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Haul Ath Out of Georgia

A State Senator Trumps Trumps

Will the People’s Republic of Athens Face New Challenges?

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By Pete McCommons and Blake Aued

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It’s often said that Athens is a blue island in a sea of red. Our island is sinking, but Athens can change that, if only we follow Great Britain’s lead and #axit. Just think of it: If we #haulath out of Georgia, rather than relying on the state’s inadequate contribution, we could properly fund our public schools. All of the gas-tax money we ship to the Atlanta suburbs for new freeway interchanges could stay right here to pay for sidewalks and bike lanes. In the People’s Republic of Athens-Clarke County, there will be an electric car in every garage and a tofurkey in every pot (as well as pot—legal pot, and lots of it). We could put Michael Stipe on our money. Heck, since so many people in Athens are such fans of European-style socialism, we could join the EU and switch to the euro.

They can make Clarke County great again, free from the sneering dominance of the Athens elites. Clarke County can demand a vote to nullify unification and rejoin the state of Georgia. Using that same argument, Cobbham will soon want out of Athens. Cobbham has nothing in common with the arriviste Eastside and very little with downtown, except for The National and Ciné, which they’ll claim. Why should Cobbham’s property taxes support the rest of Athens? They’ve just been waiting for this opportunity. Why do you think Bertis Downs spent a year renovating that frame shop? Cobbham City Hall, perhaps? Well, you know Boulevard will be right behind them. Boulevard and Cobbham have always been allies against Nancy Denson’s Athens, but once Cobbham is out, there’s no way Boulevard will stay in to resist her alone. When they’re out, though, their differences with Cobbham will magnify. Cobbham is older, richer, and their houses are bigger. But cool? That goes to Boulevard. There’s still some funk, although upscale. They’ve got their own neighborhood school. They’ve got Tony Eubanks and bicycles and hybrid vehicles. They’ve got the Boulevard listserv, which will quickly turn against the Cobbham Foundation. Two citystates will evolve, with escalating demands on both sides for building walls between them. Oddly enough, that will solve the problem of Prince Avenue, since nobody will ever cross it again. Normaltown will fight Cobbham for Athens Regional Medical Center. Buena Vista will leave Normaltown, and the Atlanta Highway joins Epps Bridge Centre. Meanwhile, the Eastside has never been Athens. It already has its own wall, the uncrossable Gaines School-Barnett Shoals Corridor. A simple referendum, and Andy Herod goes to work as their new mayor, with plenty of tax revenue from fast-food franchises and their own monetary system based on university retirement deposits. And of course East Athens will opt out. Building their own wall along the river will help stop the flow of gentrification. This town will leave Georgia in a British minute, if given the chance, and the centrifugal force will fling off its parts into separate, warring duchies. Sooner or later, though, these proud city-states will tire of the complexities caused by border control, different currencies, unequal beer distribution and all the issues that divide them. That’s when the groundswell of support will grow for some kind of union to solve all these problems—something like, say, Athens-Clarke County. [PMcC] f

HAUL ATH Don’t worry, though, Dawg fans. The University of Athens will have very reasonable out-of-state tuition rates, so your kids can still spend five years drinking in our bars. We know which side our gluten-free bread is buttered on. We’ll have an openborders policy, too, so you can still come to the football games. No walls here. Just leave your guns at home. Of course, this might not fly with the higher-ups in Atlanta. What if Gov. Deal calls in the National Guard? Then we shall fight them on Redneck Beach. We shall fight on Herty Field and in the streets. We shall defend our island with artist-designed beer cans and dank memes, no matter what the cost may be. Vote Leave and Make AthensClarke County Great Again. Watkinsville and Winterville, you’re welcome to come with us. [BA] The clincher would be, of course, the UGA budget. The legislators will think of all that new money they’ll be able to spend on separate-but-equal bathrooms, and they’ll be happy to see us leave. Blake makes a compelling case for getting out, but it’s so logical that it’s scary. What happens after Independence Day? Once set into motion, where does this revolution end? The agitation will begin immediately for Clarke County to exit. You know damn well that leaders will spring up outside Athens who will exhort the people about how much better things were when they didn’t have to be politically correct.

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As Republicans and Democrats prepare for their conventions next month, it’s clear that this has become the strangest presidential campaign since 1912. That was the year Theodore Roosevelt ran as a third-party candidate and survived an assassination attempt to push incumbent Republican William Howard Taft into third place. Democrat Woodrow Wilson won as a result. This year’s campaign is so weird that the experts are even predicting Georgia’s electoral votes could go to the Democratic nominee, Hillary Clinton. Here’s how Larry Sabato of the University of Virginia described it in his national forecast: “Georgia has a significant and deeply Democratic bloc of African-American voters as well as a growing, educated, white-collar professional class that might be turned off by Trump.” Although Sabato doesn’t mention it, Georgia also has a growing number of Latino citizens who are registering to vote this year—inspired in large part by the concern that a President Trump would cause massive problems for both legal residents and undocumented immigrants. Trump had some more surprises for the experts last week. He reported that his presidential campaign had just $1.3 million in its bank account. Trump was way behind Clinton, whose campaign had $42 million in the bank. “These numbers are so disastrous that they mean it would be nothing less than malpractice for Republican delegates not to consider seriously the possibility of ditching Trump at the convention,” said conservative pundit John Podhoretz. Trump’s campaign stash is so low that at least three Georgia officials exceeded it. Sen. Johnny Isakson, who’s in the middle of a reelection campaign against Democrat Jim Barksdale, had $5.6 million cash on

hand, more than four times the amount of the Trump campaign. Rep. Tom Price (R-Roswell), who also has Democratic opposition this year from Rodney Stooksbury, had $2.5 million cash on hand in his latest campaign report—or nearly twice the amount of the Trump campaign. Trump’s campaign cash was even exceeded by least one state legislator: Sen. David Shafer (R-Duluth), the president pro tem of the Georgia Senate. Shafer’s leftover funds from an aborted 2010 lieutenant governor’s race, combined with what’s in his legislative campaign fund, total $1.4 million. Trump temporarily shut down his presidential campaign last week to fly to Scotland and promote one of his luxury golf courses, Trump Turnberry. He was criticized for dropping out of his campaign, however briefly, but it turned out to be one of those crazy accidents of timing. Trump arrived in Scotland just in time for the shocking news that a majority of Great Britain’s residents had voted to leave the European Union. As the British pound plummeted and financial markets crashed around the globe, Trump cut to the chase. “If the pound goes down, more people are coming to Turnberry, frankly,” he said. “For traveling and for other things, I think it very well could turn out to be positive.” When a reporter pointed out that “the country is not a golf course,” Trump’s response was, “No, it’s not, but you’d be amazed how similar it is.” Who knows? Maybe the British vote and the resulting financial instability will bring in more money for Trump’s campaign bank account. That would put him ahead, once more, of David Shafer and give him the money to keep going in this strangest of election years. f

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What’s the Plan? Plus, New Buses, Fireworks, Greenways and More Local News By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

gather data on charging and usage. The buses’ batteries can also be used to power buildings during emergencies. While it’s a relatively small sum in the grand scheme things, the $75 million in funding represents a watershed moment in Georgia transportation policy. Other than the little-known Georgia Regional Transit Authority’s Xpress buses in metro Atlanta, Georgia is one of the few states that doesn’t regularly fund mass transit. But political antipathy toward transit is starting to shift. The legislature recently allowed Atlanta and DeKalb and Fulton counties to move forward on a half-penny sales tax to expand MARTA, and other communities (including Athens) can vote next year on a 1 percent local sales tax for transportation projects, including rail and buses.

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Of course, this city is very good at studyEarlier this month, the Federation of Neighborhoods hosted a panel discussion in ing things, but not so good at acting on which representatives from ACC, the Clarke those studies. If it pans out, though, this is a big deal: Perhaps for the first time, Athens County School District, the Athens Land will have a shared vision with buy-in from Trust and the Athens Housing Authority every sector of the community. talked about how they are collaborating on a study to plan the future of the neighborBye to Broyard: Speaking of Community hood that includes the West Broad Street Connection, its charismatic executive direcSchool, CCSD’s H.T. Edwards building and tor, Fenwick Broyard, is leaving, at least two public housing complexes, a neighborDowntown Discrimination: Eight months temporarily, to enroll in divinity school at hood that needs reinvestment but is also after a racist drink name at a ConfederateVanderbilt. He said he hopes to return to the next frontier for gentrification. themed downtown bar sparked widespread Encouragingly, that’s not the only area in Athens to start a church after graduating. outrage locally and nationwide, an antiwhich major institutions are starting to coldiscrimination ordinance is finally about to laborate. At a lengthy work session June 20, It’s Electric!: Athens Transit and UGA appear. Without going into detail, Mayor Transit are among 11 winners of $75 milschool board members and ACC commisNancy Denson said at the Athens-Clarke lion in GO! Transit grants and will receive sioners talked about the West Broad effort, funding for 29 new electric or hybrid buses, County Commission’s June 21 agendaas well as other partnerships that have the setting meeting that county Attorney Bill potential to shape the community in a posi- replacing one-third of the diesel buses in tive way. Lawrence Harris, director of the Athens Community Career Academy, briefed school board members on that program, which offers collegelevel core classes and vocational training to high school students in fields like criminal justice, sports marketing, cosmetology, interior design, business, bioscience and accounting in partnership with Athens Tech. Last year, 133 students enrolled—earning 1,473 college credits and saving $340,000 in tuition— with at least 219 set to enroll next year. In addition, CCSD is working with the UGA School of Social Work on a massive data-gathering effort as part of CCSD’s switch to a charter district, which will involve appointing more than 200 teachers, parents and other citizens to local governance boards for every school. “There is really a lot of leadership potential in this community that is untapped,” said James Barlament, a CCSD grant writer Campus Transit will use a $10 million state grant to buy 19 new electric buses. who’s been tapped by Superintendent Berryman “has come up with some sugthose fleets, Gov. Nathan Deal announced Philip Lanoue to lead the transition. gestions.” She assigned the issue to the last week. Building on the back of the local nonAthens-Clarke County will use its $6 mil- commission’s Government Operations profit Community Connection’s recent Committee, which next meets on Thursday, lion grant to replace 10 aging diesel buses health care needs assessment, the data July 21, and instructed the committee to with electric hybrids. ACC chose the hybrid gathered will be used not only to drive bring forward a recommendation for a Sept. option over all-electric because they are school-level decisions, but will be made 6 vote. less expensive, have greater range and do available to ACC, local hospitals, nonprofits Flagpole has not yet obtained a copy of not require charging equipment. ACC has and anyone else who might find it usethe proposed ordinance. “I know in very also designated $600,000 in SPLOST funds ful. Governance board leaders will also general terms [Berryman] was looking at and received $900,000 in federal matching be trained by Carl Vinson Institute and requirements for any bar that might post funds to purchase hybrid buses. Fanning Institute staff at UGA. The boards a dress code,” said Kelly Girtz, one of the UGA—which runs the second-busiest will be influential outside the education commissioners who started pushing for the transit system in the state behind MARTA, sphere, too, said ACC Manager Blaine ordinance back in December. “Another area Williams, who compared them to the neigh- with 11 million annual riders—received was a formal complaint process that the borhood planning units that direct develop- $10 million and will provide $5 million in police would be involved in, where people matching funds to replace the oldest 19 of ment in Atlanta. could file a complaint about a downtown its 59 diesel buses. Even more broadly, CCSD, ACC, the business.” The electric buses will save 171,000 City of Winterville, Athens Tech, UGA, The ordinance would address reports gallons of fuel a year, they are easier to the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, by black UGA students (and their white maintain, and drivers and riders gave them Georgia Power, Athens Regional, St. Mary’s friends) that came to light last fall that positive ratings during demonstrations, and the United Way of Northeast Georgia many downtown student bars ban fashions according to UGA. The university said it are embarking on a community-wide strategic plan for economic development, a pro- expects the new electric buses to reduce fuel popular among African Americans, then selectively apply those dress codes, as well cess that will take 12–16 months, according and maintenance costs by 84 percent. as the broader perception among people of Additional benefits include opportunito Commissioner Mike Hamby and BOE color that downtown is unwelcoming. ties to research charging technologies and member Linda Davis.

The federal Civil Rights Act already outlaws discrimination by “public accommodations,” but to enforce it, victims or the Department of Justice generally must file a lawsuit. A local ordinance would create a much easier path to resolving instances of discrimination. Greenways: ACC also continues to make slow progress on the East Athens rails-totrails project and a $6.3 million extension of the North Oconee River Greenway. At its July 5 meeting, the commission is set to approve concept plans for a segment of the Greenway roughly from the Loop to the Research Drive-College Station Road intersection, with spurs connecting it to Barnett Shoals Road and student housing off Bailey Street. (Plans to extend the Greenway from Carr’s Hill just south of downtown to the Loop have already been approved.) In addition, through the Athens Land Trust, landowners have agreed to provide ACC with easements along the Firefly Trail (16 years in the making and counting) that will follow the old Georgia Railroad from Dudley Park out to Winterville, tying in with the greenway at the Lexington Road park-and-ride lot. Future Fireworks: The Athens Downtown Development Authority’s inexperience at estimating costs for a fireworks show—a type of event it had never put on before— led to a ballooning budget that will top $80,000. (See p. 7 for a rundown on Fourth of July activities.) Commissioner Jared Bailey was the lone commissioner to vote against spending $9,000 from a tourism fund to bail out the fireworks show, arguing that it’s outside the scope of the ADDA’s mission. Other commissioners said many constituents have urged them to make sure the event goes on. The three things people have gotten most worked up about in my more than a decade covering Athens have been: feral cats, the downtown Walmart and then-mayor Heidi Davison cutting funding for the Bishop Park fireworks. Since then, corporate sponsors have sporadically stepped up to fund fireworks in some years; others not. Georgia Square Mall put on the show the past two years, but opted not to this year, leaving the ADDA scrambling to make sure the city did something to commemorate Independence Day. The bottom line is, this event is so popular that it really ought to be part of the local government’s budget year in and year out. It doesn’t necessarily have to be downtown, either—commissioners Andy Herod and Sharyn Dickerson have floated alternating the show between Bishop and Southeast Clarke parks, which sounds like a fine idea to me. The move to cut fireworks came in the midst of the recession in 2008, when anything that wasn’t a necessity met the chopping block. The economy is much better today, and there’s plenty of room in the county budget to make Fourth of July fireworks a line item. When asked why she didn’t fund fireworks in the ACC budget this year, Denson replied, “Once something’s out, it’s hard to put it back in.” That may be so, but this is something people want, and ACC should simply fund it to make sure it happens smoothly every year. f

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successful grassroots program to address summer begins and schools are the issue, and in 2011 it was incorporated out for those hottest months of as a nonprofit. the year, an annual issue arises. “Summer A friend showed Smith a University of slide” starts. The term refers to the tenFlorida study in which “they looked at the dency for students, especially those from last 50 years of literacy research, access to low-income families, to lose some of the books and the interaction of family income educational gains they’ve made. levels with those things, and then piloted a One program—founded by a woman strategy to overcome all those access issues who was inspired by one little girl—is that students from low-income families changing all that for Athens kids. Last face,” says Leslie Hale, Books for Keeps’ week, Books for Keeps founder Melaney Smith announced plans to expand the orga- executive director. The three-year study, nization statewide, tripling its reach, within which allowed children to choose 12 books for the summer, “found an impact similar to the next three years. Smith announced the those children attending summer school,” plans at a session on poverty and opportunity at the Clinton Global Initiative America Hale says. A co-author of the Florida study works meeting in Atlanta earlier this month. in the University of Georgia’s College of In seven years, Books for Keeps has Education and helped Smith take the critidistributed 240,000 new and used books cal elements of that study and build her to K-12 students from low-income famiprogram off of that lies. While it already “When we talk serves one Atlanta What we’re trying to model. about education, it’s school and one school do is build a safety easy to think about the in Warrenton, it will things that be adding eight more net that reaches all the way compulsory we have to do,” Hale schools outside of across the community. says. “We’ve become Athens: three in rural such a testing-driven settings, starting in educational society, but there are a lot of Elberton, and five schools in Atlanta. The components to education that are fun, number of students currently served this and if we can help kids connect to those year is 4,300 children at 11 elementary pieces of education, it’s going to help them schools, mostly in Athens, and the goal is connect to their schooling much better. to serve 11,000 children at 25 elementary It’s going to allow them to see school as schools in Georgia. something that is fun, and it’ll create those Smith was inspired when she met a building blocks for excelling and actually girl her niece was mentoring at Alps Road completing their school careers.” Elementary in 2009. The girl wasn’t lookWhile a fifth of the books given away ing forward to summer because she had through the program are donated, Books for no books to read. Smith had plans to help Keeps purchases 80 percent. “We are very the girl get books, but then she discovered picky about donated books we keep for the that the girl’s problem was shared by many program, because the children that we serve kids, particularly those from low-income are picky,” Hale says. “I mean that word in families who can’t afford books, which the best way. These are students who have are considered a luxury item. She built a

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Books for Keeps founder Melaney Smith speaks at a Clinton Global Initiative conference in Atlanta June 14.

learned to identify what they want and advocate for what they’re interested in. And when it comes down to it, that’s exactly what we need to be building and ingraining in the current generation of students, is the ability to advocate for themselves… because it means they’re going to become agents in their own education.” Books for Keeps gauges demand with an exit survey that asks kids which books they’re most excited about and what other titles they’d like to see. “We have gotten really, really good at identifying the books that students want,” Hale says. That includes graphic novels that bridge the gap between chapter and picture books, nonfiction sports books, Lego and Disney princess books. “I will probably never be able to find enough Frozen books to satisfy the current demand for Frozen,” she says, laughing. In order to meet demand, Books for Keeps is establishing relationships with publishers. In addition, the Washington, D.C. nonprofit First Books works with publishers on special printings of popular books, such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, which groups like Books for Keeps can buy for $2 a copy. The relationship benefits publishers, too, by establishing reading habits. In Athens, the program is in schools where 90 percent or more of students qualify for federal free or reduced-price lunch programs, and 30 percent of students move within the Clarke County School

District each year. So there are no eligibility requirements to participate; each May, any child who wants to can pick 12 books to take home. “[P]art of what we’re trying to do is build a safety net that reaches all the way across the community, that serves every elementary school, every single child that’s enrolled in Athens-Clarke County,” Hale says. Looking at two schools during just the first year of the program, Books for Keeps saw 4 percent of students who had been reading at the “below” level in the spring rise to a higher reading level. Seeing the needle move even a little in the first year was a big success, and the program is working with CCSD and UGA to identify resources that can help them evaluate the program to determine its effectiveness. With all the growth in the works, there are questions Books for Keeps has to think about. “We want to serve every child in our home community here in Athens, but also, what does it look like to serve children further afield from this specific community?” Hale asks. “What are the infrastructure needs of this organization? Do we need to have a warehouse located in those other areas, or is it going to come through other partnerships like the one we’re building with Scholastic Book Fairs? Is it that we have affiliate organizations in other cities? So we’re sort of dipping our toes in the water to see what that looks like.” f

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The Fourth on the First Athens Celebrates Independence Day a Bit Early By Louise Platter news@flagpole.com

the Fourth of July approaches, AthensÂand the surrounding areas are gearing up to celebrate the holiday. While itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not technically on July 4, the Athens Downtown Development Authority is putting on an Independence Day festival on Friday, July 1. After Georgia Square Mall announced that it would not be having fireworks this year after hosting events the previous two years, the ADDA stepped up to put on a public festival for the holiday. However, by the time of the mallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement, all fireworks companies were booked up for the Fourth itself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We became aware that the mall was not doing it this year. It used to be at Bishop Park, and then the mall had it, and then this year there wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to be a fireworks festival in Athens proper,â&#x20AC;? ADDA

the ADDA itself. The $85,000 celebration ran into overruns due to costs associated with insurance, permits and managing the expected 30,000-strong crowd, but at press time the ACC Commission had approved contributing $9,000 from an unspent tourism fund, and officials expected to receive additional corporate donations. The fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. and will be launched off the top of the Classic Center parking deck. According to LeQuire, the location should provide high visibility throughout downtown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really all of downtown, and probably a good deal of the parts of Athens that are close to downtown, should be able to see them, since that is such a high point,â&#x20AC;? LeQuire says. The city of Madison, 25 miles south of Athens, will also celebrate on Friday, July

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1 with its annual fireworks festival that kicks off with live music by the Classic City Band beginning at 7 p.m. The festival, at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center on Main Street, also includes barbecue and a patriotic table-decorating contest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People from the community often have a favorite spot where they set up their table or blanket. They begin showing up hours in advance to claim their spot on the lawn,â&#x20AC;? says JoAnna Hayes, the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an annual event, and people have gotten to where they want to set up in the same location year after year so their friends can find them.â&#x20AC;? According to Hayes, the event regularly attracts over 400 people from Madison and the surrounding areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of those folks have been attending the event for many years. It is always fun to see the out-oftown folks come home and visit the hometown crowd,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone wears their red, white and blue and enjoys an oldfashioned picnic event.â&#x20AC;? On Sunday July 3, the Classic City Band will also play an annual patriotic concert at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. The concert will be free and begins at 2 p.m. Performing since 1976, the Classic City Band plays everything from pop and jazz standards to showtunes to classical. f

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ATROCITY EXHIBITION: I tried my darnedest to perform due diligence, but after two weeks of research and even writing to the “band” itself, I can barely tell you anything about the transcontinental duo Men’s Residence. Well, I can tell you there are two fairly new Echo Constant releases titled Hatred Within and Strictly Platonic. And I feel confident relating that the former is two tracks of ear-splitting harsh-noise-isms clocking in at a total of 25 minutes. It’s probably OK, too, to say that the latter is more deeply composed and incorporates slight glitch, found sound and samples into a similar overall fabric, but nothing nearly as brutal as the first one. Further, the two folks involved in this go by the names Andi Rusk and Ryan Pensyl, and one lives in Athens and the other in Oakland, CA. Finally, you can find both of these over at mensresidence.bandcamp.com. Beyond that, I really can’t say anything about this, because I just don’t know.

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budgeting its money and keeping track of a wristband, $5 each night. SlopFest is a benefit for the Girls Rock Camp, and acts include Deep State, Blunt Bangs, Shehehe, Harsh Words, Hot Fudge, The Fuzzlers, Hunger Anthem, Hayride, Savagist, The Powder Room, Feather Trade, The Rodney Kings and many more. Advance wristbands are available at Little Kings, so skip your next three beers and go grab one. SCOOBY SNACKS: Psych-noise experimenters Smokedog seem to hardly do anything anymore, but when they do, it’s generally OK. To wit, two new short releases titled Cleaners (featuring exactly one track titled “Takes It to Cleaners”) and Tlaloc (featuring two tracks of live jams recorded during Tlaloc Mexican restaurant’s day-long Cinco de Mayo event). Cleaners is kinda whatever, with its go-nowhere feedback drone that’s only slightly dynamic toward its very end. Tlaloc, though, is a lo-fi psych nugget with full guitars, drums, etc. Nothing super essential, but not a bad headphone snack if you’re already online searching for something to listen to. Chomp it at smokedog. bandcamp.com. PETIT FOUR: The first four songs in this year’s MOEKE Records Summer Singles series are out. The conceit is the same as always: Bands are given a four-hour window at The Glow Recording Studio to record, mix and master their song, and the results wind up on a digital compilation. This first batch features tracks from Neighbor Lady (“Consider Me Mean”), Wanda (“Jessica Mystic”), Jianna Justice (“Plant Growth”) and Lord Gordon-Gordon (“If You’re Lonely [See The World]”). Neighbor Lady does a good job of putting the sleep back into your eye and making you feel like you’ve not yet really been awake, so why push it? Overall, it’s kinda murky, slow and meandering, not unlike an Athens Sunday morning. Wanda breaks its silence with a subtle nod to Fleetwood Mac. Jianna Justice continues to make strides as a songwriter with a distinctive personality, and the textured arrangement here is proof of that. The newly minted Lord Gordon-Gordon wouldn’t do bad to look for a better name, but could do a lot worse than the upbeat, ’60s pop throwback performed here, which is actually much more like the early 1980s Los Angeles/Paisley Underground scene than anything from the ’60s proper. Which is a plus in my book for sure. Check it all out at moekerecords.bandcamp.com. f

record review Tug: Cover the Earth EP (Independent Release) Here’s a case of misguided aesthetics: With a cover strewn with trash and a title nabbed from SherwinWilliams, Tug’s debut EP seems like some slacker joke. Yet Cover the Earth is a feral beast. Through five searing tracks, Tug claws at the boundaries of metal and hardcore with complex, razor-honed noise. While common riffs and tropes crop up, the band rejects easy imitation and combusts often into ferocious improvisation (“Falling Through Webs”). Yet it doesn’t always lead to bloodshed; the fluttering intro to “The City” swells with gradual entropy, a measured burning arc so glorious that even the eventual crash is a work of art. It’s the sort of non-conforming, freeform cartwheeling that fans of underground bands like Rodan and Trumans Water will recognize and relish, especially on the staggering nova-burst of a closer, “I Live Here Now.” Given this very literate form of chaos, one sees the empty cans on the cover in a different light. Is this a microcosm of the universe at large? A physical manifestation of the EP’s aberrant sounds? Perhaps we’ll never know, but one thing is clear: Tug is no joke. [Lee Adcock]

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THE SHALLOWS (PG-13) No shark-attack more appropriate here—that are light on INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE (PG-13) movie has gotten what made Jaws the classtory and character but perfectly scored to Independence Day gets celebrated again 20 sic it is, and that misconception is perfectly years too late—I would have been way more electronic music by cinema’s most underunderstandable. It was not the predatory rated composer, Cliff Martinez. The Neon stoked for another ID4 within five years Demon is no exception and sets its sights on stalking and eventual violent mastication of of its initial release. Surprisingly, direchuman flesh and muscle; it was the people an easy target: the fashion world. Beautiful tor Roland Emmerich and his collaborator of Amity, their fear and hysterical Dean Devlin initially pull off a fun reaction to the terror of a potential reentry into this dormant franchise. The Shallows shark attack that fueled its popularThe countries of Earth have ity for 40-plus years. banded together since turning Still, were The Shallows a fifth back alien invaders, utilizing their addition to the king of all shark technology to boost their defenses. franchises, it would be better than President Whitmore (Bill Pullman) Jaws 3 and Jaws: The Revenge, both has been replaced by America’s of which are awful movies. Blake first female president (Sela Ward), Lively stars as Nancy, a med student David Levinson (Jeff Goldblum) surfing a remote Mexican beach has become the head of Area 51, that doubles as the feeding ground and Will Smith’s pilot Steven for a massive great white in this Hiller is dead. New pilots—Jake big-screen Shark Week expansion. Morrison (Liam Hemsworth), Though its impact on pop culture Hiller’s stepson, Dylan (Jesse will be short-lived, The Shallows Usher), and President Whitmore’s Hey, shark! I’m peeing on your face! should not disappoint viewers hundaughter, Patricia (Maika Monroe, gry solely for an effective man-versus-shark young Jessie (Elle Fanning) enters modelIt Follows)—must step up when the aliens thriller. A deeper dive into Nancy’s backing and finds herself the target of other return with a bigger ship and a bigger story might have made The Shallows more young beauties jealous of what she has and queen. compelling and less shallow (see what I did The fun decreases exponentially after the they do not. there?), but frankly, it would have lessened What starts as Valley of the Dolls quickly first-act setup of a post-ID4 world. Where the impact of the attack. What The Shallows the first movie ushered in a new era of land- goes towards the sort of horror satire really needed was to ditch the PG-13 and let typically patrolled by Bret Easton Ellis and mark-destroying disaster flicks, the sequel Chuck Palahniuk, though both employ more the blood really flow. f is simply another alien invasion movie, and an overstuffed one at that. Not nearly enough time is spent with Goldblum. This sequel’s selling point is its inconsequentiality, which left me hoping for the potential third movie sooner rather than later.

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Hale selected four high school students as his internsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jeremy Kiran Fernandes, Kalib Hubbard, Sam Watson and Mara Bastowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not only on their merit as budding artists but for their demonstrated dedication to the labor of art. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never could have done it without them, and it is just as much theirs as it is mine,â&#x20AC;? says Hale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were my favorite part of the whole project; when I look at that wall as an old man, they will be who I think of first before anything else.â&#x20AC;? Each bird was primed and painted onto its own panel within the studio, a practical approach that allowed for a After the bike shop relocated to Baxter Street in April 2014, convenient and safeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not to mention climate-controlledâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; environment. Once completed, all the panels were installed the deteriorated muralâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a flock of birds in a palette of onto the wall and the remaining spaces were embellished orange and seafoam greenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;was removed by the property with simple shapes to enhance cohesiveness. Anyone owner in order to complete masonry work before the next concerned with the impermanence of murals should take tenant. The public was outraged, but the ordeal catalyzed a comfort in knowing that, hypothetically, the panels could discussion between Philanthropyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owners and the artist to be removed and relocated elsewhere should the current site design a replacement. With the proper time and resources ever be compromised by unforeseen circumstances. made possible through the AthFest grant, Hale feels that The Lyndon Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programming was designed with an BirdSong is the mural Athens deserves. artist-in-residence in mind. In one specialty workshop, Hale Serving as the youth-organization component of the assisted kids in building bird sculptures from repurposed project, the Lyndon House was responsible for facilitating skateboard decks. During a two-day Spring Break Art Break program, participants visited Bear Hollow to speak with naturalists, observe I hope my work the zooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inhabitants and search for patterns in inspires others nature to inspire their own feather-shaped panels. Over the course of two weeklong sessions to take a time to look of summer camps, kids designed and painted and listen to these a dozen three-foot mandalas, which were displayed during the muralâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dedication at AthFest. beautiful creatures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;David was great in the classroom,â&#x20AC;? says Dunphy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hire professional working artists to interface with the youth in the studios as learning, rubbing elbows and sharing stories with the artist is of unmeasurable value.â&#x20AC;? In addition to providing a workspace and facilitating camps, the Lyndon House created a mural map of Athens. The trifold presents a guide to popular murals and will be available at various locations around town. Hale finds constant inspiration through the beauty of the world around him, and is looking forward to his next major project, a series called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beloved the participation of 70 kids through workshops and summer camps. Realizing an opportunity to structure the mural Landâ&#x20AC;? based on the Creek name for watersheds of the forks of the Oconee River. He continues to offer â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gratitude project as an artist-in-residence program, something proDesigns,â&#x20AC;? 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 illustrations a month that double as tattoo gram supervisor Didi Dunphy had already been looking to designs, through his Love Hawk Studio newsletter. develop, the center set aside its sculpture studio for Hale to â&#x20AC;&#x153;I simply love birds; they speak to me and I listen to keep a regular schedule for four months. them,â&#x20AC;? says Hale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They fly close to the heavens and speak â&#x20AC;&#x153;The studio was open so our visitors were able to visit of the same. There is a reason that throughout our collecand witness the working artist environment and the protive human experience they have been so heavily, and heavcess and labor of creating a massive project,â&#x20AC;? says Dunphy. enly, depicted in our works of art. I hope my work inspires â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the best result of a residency programâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the conothers to take a time to look and listen to these beautiful tribution to the whole through the sharing of art and its creatures.â&#x20AC;? f creative process.â&#x20AC;?

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Everyone who braved the heat to attend AthFest last weekend ought to have noticed BirdSong, the 20 beautiful birds flying across a wall on the west end of downtown. Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the AthFest Music and Arts Festival, the large-scale public-art mural was commissioned by AthFest Educates. As a commitment to its mission of promoting music and arts education for local youth, the nonprofit announced a call for proposals seeking not only a professional artist but also an organization capable of developing correlated art-based youth programming. The stars aligned, and the $20,000 grant was awarded to illustrator and world-renowned tattoo artist David Hale and the Lyndon House Arts Center to partner in creating a mural for a location fortuitously within sight of where the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main stage is anchored each year. Representing 20 years of AthFest with 20 species of songbirds, BirdSong includes many familiar faces: the eastern screech owl, brown thrasher, blue jay and majestic red-tailed hawk, who appears on this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cover of Flagpole. The mural is representative of Haleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s larger body of work, stylistically identified by predominantly black-and-white designs with flourishes of bright red that reveal a devout reverence for the natural world. In a way, BirdSong exists as a continuation of his role as the AthFest theme artist in 2013, when everything from billboards to T-shirts to banners were decorated with an intricate bird design. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I thought about AthFest, I just kept thinking of how it sonically represents the eclectic, inclusive nature of our beautiful townâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;always bringing together so many genres and styles of music and art,â&#x20AC;? says Hale. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love birds and the variety of flora and fauna that surrounds Athens, and have found it to possess similar variety and depthâ&#x20AC;Ś [I] felt that 20 local birds with their varieties of songs, tones and appearances all coexisting would accurately represent all these amazing years of AthFest and all that it has brought to this town.â&#x20AC;? Adorning an exterior wall of Philanthropy at the corner of Pulaski and Washington streets, the mural covers the same location of a previous mural painted by Hale at the request of the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former tenant, Sunshine Cycles.

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UGA Miller Learning Center · 7 p.m. · FREE! Green Party candidate Jill Stein will make a stop on our little liberal island in a sea of red to discuss her presidential campaign and vision. This is her second run as a nominee; in 2012 Stein won nearly half a million votes. A major focus of her platform is the Green New Deal, which advocates transitioning to clean renewal energy, investing in public transit and sustainable agriculture and enacting stronger environmental justice laws. A strong advocate for community and environmental health, she supports establishing a guaranteed living wage, abolishing student debt, ending the war on drugs and cutting military spending. Her appearance will be hosted by the ACC Green Party in room 101. [Jessica Smith]

Flicker Theatre & Bar · 9 p.m. Oxford, MS-based singer-songwriter and dedicated visual artist Ben Ricketts swings through Athens Wednesday as part of his current Southeastern tour. The underground musician’s self-recorded and self-released psychedelic pop owes much to the warped legacy of Athens’ influential Elephant 6 artistic collective; recent releases, like February’s “Laughing Moon I”/“Laughing Moon II” single, feature subtle pop songcraft willfully obscured by washed-out atmospherics. Appropriately, Ricketts will be joined on the Flicker bill by E6 luminary and Cloud Recordings proprietor John Fernandes (the Olivia Tremor Control, Circulatory System), who will share an opening set of his own experimental-minded sounds. [Gabe Vodicka]

The Foundry · 2 p.m. (Sat), 1:30 p.m. (Sun) · $10–20 A summertime tradition, the Classic City American Music Festival returns this weekend for an eighth annual installment featuring 21 bands on two stages over the course of two days. The family-friendly fest takes place at The Foundry, which will offer Fourth of Julythemed food and drink in addition to the tunes. Music comes courtesy of local and regional folk, country and bluegrass acts including Jonathan Byrd and the Pickup Cowboys, Cortez Garza, Scott Low, Dave Marr, Packway Handle Band, Norma Rae, Cicada Rhythm, Clay Leverett, Fester Hagood and others. Two-day tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on Saturday; single-day tickets will run you $10 in advance or $15 at the door. [GV]

K.A. Artist Shop · 7:30 p.m. · FREE! The project “Game/Show” invites 30 local artists to collectively create one wall-spanning work. Each participant receives three two-minute turns to draw instructions from a ball hopper— directions such as “make a childlike black mark” or “use your non-dominant hand”—to guide their contributions. In between turns, artists can play Exquisite Corpse and other collaborative games. Many of the participants will also contribute framed artworks 20-by-20-inches or smaller to decorate the remaining gallery space. Anyone who’s interested in making their mark on the wall can request a spot by Thursday, June 30 by emailing kaartistshop@gmail.com, and everyone else is welcome to watch the artists at work. [JS]

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Tuesday 28 CLASSES: Swing Night (Dancefx) A one-hour lesson is followed by a two-hour dancing session. No experience or partner necessary. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. $3–5. www. athensswingnight.com COMEDY: Nitro Comedy Show (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Shaunak Godkhindi hosts a comedy show the last Tuesday of every month. 9 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: 4th Tuesday Tastings (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Sample a selection of summer sippers. 6 p.m. 706-354-7901 EVENTS: HIV Testing (Multiple Locations) Get free, anonymous

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testing. No appointment necessary. Testing is offered at Athens Neighborhood Health Center on Tuesday and the Hancock Community Development Center on Wednesday. June 28, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. June 29, 12–5 p.m. FREE! 706510-8342 EVENTS: Athens PRIDE Stands with Orlando (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Commemorate the anniversary of Stonewall and show support for the Orlando LGBTQ community. Music by Showtime. Proceeds benefit Orlando pride organizations. 7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. www.athenspride.com FILM: Bad Movie Night: Dance or Die (Ciné Barcafé) Jason is trapped in a world of sex, cocaine, dancing

and fighting for his life. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/badmovienight GAMES: Mageling (The Rook and Pawn) Play test a dice activation game Kickstarting at the end of the month. 7–10 p.m. www.familiargames.net/events.html GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8508561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win drinks, sweet treats and gift cards. Every Tuesday on the patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com

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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: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Road) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern 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: Full Contact Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! johnnyspizza. com/athens

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GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) Compete to win prizes. 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 KIDSTUFF: Timeless Tales of Thor (ACC Library) Journey to Asgard for an afternoon of Norse mythology. For ages 7–11 and their caregivers. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: PRISM Film Screening (Oconee County Library) PRISM is a safe space for all teens who share a common vision of equality. Popcorn and drinks provided. Grades 6–12. 3 p.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: Little STEM Scientists (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Have fun with hands-on science experiences. Dress for mess. Kids under six years old will need help from an adult. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, crafts and fun for preschoolaged children and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Club Create (Bogart Library) Crafts, snacks and more. k continued on next page

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ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Callan Steinmann, associate curator of education, leads an in-depth gallery discussion of selected works from “Paper in Profile: Mixografia and Taller de Gráfica Mexicana.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Video Editing for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn the basics of video editing using Adobe Premiere. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org/athens

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foods, crafts and live music. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: Summer Double Feature: Alien Invasion (Georgia Theatre) Michael Jordan teams up with the Looney Tunes in a basketball game against alien slavers in Space Jam. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Downtown and Broad St. locations) Every Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ blindpigtavern GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com

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Thursday 30 COMEDY: Comic Strip (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Stand-up comedy open mic featuring headliner Bo Micadelic as well as David HT Rosen of comedy duo A Jew and a Black Guy. Hosted by Alia Ghosheh and Veronica Darby. 7 p.m. $5. ghoshehalia@gmail.com EVENTS: Healing Circle & Meditation (Body, Mind & Spirit) Experience a variety of healing and meditation modalities. 6 p.m. $5. 706-351-6024 EVENTS: Adult Coloring Program (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Coloring sheets and

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COMEDY: Gin and Jokes (Buffalo’s Café) Live comedy hosted by Ms. Gin. For ages 21 & up. 7 p.m. $5. 678-374-9848 COMEDY: Pancakes and Canadian Bacon Comedy Tour (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) The standup comedy show features Dusty Slay, Evan Berke, Hannah Hogan and Vince Fabra. 9 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: Food Truck Market (Jittery Joe’s Coffee, Roaster) Local food trucks include Jittery Joe’s, Taza, Holy Crepe and more. Every other Wednesday. 5–10 p.m. www. jitteryjoes.com EVENTS: Jill Stein Speaks (Miller Learning Center, Room 101) Green Party Presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein will speak about her campaign. See Calendar Pick on p. 13. 7-9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ accgreenparty EVENTS: HIV Testing (Multiple Locations) See Tuesday listing for full description June 28, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. June 29, 12–5 p.m. FREE! 706510-8342 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared

GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of music trivia. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/saucehousebbq KIDSTUFF: “The Pirate and the Mermaid” (Oconee County Library) Hear adventurous stories and songs about pirates and mermaids. Meet Mermaid Lorelei. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Yoga for Teens (ACC Library) Stretch into some basic yoga poses. For ages 11–18. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: “The Pirate and the Mermaid” (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Hear adventurous stories and songs about pirates and mermaids on the high seas. Get your picture taken with Mermaid Lorelei. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison 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: Storytime (Bogart Library) Carol Cain has been the emcee of the Azalea Storytelling Festival in LaGrange, GA, for the

pencils will be provided for participants to drop in, color and relax. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/madison FILM: Trapped (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Magnolia Fund hosts a screening of Trapped, a documentary exploring abortion laws in different states. A paneled discussion will follow. 9 p.m. Donations accepted. magnoliafundga.org GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! johnnyspizza.com/athens GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q) Hosted by Dirty South Trivia. Every Thursday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8511 KIDSTUFF: Open Mic Night (ACC Library) Show off your skill as a singer, poet or comedian. 6–8 p.m. FREE! plewis@athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Red, White and Blue Crafts Day (Bogart Library) Add some pop and sizzle to Fourth of July celebrations. For kids of all ages. 12:15 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Fireflies (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Embark on a night hike through the woods in search of fireflies lighting up the trail. Includes

a firefly craft. For ages 4 & up with a guardian. 7:30–9 p.m. $7–10.50/ family. www.athensclarkecounty. com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Mr.Greg’s Musical Madness from PBS Kids (ACC Library) Award-winning musician, songwriter and TV celebrity Mr. Greg leads a family concert. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Afternoon Movie (ACC Library) Unwind with a movie and snacks. Email movie suggestions. 3 p.m. FREE! plewis@athenslibrary. org, www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Kids’ Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Make a self-directed craft. 2:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Natural History Lecture Series (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Robert Wyatt of the Odum School of Ecology presents “Sex in the Garden.” 4 p.m. FREE! jclevela@ uga.edu OUTDOORS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn more about the flora and fauna of the garden while enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. 8 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu

Sunday 3 GAMES: Trivia Night (Buffalo’s Café) Alan’s Challenge. Every Sunday. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.buffalos.com/athens GAMES: Trivia (Amici) Compete to win. 6 p.m. FREE! www.amici-cafe. com GAMES: Trivia (Brixx Wood Fired Pizza) Test your skills. Every Sunday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-395-1660 PERFORMANCE: Classic City Band (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The oldest community band in Georgia presents a patriotic concert in the air-conditioned conservatory. 2 p.m. FREE! www. classiccityband.org

Monday 4 EVENTS: Oconee 4th Spectacular (Oconee Veterans Park) Celebrate July 4th with live music, activities and fireworks. 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706769-3965

EVENTS: Tarot Card Reading (The World Famous) Happy hour tarot readings with Anni Paisley. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Donations accepted. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens EVENTS: Western Square Dancing (Buffalo’s Café) With Randy Ramsey. 7 p.m. www.buffalos.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) See Tuesday listing for full description 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern

activities. Legos provided. Ages 3–10. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Wednesday 6 ART: Opening Reception (Flicker Theatre & Bar) “L’Exposition de l’Art de l’Reaver, Jr.” features paintings by Stephanie Reavis and is an homage to the local music scene. 6–11 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Led by docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org COMEDY: Gin and Jokes (Buffalo’s Café) See Wednesday listing for full description 7 p.m. $5. 678-3749848 COMEDY: “The Good Stuff” Stand Up Comedy (The World Famous) Hosted by Jake and Shaunak. 10

and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Watch some anime and manga, listen to J-Pop music, eat Japanese snacks and share fan art. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Stand-Up Comedy (ACC Library) Aspiring, young stand-up comedians are invited to sign up for open mic. 3 p.m. FREE! plewis@athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Puppet Show (Oconee County Library) Find out if the little Gingerbread Man gets his desserts in this adaptation of the classic folktale. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth Poetry (The Globe) Open mic poetry readings. This month’s featured reader is Gregory de Rocher.

Saturday 2 EVENTS: All American Oat Pale Ale Release Party (Terrapin Beer Co.) Vote to bring back your favorite Terrapin beer while enjoying samples from the brewery’s red, white and blue cask. 4:30–7:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. Today features an educational activity. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.org GAMES: Shadowrun RPG Demo (Tyche’s Games) Visit Seattle in 2071, when magic and megacorps clash. 12 p.m. FREE! 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

The Manhattan Café 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 SESSIONS WITH D-KAPS Enjoy an evening of fresh live tunes. The World Famous 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens BIG HART New downer-folk project from local musician William Marks. PLANET MANHOOD Fuzzed-out downer-rock group from Austin, TX.

Wednesday 29 Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them at the bar!

Friday 1 EVENTS: Independence Day Concert & Picnic (Madison Morgan Cultural Center, Madison) Summer wouldn’t be complete without this old-fashioned celebration of our nation’s independence. Bring picnic baskets, tables or chairs to the front lawn of the Cultural Center. Following a patriotic concert by the Classic City Band, fireworks will be presented from William Wood Park. See Story on p. 7. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org EVENTS: Downtown Fireworks Spectacular (Thomas St. Hancock & Clayton Ave.) Festivities include bouncy houses, face painting, food carts and other vendors. Live music by Dwight Wilson and the Classic City Soul at 7 p.m., followed by the fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. See Story on p. 7. 5 p.m. 9:30 p.m. (fireworks) GAMES: Friday Night Magic Draft (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (ACC Library) Join other 6–12 graders to watch your favorite anime series, draw, and experiment with origami designs. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650

Little Kings Shuffle Club Athens Stands With Orlando Fundraiser. 7 p.m. www.facebook. com/lkshuffleclub SHOWTIME Elite tha Showstoppa’s band plays eclectic hip-hop mixed with rockin’ funky soul.

Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES OPEN MIC JAM Bands are welcome, backline is provided and the jam rocks until 2 a.m. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com BEN RICKETTS Psychedelic pop singer-songwriter and visual artist from Oxford, MS. See Calendar Pick on p. 13. JOHN FERNANDES The local experimental musician and constant collaborator performs a solo set.

Magnolia Fund will host a screening of Trapped, a documentary exploring Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers (TRAP) laws, at Flicker Theatre and Bar on Thursday, June 30 at 9 p.m. GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Magic the Gathering Draughts and Drafts (The Rook and Pawn) Each draft pod gets you a three-pack draft, a participation pack and prize packs for wins. 6 p.m. $15. www.therookandpawn.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

Tuesday 5 ART: Game/Show (KA Artist Shop) 30 local artists will take turns drawing instructions from a ball hopper in order to collectively create one wall-spanning work. Email to participate. See Calendar Pick on p. 13. 7:30 p.m. FREE! kaartistshop@ gmail.com, www.kaartist.com CLASSES: Mouse and Keyboard Skills (ACC Library) In the second floor computer training room. Registration required. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org CLASSES: Swing Night (Dancefx) A one-hour lesson is followed by a two-hour dancing session. No experience or partner necessary. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. $3–5. www. athensswingnight.com

GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: 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) Win drinks, sweet treats and gift cards. Every Tuesday on the patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! johnnyspizza.com/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: American Girl Craft Time (ACC Library) Participants can bring their American Girl doll along for a special craft. Ages 7–11. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Make Your Own Ice Cream (ACC Library) Celebrate National Ice Cream Month by learning how to make ice creamin a Ziplock bag. Ages 11–18. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Movie Night (Bogart Library) Watch McFarland USA and enjoy snacks. 5 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create amazing Lego art and enjoy Lego-based

p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ theworldfamousathens EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: Summer Double Feature: John Hughes Night (Georgia Theatre) Watch screenings of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (7:30 p.m.) and Pretty in Pink (9:15 p.m.). 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) See Wednesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) See Wednesday listing for full description 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Downtown and Broad St. locations) Every Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ blindpigtavern GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes

8–11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/athenswordofmouth MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) See Wednesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/happy-hour

LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 28 Buffalo’s Café 7 p.m. $5. www.buffaloscafe.com DAVID PRINCE This Athens staple and one-time member of The Jesters plays a set of favorites. The Foundry 7 p.m. www.thefoundryathens.com TWO OF US Playing classic love songs. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com ALEX GUTHRIE BAND Atlanta-based soul singer with a love of ‘70s southern blues. RJ BRACCHITTA Singer-songwriter with a lounge-soul feel. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 HAUNTED SHED Local band featuring members of Kenosha Kid, Moths and The Glands.

The Foundry 7 p.m. www.thefoundryathens.com THE BEST OF UNKNOWN ATHENS A singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Liam Parke. Featuring Ethan Crump, Chis Moore, Nathan Wasserman, Alex Young, James Bale and Lexi Kelson. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com MSRP New local group featuring Scott Baxendale, Jon Mills, Brandon McDearis and Tre Powell. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com HOOPS Four-piece ambient-turnedpop group from Indiana. MANATEES Punked-up garage band on Goner Records from Memphis, TN. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 EMISSARY 89 No info available. RYAN BARS Member of local band The Norm plays a solo set. TRVY Athens-based songwriter and engineer. DEXTER No info available. Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! www.hiloathens.com KARAOKE WITH THE KING Sing your guts out every Wednesday! Live Wire 7 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com ATHENS RISING This weekly openmic event features up to 10 artists with two song/10-minute performance slots. Sign up to win prizes! k continued on next page

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Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Rd. location) REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Local group led by Athens rock fixture Reverend Conner Tribble. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday! Tonight’s show is part of a special karaoke contest.

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featuring a large assortment of pop hits, rock and roll classics, indie and more. The Grotto 10:30 p.m. 706-549-9933 ANDREW BRANTLEY Member of jam band The Orange Constant plays a solo set. Hedges on Broad 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.hedgesonbroad. com OPEN MIC Leaving Countries’ Louis Phillip Pelot leads an open mic session. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com CHRIS BURROUGHS COLLECTIVE Jazz ensemble led by Atlanta drummer Chris Burroughs. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 STRAIGHT NO CHASER Local groove-oriented group.

KUDZU KIDS Self-described as “mountain melodies from Jasper, GA.” Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com ALEC LIVADITIS Local experimental cellist interested in the spatial and material aspects of sound. APROTAG Local ambient/drone outfit fronted by JJ Posway. HARPOONER Psych-pop band from Nashville, TN. CHRIS LOTT Experimental bassist dealing in jazz, punk and noise. The Foundry 8:30 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Local group led by Athens rock fixture Reverend Conner Tribble. THE SHADOW EXECUTIVES Local blues legends perform with singersongwriter Caroline Aiken. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com SECONDHAND SWAGGER Atlantabased band with a passion for vin-

JB’s Smokin’ Pig Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! 706-705-6116 HUNTER GRAYSON Playing classic country music. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin dance hits into the night. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MARLOWE SHEPPARD No info available. The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke! VFW 7 p.m. www.vfwathens.com RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based traditional country band.

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Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com JACK’S JOHNSON Local band featuring members of Wieuca and Big Morgan. MILK No info available. 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. The Foundry 6 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens. com GRANT COWAN Local jazz-influenced, piano-based singer-songwriter. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com DJ REINDEER GAMES Athens DJ mixes trap, hip hop, moombahton, ‘90s hits and indie dance tunes. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by local karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers and

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. Your Pie 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7048 (Gaines School Road location) NICKALOUS BENSON Local singersongwriter.

Friday 1 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 KIP JONES BAND Local songwriter playing all your favorite covers and some of his own tunes. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com METH WAX Local, punk-inspired lo-fi pop outfit. Final show! DELPHINIUM Lo-fi noise-rock outfit from Kennesaw. FUISTE Experimental garage-rock with driving guitars.

tage sounds and style, disciples of soul music from the 1960s and ‘70s. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com DJ WARDADDY AND DJ CROWE Spinning darkwave, classic goth, death rock, witch house and everything in between. 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 THE HOBOHEMIANS This six-piece acoustic band utilizes banjo, ukulele, flute, accordion, saxophone, piano, percussion and bass to perform popular roots music of the 1910s, ‘20s and ‘30s. 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 talented musicians play to a great crowd every weekend.

Saturday 2 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net THE OLD PAINTS Alabama-based group that touches on everything from power-pop to indie rock, psychedelic, glam, punk and more. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com WIEUCA Local band playing cheeky, guitar-driven indie rock. TRANSCENDENTAL TELECOM Melodic indie rock group from Orlando, FL. DEAD NEIGHBORS This local band plays grunge- and shoegazeinspired rock. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com LINDA Athens-based pop-punk band featuring members of Deep State and Bathrooms. PERMANENT MAKEUP Floridabased experimental surf-punk band.

RYAN GRAY MOORE Solo folk sounds from the leader of local band Brothers. FISHMONGER New local punk group. The Foundry 2 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com CLASSIC CITY AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL A two-day concert featuring 21 bands, food and more. Saturday features Generations, North Georgia Bluegrass Band, Clay Leverett, Broken String Band, Norma Rae, Little Country Giants, Hog-Eyed Man, Tony Furtado, Scott Low and Jonathan Byrd & the Pickup Cowboys. See Calendar Pick on p. 13.

concert featuring 21 bands, food and more. Sunday features Red Oak Southern String Band, Caleb Keith & The Calaveras, Forlorn Strangers, Cortez Garza, Sweet Sweet, Michael Lesousky, Great Peacock, Fester Hagood, Cicada Rhythm, Dave Marr and Packway Handle Band. See Calendar Pick on p. 13. Georgia Theatre Blue & White Bash. 7 p.m. $30 (adv.), $45 (door). www.georgiatheatre.com JAGGED EDGE Mainstream R&B group known for singles like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Get Marriedâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where the Party At.â&#x20AC;? ZIGGY ROXXX & MINNIE Two local hip hop artists team up.

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The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 UNPLUG & UNWIND A weekly â&#x20AC;&#x153;acoustic fam-jamâ&#x20AC;? hosted by Joey Quiggins.

7/7 BLUEGRASS JAM (The Bar-BQue Shack) 7/7 BROKEN WINDOWS / CAUTIOUS BEVERLY (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 7/7 KARAOKE (Go Bar) 7/7 TECROPOLIS (Live Wire) 7/8 THE SPLITZ BAND (Buffaloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ) 7/8 KWAZYMOTO / STAY THE SEA / WF ADDAMS (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 7/8 RICK FOWLER BAND / RANDALL BRAMBLETT (The Foundry) 7/8 DJ MY CHEMICAL BROMANCE (Georgia Theatre) 7/8 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE (Georgia Theatre) 7/8 DJ MAHOGANY (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 7/8 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE (The Office Lounge) 7/8 FUTURE APE TAPES / THE ELECTRIC NATURE / ART CONTEST / FORGET THE TIMES (The World Famous) 7/9 THE TAXICAB VERSES / STILL, SMALL VOICE AND THE JOYFUL NOISE / DAVE MARR / LOS / CANTARES (40 Watt Club) 7/9 THE GRAINS OF SAND / THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN (The Foundry) 7/9 THE FABULOUS SPARKTONES (Front Porch Book Store) 7/9 MUSIC BAND / FAUX FEROCIOUS (Georgia Theatre) 7/9 BOOTY BOYZ / Immuzikation / Twin Powers / Z-Dog (Georgia Theatre) 7/10 CLASSICAL REVOLUTION (Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar)

Tuesday 5 The Foundry 7 p.m. www.thefoundryathens.com TWO OF US Playing classic love songs. 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!

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Art â&#x20AC;&#x153;POE-toberâ&#x20AC;? Juried Art Exhibition (ACC Library) The NEA Big Read is sponsoring an exhibition of artwork inspired by the writings of Edgar Allan Poe. All ages and experience levels welcome. Submit images via email. Prizes awarded. Deadline Sept. 11, 8 p.m. Exhibition on view throughout October. acclibrarypoeartexhibition @gmail.com Call for Artists (Oconee County Library) The library seeks three local artists to display their work in the auditorium gallery. Artwork should be professional and ready to present. Please send submissions to noderisi@athenslibrary.org Fire Up the Hydrants (Downtown Athens) To celebrate 80 years of drinking water delivery service, 16 fire hydrants in downtown Athens will be turned into functional works of art. Artists and art teams are invited to submit designs for hydrants. Find the submission guidelines and official rules online. Prizes awarded. Deadline Aug. 5. www.athensclarkecounty.com/7057/ Fire-Up-the-Hydrants, savewater@ athensclarkecounty.com Fold Form Magic with Sylvia Dawe (OCAF, Watkinsville) Foldforming is a technique of metalworking that allows sheet metal to be quickly formed into 3-D shapes and textures. July 30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;31, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $160. www.ocaf.com Game/Show (KA Artist Shop) Seeking local artists for a collective project in which participants will draw phrases from a ball hopper instructing them on how to â&#x20AC;&#x153;make a markâ&#x20AC;? on the gallery wall. The showcase will be held July 5, 7:30 p.m. Inquire by June 30. kaartistshop@ gmail.com

Sculpt Monroe (Monroe, GA) Sculpt Monroe, a partnership between the Monroe Art Guild and Downtown Development Authority, is seeking sculptures for an 18-month outdoor display at various locations downtown. All artists receive $800. Best in Show receives an additional $500. Deadline Aug. 31. Installation Nov. 1. www.monroedowntown.com/ sculptmonroe 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 to be featured through social media. TV Gallery is also hosting a pop-up exhibition this summer. Submit up to three pieces via email plus $10 via Paypal. Deadline June 30, 7 p.m. tvartgallery@gmail.com

Classes Aquatics Fitness Programs (Multiple Locations) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aquatic Aerobicsâ&#x20AC;? is held at Memorial Park Pool on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 6, 6 p.m. $5 per class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aqua Zumbaâ&#x20AC;? is held at Bishop Park Pool on Saturdays through Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m. $5 per class. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adult Lap Swimâ&#x20AC;? is held at Bishop Park Pool on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. $55. 706613-3589, www.athensclarkecounty. com/leisure Archery (Hunnicut Farm, Call for Address) Beginner courses, advanced clinics and a youth course are offered. 706-543-3150, www.nowherearchery.com Artist Workshops (KA Artist Shop) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Silk Painting with RenĂŠ Shoemaker.â&#x20AC;? July 9. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drawing 101 with Otto Lange.â&#x20AC;? July 13, 20 & 27, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8 p.m. www.kaartist.com

Body, Mind & Spirit Classes (Body, Mind & Spirit) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Law of Attraction and Manifestation,â&#x20AC;? Tuesdays, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mantras and Chants,â&#x20AC;? Wednesdays, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Healing Circle,â&#x20AC;? Thursdays, 6 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bhagavad-Gita,â&#x20AC;? Saturdays, 3 p.m. $5 donation. 706-351-6024 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 Drawing with Cameron Hampton (OCAF, Watkinsville) Hampton leads a series of one-day workshops exploring drawing, pastel and painting, watercolor and sculpting. Saturdays, July 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;30, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m. $75/session. 706-7694565, www.ocaf.com Hatha Yoga (St. Gregoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church) De-stress and move into stillness. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. $10. www.mindfuliving.org Lunchtime Workout (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) BYO mat. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:45 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12:45 p.m. $5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10. www.athenscine.com Lunchtime Yoga (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) BYO mat. Wednesdays and Fridays, 12 p.m. $5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10. margaretdthomas yoga.blogspot.com On-Camera Acting Class (Chase Park Warehouses) Actress Mallory Moye leads this three-week class. Ages 15 & up. June 29 & July 6. 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:30 p.m. $85. mallorymoye coaching@gmail.com One-on-One Digital Media Center Tutorials (ACC Library) Get individual instruction for graphics, audio or video editing projects or learn to convert albums and cassettes to DVDs and CDs. Thursdays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. 706-613-3650

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Anna L. Desioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watercolor paintings inspired by the Caribbean will be on display at Athens Art and Frame through July. Quilting Classes (Crooked Pine Quilts) Classes are offered in quilting and sewing 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 Traditional Karate Training (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Learn traditional Yoshukai karate in a positive atmosphere. Classes held Sundaysâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Wednesdays. FREE! www.athensy.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 Community Connection (Athens, GA) Over 130 local agencies seek help with ongoing projects and special short-term events. Visit the website for a calendar and to register. www.communityconnection 211.org Litter Index Survey The Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Litter Index is a simple survey for citizens to provide input on the litter they see in their community. Print a copy of the survey from the website. Surveys accepted until July 15. www.athensclarkecounty.com/4026/ litter-index Smart Lunch, Smart Kid (Milledge Avenue Baptist Church) Volunteers are needed to help provide and deliver sack lunches and educational enrichment activities to under-served children in nine communities around Athens this summer. Mondaysâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fridays through Aug. 5, 11 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 p.m. www.action ministries.net

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$20, $25 for supplies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art Club Junior for Ages 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13.â&#x20AC;? Fridays, 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:30 p.m. $15, $25 for supplies. Both classes are taught by Hope Hilton. www.kaartistshop.com Film Competition (ACC Library) Filmmakers can enter their work to be viewed at the end of the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Reading Program. Ages 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18. plewis@athenslibrary.org Intermezzo Piano Academy (The Church at College Station) Each day offers classes in rhythm, music history, composition, theory and piano ensemble for beginning and intermediate pianists. Ages 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;14. July 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;22, 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 p.m. $160. www.intermezzoacademy.com New Moon Summer Adventure Camp (Athens, GA) Now accepting registration for a summer camp that travels to different locations daily. Activities include hiking, swimming and boating as well as educational trips. Fee includes all activities and travel expenses. For ages 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12. Weeks of July 11 & 18, 8:30 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m. $175/week. 706-310-0013 Report Card Rewards Program (Multiple Locations) Any student Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 in Athens may bring his or her final report card with all As and Bs to the ACC Leisure Services Aquatics Office for a free summer pool pass or 10 free swims. 706-613-3589, ext. 226 Rooting for Community (Williams Farm, 235 Northside Dr.) Kids can learn the ropes of the farm and make dishes from fresh produce at the Athens Land Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Williams Farm. For rising 5thâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;7th graders. Full scholarships available. July 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15, 8 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 p.m. $160. 706613-0122, kelley@athenslandtrust. org, www.athenslandtrust.org Splash Pads (Multiple Locations) ACC Leisure Services offers the Trail Creek Park Splash Pad (closed Mondays) and the Rocksprings Park Splash Pad. $1/person. Pool passes are $30. www.athensclarkecounty. com/splashpad Summer Camps (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Hogwarts School at the Pyramid runs July 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;22 and July 25â&#x20AC;&#x201C;29, 10 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3 p.m. 706-546-7914, www.uuathensga.org Summer Camps (OCAF, Watkinsville) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Relate and Create for Teens: Watercolor Painting,â&#x20AC;? July 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;15. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Relate and Create: Pottery,â&#x20AC;? July 15â&#x20AC;&#x201C;22. www.ocaf.com Summer Camps (Treehouse Kid and Craft) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Superhero Camp,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Miniatures & Stop Motion

Animation Camp,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Space Odyssey Camp,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Intergalatic Planetary Camp,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fairy Camp,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sewing & Textiles Camp,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skateboard & Zine Campâ&#x20AC;? and more. www.treehousekid andcraft.com Summer Camps (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Full day summer camps from 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3:30 p.m. are for ages 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10. $160. Half-day camps from 9 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 p.m. are for five year olds. $125/week. 706-542-6156, www.botgarden.uga.edu Summer Food Service Free lunches will be served to children at over 20 locations around Athens. Check website for participating locations and schedule. Through July 15. www.athenshousing.org, www.decal.ga.gov 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. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Sistersâ&#x20AC;? Circle is for ages 7â&#x20AC;&#x201C;10. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big Sistersâ&#x20AC;? Circle is for ages 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;14. Visit website for next meeting. $25. www.themotherdaughternest.com Theater Camp Cornerstone offers two camps for students interested in theater. Middle and High School Summer Camp, grades 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12. July 18â&#x20AC;&#x201C;22. $120. www.princeave.org

Support Groups Alanon (540 Prince Ave.) Alanon: a 12-step recovery program for those affected by someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drinking. Noon and evening meetings are held throughout the week. FREE! www.ga-al-anon.org 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. 706-3531331 Caring for Caregivers (St. Gregoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church) An ongoing support group for people caring for a loved one. Next meeting July 11, 5:30 p.m. www.cedarcreek wellness.org Life After Diagnosis (Oasis Counseling Center) An ongoing support group aimed at helping those with chronic or life-threatening diseases. Tuesdays, 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5:30 p.m. www.oasiscounselingcenter.com Project Safe (Athens, GA) Meetings for Warriors: Hope & Healing from Domestic Violence

Group are held every Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Tuesday of each month. Meetings for the New Beginnings Support Group are held every Monday, 6:30–8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Monday of the month. Childcare provided. 24-hour crisis hotline: 706-543-3331. Teen texting line: 706-765-8019. www.projectsafe.org S-Anon (Cornerstone Church) S-Anon is a support group for family and friends of sexaholics, based on the 12 steps of AA. sunday. afternoons.sanon@gmail.com The Legacy Circle: A Monthly Women’s Empowerment Journey (The Mother-Daughter Nest) Support your own personal growth. First Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. $15. www. themotherdaughternest.com

On The Street ACC Pool Season (Multiple Locations) Public pools are located at Bishop Park, East Athens Community Center, Lay Park, Memorial Park and Rocksprings Park. $1 admission. www.athens clarkecounty.com/aquatics American Lunch (Multiple Locations) Five Restaurant & Bar offers free meals through a mobile soup kitchen. 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 Athens Petanque Club (Outside of 1000 Faces Coffee) Play a friendly game of Petanque with Le Boule

art around town A. LAFERA SALON (2440 W. Broad St.) Artwork by Perry McCrackin. AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Artwork by Matt Bahr. Through July. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) New paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Chatham Murray, Candle Brumby, Lana Mitchell and more. ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (17 N. Main St., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass. ATHENS ART AND FRAME (1021 Parkway Blvd.) Watercolor paintings inspired by the Caribbean by Anna L. Desio. Through July. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) Phil Seigler shares a collection of vintage perfume bottles from the first half of the 20th century. Through July. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) “Emerges IX” presents the works of 11 rising local artists. Through July 16. • “What is Love” is a multidisciplinary contemporary photography project initiated by Angela Fama that redefines the word “love.” Through July 16. AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) “Bang & Bend: A Jewelry & Sculpture Exhibition” presents a new line of silver jewelry and wire portraits by Noah Saunders. Through July 23. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CITY OF WATKINSVILLE (Downtown Watkinsville) “Public Art Watkinsville: A Pop-up Sculpture Exhibit” consists of sculptures placed in prominent locations around downtown. Artists include Benjamin Lock, William Massey, Stan Mullins, Robert Clements and Joni Younkins-Herzog. “Artscape Oconee: The Monuments of Artland” features eight newly commissioned art panels and six refurbished panels of paintings. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) In Classic Gallery I, “High Contrast” features bold, black-and-white works by Timothy D. Hubbard, Kyle Kizzah, Jon Vogt and Eileen Wallace. • In Classic Gallery II, “A-Town” showcases works examining Athens architecture by Lewis Bartlett, Robert Brussack, Dortha Jacobson and Jacob Wenzka. Through October. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) Paintings of iconic local buildings and street scenes by Heidi Hensley. Through July 13. DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) The Athens Photo Guild shares a collection of works by members. Through August. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) “Retro Album Covers” is a series of 42 album cover designs, each one depicting a song composed by artist and musician Chip McDaniel. Through June. 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. • “Silence” is a solo exhibition by Cameron Bliss. Through June 30. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Paintings inspired by live music by Stephanie Reavis. Through July. FRONTIER UPFRONT GALLERY (193 E. Clayton St.) Nature photography by land artist Chris Taylor. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Wild Wooly Wonderful Athens” features works by Jared Brown, Timi Conley, James Greer, Michael Lachowski, Ali Norman, Dan Smith and Kaleena Stasiak. Through July 3. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Turned and Sculpted: Wood Art from the Collection of Arthur and Jane Mason.” Through Aug. 7. • “Paper in Profile: Mixografia and Taller de Gráfica Mexicana.” Through Aug. 21. • 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.) Surreal collages by Susan Pelham. Through July 10. HEIRLOOM CAFÉ (815 N. Chase St.) Collages influenced by Surrealism and Magic Realism by Susan Pelham. Through July 11. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Collages influenced by

Dawgs at the Pétanque terrain Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. athenspetanqueclub.wix.com/ play 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 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 Cause + Effect (Athens, GA) Cause + Effect, a progressive film competition and festival hosted by Alliance for a Better Georgia, is seeking short films focused on social, political, environmental or economic

issues facing Georgia. Winners receive a $1000 prize. Submissions accepted through Oct. 2. FREE! www.causeandeffectfilm.org Classic City BBQ (The Classic Center) Now accepting vendor booth applications for food vendors, Tailgate Tradeshow exhibitors and chefs for cooking competitions on Aug. 20. The BBQ festival includes contests, outdoor music stage, kids’ activities and more. Visit website for details. 706-357-4417, stephanie@ classiccenter.com, www.classiccity bbqfest.com The Classic City Fringe Festival (Athens, GA) The Classic City Fringe Festival is seeking performers in theater, dance, performance art, puppetry, improv, comedy and more. Festival Oct. 27–30. classiccityfringefest@gmail.com, www.classiccityfringefestival.com f

Surrealism and Magic Realism by Susan Pelham. Through July. HIGHWIRE LOUNGE (269 N. Hull St.) Paintings by Gerald Turner. Through July. K.A. ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) “Game/Show” is a project in which 30 artists take turns drawing random instructions from a ball hopper to create one collective work on the wall. Reception July 5. 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.) 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. • “Pushing the Press: Printmaking in the South” highlights contemporary Georgia artists Jiha Moon, Chadwick Tolley, Curtis Bartone, Joe Tsambiras, Kristen Casaletto, Melissa Harshman, Jon Swindler, Ann Stewart and Tom Takashima. Through Aug. 6. • “Multiple” features the work of three current or former graduate printmakers at UGA: Arron Foster, Ry McCullough and Katherine Miller. Through Aug. 6. • “There Again” is a mixed media installation by Jon Swindler and Michael McFalls. Through Aug. 6. • “Double Dutch Press: Athens Neighborhood Series.” Through Aug. 6. • In the Lounge Gallery, “Reflections on Yuma Trail” is a series of photographs by Deepanjan Mukhopadhyay, a current graduate student at UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art. Closing reception Aug. 18. Currently on view through Aug. 20. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) Richard Sudden’s “Illuminations” use three gallery spaces to explore light, its physical properties and metaphorical meanings. Through Aug. 28. MAMA’S BOY (197 Oak St.) Acrylic paintings by Luke Graves. Through July. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) The Women of Watercolor’s “Brush Strokes Too” exhibit includes works by Pat Adams, Lori Hammer, Suzanne Hicks, Gail Karwoski, Diane NormanPowelson and Janet Rodekohr. Reception July 10. Through July. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) See works in all mediums at the “OCAF Members Exhibit.” Through July 8. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Seeing Georgia: Changing Visions of Tourism and the Modern South.” • “The Greatest Bulldog of Them All: Dan McGill.” • “Selections from the Disability History Archive.” • “John Abbot, Early Georgia’s Naturalist Artist.” • “Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence: The George Foster Peabody Awards.” • “Olympic Legacy.” Through July. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) Photography by Barbara Holder. Through July 3. THE SURGERY CENTER OF ATHENS (2142 W. Broad St.) Paintings by Mary Beth Schmeltzer. Through July 15. 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. TERRAPIN BEER CO. (265 Newton Bridge Rd.) Chris Taylor’s nature photography captures interesting land installations in the wild. Through July. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) Professor and civil rights activist Dr. Arthur Bacon presents acrylic and ink wash paintings and drawings inspired by the rural South. Through July 17. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Paintings of scenes around Athens by Mary Porter. WILLSON CENTER FOR HUMANITIES AND ARTS (1260 S. Lumpkin St.) “Growing Up in the South” is a photography exhibition presented by the Do Good Fund. The show includes images by Joshua Dudley Greer, Paul Kwilecki, William Greiner, Dave Anderson, Rosalind Solomon, Cynthia Henebry, Whitten Sabbatini, Oraien Catledge, John Menapace and Bill Yates. Through Aug. 15. WINTERVILLE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CULTURE (371 N. Church St., Winterville) Curated by Jimmy Straehla, “The Inaugural Art Show” showcases work by Cameron Bliss, Tex Crawford, Margot Ecke, Peter Loose, Terry Rowlett, cap man and several more Winterville area artists. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.

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Condos for Rent 1BR/1BA. Half mile from Campus and Downtown. Den, Dining, Updated Kitchen, Gated, Pool, Exercise Facility. $650/ mo. (678) 414-3887 barbaraphillips@ windstream.net. Just reduced! Investor’s West-side condo. 2BR/2BA, FP, 1500 sf., great investment, lease 12 mos. at $625/mo. Price in $50s. For more info, call McWaters Realty: (706) 353-2700 or (706) 5401529. Next to downtown/ U G A ! 4BR/2BA. W/D, D W, H VA C . M a k e o v e r for New Tenant! Balcony overlooking small creek. Spacious! 4 Parking Spaces! Ground floor! $1100/mo. Avail. Aug.1. (706) 296-9467.

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Houses for Rent 2BR/1BA A-frame. Close to Dwntn. & bypass. Shady lot. $650/mo. Pets ok. Avail. now. Call (706) 2011805.

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Athens Area Habitat for Humanity seeks full-time volunteer and donor c o o rd i n a t o r , serving job sites (construction), thrift stores and office. This is a sales-oriented position. Applicants must have transportation and be fluent in office software e.g. word processing and spreadsheets. Duties incl. recruiting, training and management for volunteer a n d i n t e r n p ro g r a m s ; donor cultivation and service; sponsorship solicitation (events & job sites); and event coordination. To apply, please mail a 1-page cover letter and a current resume to: Cici Mercer, 532 Barber St., Athens, GA 30601, or email these in PDF format to outreach@athenshabitat. org. AAHFH is an equal opportunity employer. Find your next great employee with Flagpole Classifieds! Low weekly rates and lots of options. Place an ad today at classifieds.flagpole.com Seeking Foster Parent R e c r u i t e r / Tr a i n e r i n Athens and surrounding counties. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, be very organized and work well w/ the public. B a c h e l o r ’s D e g r e e i n Social Services or related field req. Experience working w/ DFCS and Foster Children preferred. S e n d re s u m e : j u l i e p @ lmcs.org Subaru Dealership opening August 2016 Now Hiring: 2–3 passionate brand ambassadors for the role of product specialist. FT position w/ comprehensive benefits. Contact Lindsay Lucas: (706) 549-3530 or lindsay. lucas@philhugheshonda. com. UberPrints seeks a Warehouse Production Associate. FT and PT positions avail. Apply online at www.uberprints. com/company/jobs. The Flagpole office will be closed Jul 4 and 5. Happy Independence Day! Ve e s h e e s e e k s a n experienced Seamstress. FT and PT positions avail. Apply online at veeshee. workable.com.

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extending an olive branch of friendship. If the feelings are still strong, this will fail horribly, and a week later the couple is right back where it was before: having sex, fighting, crying, regretting everything. I’ve had exes make a big to-do about how much they cared for me and how we should stay friends, but now I know better. If I still found my ex hot and alluring, I’d definitely want to bang him, so I prefer to take my space nowadays. You’ve realized this too, and now you and your ex aren’t talking for a month, which was a smart move. Honestly, I’d recommend making that three months. 3. Get some new hangouts. I tried to go to one of my favorite local spots recently after a guy told me to kick rocks, but I couldn’t enjoy myself for worrying that he’d show up. I miss karaoke and the dirty vodka martinis at that place, but I don’t miss the anxiety of wondering if this dude is there, if he didn’t show up because he knows I’m there and dreads

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Here are a few practical things you can do to solidify this breakup: 1. Unfollow/unfriend each other on all social media, and delete or untag all photos of you two together. This is usually the first thing I do post-breakup. Seeing someone you once had strong feelings for is hard enough, but not being able to avoid her face every time you putz around on Facebook can be crushing. Seeing her happy life will beg the question, “Is she so happy now because I’m not there?” You don’t need that question floating around in your head, because the answer could very well be “yes,” which is often more of a reflection of our own low self-esteem than any perceived resentment from our former paramours. 2. Don’t try to be friends too quickly. That seems to be the mistake that you and your ex have made, but I understand why. Breakups stink, and most often, one person tries to soften the blow to the other by

seeing me or if he’s not there because he’s off with someone better than me. I don’t wanna live my life with that negative self-image keeping me from having fun, so I’ll just go back there in a couple of months after I show the rest of downtown my love. 4. More than anything, remember the reasons you broke up. They were real, and they won’t go away just because the sex is good or hanging out is fun. Mark my words: They will rear their ugly heads again. Enjoy your productivity and honor your ex while also remembering how you couldn’t be this vibrant while you were with her. Also, date someone else. Let your heart move on. That’ll be difficult at first, but it takes going out and meeting new people who can love the things about you that your ex didn’t. One man’s prison is another man’s church, as they say. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, use the anonymous form at flagpole.com/getadvice, or find Bonita on Twitter: @flagpolebonita.

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