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Athens Is Changing, Again Defusing an Explosive Issue ‘When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It’ –Yogi Berra

Lawmakers Deal With Fallout from Fireworks Law

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Augusta makes it painfully clear that ours People in business must keep an anxis only an adjunct of what used to be the ious eye on what’s happening—a horse Medical College of Georgia before its unfordealer, say, when somebody rumbles by tunate name change. in one of those new automobiles. (Where So, here are some dots to connect. Georgia Heights is now nearing completion University parking policies (no parking) and downtown, there used to be a vast livery crackdowns on DUI have produced a nationstable.) Athens, of course, must watch the wide trend of students wanting to live University of Georgia; its faculty, staff and students have always formed the core of our near campus and in proximity to bars and restaurants. In Athens, that means downlivelihood. We have accustomed ourselves town. And, thanks to the Hope Scholarship to the steady growth of that institution, and the affluence of their parents, many of and we have adjusted to changing policies those students can afford there. (A years-ago decito live in luxury. Hence, sion to push drinking off The Internet is not the influx of upscale stucampus helped create our downtown bar scene in through with any of dent apartments downtown, making obsolete spaces that were available less luxurious apartments because of the opening of us, yet, especially UGA. farther from downtown. Georgia Square Mall.) So, look at what’s happening now around It’s just the way the market swings. But students are a part of the mix drawn by town, and see if you can connect the dots. Epps Bridge Centre, too, so between walkUGA campus enrollment plateaus; UGA ing home from class and walking downtown offers more online courses in the basic, to the bars, they’ve got to drive out to Epps required subjects. State support of higher Bridge Centre to shop and eat, perchance to education lessens. The Hope Scholarship see a film. The investors steering the expanprovides less support. Epps Bridge Centre sion out that way know their market, so it announces plans to double the size of its

With the legalization of fireworks this year, Georgia residents had a blast over the Fourth of July weekend—literally. It seemed there were more fireworks being detonated than ever before as Independence Day was celebrated. The blowback was swift. Complaints exploded all over the Internet, and legislators who supported the fireworks bill were hit with a barrage of protesting emails and phone calls. “I’ve received a lot of hate mail,” confessed Sen. Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga). Mullis, a Civil War buff who lives near the Georgia–Tennessee line, for years has watched his constituents cross the border to purchase fireworks in advance of New Year’s Eve or the Fourth of July. He argues that the money spent on bottle rockets should stay in Georgia, since the fireworks are going to be detonated here anyway. But even Mullis acknowledged there will probably be some revisions in the fireworks law. The new law provides that fireworks can be detonated between 10 a.m.–midnight, but the legal hours are extended to 2 a.m. on Jan. 1, July 3, July 4 and Dec. 31. In many locales, there were complaints about the continuing explosions of fireworks late at night. “The recently enacted fireworks law is a new height of idiocy by the Georgia Legislature,” said a typical Facebook post. Tim Ryles, who was once the state’s insurance and fire safety commissioner, was also critical of the extended detonations. “I am not against fun, but I have had about all of the firecrackers I can take for the rest of the decade,” Ryles said. “Aside from the noise at different hours of the evening, the dogs need Prozac. “For the Ocilla legislator who spearheaded the sale of firecrackers without

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outdoor shopping mall. The mayor and commission begin talking about developing the north side of downtown (where a years-ago decision destroyed the downtown street grid). Luxury student high-rises flood downtown. Amazon sells everything online with good prices and fast delivery. The university raises more money than ever before in its fund drive, while reneging on its health insurance for retirees and sweeping under the carpet the departure of its alumni director and firing the whistleblower who caused it. A third of our people are mired in poverty, with the attendant impact on education, welfare, crime and health care. Businesses owned by national chains proliferate and increase the pressure on local businesses. Athens Regional Medical Center seeks an outside partner to stabilize its financial future and assure its ability to remain competitive. UGA gets a medical school, but the parent school in

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will no doubt continue to pay off for them and for Oconee County. God forbid that a woman sitting by the pool atop a luxury student high-rise downtown should just opt for ordering her shoes from Zappo’s, while enjoying the first drink of the evening and maybe watching a movie before ordering out for supper. And, of course, there’s that other worrisome trend: teaching courses online. If you can get your freshman English out of the way digitally, the same way you order your shoes, is it possible that eventually you can just stay home in Marietta and earn your whole degree on your iPad? Go Dogs, and don’t forget to turn out the lights. What has happened in business in the last six or seven years makes one sensitive to change. The Internet is not through with any of us, yet, especially UGA. The university has made Athens what it is, and as it changes, so do we all. f

limiting their use to certain times of the year, a belated thank you for your gift to the fireworks manufacturers. May your campaign coffers be infused with money and your Christmas gift box be supplied with plenty of boom booms for all the family.” He was referring to Jay Roberts, the primary sponsor of the fireworks bill. Roberts, however, is no longer a lawmaker. He resigned from the House several weeks ago when Gov. Nathan Deal appointed him planning director at the Department of Transportation. Even with all the explosions, there were no reported deaths from fireworks in Georgia during the Fourth of July weekend. That was not the case in other states, however. Devon Staples, a Maine resident who was drinking while he celebrated, placed a reloadable fireworks mortar tube on his head and ignited it. He was killed instantly. In Columbus, TX, Justin Bartek was detonating fireworks at a popular fishing spot when he tried to fire a tube-type explosive called a Medieval Knight off his chest. He was critically injured and died after being rushed to the hospital. Jason Pierre-Paul, a professional football player on the verge of signing a $60 million contract with the New York Giants, damaged his hand so badly in a fireworks accident that he had to have a finger amputated (the contract offer was cut off as well). “I know I’ll get criticisms for this, but you can’t fix stupid,” Mullis said. “Alcohol and many things don’t mix well.” These fireworks incidents illustrate one of the basic rules of politics and human behavior. The law of unintended consequences holds that the actions of a person or a government will usually have effects that are unanticipated or unintended. f

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Athens Grows Up, Oconee Grows Out Plus, Complete Streets and a Potential Merger for Athens Regional By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

Plans his company submitted with the application call for a 370,000 square-foot development, including a sea of parking, a large standalone anchor tenant, two buildings with smaller retail spaces and seven outparcels, to be built in two phases. Phase 1 of Epps Bridge Centre, which opened in 2013, is approximately 450,000 square feet, so the next two phases would bring the total size to more than 800,000 square feet. Bishop said in an interview last week that he plans to start construction within the next 12–24 months. “It depends on when we can get our permits,� he said. The anchor tenant space is rumored to be leased by Costco, though Bishop said

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What Oconee County is doing makes sense Back in the late 1990s, Athens citizens for them, for now, but not 20 years from pushed their elected officials to reject a now and not when considered from the land-use plan that would have encouraged standpoint of metro Athens. Maybe we sprawling subdivisions on the outskirts of never should’ve split up way back in the the city with intown neighborhoods to be 19th Century. redeveloped as apartments. Instead, we wrote a land-use plan that limited growth in the undeveloped “green belt� while funneling it downtown. The end result has not been what we’d hoped for—condos for out-of-town football fans, then luxury apartments for students. But it at least nods in the direction of growing in a sustainable way while preserving neighborhoods, and Athens-Clarke County commissioners are working on drawing more diverse development. Oconee Countians took a similar route. They too focused development in one small portion of the community to preserve the rest. In their case, they decided to build up their tax base by opening up the area around the newly built Epps Bridge Parkway to development, allowing the rest of the county to remain agricultural and low-density residential. The difference, of course, is that ACC wants development of Oconee County may not be paradise, but they are paving it and putting in a parking lot. the New Urban variety: walkable he doesn’t have commitments from any Epps Bridge Center: Atlanta developer and human scale, encouraging us to get out tenants. Frank Bishop plans on building an expanof our cars and stretch our legs. Oconee Epps Bridge Centre has drawn several sion of Epps Bridge Centre across the County is still stuck in the auto-centric age. businesses away from Atlanta Highway, Oconee Connector from the current shopThey might be stealing our big-box stores including Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, ping center that would nearly double the now, but that’s a dead end in the long run. Pier 1 Imports, Old Navy, the Gap and Party size of the development. The mall may have nearly killed downtown City. However, Bishop said he anticipates Bishop applied to the U.S. Army Corps 30-something years ago, but downtown will that tenants in the second and third phases of Engineers last month for a permit to have its revenge. of the development would be “new to the mitigate watershed damage from the develI don’t know what to do about this. ACC market,� rather than moving from other opment by purchasing credits to protect and Oconee County are really one commuparts of the Athens area. “It’s good for the wetlands in Greene County. nity, but we’re working at cross purposes.

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region,� he said. “It’s a regional location, is the way most tenants view it.� (As an aside, talk about how Epps Bridge Centre is eating Atlanta Highway’s lunch because ACC is—ugh, this again—“business unfriendly� is silly. Major retail chains don’t care about our petty little rivalries and political infighting. They make decisions based on rooftops and demographics, and they gravitate to the newest and shiniest spaces. Things like taxes and regulations are just a cost of doing business. Heck, Trader Joe’s didn’t even know they were opening in Oconee County until they tried to file for permits with ACC. Atlanta Highway will be fine in the long run, and maybe we can shape into something other than Generictown, USA. Oh, and as for the loss of tax revenue, SPLOST collections are up this year.) The new phases of Epps Bridge Centre would be located on 48 acres of a 114-acre tract currently owned by the Gordy family, but Bishop said he has it under contract. It would need a rezoning, but that doesn’t seem like much of an obstacle, given that Oconee County Commission Chairman Melvin Davis has bent over backward for Bishop at every turn. Construction also is dependent on Oconee County building a road running from Kohl’s behind the Walmart and Lowe’s to the Oconee Connector, which would open up land behind those stores for development. The county commission tentatively approved the $4 million road last August, so again, that looks like a fait accompli. Bye, Bethel?: Meanwhile, back across the Oconee River, ACC Commissioner Kelly Girtz has hatched an ambitious plan to talk someone into building something without an infinity pool and granite countertops in downtown Athens. Athens Downtown Development Authority board member Chris Blackmon briefed commissioners at a work session last week on a plan to lease a city-owned parking lot off Dougherty Street in front of k continued on next page

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fewer and larger insurance providers means that hospitals are at a disadvantage when negotiating reimbursement rates. Costs are rising, though more slowly than before the Hotel Indigo to a developer who will put an ACA took effect. Patients are looking more office building there, which would balance to outpatient care. out all of the new residential development, Then there was the botched new elecpossibly bring down rents and address a shortage of Class A office space, not to men- tronic medical record system installed under former CEO Jamey Thaw, who tion providing customers for other downresigned last year. Peck, who was hired in town businesses. It’s a good idea; surface February, acknowledges that implementalots are a horribly wasteful use of valuable tion was “rough,” but also says media covreal estate, and other than a few thousand erage was overblown. That coverage made students with wealthy parents, the free potential patients (read: customers) think market isn’t really giving the community twice about seeking treatment at ARMC. what we want. The ADDA and the commis“People in the community probably sion get to pick the best offer. started wondering whether this was the Commissioners suggested a few place to come at that time,” Peck said. tweaks—like trying to entice a grocery While the nonprofit health system— store or another brewery, in addition to which includes specialty and urgent-care offices—but overall, the plan met with clinics in addition to the hospital—was approval. Girtz, though, wants to take it not on solid financial footing when Thaw further. left, things have improved, according to “We have several acres of what I view Peck. About 95 percent of doctors are now as under-utilized public property,” he said. using the new records system, and ARMC is “We could have a lot more activity that 10,000 patient-days ahead of 2014, he said. would benefit the tax base.” About 320 of the hospital’s 350 beds were Girtz was referring to a couple of other occupied when we talked last week, up from city-owned parking lots on Dougherty, as 220 last year. well as about 50 Athens Housing Authority Not all the people in those beds are payUnits and Bethel Midtown Village, the ing customers; ARMC did $26 million in 500-bedroom Urban Renewal project charity care last year, and the hospital is that is perpetually one of the most crimeseeing more of what Peck ridden neighborhoods called “low-pay” patients: in Athens, although We want to keep the people with high-deductresidents, educators and social workers have organization strong. ible plans who can’t afford to pay the deductibles. made some strides in We want to keep the Peck seems like a improving it. AHA has shown a organization in Athens for straightforward guy, and he’s even blunter when willingness to think the next 100 years. asked about Medicaid creatively by redevelopexpansion. Would it ing Jack R. Wells Homes help? “Absolutely,” he said, noting that (aka Pauldoe) off Hawthorne Avenue into Columbia Brookside, a mixed-income devel- five Georgia hospitals have closed in large part because they can no longer afford to opment that, by virtue of its greater denprovide indigent care. Is there any chance sity, won’t permanently displace any AHA tenants. The current thinking is that mixing Republican officials will change course and accept federal funding to do it? “No.” families of various incomes, rather than ARMC is Athens’s second-largest segregating the poor, is our best weapon in employer, with more than 3,000 employees. fighting intergenerational poverty and all Without a merger, layoffs are probably in the problems that go along with it. the cards down the road, Peck said. There’s Bethel could be redeveloped, too. The no guarantee that a merger won’t result in tax credits that are keeping Bethel Section layoffs—not even Peck’s own job is safe, 8 expire in two years, and when they do, he said. However, hospital officials believe Girtz said H.J. Russell, the company that a merger will allow ARMC to grow, adding owns and manages the property, is open to more physicians and specialists, expanding doing something new with it. “We may be its training partnership with the University approaching a golden moment,” he said. of Georgia/Georgia Regents University Jack Crowley included many of these medical school and doing more for indigent ideas in the downtown master plan, and patients. Girtz’s proposal bears some resemblance to “They’re not going to want to destroy us Blue Heron, the abandoned “river district” and take an ax to us, because that would project, as well, so it’s nothing new. What destroy their investment,” he said. these ideas have lacked in the past, though, Now is the time to do find a partner, is someone to champion them. while the hospital is in a position of relative strength, Peck said. The process is just startComplete Streets: Get thee to the ACC ing and will take about four–six months. Transportation and Public Works drop-in Although taxpayers own the hospital, forum from 5–7 p.m. Wednesday, July Peck said a merger won’t require ACC 22 on converting three streets to three Commission approval—though he has lanes: Hancock Avenue between Jackson briefed commissioners on the situation— and Thomas streets, Chase Street from only approval from the health system’s Rowe Road to Newton Bridge Road and Riverbend Parkway from Riverbend Road to various boards and the state attorney general’s office. Still, he promised there will Woodstone Drive. be opportunities for public input into any ARMC Partnership: The health care industry potential deal. And preserving local control is a top priority for any partnership. The is changing, and Athens Regional Health hospital won’t be run by somebody out of System CEO Charles Peck sees two options: town, Peck said. Keep the status quo and possibly shrink, or “We want to keep the organization find a “strategic partner” and grow. strong,” he said. “We want to keep the orgaThe Affordable Care Act has hastened nization in Athens for the next 100 years.” f consolidation among health insurers, and continued from p. 5

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Water You Looking At? Conserving H20 Isn’t Just for Droughts By Jason Perry news@flagpole.com

So now you have a fancy pie chart. (You Tom Crawford’s July 8 column made a pie chart, right?) There are two ways (“Conserve Water or We’ll Wind Up to look at the results. First, what were your Drinking from the Toilet”) paints a dire biggest categories? Is there something you picture of the future of our drinking water, can do to cut back? Second, are there cheap despite clear trends that Georgians have and simple things you can change to reduce been using less and less water over the usage in any of the categories? Shorter past 30 years or so. What else can you do showers and turning the tap off while you to conserve water? The best way to figure brush are obvious, but here are a couple of out where you have the most potential to examples that you may not have thought of. improve is to conduct a simple water audit. If you prefer not to follow the “if it’s yelStart with your monthly water bill, looking low, let it mellow” policy and can’t install at the number under the “usage” column. a dual flush toilet, you can often fake it by Athens-Clarke County lists usage in thoufinessing the handle or tweaking the flapsands of gallons, so if it says “1.0,” it means per valve. On some toilets, you can achieve you used 1,000 gallons that month. a partial flush by gently pressing the flush Knowing the total monthly usage isn’t handle part way. In other cases, if you look terribly interesting or useful, but it’s only in the tank, you’ll see a small chain that the first step; now it’s time to figure out connects the handle to the rubber flapper. where all that water goes. It may be easier Experiment with the length of the chain to to think in terms of a week instead of a adjust the flush volume depending on how month, so let’s say for the sake of simpliclong you hold the handle down, and just like ity that you used an average of 250 gallons that, you have a free dual-flush toilet. per week (i.e. 1,000 divided by four). Now, list all the ways you use water at home: shower, bath, bathroom sink, toilet, kitchen sink, dishwasher and clothes washer. Most shower heads have a flow rate of 2.5 gallons per minute. Bath volumes vary, but 30 gallons is a good estimate. Any toilet made after 1992 uses 1.6 gallons per flush. Typical bathroom and kitchen faucets use 2.2 gpm. An Energy Star dishwasher uses at most 4.3 gallons per cycle, the best in class uses 2.2, and a run-ofthe-mill dishwasher uses five. Energy Star front-load clothes washers use about 13 gallons per cycle, while regular top-loaders use 23. Now’s the part where you think to yourself, “Math? In Flagpole?” Don’t worry, this is easy. If you know the gallons per minute If you don’t want to let the yellow mellow, you can easily adjust your toilet to or per use, and you can use less water per flush. estimate how many If you have a dishwasher, you’d have to minutes or cycles are used in a week, you can start to see how that 250 gallons breaks wash a full load by hand, running the faucet for a total of two minutes, to beat even an down. old machine with a five-gallon cycle. If you Let’s say you take five-minute showers don’t have a dishwasher, for $5 you can every day: five minutes per day times 2.2 easily install a kitchen faucet aerator with gpm equals 11 gallons per day, or 77 per a pause valve so you can shut the water off week. If you do two loads of laundry per with a flick of the finger without losing your week with a top-load washer, two cycles times 23 gallons equals 46 gallons. Seventy- temperature setting. If you use it while you wash up by hand, you’ll quickly see a return seven plus 46 equals 123, which means on your investment both in water and about half of your water use is showers and energy savings. f laundry. Keep going with the other uses (toilets, dishes, etc.), tweaking your estimates until they add up to your 250 gallon Got a question for the Greensplainer? Email news@ total. flagpole.com.

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Money Machine The Bank of Greensborough Printed Its Own Cash By Gary L. Doster news@flagpole.com uring the Revolutionary War (1775–1783), money was needed to pay soldiers and to purchase food, guns, ammunition, uniforms and other military supplies. Consequently, the newly formed Continental Congress (soon to be the United States of America) issued paper currency to finance its participation in the war. Each colony, including Georgia, also issued currency to pay its bills. Unfortunately, there was little gold or silver on deposit to guarantee the value of the currency, and by the time the war ended, the Continental and colonial currency still in circulation had become practically worthless. Because of the bitter experience with the devaluation of Continental and colonial currency almost as soon as it was issued, the public was strongly opposed to the further use of paper money. Consequently, when the U.S. Constitution was drafted in 1787, it contained no provisions that permitted the federal government to print and issue paper currency; only coins with intrinsic value (gold, silver and copper) were allowed to be produced by the government. This requirement continued until passage of the National Banking Act of 1863, during the War Between the States, which made it legal for the U.S. government to print paper currency to finance that war. During this 76-year period from 1787– 1863, there rarely were enough coins in circulation in many areas to carry on business, and during hard times these coins were hoarded. Therefore, state and local governments and local businesses filled the need for a circulating medium of exchange in their areas by issuing paper money, and all the paper currency in circulation in the United States from 1787–1863 was supplied by states, counties, towns, banks, railroads, insurance companies, mills, factories, merchants and other private businesses. This practice was common in all regions of the United States, and there were hundreds of concerns in Georgia that issued paper currency at this time. One of these was the Bank of Greensborough, chartered in 1856 in nearby Greensboro, as it’s spelled now.

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time it was discovered that the bank’s currency was worthless, the swindlers had absconded with the liquid assets of the bank. These concerns often were referred to as “wildcat banks,” and there were several that operated in Georgia in the 1850s. Generally, they had beautiful, well executed bank notes printed by companies that specialized in printing currency, bonds and stock certificates; this helped make their operation look legitimate. Thaddeus Brockett Rice gave a brief account of the Bank of Greensborough in his History of Greene County Georgia 1786-1886, and confirmed that the concern was dominated

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Wildcat Banks Unfortunately, many of the banks that were opened in the mid-19th Century were not legitimate, and were operated for a short time for the express purpose of bilking the public out of money. Although many of these banks, including the Bank of Greensborough, probably started out as honest ventures by honorable men with honorable intentions, they did not end up that way. These fraudulent banks often operated under a scheme called “Chicago Style” banking that was created by Northern con artists to deceive the public. The con artists opened banks in distant locations with local stockholders and elected local, respected men as bank officers. They put most of the bank’s currency into circulation in the North. Having the currency in circulation at a great distance made it difficult for individuals to redeem their bank notes and enabled the stockholders to reap large rewards before the currency made it back to its source for redemption. By the

outsiders. To provide some credibility for their venture, Charles C. Norton, the deputy sheriff and local respected citizen who had conducted the sheriff’s sale the previous December, was brought onboard as cashier. The new concern issued its first currency in May 1858. Bank notes were produced in the same denominations as before, with the denominations overprinted in large blue block letters instead of red, and all had handwritten signatures, dates and serial numbers. The notes were signed by C. C. Norton as cashier and E. Keach as president. Another issue of notes came out the next month, dated June 1, 1858. These notes also had blue overprints, but the signatures, dates and serial numbers were printed instead of being handwritten. Apparently, the bank crashed again, Norton went back to work as a sheriff’s deputy, and nothing further could be discovered regarding the stockholders.

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by outsiders. According to Rice, the original charter of the bank bore the names of some of Greensboro’s finest citizens, but some of these men died about the time the charter was issued, and they never actually opened the bank. He further stated that none of the men who actually did open the bank were natives of Greensboro, but were said to be adventurers from “somewhere in Yankeeland,” who were looking for an opportunity, and upon hearing the charter had been issued, came to Greensboro and bought or otherwise acquired the charter and proceeded to open and operate the bank. The first currency issued by the bank appeared, bearing the date of Oct. 27, 1856. As with virtually all currency in circulation at this time, each note was individually signed, dated and numbered. Denominations included $1, $2, $5 and $10, with the values overprinted in large red block letters. Six months later, a second issue was emitted, identical to the first except for the dates of May 2 and 10, 1857. In addition to the bank being taken over by Northern outsiders, 1856 was a bad year to open a bank because the next year a financial panic swept the nation, and many banks failed all over the country, including most of the banks in Georgia. The Bank of Greensborough was among the first of the Georgia banks to succumb. Almost exactly one year after opening for business, the bank closed. The story should have ended here, but instead took an interesting turn. A few months after the bank’s closing, it was reorganized and reopened by another group of

Again, it would appear that the story had come to an end, but not so! Next came the apparently fraudulent notes of J. A. Stevens and O. S. Stevens. According to Rice, they were brothers from Maine. Rice stated that they acquired the plates of the notes, had their names engraved on them as cashier and president, and issued bogus bills all over the country. Like the former issues, the notes exist in the denominations of $1, $2, $5 and $10, but without the red or blue overprints. They bear the printed date Dec. 7, 1858. Despite what Rice said, there is some question as to whether the currency issued by the Stevens brothers was intentionally fraudulent or represented another attempt to revive the defunct bank. There is also some question as to whether they actually gained possession of the plates that allowed them to print the notes, because it is generally understood that the printers of currency at that time did not allow the plates of notes they printed to leave their possession. It is more likely that the Stevens brothers could have simply acquired sheets of unissued notes that were left over when the bank closed and added printed signatures, dates and serial numbers. Uncut sheets of the Stevens brothers’ notes exist, and of all the notes known to exist on the Bank of Greensborough, those bearing the signatures of the Stevens brothers are the most common. The final story regarding the bank transpired 72 years later in 1930. During the Great Depression, a Chicago bank sent a $5 Bank of Greensborough note to the present Bank of Greensboro and inquired if the note had any value. The bank asked Rice, as county historian, to reply on its behalf. His response, in part, was as follows: “We thank you for sending us the $5 note issued by the Bank of Greensborough on Dec. 7, 1858 for redemption. “We are not disposed to figure the compound interest on the amount, but straight interest for 72 years at 8 percent per annum comes to $28.80, and the face value of the note being $5, brings the total up to $33.80. “We do not believe in being close and stingy in a transaction of this kind; therefore we are going to show you how liberal we Greensboro people are by enclosing one $100 bill, one $20, one $10 and one $5 (in Confederate currency), making a total of $135 in full payment of the $5 note you sent us.” f

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“Many of the people who have rented from us are interested in buying their own chickens now, so we’re helping them build their own setups,â€? Farfour says. “Some even want to buy ours, which wasn’t our original goal, but children have fallen in love with the chickens‌â€? ACC commissioners struggled to pass the ordinance for years, but it finally ended in an 8-1 vote on May 5, with a few caveats. It prohibits roosters and crowing chickens, places a limit of six chickens on each parcel of land, requires birds to stay on the owner’s property and calls for coops to be at least 20 feet from neighboring residences and 10–50 feet from property lines depending on lot size. In addition, the county manager’s office must provide information to the public about how to properly raise chickens and must create a report for the commission this time next year about how the ordinance is working. So far, the majority of Elder Tree Farm’s renters are Athens residents, and Farfour hasn’t heard of any conflicts with neighbors. Since the couple designed the program after the ordinance was passed, they limited the coop size and hen number to meet regulations. Farfour and Jambeck made the predator-proof wire mesh coops by hand with recycled pallet wood and reclaimed outdoor paint. The coops are 7.5 feet long, 3 feet wide and 3 feet tall, with wheels and rope handles that are pushed like a wheelbarrow.

couple have enjoyed feeding them fruit, eating fresh eggs and learning the chickens’ personalities. “When I talk about them at school, the concept of renting is still foreign,� Janah Crunk says. “Why rent when you can buy a chicken? Well, it’s great for a trial run.� Kasey Stopp, an Athens veterinarian who lives on a seven-acre farm on Barnett Shoals Road, heard about the rental program through the Athens Montessori School parent listserv. After buying the farm with husband Will Tudoroff, she read books about owning chickens but was hesitant due to time and money. They started the rental program on June 8, and the hens began laying eggs on the second day. “We’re going to buy our own chickens after this, for sure,� she says. “This has convinced us that we can do this and that we enjoy it.� Stopp’s seven-year-old, Max, enjoys collecting eggs and watching the hens peck around in the grass. Now that they’ve become more familiar with the area, the chickens run across the yard when the family pulls into the driveway, and in the mornings, they wait in the garage for feed. “If you’ve ever seen large chicken farms and those cages, you expect them not to do anything, so we were surprised by how social they are,� she says. “They’re not climbing in our laps, but they want to be near us and know what we’re doing.� f

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or 30 years, Carol Myers worked in higher education in the state of Georgia. Now, to hear her tell it, calling from a campsite near Birchwood, WI, she is in the middle of a very different type of challenge.

Myers carries everything she needs for her trip on her bicycle with her, including water, food and camping equipment—often weighing over 90 pounds.

memo. I just wanted it—taking it each day and not a way to capture it, getting overwhelmed by the think about it, reflect whole thing,” Myers says. On day 14 of her trip, Myers left Idaho and entered into Montana. Though Myers made a great on it.” According to deal of preparation, she was initially uncer“A bunch of years ago,” Myers says, “I tain about her ability to complete the trip— Myers and Saunders, was in an Athens Regional waiting room, many people comfears that were quickly allayed. and there was an Adventure Cycling magament on her bravery “When I went over Washington pass— zine. I read it cover-to-cover, and I said, in undertaking this it’s like over 6,000 feet—that got me very ‘These are my people.’” Myers completed the Going to the Sun Road, the only road that crosses Glacier venture. emotional, being able to do that. That was Inspired by the magazine and by her National Park in Montana, on June 19, day 20 of her trip. recent retirement from Athens Technical trouble out there, then that’s gonna be College, Myers is biking across the country really hard.” on what she describes as an “adventure to On the contrary, Myers has had many start the next part of my life.” positive experiences with the people she She explains: “I retired May 1; that’s the has met on the trip. thing that allowed me to do this. I wanted “In Minnesota, [I stayed at a bike hostel to be moving forward to something, rather that] used to be a barn, owned by this guy, than exhaustedly leaving my rather chalDon. He’s converted his whole barn into lenging and stressful job. This past fall, it a hangout, with a couch and refrigerators was pretty demanding at work, so I decided with everything a cyclist could want,” she I needed something to move forward into, says. “There have been a couple of places in a positive way.” like that. This guy had some Bibles, this Myers’ journey, sanctioned by the other guy had some Christian literature, Adventure Cycling Association, will take her but really subtle. I wrote on my blog, ‘This across the United States, 4,144 miles from is Christianity at its best.’ It’s just people Anacortes, WA, to Orr’s Island, ME. doing these really nice things.” “I’m doing this very challenging thing; I Additionally, Myers has formed close ties don’t think I really realized what a challengwith fellow cyclists. ing thing this was before I left,” Myers says. “I met [Hannah] right away, and she’s “Now, I feel like it’s a rite of passage, the As a part of her blogging regimen, Myers regularly uploads photographs of the scenery on her route, such as this just young and really didn’t know what she passage into this new part of my life.” church on day 27 in Montana. was getting into. I didn’t want to commit In preparation for the trip, Myers to anything, but I said, ‘Hey, I’ll keep in “The first thing they say is, ‘Oh, what a a sign that I could do the whole thing, and biked over 3,000 miles around Athens and brave woman,’ but I think, in one way, more touch with you, and we can sometimes be that was, like, on day three,” Myers says. spent a large amount of time reading and together,’” Myers says. “It ended up being of the people who say that really have no Throughout her journey, Myers has been researching. really good, despite the fact that there’s 36 idea what they’re talking about. It’s not a regularly updating a blog cataloguing her “Last fall she started shopping for years between us. We get along really well. I matter of her being on the road totally by travels. After teaching freshman composibicycles and sleeping bags and tents and feel like I’ll know her forever.” herself without any way of communicattion at Athens Technical College and workreading hundreds and hundreds of pages of Ultimately, Myers believes that this ing as an administrator, blogging seemed an ing. There are other people doing the same material on the web,” says Myers’ husband, experience will be one that she carries with thing with [her]. It’s like a bunch of people appropriate way to capture the trip. Follow Richard Saunders, from their home here in her for the rest of her life. her at cyclingintothefuture2015.wordpress. all going on the same pilgrimage,” Saunders Athens. “I think it’s one of those things where says. com. Aside from physical training, according you do these things and it’s really tough, or Myers agrees. “I don’t really think of “It’s a way to record what’s going on to Myers there are mental qualities needed you do these life-altering things, and in the myself as brave. I think it would be braver and to reflect on it. It’s easy to do, as long to complete a cycling trip of this nature. moment there are days where it’s too hot, if I was scared,” she says. “I think you have as I don’t get too judgmental,” she says. “Persistence, day in day out. You have to or you’re tired, but in the end, it ends up to believe somewhat in the goodness of “In a way, I’m writing it like I’d write out a have that. Just keeping going through the people. If you have this mindset that there’s being rather life-changing.” f practice essay for my students, or writing a tough times. One of the things is just doing

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Sprockets Celebrates the Art of the Music Video

Behind the scenes of Australian singer Charmaine’s “Go Crazy!” video shoot. The clip will be screened at the International Music Video Show on Friday, July 24.

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some ways, the music video seems like an inextricably ‘90s art form. But although MTV’s heyday has come and gone, the format is as vital as ever: The release of a big-budget video from a pop megastar like Taylor Swift is a genuine cultural event— something to be immediately (and mercilessly) dissected by the Twitterati—while buzzy underground acts increasingly look to lock down visual premieres on tastemaking sites during the leadup to a big album release. The music video has also become more democratized; the tablet has replaced the television set. Host sites like YouTube and Vimeo offer user-friendly platforms where unknown artists and big-timers alike can easily share their visuals. In fact, it is simpler than ever to make a music video, thanks to the increased affordability (and usability) of the necessary equipment—cameras, editing software and so on. Likewise, thanks to social media, disseminating the finished clip is a piece of cake. Yet, while film and music festivals continue to proliferate, few in either category give the music video a fair shake. Thankfully, one such event happens in our backyard. This weekend, the Sprockets Music Video Festival returns for its 10th installment, featuring one day and two nights of video screenings, award presentations, industry panels and more. Sprockets, which began in 2004 as a spiritual successor to the Kudzu Film Festival, the Athens indie-film happening, has grown from a niche one-day affair to a prestigious weekend-long festival that attracts attention from around the globe. “We went from barely enough entries to have a show to [getting] a significant amount from really all over the world,” says Danielle Robarge Rusk, executive director of Film Athens, Sprockets’ parent nonprofit. In 2013, realizing the volume of worthy submissions was too high to contain in one show, organizers added a second

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event specifically devoted to showcasing work created in Athens and around the state of Georgia. This year follows the same format: Friday’s International Music Video Show will feature 23 clips from 10 countries, as selected from a pool of over 100 entries by Sprockets’

pre-screening committee, which also chose 21 local videos to show at Saturday’s Georgia Music Video Show. (Georgia videos are also eligible for inclusion in the international show; this year, four in-state clips made the cut.) Awards for the best of the bunch, as judged by a five-person panel—consisting this year of filmmakers Craig Zobel (Compliance) and Dan Ewen (the upcoming Son of Ernest), as well as Internet Music Video Database co-founder Doug Klinger, Henry Owings of Chunklet and the Athens BannerHerald’s Maggie Louie—are handed out at the conclusion of each night.

A still from Old Smokey’s “Vacant Lot” video, directed by John Britt and Jim Willingham.

Both shows take place at the 40 Watt Club, Sprockets’ home since the beginning. The venue is a perfect fit for the festival’s loose, organic vibe, says Rusk. “We’ve always done it at the 40 Watt, with the basic idea that it’s more like a rock show,” she says. “There’s gonna be [a point] where you just wanna go get a drink or smoke a cigarette. [All the videos] are good in their own ways, but something is just not gonna be your thing.” This year, Sprockets introduces a third screening 3 p.m. Saturday at Flicker, featuring music-inspired shorts not selected for the main competition, including the subject of this week’s Flagpole cover: “Anahata” is an expressive, experimental piece by Australian director Matthew Smolen, set to a track from UK band Stems. In addition, the daytime event will feature an industry panel featuring creators from budding local companies like Dominar Films and DT Productions. As evidenced by these groups’ presence on the scene, Athens’ film community has grown steadily since Sprockets’ inception over a decade ago. Jordan St. Martin-Reyes, onehalf of the directing team behind Dominar, which has four videos in competition this year, including “Ride A’Rolla,” the deliriously great Monsoon clip that won Best Music Video at this year’s Flagpole Athens Music Awards, says local film is on the rise. “When we first moved to Athens in 2008… we were a little discouraged at what seemed like a gap in interest in films, as opposed to the music aspect of the town,” he says. “Over the years, though, a lot of people have really started paying attention, which is awesome.” Rusk says she has noticed an increase in quality among local submissions. “The music videos that are coming out of Athens are as good or better than anything in the world,” she says. This uptick in interest and caliber might explain Rusk’s continued excitement for Sprockets. “Selfishly, I like to watch music videos,” she says. “Because it’s such a random mix from random places, things you would never see otherwise.” On an aesthetic level, Rusk adds, she enjoys the chance to see videos on the big screen. “Maximum, you [usually] see them 10 inches wide. [I love] the opportunity to be able to see those on a big screen with great sound.” Most importantly, Sprockets provides a platform for both up-and-coming filmmakers and the musicians who enjoy the fruits of their labor. It’s a symbiotic relationship, Rusk explains; filmmakers build portfolios and gain exposure, while bands use videos to promote their own work. Dominar’s Benjamin Roberds says that, for him, videos remain a prime discovery tool. “Some of my favorite musicians I had no interest in until I saw a music video or film that featured their song,” he says. “You might hear a song play several times before you realize you really like it, but an amazing music video can suck you in, the very first listen.” What constitutes “amazing” has certainly changed since the days of “120 Minutes,” and the material that will be screened at Sprockets represents a new era for the form, where, in a post-MTV world, free from FCC restrictions and corporate pressure to keep things PG-13, it has returned to its anarchic roots. “Our videos can literally be anything, which is liberating,” says St. Martin-Reyes. “When MTV first started, artists didn’t know what a music video looked like, so they got really weird. But with any industry, things like focus groups and key performance indicators tend to dictate what gets made, and you end up with a mass-produced-feeling product. We hope to never do that.” Win or lose this weekend, the members of Dominar’s team say they appreciate the effort Rusk and Film Athens have made to shed light on an under-recognized segment of the creative economy. “We don’t make videos because we’re trying to win awards, and if you’re into art for that, then there [are] easier ways to get social validation,” says St. Martin-Reyes. “But it’s nice to know that someone is paying attention.” f

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New Louie Larceny On the Way Plus, More Music News and Gossip By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com STACKS-O-TRACKS: Louie Larceny has a new album in the can named White Love that’s slated to come out this fall. The 12-track outing was recorded by engineer Joel Hatstat and features a variety of producers, including San Francisco’s Luis I Leon Orellana, aka Mr. Fish, SoHi and ex-Gripe member Jordan Scott. Scott produced the menacingly dark music for the album’s lead single, “White Money,” and if ever someone was going to make the transition from grindcore/powerviolence into hip hop production, this is exactly how you’d expect it to be done. The album even has guest vocals by Sienna Chandler (Monsoon) on four tracks and Erica Strout (Motherfucker) on three of ‘em. And actually,

live shows, and is designed specifically to promote Athensbased artists and their products. Although Miller is primarily associated with the Athens hip hop scene, there’s no real reason his array of merchandise couldn’t include selections from other styles within our community. Have any questions? Drop Miller a line via athfactor@gmail.com, or head down to Live Wire during one of AthFactor’s regularly scheduled beat battles. CURB APPEAL: There’s more new music from beatmaker Wesley Johnson, aka WesdaRuler. He’s been working on a very cool idea he’s calling Yo Athens, where he remixes songs from local artists, giving them the distinct WesdaRuler treatment. So far, he’s completed what he’s calling “flips” (i.e., re-imaginings) of Monsoon, Bel Vas, Dictator and Partial Cinema. Dig it all over at soundcloud.com/wesdaruler. ALL FLAME: Athens rapper Tru Thought only just released his mixtape The Intermission a handful of weeks ago, but he’s already back with a new collection of songs, The Alliance Rule EP. I’ve not been able to listen yet, but if his work on The Intermission and his more-than-capable release from early 2014, The Tru Era, are any clue, then I know I’m in for a totally solid listening experience. Thus far, the new EP is only available in a physical CD format, which you’re gonna have to find from Tru Thought himself—or maybe at Montu Miller’s merch table—but you can easily stream both his previous releases at datpiff.com/ profile/tru_thought706.

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the entire album is pretty dark-sounding. I listened to it for the first few times in the middle of the night, so that might have something to do with my impressions. In any case, Louie’s effective, deliberate vocal flow is pretty damn unimpeachable. You can check out “White Money” over at louielarceny.bandcamp.com while you spend the rest of the summer sitting on your hands, waiting for the full album to drop. CLEAR THE DECKS: Montu Miller is starting what could be a pretty neat direct-to-fan merchandise distribution service. He’s calling it the Athens United Merch Table, and the idea is that the table will be strategically set up at different times in different areas around town, including at

NEED-TO-KNOW DEPARTMENT: Some of you may have caught the logo of the quickly-gaining-speed music collective SSMG, sometimes written as Team SS. The initials stand for Super Sport Music Group. Artists under this umbrella include rappers 3ft and Loyal, and all art direction is being handled by all-around good guy and tireless artist, music fan and supporter, Cole Keese. BITS-N-BOBS: Please welcome Monsoon back from tour when they play the Georgia Theatre rooftop this Thursday, July 23 with Blue Blood and Group Stretching (fka Waterbed), which is a new project from Matt Anderegg (New Wives, Mothers)… Although it feels like forever ago I first told you about it, and the record won’t actually be released until Aug. 14, the live celebration for the new Golden Eels album, Periscopes in the Air, is Saturday, July 25 at the Caledonia Lounge with Live Well and Still, Small Voice & the Joyful Noise. Check goldeneels.bandcamp.com for research. f

record review Dead Neighbors: Dead Neighbors (Independent Release) Dead Neighbors offer a lean yet noisy respite from Athens’ dude-grunge explosion. The band’s self-titled debut harkens to a more sensitive side of underground rock, blending the jangly drive of The Wedding Present with the lo-fi slacker aesthetics of Sebadoh and early Camper Van Beethoven. While Dead Neighbors’ scuzzy production often leads to a whole bunch of racket, the Neighbors boast some downright tuneful tracks, like the cheery “Apathy.” The record’s highlight is “Ever,” a glorious four-minute number (the longest on the album) that floats from strident riffage into rowdy shoegazing. Other touches—the blistering solos on the otherwise brisk-’n’breezy “Tell”; ambient interludes; quick blasts, like the cheeky garage stomp “In the End the Devil Always Wins” and the gnarly, Husker Dü-ish “Twitch”—prove that Dead Neighbors can flex their noggins as much as their muscles. [Lee Adcock]

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come up with the orchestration that we all want to hear‌ [It] took a couple of years, but now we have a vocabulary.â€? This ease translates to the music. Robira’s drumming adds punch to the beats from Eastburn’s Dr. Groove. McHugh and Tobias are capable sidemen. Their playing is tamer here than with their free jazz project, Sunwatchers, though they step out occasionally, like Tobias’ skronky sax solo on “Sudden Fear.â€? In the center stands Eastburn, exuding cool composure. KATIEE comes to Athens on a short jaunt through the Southeast. Eastburn, who opened for her bandmates’ former group on several occasions, drops a tasty hint: “There are rumors that some version of Dark Meat might play.â€? f

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atie Eastburn is in control. The Nashville-born, Brooklyn-based singer and multi-instrumentalist exhibits the same level of poise in conversation and on Sudden Fear, her first cassette under the KATIEE moniker and the latest entry in a long career that includes work as a solo performer, collaborator and member of the Los Angeles trio Young People. Hearing Eastburn sing for the first time, one might mistake her cool mode of delivery for ironic detachment. Sudden Fear’s sound certainly has a distancing effect: Dark synths and an old drum machine create an unreal atmosphere, with Eastburn’s voice at the center, unhurried and understated, a calm eye in an anachronistic storm. It may sound like she’s holding back out of coyness or disinterest, but the choice is deliberate.

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The Pit Gets Down and Dirty Rothacker’s ‘Micro-Epic’ Is His First Fiction By Jeff Fallis

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ordan Rothacker is a doctoral student in comparative literature at UGA and a general man-about-town here in Athens. He has written pieces about our city’s best vegetarian sandwiches and the wonder of the Negroni slushy at Seabear for The Broad Collective and recently published an essay about his friend and mentor, the renegade American novelist William T. Vollmann, in a critical anthology from Delaware University Press. Rothacker’s debut work of fiction, The Pit, and No Other Stories, billed as a novella by its publisher and a “micro-epicâ€? by its author, is out now from Los Angeles’ Black Hill Press. The issue of form is paramount to Rothacker’s The Pit. What sort of book is this? It’s published by a press that specializes in novellas (extended fictional narratives longer than short stories but shorter than full-length novels, usually somewhere around 90 or 100 pages in length), and yet it doesn’t really operate like a conventional novella. There’s no compressed central narrative, no Aristotelian unity of time and space and no limited cast of primary characters, but instead a proliferation of stories and characters that sprawls widely in history and location. Upon a first glance at the book’s table of, not contents, but “Stories, Locations, Years,â€? which range from “The Woodlands, 180 BCEâ€? to “Arizona Bay, 2121,â€? with stops in 19th Century Africa, post-WWII Shanghai, ‘50s Manhattan, coked-out ‘80s Hollywood and even contemporary cyberspace and “Outside of Timeâ€? between, one might be tempted to view The Pit as an ambitious yet disjointed collection of separate stories with no connecting through line—and yet the book’s subtitle, and No Other Stories, specifically urges its readers not to view the collection that way at all. A further subtitle included on the book’s second title page dubbing it “a micro-epicâ€? helps clarify matters more. The Pit is like a simmered reduction of a novel that could have been much longer, a boiled-down and condensed version of an epic tale Ă la David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas, in which the widely varying genres, styles, settings and narratives at play slowly reveal their connections with each other. (For the record, I would have preferred a tighter linkage to The Pit’s primary motif in a few of its more tangential sections, including the fascinating-in-its-own-right slave narrative in miniature that comprises chapters eight and 17, but I was satisfied with the book’s overall pattern of organization.)

Precedents for arranging a book in this way can be found in the much vaster, more intimidating “systems novelsâ€? of postmodern giants like Vollmann (whose Europe Central similarly juggles times, locations and characters) and Thomas Pynchon, whose 1963 debut novel V. I was frequently reminded of while reading The Pit. V.’s whole sick crew of sailors, spies, diplomats, priests and alligator-hunters are banded together only by the slim connective tissue of their quest for the elusive V., who might be a woman, a place, a rat, a concept, a plot device or something else entirely. So what V. ties together the various centripetal narrative orbits of The Pit? Well, that pit referred to in the title. The Pit in The Pit isn’t quite as hard to pin down as Pynchon’s V.; it’s an actual place, albeit a complex and strange one with a variety of insinuated powers and uses, and Rothacker’s evocation of it is his book’s greatest strength. The Pit exists about three miles northwest of a town called Pitt’sville in the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia, and in the parts of the novella set close to the present, a council of elders preside over a weird ceremony called “Going Over,â€? in which the town’s new dead are ritualistically interred in the Pit’s dark reaches. A Native American character named Six-Fingers Willow Ptarmigan undergoes a tobacco-influenced shamanic initiation at the mouth of the Pit in an affecting episode in the book’s earliest chronological section, and other characters lose grandfathers, bodies, souls and sanity to the abyss. Pitt’sville residents try in vain to escape the Pit’s pull, getting as far afield as Los Angeles and New York, but find themselves inexorably drawn back into its magnetic, almost metaphysical field. I have qualms about certain aspects of Rothacker’s book—its dialogue and narration can be clichĂŠd and unconvincing, and the author’s inconsistent use of commas, especially between independent clauses, drove my inner freshman comp teacher crazy—but for a debut novella, The Pit, and No Other Stories is ambitious and compelling, especially when it blurs the lines between the speculative and the realistic. f

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Local Laughs Athens Comedy Hosts Help Nurture a Thriving Scene By Drew Albenesius arts@flagpole.com

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own show. the most recent edition of Casual “A lot of people end up starting their Comedy, a monthly comedy showown shows, because it gives you guaranteed case at Hendershot’s Coffee Bar, guest host stage time,� says Weiglein. “You get more Shaunak Godkhindi was confronted by the practice that way, and you get to network natural enemy of the stand-up comedian: hecklaris intoxicatus—the heckler. During his opening set, an audience member responded rather combatively to one of his set-ups. Godkhindi’s strategy for dealing with the heckler was sound: He invited her onstage to speak into the microphone, presuming she would quiet down out of embarrassment. Instead, she responded as if she had been waiting for the invitation all night, practically sprinting to the stage and grabbing the microphone out of his hand. In no time at all, she was relating a story about being trapped on a small airplane with her family during a bout of explosive diarrhea. “I don’t condone heckling,� says Dave Weiglein, creator and regular host of Casual Comedy. “I don’t think it’s cool. But it’s part of [comedy], and every comedian needs to know how to handle it. It can Shaunak Godkhindi performs at LaughFest 2015. lead to some of the biggest with a lot of comics. A friend of mine’s laughs of the set.� brother was working at Hendershot’s when Weiglein created Casual Comedy in fall they moved over to Bottleworks. I knew it 2013, having begun performing two years would be a good venue for comedy, because earlier. A longtime Athens musician, he used the breakup of his band (Nutria, which it’s just set up well. I talked to the venue [and] told them what I wanted to do. They also featured current Drive-By Trucker Jay Gonzalez) as an impetus to try stand-up, an were very supportive.� Alia Ghosheh, who hosts the Comic art form he had long admired. Luckily, he Strip comedy show at Office Lounge in found a venue willing to let him create his

Homewood Hills, likewise landed that gig with the help of a friend. In her case, it was Athens comedian Cindy Spice, who hosted Comic Strip upstairs at the Globe before moving to North Carolina in fall 2014. Spice encouraged Ghosheh to go through with her very first stand-up performance. It went well, and Ghosheh began regularly attending Comic Strip, both to perform and to take photographs. “One day I was just like, ‘Man, it would be really cool to have a room,’� says Ghosheh. “[Cindy] said, ‘You want the Globe? You can have it.’ And I was like, ‘Heck yeah!’�

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Ant-Man is a lot more amusing than May’s already kind of forgotten Avengers sequel.

A LITTLE CHAOS (R) A Little Chaos needed a little more of its key ingredients, like humor and romance. The film seeks too ambitious By Drew Wheeler a genre identity without mastering any. The humor is too spotty, and the romance charming. The shrinking sequences reimagTRAINWRECK (R) Filmmaker Judd Apatow’s mostly imaginary. The period drama’s major ine such classics as The Incredible Shrinking first extra-base hit since Knocked Up (Funny selling point is Alan Rickman, who is only Man/Woman with superpowers. The heist People was clearly a single, while he surprisdirecting his second film, his first since angle is diverting, and Lang’s silly coingly struck out looking with This Is 40) 1997’s The Winter Guest, which you probably conspirators (Michael Peña, T.I. and David should turn funnywoman Amy Schumer do not remember. A Little Chaos recounts Dastmalchian) add rather than subtract. into a far more deserving superstar than the fictionalized construction of one of The film might have been more interesting Katherine Heigl, even if her Trainwreck Versailles’ many gardens. shtick closely resembles what The film is prettily shot and Mindy Kaling has been doing on Ant-Man well acted, as everyone expects TV for the past few years with “The from a British costume drama. Mindy Project.” Rickman is a swell Sun King, Louis Magazine writer Amy stumbles XIV, morosely in charge of his through a series of drunken onecourt. As landscape artist Sabine night stands, while justifying her de Barra, Kate Winslet is strong hard-partying lifestyle based on her and sad, keeping her distance from parents’ failed marriage. Mostly, it’s the also quietly sad royal landthe fault of her dad, played by Colin scaper, Monsieur Andre Le Notre Quinn, who pooh-poohed monog(César Award Winner Matthias amy when she was at an impresSchoenaerts). sionable age. Then, Amy meets Everything is far too pat and sports doc Aaron Conners (Bill predictable in this period piece. Hader, a supporting player long in Andre’s wife is jealous and vindicneed of a shot at a big screen lead) Sorry ma’am. You have termites. They say, “Hello.” tive, just like Sabine’s male competiand falls in love. But can she stay in had lifelong ant-fan Wright been allowed to tors. Well, all except for swell Duras (Steven love? Supporting roles are key to successWaddington). Thank goodness Stanley Tucci fulfill his comic-fueled vision, but this piece ful comedies, and Trainwreck benefits from arrives to brighten up the entire movie as fits perfectly into the MCU puzzle prior Lebron James, who will be starring in his Louis’ flamboyant brother, Duke Philippe to next year’s Captain America: Civil War. own, hopefully better than Shaq’s, movd’Orleans. If only A Little Chaos had more of Director Peyton Reed (Bring It On) keeps ies one day, and a very game John Cena. the zip of Winslet and Rickman’s gardening However, Trainwreck is Schumer’s show. She the pacing tight and reels the action and the narrative in at the proper running time. tête-à-tête. Ends at Ciné 7/23. f is the star, and it’s her script. Like cookiecutter romcoms, Trainwreck still sells a thisor-that brand of happiness, but at least it’s not the ugly, old-fashioned career-or-love dilemma which used to saddle poor Brittany Murphy. Amy has to give up casual sex and drinking, which the film posits as her growing up. Also a producer of Lena Dunham’s “Girls,” Apatow is doing everything he can to elevate female comics. Though not as funny as this summer’s other big femaleheadlined comedy, Spy, Trainwreck does not derail Schumer’s ascent to stardom or Apatow’s smart comic reputation.

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ANT-MAN (PG-13) As a film, Ant-Man has a bit of a different flair than his future Avengers pals. Strongly influenced by original writer-director Edgar Wright (the Cornetto trilogy, including Shaun of the Dead) and star Paul Rudd, who also received a writing credit with Will Ferrell’s regular collaborator Adam McKay, Ant-Man provides considerably more fun than any of the other standalone features in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Only the first Avengers is a true rival for sheer enjoyability. For the many of you unfamiliar with Marvel’s tiny hero, Ant-Man is the creation of Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), who in the comics created Avengers 2 baddie Ultron. In Ant-Man’s big screen debut, Pym passes his powerful super-suit along to good-intentioned cat burglar Scott Lang (Rudd), much to the chagrin of Pym’s tough-as-nails daughter, Hope (Evangeline Lilly of “Lost”). The trio hopes to use the Ant-Man suit to stop supervillain Darren Cross’ plan to supply a weaponized shrinking suit, cutely named “Yellowjacket.” Rudd has earned his spot on the superhero roster; few performers are as irascibly

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the calendar! calendar picks THEATER | July 22–26

Shakespeare on the Lawn

Tuesday 21 CLASSES: The Law of Attraction and Manifestation (Body, Mind & Spirit) This ongoing class teaches many techniques for utilizing the power of your mind to create wonders in all areas of your life. 6 p.m. $5. 706-351-6024 CLASSES: Madison County Needlecrafters (Madison County Library, Danielsville) The Needlecrafters will be demonstrating how to knit, how to crochet and other crafty skills. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison

MUSIC | Wednesday, July 22

FILM | Thursday, July 23

Caledonia Lounge · 9:30 p.m. · $7 (21+), $9 (18–20) One of many outgrowths of Be Your Own Pet, the beloved baby-faced godfathers (and mother) of the distended Nashville garage-rock scene, Turbo Fruits are perhaps the most polished apples on the family tree, having graduated from youthful freak-outs to clean, catchy guitar-pop bombs. No Control is the band’s latest release, out now on Thirty Tigers; the record is a fine, fitting soundtrack to lazy, hazy summertime fun. Athens-based openers Chief Scout continue to turn heads with their smartish take on arena-rock posturing. This must-see mid-week double bill is all but guaranteed to liven up your Hump Day night. [Gabe Vodicka]

Georgia Museum of Art · 7 p.m. · FREE! Held in conjunction with the exhibition “El Taller de Gráfica Popular: Vida y Arte,” ¡Viva Mexico! presents films that contextualize the collective’s images of revolution. The 1960 supernatural drama Macario, which includes prints by founding artist Leopoldo Méndez during the opening credits, follows an impoverished woodcutter on the brink of starvation. Determined to eat a whole roast turkey, he’s visited by the devil, God and Death, who all request a portion of his meal. He shares with Death, who compensates Macario with healing water that earns him the reputation of being both a miracle worker and a heretic. María Candelaria will screen next week to wrap up the series. [Jessica Smith]

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Ashford Manor · 8 p.m. · $7–16 Rose of Athens is “bringing the jokes and the bad wigs” to Ashford Manor for its annual Shakespeare production. Written by the Reduced Shakespeare Company and directed by Danielle Bailey Miller, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is exactly what its title claims: three very silly actors performing all of Shakespeare’s plays in around 90 minutes, including the world’s shortest version of Hamlet and a football version of all the history plays. Preview nights on July 22–23 cost $7, and regular shows on July 24–26 cost $12 for students and $16 for adults. Picnics welcome. [Dina Canup]

Brett Harris

CLASSES: Make Your Own Paper (Madison County Library, Danielsville) With Beth Aland. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison COMEDY: OpenTOAD Comedy Open Mic (Flicker Theatre & Bar) This comedy show allows locals to watch quality comedy or perform themselves. Email to perform. First and third Tuesday of every month! See story on p. 14. 9 p.m. $5. calebsynan@yahoo.com, www.flickertheatreandbar.com EVENTS: Tuesday Produce Stand (West Broad Market Garden) Shop for fresh produce straight out of the

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community-based urban garden. Offers double dollars for EBT shoppers. Held every Tuesday. 4–7 p.m. 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 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Todd Kelly every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7289

MUSIC | Friday, July 24

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MUSIC | Friday, July 24

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar · 8 p.m. · $5 Durham, NC-based singersongwriter Brett Harris has proven his musical mettle as a central figure in the Big Star Third tribute supergroup— which, you’ll recall, headlined the Slingshot event on College Square last fall—as well as a touring member of powerpop forebears The dB’s. Last September, he released his second solo outing, the Mr. Sunshine EP, a well-crafted, four-track collection. Like Athenian Jay Gonzalez, Harris has an impeccable ear and a definite taste for sun-soaked ‘70s pop. Hard-touring critical favorite Ike Reilly and his Ike Reilly Assassination group, hot off the release of the rootsy Born On Fire LP, share Friday’s bill. [GV]

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 Trivia. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Open Duplicate Bridge Game (Athens Bridge Center) Play Bridge. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1 p.m. & Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5. 706248-4809 GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Compete for house prizes and free beer. Every

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The Foundry · 7 p.m. · $20 (adv.), $25 (door) British-born guitarist and songwriter Albert Lee holds a central seat in the pop music canon, though his is not a household name; as a session player and touring companion for countless country and rock stars in the 1970s and ‘80s, including Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, The Everly Brothers and Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, he became legendary in industry circles for his range and versatility. Now 71, Lee continues to tour both solo and with his Hogan’s Heroes group. He headlines The Foundry Friday in a collaboration with virtuosic, Texas-based steel guitarist Cindy Cashdollar. Local Americana duo MrJordanMrTonks opens the show. [GV]

Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com KIDSTUFF: 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: GIFS and Memes (ACC Library) Learn how to make your own! Ages 11–18. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! plewis@ athenslibrary.org

KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (ACC Library) Join us for Lego art and Lego-based games and activities. No need to bring your own Legos. For ages 8–18. 4:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Summer Storytime (Oconee County Library) Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more! Children ages 2–5 and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.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 k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! kids develop their reading skills and builds confidence. Register for a 15-minutes session. Grades K-5. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 LECTURES & LIT: The Tinkypuss Zine Launch: Issue #2 (Avid Bookshop) This collective diary features prose, poetry, essays, collage and more by feminist artists. Hear readings and take home a copy of the new issue. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. tinkypuss.com MEETINGS: Community Office Hours (The Globe) Pop in for a quick session of free business advice with Four Athens experts knowledgable about marketing, sales, legal issues, technical support and more. Every third Tuesday of the month. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com

Wednesday 22 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Kress Interpretive Fellow Brittany Ranew leds this tour of works in the Samuel H. Kress Collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Water Smart Lawn Care (Snipes Water Resource Center) Topics include grass types, mowing, fertilization, seeding, weeds, pests and more. Presented in partnership between UGA Extension Office, Stormwater Division and Water Conservation Office. 6 p.m. FREE! www.thinkatthesink.com CLASSES: The Buddha’s Teachings (Body, Mind & Spirit) Bring more inner peace to your life. Every Wednesday. 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 706-351-6024 CLASSES: Podcasting for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn how to record and edit basic sound files which you can then distribute online to friends, clients or fellow hobbyists. This class uses the freeware sound-editing program Audacity. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org EVENTS: Summer Jazz Jubilee (The Foundry) Hosts Mary Sigalas and Colin Manko celebrate a different jazz subgenre each week, with special guests and a post-show open jazz jam. This week features gypsy jazz. DanceFX will lead a dance lesson before the show. 6 p.m. (lesson), 7 p.m. (music). www. thefoundryathens.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music by Jaclyn & Rev. Connor Tribble. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: The Chaise (Flicker Theatre & Bar) View Alexis Sturgess’ directorial debut, The Chaise. Followed by an party with DJ Nate from Wuxtry. 8:30 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/tinyvolcanoesproductions GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Both Locations) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) Weekly themed games. House cash and drink prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Athens Science Café: Trivia Night (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Science-themed trivia with

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prizes. 7 p.m. athenssciencecafe. wordpress.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: Entertainment Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Non-Life Master (Beginner) Duplicate Bridge (Athens Bridge Center) No partner necessary. 1 p.m. $5. 706-248-4809 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: Feathers, Fur and Scales Pets (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Claude and Janet from FFS Pets bring lizards, frogs and snakes to meet. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Family Music Jam (Oconee County Library) Join Miss Rebecca and her ukulele for a singa-long. Limited supply of rhythm instruments available. For children of all ages and their guardians. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Random Fandom: Mug Painting (Oconee County Library) Clayfully Created demonstrates how to create a one-of-a-kind mug. Registration required. Ages 11–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee 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 THEATER: Shakespeare on the Lawn (Ashford Manor) Watch a fast-paced romp through all 37 plays in The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. July 22–23, 8 p.m. $7. July 24–26, 8 p.m. $16. www.roseofathens.org

books from the decade and enter a Keith Haring postcard contest. 3 p.m. FREE! www.bn.com EVENTS: Escape the Ordinary Dinner (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Fitness guru Ashley Burton will share healthy dinner tips and yummy recipes. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison FILM: Old South (Hill First Baptist Church, 205 N. Pope St.) Old South is a documentary by Danielle Beverly that examines how two communities sharing the same neighborhood block in Athens strive to keep their respective legacies relevant. 9 p.m. FREE! www.petuniaproductions.net FILM: Macario (Georgia Museum of Art) Part of the ¡Viva Mexico! film series, Macario is about a peasant who is simply seeking a good meal

KIDSTUFF: Book Jammers (ACC Library) Children and their families are invited for stories, trivia, crafts and more. This event promotes literacy through the art of listening and helps to strengthen attention spans. For children ages 6–10. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Georgia Power’s Superhero Show (ACC Library) Learn about electricity and power companies in this summer reading performance. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Reflecting, Sharing, Learning (ACC Library) Learn about “Keeping Company: Elder Cohousing and Other Living Options for Seniors.” 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

KIDSTUFF: Crochet Kids Class (Revival Yarns) A beginning crochet class for the kiddos. RSVP. 10:30 a.m. $15. www.revivalyarnsathens. com KIDSTUFF: Friday Night Paddles (Sandy Creek Park) Experience the moon over Lake Chapman as you paddle around in a canoe or kayak. For ages 12 & older. Pre-registration required. 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–12. 706-613-3631, www.athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreekpark MEETINGS: Healing Circle & Meditation (Body, Mind & Spirit) Experience different modalities and forms of meditation. Every Friday. 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 706351-6024 PERFORMANCE: Peruvian Folk Dancing (Cali ‘N’ Tito’s Eastside)

Thursday 23 CLASSES: Marketing Bootcamp (Chamber of Commerce) Beginners and experienced marketers can engage in an interactive discussion about inbound marketing strategy. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $99. www. startstrategic.com CLASSES: One-On-One Computer Tutorial (ACC Library) Personalized instruction available for various computer topics. 9–9:45 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 354 CLASSES: Calligraphy Class: Addressing Envelopes (KA Artist Shop) Learn how to address invitations in the modern calligraphy style. 7 p.m. $30. www.kaartist.com 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 EVENTS: Throwback Thursday: 1980s (Barnes & Noble) Celebrate the toys, games, movies and TV of the 1980s. Listen to popular picture

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Artwork by Jennifer Catherine Clegg is currently on view at Last Resort Grill through July. on the Day of the Dead when he meets apparitions of the devil, God and Death. Screened in conjunction with the exhibition “El Tallerde Gráfica Popular: Vida y Arte.” See Calendar Pick on p. 17. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org GAMES: Trivia (El Azteca) Win prizes with host Garrett Lennox. Thursdays. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-2639 GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q) Hosted by Dirty South Trivia. Every Thursday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8511 GAMES: Party Bridge (Athens Bridge Center) No partner necessary. Every Thursday. 1–3 p.m. $5. lynch@uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Graphic Novel Book Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Talk about graphic novels and participate in literacybased art activities. Ages 8–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison

THEATER: Shakespeare on the Lawn (Ashford Manor) See Wednesday listing for full description July 22–23, 8 p.m. $7. July 24–26, 8 p.m. $16. www.roseofathens.org

Friday 24 EVENTS: Sprockets International Music Video Show (40 Watt Club) See music videos from 19 different countries. See story on p. 10. 9 p.m. www.filmathens.net KIDSTUFF: Music Club (ACC Library) Hang out, eat snack and talk about music. For ages 11–18. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Friday Afternoon Movie (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Cool down with a family-friendly movie and fresh popcorn. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison

Watch a dance performance by Aklla Sumaq. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7087 THEATER: Wrong Window (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) A goofy spoof of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic Rear Window. July 24–25, 7 p.m. & July 26, 2 p.m. $11–16. 706-283-1049 THEATER: Shakespeare on the Lawn (Ashford Manor) See Wednesday listing for full description July 22–23, 8 p.m. $7. July 24–26, 8 p.m. $16. www.roseofathens.org

Saturday 25 CLASSES: Crochet 2 Class (Revival Yarns) Review chain and single crochet and learn the most commonly used stitch, double crochet. You will also be introduced to shell stitch, granny square and slip stitch to work in the round. RSVP. 10:30 a.m. $30. www.revivalyardsathens.com

CLASSES: Illustrator for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn how to create graphics with vectors using Adobe Illustrator. This is ideal for logos or artwork you want to print in multiple sizes. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: Intermediate Programming for Arduino (Four Athens) More blinking lights! Learn how to get input from sensors, reporting that information back to the computer and using it to manage outputs. Laptops encouraged. 1–3 p.m. $15 (class only), $55 (sensor kit). www.hackyardathens.org 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: CPR & First Aid Class (Athens Regional Medical Center, Medical Services Bldg.) Participants will receive a three-year first aid certification card at the end of the course. Jul. 25 & Aug. 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $60. athenshealth.org/calendar CLASSES: Important Plant Families of Georgia (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Dr. Wilf Nicholls, director of the botanical gardens, leads a course on identifying important plant families. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $50. www.botgarden. uga.edu CLASSES: Beginner Programming for Arduino (Four Athens) Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform. This class introduces basic skills such as programming for Raspberry Pi, reading inputs and setting outputs. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $15 (class only), $45 (full kit). www.hackyardathens.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. 2 p.m. $15. www.revivalyarnsathens.com EVENTS: Vinyl Day (Barnes & Noble) Local musicians Jason NeSmith of Casper & the Cookies and Brigette Herron of Tunnabunny speak on the comeback of vinyl records. Hosted by Joe Silva of WUGA’s “JUst Off the Radar.” Enter to win a Crosley turntable and headphones. 2–3 p.m. FREE! www. bn.com EVENTS: Circle of Friends Animal Society (AKF Athens Martial Arts) The animal rescue organization hosts an adoption event. Come meet some critters ready to find their furever homes. 2–4 p.m. FREE! instructor@akfathens.com EVENTS: Wheelchair Round-up (Multiple Choices for Independent Living) Bring your wheelchair in for cleaning and repair. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! 706-850-4025 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: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music by Alina Celeste (8 a.m.) and Jaclyn & Rev. Connor Tribble (10 a.m.). This week features “Chipotle in the Kitchen.” 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Back to School Block Party & Market (West Broad Market Garden) The West Broad Farmers Market & Garden hosts

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 LECTURES & LIT: Book Launch Party (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Celebrate the release of local writer Jordan Rothacker’s first novel, The Pit and No Other Stories, at this block party. Rothacker will read and sign copies at Avid Bookshop at 5 p.m. Live music by Don Chambers and Gumshoe. See story on p. 13. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.heirloomathens.com LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) Meet local author Jordan Rothacker in celebration of The Pit, and No Other Stories. Rothacker will read from and sign copies of his book next door in Firehall #2. See story on p. 13. 5 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com THEATER: Wrong Window (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description July 24–25, 7 p.m. & July 26, 2 p.m. $11–16. 706-283-1049 THEATER: Shakespeare on the Lawn (Ashford Manor) See Wednesday listing for full description

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 (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650 KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 329 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Designed to nurture language skills through literature-based

ment of Casual Comedy. See story on p. 14. 9 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: Wine Tasting (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Sample Spanish wines. 6 p.m. www.heirloomathens.com 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. 4–7 p.m. 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 FILM: Bad Movie Night: Road to Revenge (Ciné Barcafé) Two ex-cops clash against a Hollywood devil cult. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/badmovienight GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8508561

ages 11–18. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Fandom Film Fest (Oconee County Library) Chill out and watch a movie. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Star Trek (Oconee County Library) Watch the 2009 version of Star Trek. Popcorn and soda provided. For ages 11–18. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Summer Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Wednesday 29 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Led by docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: The Buddha’s Teachings (Body, Mind & Spirit) Bring more inner peace to your life. Every Wednesday. 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 706-351-6024 COMEDY: An Evening of Comedic Comedy and Musical Music (The World Famous) Lawson Chamber hosts an evening of stand-up,

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games, performances, food and prizes. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www. athenslandtrust.org FILM: Sprockets Georgia Music Video Show (40 Watt Club) See local music videos and vote for the Audience Choice Award. The lineup includes videos by Blue Blood, Hand Sand Hands, Monsoon, Old Smokey, Sam Sniper, Honeychild and more. See story on p. 10. 9 p.m. www. filmathens.net FILM: Sprockets Music Video Festival (Flicker Theatre & Bar) See musical shorts and listen to a music and film industry panel. See story on p. 10. 3 p.m. www.filmathens.net 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: End of Summer Party (Oconee County Library) Celebrate the end of the summer reading program with a mountain of foam! 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950, www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Pool Party (East Athens Community Center) For ages 6 & up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 1–3 p.m. $1. www.athensclarkecounty.com/parkmonth SPORTS: Roller Derby Double Header (The Classic Center) The Atlanta Men’s Roller Derby compete against Collision Men’s Derby. In the following bout, the Classic City Rollergirls face off against the Cape Fear Roller Girls. A percentage of proceeds will benefit the Athens Canine Rescue. 5 p.m. (men’s derby), 7 p.m. (women’s derby). $12–14 (single bouts), $20–22 (double header). www.classiccenter. com THEATER: Shakespeare on the Lawn (Ashford Manor) See Wednesday listing for full description July 22–23, 8 p.m. $7. July 24–26, 8 p.m. $16. www.roseofathens.org THEATER: Wrong Window (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description July 24–25, 7 p.m. & July 26, 2 p.m. $11–16. 706-283-1049

Sunday 26 ART: Spotlight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) See highlights from the museum’s permanent collection on a tour led by docents. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Sunday Center Market (The Classic Center) Find artists, farmers, crafters, food trucks, live music, kids’ activities and more in the Classic Center’s new 440 Foundry Pavillion. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com EVENTS: Stories From Childhood: From a Tiny Acorn (Historic Meeting House) Meg Amstutz, Associate Provost for Academic Programs at UGA, introduces Erica Hashimoto, Associate Dean for Clinical Programs at the UGA School of Law. Proceeds benefit Children First, Inc. 3–5 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.childrenfirst-inc.org GAMES: Trivia (Brixx Wood Fired Pizza) Test your skills. Every Sunday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-395-1660 GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 485 Baldwin St.) Hosted by Dirty South. Every Sunday. 6 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) 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

and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. highwirelounge.com GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 KIDSTUFF: End of Summer Puppet Show (Oconee County Library) David Stephens of All Hands Productions performs. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Harry Potter Party (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Celebrate Harry’s birthday with Potter-style snacks, crafts and a screening of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597, www.athenslibrary.org/madison 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: 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: Preschooler Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Marvel vs. DC Battle (Oconee County Library) Vote for the best while eating themed snacks, watching movies and playing trivia. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Oconee Democrats Book Group (Chops and Hops) This month’s book is Phil Klay’s Redeployment: Stories. Klay is a former marine who served in Iraq’s Anbar Province for over a year. 7 p.m. FREE! oconeebooks@ gmail.com MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) See Wednesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/happy-hour

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Monday 27 CLASSES: Introduction to Tai Chi (Oconee County Library) Experience the ancient art of Tai Chi with Julie Buffalo from the Mind Body Institute. Reguster by July 24. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: Line Dancing with Ron Putman (Buffalo’s Café) For all skill levels. Held the second and fouth Monday of every month. 6–8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/buffaloscafeathens EVENTS: American Red Cross Blood Drive (ACC Library) Before donating, eat iron-rich foods and drink plenty of non-caffeinated fluids. 2–7 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org 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

materials and activities. Parents assist their children in movements and actions while playing. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: Last Monday Book Group (ACC Library) This month’s discussion is on Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens

Tuesday 28 CLASSES: GALILEO Genealogy Resources (ACC Library) Learn about resources available to Georgia genealogists. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens CLASSES: The Law of Attraction and Manifestation (Body, Mind & Spirit) This ongoing class teaches many techniques for utilizing the power of your mind to create wonders in all areas of your life. 6 p.m. $5. 706-351-6024 COMEDY: Casual Comedy (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Dave Weiglein hosts this month’s install-

GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) See Tuesday listing for full description 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Mellow Mushroom) Hosted by Dirty South Trivia. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express) Jump on the trivia train! Compete for house prizes and free beer. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.choochoorestaurants.com GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Todd Kelly every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7289 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com KIDSTUFF: Kids Night (Buffalo’s Café) See Tuesday listing for full description 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655 KIDSTUFF: Beatlab Basics (ACC Library) Learn about Beatlab and how to create and record your own music using only a computer. For

improv, sketch and music. Featuring comedians Jack Peeples, Shaunak Godkhindi, Sahima Godkhindi and Justin Harris. Music by Slow Clap. 9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www. theworldfamousathens.com COMEDY: Variety Show (The World Famous) Hosted by Lawson Chambers. 9 p.m. www.facebook. com/theworldfamousathens EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music from The Solstice Sisters. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) See Wednesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 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

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com JUNA Sweeping local post-rock band featuring epic, end-of-the-world instrumentation. RATBOYS Infectious indie rock group from Chicago. GROUP STRETCHING New local post-pop project featuring members of New Wives and Mothers. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. $2. www.georgiatheatre.com UNIVERSAL SIGH Athens-based jazz-fusion/funk-oriented rock band that strives to create a unique musical experience with each and every performance. THE JAUNTEE Jam-funk band from Allston, MA. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 TWO’S DAY VISIONS Tom Visions hosts “reverse-evil music parties” every Tuesday in July at Go Bar. This week features Gyps, Louie Larceny, Jade Poppyfield and Midnight Boi. k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! Little Kings Shuffle Club uLead Fundraiser. 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub WITHOUT PEARLS Acousticoriented folk and alternative country trio playing a mix of covers and original material. The Manhattan Café Loungy Tuesdays. 9 p.m. FREE! 706369-9767 DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Spinning an all-vinyl set of soulful tunes perfect for a slow dance. Every Tuesday! Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE GROOVE ORIENT Groove-rock band from Orlando, FL. The Pub at Gameday 10 p.m. FREE! 706-353-2831 OPEN MIC NIGHT Bring your guitar, poetry or monologues! Slots are 15 or 30 minutes, depending on attendance. Sign up early by emailing openmicatgameday@gmail.com.

Wednesday 22 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES OPEN MIC JAM Rock out every Wednesday at this open mic. Full bands are encouraged. Contact louisphillippelot@yahoo.com for booking. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com TURBO FRUITS Acclaimed, Nashville-based garage-rock quartet. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. CHIEF SCOUT Bracing local psychrock band led by songwriter Trey Rosenkampff. Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net JACLYN STEELE & THE REVEREND Athens rock fixture Conner Tribble teams up with singer Jaclyn Steele. The Foundry 7 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com SUMMER JAZZ JUBILEE Hosts Mary Sigalas and Colin Manko celebrate a different jazz subgenre each week, with special guests and a post-show open jazz jam. This week is gypsy jazz night. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com JAY GONZALEZ Solo classic-pop jams from Drive-By Truckers’ keyboardist. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com WAX ON WEDNESDAYS Local DJs spin all-vinyl sets every Wednesday through August. Hosted by DJ Osmose. This week features DJ Daffy Duck and EA Shorts. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 6 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music. DJ TONY CHACKAL Spinning laidback tunes. Live Wire 8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com FRESH JAM OPEN MIC Each performance gets 10 minutes. Drums and guitar amps are provided. Then, stick around for an open jam!

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Locos Grill & Pub 7 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com (Timothy Rd. location) RACHEL O’NEAL Local Athens solo folk artist. Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation SCANLINES Indiana-based instrumental post-rock band. ASKULTURA 10-piece ska band from Miami. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 FRAZIERBAND Rocking bluegrass outfit from Nashville, TN. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With host Terry Covington. 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.

Live Wire 11 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com TECROPOLIS Athens’ longest-running electronic dance music series, with special guests each week. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THOUGHTOMATIC Five-piece band from Milledgeville featuring soaring solos, four-part harmonies and a tight rhythm section. 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. Sandy Creek Park Sounds of Summer. 6 p.m. $5. 706613-3631 SONS OF SAILORS Jimmy Buffet cover band, featuring members of the Tony Pritchett Band. Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com DJ OSMOSE International touring DJ and Athens resident lays down

THE OLD WORLD MONKEYS No info available. MATT TOWNSEND AND THE WONDER OF THE WORLD Alt-folk singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com THE PLAGUE Original, ballsy rock harkening back to The Stooges, Sonic Youth and The MC5. RANCH Local, darkly tinged cowboycountry band. The Foundry 8:30 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com ALBERT LEE Legendary guitarist who has worked with Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and many others. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. CINDY CASHDOLLAR In-demand dobro player and steel guitarist. MRJORDANMRTONKS Collaboration between longtime Athens musicians Tommy Jordan and William Tonks, featuring rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.

SCARLET STITCH Straight-up rock and roll. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub KARAOKE WITH THE KING Sing your guts out. 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, soul and reggae. Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation EVAN BARBER & THE DEAD GAMBLERS Alternative rock band from Albany, GA. Nowhere Bar SkyFest. 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 CRAIG WATERS & THE FLOOD Local blues guitarist and songwriter. CLARENCE SUN & THE MOONSHYNES Local blues ensemble.

Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 JULIE HOLMES Local singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist who specializes in acoustic jams. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com LIVE WELL Local band with “a great live show that you’ll just have to come experience to properly appreciate.” GOLDEN EELS New local project from eccentric pop songwriter Neil Golden. This is the debut CD release show! STILL, SMALL VOICE AND THE JOYFUL NOISE Long-running local rock band led by songwriter Chip McKenzie. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com KATIEE Brooklyn, NY-based project featuring former members of Athens’ based band Dark Meat. See story on p. 12. HOT FUDGE Local project helmed by psychedelic guitar wizard Kris Deason.

Thursday 23 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES AND FRIENDS Featuring locals Bo Hembree on guitar, Jason Bradberry on bass and Louis Phillip Pelot on drums. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com SAVAGIST Heavy-hitting local metal band. NICHE Four-piece rock band from Savannah. VOLT New local heavy duo. The Foundry 9 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com NIFTY EARTH Local electronic-based outfit that also incorporates live instrumentation. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8:30 p.m. $5. www. georgiatheatre.com MONSOON Female-fronted local post-punk band that dabbles in rockabilly and new wave. BLUE BLOOD Melodic psych-pop project from Hunter Morris, formerly of Gift Horse. GROUP STRETCHING New local post-pop project featuring members of New Wives and Mothers. 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. 706-549-9933 YOESHI ROBERTS Singer-songwriter playing uplifting “acoustic music that feels good.” Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com CICADA RHYTHM Acoustic guitar and upright bass duo playing bluegrass-tinged indie folk, filled with paired vocal harmonies. MYSTERY LOVES COMPANY Chamber-rock duo from Houston, TX. OH JEREMIAH Country band from Mississippi inspired by songwriters like Josh Ritter and Ryan Adams.

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Niche plays the Caledonia Lounge on Thursday, July 23. an all-vinyl set of funk, soul and reggae. Your Pie 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. 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-7424 (Five Points location) YOESHI ROBERTS Singer-songwriter playing uplifting “acoustic music that feels good.”

Friday 24 Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q 8 p.m. FREE! www.butthuttathens.com COUNTRY RIVER Local classic country group that has been together for 25 years. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com HOOKER Athens-based five-piece rock band. COYOTES IN BOXES Nashvillebased, West Virginia-born folk-pop group.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com FOE DESTROYER Prog-rock group featuring Chris McQueen. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 HARSH WORDS Fast hardcore group featuring members of Shaved Christ and Gripe. DEEP STATE Says the group: “We are a band that plays out.” Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com BRETT HARRIS “Mid-fi” artist from North Carolina specializing in indiepop. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. THE IKE REILLY ASSASSINATION Group led by acclaimed, Chicagobased alt-rock singer-songwriter Ike Reilly. Iron Factory 10 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 SARAH ZUNIGA Talented singersongwriter with a sweet, strong voice. This is her “farewell to Athens” show. She’ll be joined by Michael Lesousky and John Swilley.

TREY BOYER BAND Nashville-based country/Americana outfit. 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. 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE GEORGIA HEALERS Athens’ premier blues band for over 25 years! VFW 7 p.m. $8. 706-543-5940 RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based traditional country band.

Saturday 25 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net ALINA CELESTE Folk-inspired children’s music. (8 a.m.) JACLYN STEELE & THE REVEREND Athens rock fixture Conner Tribble teams up with singer Jaclyn Steele. (10 a.m.)

The Foundry 8:30 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE BITTEROOTS Jammy rock group from Decatur. SAINT FRANCIS BAND Local rootsrock band led by Scott Baston. This is a special acoustic trio show. Front Porch Book Store 6 p.m. FREE! 706-372-1236 MARK CUNNINGHAM Cunningham draws from Athens stalwarts R.E.M. and Chickasaw Mudd Puppies as well as classic country artists like Johnny Cash and Steve Earle. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ BLOWPOP Joe Kubler (Bubbly Mommy Gun) spins a set of tunes. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com BEL VAS Local alt-rock group influenced by jazz, surf and bossa nova. 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. Iron Factory 10 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 THE BREAD BROTHERS Garage-y local “funkabilly� band. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin dance hits into the night. Live Wire 7 p.m. $5. www.livewireathens.com FEMINENERGY Featuring music from Sahima, Felicidali, Mamie Davis, Milyssa Rose and Kayla Berrie. Nowhere Bar SkyFest. 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 ISAAC BRAMBLETT BAND Southern soul singer backed by a rockin’ homegrown Georgia band. LIQUID DYNAMITE New group featuring Dwayne Holloway. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 JACLYN STEELE & THE REVEREND Reverend Conner Tribble teams up with singer Jaclyn Steele for a night of music.

Sunday 26 Cali ‘N’ Tito’s Eastside 7 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7087 THE LUCKY JONES Rockin’ rhythm and blues from this local band. The Foundry 6 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz, featuring music from Fusion Triangle.

Monday 27 Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com PIERCE EDENS Americana singersongwriter from Asheville, NC. JOHNNY COOPER Singer-songwriter who incorporates country, funk and R&B influences into his sound. 10 p.m. $5. www.georgiatheatre.com MONDAY NIGHT MIXDOWN Local DJ Andy Bruh hosts a dance party every Monday in July. This week features guest Skymatic. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DEREK POTEAT Experimental electric bassist who deals in minimalism and repetition. LEISURE SERVICE Michael Pierce of local experimental outfit Wet Garden plays a solo set. CORNER CORONAH Macon-based experimental sound artist. THE ELECTRIC NATURE Psychrock/electro duo from Athens. AMONG THE ROCKS AND ROOTS Noise-rock band from Richmond, VA. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night every Monday. Hosted by Larry Forte.

Tuesday 28 The Foundry Tailgate Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com BACK CITY WOODS Macon-based bluegrass/Southern rock band. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. $2. www.georgiatheatre.com UNIVERSAL SIGH Athens-based jazz-fusion/funk-oriented rock band that strives to create a unique musical experience with each and every performance. NOMADIC Electronic-tinged jam-rock band from Boone, NC. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 TWO’S DAY VISIONS Tom Visions hosts “reverse-evil music partiesâ€? every Tuesday in July at Go Bar. This week features Dick Hunsinger, Mans Trash featuring Martian and Among the Rocks and Roots. The Manhattan CafĂŠ Loungy Tuesdays. 9 p.m. FREE! 706369-9767 DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Spinning an all-vinyl set of soulful tunes perfect for a slow dance. Every Tuesday! Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 S-WORDS AND FRIENDS Local band playing funky pop-rock with a touch of Southern jam. The Pub at Gameday 10 p.m. FREE! 706-353-2831 OPEN MIC NIGHT Bring your guitar, poetry or monologues! Slots are 15 or 30 minutes, depending on attendance. Sign up early by emailing openmicatgameday@gmail.com. State Botanical Garden of Georgia Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $10 (members), $15 (nonmembers). botgarden.uga.edu GRASSLAND STRING BAND Local traditional and progressive bluegrass group. CLAIRE CAMPBELL Hope For Agoldensummer singer plays a set of soft, haunting folk tunes.

Wednesday 29 Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them at the bar! Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES OPEN MIC JAM Rock out every Wednesday at this open mic. Full bands are encouraged. Contact louisphillippelot@yahoo.com for booking. Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net THE SOLSTICE SISTERS Old-time country ballads, traditional folk and ‘40s-style swing with sweet, warm harmonies. The Foundry 7 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com SUMMER JAZZ JUBILEE Hosts Mary Sigalas and Colin Manko celebrate a different jazz subgenre

each week, with special guests and a post-show open jazz jam. This week is a Miles Davis tribute. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com WAX ON WEDNESDAYS Local DJs spin all-vinyl sets every Wednesday through August. Hosted by DJ Osmose. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 6 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com KINKY WAIKIKI / DJ TONY CHACKAL See Wednesday’s listing for full description

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1st Annual Juried Exhibition (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) The gallery’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. 19–Nov. 15. $25. info@athica.org, www.athica.org Art Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) Registration for art classes begins Aug. 1 for ACC residents and Aug. 5 for non-residents. Check website for schedule. 706-6133623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/ lyndonhouse Call for Artists (Amici) Currently accepting artists for exhibitions. Email samples of work to ryan.myers@amici-cafe.com Indie South Fair Pop-Up (Broad 9A, 160 Tracy St.) Indie South Fair and The Broad Collective will co-host indoor pop-up fairs the third Sunday of the month. Vendors should email for an application. $50. indiesouthfair@gmail.com Seeking Artists (Dondero’s) Seeking artists to display their works in August or September. Email contact@donderoskitchen.com The Eclectic Bazaar (Creature Comforts Brewery) Indie South Fair is seeking artists, crafters and vintage vendors for the Electic Bazaar on Aug. 15. $50 tables, $75 tents. indiesouthfair@gmail.com, www.indiesouthfair.com

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Acting for Film (Film Athens Film Lab) George Adams teaches “Actor’s Gym: The Road to Becoming a Professional Actor.� Topics include creating dynamic characters, working as an actor in film and television, and the creative and business aspects of film. Register online. Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $75/ month. www.filmathens.net/edu Aquatics Fitness Programs (Multiple Locations) “Aquatic Aerobics� is held at Memorial Park Pool on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 8, 6 p.m. $5 per class. “Aqua Zumba� is held at Bishop Park Pool on Saturdays through Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m. $5 per class. “Adult Lap Swim� 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 Bikram Hot Yoga (Bikram Yoga Athens) Classes in hot yoga are offered seven days a week. Beginners welcome. Student discounts available. 706-353-9642, www.bikramathens.com Cameron Hampton Workshop Series (OCAF, Watkinsville) 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 “Try Clay� classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s wheel every Friday from 7–9 p.m. “Family Try Clay� classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. 706355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Intro to Rails Programming (Four Athens) Instructors will be available inside and outside class hours to teach Ruby on Rails. This 10-week code class meets Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 14–Nov. 19. www.fourathens.com/railscode Intro to Web Fundamentals (Four Athens) This four-week course will prepare students for the next level in web/software development. It is recommended as preparation for Javascript, HTML/CSS or Ruby programming classes. Mondays and Thursdays, Aug. 10–Sept. 3. www. fourathens.com/webfundamentals Portrait Sculpture Classes (Email for Location) Kinzey Branham instructs on anatomy, composition and sculptural techniques for creating a self-portrait in clay. Saturdays, July 25–Aug. 29, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–4 p.m. $310. kinzeyb@gmail. com, www.saintfrancis-kinzey.com/ shop Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Tuckston United Methodist Church, 4175 Lexington Rd.) This six-week program shows participants how to take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Wednesdays, Aug. 19–Sept. 23. 706-583-2546 ext. 208 Printmaking Workshops (Double Dutch Press) “Tea Towels! One Color Screenprint.� July 22, 6–7 p.m. & July 29, 6–8:30 p.m. $50. “Woodcut: One Color.� July 25 & Aug. 1, 3–5:30 p.m. $65. ww.doubledutchpress.com Quilting (Sewcial Studio) Sewcial Studio has moved to a new loca-

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heat. Sundays through Aug. 23, 3–4:15 p.m. “Overcoming the Effects of Stress and Fear� is a six-week workshop based on yogic principles. Free intro Aug. 4, 5:15–6:30 p.m. Class runs Tuesdays, Aug. 11–Sept. 15, 5:15–6:30 p.m. $60. “Pilates for Better Sex� is a six-week course. Saturdays, Aug. 8–Sept. 12, 10–11:30 a.m. $75. www.healingarts centre.net Yoshukai Karate Classes (East Athens Community Center) Classes are taught by second degree black belt Sherrie Hines. Gain confidence, improve flexibility and coordination, relieve stress and learn self-defense. Mondays and Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www. clarkecountyyk.com Zumba in the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A dynamic fitness program infused with Latin rhythms. Every Wednesday, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $70/10 classes. www.botgarden.uga.edu

Help Out Athenspets.net (ACC Animal Control) Athenspets.net publicizes dogs and cats available for adoption or rescue at the ACC Animal Control. Volunteers play with the animals and help socialize them. Photographers and writers are needed to visit the shelter to take pictures and write stories for the available animals. 706-613-3540, athenspetsinfo@gmail.com Book Donations (ACC Library) Donate gently used books to The Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library’s annual fundraising summer book sale, which will be held Aug. 13–15. 706-613-3650

Disabled American Veterans Network (Athens, GA) Seeking volunteers to drive VA furnished vehicles to transport vets living with disabilities to local clinics and Augusta hospitals. Weekdays, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., once or twice a month. Call Roger, 706-202-0587 HandsOn Northeast Georgia (Athens, GA) HandsOn NEGA is a project of Community Connection of Northeast Georgia that assists volunteers in finding flexible service opportunities at various organizations. Over 130 local agencies seek help with ongoing projects and special short-term events. Visit the website for a calendar and to register. www.handsonnortheastgeorgia.com

Kidstuff Maker Camp (ACC Library) Watch Make magazine and Google’s virtual “Maker Camp,� then make a project. “Farmstead.� July 22 & 23, 4 p.m. “Fun and Games.� July 29–30, 4 p.m. “Flight.� Aug. 5–6, 4 p.m. “The Far-Out Future.� Aug. 12–13, 4 p.m. Ages 9–18. plewis@athenslibrary. org New Moon Summer Adventure Camp (Athens, GA) Now accepting registration for a summer camp that travels to different locations daily. Activities include hiking, swimming and boating as well as trips to museums, zoos and farms. Fee includes all activities and travel expenses. For ages 6–12. $175/week. 706-310-0013 Summer Camps (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Full day summer camps from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. are for ages 6–12. Half-day camps from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. are for five year olds.

art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Photography and paintings by Wesley Abney. Through July. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) New paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Chatham Murray, Candle Brumby, Lana Mitchell and more. 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 ART & FRAME (1021 Parkway Blvd.) Black-and-white photographs of landscapes and rural structures by UGA Horticulture professor emeritus Darrell Sparks. Through July. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) “Emerges VIIIâ€? features local emerging artists Winnie Gier, Cameron Lyden, Jessica Machacek, Saegan Moran, Michael Ross and Ben Rouse. Through Aug. 23. • The Box@ATHICA presents “I’ll Die Highâ€? by Nick Madden. Through July 26. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CINÉ BARCAFE (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Jeremy Long presents clip art posters of summer films at CinĂŠ. Through July. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) In Classic Gallery I, “Peaceable Kingdomâ€? presents animals by Will Eskridge, Lawson Grice, JenĂĄ A. Johnson, Susan Pelham and Cheryl Washburn. • In Classic Gallery II, “Flightâ€? examines feathered and flying friends by Margaret Agner, Will Eskridge, JenĂĄ A. Johnson, Maria Mueller and Susan Pelham. Through September. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Tommy Kirk. Through July. 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. • “For the Love of Treesâ€? features tree-themed artwork by the gallery’s member artists. Through July 26. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Teh Reaver, Jr. Through July. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Summer Vacationâ€? includes works by Adam Forrester, Winnie Gier, Jourdan Joly, Michael Levine, Georgia Rhodes and Smokey Road Press. Through Sept. 24. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Lines of Inquiry: Renaissance and Baroque Drawings from the Ceseri Collection.â€? Through Aug. 2. • “Art Hazelwood and Ronnie Goodman: Speaking to the Issues.â€? Through Sept. 13. • “El Taller de GrĂĄfica Popular: Vida y Arte.â€? Through Sept. 13. • “Ralph ChessĂŠ.â€? Through Oct. 4. • “Terra Verteâ€? is a site-specific installation in the sculpture garden. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “BANGâ€? is an installation of boldly colored pop art paintings by Carol John that will rotate throughout the course of the exhibit. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Michael Reber. Through Aug. 2. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Michael Steele. Through July. JITTERY JOE’S EASTSIDE (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) Artwork by Jamie Calkin. Through July. K.A. ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) “Artists for Animalsâ€? is a group show of animal-themed works. Through Aug. 8. LAST RESORT GRILL (174 W. Clayton St.) Paintings by Jennifer Catherine Clegg. Through July. LOWERY IMAGING GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The

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 Tuesdays– Fridays and Sundays from 1–5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 12–5:30 p.m. Bishop Park is open on weekends only. $1 admission. $20 pool pass. www.athensclarkecounty.com/ aquatics Classic City BBQ (The Classic Center) Now accepting vendor booth applications for food vendors, Tailgate Tradeshow exhibitors and chefs for cooking competitions on Aug. 14–15. The BBQ festival includes contests, a classic car show, outdoor music stage, kids’ activities and more. Visit website for details. 706-357-4417, stephanie@ classiccenter.com, www.classiccity bbqfest.com Fall Programs (Athens, GA) Find details on art exhibits, classes, performances, sports, fitness programs, holiday events and other activities for adults and children in the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department’s fall program guide. www.athensclarkecounty.com

Pages to Pathways (Heartspace, 2350 Prince Ave.) This book club for ladies will discuss The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. Meets every Tuesday through August, 6:30–8 p.m. $50. heidi. at.heartspace@gmail.com, www. heidiatheartspace.com Research Group (Athens, GA) Researchers at UGA are studying how technology affects the lives of men who have sex with other men, with a focus on relationships, sexual behavior and health care. Particpants must be over 18 and fluent in English. Email nhansen@uga.edu for a link to the online survey 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. Applications have been extended through Aug. 16. Festival Oct. 22–25. classiccityfringefest@ gmail.com, www.classiccityfringe festival.com The Pet Care Clinic (Pet Supplies Plus) The Athens Area Humane Society offers a low-cost clinic the first Saturday of each month, 1–4 p.m. Services include vaccines, microchipping, deworming, flea treatments and more. 706-769-9155 f

gallery features paper and canvas giclee prints by Athens artists as well as artists’ renderings of Athens. Jamie Calkin is the featured artist through December. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) The “Period Decorative Arts Collection (1840–1890) & Athens History Museumâ€? inside the historic Ware-Lyndon House now features a new bedroom exhibit full of decorative pieces. • “40 of Something: Collections from Our Communityâ€? presents 40 film stills from the collection of Mike Landers. Through July. • “The Home Show: Artist Inspired Birdhousesâ€? showcases a selection of birdhouses created to benefit Athens Area Habitat for Humanity building projects. Through Aug. 1. • “Where We Live, Work and Playâ€? features sculptural and kinetic works by Martijn and Caryn van Wagdendonk, Tad Gloeckler, Jennifer Desormeaux Graycheck, Cameron Lyden and Michael Oliveri. Through Aug. 1. • “Discarded Beautyâ€? includes artwork by Janelle Young, Sarah Emerson, Manty Dey and Susan Hable. Through Aug. 1. • In the Lounge Gallery, view photography by recent MFA graduate Lucas Underwood. Through Aug. 8. MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 Hwy. GA-98, Danielsville) Library patrons can add their own graphic novel art to the “Every Hero Has a Storyâ€? display. Through July. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “Recapitulation, 1963–2015: Drawings and Sculptures by Susan Cofer.â€? Through Aug. 30. MAMA BIRD’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. Udio’s Iron Works, Lea Lacy, Catcophony, Tiny Tank Tech, Hooks & Gems and Georgia Elite Jewelry. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) Women of Watercolor present “Brush Works.â€? Through July. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Cooking the Booksâ€? is an exhibit of handmade books celebrating the tastes and colors of food. Through August. • An exhibition celebrating The Pennington Radio Collection features tube radios, external speakers and other artifacts from 1913–1933. 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.) Kate Sherrill makes artwork inspired by botanicals, fruit, landscapes and animals. Through Aug. 9. STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “One to Three: Photographs by Greg Strelecki, Angelina Bellebuono & Nicole Aksteinâ€? showcases works with thematic ties to the museum. Through July. 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 Fain Henderson, Veronica Darby, Michelle Dross, John Cleaveland, Rebecca Wood, Nikita Raper, Natalia Zuckerman, Briget Darryl Ginley, Jack Kashuback, Barret Reid and Ken Hardesty. • A solo show features new works by Jason Whitley. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) “Water, Water‌â€? features photographs taken of or near the ocean by Lee Reed. Through July. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Artwork by Kristin Karch. Through July. 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. • “Beauty Beardsâ€? features acrylic paintings of male pin-ups by Lydia Hunt. Through August.

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what love is, not to mention that it’s 2015 I’m not from here, but I go to UGA for grad and interfaith marriages are pretty comschool. I’ve been dating someone since I moved mon nowadays. My own sister married into to town, and I’m loving it. She’s the smartest Islam, and she ended up converting. No bigstudent in our department, and the prettiest, gie. I really don’t think this is going to be so too. She’s really great. Like, marriage-andhard in the end. children great. We both finish school next fall, so we’re talking about all that stuff, but she One of my best friends is always grumpy hasn’t even met my parents yet, and by no and depressed. She wasn’t always this way, fault of her own. but she’s had a very rough few years lately, and The thing is that I’m Jewish and she’s not. it’s affected other parts of her personality. I My family is more culturally Jewish than spiritual or devout, but I’ve always known that don’t wanna give away many details, but she’s divorced and chroniwhen I get married, I cally single and having a am supposed to marry a I think you owe your really hard time dealing Jewish woman, because a mother must be Jewish lady a good explanation with it. She’s always complaining about men, in order for her kids to for your yellow belly. talks a lot of crap about be born into the faith. other women (even Otherwise, the kids have friends of ours) and is generally so negative to convert like anyone else. This is not considthat I can’t imagine anyone approaching her ered desirable amongst my family, so, needless for a date anyway. That’s mean, though, and I to say, I’m terrified to bring my gentile girlwant to help my friend. I want her to be happy. friend home. A couple of my cousins have marFriend Girl ried outside the faith with minor alarm from the family, but I just don’t see this going well That’s a raw deal, Friend Girl, in a town for us. They know I have a girlfriend, but they as slutty as this one, but your homegirl don’t think it’s anything serious. My parents should actually be relieved. Is she sad are gonna freak out, and they certainly won’t because she’s missing out on guys never consent to us getting married. But this girl is calling her back? Or does she long to make definitely the one for me—no doubt about it. out with salty beards and get crabs? There is Any suggestions? Be Gentile With Me no joy in waking up in a bed full of fleas and dog hair while the train screams by at 6 a.m. on a Wednesday morning, then discovering BGWM, you got scabies a day later. Maybe you’re not giving your parents We all have dry spells, and when a parenough credit. You say you’ve already got ticularly brutal one hits me—you know, cousins that have gotten away with marrythe kind that has you wondering if you’re ing gentiles, right? But if your folks really even worthy of breathing the same air as aren’t into it, I’m sure the hotties in this town—I they’ll tell you why, take comfort in my so be prepared friends, parto stick to your

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ticularly my lady friends. Your friend is obviously struggling with that, but she’s forgetting that attraction is mostly out of our control. Don’t blame another woman for getting it in. Help her take time to get tight with her girls again. I always keep a team of bad bitches with me, and the love of good lady friends is way more validating than any attention I could get from a dude. f

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