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 HOMEDRONE: Vic Chesnutt’s widow, Tina Whatley Chesnutt, responded to the documentary director who claims she is blocking the release of his film.  IN THE LOOP: Get the scoop on all the drunken mayhem that went down during Georgia-‘Bama weekend.  HOMEDRONE: R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck calls his new solo album his “magnum opus.”

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Close Database Gaps Judge Tate Issues a Statement on Gun Background Checks By Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com as the NICS Index, and is maintained by Judge Susan Tate issued the following the FBI. The vast majority of state reportstatement the day after the most recent ing statutes have not kept pace with the school shootings in Oregon, and she Brady Act or with changing state laws stressed that her statement is a personal regarding who can be licensed to carry a opinion only, not that of any other body or firearm. Because of this, our databases are entity. seriously deficient. The best way to address “Following yesterday’s shootings I feel this problem is for Congress to pass federal compelled to highlight the fact that, conlegislation requiring state agencies, courts trary to popular belief, our federal and and other entities as appropriate to report state background check databases are full to FBI/NICS for entry of holes. For the past into the NICS Index any several years, as Probate There is significant and all persons who are Judge of Athens-Clarke under-reporting of prohibited under either County, Georgia, Chair or federal law from of the Weapons Carry persons who are prohibited state possessing a firearm or License Committee from possessing a firearm. obtaining a gun permit, for the Council of and further, to allow Probate Court Judges of Georgia, and the FBI/NICS Point of Contact each state agency which houses that state’s criminal history records to retain fingerfor the State of Georgia, I have been delvprint records. This may be just one aspect ing more deeply into concerns involving of a larger problem, but it is critical to keepthe nation’s background check system. Although people assume that they can trust ing guns out of the hands of those who are already prohibited from having them.” our background check system, the truth

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is that there are huge gaps of information missing from our national and state databases which are accessed when someone This has been making the rounds on attempts to buy a weapon or to obtain a Facebook, generally attributed to the friend weapons carry license. Even though comof a friend. plete details are unknown at this time, “Or, hey, how about we treat every Oregon’s experience suggests that our first young man who wants to buy a gun priority should be fixing the system we like every woman who wants to get an have. There is significant under-reporting of abortion—mandatory 48-hour waiting persons who are prohibited from possessperiod, parental permission, a note from ing a firearm or who his doctor proving he are ineligible for a gun understands what he’s This may be just one permit under federal about to do, a video he or state law. These gaps has to watch about the aspect of a larger include people who effects of gun violence, problem, but it is critical to have been adjudicated an ultrasound wand up keeping guns out of the hands the ass (just because). to be suffering from mental illness or other “Let’s close down of those who are already mental incapacity to all but one gun shop in prohibited from having them. every state and make the extent that court intervention has been him travel hundreds of required, as well as many who have been miles, take time off work and stay overnight hospitalized in a mental facility within the in a strange town to get a gun. Make him last five years (a common state prohibitor) walk through a gauntlet of people holdor who have been prohibited from possessing photos of loved ones who were shot to ing a firearm by a court as a condition of death, people who call him a murderer and bond, probation or other court order. beg him not to buy a gun. “Now is the time to strengthen our exist“It makes more sense to do this with ing background check system created under young men and guns than with women and President Reagan after the attempt on his health care, right? I mean, no woman getlife. This system is the National Instant ting an abortion has killed a room full of Criminal Background Check System, known people in seconds, right?” f

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Safe Food and Clean Water Why Regulations Aren’t Always Bad By Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com History was made last month at the C. B. King Federal Courthouse in Albany. Federal Judge Louis Sands had before him a defendant named Stewart Parnell, who was once the president of a now-defunct food processing company called Peanut Corporation of America. In 2008 and 2009, PCA shipped peanut products from its processing plant in Blakely to food companies around the country for use in making their own products. That peanut butter and peanut paste caused an outbreak of more than 700 reported cases of salmonella poisoning in 46 states, with at least nine people dying. Evidence showed that Parnell and PCA employees fabricated documents that stated the food they were shipping was free of pathogens, when in fact there had been no testing or the tests had revealed the presence of pathogens. When a PCA employee inquired about a food shipment that was being delayed while the Blakely plant awaited lab results on the food’s purity, Parnell said in an email: “Just ship it. I cannot afford to [lose] another customer.” Judge Sands brought the hammer down, giving Parnell 28 years in federal prison. Prosecutors said it was the longest prison sentence that had ever been handed down in a food safety case. “We expect, and rightfully so, for food suppliers to follow the rules and regulations, and to never sacrifice public safety for profits,” said U.S. Attorney Michael Moore. “In this case, these defendants were willing to put tainted food onto the shelves of stores across the country.” A couple of years after that salmonella outbreak, there was a massive fish kill in the Ogeechee River that flows through southeast Georgia. An estimated 38,000 fish were killed, which officials said was the largest recorded kill in the state’s history.

Environmental inspectors later determined the “kill zone” was directly downstream from the discharge pipe of a textile manufacturing plant operated by King America Finishing, which treats fabrics with chemicals to make them fire retardant. King America had been discharging chemicals into the Ogeechee for several years without a permit, inspectors learned. I think of these incidents whenever I hear my libertarian friends or politicians complain about “big government” and all of its “burdensome” regulations that they contend serve no purpose other than to hurt businesses. Without these “burdensome” regulations, food companies could continue to process tainted substances in filthy conditions and distribute them to consumers, causing even more people to get sick or die. Without water quality regulations required by the Environmental Protection Agency, manufacturers could dump toxic chemicals into our rivers and make the water unsafe for drinking, swimming or fishing. The Ogeechee fish kill happened just four years ago, and the damage it caused should be fresh in everyone’s memory. You will still hear elected officials, however, complain bitterly about government efforts to curtail water pollution. One of them is Attorney General Sam Olens, who recently asked a federal court to prohibit EPA from enforcing its latest rules on water quality—in effect, shutting down the agency’s attempts to ensure clean water. Most people can’t afford to hire their own chemist or lab tech to test the purity of all the water they drink or the food they eat. We have to rely on the government to monitor these situations and try to maintain a minimum level of purity and safety. That’s a burden I’m happy to bear. f

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Beachfront Property in Athens? Plus, a Beer Bait-and-Switch, St. Joe’s, Southern Mill and More By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com No one with an open mind could have walked away from Jim Porter’s presentation on climate change last week believing that it doesn’t exist or it’s not our fault. Porter, a University of Georgia ecology professor, gave his presentation as part of Athens Uniting for Moral Climate Mobilization, a new group formed by Tom Thrasher to address climate change on the local level. Porter didn’t mince words about the challenge ahead of us. “This is of a magnitude that dwarfs anything humans have ever faced in the past,” he said. Thanks to 70 years’ worth of data from a Mauna Loa, Hawaii observatory, we know that the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is rising by about seven billion tons per year. The rise in global temperatures corresponds almost exactly to what scientists would expect that increase in carbon dioxide to produce. And satellite imagery pinpoints exactly where all that carbon dioxide is coming from: big cities and power plants, ebbing and flowing through winter and summer, night and day, just as you’d expect if humans burning fossil fuels were responsible for pumping out all that CO2. “There is no scientific basis for climate change denial,” Porter said. Yet even when faced with the fact that the 10 hottest years on record all occurred since 2001—last July was the hottest July ever in Athens—our elected leaders (mostly Republicans) are acting as if the problem doesn’t exist, or there’s nothing anyone can do. “There is no debate,” Porter said. “It is unethical to lie. And many of your politicians are lying through their teeth about this.” (Let’s hope Dr. Porter has tenure.) It will only get worse. The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is expected to double by 2050, which corresponds to temperatures rising by 4–9 degrees. That means the Greenland and western

Antarctica ice caps, which are already melting, will melt faster and faster, and sea levels will rise by 40 feet by the end of the century. To put that in perspective, if sea levels rise 15 feet, Savannah will be completely underwater. At 25 feet, salt water begins to flow into South Georgia from the Gulf of Mexico. “Do you still have a seat in the legislature if you have no county seat?” Porter wondered. (At this point, the legislature’s probably more apt to defund the whole Odum School than tackle climate change.) While people in Athens will be relatively insulated from the effects of climate change due to our elevation and temperate climate, South Georgia and its agriculture will be devastated. It will make the Syrian refugee crisis look like TomorrowWorld. Athens, with one of the highest poverty rates in the country, will face food and water shortages. “This is not a totally impossible situation,” Porter said. “I’m not saying it’s going to be easy, but we can do it.” A few simple steps—taking public transit, adjusting your thermostat, recycling, installing LED light bulbs, eating locally grown food—can significantly reduce CO2 output, he said. From a local policy standpoint, Commissioner Melissa Link suggested standing up to development interests and “small, mundane things,” like solar arrays on Athens-Clarke County property and more sidewalks. But, “We can’t do anything without the mayor,” she noted, urging people to speak out at meetings. “This town has a reputation for being a progressive town, and we’re not,” said Athens for Everyone organizer Jesse Houle. “The reason we’re sliding into becoming a conservative town is we’re afraid to stand up for what we believe in.” While ACC officials talk a good game, they don’t always back it up. Just look at

The Keeling Curve shows how the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has risen. Both the year-toyear increases and seasonal variations correspond to the amount of fossil fuels burned.

the budget, BikeAthens Executive Director Tyler Dewey said. “There’s a disconnect between what the Mayor and Commission says its goals and objectives are and where the money goes,” he said. The event drew a good crowd—at least 100 people—but keep in mind they were 95 percent white liberals. Bob Inglis, a Republican former South Carolina congressman, may have provided a free-market way forward for conservatives during a recent visit to UGA: Accept the science, then negotiate a treaty removing energy subsidies and taxing carbon while cutting other taxes to stay revenue-neutral. The poor and working class and African Americans in particular are already bearing the brunt of climate change and the natural disasters it’s wrought, and they’ll continue to do so in the future. The Economic Justice

Coalition’s Linda Lloyd said she never listened when the late Ray McNair talked about climate change because low-income folks are worried about paying bills, but now she realizes, “You can’t worry about having no house if you have no planet to put it on.” Brewery Battle: When the state legislature approved a watered-down version of the so-called “beer jobs bill” last spring, most Georgia craft breweries hailed it as a small victory. But Department of Revenue regulations made public last week now threaten to force some breweries out of state. Senate Bill 63 did not, as breweries had wanted, allow breweries to sell beer directly to the public, rather than the existing byzantine system of charging for souvenir glasses to hold the free beer given away on

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free tours. It did, however, allow breweries to charge for packaged beer to take home. Or so they thought. As first reported by Creative Loafing, DOR issued regulations last week barring breweries from charging different rates for different tour packages (i.e. $10 for 36 ounces of beer to drink at the brewery or $20 for that plus 72 ounces to take home) based on the value of the beer, which defeats the whole purpose of the law. Terrapin has already threatened to move to South Carolina—though it sounded more like a negotiating tactic to wrest taxpayer concessions from the city—and now Creature Comforts could build a second facility out-of-state rather than expand in Athens. Creature Comforts has already begun site selection for a new production facility to come online in 2017, co-founder Adam Beauchamp told CL writer Austin L. Ray for a Beer Advocate article. (Plans are to keep the downtown Athens brewery as a tour location and use it more for one-offs and special releases while moving regular production elsewhere.)

Southern Mill: With approval by local government likely, the four old Southern Mill buildings at the far end of Oneta Street (off Chase Street) will eventually become “workforce housing” with a unique historic character marketed to artists and local professionals who may want to live near downtown—not particularly to students. The now-dilapidated brick buildings once manufactured denim and work clothes on “thousands of spindles and 180-plus looms” and housed some of the 250 employees onsite, according to the Athens Banner-Herald. The complex was built in 1902 and closed in 1998. Since that time, plans to convert the buildings (some fire-damaged) into apartments have gone through multiple versions. Current plans—approved by ACC planning commissioners and headed for ACC commissioners in November for an exemption to allow a microbrewery in one of the buildings—would retain much of the historic character of the mill buildings. Construction could begin next year. Although the 152 apartments will be modern, Scott Haines of local planning

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Do Unto Others Pope Francis’ Call to Action By Rev. John Dear news@flagpole.com

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Pope Francis called us to “hope and healing, peace and justice” as he addressed Congress. “Summon the courage and the intelligence to resolve today’s many geopolitical and economic crises,” he said. “Our efforts must aim at restoring hope, righting wrongs, maintaining commitments and thus promoting the wellbeing of individuals and of peoples. We must move forward together, as one, in a renewed spirit of fraternity and solidarity, cooperating generously for the common good.” With his address to Congress, Pope Francis gave a call to action with a specific “to do” list: End the death penalty, poverty, hunger, rampant capitalism, the exclusion of immigrants, war, the arms trade and environmental destruction. He offered his call to action by invoking four great Americans: Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton. With Lincoln, he invoked the great liberator who ended slavery. With King, he invoked the great dreamer who imagined what we could be: more just, respectful, equitable and nonviolent. With Day, he called us to end poverty and hunger and pursue social justice and peace. With Merton, the monk and author, he invited us to the life of contemplative peace, oneness with creation and the search for God. In a gentle way, he asked us to use the Golden Rule as our guide. The Golden Rule is mentioned in every religion and cited by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” “Let us treat others with the same passion and compassion with which we want to be treated,” he said. “Let us seek for others the same possibilities which we seek for ourselves. Let us help others to grow, as we would like to be helped ourselves. In a word, if we want security, let us give security; if we want life, let us give life; if we want opportunities, let us provide opportunities. The yardstick we use for others will be the yardstick which time will use for us. The Golden Rule also reminds us of our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development.” Then he got down to business. End the death penalty, he said emphatically: “I am convinced that this way is the best, since every life is sacred, every human person is endowed with an inalienable dignity, and society can only benefit from the rehabilitation of those convicted of crimes.” Continue the fight to end poverty and hunger: “I would encourage you to keep

Athens Area Habitat for Humanity held a ribbon-cutting for its Carpenter’s Circle subdivision last week. The East Athens subdivision, six years in the making, has helped to clean up a once drug-infested area and provides affordable homes for seven low- and moderate-income families. Habitat homes are built with volunteer labor, including 500 hours of “sweat equity” from the future homeowner, and sell to qualified buyers for about $65,000. Habitat also provides interest-free loans.

“As much as we’d like to keep the new facility close to home, there is a strong pull from other states that have less restrictive laws and regulations,” Beauchamp said. “If Georgia continues to push back against our budding industry, it will lose out to neighboring states.” In Deep Doo-Doo: As reported by Flagpole contributor Lee Becker (a UGA journalism professor and proprietor of the Oconee County Observations blog), Oconee County just experienced its ninth sewer spill of the year, in spite of Georgia Environmental Protection Division sanctions, the resignation of its utility director and the hiring of a consultant. Get your shit together, Oconee County. Read more at the In the Loop blog at flagpole.com. St. Joe’s: Greenville, SC-based Davis Property Group formally submitted plans to redevelop the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church property at Prince Avenue and Pulaski Street late last week, but ACC Senior Planner Bruce Lonnee said Friday afternoon the plans came in rather disorganized and wouldn’t be ready for public inspection until Monday. Check this space next week or visit flagpole.com.

firm Williams and Associates told the planning commission that tenants likely to rent such spaces “are more interested in the character of the space than what’s new and improved.” A view of structural beams, for example, could be retained in the new apartments, he said. “They’ve got that real mill feel to them.” Both the state of Georgia and the National Park Service have agreed to grant the Atlanta developers behind the project tax credits for developing the historic property, without which redevelopment would have been unlikely, Haines told Flagpole. The same developers renovated Macon’s Lamar Lofts apartments, also with tax credits, and retained much of that building’s historic character and texture. The Athens mill apartments could be part of the developing “artistic-industrial” character of Chase Street just inside the Loop, Haines suggested, along with Chase Street Warehouses and perhaps other sites. “It could be a very cool destination.” Also recommended for approval by planning commissioners last week: design flexibility to allow expansion of the downtown Holiday Inn into a portion of that hotel’s existing parking lot, which could include a new parking deck. [John Huie] f

in mind all those people around us who are trapped in a cycle of poverty. The fight against poverty and hunger must be fought constantly and on many fronts, especially in its causes.” “I call for a courageous and responsible effort to ‘redirect our steps,’ and to avert the most serious effects of the environmental deterioration caused by human activity,” he said, urging us to end environmental destruction. “I am convinced that we can make a difference.” Then Francis invoked Merton, who calls us all to be peacemakers, to make peace with ourselves and with one another. Merton spoke against racism, nuclear weapons, the Vietnam War and all forms of violence, and he often did this by dialoguing with others. Invoking Merton’s way of dialog and peace, the Pope invited world leaders to end war. “Being at the service of dialog and peace also means being truly determined to minimize and, in the long term, to end the many armed conflicts throughout our world. Here we have to ask ourselves: Why are deadly weapons being sold to those who plan to inflict untold suffering on individuals and society? Sadly, the answer is simply for money. In the face of this shameful and culpable silence, it is our duty to confront the problem and to stop the arms trade. “To imitate the hatred and violence of tyrants and murderers is the best way to take their place,” he said. Francis wants us to refuse the money made from war and become peacemakers. Pope Francis calls each one of us to rise above ourselves and get to work with the task at hand. He urges us to do what we can to end the death penalty, poverty, hunger, exclusion of immigrants, war, greed, the arms trade and environmental destruction. He calls us to be like Jesus and St. Francis, people of the Golden Rule. We need a new national and global grassroots movement for peace, justice and nonviolence, and that means we all need to get involved. We must rise to the occasion as he has, to take a stand, speak out, take to the streets and keep moving forward toward a more nonviolent world. My hope and prayer is that all Americans, religious and secular, heed the call and do our part for “hope and healing, peace and justice.” John Dear, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is an American Catholic priest nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. He has been arrested more than 75 times in acts of nonviolent civil disobedience against war, injustice and nuclear weapons.

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Introducing the Magnolia Fund Amid Controversy, an Athens Abortion Group Rebrands Itself By Prosper Hedges news@flagpole.com

his summer, The Center for Medical Progress, an anti-abortion organization, created a fake research facility, hired actors to infiltrate Planned Parenthood and released an incendiary, heavily edited video of their undercover actors speaking with Planned Parenthood employees, splicing it with tape from unknown medical facilities. The narrator claims that Planned Parenthood is harvesting fetal tissue and organs for profit, but according to the nonpartisan, nonprofit website FactCheck.org, the video “shows a Planned Parenthood executive repeatedly saying its clinics want to cover their costs, not make money, when donating fetal tissue from abortions for scientific research.” The video has reignited a national debate about about abortion, which makes up only 3 percent of the services April Greene offered by Planned Parenthood. Though the U.S. Senate has blocked a House-approved bill to defund the organization, Republicans have threatened to shut down the government by refusing to pass a funding bill if money for Planned Parenthood is included. Where does our town stand in this chaotic milieu? Athens does not have a Planned Parenthood clinic or any facilities where abortions are performed. This means that abortion is only available to those who can both afford the service and obtain transportation to Atlanta or Augusta. Laws limiting abortion rights disproportionately harm women of color and women below the poverty line. Helping Athenians obtain

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the support they need has fallen onto the shoulders of grassroots organizations. The Athens-based Georgia Reproductive Justice Access Network has worked to close the resource gap among people of different backgrounds by providing practical support: transportation, housing, meals, aftercare prescriptions and emergency contraception and birth control. This fall, they’re reintroducing themselves to the community as the Magnolia Fund. Flagpole sat down with co-founder April Greene to discuss their plans. Flagpole: Where does the name Magnolia Fund come from? April Greene: We wanted a name to connect us to this unique region. The Magnolia—a strong, long-lasting and distinctly Southern flower—signifies our steadfast dedication to supporting people in making the reproductive health decisions that are best for them. It also speaks to our unique work in the Southeast, an area of the country that is deeply rooted in community, supporting each other and taking care of our own. FP: I read on your website that the new name marks a commitment to an intersectional approach. What does this mean? AG: A little over a year ago, another board member and I had the opportunity to attend a [convention hosted by] the National Network of Abortion Funds. We received amazing training from Cherisse Scott, founder of SisterReach, Tennessee’s only reproductive justice organization. It helped us finally articulate our fund’s

weaknesses, particularly around racial justice. It was a turning point that was repeated throughout the year at different events hosted by women of color-led organizations. It pushed us to recognize our privilege, de-center our perspectives and work to do better. FP: Are you introducing new board members? Greene: We’re not introducing new board members right away, and that’s one of the issues we wanted to address with the new name and fund identity. Since our inception, we just haven’t done enough to make our fund welcoming or accessible to potential board members or volunteers from different backgrounds. Too often, we didn’t want to ask why only white, middleclass, cisgender women were comfortable joining our board. This is our public acknowledgement of that, and our public commitment to making it right. In the coming months, we plan to start recruiting for new board members by working directly with the organizations and communities whose members would strengthen our fund and this movement more broadly.

emotional and spiritual care. Eventually, we will harness the expertise we’ve gained to develop within Magnolia Fund an independent full-spectrum network that provides support for birth, abortion, loss and other pregnancy outcomes. FP: Are you offering new volunteer opportunities for folks who want to get involved in reproductive justice? What can people do to get behind what you’re doing? AG: We’ll be fundraising to support the doula program and recruiting potential doulas in the next few months. We also think the practical support program, [which includes driving people for abortions and donating funds], is one of the best ways for volunteers to learn directly about the barriers marginalized folks face when trying to make the reproductive decisions best for themselves and their families.

FP: Are you still exclusively partnering with Atlanta’s Feminist Women’s Health Center for abortion care? AG: Our weekly funding budget is still reserved for clients receiving abortion care at FWHC, but we do sometimes provide funding for clients at other clinics on a caseby-case basis. We’ve recently started providing practical support to clients at Atlanta Women’s Center and plan to [do the same for] at least one more clinic soon.

FP: Do you have any comments to offer on the recent House vote to defund Planned Parenthood? AG: “Ugh” is about my only comment. After spending several weeks working nonstop to help a client get to and pay for her abortion appointment, I have nothing but contempt for those who are working to make reproductive health care less accessible. We’re taking our lead from Planned Parenthood and mobilizing our supporters to show their support by standing up for Planned Parenthood and other providers, calling their representatives to share how reprehensible they think this decision was and continuing work on the ground to make reproductive health care a reality for all those affected by [proposed] budget cuts.

FP: Are you offering services or resources that you did not before? AG: Although we’re not currently offering new services, we are developing a new full-spectrum doula program and hope to launch sometime early next year. I’m so excited about it! Doulas working to improve outcomes for low-income communities and communities of color are directly challenging reproductive oppression, [especially] when doulas are trusted members of [those communities]. Beyond birth work, reproductive justice activists have recently begun applying the principles of doula care to abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, fetal anomaly and infertility. GRJAN volunteers are already committed to providing abortion support using a doula-centered approach that recognizes practical support must include providing

FP: Your new website and name heavily emphasize Southern roots. Besides this being your service area, what about the South defines the spirit of your organization? AG: Abortion rights and reproductive justice activists in the South are often ignored or misunderstood. Blue-state progressives don’t get why we focus our efforts in such a hostile region, and conservatives constantly do what they can to make our work harder, but that’s exactly why we’re here—to eliminate barriers to reproductive justice and to change perceptions about folks who live and fight for justice in the South. By tying our work directly to this place, we’re telling those in the South that we’re here to make abortion and reproductive health care more accessible. We’re not going anywhere. I think that’s a uniquely Southern challenge. f

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charging a fee for its users to delete their accounts from the site but continuing to keep that data on its servers after that fee was paid. Incidents of hacking have increased in recent years because of the demand for data on the black market, Lee says. “They require more and more data, email addresses, bank accounts and credit card numbers,” he says. While an email address by itself isn’t enough to identify someone, Lee says additional information also contained in the Ashley Madison data dump—such as user account numbers, home addresses, credit card numbers and IP addresses—could “most likely” identify the person. Some of that leaked data shoved Macon Republican Allen Peake, a state representative and potential candidate for lieutenant governor, into the spotlight when he admitted last month to having a paid Ashley Madison account. Peake wrote in an email to close friends and family that it was a “difficult period” in his marriage about two and a half years ago. He added that he would be ”taking some time to evaluate what action needs to be taken” regarding his seat in the state House. However, for now, he says he has no plans to resign. Fallout from the Ashley Madison Spending by Zip Code Ashley Madison hack also included the 30601 (Downtown/North Athens): $30,159 resignation of Noel 30602 (East Athens): $1,743 Biderman, CEO of 30605 (Five Points/Eastside): $32,597 Ashley Madison’s par30606 (West Athens/Epps Bridge): $43,203 ent company; a $578 30607 (Northwest Athens/Jackson County): $10,365 million class-action lawsuit filed by two Canadian law firms; celebrities and public It should be noted that anyone could sign officials being exposed; and several suicides up for a free account, and the website did linked to the hack. In addition, 15,000 not require an email activation for those government email addresses nationwide accounts. were used to access the website. Despite all Kyu Hyung Lee, assistant professor of this, Ashley Madison said it’s “growing” in a computer science at UGA, says it is “almost statement to the media. impossible” to independently verify that The Atlanta Hawks even jumped in on the data is legitimate. “We cannot be sure the publicity with a promotional camthat data actually comes from the compaign collaboration with the website for pany,” he said. would-be adulterers. In a Sept. 18 media Lee, whose research focus includes sysrelease, the basketball team announced tem, software and mobile security, as well they signed “three real-life people” named as digital forensics, software reliability and Ashley Madison to help sell the team’s new program analysis, says private companies “10-game flex plans.” spent an average of several million dollars a As data leaks become more commonyear in 2014 on digital protection. “People place, Lee advises computer users to take spend a lot of a money, like a few million dollars every year, to prevent attacks and to caution when choosing a company to do business with. He adds that it’s best to make their systems secure,” he says. “But, choose companies “who actually care about you know, there are hackers.” security,” and warned that small local banks In August, hackers released a little more might not have as strong protection as large than 10 gigabytes of user information companies. However, “there is no perfect from the Ashley Madison site when its solution to prevent all possible attacks,” he owner would not shut it down. The hackers says. f demanded that the company shut down for he recent data leak of the infidelity website Ashley Madison threw the skeletons of more than 35 million users into the limelight—and almost 40,000 of those were paid accounts that belonged to Georgians. In order of most paying members by state, Georgia came in at No. 10 (California was at the top), and Georgians spent a little more than $12 million since 2008. The 299 Athens residents with paid accounts spent almost $120,000, according to data obtained by Flagpole. Across the country, Americans spent some $236 million altogether in an effort to get their cheat on. More than 350 University of Georgia email addresses—both paid and unpaid accounts—were included in the data dump.

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Everything Went Wrong Vs. Bama Coaching, Defense, Quarterbacks, Special Teams—You Name It By Cy Brown news@flagpole.com Well, that escalated quickly. What was supposed to be the game that killed the Alabama dynasty blew up in Georgia’s face. With its back against the wall after a loss to Ole Miss two weeks ago, Alabama rolled into rain-soaked Athens and demolished Georgia 38-10. And it wasn’t even that close. The Crimson Tide were completely dominant, scoring touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams. The game looked pretty even early on. A turnover on Alabama’s first drive and some Crimson Tide penalties gave Georgia some momentum. If the Bulldogs had any shot at winning, they needed to win the turnover and penalty battles. Both those boxes were checked off early. The turning point came in the second quarter with Georgia trailing 10-3. Punting from our own red zone, Georgia’s linemen

to take his time in the pocket. Coker was abysmal in the Crimson Tide’s loss to Ole Miss but stepped up in a major way against the Dawgs, passing for 190 yards and hitting open receivers whenever he saw fit. The Georgia defense made a mediocre quarterback look damn good. Once again, Saban showed why he’s the best coach in America, while Richt did his usual Richt thing, woefully under-preparing his team for a huge game. Head coach, coordinators, players: There’s enough blame to toss around to everyone after this game. It’s difficult to derive a positive from this game, but if there is one, it’s Nick Chubb extending his 100-yard rushing streak to 13 games, setting the Georgia record for consecutive 100-yard games. To derive a negative from that, he only got it on an 83-yard run when the loss was already well in hand. Andy Harrison / UGA Athletics

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Alabama quarterback Jacob Coker had plenty of time in the pocket in the Tide’s win over Georgia.

seemed to do everything in their power to block no one and, unsurprisingly, the Crimson Tide bum-rushed punter Collin Barber, blocked the kick, scooped the ball and made the short jog in for six. The extra point made it 17-3 and effectively sucked all the energy out of Sanford Stadium. Although there are multiple big plays like this one that can be circled as Georgia’s undoing, it was the play of the quarterbacks that did us in. Greyson Lambert reverted from NCAA record-breaker to failed Virginia quarterback. He was yanked at halftime in favor of Brice Ramsey, who threw a pick-six on his first pass of the game to put Alabama on top 31-3. That was the moment that made droves of Georgia fans make the sad walk in the rain out of Sanford, cursing both Nick Saban and Mark Richt. In total, Georgia quarterbacks threw three interceptions. The quarterbacks weren’t helped by the conservative play-calling of Brian Schottenheimer, who still hasn’t figured out that offensive aggression is a necessity in college football—especially when you dig yourself a hole as big as Georgia’s. Defensively, Georgia couldn’t push Alabama’s offensive line if they were driving bulldozers. This allowed Derrick Henry to run wild and quarterback Jacob Coker

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From here on, things are more complicated for Georgia. A week ago, pretty much anyone you talked to—Georgia fan or not—said the Dawgs could walk into the SEC Championship. That isn’t the case anymore. Florida is undefeated after stomping No. 3 Ole Miss in The Swamp. If we can lose to a Will Muschamp-coached Florida team, there’s almost no doubt we’ll have our hands full with Jim McElwain’s reinvigorated Gators. And already having an SEC loss as we head into the hairiest part of our SEC East schedule will do us no favors. But the meeting with the Gators is still a ways down the road. Butch Jones and the Tennessee Volunteers are the more immediate concern. The Dawgs make the trip up to Knoxville this weekend. This was supposed to be a corner-turning year for Tennessee, but things haven’t exactly gone as planned for the Vols. Losses to Oklahoma, Florida and Arkansas leave Tennessee 2-3 and in desperate need of a win. And, although it won’t salvage their season, I don’t think there’s anything that would make Tennessee fans feel better than to beat a reeling Georgia and crush our hopes and dreams. I expect Neyland to be rocking with 100,000 fans foaming at the mouth to officially derail Georgia’s season. Misery loves company, after all. f

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Sign Up and Mouth Off â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Word of Mouthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Lets Poets Perform By Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes poetlandia@flagpole.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;Writers are sort of a bunch of loner people. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just meet â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em,â&#x20AC;? poet Aralee Strange used to say. Seeking to combat that isolation, she founded Athens Word of Mouth, an open mic poetry reading that meets the first Wednesday of every month at The Globe. Writers are often seen as singular creators, holed up in their garrets with inky fingers or eyes dulled by the glare of a laptop screen. While this may be true for some, most writersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;both those you bump into at Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and those you read in high school Englishâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thrive on community. Writers form deep personal and creative bonds with other artists, sharing their work, asking questions, editing and giving suggestions. The UGA creative writing workshop was developed as a way of providing this network at an institutional level, but groups like Word of Mouth continue the tradition of a community-based space of challenge and collaboration. Strange started Word of Mouth in 2009 as a place for local writers to â&#x20AC;&#x153;sign up, mouth off, pay attention.â&#x20AC;? As an open mic night that also hosts featured readers, Word of Mouth provides a space for writers to share their work while listening actively to other local performers. Anyone can sign up and read their writing. Though Strange passed away in 2013, Michelle Castleberry, Alex Johns and Mark Bromberg now run the event. This September, they edited Word of Mouth: an anthology of performing poets (Bellemeade Books, 2015) to document the â&#x20AC;&#x153;strange confluence of voicesâ&#x20AC;? found on The Globeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stage. The anthology is a varied and diverse mix of 50 local writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; words: There are villanelles, odes, love poems and rants, as well as portraits of the writers. In the anthology, the poets address a broad range of ideas, yet the focus is on personal experience, celebration, social commentary and call to action. The introduction insists that the book itself is a sort of â&#x20AC;&#x153;ghost photographyâ&#x20AC;? that gives a sense of the poems but â&#x20AC;&#x153;with less movement.â&#x20AC;? Word of Mouth celebrates the performance and communal aspects of poetryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;written down, these poems catch an echo and record a moment, but they are not the moment themselves. The website (athenswordofmouth.com) has photos, poems and live recordings, but to experience Word of Mouth in full, head to The Globe the first Wednesday of each month at 8 p.m., or 7 p.m. if you want to sign up to read.

Interested in more spoken word events? Check out Goetry, another open mic poetry reading at Go Bar (facebook.com/goetry and goetry-open-mic.tumblr.com). UGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stillpoint Literary Magazine (stillpointuga.com) will also begin hosting open readings this fall. Here are excerpts from two poems by Word of Mouth performing poets. In â&#x20AC;&#x153;the mercy,â&#x20AC;? Michelle Red Elk reflects on birth, death and identity through dreamlike lyricism: who enters birth by mercy I recall fever motion inflicted by sheer trance where water declared delicate thin innocence whole notes rotate some curled mandolin ceremonial masks signed with native mud strengthened until blind men see. our medicine captured small birds rendered in thread. our coldest winter tormented missionary breath sudden truth to shipwreck christened saints. round and round fragile water under yellow skin remember somewhere beneath youth arranged in rows. pride is an illness rising out of pain of rich embroidered features when it rains unbending senses fears in force recurrent dreams. who burned forgiveness we are twelve recaptured enemy with revealed sight to stand astonishing amongst customary man despite ambassadors who sound oil they say dreams curtain madness. Jay Morris begins â&#x20AC;&#x153;aslâ&#x20AC;? by documenting the racism he has encountered on social media and then shifts to the staggering burdens carried by gay black men: 43% of black gay youths have thought about committing suicide. And how many have you actually heard about that did in this wide

Net of information that we call the media. Because I could count for days the number of Tyler Clementis, Jamie Hubleys, Ryan Halligans, Bobby Griffiths, and Jamey T. Rodemeyers Who ended it because they felt mired in the unyielding hatred of a small number of small minds But what about the Raymond S. Chases, Carl Joseph Walker-Hoovers, Jaheem Herreras, and Joseph Jeffersons Whose stories were confined outside the limits of the mainstream Who decided that their deaths werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t important enough to be screened. Were they the same people who decided that my peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only role in their community Was as a vector for HIV For AIDS Have you ever wanted to waive a birthright? When those oh so subtle stares that Say you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belong here Drive home the screws that reinforces The locks You feel locked in your own body Bound in your skin like a book No one has the time to read like you Were penned by an author on the side who lost the war Like instead of Mary Magdalene you were just some common whore That Jesus laid his hands on once or twice In the testament and if you ever try to testify Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll silence you and every practiced line Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the cultural atmosphere The social environment Plants are at an advantage when it comes to growing because when they are raised In an incompatible environment they just die But people are not so lucky They find any way to grow Even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crooked Even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with their heart growing inside out on their sleeve Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sorry I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be another Raymond Chase, Carl Joseph WalkerHoover, Jaheem Herrera, or Joseph Jefferson I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be part of that 43 I have to try Any way I can Upcoming Events: Jed Rasula, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Avid Bookshop; the UGA English department presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Observations: Poetry, Biology, and Sustainability in Georgia,â&#x20AC;? 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Miller Learning Center; Goetry #9, 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Go Bar; Alice Walker, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, UGA Chapel; Ed PavliÄ&#x2021;, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who Can Afford to Improvise? James Baldwin and Black Music, the Lyric, and the Listeners,â&#x20AC;? 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, CinĂŠ; Poets Ed PavliÄ&#x2021;, Ginger Ko and Jaydn DeWald, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, Avid. f Send your literary events and brief prose or poetry (along with a brief bio) to poetlandia@flagpole.com.

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Artists in Residence: Internationally recognized for his functional yet highly decorated pottery, Ron Meyers is inarguably one of the most influential ceramicists in town. Typically utilitarian in nature, his iconic red earthenware pieces employ a pictorial approach combining color slip painting and sgraffito drawing, guided by the spontaneity and material properties of the clay. Meyers is a professor emeritus at the UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art, where he taught for 20 years, and has had his hands in clay for over three decades. Meyers is also the subject of a 2013 documentary, Ron Meyers and the Usual Suspects, which was created by former student and longtime friend George McCauley with assistance from World’s Smallest Airport director Matt DeGennaro. The film takes its name from the artist’s “usual suspects,” the rabbits, cats, pigs, fish, birds, frogs and other animal motifs painted onto his creations with loose brushstrokes in a distinctly expressionistic style. Athenians will have a rare opportunity to observe the inner workings of Meyers during Artists in Residence, local public radio station WUGA’s monthly fundraising series of afternoon open houses at the homes of Athens most established artists. On Saturday, Oct. 10 from 3–5 p.m., visitors can roam around Meyers’ ceramics-filled home and the large studio and kilns out back to explore his personal collection as well as works still in progress. Ted Saupe, art professor and ceramics area chair at UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art, will discuss Meyers’ career and body of work around 3:30 p.m. To learn more about the artist ahead of time, turn the dial to 91.7 or 97.9 FM or listen in at wuga.org for a live, in-studio interview with Meyers on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 2:45 p.m. Saturday’s event is this year’s final installment of the series, which will return in 2016. Tickets are $10 for Friends of WUGA and $15 for non-members, and reservations can be made by contacting 706-542-9842 or thaxtona@uga.edu.

Up Close: While in Madison, be sure to swing through downtown along Washington and Jefferson streets for “Up Close,” a public art project organized as a collaboration between the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art’s Creative Teens Earning Green outreach program and the Morgan County Alternative Education Program’s Crossroads School. On view through October, “Up Close” is a series of 16 3-feet-by-5-feet black-and-white portraits of middle and high school students wheatpasted onto the sides of buildings. The series is part of the Inside Out Project, a global platform for translating stories of personal identity into public works of art. Established by anonymous artist JR

More Meyers: If you miss the Artists in Residence open house, mark your calendar for “Roads, Rivers, and Red Clay: Ceramics by Ron Meyers” coming next week to The Circle Gallery in the College of Environment and Design, located in the Jackson Street Building on UGA’s North Campus. The exhibition will highlight new works created in Meyers’ 80th Ron Meyers year, and he intends to donate 30 percent of all after he was awarded a prize at the TED Conference in sales towards the gallery. An opening reception will be held 2011, the Inside Out Project has exhibited and archived on Thursday, Oct. 15 from 4:30–6 p.m., and the show will portraits of nearly 200,000 people from over 100 countries remain on view through Friday, Dec. 18. and territories so far. Making Masters: Anyone already looking forward to the AAAC Grants: Art Rocks Athens was recently announced as Georgia Museum of Art’s annual “Master of Fine Arts the recipient of the Athens Area Art Council’s $500 sumDegree Candidates Exhibition,” which will showcase mer grant. Centered at the crossroads of art and music, artwork by exiting Lamar Dodd School of Art graduArt Rocks Athens has organized tremendous exhibitions ate students next spring, should take notice of “Making recognizing the contributions of visual artists active during Masters VII,” currently on view at the Madison Museum of the pivotal years of 1975–‘85 that led up to Athens bloomFine Arts. Conceived to celebrate Smithsonian magazine’s ing into a musical mecca. Each exhibition takes on a differMuseum Day, this annual juried exhibition is dedicated to ent focus—paintings, photography, film, musical artifacts, displaying works by second-year MFA students at UGA. Ranging from photographs, metalwork, paintings, draw- graphic arts and more—and the nonprofit shows no signs of slowing down. ings and prints, the exhibit highlights the progress of six Applications for the AAAC’s final grant of the year will current students: Thomas Bosse, Julia Megan Burchett, be accepted through Tuesday, Dec. 15, and all local artists, Arron Foster, Ariel Lockshaw, Amanda Scheutzow and organizations and events aligned with the mission of “conStephanie Sutton. A reception with the artists will be held necting arts to the community” are eligible to apply. Visit Saturday, Oct. 10 from 4–6 p.m., and the exhibition will athensarts.org for details. f remain on view through Saturday, Oct. 17.

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WORTH THE WAIT: Many folks who want to open a restaurant move too quickly, incurring all kinds of expenses before they have the income to cover them. Speed has not been the problem at Mannaweenta (1055 Gaines School Road, 706-850-8422). Owner Haregu Bahtu and her husband served their marvelous Eritrean/Ethiopian food at the West Broad Farmers Market for a couple of seasons, slowly building an audience until they found the right brick-and-mortar location, a tiny spot in an Eastside shopping center between the Omni gym and the Asian market. The menu, a couple of months after their opening, remains a work in progress. Bahtuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s husband works the register and apologizes sweetly for anything listed on the laminated sheet that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet available. Fish tibbs is yet to come (maybe on Fridays?). Ditto for the pasta dishes that reflect the legacy of Italian colonialism in East Africa. A whole section of vegetable options is only cooked on Wednesday. The lentil soup is not yet finished defrosting. The phone number is hard to come by. The sorrel tea is not yet available, and neither are the sambusas. Ignore all of these impediments, make sure you have some time set aside for your meal, and persevere. Saucehouse BBQ Even the impatient should be won over by the charm of the owners, who dialog sweetly on every question, and the food, which will please meat eaters and vegans alike. Try to go on a Wednesday if you want the largest range of choices: Okra wot is stewed but retains some texture, cut into rounds and cooked with tomatoes, onions and garlic; shiro, a smooth stew of chickpeas, is hot with chiles; telba wot, which looks like brown glop, consists of flax seeds cooked with onion and tomato and has a complex, nutty flavor; yemisser wot (wot means â&#x20AC;&#x153;stew,â&#x20AC;? in case you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t figured it out) focuses on red lentils, spiced

more solid than the stews, not fatty and preserving much of the gamy flavor of the meat), kitfo (a ground beef dish that must be cooked to order, heavily spiced with chiles and served with crumbled ayibe, a mild farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cheese). Not everything is spicy, but the dishes that are donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overwhelm, building their heat slowly. You can get your food with rice, but the better option is injera, a sourdough â&#x20AC;&#x153;breadâ&#x20AC;? that is really more of a pancake. Tear off pieces with your hand and use them to pick up stew, vegetables, chunks of meat or even salad. Some people find the fermented

SAUCY: Saucehouse BBQ (830 W. Broad St., 706-3633351), which resides in a huge complex resembling nothing so much as areas of Disney World, was also a long time coming, as its owners built their audience through catering and did their market research. The concept (Subway-style pick-and-choose BBQ) fills a niche, and the food is better than it needs to be to succeed. Find a parking space in the small lot or nearby, take a gander at the signs that direct you to the bar, the beer garden or the restaurant, and get in line. You pick your â&#x20AC;&#x153;vesselâ&#x20AC;? (bread, roll, tacos, baked potato, salad, nachos), your protein (chicken, pork, brisket, tofu, ribs), one regular veggie/side and one premium veggie/side as you move down the cafeteria line. The choices are smartly limited, and things mostly move quickly. After you pay, you can fill as many tiny plastic containers as you want with the large array of sauces. Most of them are vinegary and hot, with varying amounts of sweet. Heresy though it may be, the Alabama white sauce is perhaps the best of the bunch. The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cue is good enough to stand without sauce, although itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bit lacking in bark. The brisket is top of the list (although too greasy; a slotted spoon would help), then the chicken, the ribs and the pork, but all of them pass muster. The macaroni and cheese overdoes it on the cheese (a sentence I never thought I would type), but the slaw is simple and good. Add the latter to brisket tacos, and you should be very happy. The space seats a ton, and, while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loud, it feels fun without being corny. There are no smiling pigs. The beer garden is a great place to relax and let your children run around. Breakfast biscuits are served in the back Tuesday through Saturday. The restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner, and the full bar is open daily, with its own snacks. f

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the fourth year in a row, longtime Flagpole music columnist Gordon Lamb has invited a bunch of his favorite musicians to town, booked ‘em at a handful of local venues and dubbed the whole shebang Athens Intensified. Moreso than any previous installment, the 2015 lineup lives up to its muscular moniker. From Oct. 7–10, local favorites like Grand Vapids, Eureka California, Vincas and New Wives will share stages with national heavyweights Wavves, Toro y Moi, Twin Peaks, The Love Language and others. Full fest passes are available for $50 and can be purchased at athensintensified.com. A modified pass that includes admission to everything except the Toro y Moi and Wavves shows can be had for $25, and advance tickets are available for all individual concerts at Wuxtry Records. For the full festival lineup, see The Calendar in this issue and at flagpole.com. Plan your weekend wisely, as there is much to see and limited time with which to see it all. Thankfully, all the AI venues are within spitting distance of one another, so you can hop around at will. To get your schedule started, here are three Athens Intensified performances not to miss:

Not that Beal himself cares much for the “soul” label, or any label, for that matter. “In America, people call my type of voice a ‘soul’ voice,” he says, “and correct me if I’m wrong, but a soul is something that everybody’s supposed to have.” Beal isn’t just being clever; he’s trying to get at something more trenchant. “So why is it,” he continues, “that people say it’s blues or soul just because my voice sounds the way it sounds? I think that African American people have certain intona-

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Saturday, Oct. 10 @ Caledonia Lounge “Won’t soul music change/ Now that our souls have turned strange?” The Silver Jews’ David Berman posed this question in his song “We Are Real.” The logical follow-up to Berman’s kinda-stoned query might be to ask: What would that strange soul music sound like? The music of Willis Earl Beal is as good an answer as any—in particular, the sparse, amorphous songs on Beal’s latest record, Noctunes.

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“I hate the fucking blues so much, because on the one hand, blues is the originator of American popular music,” he says. “I respect those cats. But do you think they were actually sitting around talking about, ‘Hey, we’re making blues music?’ Hell no, they weren’t, they were just making music. They were just singing what they wanted to sing, and then white people got ahold [of] it, and then they categorized it, put it in a box.” Beal wants no part of such a process. “If I’m a blues singer, it’s only because I sing without influences from other people. I just sing the way I want to sing.” Despite this claim, in talking about his early career, Beal casts some light on the music that informs his own. “I used to sing songs a cappella on the side of the street,” he recalls. “I would sing other people’s songs—people like Beck, Biggie, the Stooges, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan songs, Tom Waits, Cat Power.” It’s an eclectic mix, with an emphasis on solo musicians, many of whom—Beck, Dylan, Waits— are known for their stylistic reinvention. If Beal’s thinking contains a seeming contradiction, it’s an understandable one. Despite his fierce individualism, he’s also conscious of working within a larger pop tradition. If anything, he doesn’t want others to decide what tradition he’s drawing from. In this sense, his insistence on freedom has both aesthetic and political grounds. Throughout his career, Beal has been duly praised for the quality of his voice and its emotional impact; less attention has been paid to its versatility. If Noctunes draws comparisons to David Bowie’s Low, those comparisons should mention how Beal, like Bowie, is able to adapt his voice to suit a number of different occasions. On “Start Over,” Beal sounds plaintive, his voice close to breaking, to great effect. Earlier, on “Like a Box,” his

tions in their voice that identify what they are even without you seeing them, and so people attribute that to soul and blues because of Negro spirituals and shit like that. But I don’t make Negro spirituals. I just make spirituals.” The perceived element of racism compounds what, for Beal, is perhaps even more galling: being classified, which is to say, being constrained. His thoughts on blues music reflect this, as well.

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voice has a cool, controlled quality that matches the song’s glitchy electronic clip. Beal isn’t just a vessel for raw emotion; he’s far more calculating. Over a simple beat and a bare synth on “12 Midnight,” Beal sings, “The banquet’s over, the night is done/ The lights are dim, we’re the only ones.” His voice is husky with weariness but resonates with a faint promise. In contrast to the restlessness of earlier tracks, “12 Midnight” ends the record on a gentle, conciliatory note. Where “Lust” finds the singer in stasis—“I’ve been sitting here and have been since 3:11 in the morning”—“12 Midnight” has him on the move. “The night, it beckons, so let’s just run,” Beal sings, an image of freedom, however modest. The title of Noctunes reflects its mix of styles, a portmanteau of the lofty-sounding “nocturne”—a form of classical composition, usually for piano, associated with Frédéric Chopin and Romanticism and thematically related to nighttime—and the more casual “tunes.” The record’s dozen songs are serious, piano-driven compositions with a distinct nighttime atmosphere, but they are also, intrinsically, pop songs—spare, sultry and strange. [Marshall Yarbrough]

subtle influence Mulcahy still draws on for the band’s aesthetic. In October 2014, Polaris released its first material since 1999, a cassette single featuring the tracks “Great Big Happy Green Moonface” and “Baby Tae Kwon Do.” Mulcahy worried about testing new songs on a fan base that never expected more music, and ran the material by McRobb to ensure it matched the feel of “Pete & Pete.” “When you say, ‘Here’s a new Polaris song,’ you’re definitely treading on some thin ice,” he says. “It’s kind of tough, because with this particular crowd of people, you’re really taking a risk playing something that isn’t one of those 12 songs.” Yet enthusiastic crowds and generous ticket sales give hope for Polaris’ staying power. Fears linger in Mulcahy’s mind over whether fans will continue to care about a house band from a defunct children’s show, but his enthusiasm is palpable. “Whatever kind of dope I am,” he says, “I like doing this, and everything that comes with it.“ [Paul DeMerritt]

Polaris

Thursday, Oct. 8 @ Caledonia Lounge

Saturday, Oct. 10 @ 40 Watt Club Polaris’ debut gig would be a dream for any band. In 2012, the jangle-rock trio played its first show in Los Angeles for roughly 2,000 fans, who screamed nearly every word from an album almost two decades old. It wasn’t a bad live start for a group that never aspired to do anything more than soundtrack a short-lived kids show. “How did these people know these songs that were only played under people talking?” Polaris’ lead songwriter, Mark Mulcahy, marvels. “There was a loud din of screams when we would start any song.” Any fan of early-‘90s Nickelodeon has most likely heard Polaris, whether they realize it or not. The band’s infectious single, “Hey Sandy,” served as the theme song for “The Adventures of Pete & Pete,” a critically beloved TV series about the surreal adventures of two brothers. Will McRobb, the show’s cocreator, was a fan of Mulcahy’s earlier band, Miracle Legion, and contacted him to compose the theme song, which eventually led to a full album. The 12 songs on Polaris’ only record, Music from The Adventures of Pete & Pete, revel in the kind of wistful, power-pop glee shared by the best of early-‘90s college rock. Mulcahy’s well-crafted melodies sound effortless, achieving the kind of accessibility that remains relevant well after adolescence. Even outside of the show’s kid-friendly realm, his songwriting relies on a playful balancing act between heavy subject matter and carefree hooks. On the Miracle Legion track “Snacks and Candy,” Mulcahy sings about the death of Yusef Hawkins, a 16-year-old boy murdered in Brooklyn in 1989. The song has the same propulsive upbeat feel of “Hey Sandy,” and Mulcahy uses the innocent imagery of playgrounds and firecrackers to tell a grim story. After “Pete & Pete,” Polaris’ career remained dormant until McRobb invited the band to perform for a reunion blowout in 2012. After another two-year break, the massively popular Comic-Con convention tapped the band for a show, which ended up sparking a string of reunion dates and a Record Store Day reissue of Polaris’ debut. Even though Mulcahy has since become a father, released a slew of solo records and co-written a few musicals, he doesn’t find it difficult to reconnect with the old material. “[Polaris’ music] still feels good because for me, they’re special, unique songs, and I wrote them to someone else’s specifications,” he says. “I can separate myself into who I am by myself and who I am when I’m with Polaris.” Though the show’s creators never dictated the lyrics, they provided general parameters for Polaris’ sound, a

Vockah Redu

Vockah Redu was born JaVocca Davis, a name his mother says came to her in the voice of her creator. Vockah lovingly shrugs off the story with some care for its mystery: “I laughed and said, ‘Mama, that’s deep.’” The commanding, Adonis-chiseled vessel that is Vockah Redu hosts a gentle and playful soul with an energized, open perspective on life. That perspective has enabled his rise as one of the preeminent voices in the current generation of New Orleans bounce artists. Vockah was raised in the city’s Magnolia Projects, which helped give rise to bounce itself, as well as artists like Birdman, Juvenile, Jay

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so-called “sissy bounce” with which contemporary culture is infatuated. “There’s no such thing as sissy bounce. Who came up with that?” he remarks coyly. Yet to experience bounce is to lie awash in a river of shameless sexuality. To engage is to be liberated by one’s own desires and acknowledge their interminable and communal existence. To participate—winding and shaking one’s ass in seemingly submissive postures—is to embrace the paradoxical power and self-love generated by this physical exhibition. It is a joyous albeit vulgar expression of freedom, prone to turning entire rooms of people into sweaty, inverted animals. But Vockah Redu is his own thing. Live, his three-man dance “Cru” anoints the stage in a cloud of incense before rolling through a series of costume changes (think Prince or Grace Jones) and interjectory theatrics during a musical medley spanning several genres. Audiences liken the experience to a high-energy church in its life-affirming transcendence. Spring 2016 will see Vockah release his first true album, Pop Rock Neo Vock: Southernboiimusiq. The record was selfproduced in collaboration with a handful of notables, including the elusive Sir Mix-A-Lot. At Intensified, the crowd can expect a preview of the album, as well as Vockah’s new line of underwear. (“Just got a sewing machine,” he says, “so undies will be at the merch table.”) When asked how the audience might keep up with his corporeal commands, he suggests eating clean, drinking lots of water and, above all, no stress. [Will Cash] f

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1. Twin Peaks

Friday, Oct. 9 @ 40 Watt Club Don’t expect moody Angelo Badalamenti flourishes here, only sun-soaked garage-pop. These Chicago miscreants have set up shop on the national indie rock scene on the strength of a ferocious live show and a couple of solid, hook-filled LPs, including last year’s Wild Onion.

2. Toro y Moi

Wednesday, Oct. 7 @ Georgia Theatre Toro y Moi has evolved from a one-man bedroomsynth project to a funk-dappled psych-pop full band. The group’s recent, must-spin release, What For?, evokes MGMT at that group’s melodic best, but without all the smarm.

3. Guts Club Electronica and Soulja Slim. The corners and courtyard of the Central City community served as important meeting places for Mardi Gras Indians, brass bands and even hip hop concerts. “Magnolia was more like a city in and of itself: a community, a family,” says Vockah, who developed an early interest in performance and production thanks in part to his relationship with female bounce icon Magnolia Shorty [born Renetta Lowe], whose life was tragically cut short in a double murder in front of her apartment in December 2010. “Me and Renetta Lowe were childhood brother and sister,” he says. “She is a legend, and the first to ever hand me over the mic. Along with doing her hair sometimes, we always had time to clown. I so miss her. Home too soon.” Vockah’s life has been punctuated by risky choices. When he was a young man, his mother saved enough to send him to ballet classes. This opened the door not only to an expressive life in dance, which carried him through college at Grambling State University, but also to criticism from his peers. “Being the first and only guy to lead an allgirl dance team was enough to keep me with this Teflon skin I’m in today,” he says. While Vockah’s career has been aligned with the postKatrina rise of queer-culture bounce, he sees no need to embed a defined sexuality in his persona. Likewise, he’s quick to point out that bounce is much older than the

Saturday, Oct. 10 @ Caledonia Lounge The brainchild of New Orleans singer-songwriter Lindsey Baker, Guts Club plays sparse, psychically resonant outsider-folk. On wonderful, terrifying songs like “Weird Boat,” Baker’s barebones acoustic fingerpicking abuts fractured vocals that seem to stick around long after they’re gone.

4. Pop. 1280

Friday, Oct. 9 @ Caledonia Lounge The music of this self-styled Brooklyn “cyberpunk” outfit is equal parts free-noise and post-punk, calling to mind Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon and company’s skewed mid-‘80s transmissions. This is a stacked bill: Don’t miss former Athenians Bambara, whose upcoming Swarm threatens to one-up the band’s near-perfect 2013 industrial-punk opus, Dreamviolence.

5. Eureka California

Saturday, Oct. 10 @ 40 Watt Club As usual, there are a ton of great locals playing AI, but let’s get real: You can catch most of ‘em every other week. Two-piece duo Eureka California deserves special mention for having honed its manicpanic garage-rock assault to a frightening degree. Expect to hear songs from the group’s upcoming UK-recorded album.

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Happy Birthday, Nuçi’s The Nonprofit Turns 15 By Dan Mistich music@flagpole.com

he Athens music community is used to rallying around its bands, venues and festivals. Nuçi’s Space, a less visible but no less important fixture on the local scene, will get the chance to celebrate its longstanding influence with a 15th anniversary open house party on Friday, Oct. 9 at the nonprofit’s Oconee Street headquarters. In addition to a silent auction featuring refreshments, the event will include live music by 2015 Athens Business Rocks grand finale champions Mother Tucker and the Knockouts, as well as a ceremony honoring the organization’s volunteers and donors. Founded by Linda Phillips after the suicide of her son, Athens musician Nuçi Phillips, the organization provides subsidized mental and physical health care to local musicians. Executive Director Bob Sleppy says the nonprofit “has provided access to mental health care to over 2,000 musicians and subsidized over 25,000 therapy appointments at a cost of over $1 million” since its inception. Given Athens’ small size and that its music community is especially vibrant, Sleppy is quick to emphasize that these are “significant” numbers.

Along the way, many high-profile locals have stepped up to help. Sleppy cites Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers and his wife, Rebecca Hood; R.E.M. advisor Bertis Downs; and Ellie MacKnight from Widespread Panic’s management team as “just a few examples of the people who have helped [the] organization thrive” over its decade and a half of existence. One perennial Nuçi’s Space-sponsored event that has gained considerable attention since its inception is Camp Amped, a summer camp devoted to teaching young Athenians music and performance skills with an emphasis on physical and mental well-being. Now in its ninth year, the program, which features established Athens musicians as counselors, has become key to supporting Athens’ creative youth and identifying emerging talent in the local scene. According to Youth Programs and Development Coordinator Debbie Watson, Camp Amped fosters “a lifelong love of music aimed at middle- and high schoolaged young musicians while incorporating the importance of positive mental health and individual personal development.” More recently, Nuçi’s Space widened its focus by becoming involved in the

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preservation of one of Athens music’s historical landmarks: the St. Mary’s steeple next door, the location of one of R.E.M.’s first shows. Although the organization “does not have any plans or a desire to play a significant role in preserving other landmarks in the future,” Sleppy says the opportunity to preserve the landmark was a project worth its time and effort. Thanks to donations from people in Athens and outside the community, Nuçi’s Space has become the steeple’s “long-term steward,” says Sleppy, adding that the project was about more than preservation; it also gave the center “the opportunity to reach a large audience of new donors, raise funds for our core programs and services and strengthen the long-term stability of the organization.” While Nuçi’s Space celebrates another milestone, Volunteer Coordinator Dave Chamberlin underscores the need for

continued community involvement. He stresses that in addition to occasional, event-based opportunities, where people can devote their time for an afternoon or weekend, anyone interested in volunteering regularly should contact Nuçi’s Space about how they can help. At 15, Nuçi’s Space shows no sign of slowing down. Sleepy says fulfilling its core mission to provide health screenings for musicians will remain a priority. Taking stock of what the nonprofit has accomplished thus far, Sleppy puts it bluntly. “The past 15 years have been amazing.” f

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ake Street Dive was playing tiny bars long before Carnegie Hall seemed possible. Over the last two years, the quartet has graduated from that small-time life, blazing through the late-night television circuit and headlining sold-out shows. Lake Street Diveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grassroots following had been growing steadily since singer Rachael Price, bassist Bridget Kearney, trumpeter Mike Olson and drummer Mike Calabrese linked up at the New England Conservatory of Music in 2004. The bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fanbase multiplied in 2012 after its stripped-down cover of the Jackson 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Want You Backâ&#x20AC;? picked up steam on YouTube. The momentum carried Lake Street Diveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third studio album, the lush Bad Self Portraits, to a level of fame its members never expected.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took us a little while to create the language we wanted to speak with,â&#x20AC;? Kearney says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think making a band involves coming up with an arsenal of tools you use.â&#x20AC;? Another measure of any great band is its ability to evolve that arsenal over time. While Kearney wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say much about Lake Street Diveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recently-recorded fourth album, she divulged one detail. A month before the band went on tour promoting Bad Self Portraits, each member traveled to a different country, soaking up its music. Price visited Israel, and Calabrese went to Brazil, but Kearney took it a step further by turning her visit to Ghana into a separate project. Along with collaborator Benjamin Lazar Davis, she spent three weeks in the capital city of Accra, where the pair studied under the Ghanaian musician

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Aaron Bebe, who specializes in a xylophonelike instrument known as the gyil. The experience produced a five-song EP titled Bawa, which features the duo exploring a tricky web of polyrhythms unlike anything in Lake Street Diveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s repertoire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That part of our musicianship doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it overtly into Lake Street Dive, but the fact that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re interested in styles of other parts of the world is always back there,â&#x20AC;? she says. Despite the secrecy shrouding the new album, Kearney revealed an instance of her time in Ghana affecting its sound. On one track, a guitar echoes a rhythmic pattern common in Ghanaian drum ensembles. In typical Lake Street Dive fashion, the West African rhythm gets thrown into a Motown-inspired jam. Eleven years into its career, Lake Street Dive continues to experiment and combine styles, in an ongoing attempt to enrich its membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shared musical soul. f

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Summer Is Over, and So Are its Singles Plus, More Music News and Gossip By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com FINAL ROLL CALL: MOEKE Records wrapped up its Summer Singles series a couple of weeks ago. The three final tracks come courtesy of Junker, The Salt Flats and Tongues. Each was recorded in a single five-hour session at The Glow Recording Studio by label and studio head Jesse Mangum. The Tongues track, “Peels,” feels very off-the-cuff, the whimsical style the band excels at. The Salt Flats’ “Witch Hunt” is a great showcase of the efficiency of this recording process. It’s a large-sounding, mid-tempo rock dirge that sounds like it took much longer than five hours to record. Finally, Junker’s “Alabama to Athens” represents a welcome return to the scene. The group has been out of commission for a while dealing with health issues. The song is standard Junker fare—that is, it’s well equipped with telltale pedal steel, kinda sad lyrics and plaintive vocals. Grab ‘em all at moekerecords.bandcamp.com.

the whole thing is a pretty neat listen. Dig it at fallbreakrecords.bandcamp.com. LET’S GET CIVICAL: Two neat-o community events will happen this weekend. First, on Saturday, Oct. 10, Habitat for Humanity will host its Ride, Rock & Run event that features metric century (62-mile) and half-century (50-mile) bike rides, a 5K, food trucks, a kids’ zone where, I guess, kids can zone out, and to-be-announced live bands in a benefit concert. This all happens at the Jittery Joe’s tasting room on Barber Street and runs from 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

IT’S TRICKY TO ROCK A RUN: The sixth annual AthHalf Half Marathon—what a mouthful, right?—happens Sunday, Oct. 25. Early registration is closed, but you may still register at the $90 rate through Oct. 24. New this year is a “virtual registration” option for those who want to run but won’t be in town. Yes, for $45 you can register online, run 13.1 miles anywhere in the world, submit your time to AthHalf officials before Oct. 27 and be listed as a participant The Salt Flats with full T-shirt and medal privileges. I gotta For more info, see facebook.com/athenshabitat. Then, on declare—sincerely, even—that this is a brilliant approach. Sunday, Oct. 11, My Athens and Terrapin are hosting the But what I really want to tell you about are the bands that Athens Taco Takedown, which features food from mulwill pepper the course. Dawgtown DJ will be at the starting line, then, at consecutive mile-markers, DJ Mahogany, tiple Athens restaurants, beer from Terrapin, a taco art show that My Athens has been diligently assembling for Whacka Pets, Despicable Liars, Reverend Conner weeks and live music. Tickets are $35 for those over 21 and Tribble & the Deacons and Zenith Blue & Connor Byers. You’ll be on your own for a bit until you get closer to $25 for those under. This happens at Terrapin HQ from 4–6 p.m. and also benefits Habitat for Humanity. For more the finish line and are greeted by Timi Conley & Friends information, see facebook.com/myathensis. and The Welfare Liners. For more info, see athhalf.com. FALL, Y’ALL: Even though all their artists aren’t from here, I’d be totally remiss if I didn’t give a solid shout-out to Athens-based Fall Break Records. They just released a massive, 22-track compilation named Legends of the Fall Vol. 1: A Jangledelic Compilation from the Artists of FBR, and true to form, the folks behind Fall Break are still well possessed of ears and taste. I’ve been a fan of the pop- and psychfocused label since day one. On this new comp, listeners get two tracks from 11 different artists; standouts include Dead Neighbors, Attic Fowler and Ardivan Walks. But

SATISFIED?: The Georgia Theatre is hosting a benefit for Family Connection-Communities in Schools featuring five bands playing selections from the same-named Let It Be albums by The Beatles and The Replacements. Bands are New Madrid, Dana Swimmer, Oak House, Grand Vapids and PCI, which features members and former members of Modern Skirts, Futurebirds, Blue Blood and The District Attorneys (Phillip Brantley, Payton Bradford, Hunter Morris and Drew Beskin). It’s Tuesday, Oct. 20 and costs $5. For tix and info, see georgiatheatre.com. f

record review The Electric Nature: Alienation (Illuminated Paths) Athens-based project The Electric Nature’s fourth proper album is about as Southernpsychedelic as you can get, which is saying a lot given the album’s birthplace. The six-track effort, released on cassette by Cape Canaveral, FL imprint Illuminated Paths, starts with a subdued field recording of a cricket symphony—perhaps the ultimate in aural Southern naturalism— before imploding into a series of blinding highs and lethargic lows that crash into organic waves of possessed guitars and distant drones that riff into oblivion. To tackle the album’s fried sprawl, Michael Potter, the project’s ringleader, corralled a stunning array of 12 musicians and noisemakers. While the presence of so many hired hands might make for a disorganized din of electrified noodling, Potter selected the perfect assortment of players, including Thom Strickland and Thomas Valadez of Future Ape Tapes, Elephant 6’s John Fernandes and Leisure Service’s Michael Pierce. “Alienation I,” “The Death of July” and “The Ghost of August” drift through spacious, Acid Mothers-style guitar jams, while the bright, optimistic “Alienation Jam” could be a Bardo Pond demo. The 13-minute closer “Alienation II/Outro” meanders through a scorched Earth littered with castaway amplifiers broadcasting tectonic sheets of feedback into the air. It’s an obliterated scene that haunts and seduces at the same time. [Bobby Power]

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morality play set amidst the modern drug war. After finding a drug house of murder, FBI agent Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) is brought into a drug investigation by shadowy Department of Defense advisor Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) and his even shadowier partner, Alejandro (Benicio Del Toro, giving as strong a performance as he ever has, while looking like a grizzled Brad Pitt). What are Matt and Alejandro actually up to? Kate is not sure, but hounds them until Sean Bean, Mackenzie Davis and Donald she finds out. The audience is as much in Glover) to Watney’s fellow astronauts the dark as Kate for most of this foggy tale, (a strong team led by Jessica Chastain, which clears up as it reaches its conclusion. Michael Peña and Kate Mara), people care Director Denis Villeneuve builds on about bringing him home. And so will the audience. As awe-inspiring as the faux-Mar- his promising English language debut, Prisoners, with a more muscular and swifter paced film based on The Martian the first script written by “Sons of Anarchy”’s Chief Deputy David Hale, Taylor Sheridan. Strongly acted (Victor Garber is always great to see), written, shot (by 12-time Academy Award nominee Roger Deakins) and, ultimately, directed, Sicario is 2015’s most complete cinematic package to date. If The Martian is sold out, Sicario makes a fantastic backup plan.

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THE MARTIAN (PG-13) October kicks off with a bang, as Ridley Scott delivers his best film since Gladiator. Novelist Andy Weir debuted with one of the most exciting stories of the past few years. The novel is so good I want to encourage you to take the time to read it before seeing the film, but the sci-fi blockbuster is too good to pass up. Matt Damon stars as Mark Watney, an astronaut left for dead on the red planet. Relying upon his admittedly vast scientific knowledge, Watney attempts to survive until NASA can come get him… several years later. The Cabin in the Woods’ Drew Goddard carefully adapts Weir’s novel, excising several of its complications, which would only have made the film longer, not stronger. The sense of humor is smartly maintained, and Damon has the In your face, Johnny Appleseed. proper combination of brains and tian landscape and space FX are, the film wit. Scientists gushed about the scientific never forgets it is ultimately about saving a accuracy of Weir’s novel and now the film, human being, not constantly putting him but most moviegoers will not even notice. into realistically depicted danger. I have certainly suspended my disbelief for much more outlandish sci-fi fare. SICARIO (R) A much more entertaining But Scott’s film has so much humanity. film than its dark trailer insinuates, Sicario From the NASA suits and minds (including Jeff Daniels, Kristen Wiig, Chiwetel Ejiofor, remains murky throughout its two-hour

BRIDE OF SCHLOCKTOBERFEST Ciné’s Bride of Schlocktoberfest (be sure to pick up one of the great T-shirts) kicked off on October’s first weekend with Dario Argento’s gorgeous fever dream about ballerina witches, Suspiria. The colors and art design looked more gorgeous than ever in 35mm. The story makes as little sense as ever, but Suspiria is more about the dream than the waking. Goblin’s amazing score is the perfect accompaniment to Argento’s horrifying, beautiful imagery. The film, preceded by five spectacular, classic 35mm trailers and followed by some delicious Campari-and-blood-orange “Giallo Gelato,” was a great start to a fun, seasonal event. The rest of the month’s selections are the original Poltergeist, John Carpenter’s The Thing, the first Evil Dead, perennial midnight movie Rocky Horror Picture Show and Beetlejuice, Michael Keaton’s best performance prior to Birdman. What a slate! Considering this Halloween season’s best wide releases are, in descending order of expectations, Crimson Peak, Goosebumps, Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse and Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, horror fans are better off hitting Ciné for a late show. They are all genre stalwarts worth watching with a crowd. ALICE WALKER SCREENINGS In conjunction with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker’s upcoming Athens appearances as the 2015 Delta Chair for Global Understanding, Ciné and the UGA Willson Center present screenings of the 2013 documentary, Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth, and Steven Spielberg’s 1985 adaptation of The Color Purple Wednesday, Oct. 7. Pratibha Parmer’s documentary charts Walker’s course from Putnam County, GA to awardwinning author. Spielberg’s film starred Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey and became one of 1985’s most acclaimed films, garnering 11 Academy Award nominations (though it won none). Learn about Walker with these free community screenings at Ciné before hearing her give a reading on Oct. 14 at the UGA Chapel. Unfortunately, you are too late for her public conversation at the Morton Theatre, which is already sold out. f

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OCAF · 6–8 p.m. · FREE! The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation will host its sixth annual Georgia Small Works Exhibit, premiering with a public reception. The exhibit, which features close to 100 Georgia artists, is juried by retired UGA art professor William Johansen and features 2D and 3D works that are 14 inches or smaller in all directions. The reception will also premiere an exhibit by Watkinsville-based watercolor artist Kie Johnson. Johnson’s art is inspired by nature, expressed through figures in a landscape or a honeybee on a flower. Her compositions function on contrasting textures and light achieved through layering. Both exhibitions will be on display through Friday, Nov. 13. [Madeline Bates]

Sandy Creek Park · 11 a.m.–9 p.m. · $15 Last year, the North Georgia Folk Festival celebrated its 30th anniversary, and the party continues Saturday at Sandy Creek Park. In year 31, the festival welcomes an impressive group of regional performers of varying ages and stringmusic styles, including Cicada Rhythm, Caroline Aiken, The Hobohemians and The Folk Society Band, as well as octogenarian ballad singers Bonnie Loggins and Mary Lomax, folk fest faves. This time, in addition to the main stage, there will also be a “fire circle showcase” featuring singer-songwriters Adam Klein, Cortez Garza, Claire Campbell and Eliot Bronson. Plus, a kids’ activity area featuring storyteller Pat Shields. [Gabe Vodicka]

Pinewoods Estates North · 12–5 p.m. · FREE! Earlier this year, federal agents raided immigrant neighborhoods in Athens, taking away dozens of families’ breadwinners for deportation, separating fathers from wives and children and decimating the Latino community. The fifth annual LatinoFest—featuring dance groups Tonali and Danzaztecs Sr. San Jose, music from Incatepec, a puppet show, food, crafts and more—will raise money for the families affected. It will be held at the Pinewoods library, the primarily Mexican mobile home park’s social hub, which is expanding into a triple-wide trailer. Head north on Highway 29 past Athens Tech, hang a left at Athens Christian School and follow the signs. [Blake Aued]

Terrapin Brewery · 4–6 p.m. · $25–35 “Tacos and Terrapin” has a satisfying “that’s so Athens” ring to it. The event, hosted by My Athens, will bring 12 local restaurants to the brewery for a fundraising fiesta benefiting Habitat for Humanity. Entry includes one taco from each of the restaurants, plus live music and a photo booth. Beer lovers will be able to enjoy Terrapin’s current seasonal offerings, as well as a special horchata beer it’s premiering for the event. The culinary lineup includes tacos from Tlaloc, Taqueria Tsunami, Hi-Lo Lounge, Seabear, Heirloom, The Pine, Pulaski Heights BBQ, South Kitchen + Bar, Catch 22, Streets Cafe, Taqueria del Sol and The World Famous. Tickets are available through eventbrite.com. [MB]

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Tuesday 6 CLASSES: Intro to Word (Oconee County Library) Learn the basics. 2–4 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 CLASSES: College & Scholarship Application Workshop (Madison County Library, Danielsville) The Athens Area Human Relations Council will share tips on how to complete college and scholarship applications. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison CLASSES: Saving Stuff: Personal Archiving of Digital Photos (ACC Library) Learn how to scan

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your print photos and care for your digital photograph collection. Registration is required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: Tech Tuesdays (Lay Park) Participants can catch up on smart phone, tablet and GPS use in these stress-free sessions. 9–11 a.m. $5–8 (per session). 706-613-3596 CLASSES: Grow Your Own Cocktail (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Participants will sample Beetlejuice, Cucumber Mint Gimlet and Blackberry Moscow Mules with specialty ingredients. Drinks can be made non-alcoholic. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $45. www.botgarden.uga.edu

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CLASSES: Madison County Needlecrafters (Madison County Library, Danielsville) The Needlecrafters will be demonstrating how to knit, how to crochet and other crafty skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison CLASSES: Creative Journaling for Adults (KA Artist Shop) Create page after page to hold your ideas and thoughts. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. $20 www. kaartist.com CLASSES: Computer Class: Mouse and Keyboard Skills (ACC Library) Call or visit the refer-

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ence desk to register. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org 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: Tuesday Tour at 2 (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Take a guided tour of the exhibit galleries of the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, the

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Georgia Theatre · 8 p.m. · $12 Brothers Jake and Jamin Orrall comprise Nashville garagerock duo JEFF the Brotherhood, a group that rose to prominence in the late aughts thanks to a steady tour schedule and the release of the catchy, scummy Heavy Days LP, a promising record full of psych-metal riffage and power-pop melody. That led to a deal with Warner Bros. and the 2012 release of the Dan Auerbach-produced Hypnotic Nights. After being dropped by the label earlier this year, JTB released Wasted on the Dream via indie Infinity Cat. The record reveals the Orrall brothers’ cleaner, poppier side, more lateera Weezer than early Sabbath, and less interesting all around. Let’s hope they dust off the oldies for Tuesday’s GATH gig. [GV]

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. Meet in the rotunda on the second floor. 2 p.m. FREE! www.libs. uga.edu/scl EVENTS: Twilight Toasts in the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Celebrate the new Children’s Garden Amphitheatre with a wine and cheese tasting, poetry reading and music by Athens Guitar Duo. 7–8:30 p.m. $15. www.botgarden.uga.edu 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: Open Duplicate Bridge Game (Athens Bridge Center) Play Bridge. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1 p.m. & Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5. 706248-4809 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) Compete to win prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721

GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) Trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 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: Geek Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Compete in happy hour trivia. First prize gets a $30 gift card. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, crafts and fun for preschoolaged children and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee 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 LECTURES & LIT: What’s Your Story: A Reading (Avid Bookshop) Hear readings by participants of “What’s Your Story,” a workshop led by Sabrina Orah Mark. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Janet Mock (UGA Tate Student Center, Grand Hall) Mock is a noted writer, transgender rights activist and the former staff editor of People magazine’s website. 7 p.m. FREE! (w/ UGA ID). www.studentaffairs.uga.edu

Wednesday 7 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) See highlights from the permanent collection during a tour led by docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org ART: Gallery Talk (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Plaza and Suite Galleries) A lunchtime gallery talk with artist Ry McCullough. 12 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu CLASSES: Web Design for Beginners (ACC Library) This class offers an introduction to the basics of HTML and CSS as well as Adobe Dreamweaver. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: “Guidance from Dreams” (ACC Library) This open discussion allows for sharing spiritual experiences and discussing dreams. 7 p.m. FREE! www. eckankar-ga.org EVENTS: A Taste of Northern Italy (Ciné Barcafé) Explore wine styles from Veneto to the Piemonte with wine specialist Phillip Stice of Specialty Wines. 6:30 p.m. $25 www.athenscine.com EVENTS: Materials for Victory: Maps & Government Documents from WWII (UGA Main Library) Learn about the World War II documents in the UGA Map and Government Information Library (MAGIL) collections. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu/magil EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music by Scott Baxendale. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www. athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: Alice Walker Screenings (Ciné Barcafé) Watch the 2014 documentary Alice Walker: Beauty in Truth (5:30) and Steven Spielberg’s 1985 adaptation of The Color Purple (7:30) in anticipation of Alice Walker’s visit to Athens. Oct.

5 & Oct. 7, 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. willson.uga.edu GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www. blindpigtavern.com 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: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) Weekly themed games. House cash and drink prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Movie Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Hosted by Jeremy Dyson. 9:30 p.m. www.facebook. com/lkshuffleclub 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 KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Chess Club (Oconee County Library) Ages 7 & up are invited to play. All experience levels welcome. 5–6 p.m. FREE! 706769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens 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: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Watch some anime and manga, listen to J-Pop music, eat Japanese snacks and share fan art. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: No Talent Art Party (ACC Library) Come make whatever you want. No experience or talent necessary. Materials provided. 4:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth Poetry (The Globe) Open mic poetry readings. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) Meet local author Jed Rasula in celebration of his latest book, Destruction Was My Beatrice. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Book Discussion (ACC Library) To celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, the library hosts a discussion of The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Jennifer Moxley (Ciné Barcafé) Poet, essayist and translator Jennifer Moxley reads from her work. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenscine.com MEETINGS: Photo Sharegroup (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The Photo Sharegroup meets at the Garden to share digital images of outdoor photography. Email for more information. 6:30 p.m. FREE! lpetroff@chartner.net, bc.akin@ charter.net

MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) Meet local entrepreneurs, tech talent and other fellow Athenians who are making cool stuff at this weekly Four Athens networking happy hour. 6 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com/happy-hour PERFORMANCE: UGA Repertory Singers (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) The Repertory Singers is a mixed chamber choir of upper-level music education students. 3:35 p.m. www.music.uga.edu

Thursday 8 CLASSES: Creative Journaling for Adults (KA Artist Shop) See Tuesday listing for full description Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. $20 www.kaartist.com EVENTS: Rabbit Box: “Wild Things” (Sandy Creek Park) Storytellers for the evening include Russell Cutts, Gretchen Sneegas, Jan Turner, Elli Woodruff and Uma Nagendra. 7 p.m. $2. www.rabbitbox.org 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. 8:30 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Haunted Happy Hour Tour (Athens Welcome Center) Explore Athens’ spooky history. Stroll through downtown and hear stories of the spooks, specters and other oddities haunting the Classic City. The tour concludes at Creature Comforts Brewery. Tours depart rain or shine. 5:30 p.m. $15. www. athenswelcomecenter.com EVENTS: Learning Ally’s College Success Program for BVI Students (ACC Library) Learn about this program which matches blind and visually-impaired (BVI) students with peer mentors. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. FREE! scourt@learningally.org EVENTS: Athens CVB Annual Meeting and Hospitality Awards (The Classic Center) The Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau will host area hospitality industry representatives. The local tourism industry will gather to celebrate the importance of tourism and the contributions of the workforce. 8:30 a.m. (breakfast), 9 a.m. (program). 706-357-4430 EVENTS: Bluestems and Bluejeans: Native Plant Sale (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) This two-week sale features nearly 200 species of Georgia native plants raised in the garden’s Mimsie Lanier center. All sales benefit the garden’s conservation program. Oct. 8–9, 4–6 p.m. & Oct. 10, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. www.botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau Annual Meeting (The Classic Center) The guest speaker is Creature Comforts CEO Chris Herron. RSVP. 8:30 a.m. (breakfast) 9 a.m. (meeting). rwatkins@visitathensga.com EVENTS: The E. Paul Torrance Lecture & 100th-year Birthday Celebration (Georgia Center Hotel) Parents, teachers and caregivers can learn about ways to enhance a child’s creativity at this celebration and lecture. Birthday cake will be served. 5:30 p.m. FREE! dsharpe@uga.edu EVENTS: Annual Book Sale (Oglethorpe Co. Library) Browse books at bargain prices. Proceeds benefit Friends of Oglethorpe Co. Library. Oct. 8–10, 10 a.m.–close & Oct. 11, 1–4 p.m. www.athenslibrary. org/oglethorpe

FILM: Psycho (UGA Tate Student Center) A secretary on the run stops for the night at a backwoods motel. The proprietor is a strange young man named Norman Bates. 8 p.m. FREE! (w/ UGA ID), $3. www.union. uga.edu FILM: Schlocktoberfest: Poltergeist (Ciné Barcafé) A California family must battle supernatural forces haunting their home and rescue their daughter from another plane of existence. 10 p.m. $9.75. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Trivia (El Azteca) Win prizes with host Nic. Every Thursday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-2639 GAMES: Party Bridge (Athens Bridge Center) No partner necessary. Every Thursday. 1–3 p.m. $5. lynch@uga.edu GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q) Hosted by Dirty South Trivia. Every Thursday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8511 KIDSTUFF: Pumpkin Patch Revisited (Rocksprings Community Center) Children will enjoy a visit the pumpkin patch and select the perfect pumpkin for a jacko-lantern. Ages 6–12. 4–5:30 p.m. $3–5. 706-613-3603, www.athensclarkecounty.com/halloween KIDSTUFF: Dungeons and Dragons (ACC Library) Join Athens Roleplaying for Kids for a weekly game. Thursdays through October. Ages 11–18. 4–8:30 p.m. FREE! plewis@athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Book Club (ACC Library) Children in grades 3–5 will discuss Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Drop in for a selfdirected craft. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Chapter Readers (ACC Library) This month’s book is Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn, a classic ghost story. Grades 3–5. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Meet Author/ Illustrator Joey Weiser (Avid Bookshop) Celebrate the release of the fourth Mermin graphic novel, Into Atlantis, with local author Joey Weiser. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com MEETINGS: Athens Area Newcomers Club (Central Presbyterian Church) This month’s speaker is Brent Temple who serves Disabled American Veterans on behalf of Disabled Veterans. 9:30 a.m. FREE! 706-850-7463, athensareanewcomersclub.org OUTDOORS: Sunset Gardenside Yoga (Contact for Location) Breathe in the fresh air of the outdoors during a yoga class for all skill levels. 6 p.m. $1. marshall@vestigo.co, www. vestigo.co PERFORMANCE: 2nd Thursday Concert Series (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) Faculty violinist Levon Ambartsumian and pianist Evgeny Rivkin will present an evening of sonatas by Johannes Brahms. 7:30 p.m. $5 (w/ UGA ID), $18. www. music.uga.edu THEATER: Macbeth (Athens Community Theater) Town and Gown Players present Shakespeare’s dark tale of ambition and supernatural horror. Oct. 8–10, 8 p.m. & Oct. 11, 2 p.m. $15. www.townandgownplayers.org

tures watercolors by Kie Johnson. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com CLASSES: Creative Journaling for Adults (KA Artist Shop) Create page after page to hold your ideas and thoughts. 6 p.m. $20. www. kaartist.com EVENTS: 15th Anniversary Party (Nuçi’s Space) Celebrate Nuci’s Spaces’ 15th anniversary with a silent auction, refreshments, recognition of donors and volunteers, and live music by Mother Tucker and the Knockouts. See Story on p. 16. 5:30–10 p.m. www.nuci.org EVENTS: Haunted History Ghost Walk (Madison, GA, 296 S. Main St.) Prepare to be scared and learn some haunted history! Every Friday and Saturday through October. 6–8 p.m. $15. www.northgeorgiatours.net EVENTS: Morning Mindfulness (Georgia Museum of Art) Join instructor Jerry Gale for a meditation session in the galleries. Meet in the lobby. 9:30–10:30 a.m. FREE! branew@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Bluestems and Bluejeans: Native Plant Sale (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) See Thursday listing for full description Oct. 8–9, 4–6 p.m. & Oct. 10, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. www.botgarden. uga.edu EVENTS: Annual Book Sale (Oglethorpe Co. Library) See Thursday listing for full description Oct. 8–10, 10 a.m.–close & Oct. 11, 1–4 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/ oglethorpe EVENTS: Wine Tasting (The Globe) Taste five fall wines. 7–10 p.m. $10. 706-353-4721 FILM: Z for Zachariah (Ciné Barcafé) After a disaster that wipes out most of civilization, the last known survivors find themselves in a love triangle. The film’s composer Heather McIntosh will conduct a live Q&A with director Craig Zobel after the screening. 7:30 p.m. $9.75. www.athenscine.com FILM: Insidious 3 (UGA Tate Student Center) A teenager seeks the assistance of a psychic to contact her dead mother. Oct. 9 & 11, 6 & 9 p.m. FREE! (w/ UGA ID), $3. www. union.uga.edu GAMES: Friday Night Magic (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (ACC Library) Join other 6–12 graders to watch your favorite anime series, draw, and experiment with origami designs. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) Meet UGA Professor Emeritus of Horticulture Allan M. Armitage. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Women & Girls in Georgia Conference (Miller Learning Center) This conference features resources for women in research, education and advocacy. This year’s theme is sustainability. Oct. 9, 6–8:30 p.m. & Oct. 10, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $10 (students), $25. wagg.uga.edu THEATER: Macbeth (Athens Community Theater) See Thursday listing for full description Oct. 8–10, 8 p.m. & Oct. 11, 2 p.m. $15. www. townandgownplayers.org

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ART: Gallery Talk (Georgia Museum of Art) Listen to a live demonstration from America’s leading keyed bugle player Ralph Dudgeon. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Draw Table (Lyndon House Arts Center) Participants are invited to join artists featured in the “MARK”

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exhibition for an evening to drawing. All skill levels are welcome. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty. com/lyndonhouse ART: Fall Sale (R. Wood Studio) Celebrate the pottery studio’s 25th anniversary and see the latest creations. The studio’s “seconds” will be 25% off. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. www. rwoodstudio.com ART: WUGA’s Artists in Residence Series (Contact for Location) Visit the home of potter Ron Meyers whose ceramic pieces often feature animals done in a loose style. See Art Notes on p. 12. 3–5 p.m. $10–15. 706-542-9842, thaxtona@ uga.edu, www.wuga.org CLASSES: Knit 1 Class (Revival Yarns) Get acquainted with the tools and craft of knitting. Learn cast-on stitches and the knit stitch. The class is free with the purchase of materials. RSVP. 2 p.m. FREE! www. revivalyarnsathens.com CLASSES: Podcasting for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn how to record and edit basic sound files with the freeware sound-editing program Audacity. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org EVENTS: Fright Flight 5K Trail Run (UGA Intramural Fields) Costumes are encouraged but not required. Awards will be given to top runners as well as best costumes. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross. 7 a.m. (registration), 8 a.m. (race). www.active.com EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Featuring fresh produce, honey, crafts, soaps, baked goods, cooking demos, children’s activities and live music. Every Saturday. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.athenslandtrust. org EVENTS: Rivers Alive! (Dudley Park) Georgia’s annual volunteer river cleanup event that encourages civic involvement in the preservation of Georgia’s precious water resources. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/1381/ rivers-alive EVENTS: Heritage Walking Tour (Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, Firehall #2) Preservationist Scott Messer leads a tour of the UGA Health Sciences Campus which served as a Confederate military school, federal garrison, a supply school for the U.S. Navy and more. 10 a.m. $12 (members), $15. www. achfonline.org 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: Ride, Rock & Run (The Tasting Room at Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company) This familyfriendly festival includes 62 and 31 mile bike rides, a 5K run, a concert and refreshments. Proceeds help Athens Habitat build their 84th home. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.athenshabitat.com EVENTS: Really Really Free Market (Reese & Pope Park) Bring what you can; take what you need. No bartering, trading or paying. Second Saturday of every month. 12–2 p.m. FREE! reallyreallyfreemarketathens@gmail.com EVENTS: Haunted History Ghost Walk (Madison, GA) See Friday listing for full description 6–8 p.m. $15. www.northgeorgiatours.net EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music by Appalachian Rhythm (10 a.m.). Today is Farmer k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! Appreciation Day. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.org EVENTS: 5th LatinoFest Athens (Pinewoods, 1465 Hwy 29 North Lot G-10) In celebration of national Hispanic Heritage Month, LatinoFest presents dancing by Tonali and Danzatecs Sr. San Jose, music by Incatepec, traditional foods, activities for kids and a bazaar of homemade goods. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 12–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens EVENTS: 31st Annual North Georgia Folk Festival (Sandy Creek Park) The day-long festival features musicians, artists, storytellers, food, kids’ activities and craft demonstrations. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. $15. www.athensfolk.org EVENTS: 2015 Annual AIDS Walk (UGA Tate Student Center) Support those infected and affected by HIV/ AIDS by participating in a threemile walk through downtown. AIDS Athens provides treatment, medications, prevention education, meals, mental health services, child care and clinical research. 9–11 a.m. $15. www.aidsathens.org EVENTS: Athens Pagan Pride Day (Bishop Park) Celebrate the autumn equinox with vendors, workshops and entertainment. Bring a nonperishable food donation to benefit Project Safe. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! athensgapagans@gmail.com EVENTS: Annual Book Sale (Oglethorpe Co. Library) See Thursday listing for full description Oct. 8–10, 10 a.m.–close & Oct. 11, 1–4 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/ oglethorpe EVENTS: Bluestems and Bluejeans: Native Plant Sale (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) See Thursday listing for full description Oct. 8–9, 4–6 p.m. & Oct. 10, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. www.botgarden. uga.edu EVENTS: Bartram Celebration Closing Event (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Joel T. Frye, curator of Bartram’s Garden, a 45-acre National Historic Landmark, gives a talk on John and William Bartram’s contributions to Southern gardens. Afterwards at 3 p.m., horticulturist Linda Chafin leads a garden tour of plants discovered by the Bartrams. At 7 p.m., the party moves over to the UGA Special Collections Building for a reception and book signing with author Andrea Wulf. 1 p.m. FREE! jclevela@uga.edu FILM: Created Equal Film Series: The Loving Story (ACC Library) This documentary illuminates the marriage of Mildred and Richard Loving, who were arrested in 1958 for violating a Virginia law prohibiting marriages between different races. 2 p.m. FREE! kcrapo@uga. edu GAMES: Shadowfist Tournament (Tyche’s Games) Multiplayer format. Promotional cards will be given to all players. 12 p.m. $1. www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Touch a Truck (Southeast Circle Park) Kids can take a close look at a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment like construction vehicles, dump trucks, police cars and more. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty/ southeast KIDSTUFF: Saturday Morning Club (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The UGA Symphony Orchestra performs. For ages 4–12 and their families. 10 a.m. FREE! www.pac. uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Monster Art Class (ACC Library) Learn how to draw

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some of your favorite monsters. Supplies provided. Ages 5–11. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens KIDSTUFF: Critter Tales (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Families are invited to listen to a story about nature. Staff will then bring it to life by visiting a critter or going outdoors for an activity. 2:30–3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Monstrous Bookmarks (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Make a monster that will bite your page corners. For ages 8 & up. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Star Wars Reads Day Pajama Party (Avid Bookshop) Put on your pajamas, make light sabers and celebrate all things Star Wars. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Women & Girls in Georgia Conference (Miller Learning Center) See Friday listing

Sunday 11 ART: Artist Reception (Joker Joker Gallery, 145 Vine St.) “MAD” aka Mux Blank shows artwork in his new underground alternative gallery space. 6–8 p.m. FREE! blankbooking@gmail.com, www.facebook. com/jokerjokergallery ART: Artist Reception (Madison Museum of Fine Arts) The seventh annual “Making Masters” exhibition presents multi-disciplinary works by MFA graduate students in the second year of their program. Pieces range from sculpture, photography, ceramics, works on paper, jewelry and painting. See Art Notes on p. 12. 4–6 p.m. FREE! linnea@uga.edu 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 CLASSES: Photoshop for Beginners (ACC Library) This hands-on class will introduce you to the basics of Photoshop.

tells the story of the theatre built in 1910 by Monroe Bowers “Pink” Morton, who rose from birth as a slave to become a successful entrepreneur. 3 p.m. FREE! www. athenshistorical.org GAMES: Brewer’s Inquisition (Buffalo’s Café) Trivia hosted by Chris Brewer. Every Sunday. 6:30 p.m. (sign-in), 7 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/buffaloscafeathens GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Every Sunday. 6 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com GAMES: Trivia (Brixx Wood Fired Pizza) Test your skills. Every Sunday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-395-1660 GAMES: Netrunner Open Play (Tyche’s Games) New players welcome to this fantasy card game open play. 12:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com LECTURES & LIT: Second Sunday Forum (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) UGA associate professor Allison Nealy will speak on “Spiritual Fitness?” Refreshments served. 10 a.m. FREE! uuathensga. org

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 GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub GAMES: Meetup Monday (The Rook and Pawn) Play Sentinels of the Multiverse. 7 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/rookandpawn GAMES: Dirty South Trivia: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Team trivia contests with house cash prizes every Monday night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Spelling Bee (Highwire Lounge) Test your spelling and win

Participants will warm up for basketball season with drills, games and fun off the court. Ages 6–12. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15. 706-613-3593 KIDSTUFF: Day Off School Program: Discovery Day (Rocksprings Community Center) Children will make something creative. Ages 6–12. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15. 706-613-3602 LECTURES & LIT: Goetry #9 (Go Bar) Listen to poems by locals. 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/go.bar.35 LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) Meet journalist Peter Zheutlin in celebration of his book Rescue Road: One Man, Thirty Thousand Dogs and a Million Miles on the Last Hope Highway. Attendees are welcome to bring their canine friends. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: Trombone Recital (UGA Robert G. Edge Recital Hall) Guest artist and trombonist Jonathan Gill will perform. 5 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Faculty Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Bassoon professor Amy Pollard will perform a program “Strange Interludes” which includes a piece depicting a witch trial. 8 p.m. $5 (w/ UGA ID), $10. www.music.uga.edu

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Artwork by Melody Croft is currently on view at The Grit through Sunday, Oct. 25. for full description Oct. 9, 6–8:30 p.m. & Oct. 10, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $10 (students), $25. wagg.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: “Women’s Observations” (Miller Learning Center) The UGA English Department presents “Women’s Observations: Poetry, Biology and Sustainability in Georgia.” 3:45 p.m. FREE! www.english.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Saxton’s Cornet Band Children’s Concert (UGA Performing Arts Center) The band recreates the sounds and appearance of brass bands from the antebellum and Civil War era. 10 a.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org PERFORMANCE: Outdoor Concert (Georgia Museum of Art, Sculpture Garden) Saxton’s Cornet Band features cornets, alto and tenor horns, baritone, tuba and percussion. 1 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org THEATER: A Change Gon’ Come (Morton Theatre) This dramatic musical chronicles Sam Cooke’s life, music and legacy. 3 & 7:30 p.m. $15–35. www.mortontheatre.com THEATER: Macbeth (Athens Community Theater) See Thursday listing for full description Oct. 8–10, 8 p.m. & Oct. 11, 2 p.m. $15. www. townandgownplayers.org

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Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Taco Takedown (Terrapin Beer Co.) My Athens and Terrapin present a battle of the barbacoa benefitting Habitat for Humanity. Ten restaurants will compete in creating the best tacos. Terrapin will pour a special horchata beer for the occasion, which also includes music spun by DJ Osmose and a photo booth. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 4–6 p.m. $25–35. www.myathensis.com 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: Annual Book Sale (Oglethorpe Co. Library) See Thursday listing for full description Oct. 8–10, 10 a.m.–close & Oct. 11, 1–4 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/ oglethorpe FILM: Insidious 3 (UGA Tate Student Center) See Friday listing for full description Oct. 9 & 11, 6 & 9 p.m. FREE! (w/ UGA ID), $3. www.union. uga.edu FILM: The Soul of Athens: A History of the Morton Theatre (ACC Library) This documentary

OUTDOORS: Hiking Tallulah Gorge (Tallulah Gorge, Tallulah Falls, GA) Descend 600 stairs into Tallulah Gorge for a 2.5 mile roundtrip hike led by the CEO of Vestigo, a locally-based wilderness trip group. Carpooling available. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $20. marshall@vestigo.co, www. vestigo.co PERFORMANCE: Saxton’s Cornet Band (UGA Performing Arts Center) The band is known for its historically accurate concert experiences form the mid-19th century. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org PERFORMANCE: Classic City Band (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The popular community band gives a fall concert in the conservatory. 2 p.m. FREE! www. botgarden.uga.edu THEATER: Macbeth (Athens Community Theater) See Thursday listing for full description Oct. 8–10, 8 p.m. & Oct. 11, 2 p.m. $15. www. townandgownplayers.org

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prizes. No bees on site. 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Ovation 12) Hosted by Nic. Play for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com 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 materials and activities. Parents assist their children in movements and actions while playing. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Day Off School Program: Columbus Day Explorers (Lay Park) Participants will celebrate Christopher Columbus’ trip from Spain to North America. Ages 6–12. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15. 706613-3596 KIDSTUFF: Day Off School Program: Basketball Camp (East Athens Community Center)

ART: Athens Fibercraft Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Guild welcomes all amateur and professional fiber artists including knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, fabric designers, basket makers, quilters and embroiderers. This meeting will feature Jenifer Borg. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month. 12:30 p.m. FREE! 706-543-4319 ART: Public Art Roundtable (Broad 9A) Seitu Jones, artist in residence, leads a discussion on public art with Todd Bressi, Athens’ new public art master planner. 1–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenspublicart.org CLASSES: Xero 101 (Chamber of Commerce) Xero users can learn how to get the most out of their subscriptions. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. $49. www.msm-cpa.com/xero-101 CLASSES: Introduction to the Internet (ACC Library) Learn tips and tricks for surfing the web. Call to register. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 354. www.athenslibrary.org CLASSES: Creative Journaling for Adults (KA Artist Shop) See Tuesday listing for full description Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. & Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. $20 www.kaartist.com EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at 2 (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Take a guided tour of the exhibit galleries of the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. Meet in the rotunda on the second floor. 2 p.m. FREE! www.libs. uga.edu/scl EVENTS: Produce Stand (ACC Council on Aging) This mobile produce stand sells fresh, sustainable and locally grown fruits and vegetables sourced from the community gardens at ACCA and UGArden. EBT cards accepted. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.accaging.org EVENTS: 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

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 Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) See Tuesday listing for full description 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Geek Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 KIDSTUFF: Pajama Story Time (Avid Bookshop) Readers can come in their pajamas for a special story time with author Mike Curato. Curato’s latest book is Little Elliot, Big Family. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Kids Night (Buffalo’s Café) See Tuesday listing for full description 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655 LECTURES & LIT: Art and Love (ACC Library) Seitu Jones, a public artist from St. Paul, MN, discusses his award-winning work “Create: The Community Meal” as an artist in residence with the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission and as part of the process of designing the public art master plan for Athens. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: African American Authors Book Club (ACC Library) This month’s title is Anything We Love Can Be Saved by Alice Walker. Newcomers welcome. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org PERFORMANCE: UGA Philharmonia Fall Concert (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The ensemble is mostly comprised of non-music major string performers. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu THEATER: Mrs. Packard (UGA Fine Arts Building, Cellar Theatre) Emily Manns’ play explores the true struggle of Elizabeth Packard whose husband commited her to an asylum for questioning his religious teachings. Oct. 13–16, 8 p.m. Oct. 18, 2:30 & 8 p.m. $7 (w/ UGA ID), $12. calendar.uga.edu

Wednesday 14 ART: Athens Art Crowd (Hotel Indigo) Seitu Jones, artist in residence, discusses public art with Todd Bressi, Athens’ new public art master planner. The Athens Art Crowd is a casual gathering for artists and art enthusiasts. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensculturalaffairs@ gmail.com ART: Lunch ‘n’ Learn: Etsy Best Practices (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Athens Area Arts Council presents a lunch with Serra Branyon, founder of Indie South Fair, the Eclectic Bazaar and Strange Magick Vintage, who will lead a workshop on the best Etsy practices. Bring a lunch and learn. 12 p.m. FREE! (AAAC members), $15. www.athensarts.org ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Sarah Kate Gillespie, curator of American art, leads a tour of

“Before the March King: 19th-Century American Bands” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org 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. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: Plants We Love to Hate (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Naturalist Gary Crider will teach students how to identify invasive, non-native pest plants in the Georgia Piedmont. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $50. www.botgarden.uga.edu CLASSES: prAna Yoga Night (Half Moon Outfitters) Take a complimentary yoga class. Refreshments and swag from prAna. 7–9 p.m. FREE! athens@halfmoonoutfitters.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music by Green Flag. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www. athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Sigma Delta Tau Greek Grind (The Classic Center) Seventeen sororities take the stage in a campus-wide dance competition benefiting Prevent Child Abuse America. 8:30 p.m. $20. www. sdtgreekgrind.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) See Wednesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www. blindpigtavern.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. highwirelounge.com KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Includes stories, finger-puppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 5 & under. Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Costume Party (Oconee County Library) Special prizes for the scariest and most original costumes. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Teen Council Meeting (ACC Library) Teens can come together to discuss plans for the ACC Library’s teen department’s collections and programs. Pick up application forms at the front desk. Ages 11-18. 4:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (ACC Library) Meet author and Holocaust survivor George Dynin. Dynin will discuss his book Aryan Papers with Rabbi Ronald Gerson. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! LECTURES & LIT: Alice Walker (UGA Chapel) Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of The Color Purple, presents “Standing in Georgia, Writing to the World.” Overflow seating with a love video stream will be available nearby. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.willson.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Broad Minds Book Club for Feminists (Oconee County Library) This month’s book is Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee LECTURES & LIT: Local History Book Club (ACC Library) Meet to discuss Behind the Mask of Chivalry: the Making of the Second Ku Klux Klan by Nancy MacLean. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) See Wednesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/happy-hour PERFORMANCE: Noontime Concert (Georgia Museum of Art) Hugh Hodgson students will perform in conjunction with the exhibition “Before the March King.” 12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamusem.org THEATER: Mrs. Packard (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Tuesday listing for full description Oct. 13–16, 8 p.m. Oct. 18, 2:30 & 8 p.m. $7 (w/ UGA ID), $12. calendar.uga.edu

LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 6 The Foundry Tailgate Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com CLAY PAGE Playing country and Southern rock favorites as well as originals. SARAH ELIZABETH Local country singer-songwriter who has been described as “the ‘girl next door’ of the South.” Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. $20. www.georgiatheatre.com G. LOVE AND SPECIAL SAUCE Long-running, hip hop-influenced folk-blues outfit. CHRIS KASPER Philadephia-based Americana singer-songwriter. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 TWO’S DAY VISIONS Featuring Gnards, Heat Sureens, Now, Now Children, Tom Visions and Apocalypse Jam Band. Live Wire 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. livewireathens.com BIG MEAN SOUND MACHINE Arty, funky dance band from Ithaca, NY. 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!

Wednesday 7 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 OPEN MIC JAM Showcase your original material. Contact louisphillippelot@yahoo.com for booking.

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Caledonia Lounge Athens Intensified. 8 p.m. $6 (21+), $8 (18–20). www.caledonialounge.com HHBTM RECORDS SHOWCASE Featuring music from New Wives, Hunger Anthem, Try the Pie, Fake Flowers, Marshmallow Coast and Bee Terror Thing. Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net SCOTT BAXENDALE Guitar dynamism from the owner of Baxendale Guitars. Bluesy riffs and lots of soul. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $3. www.flickertheatreandbar. com SWAMP Melodic and wiry local indie rock band. FEVERISH New Orleans-based powerpop trio. SUPERBODY Lo-fi indie-pop outfit from Chattanooga, TN. The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com ATHENS A-TRAIN BAND Group performing jazz standards, swing, latin, ballads, blues and boogie. Georgia Theatre Athens Intensified. 8 p.m. $18 (adv), $20 (door). www.georgiatheatre.com TORO Y MOI South Carolina-bred musician Chaz Bundick plays beatdriven synth-pop. ASTRONAUTS, ETC. Anthony Ferraro, of Toro y Moi’s band, plays ‘70s-influenced soft-rock. On the Rooftop. 11:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com WESDARULER Local minimalist hip hop producer. ‘PANSKI Up-and-coming local electronic producer.

WILDER MAKER Folky, experimental indie rock band from Brooklyn. SLOW PARADE Atlanta/Athens-based band featuring members of Cicada Rhythm and Grand Vapids. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MC FUNK JAM Funk all night. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday! Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Thursday 8 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES Local band playing smokin’ folk-country/ Southern rock and roll. Caledonia Lounge Athens Intensified. 8 p.m. $8 (21+), $10 (18–20). www.caledonialounge. com VOCKAH REDU High-energy, New Orleans-based bounce artist. See story on p. 14. ROSE QUARTZ Synth-based pop project from Denver, CO.

CAMPGROUND New, Athens-based jammy rock band. The Foundry 8 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com MOSAIC Indie-folk group from Athens. CD release show! THE WELCOME HOME Local fourpiece indie rock band. REUBEN BIDEZ Folk singer-songwriter from Nashville via Atlanta. Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com LAKE STREET DIVE Pop-focused, genre-bending band from Brooklyn that has enjoyed national recognition of late. See story on p. 17. MISS TESS Brooklyn-based singer makes “modern vintage” music that nods to the traditions of saloon jazz, country swing and early rockabilly and New Orleans second line. On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com CHROME PONY Garage-rock fourpiece from Nashville. Go Bar Athens Intensified. 9 p.m. 706-5465609 DREAM CULTURE Jammy local psychedelic rock group. 11 p.m. 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers and featur-

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES Local blues legends perform. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble hosts an “all-star jam” every Thursday. Saucehouse Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! www.saucehousebbq.com LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays a solo set of smokin’ folk-country/Southern rock and roll. Your Pie 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7048 (Gaines School Rd. location) YOESHI ROBERTS Singer-songwriter playing uplifting “acoustic music that feels good.” 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-7424 (Five Points location) LIAM PARKE Member of local band Repent at Leisure plays a solo set of Irish folk.

Friday 9 440 Foundry Pavilion 7 p.m. $27.50. www.classiccenter.com CHASE RICE Former UNC linebacker and NASCAR pitstop crew member has turned his focus towards radiofriendly country music.

Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! www.hiloathens.com KARAOKE WITH THE KING Sing your guts out every Wednesday!

Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation TYLER NAIL TRIO North Carolinabased Americana group. Normaltown Hall 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NormaltownHall GRAND VAPIDS This local altrock band has a dense, dreamy, slowcore-inspired sound.

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40 Watt Club Athens Intensified. 7 p.m. $19 (adv.), $21 (door). www.40watt.com WAVVES California-based pop-punk band fronted by Nathan Williams. TWIN PEAKS Buzzworthy, Chicagobased garage-pop group. STEEP LEANS Boston-based project signed to Wavves’ Ghost Ramp label. The Foundry 9 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE FUNK BROTHERHOOD Local party band performs a nonstop dance party featuring horn-driven hits.

Go Bar Athens Intensified. 9 p.m. 706-5465609 STAY AT HOME DAD Local solo electronic artist. FUTO Sex-obsessed electro-pop project fronted by songwriter Patrick Brick. ASTROSHAMAN Experimental electronic composer from Atlanta. DJ BLOWPOP Joe Kubler (CGI Joe) spins a set of tunes.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com DJ TONY CHACKAL Spinning an all-vinyl krautrock set featuring Kraftwerk, Can, Neu!, Faust, Cluster and more.

Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. 706-549-7700 (Timothy Rd. location) SALLY & THE SIX GRAND BAND Long-running local dance band.

Flicker Theatre & Bar Athens Intensified. 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com HOUSTON IN THE BLIND New, psych-influenced dream-rock group fronted by songwriter Charlie Garrett. OAK HOUSE A mix of prog, folk, indie and everything in between. NICHOLAS MALLIS & THE BOREALIS Mallis’ music is “a cross between David Bowie, The Ventures, and a little bit of Neil Diamond.”

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $18. www.georgiatheatre.com EMANCIPATOR ENSEMBLE Triphop artist joined in the live setting by a violinist. WAX TAILOR Post-hip hop/downtempo artist. YPPAH Ninja Tune artist influenced by shoegaze, trip hop and rap. On the Rooftop. 11:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com DJ GOLDEN Local DJ Adam Golden spins dubstep, hip hop and electro. DJ BRANSTONE Atlanta-based DJ and producer mixing dreamy, synthy sounds.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 CANTELOPE Lo-fi garage-rock band from Rochester, NY. GENETIC OUTCAST Sexual noise karaoke with voice memos, samples and soundbytes as sweet as the taste of candy.

Live Wire 8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com OPEN MIC Drums, keys and amps are provided. Come share your music, jam with other musicians.

avalanches of distortion that falls somewhere between noisy punk and drone. POP. 1280 Brooklyn-based “cyberpunk” band. VINCAS Local downer-punk band featuring snarling guitars and doomy, psychedelic flourishes. HSY Four-piece noise-rock band from Toronto. BATAILLE Atlanta-based noise-punk outfit.

Rubblebucket plays Live Wire on Friday, Oct. 9. THE ELECTRIC SONS Indie/electronic duo from Atlanta. LOUIE LARCENY Local MC with a fiery delivery and dark, moody beats. YUNG YANG Local DJ does creative live mixing of vogue house, dancehall, juke and bounce. Flicker Theatre & Bar Athens Intensified. 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com METH WAX Local, punk-inspired lo-fi pop outfit. SEA GHOST Synth-and-guitar based band. JUAN DE FUCA New solo pop project from Uncle Dad’s Jack Cherry. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com THE VINYL SUNS New local bluesrock five-piece.

ing a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. The Grotto 10 p.m. 706-549-9933 PARTIAL SIGH Supergroup featuring members of local bands Partial Cinema and Universal Sigh. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar AiA Mini Jazz Festival. 8 p.m. $7 (show), $15 (wristband). www.hendershotscoffee.com UNSTARCHED Jazz duo featuring Mary Sigalas and Andrea DeMarcus. Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation FORLORN STRANGERS Nashville, TN-based Americana collective.

THE CADILLAC THREE This Nashville trio playing Southern jamrock has had music featured on TV shows “Nashville” and “CSI Miami.” Bar Georgia 10 p.m. 706-850-9040 JOHN BOYLE Singer-songwriter in the vein of Willie Nelson. He’ll be joined by Adam Poulin. Buffalo’s Café 6 p.m. $5. www.buffaloscafe.com UNKNOWN ATHENS INSIDE/ OUT A singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Liam Parke. Caledonia Lounge Athens Intensified. 8 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18–20). www.caledonialounge.com BAMBARA Former Athens act, playing overblown and aggressive

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar AiA Mini Jazz Festival. 8 p.m. $7 (show), $15 (wristband). www.hendershotscoffee.com HIBBARD/WRIGHT QUARTET Collaboration between Grammywinning saxophonist Mace Hibbard and guitarist Trey Wright, also featuring bassist Marc Miller and drummer Marlon Patton. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub KARAOKE WITH THE KING Sing your guts out. Live Wire 9 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. livewireathens.com RUBBLEBUCKET A hyperkinetic kaleidoscope of drum beats, lush vocal harmonies and horns. ELEL Seven-member indie-pop group from Nashville.

Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation CRAIG WATERS & THE FLOOD Local blues guitarist and songwriter.

pulls from a variety of influences. Album release show! Front Porch Book Store 6 p.m. FREE! 706-372-1236 DRIFTWOOD Local Americana collective plays darkly accented folk music.

Morton Theatre 8 p.m. $10–$40. www.mortontheatre. com ABBEY ROAD LIVE Beloved local Beatles tribute band known for its attention to detail and musical proficiency. This show will highlight the songs of John Lennon, both from the Beatles years and his solo career.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $20. www.georgiatheatre.com GRIZ Dubstep and glitch from Detroit. Profoundly engaging melodies with soulful, laser-infused beat-making. BIG WILD Up-and-coming electro producer. LOUIE LASTIC Emerging electronic music artist.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 ERIK NEIL BAND Local trio playing blues/rock covers and originals.

Saucehouse Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! www.saucehousebbq.com LANDON TRUST Local singer-songwriter performs an acoustic set.

Live Wire 9 p.m. $5. www.livewireathens.com DRIFT Local alternative rock band with blues sensibilities. KWAZYMOTO Noisy local punk rock duo. STAY THE SEA Local instrumental post-rock band. BUD LIGHT YEAR New local band. Max 10 p.m. FREE! 706-254-3392 BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin dance hits into the night. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 LAMAR WILLIAMS BAND Pop-rock band from Atlanta fronted by the son

Sunday 11 The Foundry 6 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of jazz, featuring music from J. Henry Jazz. Saucehouse Barbeque 5 p.m. FREE! www.saucehouse.com YOESHI ROBERTS playing uplifting “acoustic music that feels good.” Ted’s Most Best 5 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com KEVIN DUNN & JOHN NORRIS Legendary guitarist Dunn was a fixture on the Southern new wave scene of the 1970s and ‘80s. He’s joined by drummer John Norris. Terrapin Beer Co. Taco Takedown. 4–6 p.m. $25–35. www.myathensis.com DJ OSMOSE International touring DJ and Athens resident lays down

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. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MUSCLE SHOALS MONDAY Local artists pay tribute to the Alabama hotspot.

Tuesday 13 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $19 (adv.), $21 (door). www.40watt.com SMALLPOOLS Indie-pop band from Los Angeles. The Foundry Tailgate Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com JACOB DAVIS Nashville-based country singer-songwriter.

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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 FLAMETHROWERS Athensbased surf band.

The Globe 10 p.m. 706-353-4721 SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere. FABULOUS BIRD Catchy, lo-fi indie rock with the character of old guitars and drums that’ve been collecting dust in a garage for years.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

VFW 7 p.m. $8. www.vfwathens.com SALLY & THE SIX GRAND BAND Long-running local dance band.

Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net APPALACHIAN RHYTHM Tunes in the Appalachian traditions. Caledonia Lounge Athens Intensified. 8 p.m. $8 (21+), $10 (18–20). www.caledonialounge. com WILLIS EARL BEAL Nomadic singersongwriter playing stripped-down, synth-y pop. See story on p. 14. JAVON WOMACK Up-and-coming soul artist from Atlanta. GUTS CLUB Alias of New Orleans singer-songwriter Lindsey Baker.

Flicker Theatre & Bar Athens Intensified. 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com SWEET SPIRIT Power-pop group from Austin, TX. ETHAN MULLENAX Evocative local folk singer-songwriter. BELLE ADAIR Atmospheric Americana group from Alabama. 40 Watt Club Athens Intensified. 8 p.m. $15. www.40watt.com POLARIS Connecticut indie rock band best known for providing the music to the series “The Adventures of Pete & Pete.” See story on p. 14. EUREKA CALIFORNIA Melodic, rough-edged, guitar-driven local garage-rock duo. THE LOVE LANGUAGE North Carolina-based indie rock band on Merge Records. GRAND VAPIDS This local altrock band has a dense, dreamy, slowcore-inspired sound. The Foundry 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singersongwriter’s Southern-tinged music

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com WICKED KING Hard-hitting local rock trio dedicated to the roots of true heavy music. MOON TOOTH Progressive heavy metal band from Long Island, NY. GODMAKER Brooklyn, NY-based heavy rock band. BEAST MODE Local heavy metal group. Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net THE GREEN FLAG BAND Playing traditional Irish music. The Foundry 8 p.m. $17 (adv.), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com BRETT DENNEN Pop singersongwriter and visual artist who has been compared to Paul Simon and Tom Petty ANDREW BELLE Up-and-coming Chicago singer-songwriter. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com THE WERKS “Psychedelic-dancejam-funk-rock” band from Ohio. TWIDDLE Vermont-based reggaefunk band. UNIVERSAL SIGH Athens-based jazz-fusion/funk-oriented rock band that strives to create a unique musical experience with each and every performance. On the Rooftop. 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com THE MCLOVINS Four-piece jam band from Hartford, CT.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 6–10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-7561 KARAOKE Sing your heart out.

Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC JAM Showcase your original material. Contact louisphillippelot@yahoo.com for booking.

Hedges on Broad 8 p.m. www.hedgesonbroad.com DYLAN SCOTT Country music singer-songwriter. Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! www.hiloathens.com KARAOKE WITH THE KING Sing your guts out every Wednesday!

BOYTOY plays the Georgia Theatre rooftop on Monday, Oct. 12. NO Philadelphia-based punk band. Go Bar Athens Intensified. 9 p.m. 706-5465609 GINKO Edgar Lopez’s fuzzy, beatdriven experimental hip hop project. RICHARD GUMBY Local psych-rock project led by songwriter Scott Crossman. SALSA CHEST Local experimental electronic group. DJ MISTER SENOR LOVE DADDY Reptar’s William Kennedy spins a set of tunes. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar AiA Mini Jazz Festival. 8 p.m. $7 (show), $15 (wristband). www.hendershotscoffee.com KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid also features bassist Robby Handley and drummer Marlon Patton. 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.

of Allman Brothers bassist Lamar Williams. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Local group led by Athens rock fixture Rev. Conner Mack Tribble. Sandy Creek Park 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. $15. www.athensfolk.org NORTH GEORGIA FOLK FESTIVAL The 31st edition of the festival features music from The Squalls, The Ale Raisers, Bonnie Loggins and Mary Lomax, Cicada Rhythm, The Folk Society Band, Marion Montgomery and Glen Denham, Playing on the Planet, Caroline Aiken, The Chuck Nation Band and The Hobohemians. Plus, a “fire circle showcase” featuring Cortez Garza, Adam Klein, Claire Campbell and Eliot Bronson. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. Saucehouse Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! www.saucehouse.com KIP JONES Local songwriter playing all your favorite covers and some of his own tunes.

an all-vinyl set of funk, soul and reggae.

Monday 12 The Foundry 8 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens. com THE HOOT Monthly showcase put on by the Athens Folk Music & Dance Society. This month’s Hoot features Gypsy Wildcats, Joe Willey and The Movin’ Men and Bernard Cook. Maggie Hunter opens and hosts. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8:30 p.m. $4. www. georgiatheatre.com BOYTOY Brooklyn-based indie rock trio. THE NUDE PARTY Boone, NC-based garage-rock band. OAK AND THE JOKES No info available. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 CHARLIE MEGIRA Israeli surf/rockabilly artist for fans of Roy Orbison. MIDNIGHT BOI Alias of local musician Eli Rickli, playing “pseudoSatanic hip hop.”

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $12. www.georgiatheatre.com JEFF THE BROTHERHOOD Garagerock duo from Nashville. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. MUSIC BAND Psychedelic garagerock band from Nashville. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 TWO’S DAY VISIONS Featuring Chris Lott, Gary Eddy, Tom Visions and Spacial Profiler. 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!

Live Wire 8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com OPEN MIC See Wednesday’s listing for full description Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation NED AND THE DIRT “Graveyard indie rock” outfit from Los Angeles. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MC FUNK JAM See Wednesday’s listing for full description The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE See Wednesday’s listing for full description

Wednesday 14

Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them!

Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com ILL DOOTS Seven-piece funk/hip hop collective from Philadelphia.

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Art Call for Art (Athens Art & Frame) Seeking photography, watercolor and other flat works featuring Athens scenes and landmarks. Selected works will be featured and sold in the shop. Send up to four jpeg images to tony@athensartandframe. com Call for Entries (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) Girls Rock Camp Athens seeks art donations of any medium for a fundraiser on Nov. 14. Works inspired by women in music are preferred but all donations are welcome. Deadline is Oct. 30. board.girlsrockathens@ gmail.com Cause + Effect (Athens, GA) Cause + Effect, a new Georgia progressive film competition and festival hosted by Alliance for a Better Georgia, is seeking short films focused on social, political, environmental or economic issues facing Georgia. Winners receive a $1000 prize. Submissions accepted through Oct. 11. Winners will be screened at CinĂŠ in November. FREE! www.causeandeffectfilm.org Classic City Fringe Festival Poster Contest (Athens, GA) Seeking art to be used on the event poster. Any medium, 10â&#x20AC;? by 10â&#x20AC;? size, 300 dpi PDF. Deadline Oct. 8. classiccityfringefest@gmail.com Moonlight Gypsy Market (Athens, GA) Seeking outsider, strange, erotic, macabre, crafters, artists and junk dealers. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 18. Event on Oct. 24â&#x20AC;&#x201C;25. $20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;30 (tables), $50 (booths). moonlightgypsymarket@ gmail.com, www.facebook.com/ moonlightgypsymarket Request for Artist Proposals (Downtown Athens) The Athens Downtown Development

Authority is seeking an artist to design downtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decorative seasonal banners. $2500 budget for four vertical banner designs. Banners must be 30 inches wide by 84 inches long. Artwork can be created digitally or made in any medium which can later be scanned or photographed. Must be a resident of Athens-Clarke County or a surrounding county. Deadline Nov. 2. Proposals must be mailed to 246 W. Hancock Ave. Email for more information. christi@downtown athensga.com Statewide Art Competition (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Seeking student artwork to use on items like totes, T-shirts, journals and scarves in the gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift shop. Open to GA students in ninth grade or above. Winners can receive up to $1,000. Deadline Dec. 3. 706542-6014, www.botgarden.uga.edu

Classes Acting for Film (Film Athens Film Lab) George Adams teaches â&#x20AC;&#x153;Actorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gym: The Road to Becoming a Professional Actor.â&#x20AC;? Topics include creating dynamic characters, working as an actor in film and television, and the creative and business aspects of film. Register online. Wednesdays, 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:30 p.m. $75/ month. www.filmathens.net/edu Art Classes (OCAF, Watkinsville) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Expressive Surfaces: Cone 6 Gas Firing with Jenna Gridley Johnson.â&#x20AC;? Begins Oct. 8, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. $105. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beginning Portrait Sculpture with Jean Westmacott.â&#x20AC;? Thursdays, Oct. 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nov. 19, 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. $190. www.ocaf.com Athens Area Master Gardener Program (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Participants will learn horticulture

principles and practices. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Januaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;March. $210. www.ugaextension.com/clarke Bikram Hot Yoga (Bikram Yoga Athens) Classes in hot yoga are offered seven days a week. Beginners welcome. Student discounts available. 706-353-9642, www.bikramathens.com Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Try Clayâ&#x20AC;? classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wheel every Friday from 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Try Clayâ&#x20AC;? classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $20. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Code Classes (Four Athens) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Web Fundamentalsâ&#x20AC;? teaches the basics of web/software development. Mondays and Thursdays, Oct. 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nov. 19, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Intro to Railsâ&#x20AC;? is a mix of lecture, discussion and hands-on programming. Mondays & Thursdays, Oct. 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nov. 19. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Intro to JavaScriptâ&#x20AC;? is a bootcamp for real world techniques. www.fourathens. com Computer Basics (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn the basics in this two week program. Tuesdays, Oct. 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;27. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison Lunchtime Yoga (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) Margaret Thomas leads Lunchtime Yoga for all levels. BYO mat. Wednesday and Fridays. $5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10. margaretdthomasyoga.blogspot.com One-on-One Computer Tutorial (ACC Library) Personalized instruction available for various computer topics. Thursdays, 9 a.m. 706-613-3650, ext. 354, www.athenslibrary.org One-on-One Digital Media Center Tutorials (ACC Library) Get individual instruction for graphics, audio or video editing projects or learn to convert albums

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hometown: A Documentary of Monroe, Georgia,â&#x20AC;? currently on view at the Monroe Art Guild through October, features photography by Stephanie Calabrese. and cassettes to DVDs and CDs. Thursdays, 6 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. 706-613-3650 Pilates Mat (All Body Studio) Donation-based pilates. Proceeds will go toward improvements at the studio and a local charity. Wednesdays, 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 p.m. www.allbodystudio.com Printmaking Workshops (Double Dutch Press) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Totes! One Color Screenprinting.â&#x20AC;? Nov. 11, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m. & Nov. 18, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. $65. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monotypes: Paper Relief.â&#x20AC;? Oct. 7, 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:30 p.m. $60. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tea Towels! One Color Screenprinting: Two Parts.â&#x20AC;? Oct. 21, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 p.m. & Oct. 28, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:30 p.m. $65. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stampmaking: 2 Color Stamps.â&#x20AC;? Nov. 7, 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 p.m. $65. www.doubledutchpress.com Quilting (Sewcial Studio) Sewcial Studio has moved to a new location at 2500 W. Broad St., suite #305. Quilting classes for beginner to advanced students cover both traditional and modern projects. sewcialstudio@gmail.com, www.sewcialstudio.com Traditional Karate Training (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Learn traditional Yoshukai karate in a positive atmosphere. Accepting new students. No experience necessary. See website for schedule. Classes held Sundaysâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursdays. FREE! www.athensy.com Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Writing Circle (Heartspace, 2350 Prince Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Writing for Well-Being: A Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle.â&#x20AC;? Second Thursdays, 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11:30 a.m. $15. www.heidiat heartspace.com Yoga (Rubber Soul Yoga) Ongoing classes in Kundalini, Hatha, gentle yoga, laughing yoga, acroyoga, karate and one-on-one yoga as well as guided meditation. Check website for schedule. Donation based. calclements@gmail.com, www.rubbersoulyoga.com Yoga Classes (Chase Street Yoga) This studio teaches different types of yoga like gentle yoga, yin yoga and power heated Vinyasa, plus Zumba and Pilates. 706-316-9000, www.chasestreetyoga.com Yoga Teacher Training (Athens Yoga Institute, 1260 S. Milledge Ave.) Get certified at the 200-hour level with Yoga Alliance. Twelve month and 7.5 week options. www. athensyogainstitute.com Zumba in the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A dynamic fitness program infused with Latin rhythms. Every Wednesday, 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 p.m. $70/10 classes. www.botgarden.uga.edu

Help Out Classic City Fringe Festival (Athens, GA) Seeking volunteers to serve as ushers, box office tenders, technicians, street team members, runners and other positions. The festival runs Oct. 22â&#x20AC;&#x201C;25. classiccity fringefest@gmail.com Disabled American Veterans Network (Athens, GA) Seeking volunteers to drive VA furnished vehicles to transport vets living with disabilities to local clinics and Augusta hospitals. Weekdays, 8 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m., once or twice a month. Call Edward, 706-340-0544 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. www. handsonnortheastgeorgia.com

Kidstuff Family Weekend (Rock Eagle 4H Center) Families can create their own schedule for a weekend in the great outdoors. Activities include canoeing, hiking, meeting animals and cook-outs. Oct. 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10. $44â&#x20AC;&#x201C;114. www.rockeagle4h.org Sweet Pea Hour (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Young nature lovers will learn about the natural world with puppet shows, storytelling, crafts and outdoor activities. Ages 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5. Wednesdays, Oct. 14â&#x20AC;&#x201C;28, 9 a.m. $18. www.botgarden.uga.edu

Support Groups Adoptee Support and Encouragement (Oasis Counseling Center) Group meetings are held for teens ages 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;16 to explore and share the feelings, experiences and views of being an adoptee through art, journaling, media and activities. Thursdays in October and November. www.oasis counselingcenter.com Alcoholics Anonymous (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164, www.athensaa.org Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) A 12-step program open to

anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Meets Sundays, 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotions anonymous.org Reiki (Athens Regional Medical Center, Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support) Experience the healing energy of Reiki, an ancient form of healing touch used for stress reduction and relaxation. For cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Call for an appointment. Individual sessions held every Wednesday, 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! 706-475-4900 S-Anon (Cornerstone Church) S-Anon is a support group for family and friends of sexaholics, based on the 12 steps of AA. sunday.after noons.sanon@gmail.com, www.sanon.org SLPAA (Campus View Church of Christ) Sex, Love and Pornography Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for sexually compulsive behaviors. Every Monday, 7:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:30 p.m. 706-372-8642

On The Street Annual Birdseed Sale (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Proceeds support the Sandy Creek Nature Center, Inc., a non-profit organization which supports the SCNC in promoting environmental education and preservation. Pick up on Nov. 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7. 706-613-3615, ext. 235. www. athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreek naturecenter Athens Street Hockey Players of all skill levels are always welcome to play in a local hockey rink. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:30 p.m. athensfloorhockey@gmail.com Bridge (Athens Bridge Center) Open Duplicate Bridge Games are held Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Fridays at 1 p.m. Non-Life Master (Beginner) Duplicate Bridge Games are held Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Party Bridge is held Thursdays at 1 p.m. All games $5. 706-2484809 Costume Swap (Oconee County Library) Bring in your used costumes before Oct. 9 and come back on Oct. 10, 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 p.m. for a new-to-you one. Costumes for both kids and adults are needed. 706796-3950, www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee Fall Programs (Athens, GA) Find information about art exhibits, classes, performances, sports, fitness programs, holiday events and other activities for adults and chil-

dren in the Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fall program guide. www.athensclarke county.com Georgia Poetry Prize (Athens, GA) In partnership with UGA, Georgia Tech and Georgia State University, the UGA Press has estab-

lished a national competition for poetry. Winning manuscripts receive a $1,000 award, will have their collection published and will read at all three campuses. Deadline Nov. 30. www.ugapress.org Hunger Bowl (Athens, GA) Teams compete in gathering items for the

art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Maggie Baxterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original ink and watercolor illustrations are inspired by the natural, the supernatural, and the relationship between the two. Through October. 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 ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) In the Bertelsmann Gallery, jeweler Sylvia Dawe presents handcrafted designs in sterling, copper, bronze, brass, found objects and mixed media. An additional show displays the photography of UGA Continuing Education Center students. Through Oct. 9. â&#x20AC;˘ In the Myers Gallery, view the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Troy University Faculty Show.â&#x20AC;? Through Nov. 6. â&#x20AC;˘ In the Harrison Center for the Arts & Preschoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lobby Gallery, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mentor/ Menteeâ&#x20AC;? features the work of professors and students of UGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lamar Dodd School of Art. Through June 1. ATHENS ART & FRAME (1021 Parkway Blvd.) Catlett Mayer draws line abstractions in response to daily experiences. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parables of the Landâ&#x20AC;? presents paintings, sculptures, cut paper assemblages and more by Claire and Robert Clements. Through Nov. 20. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) Juried by Michael Rooks, Modern and Contemporary Curator at the High Museum of Art, â&#x20AC;&#x153;J1: ATHICAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Juried Exhibitionâ&#x20AC;? features innovative contemporary works by 29 artists. Through Nov. 15. â&#x20AC;˘ In The Box@ ATHICA, Michele Chidester presents a multi-day performance art piece, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hens and Chicks.â&#x20AC;? Oct. 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CINĂ&#x2030; BARCAFE (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Three large works by Jim Barsness layer texture and metaphor. Through October. COTTON CAFE (136 N. Broad St., Monroe) A show of works by Mike Roberts presented by the Monroe Art Guild. Through October. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Smaller the Subject, the Louder its Voice: Paintings by Sara Belle Pappâ&#x20AC;? includes 15 vibrant compositions by the late UGA Terry College alum and breast cancer warrior. Through Oct. 24. DONDEROâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) A collection of painted pet portraits by Nethie Lockwood. Through October. DOWNTOWN MADISON (Washington and Jefferson St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Up Closeâ&#x20AC;? is a series of student portraits wheatpasted on buildings. Organized in partnership with the Morgan County Alternative Education Program, the series is part of The Inside Out Project. Through October. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Rachel Blair. Through October. THE EULALIA (127 N. Broad St., Monroe) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyday Modernâ&#x20AC;? is a show of square photographs by Morgan Lytle. Through October. 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Mixed media drawings by Claudia Wilburn reshape photographs, sketches and writings with charcoal, gesso and watercolors. Through October. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) A Halloween art show features spooky creations by Cindy Jerrell, Dan Smith, Tex Crawford, James Greer, Peter Loose, Mike Groves, John Stidham, Marilyn Estes, Missy Kulik, Lee Gatlin, Matt Blanks and Lawson Grice. Through October. FRONTIER UPFRONT GALLERY (193 E. Clayton St.) Paintings on canvas and wood by Heidi Hensley depict the social life of downtown Athens and Bulldog football. Through football season. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Day for Nightâ&#x20AC;? includes works by Eve Nettles, Hope Hilton, Zipporah Thompson, Clay Jordan, Donald Cope, Saegan Moran and Eileen Wallace. Through Jan. 6. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before the March King: 19thCentury American Bands.â&#x20AC;? Oct. 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jan. 3. â&#x20AC;˘ In the Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twists and Turns: Sculptures by Alice Aycockâ&#x20AC;? includes two sculptures, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Waltzing Matildaâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twin Vortexes.â&#x20AC;? Through Sept. 4, 2016. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scatterfieldâ&#x20AC;? by Zane Cochran is a large-scale interactive installation with 3,000 LEDs capable of producing over 16 million different colors. Through December. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Melody Croft. Through Oct. 25. HEIRLOOM CAFĂ&#x2030; (815 N. Chase St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some Like it Hotâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Succulents and Cactiâ&#x20AC;? features new works by Susie Burch. Through October. HENDERSHOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Animals by the Yardâ&#x20AC;? includes recent and past folk art paintings by Peter Loose. Through October. JITTERY JOEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FIVE POINTS (1230 S. Milledge Ave.) Inspired by D.H. Lawrence and Lady Chatterleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lover, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lady Jane Photo Showâ&#x20AC;? displays fine art photography by Hal York. Through Oct. 16. JOKER JOKER GALLERY (145 Vine St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;MADâ&#x20AC;? aka Mux Blank shows works in his new underground alternative gallery space. Reception Oct. 11. Viewable by appointment through October.

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. The competition will help people in need share a holiday meal with their family. Register early by Oct. 16 for an extra 150 points to your team score. Final registration deadline Oct. 30. Drive held Oct. 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Nov. 13. communications@foodbanknega.org

The Pet Care Clinic (Pet Supplies Plus) The Athens Area Humane Society offers a low-cost clinic the first Saturday of each month, 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. Services include vaccines, deworming, microchipping and more. No appointment necessary. 706-769-9155 f

JUST PHO AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Silk wall hangings and paintings by Margaret Agner. Through October. K.A. ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) Paintings by Jowe Head of the band Swell Maps. Through October. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) â&#x20AC;˘ In Gallery 307, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Figure 8â&#x20AC;? presents works by New York artist Elizabeth Jaegar, LA artist J. Parker Valentine and Birmingham, AL artist Amy Pleasant. Through Nov. 6. â&#x20AC;˘ In Gallery 101, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farrah Karapetian: Step Twiceâ&#x20AC;? includes works based on photograms. Through Nov. 6. â&#x20AC;˘ In the Plaza & Suite Galleries, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slagfieldsâ&#x20AC;? features works by Dodd Printmaking and Book Arts MFA candidate Ry McCullough and Findlay, OH artist Ian Breidenbach. Through Oct. 8. â&#x20AC;˘ In the Bridge Gallery, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Role Modelsâ&#x20AC;? includes works by Miranda Maynard and Phaedra Call. Through Oct. 8. LOWERY IMAGING GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery features paper and canvas giclee prints by Athens artists as well as artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; renderings of Athens. Jamie Calkin is the featured artist through December. LOW YO YO STUFF RECORDS (261 W. Washington St.) Paintings by Jowe Head of the bands Swell Maps and Television Personalities. Closing reception Oct. 26. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Return from Exile: Contemporary Southeastern Native American Art.â&#x20AC;? Through Oct. 10. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Markâ&#x20AC;? features works by members of The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caucus for Art of Georgia that explore the diversity of drawings. Through Oct. 10. â&#x20AC;˘ In the Lounge Gallery, Michael Benedetti presents a collection of prints influenced by ancient symbols, comics, art nouveau and science fiction. Through Nov. 8. MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 GA-98, Danielsville) See Madison County Fairâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning projects by the Madison County Needlecrafters. Through October. MADISON MUSEUM OF FINE ART (300 Hancock St., Madison) The seventh annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making Mastersâ&#x20AC;? exhibition presents work by second year MFA students from UGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lamar Dodd School of Art: Thomas Bosse, Julia Megan Burchett, Arron Foster, Ariel Lockshaw, Amanda Scheutzow and Stephanie Sutton. Reception Oct. 10. Currently on view through Oct. 17. MAMAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BOY (197 Oak St.) Original work by Sarah Johnson. Through October. MONROE ART GUILD (205 S. Broad St., Monroe) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hometown: A Documentary of Monroe, Georgiaâ&#x20AC;? features photographs by Stephanie Calabrese. Through October. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Georgia Small Worksâ&#x20AC;? is a juried group exhibition of artwork measuring 14â&#x20AC;? or less in all directions. Opening reception Oct. 9. Through Nov. 13. â&#x20AC;˘ View a solo show of watercolors by Kie Johnson. Opening reception Oct. 9. Through Nov. 13. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) An exhibit featuring original manuscripts, engravings, maps and natural specimens are presented in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of John and William Bartramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural history expedition. Through Dec. 23. â&#x20AC;˘ An exhibition celebrating The Pennington Radio Collection features tube radios, external speakers and other artifacts from 1913â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1933. 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conjured up by jealousy, even if the relationship ended years ago. If she’s moved and come back to town, I’m sure she’s dated other people and “moved on” in that sense, but if she feels there was never closure, then it can be hard to see some Felicia making moves on a person that you never really broke up with. Beyond that, we’ve got

called out on it should be humiliating for her. If that’s the case, she’s obviously all about ego, and she deserves a public dragging for hating on another woman for the attentions of some (probably unremarkable) dude. Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, or use the anonymous form at flagpole.com/getadvice.

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