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⋔ GRUB NOTES: It’s spring, which means lots of local farmers’ markets are starting up. Get the scoop on when and where. IN THE LOOP: The UGA College of Education faculty and parents of kids in UGA daycare added their voices to the campus carry bill opposition. HOMEDRONE: Michael Stipe paid tribute to the late David Bowie with a haunting cover of “The Man Who Sold the World.”
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We’ll Protect the Environment Recently there have been several articles questioning if the Georgia Department of Transportation would perform an environmental analysis for improvements along U.S. 441 and the Bishop area. I was contacted by State Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) and State Rep. Chuck Williams (R-Watkinsville) asking that I address these questions and concerns. Earlier this year, the department hired an engineering firm that has begun work to assess the existing conditions, identify community resources and conduct traffic studies and environmental analyses. This information is necessary to develop the project concept. GDOT is very aware of the cultural and potential historic resources in the area from our prior work and certainly will be diligent in assessing these resources with the new concept. GDOT remains committed to public involvement and working collaboratively with the stakeholder group on this project. As I write this, Senate Bill 346 is pending in the General Assembly. [Editor’s note: It passed.] Whether or not the bill becomes law does not have any impact on GDOT’s responsibility and commitment to complete a thorough environmental analysis of this project. Generally, SB 346 changes the requirements for writing a report summarizing environmental impacts and does not diminish federal and state environmental laws. As an agency of the State of Georgia, GDOT values our cultural and environmental resources. In fact, GDOT’s office of environmental services employs archeologists, ecologists and historians that either perform work or review work done by private professionals to fully understand the existing resources and the potential for impacts to those resources. GDOT is committed to working towards a solution that avoids or minimizes impacts and satisfies the purpose of the project. We will continue to engage, listen and evaluate the concerns from stakeholders, residents and public officials along the way. Meeting Georgia’s transportation needs and protecting its environment are not mutually exclusive objectives. Our goal is to have a world-class transportation system and preserve Georgia’s natural and cultural treasures for many generations to come. Russell R. McMurry GDOT Commissioner
Questions for CCSD I’ve read Bertis Downs’ column (in the Mar. 9 Flagpole) regarding recent events at Cedar Shoals High School with great interest. In general, I agree with and support the suggestions contained in the letter. I’m writing both as the father of two children who graduated from Cedar Shoals and as a former member of the Clarke County School Board to mention a few proposals based upon my experiences 15 years ago, which seemed then to be effective, at least for several years. First, I read that school system employees, including teachers, are afraid to raise issues or question school administrators
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findings to school and district administrators in a timely fashion? Did the office within the school responsible for issuing discipline request continuing updates from each police department? Why was school discipline—which should apply in far less serious situations—not implemented immediately? What changes are being made to make timely communications mandatory? Jim Ponsoldt Athens
because they fear retaliation against them by those administrators. This serious issue was addressed by the school board many years ago when it was raised in the context of other unaddressed problems within the system. In particular, the school board enacted a specific “anti-retaliation” policy assuring that any administrator who retaliated I am interested in starting a public against an employee for raising valid issues awareness campaign called “The K.O.S.S. of school concern would himself be subject Initiative.” It stands for Keeping our Streets to discipline at the school board level. The Safe. Although this speaks for itself, I will policy in question promoted the making elaborate a bit to voice why and how it is of suggestions and proposals at the school important to us Athenians. level by employees, especially teachers, who I am a delivery driver for Bulldawg Food frequently are in the best position to make and drive nearly 11 hours a day. I see a lot positive suggestions. I don’t know whether of people driving dangerously, pedestrians the anti-retaliation policy is still in place, who treat the crosswalks as untouchable but if it is not it should be re-implemented, safe zones and cyclists with either too much communicated to school employees and faith in the motorists around them or too enforced seriously. much entitlement that is not misplaced, Second, the board somewhat less forjust not respected or honored. mally but with equal seriousness endorsed My main concern as a delivery driver, a program to enlist student leaders, includhowever, is the overlooked and undering but not limited to athletes, with the enforced state law that says drivers canhelp of school coaches, to help to promote not use their bright lights (or high beams) responsible behavwithin the city ior, including the limits. Drivers (by elimination of bullaw) can only use BUMPERSTICKER OF THE WEEK: lying, by other stutheir brights in dents. Empowering rural areas, cannot students who have bright-light a law demonstrated their enforcement or pubSend your sticker sightings to letters@flagpole.com. willingness to work lic safety vehicle, hard in extracurmust dim their ricular activities to achieve a level of suclights within 500 feet of oncoming trafcess to police and monitor their fellow fic and must never use them when behind students also had a stabilizing effect within another vehicle. But of course, in Athens, the schools, at least for a period of time. there are bigger things for the cops to worry Eventually, student athletes were persuaded about than enforcing this law. to buy into this program. After speaking with two county repreI would add a third suggestion: The sentatives, we have come to the conclusion school board should specifically empower that public awareness will be the biggest parents of students to seek meetings with factor in addressing this problem. Though senior school administrators to address dis- the K.O.S.S. Initiative will cover much cipline and other problems when brought more than just people dimming their lights to their attention—and school principals within the city limits, I want to stress how should be instructed by the board to set much it affects my ability to see the road, aside a certain amount of time each week to pedestrians, cyclists and other obstacles meet with parents who request a meeting. at night and even more so in the rain—as Such a policy would formalize a procedure most of the lines on the roads in Athens which may now be informally available in (especially the Loop) become invisible when some schools. they are wet. Downs’ letter states what should be Besides this concern of mine that started obvious: We in the community do not this idea, I feel that this initiative should know exactly where the breakdowns in also bring to light (no pun intended) the communications about the Cedar Shoals accountability and responsibility that every rape occurred among school police, county driver, pedestrian and cyclist should have police, school administrators and district toward themselves and their fellow citizens. administrators. Calls for action now are I notice more and more how inconsiderate therefore premature. One thing, though, and oblivious people have become of othseems likely: Administrators and perhaps ers—people everywhere, not just in Athens. others may have placed a premium on the We must be reminded that the funreputation of the school and district—i.e., damental level of our experience is relathe well-known “C.Y.A.” instinct likely was tionships. Our experience is made up at work. The board might also consider a of relationships, not just between other policy that specifically condemns that prior- people, but with the environment and our itization of reputation over student safety. universe. I send this long-winded mesWe in the community do deserve an sage to open up the discussion of public eventual accounting regarding the spesafety between leaders, public figures and cific breakdowns in communication that citizens—but also to get feedback from occurred in this case that answers questions you guys on how we should address this such as: Did the school police communiand what should be addressed under this cate adequately with the county police and initiative. vice versa? Did the county police examine I want the streets I know so well to the surveillance camera and report its feel safe when I am doing my job, but as
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Say No to St. Joe Project Forty years ago I bought my condemned house on Barrow Street. Soon, landlords of the adjoining properties came to me asking if I would buy theirs, too. Because I wanted good neighbors, I decided to do it. The work began: raising ceilings, putting on roofs, new floors, kitchens, renovating five houses (two duplexes, one now single family). Happily for me, people liked them and wanted to move in. I kept lists of potential tenants. Two houses have homeowners (two nurses and two UGA faculty) who have continued to contribute to the neighborhood once referred to as “downtrodden.” Athens has continued to change over the years, especially recently with the high-rise apartments finished and under construction. It’s alarming to me that the buildings and grounds haven’t been more complementary to the areas they occupy. That is also true of the plans Pulaski Heights neighbors have seen regarding the development of the property where St. Joseph Catholic Church once was a good neighbor. We’ve talked about it at your meetings, among ourselves and to Russ Davis, the developer. I’m now told that if we have issues, those should be sent to Davis on paper. I’m sure others have written too, so I’ll try to not repeat too much. It seems that, considering Pulaski’s location in a thriving community that my investment banker Cissy Hutchinson tells me is the most popular neighborhood in Athens, we can expect more than what we’re seeing. Pulaski Heights is a carcongested neighborhood; Barrow is hilly and steep. The south end of Pulaski will be horribly affected by what you heard called the sun-blocked “shadow effect” caused by tall buildings onto the houses, in which live some of our 28 young children, recent additions to the neighborhood. I also feel the new RM-3 zoning and its allowed density is incompatible, thus undesirable here. The rental of the proposed units Davis promises will not go to students. Comforting at first, but he’ll only wait seven years to sell this development. I would like the new buildings to be brick on all sides, and for the housing which will be so close to historic Childs Street (already threatened by Taqueria del Sol parking) to be compatible with the historic architecture in the neighborhood. The planned buildings for there are obnoxiously large. Plus, under current zoning, we should also expect two acres of green space or landscaping along with further setbacks of the buildings. Davis promises a grocery store, i.e the Daily co-op. None of us believe that they will be the one. Perhaps Trader Joe’s would work, but they’ve never seemed interested in coming to Clarke County. I believe that because Pulaski Heights and Prince Avenue are historic and beautiful, we should expect a developer to create something unique, compatible, crime-free and desirable, and certainly not age badly; where adults will want to live and possibly even retire as they downsize. A place where we, the Pulaski Heights neighborhood, would consider living also. Chatham Murray Athens
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Comprehensive, Compelling Content While you are napping or jogging or enjoying a draft Cosmik Debris, Flagpole’s intrepid advertising representatives are already starting to sell ads in the next Flagpole Guide to Athens. Yes, the Guide! Sure, it doesn’t hit the streets until the first part of August, just ahead of the UGA students, but a lot of work goes into making the Guide, and that’s why we’re already getting started on it. In case you’re interested, there’s still time for you to suggest ideas for improving the Guide. Just let me know at editor@flagpole. com. The Guide has been guiding you around Athens for almost 25 years now, so we’ve got to be pretty good at it, but we’re always looking for new ideas. The Guide is chock full of information about Athens: detailed maps, some history, some tips about getting around, a plethora of details about our rich cultural scene— the music, theater, art, outdoors and entertainment that abound all over Athens. And of course, the Guide’s voluminous bar and restaurant section is the only comprehensive account of every place to eat in Athens and beyond. There is nothing else like it for a description of where to eat and drink in a town notable for those endeavors. And this next Guide bar and restaurant extravaganza will be bigger and better (huge) than ever before, more user-friendly and containing even more guidance on where to find the places where you want to eat and drink. Well, you’ll have to wait until August to see the new Guide, but meanwhile the current Guide is, as always, available around Athens at the usual 200-plus locations, so that you can pick one up wherever you are. If you own or manage a bar or restaurant or any other business in the Athens area, don’t be surprised to hear from Anita or Jessica or Carey. They’ve got a lot to tell you about the new Guide, and they can put you in it for a year of exposure to all the hungry, thirsty and curious Athenians and visitors looking for usable information about Athens.
Still on the Job The Grumpy Retiree is still on the job and on Facebook. If you’re retiring from the University this year, you may want to keep an eye on his page. Here’s a small excerpt from his latest post: “At any rate, tell any of your friends signing up for Medigap under USG’s revised health benefit this year to comparison-shop once they get their prescription drug plan through Aon. They might save some money while still
preserving their access to our health care reimbursement from USG. And having to manually set up the premium auto-reimbursement for such a plan on the YSA site is nearly a no-brainer following my example.”
Please Don’t Take… You know how we constantly replay our lives in our minds, trying to figure how we could have done things better and maybe could improve in the future? You don’t? Well then, don’t read My Sunshine Away, the novel by M.O. Walsh, because that’s
what it’s all about. The narrator mercilessly though not unhumorously examines his growing up, so in that sense, I guess it is a coming-of-age story, if it needs a label. I hope it doesn’t need a label, because this book defies such. This kid is obsessively fixated on his year-older, beautiful, athletic neighbor and schoolmate to the extent that he can’t really see her as a person, although he sees her every day. Might as well get this detail out right up front, because he does in the book: His neighbor, his fantasy girl, is raped, for real, right there in the neighborhood one evening, and he is culpable, to some extent, more or less. He is also a suspect. I know this doesn’t sound like a book you would want to read, so don’t pick it up, because you probably won’t be able to put it down or at least stop picking it up to read further. The reason is in the writing. M.O. Walsh compels us with his ability to let us see the world through the eyes of a kid who is describing things we have all seen and felt and lived through, so that even though our lives were different from his our own memories flood through and add weight and nuance to this story. The rape is incidental, even though it’s the central fact that must be figured out in order for the story to make sense. That’s where Walsh’s astounding facility with the written word draws us into the mind and world of his narrator-kid. Look, M.O. Walsh will be at Avid Bookshop at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 12 to read, discuss and sign copies of My Sunshine Away. If you have any idea that you might read his book, I urge you to go see him. It’s sort of like when you read Faulkner or Flannery O’Connor, and you think, “Good God, I would give anything to see this writer in person.” Well, you can, and it’s free. f
This year’s General Assembly session could be described as the one where legislators started to declare their independence from Gov. Nathan Deal. Lawmakers in previous sessions had essentially served as rubberstamps for the governor, but this year they actually had the temerity to say no when Deal made his demands for bills to be changed. Not all bills, of course, but some. The new attitude was evident on three high-profile issues where the governor didn’t get his way. Deal was concerned about some of the provisions in the “campus carry” bill that would weaponize college campuses by allowing students to carry firearms. After the bill had already cleared the House and Senate, Deal asked legislators to pass another bill that would make some amendments to the campus carry measure. Legislators ignored him and adopted gun bills in the final days of the session that included none of Deal’s changes. On the “religious freedom” issue, Deal asked the legislature to put language in the bill that would protect gays from discrimination, using some impressive biblical arguments to make his point. Lawmakers again ignored him and passed a bill allowing private organizations to deny services to gays on religious grounds. One of the most embarrassing setbacks for the governor involved a resolution that would have cleared the way for a controversial pipeline through the southwestern corner of the state. Sabal Trail Transmission wanted to build a 515-mile pipeline that would extend from Alabama through Georgia and terminate in central Florida, transporting natural gas for power plants operated by Duke Energy and Florida Power & Light. Deal wanted the legislature
to authorize easements that would have allowed the pipeline to extend under the Chattahoochee, Flint, Ochlockonee and Withlacoochee rivers, along with Hannahatchee Creek. Legislators argued that the easements would allow a private company to seize property by eminent domain for a pipeline that would mostly benefit Florida utilities. They said the pipeline would also endanger some of Georgia’s most important waterways. “This does not serve our citizens,” said Rep. Regina Quick (R-Athens). “I will not be complicit in this scheme for the federal government or anyone else.” When Rep. Christian Coomer (R-Cartersville) finally brought the measure up for a vote in the House, it was resoundingly trounced by a tally of 128-34. That hasn’t happened very much in past sessions. You would typically see the House and Senate pass whatever bill Deal requested. During the years that Tom Murphy was speaker of the House, he vigilantly guarded the House’s prerogatives. Over the years, however, governors have nibbled away at the powers of the legislature and of other statewide constitutional officers. One of the under-reported stories of the Deal administration is how much authority has been taken from other areas of state government and placed under the control of his office. Deal still has weapons he can use. He vetoed the religious freedom measure a few days after the session adjourned. Deal could do the same to the campus carry bill. If he signs it, that might assuage some of the legislators. If he vetoes it, as he did the religious freedom measure, that could set the stage for some really vicious fights next year. f
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discipline from 6–8 p.m. in the cafeteria at the Athens Community Career Academy. The forum will be in a roundtable format moderated by Joe Whorton, a retired UGA Fanning Institute faculty member. Participants are urged to familiarize themselves with discipline policies (available at clarke.k12.ga.us/codeofconduct) and to RSVP at clarke.k12. ga.us/BoardRSVP so officials know how much seating to provide. Child care will be provided.
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Of course, there are still issues: Some people feel the Russ Davis and Greenville, SC-based Homes Urban “townhousesâ€? (really small apartment buildings) on Childs will be back before the Athens-Clarke County Planning Street don’t blend in with the neighborhood. Davis could Commission this Thursday, Apr. 7, seeking approval to go back on his word regarding affordable units or leasing redevelop St. Joseph Catholic Church, which has (mostly) to students, or sell the development to someone who will moved out to Epps Bridge Road. discard those promises (but that’s a chance I think we have You can view the plans for yourself at the public-relato take). The development will bring traffic, although a little tions masterpiece that is 100princeathens.com, but here are a few reasons to support the project formerly known as the Village at Prince: • It’s the type of development we say we want: True mixed use with a small grocery store (rumored to be the Daily, which is looking for a larger space) and other small retail spaces. Architecturally, it’ll blend in with the Bottleworks across the street and provide a nice transition from downtown to the Prince Avenue corridor. • It preserves the historic church sanctuary as a restaurant. • It’s not maxed out. The plans include 126 one- and two-bedroom apartments in three- and four-story buildings. A developer who wanted to play hardball could’ve applied for a rezone to commercial-downtown and put up a seven-story building with 900 student apartments—and if they didn’t get it, they’d have a pretty good case if they sued. Or it could be a monolithic medical office like those on West Broad Street. The Selig 100 Prince view of Chapel And Plaza situation—where the community fought a more congestion on Prince isn’t necessarily a bad thing, development only to see something that incorporated even especially if you’re on foot or a bike. fewer of their ideas take its place—is instructive here. No development is ever going to be perfect. But this • The developer has committed to requiring lease-holders is apt to be as good as we’re ever going to get. It’ll make to be 21 and up. The layout of the apartments isn’t geared Athens denser in a good way—more like a real city—so toward the luxury student market, and it lacks the infinity that we can improve transit and lure more amenities to the pools and lazy rivers and golf simulators and such that kids downtown area, but without drastically changing downwant. • Some portion of the units will be set aside as affordable. town’s character the way some other downtown developments have done. It’s the type of development we need and • The development will include a pedestrian plaza, bike deserve. racks and a bus stop, and the developer is advocating for a Complete Streets policy on Prince Avenue. More Fun Times: Also Thursday, the Clarke County Board of • The developer worked with the neighborhoods, and Education, spurred on by the Cedar Shoals High School sexopposing it after he listened to our input would discourage ual assault controversy, will host a public forum on school future developers from doing the same.
Charter District: Last week, the Clarke County School District heard the good news that its charter-district application was approved by the state school board. CCSD will retain control of the career academy, which was the main issue holding up the application. To recap, a charter district isn’t the same thing as a charter school (a school run with tax dollars by a nonprofit or for-profit entity). By becoming a charter district, CCSD will gain about $1 million in additional funding, as well as flexibility regarding some state regulations, as long as it follows a plan laid out in the application. The biggest change that parents will notice is that many schoollevel decisions will now be made by school governance teams made up of principals, parents, teachers, police officers and other community members. Your Tax Dollars at Work: Last week, some jerk working on a construction project downtown poured a bunch of a cement- or groutlike substance into the sewer. It hardened up, forcing Athens-Clarke County workers to dig up 150 feet of sewer line in the middle of Broad Street. It’s been patched up temporarily, but workers will likely be out there again this week fixing the line permanently, as well as looking for clues as to who might have done this. You can hug a Public Utilities worker if you should see one, because he or she has likely been standing knee-deep in sewage at some point recently. So Much for Transparency: One bill we left out in our wrap-up of the General Assembly session last week gives the UGA Athletic Association an exemption from the state’s open-records law. Rather than having three days to respond to open-records requests, college athletic associations in Georgia could take up to 90 days. Supporters said the bill will help athletic associations deal with a high volume of requests and limit rival teams’ access to recruiting information. But it would also shield important records having to do with spending and construction projects (like UGA’s new indoor practice field) from the public. f
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he front room of the Eastside Teen Matters Clinic exudes a hangout vibe. There’s a dark leather couch against a lavender accent wall facing a flatscreen TV. Inspirational quotes and framed pictures dot the walls, and there are magazines stacked on the coffee table. The bowl on the table holds not fake flowers or fruit, however, but packages of condoms and small cards the size of playing cards, describing the different types of contraceptives. And the program on TV isn’t a quiz or cooking show; it’s a video answering common questions about birth control and contraceptives. Making the waiting room “teen-centric” helps teenagers feel comfortable when they walk over to the clinic from Cedar Shoals High School, which is across the street, when they want information about sex. “This is a teen-friendly atmosphere,” says Jaeda Bennett, the health educator for both Teen Matters locations. (The other is in the Rocksprings Homes public housing complex near Clarke Central High School.) “There is no judging. There is acceptance and understanding. We praise them for making the responsible decision to be educated.” Teen Matters’ mission is preventing pregnancy among teenage girls. Staff counselors set up booths at school events and get to know the kids in middle school and high school. They become familiar faces, like big sisters you might ask for advice if your boyfriend was pressuring you to have sex. Georgia law makes abstinence the cornerstone of sex education, emphasizing that avoiding sexual acts is the best way to prevent both pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. Local school districts, however, can include additional information if they wish, according to Adriane Strong, director of health education for the Northeast Georgia Public Health District,
which includes Clarke and nine other counties. Teen Matters was founded by District Health Director Claude Burnett in the mid-1990s, when statistics showed a large number of girls becoming pregnant and dropping out of school. Newly hired counselors began visiting the schools and inviting teens— both boys and girls—to visit off-campus sites for education and advice. While some counties go only as far as the “A-B-C” approach (Abstinence, Be faithful to one partner if sexually active, use Condoms), Clarke County has adopted a “comprehensive sex education” approach. In addition Jaeda Bennett, a health educator at the Teen Matters clinic, fills a free condom dispenser. to providing medically accurate George believes there is a moral and societal The idea of talking to teens about sex information about bodily changes and difobligation to teach adolescents and teenagis taboo for many adults, says Jennifer ferent birth control methods, this curricuers about sex and relationships. “We’re not George, a senior lecturer in family and conlum emphasizes tools for building healthy doing any favors by not talking about it,” sumer science at the University of Georgia. relationships, making sound decisions not she says. “Sexual health education has to be “Kids want information,” she says. “Kids clouded by drugs or alcohol and avoiding developmentally appropriate.” want to talk about sex. They want to talk verbal and physical sexual abuse. Middle-school children need to learn about making sexual health decisions. Research shows that comprehensive about recognizing feelings for other people, [Having more information] will most likely sex education can reduce the incidence of including special feelings for someone delay them having sex.” teen pregnancies over time. When the Alan beyond friendships. Helping kids process Local parents aren’t always well Guttmacher Institute compared data from and discuss such feelings begins an essenthe mid-1990s to new information collected equipped to have these talks, according tial conversation about what makes a to Bennett. Many parents left high school in 2010, teen pregnancies had dropped healthy relationship. without a diploma and probably aren’t nationwide by 44 percent. “The bulk of sex education is about the well informed about modern contraceptive The decline in Georgia has been less act itself, which is quick,” George says. She methods, such as implants that prevent dramatic lately. The most recent statepregnancy for three years and cost only $20 feels this is a mistake. What really matters level data show that the number of Clarke is engaging young people in conversations at the health department. Parents who are County teenagers who became pregnant about intimacy, love and where sexual activfocused on living a religious life may close had dropped from 161 in 2011 to 145 in ity fits into life as a whole. “It freaks people their eyes to what is happening with their 2013. That’s better, but it’s not zero. Teen Matters clinics can’t raise the self-esteem of teenage children. “No parent wants to know out,” George says about comprehensive sex education. “But when we give them the or think their child is sexually active,” says every girl who’s struggling with school and tools, they are better informed and will Bennett. sees having a baby with her boyfriend as a make better decisions.” f Although school districts may differ, viable path to the future.
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Get Crafty, Athens Try Hundreds of Beers at Brew Fest and Beer Week By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com
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he Classic City Brew Fest is the oldest craft beer festival in the Southeast, and over the years it’s grown to include a full week of suds-soaked events, including a Five & Ten dinner with beer pairings from local breweries, brewery tours and special taps at local bars. Founder Owen Ogletree talked to Flagpole about how the festival has evolved and what to expect this year; check out classiccitybrew.com for more information. Flagpole: The festival is 21 this year. What changes have you seen in the craft beer scene in Athens over the years? Owen Ogletree: It’s just insane. I never would’ve dreamed craft beer would’ve taken off so quickly. Back when I started the festival, I had to convince people to come. They’d say “Why are you doing a craft beer festival? It has weird colors, weird flavors.� Now it’s the mainstream. There are so many breweries now, I can’t keep track of them. Even in Athens, with Southern Brewing Co., Creature Comforts and Terrapin all releasing new things all the time, it’s quite a challenge to keep up with everything, but it’s a good challenge to have.
FP: The events around Brew Fest seem to grow every year. How did Beer Week come about? OO: Terrapin premiered their beers at the Classic City Brew Fest years ago, so that’s kind of their anniversary/birthday weekend. They always did a big carnival on the Saturday before Brew Fest. It kind of became a trend for people to come in from out of town and go to Terrapin on Saturday and Brew Fest on Sunday. Then other breweries and bars decided they wanted to come and do something that week to celebrate craft beer as well. This year we have a lot
more Athens Beer Week events going on than last year, about twice as many. FP: Any beers in particular to look out for? OO: Creature Comforts is debuting a couple new beers. Terrapin’s Anniversary Ale is a sour red Flemish ale that’s been soured in a kettle. They have a setup at the brewery where they can sour beer in a kettle, then boil it to kill all the microorganisms they don’t want to let loose in the brewery. It’s kind of exciting that Terrapin’s now putting out sour beers. Creature Comforts has been doing it since day one. I don’t know if it’s luck or what, but all three of the Athens breweries have gotten their start premiering their stuff at the Brew Fest. Southern Brewing barely squeaked in last year, Creature Comforts the year before. [This year] Southern Brewing’s gonna have a cask of a special session IPA that I collaborated with them on, and they’ll have probably 10 different beers showcased there—the wild-fermented beers made with wild yeast from flowers in Georgia all the way up to their new stout and Irish red ale. Southern Brewing has a big variety right now. We’ve got some Kentucky Breakfast Stout from Founders, which is one of the top 10 beers in the world. We’ve got Bourbon County Stout from Goose Island, which is also considered to be super-rare and top-notch. And every year breweries release special things. A lot of people think the cask ale pavilion is the coolest place in the festival because they’ve got special ingredients, special processes, some of them are wood-aged. Every one of them is unique because when you put beers in a cask with microbes that carbonate it and ferment it in the cask, it’s gonna take on a completely different flavor than a keg or bottle version.
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FP: A lot of those cask ales are pretty strong. How do people pace themselves and make it through the whole day? OO: If you just hold your glass out, they’re going to pour you about three ounces. You can always say “Just give me an ounce� or ask for a taste. A lot of people do that because they don’t want to get too tipsy too fast, and they want to try more things. FP: What advice can you offer to people who are coming to the Classic City Brew Fest for the first time? OO: The biggest advice would just be to come. You will learn so much about craft beer. Unlike other festivals where the lines are super-long and you’ve got to get a beer and immediately jump into the back of a
long line and wait to get your next sip of beer, we keep this festival very low-key. Tickets are very limited. There are a lot of people there, but it’s very easy to talk to the brewers, to get a beer without spending a long time in line. And I would say read your program book, because it has lots of good descriptions of beer in there. If you can try an ounce of all the casks, that’s pretty doable. We also have an app where you can vote for your favorite one. f
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Peruvian Chicken and OK Pizza this week’s local food finds By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com way to eat chicken. A decade ago, when Bruno Rubio of Cali N Tito’s had a chicken restaurant in the space that’s now Journey Juice, on Prince, it also made the dish, and I have missed it desperately ever since. Rubio’s Eastside version of Cali N Tito’s makes something similar, but the skin isn’t as crispy and the rub isn’t nearly as perceptible. The version at Polleria Pablo can be ordered as a whole, half or quarter chicken, any size of which will quickly disap-
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OUTSKIRTS, PT. 1: Generally speaking, ordering ceviche in a gas station is probably not a good idea, even if you are blessed with a robust immune system. But exceptions to rules exist for a reason, and Polleria Pablo (3075 Danielsville Road, 706-461-2533), which operates a counter in the back of a small grocery store that adjoins a Petro filling station, is just such an exception. Sandra’s Salon, a pawn shop and a Sinaloa grocery store share the little strip of businesses near the fork of Danielsville and Ila roads. The sign on the door says the restaurant, unidentified by name, is open every day, but if you ask the folks who actually work the counter, they’ll tell you it’s only Thursday through Sunday. Lunchtime is surprisingly busy, and although Polleria Pablo specializes in Peruvian cuisine, it also cooks hamburgers and cheeseburgers, quesadillas, burritos and some Salvadoran dishes, all of which seem to be popular. The few small tables are fairly well occupied. The ceviche, which can be ordered with just fish, just non-fish seafood (shrimp, squid) or mixed (you should go for this option), is exceptionally good: mouth-searingly acidic and spicy, with a boiled sweet potato and a boiled white potato, both peeled, served on the side. Such a combination might seem strange, but tubers are a hallmark of Peruvian food, and 5th Avenue Pizza they both provide the dish with an essential starch and your tastebuds with a slight break from the intensity of the seasoning. Both the fish and the rest of the seafood are firm-fleshed and fresh. You can’t exactly compare the result to a high-end fine-dining restaurant (e.g., the several different ceviches served at Cinco y Diez— R.I.P.), but more because of things like plating than sheer deliciousness. The other main reason to make the trek out to Polleria Pablo is the fact that it makes pollo a la brasa, a rotisserie chicken dish that is at least a contender for the single best
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the green. Fragrant with cilantro, it could easily be eaten by itself for a meal. Polleria Pablo has other Peruvian standards on the menu, like tallarĂn (noodles with a soy-based sauce, sometimes served with seafood) and lomo saltado (stir-fried beef with rice, tomato, red onion and french fries), as well as desserts including alfajores (sandwich cookies with dulce de leche) and torta helada (a gelatin-based cake). It takes cash only and serves no alcohol. OUTSKIRTS, PT. 2: In the opposite direction, down Mars Hill Road, in the new shopping center that also houses the Oconee County branch of the Omni fitness club, 5th Avenue Pizza (1260 Mars Hill Road, 706-705-1490) has been open since February. Its NYC-centric decor and claim to having â&#x20AC;&#x153;authentic New York pizzaâ&#x20AC;? should be met with some skepticism, but the pizza is fine to good and at least authentically pizza, and there is little competition in the area, Your Pie aside. The dining room is big and clean, with a bar at the back and TVs tuned to ESPN on the walls; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a nice patio just outside, with umbrella-ed tables. Pizza by the slice is big and well-crisped, with what is indeed a New York-style crust, and could be a better deal than the whole pies, although not all of the specialty options are available by the slice. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gourmet,â&#x20AC;? with artichoke hearts, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, feta and black olives, may run you $4.19 a slice, but depending on your appetite it could be a meal in itself. 5th Avenue also does pasta (including a fairly bland spaghetti and meatballs that comes with a side salad and a lot of buttery, salty garlic bread), subs, calzones, stromboli, wings, fullsize salads, garlic knots, â&#x20AC;&#x153;cheese bread stix,â&#x20AC;? wraps, a bunch of fried appetizers and large desserts from cannoli to caramel crunch cake with ice cream. It also has kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meals, a full bar and dollar cheese slices for the month of April when you buy a beverage. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner every day. WHAT UP?: Pouch is collaborating with the UGA drama department to promote Sweeney Todd by featuring five themed pies for the next month in the restaurant and selling them in the lobby before the play starts. Stay up to date with all local food news by bookmarking the Grub Notes blog at flagpole.com. f
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thens lost musician and friend Ross Shapiro in the early evening of Saturday, Mar. 26. He’d been battling an illness for some time and was surrounded by family and friends during his final moments. Born in Atlanta in 1963, Shapiro attended Briarcliff High School before moving to Athens in the early 1980s and earning his bachelor of fine arts degree. The longtime leader and chief creative force behind The Glands was known as a painter and sculptor to an entire swath of people who never knew him as a musician. Of course, the reverse is true for us who knew him as a musician and record-store owner. If any picture is becoming clearer in the wake of Shapiro’s passing, it’s that he was quite selective with regard to what information about himself he let be known and, more exactly, to whom he let it be known. His circle of close friendships was a tight one, and nearly all of those people have chosen to remain publicly silent about his passing, their relationships with him and
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T-shirts made that said “I Love (What Used other personal touchstones, which admittedly tend to become relegated to line items to Be) Athens.” The word choice was pure Shapiro, but it rubbed more than a few in the aftermath of a death. people the wrong way. Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools When we think of Athens being more met Shapiro circa 1982, and the pair than just a city charter, a college town and bonded over a mutual love of music—the a collection of buildings with stuff in them, Grateful Dead, in particular. “He was just one of those guys I had a lot what we’re left with is people. And when our town loses a person so woven into its in common with. He was part of the larger fabric—one with self-dug roots and closely fabric of the early Widespread Panic famcultivated relationships, and one who conily at the time,” Schools says. “We used to tributed to the creative scene in no small go see Dead shows together. One time we fashion—we find spent three nights ourselves loving in the parking He was sarcastic, low-key. what Athens used lot of the Nassau And we loved being Athenians. to be, too. County Coliseum It’s not my on Long Island. We intention to put words in Shapiro’s mouth, got so sick that trip we just slept on each but it is my intention to try to pluck meanother’s shoulders the whole way back to ing out of details and fit them into a larger Athens while my girlfriend drove the whole narrative than what some would dismiss as way home.” pointless nostalgia. And from all available Schools says their personalities just indications—via hints, stories and insights meshed, too. “We had a lot in common. He posted on social media in the days since was sarcastic, low-key. And we both loved his passing—it seems evident that Shapiro being Athenians.” would at least appreciate the effort, even if Indeed, during his tenure as owner of he disagreed completely. Schoolkids Records, Shapiro had a run of
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Indeed, it was noted by at least one friend that Shapiro would have hated being memorialized over social media. But those mentions were telling. For a man whom only a select few seemed to know on a deep level, nearly everyone has a distinct memory or moment with him. “He was one of the big threads in the tapestry of what I feel Athens was,” says Schools. “He was a much deeper cat than most people realized. I’m really sorry to see him go. I think the loss of someone like Ross reminds us of what a special town Athens is. We lost one of ’em, and it’s gonna sting. We’ve all lost a really good friend.” Although many in his circle remain tightlipped, choosing to keep their memories held closely, there was a statement by one of Shapiro’s compatriots that deserves to be printed. Dutch Cooper simply said, “Ross Shapiro is a hero.” It took me three days to realize that rhymes. And it seems so befitting in its subtlety and grandeur—two aspects of Shapiro’s intense and multi-layered personality—that there’s really no better way to say goodbye than that. f
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it. After a series of earth-rattling thunderstorms Friday night, I witnessed perpetually dour singer-songwriter Mark Kozelek actively enjoying himself at the Showtime Roadies House, where the show was hosted by two cheery caricatures from the local CW station and a crew of premiumcable employees who handed out free stuff to a small and somewhat confused crowd.
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he thing you notice first about Austin’s South by Southwest in its metropolis-spanning current form is the jarring degree to which it is branded. Nearly everything is brought to you by some commercial entity or another. One gets the sense that this is what America will look like under President Trump: entire cities as living billboards, naming rights to public property sold to the highest bidder, every inch of real estate emblazoned with some lifestyle website’s logo. Logos—and, for that matter, websites—are everywhere at SXSW. The unofficial, invitationonly Fader Fort (“please attribute any content captured to ‘The FADER FORT Presented by Converse,’” reads the media confirmation) was as star-studded as ever; Canadian megastar and noted dirty dancer Drake closed out the weekend with a surprise performance. The Spotify House, Pandora Discovery Den and House of Vans were similarly in demand both day and night, with entry lines that stretched for city blocks. I managed to thoroughly enjoy my visit to Mazda and Hype Machine’s notorious Hype Hotel; afternoon performances in the cavernous space from footwork firebrand Jlin and R&B experimenter D∆WN were early festival highlights. (The Mothers free drinks didn’t hurt.) Spin’s day party at Stubb’s on Friday, sponsored by both Harley Davidson and Bud Light (more free beers; no free motorcycles) provided another of my favorite SX ’16 moments when NorCal art-metal dudes Deftones mowed through a condensed greatest-hits set in the intimate-ish outdoor area. While most musicians in the post-“sellout” age are at least able to ignore the absurdity that occurs where creativity and commerce intersect, certain performers thrive on
According to the SXSW schedule, Luke Wilson and Carla Gugino, the stars of “Roadies”—coming this summer to your friend’s Showtime Anytime app—were scheduled to make an appearance at the Roadies House, but perhaps they were sequestered in the impromptu “VIP” area, ’cause I never caught a glimpse. In any case, watching Kozelek, in stoned-lounge-singer mode for this particular iteration of Sun Kil Moon, urge the swag-bagged audience to sing softly
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along to the refrain of the downeriffic SKM/Jesu collab “Exodus” while a keyboardist and drummer kept a funereal pace was one of the most disconcerting and yet delightful moments of my experience in Austin. In rare instances, the branding was nearly nonexistent and there was room to breathe. Thee Oh Sees thrilled the punks Thursday at the first of their handful of SX shows at East Austin dive bar Hotel Vegas; watching frontman John Dwyer in full-on freakout mode is one of rock and roll’s purest remaining pleasures. Similarly, and obvious bias aside, the Athens in Austin showcase at The Side Bar is one of SXSW’s best tangents, both for its stripped-down simplicity and the quality of the music. This year’s AIA party was particularly excellent, with sets from Mothers, Muuy Biien, New Madrid, T. Hardy Morris and others reminding the capacity crowd that Athens is home to some of the country’s most vital young bands. (On a quality-to-quantity basis, we’re surely at the top of the list.) A final shining Sponsored By moment came Saturday at the Avocados From Mexico tent at the Southbites food-truck park. There, Nada Surf frontman Matthew Caws, on hand to show off his guacamole recipe (not bad, kinda bland, there was basil involved) and fresh off a solo appearance at Rachael Ray’s Feedback House, decided to strap on an acoustic guitar and play a few songs for the dozen or so folks waiting in line for free guac. It was unexpected—even by the avocado pushers—and sweet; the pop-up performance transcended the setup’s limitations. These were the unforgettable experiences: mostly small, always simple. After 30 years, SXSW has hit an operational stride. Yet as its scale continues to balloon, the kind of bands it once helped attendees “discover” are increasingly asking whether it’s worth the hassle, as are the fans asked to shell out $700 (!) for a music badge. Still, there is quality to be found amidst the crowds and corporate dollars. The most memorable moments at this festival, the behemoth of the music-industrial complex, continue to be the most unassuming—clear notes ringing out against a backdrop of white noise. f Check out our SXSW coverage archive on the Homedrone blog at flagpole.com.
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Blurred Hymns The Church Looks Back and Moves Forward By Andy Barton music@flagpole.com
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ustralian four-piece The Church has been called many things in its 35-year existence: psychedelic, postpunk, new wave, dream-pop. But despite a 20-plus album catalog and induction into the Australian Recording Industry Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall of Fame, the tag thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undeservedly stuck with the band through it all may be â&#x20AC;&#x153;cult.â&#x20AC;? From Sydney, bassist, singer and sole original member Steve Kilbey gives the impression that neither success nor misfortune could phase him now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am OK. Things will be good for tour, with a little extra rehearsal in Texas before [the] first show,â&#x20AC;? he says, referencing the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s upcoming 17 dates throughout the eastern United States, which begin in Dallas on Apr. 8. The group is slated to perform two
When asked why play The Blurred Crusade out of the myriad other possibilities, Kilbey responds glibly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, we did Blurred Crusade in only a few places, so [weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re] coming back to some places we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do last time,â&#x20AC;? he says, referring to the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s North American tour last year with The Psychedelic Furs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gonna start doing all our albums in their entirety again eventually, I imagine, and we had this one ready from an Australian tour last year. So we can tick them off one by one as we do them, I guess.â&#x20AC;? With the abstract plan to work their way through other standouts from their back catalog, Kilbey is sure new material is in store, as well. It helps that the songwriting process now has a renewed energy. After the last remaining founder of The Church
separate sets each night: a complete runthrough of their sophomore album, The Blurred Crusade, and a second of standouts spanning their discography, including their latest release, 2014â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Further/Deeper. Characterized by its mystical imagery and expanded sonic palette, The Blurred Crusade is one of the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest records. From the opening one-two punch of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost With Youâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;When You Were Mineâ&#x20AC;? to the lovelorn â&#x20AC;&#x153;To Be In Your Eyes,â&#x20AC;? the album hardly misses a beat. However, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an irony to Kilbey and companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to play the album in its entirety for American audiences, as the album was denied a proper U.S. release by Capitol, the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record label at the time, who claimed it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t radio-friendly enough. The Church would continue to have an interesting relationship with the States over the years, particularly with Los Angeles, where they recorded several albums, but the band eventually broke through to mainstream audiences with the release of 1988â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Starfish, which was certified Gold in 1992 by the Recording Industry Association of America. The bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recognizable single, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under the Milky Way,â&#x20AC;? even broke the top 25 on the U.S. Hot 100 chart, and was years later featured in Donnie Darko, leading newer audiences to dig up the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past.
parted ways with the bandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Marty WillsonPiper, in 2013â&#x20AC;&#x201D;guitarist Ian Haug of Australian rock band Powderfinger joined to help write and record Further/Deeper. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ian is an amazing player and a very relaxed guy with his own mojo and trip,â&#x20AC;? Kilbey says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He worked out surprisingly well.â&#x20AC;? Haugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recruitment does seem to rejuvenate the band, and his playing style pairs seamlessly with the other members. Further/Deeper cuts â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deliriousâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lightning Whiteâ&#x20AC;? are full of signature Church guitar haze, while the group puts a â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s psychedelic spin on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laurel Canyon.â&#x20AC;? Whether The Church will ever be a household name is moot, given the fact that Kilbey has rarely given in to the desires of the industry. Uncompromising and nowhere near ready to stop, the frontman has a simple reply for what comes after Aprilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tour: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be time for another tour or album, then.â&#x20AC;? f
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POPTIMISTIC TIMES: After a nearly five-year absence, the Athens PopFest will return this summer. Spearheaded by Mike Turner, the festival will hit stages around town Aug. 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13. Submissions for performance slots are being accepted as we speak and cost $6. Although the genres exhibited at PopFest have expanded since its inception in 2004, I implore you to check out past lineups and press coverage for an idea of what has the best chance of being accepted. Then again, if your death metal band doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind throwing six bucks out the window, go for it. Full disclosure: I was a partner in PopFest from 2008â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2012. Congratulations to Turner for pulling this together again. See athenspopfest.com and facebook.com/athenspopfest for more information.
point with this stuff. You either like this style of production or you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. I tend to like it if it serves the songs, and for the most part, on Fleeting, it does. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are big, semimoody pop numbers, and he does best when he stays this course. Side steps like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Misty Morningâ&#x20AC;? add some texture, but on something this smooth texture is actually a speed bump. Check it out over at wanderwild.bandcamp.com.
SIX PACK: Mamie Davis released a live EP from her recent show at The Foundry. Cleverly titled Music That Was Live, the record has six songs and a whole lotta personality. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a version of the newly released track â&#x20AC;&#x153;Valero Stationsâ&#x20AC;? that I think is better than the studio version. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing terribly fancy about this EP, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fine document of what Davis is sounding like this final spring before she starts college in Nashville this fall. Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming live shows and more. Check out both the new EP and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Valero Stationsâ&#x20AC;? single over at mamiedavis.bandcamp.com, and fan up at facebook.com/ mamie.davis.music. The Dead Milkmen perform at PopFest 2011.
UP FOR AIR: After a more than two-year hiatus, Athens rock band The Starter Kits are back and have just released a new, self-titled album. It was finished several years ago, but without resources to release it, it languished unheard until now. Led by the singing and guitar playing of Mikey Dwyer, the album also features Dan Orchik and Jamie Coulterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who also compose the live bandâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and additional performances by John Neff, Neil Golden and Chris Ellenburg. It was mixed by Kyle Spence and mastered by Derek Almstead. Because Coulter is moving this summer, this new record and a few upcoming live dates are some of the final steps The Starter Kits will take as a band. Dwyer may retain the name for use later, but the trio, as such, is almost over. If you are a fan of intelligent, emotionally wrought, guitar-driven tunes, find a live show and savor it. The new album is available for streaming on Spotify and for purchase at all major digital online markets. Check it out via cdbaby.com/thestarterkits.
PASTEL VISION: Athens electronic label Plus 100 just released a new album by Vaperror titled Acid Arcadia. Although the project name tips its hat to vaporwave, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not much of that on this record. Composer Jeff Cardinal mixes all sorts of influences, including happy hardcore, heavy breakbeat patterns, glitch, ambient and more. Nearly every track clocks in under three minutes, which means most are super ripe for remixing, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only a matter of time before some smart producer takes this upon him or herself. Dig this new collection at soundcloud.com/vaperror, as well as a ton of other Vaperror work, and check out the rest of the Plus 100 catalog at plus100.bandcamp.com.
OPEN UP: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Martin just released the first EP from his project Wanderwild. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s titled Fleeting, and is probably the best example Athens has had in years of that big-room production style popularized by Imagine Dragons, Coldplay and Muse. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but notice it, and in all honesty, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of the idea. The notes for this record mention that Martin â&#x20AC;&#x153;uses Wanderwild as a vehicle to chase his love for both songwriting and production.â&#x20AC;? Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kinda no mid-
HEY, MAN: Athensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ayman Tartir, who performs as Ayman, is known for his instrumental work, which fuses North American compositional elements (jazz, pop standards, showtunes) with influences from his parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; native Tunisia and other North African and Middle Eastern locales. He has a new single titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Time Tomorrowâ&#x20AC;? that should be available now (but wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t at press time). Check him out at aymanworldfusion.comâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;music there requires a Spotify installationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and facebook.com/aymanworldfusion. f
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record review Meth Wax: Meth Wax (Independent Release) Meth Wax is the self-titled debut from the local pop-punk project led by guitarist and vocalist Daniel Tanghal. From an instrumental perspective, the album is a contender for one of the best punk projects of the year. In their best moments, like on pre-release single â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gravity Bong,â&#x20AC;? Meth Wax show a knack for blending pop melodies with an irresistible, scuzzy punk sound that calls to mind Jay Reatard or Ty Segall. The problem with Meth Wax comes when you try to engage with their lyrics. While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear that Tanghal can construct a decent pop refrain, the majority of the songs here range from nonsensical to occasionally offensive and off-putting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pheromonesâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sea of Blowjobsâ&#x20AC;? are two particular embarrassments, with lyrics that could caption an unsolicited 3 a.m. dick pic. It feels like needless aesthetic set-dressing for a band that has enough talent to not have to try and shock people. There are signs of a better future for Meth Wax in songs like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Goodbyeâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Verge of Destruction,â&#x20AC;? which deal with themes of grief and inner turmoil and strike a more engaging note than the rest of the album. If Meth Wax hits upon more original topics and stops cribbing from the old pop-punk playbook, they can turn into something special. [Nathan Kerce]
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Eat Locals and Embrace the Darkness Upcoming Productions in Athens Theater By Dina Canup arts@flagpole.com
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1847, when lurid slasher films weren’t yet in existence to Wait Until Dark: Town & Gown wants to scare the hell entertain the young, male masses. Director George Contini out of you. You don’t get that a lot in stage plays, though says the story has fascinated readers and audiences alike you can catch a suspense thriller at the movies almost any since “we’ve all fantasized about revenge on those who have week of the year. The script is adapted from an earlier verwronged us. But Sweeney and Mrs. Lovett go the extra mile sion that was adapted for film in 1967, starring Alan Arkin and become demonic eco-warriors urging us to ‘eat locals.’” and Audrey Hepburn, who was nominated for an Oscar “Eat locals,” indeed. University Theatre has partnered for her role. Susan has something desperately sought by a psychotic criminal and his henchmen, who find her alone in with downtown meat-pie restaurant Pouch to create Sweeney-themed pies that patrons can buy in the lobby her apartment. She’s newly wed and newly blind, left alone before the performances or at Pouch until the show closes. to struggle against the thugs. They were created just for the show, with names like Mrs. This version sets the action in the ’40s rather than the Lovett’s Signature Steak Pie and The General Pie, “with or ’60s in a brilliant innovation; a somewhat dated crime without his privates, which is extra.” You’ll laugh at the thriller featuring a fragile female victim takes an ideal turn towards the noir. Susan becomes a stronger character who is learning to manage on her own while her husband is away at war. She turns the tables on her adversaries by turning out the lights. If you’ve watched “Daredevil,” you know she can gain the upper hand with such a move. The lighting design by Erwin Greene is practically an additional character in a show like this, which by necessity is highly technical as Susan uses her wits and her disability against villains who have underestimated her. They see her as just a woman who can’t even see them. They assume she is weak— until she shows them what can happen in the dark. Director Cameron Logan saw the show in New York as a high schooler, with Quentin Tarantino playing the chief criminal, Roat, here played by Steven Carroll, a Town & Gown veteran with a particular penchant for horror. She was on the edge of her seat Town & Gown’s Wait Until Dark suspends your senses. and says that Tarantino’s perfor“something extra” in the pie. There’s even a vegetarian mance “scared the hell out of me.” The audience, according option, “The One That Got Away.” Just be sure to get a pie to Logan, won’t know much more than Susan (played by before the show; you won’t likely have a taste for it after. Bekah Lee) does, so “you’re right there with Susan trying Unless there is something dreadfully wrong with you, and to figure things out.” Lee, who has been a staple of Town & Gown musicals (You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Oklahoma, you enjoy eating locals. Expect every element of the show to be top-notch; Evil Dead, Rent) has never played a role that didn’t include the set and costume designs (Michelle Gersten and Ivan singing, but she is ready for the task and should do very Ingermann), inspired by German expressionism and M.C. well in Hepburn’s role. It’s a solid, experienced cast, includEscher drawings, aim to look as unstable as the minds of ing Patrick Najjar, Sarah Anne Owens, Patrick Hooper and the main characters. As Contini says, “It’s a dark world Isaac Callahan, plus new Town & Gowner Greer Jones. we’ve created.” The bright spot is the music. Contini asserts, By Frederick Knott and revised by Jeffrey Hatcher, Wait “You’d be hard pressed to hear these voices on Broadway. Until Dark is presented by Town & Gown Players at the They really are extraordinary talents.” Athens Community Theatre Friday, Apr. 8, Saturday, Apr. This show features some of the best of two departments, 9 and Thursday, Apr. 14–Saturday, Apr. 16 at 8 p.m., with theater and music, in rare combination. Sweeney is impec2 p.m. matinees on Sunday, Apr. 10 and Sunday, Apr. 17. cably portrayed by Isaiah Feken, who is working on his Tickets are $15, $12 for members/seniors/students, $8 Master of Music degree in vocal performance. His culinary on Thursdays for students and members and available at accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, is well played by Master of Fine townandgownplayers.org or 706-206-8696. Arts acting student Katie Butcher, who has double bachelor’s degrees in both music/vocal performance and theater. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street: From The cast is a near-perfect balance of music and theater “South Park” to Fried Green Tomatoes, we shouldn’t find the students, so don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the best notion of literally feeding on our enemies too shocking, of what both can do. Just don’t bring the kids or the faint and yet it is an unconventional choice for musical theater. of heart to this one. Sweeney Todd is a barber who has returned to London in By Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, Sweeney Todd search of vengeance upon those who had badly mistreated is presented by University Theatre at the Fine Arts Theatre him and his wife. He forms a bloody partnership with Mrs. in the Fine Arts Building Thursday, Apr. 14, Friday, Apr. 15 Lovett, who bakes “the worst pies in London,” and realizes and Wednesday, Apr. 20–Saturday, Apr. 23 at 8 p.m. with the corpses of his murdered enemies make excellent source 2:30 p.m matinees Sunday, Apr. 17 and Sunday, Apr. 24. material for her meat pies. Who wouldn’t want to sing and You can buy Pouch pies for dinner starting an hour before dance about that? curtain. Tickets are $16, $12 for students and available at The original story of the murderous barber Sweeney 706-542-4400 or drama.uga.edu/box-office. Todd came out as a British penny dreadful periodical in
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Hamlet: Here’s yet another character struggling with his inner darkness. Hamlet is caught between the ghost of his murdered father, his complicated love for his remarried mother, his loathing for his uncle/new stepdad and his own existential angst. Circle Ensemble Theatre Company likes to search for the most authentic versions of Shakespeare’s plays, and this production of “Hamlet Unadulterated” is no exception. Their script is taken from the First Quarto, the first published version of Hamlet also known as Q1. It’s a significantly shorter, earlier version of the play than later editions more commonly known and produced. Some past Shakespeare scholars have called Q1 the “Bad Quarto,” considering it to be either pirated or reconstructed from the memory of an actor who had appeared in a minor role. Current scholars consider it a true alternate—if unauthorized—version of the original performance text. It’s a better length for performance, with more violence and less talking, and has some curious oddities and differences from later editions. UGA professor Fran Teague, a leading international Shakespeare scholar, says, “I do not think [Q1] is a bad quarto. I think it’s a version of the play, as are the second quarto and the first folio. I also think that the text of Q1 is probably a performance text, i.e., the script they actually used, rather than the playhouse copy that marked the play as the company’s property, because a script belonged to the theatrical company, not to the playwright in 16th-Century London.” Directed by UGA professor Farley Richmond, it stars Circle regular Dustin Drake with UGA theater major Madison Smith as Ophelia, Richard Cheney as Claudius and Joy Ovington as Gertrude, plus other Circle regulars and newcomers. It’s a unique opportunity to see Hamlet in a way that is not often performed. It’ll be in the Terrace Room rather than outdoors in the pollen, so you can expect improved sound in this space compared to shows in the great room of the visitors’ center. School shows are also available. By William Shakespeare, Hamlet is presented by Circle Ensemble Theatre Company in the Garden Club Terrace Room at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia Friday, Apr. 15 and Saturday, Apr. 16 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, Apr. 17. Tickets are $18, $12 for students and available at circleensembletheatre.com. For more information or group pricing, call 706-613-3771. Coming soon: Catch Me If You Can is a musical about going after your dreams and hoping you won’t get caught. Based on the hit movie about the notorious, charming con artist Frank Abagnale Jr., the musical version is more family-friendly than the movie. An interesting tidbit: One of the Cornerstone performers learned that her aunt once went on a date with the real Abagnale. By Terrence McNally, Marc Shaiman, and Scott Wittman, based on the DreamWorks motion picture, it’s at the Oconee County Civic Center Saturday, Apr. 23 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Apr. 24. Tickets are $12 and available at cornerstoneathens.com. A Month of Sundays is Bob Larbey’s “well-aged comedy” about whiskey-drinking friends in a retirement home. It features some of Town & Gown’s absolute best, including the return of the hilarious Jeff Evans in a guest appearance, along with Rick Rose, Speedy Arnold, Cindy Nason, Danielle Bailey Miller and Ginny Simmons. This is a group you don’t want to miss on stage, directed by Gay Griggs McCommons. Presented by Town & Gown Players at the Athens Community Theatre Friday, Apr. 29 and Saturday, Apr. 30 at 8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, May 1, tickets are $5 (free for season ticket holders). For more information, visit townandgownplayers.org or call 706206-8696. f
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ACC Camp Signup Is Online And UGA Has a New Summer Camp Program, Too By Kristen Morales news@flagpole.com It’s impossible to find a coffee in Athens at 5:30 a.m. on a Saturday. I learned this after wandering the streets on my way to the Lyndon House Arts Center several years ago, preparing to register my daughter for summer camp. This year, sign-up season begins Apr. 9, when Athens-Clarke Leisure Services opens up registration, but something will be noticeably absent: the search for the 5:30 a.m. coffee. That’s because—hallelujah!—camp registration is online this year, and can be done from the comfort of your couch. With a coffee from the coffee shop of your choice, because it starts at 9 a.m. But you need to do a bit of legwork in advance if this will be your first time on the ACC website. Online registration for activities actually began last fall, when Leisure Services opened registration for its sports programs. The second round of registrations took place in February, so the department feels pretty confident in the system. If you haven’t been to the website (athensclarkecounty.com/leisure), you’ll need to register for a free account in advance, so you don’t deal with any glitches on the morning of Apr. 9. Cathy Padgett, public information coordinator for Leisure Services, says online
It’s free, and you only need one per family (you are listed as the “adult” and then you can add other family members, applying different camps to different people). • Didn’t get into a camp you wanted? Put your child’s name on the waiting list. You never know when there will be a cancellation. • When paying, be sure your billing
registration has had unintended benefits. For example, as they discovered with sports sign-ups, registration for activities was more evenly distributed among the various programs. This, she suspects, is because all the programs are listed in one place, and so all end up getting equal billing. But one thing hasn’t changed: You gotta go in with a plan. Once you’ve settled onto the couch, logged into the system and noted the time, you have 15 minutes to sign up for the camps you want— Where the Wild Things Are summer camp. otherwise, you’re going to have address matches what’s on the screen. to start over. Otherwise, the process may slow down or A few other tips for registering online: be rejected outright. And that would suck. • You can use a smartphone, but a comAs far as camp selections go this year, puter or tablet will probably make it more efficient (and easier to check your work—be there are some new topics in the mix that sure your name and contact info is correct!). sound interesting. For example, Memorial Park has a series of technology camps that • Google Chrome is the preferred delve into a different topic each week, such browser. as rockets, architecture, electrical engineer• If you applied for a scholarship after Apr. 1, you’re not guaranteed to have it pro- ing and robotics (ages 6–12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. weekly, $40). Also, the Lyndon House concessed by Apr. 9. tinues to push the boundaries with camps • You only need to create one account.
that include working with AthFest mural artist David Hale, or the power of graffiti. If your kids are in middle or high school, there are several camps that may interest them, including a painting and drawing class at the Lyndon House and the Sandy Creek Nature Center camp. Leisure Services is also hiring temporary staff for the summer, and this might be a chance for your high school junior or senior to earn cash while being a mentor. Also, to put it on your radar, there’s a new free camp offered by the Clarke County School District and the University of Georgia College of Education. Inspired by the collaboration that takes place throughout the school year, this new Camp DIVE program takes place during the month of June and is structured to not only get kids involved in something fun— think classes in robotics, where our food comes from, or using photos and other media to tell the story of a community—but it’s also aiming to reduce the “summer slide” effect. For details and to register (registration kicked off with a soft opening during the week of parent-teacher conferences), visit coe.uga.edu/campdive. Camp DIVE is for rising kindergartners through eighth-graders and takes place weekdays 8 a.m.–2 p.m. All meals will be provided by the school district, and Fridays include field trips. I’m raising my coffee mug to at least one less stressful thing as we prepare for summer vacation. Godspeed, parents! f
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TV Gallery, Free Art Fridays & Athens Art Prints Plus, More Local Art News By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com TV Gallery: Unrestricted by physical white walls, TV Gallery is a newly established virtual space promoting contemporary artists from the Southeast and beyond. Created by Tatiana Veneruso, former director of the Athens Institute for Contemporary Art, the gallery takes advantage of social media platforms to explore new methods of sharing artwork with a much wider audience than is possible through brick-and-mortar galleries. The project first planted roots on Instagram at @teeveegallery and recently made a soft launch at tatianaveneruso. wix.com/tvgallery, with links to more than 20 artists who have been featured so far, including Alea Hurst, Nick Madden, Manda McKay and Lindsay Troutman, â&#x20AC;&#x153;My goal is to help promote artists,â&#x20AC;? says Veneruso. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On a local level, it gives the arts community another â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;venueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to show their work, since we have so many more artists than venues. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not charging a fee or any commission, just offering my knowledge and connections to get people more exposure. It keeps me involved with the arts community, and I wanted a way to support artists even if I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a physical venue.â&#x20AC;? Veneruso plans to organize pop-up exhibitions at various venues throughout the year, with the first taking shape as a group show of artists who have been included on the feed. A considerably inclusive project, all media is welcome and interested artists are encouraged to send high-resolution JPEGs of their work to tvartgallery@gmail.com. Free Art Friday Athens: All around the world, tiny pieces of artwork are hidden in public spaces for lucky passersby to take home as their own, no strings attached, as part of the Free Art Movement. The Free Art Friday Atlanta (#FAFATL) community is one of the most active, with hundreds of pieces being circulated each month. Though there have been a few Athenians like @magic8ball_athens and @somethingsweet_ath sporadically hiding artwork for a while, several core Atlanta artists are concentrating their efforts in Free Art Friday Athens (#FAFATH) every Friday throughout April, with the hopes that the project will continue sustaining itself. There are currently over 40 confirmed artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;mostly from Atlanta, with a handful of locals, including @athulhu, @coffeemonsterathens and @capsandrobotsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who will hide works during this giant scavenger hunt. Local artists interested in participating should independently distribute their pieces around town, then post pictures to Instagram with the hashtag #FAFATH. Art lovers hoping to hunt down the works should check for clues under the hashtag and post a comment to notify others if they get to the piece first. Keep your eyes peeled for palm-sized paintings on telephone poles and clay creatures lurking on windowsills.
MFA: Every spring, the Georgia Museum of Art debuts a wave of graduating master of fine arts students from UGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lamar Dodd School of Art through the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Master of Fine Arts Degree Candidates Exhibition.â&#x20AC;? Representing the culmination of each artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s academic training as well as their introduction to the post-college art world, the show is part of a tradition that dates back to collaborations between artist Lamar Dodd and museum founder Alfred Holbrook.
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This year features artwork by Michael Benedetti, Ryan McCullough and Saegan Moran (printmaking); Heather Foster, Drema Montgomery, Michael Ross and Spence Townsend (painting and drawing); Miranda Maynard, Erin Mazzei, Yongxi Wang and Janelle Young (photography); Courtney McCracken (sculpture); Aaron Obenza (ceramics); Vivienne Varay (jewelry and metals); and Lu Yang (interior design). An opening reception will be held Friday, Apr. 8 from 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. An Artful Conversation, led by education specialist Brittany Ranew, will offer an in-depth discussion of selected works Wednesday, Apr. 13 from 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m. During MFA Speaks on Thursday, Apr. 14 at 5:30 p.m., each of the candidates will take three minutes to present their own
work. On view through Sunday, May 1, the exhibition will also be highlighted during Museum Mix with DJs Lunar Landers and Jack Jigglez on Thursday, Apr. 21 from 8 p.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 a.m. Athens Art Prints: Photography boutique Pixel & Ink recently unveiled its latest endeavor, athensartprints.com, an online gallery offering purchasable prints of local artwork. The website launched with 130 pieces by 32 artists, and co-owners Carolyn Crist and Laulea Taylor donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any intentions of slowing down. The duo hope to eventually grow the project into an all-inclusive catalog of local artists complete with written profiles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many amazing Athens artists either sell their originals for way less than they are worth, or donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sell at all because what they are worth is more than anyone in town can afford. Plus, there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a great venue for people to visit when they want to buy a print for their walls or just browse through a variety of local art,â&#x20AC;? says Crist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The solution: Sell your art for what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth by making endless prints you can sell at an affordable price.â&#x20AC;? This is where Pixel & Ink steps in. Between capturing a color-matched image of artwork, printing copies and paying consignment fees to retail stores, investing in high-quality prints can be an expensive, often fruitless process for independent artists. Using a print-on-demand business model, however, Pixel & Ink is able to eliminate overhead costs by only printing once customers have selected their desired artwork and size. Artists are able to predetermine their own profit, and the shop earns money by adding on a printing fee rather than charging the artists consignment fees. Styles differ greatly, with the current roster including the likes of Cameron Bliss, Cindy Jerrell, Jeremy Kiran Fernandes, Jill Carnes and Will Eskridge. The criteria for accepting new artists is that applicants must live within 20 miles of Athens and demonstrate the ability to self-promote. Interested artists should email pixelandinkphoto@ gmail.com. AthFest Theme Artist: Local colorist and pattern designer Lou Kregel has been officially named as the theme artist of the 2016 AthFest Music & Arts Festival and AthHalf Half Marathon. Her design, a re-appropriation of one of her Constructivist-style patterns, will be used on the event websites, merchandise, signage and as cover art of the 20th-anniversary AthFest two-CD set. Kregelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boldly colored geometric designs can be seen all over townâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as murals at businesses including Tedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Best and Vicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vintage, as rugs and paintings in private homes and as coffee mugs and phone cases in the hands of Athenians. Since 2007, she has painted close to 75 large chrysanthemums on the exteriors of local buildings and fences. Each year, a theme artist selection committee begins with a list of about 12 local artists, then narrows down the names to three or four professionals. The committee then reaches out to commission theme concepts, and selects a final artist after reviewing their ideas. Be on the lookout for Kregelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patterns at AthFest, held Friday, June 24â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sunday, June 26, with affiliated events beginning Wednesday, June 22. f
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Ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t That America? A Hit, a Miss and a Lazy Religious Flick By Drew Wheeler movies@flagpole.com GODâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOT DEAD 2 (PG) Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not Dead 2 improves if viewed as taking place in a sort of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twilight Zoneâ&#x20AC;? alternate universe where Christians are a put-upon minorityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sort of like the 1995 reverse-racism drama White Manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Burden. Otherwise, it collapses under the weighty delusion that every other belief system is accepted except for the largest religion in the world. In what modern-day America would a Christian teacher in the state of Arkansas find herself before the court for mentioning Jesus in an innocuous, academically sound manner? Certainly not the one where Donald Trump is the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination. History teacher Grace Wesley (Clarissa/ Sabrina herself, Melissa Joan Hart) finds herself in legal hot water after a student asks her a question about Jesus. Suddenly the ACLUâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;perfectly personified by Satan incarnate, Ray Wise (see â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reaperâ&#x20AC;? for the proof)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;is in town calling for her head, despite the fact that the organization would most likely support her were this a real-life scenario.
of preaching to the choir, though one wonders if even the choir will appreciate the pandering. More than anything, Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not Dead 2 shows the whole point of the First Amendment to be lost on its creators.
I SAW THE LIGHT (R) The life of country musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first superstar, Hank Williams (Tom Hiddleston), could make an interesting movie. If someone ever does, they should cast Hiddleston, who shines brighter than any other aspect of this by-the-book biopic. Like Walk the Line, Ray, Get On Up, etc., Williams battles drugs and struggles to balance love and stardom; unlike those other legends, who lived to mostly conquer their addictions, Williams tragically died at the age of 29 in the backseat of his car. Hiddleston warbles a fine impression of Williams on hits like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lovesick Blues,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey Good Lookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Cheatinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Heart,â&#x20AC;? but the music scenes have little more energy than the airless drama between Williams and his wife (Elizabeth Olsen), mother (Cherry Jones) or subsequent women (Wrenn Schmidt and Maddie Hasson). Hiddleston will be the only aspect Hello, My Name is Doris of this poorly told biopic anyone will barely remember. Were this film released at the end of the year, Hiddleston would have a good shot at some awards love. But an early-April release of a severely average film from writer-director Marc Abraham (anybody remember his other directorial effort, I gots the munchies! 2009â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flash of Genius?) guarantees Hiddleston will not be in the Fortunately, the yard boy whom Eva mix. One will see more of Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; light by Longoria once cheated with on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Desperate skipping the movie and immersing oneself Housewivesâ&#x20AC;? (Jesse Metcalfe) has gone in the Alabama legendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timeless music. to law school and come out dressed like a slumpy PI just in time to defend Grace. HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS (R) After an OK Concurrently, some characters from the directorial debut, Michael Showalter, a previous movie show up to make sure no former member of MTVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beloved â&#x20AC;&#x153;The one questions the â&#x20AC;&#x153;2â&#x20AC;? in the title. By some State,â&#x20AC;? returns with a buzzy sophomore miracle, David A. Whiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reverend Dave effort starring the Flying Nun herself, Sally makes it onto Graceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jury. Field. Field is blissfully nimble as Doris, an The movieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true fault lies in its ultimate awkward 60-something seeking love from timidity. Rather than suppose a real crisis a much younger colleague (Max Greenfield, of faith versus Constitution, the filmmakwho is wonderfully douchey as Schmidt on ers substitute a situation that from the Foxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Girlâ&#x20AC;?). beginning calls for Graceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exoneration. The Doris could have lost itself in the quirky timorousness of the writers stops at their wasteland of independent cinema withportrayal of atheists, all of whom are sleazy out Fieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inveterate steadiness. Stories and unctuous (see Wise, Ray). They even involving an electropop band and Brooklyn throw in a persecutory plot device for the hipsters could come off as silly, discarded next movie by the ill insertion of the secular justice system subpoenaing the sermons â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girlsâ&#x20AC;? subplots; instead, Showalter and cowriter Laura Terruso (she created the 2011 of local pastors. short film upon which this film is based) While that scenario has a basis in realconjure up a gem littered with Walter ity, the writers lazily refuse to provide a legal precedent for the subpoenas. They also Mitty-ish daydreams, naughty visual gags and prime Tyne Daly. Doris taking dating idly continue the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Duck Dynastyâ&#x20AC;? meme advice from a giggling 13-year-old is priceto prove who does and who does not fit less. Doris is a sweet, little film in funny the movieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definition of a good guy. This clothing youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll enjoy meeting. f reverse Inherit the Wind is a classic example
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Various Locations · $12–30 The fifth annual AlanFest is presented by the David Alan Lewis Foundation, a nonprofit established in memory of the late UGA student. (Proceeds benefit the group’s scholarship in landscape architecture at the university.) This year’s events take place Thursday through Saturday and include a kickoff party at Terrapin as well as two shows at Live Wire featuring Packway Handle Band, Showtime, the Isaac Bramblett Band, the Marcus King Band and many more. There’s also a free Georgia Theatre Rooftop show Friday. Presale tickets for the Live Wire shows are available for a discounted price. See Calendar listings for complete info. [Gabe Vodicka]
40 Watt Club · 7 p.m. · $10 (adv.), $12 (door) Sidney Lumet’s classic media satire Network turns 40 this year, and New York-based film collective Cinema Under the Influence is teaming up with the Georgia Theatre and the 40 Watt to present a showing of the movie as well as a concert afterwards. As relevant now as when it was released, the scathing Network anticipated the rise of both reality TV and cable news. Nashville academic-turned-punk (punkademic?) Daniel Pujol and his band—known, appropriately, as Pujol—will play following the screening, as will Athens/ Atlanta rockers Oak House. New York Times writer Dave Itzkoff will introduce the film via Skype. [GV]
ATHICA · 7–10 p.m. · Donations Micromedia like the GIF and Vine represent a democratized form of modern art. They exist within the global social network of the Internet, spontaneously produced and shared to amuse, entertain and enlighten. Micromedia Fest features the work of 15 international artists, including three Athenians: Jason Coombs, Laura Maria Ramirez Giraldo and Michael Lauden. The short, looping videos, each from six–60 seconds in length, are varyingly funny, abstract and socially informative. The exhibition will be on view through Saturday’s closing reception, which will feature an experimental multimedia performance by local musicians Michael, Killick and friends. [Madeline Bates]
40 Watt Club · 7 p.m. · $26 Between his short-lived talk show and long-running podcast, other writing and performing gigs and a sturdy stand-up CV, Pete Holmes has spent quality time with nearly everyone you’ve ever laughed at (he probably laughed too, with his trademark over-the-top cackle you can hear from two towns over). If humor could be transmitted osmotically, Holmes would be the funniest guy on the planet. Still, he’s pretty high up on the list. Maybe funniness doesn’t rub off from rubbing elbows, but wherever it originates, Holmes is a comic’s comic whose studious approach to the game is evident in the polished, masterfully executed sophistication of his act. Brent Sullivan opens. [Adam Clair]
Caledonia Lounge · 9 p.m. · $10 (21+), $12 (18–20) Richmond, VA heavy-hitters Inter Arma are full of surprises. Their full-length albums alone— 2010’s Sundown and 2013’s Sky Burial—provide enough genre-bending, head scratching intrigue to occupy one’s time and mind, but couple that with the release of a 45-minute, single-track concept release, 2014’s The Cavern, and one can’t help but expect the unexpected from these guys. They play loud, fast and brutal, but they also play slow, soft and— don’t be surprised—brutal. Try to hold onto your hearing when the band shares a bill at the Caledonia Saturday with locals Savagist and Marses. [Andy Barton]
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Tuesday 5 CLASSES: Getting Started with Genealogy (ACC Library) This class will help you get started with your family research. This is a pre-beginning genealogy class. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, heritageroomref@ athenslibrary.org CLASSES: Windows 10 for Beginners (ACC Library) Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens COMEDY: OpenTOAD Comedy Open Mic (Flicker Theatre & Bar)
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and Peabody Awards Collection, the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. Meet in the rotunda on the second floor. 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@ uga.edu EVENTS: Western Square Dancing (Buffalo’s Café) Dance with the Classic City Squares. 8 p.m. www.buffalos.com FILM: Green on the Screen: Fresh (UGA Building 1516) Fresh celebrates farmers and advocates across America who are re-inventing the industrialized food system. 6 p.m. FREE! studentaffairs.uga.edu
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FILM: Ciné’s 9th Anniversary: Beauty & The Beast (1946) (Ciné Barcafé) Watch a new restoration of Jean Cocteau’s fairy tale adaptation. 7:30 p.m. $9.75. www. athenscine.com FILM: The Sad and Beautiful World of Sparklehorse (40 Watt Club) This documentary explores the late, enigmatic indie-rocker Mark Linkous. Followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Alex Crowton and Bobby Dass. 7 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289
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GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Compete in 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: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Play for drinks, sweet treats and gift cards out on the patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com GAMES: Athens Beer Week Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) Trivia and giveaways
with Terrapin. 8:30 p.m. www. hiloathens.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Taqueria Tsunami, Downtown) Surf the trivia wave every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) Compete to win prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, crafts and fun for preschoolaged children and their caregivers.
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10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Lego Fun (Bogart Library) Join for Lego-themed activities. Ages 5 & up. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Fancy Nancy Tea Party (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Come for tea, games, snacks and readings of Jane O’Connor’s Fancy Nancy books. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. You can keep your Legos at home, they are provided. Ages 3–10. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Cloning Technologies Panel (The Rialto Room) A panel of Athens entrepreneurs will discuss their innovations and contributions in “Cloning Technologies to Regenerative Medicine: Science Fiction to Reality.” 4–7 p.m. $0-40. www. gabio.org/events LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Local Author (Avid Bookshop) Meet G. Derek Adams in celebration of his third book Asteroid Made of Dragons. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Journalism Lecture (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) New York Times investigative reporter Ian Urbina will speak on “Of Outlaws, Runaways and Glue: Lessons Learned in Journalism.” 4 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu 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 PERFORMANCE: Composition Recital (The Dancz Center for New Music) Tyler Stampe performs. Part of the Classic City New Music Festival. 6 p.m. FREE! www.music. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: UGA Jazz Ensembles Concert (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Ensembles I and II present their spring concert featuring swing, be-bop, latin and contemporary jazz. 6 p.m. FREE! www.music. uga.edu
Wednesday 6 ART: Gallery Lecture (Georgia Museum of Art) Curator Lynn Barstis Williams Katz discusses the exhibition “Frank Hartley Anderson: Forging the Southern Printmakers Society.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org COMEDY: Gin and Jokes (Buffalo’s Café) Live comedy hosted by Ms. Gin. For ages 21 & up. Every Wednesday in April. 7 p.m. $5. 678374-9848 COMEDY: “The Good Stuff” Stand Up Comedy (The World Famous) Hosted by Jake and Shaunak. 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ theworldfamousathens EVENTS: Experience UGA Fundraiser & Reception (Georgia Museum of Art) Experience UGA is a partnership that aims to bring each Clarke County student to UGA’s campus every year to foster an interest in higher education. The reception will highlight field trips. 6–8 p.m. orosl@uga.edu EVENTS: Guided Trail Hike (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Take a guided walk on the trails to discover the beauty and variety of the center’s ecosystems. Followed by refreshments. 9 a.m. FREE! www.
athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreeknaturecenter EVENTS: Umano Sample Sale (Elijana Cosmetics, 480 E. Broad St.) Umano is a local fashion brand that uses children’s artwork on its products. A backpack of school supplies is donated for every purchase made. 4–7 p.m. www.umano.com EVENTS: Three Minute Thesis (Ciné Barcafé) UGA’s Graduate School and the Athens Science Café present the work of ten graduate students presenting their research in three minutes. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenscine.com FILM: Green on the Screen: Lunch Love Community (Building 1516) A diverse group of pioneering parents and food advocates tackle food reform and food justice in the schools and neighborhoods of Berkeley, CA. 6 p.m. FREE! studentaffairs.uga.edu 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: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/saucehousebbq 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 GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Includes stories, finger-puppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 5 & under. Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Wednesday Library Adventures (Bogart Library) This month’s adventures in storytelling and hands-on fun focus on nature, science and National Poetry Month. Ages 3.5–8. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Harry Potter Murder Mystery (Oconee County Library) Cheer on your favorite characters and see who survives. Grades 6–12. 7 p.m. FREE! www.atenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Harry Potter Coloring (Oconee County Library) Color favorite characters and enjoy Harry Potter themed snacks. 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! www. athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Sibley Lecture (UGA School of Law, Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom) Judge Richard C. Tallman, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will discuss issues relating to national security and the judiciary. 3:30 p.m. FREE! hmurphy@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Moths and Photography (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Auditorium) Ecologist John Pickering presents a lecture
about using photography to explore moths’ biology and potential environmental threats. 4 p.m. FREE! alanc@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth Poetry (The Globe) Open mic poetry readings. This month’s featured reader is Atlanta poet Joe Milford. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth MEETINGS: “Animals are Soul, too” (ACC Library) Attendees can share spiritual experiences, dreams and past lives. 6 p.m. FREE! www. eckankar-ga.org MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) Meet local entrepreneurs, tech talent and other fellow Athenians who are making cool stuff at this weekly Four Athens networking happy hour. 6 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com/happy-hour OUTDOORS: Mushroom Walk (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Go on a guided hike to hunt for and identify local mushrooms. Hot drinks and snacks will be offered after the walk. 9–11 a.m. FREE! scncinc@gmail. com PERFORMANCE: Composition Recital (The Dancz Center for New Music) Stephen Medlar’s Masters degree recital. Part of the Classic City New Music Festival. 8 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: UGA Percussion Ensemble (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) The ensemble present their spring concert. 6 p.m. FREE! www. music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Percussion Ensemble (The Dancz Center for New Music) Featuring Anne LeBaron’s Rite of the Black Sun and other contemporary works for percussion. Part of the Classic City New Music Festival. 6 p.m. FREE! www. music.uga.edu
Thursday 7 ART: Awards Ceremony & Reception (UNG Oconee Campus) The 2016 “Oconee Art Students Exhibit” features works by recipients of the Outstanding Achievement in Art Scholarship. Students were selected by faculty members of the Department of Visual Arts Oconee Campus. 5 p.m. FREE! ung.edu/ art-galleries CLASSES: National Fair Housing Month (Athens Land Trust) This workshop discusses rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. Light refreshments provided. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0122 EVENTS: Knit-Lits (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels can knit together. Ages 16 & up. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart EVENTS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn more about the flora and fauna of the garden while enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. 8:30 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: The Big Read: Robinson Jeffers (First AME Church, 521 Hull St.) Award-winning poet Camille Dungy will read as part of the ongoing Big Read poetry series on Robinson Jeffers. Book signing and refreshments to follow. 6 p.m. FREE! coe.uga.edu/events FILM: The 400th Death-iversary Shakespeare Film Series (Georgia Museum of Art) Watch Julie Taymore’s stage production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org FILM: Shore Stories (Ciné Barcafé) View six short films that explain the
dangers of offshore drilling. 7 p.m. FREE! www.environmentgeorgia.org GAMES: Seinfeld Trivia (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Trivia about nothing. Hosted by Ryan Vogel and Matt Weeks. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com KIDSTUFF: Lunch & Movie (Bogart Library) Join Miss Donna for a yummy lunch and silly movie about a dinosaur who is very good. 12:15 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart KIDSTUFF: Branching Out with Your Family Tree (ACC Library) Kids can learn about genealogy with family history tool kits. Ages 5–11. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Dungeons and Dragons (ACC Library) Beginners welcome. Thursdays through April. 6 p.m. FREE! plewis@athenslibrary. org LECTURES & LIT: After the End: A Post-Apocalyptic Book Group (ACC Library) This month’s title is Wool by Hugh Howey. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Human Trafficking in the State of Georgia (Miller Learning Center, Room 250) A panel of experts will discuss challenges and solutions related to human trafficking in the state of Georgia. 7 p.m. FREE! rara. reines@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Cookbook Launch (Avid Bookshop) Local chef and author Rebecca Lang celebrates her latest cookbook, The Southern Vegetable Cookbook: A Root-toStalk Guide to the South’s Favorite Produce. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com MEETINGS: Young Professionals Network (Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken) Meet other young professionals. Champy’s will host a raffle. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/groups/YPNAthens MEETINGS: Oconee Rivers Audubon Society (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Wildlife biologist J. Michael Wharton of AthensClarke Leisure Services will give a presentation on a prescribed burn conducted last month. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org MEETINGS: Public Forum (Athens Community Career Center) This roundtable discussion will address school discipline policies. RSVP. 6 p.m. FREE! clarke.k12.ga.us/ codeofconduct, clarke.k12.ga.us/ boardRSVP PERFORMANCE: Guest Recital (UGA Robert G. Edge Recital Hall) Dr. Oliver Yatsugafu, violin professor at the University of Federal de Mato Grosso in Brazil and UGA alumnus, will perform. 6:30 p.m. FREE! music. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Transient Canvas (The Dancz Center for New Music) Music for Bass clarinet and marimba by Kirchoff, Ibbett, Lane and Brookshire. Part of the Classic City New Music Festival. 6:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu THEATER: Chicago (Morton Theatre) Clarke Central High School present the Broadway classic. Apr. 7–9, 7:30 p.m. $7. www.mortontheatre.com
Friday 8 ART: MFA Exhibition Opening Reception (Georgia Museum of Art) View the annual exit show for graduating master of fine arts students at the Lamar Dodd School of Art. See Art Notes on p. 17. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu EVENTS: Take Back the Night (Nuçi’s Space) The UGA Women’s Studies Student Organization hosts Take Back the Night is to spread
awareness about sexual and domestic violence and abuse and to allow survivors to share their stories. Proceeds benefit The Cottage and Project Safe. This dance party ends with a march and candlelit vigil. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ takebackthenightathens EVENTS: Hearing and Speech Screenings (UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic, Aderhold Hall) Get free screenings and find out how to prevent future hearing loss. Appointments required. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706-542-4598 EVENTS: Yamuna Foot Fitness Evaluations (Atlanta Falcons Physical Therapy Center, Bogart) During these 20-minute sessions, experts will give you a walking, standing and postural evaluation. 12–4 p.m. FREE! www.holistichealthrevolution.com FILM: 40th Anniversary Screening of Network (40 Watt Club) Dave Itzkoff, writer of the book Mad As Hell: The Making of Network will introduce the film via Skype. Live music from Oak House and PUJOL will follow the screening. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 7:30 p.m. $10-12. www.40watt.com GAMES: Friday Night Magic Draft (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com GAMES: Friday Night Magic (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. www.tychesgames.com GAMES: Super Smash Bros. Tournament (Kelly’s Corner Gaming Center, 3575 Atlanta Hwy.) Wii U tournament. 6:30 p.m. $10. kellyscornerathens.com/events KIDSTUFF: Rainbow Dough Play Day (Bogart Library) Sculpt, shape and play. 10:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Spanish Storytime (ACC Library) Share books, songs, rhymes and activities en Español. Ages 3–8. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: The Big Read: Josh Calhoun (UGA Special Collections Library, Room 271) Josh Calhoun discusses the art and ecology of Robinson Jeffers. 9 a.m. FREE! www.coe.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) Meet Georgia author Peter Selgin in celebration of his memoir The Inventors. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Dr. Will Tuttle will speak on “Healing Our World: A Deeper Look at Food.” 7 p.m. FREE! uuathensga. org PERFORMANCE: Keith Kirchoff (The Dancz Center for New Music) Music for piano and electronics by VanHassel, Seaback, Lane and Ricks. Part of the Classic City New Music Festival. 5 p.m. FREE! music. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Little Kings Shuffle Club) ASC joins the Gals of The Armorettes in a performance benefiting AIDS Athens the Boybutante AIDS Foundation. Tonight is also a celebration of Jalepeno’s birthday. 10 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com THEATER: Chicago (Morton Theatre) See Thursday listing for full description Apr. 7–9, 7:30 p.m. $7. www. mortontheatre.com THEATER: Wait Until Dark (Athens Community Theater) Susy receives a contraband doll and must protect herself and her husband in this thriller. See Theater Notes on p. 14. Apr. 8–9 & 14–16, 8 p.m. Apr. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12–15. townandgownplayers.org THEATER: Sleeping Beauty Kids (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) Disney’s
Sleeping Beauty performed entirely by children. Apr. 8-9, 7 p.m. & Apr. 10, 2 p.m. $3–6. 706-283-1049
Saturday 9 ART: Opening Reception (Jittery Joe’s Coffee, Alps) Oils on paper and mono prints by Stuart McCall Libby will be on display through May. 3-6 p.m. FREE! smlibby51@yahoo.com ART: Micromedia Fest Closing Party (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) The Micromedia Fest showcases animated GIFs, Vine videos and one-minute-or-less videos. The closing reception is a multi-media music and projections event featuring Michael Lauden, Killick and friends. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 7 p.m. Donations encouraged. www. athica.org ART: Drawing Circle (Loft Art Supply) Bring your sketchbook and drawing materials to join other artists for clothed figure drawing. Participants take turns drawing each other for 20-minute poses. Every second Saturday of the month. 1–3 p.m. FREE! theloftartsupply@gmail. com CLASSES: Foraging Wild Plants and Mushrooms (EarthSong, 255 Chulitna Way, Bogart) Todd Elliot will lead this workshop on natural history and foraging. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $125. www.wildintelligence.org CLASSES: Acting Class (Ciné Barcafé) Actress and Athens native Mallory Moye will discuss the ins and outs of the business, then students will get to read from scripts. 2–4 p.m. $75. mallorymoyecoaching@gmail.com COMEDY: Pete Holmes (40 Watt Club) Pete Holmes is known for “The Pete Holmes Show” and his podcast “You Made It Weird.” See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 8 p.m. $26. www.40watt.com EVENTS: Untitled Thoughts Fashion Show & Tea Party (Community) Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the brand Untitled Thoughts and see the latest collection by designer Brittani Bumb. Feel free to dress a tad fancy. 7 p.m. FREE! www.shopcommunityathens. com EVENTS: 14th Anniversary Fest (Terrapin Beer Co.) The event includes screen printing with Double Dutch, a photo magnet booth, food trucks and beer tastings. Live music from The Charlie Fog Band and Partial Cinema. 4:30–8:30 p.m. $25. terrapinbeer.com/anniversaryfest EVENTS: 11th Annual Youth Step Show (The Classic Center) Local steppers compete. 5 p.m. $16. www. classiccenter.com EVENTS: International Street Festival (Broad St. & College Ave.) International Student Life at UGA presents a festival showcasing various student groups and community organizations through cultural displays, live music and dance performances. 12–5 p.m. FREE! isl. uga.edu EVENTS: Spring Banquet (Flinchum’s Pheonix Lodge, Whitehall Forest, Athens) The Oconee River Chapter of Trout Unlimited presents a fundraising event featuring silent and live auctions, bucket raffles, giveaways, a catered dinner and fellowship. 5:30 p.m. $15 (students), $25. sghilliard@gmail.com EVENTS: Really Really Free Market (Reese & Pope Park) Bring what you can; take what you need. No bartering, trading or paying. Second Saturday of every month. 12–2 p.m. FREE! reallyreallyfreemarketathens@gmail.com k continued on next page
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THE CALENDAR! EVENTS: Abrihim’s Parlor Pop-up (Bishop Park) The pop-up stand features Trinidadian doubles, mango drink, baklava, chai and new dishes. After this week at the Athens Farmers Market, Abrihim’s can be found at the West Broad Farmers Market. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. abrahims.parlor@ gmail.com EVENTS: Plantapalooza (Various Locations) Trees, shrubs, herbs, perennials and annuals will be on sale at The Trial Gardens at UGA, UGA’s Horticulture Club (Riverbend Rd. at College Station Rd.) and at the State Botanical Garden. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. trial-gardens@uga.edu, plantapalooza.uga.edu EVENTS: Sheep to Shawl (Robert L. Bridges Park, Statham) There will be several demonstrations including sheep shearing, blacksmithing, soap making, beekeeping, basket weaving and more. There will also be live animals, food vendors and handmade crafts. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! lhgstathamga@gmail.com GAMES: Mario Kart 64 & Rocket League (Kelly’s Corner Gaming Center) One vs. one tournament. 4 p.m. $10. kellyscornerathens.com GAMES: Shadowfist Dynamic Card Game (Tyche’s Games) Learn to play the Shadowfist Dynamic Card Game. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-3544500, www.tychesgames.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 KIDSTUFF: Critter Tales (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Families are invited to listen to a story about nature. Staff will then bring it to life by visiting a critter or going outdoors for an activity. 2:30–3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Special Story Time with Local Authors and Illustrators (Avid Bookshop) Juniper Gets Wet was written by Bart King and illustrated by Jacob Wenzka. If You Were a Jellybean was written by Dodd Ferrelle and illustrated by Cameron Bliss Ferrelle. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com KIDSTUFF: Blue and You (Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens) This police and community forum is for ages 12–19 and their caregivers to meet members of local law enforcement. Text to RSVP for free breakfast or lunch. 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. FREE! 706226-6266 KIDSTUFF: Fairy & Elf Festival (ACC Library) Festivities include a shadow puppet show, chants and poems. Participants will make their own fairy house to bring home. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens LECTURES & LIT: Foster’s Market Favorites (Avid Bookshop) Sara Foster is an award-winning cookbook author and restaurateur. Celebrate the release of Foster’s Market Favorites: 25th Anniversary Collection, which offers over 150 recipes. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: U.S. Marine Corps All Star Jazz Band (Athens Academy) The 20-piece jazz band performs American and Latin jazz in the styles of Stan Kenton, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and more. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensacademy.org SPORTS: Athens Road Runners (Meigs and Newton St.) Go on a three or six mile group run. Coffee afterwards. 8 a.m. FREE! athensrr.org SPORTS: 3rd Annual Chick-fil-A Half Marathon (The Classic Center) The race offers a half
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marathon, half marathon relay for two-person teams, and a one-mile fun run. Proceeds benefit the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. 7:15 a.m. $65. www.cfahalf.com THEATER: Sleeping Beauty Kids (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description Apr. 8-9, 7 p.m. & Apr. 10, 2 p.m. $3–6. 706283-1049 THEATER: Wait Until Dark (Athens Community Theater) See Friday listing for full description Apr. 8–9 & 14–16, 8 p.m. Apr. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12–15. townandgownplayers.org THEATER: Chicago (Morton Theatre) See Thursday listing for full description Apr. 7–9, 7:30 p.m. $7. www. mortontheatre.com
Sunday 10 EVENTS: 21st Annual Classic City Brew Fest (Graduate Athens) Sample around 400 rare, regional and world craft beers. Live music. Proceeds benefit the Athens Area Humane Society. See Story on p. 8. 2:30–6 p.m. $44. www.classiccitybrew.com
ensemble is dedicated to the performance of contemporary music. Part of the Classic City New Music Festival. 3 p.m. FREE! music.uga. edu THEATER: Sleeping Beauty Kids (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description Apr. 8-9, 7 p.m. & Apr. 10, 2 p.m. $3–6. 706283-1049 THEATER: Wait Until Dark (Athens Community Theater) See Friday listing for full description Apr. 8–9 & 14–16, 8 p.m. Apr. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12–15. townandgownplayers.org
Monday 11 CLASSES: Cooking Class with Chef Carlin (Oconee County Library) Learn how to make take-out foods like wonton soup, springrolls and potstickers. Chef Carlin was recognized by Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-7693950 COMEDY: Comic Strip Comedy Show (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Weekly “show up and go up” comedy open mic hosted by Alia Ghosheh and Veronica Darby. 7 p.m. $5. ghoshehalia@gmail.com
FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Ovation 12) Hosted by Nic. Play for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Team trivia contests with house cash prizes every Monday night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 329 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Parents can share plays, songs and simple books with their babies. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Monday Fun-Days (Bogart Library) Little ones ages birth to three and their caregivers
PERFORMANCE: UGA Opera Scenes (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Watch scenes from the world’s most famous operas. 8 p.m. FREE! www. music.uga.edu
can participate in songs, finger plays, wiggles and giggles. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart LECTURES & LIT: The Heritage of Sport (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Sports luminaries and historic preservation faculty discuss the impact of sports on UGA and the community. Panelists include Vince Dooley, former UGA football coach; Tony Barnhart, studio analyst for the SEC Network; and sports voice of the Southeastern Converence on CBS, Verne Lundquist. 4 p.m. FREE! jreap@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Miller Learning Center, Room 248) Dr. Will Tuttle will give a talk on “Healing Our World: A Deeper Look at Food.” 7 p.m. FREE! mlc.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: UGA Symphonic Band (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The ensemble will give a their final concert of the spring under the direction of conductor Michael Robinson. 8 p.m. FREE! www.music. uga.edu
levels and genres will follow. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart CLASSES: Tech Tuesdays (Lay Park) Participants can catch up on smart phone, Fitbit, tablet and iPad use in these stress-free sessions. 9:30–11 a.m. $10–15 (per session). www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure CLASSES: Computer Class: Introduction to Mac Computers (ACC Library) Register by phone or in person at the reference desk. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: iPad Basics (Bogart Library) Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart CLASSES: Laughter Yoga (Athens YWCO) Laughter Yoga aerobic exercise reduces stress. Class involves deep breathing, stretching, clapping and laughing. 2 p.m. FREE! www. ywco.org EVENTS: Free Cone Day (Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop) Register to vote, support Athens for Everyone and enjoy a free coop of ice cream. 8 p.m. FREE! benjerry.com/athens
Tuesday 12 ART: Visiting Art Critic Lecture (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room S151) Jeannine Falino is an independent curator and museum consultant who currently works as an adjunct curator at the Museum of Arts and Design and for the paintings collection at the Museum of the City of New York. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. art.uga.edu ART: Athens Fibercraft Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Guild welcomes all amateur and professional fiber artists including knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, fabric designers, basket makers, quilters and embroiderers. This meeting will feature a natural dye workshop. The meetings are always held on the second Tuesday of every month. 12:30 p.m. FREE! 706-543-4319 CLASSES: Poetry for Beginners (Bogart Library) Learn the basics of poetry composition. A write-in for all
The Steel Wheels play The Foundry on Wednesday, Apr. 6. GAMES: Trivia (Brixx Wood Fired Pizza) Test your skills. Every Sunday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-395-1660 GAMES: Trivia Night (Buffalo’s Café) Alan’s Challenge. Every Sunday. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.buffalos.com/ athens GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Every Sunday. 6 p.m. FREE! www.blindpigtavern.com LECTURES & LIT: UUFA Forum (ACC Library) This week’s guest speaker is Randy Smith, Facilities Director at Sandy Creek Nature Center. 10 a.m. FREE! uuathensga. org LECTURES & LIT: Book-A-Palooza (Ciné Barcafé) Celebrate 10 new books published by UGA. Featured creative writing PhD candidates include Gina Abelkop, Colette Arrand, Shamala Gallagher, Jacqueline Kari, Ginger Ko, Matthew Nye, Thibault Raoult, Jake Syersak, Gale Marie Thompson and Lindsay Tigue. 4–7 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Rote Hund Musik (The Dancz Center for New Music) This graduate chamber
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EVENTS: Boybutante Ball Drag Search (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Join Miss Thing as she looks for the Drag Queen or King with the right Beauty, Intelligence, Tenacity, Charm and Hautness! The grand prize is a place in the 27th annual Boybutante Ball. 7:30 p.m. Tips encouraged. www.boybutante.org EVENTS: Line Dancing with Ron Putman (Buffalo’s Café) For all skill levels. 6–8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/buffaloscafeathens FILM: Green on the Screen: Divide in Concord (UGA Rooker Hall) Concord, MA resident Jean Hill leads a controversial crusade against single-serve plastic bottles of water. 6 p.m. FREE! studentaffairs. uga.edu GAMES: Meet up Monday (The Rook and Pawn) Placement games edition. 7 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m.
EVENTS: The Year of Georgia Music (Georgia Theatre Rooftop) Celebrate local music on the rooftop. RSVP. 5–7 p.m. 404-962-4032, bjohnson@georgia.org EVENTS: The Community Chew (Multiple Locations) Ten percent of today’s profits will benefit The Ark of Athens. Participating locations include Chops and Hops, Bling Pig Tavern downtown, DePalma’s, Marti’s at Midday, Pulaski Heights BBQ and White Tiger. All Day. hannahdbause@gmail.com EVENTS: Crafting Club (Oconee County Library) Join an adults-only crafting club and make a poetry journal in celebration of National Poetry Month. Pick up a kit from the library’s front desk. All Day. FREE! www.ahenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: University Woman’s Club Fashion Show & Luncheon (Athens Country Club) The UWC members model a sneak preview of spring and summer styles. Proceeds benefit the UWC scholarship fund. 11 a.m. $25. www.womansclub. uga.edu EVENTS: 2nd Tuesday Tasting (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) This month’s theme is “Spring Beers.” 6 p.m. $20. 706-354-7901, www.heirloomathens.com EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at 2 (UGA Special Collections Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@uga.edu FILM: Ciné’s 9th Anniversary: Jurassic Park (Ciné Barcafé) Watch the Spielberg blockbuster on the big screen. Dr. Steven Stice will discuss as part of the Science on Screen Series. 7:30 p.m. $9.75. www.athenscine.com FILM: España en Corto: Spanish Short Film Festival (Georgia Museum of Art) View award-winning short films directed by up-andcoming Spanish filmmakers. An interactive discussion of the films follows each screening. Apr. 12–13, 6:30 p.m. FREE! georgiamuseum.org GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) Trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) See Tuesday listing for full description 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Taqueria Tsunami, Downtown) Surf the trivia wave every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Play for drinks, sweet treats and gift cards out on the patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com GAMES: Geek Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) A fundraiser for Dancing with the Athens Stars Team 3. 8 p.m. www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: Blackout Poetry (ACC Library) Celebrate National Poetry Month with a blackout poetry activity, which uses old books to create new poetry that looks like art. Supplies will be provided. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 &
10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Pajama Storytime (Piedmont College, Meeting House) Join picture book author Dan Santat for the premiere of his new book Are We There Yet? 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com KIDSTUFF: Lunch & Learn (Bogart Library) Play with Legos. Bring a bag lunch. 12:15 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Voices from the Vanguard (UGA Chapel) Sarah J. Schlesinger, Associate Professor at the Rockefeller University, will give the talk â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dendritic Cells, HIV Vaccines and the Nobel Prize: An Amazing Adventure.â&#x20AC;? 5:30 p.m. FREE! grady.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: African American Authors Book Club (ACC Library) This monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title is Chasing Utopia by Nikki Giovanni. Newcomers welcome. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) Meet author M.O. Walsh in celebration of his book My Sunshine Away. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: The Big Read (ACC Library) This panel discussion explores â&#x20AC;&#x153;Robinson Jeffersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Observations in Nature: Eco-Poetry and Sustainability in Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Georgia.â&#x20AC;? 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.coe. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Venice Baroque Orchestra (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) Andrea Marcon will conduct the orchestra in a program of concertos by composers including Vivaldi, Handel and Bach. 8 p.m. $25â&#x20AC;&#x201C;45. www.pac.uga.edu
Wednesday 13 ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Brittany Ranew will discuss selected works by master of fine arts degree candidates from UGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lamar Dodd School of Art. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org CLASSES: Photoshop for Beginners (ACC Library) This hands-on class will introduce you to the basics of Photoshop. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: Downsizing Your Stuff (Rocksprings Community Center) De-clutter your life. For ages 18 & up. 10 a.m. $5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7.50. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure FILM: EspaĂąa en Corto: Spanish Short Film Festival (Georgia Museum of Art) See Tuesday listing for full description Apr. 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13, 6:30 p.m. FREE! georgiamuseum.org GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. highwirelounge.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: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) See Wednesday listing for full description 7:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Boybutante Bingo (The Foundry) Play some rounds of bingo hosted by fabulous drag performers. 6 p.m. www.boybutante.org GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett
Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Includes stories, finger-puppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 5 & under. Every Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Watch some anime and manga, listen to J-Pop music, eat Japanese snacks and share fan art. Ages 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18. 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Wednesday Library Adventures (Bogart Library) See Wednesday listing for full description 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: No Talent Art Party (ACC Library) Come make whatever you want. No experience or talent necessary. Materials provided. 4:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: Rabbit Box: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trials By Scienceâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dead ends and Discoveriesâ&#x20AC;? (Sandy Creek Park) Hear stories about the underbelly of the scientific community. 7 p.m. $7. rabbitbox.org MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) See Wednesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/happy-hour MEETINGS: Four Athens: Lunch & Learn (Four Athens) In â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patents 101,â&#x20AC;? Matt Hoots covers what constitutes as a patent-able idea, steps to take when filing a patent, when you need an attorney and other tips. Lunch is provided. RSVP. 12 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/ lunch-learn MEETINGS: CCFF Fringe Community Meet-Up (Athens Bagel Co.) Organizers of the Classic City Fringe Festival host a meeting for performers and volunteers to openly discuss ideas, offer constructive criticism and suggest improvements to the 2016 festival. 7 p.m. FREE! classiccityfringefest@gmail. com, www.classiccityfringefestival. com PERFORMANCE: Canadian Brass (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The Canadian Brass began performing in 1970 with a repertoire of classical works, ragtime, Dixieland and jazz. A pre-concert lecture will be offered 45 minutes prior to the performance. 8 p.m. $25â&#x20AC;&#x201C;50. pac.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: UGA Horn Ensembles (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Three of UGAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horn quartets will perform. 6 p.m. FREE! www. music.uga.edu
LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 5 The Foundry 7 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens. com OPEN MIC NIGHT Hosted by Rev. Conner Mack Tribble. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com SUNN O))) Legendary drone-metal band from Seattle.
BIG BRAVE Three piece post-rock band from Canada. On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com :LOVESONGS Athens band with electronic, dance and metal influences. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 GARY EDDY Local psychedelic singer-songwriter plays a solo set. SCOTT CROSSMAN Richard Gumbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frontman performs solo. TOM VISIONS Post-mystical, electronic, psychedelic folk music from the artist formerly known as Tom(b) Television. HEAT SUREENS Alias of Sean McDonald, who makes experimental, psychedelic, ambient music. Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com WHITEHALL JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local jazz pianist Greg Hankins leads his sizeable group through an eclectic set of music. The Manhattan CafĂŠ 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 S-WORDS AND FRIENDS Local band playing funky pop-rock with a touch of Southern jam.
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THE CALENDAR! DAILY BREAD Rhett Whatley “utilizes an expansive record collection to compose unique, genre-bending experimental hip hop, electro-soul and EDM.” ROBBIE DUDE Local DJ spinning “futuristic, hip hop, electro-soul, funky freshness, wine sippin’, bumpin’, grindin’ bass music.” Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 NAAN VIOLENCE Psychedelic sitar sounds from members of Smokedog and Thee Death Panels. COOPER PYRITE & FRIENDS No info available. MOONDROPS Atlanta band featuring members of Cookie Factory. NAOMI LAVENDER Solo set from the Atlanta-based artist. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com DJ TONY CHACKAL Spinning an all-vinyl set, with a different theme each outing. 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 Drums, keys and amps are provided. Come share your music, jam with other musicians, and have fun! Hosted by a local band each week. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 DYRTY BYRDS Four-piece classic rock band from Colorado. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday! Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards. Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com TRE POWELL Bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals.
Thursday 7 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com CRUNCHY Athens-based “doomdance” duo featuring Phelan LaVelle and Kathleen Duffield. PALLAS New Atlanta-based fourpiece. TUG New local noise-punk trio. POTTED PLANT Project of local artist Zannie Owens. DePalma’s Italian Cafe 7 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1237 (Timothy Road location) THE LUCKY JONES Rockin’ rhythm and blues from this local band. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com GRANT COWAN Local jazzinfluenced, piano-based singersongwriter. DON PARIS SCHLOTMAN Atmospheric singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, NY. KAYLA BERRIE Local jazz-inspired singer-songwriter.
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40 Watt Club 7:30 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www.40watt.com NEULORE Nashville, TN-based folk modern folk collective anchored by tribal drums and electric guitars. THE WELCOME HOME Local fourpiece indie rock band. The Foundry 7 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com SEAN WATKINS Singer-songwriter and one-third of Grammy Awardwinning band Nickel Creek. PETRA HADEN & JESSE HARRIS Two talented and unique artists team up. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com SOJA A bold mix of reggae, dub and folk with a hugely loyal fanbase. NEW KINGSTON Brooklyn-based reggae trio. On the Rooftop. 11:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com MOTEL RADIO Southern-fried indiefolk band.
plays of variety of funky music from the past to the present. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com TRIATHALON Surfy, R&B-inspired indie-pop group from Savannah. JUAN DE FUCA New pop project from Uncle Dad member Jack Cherry. WIEUCA Local band playing cheeky, guitar-driven indie rock. The Classic Center 8 p.m. $28–$40. www.classiccenter. com BILLY CURRINGTON Contemporary country artist known for hits like “Hey Girl” and “I Got a Feelin’.” KELSEA BALLERINI Up-and-coming pop-country singer-songwriter. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com FOOFARAW New local shoegazeinspired indie rock band. DOUG HOYER Local chamber-pop singer-songwriter. CLAIRE CRONIN Local singer-songwriter by way of Los Angeles who plays delicate, haunting folk music.
Georgia Theatre AlanFest. On the Rooftop. 1 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com THE HALEM ALBRIGHT BAND Halem Albright has been performing his blend of unique songwriting and electrifying guitar around Athens and Atlanta for the past few years. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 8 p.m. $25. www.georgiatheatre.com PERPETUAL GROOVE This group has been stirring crowds into a frenzy around the Southeast with its exciting jams and spirited covers. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta faves. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com AFRICAN SOUL A unique and stirring combination of poetry and song. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented
8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE FLAMETHROWERS Athensbased surf band.
BREFMINT & J Local duo consisting of “an old road dog and a classically trained beauty.” (10 a.m.)
Saucehouse Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! www.saucehousebbq.com NATHAN SHEPPARD Talented singersongwriter with a ‘70s pop style.
Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com INTER ARMA Heavy, dark, Richmond, VA-based sludge-metal band. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. SAVAGIST Heavy-hitting local metal band. MARSES Local “party-doom” fourpiece band.
Transmetropolitan (Westside) 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-5112 (Oglethorpe Ave. location) TRE POWELL Bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals. VFW 7 p.m. www.vfwathens.com RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based traditional country band.
Saturday 9 Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org EXPLORATIONS IN IMPROVISATION Thom Strickland, Stephen Roach, Scott Woodward
The Grotto 11 p.m. 706-549-9933 LEAVING COUNTRIES & FRIENDS Louis Phillip Pelot and company play funky Southern folk rock ‘n’ roll.
Front Porch Book Store 6 p.m. FREE! 706-742-7735 RED OAK SOUTHERN STRING BAND This Watkinsville-based band plays rootsy Americana tunes.
Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com JASON, SETH, NICK & AARON Old Skool presents a night of funk, jazz and more.
Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $25. www.georgiatheatre.com PERPETUAL GROOVE See Friday’s listing for full description On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com KANSAS BIBLE COMPANY Twelveman band based in Nashville, TN and featuring a five-man horn line, keys, bass, guitars and percussion.
Iron Factory 10 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 THROWBACK THURSDAY DANCE PARTY Playing ‘80s and ‘90s classics from hip hop, funk, pop and one-hit wonders. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 FOUR 14 This group out of Greenville, SC, dabbles in progressive experimental rock, blues, jazz, jam and funk.
Triathalon plays the Caledonia Lounge on Friday, Apr. 8. WYDYDE Massachusetts-based heavy fuzz-rock duo.
Terrapin Beer Co. AlanFest. 4:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer. com LIQUID DYNAMITE Local funky rock group featuring Dwayne Holloway. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. VOODOO VISIONARY Improvisational funk/rock group from Atlanta.
40 Watt Club ‘Network’ 40th Anniversary Screening. 7 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www.40watt.com PUJOL Twangy, energetic garage-punk project from Nashville musician Daniel Pujol. OAK HOUSE A mix of prog, folk, indie and everything in between.
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.”
The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com LAUGHLIN Local country duo with influences like Miranda Lambert and Sugarland. HOLMAN AUTRY BAND Described as “a little bit of Hank, a little bit of Metallica and a healthy dose of Southern rock.” Fans of bands like the Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd can’t go wrong here. EASTVILLE BELLE New local country/Americana outfit.
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40 Watt Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin dance hits into the night. The Foundry Festival Urbano. 9 p.m. $10. www. thefoundryathens.com BACHATA URBANA Group with a cultural influence that travels throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. ESPIRITU DEL VINO Tribute band playing the music of Spanish quartet Héroes del Silencio. DJ FRANCO Spinning Latin sounds.
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.
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.
Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com GARRETT HATCH Local songwriter and member of blues-rock band Mother the Car plays a solo set. DANIEL MARKHAM Lo-fi rock from Denton, TX featuring slow churning, crunchy guitar riffs and emotionally raw vocals. JOHN CALVIN ABNEY Alt-country singer-songwriter from Oklahoma.
musicians play to a great crowd every weekend. Live Wire AlanFest. 8 p.m. www.livewireathens. com PACKWAY HANDLE BAND Their “gather around the mic” approach to bluegrass provides sly, hearty original songs and renditions of classic tunes. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. SHOWTIME Elite tha Showstoppa’s band plays eclectic hip-hop mixed with rockin’ funky soul. ALBATROSS Locals create an upbeat mixture of jazz, blues and funk.
and Michael Lauden perform as a collective with influences rooted in free-metered experimental jazz. ALEC LIVADITIS Local experimental cellist interested in the spatial and material aspects of sound. KILLICK Freeform jazz experimentalist Killick Hinds coaxes sounds from unconventional instruments like his H’arpeggione and his “harp guitar,” Big Red. MICHAEL Athens musician Michael Lauden performs with a focus on interactive video and lighting technologies.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 PARTIALS Local psychedelic pop four-piece.
Bar Georgia 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-9040 CARLA LE FEVER AND THE RAYS Playing pop, funk and rock originals and covers.
The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday!
Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net SEAN ARINGTON Local Americana singer-songwriter. (8 a.m.)
Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DEREK POTEAT Experimental electric bassist who deals in minimalism and repetition. LEISURE SERVICE Michael Pierce of local experimental outfit Wet Garden plays a solo set. CORNER CORONAH Macon-based experimental sound artist. THE ELECTRIC NATURE Psychrock/electro duo from Athens. JACK & YODA Experimental instrumental band from Macon. SMOKEDOG This local band plays noisy, burned-out experimental rock and roll. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE HOBOHEMIANS This six-piece, acoustic band utilizes banjo, ukulele, flute, accordion, saxophone, piano, various percussion, drums and bass to perform popular American and European roots music of the 1910s, ‘20s and ‘30s. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ See Friday’s listing for full description Iron Factory 10 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 JOHNNY AWESOME Alt-rock band from Cumming, GA.
Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Live Wire AlanFest. 4 p.m. www.livewireathens. com THE HALEM ALBRIGHT BAND Halem Albright has been performing his blend of unique songwriting and electrifying guitar around Athens and Atlanta for the past few years. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. CODDLE CREEK Self-styled â&#x20AC;&#x153;creekgrassâ&#x20AC;? group from North Carolina. AlanFest. 8 p.m. www.livewireathens. com ISAAC BRAMBLETT BAND Southern soul singer backed by a rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homegrown Georgia band. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. MARCUS KING BAND Bluesy, Greenville, SC-based funk-rock group. ROLLINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; HOME Local Southern rock band. CHRAEVIS Performing a DJ set to close out the night. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 LUCIDEA Progressive electro-jam band from Atlanta. The Office Lounge Project Safe Benefit. 7 p.m. 706-5460840 THE BRITISH INVASION Local musicians pay tribute to some of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic artists, including Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Dusty, Lulu & Petula, The Pogues and The Who. Plus, a VIP red carpet at 7 p.m. Oglethorpe Fresh 7:30 p.m. 706-743-5965 CALEB KEITH & THE CALAVERAS Local â&#x20AC;&#x153;dusty-boot Americanaâ&#x20AC;? outfit.
Sunday 10 Hi-Lo Lounge 8 p.m. $5. www.hiloathens.com SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere. EUREKA CALIFORNIA Melodic, rough-edged, guitar-driven local garage-rock duo. KNOCKIN BONES Street-punk band from Austin, TX. The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens SHADE Dissonant, groove-oriented local post-punk band. BEHAVIOR Los Angeles-based artpunk band featuring members of Wand.
Monday 11 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com RINGO DEATHSTARR Austin, TX-based dream-pop band. DESERT MOUNTAIN TRIBE Rock band from London, England. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. $20. www.georgiatheatre.com THE CHURCH Legendary psychedelic dream-rock band from Sydney, Australia. See story on p. 12.
On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com CRANE A high-energy band that falls into genres ranging from Southern rock to hip hop to funk. Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night every Monday. Hosted by Larry Forte. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MUSCLE SHOALS MONDAY Local artists pay tribute to the Alabama hotspot.
Tuesday 12 Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $12 (21+), $14 (18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;20). www. caledonialounge.com CASHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;D OUT Country-infused rockabilly band from San Diego. The Foundry 7 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens. com OPEN MIC NIGHT See Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s listing for full description Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com NIFTY EARTH Local electronic-based outfit that also incorporates live instrumentation. WALKER LUKENS & THE SIDE ARMS Singer-songwriter from Austin, TX performs with his band. Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com PERIOD SIX Playing a unique blend of jazz standards featuring collective communication and soulful improvisation. The Manhattan CafĂŠ Loungy Tuesdays. 10 p.m. FREE! 706369-9767 DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Spinning a set of rare and classic deep soul, R&B and blues. Every Tuesday!
Wednesday 13 Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them! Boarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES OPEN MIC JAM Bands welcome, backline provided and the jam rocks until 2 a.m. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com EARWORMS Hardcore punk group based in New York. HARSH WORDS Fast hardcore group featuring members of Shaved Christ. VOLT Athens-based heavy rock duo. REAP Local punk group. Formerly known as Christ Fucker. Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net CORTEZ GARZA Local singer-songwriter pushes the envelope with his unique blend of indie/Americana.
40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $15. www.40watt.com ERIC BACHMANN Bachmann (Archers of Loaf, Crooked Fingers) returns to the stage with his folky, evocative music. SKYLAR GUDASZ Tender, powerful folk music from this North Carolina singer-songwriter. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com LERA LYNN Former Athenian turned Nashville resident playing countryinfluenced music with distinctive, sultry vocals. CALEB CAUDLE New Orleans-based songwriter playing soulful altcountry and roots-pop. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com MOVING PANORAMAS All-female â&#x20AC;&#x153;dreamgazeâ&#x20AC;? band from Austin, TX. 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 Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s listing for full description
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Art Call for Muralists (Athens, GA) Seeking submissions for a mural design on an exterior concrete block wall between a private residence and Georgia Power at 1001 Prince Place. Deadline Apr. 8. $500 cash prize and $200 stipend for supplies. vmadelinebates@gmail.com Exhibition Proposals (Lyndon House Arts Center) Exhibitions can be by local, regional, national or international artists, exchange exhibitions from other states and countries, invitational or juried exhibitions, themed exhibitions or exhibitions of historical works owned by local collectors. Due date Apr. 20. www.athensclarkecounty.com/6657/ exhibition-proposal-form TV Gallery (Athens, GA) TV Gallery is a virtual gallery promoting contemporary art in the Southeast. Email high-resolution .jpegs with the title, media, where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re from and website. tvartgallery@gmail.com
Auditions 9 to 5 (Town and Gown Players) Audition for the Town and Gown Players production of 9 to 5. Apr. 11 & 12, 7 p.m. 9to5athens@gmail. com, www.townandgownplayers.org Wizard of Oz (Athens Little Playhouse) Play a part in this classic tale. Auditions on May 17â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18. Performances July 29â&#x20AC;&#x201C;31 & Aug. 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7. athenslittleplayhouse@gmail. com, www.athenslittleplayhouse.net
Classes Aprende EspaĂąol (Oconee County Library) This eight-week Spanish course is designed for
beginners. Wednesdays through Apr. 20. FREE! 706-769-3950 Artist Workshops (KA Artist Shop) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drawing 101 with Otto Lange.â&#x20AC;? Apr. 6, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m or May 11, 18 or 25, 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. $101. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silk Painting with RenĂŠ Shoemaker.â&#x20AC;? Apr. 9, 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $60. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Modern Calligraphy: Beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basics.â&#x20AC;? Apr. 10, 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m. or Apr. 26, 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. or May 17, 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. $40. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creativity Takes Courage with Hope Hiltonâ&#x20AC;? Apr. 23, 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $45. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All About Color: Impressionist Still-Life Painting with Will Eskridge.â&#x20AC;? May 10, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. $40. www.kaartist.com 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 Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Try Clayâ&#x20AC;? classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wheel every Friday from 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family Try Clayâ&#x20AC;? classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $20. www.gooddirt.net Hatha Yoga (Healing Arts Centre, Sangha Yoga Studio) Michelle Arington leads a yoga practice for all skill levels. Saturdays, 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1:30 p.m. $14. www.holistichealth revolution.com Knitting Classes (Revival Yarns) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Socks That Fit.â&#x20AC;? Apr. 6 & Apr. 13, 6 p.m. $30. RSVP. www.revivalyarns athens.com Monarchs Across GA Educator Workshop (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) This educator (Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12) workshop offers classroom ideas and activities for exploring the biology and ecology of monarch butterflies. RSVP by Apr. 15. Apr. 29, 4:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7:30 p.m. & Apr. 30, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $50. smmeyers@ gmail.com
OCAF Art Classes (OCAF, Watkinsville) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cuttlefish Casting Workshop with Barbara Mann.â&#x20AC;? Apr. 9, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m. $110 + materials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watercolor Open Studio Class with Kie Johnson.â&#x20AC;? Wednesdays, Apr. 13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;May 18, 9:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12:30 p.m. $200. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chroma-licious: A Color Liberation with Alicia D. Keshishian.â&#x20AC;? Apr. 22, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $135 + materials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Handmade Card Workshop: An Interactive Workshop for the Creatively Curious with Alicia D. Keshishian.â&#x20AC;? Apr. 23, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $110 + materials. www.ocaf. com Pilates and More (All Body Studio) All Body Studio offers Prana Flow Yoga, Yoga Wheel and Pilates Mat and Apparatus classes. Check website for classes. www.mindbody online.com Quilting Classes (Crooked Pine Quilts) Classes are offered in sewing, quilting, fabric dying and knitting for all levels and ages. needleinahaystack7@yahoo.com, crookedpinefarm.blogspot.com Salsa Dance Classes (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Cubanstyle salsa dance classes with SALSAthens. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10 (incl. drink). www.facebook.com/ salsaathens Tai Chi Easy (Rocksprings Community Center) Tom Wittenberg leads an hour of this healthful exercise. No experience necessary. Thursdays, 10 a.m. $3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5. 706548-1310 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Self-Defense Course (AKF Athens Martial Arts) Learn and practice skills in awareness, physical self-defense, personal safety, prevention and assertiveness. Wednesdays through Apr. 13, 7:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9 p.m. $30. instructor@akf athens.com, www.akfathens.com
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Artwork by Maria Strom is currently on view at Sips through April. Yoga 101 for Beginners (Yurt Yoga Athens) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Integral Yoga Teacher Training.â&#x20AC;? Two weeks in May and two weeks in December. 706-548-3625, www.yurtyogaathens.com Zumba at the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A dynamic fitness program infused with Latin rhythms. Every Wednesday, 5:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6:30 p.m. $70/10 classes. www.botgarden.uga.edu
Help Out 2-1-1 Volunteer Operating Training (Athens, GA) Learn Community Connectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2-1-1 interface, plus other policies and procedures for volunteering. Fill out online application. Sessions held Apr. 13, Apr. 27 & May 4. www.communityconnection211.org Call for Volunteers (Nuçiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Space) The Athens Human Rights Festival is looking for volunteers to help with fundraising, publicity, social media, stage building and more. Festival Apr. 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;May 1. Meetings are held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. 706-202-9169, www. athenshumanrightsfest.org Community Connection (Athens, GA) Community Connection of Northeast Georgia assists volunteers in finding flexible service opportunities at various organizations. www.community connection211.org Great American Cleanup (Oconee County Library) Join Keep Oconee County Beautiful in a beautification project. Apr. 30, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 p.m. www.kocbc.com PALS Volunteers Needed (PALS Institute) Women of the World is seeking volunteers to
mentor young women in earning a GED. The program focuses on business training, computer skills and literacy. Spanish speakers needed. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 p.m. www.womentotheworld. org
Kidstuff ACC Summer Camps (Multiple Locations) Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services offers camps in science, dance, sports, art and more. Visit website for dates and details. 706-613-3580, www.athensclarke county.com/camps Ocean Discovery Camp (Double Helix STEAM School) Explore marine science and ocean conservation issues through activities promoting scientific literacy, research and exploration. Register by Apr. 15. Camps offered June 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10 or June 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;24, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m. $150. www. gizmoathens.com/oceandiscovery 2016 Spring Tennis (ACC Tennis Center) Tennis programs are available for individuals at all experience levels. Ages 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;16. Apr. 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;May 19. $50-140. www.athensclarkecounty. com/leisure Summer Theater Camps (Athens Little Playhouse) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Folk Tales.â&#x20AC;? May 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 3. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mother Goose.â&#x20AC;? June 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Circusâ&#x20AC;? June 13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fairy Tail.â&#x20AC;? June 20â&#x20AC;&#x201C;24. Visit website for registration form. www.athenslittleplayhouse.net Swim School (Bishop Park, East Athens Community Center & Lay Park) Swim school is for ages 3 & up. Multiple sessions available. $33â&#x20AC;&#x201C;50. accaquatics@athensclarke county.com
The Heroines Club (1161 Long Rd.) A monthly mother-daughter empowerment circle based on the sharing of real-life heroines and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. Visit website for next meeting. $25. www.themother daughternest.com Theatre Academy (Rose of Athens) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teaching Life Skills Through Stage Skills.â&#x20AC;? For grades 1stâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12th. Multiple sessions available. June 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;22. $85â&#x20AC;&#x201C;385. www. roseofathens.org
Support Groups Adoptee Support and Encouragement (Oasis Counseling Center) Group meetings are held for teens ages 12â&#x20AC;&#x201C;16 to explore and share the feelings, experiences and views of being an adoptee through art, journaling, media and activities. Parents meet at the same time in a separate area. Thursdays in March and April. 706543-3522, www.oasiscounseling center.com Amputee Support Group (ACC Library) All are welcome. Meets every first Thursday of the month. Contact Reyna, 706-498-4313 Caregiversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Support Group (Tuckston United Methodist Church) Find support with other caregivers. Second Sundays, 3 p.m. 706-7428441 Project Safe (Athens, GA) Meetings for Warriors: Hope & Healing from Domestic Violence Group are held every Tuesday, 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Tuesday of each month. Meetings for the New Beginnings Support Group are held every Monday, 6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m., with a dinner
on the last Monday of the month. Childcare provided. 24-hour crisis hotline: 706-543-3331. Teen texting line: 706-765-8019. Meeting information: 706-613-3357, ext. 772. www.project-safe.org S-Anon (Cornerstone Church) S-Anon is a support group for family and friends of sexaholics, based on the 12 steps of AA. www.sanon.org The Legacy Circle: A Monthly Women’s Empowerment Journey (The Mother-Daughter Nest Practice the art of sacred selfcare 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 American Lunch (Multiple Locations) Five Restaurant & Bar offers 100% free meals through a mobile soup kitchen three days a
week at various locations. The food truck is available 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Jessie B. Denney Towers on Tuesdays, Sparrows Nest Mission on Wednesdays, and Bigger Vision of Athens on Fridays. www.american lunch.org AthFest Call for Artists and Musicians (Athens, GA) AthFest Educates has opened the submission process for bands to perform at the 20th annual music and arts festival, as well as for artists to be a part of the artist market. ATH-U booths offer a new way for high school and college students to show their work. Deadline Apr. 15. Festival runs June 24–26. music@ athfesteducates.org, art@athfest educates.org, www.sonicbids.com/ find-gigs-2016-athfest Athens Free School (Athens, GA) Athens Free School is a learning network where people share skills like paper marbling, hands-on beekeeping, Buddhist meditation and car tire changing. Find the calendar
art around town A. LAFERA SALON (2440 W. Broad St.) Artwork by Perry McCrackin. AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) A collection of new paintings by Matt Bahr. Through April. 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 Myers Gallery, “Celebrating Painting and Sculpture” by Leonard Piha. Through Apr. 15. • 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. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) The Micromedia Fest is a juried showcase of short animations and photographic media objects like GIFs and Vine videos. Closing reception Apr. 9. 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.) “Vitamins for Troubled Hearts” features photography by Mo Costello. Reception Apr. 19. Currently on view through April. CIRCLE GALLERY (285 S. Jackson St.) “American Landscapes of the Country Place Era: Photographs by Carol Betsch.” Through Apr. 28. 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.) Sculptures by Jourdan Joly. DONDERO’S KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Artwork by Ainhoa Bilbao Cebrero. Closing reception Apr. 30. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Patrick Sprague and Tatiana Veneruso. Through April. FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 14 artists, the gallery exhibits paintings, sculpture, folk art, ceramics and fine furniture. Permanent collection artists include Matt Alston, John Cleaveland, Peter Loose, Michael Pierce, Dan Smith, Cheri Wranosky and more. • Greg Benson’s “Oil Compass” features eight paintings that create a 360-degree panorama when viewed together. Through April. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Ro Scurry. Through April. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.)“Cherokee Basketry: Woven Culture” examines basket-making history and its modern revival. Through Apr. 17. • “David Ligare: California Classicist.” Through May 8. • “Frank Hartley Anderson: Forging the Southern Printmakers Society.” Through June 19. • Created by design studio VolvoxLabs, “VVOX: Refining Realities” is an immersive triptych utilizing digital visualization. Through June 19. • 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.) Jamey Grimes’ Northern Lightsinspired “Aurora” is an installation illuminated by natural light during the day and a color-based lighting cycle at night. Through September. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Paintings by Sam Main. Through Apr. 17. HEIRLOOM CAFÉ (815 N. Chase St.) “Four Corners” presents works by four MFA students graduating this spring: Michael Ross, Drema Montgomery, Spence Townsend and Heather Forest. Through April. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Paintings by Marisa Mustard. Through April. JITTERY JOE’S ALPS (1480 Baxter St.) Oils on paper and mono prints by Stuart Libby. Opening reception Apr. 9 Through May 28. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) “Goulash: BFA Drawing & Painting Exit Show.” • BFA Exit Show: Jewelry & Metals. • “Those That
online. Email with class ideas. athensfreeschool@riseup.net, www. facebook.com/athensfreeschool Athens Street Hockey (YMCA, Hockey Rink) Players of all skill levels can play in a local hockey rink. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. athensfloorhockey@gmail.com Bike Clinic (BikeAthens) Learn how to repair your bike with tools and advice from experts. Thursdays, 6–8:30 p.m. $10 donation. bikeathens.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. $5. 706-248-4809 Nominations for the 2016 Preservation Awards (Athens, GA) Nominate a project that helps celebrate Athens’ unique heritage. Categories include rehabilitation, new construction, stewardship,
community revitalization and more. Deadline Apr. 15. Ceremony on June 6. 706-353-1801, www.achfonline. org/preservation-awards Senior Adult Trips (Rocksprings Community Center) Visit Jaemor Farms and Montain Fresh Creamery on Apr. 8, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. $12–18. A day trip to Plains, GA will be offered Apr. 19, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. $15–23. Attend Sweet Auburn Festival on May 7, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. $15–23. Trips depart and return to Rocksprings Park. For ages 55 & up. 706-613-3602, www.athensclarke county.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. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings through Apr. 13. Saturdays through Apr. 19. Schedule an appointment online. www.gucu.org/ membership/vita-tax-prep f
Can, Teach: Art Education BFA Exit Exhibition.” • “Witness Me: Expanded Forms Exit Exhibition.” All exhibitions run Apr. 8–15. Closing reception Apr. 15. LAST RESORT GRILL (174 W. Clayton St.) “Primordial Novae” is a series of paintings by Melissa Lee that depict a parallel between the primordial void of energy in outer space and the individual creative energy within mankind. 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, Spence Townsend presents a collection of paintings examining animals, people and places through a fantastical lens. Through April. • The 41st annual Juried Exhibition presents 228 pieces by 171 artists selected by Jock Reynolds, director at the Yale University Art Gallery. Through May 7. • Paige Adair’s video projection Daughter of the Cave explores gender and underground wanderlust. Through May 7. • Newly established in honor of the Willow Oak that recently reached the end of its lifecycle, The Tree Gallery showcases photography by Shannon Williams and kid art projects inspired by Gustav Klimt. MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 GA-98, Danielsville) Mixed media by Chris Elkins. Through April. 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 COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) “Figures, Florals and Fabulous Celestials” presents watercolors by Judith DeJoy, Cindy Malota and Radha Murthy. Through April. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) The 21st annual “Southworks National Juried Art Exhibit” features 79 works by 52 artists. Through May 6. • This year’s “Encore16” features artists from previous “Director’s Choice Exhibits.” Through May 6. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Seeing Georgia: Changing Visions of Tourism and the Modern South.” SIPS (1390 Prince Ave.) Maria Strom shows colorful and humorous prints from her cat series. Through April. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) “Portraits of the Working Class: Trees” by Marlene Lipinski explores mankind’s relationship with trees. Through May 1. THE SURGERY CENTER OF ATHENS (2142 W. Broad St.) Paintings by Monroe art teacher Bobbie Austin. Through April. 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. TERRAPIN BEER CO. (265 Newton Bridge Rd.) “New Beginnings are often Disguised as Painful Endings” is a painting series by Maria Nissan. Through April. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) The Ethical Eating Group at UUFA presents, “Get Yourself FREE,” a multi-media display adapting the chorus of Paul Simon’s song “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.” Contributing artists are Kate Blane and Melissa Biehl. Through May. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA OCONEE CAMPUS GALLERY (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., Watkinsville) The 2016 “Oconee Art Students Exhibit” features recipients of the Outstanding Achievement in Art Scholarship. Opening reception Apr. 7. Through Apr. 28. WALKER’S COFFEE AND PUB (128 College Ave.) Artwork by Jamie Calkin and Miranda Rupkey. Through April. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Paintings of scenes around Athens by Mary Porter. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more. • Artwork by Abby Gregg and Andrew Huang. Through Apr. 17.
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2 / 3 / 4 B R s w / g re a t a m e n i t i e s . Wa l k i n g distance to downtown and campus, star ting at just $475/mo. per person. Reserve yours today! Visit WhistleburyProperties.com or call (706) 543-0320. I heart Flagpole Classifieds! Eastside quadraplex, 2BR/2BA, $500/mo. & 2BR/1BA, $475/mo. Eastside duplex, 2BR/1BA & FP, $525/ mo. 3BR/2BA & FP, $700/mo. Call McWaters Realty: (706) 353-2700 or cell: (706) 5401529.
Studying abroad? Sublease your house or apartment with Flagpole Classifieds! Visit classifieds.flagpole.com or call (706) 549-0301. Now Pre-leasing for Fall! Get August Free! Beautiful studio, 1, & 2 BR apts. close to campus on UGA and Athens bus lines. Newly renovated with lots of extras and great floor plans. Argo Apartments, 2091 S. Milledge Ave., (706) 353-1111, http://argo-athens. com. Now pre-leasing for Fall 2016. 1BRs in Baldwin Village across the street from UGA. Starting at $520/mo. Hot and cold water incl. Manager Keith, (706) 354-4261.
Commercial Property Eastside Offices For Lease 1060 Gaines School Rd. 1325 sf. $1400/mo. 1200 sf. $1200/ mo. 750 sf $800/mo. 150 sf. (furnished, incl. util.) $400/mo. Marianne Palmer: (706) 2022246.
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Small Offices! For lease 225 sf. for 12 mos just $375. Keeping tenants long term is a priority so occupancy includes all utils, wireless internet and waterman. HWflrs, quiet, secure and comfortable. see more at cantrellgrocery@gmail or text to (706) 614-3557. All calls will be returned.
Condos for Rent 2BR/1BA condo. Stadium Village. Walking distance to UGA campus. Gated, pool, f i t n e s s c e n t e r. E x c e l l e n t condition. Avail. 6/1. $700/mo. (706) 206-2347. Condo at Tanyard on Pope St. 2BR/2BA. 1 block from campus. $800/mo. W/D All appliances incl. Avail. Aug. 1. Call (478) 609-1303. Rent your condo with Flagpole Classifieds. (706) 549-0301. J u s t re d u c e d ! I n v e s t o r ’s West-side condo. 2BR/2BA, F P, 1 5 0 0 s f . , g r e a t investment, lease 12 mos. at $625/mo. Price in $50s. For more info, call McWaters Realty: (706) 353-2700 or (706) 540-1529.
Beautiful large 1BR apt. in duplexed house located in Boulevard neighborhood on Grady. Large rooms, HW floors, Great light, washer and dryer, off street parking, water and garbage incl. Quiet neighborhood, blocks from downtown and walking distance to everything. $780 a mo., no pets. Avail. 8/1 Call Whitnie owner/ agent Boulevard Properties LLC: (706) 248-6770.
Houses for Rent 4 Roommates, only $475 each! Each BR has private BA. W/D, DW, CHAC, spacious screen porch w/ swing. Ground floor w/ plenty of parking. 194-B Talmadge St. (off Bloomfield). $1900/mo. + utils. Avail. 8/1/16. Terry, (706) 714-1100. All Utilities Incl.! 2BR/1BA downtown at “Tree That Owns Itself,” cobblestone street. W/D, DW, HW & tile floors. 175-B S. Finley St. $895/mo. all utils incl. Avail. 8/1/16. Terry: (706)714-1100.
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Boulevard Area 686 1/2 Barber St. Large 4BR/3BA. Screened porch, HWflrs, W/D, DW. Walk Downtown. Lease, deposit, references req. Avail. Aug. 1. $1,360/mo. Call (706) 540-4752.
Five Points 2BR/1BA duplex on Mell St. Great layout, lots of off street parking. W/D incl. Covered front porch. Avail Aug 1. $825/mo. (706) 5466900 www.ValerioProperties. com
Close To UGA Health Sciences Campus: 3BR/1BA on Sunset. Large living/dining combo, spacious kitchen, HWflrs, carport! $1150/mo. (706) 5466900 www.ValerioProperties. com
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Businesses Streets Cafe, Local Athens Food Truck. Sale includes fully equipped food truck. $29,000. Clarke County health department approved. Contact Ryan: (706) 540-2134.
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Wa l k t o c l a s s . 3 B R / 1 B A house, close to downtown/ UGA. On cobblestone street at “Tree That Owns Itself”. W/D, DW, CHAC, tile and HWflrs, large deck, view of town. Private. Small pet OK. 185-A S. Finley St. $1125/mo. Avail. 7/1/16. Terry. (706) 7141100.
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Instruction Athens School of Music. Instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin, fiddle & more. From beginner to expert. Instrument repairs avail. Visit www. athensschoolofmusic.com, (706) 543-5800.
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Jobs Full-time Licensed Barber Instructor: A wellestablished barber school is looking to open in Athens. Looking for a highly motivated, selfstarter and experienced Licensed Barber I n s t r u c t o r. F u l l t i m e position, 35 hours per week. Competitive Salary, B e n e f i t s a n d G ro w t h potential. Send resume to BarberNewHire@ Hotmail.com Hotel Indigo has openings for: FT maintenance, PT painting and PT housekeeping. Send resumes and/or questions to: laceygreen@indigoathens. com or call (706) 286-1710. Line/Prep Cooks Needed.The Georgia Center has several positions available 20–40 hrs./week. Pay DOE/ Minimum 3 years in full service restaurant. Email resumes to robh@uga.edu.
Love Bikes? Sunshine Cycles is hiring full and part-time employees at our Athens shop. Drop by w/ a resume and introduce yourself. (706) 548-6088. Now hiring Experienced Servers for daytime at Locos Grill and Pub, 2020 Timothy Rd. We’re looking for fun-loving, hard-working people w/ a great attitude! Applying in person is highly recommended between 2–4pm or email us: westside@ locosgrill.com. Seeking workers w/ pizza place experience and smiley cashiers. 3 locations: Athens, Winder and Monroe. FT or PT. Call Athens location: (706) 613-1616 or cell: (706) 2542358. UberPrints seeks an experienced Screen Print Operator. FT and PT positions avail. Apply online at www. uberprints.com/company/ jobs.
Part-time Athens Country Club is hiring pool snack bar employees for mid-May to Labor Day. Apply in person: 2700 Jefferson Rd. Tues.–Sat. 9–11, 2–5. No phone calls please! Clocked is looking for an experienced, creative, calm, good natured kitchen people to help close our kitchen at night. Must love music, ar t, and simple, wellexecuted comfort food. We offer good pay, 401K, flexible scheduling, staff meal, and other benefits. Bring your resume to 259 W.Washington St. or send it to: hollandshield@ h o t m a i l . c o m . We a re an equal opportunity employer. Other positions available. Experienced kitchen help needed. Bring resume or fill out application at George’s Lowcountry Table. No phone calls please. Front Desk: PT sub needed. Customer service skills req. Spa experience preferred. Email resume to: info@ urbansanctuaryspa.com. Apply at Urban Sanctuary: 810 N. Chase St., Athens. Graduate Athens seeking PT Marketing Coordinator f o r p r o p e r t y. G r a p h i c s design skills (AI and Photoshop) and social media promotion experience required. Apply online at www.graduateathens.com/ careers.
Graduate Athens is seeking PT Baristas at Iron Works Coffee Company. Experience preferred. Weekend availability req. Apply in person or online at: www.graduateathens.com/ careers. I am looking for a part time landscaper/grounds maintainace person w/ some plant knowledge and experience w/ power tools. 20 acre park like property, 3 miles from downtown. Contact me at (706) 548-3625. Licensed Massage Therapist– Urban Sanctuary has immediate openings for PT and sub positions. Must be proficient w/ deep tissue and pain management massage therapy. Email resume and hours of availability: candice@ urbansanctuaryspa.com. Local catering company now hiring. Positions include food prep/production, bartender and head waiter. Availability on weekend nights is a must. To apply contact: schedule@ eptingevents.com. P/T Pilates, Pilates Reformer Instructor - at YWCO - 2–5 Classes Weekly. Must be Pilates & CPR certified. Apply online to: bgalvin.ywco@gmail.com. Include fitness instructor resume. Borders! Pictures! Tons of categories to satisfy Athens classified ad needs with the lowest rates in town. Flagpole Classifieds helps you keep your ear to the ground!
Pawtropolis is now hiring for Animal Caretakers at both our East and West Athens locations. We’re looking for outgoing, hardworking, motivated “dog people” to join our team. Duties incl. managing doggie daycare playgroups, grooming, facility cleaning and customer service. If interested, please go to www. pawtropolis.com/services/ hiring or visit either locaiton for more details.
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Should My Kid Meet Her Real Family? Advice for Athens’ Loose and Lovelorn By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com I am a mom to the most beautiful 8-yearold girl. Long story short, my high-school boyfriend is her biological dad, but being all free spirit and such, we made a deal that he wanted to see her from afar but never let her know him. He felt he would never be a good father to her, and he knew she deserved better. I found a man who wanted to be her dad—he is unfailingly amazing with her, and he is whom she knows as Daddy. (He’s been there since she was five weeks old.) Dilemma: Her bio dad died almost a year ago, and his family never knew he fathered a child. I am having extreme guilt hiding this from his family. She’s amazing, and she looks so much like him. She has his smile and sense of humor. I’m eaten up with guilt. Should I tell them? It may shatter his family! Will my daughter ever understand that she will never know the man who fathered her, and will she be OK? Should this be a secret I keep until my grave? I’ve seriously lost 20 pounds from stress here. Baby Mama 20 Pounds Lighter Dear Mama, Dang, boo. That’s one serious pickle that you’re in. I can understand wanting to leave well enough alone because, after all, he made a choice not to be active in his child’s life. He never wanted to be a father, and that was fine with both of you. But now he’s dead, and his wishes are no
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but she will undoubtedly be more sympathetic than a grieving parent. Hey Bonita, I think my friend might have a stalker. He hasn’t been violent or anything, but he’s always messaging her online and stopping by where she works asking about her. She’s flattered by the attention but has also given this guy no indication she’s interested in him. This guy has a history of being mildly creepy towards women, which she’s aware of, but she says she thinks he’s harmless. I’m not so sure. How do I help protect my friend (even if she doesn’t think she needs protecting)? Concerned Concerned, My biggest concern here is that he’s showing up at her place of work and exploiting the power imbalance between customers and employees. Of course a woman who regularly faces the public at work is going to be glowing and kind, because that’s good customer service. Too often, men interpret that as an invitation to get way too comfortable and close to female employees. He doesn’t sound dangerous, but he’s definitely going to ask her out pretty soon, and if that happens she should take it seriously and stand her ground. After all, he knows where to find her.
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longer your concern. Now you’ve got your daughter’s future to think about, plus his family. I think if you look around, you’ll find you know someone who’s had a similar experience. My own nephew met his first daughter when she was eight. He was shocked and angry at first, of course, and even had the kid’s paternity tested, but now he often says he’s beyond happy to have her in his life and be able to provide for her. Find someone like that and ask them about the experience. It’s usually rough at first, but that all comes out in the wash. If you do decide to contact his family, start with a female cousin close to your age who also has kids. Sounds specific, I know,
But if she doesn’t feel threatened, I guess there’s nothing you can do, though there’s a high chance that eventually he’s gonna follow her home or out on the town. Really scary situations often start with polite refusals, and she should take her safety more seriously. Personal safety is greater than attention from men, y’all. If she doesn’t feel threatened and is just soaking up all the attention, then let her do that. She’s making a very naïve choice, but it’s hers to make. Buy her some pepper spray. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, or use the anonymous form at flagpole.com/getadvice. Find Bonita on Twitter: @flagpolebonita.
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