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in for a reasonable charge. Hugh called Dan Right after we bought our house on “the engineer of Normaltown,� because of Oglethorpe Avenue, the sewer line stopped his ability to make things work. Hugh is up. I called our city councilman and gone now, but Normal Hardware is run by plumber, Calvin Bridges, and he came over his sons, Bob and Hank. and figured out where the blockage was, Truth be told, Bob would probably rather about halfway to the street. Calvin said I be fishing, if he could do that and watch the could pay him to dig down to the pipe, or I Georgia football games at the same time, could do it. but he doesn’t hold that against you, and he I went down the street to Normal Hardware in Normaltown. Hugh Logan, the can help you figure out what you need for the job and put a quality instrument in your proprietor and also our state representative, sold me a shovel and a maddock, which hand, just like his father did for me. The last time I broke the handle, I I eventually dubbed “Lester.� The reason remembered the for that sobriquet carpenters and is that where I grew There go the renters; wondered whether up, we called a madhere stands the homeowner. maybe Lester really dock a “maddox.� If was too hefty for you don’t know who Lester Maddox was, you’ve probably already most work. So, I got in the car and drove way out to Oconee County to the big box stopped reading this particular column. If and found myself a pretty, yellow lightyou do, remember that it’s a maddock and weight mattock. not an ax. I had broken Lester’s handle trying to Lester immediately proved its worth on pry up some privet roots, but the first time that hot July afternoon, busting through I hit the privet with the new mattock, its magnolia roots and the hard red clay and head scrunched up like a beer can. After also helping me better to understand the another drive to Oconee, they gave me back world around me. At one point, already my money, and I took Lester to Dan for a waist deep but still no pipe, I paused to new fitting. take a breather. While I stood there, mudSo, the thing about Normal Hardware, in stained and sweating, I could not help but addition to being run by people who know notice the parade of people passing before me and stand behind what they sell me, is me on Oglethorpe in their air-conditioned that they’re right there in the neighborautomobiles, listening to their music and hood. Whether I sipping from cool need a timer for the drinks. In one of Christmas lights or those epiphanic a doormat for the moments of insight, back door, it’s not a it occurred to me, half-day excursion “There go the rentto go get them. ers; here stands As Normaltown the homeowner.� changes even more Swinging Lester in to a bar and resa renewed attack taurant scene, and on the hard ground, the Dogs get better I recalled the days and the fish get bigwhen a stopped-up ger, I’m sure Bob line only meant calland Hank will be ing the landlord. tempted by offers The yard at our for their handsome old house had been and increasingly long neglected, as valuable old twoour aging predecesstory red brick sors lost the will building. and the strength to Before they keep it up. Lester decide to cut me off and I had our work from replacement cut out for us, and Lester aims for another privet root. handles, I would at the direction of the gardener, we cleared oak roots from gar- like to offer a compromise. In small towns in Ireland there are neighborhood bars very den plots and wrested tenacious Elaeagnus much like Normal and Old Pal and Hi-Lo, stumps by mean, hard, trench warfare until except that they are in storefront shoe I learned to jerk them out of the ground shops and hardware stores and other retail with my old Volvo wagon. establishments. They are filled with people Lester’s heft would eventually win out sitting around or standing behind the counover the deepest roots, meanwhile providter enjoying a pint. How cool would it be if ing me with an excellent and economical Normal Hardware turned into a bar after exercise machine. Once, some carpenters hours, and you could enjoy a draft from a laughed at Lester’s size, as they dug a wirlocal brewery sitting in Dan’s rocking chair? ing trench with their lightweight mattock, It may take a little fiddling with the zoning, but I knew what Lester could do. but it doesn’t have to be either/or—hardFrom time to time I will break the ware or beer. Why not both? I believe we handle, and then I pop back to Normal Hardware, where Dan Glenn puts a new one can get a handle on that. f

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A Fight Over ‘Freedom’ Do Christians’ Rights Trump the LGBT Community’s? By Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com This is a fight over “freedom� that legislators don’t really need. It’s a fight they could have avoided. But it seems to be a fight that they are destined to have. We’re talking about the freedom to discriminate against gays if you can convince the authorities that you are doing so out of a sincerely held religious belief. In last year’s session, we had the Religious Freedom Act, authored by Sen. Josh McKoon (R-Columbus). The bill says you can’t be punished if you run a bakery and, on religious grounds, refuse to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. McKoon says this is merely a protection of religious freedom against government intrusion. Religious conservatives strongly support McKoon’s bill, but it has generated powerful opposition not just from civil libertarians but also from large business organizations like the Georgia Chamber and dozens of major corporations across the state. Business leaders fear that passage of the law would blow up in Georgia’s face and bring on the same kind of negative media coverage that a similar law did in Indiana last year. House Speaker David Ralston doesn’t like McKoon’s bill and has his own version, the Pastor Protection Act. “Ministers will not be required to conduct wedding ceremonies if it conflicts with their religious belief,� Ralston said of his bill. Sen. Greg Kirk (R-Americus) has added the third side to the triangle with his First Amendment Defense Act (FADA), which he introduced late last week. Under Kirk’s bill, if an organization like an adoption agency refused on religious grounds to provide services for a same-sex couple, local governments could not punish that business.

Kirk’s bill, as with McKoon’s, has the support of conservatives and fundamentalists. Mike Griffin, the head of the Georgia Baptist Convention, attended Kirk’s news conference and looked on approvingly as he talked about his bill. Gay rights organizations like Lambda Legal, on the other hand, denounced the proposal. “Georgia’s anti-gay lawmakers are once again trying to allow religious discrimination in many areas of life for Georgia’s families, workers and others,� said attorney Beth Littrell. “We have seen this over and over—bills that say they are about protecting one thing when the real goal is to target and discriminate against gay and transgender people and people of minority faiths, with vast implications for everyone.� Some lawmakers are afraid they will draw primary opposition if they don’t vote for these bills, no matter how they feel personally about gays. If debate on the bills is delayed until after Mar. 11, when candidate qualifying ends, then legislators who don’t have primary opposition would have more flexibility to vote their convictions. Gov. Nathan Deal doesn’t have to worry about primary opposition—he says he’ll never run for political office again. Deal also loves nothing better than to announce the arrival of new businesses in Georgia. Will he join forces with the business groups and speak out against any of the bills? “The legislative process is about compromise,� Ralston said. “I’m hopeful that we will find a path to resolve the concerns on both sides of that issue.� Kirk said he recognizes that same-sex marriages are “the law of the land� but hoped that his bill would encourage the two sides to “live and let live.� That may be a little too much to hope for. f

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might be taking things a bit too far. Part of the purpose of If you are one of those who has dismissed numerous a human relations commission would be to investigate and reports of downtown bars using selectively applied dress codes to turn away African Americans as a few isolated inci- verify reports of discrimination. If true, Johnson said she’d prefer to warn business owners, giving them a chance to dents or whining by entitled college students, maybe this correct the problem before sanctioning them. will open your eyes. Whatever penalties are enacted, something needs to be On a day when the wind chill was well below freezing, done, because it doesn’t seem like attitudes are changing. an estimated 400 people marched through downtown to As the marchers—a diverse group that included whites, protest discriminatory practices at certain bars—not to African Americans and Latinos of all ages—headed toward mention the broader perception that downtown as a whole City Hall, Johnson noted a woman locking the doors of is not welcoming to people of color. Sure, somebody is proa College Square dress shop. “There were some side comtesting something downtown just about every week, but ments,” she said. “When we were crossing the street, some those rallies typically draw a few dozen people. [drivers] acted like they didn’t want to stop.” Mokah Johnson, a teacher and hip hop promoter who moved here from Orlando, FL three years ago, helped organize the march after Flagpole published an article last year on General Beauregard’s infamous “n*****ita” drink and allegations of discrimination at other downtown bars. But the issue was nothing new to her. “People [of color] are skeptical about going downtown,” she said. “People are skeptical that we can even have an event downtown.” While UGA student government has been collecting tales of discrimination for months, Johnson said she wanted to involve permanent residents as well, because they deal with the same problems—and “they have been oppressed for so long, they don’t try to be proactive.” “I saw the college students were speaking out, but it was overlooked that this is not just a college issue,” she said. “To me, it’s not UGA’s downtown, it’s the city’s downtown.” Mokah Johnson with rapper Versatyle tha Wildchyld and Athens for Everyone’s Tim Denson. (To be clear, though, Johnson Johnson, Denson and the hundreds of others involved is talking about bars and clubs on the student side of the on this issue probably won’t stop, either. A follow-up meet“khaki line.” She’s never had an issue with those around ing to discuss the human relations commission idea is the historically African-American Hot Corner at Hull and scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 at the ACC Library. Washington. “Anything on that side of town, you’re probably straight,” she said.) Johnson contacted Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Are Greeks to Blame?: A report including more than 50 incidents of discrimination in downtown Athens accuses Melissa Link, who put her in touch with Tim Denson of the several bars popular for Greek events and claims events are progressive political group Athens for Everyone and the used as an excuse to deny African American students. UGA and Clarke County chapters of the NAACP. The march The report was put together by Andrew Roberts of the was intended to urge the ACC Commission to pass a resoluStudent Government Association, who decided to collect tion that is the first step toward a local anti-discrimination anecdotal evidence of discrimination, an issue they “identiordinance (which, as it turned out, they’d already passed fied early [last] semester,” Roberts said. by the time the march on MLK Day rolled around). The “We wanted to have evidence that this is happening,” he ordinance would give ACC the power to revoke the alcohol said. “Had we gotten five or 10 responses it wouldn’t have license of a bar that discriminates. been indicative of much I don’t think, but we got 50 very One of the challenges will be enforcement—proving that a bar is discriminating (which is illegal) and not merely consistent testimonies of discrimination,” Roberts says. The list includes testimonies against numerous bars, enforcing a dress code (which is legal) across the board. many of which are popular locations for fraternity and That’s why Denson has proposed a “human relations comsorority events. The document includes two incidents when mission.” Many cities have such commissions; in Atlanta, Whiskey Bent doormen allegedly denied entry to African its purpose is to serve as “a vehicle for addressing illegal Americans because of a fraternity event, and three similar discrimination in public accommodations, private employment and housing within the city.” Generally, Atlanta’s HRC instances at private parties. One respondent who identiuses mediation and persuasion to resolve complaints, but it fied herself as a sorority member reported the discrepancy between the bouncer’s reason for denying them entry and does have the power to recommend that the mayor revoke the rules for fraternity events, saying it was late enough professional and business licenses. where the event restrictions were not in place. The inciDenson also called for the ACC Commission to broaden dent happened at 1 a.m., but the fraternity party ended at the proposed anti-discrimination ordinance to include all types of businesses that are considered “public accommoda- 11 p.m., and the bar was letting others in, she reported. However, Thomas Paris, an employee in the UGA Greek Life tions” under the law. office, told Flagpole that what time the bar will be open to While marchers chanted slogans like “shut them down!” regular patrons depends on the bar and the fraternity. and “these racist bars have got to go!” Johnson thinks that

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On a different night, a black student reported that she was the only African American in her group attempting to enter Whiskey Bent—and the only one denied. According to her report, her friends entered before her, but she was told it was a closed “fraternity social.” In response to the incident, she said she was “livid,” asking herself, “What part about me, other than my color, would have driven him to say something to me and not my friends?” A similar incident occurred at Jerzee’s in 2013, according to the report, when two black female students were denied entry due to a private party, although they reported that they knew two of their friends were already inside the bar and not part of the “private party.” Almost the exact same thing happened at Bourbon Street, with black students reporting they already had friends inside the bar but they were denied entry due to a private party. In response to the incident, the students said they “felt worthless.” It is unclear if fraternities and sororities will continue to use bars that are reported to be discriminatory, as Paris said he does not have enough information to comment. Roberts, who collected the reports, says that he does not believe Greek events are a “direct issue,” and instead the bars themselves are to blame. [Evelyn Andrews] Neighborhood Traffic: Any ACC commissioner will tell you that speeding in neighborhoods is the No. 1 issue people call them about. It’s also a tough problem to solve. Local police can’t run radar on side streets, and speed humps are expensive, annoying and don’t always work. Some drivers “get frustrated with the speed humps, and between the speed humps they nail it,” ACC traffic engineer Steve Decker said. But there a few simple things that can help, Decker told commissioners during a committee meeting last week. For example, removing center lines from neighborhood streets psychologically tells drivers they’re not on a highway, and attaching a plate saying “residential” to speed-limit signs has a similar effect. “It’s amazing what a difference it makes,” Decker said. Currently, only streets with at least 750 vehicles per day on which 15 percent of vehicles travel faster than 35 miles per hour are eligible for ACC’s traffic management program. Staff is bringing forward a proposal to lower the threshold to 500 vehicles per day, which would make an additional 12 streets eligible. In particular, Commissioner Melissa Link said she’d like to see traffic calming on streets where there are daycares and after-school activities, such as Park Avenue, Evans Street and Hawthorne Extension. [BA] Make America Great Again: If you are not already registered to vote, the last day to register in time to cast a ballot in the Democratic or Republican presidential primary is Monday, Feb. 1. Go to the Georgia Secretary of State’s website at mvp.sos.ga.gov or the ACC Board of Elections page at athensclarkecounty.com for more information. Early voting will be held weekdays Feb. 8–26 and Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Board of Elections office on Washington Street next to City Hall. Election Day is Tuesday, Mar. 1. Unlike past presidential elections, as one of several Southern states that scheduled their primaries early in the process, Georgia will play a key role in both parties’ nominations. [BA] Downtown Chainz: The latest round of freaking out about the downtown Zaxby’s has brought to my attention that few people know that the chicken-finger chain is based in Athens. Well, it is. Does that make you feel better? (In other Zaxby’s newz, several rumorz about where the company is building its corporate headquarterz are false; the new office park will be next to its current headquarters off Daniells Bridge Road.) As for rationalizing your excitement over the new Lego Wendy’s on Prince Avenue, you’re on your own. [BA] f

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The program is open to residents, businesses, government and nonprofit entities within the metro Athens area as defined by the regional transportation group MACORTS (Clarke and parts of Oconee and Madison counties). However, Solarize Athens says that potential customers outside of this area will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and “the more requests within a specific area interested in participating, the more likely we can bring them into the campaign.” The program takes advantage of volume pricing by recruiting a large group of customers to install solar on their homes and businesses all at once, using the same products and contractors. System costs are discussed in terms of dollars per installed watt of peak system power, including panels, electronics, hardware and labor. According to Solarize Athens, Tier I (0–50 kW) residential solar pricing is $3.19 per installed watt installed before incentives and credits, but they hope to gather enough partners to get into at least Tier V (201–250 kW) to bring that price down to $2.94. Most residential systems are in the five–10 kW range, so group pricing adds up to considerable cost savings. Commercial systems, which are simpler and faster to install, are

expected to get as low as $1.96 per installed watt. As opposed to a power purchase agreement or other third-party financing scheme (see the Sept. 2 Greensplainer), once in place, these systems will belong to the property owners themselves. Financing will be available through Admirals Bank, which offers loan programs designed specifically for solar installation (including 18 months interest-free to allow time to collect your tax credits). People who apply at solarizeathens.com, call 706-389-9602 or sign up in person at a local workshop will be asked to provide some information about their property and 12 months of electric bills. AES will then submit a preliminary report that includes a site plan based on satellite imagery of the property, an analysis of system requirements based on the electric bills and a financial analysis over a 25-year period. The next step is a site visit where AES will discuss budget, financing and system details. If the participant wants to continue, AES will evaluate the roof and electrical system and perform a shade analysis to refine the numbers. All of the installed systems will be grid-connected with a bi-directional meter, unless the participant already managed to get into Georgia Power’s now-closed Advanced Solar Initiative. Georgia Power says of the bi-directional meter connection, “When the solar panel is producing electricity, the energy is consumed on site at the home or business, and the customer buys less from the utility at their tariff rate. When the output of the solar panel is more than the energy demand in the home or business, the excess energy flows to the grid and is credited at [the utility’s] avoided cost.” In other words, at times when production is less than or equal to demand, the value of the solar energy is the customer’s avoided cost, about 12 cents per kilowatthour. If you over-generate, the utility pays you for the surplus at their avoided cost rate, about 4 cents per kilowatt-hour; thus the importance of right-sizing the system. Solarize Athens expects the residential payback to be seven–10 years depending on individual rates and rebates (e.g. Jackson EMC will cut a check for $450 per installed kW). Commercial systems should pay off in four–seven years as they “get the benefit of bonus depreciation and accelerated depreciation, which can have a dramatic effect on payback times if the customer is able to monetize these tax incentives within the first couple years after installation.” The next Solarize Athens information session will be for interested commercial participants on Feb. 4 from 5:30–8 p.m. at the Terrapin brewery. The group is hosting sessions for potential residential customers as well; check solarizeathens.com for updates. f

not implemented, paving of roads without In case you haven’t heard, there’s been another study released about Athens-Clarke consideration of how our kids get to school or how this project adds to a network of County. This time it’s not about a corridor—yet it transit options. Instead, a comprehensive complete streets policy recognizes that, does touch, indirectly, on Atlanta Highway, when it comes to transportation issues, Oak/Oconee Street, Prince Avenue and most of these little fires are connected— Lexington Road. It’s also not about a speand solutions should be as well. cific development—yet, also indirectly, it does involve certain developer-driven issues of late such as downtown student housing, the Eastside’s Aldi or new Kroger and proposed projects along Prince Avenue. As Athens becomes more densely popuThis new addition to our collection lated, it will be impossible to pave our way of dust-gathering studies deals with our out of traffic problems. Instead, we must people and where they choose to live. A address transportation alternatives holisticonclusion of this workforce housing study cally. While many of our elected officials do is something many residents already know, care about creating better transportation whether you live in town or outside the Loop: People want to live where they are People want to live where they are able to walk to things. Right able to walk to things. now, the few walkable streets that we do have in Athens-Clarke County are also in some of the most in-demand neighborhoods. Coincidence? Numerous national studies would say no. Demand for walkable, bikeable, transit-friendly communities is on the rise. So, why should this study be treated any differently? Sure, we can shelve it like the rest. Or, we can use it to start building a community vision policy, it’s often hard to make your voice to guide our planning process, starting with heard. The only regular opportunity for streets that connect us in more meaningful, public input is three minutes to speak to equitable and sustainable ways. the Mayor and Commissioners at agendasetting or voting meetings (if you can get over your stage fright to do so). These limited options for speaking out are not adequate or effective for generating the A community vision to guide our plantypes of discussion our community really ning process is what makes the difference needs to create, together, a vision for our between a city that is constantly wrestling city’s transportation options. with its residents and a community that is There are many items on the Mayor and truly moving forward for the betterment Commission’s agenda over the next sevof everyone who lives there. One of the eral months dealing with transportation easiest (and cheapest) ways to achieve this issues. What can you do? Stay informed. is to integrate “complete streets” policies into the fabric of community planning. This Get involved. Demand a better vision for doesn’t mean adding an occasional bike lane our community. Write or call your commissioner and the mayor to tell them you want to a road, allowing small groups of homemeaningful public input that will produce owners to get together to pay for their own better transportation policies and a comsidewalks or repainting crosswalks when they get faded. This means, as a community, plete vision for our community that incorporates all transportation options. Come to we set clear goals, priorities and guidelines the Mayor and Commission meetings and that help city staff choose from a toolbox tell them your ideas for better policy. In this of options, with the objective of making way, we can begin to dust off the myriad all our streets safer for everyone who uses reports that detail the issues Athens-Clarke them—cars, trucks, cyclists, pedestrians County faces and work to create a better and transit riders. network of streets that link us to better So, what’s happening right now? Part of neighborhoods, better commercial areas the reason it feels as if we are always putand a better way of life. ting out fires here and there is because we You can join our email list to receive have a piecemeal system of transportation information about transportation issues in guidelines that doesn’t address our streets ACC at completestreetsathens.org, or find in a comprehensive way. us on Facebook. f As a result, we lose far more from everyday decisions, usually made at the staff level, than we do by any individual developTyler Dewey, Tony Eubanks, Jesse Houle, Clint ment proposal. We lose in terms of sideMcCrory, Kristen Morales and Jennifer Rice contribwalks not built, traffic-calming measures uted to this column.

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If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to hop on the solar bandwagon, you’d better get ready to jump. The Solarize Athens program is the best chance at affordable solar electric systems that Athens-area residential and commercial customers will get for a while. Though the perennially at-risk federal residential and commercial solar tax credits have been extended through 2019, the sunset for the Solarize Athens program is Mar. 31. Solarize Athens is a joint effort among Environment Georgia, Solar CrowdSource, the Georgia Climate Change Coalition and Georgia Interfaith Power & Light. The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government has also joined as a community partner. Alternative Energy Southeast (AES) was selected through a competitive bid process to serve as the installer for this program, and they have subcontracted with Turnsol Energy of Watkinsville to conduct at least 25 percent of the installations. If successful, this would be the second project of its kind in Georgia, the first being on Tybee Island, where 320 kilowatts were installed, which Solarize Athens plans to exceed.

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zombie tag, amphitheater tag, regular tag, “any kind of tag in some fun environment.” There is also “rail shambo”: “We’re all standing on a rail, and the last man standing wins,” he says. “So you can imagine some of the crazy stuff we do to knock the other guys off.”

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amounts to is balance,” Hansen says. “When you’re wobbling around doing your best to stay up. So it’s really a disguise on getting a whole lot of exercise and having fun.” But before any new parkour-ers, known as traceurs, attempt such shenanigans, they are schooled in falling technique and

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and YouTube hooligans might lead one to believe parkour is all about conquering tall buildings, risky jumps and flashy flips, but Athens practitioners keep their heads a little closer to the ground. “The definition, by the books, is efficiently moving through an environment,” Jimmy Hansen says. Sometimes getting from point A to point B requires running, jumping or climbing over obstacles, but efficiency is the goal. As parkour has grown more popular, however, the emphasis has shifted to personal expression. “It’s really evolved so much more than that,” says Ernesto Thomas, a university student and Athens Parkour Club member. “Now it can be whatever you make it. It’s really about adapting to your environment and expressing yourself through your own movement.” Hansen, a UGA web developer and Athens Parkour adviser, embraces club members’ creativity. “I kinda teach people to get really good fundamental functional strength,” he says. “What they do with that is really up to them. And I love seeing different flavors.” Hansen began practicing parkour at UGA in 2007. After a year and a half, the small group began to fracture. “So even though I felt really unequipped to, I led the group back then,” he says. In the years Jimmy Hansen bounds through the UGA campus as Sebastien Nazaire looks on. since, he has improved his own skills while training many new practitioners in good form. “I really try and train for safety,” movement. Hansen says. “I train people at ground level. As the Athens Parkour Club’s de facto I’m kind of like the grandma—I start people These games have a purpose. “What but reluctant coach, he leads the group in really easily. But some of these young guys, hill tag amounts to is HIIT, high-impact drills and games. Namely, tag—hill tag, they don’t have a good risk assessment yet, interval training, and what [rail shambo]

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and they may just do things that they’re unprepared for.” Ankle sprains and bruises happen, Hansen says, but in general, members of the group know their limits. “When I first started, I was definitely capable of a lot more than I did at first, but I was really just terrified of falling. It held me back so much,” Thomas says. “And once I started to gain confidence, I saw a huge spike in my skill. But yeah, I’d say fear is a huge part of it. And like in any sport, the fear doesn’t ever go away—it just gets easier to deal with.” With many Americans’ parkour exposure limited to YouTube showoffs or that one episode of “The Office,” misconceptions prevail. Thomas says the most common question he gets is if he can do a flip. “That’s not really my thing,” he says. “I guess people associate parkour with flips and flashy stuff like that, and that is a part of parkour, but it’s not what parkour really is.” French naval officer Georges Hébert was the original traceur. His personal motto, “être fort pour être utile,” has become a tenet of modern parkour. “It means ‘being strong to be useful,’” Thomas says. “That’s kind of the whole philosophy I like to abide by in parkour. It’s more about functionality for me.” Functional athleticism is just one of parkour’s appeals. The sport attracts problem solvers, adrenaline seekers and folks just looking for a workout. But Hansen says dedicated practitioners have some things in common. “My job is finding patterns, and I’ve noticed one amongst all these years and all these people,” he says. “People typically have spontaneity, they like adventure, they like taking risks, they love being outside,

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they love moving—there’s a lot of energy involved. At least, those are the ones that stick around.”

Attention—Good and Bad The Athens group, which trains on campus, has a good relationship with UGA police. “I love the whole scene here,” Thomas says. “The cops are really chill about us jumping around and stuff like that.” A concerned citizen or two has directed cops in his direction, but for the most part onlookers aren’t alarmed, and law enforcement knows not to worry about groups of young people balancing on and jumping over handrails. “It’s mostly when I’m alone that I get approached by an officer,” Thomas says. “I guess it looks sketchy, seeing somebody jumping around. But if it’s in a group, [passersby] will just stare at us and walk away.” Julian Hames, a former Athens traceur who now lives in Sandy Springs, doesn’t have it so easy. He trains at buildings like the CISCO and Wells Fargo headquarters, where people are less accustomed to the sight of baggy-pantsed youths performing feats of creative athleticism. Joshua L. Jones

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“A lot of people don’t understand what we’re doing. We kinda look like we’re loitering sometimes, just kinda standing around in sweatpants,” Hames says. “I’ve noticed so far, if I wear maybe tighter sweatpants and my Ninja Quest shirt, and it’s just me, I usually don’t encounter too much [opposition]. But if I bring some of my friends with me that have, you know, backwards hat, baggy clothes—we tend to get kicked out of places. At first I was really resistant to getting kicked out, but now we just move to another spot, give them space and come back later.” Being mistaken for trouble-seeking hoodlums is frustrating, but it’s part of

parkour’s history as a discipline traditionally performed in public settings. Some practitioners even feel that the emergence of indoor training facilities conflicts with parkour’s focus on adaptation, creativity and freedom. But in urban environments, the sport’s image is often associated with delinquency and vandalism. “I think what people think is that we’re there to break stuff and destroy stuff,” Hames says. “I think what they don’t realize is if we break it, we can’t use it. So I mean, we don’t want it to break either. We have a huge respect for the architecture, because we’re jumping around on it.”

Ninja Warriors Although parkour competitions occur overseas and in Canada, they’re not so big stateside. Athens’ traceurs aren’t too competitive, anyway. “Here it’s more of everyone is just training together and having fun,” Thomas says. Athenian parkourians may keep it simple, but the sport is popular enough that Red Bull’s international Art of Motion competition is nearly a decade old. The comp, which most recently occurred in Greece, focuses on parkour’s acrobatic aspects. “It’s more free running, trick-based,” Hames says. “Of course when Red Bull gets into it, they’ll take whatever’s popular, not so much what the activity is.” Americans are slowly getting in on Europe’s parkour psych. Pros like Jesse La Flair and Cory DeMeyers are becoming YouTube and stunt-world famous and embarking on nationwide tours, with documentaries like From Here to There and shows like “American Ninja Warrior” piquing interest in the sport. “It’s already a lot bigger than it was when I first started,” says Hames, who has been sprinting at obstacles since 2010. “When I first started, it was all forum and Internetbased. You kinda had to be a nerd to know what it was.” Increasing popularity has led to the creation of parkour gyms. Hames works as an instructor at Ninja Quest Fitness, a parkour gym in Marietta that began as an “American Ninja Warrior” training facility. Gym clients vary in age, fitness level and motivation. “At first when I got started, I thought it got the adrenaline-junkie type person, but not anymore. I’ve seen so many different types of people get into it.” he says. “It can appeal to everybody—everybody wants to progress,” he says. “When I first started, a couple years in, I wanted to be the best, just like any athlete, I guess. I wanted to be like, the LeBron James of parkour,” he says. “I quickly realized that some people have better genetics than me. Some people are gonna be bigger and stronger, and there’s nothing I can do about that. So now I just wanna be the best coach.” f

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tarting a new student organization on campus can be a daunting task. The path to accreditation is lined with red tape and an array of mandatory classes, recruitment efforts, fundraising and drafting a binding constitution to govern the organization. The latter part alone tests the resolve and organizational skills of those seeking to expand the list of UGA’s official student organizations. Two ambitious UGA students have garnered support from a national organization and local club to help ease the strain and help navigate the ups and downs. Brent Ledford and Taylor Murray are two students with very similar interests—specifically fly fishing—but neither had met the other before a recent Monday night, when dozens of people gathered at the Eastside Loco’s Grill for the Oconee River Chapter of Trout Unlimited’s monthly meeting. Students, teachers and fly fishers alike came out to show their support of the duo’s proposition of starting a new UGA Chapter of TU’s 5 Rivers College Outreach Program. TU Chapter President Steve Hilliard was an early advocate of the proposed club. “When [Murray and Ledford] asked us about starting a fishing club at UGA, the Five Rivers program seemed like a perfect fit,” he said. “It will be a UGA student organization, run by the students, so they can give it their own style and make their own decisions. My hope is that we’ll work together on fisheries events and habitat improvement, giving the students exposure to our chapter and the mission of TU, and giving us the opportunity to connect with the next generation of business owners, decision makers and anglers.”

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The 5 Rivers program seeks to cultivate a unique connection between young fly fishermen and women and the conservation efforts necessary to protect trout waters across the country—although you don’t have to have any experience with trout or fly fishing to sign up. Students will have the opportunity to learn all about fly casting, fly tying and cold-water conservation—not to mention spending a lot of time on the water doing what they love, fishing. Though they just recently met one another for the first time, Ledford and Murray are equally shouldering the responsibility of starting up the new chapter. Students who are interested in joining or learning more about the 5 Rivers Club can join the discussion on the new Facebook page called “5 Rivers Club UGA,” by emailing the guys

directly at tjm@uga.edu or led10@uga.edu or by attending ORCTU’s monthly meetings. In the months to come, ORCTU will serve as home base for updates and information for the aspiring 5 Rivers program. Meetings are held the third Monday of each month at Locos on the Eastside at 6:30 p.m. Next month’s meeting, on Feb. 15, will feature guest speaker Zach Matthews, a trial lawyer, photographer, writer and host of the Itinerant Angler podcast for a presentation on “Fly Fishing for Striped Bass.” March’s meeting will be a presentation on ORCTU’s annual fishing trip to Brevard, NC. April’s meeting will be the annual spring banquet fundraiser. Keep up with local events and meetings at orctu.wordpress.com or on Facebook at Oconee River Chapter of Trout Unlimited. f

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The Buzz About Bees North Georgia Swarms With Beekeepers and Local Honey By Lauren Baggett news@flagpole.com educating keepers on the latest bee buzz. Dan Long doesn’t mind stepping into The program’s website houses a wealth of a swarm of irritated bees. In fact, he likes knowledge about raising honey bees, and it. Long is a veteran beekeeper and one of every May UGA puts on an intensive bee around 100 fellow beekeeping geeks (or institute at Young Harris College. “beeks” as some like to call themselves) The new interest about bees isn’t lost devoted to the apiary arts in Athens and on Berry, who has been with the program the surrounding area. And their numbers and working with beekeepers for 16 years. are growing. She thinks the media coverage of declining Georgia boasts over 30 beekeeping clubs bee populations has something to do with across the state, and two of them are in it. “You couldn’t turn on the TV or open a our backyard. Beekeepers range from hobmagazine and not see [or] hear something byists to professionals like Dan Harris, about bees dying,” she says. Once the public whose Booger Hill Bee Co. is a mainstay at learned more about the Athens Farmers bees, she says, they Market. But most We can help the bees, started to seem less club members just like raising bees. have a cool hobby, and we scary. “So then they think, ‘Hmmm, why Long says foremight even make some honey! not have a hive in the most beekeeping is a back yard? We can fun hobby. “There’s a combination of carpentry and meteorology, help the bees, have a cool hobby, and we might even make some honey!’” animal husbandry of a sort,” he says. And Making honey in Athens, though, takes being surrounded by a swarm of bees is a little, well, intimidating to a lot of us, which work. It turns out Georgia is a tricky place to raise bees. Honey bees are not native to Long says gives beekeeping a kind of “mysthe U.S., and our climate, pests and native tique.” The increased interest in beekeepflora aren’t ideal for easy living. “Here, espeing, he thinks, stems from people wanting cially in the piedmont of North Georgia, we to grow their own foods, or at least know have a real dearth of nectar and pollen, but who’s growing them. the temperatures are warm enough that they’re active when we’d really like them to not be active,” says Long. This fall was especially warm, so bees were foraging for nectar when food wasn’t around. That’s a problem, says Long, because it leaves the bees tired and malnourished. Over the winter, Long occasionally feeds his hive cane sugar syrup until Georgia’s natural nectar flow returns in March. But all the hardship is worth it for Dan Long and his son Ezra smoke honey bees to calm them. the golden prize at harvest time: honey. Consumers have their Getting started is straightforward. Step pick of local honey varietals that, much like one: Build your hive box. Step two: Get wine, carry the flavor of the land the hives your bees. Honey bees are often sold in packages called “nucs.” A package is a three- sit on. Sourwood honey from Blue Ridge is an especially popular varietal among local pound box of bees and a queen. A nuc—or taste buds. nucleus—is like a hive starter kit, complete Long says he’s noticed more consumers with worker bees, drones, a queen and asking for local honey for several reasons, some brood (larvae). The next step is the including the “support local” movement hardest—helping the hive thrive. For help, the novice or veteran beekeeper and a distrust of factory foods. “I think if you know your farmer, you know your beecan look to local clubs for support. The keeper, you look ‘em in the eye, then you Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association trust them more than some anonymous gets together about once a month to hear guest speakers or swap tips and techniques. company,” he says. Hungry for honey in January? A lot of A common guest at their club is Jennifer hobby beekeepers sell their wares online. Berry, lab manager for the UGA Honey Bee Check out the Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Program. Berry and program head Keith Delaplane Association and Oglethorpe County Bee Club websites to get connected. f take turns visiting clubs across the country,

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Sustainable Style Georgia Sewn Makes a Fashion Statement By Nina K. Guzman arts@flagpole.com

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ustainable fashion has come a long way from turning summer camp T-shirts into slashed tank tops and knitted plant holders. Aside from nostalgic purposes, recycled fashion has seen a massive resurgence, from the popularity of thrift and vintage stores to major companies toting the “upcycled” brand. Americans consume nearly 20 billion new items of clothing each year, with about 98 percent of those produced overseas. Fast fashion is all about selling cheap, trendy clothes to be worn for a season, then quickly rendering them “out of style” and throwing them away. With such a quick turnaround, what is the real cost of this cheap clothing? With about 10-and-a-half million tons of clothing ending up in landfills every year and garment factories creating headlines about unsanitary work conditions and minuscule salaries, what we choose to wear and where we buy it creates a serious impact on the environment and the global economy at large. This reality inspired the Athens Fashion Collective and UGA’s Willson Center for Humanities and Arts to join forces to organize Georgia Sewn, a three-day weekend event focusing on sustainable fashion. “Much of the garment industry moved overseas in the ‘90s and not many places in the U.S. survived, so designers are having a difficult time finding what they need here in the area,” says Sanni Baumgartner, owner of Community and co-founder of the AFC. “That’s when the idea of Georgia Sewn came about: to try to find what is still out there [and] connect these resources with designers, but also with each other to help support and strengthen the regional garment industry.” The Athens Fashion Collective was founded in 2010 with the goal of showcasing local fashion and putting a spotlight on the creative individuals contributing to this vibrant scene. The group’s most recent event, “Projections,” held at Stan Mullins’ art studio last November, featured eight teams comprised of local boutiques and stylists who created runway looks inspired by the styles of iconic films. “This year we wanted to take things a step further in reaching out to the regional garment industry with the idea of connecting designers to the sources they would need to create their collections,” says Baumgartner. “This expo will serve as a new initiative to bring together designers, goods and services to strengthen our regional garment industry

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and educate consumers about sustainable fashion and regional production.” Georgia Sewn will start at Ciné on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. with a screening of the documentary Cotton Road by Atlanta filmmaker Laura Kissel. The documentary spans the world to uncover the transnational movement of cotton and tells the stories of workers’ lives in a conventional cotton supply chain. Kissel will be present for an introduction and a Q&A after the film. The following day, the Willson Center will present a talk by Natalie Chanin, owner and designer of Alabama Chanin, in the UGA Chapel at 5 p.m. as part of its Global Georgia Initiative series. The Global Georgia Initiative presents world-class thinkers who address pressing contemporary questions concerning the economy, society and the environment, with a focus on how the arts and humanities can intervene. Chanin will discuss her family of businesses and how a collaborative community along with mindfulness can lead to healthy growth in the fashion industry and improved quality of goods. The weekend crescendos on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 3 p.m. for the Athens Fashion Collective’s spring showcase at One Press Place. The newspaper building will be taken over by pop-up shops from Georgia designers and brands, regional manufacturers, cut-and-sew facilities and producers of

wool, along with educational installations about sustainable fashion and the production cycle of a garment. There will be food, drinks and even a sheep and alpaca roaming around. The fashion show will feature original designs by Georgia fashion designers Megan Huntz, Elizabeth Hyer and Emily Bargeron of Mamie Ruth, with styles created using sustainable or repurposed materials that are all either handmade or manufactured in Georgia. Community Service will also premiere a new collection of hand-knit pieces with fabric inspired by the Georgia coast. This will be followed by a group show featuring 10 Athens designers who will each showcase one outfit with the inspiration “cotton.” As more people want their clothes to mirror their own values, sustainable fashion is an alternative that refuses to be ignored. And with fun events and desirable designs like these popping up locally, this trend is likely here to stay. f

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Four New Exhibitions Open at the Dodd Galleries By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com “It seems as though a lot of artists are ‘green’ in every other part of their lives, but somehow the studio is excluded,” says Ry McCullough, who co-curated “Preservationist” with Swindler. “A lot of us who’ve changed our studio habits have realized there’s a lot of undiscovered content, which reveals itself through small changes in materials usage and re-purposing. Ultimately, all artists strive to achieve a studio practice that is intellectually and creatively sustainable; therefore, this in many ways represents an extension of this pursuit.” A roundtable discussion followed by a beer tasting with Southern Brewing Company will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 3–5 p.m. in the Suite Gallery.

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Though working independently on opposite tion and memory,” says Heather Foster, an MFA candidate coasts, several parallels exist in painting and drawing. between the two artists; black Foster invited her drawing in color, dark in subject and undergraduate students to divergent in scale, their bodies implement “Potato,” which disof work challenge traditional regards typical white-wall galperceptions of how jewelry lery presentation by having an should appear and what role it all-over feel. Photos, paintings, should serve. found objects and assemblages “Jewelry has traditionally address themes of leisure and been a marker of class, status domesticity, but with a certain and wealth. It’s a significant absurdity that reflects the participant in many humanstrange lands where the mind izing exchanges such as engageoften wanders while idle. ments, weddings and death. “The students started by Both Jonathan and Sondra’s making knickknacks—assisted work responds to the rich hisreadymades in which two diftory of jewelry and ornament,” ferent objects are slapped says Mary Hallam Pearse, together,” says Foster. “So far exhibit curator and associate we’ve got an ‘electric’ pudding professor of jewelry and metals. boiler, a toothy toothbrush Through the magnification [and] a squid-looking toilet and exaggeration of precious paper roll adorned with twisty objects within Wahl’s drawties and a feathered eyeball, ings, the significance of certain among other curiosities.“ components can be inflated The cumulative exhibition or manipulated. Sherman’s operates as a constantly chang“Bow Pearl Rose” by Johnathan Wahl in “Parallels” corsages share an unsettling ing room, morphing each time a new piece is introduced or modified. Several of the students off-ness through their employment of steel, a material associated with mass industrial production and seldom will contribute altered found furniture. used for jewelry. “Expect to see a boob tube in lingerie, a flower bed, an A gallery talk will be held Friday, Jan. 29 at 2:30 p.m. opulent Birth of Venus stool, an antlered throne that’s been stabbed by a Guitar Hero controller. The class will also be creating still lives and graphite drawings within the exhibit. No Strangers Here: Part of “Pictures of Us: Photographs from The Do Good Fund Collection,” a multi-venue exhibiThey’ll be hung up like posters in a bedroom.” tion series presented by the Global Georgia Initiative of A Lunchtime Gallery Talk with Foster will be held the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts, “No Strangers Thursday, Feb. 9 at 12 p.m. in the Bridge Gallery. Here” features a collection of images from the 1970s to the present. Ranging from snapshots to portraits, the exhibit Preservationist: Interested in the advancement of green collectively reflects a diverse Southern cultural landscape. practices within the contemporary art studio, the Air “There is a tension in each of the photographs that Purifying Plants Proliferation Project (A-4P) was estabrequires the viewer to press further, to imagine the lives of lished to promote sustainable studio ecology at Lamar the figure portrayed or to reconsider more carefully, more Dodd. Initially launched by faculty members Adrienne Colburn, Chris Hocking and Jon Swindler in anticipation of slowly, the landscape that many of us are already so familiar with,” says gallery director Katie Geha. In doing so, I hope an international printmaking conference in San Francisco, the show will alter how the viewer sees the world, if even A-4P has since developed into a collective composed of for a brief moment.” graduate students in printmaking and book arts as well as The Do Good Fund, a Columbus-based charity building painting and drawing. a collection of contemporary Southern photography, will In their latest project, “Preservationist,” A-4P collaborates with Alberta, Canada-based printmaker Sean Caulfield also show works at the Georgia Museum of Art, Richard B. 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peaking with David Lowery, it’s difficult to avoid an elephant in the room. The Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven frontman, who is also a lecturer in UGA’s Music Business Program, is at the helm of a class-action lawsuit recently filed against Spotify. The high-profile suit claims the streaming service owes artists $150 million in damages caused by reproducing and distributing their copyrighted works. “It’s a class-action lawsuit, which just means that I’m the example,” says Lowery. “I don’t ultimately have as much to do with it as people might imagine.” Lowery adds that his involvement in the lawsuit hasn’t changed his day-to-day life. “I’m going about it as I’ve always done. I blog about artists’ rights, I perform with my band, and I teach at the University of Georgia. It doesn’t really change all that much.” With the Cracker Camp-In set to occupy the 40 Watt this weekend, Lowery has plenty to talk about well beyond the scope of streaming services and artists’ rights. (He’s currently unable to speak publicly about the lawsuit in any sort of detail.) Although the three-day Camp-In is now an annual affair, this year’s event marks an opportunity for Lowery to reflect on his prodigious output over the past several years. In addition to Cracker’s latest offering, the two-disc Berkeley to Bakersfield, Camper Van Beethoven also released new studio material in 2013 and 2014. “We’ve been pretty active lately, writing and recording,” says Lowery. “I’ve put out six discs of music since 2009.” Four of those releases were recorded in Athens with engineer Drew Vandenberg, which has helped keep ties with his new hometown tight.

While other veteran bands may be slower to record and release new material, Lowery says offering a new crop of songs every so often works to his advantage and that spending time in the studio will remain his focus during lulls in touring. “I’ve noticed that bands are spending quite a lot of time between albums these days. Economically, they’re just not as

Kicking & Streaming David Lowery has become known as an activist for artists’ rights in the digital age. Here’s a snapshot of some of the major moments in his recent career. February 2012: Lowery delivers an address to the San Francisco Music Tech Summit titled “Meet the New Boss, Worse than the Old Boss,” about the impact of the Internet on the recording industry and artists’ rights. June 2012: Responding to an NPR intern who defended her choice to download music illegally, Lowery publishes a scathing, 4,000-word open letter addressed to young consumers of music on his Trichordist blog. June 2013: Lowery pens another indictment of streaming services, writing that after 1 million plays of Cracker’s “Low” on Pandora, he received a royalty check for $16.89. Although his argument is subject to scrutiny, Lowery maintains that streaming services are economically disastrous for artists. January 2014: Lowery testifies before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet on the expansions of “fair use” and unlicensed use of sampled recordings. June 2015: In an interview with Vulture, Lowery comments that the newly launched Apple Music is a “step in the right direction,” given its emphasis on paid subscriptions. December 2015: Lowery is named as the lead plaintiff in a class-action $150 million suit against Spotify, which alleges that the streaming service willfully and knowingly infringes on artists’ copyrights by circulating their music without permission.

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profitable,” Lowery says, offering insight as to why there are gaps in output for many of his contemporaries. “You need to go on the road more, and it’s really difficult to write on the road.” In addition, says Lowery, rather than relying on an appeal to nostalgia through his bands’ back catalogs, new material is a way to remain relevant. “A lot of bands from our era don’t do that as much. I think that helps us stand out. It’s pretty easy for a band to go out and play songs that they’ve played for the past 20 years. It’s a whole different game when you go out and you play old stuff but you also have a new album. You’ve got to be more on your game.” Longtime Cracker fans may have noticed hints of roots music throughout the band’s career. Although Lowery admits the country-tinged Berkeley to Bakersfield was something of “an accident” rather than intentional from the outset, he says he found that it was an accurate way to represent Cracker’s disparate catalog. “This was a good, high-concept way of explaining what Cracker does… a rock band with a roots and alternative country thing,” he says. Recorded in the cities of its title, the album is more than a recall of Cracker’s influences. The decision to record the country-inflected songs in Bakersfield was especially deliberate. “Bakersfield used to be the Nashville of California,” says Lowery. It’s no surprise that those songs echo Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, two artists that were active in Bakersfield back in the day.

While Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven may cater to different sets of listeners, Lowery says shifting between the two is hardly difficult, given that they have toured with one another for some time. “It’s actually easier in some ways,” says Lowery of the kinship between his two bands. “In Camper Van Beethoven, there are these long, instrumental passages in each of those songs. And I get to relax—I’m only singing about a third of the time in a Camper Van Beethoven set, whereas with a Cracker set, I’m often singing at the top of my lungs for an extended period of time.” At the Camp-In, a special acoustic duo version of Cracker will headline Thursday. Camper Van Beethoven will headline Friday, and the full-band Cracker will play Saturday. (For the list of supporting acts, see The Calendar in this issue.) The event has become a veritable hometown throw-down. Though Lowery is from California and spends part of his time in Virginia, he’s quick to admit that his Athens has grown on him. “Anyone who is an indie rocker is an Athenian. It’s the capital of the nation of indie rock.” f

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had organized an early benefit for Jimmy Carter that kept his presidential campaign alive at a crucial moment. He also cited Cooley’s key role in saving the Fox Theatre. An Indigo Girl called him an “inspiration.” Cooley’s niece, Edie Sayeg, said he was a good storyteller at family gatherings. Sugarland frontman Kristian Bush said Cooley had helped him “get to where I am right now.” Andrew Hingley, whom Cooley entrusted in recent years with booking at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, said his boss had made a difference in people’s lives and had a massive impact on music in Atlanta. He explained Cooley’s peccadillo of always carrying large amounts of cash: “It made him feel like a promoter” even though he officially retired in 2004. Hingley said Cooley was both mentor and father figure to him, probably because he was still young at heart. A video presentation, produced by Dale Falk, included snippets from a recent, low-key Cooley interview and backstage snapshots of performers, crew members and fans. Curiously, a grizzled Willie Nelson, who said he appreciated the world tour Cooley crafted for him, had the final word of the evening: “He will be missed.” Personally, I had gotten a glimpse at other aspects of Cooley’s life over the past two years. Health issues were paramount. He had lost an incredible amount of weight—from about 400 pounds to 250—so as to not overtax his heart. He worried about people trying to rip him off, even though he had become a millionaire from the sale of his company to the corporate promoter Live Nation. I sensed he also had lingering guilt about “selling out.” While Cooley had long been a public figure, he appeared modest and reluctant to be in the spotlight. He was also thinking about how he would be remembered and contacted me to discuss helping him tell his own story. Throughout his career, he was obviously a risk-taker, yet he was now indecisive and uncertain. Over lunch recently, he said he didn’t think anyone would be interested in his autobiography and he certainly wasn’t interested in a kiss-and-tell memoir that would diss those with whom he had worked for years. He admitted being stuck on what he wanted. I asked if he just wanted to be part of a history of music in Georgia. “No,” he responded, “I have an ego, too.” I’ve saved a message Cooley left on my answering machine. In his deep, gravelly voice, he said, “John, I really want to do it.” He paused. “I think.” His dilemma ended when he died Dec. 1 at his retreat in Ponte Vedra, FL. It’s sad to me that he never got to tell his own story. f

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excite fans of the horror genre, who are used to the graveyard that is January. A young American woman, Greta (Lauren Cohan of “The Walking Dead”), runs from something in her past by taking a nanny gig for an English family living on an estate in the middle of nowhere. Once she arrives, she learns her charge, Brahms, is actually a creepy doll who’s treated like a living boy by By Drew Wheeler movies@flagpole.com his parents, the Heelshires (Jim Norton and Diana Hardcastle). When the Heelshires body a lot. Jason Mantzoukas gleefully DIRTY GRANDPA (R) 2016 has its first truly leave Greta alone with Brahms, the young delivers funnier, more offensive lines as repellant movie. Dirty Grandpa feels as woman starts witnessing strange occurRafi on “The League”; he probably earns if a filmmaker saw Jackass Presents: Bad rences. Is she going crazy, or is there more more laughs than any other performer. Grandpa and decided it would be better to this doll? Adam Pally (“Happy Endings” and “The with Robert De Niro. It is not. Zac Efron Director William Brent Bell improves Mindy Project”) is just plain sad. The plays a modern yuppie, Jason, a lawyer on his disappointing The Devil Inside. The Atlanta setting, with talk of universities in about to marry a demanding young lawyer Boy properly chills and does not succumb Georgia and Florida, will be scoffed at by from the right family (Julianne Hough). to the weakening tropes that befall After his grandmother dies, Jason’s most current horror, though screengrandfather, Richard (De Niro), asks The 5th Wave writer Stacey Menear relies on far too his grandson to drive him to Boca for many dream sequences. A late twist I a yearly trip the older couple always desired in the first act will either electook. En route, Jason learns his trify or confuse (I felt both ways) and grandpa is a horny old bugger looking begins to negate the goodwill generto bag a young hottie. His target is a ated by a strong second act. But why raucous coed played by Aubrey Plaza, cast the English-accented Cohan as who just so happens to be friends an American? Just to cash in on her with a young hippie, Shadia (Zoey “Walking Dead” fame? At least Rupert Deutch), who knew Jason when he Evans, recently seen as an American was a photography student. in Amazon’s “The Man in the High The movie, written by John Castle,” gets to use his natural accent. Phillips, who is unfortunately writThe Boy must be pretty good if its ing Bad Santa 2, thinks a gag is funny Nice trick telling me the aliens are coming so you can cop a feel. biggest flaws are casting-related and because it is offensive; instead, it not actual flaws. The movie even boasts Athens audiences, as the Georgia mascot is is simply offensive because it is so rarely some decent horror pedigree with the a hornet and the logo that of Georgia Tech funny. The best critique came from the colpresence of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Florida is the Tigers). It is highly unlikely lege coed behind me who apologized to her cinematographer Daniel Pearl. The decent anyone will like this movie. friends for recommending the movie. horror score supplied by “Battlestar De Niro is merely cashing checks at this Galactica” composer Bear McCreary is his THE BOY (PG-13) The Boy is a lot better than point, but this flick is worst than most of second of the month (The Forest’s may have The Forest. That news should be enough to his recent fare. Efron flashes his rock hard been better). Horror fans rejoice; The Boy is worth keeping.

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Kids These Days

On 2016’s First Truly Bad Movie and Two Other New Films

THE 5th WAVE (PG-13) I am trying to imagine the confusion of the casual moviegoer by all these young-adult dystopias. I have read The Hunger Games, Divergent, The Maze Runner and The 5th Wave, and I cannot keep them all straight. I am waiting for the madcap mash-up epic where we learn Katniss, Tris, Thomas and Cassie all exist in the same universe being experimented upon by some uber-evil adult scientists (oh, that’s just The Maze Runner, isn’t it?). In the latest post-apocalypse, teenaged Cassie (Chloë Grace Moretz) must battle an alien foe called the Others while seeking to recover her younger brother, Sam (Zackary Arthur), from the military led by Colonel Vosch (Liev Schreiber). To make matters worse, the Others look like humans. Cassie’s parents (Ron Livingston and Maggie Siff) are dead. Cassie never got to make it with her crush, Ben (Nick Robinson, Jurassic World). And now there’s a cute new guy, Evan (Alex Roe), who may be an Other. OMG. What’s a teenage girl wandering alone in a dystopian nightmare United States to do? I fondly remember Rick Yancey’s novel, the first of a planned trilogy, though the trailer failed to elicit many recollections of the book’s narrative. The movie lacks any characteristics to set it apart. Moretz is her typically excellent young self, and Schreiber is a good villain. The other young actors fail to stand out too much, but that could just be thanks to the extreme blandness of director J Blakeson’s movie. To make matters worse, Yancey’s sequel, The Infinite Sea, was even less memorable; I cannot imagine what that movie might be like. f

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Natalie Chanin

UGA Chapel · 5 p.m. · FREE! A leader of the sustainable fashion movement, Natalie Chanin is the owner and designer of Alabama Chanin, which produces hand-sewn garments created from organic cotton and repurposed materials. Promoted in conjunction with Georgia Sewn (see p. 12), her lecture “Alabama Chanin: Design, Making and Meaning” is the first in this year’s Global Georgia Initiative speaker series presented by The Willson Center for Humanities and Arts. Local photographer Rinne Allen, who has documented the company’s manufacturing process for multiple publications, will introduce her. Chanin will also lead a sewing workshop in the firstfloor atrium of the Lamar Dodd School of Art on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. [Jessica Smith]

Tuesday 26 CLASSES: Botanically Inspired Silk Scarf Creations (State Botanical Garden) Participants will learn decorating techniques to dye their own silk scarves. 6–8 p.m. $35. www.botgarden.uga.edu CLASSES: How to Search the Internet (ACC Library) Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: Getting Started with Genealogy (ACC Library) This class will help you get started

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The Office Lounge · 6 p.m. · $10 Calling all Athens-area hippies: Your people will be gathering for “Fillmore Athens” to support Project Safe’s efforts to end domestic violence. Dancing With the Athens Stars’ Team 6 (Lisa Mende and Christopher Weaver) have put together a psychedelic lineup of some of Athens’ finest musicians, who will transform themselves into the likes of The Yardbirds, Led Zeppelin and, yes, José Feliciano. Jason NeSmith, Kay Stanton and other local luminaries performing as The Kinks would surely be worth the suggested $10 donation alone. A ‘70s hippie market, face painting and auction add color. Dust off your bell bottoms, climb into your VW bus, and head to The Office Lounge Saturday. [Barbette Houser]

with your family research. This is a pre-beginning genealogy class. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, heritageroomref@ athenslibrary.org CLASSES: Creative Journaling for Adults (KA Artist Shop) Create page after page to hold your ideas and thoughts. 10:30 a.m. $20 www. kaartist.com CLASSES: Modern Calligraphy: Beyond the Basics (KA Artist Shop) This class reviews the basics then focuses on creating a personal alphabet. 7–9 p.m. $40. www. kaartist.com

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The Foundry · 8 p.m. · $10–13 After releasing their self-titled debut via New West Records last summer, New Orleans-based roots outfit The Deslondes encountered a wave of critical goodwill for their old-timey brand of Americana. The album, which takes its cues from the band’s hometown’s genremuddying history, wowed with a surprisingly fresh-sounding mixture of backroads blues, smoky barroom country and shuffling New Orleans R&B. It’s swaggering yet somehow understated. The group co-headlines The Foundry on Saturday with Packway Handle Band, the popular local bluegrass collective that has reportedly taken a short break from palling around with Kid Rock in order to prep an anticipated new long-player. [Gabe Vodicka]

COMEDY: Second City (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) The sketch comedy and improv theatre troupe returns for a night of social and political satire. Jan. 25, 8 p.m. & Jan. 26, 6 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. $40. pac.uga.edu COMEDY: Casual Comedy (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Dave Weiglein hosts this month’s installment of Casual Comedy. This evening’s comedians feature Mia Jackson, Samm Severin, Greg Behrens, Mike Kaiser and Tom Russell. 9 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com

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UGA Special Collections Libraries · 7 p.m. · FREE! The Athens Jewish Film Festival is six weeks away, but organizers are offering a pre-fest sample with Hate, by Israeli journalist Nadav Eyal. Weaving accounts told by victims of anti-Semitism and xenophobia with those told by perpetrators, the documentary explores the resilience of hate culture. The film will be followed by a discussion on current events with Cas Muddle, associate professor of Public and International Affairs at UGA, and Dawn BennettAlexander, associate professor at the Terry College of Business. The festival begins Mar. 19 with Dough, Deli Man, The Last Mentsch, Apples from the Desert, Zemene and more at Ciné. [JS]

Georgia Theatre · 8 p.m. · $28–32 After Lupe Fiasco’s longawaited 2011 album Lasers turned out to be a disappointing collection of label-pushed pop singles, it seemed possible we’d never hear from the Chicago rapper again. Fiasco seemed defeated in interviews, claiming that troubles with Atlantic Records had pushed him to contemplate suicide. Despite these dark thoughts, Fiasco began to rehab his reputation after the label gave up on making him into a star; last year’s Tetsuo & Youth was a return to form. Recent performances have consisted of a truncated runthrough of that record followed by a mini-set of greatest hits. Now that he’s regained control, Fiasco claims he will release his final album in 2016. See him while you can. [Nathan Kerce]

Hate: A Journey to the Dark Heart of Racism

EVENTS: Garden Travels (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Garden director Wilf Nichols relives his trip through gardens of the Hudson River Valley. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at 2 (UGA Special Collections Library) 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. 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@uga.edu

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GAMES: Playtest Night (The Rook and Pawn) Demo the yet-to-be-released Mythos Tales from Georgia’s own 8th Summit Games. Will Kenyon, the game’s writer, will be on hand to answer your questions. 7 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn. com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8508561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289

GAMES: New Escape Room Opening Day (Escape the Space) Get locked in the new room, “Detention,” and solve clues to escape within 60 minutes. Sessions held every even hour of the day. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. $26. www.escapethespace.com GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Happy hour trivia hosted by James Majure. First place gets a $30 gift card. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) Compete to win prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721

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GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) (2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos provided. Ages 3–10. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee 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: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens MEETINGS: Coffee Catch-Up (The Rook and Pawn) Network over coffee with local startup entrepreneurs and community supporters. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com

Wednesday 27 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Docents lead a tour of highlights from the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org CLASSES: Intro to Nonviolent Communication (ACC Library) Learn the basics of how to apply nonviolent communication in your life. 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE! www. gaconflict.org GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) (Downtown and Broad St. locations) Every Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ blindpigtavern GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) Weekly themed games. House cash and drink prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com KIDSTUFF: Chess Club (Oconee County Library) Ages 7 & up are invited to play. All experience levels welcome. 5 p.m. FREE! 706-7693950 KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Make an ‘80s themed craft. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650 LECTURES & LIT: Book Signing (Wall of Books) Meet Daniel Galt, local author of The Best Substitute Ever as Told by a Fifth Grader. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ danielgaltbooksllc

PERFORMANCE: Georgia Woodwind Quintet (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) The Georgia Woodwind Quintet performs woodwind chamber music. The ensemble is comprised of Hugh Hodgson School of Music faculty members. 8 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu

Thursday 28 CLASSES: Sewing Workshop (Lamar Dodd School of Art) (First Floor Atrium) Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin leads a sewing workshop. A limited number of kits (fabric, needle, thread) will be available, but everyone is invited to participate. See Story on p. 12. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiasewn.com CLASSES: Lunchtime Learning (ACC Library) Local jewelry artist Lynn Elmore will lead this session on basic beading. 12:15 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens FILM: Cotton Road (Ciné Barcafé) The documentary follows the commodity of cotton. The screening will be followed by a filmmaker discussion with Laura Kessel. See Story on p. 12. 7:30 p.m. www.cottonroadmovie.com GAMES: Trivia (El Azteca) Win prizes with host Nic. Every Thursday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-2639 KIDSTUFF: Pajama Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Bring your pajama-clad kids in for storytelling and readings by special guests. 7 p.m. FREE! 706795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based games. Blocks provided. For ages 8 & up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-7955597 KIDSTUFF: “It’s a Penguin Party!” (ACC Library) Celebrate penguins with penguin stories, crafts and an animated version of Antarctic Antics by Judy Sierra. Ages 3–7. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Afternoon Movie (ACC Library) The film has not been picked yet but suggestions are welcome. Ages 11–18. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Ethical Eating (Miller Learning Center) (Room 148) Dr. Dan Everett and Kate Blane discuss problems with today’s industrial food system. Sponsored by Speak Out for Species. 7 p.m. FREE! sos@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Sibley Lecture (UGA School of Law) (Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom) Harvard Law School’s David B. Wilkins delivers the law school’s 113th Sibley Lecture on “The Accounts Are Coming— Again!: The Rise and Transformation of the Big 4 Accountancy Firms and What it Means for the Global Market for Legal Services.” 3:30 p.m. FREE! hmurphy@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: “Henry Grady and the New South” (TaylorGrady House) E. Culpepper “Cully” Clark will give a lecture on Georgia journalist Henry W. Grady. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens MEETINGS: CASA Volunteer Orientation (Children First) CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) speak up for abused and neglected children in the community. Find out more about becoming a child advocate. 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-1922, www.athensoconeecasa.org PERFORMANCE: The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performs a program entitled “Romantic Masterworks”

featuring pieces by Schubert, Smetana and Brahms. A free lecture with Patrick Castillo will be held 45 minutes prior to the performance. 8 p.m. $40. pac.uga.edu

Friday 29 ART: Winter Exhibition Opening Extravaganza (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Celebrate the opening of four new exhibitions: “Parallels: Jonathan Wahl & Sondra Sherman,” “Pictures of Us: Photographs from the Do Good Fund Collection,” “Preservationist” and “Potato. Includes snacks from Taziki’s, an Electrophoria DJ set and a portrait studio. See Art Notes on p. 13. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu ART: Gallery Talk (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Artists Jonathan Wahl and Sondra Sherman discuss their exhibition, “Parallels,” with moderator and curator Mary Hallam Pearse. See Art Notes on p. 13. 2:30–3:30 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu CLASSES: Happy Yoga Happy Hour (Kumquat Mae Bakery Café) Get your weekend off to a serene start with a stress-eliminating yoga session. A portion of donations will go to Nuci’s Space. 5:15 p.m. Donations accepted. www.holistichealthrevolution.com EVENTS: Healing Circle & Meditation (Body, Mind & Spirit) Experience different forms and modalities of meditation. Every Friday. 6 p.m. $5 suggested donation. 706-351-6024 FILM: The Room (Ciné Barcafé) Tommy Wiseau’s misguided cult masterpiece. 11:45 p.m. $7.50. www.athenscine.com FILM: Labyrinth (Ciné Barcafé) David Bowie is the Goblin King. 10:30 p.m. $9.75. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Friday Night Magic (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Music Club (ACC Library) Hang out, eat snacks and talk about music. For ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Art Club for Teens (KA Artist Shop) Learn and practice new techniques with different guest teachers. 6 p.m. $20. www.kaartist.com LECTURES & LIT: Global Georgia Initiative: Natalie Chanin (UGA Chapel) Designer Natalie Chanin will discuss her business “Alabama Chanin: Design, Making and Meaning.” See Story on p. 12. 5 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Lived Words and Worlds: Community Engaged Literacies (Ciné Barcafé) UGA’s JoLLE hosts its 4th annual conference. Dr. S. J. Miller gives an opening talk on “Queer YA Adult Literature: Honoring, Affirming and Trans*forming Education.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! jollie.coe.uga.edu THEATER: Reduced Shakespeare Company (Madison Morgan Cultural Center) The company covers comedy through the ages from Aristophanes to Shakespeare to Charlie Chaplin to the “The Daily Show.” 7:30 p.m. $25–45. www. mmca-arts.org

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the past. 4 p.m. FREE! www.tobinrussell.com CLASSES: Yamuna in Bed (Thrive) Relieve stress, life your mood, release muscle tension and tone your abs with body rolling. 2–4:30 p.m. $42. www.holistichealthrevolution.com EVENTS: Wake-n-Bake Off (Terrapin Beer Co.) Eight home cooks and eight professionals will serve sweet and savory dishes. Tickets also include beer sample tickets, live music and a mug. Part of the proceeds will go to Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. 4:30 p.m. $35. www.terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: Lived Words and Worlds: Community Engaged Literacies (Georgia Center for

trivia contests with house cash prizes every Monday night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Ovation 12) Hosted by Nic. Play for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com MEETINGS: The Federation of Neighborhoods (Ciné Barcafé) The topic is “Athens Housing: Current Shortfalls and Future Possibilities.” 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accneighborhoods.org PERFORMANCE: Faculty Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Associate professor of piano Liza Stepanova will be joined by Michael Heald on violin, Maggie Snyder on viola and David Starkweather on cello. 8 p.m. $5 (w/ UGA ID), FREE! www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: 42nd Street (The Classic Center) Famed director

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EVENTS: Georgia Sewn (One Press Place) Athens Fashion Collective presents a one-day expo of the regional fashion industry with pop-up shops, installations about sustainable fashion and a fashion showcase of Georgia designers. See Story on p. 12. 3–9 p.m. $10–15. www.georgiasewn.com EVENTS: Anniversary Party (Five Points Cigars, 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy.) Five Points Cigars celebrate their one year anniversary with food, music, cigars and specials. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. 5pointscigars.com FILM: The Room (Ciné Barcafé) See Friday listing for full description 11:45 p.m. $7.50. www.athenscine. com FILM: Labyrinth (Ciné Barcafé) See Friday listing for description 10:30 p.m. $9.75. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Netrunner Open Play (Tyche’s Games) New players welcome to this fantasy card game open play. 12:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com GAMES: Card Game Demonstrations (Tyche’s Games) Learn to play new games. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Owl Moon (ACC Library) Participants will hear stories about owls, make crafts and watch an animated version of Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. Ages 3–11. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens SPORTS: Pro Wrestling (Country Rock Bar) Wrestling comes back to the Classic City. Watch CRW Champion Brick defend against Erik Anton in a “I Quit” Championship vs. Career match. Six matches include the likes of 300 pounder Odinson, “Herban Legend” Murder One, Chip Day, former MTV/WWE host Nigel Sherrod and Justin Legend. 7–10 p.m. $10. nigelsherrod@gmail.com

ART: Artist Reception (The World Famous) “Monuments to Empire, Part II” features large photomurals by Tobin Russell that present contemporary U.S. housing, commerce and infrastructure as an artifact of

Continuing Education) The final session of JoLLE’s Conference invites community organizations to share their work and experiences supporting literacies. 12–1 p.m. FREE! heleneh@uga.edu EVENTS: Athens Wedding Professionals Ultimate Bridal Show (Graduate Athens) Local vendors and Northeast Georgia wedding professionals will be participating in this one-stop shopping event for all the services brides need to make their dream weddings come true. 12:30–4:30 p.m. $10–12. athensweddingprofessionals.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) (2440 W. Broad St.) Every Sunday. 6 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com GAMES: Trivia (Brixx Wood Fired Pizza) Test your skills. Every Sunday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-395-1660 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Taqueria Tsunami) (Downtown) Surf the trivia wave. 9 p.m. FREE! www. taqueriatsunami.com GAMES: Allen’s Challenge (Buffalo’s Café) Trivia hosted by Allen Holder. Every Sunday. 6:30 p.m. (sign-in), 7 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/buffaloscafeathens KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Reading aloud to a dog creates a relaxed, nonjudgmental environment that helps kids develop their reading skills and builds confidence. Register for a 15-minutes session. Grades K-5. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 MEETINGS: Sharing the Journey: A Gathering of Writers (Jittery Joe’s Coffee) Discuss what you’re working on, new influences, and everything writing-related. New writers are always welcome. 4–6 p.m. FREE! athenswritersassociation. wordpress.com

Monday 1 GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Dirty South Trivia: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Team

Julian Marsh must mount a stage production of a musical extravaganza at the height of the Great Depression. 7:30 p.m. $20–70. www.classiccenter.com

Tuesday 2 CLASSES: Calligraphy Class: Addressing Envelopes (KA Artist Shop) Learn how to address invitations in the modern calligraphy style. 7 p.m. $30. www.kaartist.com CLASSES: Creative Journaling for Adults (KA Artist Shop) See Tuesday listing for full description 10:30 a.m. $20 www.kaartist.com EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at 2 (UGA Special Collections Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@uga.edu EVENTS: Kickstarter Party & Creature Comforts Tap Takeover (The Rook and Pawn) The evening will feature a Creature Comforts tap takeover and a limited prototype version of the game. A portion of the night’s proceeds will go toward the “Get Comfortable” campaign, helping to end poverty in Athens. 7–11 p.m. therookandpawn. com FILM: Hate: A Journey to the Dark Heart of Racism (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) (Auditorium) The Athens Jewish Film Festival presents a screening of Nadev Eyal’s film. A panel of speakers including Dr. Cas Mudde and Dr. Dawn BennettAlexander will discuss current events involving racism and antiSemitism. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 7 p.m. FREE! athensjff.org 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: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing

for full description 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) See Tuesday listing for full description 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Jock Reynolds (Lamar Dodd School of Art) (Auditorium S150) In partnership with the Lamar Dodd School of Art, Lyndon House guest juror Jock Reynolds will present “Teaching with Original Works of Art: Traditions of Active Learning and Collecting at the Yale University Art Gallery.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty. com/exhibits PERFORMANCE: Viola Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Violist Dr. Elias Goldstein has received numerous international awards and played with orchestras around the world. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

Wednesday 3 EVENTS: Annual College Football Signing Day (Buffalo’s Café) Join Buffalo’s and other signing day enthusiasts for this annual event. A breakfast menu and all-you-can-eat wings are available. Look out for special guest appearances. 7 a.m. FREE! 706-354-6655 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) See Wednesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a

GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth Poetry (The Globe) Open mic poetry readings. This month’s featured reader is Sam Lane. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ athenswordofmouth LECTURES & LIT: The Wedding Heard ‘Round the World (ACC Library) Local author Gail Karwoski’s novel discusses the marriage of Michael McConnell and Jack Baker, the first legal gay marriage in the U.S. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens PERFORMANCE: Guest Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Saxophonist Vladislav Vals, professor at the Gnessin Institute of Music in Moscow, performs. 6 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu

LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 26 The Foundry 6 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens. com OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Rev. Conner Mack Tribble. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com GRACE POTTER Soulful, bluesy singer-songwriter and Vermont native.

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Live Wire 8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com OPEN MIC & LATE NIGHT JAM Drums, keys and amps are provided. Come share your music, jam with other musicians and have fun! Hosted by a local band each week.

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round of trivia. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Intro to RPGs: Athens Pathfinder Society (The Rook and Pawn) Learn the basics of role playing games. 6 p.m. FREE! www. therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) (Downtown and Broad St. locations) Every Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ blindpigtavern GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. highwirelounge.com

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Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com JINX REMOVER Fronted by songwriter Kade Kahl, this local band plays driving, melodic indie rock. SLOW PARADE Atlanta/Athens-based band featuring members of Cicada Rhythm and Grand Vapids. GOLDWING Atlanta-based four-piece alt-rock group.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 789 Three-piece pop-rock band from Hartwell.

40 Watt Club Camp-In. 8 p.m. $20. www.40watt.com CRACKER Acclaimed rock group fronted by David Lowery that has explored many sounds over its twodecade career. This is a special duo performance. See story on p. 14.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 6:30 p.m. $15. botgarden.uga.edu (Day Chapel) CAROLINE AIKEN One of Athens’ most talented and respected performing songwriters.

The Office Lounge 8 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. He hosts an “all-star jam” every Thursday.

40 Watt Club Camp-In. 8 p.m. $20. www.40watt.com CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN Fronted by local fixture David Lowery, this highly influential indie rock band performs their signature 1988 album Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart in its entirety. See story on p. 14. THAYER SARRANO Local songwriter playing hazy, desolate, Southerninspired rock tunes. BUFFALO HAWK Heavy, Crazy Horseinspired band led by Matt Stoessel and featuring Paul McHugh, Brantley Senn and Jim Wilson. VICTOR KRUMMENACHER BAND The Camper Van Beethoven founding member performs a set with his band. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com YACHT ROCK REVUE Georgia’s favorite ‘70s light-rock tribute band

righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Live Wire 8 p.m. www.livewireathens.com TIMI CONLEY & FRIENDS Wild pop spurs from the edgy monsterbrain of this local musician. POWERKOMPANY Local pop duo featuring the crisp, soaring vocals of Marie Davon and electronic instrumentation courtesy of Andrew Heaton. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE MCLOVINS Four-piece jam band from Hartford, CT. MISTER F Prog-rock band from Albany, NY. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE GEORGIA HEALERS Athens’ premier blues band for 25 years! Lucia Graca

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Keys N Krates play the Georgia Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 30. KEVN KINNEY The Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ frontman performs a set of his solo material. THE HEART WANTS WHAT THE HEART WANTS Male-female folk duo from Decatur.

CLAIRE CAMPBELL Hope For Agoldensummer singer plays a set of soft, haunting folk tunes. ART ROSENBAUM The local musician and folk historian performs with guests Russ and Phil Tanner.

The Foundry 8 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens. com GEORGIA JAZZ EDUCATORS JAM Hosted by Georgia State University’s Dr. Gordon Vernick.

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.”

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

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The Grotto 11 p.m. 706-549-9933 LEAVING COUNTRIES Local band playing smokin’ folk-country/ Southern rock and roll.

Buffalo’s Café 8 p.m. $5. www.buffaloscafe.com MATT JOINER BAND Local guitarist draws inspiration from blues and classic rock.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com ONE TON TOMATO Calypso Latin jazz ensemble led by local musician Tony McCutcheon

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $6 (21+), $8 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com KICK THE ROBOT Power-pop trio from Athens with infectious energy. THE HOWLING TONGUES Radioready, Atlanta-based rock band. MOSAIC Local indie-folk group from Athens.

Live Wire 9 p.m. www.livewireathens.com SOUTHERN BRED CO. Local funkinspired rock and roll band.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 7 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com KEVIN DAY The frontman of eclectic band Gigglejuice plays a solo set.

returns to town to perform a highoctane set of cover songs. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ LOUIS VUITTON JON Alias of local fella Jonny Williams. DJ THINKPIECE No info available. Hedges on Broad 10 p.m. www.hedgesonbroad.com JERRY JACOBS BAND Nashvillebased pop-country singer-songwriter leads his group. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com BIGFOOT BRASS BAND Local New Orleans-style brass band, playing funk, jazz, Dixieland and blues. IPAD ENSEMBLE A group of young students from Roswell’s High Meadows School performs. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ A trio of incredibly talented musicians play to a great crowd every weekend. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul,

Saucehouse Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! www.saucehousebbq.com JULIE HOLMES Local singer who specializes in acoustic jams. VFW 7 p.m. www.vfwathens.com TIME TRAVELERS Playing classic country from the ‘60s to today.

Saturday 30 Buffalo’s Café 9 p.m. $10. www.buffaloscafe.com CLEAR REDEMPTION High-energy cover band featuring dueling guitars. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com BEAST MODE Local metal group. MARSES Local “party-doom” fourpiece band. KERBEROS Hardcore four-piece from Columbus. DIERZ EVE Local speed-rock group influenced by Slayer, Slipknot, etc. Flicker Theatre & Bar 7 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com JONATHAN SEGEL The Camper Van Beethoven multi-instrumentalist performs solo. 10 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com LILY HERNE TRIO Local folk singer playing “12-string lucid dreams.”

40 Watt Club Camp-In. 8 p.m. $20. www.40watt.com CRACKER Acclaimed rock group fronted by David Lowery that has explored many genres and sounds over its two-decade career. See story on p. 14. THE WHISKEY GENTRY Toe-tapping country and bluegrass band out of Atlanta. BRYAN HOWARD AND FRIENDS The Cracker/Heap member performs a set with the help of some collaborators. FRANK FUNARO WITH THE FLYING CIRCUS The Cracker member performs a set of rock and roll. The Foundry 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com PACKWAY HANDLE BAND Packway’s “gather around the mic� approach to bluegrass provides sly, hearty original songs and renditions of classic tunes. THE DESLONDES New Orleansbased country-soul group. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. $20 (adv.), $22 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com KEYS N KRATES Toronto-based live electronic trio. STOOKI SOUND London-based bass music duo comprised of DJ Lukey and Jelacee. JESSE SLAYTER Up-and-coming EDM artist. Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred� Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Hedges on Broad 10 p.m. www.hedgesonbroad.com RAY FULCHER Born and raised just outside of Augusta, Ray has spent the last several years playing country music all over the Southeast. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ See Friday’s listing for full description Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub DRAGAOKE Celebrate and support Athens PRIDE with a fun-filled evening of karaoke. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 SCOTT LOW & THE SOUTHERN BOUILLON The local Americana singer-songwriter leads his rootsy, rocking band. The Office Lounge 6 p.m. $10. 706-546-0840 FILLMORE ATHENS A Project Safe benefit faturing local musicians playing the music of Led Zeppelin, The Yardbirds, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, The Kinks and more ‘60s stars. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.

SARA BETH GO New Orleans native folk-pop singer-songwriter.

Monday 1 Creature Comforts Brewery Industry Night. 5:30 p.m. FREE (service industry workers), $12. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com MOTHS Jacob Morris plays folk-rock with a pop sensibility and an inevitable psychedelic tinge. SUPERPUPPET Eclectic local project led by musician Grafton Tanner (Programs). ELECTROPHORIA Kai Riedl and Suny Lyons experiment with organic and electronic sounds in a DJ set. 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 BLUES NIGHT WITH BIG C Nobody in Athens sings the blues quite like Big C. Expect lots of soulful riffs, covers and originals.

Tuesday 2 The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com GAELIC STORM California-based band that blends indie-folk and world grooves with Celtic tradition. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $28 (adv.), $32 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com LUPE FIASCO Outspoken, Chicagobased MC given to experimentation. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. THE BOY ILLINOIS Up-and-coming Chicago-based rapper. BILLY BLUE Miami-based hip hop artist. ZVERSE Hip hop artist from Chicago. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 TWO’S DAY VISIONS Featuring Pop Weirdos, Fabulous Bird, Doug Hoyer, Tyler Butler, BIG IFF and L’Or. The Manhattan CafÊ Loungy Tuesdays. 10 p.m. FREE! 706369-9767 DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Spinning an all-vinyl set of rare and classic deep soul, R&B and blues. Every Tuesday! Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 GANG OF THIEVES Funky rock collective from Vermont.

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

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com SHANNON LA BRIE Singerspongwriter who was “raised on James Taylor and Lauryn Hill.�

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

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com REPLICKA Garage rock project led by songwriter Forde Weaver. HONEYWHEEL New local progressive rock band. SEA GHOST Synth-and-guitar based indie-pop band from Atlanta. The Foundry 8 p.m. $15 (adv), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com AARON CARTER Pop artist and former reality TV star. Aaron is the brother of the Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $12. www.georgiatheatre.com CASEY DONAHEW Texas-based country singer-songwriter. RAY FULCHER Born and raised just outside of Augusta, Ray has spent the last several years playing country music all over the Southeast. Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! www.hiloathens.com KARAOKE WITH THE KING Sing your guts out every Wednesday! Live Wire 8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com OPEN MIC & LATE NIGHT JAM See Wednesday’s listing for full description Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MC FUNK JAM See Wednesday’s listing for full description Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

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Art 41st Annual Juried Exhibition (Lyndon House Arts Center) The annual show will be juried by Jock Reynolds, director of the Yale University Art Gallery. All visual art welcome. Drop off entry forms and up to three works on Jan. 28, 12:30–8:30 p.m. or Jan. 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Opening reception on Mar. 24. $25 submission fee. 706613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty. com/lyndonhouse Arts in Community Grants (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission will award two grants of $1,500 each. Grants will be awarded based on the level of community enrichment through the arts, contribution to the local identity and quality or artistic merit. Deadline Feb. 26. Funds released Apr. 22. All awarded works must be completed by Dec. 30. www.athenscultural affairs.org Call for Artists (Amici) Currently accepting artists for exhibitions. Email samples of work to ryan.myers@amici-cafe.com

Indie South Fair Springtacular (Downtown Athens) Athens' largest handmade and vintage market is currently seeking artists and vendors for its annual spring market, the Springtacular, held Apr. 30–May 1. Apply online. Deadline Feb. 29. www.indiesouth fair.com Love in All its Many Forms (KA Artist Shop) Seeking artwork representing or inspired by love for a group exhibition. Email images and brief descriptions by Feb. 1. Drop off artwork Feb. 3, 12–7 p.m. Exhibit runs Feb. 7–Mar. 19. Reception on Feb. 18. kaartistshop@gmail.com Pictures of Us: Portfolio Review (Lyndon House Arts Center) Three artists featured in the "Pictures of Us: Photographers from The Do Good Fund Collection" exhibit will review portfolios in 20-minute sessions. Schedule an appointment. 706-613-3623, didi. dunphy@athensclarkecounty.com Public Art Watkinsville: A Pop-Up (Watkinsville, GA) The City of Watkinsville is seeking proposals for outdoor sculptures to display at several locations within the city

March–May. Georgia artists 18 & up can submit up to five existing works created within the past five years. Visit website for prospectus and application. Deadline Jan. 30. $700 honorarium. No entry fee. www.ocaf.com Seeking Art Teachers (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) Seeking teachers and courses for an adult art education program beginning in March. Submit proposals for beginner to intermediate level classes to cameron@cameronbliss.com Southworks Call for Artists (OCAF, Watkinsville) Seeking submissions for the 21st annual Southworks National Juried Art Exhibition on Apr. 1–May 6. Visit website for application and to submit images. Cash prizes will be awarded to top pieces. Deadline Feb. 12. $25-35. www.ocaf.com The Eclectic Bazaar (Creature Comforts Brewery) Indie South Fair is seeking artists, crafters and vintage vendors for the Electic Bazaar on Mar. 26. Deadline Feb. 20. Apply online. indiesouthfair@gmail.com, www.indiesouthfair.com

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Sleeping Beauty Kids (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) Encore Productions seeks children in grades K–5 for a junior production of Sleeping Beauty. Actors should come prepared to sing a short song of their choosing. Feb. 1 & Feb. 2, 6–8 p.m. tking@cityofelberton.net The Party Bomb: A Comedy in Two Acts (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Seeking actors to fill rolls in an independent comedy, as well as 10–15 extras for party scenes. The script can be downloaded online. Auditions Feb. 22–25. reavis. stephanie@gmail.com, copperhorse. wordpress.com/2011/03 Wait Until Dark (Athens Community Theater) Town & Gown Players seek two females and four males for a production of Wait Until Dark, a thriller adapted for the stage by Jeffrey Hatcher. Cold readings. Feb. 8 & 9, 7 p.m. www. townandgownplayers.org

Bikram Hot Yoga (Bikram Yoga Athens) Classes in hot yoga are offered seven days a week. Karma Classes on Sundays at 6 p.m. benefit Project Safe. www.bikramathens. com Computer Building Basics (Lay Park) Participants will learn how to build a budget-friendly, personal computer from scratch. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. Feb. 22–23, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. $15-22.50. 706-613-3596, www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure Drawing with Cameron Hampton (OCAF, Watkinsville) Hampton leads a four-week workshop in drawing essentials. Tuesdays, Feb. 2–23, 6–8:30 p.m. $100–110. 706-769-4565, info@ ocaf.com, www.ocaf.com Lunchtime Workout (CinÊ BarcafÊ) Rebecca Thaw and Jenny Hill Carter host full-body workouts during lunch hour. All skill levels

welcome. BYO mat. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. $5–10. www.athenscine.com Lunchtime Yoga (CinÊ BarcafÊ) Margaret Thomas leads Lunchtime Yoga for all levels. BYO mat. Wednesday and Fridays. $5–10. margaretdthomasyoga.blogspot.com Master Composter Class (ACC Solid Waste Department) Become a home composting expert. Course includes composting methods for gardeners, those in apartments, food industry workers and small farmers. Register by Feb. 1. Wednesdays, Feb. 10–Apr. 13, 6–8:30 p.m. $155. 706-613-3640, www.ugaextension.com/clarke/anr Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workshop (ARMC Loran Smith Center) Includes eight weeks of instruction and a one-day mindfulness retreat focused on reducing stress and anxiety and increasing general well-being. Mondays, Feb. 8–Mar. 28, 6–8 p.m. $225. loransmithcenter@athens health.org

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Native American DrumMaking Workshop (Heart Path Studio) Native master drum maker Mark Barfoot will teach participants how to make a sweat lodge drum or elk hide hand drum. Feb. 5–7. $270. 706-612-3816 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 instruction for audio or video editing projects or learn to convert albums and cassettes to DVDs and CDs. Thursdays, 6 p.m., Saturdays, 11 a.m. 706-613-3650

PALS Institute (PALS Institute) The PALS Institute provides training in GED preparation, literacy, EFL, business and computer skills to women. Women to the World covers the cost of materials and testing fees. 706-548-0000 Printmaking Workshops (Double Dutch Press) "Multicolor Screenprint: Two Parts." Feb. 6, 2–3:30 p.m. & Feb. 13, 2–5 p.m. $85. "Paper Relief Monotype." Feb. 24, 5:30–8:30 p.m. $60. "Totes! One Color Screenprinting, Two Parts." Mar. 5, 2–3 p.m. & Mar. 12, 2–4 p.m. $65. www.doubledutchpress. com Quilting (Sewcial Studio) Quilting classes for beginner to advanced students cover both traditional and

art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Watercolor paintings of local scenes by Jamie Calkin. • Watercolors by Alan Mason and acrylic paintings by Ryan Berry of Aces and Eights Tattoo. Through February. 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 Harrison Center for the Arts & Preschool’s Lobby Gallery, “Mentor/Mentee” features the work of professors and students from UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art. Through May 20. • In the Bertelsmann Gallery & Cases, works by first semester art students at Athens Academy. Through Feb. 19. • In the Myers Gallery, “Celebrating Painting and Sculpture” by Leonard Piha. Feb. 1–Apr. 15. Reception Feb. 21. ATHENS ART & FRAME (1021 Parkway Blvd.) Dynamic jackalope variations in charcoal and paint by Erin Stacer. Through January. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) “Photographic Structure in the South” is curated by the Georgia Museum of Art and pulls from The Do Good Fund Collection. Through February. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) “smalltownBIGCITY” is an exploration of the Southern vernacular aesthetic through the perspectives of artists Kelly Porter and Brandon Donahue. Through Mar. 18. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CINÉ BARCAFE (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Pictures of Us: Photographs from the Do Good Fund Collection” is sponsored by the Global Georgia Initiative of the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts. Through Mar. 2. CIRCLE GALLERY (285 S. Jackson St.) “Stirred Fiction” features paintings by Corrine Colarusso. Through Feb. 26. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) In Classic Gallery I, “Hello, Neighbor” features artwork by Terry Rowlett, Michelle Fontaine, René Shoemaker and Michael Ross. In Classic Gallery II, “Tableau” features works by Mary Ruth Moore, Michael Oliveri, Ally White and Otto Lange. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) A collection of expressively colored, moody character portraits by Cameron Bliss. Through Feb. 6. DONDERO’S KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Watercolor paintings by Jackie Slayton Methe. Through January. • Watercolors by Jamie Calkin. On view through February. Reception Feb. 26. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Paintings by Gayle Smith. Through January. • Works by Susan Abell. Through February. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Annelie Klein. Through January. • Artwork by Chris Ingham. Through February. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Seven artists invited seven artists who then invited seven artists to share work in “Chain Reaction.” Through Apr. 1. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Georgia’s Girlhood Embroidery: ‘Crowned with Glory and Immortality.’” Through Feb. 28. • “George Segal: Everyday Apparitions.” Through Mar. 6. • “Tools of Trade” offers a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes when putting together a museum exhibition. Jan. 30–Mar. 16. • “Cherokee Basketry: Woven Culture” examines basket-making history and its modern revival. Through Apr. 17. • In the Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden, “Twists and Turns: Sculptures by Alice Aycock” includes two sculptures, “Waltzing Matilda” and “Twin Vortexes.” Through Sept. 4. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Scatterfield” by Zane Cochran is a large-scale interactive installation with 3,000 LEDs capable of producing over 16 million different colors. Through February. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Paintings by Jeremy Hughes. Through Feb. 14. HEIRLOOM CAFÉ (815 N. Chase st.) Black-and-white photograms of locally sourced produce by Jen Holt. Through January. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Paintings by Ruth Allen. Through January. • Artwork by Melissa Lee. Through February. JITTERY JOE’S ALPS (1480 Baxter St.) Watercolor paintings of local scenes by Jamie Calkin and photography by Beka Poss. Through February. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Silk wall hangings and paintings by Margaret Agner. Through February. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) “Parallels: Jonathan Wahl & Sondra Sherman” generates a deeper commentary on the meaning of

modern projects. sewcialstudio@ gmail.com, www.sewcialstudio.com Salsa Dance Classes (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Cubanstyle salsa dance classes with SALSAthens. No partner necessary. Every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10 (incl. drink). www.facebook. com/salsaathens Western Square Dance Lessons (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Learn to square dance. Singles welcome. First two lessons are free. Lessons will move to Buffalos' back room mid-March. www.classiccitysquare dancing.blogspot.com Winter Dance Class Registration (East Athens Educational Dance Center) Now

registering students. Classes include ballet, modern dance, tap and more. 706-613-3624 Women, Whimsy & Soul (Spa Alchemy) A circle for women seeking lighthearted connections. Third Friday of every month. $15. www. alchemyathens.com Yoga Classes (Keep it Simple Yoga) This studio offers various classes to accomodate practitioners of all levels and ages. $13 (drop in), $60 (monthly membership). www. kisyoga.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

jewelry and ornament. • “No Strangers Here” is part of a city-wide exhibition presented by the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts, “Pictures of Us: Photographs from the Do Good Fund Collection.” • “Preservationist” is presented by the Air Purifying Plants Proliferation Project, a group of printmaking and painting and drawing graduate students. • “Potato” takes the insult “couch potato” as its point of inspiration. Opening reception for all exhibitions Jan. 29. Through Feb. 25. LAST RESORT GRILL (174 W. Clayton St.) Acrylic paintings by Ricky Wester. Through January. LOWERY IMAGING GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery features paper and canvas giclee prints by Athens artists as well as artists’ renderings of Athens. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) In the Lounge Gallery, view cut paper and collaged drawings by Adrienne Kitchens. Through Feb. 1. • “Pictures of Us: Photographs from the Do Good Fund Collection” includes 20 portraits by artists working in the South. Reception Feb. 18. Artist Panel Feb. 19. Currently on view through Mar. 5. MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 GA-98, Danielsville) Pottery by Will Langford. Through February. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) Known as one of the original artists of Mad Magazine, Jack Davis has had an illustrious career creating cartoons for publications, television and advertising. Through Apr. 17. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) “Celebrating a History: A Black History Month Exhibit.” Through Feb. 19. • “Mind-Paint-Prayer: Artwork by Scott Pope.” Through Feb. 19. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Seeing Georgia: Changing Visions of Tourism and the Modern South” includes photos, postcards, artifacts and other ephemera representing six Georgia tourism sites with histories of political and cultural battles. Through July. • As part of “Pictures of Us: Photographs from The Do Good Fund Collection,” the exhibition “Gordon Parks Confronts the Color Line” includes photographs from a Life magazine 1956 photo essay on segregation in the South. Through March. SEWCIAL STUDIO (2500 W. Broad St. #305) Hand-dyed art quilts by Anita Heady. Rust and over-dyed fabric on canvas by Bill Heady. SIPS (1390 Prince Ave.) Artwork in watercolor, pastel and mixed media by retired artist and teacher Jack D. Burk. Through January. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) A retrospective exhibition of winning entries from the last 10 years of the garden’s student art competition. Through February. STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “Mixed Mania” features mixed media artwork by University of North Georgia Dahlonega students and art instructor Stanley Bermudez. Through Mar. 5. THE SURGERY CENTER OF ATHENS (2142 W. Broad St.) Surreal collages by Susan Pelham. Through March. SWEET SPOT STUDIO GALLERY (160 Tracy St., Mercury A.I.R.) The gallery presents paintings, ceramics, sculpture, drawings, furniture, folk art and jewelry from artists including Fain Henderson, Michelle Dross, Veronica Darby, John Cleaveland, Rebecca Wood, Nikita Raper, Natalia Zuckerman, Briget Darryl Ginley, Jack Kashuback, Barret Reid, Camille Hayes, Jason Whitley and Ken Hardesty. • “Deep” features new paintings of coastal seas, shipwrecks, sea creatures and beaches by Veronica Darby. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) The collages of Susan Pelham are influenced by Magic Realism, Surrealism, nursery rhymes, limericks, camp songs and art history. February–March. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA OCONEE CAMPUS GALLERY (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., Watkinsville) “Memorias: Paintings by Julio Mejia” includes large-scale abstract oil paintings associated with memories and emotions. Closing reception Feb. 24. WALKER’S COFFEE AND PUB (128 College Ave.) The animal illustrations of Carlee Ingersoll are full of geometric patterns. Through January. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Watercolor images by Jamie Calkin and metal works by Leonard Piha. WILLSON CENTER FOR HUMANITIES AND ARTS (1260 S. Lumpkin St.) “Scenes from the Southern Terrain” features images from The Do Good Fund Collection and is curated by the UGA College of Environment and Design. Through February. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more. • “Monuments to Empire, Part II: Photomurals by Tobin Russell” depicts contemporary U.S. housing, commerce and infrastructure as an artifact of the past. Reception Jan. 31. Currently on view through Feb. 7.

Help Out Community Connection (Athens, GA) Community Connection of Northeast Georgia 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. communityconnection211.org Food Not Bombs (Downtown Athens) Athens Food Not Bombs shares vegetarian and vegan meals and clothing every other Saturday on the corner of College Ave. and Broad St. from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Jan. 30. FREE! babcollective@riseup.net PALS Volunteers Needed (PALS Institute) Women of the World is seeking volunteers to mentor young adult women as they journey to achieve their GED and employment. Spanish speakers needed. www.womentotheworld.org Readers Needed (Learning Ally) Learning Ally is looking for volunteers to train as readers to help create audio textbooks for people with print disabilities. scourt@learning ally.org, 706-549-1313

Kidstuff Day Off School Programs (Multiple Locations) ACC Leisure Services offers programs for when Clarke County School District schools are not in session. The East Athens Community Center presents "Fitness and Fun." Rocksprings Park hosts "Out of School, Into Art." For ages 6–12. Feb. 15, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15–22.50. www.athensclarke county.com The Heroines Club (1161 Long Rd.) A monthly mother-daughter empowerment circle based on the sharing of real-life heroines and women's history. The "Little Sisters" Circle is for ages 7–10. The "Big Sisters" Circle is for ages 11–14. Visit website for next meeting. $25. www.themotherdaughternest.com

Support Groups Adoptee Support and Encouragement (Oasis Counseling Center) Group meetings are held for teens ages 12–16 to explore and share the feelings, experiences and views of being an adoptee through art, journaling, media and activities. Parents meet at the same time in a separate area. Thursdays in March and April. 706543-3522, www.oasiscounseling center.com Alanon (540 Prince Ave.) Alanon: a 12-step recovery program for those affected by someone else's drinking. Noon to evening meetings on most days. FREE! www.ga-al-anon.org Alcoholics Anonymous (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, that's your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164, www.athensaa.org Amputee Support Group (ACC Library) All are welcome. Meets every first Thursday of the month. Contact Reyna, 706-498-4313 Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) A 12-step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Meets Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotions anonymous.org Overeaters Anonymous (Multiple Locations) A 12-step program for everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. Meetings are held on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at Princeton Methodist Church,

Sundays at 3:30 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, and Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens. www.oa.org Project Safe (Athens, GA) Meetings for Warriors: Hope & Healing from Domestic Violence Group are held every Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Tuesday of each month. Meetings for the New Beginnings Support Group are held every Monday, 6:30–8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Monday of the month. Childcare provided. 24-hour crisis hotline: 706-543-3331. Teen texting line: 706-765-8019. Business: 706-549-0922. Meeting information: 706-613-3357, ext. 772. www.project-safe.org S-Anon (Cornerstone Church) S-Anon is a support group for family and friends of sexaholics, based on the 12 steps of AA. sunday. afternoons.sanon@gmail.com, www.sanon.org SLPAA (Campus View Church of Christ) Sex, Love and Pornography Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for sexually compulsive behaviors. Every Monday, 7:30–8:30 p.m. 706-372-8642 The Legacy Circle: A Monthly Women's Empowerment Journey (The Mother-Daughter Nest, 1161 Long Rd.) Practice the art of sacred self-care and support your own personal growth. Eight women participate in sacred circling the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. $15. www.themotherdaughternest. com

On The Street Athens Homebrew Classic: Homebrew Competition The competition requires two bottles per entry. Crowd favorite competition requires five gallons. Mar. 20, 1–4 p.m. $10 entry fee. www.homebrew classic.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 Ice Skating (The Classic Center) The Classic Center will offer ice skating in the outdoor pavilion through Feb. 28. $10–12. www. classiccenter.com Ripple Effect Film Project (Athens, GA) Filmmakers are invited to create original short films about water conservation and water stewardship. Finalists' films will be screened at the Blue Carpet Premiere on Mar. 19. $1,000 in cash prizes. Deadline Feb. 6. www.rippleeffect filmproject.org Senior Adult Trips (Rocksprings Community Center) "Atlanta Home Show Trip" is an annual home show sharing decorating tips and home improvement ideas. Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Trips depart and return to Rocksprings Park. For ages 55 & up. 706-613-3602, www.athens clarkecounty.com/leisure Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (190 Gaines School Rd.) Georgia United Credit Union is partnering with the Internal Revenue Service and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences at UGA to provide income tax assistance. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Jan. 26–Apr. 13. Saturdays, Jan. 30–Apr. 19. Schedule an appointment online. 706-227-5400, www.gucu.org/ membership/vita-tax-prep f

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The Finger or ‘F-You’? Advice for Athens’ Loose and Lovelorn By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com I was almost run over yesterday while crossing Prince Avenue at Daily Groceries, and yes, it was a kid in an SUV talking on a cell phone. I threw the flag at him and shouted “fuck you,” but I’m not sure he noticed. My girlfriend says I should not have shouted “fuck you,” that I should have only shot him a bird, which he might have seen in his rearview mirror. Can you tell me, Bonita: What is the proper etiquette for expressing your outrage at nearly getting erased by a careless driver? Oh, man. ‘Tis the season for dodging cars again, eh? The roads are always treacherous for pedestrians in this town, but we can’t pretend like they weren’t safer when all the kids were gone for Christmas break. That particular spot is a real doozy, too, with people driving the wrong way down Pope and cars blasting through the pedestrian crosswalk while trying to beat the light at Barber. I’m sure you’ve all figured this out by now: I’m not crazy about “taking the high road.” That’s not to say I don’t believe in leaving a conflict with dignity, but rather that I

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lives we primarily keep touch through social media. We follow each other on everything— Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, all of them. She’s an educator out west who travels a lot and has many pets and two great partners. She’s thin and pretty and gets plenty of romantic attention even though she’s not conventional in any way. I’m mentioning all this because she is one of the most miserable people on Facebook ever! She writes these super long posts all the time complaining about everyday stuff like it’s the end of the world. Most of it I think is stuff she can do something about. It’s really petty stuff, like walking through cigarette smoke on the sidewalk or not liking the way someone looks at her. Everything is like the end of the world with her, and I can’t stand reading about it anymore because I know she has a beautiful life. I wanna unfollow and unfriend her on everything, but she’ll freak out, and then I also won’t be able to keep up with her. I just really don’t like the person she’s become online, and I need a break from that. Annoyed

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don’t think moral superiority is more valuable than speaking your truth. This is a concept best applied in interpersonal relationships, but you can still work it when you’ve almost been killed in a crosswalk. That said, I fully support you making rude gestures and yelling at that careless driver. The power imbalance is obvious when you’re on foot and he’s in a giant SUV, and there’s really not much else you can do when you’ve had a close call besides yell and cuss. It’s not illegal, and that driver is pretty much asking for it by nearly erasing you. I don’t think that driver deserves any compassion if he’s just putzing around on his phone and ignoring the road. But be careful with that stuff; this is the South. A person once pulled a gun on me in traffic after I cut them off. If you’re gonna buck back, be prepared for a possible confrontation.

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