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Remember New Coke? A colossal flop and learning point for a major Georgia 247 PRINCE AVENUE corporation. I have been associated with the University of Georgia since 1970, when I moved to Athens to begin work on two graduate degrees. It was sad when UGA switched from Jack Davis’ bulldog image to one that looked more appropriate for the hood of a Mack truck. It was, however, somewhat bearable, since that image was associated more with athletics than academics. The new logo announced in the Sept. 6 issue of Columns seems better suited for a door on the Mack truck. Does the newly named vice president for marketing and communications think the oldest public university in the country needs to be re-branded? Did she not go on a new faculty tour of the state? Has she not seen how well this university is known Our knowledgable throughout Georgia and nationally? The Our is knowledgable staff here to help. process leading to this decision seems to be that of change for the sake of change, to staff is here to help. show something is being done to justify a new person and a new title. It also seems like what happens when a skillful prosecutor or facilitator leads the witness or participants. Why spend time, talent and considerable money to fix something that 706-548-3648 E. Broad Street 706-548-3648 163163 E. Broad Street www.bel-jean.com Downtown Athens www.bel-jean.com is not broken? The 1989 UGA logo is an Downtown Athens 706-548-3648 163 E. Broad Street www.bel-jean.com Downtown Athens elegant, well-recognized image of the university, and it was in place as the university completed its most successful fund drive ever. A quick scan of the websites for UGA colleges, schools and departments shows consistent use of the font style and other elements of the 1989 logo. All academic entities adopted the 1989 logo as a unifying identity system and, it appears to me, they use it to “present a comprehensive picture of a university whose component parts are working together and accomplishing great things.� The argument that the 1989 logo was “challenging to use in the digital realm� does not speak highly of the ability of UGA’s computer science, art and engineering programs. People did not rush out and purchase the new Coke. When alumni, of which I am one, receive adequate information, they “understand the impact their university is having in the state of Georgia.� That will not change because of a new logo, especially one that changes UGA’s image from that of a ballerina to that of a sumo wrestler. This new academic logo does not communicate any of the University of Georgia’s elegance, grace or sophistication communicated by the current logo. Daniel Hope III Athens

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UGA Responds Dear Dr. Hope, Thank you for your email. We appreciate your input and commitment to the University of Georgia. To prepare for the public phase of the comprehensive capital campaign and based on input from many members of our community, we moved forward with updating

the university’s visual identity. We worked with the elements that are in the 1989 logo, including the strong colors, the iconic Arch and the university’s founding date. The updated logo and a system for its use is intended to better align the university and to build greater recognition of the university’s positive impact throughout the state, nation and world. As part of this process, we built upon prior work conducted and engaged the community through a series of listening sessions and direct outreach to students and alumni. We continue to engage the community as we develop guidelines and tools. Karri Hobson-Pape UGA Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Humanity Better Wake Up I read Flagpole almost every week, just as I used to read The Observer (before it got sold and adulterated by the “preppie� element). I am 68 years old and went through the ’60s era here in Athens, with Dean Tate as a personal friend in all that mess. Now I am retired. To cut to the chase, I am so sorrowed to continue reading that the same mess is still going on regarding recent articles in Flagpole—“Putting Some Teeth in the Discrimination Ordinance� (Aug. 24, p. 6) and “Not Just Bars� (Aug. 24, p. 9). My gracious, it has been over 50 years since this stuff was being chewed up and regurgitated over and over (actually longer than that). Can we never get beyond this adolescence of thought/behavior? Using the “N� word? Why don’t we use the “W� word? Or the “O� word or the “R� word or something appropriate to other groups? Why not just have a group name and initial for “people�? What about a group name for living things? Why do I continue to live in this backward, low culture? Are we still this pathetic? Well, I guess I will hang around a bit to see where it might be going, but I don’t have a lot of hope for it. Readers may conclude that I am of some tint other than white and of radical political persuasions. Well, I am white, raised in a conservative Georgia society. I am a historian and a prehistorian, professionally. I keep experiencing sorrow as I watch what is going on in the present society. I will not be unhappy when I leave it; but, as Robert Frost wrote, “I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.� Please wake up a little bit, folks. We don’t have forever on this planet—we are much like the dodo and the auroch and many other animals—and it would be considerate to leave it in a better shape than we have in all the many years we have pillaged and blundered before the present time. We must have something better in us than this decomposing swill. I hope I do, and I think many of you all do. Let’s try to carry on and be better than we have been—black, white, red, yellow, gray, blue, magenta, brown, coffee, pink, green, beige, aquamarine, etc. All the colors of the rainbow are we. Kermit has got the hope right in “Rainbow Connection.� Listen to the song. Rebecca Fuller Athens

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There’s a guy here in Athens who is the only man ever to play football in back-toback Cotton Bowl games for two different teams. He also played Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs and the Brooklyn Dodgers, where he replaced Jackie Robinson at third base and played in a couple of All-Star games. Golf is his best game, though. He is also, as many of you know, just as fine a man as he is an athlete.

Ransom “Randy” Jackson is 93 years old, still gets around pretty well and works out carefully at the gym. After his major league career, which ended with a short stint in Cleveland and a year back with the Cubs, he retired and went into the life insurance business here, which apparently fit well with his easygoing competitiveness and his outgoing personality. As you can see from the book jacket, Jackson recently published a book about his life in sports. He had the help of a writer named Gaylon White, as you can also see, and they did a great job of keeping the narrative in Ransom’s voice. Handsome Ransom Jackson, Accidental Big Leaguer is just what you would like it to be: stories about games and personalities by somebody who was right in the thick of it. “Handsome” was coined by a sportswriter, of course, because it rhymes with Ransom. When you read the book, you’ll understand just how accidental his career was. It is interesting that Jackson played neither football nor baseball in high school, though he was playing golf by then. Jackson was in college during World War II and got into a Naval officer-training program, which sent him to Texas Christian University. There, the coach talked him into trying out for football in spite of his lack

of background in that sport. He had played kicking games as a teenager and made the team as a punter, becoming a star in the first game when the main kicker got hurt and Jackson punted out of bounds seven times within the 10 yardline. Soon, he was playing offense and defense. TCU won the Southwest Conference, and they played in the Cotton Bowl, losing to Oklahoma A&M. The next year, the Navy transferred him to the University of Texas, where the coach got him to come out for the Longhorns team, and that year Texas won the Southwest Conference and beat Missouri in the Cotton Bowl. He also played baseball at UT and after college played some semi-pro ball, where he was noticed by a Cubs scout and was flown to Chicago for a tryout and offered a two-year contract at $6,000 a year. Thus began his “accidental” career. Accidental or not, Jackson was obviously a natural athlete, and at 6 feet, 1 inch tall and 180 pounds, he could play with the big boys at that time, though he wouldn’t have been able to in modern baseball. Jackson played bigleague baseball during the 1950s, before the sport got bought up by the big corporations and while the great old ballparks were still in use and players were more or less regular guys who lived in the neighborhood and had their names in the phone book. He was there when baseball became racially integrated and played on the Cubs at Wrigley Field with Ernie Banks and joined the Dodgers at Ebbets Field when Jackie Robinson was on his way out. Jackson played third base with the Cubs, and he was traded to the Dodgers to play third base there, although Robinson wasn’t quite ready to relinquish the hot corner. Jackson recounts what it meant to play third base in the big leagues and why it was called “hot corner,” standing so close to the power of right-handed hitters banging the ball at you. He sustained some injuries and also suffered some freak hits, such as a spider bite on his hand that became infected. Randy Jackson’s accidental career was cut short by injuries. But while he was there, he played with giants (and against Giants). This book is truly “inside baseball.” What makes it so special is the fact that a guy still walking around Athens has firsthand knowledge of playing Major League Baseball with and against a legendary lineup, and he has written it all down for our reading pleasure. f

Gov. Nathan Deal very much wants to do away with local boards of education that run Georgia’s public school systems. The school boards are starting to fight back. Local boards in Clarke, Cherokee, Troup, Fayette, Henry, Savannah-Chatham, Bibb, Dougherty, Richmond, Newton and Clayton counties have passed resolutions opposing Deal’s proposed constitutional amendment that would create an “Opportunity School District” (OSD). Other counties are expected to do the same. The Opportunity School District, which is on the Nov. 8 ballot, is a mechanism for a state takeover of low-performing schools. The district would be headed by a superintendent appointed by the governor who could take over schools where students underperform on standardized tests. “We still have too many schools where students have little hope of attaining the skills they need to succeed in the workforce or in higher education,” Deal said. “We have a moral duty to do everything we can to help these children.” Opposition to the proposal is coming from conservative, Republican-leaning counties like Cherokee, Troup and Fayette that don’t have any schools on the hit list, and voted for Deal both times when he ran for governor. “The big part of this in my mind is that as a member of this school board our job is to protect the children of Cherokee County, and I see no benefit in this to them,” said Kyla Cromer, who chairs the Cherokee school board. Much of the opposition centers on the issue of local control, which would be eliminated when a school is taken over by the governor’s hand-picked superintendent. “Once you give up autonomy of those institutions, you’ll never give it back,” Gwinnett

County board Chairman Robert McClure warned. “We believe we know how to do education in Gwinnett. We can tackle our own challenges.” Another sensitive issue is that the governor’s superintendent could bring in for-profit charter school companies to run these designated schools. “What the ultimate motive is, is to privatize public education,” Decatur County Superintendent Tim Cochran said. “What I believe the plan is, is to contract with for-profit charter schools, and let them come in and run it.” Many of the problems schools face stem from the state’s decision to drastically reduce formula funding to local systems. The governor and legislature have cut more than $8 billion combined over the past 12 years that should have gone to public schools but was diverted. “Why doesn’t the state give local boards the finances to be able to do the things that they’re saying they can do?” Newton County board member Almond Turner asked. Teachers’ groups like PAGE and the Georgia Association of Educators, as well as the Georgia PTA, are also opposed to the school takeover plan. “If our teachers are happy being teachers in the cultures in the schools that we have created, then they need to fight this with their heart and souls,” said Barrow County school board member Lynn Stevens. “And they have the power, along with the administrators, to send a message to the governor to go to hell and take his money with him.” It’s a simple question to decide on Nov. 8. If you like the idea of faceless bureaucrats in Atlanta spending your tax dollars and running your schools without your having any say in it, vote yes. If not, you should vote no. f

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44 hours in a week might get six hours off (at time-and-aMany University of Georgia employees are upset about half) instead of money. a change in the university’s payroll schedule that means they’ll take home a little less money most months, and part Car-Centric: At the request of developers, the Athensof their pay for November will be delayed. Clarke County Commission approved a small but significant Under new federal labor rules that take effect Dec. 1, revision to the code Sept. 6 allowing two rows of parking about 4 million workers nationwide will become eligible for in front of commercial developments on Atlanta Highway overtime. Employers will be required to pay overtime to and Lexington Road—even though Urban Land Institute most workers who earn less than $47,476 a year—double reports on revitalizing those corridors don’t mention parkthe current threshold—when they work more than 40 ing as an impediment to redevelopment. hours in a week. “This is the first step to recognize that we have subAs a result, about 3,000 UGA employees who are paid urban, auto-centric commercial corridors… where the monthly now will be paid biweekly starting in December, regulations need to be changed so they are attractive meaning that 10 months out of the year they’ll take home for the growth and redevelopment of businesses,” said less, although their monthly bills will stay the same. Commissioner Jerry NeSmith, who represents Atlanta (They’ll also get a third check during two months.) In addiHighway and has been pushing for the change. tion, the biweekly checks will lag about 10 days behind Tyler Dewey, executive director of BikeAthens, objected pay periods while human resources calculates overtime, to the new rule. “It certainly won’t make [those corridors] so those employees will only be paid for half a month in November; their checks for the last two weeks of the month more walkable and bikeable, and it has the potential to make it less walkable and bikeable,” he said, noting that won’t arrive until Dec. 9. (The university is letting affected employees cash in their time off during November to make up the shortfall.) Yet deductions such as insurance premiums for the full month will be taken out of the halfcheck in November. “When one of these workers is struggling to deal with their new tighter budgets, waiting for the next month with three paychecks, the fact that they now officially qualify for overtime will be of little comfort given that most will never earn any overtime thanks to employers limiting their hours to 40,” UGA economist Jeffrey Dorfman wrote in a blog post for Forbes. “While the phrase has often been used in a mocking and unfair sense, this may be one of the few times when the intentionally sarcastic phrase, ‘Thanks, Obama,’ fits perfectly.” While the change to the Fair Labor Standards Act doesn’t require UGA to start paying people every An artist’s rendering of 100 Prince. two weeks, it’s “a nightmare” to calpedestrians will now have to cross shadeless parking lots as culate overtime when employees are paid monthly because a work week is divided between two pay periods, Janet Hill, well as several lanes of traffic, often without the benefit of sidewalks, to reach their destinations. a local labor lawyer, told Flagpole. “I think this is a step backwards,” Commissioner Jared Although the change has led to a lot of grumbling, “I Bailey said. “We put certain things in place to try to control do think that overall it’s a good change,” Hill said. “You development and have a vision for what our community have people at the university who are called supervisors, should look like. There’s some desire to keep up with the and maybe they are, but they only have to make $23,000 a Joneses, I think, because we’ve got Epps Bridge over in year [to be exempt from overtime]. That’s not really a manOconee County where they’re putting everything up. Do ager’s pay.” The FLSA originally exempted only upper-level we really want to look like that? Do we really want to be management, but as salaries have risen the threshold has Gwinnett County?” become badly outdated, she said. And Bailey sees a pattern, pointing to the green buildThe new rule will also benefit workers in the service ing code that was put on hold when Mayor Nancy Denson industry and retail—sectors where the current overtime took office in 2011, as well as the wetland buffer that the rules are often abused. For example, a fast-food manager commission voted down last year. “We’re doing things in doesn’t have to be paid overtime, but that manager is probthis community that are steps backward, in my opinion,” he ably more of a glorified fry cook, in violation of the spirit, said. if not the letter, of the law. “You’re the person who gets to Bailey and Melissa Link were the only commissioners work an extra 10–12 hours a week [for free] because you to oppose front parking. Link said she likes a component don’t get paid overtime,” Hill said. that requires commercial parcels to be interconnected with Not everyone who earns less than $47,000 a year will those next door, and she could live with one row of parking, be classified as non-exempt. Some, such as teachers and but the ordinance went too far. people in “creative” fields, will remain exempt and won’t be eligible for overtime. And one difference between the pri100 Prince: The mixed-use development on the St. Joseph vate sector and government, including higher education, is Catholic Church property won final approval from the comthat government has the option of giving employees comp mission Sept. 6. time rather than overtime. So a UGA employee who works

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The project—which will also include a restaurant in the historic sanctuary, a grocery store and 126 apartments aimed at young professionals and empty-nesters—was lauded by many neighborhood residents as the type of development Athens needs. Some on nearby Pulaski, Barrow and Childs streets, though, expressed concerns about traffic the development would bring. To address those concerns, Commissioner Kelly Girtz successfully proposed a few changes to the development, including requiring a denser vegetative buffer and prohibiting right turns out of the Childs Street exit. The developer, Greenville, SC-based Homes Urban, will also be required to conduct a more detailed 20-year traffic study. NeSmith questioned why another traffic study is necessary when the developer has already agreed to pay for traffic signals and a crosswalk at the Prince Avenue entrance. “It’s obvious we need a good pedestrian crossing there,” NeSmith said, noting that the commission has already approved, then delayed, improvements to the crosswalk at The Grit. “Why don’t we just do it?” he asked. “That’s our job.” “This really creates a more longitudinal look at this,” Girtz responded. And Bailey predicted that Childs and Barrow residents would still experience heavier traffic. “It’s going to be dumping a lot of cars… on a very quiet street,” he said. However, all nine commissioners voted in favor of the project—including Link, who’s often critical of development, especially in the downtown area. (Commissioner Harry Sims was serving as mayor in Nancy Denson’s absence and did not vote.) “This is the way it should be done,” Link said. “I think it’s going to be a project we can be really, really proud of.” Meanwhile, Daily Groceries Co-op has signed a tentative deal to move from its 1,300-square-foot storefront at the corner of Prince Avenue and Pope Street into a 14,000-square-foot space at 100 Prince when it’s completed in 2018. “This is the first step of a really, really long process for the co-op,” Delene Porter, head of Daily’s board of directors, told Flagpole. To build out the space, the co-op will need to raise about $3.9 million, according to an email to owner-members. Owner-members have already committed $900,000, and Porter said the nonprofit plans to raise $1.5 million from a combination of loans and selling new shares. The co-op currently employs 20 people, and sales topped $1.3 million in 2015. “Daily is bursting at the seams,” Porter said. She compared the size of the space to Earth Fare. About 10,000 square feet will be retail—allowing the co-op to offer more products and amenities like a hot bar—with 4,000 square feet made up of offices, storage space and a kitchen. Daily’s 1,125 owner-members are invited to attend a board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Prince Avenue firehall to discuss the upcoming capital campaign. Oconee Hill Cemetery: Also at their Sept. 6 meeting, commissioners approved a tentative plan to extend the North Oconee River Greenway through the historic cemetery on the eastern edge of campus. The cemetery’s board of trustees still has to sign off, they noted. Concerns remain but seem to be easing; Commissioner Diane Bell said her constituents have been “very relieved” as they learn more about the plan. A Must-See: If you’re one of the many Athenians who’s afraid the city is losing its sense of place (or just somebody who misses shopping at Lee’s Wigs), check out UGA College of Environment and Design professor Pratt Cassity’s presentation “Where Have All the Wig Shops Gone? White Privilege and Downtown Development,” sponsored by the Student Historic Preservation Organization. It’s at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 in room 125 of the Jackson Street Building on campus. f

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Waters came up with the idea for the series after teaching an English 1101 course in which she saw stark issues. “I had a class of 22 students, and there were people from im Waters and Neal Lester met in 1969, when the all over the world, from South Georgia and North Georgia,” young white girl and black boy were in fifth grade she says. “I started to realize that sometimes when people at a newly integrated school in nearby Jefferson. come to this school, Athens is the biggest town they’ve ever After graduating from high school together and keeping in been in. I understand what that small-town mentality is, touch after parting ways for college, the pair are working and it can be very insular. I started to see a lack of undertogether to address issues of diversity and inclusion with standing of other perspectives in that class, and all this the University of Georgia and the city of Athens. time I’m in the DIG fellowship, and I’m thinking about how Waters has organized a series of events that will take to help raise awareness of that idea of seeing through someplace from Sept. 13–17, both on campus and in town, in an one else’s eyes or walking in someone else’s shoes.” effort to promote social healing and cross-cultural underThe series encompasses many topics: children’s literastanding. Waters is working with hip hop artist and DIG ture, black appropriation in hip hop, diversity and inclusion Fellow Mariah Copeland Parker, UGA NAACP President in curriculum, representation Mansur Buffins and hip hop black males and racial slurs. activist Ricky Roberts (aka It’s about mending something that’s of The target audience is anyone Ricky Simone) to bring the been broken over and over again, willing to open their hearts series to as many people as and minds to the life experipossible. that relationship between the black and ences of others. Waters, a doctoral student white communities. Waters says she used to be in UGA’s linguistics program, one of those people who said, established the series of events “I don’t see color,” but now realizes how wrong that mindas the capstone for her Diversity and Inclusion Graduate (DIG) Fellowship at UGA. The 18-month fellowship requires set is. She says people are different colors, and because they are different colors, they have different life experiences a five-day event with both campus and community outand carry different baggage, and claiming color-blindness reach. Waters says she wanted to build an event around ultimately does everybody a disservice because “then you Lester, “a remarkable force in community organization.” Lester, Foundation Professor of English at Arizona State lose the creativity, the spark, the joy that comes from being individuals.” University and founding director of the award-winning

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they call and ask, so there is a thing that is white privilege.” Waters hopes to see a diverse audience, including professors who want to learn to help their non-white students feel engaged, interested and welcome; young black men, to share what issues that particular group of people faces; and others who want to learn how to be supportive. She’s encouraging the community to come to the hip hop showcase featuring classic Athens acts, some that haven’t performed live in years. “We know a lot of students leave college because they feel invisible or unwelcome or that they don’t belong,” Waters says. And that’s something she’s trying to change, quoting the African American College Funds slogan, “a mind is a terrible thing to waste.” The UGA Graduate School, the Franklin College, the Creative Writing Program and the Georgia NAACP are co-sponsoring the series. Other speakers will include community activists Life the Griot, Broderick Flanigan and Fred Smith, Athens hip hop artist Versatyle tha Wildchyld and Macon MC G Twin the General. f

Tuesday, Sept. 13

Live hip hop performances and voter registration drive Tate Center Plaza, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

“Playing for Laughs: Cultural Appropriation in Hip Hop” Athens-Clarke County Library, 6–8 p.m.

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Wednesday, Sept. 14

Live hip hop performances and voter registration drive Tate Center Plaza, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

“Once Upon a Time in a Different World: Representation, Controversy and Celebration in African-American Children’s Literature” Miller Learning Center, room 214, 1:15–4:30 p.m. (open to graduate students and faculty only)

Thursday, Sept. 15

Live hip hop performances and voter registration drive Tate Center Plaza, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

“Incuding Inclusion: Bringing Diversity and Inclusion Perspectives to Diverse Curricula” Special Collections Library, room 277, 2–4 p.m. (open to faculty only)

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“Fear of a Black Planet: Representations of Black Males, Past and Present”

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Project Humanities initiative, is the short-term visiting fellow at UGA’s Willson Center for the Humanities and keynote speaker for the final event of the series Saturday at the UGA Chapel. His topic: “Straight Talk About the N-Word.” Lester’s Project Humanities has grown into a model for promoting dialogue between universities and the communities surrounding them, a model Athens needs badly. “It’s about mending something that’s been broken over and over again, that relationship between the black and white communities,” Waters says.

She hopes that through the series, others can feel something similar to what she feels during what she calls a “philosophical awakening.” “If you listen to my voice on the phone, it is a white voice. If I walk into a place, I’m in a white skin,” she says. “If I want to buy cosmetics or flesh-colored underclothing, there is something that matches my skin tone. Those seem like inconsequential things, but those things are not available to everybody else, and if somebody’s voice doesn’t sound white, they may not get the interview just because

Special Collections Library, room 277, 4–6 p.m. (includes free food)

Saturday, Sept. 17

Hip hop showcase, voter registration drive and keynote address: “Straight Talk About the N Word” UGA Chapel, 2–4 p.m.

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Blowing Sick Clouds at the Georgia Theatre, Bruh

Georgia Escapes Against Lowly Nicholls State

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onlookers consisted of a few curious people Friday, Sept. 2, the Georgia who had been walking around downtown Theatre opened its doors for and a lot of others in tie-dyed T-shirts what can only be described as a truly viswith battery-sized vapes in hand. That all ceral experience: the second annual Vape changed with the cloud and trick competiOlympics, hosted by downtown Athens’ tions, hosted by The Ohm Troopers and Vape Dynamiks. With lots of mystery and Team Bomb Sauce and sponsored by Epic lore surrounding the event (What is it? Vapes and Vape Dynamiks, respectively. What goes on there? Why?), I decided to Out of nowhere, the crowd grew larger, the take another peek into the world of vape. lights dimmed to neon purples and pinks, Needless to say, the event had everya mix of louder EDM and dubstep started one in Athens talking. Because the world playing, and people took the stage. of competitive vaping is complicated and The cloud competigeared towards other people who vape, the Needless to say, the tion was exactly what sounds like: which Olympics presented an event had everyone itcontestant could blow opportunity for averthe biggest cloud of vape age onlookers to tumble in Athens talking. smoke. People went on down the rabbithole. stage two at a time, stood back to back and Accompanied by fellow Flagpole writer sucked as much vape as they could, before Kat Khoury, I took my first steps into the releasing what can only be described as Vape Olympics. Immediately after walking Zeus clouds of fog into the air. The judges through the Georgia Theatre threshold, I picked which cloud they thought was the was met by a haze of sweet-smelling smoke “sickest,” a subjectively vague criterion that clouds. I had never heard of a full-fledged vaping event before, and after speaking to a I could not understand. After a few impressive plumes and lots few workers at the Georgia Theatre, neither of cheering, it was time for the trick compehad they. In fact, none of the employees tition, my favorite part of the night. With seemed to know what to expect from the only two minutes, each contestant had to night at all. We were on our own. impress a panel of judges with their vaping techniques. What differentiated winners from losers, I had no idea, but the crowd seemed to cheer for one type of vaper more than the other. The obvious winners were the ones who walked around the stage at a fast pace and huffed out smoke rings at an even faster pace, sometimes styling their rings on the music that played in the background. Various vape shops had representatives participate in the events, and the rest of their teams would crowd around the stage to cheer them on. The sense of community was really shown, particularly by the group of guys sporting jerseys with their vape stage names. The rest of the night was fairly straightforward: A band—exclusively made up of people who vape—performed an Starting at 6 p.m., there were four interesting fusion of funk and blues that booths set up in the center of the room, featured a sax player, a trumpeter, a backing with vape shops displaying and promotguitarist and drummer. The band loved the ing their specific flavors of juice. To set energy, and once the drinks got flowing, so the mood, gentle dubstep played over the did the audience. speakers, the perfect sound selection for After five-and-a-half hours at the Vape the foggy atmosphere. The vendors were Olympics, it was time to call it a night. I generous and informative about their products, and only encouraged those who smoke am told that there was more vaping, more clouds and more people yelling “Hell yeah, (or have smoked) to try a vape product, to dude!” when someone blew three rings ensure the latter wouldn’t hurt the user’s in a row. Overall, the Vape Olympics was lungs. a strange event that managed to enterSome of the products sported obvious flavors, such as combinations of fruit, while tain and inform. If there’s another Vape Olympics nearby, be sure to check it out— others experimented with marshmallow and blow a big one for us. f and honey-bear essences. At this point, the

Did you enjoy the game? (Hint: The answer is no.) Georgia’s 26-24 win against FCS minnow Nicholls State Saturday in Athens was the most distressing victory I’ve ever experienced as a Dawg fan. It barely felt like a win at all, considering we almost fell victim to the worst upset in NCAA history—we were this close to supplanting Appalachian State over Michigan as the game everyone references when an FCS team is within a

only had five touches. I know he’s a small dude, but McKenzie needs to see the ball more for this offense to hum. Dominick Sanders is a ballhawk. We already knew Sanders had a nose for the ball from his eight career picks coming into this season. This game solidified it further. He made his one snag on Saturday look easy, dipping in front of a receiver when the QB missed him in coverage. Sanders almost Andy Harrison / UGA Athletics

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Defensive tackle Trenton Thompson (No. 78) was one of the bright spots for the Bulldogs Saturday.

touchdown of a Power Five team—and it was because of self-inflicted wound after self-inflicted wound. But we’re not going to talk about that today. There are plenty of places where you can dwell on the negative. This column has been one many times in the past, and it will probably be one again some time in the future. It’s a new season with a new coach, though, and I’m trying to turn over a new leaf. Plus, I want to forget this game ever happened, and the sooner I distract my mind from the horrible mistakes made Saturday, the sooner that will happen. So, instead of looking at all the terrible things that happened Saturday, we’re going to dwell on to the positives. I’m sure I can find some around here somewhere… Jacob Eason has a gotdang cannon for an arm. The phenomenal freshman only had about 200 yards in his first start. He would’ve had more if not for five drops from UGA receivers. But he showed again that his arm strength is otherworldly, although we’ve only gotten tastes of it so far in two games. When the coaches decide to trust Eason to go deep more often—and when receivers start catching passes—we’ll have serious big play potential. I would make a large bet he can throw a football over them mountains. Isaiah McKenzie can score at any moment. Speaking of big play potential, I think the only person who can stop iMac is himself, as evidenced by his muffed punt return in the fourth quarter that let Nicholls back in the game. His 66-yard catch-and-run, assisted by a monster block from Javon Wims, showed off what his jitterbug style can do. Excluding returns, he

made highlight reels everywhere when it looked like he made a mind-boggling, onehanded INT while falling out of bounds in the first half. His foot was on the line, though. Still, a sick catch. Uga. Did you guys see Uga on the sideline? He’s so cute! Trenton Thompson is a mammoth-size missile. The sophomore may have started living up to the hype this weekend, with 11 tackles, three for a loss. On one play in particular, he swim-moved a guard before doing his best Bill Goldberg impression, spearing a poor Nicholls tailback into the earth. Rodrigo Blankenship kicked four touchbacks. One of our longstanding special teams problems that goes unnoticed amidst all the missed field goals—William Ham had another against Nicholls—is our inability to kick touchbacks. But Rodrigo Blankenship kicked four on Saturday, four more than he kicked against UNC. And, wouldn’t you know it, we didn’t allow any big returns. It’s a small thing, but it will go a long way to preventing the big returns and return touchdowns that have bitten us so often in the past. We won! As salty as I generally am about this game, it would be approximately a trillion times worse if we had actually lost. That isn’t much consolation since this is the least-talented team we’ll play all year, and one we should beat by 30. But all that matters is we added another number in the win column, and at the end of the year, no one will care how we got there. Just keep winning, and we will forget this game ever happened. f

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to almost all instrumentals. I like to joke that we lost our capacity for speech.” Insect Surfers have never been a predictable revival band, keeping their music relevant and interesting at times when purists have been passé. “We’ve [taken] surf music kicking and screaming into the modern decades,” Arnson says. “You’ll find some surf bands that want to sound like it’s 1952, or whatever. We don’t wear Hawaiian shirts on stage.

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here’s something inspiring about rock and roll lifers—the men and women who spend decades practicing their musical craft through DIY means, creating art for art’s sake, not to cash in on changing trends. A textbook example is David Arnson, guitarist and founder of Los Angeles-based surf punks Insect Surfers. Since 1979, Arnson has blended his childhood love of surf instrumentals with punk rock fervor and psychedelic flair for the self-proclaimed “planet Earth’s longest-running modern surf band.” “When I was 6 years old, my parents brought home the Beach Boys’ Surfin’ U.S.A. album,” Arnson says. “It was their second album, and it happened to have five instrumentals on it. I heard the Beach Boys play ‘Misirlou’ before I heard Dick Dale play it. So I always had that sound in the back of my mind. I always liked instrumentals no matter what genre, but I didn’t really get into Davie Allan and the Arrows, the Ventures and stuff like that until I was out of high school. When I did, I knew that was how I wanted to express myself through music.” Arnson’s late-’70s pursuit of surf rock was not grounded entirely in childhood nostalgia. “Punk rock really changed my life,” he says. “I love Patti Smith and the Ramones. The B-52s are one of the funnest bands in the world, and with Television I liked the guitar playing. I wanted a band that combined an old surf sound with some of the newer sensibilities.” Insect Surfers began in Washington, DC, placing Arnson smack dab in the middle of a storied punk scene. “We used to play with a lot of punk bands, like Bad Brains,” he says. “There’s an area in DC called Adams Morgan, so there’s a place there called Madam’s Organ. There was a different punk

band playing there each week, and we got to play with some of those bands.” Arnson formed a new lineup after moving to California in 1985, crafting with it a sound and approach that’s defined the band since. “We use to do a lot of vocals back then [in DC],” he says. “It was about half with vocals and half instrumental. Since coming out to California, we switched

We do more of a revved-up and psychedelic approach. I’m really influenced by two-guitar bands, like the Allman Brothers, Quicksilver, Sonic Youth and bands like that… Some surf bands have one guy who plays lead and one guy who plays rhythm all the way. What we do is we switch lead and rhythm each verse, so it’s a little bit more interesting for us.”

Artistically free yet comfortably familiar, Insect Surfers’ sound has kept the group actively touring, including trips to Europe to play such events as Italy’s Surfer Joe Festival. Despite the occasional East Coast swing and Atlanta’s constant surf rock presence, the band hasn’t played Georgia since 1983. Back then, the DC lineup played legendary Atlanta punk club 688 and a WUOG benefit somewhere in Athens. A long overdue return comes Sept. 17, when the band plays the all-day Southern Surf StompFest in Avondale Estates, which is co-headlined by monster-movieobsessed Alabamians Daikaiju and a host of other regional acts. That daylong event will be followed by an appearance the next night at The World Famous alongside local surf combo Forbidden Waves. The Insect Surfers lineup for both shows reunites Arnson with original drummer Dan Buccino, who will travel from Baltimore. Atlanta’s Chad Shivers, of the Mystery Men, will fill the second guitarist’s role. Arnson’s years as an Insect Surfer hasn’t earned him the widespread indie cred of Atlanta-via-Auburn legends Man or Astro-man, much less a taste of mainstream success. He technically makes his living off music—he had to be reached directly at his record-store day job to squeeze in a last-minute interview. But that’s all beside the point to a lifer like Arnson, as his spot in the ever-shifting underground matters less than yet another opportunity to perform his own take on the music he’s loved for nearly his whole life. “It’s something I still love doing, and really, there’s no expiration date,” he says. “You don’t have to look young and pretty to play surf music, so I’ll probably play it until I kick the bucket.” f

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“There’s no racism. There’s no homophobia. That song, ‘Which One o’ You Queers Gonna Suck My Dick?’ That’s not homophobic—it’s just pure gay,� says Hoffman in response to a query about how his language might be perceived by minority groups. Yet Wheeler Walker Jr. isn’t exactly trying to become an LBGTQ icon, either. There’s a strategic ambiguity in the native Kentuckian’s politics. “I don’t talk about that shit, because my views are my views,� says Hoffman. “If you’re going to call me a conservative, I’ll be a liberal. If you call me a liberal, I’ll be a conservative. People say, ‘Will you take a picture with my Trump hat?’ Others say, ‘Will you take a picture with my Clinton shirt?’ I tell them both no,� he says. Although listeners can judge whether or not songs like “Fightin’, Fuckin’, Fartin’� have artistic merit, Hoffman maintains that he ought to be taken seriously, and that critics will change their minds when they give the record an honest listen. He likens what he’s trying to accomplish to the sometimes crude lyrics found in hip hop. “I get upset when critics can’t see past the lyrics,� says Hoffman. “I don’t know how anyone can listen to the songs and not

ment company, Thirty Tigers, to help land the album in stores across the country. (We asked Thirty Tigers and Cobb about their involvement with Hoffman, and they both declined to comment.) Whether the country elite will stick around to further assist Hoffman is to be determined, but there are plans to follow up Redneck Shit with another album very soon. “I need to prove to people that this isn’t a shtick,â€? he says. “This is a career. I want to be talking about my fifth record.â€? And Hoffman stands by his claim that his music isn’t meant to be funny. “We did a West Coast tour and sold out the Troubadour [in Hollywood]. The audience was full of country music fans. They weren’t laughing—they were out there dancing‌ They’re singing along and having fun. I would stop tomorrow if I thought I was causing any kind of evil.â€? f

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find meaning in them, or not look past the crude language and understand‌ these are serious songs about serious shit.â€? Hoffman says audiences aren’t just responding to the record; they’re showing up in droves to hear his hedonistic honkytonk live. “Whatever I thought would be the best-case scenario, it’s been that times 10,â€? he says. To make matters more complicated, Hoffman says the record isn’t intended to be comedy. He hired Nashville producer Dave Cobb, who has guided the work of Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson, to take control of the sessions, and enlisted several Music City aces to play on the record. Redneck Shit also has serious backing in terms of its distribution. Again, Hoffman tapped the resources of Isbell’s manage-

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heeler Walker Jr. is a stage name, the alter ego of comedian Ben Hoffman. Even after a stint running Comedy Central’s short-lived “The Ben Show,� Hoffman and his persona were relatively unknown until Rolling Stone called his debut “country’s filthiest new album.� Filthy, indeed. Online porn giant PornHub struck a deal to premiere some of the music from Redneck Shit, which features song titles like “Fuck You Bitch� and “Which One o’ You Queers Gonna Suck My Dick?� With the exception of his appearance on Marc Maron’s “WTF� podcast, Hoffman prefers not to break character during interviews about Redneck Shit, his new release as Wheeler Walker Jr. He denies that his output is misogynistic, homophobic or even remotely offensive.

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Future Ape Tapes Drop a Dense New LP Plus, More Music News and Gossip By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com CONTINUING EDUCATION: The decade-old series of wildly variant artistic impulses and directions known as Future Ape Tapes just released its newest full-length, 1093. This release is possibly the most slippery thing the Apes have ever done while simultaneously being the most directly considered. There’s a full statement of purpose written for this record that characterizes the group as a “collective individual” and says that, on this album, this individual “creates a mirror through improvisation, attempting to sketch the outline… of the base impulses that reciprocate and re-create culture in our actions… We are bored with music. We have seen the other side. It is better than [sic] to create than to consume.” Musically, it lives up to its creed

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of slinky improvisation, gristly click-clack, echo-y loops and an overall sense of dread and devolution. Can’t wait to hear what happens next. Check it out at futureapetapes.bandcamp.com, and purchase a cassette version via Fall Break Records at store.fallbreakrecords.com. PACK IT IN: The final songs have been released for the 2016 MOEKE Records Summer Singles series. Incredibly, this last batch comprises as much as the entire first half, with a full 11 tracks dropping at pretty much the same time. They come courtesy of Dream Culture, Chief Scout, Blanko, Loose Knives, Sea Ghost, Scooterbabe, Gumshoe, T.S. Woodward, Einschlagen, King Guru and Dope Scholarship. Although I mentioned the countrified Loose Knives track a couple of weeks ago, the rest is all brand new to me. The styles are all too varied to get into it here, but suffice it to say that all this stuff, plus the previously released tracks from nine other bands, are a damn fine document of the Athens music scene as it exists right now. You could wait to jump on this, but I don’t know why you would. Buy it now

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FLAT AS A PANCAKE: Athens musician and actor Aaron Strand released a massive, 23-track album last month titled Worthless Hipster Fuckface. As if it needed to be said, it’s more than a little on the long side, and 10 of its tracks are “skits”—some are kinda funny, but most are just bits of conversations from which I can’t discern a storyline—making this, structurally, kinda like a hip hop album. The tunes are acoustic, but fall more on the bluesy troubadour-ish side of things than the folksy, country side. In a twist of charm, Strand says this musical stew includes “skiffle,” too, which it does. I dunno—at first I was like, “I should check this out,” but after hearing it, I was like, “I didn’t need to do that.” I can’t tell if the entire thing is a put-on or not. Your mileage may vary, of course, so give it a test drive over at aaronstrand.bandcamp.com.

PUZZLED PANTHER PARTY: Right before bassist Sascha Smith moved to Los Angeles in pursuit of his career as a studio engineer, he made sure his band, Seahorse Bill, laid down a bunch of tracks at The Glow Recording Studio with engineer Jesse Mangum for an album named Elephant Party. In a way, it’s fitting that Smith landed where he did, because he, drummer Jesus Martinez and guitarist Lewis Gutierrez channel the spirit and sound of early L.A. punk. Think Germs, Redd Kross and Black Flag: fun as hell and totally well executed. Smith says the band is basically on super-hiatus right now, but who knows? Anyway, cut the shit and start the pit over at seahorsebill.bandcamp.com. f

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THE DISAPPOINTMENTS ROOM (R) The Disappointments Room is a most accurate title for the second movie written by By Drew Wheeler movies@flagpole.com Wentworth Miller, aka Michael Scofield of because he was portrayed by James Purefoy. “Prison Break.� The Disappointments Room DON’T THINK TWICE (R) Writer-director-actor may make Miller one-for-two on screenHe is only slightly less suspect than anyone Mike Birbiglia keeps the strong indie-film plays, but let’s not undersell his going from played by Craig Bierko, who also appears in streak going with this excellent, sweet slice Park Chan-wook’s Stoker to D.J. Caruso’s the film. of disappointing life. An improv troupe latest. The new Ghostbusters may have gar(Birbiglia, Gillian Jacobs, Kate Micucci, Following a tragedy (a genre trope that nered all the headlines, but Equity puts its Tami Sagher, Keegan-Michael Key and could easily be dropped), a family—mom money where its title is. Stars Alysia Reiner Chris Gethard) finds trouble when one of Dana (Kate Beckinsale, who is beginning to (“Orange Is the New Black�) and Sarah its own makes it big. Suddenly and finally, resemble Marcia Gay Harden), the others begin to realize they dad David (Mel Raido, doing a may not all make it to prime time Don’t Think Twice mean Mark Ruffalo) and son or the big screen. Lucas (Duncan Joiner)—moves Birbiglia’s film captures the to a giant, run-down house in the desperation that has become our country. Naturally, the house is 30s but does so with a light, drahaunted by some ghosts, includmedic touch. Don’t Think Twice ing the deceased patriarch Judge fully utilizes the charisma of its Blacker (Gerald McRaney). Or familiar not-quite superstars. the mother, who has experienced Key shows why he is on the verge some mental illness in the past, of breaking out in real life and is really going crazy. the film, but like in the story, this The Disappointments Room film succeeds on the strength of feels far too familiar, is pretty its ensemble. No one can steal straightforward and yet makes this movie; everyone is excellent. little sense. The confusion was Birbiglia has adroitly fashSqueeeee! probably created in the editing ioned an independent comic room, as several scenes are joined by the Megan Thomas produced and contributed drama that shows the confident accuracy most tenuous of connective celluloid tissue. to the story with screenwriter Amy Fox. of Woody Allen coupled with the modern Miller obviously strives for modern gothic, Director Meera Menon joins those women quirk of Whit Stillman or Noah Baumbach. but ends up with either the most poorly in their assault of the boy’s club that is Color me impressed—and entertained— Hollywood via a movie about woman assail- motivated ghost of all time or another crazy with this feature filmmaking debut. mom. f ing other professions dominated by men. SULLY (PG-13) Clint Eastwood’s unassailable directorial career has had more misses than hits recently, and the Hollywood icon’s offscreen antics have not helped much. Though paced as slowly as a two-hour-plus epic, Sully is a back-to-basics real-life page turner that will keep audiences engaged until the final frame. Tom Hanks excels as American heroes like Forrest Gump and Bridge of Spies’ James B. Donovan; Captain Chesley “Sully� Sullenberger is the sort of role he needs and deserves. The film, written by Todd Komarnicki, focuses on the inevitable but seemingly unnecessary investigation of the forced water landing of U.S. Airways flight 1549, rather than simply relaying the event and its celebratory aftermath. Sully, mimicking real life, frustrates both the players—Sullenberger, First Officer Jeff Skiles (Aaron Eckhart), Sully’s wife Lorraine (Laura Linney), and more—and the filmgoers; poor Mike O’Malley, Jamey Sheridan and Anna Gunn (excellent in her starring role in Equity) portray the government baddies just doing the NTSB’s job. Despite its egregiously slow pacing, Sully entertainingly informs viewers about the rather unheroic aftermath of the Miracle on the Hudson.

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Fans of Showtime’s “Billions� should enjoy this financial thriller anchored by a tremendous performance by Gunn, who shifts from invulnerable to vulnerable like any of cinema’s popular superheroes.

EQUITY (R) You go, girl! Be just as greedy as Gordon Gecko, Jordan Belfort or any of the other wolves of Wall Street. Anna Gunn, aka Skyler White of “Breaking Bad,� stars as Naomi Bishop, an investment banker attempting to guide the IPO of the new Facebook. I had little to no clue what was going on throughout much of Equity; I certainly did not know what Bishop’s sort-of boyfriend, Michael Connor, did besides seem suspect

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Slaw Dogs and Sweet Treats Finding Food Options Outside of Athens By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com sausage itself is beefy and robust, not a sad, grayish noodle like at many places. The bun is substantial enough to hold up to a whole mess of toppings, at least temporarily, and freshly toasted. The slaw is fresh and peppery, less vinegary than many others but not suffering for it, and not a bit of

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COUNTRY ROADS: There are times, believe it or not, when it’s hard to find something to cover in this column. Athens is not so big that the options are innumerable, unless I wanted to go back over and over to the same places. At those times of year, I tend to start driving around outside of Athens, investigating small restaurants that may or may not be there. Billy Meadow’s Station (6729 Highway 72 W., in Colbert, 706-788-3517) certainly isn’t new. It used to be farther down the road and an actual service station, but that building was vacated when the road was widened. No worries—the current building has plenty of character, adorned with drawings and watercolors of the old one, novelty signs about duck-hunting season or behaving yourself as a customer and lots and lots of taxidermied animal heads staring down at you. The sign on the exterior boasts “Best dogs in town,” meaning hot dogs. It’s hard to see a whole lot of competition in the area, but the claim doesn’t seem inaccurate either. The menu is small: hot dogs (with chili, cheese, slaw or all of the above), sandwiches (grilled cheese, grilled pimento cheese, Too Sweetz Bakery “corn beef,” chicken salad, ham salad), tea, canned and bottled drinks in a cooler and candy on the counter. You would have a real hard time spending $10 for lunch. The corned beef sandwiches aren’t so hot, or maybe they’re an acquired taste. Chopped super fine, smushed between two slices of white bread with cheese and then grilled on the griddle, they taste almost more like tuna than beef. The pimento cheese, similarly griddled, is goopy but not uninteresting. The slaw dog, however, is better than just the best hot dog in Colbert. It might be the best in a 15-mile radius. The

sweet other than what a cabbage already has. The combination, especially if you are starving and sweaty, is unexpectedly marvelous: hot, salty, crisp, buttery, sharp and perfectly balanced. I don’t know if you’d drive 12–15 miles for a hot dog, but if you would, you maybe should. The chili dogs aren’t quite as stellar, although they’re fine, and the atmosphere is thick. Billy Meadow’s is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, “subject to change,” and is a cash-only business, but it does have an ATM in the dining room.

BBQ: If you’re heading straight east instead of northeast from Athens, you will eventually hit Crawford, although be careful not to blink. Just before you get to its middle, you’ll see Pig O’s Bar-B-Que, a trailer that operates in a parking lot at 1287 Athens Road (706-255-2358). It, too, does a slaw dog that is worth eating, if not quite worth a haul. I wish the ’cue itself were better. The pork is chopped and dry as all get-out, although improved by the thin vinegary sauce with a hint of tomato but plenty of pepper. Make a sandwich out of it, with some slaw, and you’ll be happier than if you eat it with a fork. The beans are fine and the stew likewise. If trifle is available, it’s a pretty cute dessert: layers of chocolate cake, Cool Whip and crushed Butterfingers packed into a plastic cup and chilled. It’s not exactly croquembouche, but it’s kind of good: cold, sweet and simple on a hot day. Pig O’s is open from lunch to early dinner Thursday through Saturday, is cash only and has nowhere to sit but does have a little bit of shade. SWEETZ: Inside Clarke County and, in fact, inside Wok Star Chinese restaurant in Winterville, is the new Too Sweetz Bakery (225 Cherokee Road, 404-353-2153). Too Sweetz spreads its aim far and wide, turning out cakes by the slice (ready to go), whole cakes, fancy custom cakes (there’s a look book by the cash register), cookies, scones, croissants, doughnuts, biscotti, cupcakes, brownies, coffee cake, cinnamon rolls, caramel apples and probably more things I am forgetting. The cupcakes are probably the best of the bunch: neatly sized rather than the two-handers that seem to be common these days, and available in flavors like cappuccino and peanut butter. You can pick up a cutely packaged sleeve of cookies (single flavor or pack of two flavors) for a nice hostess gift or get some of the chocolate-dipped and -drizzled pretzel rods for your clamoring children. Is it a little strange to find a bakery inside a Chinese restaurant? It doesn’t feel like it when you’re in the space, which is sweetly decorated and full of impulse buys. The store is open Monday 7 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Unlike the two above, it does take credit cards. f

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musician who played in local bands Coulier and Just These Dudes, Adam Newman graduated from UGA in 2005 and, seemingly on a whim, decided to move to New York City to tell jokes. A decade later, the now Los Angeles-based Newman is enjoying a fruitful career as a comedian and actor, releasing two albums, 2011’s Not for Horses and 2015’s Killed, and appearing on shows like CBS’s “Late Show� and HBO’s “Silicon Valley.� This week, Newman returns to Athens to record his first one-hour TV special. He recently sat down at his computer to chat with longtime friend and fellow comedian Luke Fields about how it all happened. [Gabe Vodicka]

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Luke Fields: You left Athens for New York. You left New York for Los Angeles. How many times per week do you get asked, “How long are you in L.A. for?� Adam Newman: Ha! Constantly. There are so many comedians that came up together in New York but now all travel so much and only see each other at festivals or shows a couple times a year, that whenever we do see each other, the automatic response is, “How long are you in town for?� I think if no one knows where you live, it’s a sign you’re doing well! Luke, we’re not going to pretend we’re not friends for this interview, right? Let’s let the people know that we go way back. Our bands played together. We’ve toured together. We’ve stayed up until 5 a.m. playing guitar. Let me ask YOU a question: How much did people make fun of me when I left Athens for New York to be a comedian? LF: I don’t know if “making fun of you� is the right way to put it, but we were all definitely very confused. Stand-up wasn’t as “cool� then as it is today. There was almost no support network for comedy in Athens. There is now, of course, but you’ve got to move to Atlanta to get consistent stage time. So, more than making fun of you, we all just didn’t understand you were going somewhere that you could actually work at this. We assumed we’d see you again in six months. So, yeah, we made fun of you a lot, I guess? Shows what we know. Do you feel like the classic comedian dichotomy of moving to New York if you wanna get good or Los Angeles if you wanna get on TV is still valid? AN: Yeah, generally, probably. There’s still more stage time in New York, and more opportunities to act or sell a TV show in L.A. But I have also seen people who developed into great stand-ups in L.A., and people who have sold TV shows in New York. Some people get big on the internet without having anything to do with New York or L.A. Although, after they hit, they generally move to New York or L.A. I did the thing you said, and it feels to me like that’s how it still works. So many other cities have great comedy scenes now (Atlanta, Denver, Portland, Austin, etc.) that I would argue you don’t necessarily have to move to New York to get good anymore, but eventually you do need to move to get seen by nice people who can help you get jobs. LF: Do you ever miss being in a band? AN: I don’t miss lugging big amps around, but I do miss playing loud with buds. I miss band practice, and working together to make an album, and setting up a tour together.

Yeah, I miss it. Thanks for bringing that up. Now I’m sad. I still play guitar a lot. And I’m always looking for ways to incorporate it into my set without just being a funny song guy. I wanted to do a bit on this special where I do some fun things with the “Home Improvement� theme song, but ABC wanted $17,500 for the rights to use it. Luke, can I borrow $17,500? If I quit stand-up after I tape this thing, would you form a Faith No More cover band with me? LF: I could loan you like one-tenth of that. My video-game cover band is doing alright. So find nine more dudes who aren’t living paycheck-to-paycheck, and they can help fund you, and THEN all 11 of us might be enough people to form a proper Faith No More cover band. I’m singing “Midlife Crisis.� Did you listen to the new FNM album? I thought it would suck. It doesn’t. AN: I’ve been too afraid to listen! If you say it doesn’t suck, I will listen. If it DOES suck, we’re done. LF: How bad would things have to get for you to move back to Athens? You can always come back. They always come back. AN: I think the question is how GOOD would things have to get! I don’t want to live in L.A. or New York forever. Athens is my favorite place. I would love to be successful enough that I don’t have to audition for things anymore and I could live wherever I want. Just a phone call to my Athens home: “Adam, they want you. You’re filming in L.A. for a week, then you can go home.� But on the flip side, if I ran out of money, I’d probably come back and see if Wuxtry is hiring. Or Flagpole! Do you guys need a funny guy to do a weekly column on butts or something? LF: Gabe? Do we need that? Gabe Vodicka: In journalism, we refer to it as the butt beat. And yes, we do. LF: I know you’ve kept track of every single stand-up set you’ve performed. I lost track around my 200th. What numbers are the sets going to be for the special? AN: I’m a little embarrassed that I still do that. Sometimes I want to stop, but I’ve been doing it for so long, it would feel like something’s missing if I didn’t jot down the number when I got off stage. It’s become a little OCD routine. Also, if I get nervous or stressed before a big show, it’s nice to be able to remind myself exactly how many times I’ve done this. Anyway, barring any cancellations or additions, the special tapings will be shows 2,620 and 2,621. LF: I’m astonished that you didn’t say 69 and 420. AN: Do those numbers have some significant meaning or something? f

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New Exhibitions at the Georgia Museum of Art The Brooklyn Bridge, Art from Tsars, Lyrical Abstractionism and More By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com In addition to the reinstallation of its permanent-collection galleries last month, the Georgia Museum of Art has four new exhibitions for fall, three of which will be officially unveiled Saturday, Sept. 17. Visitors can get a sneak peek during 90 Carlton: Autumn, hosted by Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art on Friday evening from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Free for members or $5 otherwise, the quarterly reception offers door prizes, “Ask the Experts” and other gallery activities. The museum will also host its thrice-yearly art party Museum Mix on Thursday, Sept. 22, featuring music by DJ Osmose and latenight access to the galleries from 8–11 p.m.

city that embraces cultural production. The half-man, halfviolin figure in the corner may represent immigrants who find success with their artistic endeavors, such as the artist’s own father, who was a professional touring violinist. From the optically chaotic, vibrantly colored skyscrapers by Chinese-American painter Yun Gee to the opalescent,

Icons of Modernism: Ever since its creation, the Brooklyn Bridge has stood as a symbol for the city of New York. Throughout the decades, the towering suspension bridge has graced canvas after canvas as an ever-relevant part of urban life. “Icon of Modernism: Representing the Brooklyn Bridge, 1883–1950” includes approximately 40 paintings, photographs, drawings and prints that star the historic landmark. Rather than taking a documentary approach through images produced for the popular press, “Icon of Modernism” strategically emphasizes various aesthetic representations that reflect an era of intense artistic development. From Impressionism to Cubism to Precisionism to Abstract Expressionism, artists often used the bridge and other newly built structures as subjects that paralleled their own technical innovations. Viewed collectively, the works reflect the Brooklyn Bridge’s enduring status as a monument of modernity for several generations. Joseph Stella became fixated on the geometric nature of Manhattan’s architecture after many years of producing realist drawings, and soon adopted the Brooklyn Bridge as a recurring motif within his work. Associated with the Italian Futurists, he also incorporated elements of Cubism into his depictions, resulting in powerful lines and a strong sense of motion. Though best known for her Southwestern flair and “The Bridge” by O. Louis Guglielmi is on view in “Icon of Modernism.” suggestive botanicals, Georgia O’Keeffe created citysnow-capped winter cityscape by American impressionist inspired works in the late ’20s while living in Manhattan. Childe Hassam, a tremendous range of styles are reflected Her flurry of swooping black cables and petal-shaped in “Icon of Modernism.” Additional artists include Samuel arches, rendered in black and white charcoal and chalk, are Halpert, Ernest Lawson, Jonas Lie, Louis Lozowick, John not unlike peering closely at the stamen of a flower. Italian-American O. Louis Guglielmi, who immigrated to Marin, Joseph Pennell, Arnold Ronnebeck, Weegee and many more from across the globe. the U.S. as a child, was affiliated with Social Surrealism, an artistic movement of the ’30s that was heavy on symbolism Man’s Canyons: Exploring beyond the bridges of the but distinctly traded fantastical subject matter for politiBig Apple, “Man’s Canyons: New York City on Paper” is cal and social commentary. In his painting, the Brooklyn a small exhibition of works pulled from the museum’s Bridge appears as a violin bridge, a welcoming symbol for a

permanent collection. Curated by UGA student and curatorial intern Catherine Huff, the show supplements “Icon of Modernism,” which was organized by Curator of American Art Sarah Kate Gillespie. The included works by Lamar Dodd, Childe Hassam, Armin Landeck, Louis Lozowick, Reginald Marsh and John Sloan were created during the same time span as those within the larger exhibition. Gifts and Prayers: A glittering collection of military medals, portrait paintings and religious icons, “Gifts and Prayers: The Romanovs and Their Subjects” demonstrates how the Russian Romanov dynasty used a system of patronage to maintain its power and influence. The House of Romanov ruled over the country for three centuries prior to the Russian Revolution of 1917, which overthrew the Tsarist autocracy and led to the rise of the Soviet Union. Throughout their reign, rulers commissioned and distributed exquisite gifts to military leaders, noble families and other allies. The exhibition includes treasures such as Alexander II’s personal cigar box covered in enamel miniatures, as well as artifacts like the 1802 Charter of Ennoblement. Military memorabilia ranges from bejeweled medals to a diamond-encrusted ceremonial sword, a helmet topped with a double-headed eagle and an ornate trophy from the Crimean War. Curated by Asen Kirin, a professor of art history at UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art, the 200 or so items on display are only a fraction of the entire set, which includes a total of 1,226 objects. On long-term loan from a private collection, the objects are a promised gift to the museum and will be further researched in years to come. Living Color: Exploring the relationship between color and texture, “Living Color: Gary Hudson in the 1970s” presents a vibrant retrospective of paintings that are large enough to get lost in. Associated with the Lyrical Abstraction movement, broad strokes and loose shapes of rich tones serve as an expressive force for evoking emotion. Hudson entered the U.S. Marine Corps shortly after high school, but was honorably discharged following an accident which made him a paraplegic. He became determined to become a painter after seeing his first Jackson Pollock, and spent much of the next decade bouncing between New York City, Paris and Big Sur to learn from other artists and develop his own stylistic techniques. Drawing inspiration from subtle environmental stimuli like a ray of light or the color of a flower, the artist would channel tiny flashes of recognition into painterly abstractions. After shaping his own canvases, he would lay them flat on the floor and often drag paint-soaked cloth across the surface, intuitively reworking the paint. Hudson, who passed away in 2009 while residing nearby in Madison, is remembered for the way in which he created his own set of rules to guide his art practice. Having spent many years as an educator in formal institutions, his ability to absorb influences from the masters yet unlearn accepted approaches is what sets him apart as an inventive artist. f

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the calendar! calendar picks ART | Wed, Sep 14

Susie Burch

Tory Lanez

ART | Thu, Sep 15

Tanya Aguiñiga

MUSIC | Fri, Sep 16

Heirloom Café · 5:30 p.m. · FREE! Lyndon House Arts Center · 6:30 p.m. · Local artist Susie Burch’s FREE! latest collection of oil and Los Angeles-based, Tijuanawatercolor paintings, “Rocks raised designer Tanya Aguiñiga, and Water,” represents her deep whose work appears in “Textiles: admiration for the natural world. The Sense of Touch,” has Finding constant inspiration dedicated much of her career to while working en plein air, the community-based projects. Two artist focuses on the movements of her pieces in the fiber arts of water, textures of rocks and exhibition demonstrate how craft reflections of light for this series. can be used as a performative No stranger to Heirloom—which medium capable of establishis owned by her daughter and ing a sense of connectedness located next door to her studio— among participants. “Felt Me” past exhibitions of her work was made by a team who felted have included a collection of a full body-suit onto the artcacti and succulents inspired ist, while the woolen gloves in by a trip to Tuscon, AZ, as well “Hand in Hand” were created by as a series of portraits inspired a chain of people working in uniby local farmers. Burch’s paintson. Aguiñiga’s visit to Athens ings will remain on view at the is funded by the Jack Davis restaurant through Oct. 24. Lecture Series and the Lamar [Jessica Smith] Dodd School of Art. [JS]

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CLASSES: If These Walls Could Talk (ACC Library) Find out the history of your Athens-Clarke County home. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: Intro to Excel (ACC Library) In the second floor computer training room. Registration required. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org EVENTS: Stone a Heathen Fundraiser (UGA Tate Student Center) Test your stoning skills by throwing water balloons at designated members of the Secular Student Alliance. Proceeds benefit the International Association for

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The Foundry · 6 p.m. · $12–15 By day, Chris Shupe is program director and “All Things Considered” host at Athens’ NPR affiliate, WUGA 91.7 FM. After hours, he transforms into the Classic City’s premier Elvis Presley tribute act. Shupe has been gigging steadily with his skillful TCB Band for the past decade, but he’s been donning the sequined suit for more than 30 years. The King’s banterheavy shows feature a mix of reverent takes on Presley’s pre-Army oeuvre and appropriately gaudy send-ups of his latter-era excesses. Be warned: Shupe says he’s planning to hang up the cape at the end of this year, so this is one of your last chances to see the King in action. [Gabe Vodicka]

Religious Freedom. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. ugasecularstudents@uga.edu EVENTS: 2nd Tuesday Tasting (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) This month’s theme is “fall beers.” 6 p.m. $20. www.heirloomathens.com EVENTS: “Hip Hop & Scholarship” (ACC Library) Dr. Neal Lester, UGA Willson Center Visiting Fellow and professor at Arizona State University, discusses “Playing Black for Laughs: Cultural Appropriation in Hip Hop.” Guest speakers and performers include Ricky Simone, Mokah Johnson and DJ Kevin Green. See Story on p. 7. 6 p.m. FREE! marpark@uga.edu

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Tory Lanez

The Foundry · 6 p.m. · $12–15 Georgia Theatre · 8 p.m. · $25 For the past two years or Tory Lanez has finally hit so, WXAG 92.7 radio DJ Dwain the big time. After releasing Segar has hosted monthly 15 mixtapes over the course of Sunday concerts at The Foundry, eight years, Lanez’ debut album, drawing an atypically diverse I Told You, was released via crowd downtown for an evening Interscope. Combining a toughof live jazz and poetry. The as-nails rap flow with an R&B shows, which are aimed at an vocal delivery, Lanez has manolder crowd and skew towards aged to make a name for himself the easy-listening side of the across multiple genres. After spectrum, feature area performfinding early critical success ers who might not otherwise from offbeat collaborations with have the opportunity to play in producers like Ryan Hemsworth Athens. This month’s Segar Jazz and Shlomo, Lanez has transiAffair—the series’ 25th show— tioned to a more mainstream but features Atlanta saxophonist still remarkable sound befitting Dwan Bosman, who will play of his major-label status. Though two sets at 6 and 8 p.m. Hazel recent radio hits “Say It” and Roach will present a poetry read- “Luv” trend more towards the ing, and Segar himself will spin softer R&B side, you can expect smooth tunes in between the his live show to be rowdy and action. [GV] out of control. [Nathan Kerce]

EVENTS: University Woman’s Club Fall Coffee (570 Prince Ave.) Connect with members of the club, college and community. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! www.womansclub.uga. edu GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Taqueria Tsunami, Downtown) Surf the trivia wave every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) Compete to win prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721

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: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8508561 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Compete in happy hour trivia hosted by James Majure. First place gets a $30 gift card. 6

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THE CALENDAR! 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 LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Meet author Kaye Minchew for a talk on her new book A President in Our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia. 4 p.m. FREE! www.rbrl. blogspot.com MEETINGS: Cotton Patch Quilters (Lyndon House Arts Center) Meet the Cotton Patch Quilt Guild. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.cpquilters.org PERFORMANCE: Free the Girls Lip Sync Battle (The Foundry) The “Battle of the Boybands” themed fundraiser is presented by Free the Girls at UGA. 7 p.m. $5–7. www. thefoundryathens.com PERFORMANCE: The Hodgson Wind Ensemble (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The concert includes David Maslanka’s “A Child’s Garden of Dreams” and Karel Husa’s “Music for Prague.” 8 p.m. FREE! pac.uga. edu

Wednesday 14 ART: Director’s Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) Georgia Museum director William U. Eiland leads a tour of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Artist Reception (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Susie Burch shares “Rocks and Water,” an exhibition of watercolor and oil paintings inspired by nature. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.heirloomathens.com ART: Art Talks (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Faculty wil discuss their work in “Spectra: Dodd Faculty Exhibition.” 5 p.m. FREE! www.art. uga.edu CLASSES: One-on-One Genealogy Assistance (ACC Library) Library staff offer assistance to genealogists and researchers. 2 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: Self-Advocacy 101 (ACC Library) Autistic and disabled individuals will learn how to advocate for themselves. 7 p.m. FREE! adadvocates.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 COMEDY: Classic City Comedy (Buffalo’s Café) Hear local comedians at this monthly showcase. 8 p.m. $5. kandie@leaveittokandie. com EVENTS: Athens PROBE College Fair (The Classic Center) Meet reps from regional post-secondary institutions, colleges, universities and technical institutions. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.gaprobe.org EVENTS: Rabbit Box: “Make Your Peace” (The Foundry) Storytellers share true-life tales. This month features stories from returned Peace Corps volunteers. 7 p.m. $7. thefoundryathens.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music from Dave Howard. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www. athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102

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GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Movie Trivia (Kumquat Mae Bakery Café) Klon hosts movie trivia every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.kumquatmaebakery.com GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. saucehouse.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 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: Teen Council Meeting (ACC Library) Teens can discuss plans for the ACC Library’s teen department’s collections and programs. Pick up application forms at the front desk. Ages 11-18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Watch some anime and manga, listen to J-Pop music, eat Japanese snacks and share fan art. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Chess Club (Oconee County Library) Ages 7 & up are invited to play. All experience levels welcome. 5 p.m. FREE! 706-7693950 LECTURES & LIT: Poetry Reading: Poetry and Nature (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Philip Lee Williams, Clela Reed, Robert Ambrose Jr. and John Pickering will read their poetry. A Q&A and reception will follow the readings. 7 p.m. FREE! info@gmnhfriends.org LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (ACC Library) Meet author and illustrator Rosemary Wells in celebration of her newest book, Hand in Hand. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens MEETINGS: Lunch & Learn (Four Athens) Kristi Frank and Matt Miller of the Society of Entrepreneurs student group at UGA discuss ways local startups can engage the student population. Lunch is provided. RSVP. 12 p.m. www.fourathens.com MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) Meet local entrepreneurs, tech talent and other fellow Athenians who are making cool stuff at this weekly Four Athens networking happy hour. 6 p.m. FREE! www. fourathens.com/happy-hour PERFORMANCE: Tuba Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Professor David Zerkel will present a varied recital of modern compositions. He will be accompanied by pianist Anatoly Sheludyakov, mezzo soprano Opal Clark and percussionist Scott Pollard. 8 p.m. FREE! pac. uga.edu

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every month. Participating galleries include the Georgia Museum of Art, Lamar Dodd School of Art, ATHICA, Lyndon House Arts Center, Ciné, the GlassCube & Gallery @ Hotel Indigo and The Classic Center. 6-9 p.m. FREE! www.3thurs.org ART: Thursday Twilight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) View selections from the permanent collection on a tour led by docents. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Artist Talk: Tanya Aguiñiga (Lyndon House Arts Center) The guest artist leads a gallery discussion of “Textiles: The Sense of Touch” followed by a reception and video viewing. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.3thurs. org CLASSES: Docs & Desserts (ACC Council on Aging) Dr. William Hu, neurologist at the Emory Center for Neurogenerative Disease, will answer questions about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Desserts will be served. Registration required. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! hgoodnow@alz.org CLASSES: Video Streaming (ACC Library) Learn how to “Cut the Cable.” Registration required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens COMEDY: Open Mic (Bar Georgia) Stand-up comedy. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-9040 COMEDY: Adam Newman (Georgia Theatre) Former Athenian and Los Angeles-based comedian Adam Newman has appeared on the “Late Show with David Letterman” and “Silicon Valley.” This is a special two-show taping of his new TV special, “Fuzzies.” See Story on p. 15. 7 & 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.theblacklistnyc.com/adamn EVENTS: Jeannette Rankin Foundation Annual Dinner (The Classic Center, Athena Ballroom) Patricia Bell-Scott is the guest speaker at the 40th anniversary annual dinner. Proceeds help provide college scholarships for low-income women. 5:30 p.m. www. rankinfoundation.org/annualdinner EVENTS: Athens Science Café (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Mandy Joye from the UGA Marine Science will present an environmental perspective on the BP oil spill in “Oil in Deep Water.” 7 p.m. FREE! athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com EVENTS: An Evening of Cuisine (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) This benefit dinner in the Heritage Garden and Flower Garden supports the State Botanical Garden of Georgia’s plant collections. 6:30 p.m. www.botgarden.uga.edu GAMES: Duplicate Bridge (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Beginner and experienced players welcome. 7 p.m. ejstapler@ gmail.com GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q) Hosted by Dirty South Trivia. Every Thursday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8511 GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq KIDSTUFF: Baby Music Jam (Oconee County Library) Preschool aged children and their caregivers play instruments, sing and dance. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3950 KIDSTUFF: Secret Lives of Pets (ACC Library) What do your pets do when you’re not home? Finds out through stories, activities and crafts. Bring a stuffed animal for a miniature pet parade. For ages 4–8 and their caregiver. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Helping Dogs and Cats in Athens (Miller Learning Center, Room 250)

Speakers from the Athens Area Humane Society, AthensPets, Athens-Clarke Animal Control, Campus Cats and Athens Canine Rescue share information on rescuing, adopting, fostering, neutering and more. 7 p.m. FREE! sos@uga. edu LECTURES & LIT: White Privilege and Downtown Development (UGA Jackson St. Building, Room 125) The Student Historic Preservation Organization (SHPO) hosts a lecture by Pratt Cassity, the director of public service and outreach at UGA’s College of Environment and Design. 5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/shpoatuga LECTURES & LIT: Oconee County Library Friends Book Sale (Oconee County Civic Center) Books, CDs and DVDs will be sold for bargain prices. Proceeds benefit the Oconee County Public Library. Sept. 15, 5–8 p.m. (member preview night), Sept. 16, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. & Sept. 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www. oconeelibraryfriends.org 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. 8:30 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Hugh Hodgson Faculty Series Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Brandon Craswell performs on trumpet. 8 p.m. $6–12. pac.uga.edu

Friday 16 ART: Opening Reception (Madison Morgan Cultural Center) The “Bond of the South” exhibit features photographs by Tamara Reynolds and Jerry Siegel. 7 p.m. FREE! www. mmcc-arts.org ART: 90 Carlton: Autumn (Georgia Museum of Art) See the newest exhibitions during the museum’s quarterly reception. Enjoy light refreshments, gallery activities and door prizes. See Art Notes on p. 16. 5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). 706-542-4662, www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Friday Night Paddles (Sandy Creek Park) Experience the moon over Lake Chapman as you paddle around in a canoe or kayak. For ages 18 & older. Pre-registration required. 8–10 p.m. $8–12. $8–12. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure EVENTS: Georgia Designer Series: Catherine Hamrick (Community) See the aspiring designer’s fall collection during a runway show. 7:30 p.m. FREE! communityathens@gmail.com KIDSTUFF: Spanish Storytime (Oconee County Library) Listen and practice Spanish songs and stories. Participants do not need to speak Spanish. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Afterhours (ACC Library) Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with food, trivia and dances from different countries. Ages 11–18. 6 p.m. FREE! plewis@athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: Oconee County Library Friends Book Sale (Oconee County Civic Center) See Thursday listing for full description Sept. 15, 5–8 p.m. (member preview night), Sept. 16, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. & Sept. 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www. oconeelibraryfriends.org LECTURES & LIT: Fear of a Black Planet (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Room 277) Dr. Neal Lester, UGA Willson Center Visiting Fellow and professor

at Arizona State University, moderates a panel discussion on representations of black males throughout history. See Story on p. 7. 4 p.m. FREE! marpark@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Young Author Open House (Ann Peden Artist Marketplace, Watkinsville) Learn about various writing and publishing classes, workshops and activities at the shop. 5–7 p.m. FREE! store@ annpedenjewelry.com 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. 7 p.m. $5. www.botgarden. uga.edu

Saturday 17 ART: Athens Free School (Lyndon House Arts Center) Fiber artist Courtney McCracken leads a workshop in conjunction with the exhibition “Textiles: The Sense of Touch.” 11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3623 CLASSES: Web Design for Beginners (ACC Library) This class offers an introduction to the basics of HTML and CSS as well as Adobe Dreamweaver. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Contra Dance (Memorial Park) A dance presented by Athens Folk Music & Dance Society with live music by Beside the Point. Live calling by Janet Sheperd. 7:45–8 p.m. (lesson), 8–11 p.m. (dance). FREE! (under 11), $4 (ages 11–17), $8. www.athensfolk.org EVENTS: Journey Through the Stars (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Participants will learn myths and legends in “Native American Skies.” 10–11 a.m. $7–10. www. athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreeknaturecenter EVENTS: Medalin’ Monkeys Booster Club Benefit (Southern Brewing Company) Hardcore Gym hosts a percentage night to raise money for active hobbies for kids. Hamburgers, hotdogs and BBQ sandwhiches will be available. Live music by The Flamethrowers. The UGA football game will screen at 7:30 p.m. 2:30–11 p.m. $12. southernbrewingco@gmail.com EVENTS: Opening Reception (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) “Every Drop Counts: Managing Georgia’s Water Supply” from the Stephen Elliot Draper Center and Archives for the Study of Water Law and Policy addresses the state’s water policies and implentations through photos, maps, illustrations and more. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu/scl EVENTS: 440 Tailgate Series (440 Foundry Pavilion) The tailgate includes beach music by the Weekend Getaway Band, games of cornhole, a bouncy house and more. Food offers brisket, pulled pork, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, green beans and more. 5:30 p.m. $10–25. ashley@classiccenter.com EVENTS: The Experience (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) This multi-sensory event includes a pop-up chef from Springhouse, drink pairings by Hendershot’s, a fashion show presented by Community and Relic Salon, and live music by Monsoon. 7 p.m. $35–40. www.hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: Athens Pagan Pride Day (College Square) Celebrate the upcoming autumn equinox with vendors, workshops and entertainment. Bring a non-perishable food donation to benefit Project Safe.

Presented by the Athens Area Pagans Inc. and the UGA Pagan Student Association. 5–10 p.m. FREE! athensgapagans@gmail.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. Live music by Bill Long (8 a.m.) and Pickxen (10 a.m.). Today features and educational activity with Master Gardeners and a pop-up chef tent with Taza. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.org 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: 24th Annual Insect-ival (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) This event features educational games, discovery stations, roach races, an insect café and puppet shows. A butterfly release will take place in the International Garden at 11 a.m. 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $5. www.botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Back to Cool (660 N. Chase St.) Indie South Fair presents a Back to Cool Market featuring vintage and handcrafted items like clothing, jewelry, records, local art and more, plus food trucks and a photo booth. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. www. indiesouthfair.com KIDSTUFF: Rainforest Romp (ACC Library) Explore the rainforest through stories, facts and crafts. For ages 3–11 and their caregivers. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens KIDSTUFF: ReadyFest (Sandy Creek Park) Families can learn about emergency preparedness with kits, vehicle displays, games and more. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $2. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Saturday at the Rock: Canoe Rock Eagle Lake (Rock Eagle 4H Center) Take a guided canoe trip around Rock Eagle Lake. Registration required. 9:30-11:30 a.m. $3. 706-484-2881, jtorhan1@ uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Pirate Day (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Participants are invited to dress like a pirate and go on a treasure hunt for “Talk like a Pirate Day.” 2–4 p.m. FREE! www. athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreeknaturecenter KIDSTUFF: Family Day: Express Yourself (Georgia Museum of Art) Kids will explore the works of abstract expressionist Gary Hudson in the exhibition “Living Color: Gary Hudson in the 1970s,” then create their own masterpiece in the classroom. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: “The Season of 12” (987 Gaines School Rd.) Mothers and high school daughters can learn about the emotional transition into college at this G.I.R.L.S. Circle Event. Registration required. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $25. 706-410-5785, www.thedoula.wix.com LECTURES & LIT: Brunch & Learn: MailChimp (Lyndon House Arts Center) Rachel Bailey leads a tutorial on MailChimp. Presented by the Athens Area Arts Council. 10 a.m. FREE! (AAAC Members), $15. www.athensarts.org LECTURES & LIT: Oconee County Library Friends Book Sale (Oconee County Civic Center) See Thursday listing for full description Sept. 15, 5–8 p.m. (member preview night), Sept. 16, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. & Sept. 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www. oconeelibraryfriends.org

LECTURES & LIT: Straight Talk about the N Word (UGA Chapel) Dr. Neal Lester of Arizona State University closes his short term fellowship at UGA with a talk on the notorious N word. See Story on p. 7. 2–4 p.m. FREE! marpark@uga.edu MEETINGS: Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society Meeting (ACC Library) This month’s meeting is “Power Platting: Technology Tools to Create Pictures from Property Descriptions.” 2 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org OUTDOORS: Fall Bird Ramble (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Join the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society for a morning bird walk through the gardens. Look and listen for fall migrants. Bring binoculars if possible. 8 a.m. FREE! www. oconeeriversaudubon.org SPORTS: Athens Road Runners (The Bottleworks) Go on a three or six mile group run. Coffee afterwards. Meet in the parking lot behind Bottleworks on Prince Avenue. 7:15 a.m. FREE! www. athensrr.org

Athens) Beginner and experienced players welcome. 1 p.m. $5. ejstapler@gmail.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 KIDSTUFF: Pirate Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Drop in for a fun, self-directed “make it and take it” pirate-themed craft. 2:30–4:30 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.

tion “Textiles: The Sense of Touch.” 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3623 CLASSES: Lunch and Learn (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Mr. Burden leads an information session on life insurance. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison CLASSES: Hypertufa Planters (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Hypertufa is a combination of concrete and other materials that creates a very porous structure for bird baths or creative garden accents. 6 p.m. $40. www.botgarden.uga.edu CLASSES: Computer Class: Word 2013 (ACC Library) Pick up tips on basic formatting. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens COMEDY: OpenTOAD Comedy Open Mic (Flicker Theatre & Bar) This comedy show allows locals to watch quality comedy or perform

Every Tuesday on the patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Pirate Week Storytime (Oconee County Library) Preschool aged children and their caregivers will hear stories and songs about pirates. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Luche Libre Party (ACC Library) Watch Luche Libre to kick of Hispanic Heritage Month. Treats served. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! plewis@athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Gourmet Kids Cooking Club (Lay Park) Participants will learn cooking skills and kitchen safety while making treats. Ages 8–12. 5:30–7 p.m. $9–13.50. www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure

EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and much more. Live music from Benson & Leinweber. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 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: Movie Trivia (Kumquat Mae Bakery Café) Klon hosts movie trivia every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.kumquatmaebakery.com

Sunday 18 EVENTS: An Afternoon with Abrams (Oconee Veterans Park) An ice cream social with Stacey Abrams, the minority leader of the Georgia’s House of Representatives. 3–5 p.m. FREE! oconeecountydemocrats2016@gmail.com EVENTS: Beer, Chocolate and Cigar Sunday (Southern Brewing Company) SBC is releasing a single barrel imperial stout, complemented by pairings from Condor chocolate and 5 Points Cigar Shop. 2–5 p.m. 60. southernbrewingco@gmail.com GAMES: Trivia Night (Buffalo’s Café) Alan’s Challenge. Every Sunday. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.buffalos.com/ athens 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 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (ACC Library) Beginning readers read aloud to certified therapy dogs. 3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org THEATER: My Mother’s Seed: I Didn’t Ask for This Part II (The Classic Center) The Southern Broadway Drama Ministry presents a play written by Pastor Jo Jo Williams from Augusta, GA. 6 p.m. $25. www.classiccenter.com

Monday 19 EVENTS: Line Dancing with Ron Putman (Buffalo’s Café) For all skill levels. 6–8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/buffaloscafeathens GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Ovation 12) Hosted by Nic. Play for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub GAMES: 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: Duplicate Bridge (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of

LECTURES & LIT: Athens Writers Association (ACC Library) Local author Par Ramey presents “How to Prepare for National Novel Writing Month.” NaNoWriMo challenges writers to finish 50,000 words during the month of November. 6:30 p.m. FREE! weezie1971@gmail.com LECTURES & LIT: Talking About Books (ACC Library) This month’s focus is the work of Edgar Allan Poe. Newcomers welcome. Part of Poetober. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) See Wednesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/happy-hour PERFORMANCE: Havana Cuba All-Stars (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The “Cuban Nights” program draws inspiration from Cuban Son, the root of most salsa music today. This tour is the U.S. debut of the AllStars. 8 p.m. $26–41. pac.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Guest Artist Concert (UGA Robert G. Edge Recital Hall) Chris Condon from the US Army Europe Band will give a saxophone recital. 6:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 13 Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com SEEPEOPLES Songwriter Will Bradford’s longtime independent cult alt-rock project.

D.R.A.M. plays the 40 Watt Club on Thursday, Sept. 15. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 329 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Designed to nurture language skills through literature-based materials and activities. Parents assist their children in movements and actions while playing. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Girl Power (Lay Park) This program addresses issues such as peer pressure and helps girls build self-confidence. Ages 11–13. 5:30 p.m. $3–5. 706-613-3596, www.athensclarkecounty.com/lay MEETINGS: Oconee River Chapter of Trout Unlimited (Locos Grill & Pub, 1985 Barnett Shoals Rd.) ORCTU meets the third Monday of the month. This meeting features a slideshow on fishing and touring the Yellowstone area, as well as a new survey on trout fishing developed by a student in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.orctu.wordpress.com PERFORMANCE: UGA Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The ensembles will be directed by faculty members Michael Robinson and Jaclyn Hartenberger in a combined performance. 8 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

Tuesday 20 ART: Gallery Talk and Demonstration (Lyndon House Arts Center) Fiber artist Zipporah Johnson leads a gallery talk and Johanna Norry leads a demonstration in conjunction with the exhibi-

themselves. Email to perform. First and third Tuesday of every month! 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com EVENTS: Western Square Dancing (Buffalo’s Café) With Randy Ramsey. 7 p.m. www.buffalos.com EVENTS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (ACC Library) This month’s program presented by Dr. James R. Maudsley features minerals from Georgia’s own Graves Mountain and Jackson’s Crossroads. 7:30 p.m. FREE! wwwathensrockandgemclub. org GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) See Tuesday listing for full description 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Taqueria Tsunami, Downtown) Surf the trivia wave every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win drinks, sweet treats and gift cards.

MEETINGS: TAG Athens Technology Town Hall (Athens First Bank & Trust) The Technology Association of Georgia hosts a Technology Town Hall to discuss critical issues and policies that are important to the state’s emerging technology communities. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tagonline.org MEETINGS: Public Input Session (East Athens Educational Dance Center) Voice your ideas or concerns for the future of the dance center’s programming. Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. & Sept. 24, 10 a.m. FREE! 706613-3624

Wednesday 21 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Sarah Kate Gillespie, curator of American art, leads a tour of “Icon of Modernism: Representing the Brooklyn Bridge, 1883-1950.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org CLASSES: Raised Beds and Garden Fences (ACC Library) Topics include construction, size, spacing and maintenance. RSVP. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3640, atedrow@uga.edu CLASSES: Tech Tips (ACC Library) Learn about some of Google Maps often overlooked features. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Make It An Evening (Georgia Museum of Art) Enjoy Jittery Joe’s coffee, Cecilia Villaveces’ cakes and a gallery tour prior to a performance by the Havana Cuba All-Stars in Hodgson Hall. 6–8 p.m. FREE! $5 (coffee & dessert). www.pac.uga.edu

GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. saucehouse.com GAMES: Boybutante Bingo (The Foundry) Play some rounds of bingo hosted by fabulous drag performers including Sophia Lo’Rent, Ms. Clementine May Jackson and Ming Vase-Dynasty. 7 p.m. $10 (three cards for five rounds each). www. boybutante.org GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes 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: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Teens Cook (Oconee County Library) Participants will make treats using cookie dough and brownie batter. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Pre-School All Stars (Rocksprings Community Center) Participants will get a brief introduction to a variety of sports including baseball, basketball and soccer. Sports drinks and snacks will be served. Ages 1–5. 10 a.m. $5–7.50. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 VERGE BLISS Member of experimental rock group Dendera Bloodbath performs. KA No info available. C RUSH No info available. MAIZY N GARY Two local musicians team up. Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation WHISKEYDICK Acoustic “countrymetal” duo from Texas. The Manhattan Café Loungy Tuesdays. 10 p.m. FREE! 706369-9767 DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Spinning an all-vinyl set of rare and classic soul, R&B and blues. Every Tuesday! UGA Tate Student Center 11:30 a.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu HIP HOP SHOWCASE Local artists perform “to inspire reflection on and discussion about the notorious N-word’s legacy.” See story on p. 7. The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens EMILY & THE COMPLEXES Indie garage-rock band from Columbus, OH. THE HERNIES Local riff-heavy rock band displaying influences from classic to indie rock. HUNGER ANTHEM Fuzzed-out, guitar-driven local indie rock band.

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Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com. NANNERCUP New local blues-rock three-piece. COUCHLOCKED New psychedelic/ progressive folk duo. BOSCO New local indie rock band featuring featuring Tim Foley, Joshua Sherrill and Jack Colclough.

Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 LILY ROSE Local pop-folk singersongwriter leads her group. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $8 (21+), $10 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com DAIKAIJU Hardcore melodic rock group playing instrumentals. LAZER/WULF This avant-metal instrumental trio mixes in prog, thrash and more. DOUBLE FERRARI This local band plays virtuosic, high-speed, instrumental rock.

Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net DAVE HOWARD Singer-songwriter plays his own material as well as Americana covers.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com CHRIS BURROUGHS COLLECTIVE Jazz ensemble led by Atlanta drummer Chris Burroughs. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 SNAP! Organ-heavy funk/jazz tunes delivered by locals Jason Fuller,

passes classic Motown, funk, disco and both old-school and contemporary R&B. Caledonia Lounge JakeFest. 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www.caledonialounge.com MAGIC MISSILE Science-obsessed folk-pop band from Athens led by songwriter Jake Mosely and featuring members of Harvey Milk and Lona. THE LANES Project featuring brothers Kevin and Matt Lane with Richard Mikulka on guitar and Chuck Bradburn on bass playing powerpop in the vein of The Possibilities. THE HAINTS Country-rock band from Macon. THE SHUT-UPS Five-piece new-wave power-pop band from Atlanta and Athens.

8 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com THE INDIGO GIRLS Legendary and timeless singer-songwriter duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers. MINTON SPARKS Nashville singer-songwriter and honky-tonk performer. 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 unexpected faves for your booty shaking pleasure. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com KENNY GEORGE BAND Alt-country group from Aiken, SC.

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Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com HARLOT PARTY Dark, gentle, proginfluenced project. EMILEIGH IRELAND Local singersongwriter and former member of indie-pop group Helen Scott. PANSY New local band. RAGGY MONSTER Eclectic, keytarwielding rock group from Florida.

The Hedges on Broad 11 p.m. FREE! www.hedgesonbroad. com LEAVING COUNTRIES AND FRIENDS Featuring the Leaving Countries band, as well as songwriters Julie Holmes, Lily Rose, Matt McKinney, Paul Turner, Hunter Grayson, Tim Moore and Hutch McCollum.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com JORDY SEARCY Singer-songwriter who stole hearts with his musical debut on “The Voice.” CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band. 8:30 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com AARON CARTER Pop artist also known as the brother of the Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter. GRANT COWAN Local jazzinfluenced, piano-based singersongwriter. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 W. FREEMAN LEVERETT Local musician and composer performing minimalist electronica. SOCIAL CIRCLE Athens-based softpsych-pop project. L’OR Opera-like dream sequences fused with ballet performance art. HACKSAW RAY DUGGAN Member of Blunt Bangs performs solo. GARY EDDY Local psychedelic singer-songwriter plays a solo set. EMILEIGH IRELAND Local singersongwriter and former member of Helen Scott performs. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Rd. location) THE VIBRATONES Veterans of the Athens scene playing various blues styles. Dancing is encouraged! Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation DIABLO SANDWICH & THE DR. PEPPERS Local rock band featuring Bo Hembree, Adam Poulin and Scotty Nicholson.

Saturday 17 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net BILL LONG Playing acoustic bluegrass, folk, gospel, country and more. (8 a.m.) PICKXEN Playful acoustic trio. (10 a.m.) Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com RAKSHA SEA Local psychedelic funk group previously known as Funkasaurus Wrex. THE GOOD LOOKS Young band from Madison playing a custom blend of rock, blues, funk, punk and alternative. SAVAGE AUTOMATIC Local Southern rock four-piece. Formerly the Olde World Monkeys. OVER YONDER Garage-rock band from Atlanta. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com SWAMP Melodic and wiry local indie rock band. PANSY New local band. SUPERBODY Lo-fi indie-pop outfit from Chattanooga, TN. SILVERMANE Indie rock band from Greenville, SC. 40 Watt Club 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com MARK BELL Spinning an evening of ‘80s and ‘90s dance music.

The Indigo Girls play the Georgia Theatre on Friday, Sept. 16. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $5. flickertheatreandbar.com BRAD AARON Local acoustic singer-songwriter influenced by The Decemberists and Sondre Lerche. LINDSAY JARMAN New local indie musician. SCHMOOZE Athens-based alternative rock four-piece. 40 Watt Club Red Bull Sound Select. 8 p.m. $3-10. www.40watt.com D.R.A.M. Hip hop artist drawing from old-school structures with an electronic approach. ANTWON Hip hop artist featuring sweet bedroom vocals and rhymes. GIRLS IN THE YARD This group provides sassy experimental dance tunes.

The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 RED SWINGLINE STAPLERS Hosting an open-mic jam session every Wednesday.

The Foundry 6 p.m. $18 (adv.), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com HAYES CARLL Texas based folkcountry artist. BJ BARHAM Folk singer-songwriter and member of American Aquarium.

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

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com GIRLS OWN LOVE All-female local Andrew W.K. cover band.

UGA Tate Student Center 11:30 a.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu HIP HOP SHOWCASE See Tuesday’s listing for full description

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

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Saucehouse Barbeque 7 p.m. FREE! www.saucehousebbq.com ISAAC BRAMBLETT Southern rock and soul singer performing an acoustic set. HALEM ALBRIGHT A blend of unique songwriting and electrifying guitar, from rock to reggae, Americana to experimental.

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Benji Shanks, David Yoke, Carlton Owens and Stephen Spivey. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DANCING MAGNOLIAS Local group led by Athens rock fixture Rev. Conner Mack Tribble. UGA Tate Student Center 11:30 a.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu HIP HOP SHOWCASE See Tuesday’s listing for full description Your Pie 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7048 (Gaines School Road location) LEAVING COUNTRIES Local singer Louis Phillip Pelot performs solo sets of funky Southern folk rock ‘n’ roll on guitar, bass drum, harmonica and vocals.

Friday 16 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 LEAVING COUNTRIES Local band playing smokin’ folk-country/ Southern rock and roll. D-KAPS AND S-WORDS Damian Kapcala and Clint Swords team up for a night of music. Buffalo’s Café 7 p.m. $10. www.buffaloscafe.com THE SPLITZ BAND This band’s impressively wide range encom-

Ciné Barcafé 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com MORE POPULAR THAN KLAATU Locals Timi Conley, Bryan Poole, Peter Alvanos and Michael Guthrie play a set of Beatles favorites. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! flickertheatreandbar.com THE BROKEN STRING BAND Athens band blending western folk with indie rock. THE LONG WAYS Newly local acoustic duo. 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www.40watt.com WHEELER WALKER JR. Said to have either the filthiest or the finest country music around, Walker pushes the boundaries of the genre. See story on p. 10. BIRDCLOUD Nashville-based country duo mixes humor, history and hairraising lyrics in a raw performance. The Foundry 6 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE ATHENS KING Longtime local Elvis tribute artist Chris Shupe’s performance features The TCB Band. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com ERIN RAE Singer-songwriter blurring the line between modern Americana and old folk.

OH, JEREMIAH Newly local alt-country band inspired by songwriters like Josh Ritter and Ryan Adams. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented musicians play to a great crowd. JB’s Smokin’ Pig Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! 706-705-6116 LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot performs solo sets of funky Southern folk rock ‘n’ roll on guitar, bass drum, harmonica and vocals. MATT MCKINNEY Playing classic country music. Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation CAROLINE AIKEN Aiken’s bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 BACK CITY WOODS Macon-based bluegrass/Southern rock band. The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday! 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE BACUPS Fun-loving local cover band.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $17 (adv.), $20 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com XXYYXX Stage name of young Los Angeles producer Marcel Everett. NIFTY EARTH Local electronic-based outfit that also incorporates live instrumentation. 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. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ BLOWPOP Joe Kubler (CGI Joe) spins a set of tunes. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar The Experience. 7 p.m. $35. www. hendershotscoffee.com MONSOON Female-fronted local post-punk band that dabbles in rockabilly and new wave. Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge. com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with wireless headphones and two channels of music. One of them is a request line! 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. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul,

righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE ORANGE CONSTANT Athensbased jam band with prog, pop and funk influences. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 WARNER HODGES & BOONE HOOD Guitarist of legendary altcountry band Jason & the Scorchers teams up with songwriter Hood for a set. Saucehouse Barbeque 7 p.m. FREE! www.saucehousebbq.com LANDON TRUST Local singersongwriter performs an acoustic set of soulful Americana. UGA Chapel 2 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu HIP HOP SHOWCASE Local artists perform “to inspire reflection on and discussion about the notorious N-word’s legacy.” See story on p. 7.

Sunday 18 The Foundry 6 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz, featuring music from Dwan Bosman. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. 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. The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens INSECT SURFERS Billed as “planet Earth’s longest-running modern surf band,” this Los Angeles group plays psychedelic surf tunes. See story on p. 9. FORBIDDEN WAVES Surfy local garage-rock combo.

Monday 19 Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $25. www.georgiatheatre.com TORY LANEZ Acclaimed contemporary singer-songwriter, rapper and producer. See Calendar Pick on p. 17. JAQUEES Atlanta-based R&B singersongwriter. KRANIUM New York-based reggae/ dancehall artist. KURT ROCKMORE New York-based hip hop artist with a live band. DJ VEECEE No info available. 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. Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation WEST KING STRING BAND Bluegrass outfit from St. Augustine, FL.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 JAZZ FUNK JAM WITH MASON DAVIS Local jazz musician Mason Davis hosts a jam session. The World Famous 9 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens EXPERIMENTAL MONDAYS Featuring performances from Sean McDonald, Tom Visions Band, Dong Kang and more.

Tuesday 20 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com BLIND ASTRONOMER Local alternative rock band. LUCIFER SAM No info available. SPRING TRAP New local blues-rock band. Creature Comforts Brewery 5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com W. FREEMAN LEVERETT Talented local guitarist and songwriter performing a selection of Bossa Nova hits. The Foundry 6 p.m. $18 (adv.), $22 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com JOE PURDY Acclaimed folk singersongwriter with a very distinctive voice. AMY VACHAL Up-and-coming singer-songwriter and “The Voice” semi-finalist. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com MAX & IGGOR CAVALERA The Cavalera brothers, formerly of Sepultura, play that band’s album Roots in its entirety. COMBICHRIST American aggrotech band with a dark flair. ALLEGAEON Death metal band from Fort Collins, CO. BEAST MODE Intense local heavy metal group. On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com ANDREW DUHON Solo singersongwriter-turned-trio group from New Orleans. 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! The World Famous 9 p.m. $25. www.davidjonline.com DAVID J Founding member of Bauhaus and Love & Rockets performs an intimate solo set.

Wednesday 21 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 BENSON & LEINWEBER Two talented local musicians team up.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com THE SUITCASE JUNKET A wastenothing musician playing songs about traveling. On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com SPACE DUNGEON This local group features a dollop of hip hop, a pinch of space and a sprinkle of jazz. ‘PANSKI Up-and-coming local electronic producer. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 LINGUA FRANCA Athens-based “chick-rap” project inspired by ‘90s underground hip hop. WESDARULER Local minimalist hip hop producer. AUTUMN SAINTS & SQUALLE Two standouts on the local hip hop scene team up. Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation BELLA’S BARTOK Rockabilly and circus-influenced band from Massachusetts. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE WORKSHY Six-piece funk band from Denver, CO. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 RED SWINGLINE STAPLERS Hosting an open-mic jam session every Wednesday. 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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Down the Line 9/22 BREATHING KANSAS / SACRED HOLLOW / THE ALBIONS (Caledonia Lounge) 9/22 DJ LUKE HIGHWALKER / SON1 / SPACE DUNGEON / PARTIALS (40 Watt Club) 9/22 JASON KENNEY BAND / OH, JEREMIAH / CORTEZ GARZA (The Foundry) 9/22 HIPPIE SABOTAGE / EEARZ (Georgia Theatre) 9/22 KANSAS BIBLE COMPANY (Georgia Theatre) 9/22 LEAVING COUNTRIES AND FRIENDS (The Hedges on Broad) 9/22 VINCENT THE DOG (Nowhere Bar) 9/22 LEAVING COUNTRIES (Your Pie) 9/23 JOHN DUNN & THE JAZZMAN BAND (Buffalo’s Café) 9/23 FALCO BROWN / FUTURE BABES / DESIGN COMPANY / REPLICA (Caledonia Lounge) 9/23 THE GLAZZIES / KWAZYMOTO (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 9/23 MONSOON (40 Watt Club) 9/23 MOTHER’S FINEST (The Foundry) 9/23 DJ CROWE & RETROGRADE (Georgia Theatre) 9/23 THE FLOOZIES / CHET PORTER / DAILY BREAD (Georgia Theatre) 9/23 DAVE STRYKER TRIO (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 9/23 LATE NIGHT RADIO / FLAMINGOSIS / ROBBIE DUDE (Live Wire)

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Art Athens Voices (Athens, GA) The “Athens Voices� exhibition at The Dairy Barn in Athens, OH, is open to artists living in any Athens across the country. Deadline Sept. 15. www.dairybarn.org Call for Artists (Historic Michaels Brothers Building, 320 E. Clayton St.) Seeking artists for rotating exhibits in the Park Plaza Executive Offices reception area. Email three photos of work or drop by the 4th floor Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. parkplaza executiveoffices@gmail.com, www. michaelbrothersbuilding.com Exhibition Proposals (Lyndon House Arts Center) The center reviews proposals for future art exhibitions twice annually. Exhibitions can be by local, regional, national or international artists, exchange exhibitions from other states and countries, invitational or juried exhibitions, themed exhibitions or exhibitions of historical works owned by local collectors. Due date Sept. 20. www.athensclarkecounty.com/6657/ exhibition-proposal-form Indie South (Athens, GA) Now accepting artist vendors for multiple events. The Holiday Hooray presents over 100 artist vendors. $185/booth. Deadline Sept. 26. Event on Dec. 3–4 at 660 N. Chase St. Food O Rama presents food, art and music on West Washington Street. $75/ booth. Deadline Oct. 1. Event on Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. The Eclectic Bazaar will be held at Creature Comforts. $75/booth. Deadline Oct. 3. Event on Nov. 5, 12–5 p.m. www.indiesouthfair.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 Sept. 19. www.lyndon houseartsfoundation.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. Up to 32 hours per week. $65/month or $175/three months. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarke county.com/leisure Public Art for World Of Wonder (Southeast Clarke Park) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking proposals from professional artists for public art at the World of Wonder Park. Designs must be three-dimensional and interactive, but non-climbing. $32,000 all-inclusive budget. Deadline Oct. 2, 11:59 p.m. 706248-1604, info@athenscultural affairs.org, www.athensclarkecounty. com/parkplanning, www.athens culturalaffairs.org Statewide Art Competition (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Seeking student artwork to use on items in the garden’s gift shop. Open to GA students in ninth grade or above. Winners can receive up to $1,000. Deadline Dec. 1. www.botgarden.uga.edu TV Gallery (Athens, GA) TV Gallery is a virtual gallery promoting contemporary art in the Southeast. Email high-resolution .jpegs with the title, media, where you’re from and website to be featured through social media. tvartgallery@gmail.com Transpectacle (The Tasting Room at Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company) Currently accepting art vendor applications for a multi-art event featuring art cars, a market, live painters, on-

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Auditions Yuletide Celebration (Athens, GA) Rose of Athens hosts an open submission/applications for a community showcase. Apply online. Deadline Sept. 26. Performance Dec. 10. www.roseofathens.org

Classes Artist Workshops (KA Artist Shop) “Modern Calligraphy: Beginner’s Basics with Kristen Ashley.â€? Sept. 13, 7–9 p.m. $40. “Watercolor Painting for Beginners with Katherine Dunlap.â€? Sept. 19, 26 & Oct. 3, 6–9 p.m. $80. “Silk Painting with RenĂŠ Shoemaker.â€? Sept. 17. $85. “Drawing 101 with Otto Lange.â€? Nov, 2, 9, 16, 6–8 p.m. $101. www.kaartist.com Citizenship Classes (ALCES) Prepare for the citizenship exam and interview through a series of 10 classes. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. $10. 706-549-5002 Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clayâ€? classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s 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 Computer Commandos Basic Training (Lay Park) Participants will learn how to access the Internet, create an email account, edit documents and more. For ages 18 & up. Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28, 1–2:30 p.m. $10/session. 706-613-3596

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Paintings by Logan Shirah are currently on view at Highwire Lounge through September. Fall Art Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) Now registering for “Jewelry/Metalsmithing,â€? “Painting with Charles,â€? “Beginning Enamel,â€? “Watercolor: Painting from Life,â€? “Black and White Photography,â€? “Intro to Functional Ceramics.â€? Visit the website for full descriptions of the courses. 706-613-3623, www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure Functional Flexibility Clinics (AKF Athens Martial Arts) Clinics focus on core training on Oct. 15. $40–50/session. $80–100/ family. 706-353-7743, www.akfathens.doodlekit.com Knitting Classes (Revival Yarns) “Knit 1.â€? Sept. 15, 6–7 p.m. or Sept. 17, 10:30–11:30 a.m. “Crochet 1.â€? Sept. 23, 10:30–11:30 a.m. FREE! RSVP. www.revivalyarnsathens.com Lunchtime Workout (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) BYO mat. 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 Martial Arts Classes (Live Oak Martial Arts, Bogart) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, Jodo, self-defense, grappling and weapons classes for all ages. www.liveoak martialarts.com OCAF Art Classes (OCAF, Watkinsville) “Portrait Drawing with Abner Cope.â€? Wednesdays, Sept. 14–Oct. 26, 5:30–8:30 p.m. $170. “Pet Portrait in Clay with Jean Westmacott.â€? Wednesdays, Sept. 28–Oct. 26, 5:30–8:30 p.m. $170. “Button it Up with Sylvia Dawe.â€? Oct. 1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $95. www.ocaf.com PALS Institute (PALS Institute) The PALS Institute provides training in GED preparation, literacy, EFL, business and computer skills to

women. Women to the World covers the cost of materials and testing fees. 706-548-0000 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 Relationship IV (Location TBA) This eight-week workshop series explores infusing intimacy and vulnerability into relationships to strengthen, deepen and revitalize them. Begins Sept. 29, 7–9 p.m. $397. www.groundedvision coaching.com Scar Correction & Tattoo Removal (Midnight Iguana) Ron Hendon presents a scar correction and tattoo removal training classes. Sept. 25–28, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-255-5897 Spanish Classes (ALCES) ALCES offers beginner and intermediate classes in Spanish. $75 per month, plus materials. 706-549-5002, susan.wilson1998@gmail.com Traditional Karate Training (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Learn traditional Yoshukai karate in a positive atmosphere. Classes held Sundays–Wednesdays. FREE! www.athensy.com

Help Out AthHalf Seeking Volunteers AthHalf, the half marathon and the Health Expo, seeks volunteers to help with registration and hospitality. Register online. Oct. 8 & 9. www.athhalf.com Classic City Fringe Festival (Athens, GA) Seeking volunteers to help out leading up to and during the festival. Oct. 27–30. www.classic cityfringefestival.com

PALS Volunteers Needed (PALS Institute) Women of the World is seeking volunteers to mentor young adult women in earning a GED. Spanish speakers needed. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. womentotheworld.org Tutors Needed (410 McKinley Dr.) Athens Tutorial Program is seeking volunteer tutors for grades K–8. Volunteers must tutor for a minimum of two hours per week. Sessions are scheduled Monday–Thursday, 3–6 p.m. 706-354-1653, athens.tutorial @gmail.com

Kidstuff Sportstime (Multiple Locations) Players will be introduced to football, golf, kickball, lacrosse, soccer and more. Ages 3–4. Mondays, Sept. 19–Oct. 17, 4:45–5:30 p.m. at Bishop Park. Tuesdays, Sept. 20–Oct. 18 at Southeast Clarke Park. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure

Support Groups Alanon (540 Prince Ave.) Alanon: a 12-step recovery program for those affected by someone else’s drinking. Noon and evening meetings are held throughout the week. FREE! www.ga-al-anon.org Caregivers’ Support Group (Tuckston United Methodist Church) Find support with other caregivers. 706-850-7272 Caring for Caregivers (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) An ongoing support group for people caring for a loved one. www.cedar creekwellness.org Celebrate Recovery (Cornerstone Church Athens, 4680 Lexington Rd.) A 12-step support

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September’s classes include lessons on cooking with jackfruit, acroyoga, rope making, self-advocacy and more. Find the calendar online. athensfreeschool@riseup.net, www. facebook.com/athensfreeschool Athens Street Hockey (YMCA, Hockey Rink) Players of all skill levels can play in a local hockey rink. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. athensfloorhockey@gmail.com Bike Clinic (1075 W. Broad St.) Learn how to repair your bike with tools and advice from experts. Thursdays, 6–8:30 p.m. $10 donation. bikeathens.com Boo-le-Bark on the Boulevard (The Tasting Room at Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company) The Boulevard Neighborhood Association are accepting sponsorships for Athens’ first costume

art around town A. LAFERA SALON (2440 W. Broad St.) Artwork by Cecel Alle. AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Flora and fauna on Perspex by Ella Salt. Through September. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) New paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Chatham Murray, Candle Brumby, Lana Mitchell and more. ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (17 N. Main St., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass. ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) In the Bertelsmann Lobby Gallery, pieces by graduates of the UGA Continuing Education Center’s photography class is displayed alongside ceramics by Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation members. Through September. • On view in the Myers Gallery “A TwelveYear Retrospectiveâ€? shows works by some of the 300 artists who have displayed at the school in the past. Through Oct. 28. • In the Harrison Center Foyer Gallery, “Seven Elements of Artâ€? features sculptural works by Lawrence Steuck, Leonard Piha and Lorraine Thompson. ATHENS ART AND FRAME (1021 Parkway Blvd.) Silk paintings by Margaret Agner. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) “Watered Down: Under the Influence of John Watersâ€? celebrates the cult film director through works in all media. Through Sept. 18. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CIRCLE GALLERY (285 S. Jackson St.) “Practice Practice Practice: Landscape Architects at Work.â€? Through September. CITY OF WATKINSVILLE (Downtown Watkinsville) “Public Art Watkinsville: A Pop-up Sculpture Exhibitâ€? 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 Artlandâ€? features eight newly commissioned art panels and six refurbished panels of paintings. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) In Classic Gallery I, “High Contrastâ€? features bold, black-and-white works by Timothy D. Hubbard, Kyle Kizzah, Jon Vogt and Eileen Wallace. • In Classic Gallery II, “A-Townâ€? showcases works examining Athens architecture by Lewis Bartlett, Robert Brussack, Dortha Jacobson and Jacob Wenzka. Through October. DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Paintings and collages by Charley Seagraves. Through September. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) “Peculiar People & Ordinary Objectsâ€? features new assemblages by Lisa Freeman. Through September. FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 14 artists, the gallery offers works by artists including Matt Alston, John Cleaveland, Peter Loose, Michael Pierce, Dan Smith, Cheri Wranosky and more. • The “All-Member Showâ€? features sculpture, painting, folk art, photography, mosaics, ceramics and more. Reception Sept. 23. On view Sept. 15–October. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Lea Purvis. Through September. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Spotlightâ€? features artwork by Judith McWillie, Teresa Cole and Pete Schulte. Through Sept. 15. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Recent: Acquisitionsâ€? 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. Through Oct. 9. • “Icons of Modernism: Representing the Brooklyn Bridge, 1883–1950.â€? Sept. 17–Dec. 11. • “Gifts and Prayers. The Romanovs and Their Subjects.â€? Through December. • “Man’s Canyons: New York City on Paper.â€? Sept. 17– December. • “Living Color: Gary Hudson in the 1970s.â€? Sept. 17–Jan. 8. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Jamey Grimes’ Northern Lightsinspired “Auroraâ€? is an installation illuminated by natural light during the day and a color-based lighting cycle at night. Through September. HEIRLOOM CAFÉ (815 N. Chase St.) “Rocks and Waterâ€? is a series of watercolor and oil paintings by Susie Burch. Reception Sept. 14. Currently on view through Oct. 24. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) “Citrine Visualsâ€? by Antoine Stewart. Through September. HIGHWIRE LOUNGE (269 N. Hull St.) New paintings and collages by Logan Shirah. Through September. JUST PHO‌AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) “Cleverâ€? is a juried show with

dog parade on Oct. 16, 3–5 p.m. Sponsorship levels, $25–250. The parade benefits Athenspets, Inc. www.barkonboulevard.com 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 CinÊ in November. FREE! www.causeand effectfilm.org DIY Craft Kits for Adults (Oconee County Library) Complete an easy do-it-yourself craft with a kit released on the 15th of each month. Kits are limited. 706-769-3950, athenslibrary.org/oconee Fall Book Sale (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Most items cost $1–2, with proceeds benefiting

the library. Through Sept. 17. 706795-5597 Food Not Bombs (Multiple Locations) Food Not Bombs serves free vegan and vegetarian food salvaged from local markets. Sept. 24, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in front of Ben & Jerry’s. babcollective@riseup.net Roller Derby Boot Camp (Fun Galaxy) For skaters interested in waging war on wheels with the Classic City Rollergirls. Sept. 19 & 21, 5:30–9 p.m. Sept. 24, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. info@classiccityroller girls.com Senior Adult Trips (Rocksprings Community Center) “Georgia Mountain Fall Festival Trip.� Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m.–6 pm. $25–38. Depart and return to Rocksprings Park. For ages 50 & up. 706-613-3602, www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure f

works by Laura Douglas, Jasmine Echols, Clarence Frye, Griffin DeJoy and other undergraduate students. Through Oct. 6. K.A. ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) “The Art of Portraitureâ€? pulls from the history of portraiture, but also the rejection of it. Sept. 15–Nov. 1. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) “Spectra: Lamar Dodd School of Art Faculty Exhibitionâ€? includes works by Benjamin Britton, Marni Shindelman, Jon Swindler and other instructors. Through Sept. 29. 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.) “Textiles: The Sense of Touch,â€? curated by UGA professor Jennifer Crenshaw, shows textile work by Tanya Aguiniga, Erin Geagon, Johanna Norry, Courtney McCracken and Zipporah Johnson. Through Oct. 8. • “Abandoned Rural Americaâ€? is a group exhibition of 30 artists who address changing landscapes and the transition of family farms. Through Oct. 20. • The Community Collections series presents “Wild Faces, Far Away Places: Collected Images by Kathy Parker.â€? Through Oct. 22. • In the Lounge Gallery, view a solo show by emerging artist Jon Vogt, who creates optical and digital printed works that often vibrate. Through Nov. 10. MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 GA-98, Danielsville) Metal art by Paul Bendzunas. Through September. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “The Bond of the Southâ€? presents photography by Tamara Reynolds and Jerry Siegel, two artists who have work in the Do Good Fund Collection. Opening reception Sept. 16. Through December. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) Handwoven fabrics by Mary Rugg. Through September. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) “Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitationalâ€? is one of the largest pottery events in the region and displays 7500 works. • “Participating Potters: 2016â€? exhibits two works by each of 50 Georgia potters. • “American Ceramic Mastersâ€? includes well-known artists such as Peter Voulkos. • “Atomic Clayâ€? features clay robots by Michael Klapthor. Through Sept. 14. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Every Drop Counts: Managing Georgia’s Water Supplyâ€? addresses the state’s water policy and implementation through photos, maps, illustrations and more. Opening reception Sept. 17. Through Dec. 16. • “Keep Your Seats Everyone‌ The Redcoats are Coming!â€? is an exhibition of photographs, uniforms, sheet music and more memorabilia related to the UGA Redcoat Marching Band. Through Dec. 23. • The “Whisperin’ Billâ€? exhibit features a guitar, boots, sheet music, poster and a prized “nudie suitâ€? by the legendary country musician. Through December. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) “300 Seasons: A Colorful Journeyâ€? is a new collection of impressionistic landscapes and floral paintings by Judy Bolton Jarrett. Through Oct. 9. THE SURGERY CENTER OF ATHENS (2142 W. Broad St.) “Me’chantedâ€? includes nature-inspired artwork by Melissa Steele. Through Oct. 14. 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.) Tifton artists Melissa Lee of Tenth Muse Studio, Kathleen Hilliard of KatHil Designs and Ridley Fleming Baird of Grateful Beads Jewelry join their childhood art teacher Mary Ann Cox. Currently on view through September. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) The Women of Watercolor present an exhibit of wide-ranging subjects, styles and interpretations of the world around them. Through September. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA OCONEE CAMPUS GALLERY (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., Watkinsville) Artwork by Titus Childers. Through September. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by Surrealism and Magic Realism. Through October. WINTERVILLE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CULTURE (371 N. Church St., Winterville) “Shadowâ€? features works by Edwyna Arey, Dodd Ferrelle, Dortha Jacobson, David Noah, Kip Ramey and more. Through October. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more. • Will Eskridge’s “Deep Blue Wavesâ€? is a series of cyanotype solargrams depicting sea creatures assembled from plant life. Through Oct. 1.

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Jobs Full-time Do you have a passion for hair? Republic Salon in DT Athens is looking for an assistant/apprentice for the #1 stylist in Athens. Experience or a license preferred. Mon–Fri. 40+ hrs/wk. Please apply in person. No phone calls! D o g D a y c a re Attendant positions now avail. at Pawtropolis. Looking for confident, outgoing, happy people who can keep a smile even while being peed on. Lots of hard work balanced out w/ lots of interactions with super cool dogs. 4–5 shifts a week and looking for someone that wants to be w/ us for a =while. Visit the “Now Hiring” page of www.pawtropolis. com to get the details on how to apply. Help wanted in back of house. Apply in person at George’s Lowcountry. FT and PT positions avail. 2095 S. Milledge Ave. Local screen printer is looking for a FT office manager. M–F, 9–5. Must be organized, know MS Excel, have great customer service skills and be able to lift 40 lbs. Please email resume to jobs@ rubysuegraphics.com. Swimming pool service company needs FT help. Experience preferred but not req. Must have work references and v a l i d d r i v e r ’s l i c e n s e . Fax resumes: 706850-5253, email: poolservicesathens@ gmail.com. Wok’s Up is hiring FT and PT– all positions. Looking for hard working people w / g re a t a t t i t u d e s . Apply by sending your application to: woksupgeorgia@ yahoo.com or call: 229347-6326.

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Part-time 5 Points Prep Now Hiring Tutors: High School and College levels: English, Math and Science. Test Prep: SAT/ACT, GRE/GMAT/ LSAT/MCAT. To apply contact Dr. Lisa Barrett at 5pointsprep@gmail. com. Hiring Line Cooks at Two Blind Pig Tavern Locations: Please stop by 2440 W. Broad St. or 2301 College Station Rd. to fill out an application. Hotel Indigo is interested in vibrant individuals that are looking for a challenging and rewarding PT career in the hotel operations departments of housekeeping and maintenance. Please direct any questions and resumes to Hayley Warren: hayley@indigoathens. com. Applications are also avail. online: indigoathens.com. Line/Prep Cooks Needed.The Georgia Center has several positions avail. 20–40 hrs./ week. Pay DOE/Minimum 3 years in full service restaurant. Email resumes to robh@uga.edu. Local restaurant looking for reliable, positive, team players to work counter, cook and assist in various other duties. Competitive pay. Send resume to medigrillatl@ gmail.com The UGA Hotel and Conference Center is looking for t e m p o r a r y, PT Houseman. E x p e r i e n c e preferred. Req. to work flexible hours any day of the week, including holidays and weekends. How to apply (no calls or drop by applications accepted): UGA requires a background investigation for all new h i r e s . A p p l y a t w w w. ugajobsearch.com, c re a t e o n l i n e a c c o u n t and application then search job posting # 2 0 1 6 1 2 3 8 ( Te m p o r a r y labor pool – staff no benefits). Posting will describe in detail the summary of duties and physical demands.

The UGA Hotel and Conference Center is looking for temporary, PT housekeepers. E x p e r i e n c e preferred. Required to work flexible hours any day of the week, including holidays and weekends. How to apply (no calls or drop by applications accepted): UGA requires a background investigation for all new hires. Go to: w w w. u g a j o b s e a rc h . c o m , c re a t e o n l i n e account and application, search job posting #20151318 (Temporary labor pool – staff no benefits), a p p l y. P o s t i n g w i l l describe in detail the duties and physical demands. Walk, bike, bus, or drive to work... and get paid to type! SBSA is a financial transcription company offering PT positions, unbeatable scheduling flexibility, and competitive production-based pay. Currently seeking those w/ strong touch-typing and English grammar/ comprehension skills for our office on S. Milledge Ave. We are located close to campus and are on multiple bus routes. Learn more and apply at www.sbsath.com.

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But it all goes left when you break a promise to the person you love. Monogamy requires the strength of character to work through those urges and value your unique love over the fleeting fun of a roll in the hay. That’s not to say that you don’t love your wife, or that slutty people can’t love, but any monogamous slut knows that bittersweet feeling of passing up some strange for the comfort of your lover. It seems to me that you have one of two things going on. Either you’re simply not a monogamous person, or you’re not in love with your wife anymore. I don’t doubt your love for your wife in the slightest—your commitment to her and the life you’ve built together is obvious—but being “in love” doesn’t sound like what you’ve got going on right now. When you’re a monogamous person in love, that other person is literally all you need. Then again, maybe you are still very much attracted to and in love with your wife, yet you can’t see yourself only banging one person

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until you die. Plenty of people realize that they’re nonmonogamous later in life, and maybe you’re there. Google it, and check out The Ethical Slut, a great, quick read about responsible non-monogamy. That said, go slow when starting any conversation about non-monogamy with a longtime partner. It can blow up in your face if you come across as too enthusiastic up front. Hubby, I don’t have the advice that will help get you and Wifey back to newlywed status. You’re at a crossroads where you two could either split up for good, or change the nature of your relationship to give you both the freedom to experience intimacy with others. I’ll leave that decision to you, but I wanna commend you for all the work you’ve done already. Continue to keep the lines of communication open and stay true to each other. Stuff like this is tough, but you seem to be handling it beautifully. 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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