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Bramblett on keyboard, Tom Ryan on bass, We know Harold Williams was special. Davis Causey on guitar, Fred Seagraves We know there are some people who are on drums, Donny Whitehead and Bill so much at ease with themselves, so confiMcDonald on sax (oh my!); Randall, Scotty dent in their own abilities, so sure of who Piotrowski and Clarence Young on vocals. they are that they don’t fret so much about Ben Williams sat in on drums and vocals. their own lives. They can be God’s clowns, Beforehand, Betsy Burmeister played a making other people laugh and forget their lively set of hymns and spirituals on the troubles. That was Harold: always joking, piano with jazzy arrangements. “Harold was always serious. He seems in retrospect always telling me to liven it up,” she said larger than life, but that doesn’t do him afterward. justice. As Rev. Harper said at his funeral: Remember, Harold’s daughter Molly To Harold, it was not about Harold. He just had a part in a big drama that involved a lot (who read a lovely poem) wants to collect of people. God gave him all that musical tal- all those stories and anecdotes about him, ent, and he used every bit of it. It made him all those ways he impressed himself into our lives. You can help keep Harold alive lifelong friends, and it gave sustenance to a for all of us. Send your stories and reminisgeneration. cences to Molly: mpop25@me.com or 130 He played well with others. That’s what makes the music. And when you got next to Plantation Dr., Athens, GA 30605. him, whether onstage, in his office, on the street or at church—he made you play better. So, he was not larger than life. He was just thoroughly alive, and he made you feel livelier, because he knew who you were. He could see past Harold and see you, and his regard made you better. Multiply that by hundreds, and you understand who all those people were who came to his visitation and to his funeral. We were all people who were made better by Harold. But he was, after all, just Harold, a gregarious Harold Williams 1949–2015 musician who trained Randall said it best Thursday in his himself to make a living as an accountant. bluesy song, backed by the all-stars: That was not easy for him. He had to take a happy-go-lucky mind and make it conRoom 419 centrate on facts and numbers. He told me By Randall Bramblett recently that one time, when his musician (Composed after visiting Harold at son Ben was helping him out at the office, Shepherd Center in Atlanta) Ben finally said, “Dad! How can you stand doing this?” Harold said he told Ben that Well, if anyone should be hurting, it it wasn’t about the numbers; it was about shouldn’t be you./ the people. And all of us who flocked to If the world was a fair and just place, Williams and Guined for Harold’s help know how he always turned an ordeal into a your nightmare would be through./ It shakes my faith, and it weighs me visit, even when the last minute loomed. down, and I’ll never understand/ Laura Carter said to me at his funeral why such a storm of bad luck came down that Harold was laid-back and easygoing on a good man./ toward people and accepted them however Prayer flags flying on the garden gate they were without judging them, but with while the gods argue everybody’s fate./ his music he was Type A: a perfectionist. If anyone could make ‘em laugh, it would Everything had to be just right. That’s what be you./ good musicians do. They take that magic What in the world are you thinking inside themselves, and through diligent about late at night/ work and practice, they bring that magic as the world spins on around you and out into the world and share it with the rest you’re pinned down tight?/ of us. I used to think I was a wise man; now I Harold was a musician’s musician, and got no advice./ oh, how his friends bade him farewell The only thing I know for sure—it’s a last Thursday at Covenant Presbyterian fragile life./ Church! They are a generation older than All your friends leave you what they the stalwarts who saw Carl Lindberg off can—their love and their sadness too./ from the UGA Chapel the Sunday before. If anyone could make ‘em laugh, it would These are men who played alongside Harold be you. f for decades—all-stars, every one: Randall
The Board of Regents voted on Apr. 14 to raise tuition rates at Georgia’s public colleges by as much as 9 percent. It was not an unusual event; the regents have raised tuition rates every year for more than two decades. A recent study showed that Georgia raised college tuition rates more than any other state except New Mexico over the preceding five years. You would logically expect that the money raised from higher tuition rates would be used to hire instructors, maintain classrooms and provide a positive learning environment for students. If you thought that, you would be partly wrong. One month after they voted to raise tuition, the Board of Regents met again and voted to give salary increases to the presidents of Georgia’s colleges and universities. The legislature put money in the budget to give rank-and-file state employees a 1 percent pay raise. It seems only fair that college presidents should get a similar salary increase. The presidents, however, got more than just 1 or 2 percent raises. Some of them effectively won the state lottery and became millionaires. Georgia Tech President Bud Peterson saw his compensation increased by 41 percent, going from $773,646 to $1,093,646. University of Georgia President Jere Morehead got a 43 percent bump, boosting him from $567,380 to $811,374. Georgia State President Mark Becker really hit the jackpot. His annual compensation of $570,604 will be raised a whopping 87 percent for this fiscal year and the next through the payment of bonuses totaling $1 million ($500,000 each year). These raises are not being paid because the workload at Georgia’s colleges has suddenly increased. To the contrary, student
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enrollment in the University System has declined in recent years, and the number of colleges has been reduced. Chancellor Hank Huckaby says the presidents should be paid these astronomical salaries because they might be tempted to take a job in another state. Said Huckaby: “Higher education has become a competitive market for leaders. We compete for the best, and we want to keep them.” I have a lot of respect for Hank Huckaby and think he’s served honorably during a long career in state government. On this one, however, he’s sadly mistaken. The quality and reputation of Georgia’s colleges goes far beyond the identity of whoever happens to be president. Presidents don’t hold a single class or produce a single degree—that happens because, collectively, faculty members teach and students learn. Georgia Tech was one of the world’s great technology institutions long before Bud Peterson became president and will still be great long after Peterson departs. Similar statements can be made about Georgia State and the University of Georgia. The $1 million in bonuses paid to Mark Becker means there is $1 million that won’t be available for financial assistance to students who otherwise can’t afford to attend college. The Georgia State Foundation, which raises money for scholarships so that people can attend the university Becker heads, said in its annual report: “Every innovation, every scholarship and every life-changing experience at Georgia State happens because someone believed in our mission of student success and wanted to support it.” The key is “student,” not “president.” f
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What the Cluck?: Mayor Nancy Denson refused to sign an criminals, courthouse staff and the public are in too-close ordinance the commission passed May 5 legalizing backproximity, he said. Currently, several non-criminal-justice-related offices are yard chickens. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a surpriseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she was staunchly housed in the courthouse, including tax assessors, tax com- opposed all alongâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but the ordinance took effect May 20 anyway, so go whole hog on those hens. missioner staff, IT workers and part of Central Services, a sort of catch-all department. Tuition Plan: The Board of They could be moved, but Regents hiked tuition at the where? University of Georgia 9 perOne option would be the cent (again) for this coming Costa Building, the vacant school year, but hey, at least yellow building just down you can pay in installments Washington Street from City without taking out a title Hall where the downtown loan. The board voted last police precinct used to be. week to extend a payment Commissioners allocated $3.6 plan pilot project at Georgia million in SPLOST money Tech to all public colleges to renovate it in 2010, but and universities. Under the pushed the funding out to the plan, half of tuitionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;about end of the current eight- or $2,500â&#x20AC;&#x201D;is due at the beginnine-year SPLOST against ning of the semester, with a Reddishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice, which quarter due after the fourth prompted an â&#x20AC;&#x153;I told you soâ&#x20AC;? week of classes and the rest from the manager. at mid-term. About 1,400 â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will try to get the students paid in installments Costa Building wrapped up, at Georgia Tech, according to finished for you by the time A cyclist was clipped by a car at the intersection of Prince Avenue the BOR. we get the fourth judge,â&#x20AC;? and Pulaski Street last week. Police on the scene said his injuries Commissioner Harry Sims did not appear life-threatening. CopsList: The University of said. Georgia Police Department has set up an â&#x20AC;&#x153;e-commerce The commission will approve the budget June 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;with safety zoneâ&#x20AC;? in the parking lot of its headquarters in the Sunday bus service intact. Hodgson Oil building on Oconee Street for people to complete online transactions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is clearly marked, well lit and Historic District: Commissioner Mike Hamby exercised has video surveillance,â&#x20AC;? according to police, so hopefully his power to temporarily halt the demolition of a West that will be a deterrent to the next Craigslist Killer. Now Rutherford Street house, and is pushing his colleagues you know, and knowing is half the battle. to pass a six-month moratorium June 2 on tearing down houses in the area because residents want to explore a hisTaser Talk: Meanwhile, Athens-Clarke County police have toric district. scheduled two additional public forums to discuss arming The one-story brick house in question dates back to 1935, and while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not any kind of architectural landmark, patrol officers with conducted electrical weapons (commonly known as Tasers). They are at 7 p.m. Thursday, May itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly the type of modest (by Five Points standards) 28 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church on Old West Broad Street home that has been falling like a Georgia fanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s champiand 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 2 at ACCPDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s precinct in onship hopes to make way for (for lack of a better term) Georgia Square Mall. f McMansions. Meanwhile, neighbors and planners alike Pete McCommons
After years of cuts, Athens-Clarke County is once again, if not flush with cash, at least not searching in between the couch cushions to make a Taco Stand run. ACCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed 2016 budget is about $4 million higher than last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, which is enough to chip away at a long list of wants and needs that have piled up since 2008, but not nearly enough to do everything. And sometimes deciding what to give more money to is just as tough as deciding what to cut. After Mayor Nancy Denson released her proposed budget late last month, ACC commissioners found themselves with an extra $600,000 to play with because tax revenue projections are a bit more optimistic now than they were a few months ago, when officials started working on the budget. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve decided to spend the money on: â&#x20AC;˘ $150,000 for an additional 0.25 percent raise for county employees, on top of the 2 percent Denson already proposed. â&#x20AC;˘ $42,500 to hire an outside consultant to look at the structure of the Leisure Services Department. (Some commissioners want to split it into separate athletics/recreation, arts and nature departments.) â&#x20AC;˘ $6,000 for the Athens Area Arts Council and $1,500 for the Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission to cover administrative costs. â&#x20AC;˘ $65,000 for tuition assistance for county employees who want to go back to school. â&#x20AC;˘ $60,000 to replace a Planning Department position that was cut in 2010. (The department has a backlog of several yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of special projects.) â&#x20AC;˘ $10,000 for historic district designation (see below). â&#x20AC;˘ $20,000 for new streetlights. (Since 2004, ACC has received 720 requests, Manager Alan Reddish said.) â&#x20AC;˘ $145,000 for bicycle infrastructure improvements, and $35,000 for pedestrian crosswalk improvements. What remains on the cutting-room floor is funding to support a fourth Superior Court judge that was approved by the legislature during the last session and is expected to be appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal next April. The Clarke County Courthouse is already overcrowded, which has left court officials wondering where theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to stash this guy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got judges in Magistrate Court who are working in closets,â&#x20AC;? Chief Judge David Sweat told commissioners at a May 14 work session. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a safety issue because accused
are skeptical of Jared Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed 14-unit subdivision for seniors on three acres at the corner of Springdale and Rocksprings, which is scheduled to come back to the ACC Planning Commission in July. Just like Prince Avenue, various studies on infill housingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;at least one specific to Five Pointsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;have been lying around for years. Perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to dust them off and start taking a holistic look at what is perpetually one of the hottest real estate markets in Athens.
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onsider this recipe: one part driver, one part therapist, two parts janitor. Mix well. Do not rinse. Now repeat for 60 hours a week. You spend all your time in a beat-up old van—far more than you are in your home. It gets vomited in, spit on, kicked, punched and wrecked. You yourself get vomited on, spit on, punched and wrecked. This is how you make your living.
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Story No. 1: I pick up a drunk college girl going from Washington Street just over to near Hancock Avenue and Harris Street. The standard fare for this is $5. This is the amount on file with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. I charge her $4. She gets out, throws $4 at me, and calls me a “fucking piece of shit.” You’re welcome. Try to fathom the amount of BS that your standard cab driver has to put up with. Who else (besides police and waitresses at Waffle House or the Grill) have to deal with the drunk kids after they have been kicked out of a bar? There are fights inside the van as you’re driving. Pray to God you have power locks, because at 2:30 a.m., downtown Athens looks like the scene in a zombie apocalypse movie, where you have the last functioning car and people are running and screaming at your van and beating on the windows and trying to open the doors while it’s in motion. Not that I’m asking you to run up and hug a cabbie or buy black and yellow plastic wristbands showing your support for our cause. This is called honesty: A lot of cabbies are total assholes. At times, I was a total asshole. Typically, this happens because the customers are drunk, rude, demanding, impatient and show a complete lack of gratitude. If you’re cool to your cabbies, they will be cool to you. Story No. 2: I pick up three college kids (two guys and one girl) going from Little Italy to a frat house off Milledge. One guy is completely rude, belligerent and uncooperative. At the house, the other guy and girl get out, pay me and
night, a cabbie can spend all night scrounging for fares and everything is fine with them. I had assumed the other guy go home with far less than minimum wage. Driving one is with them. He is not. He grabs the girl by her wrist and person home for $5 means that cabbie gets maybe $2. The drunkenly proclaims that I am going to take him and her ability to pay our bills is directly related to how much in back to his place, and he will not pay for the ride. I yell at fares we bring in. If I overcharged somehim, make him let go of the girl and tell body, it’s because they were like the guy the couple to just go inside, because I Pray to God you have in the above story. am going to have a conversation with All the horror stories you have heard this other fellow. Back on the road, he power locks, because are true: Yes, cabbies have had wrecks continuously cusses me out and repeatat 2:30 a.m., downtown while drunk-driving with passengers. edly tells me that he will not be paying for the ride and blah blah blah. I drive Athens looks like a scene in Yes, cabbies have been pimps for prostitutes. Yes, cabbies have been drug dealhim to the Intramural Fields and kick a zombie apocalypse movie. ers and the like. him out, his well-being be damned. All the other stories are true, too. Overcharging: Have I ever done it? There are good cabbies out there. Genuinely good people. Yes. Did I do it often? No. Do all cabbies do it? Well, they might have all done it, but many of us don’t do it on a regu- Yes, cabbies will let you pay tomorrow if you’re cool. Yes, cabbies will drive around at 5 a.m. after a busy night and lar basis. just give anybody walking home alone a free ride if they Let me explain how the money works. Cabbies don’t get need it. Yes, cabbies will rush you to the hospital. hourly pay. Cabbies don’t get benefits. Cabbies don’t get overtime. Cabbies get half of the fare, minus gas, plus tips. Story No. 3: I get a call to pick up someone from Athens Regional Medical Center. As I pull in, a guy dives into the back seat screaming: “St. Marys! I’m at the wrong hospital! Get me to St. Mary’s!” The guy’s wife is in labor in the middle of the night. I run red lights and stop signs; I don’t bother to count the few dollars he tosses into the front seat; I explain as I speed across Broad Street that the main doors will be locked after hours, and he has to go in the emergency-room entrance; I come flying into the ambulance bay and wish him good luck.
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So if you take in $250 in fares in a night and spend $50 in gas, then the company gets $100 and you get $100, plus any tips you might have made. Now break that up over a 12-hour shift, and it’s not that much. Plus, you have to pay the company $25-$35 per week. Does your job make you pay $100+ month to work? Nobody has ever gotten rich driving a cab. If it’s a slow
I quit on graduation night, 2013 around midnight. I am driving a middle-aged woman and her son down the bypass when I hear her vomit a little in the backseat. When I ask if she has just gotten sick back there, she says “No.” I can see her in the rear-view mirror, shifting around in the seat like she is trying to wipe it up with her own butt. I drop them off at their hotel, go back to the office and turn in the cab and my money for the night. I made very good friends with people I regularly picked up. I have unbelievable true stories. I made a living dealing with hookers, drug dealers, millionaires, alumni, mayoral candidates, college kids, lunatics and many more of the most amazing people on the face of the earth. It was a wild ride for about three and a half years. I witnessed raw, unfiltered life firsthand that few others get to see. I’ve never regretted quitting, but every time I start to tell one of these stories, I still get a big smile on my face. f
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Head Start center-based program, where he No sooner did this school year wind received loving care from two highly trained down than we started counting the weeks teachers. to a new one. For many 3- and 4-year-olds, Ana and Aaron continue to grow and preschool this fall will be their first school progress. Aaron is finishing second grade experience. But in Clarke County, 56 perat Whitehead Road Elementary, where all cent of children ages 3 and 4 do not attend reports show he is meeting or exceeding preschool. These kids may not have the opportunity standards. Ana is now a home educator herself with the Early Head Start Program. to develop the skills that are crucial to their success in the classroom, the workplace and She continues to learn and grow in her profession. life. As a result, many of our children are Ana and Aaron are defying the odds, starting school behind—and Clarke County because they are learning the skills they suffers academically, economically and need to succeed. We need more stories like socially. What’s more, nearly 40 percent of Clarke these. The issue in Clarke County is that the County’s children live in poverty, and over 80 percent of Clarke County School District capacity for high quality, affordable preschool and pre-K is students are considered nowhere near the need. low-income. Evidence This focus on kids from Right now, more than suggests that inter2,500 children ages vening in the early birth to 5 reduces 0–4 are economically years of a child’s life is future expenses for remedial eligible for Early Head critical to breaking the cycle of poverty, when education, crime and other Start or Head Start programs, but only 320 children’s brains act as problems. children are currently sponges. Young chilserved. We must do dren’s brains develop more without delay to ensure Athens fami700 new neural connections every second. lies have access to affordable, high quality These connections build the foundation childcare. on which all future learning, behavior and The good news is that Georgians are health depend. serious about early education. A recent We have a chance today to make a sigpoll from the Georgia Early Education nificant, positive bottom-line impact on Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS) Athens area businesses and communities. shows that early care and education genInvestment in early childhood education erates overwhelming bipartisan support promises to help improve employee proamong Georgia voters. Nearly 90 percent ductivity now and build the foundation of of Georgia voters support the use of lottery skills for the workforce of the future. This focus on kids from birth to 5 reduces future funds to provide voluntary pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds. expenses for remeNearly 80 percent dial education, crime More than 2,500 children believe that the state and other problems. And it leads to higher are economically eligible government should expand voluntary incomes, creating a for Early Head Start or Head pre–kindergarten stronger consumer base. Start programs, but only 320 for all families who want to participate. Research proves children are currently served. More than 60 percent that quality early care believe it is more and education is the ultimate catalyst for success for individuals, important to ensure sufficient funding for education than holding the line on taxes families and communities. In Clarke County, we’ve seen statistically and spending. Athens-area leaders can create positive, significant differences in children’s behavior and cognitive, physical and social-emotional long-lasting change in our community by development from when they start pre-K to increasing the quality and accessibility of early care and education. the end of the school year. But the benefits This is the best way to invest in our city’s extend far longer. future. For every dollar invested in early Studies show that students who pareducation, we save $7 as a result of lower ticipated in Clarke County School District demand for social services, reduced crimes pre-K programs had improved academics rates and increased tax revenues. How can through high school. we not make that investment? Let’s look beyond the numbers. Ana We must urge our local, state and federal Sanchez became pregnant while a senior at lawmakers to commit to funding quality Clarke Central High School. Ana enrolled in early learning programs that all Athens-area the Early Head Start home-based program families can access. We can build a strong for pregnant teens, where she had a weekly workforce pipeline for Athens, but we must home visitor who encouraged her to stay start early. f in school and keep herself and her baby healthy. Ana graduated and had a healthy baby boy named Aaron. Ana’s home visiBinderman is executive director of the Georgia tor continued to come weekly to teach her Early Education Alliance for Ready Students. the skills she needed to care for her baby. Johnson is executive director of Family ConnectionTwo years later, Aaron entered the Early Communities In Schools of Athens.
One of the most positive trends in Athens is the thriving appreciation of locally grown and prepared food and local artisan-made goods. The Athens Farmers Market is in its eighth season, and the West Broad Farmers Market Garden has succeeded as Athens’ first community-based urban farm, providing access to fresh food that its neighbors may not have otherwise. And now there’s a newcomer in town. On May 17, the Sunday Center Market hosted its grand opening in the brand new Classic Center Pavilion on Foundry Street. Athens Farmers Market set the standard in this town. As the name suggests, it’s mostly farmers selling their goods at this market, although there are several options to buy prepared foods or artisan-made goods. Sustainability is the chief concern for the AFM. All the produce vendors here are Certified Naturally Grown; the
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have it, and to give new startup vendors the chance to sell what they grow or make. Education is also a top priority at the West Broad market. Children and adults alike can learn how to incorporate healthy food for a better life; vendors can learn how to grow a business; and shopping here means supporting these initiatives. Here you’ll find hot food prepared by neighborhood celebrities such as Ms. Ethel and goods from local artisans and craftspeople who are newer to the scene, and although there are fewer growers than at other markets, much of the produce that is sold can be seen growing on-site in the market garden. “It’s allowing people a place to come and buy food, but also teaching them how that food can change various aspects of their lives,” says Heather Benham, executive director of the Athens Land Trust.
Artists drew on the sidewalk with chalk at the new Sunday Center Market.
meat, egg and dairy producers are working towards Certified Naturally Grown standards (at the very least they’re pastured, non-medicated, etc.), and food purveyors follow a sourcing hierarchy that dictates local first, organic second and regional third. All of the craft vendors are from the local area, too. “We’re local, we’re producer-only, and we’re sustainable,” says Jan Kozak, AFM manager. “Those three tenets have guided us since we started… In a lot of ways, not compromising has been difficult, because it’s meant being perceived as exclusive, but really what we’re keeping in mind when we work is that folks have come to expect this from us… They don’t have to worry about reading the label or doing any research into where the product came from—they trust that we have done that work for them, and we take that mission very seriously.” The West Broad market offers an open door for growers and businesses that would not be quite developed enough to sell at the Athens Farmers Market. It’s an incubator and a gateway for consumers and vendors alike—intended to get good food in the hands of people who might not otherwise
At the Classic Center, the grand opening of the Sunday Center Market was promising. Chalk artists drew elaborate sidewalk murals to benefit the Athens Council on Aging and Colors of Connection. There were bands and ice skating. Vendors offered everything from locally printed T-shirts to locally produced honey. People perused food carts and artisan booths, a documentary was screened, and kids jumped around in a bouncy house. A man juggled, and a young girl on stilts greeted people with balloons. “We believe that we are offering a unique experience for a Sunday afternoon in Athens,” says Danny Bryant, the arena and pavilion services manager at The Classic Center. “While we certainly want the community to shop and support our local artisans, crafters and growers, we want to also be a place a family can come be entertained for an afternoon by ‘window’ shopping, chatting with our great vendors, playing in the bouncy house, enjoying the musical entertainment and cooling off in the shaded pavilion.” f Check flagpole.com/food/the-locavore for a recipe from the Sunday Center Market.
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authenticity. Given restrictions and guidelines by Cook, Lang then created her own dishes. The resulting product is beautifully international: Southern, Guatemalan, Brazilian, Indian, Thai, Argentinian, Japanese, Mexican, Korean, Chinese, Jamaican, Filipino, West African and Indonesian. The world, as Lang says, has been frying chicken for a long time. Chickens are everywhere, and in hot climates, frying cooks them faster than an oven, heating up the house less. Lang says she learned a tremendous amount from the project, and although she started out â&#x20AC;&#x153;religiousâ&#x20AC;? about skillet frying (due to the same grandmother), by the time she
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finished up, she was converted to the deep fryer. She calls it â&#x20AC;&#x153;mindless fryingâ&#x20AC;?: Fill it up, plug it in, pop in the chicken and the results are safer, easier and more predictable than those produced by a cast-iron skillet, romantic as the oldfashioned way is. Does she have any recommendations for where to eat fried chicken in Athens, should you be lazy enough that even the Fry Daddy seems like too much work? She does not. Fried chicken is a food she believes in cooking at home, and when she does get a chance to eat out, she wants to order something she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make. Maybe she can get you to do the same. f Check flagpole.com for food critic Hillary Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take on the best fried chicken in Athens.
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or a woman who spent months frying chicken after chicken after chicken while dealing with two small children and trying to sell her house at the same time, Rebecca Lang is a surprisingly reasonable person. So it makes sense that her new cookbook, Fried Chicken: Recipes for the Crispy, Crunchy, Comfort-Food Classic, out this week, is also exceedingly reasonable. Issued in a small format, rather than the coffee table-size cookbooks one has come to expect, and including no silly, over-primped lifestyle photography, but rather straightforward photographs of food, it is an attempt to convert you to the joys of frying, both skillet and deep. Lang, a Georgian born and bred and an Athenian for some years, grew up eating her grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fried chicken every Sunday, but the idea of doing an entire book devoted to the subject wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the first thing on her mind. Lang has four other cookbooks to her name and has been a contributing editor to Southern Living, so sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always on the hunt for what might be next. She says that, with the aforementioned children, about the only place she gets some peace and quiet is in the shower, where she does her best thinking, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the book occurred to her. Damon Lee Fowler had written a book back in the late 1990s that was now out of print, but there was nothing else of the sort on the market geared to home cooks. She sat down with her mother one night to see how many recipes they could brainstorm; by the end of the evening, they had 60 ideas. The final book has 51, divided among skillet-fried, deep-fried and â&#x20AC;&#x153;combination fried,â&#x20AC;? which suggests some went by the wayside, but she says that, in the testing process, she tends to tweak and rework rather than throw things out. Once she had a publisher on the hook, she commenced to frying morning, noon and night, through the snow-filled winter of 2013 and into May, when she popped on a wide-brimmed hat and liberally applied sunscreen. Lang says it was the hardest project sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ever done, and physical labor was a good part of that. To keep the house clean and cool, she ended up doing her frying outside on an induction burner or in an electric deep fryer, both set on a six-foot plastic table that itself sat atop a big piece of plywood to protect the grass. Her dog hung out underneath the table, and her fire extinguisher sat at the ready. She used only Springer Mountain Farms chickens, raised naturally with no antibiotics just up the road from Athens in Mount Airy. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d meet the farmers in the parking lot of Ingles and transfer two or three huge Styrofoam coolers of freshly processed chicken to her own car, then move it into washtubs in a dedicated outdoor â&#x20AC;&#x153;chicken fridgeâ&#x20AC;? to marinate and await the fryer. Barberitos was kind enough to recycle gallon after gallon of oil, although she says the workers at the Five Points location who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the whole story gave her some funny looks. Tammy Cook, a professional culinary researcher who has worked for the Food Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alton Brown, used the library in the Art Institute of Atlanta to help Lang track down recipes from all over the globe, with a premium on
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THE NEW BEECHWOOD: If you have not been to a movie at Beechwood in a while, be prepared for some changes. The longstanding Athens movie house has recently undergone renovations to make it one of the nicest movie viewing locations in town. On one side of the theater, what is affectionately known as the “old” side, five auditoriums have been totally gutted and modernized. Gone are the tiny seats of old; in their place, moviegoers will find soft, deep, cushioned chairs that rival the theater’s Georgia Theatre Company family member, University 16. Though the seats lean back, don’t go mistaking these lounges for your favorite armchair; just imagine the aisle space needed for extendable footrests. You’ll survive without them. Just don’t get so comfortable that you miss the movie. Maybe the newly added food and drink options will keep you awake. One auditorium has been sacrificed for the addition of Outtakes, a restaurant and bar with a menu including sliders, tacos, pizzas and, most importantly, alcohol. Unlike University 16, where alcohol can only be consumed in one specific, age-restricted auditorium (Oconee County rules), the beer and wine sold at Beechwood can be consumed in any auditorium. So, enjoy a craft beer while watching the latest blockbuster from a super comfy seat. Even the most vapid Hollywood release is better with beer (or wine). For old school movie fans, traditional concession fare, i.e. popcorn, nachos, candy, etc., are still available. Miss a hit movie and don’t want to wait until VOD, DVD or Netflix? Encore screenings, described as “Older Movies, Bargain Prices,” are another new feature. The five remaining unremodeled auditoriums are slated to play recent releases for discounted prices. Encore matinees will be half the regular matinee price—$4 rather than $8—and Encore Evening tickets are only $5, which leaves more money for goodies like popcorn and a Coke. Current Encore features include the Will Ferrell-Kevin Hart team-up Get Hard, which offers even more laughs per dollar at a reduced price; the middling Divergent sequel Insurgent; The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the older demo; and two choices for the family, Disney’s live-action Cinderella and Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom. f
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The success of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silicon Valleyâ&#x20AC;? has changed Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career in a variety of ways, but he is still in a pre-fame state of mind. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly added to my draw as a standup comedian,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t particularly affected my onstage comedy, but I am beginning to understand that I have to talk about Hollywood onstage to show the audience that I see this world from their point of view. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t consider myself really a part of Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m more behind enemy lines as an international agent of espionage, reporting back intel.â&#x20AC;? Miller has also amassed an impressive resume of voiceover work, starting in 2008, when he voiced the faceless yet ever-present cameraman, Hud, in the found-footage monster movie Cloverfield. Since then, Miller has landed a string of high-profile voice gigs, including roles in How to Train Your Dragon, Big Hero 6 and Gravity Falls. Miller has a theory about why his raspy, slightly sarcastic voice is such a hot commodity: â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one else sounds as much like a drag queen with the accent of a Midwestern rodeo clown from Colorado who chain smokes cloves and yells for a living.â&#x20AC;?
Deadpool all on Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming schedule, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not looking to slow down. Indeed, the comedian has a hell of a lot of things on his plate. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just how he likes it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always thoughtâ&#x20AC;Ś that to be a great comedian, you have to be proficient in every single medium of comedy,â&#x20AC;? the comedian says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, I see these different mediums of comedy as just part of my larger objective, which is to make people laugh and perhaps see the world through the jesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eye. That can then help them either distract themselves or navigate their hard, tragic, existentially questionable and sometimes very dark life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all I want,â&#x20AC;? he continues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And maybe to make a girl pee her pants a littleâ&#x20AC;Ś Just every once in a while, [and] you know, from laughing, not from fear.â&#x20AC;? f
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hen Flagpole learned that jazz bassist Carl Lindberg, who played with Grogus, Old Skool Trio and other Athens bands, had passed away May 15, we asked members of the Athens music community to pay tribute. Here’s how they remember Lindberg. Dan Nettles: I’m sorry I have kept so quiet about my brother Carl leaving us. I’m hiding out, and keeping still and quiet. Powerless and waiting.
depression makes you blind. It hides all the good things in your life and blankets you in loneliness and pain. I have regrets. During the last few rocky months in my life, I often thought, “Ah, well, at least I get to teach camp all summer with Carl!” It lifted me up to know I would get to spend hours and hours with him. This will never be, and it tears me to pieces. Carl, he is gone now. He’s gone to a better place. The pain is over for him. We keep what we can. I keep his voice. I hear him all the time, saying things he’d say, singing things he’d sing. It’s going to take a long, long time, and things will never be the same again. In every show in every set there will be a song that is for you, Carl. I’m sorry I didn’t give him more.
had hand-written for a show he was playing at Seney-Stovall Chapel. He had just come home from China, and we spoke at length about his travels and his return to town with renewed inspiration and excitement. We connected on a deep level with one interaction, as I know now he did with many. He had a way of making you feel like the most important person in the world. We grew closer through the years, sharing the stage, sharing laughter, tears, admiration, constructive criticisms. I can remember so many things that he taught me that range from music advice to how to breathe your way into being a better parent. I love that man from the tips of my toes to the ends of
Squat 1996 Thank God for music. There aren’t a lot of words that even come close to capturing anything I can say, but if I tried, I’d have to say I lost my first brother Casey to suicide in high school, and found my second brother, Carl, right around that time. I watched him rock some Led Zeppelin tunes in someone’s living room. We weren’t close then. We lived highschools apart, and I had no idea who he would be to me. Then college swept me away. Post-college, there were hundreds of gigs: losing hearing every Monday night playing at the City Bar, or Tuesday at the Winery. My first-ever studio session was with Carl and Jeff Reilly. Crazy. We became closer, and he helped me heal my broken heart, once, twice, three times. We met at Little Italy and played Area 51 for consolation. He put up with me as I dabbled in Tai Chi and Baugua, looking for something. We kayaked down the Oconee River, we played Settlers of Catan, we made fires and howled at the moon. Our dogs Amos and Mickey were best friends, too. We made records together; we made records apart; we knew each others’ songs and played them back for each other. Carl was tireless, and tired, and one person for the many, and another quiet, caring person when we got to be alone. When he was on, it was the greatest to play music with him. He never seemed to know how good he was as a teacher, a leader, a musician, a father and a lover of life. In music and in life, he was his own worst enemy. If he could see himself even a fraction of how we see him, how wonderful and great he was, he would still be here. But, as I know from my own experiences,
the universe and really can’t imagine who I would be if I didn’t have the Carl-isms I have in my mind that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Trey Wright: I first met Carl while taking a jazz improvisation course at UGA taught by Steve Dancz in the early 1990s. Carl was a bright-eyed young bassist ready to take on the world, and I was a shy, naive guitarist who was trying to figure out who he was. We starting meeting outside of class to practice and to sneak into the Half Moon Pub to see Thunder 1998 Wamper shows. (We were both underage at the time.) The roots of the band Squat were formed We had made a promise to call each other in that class. It is often said that being in a if things got too bad. And I’m sorry he band is like being in a family. Our fun-lovcouldn’t call me, but I understand the pain. ing, dysfunctional family hit the road in the I’m left now trying to understand what this mid-1990s and experienced life together. I world without him will be like. I’m trying, am thankful for those experiences—those and I’ll be trying for a long time. He would moments of insanity on the road were be the person I’d call right now to help me unlike anything I will experience again, and heal my shattered heart. they truly shaped who I am today. I love all of you. Hold each other close. I don’t know how any of us will make sense of what has happened, and I’m pretty Betsy Franck: I first met Carl at Jittery sure we never will. I do know this: Carl Joe’s in Five Points, when it was in the made an enormous impact on everyone corner gas station building where Athens he met with his bear hugs, his smiles, his Running Company now resides. words of wisdom and his soulful music. I was new to town and serving up Carl and I often spoke of an “attitude of espresso shots to what would become my gratitude.” Here is what I’ve got. Without tribe. Carl walked in with his infectious Carl: smile and intense gaze, holding a flyer he
I would not be a musician. I would have no idea what it’s like to live out of a van. I would have always played too many notes. I would have never understood clave. I would have never developed the confidence to write music. I would have no idea what permaculture is. I would have never read Rumi. I would have never met the Dalai Lama. I wouldn’t have blueberry bushes in my front yard (or the Lemon Balm). I would have never developed an appreciation for Sriracha. I would have never heard of Tai Chi (until it became trendy about 10 years ago). Along with Tommy, I would have never figured out that music can be art and entertainment, and can be absurdly wacky at the same time (with the occasional political message thrown in for good measure). I would have never worn a dress at the Georgia Theatre (maybe I could have done without this part). In short, without Carl, I would have never known what it means to have a brother. We miss you, boogerman. Rick Williams: Sitting here in a coffee shop in the East Village, and I’m struggling to type. Because it just makes all this more real, and none of us want it to be. But we all have a debt to repay to Carl Lindberg. He gave us everything he had and more. This cat didn’t hold back. He freed us. He made Athens Athens. 2002 Carl was a musical, a spiritual, a universal sponge. He made us believe. If any of us was having an existential moment, all it took was one big hug, one song, one chest-beating, foot-stomping, smiling, dancing, hands-raised-tothe-sky plea, and we knew again that deep in the marrow of the world was goodness. What lucky souls we are to have walked the same Earth as Carl Lindberg. He was the very first musician I ever saw perform in Athens, and in the 10 years that followed living there, and in the 10 years since, I don’t think anyone has ever moved me, handed me that gut-punch, lit the way, given me—and all of us—permission to feel. Don’t know how else to phrase it. Whether you were next to him on stage, in the crowd, working the bar, taking his picture or just passing by, it’s like he was called by a higher power to give the hairs on the backs of our necks a lot of exercise. Carl ain’t gone. No way. At the top of every note, every time we find the pocket, every time we muster the courage to sing a little louder, to slink out of our comfort zone, every time we take a chance on ourselves, and the magic of Athens (no matter where we are) lets itself be known once again, Carl’s right there. We owe him a debt, guys. And the only way to settle it is to pay it forward. Be kinder. Be braver. Channel goodness. And when the time is right, don’t be afraid to get funky. Much love to Carl’s sweet family and everyone who called him brother. Thank you, Carl. f
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STABLE FOR DAYS: I hate to casually refer to anyone as â&#x20AC;&#x153;reclusive,â&#x20AC;? because, though God knows I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stand people all up in my face, I still consider myself a fairly sociable guy. But dang it if Kites With Lights isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the most compelling project thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also totally absent from the live scene to hit Athens in forever. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gushed about the band and its sole member, Jonah Cordy, before. But for the uninitiated, Kites With Lights wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t born in Athens, but rather Pittsburgh, PA, and the project is now 10 years old. The last full-length, On the Edges, came out in November 2014. Two weeks ago, Cordy released a two-version single of the new single â&#x20AC;&#x153;Motor Car,â&#x20AC;? a dreamy number that conveys movement, familiarity with mechanical engineering and ennui. Dig it at kiteswithlights.bandcamp.com. MEAT UP: Congratulations go out to both The Powder Room and Motherfucker for being invited to play the annual PRF BBQ in Chicago, IL. The event, created independently by members of the Electrical Audio (aka engineer Steve Albiniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio) web forum, is known for its days-long celebration of heavy music, worldwide camaraderie and meat. Also, whatever you do, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even think of making a joke about how this event is the Steve Albini BBQ, because I did and was roundly corrected by The Powder Roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kites With Lights Patrick Ferguson. In all seriousness, the lineup for the event is generally pretty killer, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty damn cool to have both bands headed out there. For more information, see prfbbq.com. Oh, yeah, â&#x20AC;&#x153;PRFâ&#x20AC;? stands for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Premiere Rock Forum,â&#x20AC;? because of course it does, and if you want to party online like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1999, you can check out all the dope threads (get it?) over at electrical audio.com/phpBB3. GET UP, GET DOWN: In related news, The Powder Room will head into Kyle Spenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s studio, named Ronnie Jone$ound, in August to record a sophomore album. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s titled Lucky, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s both fitting and gracious for a band that has overcome more than its share of hazard and trouble in its relatively short lifetime. On the live front, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be touring through North Carolina on the way up
to the PRF event mentioned above, and are planning to record some demos with engineer Alex Maiolo at a studio thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about 50 feet from where their van caught fire several months ago. Locally, the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015 shows are at AthFest and Slopfest. Lucky should be released around February 2016. Follow along at facebook.com/powderroomga. PSUEDO ECHO: Meth Wax, the recording alias of songwriter Daniel Tanghal, has a new EP out named Full Frontal. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m only consenting to call this an EPâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;hell, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got 10 full tracksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;because Tanghal is such a damn good artist that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just gonna go with his flow. Even though his last official full-length only had 11 songs. I suppose itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that last couple of minutes that make all the difference in Meth world. Anyway, Full Frontal is totally packed with what Tanghal calls â&#x20AC;&#x153;scuzz-pop,â&#x20AC;? and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty damn good description. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loud, fuzzy, fast and, well, scuzzy. Get on it at methwax. bandcamp.com. A cassette version is available via Marching Banana Records/Teen Sleuth Cassettes, and you can pick that up locally at Wuxtry Records or online at marchingbanana.org. THE SMALLEST DETAILS: At first blush, I was totally ready to wave off the title of the new Futo album, I Wish I had been Born as the Rain that Forms Rivers that Carve out Canyons, as an exercise in excess. However, after repeated listens to the nine-song album, which came out last month, I internally retracted that impulse. The record is a deeply emotional and personal release that wound up affecting me more than I could have possibly anticipated, and the title is central and essential to the theme. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll leave it to you to explore the lyrics, but the music is completely solid mid-tempo electro-pop, as audiences have come to expect from Futo. If you take the time to give this your full attention, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty much assured youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be thankful. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also assured youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll not have a single dry eye for a good while, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably best to listen alone. This one, too, is available on cassette from Marching Banana/Teen Sleuth at the same places I mentioned above. Headphones up at futo. bandcamp.com. f
record review Dank: Dank (Independent Release) Athens/Atlanta band Dank Sinatraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recent decision to change their already questionable moniker to the simpler but somehow more unfortunate â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dankâ&#x20AC;? did not bode well for the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s output moving forward. Thankfully, their self-titled debut album, a mix of bluesy stadium-rock and winking prog posturing, exceeds expectations. (Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only technically a debut; Dank Sinatra released the schizophrenic Strange in 2013.) Opener â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crash the Doorâ&#x20AC;? opens with a taut, Spoon-like organ line, which is quickly enveloped by a swirling intro. Soon, angular guitars and a tom-heavy drumbeat enter the frame. The track sets the stage for the rest of the album, which follows suit with nine more tracks of capable, vaguely psychedelic retro-rock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last Nightâ&#x20AC;? is not a Strokes cover, but it does suggest the swaggering, British-revivalist garage-rock so popular during that bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heyday. Elsewhere, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quarterâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Piecesâ&#x20AC;? act as lite versions of Yesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; epic prog-funk workouts. (Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a hint of Alice in Chainsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Layne Staley in the vocals, which will either delight or disgust depending on your tolerance for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;90s MOR-grunge.) Dankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last two songs are its best. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Magazineâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Morphineâ&#x20AC;? find the band expertly segueing quiet acoustic psych into full-band bombast. [Gabe Vodicka] Dank plays Nowhere Bar on Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29.
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Cada Heroe Tiene Una Historia AthFest Educates Grantee Brings Shadow Puppetry to Pinewoods By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com In less than a month, the streets and venues of downtown will swarm with musicians and club crawlers during AthFest, the beloved music and arts festival that contributes not only fun in the sun, but some serious funding for AthFest Educates. The nonprofit, which has awarded nearly $200,000 in grants since 2009, supports the advancement of music and arts education through programs organized by local schools, community organizations and government agencies. This past winter, AthFest Educates announced its current wave of recipients, awarding a total of $15,000 in grants towards equipment and cultural programming. The 11 grantees are remarkably diverse, ranging from stop-motion animation workshops at the Lyndon House Arts Center, ukelele instruction at J.J. Harris Elementary and Whit Davis Elementary, and an arts-based nature exploration program at the Garnett Ridge Awesome Clubhouse at La Escuelita.
Akstein reached out to Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Librarian Jonathan Dolce to collaborate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jonathan and I had both previously worked with Aida and the Pinewoods Library and felt a personal connection to the community. The kids do have an incredibly contagious energy, but perhaps itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also because Jonathan and I both have familial ties to Latin American culture and feel at home somehow,â&#x20AC;? says Akstein. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also aware of the lack of resources the Pinewoods Library has had for arts programming and hoped that this project could spark an ongoing programâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one that has been off to a good start so far.â&#x20AC;? During the three-day workshop, children were guided through constructing puppets and rehearsing lines for the public performance. The shadow puppets, which were cut from poster board and laminated, are both affordable and easily storable in comparison to other incarnations of puppetsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an important consideration given Pinewoodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; limited resources and physical space.
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Another interesting project brings the ancient art of shadow puppetry to the Pinewoods Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;also known as Biblioteca y Centro Educativo de la Communidad de Pinewoodsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which is located within a mobile home park predominantly populated by residents of Hispanic heritage. After a three-day workshop, children of the Pinewoods community gave a public performance, in which their handmade, cut-out characters were illuminated from behind a translucent screen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The library is an integral hub for not just the kids that go there after school, but for the entire community,â&#x20AC;? says organizer Nicole Akstein, an instructor at Lyndon House Arts Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I saw the opportunity to apply for the AthFest grant last year, I immediately met with [Pinewoods Library branch manager] Aida [QuiĂąones] and asked her what kind of project the kids would like to see happen there.â&#x20AC;? Inspired by a shadow puppet show that the Athens-Clarke County Library performed last summer at Pinewoods,
The performance â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cada Heroe Tiene Una Historia,â&#x20AC;? which debuted at Pinewoodsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; celebration of El DĂa de los NiĂąos, El DĂa de los Libros (Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Book Day) on Saturday, May 2, is comprised of three main storylines that relate to Hispanic heritage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to tie in literacy, thus we chose to bring two popular picture books to life, one of which, El Biblioburro, is based on a true story, and the other, NiĂąo Wrestles the World, a Georgia Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Book Award nominee,â&#x20AC;? says Dolce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last portion was based on Aztec and Mayan iconography put to music, specifically Shakiraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hit song, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ojos Asi.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Impressively, the shadow puppet show will be included in the Athens Regional Library Systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer reading program, modified so that it can be performed by two employees at each destination. Kicking off at Oglethorpe County Library on Tuesday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m., the bilingual adaptation will tour to 10 libraries and community centers over the course of five weeks. Visit athenslibrary.org for a schedule of shows. f
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Roll Out the Barrels
Creature Comforts · 4–7:30 p.m. · FREE! In a creative project that pairs environmental stewardship with neighborhood beautification, the ACC Stormwater Management Program and ACC Water Conservation Office co-present the fifth annual Roll Out the Barrels silent auction. Twenty ordinary rain barrels were transformed into functional pieces of art by local artists, including Jamie Calkin, Mike Groves, Dan Smith and Lily Swindle. Effective at reducing water pollution by collecting stormwater before it becomes runoff, barrels are also cost-effective methods for nourishing gardens. Proceeds benefit the Athens Green School Program, an initiative that promotes environmental education. [Jessica Smith]
Tuesday 26 CLASSES: Computer Class: Introduction to Word (ACC Library) Register by phone or in person at the reference desk. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org/athens COMEDY: Casual Comedy (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Dave Weiglein hosts this month’s installment of Casual Comedy with guest comedians Paul Gallois, JohnMichael Bond, Yedoye Travis, Caleb Synan and Dusty Slay. 9 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com
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Caledonia Lounge · 9 p.m. · $5 (21+), $7 (18–20) Atlanta duo Weisshund celebrates the release of its debut self-titled EP with a show at the Caledonia Lounge. The group, composed of singer and guitarist Rick Lollar and percussionist Marlon Patton (the latter is known for his sublime rhythmic work with Athens-based jazz ensemble Kenosha Kid) plays a dense but unshowy brand of blues-rock that nods to the members’ technical prowess but never hinges on it. Dollar’s songwriting chops are evident on tracks like early single “Save Your Love (For the Living).” While the world awaits a new LP from Southern-psych queen Thayer Sarrano, who opens, she continues to wow in the live setting. [Gabe Vodicka]
EVENTS: Tuesday Produce Stand (West Broad Market Garden) Why go to the grocery store when you can shop for fresh produce straight out of the community-based urban garden? Offers double dollars for EBT shoppers. Held every Tuesday. 3 p.m.–dusk. 706-613-0122, www. athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Produce Stand (ACC Council on Aging) This mobile produce stand sells fresh, sustainable and locally-grown fruits and vegetables sourced from the community gardens at ACCA and UGArden. EBT cards accepted. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.accaging.org
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Shilpa Ray
Georgia Theatre · 9 p.m. · FREE! Brooklyn-based goth-rock singer-songwriter Shilpa Ray plays the harmonium, which is probably not an instrument that immediately comes to mind when you read the phrase “Brooklyn-based goth-rock singersongwriter.” At any rate, Ray wears the oddity well, utilizing the device’s demented drone to haunting effect on propulsive tunes like “Pop Song for Euthanasia,” from Last Year’s Savage, out this month on excellent underground imprint Northern Spy. Ray’s voice, which alternates between intoxicated croon and ferocious yowl, acts as a striking counterpoint to her band’s loose, organic vibe. Athens-based blues-punk act Mother the Car opens this rooftop rendezvous. [GV]
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) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) Trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) Compete to win prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Mellow Mushroom) Hosted by Dirty South
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MUSIC | Friday, May 29
Unknown Hinson
The World Famous · 8 p.m. · $10 The Foundry · 8 p.m. · $15 (adv.), $20 While on tour with Radiohead, He’s best known by the comedian, musician and proyounger generation for voicing ducer McQueen was struck with the irascible molluscan patrian idea far beyond the common arch on Adult Swim’s surreal barstool stand-up routine: a “Squidbillies” series, but North one-man multimedia producCarolina-born musician Stuart tion that is equal parts comedy, Daniel “Danny” Baker continues music and video. McQueen to perform as his outlandish mines through movies, TV Unknown Hinson stage creation. shows, songs and news to remix A combination vampire/redneck/ the best pop culture gems into rabblerouser, the black-clad, absurd new storylines that often mutton-chopped Hinson is parody celebrities and mainknown for ridiculous, transgresstream entertainment. His live sive underground hits like “I performances combine samples Ain’t Afraid of Your Husband” of music and improvisational and “Black and Blue Christmas.” voiceovers with projected visuals After a brief break from the tourand sketches, which are often ing grind, Hinson returned to the narrated by a giant fox. After a road in 2013 and has remained sold-out two-week run in London, active since. How he will follow McQueen’s show in Athens is up his Athens gig on Halloween a stop on his summer “Ginger of that year is anyone’s guess. Corvette” U.S. tour. [JS] [GV]
Trivia. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Compete for house prizes and free beer. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.choochoorestaurants.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: Kids Night (Buffalo’s Café) Featuring a balloon artist, coloring contests and photos with Buffy the Buffalo. Every Tuesday. 5:30– 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655
KIDSTUFF: No Talent Required Art Party (ACC Library) Art supplies provided to create whatever you want! Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: The Rest of the Story Book Club (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Discuss works connected to the ongoing and upcoming exhibitions and programs at the library. Followed by gallery tours. 5:30 p.m. FREE! russlib@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Hometown Book Launch: Will Walton (Avid Bookshop) Meet Will Walton in celebration of his debut novel, Anything
Could Happen. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com THEATER: Letters in My Grandmother’s Chifferobe (ACC Library) Hear the dramatization of one family’s experience during the Great War, using over 100 pages of correspondence between a Georgia Doughboy and his family. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens
Wednesday 27 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Led by docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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ART: Roll Out the Barrels Silent Auction (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local artists have transformed ordinary rain barrels into functional pieces of art. Proceeds benefit the Green School Program. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. 4–7:30 p.m. www.rolloutthebarrels.org CLASSES: Blocking Basics (Revival Yarns) Blocking is usually the last step in knitting or crocheting a project. Learn about which yarns are appropriate to block and which are not. RSVP. 3–4 p.m. $15. www. revivalyarnsathens.com CLASSES: Yoga Buddies (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) This yoga class allows kiddos to practice alongside their parents. Free childcare is available for little ones who would rather play than practice yoga. 9:30 a.m. $8/family. www.reblossomathens.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music by MrJordanMrTonks. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Both Locations) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com 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 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 KIDSTUFF: Knit Kids Class (Revival Yarns) Knit Kids is a beginning knitting class for kiddos to learn how to cast-on and knit stitch. RSVP. 6 p.m. $15. 706-850-1354, www.revivalyarnsathens.com KIDSTUFF: SuperLock Night (Oconee County Library) Supernatural and Sherlock fans are invited to a fun night of fandom. Snacks provided. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Includes stories, finger-puppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 5 & under. Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 9:30–10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Oconee Democrats Book Group (1151 Thornwood Dr., Watkinsville) This month’s book is Nicholas Carr’s The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains. Bring a dish for a potluck. 6:30 p.m. FREE! oconeebooks@gmail.com MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) Meet local entrepreneurs, tech talent and other fellow Athenians who are making cool stuff at this weekly Four Athens networking happy hour. 6 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com/happy-hour
Thursday 28 CLASSES: Intro to Word (Oconee County Library) Learn the basics. 2–4 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 CLASSES: One-On-One Computer Tutorial (ACC Library) Personalized instruction available for various
computer topics. 9–9:45 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 354 CLASSES: 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. 9 a.m. & 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens 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. 6 p.m. FREE! www. revivalyarnsathens.com COMEDY: T.J. Miller (40 Watt Club) Miller co-stared in the Fox comedy series “The Goodwin Games,” has a podcast on nerdist.com and appeared in Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Rock of Ages and several other films. See story on p. 10. 8 p.m. $21. www.40watt.com COMEDY: McQueen (The World Famous) Comedian and producer McQueen Adams spoofs pop culture through a unique live show that blends music, comedy and projections. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ theworldfamousathens EVENTS: Documenting the Dust Bowl (ACC Library) UGA photojournalism lecturer Mark E. Johnson will discuss the photography of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. A reception will follow. Reproductions of photos by Dorothea Lange, Arthur Rothstein and others will be on exhibit. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn more about the flora and fauna of the garden while enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. 8 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu FILM: Documentary Film Screening (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Professor emeritus of geology at UGA R.D. Dallmeyer presents a screening of Meteor Strike. Enjoy a slice of pizza while you view the film. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison GAMES: Trivia (El Azteca) Win prizes with host Garrett Lennox. Every Thursday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706549-2639 GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q) Hosted by Dirty South Trivia. Every Thursday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8511 GAMES: Friday Night Magic (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Pajama Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Bring your pajama-clad kids in for storytelling and readings by special guests. 7 p.m. FREE! 706795-5597
Friday 29 ART: Opening Reception (OCAF, Watkinsville) “The Members Exhibit” showcases the diversity of artwork created by OCAF members. “Finding Delight” features photography of Ginger Goejkian. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com EVENTS: LEAD Athens Midnight 5K (First American Bank & Trust Company) Run the paved streets of the Classic City. Party at The Place afterwards. Proceeds benefit LEAD’s Youth Entrepreneurship & Academic Development program. 10 p.m. (registration), 12 a.m. (race). leadathensmidnight5k@gmail.com
FILM: The Room (Ciné Barcafé) Tommy Wiseau’s misguided cult masterpiece. 10:30 p.m. $7.50. www.athenscine.com LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Southern Chef (Avid Bookshop) Chef Rebecca Lang celebrates the release of her new cookbook, Fried Chicken: Recipes for the Crispy, Crunchy, Comfort-Food Classic. See story on p. 8. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: Erioca Trio (Madison Morgan Cultural Center) The Grammy Award-nominated trio
RSVP. May 30, 5 p.m. or June 3, 6 p.m. $15. www.revivalyarnsathens. com EVENTS: Oconee Farmers Market (Oconee County Courthouse, Watkinsville) Locally grown produce, meats, grains, flowers, soaps, birdhouses, gourds and more. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. www.oconeefarmersmarket.org EVENTS: Pokémon Spring Regional Championships (The Classic Center) A family-friendly event where competitors will vie for a chance to go to the Pokémon U.S. National Championship. May 30 &
music, games, raffles and a kid zone. Six-inch subs are buy one, get one free. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! 706353-2286 EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Featuring fresh produce, honey, crafts, soaps, baked goods, cooking demos, children’s activities and live music. Every Saturday. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.athenslandtrust. org EVENTS: New to UU (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Learn more about the origins,
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: Magic Show (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Magician, ventriloquist and puppeteer Keith Karnok performs. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 PERFORMANCE: Effie’s Club Follies (40 Watt Club) Effie’s Club Follies perform slapstick burlesque routines inspired by the work place. 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt. com THEATER: Family Mess (Morton Theatre) This urban stage play features recording artists and actors Chad Lawson Cooper and Alicia Robinson Cooper. 7 p.m. $35–55. mrchadlawsoncooper@gmail.com
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“Finding Delight,” a photography exhibition featuring Ginger Goejkian, will open in conjunction with the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation’s “Annual Members” Exhibition.” A reception for both shows will be held Friday, May 29 from 6–8 p.m. is an all-female chamber ensemble that tours internationally. The performance is followed by a reception. 6 p.m. $5 (students), $25. www. mmcc-arts.org
Saturday 30 ART: The MA Architecture Tour (Multiple Locations) The MA (Modern Atlanta) Architecture Tour features three modern homes in Pulaski Heights by Athens designer Lori Bork Newcomer. RSVP online. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $10. www.madesignishuman.com CLASSES: Fixing Mistakes Class (Revival Yarns) You can learn how to back-knit, pick up drop stitches, change purls into knits (and vice versa), unravel your work, create life lines and tighten saggy stitches.
31, 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www. pokemon.com/play EVENTS: Race2CityHall (Downtown Athens) Celebrate Athens music history with a race organized by the Athens Music History Foundation. The race begins at W. Washington and Hull Streets, and ends at E. Washington St. and College Avenue. Proceeds benefit historic music preservation. 8 a.m. Find “Race2CityHall” on Facebook EVENTS: Tinkypuss Fashion Show (Little Kings Shuffle Club) View a fashion show by Tinkypuss and an art installation, hear live music by Wanda and dance to DJ Marceline and DJ Bubblegum. Proceeds benefit Women Help Women. 10 p.m. $5. www.tinkypuss.com EVENTS: 5th Anniversary (Subway, 1194 Prince Ave.) Celebrate the Prince Avenue location with live
beliefs and practices of Unitarian Universalism. 8:45 a.m. FREE! uuathensga.org EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music by Paul Lombard (8 a.m.) and Dale Wechsler (10 a.m.). 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.org EVENTS: Extra Special People’s Jump, Fly Festival (Skydive Monroe, 535 Towler St., Monroe) Watch skydivers make their descent with food, entertainment and fun. The event raises funds for ESP summer camp. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www. extraspecialpeople.com GAMES: Doomtown Tournament (Tyche’s Games) Try to clean up the weird western town of Gamorra. 12 p.m. www.tychesgames.com
EVENTS: Pokémon Spring Regional Championships (The Classic Center) See Saturday listing for full description May 30 & 31, 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.pokemon.com/play EVENTS: Cocinando para Casa (Cooking for Casa) (Athens First Presbyterian) Local restaurants and home cooks prepare authentic Latin American dishes to support educational and social programs offered through Casa de Amistad. 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. $10–25. www. athensamistad.org EVENTS: Sunday Center Market (The Classic Center) Find artists, farmers, crafters, food trucks, live music, kid’s activities and more in the Classic Center’s new 440 Foundry Pavillion. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Every Sunday. 6 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com GAMES: Trivia (Brixx Wood Fired Pizza) Test your skills. Every Sunday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-395-1660 GAMES: Netrunner Open Play (Tyche’s Games) New players welcome to this fantasy card game open play. 12:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 485 Baldwin St.) Hosted by Dirty South. Every Sunday. 6 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com 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 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Beginning readers read aloud to a certified therapy dog. 3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 SPORTS: Intro to Disc Golf (Oconee County Library) Jared Hightower will introduce this sport for all ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee
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THE CALENDAR! EVENTS: Annual Preservation Awards (Morton Theatre) The Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation showcases projects that have revitalized local historic places, from small-scale rehabilitations, to LEED-certified new construction, to million-dollar historic restorations. 6 p.m. FREE! www.mortontheatre.com GAMES: Spelling Bee (Highwire Lounge) Test your spelling and win prizes. No bees on site. 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub GAMES: 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 (Highwire Lounge) House cash prizes and mini games. Every Monday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 KIDSTUFF: Open Play Time (Oconee County Library) Children can play with toys and make new friends. Ages 0–3. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Last Monday Book Group (ACC Library) This month’s discussion is on The Turn of the Screw by Henry James. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens
Tuesday 2 EVENTS: Tuesday Produce Stand (West Broad Market Garden) Shop for fresh produce straight out of the community-based urban garden. Offers double dollars for EBT shoppers. Held every Tuesday. 3 p.m.–dusk. 706-613-0122, www. athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Produce Stand (ACC Council on Aging) This mobile produce stand sells fresh, sustainable and locally-grown fruits and vegetables sourced from the community gardens at ACCA and UGArden. EBT cards accepted. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.accaging.org EVENTS: Full Moon Hike (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Bring family and friends along to enjoy the mysterious world of nature at night. Includes a two-mile hike through the wooded trails and in the garden. 8 p.m. $5/person, $15/family. www. uga.edu/botgarden GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Mellow Mushroom) Hosted by Dirty South Trivia. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Todd Kelly every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7289 GAMES: 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: 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
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for full description 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 KIDSTUFF: Fandom Film Fest: Adventure Time (Oconee County Library) Watch episodes of “Adventure Time.” Snacks provided. Ages 11–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Reading aloud to a dog creates a relaxed, nonjudgmental environment that helps kids develop their reading skills and builds confidence. Register for a 15-minutes session. Grades K-5. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Kids Night (Buffalo’s Café) See Tuesday listing for full description 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655 KIDSTUFF: “Every Hero Has a Story” Shadow Puppet Show (Multiple Locations) Watch a shadow puppetry performance created by children. The performance “Cada Heroe Tiene Una Historia” was created during a three-day workshop funded by AthFest Educates and held at Pinewoods Library. See Art Notes on p. 13. June 2, 10:30 a.m. (Oglethorpe Library). June 3, 10:30 a.m. (Bogart Library). www.athenslibrary.org THEATER: Comedy of Errors (Multiple Locations) Two sets of identical twins are separated at birth by a tragic shipwreck. In search of his long-lost brother, Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio of Syracuse, venture to Ephesus, the unbeknownst hometown of their brothers. June 2 & June 4, 8 p.m. $5. (Cellar Theatre). June 3, 6:30 p.m. $5. (UGA Founders Garden). dinac@uga.edu
Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Batty About Bats (Oconee County Library) Wildlife educator Vicky Beckham Smith gives a presentation with live bats and preserved specimens. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth Poetry (The Globe) Open mic poetry readings. The featured reader this month is Chris Mattingly from Louisville, KY. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth MEETINGS: Inner Guidance and Spiritual Experiences (ACC Library) An open discussion for all faiths to share spiritual experiences including dreams and past lives. 7 p.m. FREE! www.eckankar-ga.org MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) See Wednesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/happy-hour
LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 26 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com EMILEIGH IRELAND Local singersongwriter and former member of indie-pop group Helen Scott performs. JIM MCCARREN Local singersongwriter.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 LANEY STRICKLAND & FRIENDS Local Southern rock singersongwriter leads a collaborative performance.
Wednesday 27 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 at this open mic. Contact louisphillippelot@ yahoo.com for booking. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com WEISSHUND Groove-oriented rock duo from Atlanta. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. THAYER SARRANO Local songwriter playing hazy, desolate, Southerninspired rock tunes. FRANNY New, eclectic local band influnced by indie rock, jazz, classical and bluegrass. Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net MRJORDANMRTONKS Collaboration between longtime
STRICTLY RICKLI Local experimental family band. MANS TRASH Skewed pop sounds from Mercer West (The Dream Scene, Bubbly Mommy Gun). MANNY & THE DEEPTHROATS Alias of local experimental sound artist Manny Lage. THE ELECTRIC NATURE Psychrock/electro duo from Athens. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com CHRIS BURROUGHS TRIO Jazz trio led by Stone Mountain drummer Chris Burroughs. Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 KARAOKE WITH THE KING Sing your guts out every Wednesday! Live Wire 8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com OPEN MIC Each performance gets 10 minutes. Drums and guitar amps are provided. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 DIABLO SANDWICH & THE DR. PEPPERS New local band featuring Bo Hembree, Adam Poulin and Scotty Nicholson. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE REBEL SOCIETY Host Jaclyn Steele invites “creators, dreamers
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The Foundry 8 p.m. $5 (adv.), $8 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com ISAAC BRAMBLETT BAND Southern soul singer with a rootsrock band who has performed with Ike Stubblefield and Sunny Ortiz, to name a few. Georgia Theatre 9 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com PERPETUAL GROOVE This group has been stirring crowds into a frenzy around the Southeast with its exciting jams and spirited cover tunes. 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. The Grotto 10 p.m. FREE! 706-549-9933 THE BIG SMOOTH Bluesy local trio featuring songwriter Tre Powell. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com PERIOD SIX Playing a unique blend of jazz standards featuring collective communication and soulful improvisation. Live Wire 11 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com TECROPOLIS Athens’ longestrunning electronic dance music monthly, with special guests Mut3 and Variant.
Wednesday 3 ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Carissa DiCindio will discuss Joan Mitchell’s large abstract painting, “Close.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music from Colibri. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Both Locations) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com 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. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) Weekly themed games. House cash and drink prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) See Wednesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 KIDSTUFF: “Every Hero Has a Story” Shadow Puppet Show (Multiple Locations) See Tuesday listing for full description June 2, 10:30 a.m. (Oglethorpe Library). June 3, 10:30 a.m. (Bogart Library). www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Random Fandom: Canvas Shoes (Oconee County Library) Paint canvas shoes with fandom love. Ages 11–18.
Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com THE LAST THURSDAY Songwriter Don Chambers presents a night of music, guest musicians, spoken word, film, magic and a variety of other surprises.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 DANK Bluesy, Atlanta-based jam-rock band. Formerly known as Dank Sinatra. See Record Review on p. 12. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE 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!
The Bohannons play the Caledonia Lounge on Friday, May 29. LOGAN & LUCILLE Folk-pop ensemble from Tuscon, AZ.
Athens musicians Tommy Jordan and William Tonks, featuring rootsy guitar picking and vocal melodies.
The Foundry Tailgate Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com J.C. BRIDWELL Country-rock musician from Cumming, GA. PHILLIP LEE JR. Country singersongwriter.
The Foundry 8 p.m. $8 (adv.), $12 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com RED WANTING BLUE Americana outfit led by vocalist and songwriter Scott Terry.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com THE HONEY SLIDERS Original, Detroit-influenced rock from Catropolis. THE VG MINUS ‘70s-styled powerpop/punk.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com SHILPA RAY New York-based artist playing dark, goth-infused postpunk. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. NEIGHBOR LADY Alias of local singer-songwriter Emily Braden.
Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ SOUVENIRS Alec Livaditis spins a set of music, following a screening of the documentary Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell.
Go Bar Potter’s Go Bar Res. 9:30 p.m. $3–5 (suggested donation). 706-546-5609 REALISTIC PILLOW Local synthheavy experimental pop band. GINKO Edgar Lopez’s fuzzy, beatdriven experimental hip hop project.
and passion-filled rebels” to share their talent at this open mic event. The Jaclyn Steele Band kicks things off. Every Wednesday! Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
Thursday 28 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES AND FRIENDS Local singer-songwriter Louis Phillip Pelot and company play a “mind-boggling wall of organic sound with upbeat, traveldriven lyrics.” SARAH ELIZABETH Local singersongwriter. LANDON TRUST Local singer-songwriter performs an acoustic set.
Your Pie 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-7424 (Five Points location) YOESHI ROBERTS Singer-songwriter playing uplifting “acoustic music that feels good.” Your Pie 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7048 (E. Broad St. location) LOUIS PHILLIP PELOT Leaving Countries singer plays a solo set of folk and Americana. 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7048 (Gaines School Rd. location) LIAM PARKE Member of local band Repent at Leisure plays a solo set of Irish folk.
Friday 29 Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com MANGER Speed thrash metal “with a dash of Satan.” The band harks back
to the days of NWOBHM: ripping solos and screeching vocals. THE BOHANNONS Rock and roll straight from Chattanooga, TN. BEAST MODE Local heavy metal group. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com STONI TAYLOR & MILES OF STONES Atlanta-based funk-rock outfit. DEFIANCE DOUGLASS & EXILES OF THE NATION Five-piece punk/ funk band from Atlanta. CHANGING OF THE GUARD No info available.
Saturday 30 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net PAUL LOMBARD Local blues singer. (8 a.m.) DALE WESCHLER Local fiddler performs a set of old-time mountain music. (10 a.m.) Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 THE JIMI JEFF DUNK N TREY SHOW Playing funky jams and classic covers.
HAOCHI WAVES Riot-grrrl-influenced grunge band from Florida. BLEETH Stoner metal outfit from Miami. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 THEO HILTON Nana Grizol frontman returns to town to play a solo set. NATE AND KATE Local duo playing “nightmarish originals and fun trashy covers with guitar and drums only.” THE VG MINUS ‘70s-styled powerpop/punk. JO RB JONES Local experimental indie-pop group.
DJ MARCELINE & DJ BUBBLEGUM Two local DJs team up. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 BYOG Funky jam band from Charleston, SC.
Sunday 31 Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 4 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com ATHENS SCHOOL OF MUSIC SPRING ENSEMBLE SHOW Young musicians showing off the
40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com INTO THE SUN Athens four-piece marrying classic rock with a modern vibe. VANCE FITE Alternative pop-rock artist from Atlanta. LOVESUCKER “Dark funk” band from Charlotte, NC.
Wednesday 3 Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them!
Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com BIG C & THE VELVET DELTA A modern take on traditional blues, rock and R&B from this local group.
The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Relocated back to his old stomping grounds of Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. VFW 7 p.m. www.vfwathens.com WHISKEY RIVER Country-inspired Southern rock band.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com LITTLE GOLD Local group fronted by songwriter Christian DeRoeck, playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities. THE MUMZEES High-energy garagepunk band from the Chattanooga area.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $10 (members), $15 (nonmembers). botgarden.uga.edu CAROLINE AIKEN One of Athens’ most talented and respected performing songwriters. Her bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance. THE TWANGTOWN PARAMOURS “Sophisticated Americana” group from Nashville, TN.
Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 STRICTLY RICKLI Local experimental family band. THE RODNEY KINGS Scuzzed-out local garage-punk trio. FANTASY SPORTS Gabrielle Bischoff of Black Paradise performs a set of darkwave. MIDNIGHT BOI Alias of local musician Eli Rickli, playing “pseudoSatanic hip hop.” FART JAR No info available. DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 DANK See Thursday’s listing for full description
The Foundry Tailgate Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com ME AND MOLLY Nashville-based country-folk duo.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 S-WORDS AND FRIENDS Local band playing funky pop-rock with a touch of Southern jam.
Georgia Theatre 9 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com PERPETUAL GROOVE See Thursday’s listing for full description
Live Wire Friday Afternoon Beer Club. 5 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com DJ OSMOSE International touring DJ and Athens resident lays down an all-vinyl set of funk and reggae.
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Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 ETIENNE DE ROCHER DUO Local singer-songwriter teams up with Jacob Morris (Moths) for a set. DJ DAFFY DUCK Psychedelic funk bombs from this local DJ.
The Foundry 8 p.m. $15 (adv), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com UNKNOWN HINSON Comedic, vampirish country songwriter playing twangy originals with a satirical tinge. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. JOE FLETCHER Americana roots artist from Providence, RI.
Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta faves.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 BLUES NIGHT WITH BIG C Nobody in Athens sings the blues quite like Big C. Expect lots of soulful riffs, covers and originals.
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.
Perpetual Groove plays the Georgia Theatre on Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29. Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com FALLOW Local three-piece “Southern metal” band. MARSES Local “party-doom” fourpiece band. VOLT New local heavy duo. WICKED KING Local rock trio dedicated to the roots of heavy music. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com IDLE BLOOM Heavy psych-pop band from Nashville, TN. CHURCHYARD Nashville-based garage-rock four-piece. The Globe 10 p.m. FREE! ($2 under 21). 706353-4721 WALL OF EARS Massachussettsbased pop project. RICHARD GUMBY Local psych-rock project led by songwriter Scott Crossman.
DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Playing upbeat, gritty and danceable rare and classic 45s all night long. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com AFRICAN SOUL A unique and stirring combination of poetry and song. M. LEWIS Soulful singer-songwriter from Atlanta. K. CHANTA No info available. 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 Women Help Women Benefit. 10 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub WANDA Eclectic local electro-pop duo.
great things they have learned at this local music school.
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Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net COLIBRI A mix of folk and rock influences.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com CLAY LEVERETT Some of Athens’ finest country music. KELLEY SWINDALL Bluesy folk music from Stone Mountain, GA.
40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $21. www.40watt.com CONOR OBERST Singer-songwriter from Omaha, NE known for his work with indie-folk mainstay Bright Eyes. LARKIN POE Two sisters from Atlanta who sing and shred a unique blend of “Swampadelic Americana.”
Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night every Monday.
The Foundry On the Patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens.com KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 BATHROOMS New local punk band featuring members of Cancers, Shaved Christ, Little Gold and more. BOY New local hard rock duo featuring members of Nurture and Waitress. SHORT LEASH New Orleans-based hardcore duo. NURSE Atlanta-based hardcore band featuring former members of Cheap Art. Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 KARAOKE WITH THE KING See Wednesday’s listing for full description Live Wire 8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com OPEN MIC See Wednesday’s listing for full description Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 DIABLO SANDWICH & THE DR. PEPPERS See Wednesday’s listing for full description The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE REBEL SOCIETY Host Jaclyn Steele invites “creators, dreamers and passion-filled rebels” to share their talent at this open mic event. The Jaclyn Steele Band kicks things off. Every Wednesday! Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
Down the Line 6/4 HISTORIC SUNSETS / LAWSON FELTMAN (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 6/4 DAVIN MCCOY (The Foundry) 6/4 PINECONES / SHADE (Georgia Theatre) 6/4 SAM HOLT, TODD NANCE, DANIEL HUTCHENS AND JON MILLS (Live Wire) 6/5 UNKNOWN ATHENS INSIDE/ OUT / Liam Parke (Buffalo’s Café) 6/5 CICADA RHYTHM / AVI JACOB / OLD SMOKEY (Caledonia Lounge) 6/5 THE VIKING PROGRESS / ON THE WATER (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 6/5 THE JOY KILLS (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 6/5 THE DE LUX INTERIORS / MOTHER THE CAR / THESE HEATHENS / FREE ASSOCIATES (40 Watt Club) 6/5 RICK FOWLER BAND / BEVERLY “GUITAR” WATKINS (The Foundry) 6/5 SCOTT LOW (Georgia Theatre) 6/5 CHRIS STAPLETON / SAM LEWIS (Georgia Theatre) 6/5 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE (The Office Lounge) 6/6 CHRIS PADGETT / DANIEL MACK & PICK’N COOP (Bishop Park) 6/6 THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN (Buffalo’s Café) 6/6 PATTERN IS MOVEMENT (Caledonia Lounge) 6/6 THE HONEY SLIDERS / KING OF THE JUNGLE / THE PLAGUE (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 6/6 MANMADE MOUNTAINS / THREADBARE SKIVVIES / NIFTY EARTH (40 Watt Club)
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Art 1st Annual Juried Exhibition (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) The galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first juried show is open to all artists (all ages and media) with a focus on innovative contemporary art. Michael Rooks, curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the High Museum of Art, will be the guest juror. Deadline Aug. 1. Exhibit Sept. 19â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nov. 15. $25. info@athica.org, www.athica.org Call for Artists & Designers (Athens, GA) Olives & Wax presents The Repurposing Project, a creative competition in which artists and designers are given a bag of vintage and recycled clothes and challenged to create a new wearable item. Items will be showcased and judged at a fashion show at CinĂŠ. Email your name and phone number to participate. Competition May 27â&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 10. repurposingproject@gmail.com
Classes Acting for Film (Film Athens Film Lab) George Adams teaches â&#x20AC;&#x153;Actorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gym: The Road to Becoming a Professional Actor.â&#x20AC;? Topics include creating dynamic characters, working as an actor in film and television, and the creative and business aspects of film. Register online. Wednesdays, 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:30 p.m. $75/ month. www.filmathens.net/edu Aquatics Fitness Programs (Multiple Locations) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aquatic Aerobicsâ&#x20AC;? is held at Memorial Park Pool on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, May 26â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Aug. 8, 6 p.m. $5 per class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aqua Zumbaâ&#x20AC;? is held at Bishop Park Pool on Saturdays, May 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m. $5 per
class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adult Lap Swimâ&#x20AC;? is held at Bishop Park Pool on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30 a.m. $55. 706-613-3589, www.athensclarkecounty.com/ aquatics Art Classes (OCAF, Watkinsville) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watercolor Batik on Rice Paper Workshopâ&#x20AC;? is a two-day class on using hot wax as a resist in the watercolor painting process. June 26â&#x20AC;&#x201C;27, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $120â&#x20AC;&#x201C;130. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com Bellydance and More (Studio Dance Academy) Barefoot Dance Studio, located inside of Studio Dance Academy, offers classes in bellydance, burlesque and more. Check website for classes. Drop-ins or class cards available. www.bare footdanceathens.com CINĂ&#x2030; Yoga (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) Sarah Dunning leads Lunchtime Yoga for all levels. BYO mat. Wednesday and Fridays through June, $5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10. www.sdyoga.weebly.com Cameron Hampton Workshop Series (OCAF, Watkinsville) Hampton leads oneday workshops in topics including painting, drawing, watercolor, pastels and sculpture. Call or email to register. 706-769-4565, info@ocaf. com, www.ocaf.com Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Good Dirt has moved to a new location at 485 Macon Hwy. Weekly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Try Clayâ&#x20AC;? classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wheel every Friday from 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Try Clayâ&#x20AC;? classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $20. 706355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Letterpress & More (Smokey Road Press) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Introduction to Letterpress Printing.â&#x20AC;? June 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 p.m. $300. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Make Your Own Stationery.â&#x20AC;? June 19, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. $45. www.smokeyroadpress.com
Portrait Sculpture Classes (Email for Location) Kinzey Branham instructs on anatomy, composition and sculptural techniques for creating a self-portrait in clay. Saturdays, June 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;July 18, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 p.m. or 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $310. kinzeyb@gmail. com, www.saintfrancis-kinzey.com/ shop Printmaking Workshops (Double Dutch Press) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monotypes! Drypoint.â&#x20AC;? May 27, 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:30 p.m. $45. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stampmaking.â&#x20AC;? June 27, 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4:30 p.m. $35. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Multicolor Screenprint: Two Parts.â&#x20AC;? June 10 & June 17, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. $70. www.double dutchpress.com Quilting (Sewcial Studio) Sewcial Studio has moved to a new location at 2500 W. Broad St., suite #305. Quilting classes for beginner to advanced students cover both traditional and modern projects. sewcialstudio@gmail.com, www. sewcialstudio.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 Sewing Classes (Community) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beginners Sewing Courseâ&#x20AC;? is a six-week course for learning basic sewing techniques. Begins May 21, 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:30 p.m. $128. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Intermediate Sewing Classâ&#x20AC;? teaches students how to use a pattern and make a garment using advanced techniques. Six weeks beginning June 1, 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:30 p.m. $128. www.shopcommunity athens.com Traditional Karate Training (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Learn traditional Yoshukai karate in a positive atmosphere. Accepting new students. No experience necessary.
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ACC ANIMAL CONTROL 31 Dogs Received! 7 Adopted, 4 Reclaimed, 12 to Rescue Groups 28 Cats Received! 2 Adopted, 0 Reclaimed, 10 to Rescue Groups
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cosmic Twisterâ&#x20AC;? and other microscopic images captured by photographer Stefan Eberhard are currently on view at the Surgery Center of Athens. See website for schedule. Classes held Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. FREE! www.athensy. com Tumbling (Bishop Park) Registration is underway for teen and adult tumbling. Teen classes are held Mondays, June 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;July 27, 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:25 p.m. Adult classes are Wednesdays, June 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;July 29, 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:25 p.m. $10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15. www.athens clarkecounty.com/gymnastics Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Writing Circle (Heartspace, 2350 Prince Ave. #7) Writing for Well-Being meets the second Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. $10. Awakenings meets Wednesdays, May 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 10, 6:30 p.m. $55. heidiatheartspace. wordpress.com Writing Class: The Personal Essay (OCAF, Watkinsville) Award-winning Georgia essayist Dana Wildsmith will teach this threesession class. Begins July 11, 9:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 p.m. $130 (OCAF member), $140. www.ocaf.com Yoga (5 Points Yoga) The studio offers alignment yoga (Iyengar), flow yoga, gentle flow, hot power flow, power flow and restorative yoga. Private and small group yoga classes are also available. Check website for weekly schedule of classes. www.athensfivepointsyoga. com Zumba in the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A dynamic fitness program infused with Latin rhythms. Every Wednesday, 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 p.m. $70/10 classes. www.botgarden.uga.edu
Help Out 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.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m., once or twice a month. Call Roger, 706-202-0587 Friends of the Library Book Sale (Oconee County Library) Now accepting donations of gently used books, CDs and DVDs for a fundraising sale. No magazines, VHS, cassettes or LPs. Sale on Sept. 24â&#x20AC;&#x201C;26 at the Oconee County Civic Center. www.oconeelibraryfriends. org HandsOn Northeast Georgia (Athens, GA) HandsOn NEGA is a project of Community Connection of Northeast Georgia that assists volunteers in finding flexible service
opportunities at various organizations. Over 130 local agencies seek help with ongoing projects and special short-term events. Visit the website for a calendar and to register. www.handsonnortheastgeorgia.com Litter Index Survey The Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Litter Index is a simple survey for citizens to provide input on the litter they see in their community. Print a copy of the suvey from the website. Surveys accepted until July 19. www.keepathensbeautiful.org Smart Lunch, Smart Kid (Action Ministries) Volunteers are needed to help provide and deliver sack lunches and educational enrichment activities to under-served children in nine communities around Athens this summer. ederoshia@ actionministiries.net, www.action ministries.net
Kidstuff â&#x20AC;&#x153;Critical Thinking and the Art of Debateâ&#x20AC;? (T.R.R. Cobb House) For rising high school sophomores and seniors. June 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19 and June 22â&#x20AC;&#x201C;26, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m. $60/week. 706-369-3513, www.trrcobbhouse.org â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every Hero Has a Storyâ&#x20AC;? Shadow Puppet Show (Multiple Locations) A shadow puppetry performance created by the children at Pinewoods Library will tour 10 libraries and community centers this summer. June 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Oglethorpe Library. June 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Bogart Library. June 16 at 2:30 p.m. at Pinewoods Library. June 17 at 12:30 p.m. at the East Athens Community Center. Check website for full schedule. www.athenslibrary.org Art Camp (Lyndon House Arts Center) Camps include â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Walk on the Wild Side from the Maasai Mara to the Sergengeti,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Masterpiece Portrait for Teens,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Way Things Move: Stop Motion Video for Teensâ&#x20AC;? and others. $97â&#x20AC;&#x201C;138. 706-6133623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/ camps Health Matters Summer Camp (Bishop Park) Participants take part in a variety of general day camp activities with a focus on physical health and nutrition. Ages 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;14. Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday, June 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;July 31, 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $240. 706-613-3589 Intermezzo Piano Academy (The Church at College Station) Each day offers classes in rhythm, music history, composition, theory
and piano ensemble for beginning and intermediate pianists. Ages 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;14. July 13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17, 9:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1:30 p.m. $160. www.intermezzoacademy. com New Moon Summer Adventure Camp (Athens, GA) Now accepting registration for a summer camp that travels to different locations daily. Activities include hiking, swimming and boating as well as trips to museums, zoos and farms. Fee includes all activities and travel expenses. For ages 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12. $175/wk. 706-310-0013 Report Card Rewards Program (Bishop Park) Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can receive a free summer pool pass or tickets for free swims by demonstrating exceptional grades. Bring your report card to the ACC Aquatics Office. 706-613-3589, www.athens clarkecounty.com/aquatics Strong Girls Summer Camp (Old Fire Hall #2) A camp designed to empower girls through creative activities, yoga and fun. June 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 & Aug. 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7. $200. wearestronggirls@ gmail.com Summer Camps (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Peace Camp runs June 29â&#x20AC;&#x201C;July 3. Hogwarts School at the Pyramid runs July 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;24 and July 27â&#x20AC;&#x201C;31. 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m. $80â&#x20AC;&#x201C;150/camp. 706546-7914, www.uuathensga.org Summer Camps (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nature Artâ&#x20AC;? offers an opportunity to mix paints from natural materials and learn tips from a local artist. July 13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nature Explorersâ&#x20AC;? includes games, hiking and more outdoor activities. July 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;24. Full day summer camps from 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3:30 p.m. are for ages 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12. Half-day camps from 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 p.m. are for five year olds. $130/week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sweet Pea Camp,â&#x20AC;? for ages 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 offers an introduction to the natural world. 706-542-6156, www.botgarden.uga.edu Summer Code Camps (Four Athens) Four Athens offers weeklong day camps to teach kids coding skills through game development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building Pong with Javascript,â&#x20AC;? June 22â&#x20AC;&#x201C;26 or July 13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Building Minecraft Mods with Java,â&#x20AC;? July 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;24. Partial scholarships available. www.fourathens. com/summercodecamps Summer Explorers (Sandy Creek Nature Center) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fairy Tales and Forest Kingdoms,â&#x20AC;? June 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Muddy Munchkin Madness,â&#x20AC;? June 24â&#x20AC;&#x201C;26. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water Bears to Beaversharks,â&#x20AC;? July 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water
Adventures,â&#x20AC;? July 22â&#x20AC;&#x201C;24. For ages 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6. 9:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12:30 p.m. $20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;30/ session. 706-613-3615 Summer Food Service Free lunches will be served to children at ACC library, Clarke Middle School and other locations around Athens. Check website for participating locations and schedule. May 27â&#x20AC;&#x201C;July 17. www.athenshousing.org and decal.ga.gov Summer Tennis Camp (Multiple Locations) Register for summer tennis camps at Bishop Park and the Athens-Clarke County Tennis Center. Each camp has multiple weeks. 706613-3991, www.athensclarkecounty. com/camps Summer Theater Camps (Athens Little Playhouse) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under the Big Top,â&#x20AC;? June 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under the Wizardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hat,â&#x20AC;? June 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under the Sea,â&#x20AC;? June 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under the Disco Ball: A Spyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adventure,â&#x20AC;? June 22â&#x20AC;&#x201C;26. Visit website for registration form. www.athenslittleplayhouse.net Swim School (Bishop Park, East Athens Community Center & Lay Park) Swim school is for ages 3 & up. Multiple sessions available. $33â&#x20AC;&#x201C;50. Check website for dates. accaquatics@athensclarkecounty. com, www.athensclarkecounty.com/ aquatics
UGA Summer Camps (Multiple Locations) Now registering middle and high school students for day camps and overnight camps in June and July. Offerings include a mini medical school, computer game design, a national security mock council and more. www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summer-academy
Support Groups Al-Anon 12 Step (Little White House) For family and friends of alcoholics and drug addicts. 478955-3422, www.ga-al-anon.org Alcoholics Anonymous (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164, www.athensaa.org New Mamas Support Group (Bloom) New mamas and their new babies can meet and seek support. Daddies and older sibblings should sit this one out. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 p.m. info@birthing ourselvesintobeing.com, www. bloomathens.com Reiki (Athens Regional Medical Center) (Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support) Experience the healing energy of Reiki, an ancient
art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Macabre illustrations over bold color choices and bright backgrounds by Tyler Wood. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) Paintings by Dortha Jacobson. 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. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dust, Drought and Dreams Gone Dryâ&#x20AC;? is a traveling exhibit about the Dust Bowl. Through June 26. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Detour Thru Your Mindâ&#x20AC;? combines the works of artists and storytellers for an exhibit and publication. Through June 21. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CINĂ&#x2030; BARCAFE (234 W. Hancock Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Offerings & Amendmentsâ&#x20AC;? features wall bound sculptures created from found objects by Garrett Hayes. Through June 19. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) In Classic Gallery I, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Peaceable Kingdomâ&#x20AC;? presents animals by Will Eskridge, Lawson Grice, JenĂĄ A. Johnson, Susan Pelham and Cheryl Washburn. â&#x20AC;˘ In Classic Gallery II, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flightâ&#x20AC;? examines feathered and flying friends by Margaret Agner, Will Eskridge, JenĂĄ A. Johnson, Maria Mueller and Susan Pelham. Through September. DONDEROâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Abstract paintings by Keith Karnok. Through May. 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 Matt Alston, John Cleaveland, Peter Loose and more. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Colorful geometric paintings by Hannah Jones. Through May. â&#x20AC;˘ Paintings by Andy Cherewick. Through June. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Findersâ&#x20AC;? features works by Garrett Hayes, Lisa Freeman, Chris Novey, Amanda Scheutzow, Charlie Asher Key and Taylor Kuzia. Through June 13. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) In the sculpture garden, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terra Verte,â&#x20AC;? created by Scottish artist Patricia Leighton, consists of six cubes full of living vegetation. Through May. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stone Levityâ&#x20AC;? is a sculpture by Del Geist installed in the Performing and Visual Arts Complex quad. Through May. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jay Robinson: Quarks, Leptons and Peanuts.â&#x20AC;? Through June 21. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;AiryLight: Visualizing the Invisible.â&#x20AC;? Through June 28. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;art.gifâ&#x20AC;? includes six looping GIFs. Through June 28. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lines of Inquiry: Renaissance and Baroque Drawings from the Ceseri Collection.â&#x20AC;? Through Aug. 2. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;BANGâ&#x20AC;? is an installation of boldly colored pop art paintings by Carol John that will rotate throughout the course of the exhibit. Through June. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Tobiah Cole. Through May. HENDERSHOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Works by Porter McCleod. Through May. â&#x20AC;˘ Artwork by Melissa Steele. Through June. HIGHWIRE LOUNGE (269 N. Hull St.) Ink drawings by Carlee Ingersoll. Through June 27. JITTERY JOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WESTSIDE (1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy.) Artwork by Leonard Piha and Jamie Calkin. Through July. K.A. ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;As the Old Gods pass, the New Gods will reAwakenâ&#x20AC;? by Ansley Sproull is a collection of figurative and biological works that form a new mythology. Through May.
form of healing touch used for stress reduction and relaxation. For cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Call for an appointment. Individual sessions held every Wednesday, 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! 706-475-4900 SLPAA (Campus View Church of Christ) Sex, Love and Pornography Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for sexually compulsive behaviors. Every Monday, 7:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:30 p.m. 706-372-8642
On The Street ACC Pool Season (Multiple Locations) Public pools are located at Bishop Park, East Athens Community Center, Lay Park, Memorial Park and Rocksprings Park. Pools are open Tuesdaysâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fridays and Sundays from 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:30 p.m. Bishop Park is open on weekends only. $1 admission. www. athensclarkecounty.com/aquatics Hope Floats Sidewalk Sale (The Fresh Market) Shop The Fresh Marketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picnic-style sidewalk sale May 29â&#x20AC;&#x201C;31 to support JDRF, which funds type 1 diabetes research. www.thefreshmarket.com
Roller Derby Boot Camp (Fun Galaxy) Skaters interested in waging war on wheels with the Classic City Rollergirls can attend this two-day boot camp. May 31, 8:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 p.m. & June 1, 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. $10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15. recruitment@classiccityrollergirls. com Summer Programs (Athens, GA) Find information about summer camps, pool openings, art exhibits, classes, performances, sports, fitness programs, holiday events and other activities for adults and children in the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer program guide. www.athens clarkecounty.com Summer Solstice Summit (Bloom) Women are invited for a weekend of sisterhood and circling. June 19â&#x20AC;&#x201C;21, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. www.birthing ourselvesintobeing.com The Classic City Fringe Festival (Athens, GA) The Classic City Fringe Festival is seeking performers in theater, dance, performance art, puppetry, improv, comedy and more for a new festival. Applications will be accepted through July 12. Festival Oct. 22â&#x20AC;&#x201C;25. classiccityfringefest@gmail. com, www.classiccityfringefestival. com f
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Period Decorative Arts Collection (1840â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1890) & Athens History Museumâ&#x20AC;? inside the historic Ware-Lyndon House now features a new bedroom exhibit full of decorative pieces. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;40 of Something: Collections from Our Communityâ&#x20AC;? features 40 circles and 40 haikus by land artist Chris Taylor as well as 40 baskets collected by Sandy Loose. Through June 1. â&#x20AC;˘ In the Lounge Gallery, view photography by recent MFA graduate Lucas Underwood. Through Aug. 8. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Home Show: Artist Inspired Birdhousesâ&#x20AC;? showcases a selection of birdhouses created to benefit Athens Area Habitat for Humanity building projects. May 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Aug. 1. Reception June 4. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where We Live, Work and Playâ&#x20AC;? features sculptural and kinetic works by Martijn van Wagdendonk, Tad Gloeckler, Cameron Lyden and Michael Oliveri. May 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Aug. 1. Reception June 4. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Discarded Beautyâ&#x20AC;? includes artwork by Janelle Young, Sarah Emerson, Manty Dey and Susan Hable. May 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Aug. 1. Reception June 4. MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 GA 98, Danielsville) R.D. Dallmeyer, professor emeritus of geology at UGA, presents a collection of meteorites. Through May. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recapitulation, 1963â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2015: Drawings and Sculptures by Susan Cofer.â&#x20AC;? Through Aug. 30. MAMA BIRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GRANOLA (909 E. Broad St.) Artwork by Cameron Bliss Ferrelle, Chris Taylor, James Fields, Don Highfield, Barbara Bendzunas, Kayley Head, Melissa Long, Jonathan Carter, Gerald Turner, St. Udioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Iron Works, Lea Lacy, Catcophony, Tiny Tank Tech, Hooks & Gems and Georgia Elite Jewelry. MAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BOY (197 Oak St.) Artwork by Jamie Calkin. Through May. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Annual Members Exhibitionâ&#x20AC;? showcases a wide diversity of artwork created by OCAFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members. Opening reception May 29. Through July 10. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding Delightâ&#x20AC;? features the photography of Ginger Goejkian. Opening reception May 29. Through July 10. REVIVAL YARNS (297 Prince Ave.) Susie Criswell creates acrylic paintings inspired by nature. Through May. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cooking the Booksâ&#x20AC;? is an exhibit of handmade books celebrating the tastes and colors of food. Through Aug. 31. â&#x20AC;˘ An exhibition celebrating The Pennington Radio Collection features tube radios, external speakers and other artifacts from 1913â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1933. Through December. SEWCIAL STUDIO (2500 W. Broad St. #305) Hand-dyed art quilts by Anita Heady. Rust and over-dyed fabric on canvas by Bill Heady. SIPS (1390 Prince Ave.) Mia Streetman is an 11-year-old artist exploring Japanese culture through anime, manga and Copic drawings. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) The Athens Photo Share Group presents a show of several award-winning photographers. Through June 21. THE SURGERY CENTER (2142 W. Broad St.) The photographs of Stefan Eberhard reveal microscopic worlds. SWEET SPOT STUDIO GALLERY (160 Tracy St., Mercury A.I.R.) The gallery presents paintings, ceramics, sculpture, drawings, furniture, folk art and jewelry from artists including Faith Henderson, Veronica Darby, John Cleaveland, Rebecca Wood, Nikita Raper, Natalia Zuckerman, Briget Darryl Ginley, Jack Kashuback, Barret Reid, Scott Radke and Ken Hardesty. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Art of Eating Ethically,â&#x20AC;? a display of artwork and commentaries about the food system. Through May. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water, Waterâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? features photographs taken of or near the ocean by Lee Reed. Juneâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;July. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) New paintings by Mary Porter. 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. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beauty Beardsâ&#x20AC;? features acrylic paintings of male pin-ups by Lydia Hunt. Through August.
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Now pre-leasing for Fall 2015. 1BRs in Baldwin Village across the street from UGA. Starting at $540/mo. Hot and cold water incl. Manager Keith, (706) 354-4261.
Duplexes For Rent Amazing location on Milledge! Sign lease for Fall: first month free. Beautiful 3BR/1BA duplex on S. Milledge. Close to UGA and city bus lines. HWflrs, fireplace, W/D hook-up, huge yard and lots of parking. $800–900/mo. depending on side. Call (706) 202-9905. Ask about other avail. properties. Fantastic 2BR/1BA in Five Points. HWfls throughout, charming vintage tile in bath. W/D included. Quiet, wooded lot on dead end st. $775/mo. Avail. Aug. 1. valerioproperties.com or (706) 546-6900. S . M i l l e d g e , Ve n i t a D r. 4BR/2BA, W/D, DW, fenced back yd.! Close to everything yet private. $999/mo., negotiable. (404) 558-3218, or bagley_w@bellsouth.net. Electronic flyers avail.
Houses for Rent 2BR apt in renovated house, 2 blocks from Downtown, 1 block from Bottleworks. 2BR/2BA, HWflrs, CHAC, W/D, DW, $1150/mo. boulevard propertymanagement.com or (706) 548-9797.
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3 Blocks from UGA & Downtown Newly Renovated Fitness & Gameroom Pool with Sundeck & Grilling 1 to 4 Bedroom Flats/Townhomes Goodie Two Shoes & Mama Bird’s Kitchen 909 Broad Street · Athens, GA 706.227.6222 www.909broad.com
3BR/2BA, Green Acres. Woodburning stove, fenced yd., pets OK. W/D. Lawn service incl. Walk to UGA Vet School, shopping, busline. $1100/mo. Avail. Aug. 1! (706) 201-7004. 3BR/1BA brick ranch. CHAC, DW, W/D, fenced yard, patio, carport. 470 Knottingham Dr. Pets ok. $850/mo. plus dep. Couple preferred. dmarklevitt@ hotmail.com, (315) 750-6156. 3BR/1BA farmhouse. Very nice, 33 acres, barns, pond, f r u i t t re e s i n S t e p h e n s / Oglethorpe County. $1000/mo. 3BR/2BA house. Very nice, 15 min. from Athens, Colbert/ Madison County. $850/mo. Tom (706) 247-1259. 3BR/2BA in 5 Points. White picket fence. Walk to class, on bus line. Across from UGA baseball field. W/D, HWflrs, CHAC, sec. sys., lg. deck. Small pet ok– radio fence for dog. 190 Pinecrest Dr. $495/ BR, $1485/mo. total. Avail. Aug. 1. (706) 714-1100. 4 or 5 BR Farmhouse near Lowe’s, off Epps Bridge Pkwy. Country in the city. Approx. $300/BR. Has CHAC, DW, W/D, large decks, porches, high ceilings and plenty of land. Pets possible. boulevard propertymanagement.com or (706) 548-9797 for more info. Advertise your properties in Flagpole Classifieds! Photos and long-term specials available. Call (706) 5490301!
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For Sale Antiques Archipelago Antiques: A major source of estate antiques, art, jewelry and retro treasures since 1989. 676 S. Lumpkin St. Open daily 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (706) 354-4297. Antiques & Jewels, 290 N. Milledge Ave. 12–5, Wed–Sat. (706) 340-3717. Estate Jewlery, Local Artist, Fur niture, Oriental Rugs. rubylane.com/shop/antiquesjewels.
Businesses Athens Business For Sale: local entrepreneur selling profitable & popular Athens clothing boutique after 7 years to pursue next adventure. CPA-prepared financials, documented operational procedures and consultative support available. (706) 2019428.
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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.
Music Services Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition.Wuxtry Records, at corner of Clayton & College Dwntn. (706) 369-9428.
Services Classes June 11–14, Birth Arts International in Athens with Demetria Clark. Certifications o f f e r e d . A r o m a t h e r a p y, Business, Doula and Postpar tum Doula. Lear n more: (866) 303-4372 or demetria@birtharts.com w w w. b i r t h a r t s . c o m / athens.htm
Cleaning Peachy Green Clean Co-op, your local friendly Green Clean! Free estimates w/ rates as low as $40. (706) 549-1142, economicjusticecoalition. org. She said, “My house is a wreck.” I said, “That’s what I do!” House cleaning, help w/ organizing, pet mess. Local, Independent and Earth Friendly. Text or call Nick for a quote (706) 851-9087.
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Jobs Full-time Athens Art and Frame is now interviewing for PT help. For details, visit AthensArtAndFrame.com. Automotive Technician for a small independent foreign car repair shop. Requires clean driving record, experience in European and/or Asian automobiles– but will train a recent grad, excellent comunication skills. Pay based on experience w/ paid health benefits. Email experience, education and references: joesgarage.com@ gmail.com. Application is confidential. No calls or in person inquiries.
Cali N Tito’s on S. Lumpkin St. and Puerto Del Sol on Cedar Shoals Dr. are looking for Bi-Lingual employees. FT and PT. Please call (706) 2279979. Foundry is seeking a Venue Manager w/ 5–7 years management experience in high-volume restaurant. FT w/ benefits. Apply online at www.graduateathens.com/ careers. House/server staff: Greyfield Inn, Cumberland Island. Come join our house staff. Live and work on a beautiful GA island! Some dining & wine service exp. helpful. In residence position. $28,500.00 annum. Send letter of interest and application request to seashore@greyfieldinn.com. I heart Flagpole Classifieds! 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. Night Cooks Needed! Start from $10.25–$13/ hr based on experience. References and a good, positive attitude preferred. Accepting resumes only from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. daily. 259 W.Washington. St., Downtown Athens. The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center is seeking a creative professional w/ proven marketing experience– an excellent graphic designer, an advocate for the arts/ nonprofits who possesses the ability to work positively w/ a wide range of people. Candidate must have excellent design, planning and organizational skills in addition to excellent verbal and written communication skills. This person will have experience w/ Adobe I l l u s t r a t o r, I n D e s i g n , Photoshop and Microsoft Office. Experience w/ Social Media outlets Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google Calendar and Weebly website design. Must be able to develop and manage marketing budgets and strategies and work efficiently w/ a PT production assistant. Negotiable hours and salary based on experience. Please send resumes to Director Kim Brown: kbrown@mmcc-arts. org or mail to: 434 S. Main St, Madison, GA 30650. For complete job description or more info, contact Kim Brown: kbrown@mmcc-arts.org, (706) 342-4743.
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