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better investigative reporter. Merrill Morris wrote better features. And Lee Shearer could write anything and did—still does.

But Phil was the spine of the operation. I knew that as long as he was there I would always have enough professionally written copy.

He was one of the most remarkable people I’ve ever met. Your column does him justice, which is saying a lot.

Philip Lee Williams Williams is a former editor of The Athens Observer.

Since going into a protracted period of silence as The Grumpy Retiree, I’ve been getting trained to become a GeorgiaCares volunteer working with the local coordinator of the the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP. Once our summer vacations are done, I would have started working with local folks needing help signing up for Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap and Medicare Part D plans. I would have also work with folks running into billing and service problems connected with those programs. My plan was to stop being grumpy and just focus on Dear Superintendent Lanoue and Members helping people, most of whom actually need of the Clarke County Board of Education: a lot more help than us University System Upon reading an article on flagpole.com of Georgia retirees. (“CCSD Will Follow Letter on Transgender Well, that may not last for long. Recently Students,” In the Loop, May 17), I was I took a look at a story on NPR that, if anyshocked to read a district official say Clarke thing, made me madder than our Regents’ County schools will follow the Obama decision to cut us adrift from their health Administration’s guidance on giving transinsurance plan. Its gender girls access headline: “Federal to girls’ bathrooms Program That Helps and locker rooms.

BUMPERSTICKER OF THE WEEK: Patients Navigate The Georgia goverMedicare May Be nor states he will Cut.” Seems like sue the Department the $52 million of Education over provided through this issue, so why the federal budget implement this to operate the SHIP policy until the outSend your sticker sightings to letters@flagpole.com. program in every come of the lawsuit? state helping someAs a parent of thing like 7 million two girls attending people was just too much money being Clarke Middle and Barrow Elementary, my wasted on older Americans. questions on this policy are as follows: Never mind that the only people funded • Is it fair to use our children as guinea through the program were the state and pigs in an experiment that may go horribly regional coordinators and trainers of people wrong? like me who were volunteering their time • Are you willing to personally guarantee and efforts. Nearly all the help to retirees you have covered all the safety issues? is/was provided through unpaid volunteers.

• Have you, being the Clarke County To put it bluntly, what Congress is on track Board of Education, vocally discussed the to do is simply nothing. abuses that could harm children?

So call, write or email your House and • Have you hired a consultant to research Senate representatives about this shameful the effects of this policy? development. Push them to restore that • Have you set aside money to escort relatively tiny appropriation supporting the children to the restroom to ensure that a SHIP program before the full Senate and child’s safety and peace of mind are not in House acts. And, let candidates for office jeopardy? hear from you about this. Let’s not let them Clarke County was recently embroiled off the hook. in the rape scandal at Cedar Shoals High Joe Wisenbaker School, and the victim of this crime was Wisenbaker has written for Flagpole under the pen pushed aside and her accusations went name The Grumpy Retiree about privatization of unheard, allowing her rapists to remain free UGA retiree health insurance benefits. to attend school for one month before being arrested. This travesty of justice left a whole school of potential victims in jeopardy due to inaction by the school district. My biggest concern is, if a whole school of girls can Beautiful and insightful piece on Phil, Pete be callously put at risk while accused rapists [Pub Notes, June 22]. I’m so grateful you continue to attend classes, what assurances did it. will you give to ensure that our sons and Boy, do I remember that Rod MachoMacovic thing! Phil acted like he was a little daughters will be protected, especially in a most unprotected vulnerable place as the intimidated, but he wasn’t. He loved causbathroom or locker room? ing that brouhaha. And he got hundreds During the 2015–2016 school year, of beers bought for him from telling that two principals have been injured severely story. enough to seek help from our local hospital.

He knew literature, old movies, current Are you willing to say you can protect my events—whenever I needed to know somechildren in the bathroom when your own thing, I always asked Phil. He once wrote principals have been assaulted by children? nine stories for me in a single day. During I fear, given these few examples in this my tenure, I doubt we could have put the past school year, you have not thought this paper out without him. John Toon was a

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whole scenario through. I encourage you to rethink your decision.

Please do not allow this policy to be enacted. The Obama Administration’s “dear colleague” letter requires no scientific litmus test, no psychological evaluation of any student who claims to be transgender.

Personally, I have spent a lifetime trying to undo damages done to me as a young girl of middle school age, and I have reviewed this mandate and see the dangers it presents, and it is not worth the slightest risk to our children. Please consider that our state is actively challenging this mandate for a reason—it’s about safety. When it comes to my children specifically, I think it is very short-sighted and dangerous to play political games with them.

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like pathways. Others can use easements instead of buying a right-of-way. Each street has its own characteristics. So should its sidewalks.

• Create incentives for business to help: How can we encourage builders to go above and beyond in sidewalk construction?

As for improvements to the roads with the highest bike/pedestrian-versus-car crashes, ACC Manager Blaine Williams has suggested a “road safety audit” (RSA) for each segment of the city’s most dangerous roads. Road safety audits can be a powerful tool. For example, Complete Streets Athens and BikeAthens had representation on the Georgia Department of Transportation’s RSA of Prince Avenue. We only wish that the numerous recommendations had received more of a public vetting.

Williams proposes that the teams who conduct the road safety audits be “…made up [of] staff from: Traffic Engineering, Engineering, Streets and Drainage, ACC Police Department, Transit, T&PW Administration.” Unfortunately this list of participants doesn’t include residents or advocacy groups such as Complete Streets Athens, BikeAthens or Safe Routes to School. We believe that road safety audit teams should include all three, in addition to staff, and that members should be appointed by the affected district’s commissioner. Including citizen appointments brings the process closer to ground level and brings elected officials into the mix.

We are proud of the work that AthensClarke County staff does, but we also believe that citizens should have more opportunity to participate in the process, at the very least to assist in defining problem areas. We welcome the opportunity road safety audits can provide in identifying needs, reducing crash rates and increasing citizen involvement in shaping neighborhood streets. We encourage you to speak up to make it happen. Please, call or write your commissioner today.

Complete Streets Athens

Athens-Clarke County staff is considering two initiatives that will affect almost every neighborhood in Athens: prioritization of sidewalk construction and improvements to ACC roadways with high incidences of bike and pedestrian versus car crashes. These two impending changes provide unique opportunities to create a cultural shift in the way our local government addresses transportation infrastructure. We are asking for your help to make sure you and your neighbors have a say in these decisionmaking processes.

ACC’s sidewalk construction relies to a large extent on citizen requests, with new sidewalks prioritized using a rigid 11-point assessment that, as the city’s own policies state, “tends to favor sidewalk sections along major thoroughfares and not within neighborhoods.” ACC funds just over one mile of new sidewalk construction per year.

At current funding levels, it will take about 20 years just to get through the backlog, assuming nobody makes a new request.

With funds becoming available from SPLOST 2011 and other sources, staff is reconsidering how those funds should be allocated. We propose the following be considered to shift the focus of our sidewalk Did anybody find it suspicious that the construction policy: Mayor and Commission hosted our fire• Set goals: ACC should set goals not only works display on July 1 (Canada Day) for sidewalk-miles built each year, but also rather than the 4th (Independence Day)? It where community priorities lie. seems doubly suspicious as the display was • Provide a mechanism for meaningful held over our town’s brand-new ice hockey public input: Sidewalks, like neighborhood rink at the Classic Center. Is this some plot traffic management, should be driven from for Athens to secede from the Union and the ground up whenever possible, through become part of Canada? Will the Bulldogs residents and our soon be forced to folelected officials.

CFL rules? Will It will take about 20 years low This may require this help us recoup just to get through the that staff assist lessthe cost of the organized neighborrink? backlog, assuming nobody makes hockey hoods to understand If this is the plan, a new request. and participate in can I request that we the process, while hold a town referenadvocating on behalf of streets for which dum to decide which country on the Arctic no obvious neighborhood ownership exists, Circle we would all prefer to join? Frankly, such as Lexington Road.

I’d choose Sweden or even Denmark, • Define “need” in more flexible terms: assuming they won’t treat us like part of Understanding that safety, growth presGreenland (which, to be honest, the legissures and connectivity are all issues to be lature in Atlanta has been doing for some considered. time now). I think a referendum would be a • Streamline our code: Address regufine idea. Great Britain’s been holding one lations where inconsistencies create or every few months for a while now, and look exacerbate bike/pedestrian safety issues, how swimmingly that’s gone for them! Next including minimum parking requirements Fourth of July, let’s hold a referendum all and commercial developments that push our own. I’m sure it’ll work better than a traffic to neighborhood streets.

Republican primary. Just my two cents.

• Allow flexibility: Not all sidewalks Ed Robinson need to be the same. Some can be more Athens

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Any kid who loves baseball constantly plays out the scenario with friends or family: You’re pitching in the championship game; it’s the bottom of the ninth; the score is tied; two outs; bases loaded; and the count is three balls, two strikes.

Scott Thurmond faced that situation pitching for undefeated Smith Pharmacy against Holiday Inn in the local equiva-

his love for sports, that kind of instinctive wisdom about the game, that knowledge of what’s happening and what needs to be done next. He says Scott has always had that quality, too.

So, the Thurmonds, out there that day of the championship game, were an experienced father-son, coach-player duo, who knew what they were doing.

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“He marks not that you won or lost, but how you played the game.”

With the bases loaded, Scott struck out lent of the World Series, the Athens Little the next two batters and quickly worked the League City Tournament, in the summer of count to three balls, two strikes on the next 1981.

Scott’s father, Sonny Thurmond, coached batter.

“One of those balls,” Sonny says, “came Smith Pharmacy. Recalling the game in chest-high and looked to me like it was recently, Thurmond said he and Scott used over the plate. That would have ended the to pitch baseball in the backyard, and they inning, but the ump called it a ball.” With frequently set up just that scenario of everything riding on the next pitch, Scott everything riding on the next pitch. threw it low.

In the final inning of the championship From The Athens Observer: “Thurmond game, 11-year-old Scott gave up a couple slumped to the grass around the pitcher’s of hits and then a double that scored the mound, and many of his Smith’s Pharmacy tying run and left runners on second and teammates sobbed third. Then he settled openly, feeling the down and struck out In hindsight, of course, sting of defeat for the next two batwe shouldn’t have done it. the first time this ters. At this point, season.” The Holiday coach Thurmond and manager Jack Thornton decided to walk the Inn manager, George Pearson, ran out to comfort him. next batter.

How does a kid stand up and get over the “In hindsight, of course, I shouldn’t have ignominy of walking in the championshipdone it,” Sonny says. “But I wanted to load winning run? the bases to create a forced out at every Scott did get over it. He went on to play base. And, I had complete confidence in American Legion ball here and then starred Scott’s pitching, plus, he’d be facing a kid for three years at Athens Academy in basewho was batting seventh in their order— ball and football. He’s now a successful businot that much of a threat.” nessman in Augusta.

Let me pause here and say that I was Scott now simply says, “Time heals all present at that championship game. Let me wounds. It was 35 years ago. It was a learnalso say that Sonny Thurmond and I have ing experience.” been lifelong friends, except for that curiWhat did he learn? “Nothing’s for sure.” ous incident when he didn’t invite me to Sonny says Scott shook off the bad pitch his second birthday party. We played high school football and basketball together, and pretty quickly and went on excelling at he captained both teams (no baseball at our sports, but he adds: “I’m the one who’s still not over it.” f school). He has always had, in addition to

When Mayor Ted Terry talks about the recent decision by the Clarkston City Council to reduce the penalty for the possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, he is careful to make one distinction. “It’s not decriminalization,” Terry insists.

No, but it’s close. In every other jurisdiction in Georgia, a person arrested for simple possession of marijuana would be subject to a fine of as much as $1,000 and jail time up to 12 months, as well as ending up with a criminal record. But in Clarkston, a town east of Atlanta, the crime of marijuana possession now amounts to little more than a traffic ticket.

Anyone who ever lived in the “old” Clarkston would be shocked to learn that their former habitat has suddenly become one of the most progressive cities this side of San Francisco. When I lived there during the 1960s, where I graduated from Clarkston High School, it was a conservative area that was nearly all white and had only recently made the transition from rural to suburban. In those days, the most exciting event in town was the annual football game with archrival Tucker High, which was usually followed by a fight in the parking lot. “We may not have won the game,” students would say, “but we won the fight.”

Over the years, however, Clarkston has changed. The city became a favorite landing spot for refugees, who find housing in the large number of apartment complexes that have sprouted up, and Clarkston is now the most diverse municipality in Georgia.

Clarkston made headlines last year when Gov. Nathan Deal tried to close off the entire state to Syrian refugees, who he claimed might include Muslim terrorists.

Terry welcomed Syrians who resettled in the city and pointed out that Clarkston’s

Muslim residents had not been involved in any terroristic incidents.

This year, other liberal issues have come before a city council that reflects Clarkston’s diversity: It is majority black, and two of its members are originally from Somalia and Eritrea.

In April, the city fathers started floating the idea of reducing the penalties for marijuana possession and finally voted to do so in early July. One of the prime motivations for the new ordinance, Terry said, was the fact that many of the city’s resettled refugees work in low-paying jobs. “The standard fine for simple possession was $600 or $700, and for minimum wage workers that is close to a month’s salary,” he said.

“On the advice of the city attorney, we set it at $75,” Terry said. “The $75 fine isn’t excessive, but it isn’t trivial. We understand marijuana use is still illegal under federal and state law. I think it’s still a reasonable enough punishment, but you don’t want to bankrupt somebody.”

It may be reasonable to some, but perhaps not to everyone. Deal told a reporter: “We should not have any municipality or jurisdiction of state government saying that they’re willing to flaunt the law to downgrade or excuse what is otherwise criminal conduct. I do not approve of that and I do not agree with the posture they are apparently trying to take.”

Deal is currently on a junket to Germany, but I’m sure he will try to do something about the Clarkston ordinance when he returns. Legislators and district attorneys may also have something to say about it.

I don’t know how long the marijuana ordinance will remain in effect, but while it does, Clarkston can certainly call itself the most liberal city in Georgia. f

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By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com Learning Institute’s “buddy� program at Gaines, where volunteer retirees eat breakfast with students and tutor them in math and English. Nakia Payne spoke about her three children’s success at Gaines; one of them made straight As at Hilsman Middle School last year, she said. “We are not a school of failure,� Payne said defiantly. “Keep out of Gaines Elementary School, because we will succeed.�

Opponents know they’re fighting uphill.

Like the charter-school amendment voters approved in 2012, the Opportunity School District ballot language is worded in such a way that no one who didn’t know better would vote against it. And it’s backed by the state’s Republican leadership.

At least one local Republican, though, isn’t having it. Dan Delamater is co-chairing the Keep Athens Schools Local effort with Bertis Downs, a Democrat. Delamater said the Opportunity School District violates the conservative principle of local control, and it’s more about power and money than improving schools. (Critics have raised the possibility that Gov. Nathan Deal could turn schools over to a for-profit company to run.) “This isn’t liberals against the governor,�

Delamater said. “This is a bipartisan effort of people who are opposed to it for a variety of reasons.�

Athens voters opposed the charterschool amendment by a two-to-one margin, but it still passed comfortably statewide.

The Opportunity School District amendment may follow the same path. Delamater and Ovita Thornton, a Clarke County school board member, both emphasized the need to campaign outside of Athens. “Athens is a very engaged community on issues like this, but our neighboring counties need this type of information,� Thornton said.

“This school’s climate of engagement and hard work is a model of excellence that we should want for all of our schools,� State School Superintendent Richard Woods wrote about Gaines Elementary School after touring it and Cedar Shoals High School last year.

The numbers say otherwise. On the College and Career Readiness Performance Index—a state measure that scores schools on student achievement and progress— Gaines scored less than 60 three years in a row. That makes it one of more than 100 Georgia schools the state labels “persistently failing,� meaning it could be taken over by the state if voters approve the “Opportunity School District� constitutional amendment this November. “I can promise you that any individual who had spent some time in these schools would have walked away labeling these schools as model schools with CCRPI scores in the 80s or 90s and would be shocked to learn that they are in the 50s,� Woods wrote after his visit.

Test scores aren’t everything, as Clarke County School District Superintendent Philip Lanoue, an opponent of the Opportunity School District, notes every chance he gets. As Kevin Mobley, a recent Clarke Central High School graduate and former editor of the school paper, put it: “We’re not just statistics. We’re unique people with aspirations and challenges.�

Mobley was one of a half-dozen speakers at a “Keep Athens Schools Local� rally July 9 at the West Broad Farmers Market, organized by Athens for Everyone and the Georgia Association of Educators. The rally was a kickoff for local efforts to defeat the amendment.

Several of the speakers referenced Woods’ comments in their remarks. Janet Martin talked about the Osher Lifelong

Athens for Everyone celebrated its second anniversary July 8 with an open house at its new office in the Chase Park warehouses. The next morning, the progressive group participated in a rally opposing the state school takeover amendment on the November ballot.

Ch-ch-ch-changes: Dawn Meyers, the Clarke County School District’s director of social work since 2010, will move into the newly created position of executive director for policy and school support services, where she will be in charge of implementing board policy, non-traditional education programs, student disciplinary hearings and resolving parent concerns. Ernest Hardaway has been serving in this role part-time, but Meyers’ position will be full-time.

At Cedar Shoals High School—where Tony Price was placed on leave and subsequently not brought back after the January sexual assault there—the new principal is DeAnne Varitek, who was an assistant principal at Central Gwinnett High School.

Interim principal Derrick Maxwell is returning to Whit Davis Elementary.

At Clarke Central, Robbie Hooker, the 2013 Georgia principal of the year, has taken an administrative job in Henry County. Selena Blankenship, the principal at Hilsman Middle, left for Jackson County.

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Williams will also have to replace former Transportation and Public Works director David Clark, who’s now running the Fulton County DOT; former Leisure Services director Pam Reidy, who moved to Greenville, SC; and elections supervisor Gail Schrader, who announced her retirement last week.

Capt. Carter Greene, who was interim police chief between Jack Lumpkin and Scott Freeman, is retiring as well.

Grand Finale: Mayor Nancy Denson said she “absolutely loved� the Athens Downtown Development Authority’s Canada Day Fourth of July fireworks show, which drew an estimated 15,000 people to downtown. “I really had tears in my eyes when I saw the crowd,� said Commissioner Diane Bell. “It was so wonderful to see the different blends of people with their children.�

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Traditional streetlights with HID lamps fire an electric arc inside a bulb of gas. In the old days the gas was mercury vapor, but in more recent years lamps contain either high-pressure sodium (recognizable for its yellow hue) or metal halide (bluish-white).

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A worker installs an LED streetlight on Oconee Street.

These are the same sort of lamps used in gymnasiums and warehouses, and they’re known for relatively high efficiency and long life compared to incandescent lamps, but also poor light quality, bad cold-weather performance and slow startup.

Outdoor LED lighting has been around for quite a few years and in fact was more rapidly adopted than indoor LEDs. Still, when I did commercial energy audits four or five years ago, Georgia Power discouraged customers from requesting LED retrofits for their outdoor lighting accounts.

Now that they are replacing streetlights all over the state, I asked Georgia Power what’s changed. Key account manager Nathan Bartlett pointed out major shifts in the market over recent years. “LED technology has improved, with more lumens per watt being produced compared to earlier products,� he says. “Prices have decreased due to technology and manufacturing improvements and higher market volumes.�

In the early days there were a lot of startup manufacturers making questionable products, but “reputable, longtime lighting manufacturers now dominate the market.�

Athens-Clarke County traffic engineer Steve Decker says they improve road safety because the LED chips are more spread out compared to a hot spot in an HID lamp. “Typically, driving through [HID] lighting,

But let’s not panic yet. Andrew Saunders, the county’s environmental coordinator, says, “One of the advantages to LED street lighting is that the fixtures being offered

by Georgia Power have adaptive controls whereby a manager can remotely change light intensity depending on the fixture’s location, time of day, time of year or other preferences. While the color of the light is closer to daylight, we can help to mitigate this by dimming them down in low-use hours. Georgia Power has indicated they would like to eventually turn these controls over to the customer after they finish piloting the technology. I’m excited to see what we can do with this opportunity.�

When asked about complaints from the public, Bartlett says, “LED light distribution patterns provide for very precise illumination with little or no light pollution or light trespass. In cases where light trespass is a problem due to terrain, light placement, building location or other factors, Georgia Power utilizes shielding to control glare or light trespass in adjacent structures, including residences.�

Bartlett goes on to say that Georgia Power needs approval from the municipality to install shields, so if too much light is shining in your window, you’ll need to get in touch with ACC Transportation and Public Works. f

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Local Skateboarders Raise Money to Expand Park

By Kat Khoury news@flagpole.com

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time for things to come full circle at the Athens skate park.

The long-awaited and long-promised Phase 2 will complete the original vision for the park, which was only halfway built-out in 2005.

Rick Stanziale, Jason Thrasher and several others were working toward getting a skate park built more than a decade ago when Sam Davidson, a 15-year-old skateboarder at the time, stood in front of the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission during a public comments session and convinced them to set aside $500,000 in sales tax revenue that was earmarked for Southeast Clarke Park off Lexington Road. However, Stanziale says, when supporters of the World of Wonder playground found out, there was some discord about the money, and half of it wound up going to the playground (which is being replaced this year).

The Skate Park of Athens was planned with two phases in mind: the first a flow bowl—similar to an empty swimming pool—and the second a street course. When the money for both was cut down to money for one, Phase 2 was put on hold with promises of construction down the line, but no tangible plans.

Still, the SPOA became one of the go-to skate parks in Georgia and the first in the state of its scale and design, Stanziale says.

“In the beginning, [the younger generation of skateboarders] didn’t know what to do

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generation in Athens has learned to love with it, because skateboarding had become the bowl skating preferred by older skata lot of street skating over the years, ers like Stanziale, they still want to skate because there were no skateboard parks,” on street courses, and to do that in the city he says. “Now the kids that have been out means getting kicked off campus, ticketed there for 10 years have been out there since for trespassing or other consequences. they were this tall, and now they’re grown Phase 2 will not only give more space to men. And they are just absolutely some of the best skateboarders in the state, if not in an often crowded park, but fill in the gap for skaters who like both bowl and street envithe country.” Even Tony Hawk, the world’s ronments. “We’ll have rails, stairs, barrels, most famous skateboarder, has skated at banks, euro gaps [sort of like a ramp with the SPOA. a chunk missing] and more,” says Corwin “If there weren’t a skateboard park, I Weik, who recently took over for Thrasher don’t know what would have happened to as the new executive chairman of the skate those kids,” Stanziale says. “They weren’t park. Current plans for Phase 2 involve going to play basketball. Some kids are expanding the existing concrete park and not into team sports, organized sports enclosing the pavilion in any way. They still with a little green space need physical activity, It shouldn’t be old left around it. that release. I think people trying to build Weik, Alex it’s important for Leisure Services to offer a skateboard park; it should Blankenship and Jeff Hannan, other avid things for alternative be the guys using it. skateboarders in town, recreation.” make up the new According to SPOA committee. Blankenship is attendStanziale, in the ’70s a drought in Los ing the University of Georgia’s School of Angeles resulted in a lot of empty pools, Engineering and is designing the new park. and a lot of kids discovering they could The new committee is working together skateboard in them. A few pictures wound up in a magazine that made its way into the to raise the money for Phase 2. Other “half assed” efforts have been made in the past, hands of kids, including Stanziale, all over Stanziale says, but the new committee is the country. That led to the popularity of skate parks featuring bowls and deep drops, dedicated to meeting its goal of a quarter of a million dollars through art auction much like a swimming pool. sales, community yard sales, crowdfunding When the recession hit, a lot of skate and grants. A fundraiser planned for next parks closed for liability reasons, which put week was canceled, but the group has set kids back out on the streets, riding on sideup a crowdfunding site at gofundme.com/ walks, stairs and rails. While the younger

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spoaphasetwo. Some money has already been raised and is in an account, from art auctions, T-shirt sales and benefit concerts.

“If it takes two years to raise enough money, then fucking solid, if we get what we want,” Weik says. He and Blankenship, like many other Athens natives, grew up skating at SPOA. As they stand discussing plans for Phase 2, looking out over the destined plot of grass, a shirtless skater rolls by, wiping his face on his T-shirt and asking what they are talking about. “Hell yeah, it’s about time,” he says, before disappearing back into the bowl.

Phase 1 was built by Grindline, the Seattle-based skate-park company “for skateboarders, by skateboarders.” Although a different contractor will build Phase 2, Weik says he wants it to tie in seamlessly with Phase 1. “I can hit every single wall in this skate park without stepping off my board,” he says, and he wants that flow to continue into Phase 2.

In 2011 Ian Brussack, a local 16-year-old boy who grew up skating at the park, passed away. Stanziale chokes up a little when he talks about Brussack, saying, “If there was a reason for having Phase 2, it would be so we can say this is the Ian Brussack park.”

Stanziale, Thrasher and other original committee members are happy to let the next generation of skaters take the reins on Phase 2. “I’m just going to get behind [Weik] and support him,” Stanziale says.

“That’s the way it should be. It shouldn’t be old people trying to build a skateboard park; it should be the guys using it.” f

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into the food culture, Carter is excited to see food trucks in Athens coming into their own. The market, she says, “is a good way to bring the community together.”

That’s exactly what Saphir Grici of Holy Crepe had in mind when he and the other food trucks in town dreamed up the food truck market. The idea of bringing together Athens’ food trucks in a market, says Grici, was simmering in his head for some time, but he wasn’t sure how the public would respond.

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Athens has a new option for taking in dinLater, all will settle in to watch The Sandlot ner and a movie this summer. Sheltered on a projector screen. from the bright late-afternoon sun, seven mobile food vendors spread out along the perimeter of the Classic Center’s 440 Foundry Pavilion on June 15, ready to serve up their creative delicacies at the Athens Food Truck Market.

This June event marked the first in a series of movie nights the group plans to host.

Four of Athens’ food trucks— Taza, Da Munchiezz, Kona Ice and Holy Crepe—came together with the Rolling Runway to create the market.

“The food truck industry needs more outlets for revenue,” says Grayson Shurett, co-owner of Taza. Despite the ordinance the city passed in November allowing food trucks to park at local parks and take up public parking spaces on Hancock Avenue near City Hall on Thursdays, they have limited options to serve the public on a regular basis. The market provides that opportunity.

At 6 p.m. this market has begun to draw a crowd.

Families and college students mingle with professionals beginning to make their way to the event after work. In Weather permitting, local food trucks gather every other Wednesday in the Jittery Joe’s Roasting Co. parking lot on Barber Street. between grabbing a bite, some Anne Carter and her family are first-time truckers. About 1,500 people came to the visit the Rolling Runway—a mobile clothing market’s first event at the Jittery Joe’s visitors to the market. They learned about boutique in an old Airstream trailer—while Roasting Co. on Barber Street, where the it in Flagpole and decided to check it out. others take a seat at one of about 20 tables event is held every other Wednesday unless Having spent some time in Portland, OR, to listen to an acoustic guitar set. Kids rain threatens and it’s moved to the covered where food trucks are heavily integrated hover around a face painter, waiting to be

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Classic Center pavilion. But Grici measured the true success of the event when he finally emerged from the truck. What he saw gave him goosebumps. “The goal of [the market] was really to bring people together, and when I left the truck and I saw people after they ate still hanging out with their blanket and families, young, old people, all there… I said, ‘OK, this is something, this is something Athens wants.’”

For Grici, the market’s success is another step toward establishing a robust food truck industry in Athens. “We love this city and this community,” says Grici, which is why he was willing to tough out the state’s lengthy permitting process and raise over $10,000 to create a dump station for the truck’s waste.

Still, compared to setting up a full restaurant, says Shurett, creating a food truck business is more accessible for entrepreneurs. Shurett and his business partner, Tony Abdelmalek, created Taza for a class project. When fellow students wanted more of their Mediterranean-meetsSouthern cuisine, they decided to go full time with it.

Shurett sees a silver lining in the barriers Georgia and the county present to food trucks. If you’re willing to wade through the red tape, he says, you can access an untapped market. Compared to Atlanta, where hundreds of food trucks vie for business, the few that stuck it out in Athens benefit from pent-up community demand. “To me, it’s like a gold mine,” Shurett says.

“I hope it takes off,” says Carter as she settles her son, Sam, at a table with a cheese pizza. A hint of Kona Ice is smeared at the corner of Sam’s mouth. The rest of his face is covered in the telltale black and yellow of a Batman mask. When his mom asks him what he thinks of the market, he answers simply: “This is good.” f

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By Andy Barton music@flagpole.com

If

an Athens band breaks up and there was no one there to record it, did it ever really exist? The question has confronted countless townies over the years, and has only grown more crucial in the digital age of content creation and sharing.

“There are so many people in Athens who play music,” says videographer Taylor Chicoine. “The music’s all really great, but it’s such a transient town that people play for a few months, and they never play again. If I could document a snapshot of what’s happening right now and put it on the internet, it’s there forever.”

Chicoine, who graduated from UGA in 2013 with a degree in mass media arts and a certificate from the Music Business Program, has been doing just that for about a year with a multifaceted, multimedia concept that includes two distinct outlets: an intimate house-show series for local bands and live video sessions for touring acts making a stop in town. The videos, posted at vimeo.com/thepityparty, offer viewers a glimpse of Athens’ DIY spirit.

Dubbed the tongue-in-cheek Pity Party Social Club, the series began with shows in the backyard of Chicoine’s Normaltown residence every two weeks, and has featured quieter sets from songwriters Lee Ann Peppers, Erin Lovett and former Athenian Evan Tyor, as well as noisier performances from groups like Dead Neighbors and Saline. “The cops have come probably five or six times,” Chicoine says with a laugh, “but they’ve never written me a citation.

They’ve been really cool, actually.”

Shot during the middle of the day, when the risk of receiving a noise violation is far lower than on a Sunday night, Chicoine’s Pity Party Presents branch allows touring bands an opportunity to acquire some promotional material while on the road. “Who knows what they do [during the day, before their show],” Chicoine says. “They come to Athens—this is a small town—maybe they’re just hanging out.” Olympia, WA band Oh, Rose and Atlanta folkpop group 100 Watt Horse have recorded sessions, as has

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former Athenian Cara Beth Satalino, with her Baltimore band Outer Spaces.

As Chicoine’s central ideas have grown in scope, he’s had to make a few adjustments. Now the sole organizer, videographer, audio engineer and editor for the gatherings and their accompanying media (Tyor assisted with recording before moving in early May), Chicoine is now spacing out events to reduce stress.

“I did shows every other week for a few months last year, and that was really hectic,” says Chicoine, seated on a lawn chair atop his backyard stage. “To book four bands for a month and then set up and film and put it out and keep it up just got kind of stressful,” he says.

That’s not to say he’s losing steam. In addition to the house shows and live sessions, the Pity Party name was recently attached to new recordings by Dead Neighbors.

“They’re the first band that I recorded in the house just for audio purposes,” says Chicoine. On top of that, Chicoine is set to record the forthcoming album by local punk group Nihilist Cheerleader, which will be released through his newly christened label, Perfect Attendance Records. “So the Pity Party is the social club and the touring bands and, now, the inside recording—it’s just a catch-all for any music stuff that comes out of the house,” Chicoine jokes.

There will be plenty more music pouring out of the Pity Party house soon. WANDA and Jianna Justice recently brought a little cheer to the miserably misnomered backyard gathering, and Chicoine is currently lining up shows for the rest of the summer. Though the space’s proprietor will split his time between booking bands, setting up mics, mixing audio and shooting video, to him there’s nothing more enjoyable than putting together a finished product—a snapshot of what’s happening in Athens music.

Well, that and calling it a night. “My favorite part of the house shows is when they’re over and the last band finishes, and then I grab a beer and start coiling cables and sit down,” he says with a laugh. f Check out the premiere of two new Pity Party videos at flagpole.com.

BackLight Productions Presents…

By Maria Lewczyk music@flagpole.com In addition to Pity Party, another group is releasing high-quality video footage of local musicians. Four UGA students—Connor Gruver, Vann Johnson, Deane Lawton and Lane Marie Stough—initiated BackLight Productions to showcase Athens musicians in a relatable, accessible and honest environment.

By combining interview and performance footage, BackLight’s engaging videos give deeper, more intimate looks into the lives of the artists. The result is a cinematic experience that weaves introspective conversation in between glimpses of at-home performance. “With rising bands like these in a music town like Athens, familiarity is key,” Gruver says. “[BackLight] lets fans—or not-yet-fans—experience the life of the band’s art in a complete way.”

Currently, BackLight Productions has released two videos via Vinyl Mag featuring Neighbor Lady and Mosaic. Although the latter video is in a studio-style setting, BackLight intends to mostly stay with “cozy” surroundings; the Neighbor Lady video was filmed at the band’s house. “They had so many cool knickknacks lying around, you could just tell that it was very lived-in,” Lawton says. “It revealed a lot about their personality, and their dogs joined them on the couch.”

Instead of using social media to raise exposure in Athens (a market the group describes as “highly saturated”), BackLight plans to continue to use genuine, personable interactions to drive intrigue. “We’ve all been in agreement from the beginning to showcase the bands in a way that people really enjoy,” Gruver says. “We don’t really want hype to drive exposure, and I don’t think the bands do either.”

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Robert Earl Keen Changes the Formula, Again

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eteran singer-songwriter and guitarist Robert Earl Keen’s guitar-driven storytelling has been classified as many things, usually in broad terms like altcountry or Americana.

“I don’t shun any label people give me, because people need labels to figure out things,” he says. “At the same time, I have a very unique thing going on that’s a mix of country, folk, bluegrass and some garagerock. We do the best we can with that. The result is great shows on stage, because I’ve had the same guys together for 20 years and we play great.”

Keen’s constantly evolving, hard-to-pindown sound has remained one thing all along: Texan. His genre-bending approach is more akin to ZZ Top’s blend of Tex-Mex influences and blues-rock than more stringent country and Western purists like Asleep at the Wheel or George Strait. Still, much of Keen’s music holds a place in country traditionalists’ hearts because he stays true to a timetested approach to rural Western storytelling.

Many storysongs in Keen’s songbook are based on firsthand accounts. “I grew up and lived in Texas most of my life,” he says. “My writing is very visual.

Some people call it cinematic. All my cinematic images come from the places where I grew up.”

Keen’s upbringing brought not just visual inspiration, but also a love for literature and oral storytelling. “One of the things that my family did give me was rich appreciation for stories,” he adds. “My brother is an incredible storyteller, and I have an uncle who was like having Will Rogers in your living room.”

By 2003 Keen had a reputation for acoustic-driven country and folk songs, as exemplified by his 1998 album Walking Distance. Instead of continuing to follow this formula, he got stubborn and flipped the script.

“I got sick and tired of being expected to do acoustic music all the time, so I made this highly electric guitar album called Farm Fresh Onions,” he says. “All of a sudden there [was] a big backlash that I’d abandoned what I was doing. You’d think I was Bob Dylan on stage at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 or something.”

Keen’s recent covers album, 2015’s Happy Prisoner: The Bluegrass Sessions, is his latest departure. It features several guest

appearances, including duets with the Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines and Lyle Lovett, Keen’s friend since his days attending Texas A&M. Artists covered include the Carter Family, Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs.

Keen had a typically laissez-faire attitude when mapping out the shift to a traditional bluegrass sound. “I’ve always loved that music, but I never thought I was much of a bluegrass singer,” he says. “Then all of a sudden one day I said, ‘I don’t care.’ I wanted to make that record, so I did.”

Recording a bluegrass album necessitated a live band that could recreate the genre’s circular melodies and multi-part harmonies. A keyboardist, fiddler and mandolin player were added to a core group that’s been touring with Keen for years. “I’ve been riding with the same guys for 20 years, then I added more,” he says. “What I lose is space on the bus. What I gain is the big, fat sound we get on stage and lots of opportunities to change the way we do our music.”

Whatever musical direction Keen takes next will likely be decided on a West Texas ranch, away from the hustle and bustle of tour.

“The songs I do really well usually require some type of narrative,” he says. “To be able to do that, you need a certain amount of solitude.

I sequester myself. I have a place I write at called the Scriptorium that’s on this hill that overlooks this big valley. I read books and strum on guitar there until songs come to me.”

Songwriting is not just creatively fulfilling for Keen. It also helps quench fans’ thirst for new music, which fuels the touring that has long been his bread and butter.

“There’s always this insatiable desire to have more and more,” Keen says. “Putting out a record is part of it. It’s not exactly the part that I do the best, because I’m a terrible planner. I used to be scared to death of the studio. I’m still a terrible planner, but now I really love to get into the studio—though I don’t have much time, because I’m always on the road.” f

WHO: Robert Earl Keen, Clay Leverett and John Neff WHERE: Georgia Theatre WHEN: Saturday, July 16, 7:30 p.m.

HOW MUCH: $22 (adv.), $25 (door)

PEN & PIXEL: Former Flagpole writer and founder of writing community New Town Revue Al Dixon has a new digital book coming out this month via his publishing house Imaginary Books. The Athens music scene of the late 1990s and early 2000s figures fairly often in the book, titled The Real Pleasure In Life, and is used as a cultural touchstone as well as a narrative propeller. The book is written in “dynamic text,” which, true to its name, moves as the reader scrolls, flies onto the page, situates itself in a non-linear sense and provides a ready-made headache for anyone who just wants to read the story. Imaginary Books’ position is that “the primary function of standardized language is not clarity, but reinforcement of the existing class structure. The authority of language should lie

in the spoken word, not the written.” It’s an occasionally reasonable—although too academic—way of saying the primary point of language should be communication. Yet this attempt to challenge existing structures via this method of creative typesetting inadvertently reinforces such structures, as it’s often too artsy, obtuse and self-indulgent to accommodate comfortable reading and, thus, communication. There’s a release party scheduled for July 15 at Flicker Theatre & Bar from 7:15 p.m. until close.

Patrons will be able to experience the book firsthand via screen projections and download a free copy. Live music will come from former Athenian songwriter Madeline. For more information, see imaginary-books. com and realpleasureinlife.com.

GROUPER NOVA: A new collaborative project just came out on Athens label Echo Bass Records named Looper Nova. It features the old label standbys of C-Loop and Razzi

King along with Brent Davenport and Chris Ingum. It’s more jammy, guitar-oriented and loose than previous things the label has done (“One Foot,” “Looper Nova”) sometimes slightly silly (“Bamph,” “Bump Bump Bump”), deliberately psychedelic (“Fronte,” “Loud”) and all in all a nice update from a label that has been comfortably under the radar for a long while. Check it at echobassrecords.bandcamp.com.

BEYOND THE BUSHES, UNDER THE STARS: One of the nicest and most memorable treats of good-weather season in Athens is taking in a show at the Orange Twin amphitheater. The next event happening is a two-set performance by seven-albumstrong New Orleans group Tuba Skinny on Saturday, July 16. The group specializes in a full-palate exploration of the roots of its native city, including Depression-era blues, ragtime and jazz. Although certainly not directly related to Athens music as such, shows happen at Orange Twin so rarely that each one is a unique event, and that’s absolutely essential Athens music news. Gates open this night at 7:30 p.m., with the first set happening at 8:30 and the second at 10. Advance tickets are $10. See orangetwin.com for more information on the show, parking and general rules, and see tubaskinny.bandcamp.com for duediligence purposes.

BON VOYAGE: There’s been a change in the long-running lineup of Athens punk band Burns Like Fire. Bassist Charlie Ferlito has left the group he co-founded in 2010 with Josh Smith, Web Couch and Parker Bradshaw. Ferlito is leaving the band to concentrate fully on his growing family and career. He hints he might be up for music-making sometime in the future. In other news, the rest of the band is working steadily on an upcoming album to be recorded this fall titled Always In Trouble. On a personal note, I wanna tip my hat to Charlie and wish him the best. He’s gonna be difficult to replace.

Keep up with all things BFL at facebook. com/burnslikefiremusic.

BITE-SIZE: Two more singles have come out on the MOEKE Records Summer Singles series since I last updated you. The songs are from Downer, who weighs in with a doomy surf-punk tune appropriately named “Surf.” If you ever dug the early ’80s Los Angeles scene documented in the first volume of The Decline of Western Civilization, you’ll dig this minute-and-a-half jam. The next comes from Kissing Booth, which is Patrick Brick (Futo) and Erin Lovett (Four Eyes) collaborating on the track “Hale-Bopp 1997.” It’s pretty, gentle and sweet and not at all unlike what you’d expect from a Four Eyes-related project. Check ‘em out at moekerecords.bandcamp.com. f

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By Drew Wheeler movies@flagpole.com Swiss Army Man is pretty much a twoTHE SECRET LIFE OF PETS (PG) The Secret man show, and fortunately, it has the right Life of Pets looks like a pretty unsurprising, duo. Dano specializes in the weird, almost uninspired animated feature. My 6-yearcreepy boy next door; what roles he takes old niece—who loved it, by the way—even as he ages will be interesting. Radcliffe called it out for being Toy Story with pets. explodes in this film as the oddly charisThen the movie begins, and Louis C.K. matic Manny, a corpse filled with childlike starts doing his hilarious thing as Max, a naiveté and its requisite never-ending quescute little terrier belonging to Katie (v. Ellie tions, especially where sex is concerned. The Kemper), and it becomes one of the most appealing feature-length cartoons that does multiple masturbation conversations are surprising and hilarious. Radcliffe is genunot belong to Pixar. inely infectious, and the film is better for When Max gets lost, thanks to his huge it. A more original film will be hard to find new roommate, Duke (v. Eric Stonestreet), this year, and as a result Swiss Army Man the incredible journey you expect is not is not to everyone’s tastes. But if you were quite the adventure you get. The domesnot immediately turned off by the notion of ticated duo ends up in the sewers with a talking, farting corpse, give this winning animal terrorists led by an angry rabbit tale a try. named Snowball (v. Kevin Hart), who riles up the abandoned pet alligators, snakes and MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES (R) Mike more. Meanwhile, Max’s pals—Pomeranian and Dave Need Wedding Dates is funnier than Gidget (v. Jenny Slate), Chloe the cat (v. it deserves to be, and with it, Zac Efron has Lake Bell), red-tailed hawk Tiberius (v. officially recovered from starring in one of Albert Brooks), doggie pals Buddy and Mel 2016’s worst wide releases. (Seriously, Dirty (v. Hannibal Buress and Bobby Moynihan), Grandpa was that bad.) Brothers Dave and bird Sweet Pea (v. Tara Strong) and a paraMike Stangle (Efron and Adam Devine of lyzed old hound who answers to Pops (v.

Dana Carvey)—trek across the city in Swiss Army Man search of their lost friend.

The voice work is as exceptional as audiences have come to expect from these A-list casts, but hot comic C.K. raises the bar with his trademark gruff, humanistic likability. He and Hart should do more cartoon work.

From merchandising to more movies, Weekend at Bernie’s III: Desert Island Adventure!

The Secret Life of Pets Comedy Central’s “Workaholics”) are notorihas the potential to be a huge franchise; ous for ruining family gatherings. In order hopefully, we will not forget the absolutely charming film that begat its sure-to-expand to protect the wedding of their sister, Jeanie (Sugar Lyn Beard), the boys vow to bring brand. This film is my pick for family flick nice girls as their dates. Unfortunately, they of the summer. (No, the newest Ice Age will use Craigslist and “The Wendy Williams not dethrone it.)

Show” and wind up attracting dual trainwrecks, Tatiana and Alice (Aubrey Plaza and SWISS ARMY MAN (R) Talk about a movie Anna Kendrick). that subverts expectations. Swiss Army Wacky hijinks involve drugs, out-ofMan, from the Daniels (writers-directors control ATVs and a naked Kumail Nanjiani; Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert won thanks to the game cast, most hit the tarSundance’s directing award), does not ever get, even if the bullseyes are few. Efron and do what one expects, especially when it Kendrick are just so darn cute, and Devine comes to explaining how a guy marooned recalls the manic energy of a younger on an island can talk to a farting corpse. If Jack Black. (I think that’s a compliment.) you saw Castaway and thought it needed Plaza was so dryly comic on “Parks and more flatulence, preferably from Wilson, Recreation,” but Tatiana, like Plaza’s similar Swiss Army Man should fulfill expectations. turn in Dirty Grandpa, lacks the subtle arroAll alone on an island, not-Charliegance she has mastered. But don’t sleep on Huston’s Hank Thompson (Paul Dano) is Sam Richardson; the “Veep” standout holds about to commit suicide when he notices a his own in his highest-profile role to date. corpse he eventually names Manny (Daniel The raunchy, R-rated comedy does not Radcliffe). With the multipurpose tools prohave the best reputation, but Mike and Dave vided by Manny, Hank escapes the island Need Wedding Dates does not deserve to be (pretty quickly, actually) and builds an pre-judged based on its laughless peers. By entire fake life in the woods. The film even virtue of being about the only adult comedy sticks the third-act landing, when many show in town, Mike and Dave looks pretty high-concept indie films of the past have good. f faded to black and the end credits.

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Shirah Paints Mural Outside Georgia Power Plus, Fire Up the Hydrants Seeks Artist Proposals

By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com ultimately transforming a stream of consciousness into one cohesive whole. He draws influence from icons like Picasso and Wassily Kandinsky, as well as from modern illustrators such as Kyle Patrick and Michael DeForge. “I might describe my style or look as one part throwback to abstract surrealism, one part gentle psychedelia, one part childhood cartoon-world nostalgia and one part esoterica with reference to codes, systems and devices,� explains Shirah.

Hydrant Hype: The latest public art endeavor facilitated by the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government is Fire Up the Hydrants, which seeks to transform 16 ordinary hydrants into functional works of art. While beautifying downtown, the decorated hydrants will commemorate 80 years of drinking-water delivery service from the JG Beacham Drinking Water Treatment Plant. The project is spearheaded by the Water Conservation Office, the same masterminds who creatively draw attention to the importance of water through annual events such as the Ripple Effect Film Project and Roll Out the Barrels.

All area artists, teams and organizations are encouraged to submit designs, which will be reviewed by members of the Athens Area Arts Council, ACC Fire Department and Downtown Athens Development Authority. The finished

Madeline Bates

Mural Magic: Alongside this summer’s public art projects led by David Hale and Broderick Flanigan, local artist Logan Shirah has painted a fun new mural for all to enjoy. Located in a place that every Athenian must visit at some point or another, the mural is situated alongside the back wall of the Georgia Power parking lot facing Prince Place. Flowing shapes in turquoise, teal, peachy pink and pistachio green pop from behind manicured shrubbery, adding a huge banner of color to the neighborhood.

The mural was commissioned through a public call for artist proposals by Kevin Bates, who owns the neighboring historic home at 1045 Prince Ave., and his niece Madeline Bates, who is also Flagpole’s former arts intern.

Georgia Power supported the project as an extension of its dedication to “enriching arts and culture,� a focus of the company’s larger, five-tier initiative of giving back to the community.

The Bates assembled a small panel of judges, consisting of Kristen Ashley of the KA Artist Shop, Cheri Leavy of Guide 2 Athens and Christy Terrell of Georgia Power, who blindly reviewed more than a dozen eligible submissions.

Shirah was awarded $500 for his design, along with a $200 stipend to cover necessary supplies. “I couldn’t be happier with the finished product. The color palate is fun, refreshing and eye-catching; the shapes really keep your eye wandering,� says Madeline Bates. “I feel proud to have given a helping hand in bringing something like this to the community.�

Originally from Atlanta, Shirah recently graduated from UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art with a BFA in painting.

In addition to his contributions within the local visual art and music scenes, he is also a co-founder of the Athens Free School, a community-based learning network that offers free skill-sharing workshops on topics as diverse as juicing, overtone throat singing, building tiny houses and making natural insect repellents. Shirah has painted an indoor mural in Atlanta and multiple graffiti-type artworks scattered across the city in the past, but this latest mural is his largest painting to date. “My process or flow usually starts with a sort of hazy mental image or loose plan for the underlying feeling of a piece, then sort of a constant push and pull with improvisation and scrutiny until it’s close to where I want it,� he says. “This mural was a bit of a change, because I had to create the composition beforehand to submit to the competition, and had to try to deviate from the original plan as little as possible.�

Shirah’s paintings often employ an automatic mark-making approach, guided by his current mood or in response to whatever is occupying his mind. This meditative process results in forms that are interconnected by flowing lines,

on a Friday!� says Madeline Bates. “I hope it will make many Georgia Power customers and Prince Place drivers happy for many years to come.�

Logan Shirah

Roughly 50 feet across and 6 feet tall at its highest point, the tiered mural took about a month to complete, with the artist working two to four days a week in three- to seven-hour stretches. Sure to brighten up the day of anyone who passes by, it’s well worth delivering payments in person just to see the artwork up close. “The mural is a place marker, a memory maker. It transformed a bland parking lot that may otherwise feel stressful or unmemorable into a very positive, fun experience—even if the experience is just to walk in to pay a bill last minute

hydrants will be unveiled in October, coinciding with the AthHalf marathon. Prizes will be awarded to the artists with the most popular hydrants, which will be determined through a ballot voting system.

Official rules, submission guidelines and hydrant templates are available online at athensclarkecounty. com/7057/Fire-Up-the-Hydrants. Proposals can be emailed to savewater@athensclarkecounty.com, mailed to the office or dropped off in person. The deadline to apply is Friday, Aug. 5, and hydrants will be painted in September. f

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ART | Thu, Jul 14

MUSIC | Thu, Jul 14

FILM | Thu, Jul 14

Gallery@Hotel Indigo · 6:30 p.m. · FREE! “Spotlight” focuses on three professional artists who share graceful approaches and minimal color palettes. Judith McWillie, professor emerita of drawing and painting at UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art, explores spirituality and history through a series of paintings documenting “Beloved Land,” a ceremony held this summer at the Smithonia Plantation House in honor of Native Americans and enslaved African Americans who were buried there. Inspired by travels to Japan, Tulane University printmaking professor Teresa Cole contributes a series of hand-dyed works using washi, paper made from mulberry bark.

Pete Schulte, who teaches at the University of Alabama, offers a collection of graphite drawings.

[Jessica Smith]

Georgia Theatre Rooftop · 9 p.m. · $3 Up-and-coming Costa Rican rock trio Las Robertas have started to make their mark on the American underground through recent appearances at grassroots gatherings like the Austin Psych Fest, treating U.S. listeners to a taste of the burgeoning Latin American garagerock scene. The band’s catchy music is laced with strains of pop, punk and psychedelia, as evidenced by its most recent album, Days Unmade, first released in 2014 and reissued last year on cassette via venerable indie imprint Burger Records.

Las Robertas swing through Athens Thursday evening to play the highest-elevated venue in town alongside locals Eureka California and Atlanta-based indie-popsters Omni. [Gabe Vodicka]

Georgia Museum of Art · 7 p.m. · FREE! Highlighting artists whose work appears in the current printmaking exhibition “Paper in Profile: Mixografia and Taller de Gráfica Mexicana,” the museum’s film series presents a double feature. Kiki Smith: Squatting the Palace shadows the sculpture artist in her East Village home as she prepares an eight-room installation for the Fondazione Querini Stamplia in Venice, Italy. The documentary will be followed by A Brief History of John Baldessari, a sixminute short narrated by musician Tom Waits. Using amusing anecdotes, the video illustrates the life of the Californian conceptual artist who once cremated over a decade’s worth of paintings and promised, “I will not make any more boring art.”

[JS]

Spotlight

Tuesday 12 CLASSES: Getting Started with Genealogy (ACC Library) This class will help you get started with your family research. This is a pre-beginning genealogy class.

Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, heritageroomref@ athenslibrary.org CLASSES: Computer Class: Introduction to Computers (ACC Library) Register by phone or in the

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person at the reference desk. 10 a.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens 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 CLASSES: Yoga at the Library (Oconee County Library) Instructor Stacie Burmeister leads an introductory class on headstands. Bring a yoga mat or towel. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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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: Soul Supper (Georgia Theatre Rooftop) DJ Osmose spins soul and funk vinyl while chefs and bartenders whip up specialty options like fried chicken, collard greens, black eyed peas and rice banana pudding. 7 p.m. www.georgiatheatre. com

MUSIC | Jul 15–16

Sigh in July

Live Wire Athens · 2 p.m. · $10 Here’s a little something to break you out of the mid-summer live-music doldrums. Live Wire hosts a two-day festival Friday and Saturday featuring a whole bunch of area jam, funk and electronic acts, including recent Flagpole Athens Music Award winners The Orange Constant, as well as Voodoo Visionary, Saturn Valley, Funk You, Nifty Earth, Partials and many more. The whole thing’s hosted by Athens-based jam band Universal Sigh, which also headlines Friday evening.

Along with the tunes, the venue promises “food trucks, dancers, live painters, yogis” and more. A two-day pass is $10.

A “pre-party” Thursday night will feature Florida’s Savants of Soul and locals Fat Neptune and Kwazymoto. [GV]

EVENTS: Tuesday Dance Night (Buffalo’s Café) David Prince of The Jesters leads an evening of dancing.

7–11 p.m. $5. 706-354-6655 EVENTS: UGArden Produce Stand (Athens Community Council on Aging) The student-run farm offers sustainably grown produce. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.ugarden.uga.edu EVENTS: 2nd Tuesday Tasting (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) This month’s theme is “Summer Reds.” 6 p.m. $20. 706-354-7901, www.heirloomathens.com

EVENT | Sat, Jul 16

Tomatoes at Terrapin

Terrapin Brewery · 4:30–7:30 p.m. · $25–27 For the past 25 years, the Athens Nurses Clinic has served as a health care facility providing free screenings and treatment for both acute and chronic medical conditions of uninsured or low-to-no income community members. Newly relocated to the Athens Resource Center for Hope on North Avenue, ANC offers medical services that range from dentistry to chronic disease management, health and education counseling, women’s health and prescription assistance. The clinic’s seventh annual fundraiser at Terrapin promises sandwiches prepared with fresh, locally grown tomatoes donated by farmers, cold beer tastings served in commemorative glasses and live music by The Squalls. [JS]

GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) Trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) 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

Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern 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 GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win delicious 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) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! johnnyspizza. com/athens 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 KIDSTUFF: No Talent Art Party: Frida Kahlo Edition (ACC Library) No experience or talent necessary.

Materials provided. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Cooking Program (Bogart Library) Learn to make spaghetti and other recipes in a program based on the book We Eat Dinner in the Bathtub. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart 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: Harriet’s Spy Academy (ACC Library) Learn the skills to become a junior sleuth in this program based on Harriet the Spy. Ages 7–11. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Orlando: A Discussion (ACC Library, Multipurpose Room B) Allen Jones will give a brief history on gay rights and other struggles in contrast with Orlando before leading a discussion.

7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens MEETINGS: Coffee Catch-Up (The Rook and Pawn) Network over coffee with local startup entrepreneurs and community supporters. Today features Luiz Storino of Geave, Inc. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com

Wednesday 13 ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Curator Carissa DiCindo and deputy director Annelies Mondi lead an in-depth discussion of the stained-glass window of St. George. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Photoshop for Beginners (ACC Library) This hands-on class will introduce you to the basics of Photoshop.

Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens COMEDY: Gin and Jokes (Buffalo’s Café) Live comedy hosted by Ms. Gin. For ages 21 & up. 7 p.m. $5.

678-374-9848 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music by Deb Carter. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Rabbit Box: On the Run (The Foundry) Locals share stories on the theme of “On the Run.” Storytellers include Tim Bryant, Todd

Lister, John Mincemoyer and Robert Black. 7 p.m. $7. rabbitbox.org EVENTS: Food Truck Market (Jittery Joe’s Coffee, Roaster) Local food trucks include Jittery Joe’s, Taza, Holy Crepe and more. Every other Wednesday. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–10 p.m. www.jitteryjoes.com FILM: Summer Double Feature (Georgia Theatre) Watch Idiocracy (7:30 p.m.) and Beavis and Butthead do America (9 p.m.). 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: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of music trivia. 7:30–9 p.m.

FREE! www.facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Downtown and Broad St. locations) Every Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: Storytime and Book Signing (Barnes & Noble) Guest author Susan McElroy Montanari will read from her picture book, My Dog’s a Chicken, with a real chicken as her special guest. 11 a.m. FREE! www.bn.com KIDSTUFF: Kids Knit (Bogart Library) Learn to knit. Ages 9 & up.

4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Astounding Animals (Oconee County Library) Meet wildlife with Ranger Nick of the UGA Warnell School of Forestry and the Georgia Farm Monitor television show. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Curious George (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Meet the most mischievious monkey at all. 2 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison LECTURES & LIT: Talking About Books (ACC Library) This month’s selection is The Inheritance of Loss

by Desai Kiran. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org MEETINGS: Photo Sharegroup (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The Photo Sharegroup meets at the Garden to share digital images of outdoor photography. Email for more information. 6:30 p.m. FREE! lpetroff@chartner.net, bc.akin@ charter.net MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) Meet local entrepreneurs, tech talent and other fellow Athenians who are making cool stuff at this weekly Four Athens networking happy hour. 6 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com/happy-hour

Thursday 14 ART: Opening Reception (Gallery @ Hotel Indigo–Athens) “Spotlight” highlights the works of Judith McWillie, Teresa Cole and Pete Schulte. See Calendar Pick on p. 14.

6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! galleryhotelindigoathens@gmail.com CLASSES: Leap, Turn & Tumble Series (Studio Dance Academy) Mirna Minkov leads a dance class.

4–5:30 p.m. $20. www.thestudiodanceacademy.com EVENTS: Fifth Annual Organic Twilight Tour (Durham Horticulture Farm) UGA organic and sustainable agriculture experts discuss current research with farmers and gardeners.

Researchers and students will give talks and describe demonstration plots, where the latest organic cultivation practices are tested. 6–8 p.m.

FREE! www.sustainagga.org EVENTS: Learn to DIY: Cream Puffs (Oconee County Library) Celebrate Bastille Day by learning how to make cream puffs. 1 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: Healing Circle & Meditation (Body, Mind & Spirit) Experience a variety of healing and meditation modalities. 6 p.m. $5.

706-351-6024 FILM: Film Series: Artists of Mixografia (Georgia Museum of Art) This double feature includes Kiki Smith: Squatting the Palace and A Brief History of John Baldessari.

Screened in conjunction with “Paper in Profile: Mixografica and the Taller de Gráfica Mexicana.” See Calendar Pick on p. 14. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.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: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Make and take a craft. Grades 6–12. 2:30–4:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Curious George (ACC Library) Mr. Evan hosts a morning with the infamous monkey. Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat will be around for photos. Ages 5–11. 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 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

Friday 15 EVENTS: Sigh in July (Live Wire) This two-day festival presented by Universal Sigh and Ever Upward Entertainment features three stages, an outdoor beer garden, food trucks, dancers, acro yogis and more. Live music by Robbie Dude, Funk You, The Orange Constant, Partials and more. 2 p.m.–2 a.m. $20–30. www. facebook.com/livewireathens EVENTS: Book Release Party (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Al Dixon’s The Real Pleasure in Life is a novel written in animated text. There will be an interactive installation projecting the book onto the wall. Music by Madeline. 7:15 p.m.–12 a.m. www. realpleasureinlife.com GAMES: Friday Night Magic Draft (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Afterhours: CSI at the Library (ACC Library) Solve a murder mystery at the library. Pizza

will be served. Registration required.

Ages 11–18. 6 p.m. FREE! plewis@ athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Curious George and Book Character Day (Oconee County Library) Dress as your favorite book character, hear stories, make crafts and get your picture taken with Curious George. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Little Kings Shuffle Club) See performances by local drag artists. 10:30 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com THEATER: On Golden Pond (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) Follow the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home for the 48th year. July 15–16, 7 p.m. July 17, 2 p.m. $9–16. tking@cityofelberton.net

Saturday 16 CLASSES: Handmade Book Workshop (Loft Art Supply) Kenneth Kase leads a workshop of making glue-free, hand-sewn books with a modified coptic binding. 1–3 p.m. $40. 706-548-5334, theloftartsupply@gmail.com CLASSES: Intro to Excel (Oconee County Library) Learn the basics of Excel 2010. 2–4 p.m. FREE! 706769-3950 CLASSES: 3D Printer Workshop (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn how to create files in Tinkercad and print them in Makerbot. Ages 11 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison EVENTS: 7th Annual Tomatoes at Terrapin (Terrapin Beer Co.) Sandwiches made with locallygrown tomatoes and Terrapin beer are available. Live music by The Squalls. Proceeds benefit the Athens Nurses Clinic, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. 4:30–7:30 p.m. $25 (adv.), $27. www.athensnursesclinic.org EVENTS: Rites of Passage 5K (Trail Creek Park) This 5K course starts and ends at Trail Creek Park, running through adjacent neighborhoods. Prizes Awarded. Rites of Passage is a non-profit organization that provides workshops and activities for youth. 7 a.m. (registration), 8 a.m. (race). $25–30.

EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Shop for fresh and affordable produce and prepared foods.

The market also includes kids activities, cooking demonstrations, educational booths and entertainment. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE! www. athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: 2nd Annual Ice Cream Festival (Crooked Pines Farm) Festivities include an ice cream competition, Ice Cream Queen pageant, live entertainment and more.

10 a.m.–4p.m. $5. www.crookedpinesfarm.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts.

Live music by Dave LoCoco (8 a.m.) and Marion Montgomery & Glyn Denham (10 a.m.). Today features an educational activity with master gardeners. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www. athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Sigh in July (Live Wire) See Friday listing for full description 2 p.m.–2 a.m. $20–30. www.facebook.com/livewireathens FILM: Cinébaby (Ciné Barcafé) Parents and caregivers can watch an adult movie without having to find a babysitter. $7.50. www.athenscine. com

GAMES: Pathfinder Society Event (Tyche’s Games) Fantasy RPG. Bring your imagination. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-345-4500 GAMES: Netrunner Open Play (Tyche’s Games) New players welcome to this fantasy card game open play. 12:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Pool Party (Lay Park) Campers are encouraged to wear their camp t-shirts, and parents should wear their favorite Hawaiian shirt for free admission to this Caribbean-themed pool party.

6–8:30 p.m. $1. www.athensclarkecounty.com/parkmonth KIDSTUFF: Nature’s Trading Post (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Trade one or two objects found in nature for points or other nature objects in the center’s collection. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Scaly Slimy Saturday (Rock Eagle 4H Center) Get an upclose look at various reptiles and amphibians native to Georgia. RSVP. 9:30 a.m. $3. www.rockeagle4h.org KIDSTUFF: Family Day: Bugs and Butterflies (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Tour the John Abbot exhibit, go on a scavenger hunt and design a butterfly. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu OUTDOORS: Naturalist’s Walk (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Take a hike around the property in search of seasonal happenings. Participants are encouraged to bring a camera and binoculars. 10–11 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 SPORTS: Classic City Rollergirls (The Classic Center) Support the Classic City Rollergirls as they take on the Tallahassee RollerGirls. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (bout). $12. www.classiccityrollergirls.com THEATER: On Golden Pond (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description July 15–16, 7 p.m. July 17, 2 p.m. $9–16. tking@ cityofelberton.net

Sunday 17 GAMES: Trivia Night (Buffalo’s Café) Alan’s Challenge. Every Sunday.

6:30 p.m. FREE! www.buffalos.com/ athens GAMES: Trivia (Brixx Wood Fired Pizza) Test your skills. Every Sunday.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-395-1660 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Beginning readers read aloud to a certified therapy dog. 3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 MEETINGS: Workers Coffee Hour (Athens for Everyone) Drop in to the Athens for Everyone office to ask questions about your legal protections as a worker. 3–5 p.m.

FREE! www.athensforeveryone.com/ workers-rights THEATER: On Golden Pond (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description July 15–16, 7 p.m. July 17, 2 p.m. $9–16. tking@ cityofelberton.net

Monday 18 CLASSES: Kimchi Workshop (Oconee County Library) Bring your own Mason Jar and learn to make kimchi. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: UGArden Produce Stand (Clarke Middle School) The studentrun organic farm presents locally grown fruits and veggies. 4–6 p.m. www.ugarden.uga.edu 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 GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Ovation 12) Hosted by Nic. Play for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge! Hosted

by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m.

FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub KIDSTUFF: Back to School Bingo (Rocksprings Community Center) Play bingo and win school supplies!

Ages 6–12. Call to register. 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $4–6. 706-6133602 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Parents can share plays, songs and simple books with their babies. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Brown Bag Movie (Oconee County Library) Bring your lunch and watch a movie on the big screen. Ages 0–10. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18.

Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 329

Tuesday 19 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 EVENTS: Genealogy for Everyone (ACC Library) Discover how to find records using FamilySearch, a nonprofit family history organization.

6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens EVENTS: UGArden Produce Stand (Athens Community Council on Aging) The student-run farm offers sustainably grown fruits and vegetables. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www. ugarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Western Square Dancing (Buffalo’s Café) With Randy Ramsey. 7 p.m. www.buffalos.com 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 GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! johnnyspizza.com/athens GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) See Tuesday listing for full description 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Taqueria Tsunami, Downtown) Surf the trivia wave every Tuesday. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 5:30–6:30 p.m.

FREE! www.therookandpawn.com KIDSTUFF: Name that Tune (ACC Library) Guess the song after hearing only a few notes in this game. 3 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: The Adventures of Eloise (ACC Library) Ms Keir reads stories and leads activities about Eloise. Ages 5–11. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos provided. Ages 3–10. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee OUTDOORS: Full Moon Hike (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) See the Garden come alive at night. Each hike will focus on a different topic such as the moon, constellations or nocturnal creatures. Be prepared for a two-mile walk through wooded trails. 8 p.m. $5. www.botgarden. uga.edu

Wednesday 20 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Docents lead a tour of “Turned and Sculpted: Wood Art from the Collection of Arthur and Jane Mason.” 2 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: InDesign for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn the basics to make brochures, flyers, or menus for a business. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens CLASSES: Composting Workshop (ACC Library) Learn about composting methods, proper equipment, uses of compost and more. 6 p.m.

FREE! atedrow@uga.edu CLASSES: Henna Workshop (ACC Library) Learn how to apply henna.

Materials provided. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary. org COMEDY: Gin and Jokes (Buffalo’s Café) See Wednesday listing for full description 7 p.m. $5. 678-374-9848 EVENTS: Coffee at The Quad (The Quad, 367 Prince Ave.) Meet and greet with Four Athens and ATDC. Open desks are free for the day.

10:30–11:30 a.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com EVENTS: Southern Brewing Co. Beer Dinner (The Foundry) The Foundry’s culinary team pairs five unique dishes with five of the brewery’s beers. 5:30 p.m. $50. www. thefoundryathens.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music by The Old Paints. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www. athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) See Wednesday listing for full description 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/saucehousebbq

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GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m.

FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) See Wednesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Downtown and Broad St. locations) Every Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: Storytelling Concert (Oconee County Library) Carol Cain presents a morning of songs and stories that encourage kids to read.

10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Storytelling Concert (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Carol Cain presents a morning of songs and stories that encourage kids to read. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children are invited for stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Acro Athens and Canopy Studio (Oconee County Library) Aerial artists present a mesmerizing performance. Grades 6–12.

6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Splashdown (Bishop Park) Celebrate the anniversary of the moon landing with a swim under the moon, crafts, music, astronomy activities, Moonpies and Tang.

7–8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3625 MEETINGS: Lunch & Learn (Four Athens) Shane Matthews, professional advisor at ATDC and mentor at Atlanta’s My Inventor Club, discusses taking an invention from idea to prototype and beyond. Lunch is provided. RSVP. 12 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com/lunch-learn MEETINGS: Community Office Hours (The Globe) Pop in for a quick session of free business advice with Four Athens and ATDC experts knowledgable about marketing, sales, legal issues and more. Every third Wednesday of the month. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com 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 12 The Foundry 7 p.m. www.thefoundryathens.com TWO OF US Playing classic love songs.

Georgia Theatre Soul Supper. On the Rooftop. 7 p.m.

FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com DJ OSMOSE International touring DJ and Athens resident lays down an all-vinyl set of funk and soul.

On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com TEDO STONE Rootsy, Atlanta-based Americana band with a touch of psychedelic fuzziness.

THAYER SARRANO Local songwriter playing hazy, desolate, Southerninspired rock tunes.

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Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 TOM VISIONS Post-mystical, electronic, psychedelic folk music from the artist formerly known as Tom(b) Television.

DONG KANG Local experimental jazz trio.

W. FREEMAN LEVERETT Local guitarist and songwriter.

HEAT SUREENS Alias of Sean McDonald, who makes experimental, psychedelic, ambient music.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com PERIOD SIX Playing a unique blend of jazz standards featuring collective communication and soulful improvisation.

Highwire Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com ACOUSTIC NIGHT Local musicians showcasing original acoustic sets, every third Tuesday.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub LINDA Athens-based pop-punk band featuring members of Deep State and Bathrooms. Tape release show!

DUDE MAGNETS Noisy indie-rock chaos.

Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES OPEN MIC JAM Bands are welcome, backline is provided and it rocks until 2 a.m.

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

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com IRATA Psych-rock trio known for “throwing curveballs” in its live shows.

MARSES Local “party-doom” fourpiece band.

VOLT Athens-based heavy rock duo.

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Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net DEB CARTER Local folk singersongwriter.

The Bar-B-Que Shack 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-6752 BLUEGRASS JAM Bring your own instrument! All pickers are welcome.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 6 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com FLICKER PICKERS Local “folkgrass” collective Pickled Holler hosts an open pickin’ session.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com SYOP Local rock band with driving guitars RABIES SCYTHE FIGHT Experimental electronic local band.

DJ PIP Spinning all-vinyl rock and roll.

The Foundry 6:30 p.m. $8 (adv.), $12 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE RAGBIRDS Folk-rock fusion band led by frontwoman and multiinstrumentalist Erin Zindle.

LASSINE KOUYATE Local Americana singer-songwriter Adam Klein presents a twist on traditional West African music.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com COOL KNIGHTZ Local five-piece band playing AM Gold hits.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com PERPETUAL GROOVE P-Groove has been stirring crowds into a frenzy

Hedges on Broad 9 p.m. www.hedgesonbroad.com SUNBELT REVOLUTION Alternative Southern rock group.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com CRANIAL IMPACT Local jazz heroes Louis Romanos and Luca Lombardi play with Athenian bad boy Rand Lines.

Hotel Indigo 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens. com LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot performs tasty sets of funky Southern folk rock ‘n’ roll on guitar, bass drum, harmonica and vocals.

Live Wire 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. livewireathens.com SAVANTS OF SOUL Ten-piece band that’s a “throwback to the days of suits, horns, tear-jerking blues guitar and soul singing.”

FAT NEPTUNE Up-and-coming Athens psych-rock four-piece.

KWAZYMOTO Noisy local punk rock duo.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 LAGOONS Jammy rock group from Tuscaloosa, AL. 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 Rd. location) IAN ROWLAND Local progressive funk musician plays a solo set.

Friday 15 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 LILY ROSE BAND Local pop-folk singer-songwriter leads her group.

Buffalo’s Café 7 p.m. $7. www.buffalos.com THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Mary Sigalas, Dan Horowitz, Steve Key and surprise guests play swingin’ tunes from the ‘10s, ‘20s and ‘30s

The Young Step plays the Georgia Theatre Rooftop on Friday, July 15.

CHRISTOPHER WITHOUT HIS LIVER Songwriter Chris Ingham plays a set of acoustic music.

FEMIGNOME Atlanta-based lo-fi garage-pop band.

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.

Wednesday 13 Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them!

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com W. FREEMAN LEVERETT Local guitarist and songwriter performing a selection of Bossa Nova hits every Wednesday night in July.

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!

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.

for many years. This is a special acoustic set.

On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. $3. www.georgiatheatre.com EUREKA CALIFORNIA Melodic, rough-edged, guitar-driven local garage-rock duo.

OMNI Lo-fi pop band from Atlanta featuring former members of Deerhunter and Carnivores.

LAS ROBERTAS Garage-rock group from Costa Rica. See Calendar Pick on p. 14.

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

Hedges on Broad 11 p.m. FREE! www.hedgesonbroad. com OPEN MIC Leaving Countries’ Louis Phillip Pelot leads an open mic session.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com SHIV New local powerviolence band.

LADYBIRD Heavy hardcore outfit from Atlanta.

MALEVICH New metal-hardcore group from Athens and Atlanta.

NIGHTMARE COAST Athens-based post-hardcore outfit.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com MADELINE Madeline Adams plays endearing folk songs about small-town loves, hopes and other assorted torments and joys.

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com POLAR WAVES New local “alternative classic rock” band.

MAKSHULA New local alt-rock band led by songwriter Tyler Sloan.

FAT NEPTUNE Up-and-coming Athens psych-rock four-piece.

The Foundry 9 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE HIGHBALLS Put on your bangle bracelets and tuck in those shoul-

der pads! Athens music vets The Highballs will perform a totally awesome set of ‘80s dance hits.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com BREAKERS New indie rock band from Savannah.

WET SOCKS Garage-rock duo from Savannah.

THE YOUNG STEP Mysterious swamp-rock outfit from St. Augustine, FL. Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 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. $10. www.hendershotscoffee. com QUIABO DE CHAPEAU Brazilian funk ensemble out of Atlanta, bringing dancing and Carnaval to the stage.

ANDRE RIEVERS A pioneer of the Brazilian music movement in Atlanta and frontman for the band Rua 6.

MARION MONTGOMERY & GLYN DENHAM Local folk/blues duo.

Creature Comforts Brewery 1 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com THE HALEM ALBRIGHT BAND A blend of unique songwriting and electrifying guitar work.

Front Porch Book Store 6 p.m. FREE! 706-372-1236 RACHEL O’NEAL Local Athens solo folk artist.

Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. $22 (adv.), $25 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com ROBERT EARL KEEN The Americana musician and Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee performs. See story on p. 11.

Andrea DeMarcus (Cicada Rhythm), Dan Coy (Bonaventure Quartet) and John Norris (lots of Athens bands).

Hi-Lo Lounge Waseca School Benefit. 8:30 p.m. $10. www.hiloathens.com OLD SMOKEY Local folk-rock band with an interweaving sonic palette that includes banjo, cello, violin, lap steel and percussion.

JIM WHITE Winterville-based singersongwriter with a canny lyrical style and a Southern gothic flair.

THE DARNELL BOYS The three Darnell brothers play and sing country blues originals backed by upright bass, singing saw and junkyard percussion.

LINGUA FRANCA Athens-based “chick-rap” project inspired by ‘90s underground hip hop.

Riverman / James Bale / Interstella Fella / Kilroy Kobra / Vincent the Dog See Friday’s listing for full description Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE AQUADUCKS High-energy funkrock band from Nashville.

The Office Lounge Rockin’ ‘80s Costume Blast. 9 p.m.

706-546-0840 MR. BURNS Playing rock versions of all your favorite ‘80s music.

Orange Twin Conservation Community 7:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15 (door). www. orangetwin.com TUBA SKINNY New Orleans-based traditional jazz band inspired by

JB’s Smokin’ Pig Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! 706-705-6116 RANS THOMAS Local singersongwriter influenced by traditional country icons like Waylon Jennings and Merle Haggard.

Saturday 16 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net DAVE LOCOCO Local traditional folk singer-songwriter.

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Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 JAZZ FUNK JAM WITH MASON DAVIS Local jazz musician Mason Davis hosts a jam session.

The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 UNPLUG & UNWIND A weekly “acoustic fam-jam” hosted by Joey Quiggins.

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Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 ALBATROSS Athens group creating an upbeat mixture of jazz, blues and funk.

Terrapin Beer Co. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com DJ OSMOSE International touring DJ and Athens resident lays down an all-vinyl set of funk, soul and reggae.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 6 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com CLASSICAL REVOLUTION UGA School of Music graduates and students play works by Dvorak, Ligeti, Bach and more.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night every Monday.

Hosted by Larry Forte.

Live Wire 3 p.m. www.livewireathens.com SIGH IN JULY A two-day festival featuring music from Universal Sigh, Funk You, The Orange Constant, Partials, Voodoo Visionary, The Groove Orient, Harvey Funkwalker, Saturn Valley, Robbie Dude, Nifty Earth, The Night Shift, Zymbra, Magic Touch, The Radical Riverman, James Bale, Interstella Fella, Kilroy Kobra and Vincent the Dog. See Calendar Pick on p. 14.

Saucehouse Barbeque 7 p.m. FREE! www.saucehouse.com HALEM ALBRIGHT A blend of unique songwriting and electrifying guitar, from rock to reggae, Americana to experimental.

The Foundry 6 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz, featuring music from Madoca & Company.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com SHAWN SPENCER BAND Modern Americana with a stylish twist of pop and rock.

DAVID Alias of Atlanta-based singersongwriter Mason Gentry.

On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com DREAM SEQUENCE EDM music collective.

JOHNE Local producer dabbling in future bass, trap and hip hop.

GROOVEPUSHR The groovy brainchild of Athens producer Thatcher Smith.

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.

The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture.

9 p.m. 706-546-0840 TYLER COMER AND THE DELTA No info available.

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

Madoca & Company play the Segar Jazz Affair at The Foundry on Sunday, July 17.

CLAY LEVERETT Some of Athens’ finest country music, courtesy of the longtime local songwriter and John Neff.

On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin dance hits into the night. This is a special summer “vs.” series pitting different artists and themes against one another each week.

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

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com TRIO DELUXE Smoky songbook standards and hot virtuosity from

Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ See Friday’s listing for full description Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. $3–5. www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub MARSES Local “party-doom” fourpiece band.

SEAWITCH Sludgy metal act from Nashville, TN. KR’RTH Atlanta-based sludge/stonermetal band.

Live Wire 3 p.m. www.livewireathens.com SIGH IN JULY / Universal Sigh / Funk You / The Orange Constant / Partials / Voodoo Visionary / The Groove Orient / Harvey Funkwalker / Saturn Valley / Robbie Dude / Nifty Earth / The Night Shift / Zymbra / Magic Touch / The Radical

blues and jazz music of the 1920s and 1930s.

Saucehouse Barbeque 7 p.m. FREE! www.saucehouse.com MANNY CORTEZ Atlanta-based artist and singer-songwriter.

Terrapin Beer Co. Tomatoes at Terrapin. 4:30 p.m. www. terrapinbeer.com THE SQUALLS Bob Hay’s guitar-pop band that formed in Athens in the early ‘80s.

The World Famous 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens TURNIP KING Psych- and shoegazeinfluenced indie rock band from New York.

RICHARD GUMBY Local psych-rock project led by songwriter Scott Crossman.

TUG New local noise-punk group.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com MAJOR AND THE MONBACKS Poppy rock ‘n’ roll with a little psychedelic twang from Norfolk, VA. Go Bar 9 p.m. $5. 706-546-5609 HELEN OF COI Experimental, electronic, indie psych-pop based in Birmingham, AL. TOM VISIONS BAND “De-improvisational meditations” from Visions and his band.

FLUSNOIX Experimental, improvisational music from Montevallo, AL. CHRISTOPHER WITHOUT HIS LIVER Songwriter Chris Ingham plays a solo set of acoustic folkpunk.

MICHAEL POTTER Experimental guitar work from a member of The Electric Nature.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com BRIAN SMITH Member of Revien and the Georgia Guitar Quartet performs a solo set.

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!

Wednesday 20 Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them!

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.

Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.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.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com CORTEZ GARZA Local singer-songwriter pushes the envelope with his unique blend of indie/Americana.

RYNE MEADOW “Acoustitronic” Athenian singer-songwriter currently living in New Jersey.

SYDNEY BAKER Young female singer-songwriter from Texas.

OLIVER JORDAN Miami-raised, Georgia-based, Berklee-trained guitarist and songwriter.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers’ keyboardist plays your favorite yacht rock, singer-songwriter, power-pop, British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com W. FREEMAN LEVERETT See Wednesday’s listing for full description 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 See Wednesday’s listing for full description The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE See Wednesday’s listing for full description Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

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Art 2nd Annual Juried Exhibition (ATHICA) The gallery’s second juried show is open to all artists (all ages and media) with a focus on innovative contemporary art. Deadline Aug. 15. Exhibition Oct. 8–Nov. 19. $25. info@athica.org, www.athica.org Back to Cool (660 N. Chase St.) Indie South Fair is seeking artists and vendors for the annual Back to Cool event on Sept. 17, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Vintage, handmade items and performers welcome. Apply online

by Aug. 1. $125. indiesouthfair@ gmail.com, www.indiesouthfair.com Call for Artists (Oconee County Library) The Oconee County Library seeks three local artists to display their work in the auditorium gallery.

Artwork should be professional and ready to present. noderisi@athens library.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 30–31, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $160. www.ocaf.com Holiday Hooray Market (660 N. Chase St.) Indie South Fair is now seeking artists for the annual Holiday Hooray Market. Accepting fine, folk, craft and vintage vendors.

Early bird deadline July 14. Market held on Dec. 3–4. $155. www.indie southfair.com Lickskillet Artists Market (Lyndon House Arts Center) Currently accepting local artist vendor applications for a market on Oct. 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $30–40/booth.

Download application from website.

Deadline Sep. 19. lhartsfoundation@ gmail.com, www.lyndonhousearts foundation.com Open Studio Membership (Lyndon House Arts Center) Local artists can now access studio facilities through a new open studio monthly membership program.

Studios include ceramics, jewelry, painting, fiber, printmaking, photography, and woodshop/sculpture studios. Begins Aug. 1. 706-613-3623 “POE-tober� 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 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 recieves an additional $500. Deadline Aug. 31. Installation Nov. 1. www.monroedowntown.com/ sculptmonroe

Auditions A Christmas Carol (Memorial Park, Quinn Hall) Athens Creative Theatre presents auditions for the

timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge.

Call to schedule an audition appointment. Requirements are posted online. Auditions on Aug. 8–9, 6–9 p.m. Performances Nov. 3–6. 706613-3628, www.athensclarke county.com

Classes Aquatics Fitness Programs (Multiple Locations) “Aquatic Aerobics� is held at Memorial Park Pool on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 6, 6 p.m. $5 per class. “Aqua Zumba� is held at Bishop Park Pool on Saturdays through Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m. $5 per class. “Adult Lap Swim� is held at Bishop Park Pool on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. $55. 706613-3589 Archery (Hunnicut Farm, Call for Address) Beginner courses, advanced clinics and a youth course are offered. 706-543-3150, www. nowherearchery.com Bikram Hot Yoga (Bikram Yoga Athens) Classes are offered seven days a week. Karma Classes on Sundays at 6 p.m. benefit Project Safe. www.bikramathens.com Body, Mind & Spirit Classes (Body, Mind & Spirit) “Law of Attraction and Manifestation,�

Tuesdays, 6 p.m. “Mantras and Chants,� Wednesdays, 6 p.m. “Healing Circle,� Thursdays, 6 p.m. “Bhagavad-Gita,� Saturdays, 3 p.m. $5 donation. 706-351-6024 Citizenship Classes (ALCES) Prepare for the citizenship exam and interview through a series of 10 classes. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. $10.

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Paintings by Carol John are currently on view at CinĂŠ through Monday, Aug. 1. wheel every Friday from 7–9 p.m. “Family Try Clayâ€? classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. www.gooddirt.net Code Classes (Four Athens) Learn to code with six-week courses in Web Fundamentals, Intro to Ruby and Intro to JavaScript for beginners, plus intermediate Ruby or HTML/CSS for more advanced skill building. Aug. 29–Oct. 6, Mondays and Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. www.four athens.com/classes Cooking Classes (Olive Basket) “Japanese Grillingâ€? covers tips on using an authentic Konro grill and Japanese Binchotan charcoal. Aug. 6 or Aug. 20, 9 a.m. $35. “Pasta Classâ€? covers how to make tagliatelle, angel hair, lasagna noodles and filled agnolotti. July 14, Aug. 4 or Aug. 18, 6 p.m. charleshay@ olivebasketonline.com Functional Flexibility Clinics (AKF Athens Martial Arts) Clinics focus on flexibility on July 23, footwork on Aug. 13, balance in motion on Sep. 10 and core training on Oct. 15. $120 for all four sessions or $40–50/session. $80–100/ family. 706-353-7743, www.akfathens.doodlekit.com Lunchtime Workout (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) Rebecca Thaw and Jenny Hill Carter host full-body workouts during lunch hour. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m. $5–10. www.athenscine.com Lunchtime Yoga (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) BYO mat. Wednesdays and Fridays, 12 p.m. $5–10. margaretdthomas yoga.blogspot.com One-on-One Digital Media Center Tutorials (ACC Library) Get instruction for 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 One-on-One Genealogy Assistance (ACC Library) Library staff offer assistance to genealogists and researchers. July 27, 2 p.m. July 13 & 21, 10 a.m. www. athenslibrary.org/athens Pilates (Winterville Center for Community & Culture) For adults of all ages. Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. $7.50.

706-742-0823 Quilting Classes (Crooked Pine Quilts) Amanda Whitsel offers classes in quilting and sewing for all levels and ages. 706-318-2334, needleinahaystack7@yahoo.com, crookedpinefarm.blogspot.com Spanish Classes (ALCES) ALCES offers beginner and intermediate classes in Spanish. $75 per month, plus materials. 706-549-5002, susan.wilson1998@gmail.com Tai Chi Easy (Rocksprings Community Center) An hour of healthful exercise. Thursdays, 10 a.m. $3–5. 706-548-1310 Traditional Karate Training (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Accepting new students. No experience necessary. See website for schedule.

Classes held Sundays–Wednesdays.

FREE! www.athensy.com Zumba at the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A dynamic fitness program infused with Latin rhythms. Every Wednesday, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $70/10 classes. www.botgarden.uga.edu

Help Out 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. Mondays–Fridays through Aug. 5, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.action ministries.net

Kidstuff Art Classes (KA Artist Shop) “Art Club for Teens.� Fridays, 6–8 p.m. $20, $25 for supplies. “Art Club Junior for Ages 9–13.� Fridays, 4–5:30 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 library’s Summer Reading Program. Ages 11–18. 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 5–14. July 18–22, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $160. www.intermezzoacademy.com 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

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.) Anna L. Desio’s watercolor paintings are inspired by the Caribbean. 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.

CINÉ (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Colorful pop art by Carol John. Through Aug. 1.

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.

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

Summer Camp (OCAF, Watkinsville) “Relate and Create: Pottery,” July 15–22. www.ocaf.com Summer Camps (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Hogwarts School at the Pyramid runs July 18–22 and July 25–29, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.uuathensga.org Summer Camps (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Full day summer camps from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. are for ages 6–10. $160. Half-day camps from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. are for five year olds. $125/week. 706-542-6156 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 Teen Art Club (KA Artist Shop) Class will be extended to conceptualize, plan and execute a gallery

show of work. Special guests, pizza and supplies included. July 22 involves prepping the gallery space.

July 29 involves hanging each work.

A reception will be held Aug. 5.

July 22 & July 29, 6–10 p.m. $50. kaartistshop@gmail.com The Heroines Club (1161 Long Rd.) A monthly mother-daughter empowerment circle. $25. www. themotherdaughternest.com Theater Camp Middle and High School Summer Camp, grades 6–12. July 18–22. $120. cornerstoneproductions777@yahoo.com, www.princeave.org

Support Groups Alanon (540 Prince Ave.) Alanon: a 12-step recovery program for those affected by someone else’s drinking.

FREE! www.ga-al-anon.org

Cleaveland, Peter Loose, Michael Pierce, Dan Smith, Cheri Wranosky and more.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Paintings inspired by live music by Stephanie Reavis. Reception July 23. Through July.

FRONTIER UPFRONT GALLERY (193 E. Clayton St.) Nature photography by land artist Chris Taylor.

GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Spotlight” features artwork

by Judith McWillie, Teresa Cole and Pete Schulte. Opening reception July 14.

Through Sep. 15.

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 Sep. 4. • “Recent: Acquisitions” includes over two dozen works of art in a variety of media: works on paper, decorative arts, works on canvas and a neon light sculpture. July 16–Oct. 9.

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.) Prints by Christopher Ingham.

HEIRLOOM CAFÉ (815 N. Chase St.) The “Athens Area Art Exhibition” includes art from various artists. Reception July 27.

HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Collages influenced by Surrealism and Magic Realism by Susan Pelham. Through July.

HIGHWIRE LOUNGE (269 N. Hull St.) Paintings by Gerald Turner. Through July.

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.

Caregivers’ Support Group (Tuckston United Methodist Church) Find support with other caregivers.

706-850-7272 Life After Diagnosis (Oasis Counseling Center) An ongoing support group aimed at helping those with chronic or life-threatening diseases. Tuesdays, 4–5:30 p.m.

706-543-3522, www.oasis counselingcenter.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.

24-hour crisis hotline: 706-5433331. Teen texting line: 706-7658019. www.project-safe.org

The Legacy Circle: A Monthly Women’s Empowerment Journey (The Mother-Daughter Nest) Practice the art of sacred selfcare and support your own personal growth. Eight women participate in sacred circling the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. $15. www. themotherdaughternest.com

On The Street 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. $20 pool pass. www.athensclarkecounty.com/ aquatics Athens Pétanque Club (Outside of 1000 Faces Coffee) Play a friendly game of Petanque with Le Boule

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. Through July.

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.) Drawings and paintings of landscapes and flowers by Tom Polk, a life-long artist and art history professor at Lamar Dodd School of Art who passed away in 2014. Through Aug. 13.

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 by Ella Salt.

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.

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) Seeking short films focused on social, political, environmental or economic issues facing Georgia.

Winners receive a $1000 prize.

Submissions accepted through Oct. 2. Winners will be screened at Ciné

in November. FREE! www.causeand effectfilm.org Classic City BBQ (The Classic Center) Now accepting vendor booth applications and chefs for cooking competitions on Aug. 20. www.classiccitybbqfest.com MAUSA Clinic (AKF Athens Martial Arts) The MAUSA Clinic brings together a wide variety of martial artists who will instruct on different topics. Clinic held Aug. 19, 5 p.m. and Aug. 20, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $100, $150/family by July 31. $130, $180/family after Aug. 1. 706-3537743, instructor@akfathens.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

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Where Are All the Good Guys?

Advice for Athens’ Loose and Lovelorn

By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com Why must dating in Athens suck so much?

Why are all the super-hot guys I want to hook up with not dating material? Why can’t I find myself attracted to the guys who would be good boyfriends? Why is this town so damn small??

I ask this half-joking, half-serious. Plz halp.

Darling, you are singing my song. This exact issue has been on my mind a lot lately, and it’s one of the reasons I’m currently taking a break from dating—I just can’t do it anymore. It all feels so pointless sometimes, and it’s always my fault, isn’t it? As women, we’re taught that any struggle we have with dating and relationships is our fault. It’s so tempting right now for me to look in the mirror and think, “It’s you, Bonita. You’re not the type anyone would ever want to be seen in public with, anyway.

No one wants you to meet their parents. No one wants to wake up beside you.

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All a moderately handsome male artist has to do in this town is sit back and wait for the girls to swarm, and if one of us gets angry or tries to hold him accountable, who cares? You’re a drop in a flood, chick.

So where does that leave those of us who want honest connections and real companionship?

Don’t get me wrong. I firmly believe that most people have love in their hearts, and I’m sure there are plenty of hip townie types who make great boyfriends. But I’m fairly positive most of them are already partnered up, leaving the rest of us ladies to dig through the dollar bin. I don’t know what it will take for some men to stop seeing women as things to use and consume and to instead see our humanity and our worth.

Feminism helps teach men to unlearn their misogyny, and if you’re a feminist I’d like to encourage you to be shameless about it in

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We internalize rejection and blame ourselves because we’re taught that men’s needs come first, to always be something to someone else before we are true to ourselves. So we downplay the pain and neglect our own emotional and social needs, and some of us deal with our perceived inadequacy in unhealthy ways. I know way too many women in this town who want love but use alcohol and disordered eating to kill the pain of seeking it out.

There are more women than men running around this place, and that gives the men the power to choose. Those men are, mind you, mostly artists and musicians— types that are highly sought-out in our local dating scene. So the burden of forming partnerships is on the women in Athens, because the men have plenty of potential partners to choose from.

Throw in the inescapable influence of misogyny and toxic masculinity on the American male, and the scene becomes classless and cruel to the tender-hearted.

Guys don’t have to respect us or see us as people, because we are so easily replaced.

the presence of chauvinists—or any man, really. They need it, even if they don’t think so.

Make dating easier by stating your needs and desires plainly and clearly, and do this very early on in any dating or sex situation.

If you’re just trying to get laid, say so, and in no uncertain terms. If you’re looking for a boo, let men know you’re not interested in casual dating or hookups. This kind of honesty can be difficult, because we ladies are never supposed to disappoint men, but dig deep and take your power back—it will feel good to be the one setting the tone for a change.

Also, this is a place where no one talks about anything, so your honesty is gonna put a serious damper on your sex life. But that’s OK. You’re weeding your garden so you can see the blossoms that have been there all along. It will probably take a while, but if you’re honest with yourself and with your partners and if you refuse to settle, you should attract the people you deserve. 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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