUPITER ASCENDING (PG-13) In Jupiter Ascending’s junior Dune-iverse, powerful pulling off granite-jawed intensity and INHERENT VICE (R) Paul Thomas Anderson families own planets, which they harvest hilarious clinginess). has created some more critically popular for nefarious economic purposes revealed The twists and turns of Doc’s case don’t films—the notoriously generous Golden always make sense; one, including Doc him- late enough in the movie to be considered Globes only honored this movie with one a spoiler here. (It won’t be hard for smart self, always wonders if something actually nomination, a Best Dramatic Actor nod for happened or if the doper private dick is hal- moviegoers to figure out.) One of these Joaquin Phoenix—but Inherent Vice may be powerful families, the House Abrasax (what lucinating the whole thing. his most appealing effort. This sometimes a Dune-y name) has three siblings— fun, often confusing nouveau-noir Kalique (Tuppence Middleton), adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s Inherent Vice Titus (Douglas Booth) and villainnovel accomplishes what so many ous Balem (The Theory of Everything stabs at Hunter S. Thompson have Academy Award nominee Eddie not (see The Rum Diary). Redmayne)—fighting over ownerWriter-director Anderson’s ship of the resource-filled planet reunion with his The Master lead Earth. Phoenix gives us a sublimely On planet Earth lives Jupiter stoned, if still eccentric, protagonist Jones (Mila Kunis), a young woman in Larry “Docâ€? Sportello, an L.A. who works as a maid alongside private detective investigating the her immigrant mother (Maria disappearance of his ex-girlfriend, Doyle Kennedy) yet dreams of the Shasta Fay Hepworth (Katherine stars, thanks to a dead astronomer Waterston), and the real estate dad. Jupiter also happens to be mogul, Michael Z. Wolfmann the genetic reincarnation of the (Eric Roberts), with whom she is Nope. Never heard of “Careless Whisper.â€? Abrasax matriarch, who would own sleeping. Earth were she alive. Anderson smartly includes narration by Doc’s investigation leads him to run Not that anyone cares about any of that SortilĂŠge (Joanna Newson) to inject some into such wacky people as a drugged out, political sci-fi crap. Inquiring minds want oversexed dentist (Martin Short) and a sup- of Pynchon’s prose into the film outside of to know where Channing Tatum fits into all dialogue; the voiceover is not as off-putting posedly dead saxophonist (Owen Wilson), of this. He’s a genome-engineered soldier all the while being beaten and befriended by as usual. Inherent Vice feels more connected tasked with protecting Jupiter from all the to Robert Altman’s early ‘70s hangdog cop-cum-actor Lt. Det. Christian “Bigfootâ€? baddies hired by her kids/ancestors to kill/ detective flick The Long Goodbye, a Marlowe Bjornsen (Josh Brolin, simultaneously kidnap her before she can ascend (get the title now?) to royalty. Through genomeengineering, Tatum’s Caine Wise is a cross between a human and a wolf; hence, the pointy ears. Maybe that explains why he looks like he’s smelling Kunis on the poster. He has also been written as a character less charming than a wolf. Tatum has proved he can handle comedy, and this role—this movie—calls for a bit more wit. Despite that prodigious amount of story, Jupiter Ascending is narratively lazy. Why waste so much time creating a universe that so obviously “borrowsâ€? from already created ones? Just remake Dune or Flash Gordon or Logan’s Run, or better yet, adapt John Scalzi’s Old Man’s War. The Wachowskis could have held out to helm the big screen version of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising, a book that’s similarly influenced by Dune and Star Wars but infinitely more intellectually interesting and emotionally involving. The characters are little better than the plot. As mentioned above, Tatum’s hero is all fight. He even looks so strange that it becomes hard to believe Jupiter would fall for him so quickly. Kunis has her own struggles with the material, but it’s poor Redmayne whom the Wachowskis hang out to dry the most. How do we know he’s a villain? He punctuates hissing his dialogue with randomly screaming it. No wonder his handlers want to distance him from this flick in the lead-up to the Oscars. Nevertheless, the film is visually captivating, as one expects from a Wachowski movie shot natively in 3D, until you realize that Tatum’s hero is essentially roller-skating through the sky. Seriously, this movie is tailor-made for sardonic entertainment, except that it’s not the least bit fun at all. f

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UGA Chapel · 4 p.m. · FREE! As part of the Willson Center’s Global Georgia Initiative series, which brings prominent speakers to UGA’s campus during February, Patterson Hood and Ann Powers will sit down for a public chat about artistic pursuits titled “Our Back Pages: The Music, Books and Movies That Fed Two Creative Lives.” Hood, the frontman of Southern rock superstars Drive-By Truckers, is an Athens fixture in both music and politics; before she became NPR’s chief music critic and a Los Angeles Times correspondent, Powers wrote for the New York Times and Village Voice, among other publications. The conversation coincides with the start of the Truckers’ annual Homecoming series (see p. 16). [Gabe Vodicka]

Tuesday 10 ART: Valentine’s Day Jewelry Sale (Lamar Dodd School of Art) The UGA Jewelry and Metals Department hosts a sale featuring handmade jewelry. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.art.uga.edu ART: Opening Reception (ARTini’s Open Art Studio, Gallery & Lounge) AthensHasArt! presents “Meditations on Peace & Love,” artwork by Charley Seagraves. The opening reception includes poetry readings

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EVENT | Sunday, Feb. 15

MUSIC | Sunday, Feb. 15

UGA Chapel · Thursday–Saturday, 8 p.m. & Sunday, 3 p.m. · $15 Project Safe presents its 16th annual production of The Vagina Monologues, an award-winning play by Eve Ensler in which 13 women from the local community will perform readings hitting on subjects like sex, birth, menstruation, masturbation and rape. Two years after the play’s inception, Ensler helped launch the non-profit campaign V-Day, a three-month window in which participants across the globe stage performances to benefit organizations focused on ending violence against women. Project Safe’s production is one of its four annual fundraising events, and proceeds will help support its programs for ending domestic violence through prevention, crisis-intervention, ongoing support services and systems-change advocacy. [Jessica Smith]

The Foundry · 8 p.m. · $15 (adv.), $20 (door) British guitar-pop legend Robyn Hitchcock returns to Athens for an intimate solo performance in support of last year’s full-length album, The Man Upstairs. The record, a collaboration with producer Joe Boyd—known for launching the careers of some legendary UK psych and folk acts, including Pink Floyd and the Incredible String Band, as well as producing R.E.M.’s Fables of the Reconstruction—is a stark and often heartbreaking collection of brand new tunes and classic covers given the haunted Hitchcock treatment. The celebrated songwriter takes on pop songs like the Psychedelic Furs’ “The Ghost in You” with characteristic gusto, seeking and then finding their melodic, often melancholy cores. [GV]

WUGA 91.7 & 97.7 FM · 7 p.m. · FREE! Inspired by NPR’s “This American Life,” a new radio program called “Athenia” will offer a localized spin on storytelling. Initially envisioned as an online-only podcast with radio broadcasting as a long-term goal, creators Katie Andrews, Nicholas Mallis and Adhiti Bandlamudi were thrilled when WUGA program director Chris Shupe took interest in airing their project right off the bat. This week’s pilot episode, “Hey, Stranger,” will share the narratives of storytellers David Noah and Chris Young, comedian Jake Brannon and student KC Shornima. Once eight full episodes are finalized in April or May, “Athenia” will return to the airwaves as a weekly program. For listeners who miss the live broadcast, the show will be available on radioathenia.com. [JS}

Hi-Lo Lounge · 8 p.m. · $5 After taking Athens by storm in 2014 with a cassette release of a live WUOG performance, Pinecones slipped into the studio and churned out Sings For You Now, a pummeling, near-perfect rock and roll record that landed at No. 2 on Flagpole’s year-end list. Now, the album’s poised to find a much wider audience, thanks to local label Arrowhawk Records, which will release Sings For You Now on vinyl and digital on Apr. 14. The record, with its unvarnished, Crazy Horse-meetsDischord appeal, has already begun gathering serious steam via laudatory posts on various tastemaking blogs. Sunday’s show also features the return of former Athenian John McLean’s Todd Killings project, as well as Ohio’s Vacation and locals Mouth. [GV]

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from Word of Mouth, the Athens Writer Association and others. Joe Willey will perform. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.artinisartlounge.com ART: Valentine’s Day CardMaking: Mini Cards (KA Artist Shop) Make 12 tiny cards and play around with techniques like stampking, hand-stitching, washi taping and lettering. 7 p.m. $18. www. kaartist.com CLASSES: Affordable Care Act & Medicaid/SNAP/TANF Session (Multiple Locations) Meet with a certified application counselor and

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receive 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. 10 (ACC Library) & Feb. 11 (Destined Learning Center, Winterville), 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-612-3864, darie@ thehealthinitiative.org CLASSES: The Law of Attraction and Manifestation (Body, Mind & Spirit) This ongoing class teaches

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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 EVENTS: 2nd Tuesday Tasting (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) This month’s theme is “Wine is for Lovers.” 6 p.m. $15. 706-354-7901, www.heirloomathens.com FILM: Peabody Decades: “Laughing Matters: Comedy on the Airwaves” (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) This documentary program will cover 60 years with nearly

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30 TV comedy excerpts from the Peabody Awards Collection. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu/scl GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Todd Kelly every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7289 GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) Trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com

GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Compete for house prizes and free beer. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) Compete to win prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 KIDSTUFF: Crafternoon (ACC Library) Make a craft with Nina. Supplies are provided. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens

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KIDSTUFF: Kid’s Night (Buffalo’s Café) Kid’s night features a balloon artist, pictures with Buffy the Buffalo, age-appropriate TV programs and a coloring contest. 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.buffaloscafe.com KIDSTUFF: Girl Power (Lay Park) This program addresses issues such as peer pressure and helps girls build self-confidence. Ages 11–13. 5:30 p.m. $3–5. 706-613-3596, www.athensclarkecounty.com/lay LECTURES & LIT: African American Authors Book Club (ACC Library) This month’s title is Clover by Dori Sanders. Newcomers welcome. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org PERFORMANCE: Dancing Pros Live (The Classic Center) Featuring Karina Smirnoff, Edyta Sliwinska and Chelsie Hightower of “Dancing With the Stars,” this is a live competition show where the audience helps determines the winner. Hosted by Golden Globe nominee and star of “Growing Pains,” Alan Thicke. 7:30 p.m. $20–70. www.classiccenter.com

Wednesday 11 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Docents lead a tour of highlights from the collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Valentine’s Day CardMaking: Pop-up Cards (KA Artist Shop) Learn pop-up techniques to create 3-D cards. Each participant can make up to six cards. 7 p.m. $18. www.kaartist.com ART: Athens Art Crowd (Hotel Indigo) Anyone interested in art can socialize and network. The AAC meets the second Wednesday of every other month. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com CLASSES: Introduction to Photoshop (ACC Library) This lecture-based class will introduce you to the basics of Photoshop, a program now available at the library in the new Digital Media Center. Feb. 11, 10 a.m. & Feb. 14, 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: Crochet 2 (Revival Yarns) Review chain and single crochet and learn the most commonly used stitch, double crochet. You will also be introduced to shell stitch, granny square and slip stitch to work in the round. RSVP. 3 p.m. $30. www. revivalyarnsathens.com CLASSES: Affordable Care Act & Medicaid/SNAP/TANF Session (Multiple Locations) See Tuesday listing for full description Feb. 10 (ACC Library) & Feb. 11 (Destined Learning Center, Winterville), 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-612-3864, darie@ thehealthinitiative.org 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 EVENTS: Google Partners Connect in Athens (Four Athens) Google experts Todd Rowe and Fred Vallaeys will cover how to use digital advertising, with tips on how to leverage Google’s technology to grow a business. RSVP. 11 a.m. FREE! www.googleinathens.com EVENTS: Home Seller’s Workshop (Prestige Property Specialists) Learn the process of selling a home so you know what to expect. RSVP. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.thehometeamofathens.com/workshops GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Both Locations) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892

GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Watch some anime and manga, listen to J-Pop music, eat Japanese snacks and share fan art. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) An interactive program for ages 2–5. 9:30–10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Cookies and Cards Valentine Fun (East Athens Community Center) Children will make Valentine’s Day cards and bake cookies. For ages 6 & up. Preregistration is not required. 5–6 p.m. $1–2. www.athensclarkecounty.com/ holidayevents 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 Wind Symphony Concert (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) Hugh Hodgson School of Music professor Jaclyn Hartenberger will lead the group in an exciting program. 8 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu SPORTS: UGA Hockey (The Classic Center) The UGA Ice Dawgs face off against Life University in their final game of the season. 7 p.m. $7. www. ugahockey.com THEATER: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad (Morton Theatre) This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of people from the bonds of slavery. As Harriet and her friend Sarah Bradford narrate her adventurous life, share in the joys, sorrows and challenges faced by this brave woman who changed the world through her courage. 10:30 a.m. $8–12. www.mortontheatre.com

Thursday 12 ART: Gallery Talk (Georgia Museum of Art) Dr. Asen Kirin will speak on “A Year on the Hill,” a series of photographs created by Jim Fiscus with Chris Bilheimer. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Student Night (Georgia Museum of Art) Join the Student Association of the Georgia Museum of Art for a night of food, fun and DIY projects. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org ART: Artist Lecture (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room S150) Justin Schmitz, Lamar Dodd’s Post-MFA Fellow in Photography, discusses his exhibiton, “Like a Juggernaut,” a series of images from high school football games that examine rural teenage life. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. art.uga.edu ART: Valentine’s Day CardMaking: Stamp & Stationery (KA Artist Shop) Make your own stamps to use on stationery. Each participant will leave with eight notecards and envelopes. 7 p.m. $18. www.kaartist.com CLASSES: One-on-One Digital Media Center 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 CLASSES: Introduction to Cryptography (Oconee County Library) UNG professor Tom Purucker will discuss cryptography and how it is applied in modern communication such as emails and text messages. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee CLASSES: Tech Savvy Seniors (Lay Park) Learn how to use a smart phone or other device in these stress-free sessions held every Thursday. Ages 55 and older. 9–11 a.m. 706-613-3596 CLASSES: Fixing Mistakes Class (Revival Yarns) Learn how to backknit, pick up drop stitches, change purls into knits (and vice versa), unravel your work, create life lines and tighten stitches. RSVP. 6 p.m. $15. www.revivalyarnsathens.com EVENTS: Rabbit Box: “Internet Connections” (The Foundry) Local storytellers share their hits and

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 EVENTS: Fernet-Branca Pub Crawl & Bicycle Give Away (Multiple Locations) Receive a raffle ticket for every Fernet-Branca cocktail or shot purchased. The event includes schwag giveaways at every venue and a bicycle drawing at 9:30 p.m. Destinations include Manhattan Cafe (6:30 p.m.), Little Kings (7 p.m.), Normal Bar (7:45 p.m.), Old Pal (8:15 p.m.) and Hi-Lo (8:45 p.m.). 6:30–9:30 p.m. FREE! www. fernetbranca.com EVENTS: Dance with the Classic City Swing Band (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Spend the evening on the dance floor. Begins with a demonstration and dance lesson. 7–9 p.m. $15. www.botgarden. uga.edu FILM: Good Will Hunting (UGA Tate Student Center) Will Hunting (Matt Damon) has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT.

of the Guerrilla Girls then create their own works inspired by the exhibition. Space is limited. Email to reserve a spot. 5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! callan@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org LECTURES & LIT: Global Georgia Initiative: Ann Powers with Patterson Hood (UGA Chapel) Ann Powers and Patterson Hood will have a public conversation titled “Our Back Pages: The Music, Books and Movies That Fed Two Creative Lives.” See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 4 pm. FREE! willson.uga.edu MEETINGS: Athens Area Newcomers Club (Central Presbyterian Church) The Morton Theatre’s Managing Director, Lynn Battle Green, will discuss the history and legacy of the theater and “Hot Corner.” 9:30 a.m. FREE! 706-8507463, athensareanewcomersclub.org MEETINGS: Athens Human Rights Festival Meeting (Nuçi’s Space) The AHRF hosts an organizational meeting. Please park in the lot across the street from Nuçi’s Space. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-202-9169

The Georgia Museum of Art will host its annual Black History Month Dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. Amalia Amaki, whose artwork is pictured above, will be honored along with U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey in an awards ceremony. misses in the world of digital dating. 7 p.m. $7. www.rabbitbox.org EVENTS: Heirloom Singles Lounge with AIDS Athens (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Cover includes a piñata provided by AIDS Athens, fun games, appetizers that would “ruin a first date” and two cocktails to make it better. 8:30–10:30 p.m. $25. 706-3547901, www.heirloomathens.com EVENTS: Ordering Microfilm through FamilySearch (ACC Library) The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah possesses the world’s largest genealogical collections. Microfilms can be mailed to you using FamilySearch.org. Learn to take advantage of this resource. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary. org EVENTS: Line Dancing (Georgia Tavern) Line dancing and lessons with Ruth Ellenburg. 8–11 p.m. 770307-6506 EVENTS: Hatch Happy Hour Show and Tell (Allgood Lounge) Show off your newest art or tech creation, be

His talents are discovered when he solves a graduate-level math problem. 8 p.m. $1–2. union.uga.edu FILM: The Nature of Change: Black History Month Screening, Part I (Miller Learning Center, Room 268) This is the first installment of a three-part series that showcases the strategic diligence of leaders in the Civil Rights Movement. Part I discusses attitudes of the African-American community in the wake of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Freedom Summer. 5 p.m. FREE! mikalan@uga.edu GAMES: Trivia (El Azteca) Win prizes with host Garrett Lennox. Every Thursday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706549-2639 KIDSTUFF: Bookworms (Oconee County Library) Children 2 & under are invited for this early-literacy program full of stories, songs and playtime. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Teen Studio: Guerrilla Girls (Georgia Museum of Art) Teens ages 13–18 are invited to explore the bold, provocative work

PERFORMANCE: The Knights (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The Knights chamber orchestra is dedicated to creating an original, engaging musical experience that honors both classical tradition and explores new adventures for musical discovery. 8 p.m. www.pac.uga.edu THEATER: The Illusion (Athens Community Theater) A cantankerous old man seeks out a powerful magician to help him find his son. The magician calls forth images of the son in three different romantic misadventures. Feb. 12–14, 8 p.m. & Feb. 15, 2 p.m. $8–15. www. townandgownplayers.org THEATER: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) Project Safe presents the 16th annual production of Eve Ensler’s awardwinning play. Women of all ages and backgrounds perform monologues ranging from humorous to devastating, profound to profane. Proceeds benefit Project Safe. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. Feb. 12–14, 8 p.m. & Feb. 15, 3 p.m. $15. www.projectsafe.org

Friday 13 ART: Gallery Talk (Georgia Museum of Art) Sarah Kate Gillespie, curator of American art, will speak on feminism and the exhibition “Not Ready to Make Nice: Guerrilla Girls in the Artworld and Beyond.” 12:20 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: “Feminism and Fake Fur at the Georgia Museum of Art” (Miller Learning Center, Room 148) Curator of American art Sarah Kate Gillespie speaks on the exhibition “Not Ready to Make Nice: Guerilla Girls in the Artworld and Beyond. Part of the Institute for Women’s Studies’ Friday Speaker Series. 12:20 p.m. FREE! www.iws.uga.edu CLASSES: Knit 1 Class (Revival Yarns) Get acquainted with the tools and craft of knitting. Learn cast-on stitches and the knit stitch. The class is free with the purchase of materials. RSVP. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www. revivalyarnsathens.com EVENTS: Wine Tasting (The Globe) Sample five wines from the HoBo Wine Company, a Californian label created by winemaker Kenny Likitprakong. 6–9 p.m. $10. 706353-4721 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 FILM: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I (UGA Tate Student Center, Theater) After being rescued from the Quarter Quell, Katniss wakes up in a complex beneath the supposedly destroyed District 13. She soon learns about a secret rebellion spreading throughout the districts that will put her at the center of a plot to defeat Snow. Feb. 13–15, 3 p.m., 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. $1–2. www.union.uga.edu GAMES: Friday Night Magic (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Home School Science: Citizen Science (Sandy Creek Nature Center) This winter series will focus on ways to participate in scientific research at home. For ages 4–18 and their chaperones. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $4–6. 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: My Sweetest Valentine (Rocksprings Community Center) Activities include a craft, refreshments and storytime. For children ages 3–5 and their parents. Register by Feb. 11. 10 a.m. $3–5. www.athensclarkecounty. com/holidayevents 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 KIDSTUFF: Afterhours: Mardi Gras! (ACC Library) Eat King Cake, make masks and have a trivia contest. Registration required. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: After School Valentine Party (Rocksprings Community Center) Participants will create valentines, play games, win prizes and more. Register by Feb. 10. 4 p.m. www.athensclarkecounty.com/ holidayevents KIDSTUFF: Black History Bingo (Rocksprings Community Center) Ages 6–12 can compete in testing their knowledge. 3 p.m. FREE! www. athensclarkecounty.com/rocksprings LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) Meet author C.M. Subasic in celebration of her book, k continued on next page

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The Forty Watt Flowers. 6:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: Mod(ular) Ensemble Concert (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Hugh Hodgson School of Music faculty members Connie Frigo and Joshua Bynum present a new chamber music exerience. The group mixes and matches combinations of saxophone, trombone, clarinet, bass, piano and percussion for a widely varied musical experience. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Burlesque Beta’s Lonely Hearts Club (Caledonia Lounge) Burlesque performers perfect their work in front of a friendly crowd, kind of like the “Muppet Show,” but with less puppets and more cleavage. 10 p.m. $3. secretcitypublicity@gmail.com THEATER: Bye Bye Birdie (Athens Little Playhouse) A cast ranging in age from 7–17 performs the story of Conrad Birdie, a rock and roll singer who is about to be inducted into the army. Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. & Feb. 14–15, 3 p.m. $5–10. www. athenslittleplayhouse.net THEATER: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) See Thursday listing for full description Feb. 12–14, 8 p.m. & Feb. 15, 3 p.m. $15. www.project-safe.org THEATER: The Illusion (Athens Community Theater) See Thursday listing for full description Feb. 12–14, 8 p.m. & Feb. 15, 2 p.m. $8–15. www.townandgownplayers. org

Saturday 14 CLASSES: Introduction to Photoshop (ACC Library) See Wednesday listing for full description Feb. 11, 10 a.m. & Feb. 14, 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: Knit 2 Class (Revival Yarns) Review casting on, the knit stitch, the purl stitch, stockinette and garter stitch patterns. RSVP. 3 p.m. $30. 706-850-1354, www.revivalyarnsathens.com CLASSES: Knitting for Beginners (Oconee County Library) Learn the basics of knitting. All materials provided. Registration required. Participants must attend both classes. Feb. 14 & 15, 2:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950, www. athenslibrary.org/oconee CLASSES: Cowl Knit-A-Long (Revival Yarns) Find a cowl pattern and knit or crochet-a-long. 2 p.m. FREE! (yarn purchase encouraged). www.revivalyarnsathens.com EVENTS: Really Really Free Market (Reese & Pope Park) Bring what you can; take what you need. No bartering, trading or paying. Second Saturday of every month. 12–2 p.m. FREE! reallyreallyfreemarketathens@gmail.com EVENTS: Singles Soiree (Avid Bookshop) Singles and those without their significant others on Valentine’s Day are invited to an evening of mingling and fun. Meet someone special or just socialize with new friends. 6:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com EVENTS: Chocolate Beer & Chocolate Tasting (Terrapin Beer Co.) Sample three unique chocolate beers, a cask of Naked Bliss and Olive and Sinclair chocolates. There will be custom valentines glassware and live music. 4:30–7:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: Athens AfricanAmerican History Tour (Athens Welcome Center, Multiple Locations) Rosa Thurmond leads a tour of the Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery, Morton

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Theatre, First A.M.E. Church, New Town and artist Harold Rittenberry’s Sculpture Yard. Departs from the Athens Welcome Center. 2 p.m. $20. 706-353-1820 FILM: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I (UGA Tate Student Center) See Friday listing for full description Feb. 13–15, 3 p.m., 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. $1–2. www. union.uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Story Time (Avid Bookshop) Miss Rachel reads to kids of all ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com KIDSTUFF: Super Duper Valentine’s Day Story Time (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Miss Rachel will read books and sing songs to kids in this new monthly story time scheduled for the second Saturday of each month. Children are invited to wear crazy accessories from the shop’s dress up closet. For ages 7 & under. 11:30 a.m. FREE! avid.athens.rachel@gmail.com KIDSTUFF: Saturday Morning Club (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) Watch student performers from UGA’s Department of Theatre and Film Studies. The UGA Children’s Theatre Troupe will perform The Parrot, an original play by student Caity Johnson. For ages 4–12 and their families. 10 a.m. $6 (children), $10 (adults). www.pac.uga.edu 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: Sandy Creek’s Valentine’s Day (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Hike to find birds, flip over logs to find salamander eggs, and explore around to see what animals are doing on Valentine’s Day. Dress in red. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www. athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreeknaturecenter KIDSTUFF: Family Day: Love and Lerda (Georgia Museum of Art) Explore the playful multimedia works of Italian artist Piero Lerda for inspiration, then make your own collaged valentine. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: Critter Tales (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Families are invited to listen to a story about nature. Staff will then bring it to life by visiting a critter or going outdoors for an activity. 2:30–3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 SPORTS: Classic City Rollergirls vs. Greenville Derby Dames (The Classic Center) Support the Classic City Rollergirls as they take on the Greenville Derby Dames this Valentine’s Day. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (bout). $12–14. www.classiccityrollergirls.com THEATER: The Illusion (Athens Community Theater) See Thursday listing for full description Feb. 12–14, 8 p.m. & Feb. 15, 2 p.m. $8–15. www.townandgownplayers. org THEATER: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) See Thursday listing for full description Feb. 12–14, 8 p.m. & Feb. 15, 3 p.m. $15. www.project-safe.org THEATER: Bye Bye Birdie (Athens Little Playhouse) See Friday listing for full description Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. & Feb. 14–15, 3 p.m. $5–10. www.athenslittleplayhouse.net

Sunday 15 ART: Meet the Artist (Oconee County Library) Meet Robin Fay while enjoying her artwork. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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CLASSES: Podcasting for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn how to record and edit basic sound files which you can then distribute online to friends, clients or fellow hobbyists. This class uses the freeware sound-editing program Audacity. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org CLASSES: Finishing Techniques Class (Revival Yarns) Learn how to join pieces and sew seams. You will be introduced to different types of seam stitches: mattress stitch, backstitch, kitchener stitch and threeneedle bind off. RSVP. 3 p.m. $15. www.revivalyarnsathens.com EVENTS: Frog Hop 5K (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Run or walk the 5K to raise money for Sandy Creek Nature Center. Also a one-mile Tadpole Fun Run will precede the 5K. 2 p.m. $17–25. 706-613-3615, www. athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreeknaturecenter EVENTS: “Athenia” (WUGA 91.7 FM & 97.9 FM) Tune in for “Athenia,” a new radio show highlighting stories from the local community. Its pilot episode, “Hey, Stranger,” explores how people respond to, learn from and

KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (ACC Library) Beginning readers read aloud to certified therapy dogs. 3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: Unitarian Universalist Forum (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Join members of the UUFA Reproductive Justice Class for a discussion on what reproductive justice is, what it isn’t and who is effected. 10:15 a.m. FREE! www. uuathensga.org SPORTS: Zero Gravity (The Classic Center) The show features BMX and skateboard professionals performing a variety of stunts. 3 p.m. $15–20. 706-357-4444, www.classiccenter. com THEATER: Bye Bye Birdie (Athens Little Playhouse) See Friday listing for full description Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. & Feb. 14–15, 3 p.m. $5–10. www.athenslittleplayhouse.net THEATER: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) See Thursday listing for full description Feb. 12–14, 8 p.m. & Feb. 15, 3 p.m. $15. www.project-safe.org THEATER: The Illusion (Athens Community Theater) See Thursday

KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 329 KIDSTUFF: Open Playtime (ACC Library) Children ages 1–3 and their caregivers can come play with toys and meet friends. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Mardi Gras Party (Oconee County Library) Children in grades 2–5 are invited for games, art, food and more to get ready for Fat Tuesday. 11 a.m. FREE! 706769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650 KIDSTUFF: Day Off School Program: Musical Explorations (Memorial Park) Children will experience singing, playing instruments and moving to music. Bring a sack lunch. Registration required. Grades

PERFORMANCE: UGA Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The performance will include “La Péri Fanfare” by Paul Dukas, “The Girl with the Flaxen Hair” by Debussy and “Lincolnshire Posy” by Percy Grainger. Damon Denton will be featured in a special performance of Stanton’s “Concerto for Piano and Wind Ensemble.” 8 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

K–5th grade. 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $15–23. www.athensclarkecounty. com/camps KIDSTUFF: Day Off School Program: Amazing Race (East Athens Community Center) Based on the popular television program, participants will be paired up to compete in a series of challenging contests. Pack a lunch. Registration required. Ages 6–18. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $23-25. www.athensclarkecounty. com/camps LECTURES & LIT: The Power of the ‘N’ Word (UGA Myers Hall) A panel will facilitate an open discussion on the usage and relevance of the “N” word. 8 p.m. FREE! calendar. uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Beech Haven: A Historic Arts and Crafts Garden in the Heart of Athens (ACC Library) Paul Duchscherer, author of Outside the Bungalow: America’s Arts and Crafts Garden, will discuss the significance of Beech Haven from a national perspective. Heln and Nat Kuykendall will trace the history of the Rowland Family’s historic rustin retreat. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

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: GALILEO Genealogy Resources (ACC Library) Learn about resources available to Georgia genealogists via GALILEO, an online library portal to subscription-only information. Participants are encouraged to have taken another introductory geneology class. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens 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: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Friendship Christian Church) Albert McNair will present a program on Sharps Emerald Project located in North Carolina. 7:30 p.m. FREE! wwwathensrockandgemclub.org

Tuesday 17 CLASSES: Zinio Workshop (ACC Library) The library offers free online magazine checkouts through Zinio. Learn how to navigate the website and app. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-6133650 CLASSES: Intro to Integral Hatha Yoga (Healing Arts Centre) Meghan Madhavi Burke leads this introduction to Hatha Yoga. This class is ideal preparation for a six-week course that begins Feb. 24. 7 p.m. FREE! www.healingartscentre.net CLASSES: The Law of Attraction and Manifestation (Body, Mind & Spirit) This ongoing class teaches Roxanne Turpen

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The Toothe plays Flicker Theatre & Bar on Thursday, Feb. 12. work with other unknown humans through local storytellers David Noah and Chris Young, comedian Jake Brannon and UGA student KC Shornima. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 7 p.m. FREE! www.thisathenianlife.com EVENTS: Lunar New Year Festival (UGA Tate Student Center, Grand Hall) The Asian American Student Association hosts a celebration featuring live performances and authentic food to ring in the year of the goat. 6 p.m. $5–8. 404-324-2173 FILM: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I (UGA Tate Student Center) See Friday listing for full description Feb. 13–15, 3 p.m., 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. $1–2. www. 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 Café) Trivia hosted by Chris Brewer. Every Sunday. 6:30 p.m. (sign-in), 7 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/buffaloscafeathens GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Both Locations) Every Sunday. 6 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com

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Monday 16 FILM: The Paw Project (Miller Learning Center, Room 101) The documentary follows a grassroots movement to protect cats, both large and small, from the painful and crippling effects of declawing. Part of Speak Out for Species’ Animal Voices Film Festival. 7:30 p.m. FREE! sos.uga.edu 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 GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Team Trivia (Highwire Lounge) House cash prizes and mini games. Every Monday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com

EVENTS: Black History Month Dinner (Georgia Museum of Art) This annual event includes an awards ceremony honoring artist Amalia Amaki and U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey. This year’s theme is “Unmasked: Black Women in Art,” and the evening includes dinner, a gallery tour, artwork by Amaki and music by Faith Carmichael. 6 p.m. $15–45. www. georgiamuseum.org FILM: Black in America (UGA Tate Student Center, Grand Hall) This event will feature a screening of “Black and Blue,” the latest segment of the CNN documentary series “Black in America.” Journalist Soledad O’Brien will host a panel discussion on the relationship between law enforcement and minority communities. 7 p.m. FREE! (w/ UGA ID), $5. www.calendar. uga.edu FILM: Bad Movie Night: Little Kickboxer (Ciné Barcafé) A feeble boy enters the world of bloodsport, facing the grown man who killed his father in a fight to the death. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ badmovienight 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 GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Compete for house prizes and free beer. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.choochoorestaurants.com KIDSTUFF: Kid’s Night (Buffalo’s Café) Kid’s night features a balloon artist, pictures with Buffy the Buffalo, age-appropriate TV programs and a coloring contest. 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.buffaloscafe.com KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) An interactive program for ages 2–5. 9:30–10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Mardi Gras (Lay Park) Participants will make arts and crafts inspired by Mardi Gras. Registration required. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. $3–5. www.athensclarkecounty. com/lay MEETINGS: Community Office Hours (The Globe) Pop in for a quick session of free business advice with Four Athens experts knowledgable about marketing, sales, legal issues, technical support and more. Every third Tuesday of the month. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com PERFORMANCE: Hugh Hodgson School of Music University Chorus (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The ensemble, led by director of choral activities Daniel Bara, is UGA’s largest mixed choral ensemble. 8 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

Wednesday 18 ART: Lunch and Learn: CrowdFunding for Creative Projects (Lyndon House Arts Center) Executive Director of Nuci’s Space, Bob Sleppy, discusses strategies for utilizing crowd-funding for artists and artist projects. Presented by the Athens Area Arts Council. 12 p.m. FREE! (AAAC members), $15 (nonmembers). www.athensarts.org

ART: Lunchtime Gallery Talk (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Curator Didi Dunphy discusses “To-Do List,” an exhibition that explores what 28 artists were thinking, accomplishing, avoiding and postponing during a six-week period. Each artist used a provided print as their to-do list, doodle page or planner. 12 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Sarah Kate Gillespie, curator of American art, leads a tour of “Not Ready to Make Nice: Guerrilla Girls in the Artworld and Beyond.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Fair Isle Colorwork Class (Revival Yarns) This class will guide you on how to incorporate multiple colors in your knitting projects using the Fair Isle method. RSVP. 6 p.m. $15. 706-850-1354, www.revivalyarnsathens.com CLASSES: Veggie Seed Starting Workshop (ACC Library) Learn how to start your veggie seeds indoors. Call to register. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3640, www.ugaextension.com/clarke/anr COMEDY: Caleb Synan & Rob Haze (The Foundry) Caleb Synan from FOX’s “Laughs” and Rob Haze from NBC’s “Stand Up for Diversity” headline. The show also features Jake Brannon, Ben Davis and Molly Pease. 7 p.m. $5–8. www.meltingpointathens.com EVENTS: Experience Dyslexia (UGA Special Collections Library) There will be an interactive dyslexia simulation as well as discussion of the causes of dyslexia. Reservations required. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-5491313, athensstudio@learningally.org FILM: The Nature of Change: Black History Month Screening Part II (Miller Learning Center, Room 348) Showcasing the strategic diligence of leaders in the Civil Rights Movement, this second installment of a three-part series follows Dr. Martin Luther King and the SCLC as they planned the Poor People’s Campaign. 4:30 p.m. FREE! mikalan@uga.edu GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Both Locations) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) See Wednesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Cupcake Wars (Oconee County Library) Teens will learn how to decorate cupcakes like a pro. All materials provided. Registration required. 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 KIDSTUFF: Teen Council Meeting (ACC Library) Teens can come together to discuss plans for the ACC Library’s teen department’s collections and programs. Pick up application forms at the front desk. Ages 11-18. 4:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT: Talking About Books (ACC Library) This month’s title is Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence by Joseph Ellis. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org

MEETINGS: Lunch and Learn (Four Athens) This month’s topic is “Aligning Interests: Understanding Compensation Structures for Your Business.” Founders Legal will discuss typical compensation arrangements for founders and early stage employees of different entity types. Lunch is provided. RSVP. 12 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) See Wednesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/happy-hour PERFORMANCE: UGA Collegium Musicum (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Featuring both singers and instrumentalists, the group is dedicated to performing medieval, baroque and renaissance music in period-correct style. 6 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu

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Wednesday 11 Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them! 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. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com PILGRIM Local rock band featuring Paul McHugh on vocals, guitar and keyboards along with Matt Stoessel on guitar, TJ Machado on bass, Thayer Sarrano on keyboards and Brad Morgan on drums. FOLK KILLER Chattanooga-based rock and roll group. The Foundry 8 p.m. FREE! www.meltingpointathens. com SWEETHEART DUETS HOOT Monthly showcase put on by the Athens Folk Music & Dance Society. This month will highlight duet couples, featuring Erin Notarthomas and Chris Padgett, Mary Sigalas and Matt Yelton, Vicki and Rob McMaken, Karen Bergmann and James Cook, Sarah and Darrin Cook and Jean Moon and Patrick Harrell. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $11. www.georgiatheatre.com AMERICAN AQUARIUM Southern roots-rock band from North Carolina. THE DARNELL BOYS The three Darnell brothers play and sing country blues originals backed by upright bass, singing saw and junkyard percussion. GUTHRIE BROWN AND THE FAMILY TREE Alt-folk outfit from Montana. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 TOM VISIONS INTERACTIVE RECORDING PARTY Every Wednesday in February, Tom Visions hosts an interactive writing and recording session featuring a rotating cast of collaborators and audience participation. This features members of Cult of Riggonia, Jade Poppyfield, Gurgle Twins, Leisure Service and more. DJ Hot Wax also performs. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7:30 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE KNIGHTS Chamber orchestra dedicated to creating an original, engaging musical experience that honors both classical tradition and explores new adventures for musical discovery. CHRISTINA COURTIN New York native and Juilliard grad playing artful originals with violin backing. AOIFE O’DONOVAN Also the frontwoman of bluegrass outfit Crooked Still, this singer-songwriter plays tough but delicate folk songs.

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Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 KARAOKE WITH THE KING Sing your guts out every Wednesday!

JAY GONZALEZ Solo classic-pop jams from Drive-By Truckers’ keyboardist. See story on p. 16.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub SWING STREET DANCE BAND Playing a mix of swing and salsa tunes.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $40. www.georgiatheatre.com MOON TAXI Retro-inspired jam band with an eclectic sound featuring unique melodies. This is a special acoustic show. WICK-IT THE INSTIGATOR Hip hop-centric DJ and producer that incorporates interesting samples and electronic bass.

Live Wire 7 p.m. FREE! www.newearthmusichall. com OPEN JAM Caroline Aiken hosts this open mic. Contact carolineaiken@ gmail.com to sign up.

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

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 DIABLO SANDWICH & DR. PEPPER New local acoustic band featuring Bo Hembree, Adam Poulin and Scotty Nichols.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com JAZZ JAM Some of our town’s most talented jazz musicians have been getting together to make America’s

The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!

Friday 13 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 NATHAN SHEPPARD Local singersongwriter with a ‘70s pop style. Buffalo’s Café 8 p.m. $15 (adv), $18 (door). www.buffaloscafe.com ELVIS AND HIS TCB BAND Elvis impersonator Chris Shupe’s performance features The Burning Love Brass. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com MOTHER THE CAR This band combines various types of music resulting in what they call “hard blues.” FREE ASSOCIATES Local garagerock band that experiments with noise and attitude. CHARLIE AND THE FOXTROTS Folk-pop band from Nashville, TN. RABIES SCYTHE FIGHT Experimental local electronic band.

CGI JOE The musical alias of Joe Kubler, formerly known as Rene LeConte. REALISTIC PILLOW New local indie band. DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com COOL KNIGHTZ Local five-piece band playing AM Gold hits. 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 KARAOKE WITH THE KING Sing your guts out.

Buffalo’s Café 7:30 p.m. $8. www.buffaloscafe.com DAVID PRINCE This Athens staple and one-time member of The Jesters plays a set. This is a special Valentine’s Day show. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com FRANCISCO THE MAN Los Angeles natives play a mix of indie rock, grunge and shoegaze. JACKSON SCOTT Psych-pop songwriter from Asheville, NC. BRONZE BRAIN New local sludgepsych band featuring members of The Viking Progress and Grand Vapids. FAKE FLOWERS Local psychedelictinged jangle-rock band. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com MOTHS Jacob Morris and his all-star backing band play an acoustic sort of ‘70s folk-rock with a pop sensibility and an inevitable psychedelic tinge.

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 12 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. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com SPACEFACE Psychedelic rock band from Memphis, TN. DANA SWIMMER Local band playing a garage rock montage with sweet, soulful undertones. YOUNG BUFFALO Mississippi soul band inspired by the Beastie Boys and R. Kelly. CULT OF RIGGONIA Experimental soundscapes with tribal, world music beats and ornate instrumentation. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com THE TOOTHE “Apocalyptic Americana” group from Asheville, NC. THE VIKING PROGRESS Patrick Morales has a lovely, tender voice that sings gentle, indie/folk ballads about love, death and isolation inspired by his time at sea. T.S. WOODWARD Local pianist and songwriter playing “post-Ragtime neo-Victorian pop-rock.” 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $31. www.40watt.com DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS The local Southern rock superstars return to the Athens stage for their annual Homecoming series. CAMP AMPED BAND Tunes from Nuçi’s Space’s group of future rock stars.

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Francisco the Man plays Caledonia Lounge on Saturday, Feb. 14. music at this monthly happening. Bring your guitar and join us, or grab a brew and a table and give an ear. Kelly’s Jamaican Food 8 p.m. FREE! 706-208-0000 (Lumpkin St. location) DJ LICKLE TWANG! SOUND VS. DJ SELEKTA AFRIQUE Playing roots culture classics and modern dancehall hits, while the people decide which maestro’s mix gets top ranking. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 AMERICAN MANNEQUINS Thoughtful, melodic, danceable rock and roll for the upcoming new wave apocalypse. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Newly relocated back to his old stomping grounds of Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. He hosts an “all-star jam” every Thursday. Walker’s Coffee & Pub 9 p.m. FREE! 706-543-1433 KARAOKE Every Thursday!

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $31. www.40watt.com DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS The local Southern rock superstars return to the Athens stage for their annual Homecoming series. LYDIA LOVELESS Edgy folk-country singer-songwriter from Columbus, OH. See story on p. 16. The Foundry 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). meltingpointathens.com ROBYN HITCHCOCK Known for fronting British art-rock band The Soft Boys, Hitchcock plays intricate, surrealist folk music. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. EMMA SWIFT Australian singersongwriter known for her beautifully lonesome vocals. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $40. www.georgiatheatre.com MOON TAXI / WICK-IT THE INSTIGATOR See Thursday’s listing for full description Go Bar WUOG Valentine’s Dance. 10 p.m. 706546-5609 SEMICIRCLE Lush, captivating folk-rock project of Reptar’s Andrew McFarland and Ryan Engelberger.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 SKYFOOT Hailing from Boston, MA, Skyfoot is a high-energy rock band combining elements of roots, funk, blues and country music. The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. The Old Pal 10 p.m. FREE! www.theoldpal.com DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Spinning nothing but Motown hits and other 45 r.p.m. soul music classics. VFW 7 p.m. $8. 706-543-5940 TIME TRAVELERS Playing classic country from the ‘60s to today.

Saturday 14 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 LILY ROSE BAND Local pop-folk singer-songwriter. STEREO REFORM Trio that combines genres to create a “dance-afunk-a-rock-a-tronic” sound.

BLUNT BANGS Local indie-pop band featuring Black Kids frontman Reggie Youngblood. THE FANTASTICS New local rock and rock group. HONEYCHILD SJ Ursrey (Dream Boat) plays folky pop songs with romantic themes. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $31. www.40watt.com DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS The local Southern rock superstars return to the Athens stage for their annual Homecoming series. 6 STRING DRAG Recently reunited alternative country act from Raleigh, NC. See story on p. 16. The Foundry 6:30 p.m. $35–$175. www.meltingpointathens.com FRANCINE REED Performs jazz standards by legendary artists such as Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. JAVA MONKEY Rock, soul, blues, jazz, R&B and funk band from Atlanta. Georgia Theatre 9 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com KAP SLAP Electronica DJ based out of New York.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 JO RB JONES Local experimental acoustic pop songwriter performs with her live band. CRUNCHY New local “doom-dance” duo featuring Phelan LaVelle and Kathleen Duffield. NEIGHBOR LADY Alias of local singer-songwriter Emily Braden. FANTASY SPORTS Gabrielle Bischoff of Black Paradise performs a set of darkwave. DJ BLOWPOP Joe Kubler (Bubbly Mommy Gun) spins a set of tunes. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 6:30 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee. com AGAPE & SOUL VALENTINE’S DAY SHOW Featuring music from African Soul, Tashia Love, M. Lewis, Repunza and Velvet. Spoken Word artist The Jaguar and K. Shanta will also perform. Hosted by Akeeme Martin. 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 11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Live Wire 9 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). 706533-8283 ORQUESTA MACUBA Atlanta-based Cuban salsa duo backed by a 13-piece orchestra. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 LOWDIVE Local ska/reggae band. VFW 7 p.m. $8. 706-543-5940 TIME TRAVELERS See Friday’s listing for full description

Sunday 15 The Foundry 6 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz, featuring music from John Dunn &The Jazzman Band. Hi-Lo Lounge 8 p.m. $5. www.hiloathens.com PINECONES Atlanta/Athens-based rock band that touches on flailing, melodic grunge and urgent postpunk. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. TODD KILLINGS Former Athenian John McLean (Dead Dog) returns to town with his new garage-pop group. VACATION Fuzzed-out punk band from Cincinatti, OH. MOUTH New band featuring former members of Witches and Daffodil. The World Famous Beers! Bands! Brunch! 1 p.m. FREE! 706-543-4002 ANDY GONZALES Longtime Elephant 6 songwriter and Marshmallow Coast frontman performs.

Monday 16 Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night every Monday. Live Wire 7 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com IKE STUBBLEFIELD Soulful R&B artist Ike Stubblefield is a Hammond B3 virtuoso who cut his teeth backing Motown legends like Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 JAZZ FUNK JAM WITH MASON DAVIS Local jazz musician Mason Davis hosts a jam session.

Tuesday 17 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com AMFMS Five-piece, Maryland-based psychedelic rock band. The Foundry Mardi Gras Party and Fundraiser. 7 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com OLD SKOOL TRIO Funk, blues, and jazz featuring Carl Lindberg on bass, Seth Hendershot on drums and Jason Fuller on keys. PAPA LEGBA New project that plays neo-New Orleans blues, voodoo folk and zydeco, capturing the spirit of the bayou with inspired originals as well old favorites.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 CLINT SWORDS AND FRIENDS Local musicians collaborate for a night of sweet sounds.

Wednesday 18 Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them! 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. Flicker Theatre & Bar Athens Amped. 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com CHIEF SCOUT Bracing local psychrock band. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. www.georgiatheatre.com COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead cover band that adds their own flair to the classics. Performing the Dead’s classic live album Europe ‘72 in its entirety. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 TOM VISIONS INTERACTIVE RECORDING PARTY Every Wednesday in February, Tom Visions hosts an interactive writing and recording session featuring a rotating cast of collaborators and audience participation. DJ Hot Wax also performs.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 HOLY KOMODO Olympia, WA-based band playing “space-age dance grooves and reptilian funk.” STATE WILDERNESS HOSPITAL Haunting alternative folk act from Asheville, NC. ROBBIE FINK No info available. 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. LOGAN SHIRAH Local ambient artist.

Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 KARAOKE WITH THE KING See Wednesday’s listing for full description

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com NEWREALM Local Christian worship group with an honest, clean sound and cohesive instrumentals. JACOB DAVIS MARTIN Christian singer-songwriter.

Normaltown Hall 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ NormaltownHall ROBERT ELLIS This up-and-coming country and Western-influenced singer-songwriter plays indie-folk tunes with tenderness and mastery. T. HARDY MORRIS Dead Confederate frontman performs a solo set of his folky, lived-in tunes.

The Manhattan Café Loungy Tuesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706369-9767 DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Playing an all-vinyl set of slow and melancholy songs for sad sacks and lonely lovers. NONA Fat Tuesday Party! 8 p.m. 706-3537065 THE HOBOHEMIANS This six-piece, acoustic band utilizes banjo, ukulele, flute, accordion, saxophone, piano, various percussion, drums and bass to perform popular American and European roots music of the 1910s, ‘20s and ‘30s.

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Art ACAC Seeks New Members (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking three candidates to fill three-year volunteer positions. The ACAC meets on the second Monday of each month. Must be an ACC resident and registered voter and have demonstrated interest in the arts. Deadline Feb. 13, 5 p.m. Term begins in May. www. athensculturalaffairs.org Art Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) Now registering for spring classes including painting with Charles, jewelry making with Courtney Pendergrast or Sylvia Dawe, life drawing, stained glass and watercolor. Check website for schedule. Classes begin in March. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarke county.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 community. 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. All awarded works must be completed by Dec. 30. athensculturalaffairs@gmail.com, www.athensculturalaffairs.org Call for Artists (Farmington Depot Gallery) Now accepting applications for the Springfest 2015 artist market on May 9–10, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Email for details. farmington gallery@gmail.com, www.farmingtondepotgallery.com Call for Artists (Amici) Currently accepting artists for exhibitions. Email samples of work to ryan.myers@amici-cafe.com

Human Rights Festival Logo Contest (Athens, GA) The Athens Human Rights Festival is seeking logo submissions for use on T-shirts, the newspaper and the stage backdrop. Logos must say 37th Annual Human Rights Festival, May 2–3 and Athens, GA. Deadline Feb. 26. tshirtjeffh@gmail.com Indie South Fair Springtacular (Downtown Athens) Indie South Fair is moving downtown! Athens’ largest handmade and vintage market is 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 Moonlight Gypsy Market Seeking outsider, strange, erotic, macabre, dark and odd crafters, artists and junk dealers for a springtime event. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 28. moonlightgypsymarket@ gmail.com. www.facebook.com/ moonlightgypsymarket 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.athens culturalaffairs.org Southworks Call for Artists (OCAF, Watkinsville) Seeking submissions for the 20th annual Southworks National Juried Art Exhibition on 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

Auditions One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (Athens Community Theater) Town and Gown Players are seeking 13 men (mid 20s to 60) and four women (early 20s to mid 50s. The audition includes cold readings from the script. Feb. 9–10, 7–9 p.m. www.townandgownplayers.org

Classes 2015 Georgia Farm to School & Preschool Summit (The Classic Center) Learn about Georgia’s farm to school community through 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 Above Barre (Above Barre, 2361 W. Broad St.) These 55-minute, total body workouts incorporate yoga, pilates and ballet. First class is free with code “FirstFree.� 706-5215188, www.abovebarre.com Beginning Portrait Sculpture (OCAF, Watkinsville) 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. $180–190. 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 Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay� classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s wheel every Friday from 7–9 p.m. “Family Try Clay� classes show

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Artwork by Carley Rickles is currently on view at Hendershot’s Coffee through February. children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. www.gooddirt.net Computer Building Basics (Lay Park) Participants will learn how to build a budget-friendly, personal computer from scratch. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. Feb. 23–25, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. $15-23. 706-613-3596 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 (Studio Dance Academy) Barefoot Dance Studio, located inside of Studio Dance Academy, 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 Drop Spindle Class (Revival Yarns) This two-week class addresses drafting and spinning. Roving and drop spindle included. RSVP. Feb. 15 & Feb. 22, 1–2:30 p.m. $60. www.revivalyarnsathens. com Georgia Organics Conference (The Classic Center) The expo will feature food and farm tours, workshops, educational sessions and more. Chef Hugh Acheson will deliver a keynote speech. Feb. 19, 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m. & Feb. 20, 7 a.m.–9 p.m. $100–320. 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 Handbuilding in Clay for Beginners (OCAF, Watkinsville) Instructor Jenna Gridley teaches techniques like slump molds, pinch pots, coiling, scoring, rolling slabs and extruding shapes. Tuesdays, Feb. 24–Mar. 31, 6–9 p.m. 706769-4565, www.ocaf.com Make Up Artist Workshop (Guise and Dolls Costumes) Classes cover fantasy, horror, animals, aging, contouring and other techniques. Cost includes a full make up kit. Tuesdays, Feb. 17–Mar. 17, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $200 up front or $60 per class. 706-363-1169

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) “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.double dutchpress.com 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 Tai Chi at UGA (UGA Health Sciences) (George Hall) Try 12 weeks of beginner level Tai Chi. Wednesdays and Fridays through Apr. 24, 9–10 a.m. Register by Feb. 20. FREE! www.surveymonkey.com/ s/level1taichiugahsc 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 Vendor Development Program (Athens Land Trust) Athens Land Trust offers an eightweek Grow Your Business course facilitated by Shannon McBride. Participants will dive into the nittygritty of strategic planning and hear from a variety of guest speakers. Saturdays, Feb. 14–Apr. 11, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0122, www.athenslandtrust.org. 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

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. Contact for meeting information. 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 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, jgarris miller@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 ACC Summer Camps (Multiple Locations) Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services offers camps in theater, gymnastics, tennis, cheerleading, skating, art and more. Visit website for dates and details. 706613-3589, www.athensclarkecounty. com/camps 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

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

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.) Local photography by Beka Poss. Through February. 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.) “Meditations on Peace and Loveâ€? presents art by Charley Seagraves. Reception Feb. 10. Currently on view through March. ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) In the Bertelsmann Gallery, view “The Best of Fall: First Semester Student Art Show.â€? Through Feb. 20. • “Contrapuntoâ€? 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. 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 Beâ€? is a solo installation of site-specific murals 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 Bloomâ€? 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.â€? Through Feb. 12. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) “Nature Revealedâ€? 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 Centerâ€? includes works by Munroe d’Antignac, John d’Azzo, Terri Jarrette, Leah Mantini and Erik Patten. Through April. DONDERO’S KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Artwork by Jackie Dorsey. Through February. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) “Coffee and Travelâ€? presents linoleum block prints by RenĂŠ Shoemaker. Through February. 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. • Pastoral paintings by Cheryl Washburn. Through Mar. 12. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) “The Toilsome Search for Probityâ€? features dark and dreamlike, black-and-white illustrations by James Greer. Through February. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Ornamentâ€? 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.) “Not Ready to Make Nice: Guerrilla Girls in the Artworld and Beyond.â€? Through Mar. 1. • “A Year on the Hill: Work by Jim Fiscus and Chris Bilheimer.â€? Through Mar. 8. • “The Life and Work of Alice Fischer, Cultural Pioneerâ€? presents selections of ceramic jewelry and works on paper by the former UGA professor. Through Mar. 8. • “Chaos & Metamorphosis: The Art of Piero Lerda.â€? Feb. 14–May 10. • In the sculpture garden, “Terra Verte,â€? created by Scottish artist

Domestic Violence Group� is held Tuesdays, 6:30–8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Tuesday of each month. “Emotional Abuse Support Group� is held Mondays, 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. Meeting information: 706-613-3357, ext. 772. www.project-safe.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, s.rains@ca4wellbeing.com, www.ca4wellbeing.com Women’s Empowerment Group (Oasis Counseling Center) A small therapeutic group for women to work on vulnerability, setting boundaries, assertiveness, self-care and more. Eight-week sessions. Call

to reserve a space. $15/session. 706-543-3522, www.oasis counselingcenter.com

On The Street Adult Soccer Registration (Trail Creek Park) 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 help residents sign up for insurance. Feb. 11 & 13, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org Great Backyard Bird Count Weekend (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Count birds and create a real-time snapshot of where birds are across the continent. Feb. 13–16. FREE! 706-613-3615 Talent Show The Carnivale of Black Hearts is seeking talent show contestants. Burlesque, circus acts, comedy, theater, music and other odd talents are welcome. Cash prizes. Deadline is Feb. 21. Send entries with descriptions and links to blankbooking@gmail.com f

Patricia Leighton, consists of six cubes full of living vegetation. Through May. • “Stone Levityâ€? is a sculpture by Del Geist installed in the Performing and Visual Arts Complex quad. Through May. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “BANGâ€? is an installation of paintings by Carol John that will be rotated throughout the course of the exhibit. Through June 30. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Mixed media pieces by Marissa Mustard. Through Feb. 15. • Artwork by Missy Kulik. Feb. 15–Mar. 8. HEIRLOOM CAFE AND FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) “Prairie and Riverâ€? presents a collection of new oil and gouache paintings by Will Eskridge. Through February. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Carley Rickles. Through February. JITTERY JOE’S FIVE POINTS (1230 S. Milledge Ave.) “Silk and Travelâ€? presents hand-painted silk by RenĂŠ Shoemaker. Through February. KA ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) “Love, In All Its Many Formsâ€? is a group show featuring a variety of styles. Reception Feb. 19. Currently on display through February 28. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) “The Exquisiteâ€? is a collaborative group exhibition that elaborates upon the established tradition of the Exquisite Corpse. Through Feb. 20. • “Mequitta Ahuja: Automythographyâ€? features a series of paintings that illustrate the visiting artist’s weaving of myth, cultural history and personal biography. Through Feb. 26. • “Justin Schmitz: Like a Juggernautâ€? shows portraits the Dodd’s Post-MFA Fellow in Photography took of teenagers at high school football games. Through Feb. 26. • “To-Do Listâ€? reveals what 28 artists were thinking, accomplishing and avoiding during a six-week period. Through Feb. 26. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) The “Period Decorative Arts Collection (1840–1890) & Athens History Museumâ€? 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 Forwardâ€? includes works by self-taught Southern artists like Howard Finster, R.A. Miller, Bennie Morrison, Tex Crawford and Harold Rittenberry. Through Feb. 20. • “Crescent Lane Rug Hookersâ€? showcases both contemporary and traditional rugs created by the local guild’s members. Through Feb. 20. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Food, Power and Politics: The Story of School Lunch.â€? Through May 15. • An exhibition celebrating The Pennington Radio Collection features tube radios, external speakers and other artifacts from 1913–1933. Reception Feb. 20. Currently on view through December. SALON ON FIRST (6 1st St., Watkinsville) Abstract oil landscapes by Keith Karnok. 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.) “Undulations,â€? artwork by Jonah Allen. Through February. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) The Mountain Laurel Quilt Guild presents “Creatures in the Garden,â€? 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 Lovedâ€? features paintings by Michael Spronck. Through Mar. 5. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) “Blooms and Boatsâ€? contains digital images by Dr. David Jarrett. Through March. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Will Eskridge, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.

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Commercial Property Eastside Offices for lease. 1060 Gaines School Road. 1325 sf. $1450/mo., 700 sf. $850/mo., 500 sf. $650/ mo., 170 sf. $400/mo. Incl. util. (706) 202-2246 or www. athenstownproperties.com.

Condos for Rent Avail. now! Beautiful 2BR/2.5BA condo. Quiet neighborhood w/ lots of green space and river walk. Large LR, kitchen, BRs and BAs. DW, CHAC, W/D hookup. $650-800/mo. Pets OK w/ deposit. Call (706) 202-9905. Just reduced! Investor’s West-side condo. 2BR/2BA, FP, 1500 sf., great investment, lease 12 mos. at $575/mo. Price in $40s. For more info, call McWaters Realty at (706) 353-2700 or (706) 540-1529.

Houses for Rent 137 N. Peter St. 2 Bedroom house for rent w/ DW, W/D, fenced backyard, front and b a c k p o rc h , h a rd w o o d floors. Pets ok. $800/mo. (706) 202-0858. 2BR/1BA. Near UGA, LR, DR, den, HWflrs., all appls., fenced yd., carport, elec. AC, gas heat, garbage. No pets. 117 Johnson Dr., $550/ mo. Stan, (706) 543-5352.

3BR/2BA University Heights. CHAC, HWflrs., All appliances, fenced back yd. Great for professional or grad student. Pets negotiable. No smoking. Avail. Mar. 1. $850. (910) 409-0769. 3BR/2BA home for rent in Athens. $950/mo. Off Timothy Rd, near bypass. Fenced-in backyard, corner lot, enclosed garage. Call (706) 714-3769. 5 Pts. off Baxter St. 4BR/2BA, $1200/mo. 5 Pts. off Lumpkin. 2 story condo, 2BR/2.5BA, $650/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 3532700, (706) 540-1529. Borders! Pictures! Tons of categories to satisfy Athens classified ad needs with the lowest rates in town. Flagpole Classifieds helps you keep your ear to the ground! Visit our website: classifieds.flagpole.com Large 3,000 sf. townhome available now. 3-5BR/4BA, $1000/mo. W/D, trash & p e s t c o n t ro l i n c l u d e d , pet friendly. Roommate matching available. (706) 395-1400.

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For Sale Antiques Archipelago Antiques Swear off throw-away gifts and purchases! An antique is a permanent eye-catcher in your surroundings for all time. 1676 S. Lumpkin St. (706) 354-4297. Whimsical Marketplace: vintage finds, local art, architectural salvage, upcycled furniture, industrial lighting. 1743 Lexington Rd, just 2 miles south of DT Athens. Entrance around back.

Miscellaneous B o o k s G a l o re a t 1 0 1 1 Stonebridge Pkwy, suite 1 0 5 i n Wa t k i n s v i l l e i s closing. All books $1. Shelves and fixtures also for sale. Open Thursday– Saturday, 10–6. (706) 7691443. Day trippers visit Neat Pieces in Carlton, GA. A rc h i t e c t u r a l a n t i q u e s , vintage clothes, books and much more. Only 3 mi. from Watson Mill State Park. Thursday–Sunday 10–5. Jimmy, (706) 7973317.

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I n s t a n t c a s h is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition.Wuxtr y R e c o rd s , at cor ner of Clayton & College Dwntn. (706) 369-9428.

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

Instruction Athens School of Music. Instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin, fiddle & more. From beginner to expert. Instrument repairs avail. Visit www. AthensSchoolofMusic.com, (706) 543-5800. Selling music equipment? Offering music lessons? Looking for a new band mate? Make your m u s i c a l needs known with Flagpole Classifieds! Visit classifieds.flagpole. com.

Musicians Wanted Max Athens is available for private parties and looking for bands to book. If you are interested, please email sonicsnaxx@gmail. com. Violin teacher needed for 106 West Music School in Winder. One afternoon/ evening per week to start w/ potential to add days. Fiddle, cello, viola a plus. Classic violin technique required. Call Becky (770) 868-1977 or email beckytollerson@106west. com.

Services 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.

Misc. Services Horse Boarding in Watkinsville. Pasture/$125, stall/$350. Owners onsite. Lighted riding arena. Round pen. (706) 202-7540, peter. melissa@yahoo.com.

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Full-time Real estate company looking for full time bookeeper/marketing/ back office manager. Computer skills required. Must be honest and VERY hard working. No slackers! Submit resume to rob@racproperties. com. Advertise your special skills! Move-in/ move-out help, pet care, child care, yard work, cleaning, etc. Let Athens know how to contact you with Flagpole classifieds! Call (706) 5490301 or visit classifieds. flagpole.com. C a l l c e n t e r re p r e s e n t a t i v e . J o i n established Athens company calling CEOs & CFOs of major corporations generating sales leads for tech companies. $9–11/ hr. BOS Staffing, www. bosstaff.com, (706) 3533030. Downtown Athens restaurant looking for a FT pantry cook. 2 years experience preferred. Email resume to squareonefishco@att.net. Housekeeping help needed. Should be flex. for all 7 days. Comfort Suites, 255 Nor th Ave. Apply in person, bring resume. 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., M–F. Mr. Singh. Line/Prep Cooks Needed.The Georgia Center has several positions available 20–40 hrs./week. Pay DOE/Minimum 3 years in full service restaurant. Email resumes to robh@ uga.edu. AVAILABLE FEB. 2015

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Currently seeking motivated and outgoing individuals looking for a position working with dogs and cats at Pawtropolis Inc. Email Amanda at schilling@ pawtropolis.com for more information or to request an application. May also receive application in person at either facility. Downtown Athens restaurant looking for a PT dish washer. 2 years experience preferred. Email resume to squareonefishco@att.net. Get paid to type! SBSA is a financial transcription company offering PT positions. Create your own schedule. Competitive p ro d u c t i o n - b a s e d p a y. Close to campus! Must be able to touch-type 65 wpm & have excellent English grammar/comprehension skills. Visit our website to apply: www.sbsath.com. PT Housekeeper Needed. Georgia Gameday Center, 250 W. Broad St. Apply in person. No phone calls please. Sandwich maker/Cashier for Larr y’s Giant Subs. Restaurant experience is preferred. Lunch and dinner shifts available. Available 7 days a week.1720 Epps Bridge Rd.

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All Sorts of Envy

Lee Gatlin

pursue them, how often you pursue them and if or when you consider other options like adoption. You’re in control of giving I am becoming a jealous, bitter wreck. I yourself a break from the physical crucible am in my mid-30s and have several life goals of the treatment and the tremendous that I have not yet attained. Some of these emotional toll of wondering if this round are personal (having a baby), some financial is going to work. I’m not trivializing your (paying of student loans and credit card debt), desire for a child; it’s because I know that and some are professional (getting a job in my that want is so powerful that I’m telling chosen field). I feel like I have a pretty healthy you to be on the lookout for the time when attitude towards these goals and am workyou need to give yourself some respite from ing slowly towards things within my control chasing it. (applying for jobs, living within a budget) Reducing your debt, on the other hand, and trying to come to peace with things that is completely within your control. Your are beyond my realm of influence (infertildebt is a leech that is sapping your energy ity treatment sucks). But the problem is, I and resources, but you can get your arms am surrounded by people who are attaining around it much more quickly than you’ve these elusive goals and feel like I am becombeen led to believe. ing increasingly jealous A pernicious idea and even at times bitter has sneaked into the towards these friends or consciousness of the acquaintances. I want to American borrower: be happy for that friend the idea that it is both who got a job interview inevitable and harmor for that couple who less to be in debt for just celebrated the first decades. Student debt is birthday of their daughexpected to take 10 or ter, but… damn! It is more years to pay off. hard when I want those Paying a mortgage for things so badly for myself. 30 years is thought to Facebook is really the be unavoidable. Many devil in this struggle, but people give up on the I find that my jealousy idea of paying off their only lessens when I avoid credit card balance in FB, rather than going full, instead “working away completely. Signed, on” paying it down Envious of Everyone whenever they have extra money. None of First, your feelings Please send your questions to this debt is inevitable, are completely underadvice@flagpole.com or and I strongly suggest standable, and I want flagpole.com/getadvice you adopt an aggresyou to let go of any sive attitude towards ideas you might have eliminating your consumer and student about becoming a “better person” who debt. Doing so will require some changes in doesn’t feel jealousy. You don’t begrudge your friends happiness; it’s just hard for you your mindset, which will then lead to some changes in your lifestyle, but none of those to witness, because you’re in a low place. changes will ruin your life. Some of those I advise two things: First, you must find changes—like looking for a new place to friends and people who share some of the same difficulties you’re struggling with. You live and/or a new job—may align with your other goals of finding work in your field. might find these friends in person, online, There are two items I want you to look at in a support group or by reading books online. One is the story of a business school they’ve written. The other side of this coin graduate who paid off his student debt in is that it’s both okay and advisable for you a year. You can find his story at nomoreto distance yourself from the friends whose harvarddebt.com in a post called “Mission lives are causing you pain. It is really difAccomplished.” The second is an article on ficult to be faced with a friend’s happiness the blog MrMoneyMustache.com (not an over a new job when a not-even-dream-butawesome name, I know) called “Your Debt entry-level-in your-chosen-field job seems Is An Emergency.” You will quickly get to almost out of reach. It’s hard to be around the point where you can see the light at these friends, and it’s hard to be a good the end of the tunnel of your debt. And friend to them. I am emphatically not telling you to say something hurtful to them or that will give you tremendous relief and refuse to congratulate them or burn bridges freedom. The thing you can do today to lessen with them. Just gradually decline invitayour jealousy is leave Facebook entirely. tions to spend time with them and interact I suggest committing to staying away for with them less. This will save you the pain one full month. No little peeks. Change of seeing them and give you a little more your password if you have to. Put an X on time to think about the goals you have for your calendar for every day you stay off yourself. Facebook. After 31 days, if you’re dying to Second: the goals you have for yourself. sign back on, go ahead. But I think the DTs You’re right that you’re not in control of will stop before then, and you’ll be glad for whether your fertility treatments are sucthe freedom. f cessful. You are in control of how long you

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