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Athens Uncharted Is Delightful

All may be created equal, but you have to be born on the right side of the scales.

America used to be called a melting pot, yet After reading Jessica Smith’s article I fear it has become a crucible, something to in the Aug. 10 issue of Flagpole, “Athens burn away any perceived impurities. This is Uncharted Launches Athventures,” my son not the country I thought I was growing up and I decided to investigate this intriguing in as a child. This is not a country in which project. Much to our delight, we discovI feel our future pursuit of happiness is a ered an interactive way to get out, enjoy guarantee. This is not a place where there is the sights of Athens, learn about habits of widespread tolerance and respect on either animals we never knew existed and stretch side of the aisle, the respect that is so desour intellectual and electronic acumen. We had already begun to explore the attractions perately needed to run the sort of political enterprise we find ourselves under. in Athens, but this added a dimension that And this is not an “If you don’t like it, exceeded the traditional “next we’ll go here, then we’ll go there” aspect of a regular tour. get out” statement aimed at those who are trying to educate via media like Facebook Now that we have completed the crossand Twitter. Inform word puzzle, the yourself; involve only remaining yourself; inform thing is to colBUMPERSTICKER OF THE WEEK: and involve others. lect our prize. We Some won’t listen. are undecided Some will deceive about whether or themselves with not to continue the notion that in the spirit of Send your sticker sightings to letters@flagpole.com. they don’t matter, Athventures and while others will run accept the prize amok in the false of being able to confidence of superiority that ignorance personally interact with a snake and an so often foments. To those who despair of owl at Bear Hollow (my son’s choice) or hope, we can always cling to one truth: One interact with a cake from The Grit (mine). grain of sand isn’t enough to make a differWhichever we decide, and even if there ence, but two hundred million grains could were no material rewards, this has been smash a trumpeting bigot’s head. an educational and cultural experience we Tom Travis hope to continue in the next installment of Athens Athventures. Kudos to Bowen Craig, Mark Katzman and Will Eskridge for creating this lovely, lovely experience.

Brenda Romine Athens Dear Athens Drivers, Hey guys! Have you noticed how many people are on motorcycles, scooters and bicycles? Maybe you haven’t noticed all of If you are a sensible person who is fed up these two-wheeled modes of transportation sharing the roadways with you because with all the hatred, violence and unproducyou’ve been on your cell phone. For the love tive divisive nonsense running rampant of all gods—hang up your phone! No call these days, then please, go out and vote. or text or (dare I say?) Pokémon is worth Don’t vote for just the president. Educate hurting or killing someone else with your yourself. Know who’s who amongst your vehicle. So please, dear Athens, check your representatives at each level: federal, state messages and return text messages after and local. We can only address these issues you’ve parked your cars. through consistent, informed decisions.

M. Leticia Guest If you are complaining about the state Athens of the union and yet refuse to participate, you might as well be screaming your woes at a brick wall. I understand that education levels are pathetic, that there are hurdles to overcome if you want to sift through the Thank you, Blake, for writing about [the murky crap that all major sources of news UGA payroll change]. This doesn’t only are ejaculating onto their front pages, yet affect UGA employees in Athens, either.

I see educated people turning blind eyes to There are UGA employees in several other problems they’d rather be blind to. cities and countries that are also going to be I understand there are those who are gravely affected in the coming months. unjustly denied, through whatever means, During an FLSA Open Forum (there the right to pitch in on our collective deciis another one Sept. 26), administrators sions on who best represents us, but there skirted the hard-hitting questions and are many who have every chance to join logged off leaving dozens of questions in on this one act that defines a republic, unanswered. And many questions were and yet decide that a few messages on answered in political-speak and deferred to social media are enough to assuage their departments, but not a single departmental grievances. representative was on the panel.

I understand that there are significant Telling frustrated employees to speak to portions of our population that are patently their department because you, the admindenied a chance to achieve the American istrator, do not have a thoroughly vetted Dream, yet feel innately that there is some response is irresponsible and dismissive. way they can break into it despite their Mumbi Okundaye circumstances.

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Avid Expands and Other News Or, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Not)

By Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com Expansion: As Blake Aued (Culture Briefs, flagpole.com) and others have reported, Janet Geddis, owner of beloved Prince Avenue business Avid Bookshop, has announced that Avid will open a second location right in the middle of Five Points, among the shops and restaurants on the street level of the Henrietta Apartments Building. Such expansion is clear evidence that the plucky little bookshop is succeeding, though such a move is always fraught with increased managerial and financial pressures.

Booklovers know that Avid is an inviting space staffed by people who also love books and are always quick to help or to leave you alone if you just want to browse, providing the quintessential local-business personal touch.

could observe their operations. I went to American Bookseller conventions.”

All that preparation paid off when Geddis started Avid. It will pay off again, along with all the experience of the last five years, as Avid takes this next big step, which, Geddis assures us, means Avid is expanding, not moving.

You can hear all about it as Geddis kicks off the Friends of the Library’s new series, Innovators @ The Library, with a talk entitled “The Highs and Lows of Opening an Independent Bookstore” this Sunday, Sept.

25 at 2:15 p.m. at the ACC Library. n Jackpot: My dear old friend Carey

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The success of Avid is no fluke, and the story of how the shop came to be would make a fine case study in business startups, helping to show just what it takes to get one going and how you’ve got to be able to adapt to changing conditions. Geddis came to Athens in 2004, typically, because of the university. During the next two years, she earned her master’s in gifted education. She liked Athens and during the next year, she began exploring the possibility of opening a bookstore. By the time she had decided to go for it, 2008 arrived, and the economy crashed.

The bad financial times turned out to be good for Avid. For the next three years Avid Bookshop existed only in Janet’s head.

She was forced to tread water, unable to get loans and unsure that her dream could be fulfilled in such uncertain economic conditions. She plugged into local groups such as We Are Athens, exploring ways to promote local business and learning more and more about Athens. She worked part-time jobs and saved her money. She started a website, and she studied other bookstores.

“I drove around the Southeast,” she says, “and asked bookstore owners if I

before him. Carey and I grew up together, went to school and church together and played football together. We have been in the same line of work for decades. In short, we are the best of friends, and that’s why I have rejoiced at the news that Carey recently won $650,000 in the Georgia Lottery. I want to say right here and now that it could not happen to a nicer guy. It is times like these that make you value old friendships, and of course friendship is a two-way street. Carey has always been an innovator in journalism, and it looks like he has found the solution to the economic woes faced in recent years by struggling local newspapers.

Closing: Parishioner Florence King reports that St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Pastor David McGuinness announced Sunday morning that the last mass has been held in the sanctuary on Prince Avenue, at the old location now approved for apartments and retail space. The sanctuary’s ceiling has caved in, and condensation from HVAC units is the suspected cause. It’s as if the old church held on until its next incarnation as a restaurant was assured and then gave up the ghost. f

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At Least We’re Not North Carolina (But the Georgia Legislature May Get Us There Yet)

By Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com If you want to see how badly politicians can mess up a state, look no farther than our neighbor North Carolina. In March, the North Carolina legislature passed and Gov. Pat McCrory signed the now-infamous HB 2, a bill that restricted transgender people to using only government and school bathrooms that corresponded to the sex listed on their birth certificate.

A week earlier, Georgia legislators had passed a similar law that could have legalized discrimination against gays in the cause of “religious freedom.� To everyone’s surprise, Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed HB 757. “As I have examined the protections this bill seeks to provide to religious organizations and people of faith, I can find no examples that any of the things this bill seeks to protect us against have ever occurred in Georgia,� Deal noted.

Deal was crucified by religious conservatives for not signing the bill, with one of his critics decrying that the governor “chose Mammon over God.�

Several months later, however, it appears that Georgia took much the wiser course on this issue. Since Deal’s veto, no major movie productions have been cancelled in Georgia, and such corporations as Honeywell, Voestalpine, Global Payments, Adidas, Voxpro and Keysight Technologies have announced they will either move here or expand existing operations in the state.

Things haven’t gone quite so well in the Tarheel State, which has been paying a steep price for passing its anti-gay law.

Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam cancelled concerts, Deutsche Bank said it was halting an expansion of its North Carolina offices that would have employed 250 people, and PayPal abandoned plans for a 400-employee operation center in Charlotte.

The NBA cancelled plans to hold its 2017 all-star game in Charlotte, but the NCAA struck the biggest blow by saying it will withdraw seven athletic championship events, including men’s basketball tournament games. That’s the ultimate heresy for a state where college basketball is worshipped. “This decision is consistent with the NCAA’s longstanding core values of inclusion, student-athlete well-being and creating a culture of fairness,� said Georgia Tech President G. P. “Bud� Peterson, the chairman of the NCAA’s board of governors.

One day after the NCAA bombshell, the Atlantic Coast Conference said it was also moving its championship competitions out of North Carolina for the 2016-17 season.

Needless to say, the same North Carolina politicians who were so eager to pass HB 2 last March are now reeling from the financial and political impact of their actions.

McCrory, who is running for another term as governor, is trailing his Democratic opponent, Roy Cooper, in the polls. “I did not realize the consequences of this bill, that it would have worldwide consequences, and they just keep piling up,� said state Sen. Tamara Barringer, who voted for HB 2. She’s now calling for the “substantial and immediate� repeal of the law.

While North Carolina legislators try to cope with the results of the actions they took so hastily, Georgia lawmakers say they will try to pass another version of the “religious freedom� bill next year.

Our neighbors to the north have shown that ideological purity comes with a high price tag. Are Georgia’s politicians really willing to wreck the state’s economy to please some religious conservatives? It could all come down to Deal again and his willingness to use his veto pen. f

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Downtown’s White Privilege Plus, T-SPLOST, Bike Safety, West Broad, Fireworks and More

By Blake Aued, John Huie and Martha Michael news@flagpole.com T-SPLOST referendum, this one to be put Once, downtown Athens was a place for to voters county-by-county, which makes everyone—including minorities and lowit simpler, but unlikely to address regional income residents who didn’t have the needs. Only rarely do legislators open new option of getting in their cars and followrevenue streams to local governments. ing the department stores out to the mall.

Athens-Clarke County has funded many But for decades now, downtown’s been local projects (parks, trails, paving, bus undergoing what Pratt Cassity, director of stops, the library, the jail) with “regular” public service and outreach for the UGA Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax College of Environment and Design, calls a money, and the transportation SPLOST will “demographic tsunami” fueled by affluent work much the same way. Only transportastudents that threatens to engulf it. tion projects will be eligible, although that “Are we offering the downtown user could include greenways, bikeshares, transit a canned experience?” Cassity wonimprovements or a “Whitehall/Milledge dered during a Sept. 15 talk on campus roundabout,” as one commissioner sugentitled “Where Have All the Wig Shops gested at a Sept. 13 work session.

Gone? White Privilege and Downtown Any citizen, organization, commissioner Development.” (Wig shops, Cassity or county department can propose a project asserted, are a good rough measure of for T-SPLOST funding. A citizens’ adviwhether a downtown has been successfully sory committee appointed by the mayor revitalized. Downtown Athens’ wig shop (each elected commissioner will nominate left three years ago.) two members) will vet all the proposals.

It’s a question plenty of Athenians have Commissioners will vote on the final projbeen asking for years. Urban Outfitters. ects list, and that list will be approved or The specter of a downtown Walmart. rejected by ACC voters no Longtime locally owned sooner than November businesses close their Are we offering the 2017. If approved, a 1 perdoors and are replaced cent sales tax will be colby chains. Last week, downtown user a lected within the county owner Irvin Alhadeff canned experience? for five years, totaling an announced Masada estimated $113 million.

Leather would close after (Winterville and Bogart will share in the 40 years. In its place comes High Country bounty along with Athens.) That would Outfitters, an Atlanta chain. More chains bring Athens’ sales tax up to 8 percent—4 fill up the ground floors of new high-rent percent for the state, 1 percent that goes developments. into ACC’s general fund, 1 percent for The authenticity issue is tied in with SPLOST, 1 percent for the school district’s gentrification. “Within a mile radius of City E-SPLOST and 1 percent for T-SPLOST. Hall is an extremely high percentage of ACC commissioners have been eyeing Athens’ working poor,” Cassity said. They’re the people who benefit the most from being the T-SPLOST to fund projects like “corridor improvements” along Atlanta Highway within walking distance of jobs, stores or Prince Avenue, construction of new and services. What is there downtown for sidewalks and replacing very old underthem? ground pipes downtown. It could also cover It’s been going on for decades, really. expensive items like road repaving normally The Hot Corner, the old Jim Crow-era funded through the general budget. “There African-American retail district centered could actually be a decrease in the general at the intersection of Washington and Hull fund budget,” Commissioner Jerry NeSmith streets, is now mainly hipster bars, with said optimistically at last week’s work just a couple of black-owned businesses session. remaining. Wealthier whites are pushing Commissioners could vote on a timeline out the less-wealthy whites who pushed out next month, making project proposals due the African Americans. Circle of life. perhaps by January. [John Huie] What is new are all of the luxury apartment towers that have popped up downBike Safety: A team led by ACC Traffic town, bringing an influx of students and Engineer Steve Decker has compiled data money that’s changing the face of downtown once again. “Is it good or bad?” Cassity on bicycle and pedestrian crashes and where they happen, and changes will be said. “Time will tell, but I guarantee you we made to improve safety at those locadid not predict this in 1991… It’s a topic of tions. The safety audit involved staff from constant communication and discussion. police and transit as well as Transportation Everyone is confused.” Is Athens in danger and Public Works; Decker has previously of becoming San Marcos, TX, where Texas designed bike plans for Florida and New State University became, as Next City called Mexico. ACC’s highest crash rates were it, the college that ate a city? Perhaps, if it along Lumpkin Street adjacent to UGA and continues to homogenize. [Blake Aued] Prince Avenue between Barber and Pulaski.

“Low-dollar projects”—typically Transportation Tax: Voters in the Athens improved markings, pedestrian refuge region rejected the first T-SPLOST (a promedian islands and overhead flashing lights posed 1 percent sales tax for local transat crosswalks—will be done first. Lumpkin portation projects) back in 2012, as did all is Athens’ busiest pedestrian street, and but three regions in Georgia. After that, the new refuge island adjacent to South state legislators went back to the drawing Campus has been very effective, Decker board, and have proposed rules for a new

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told commissioners. Another is planned for North Avenue and possibly Prince. Once installed, projects will be evaluated based on crash rates.

Radar speed signs “are really worth the money,” Decker said—they do slow traffic. One is planned for Hawthorne Avenue (along with a new bus bay near Broad Street). But there aren’t many easy fixes for Hawthorne, Decker says. Power poles in the public right-of-way are a problem on Hawthorne and also Barnett Shoals Road, but it’s not easy to get Georgia Power to move them. “We’ve been fighting that battle for years,” said County Attorney Bill Berryman.

Despite public interest, a stoplight is “not warranted” at the planned 100 Prince development on the former St. Joseph property, based on traffic counts, Decker said.

A new mid-block crossing will be added near McDonald’s on Gaines School Road.

Crosswalk improvements are planned at several intersections along Prince, on Baxter Street and on Oglethorpe Avenue at Forest Heights. Reflective paint is being added to red-brick crosswalks in order to increase nighttime visibility, and green paint will be added to some bike lanes.

But additional projects that come out of the revised bike and sidewalk master plans (see p. 9) “are bigger projects,” Decker told commissioners, and will have to be budgeted, perhaps through T-SPLOST. [JH]

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people’s minds after an allegedly impaired and distracted driver hit three local cyclists with her SUV Sept. 12, killing one and severely injuring another.

According to police, Whitney Baker Howard, 31, of Spring Valley Road, was high on prescription drugs and using her phone when she crossed Athena Drive’s center line and plowed into the three cyclists head-on, killing Ashley Block, a 25-year-old UGA graduate student, and severely injuring Mitchell Enfinger, a fixture in the local cycling community. Brian Molloy, owner of The Hub, a local bike shop, suffered minor injuries.

Howard faces a half-dozen charges, including DUI and first-degree homicide by vehicle. It won’t be her first time in a courtroom. The Athens Banner-Herald reported that she was charged with one DUI in June and another last month. Court records show that she’s struggled with addiction for years, which cost her custody of the older of her two children. The other, a two-year-old, was in her Jeep at the time of the crash. [BA] West Broad: A clearer picture of what development in the West Broad neighborhood might look like in the future is beginning to emerge after an open house Sept. 15.

The public was invited to share their ideas and concerns with the design firm, Lord Aeck Sargent, which was hired by the ACC government, Clarke County School District,

The firm is using a 2013 UGA neighborAthens Housing Authority and Athens Land Trust to conduct a feasibility study to deter- hood study on the Rocksprings area as a point of reference, but because it’s three mine which sites within the area—namely years old, some of the community’s priorithe Hancock Corridor and Rocksprings ties may have changed. “It’s a matter of neighborhoods—have the potential to be determining which issues are still valid and improved. need to be looked into right away, or asking, “We’re not necessarily saying this is ‘Do these issues still exist?’” Begle said. what’s going to be done,” project manager Organizers also asked for potential Robert Begle said, referring to the multiplynew names for the neighborhood. “East ing number of ideas residents had written of Brooklyn,” “West Broad Rockers” and on a map. “We are looking at individual “Jesus Community” were some of the more sites in the neighborhood and the neighcreative titles, while the majority stuck with borhood as a whole to see how they can be “West Broad Neighborhood.” (“Why change improved.” the name at all?” one note read.)

Traffic safety and pedestrian/cyclist Begle said the firm will continue to pathways were among the most popular receive public comment over the next sticky-note topics. “Clarke Middle stumonth, and he projdents… use Baxter the feasibility Street sidewalks a We are looking at individual ects study will be conlot, so any widening sites in the neighborhood cluded by the end of Baxter would have the year or early to include pedesand the neighborhood as a whole of 2017. As of right trian safety as top to see how they can be improved. now, he said, “this priority,” one said. is not a full plan— Another mentioned there are options and priorities we will the difficulty of crossing West Broad on look at further,” but many of the common foot, and was tagged with scrawled affirmathemes that are standing out to him are “a tions of “I agree!!!” and “Yes!!” lot of the real basic, simple, unsexy things One resident, Mary Bette Smith, has like new sidewalks, neighborhood lighting been living on Billups Street for 58 years, and new open spaces.” [Martha Michael] and said the use of her neighborhood as a cut-through for UGA buses is not only disFireworks Over Fireworks: The Athens ruptive, but a broken promise. “The buses Downtown Development Authority’s lastgo up Dearing Street to Broad, instead of minute Fourth (or rather, First) of July fireRocksprings like they promised us,” she works show at the Classic Center was widely said.

Comments about the West Broad Market deemed a success, but ADDA officials are unsure whether they can do their patriotic Garden were the most lengthy, especially duty again next year. demands to see the garden and farmers “I agree it was a great event for downtown,” ADDA Executive Director Pamela Thompson said at a Sept. 13 board meeting.

But “it taxed our office…

This is all we did for six weeks.”

The ADDA met a number of unforeseen challenges when it agreed to take on the fireworks celebration after Georgia Square Mall canceled its show, from raising funds to securing permits to moving 200 concrete barriers into place. “If I had to do again what I did on the Fourth, I’d give you my resignation today,” said ADDA Parking Director Chuck Ashley Block, the cyclist who was killed by an allegedly impaired driver.

Horton, who warned that costs will rise next year because the market remain unchanged. (School district organization will need more personnel. “We administrators are planning to move into just didn’t have the people to pull it off,” he the vacant West Broad School and pave said. over the Athens Land Trust’s community To take the load off, Commissioner Mike garden.) “The building should be renovated Hamby suggested that next year the ADDA to host local businesses, training facilities, partner with a nonprofit that could use the educational kitchen resources for youth,” one said, while another suggested “a beauti- event as a fundraiser.

But board member Regina Quick argued ful and thoughtful renovation of the school, that the ADDA shouldn’t be in the firepreservation of the garden, and I’d love works business, while Hamby countered to see the building to house an Africanthat events that draw crowds downtown American historical museum with stories/ are economic development, which is part of recordings of local Athenians.” the group’s mission. Meanwhile, new board Begle added his own notes to the map, member Shayne Jordan McBride wondered including one emphasizing the challenge whether downtown is “accessible” to all zoning poses to preserving the “historic citizens. “A lot of voices aren’t being heard,” fabric, African-American history” of the she said. [BA] f Hancock Corridor.

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Oconee County has experienced only modest growth in revenue it receives from sales tax in the last decade and a half, even with significant expansion of its commercial inventory, changes in the county’s alcohol laws and the opening of new restaurants.

The growth in sales tax revenue in Oconee County, in fact, is not so different from the growth experienced by AthensClarke County, which has lost some retail outlets to Oconee County and lost its exclusivity in selling alcohol in restaurants.

The growth in sales tax revenue in Oconee County also is similar to the growth in neighboring Barrow County, according to an analysis of sales tax figures from the state Department of Revenue.

Oconee County did see a year of especially strong growth in sales tax revenue in 2014, following the opening of Epps Bridge Centre, but that increase followed a year of nearly zero growth and was mirrored by strong growth in Athens-Clarke and Barrow counties. The rate of growth was not sustained the following year.

Epps Bridge Centre made a significant difference to either county. It also is clear that the recovery and growth in tax revenue was underway when it opened.

Oconee County’s sales tax revenues grew from 1999–2015, at a time when the county had significantly expanded its commercial base. Epps Bridge Centre came online late in the period, with the assistance of the county, and the county changed its alcohol laws with the intent of encouraging more restaurants. The county issued its first beer and wine licenses for restaurants in 2008, and in 2014 liquor by the drink was allowed in restaurants.

The expansion of retail outlets and changes in the alcohol laws seem to have allowed the county to capture some of the commercial growth in the metropolitan area. It is not clear that the expansion or changes in the law caused the growth. The relatively smooth growth in Oconee County and the growth in neighboring counties suggest that some of the Oconee County growth was at the expense of existing busi-

The data suggest that some of the sales in new outlets in Oconee County have come at the expense of existing stores in the county, and that Oconee County’s fortunes are tightly linked to those of the surrounding counties. That conclusion is important as county leadership invests taxpayer dollars building infrastructure in an effort to lure even more retail outlets to the county.

Oconee County is the smallest of the counties in terms of sales tax distributions, being dwarfed by neighboring AthensClarke County and even overshadowed by Barrow County. Oconee County also is the smallest in terms of population. In 2015, Oconee County brought in $6.5 million in SPLOST revenue, compared with $9.5 million in Barrow and $22.2 million in ACC. University 16 Cinemas in the Epps Bridge Centre opened its doors in May 2013, and it was followed by the opening of the Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic stores later that year. The following year, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods and other stores opened, and the major parts of Epps Bridge Centre filled. Many of the stores coming to Epps Bridge Centre left ACC, but it is hard to see compelling evidence that

nesses in the area. Because the Georgia Department of Revenue does not release data on the store level, it isn’t possible to say that with certainty.

Oconee 316 Associates and Frank Bishop, the developer of Epps Bridge Centre, received permits last month for the development’s second and third phases and are ready to begin clearance for a 54-acre expansion across the Oconee Connector from the existing shopping center.

Oconee County has sold $4.3 million in bonds to build the roadway that will open up the additional land for development.

County commissioners have justified the investment on the grounds it will bring in new sales tax revenue. How much of that revenue will come at the expense of other businesses in the county is unknown.

Also unknown, and now unknowable, is how much growth in SPLOST and other sales tax revenue the county would have received even if it hadn’t spent the $4.3 million to entice Bishop and other developers to build new commercial space. f

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Green “bike boxes” like these near the Tate Center could be coming to other parts of the city as Athens-Clarke County updates its bike master plan.

A Boon for Bikes ACC Updates Its 15-Year-Old Bike Master Plan

By Martha Michael news@flagpole.com

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he mayor-appointed committee charged with revising Athens’ bicycle master plan held its second meeting Aug. 29, but Athens cyclists aren’t likely to see any changes to bike routes until, at the minimum, a year from now.

Since 2001, only 11 out of 16 routes in the plan have been completed, says Tyler Dewey, a committee member and executive director of BikeAthens. And while those 15 years have passed, bicycle and pedestrian standards and demands have changed, making it necessary to update the BMP. The new master plan is county-wide, Dewey says, instead of only stretching in a 3-mile radius from the UGA Arch, and will provide better access for pedestrians.

When the original BMP was created, “the only thing was simple bike lanes, but now it’s a lot easier to look at other examples across the state and the country,” he says. For example, Atlanta has added protected bike lanes with barriers between bike and car lanes, and Roswell has added bike boxes on road lanes for added visibility of cyclists. Some of these changes have already been enacted in Athens’ problematic “hot spots,” such as the green-painted bike boxes around the Tate Center on UGA’s campus.

Despite those few changes, there is still a long way to go. “In many ways, we are still working on ironing out the details,” Dewey says. After the first two convenings of the new BMP committee, “we’re working on, ‘What’s our procedure?’ and ‘What’s our scope?” says Tony Eubanks, committee member and representative from Complete Streets Athens, a group that grew out of efforts to make Prince Avenue more pedestrian-friendly. “The whole planning process will be a year long or longer.”

That length of time is necessary to lay out both shortterm and long-term plans to be completed over the next 20 years, says Ken Sherman, another committee member and chairman of a nonprofit devoted to building the Firefly Trail along an abandoned railroad between Winterville and Union Point 40 miles south. “We will be looking at how we can tie together Firefly Trail, the [North Oconee River] Greenway, as well as designated bike and pedestrian areas to create a coherent and unified system. The way the areas are designed now [doesn’t] necessarily create a viable system,” Sherman says. “We are looking at a big project—this is not something that can happen overnight.”

Together the committee and the county will create a draft of the scope of the project—one that Dewey says will answer to bicycle, pedestrian and transit transportation needs, as well as revisit previously constructed bicycle corridors to make sure they are still appropriate for cyclists and drivers.

Once the draft is finalized, the next step will be to hire a consultant with “specific skills and knowledge in bike and pedestrian transportation, not someone with just general engineering knowledge,” Sherman says. Hiring a consultant should happen within the next two to three months, Dewey says, “and then the fun work begins”—the long-term design and construction of an expanded BMP. “We are in a state of flux,” Dewey says, because proposed routes that have been on the BMP since 2001 but have yet to be updated, such as Prince Avenue, are now slated to undergo major construction. On the 2001 BMP, if the county measured from curb to curb and did not find extra space for a bicycle lane, “they didn’t envision widening lanes,” Dewey says. Now, where major construction has been proposed, one may be able to expect roads to be widened

so bicycle lanes can be added, such as on Prince Avenue.

However, no plans are close to being finalized yet, and there “may be ways to reconfigure [lanes] without changing curb lines, while also bringing down costs,” says Dewey.

On the other hand, areas proposed to have minor construction could undergo less lane widening, but more repaving and adding signage and striping, such as on Alps Road or Westlake Drive. On Milledge Avenue, too, minor construction may involve repaving, resigning and restriping lanes.

Projects labeled “Planned Bicycle Facility” are ones that will be implemented by other agencies, such as the ACC Leisure Services Department in the case of the Greenway, because they are not necessarily street projects, Dewey says.

The committee will continue to use data from UGA’s Traffic Safety Research and Evaluation Group, as BikeAthens does, to determine those problematic areas and what kind of construction needs to be done. Yet Dewey says there are “not many concrete hot spots, and they are certainly not outside of high-traffic areas.”

The committee expects to continue including community feedback throughout the drafting process. “One of the great opportunities is to expand feedback, to hear back from the community,” Dewey says. “We are hearing about people wanting to walk and bike more if they have the safe space to do so. But someone who is comfortable riding on the road is going to have different concerns than someone who only rides on occasion.”

As public interest and approval increases, “certainly some things can start to happen,” Sherman says. “We hope to have a lot more to share down the line.”

The public is invited to attend the next meeting on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. It will be held at the Planning Department Auditorium at 120 W. Dougherty St. f

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he Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation kicked off its new annual series of guided walking tours through some of the city’s most historic districts Sept. 11. ACHF past president and neighborhood resident Kristen Morales (also a Flagpole contributor) led the tour group through the Buena Vista historic district, an area once home to the working class during Athens’ early-20th Century manufacturing boom.

Located to the north of Prince Avenue and west of Boulevard, the Buena Vista area was originally outside of the Athens city limits, providing an escape from city property taxes to its residents—blue-collar streetcar operators and mill workers, employees of the Southern Manufacturing Company and students of the State Normal School (an old teaching college, now the location of UGA’s Health Sciences Campus). Today, of course, the neighborhood is an urban one, but many of the homes remain virtually unchanged since their turn-of-the-20th Century construction, and offer a glimpse into what “county� life was like a century ago.

Many of the attendees were lifelong Athens residents, or have spent at least the majority of their years in the city. So what was so interesting about a few old houses that could get locals out of their comfortable AC on a muggy Sunday afternoon?

the demolition of unprotected, century-old homes, which turned into properties sold for over five times the value of the original lot (think $88,000 turned $500,000). But it was the fate of a rare, green-painted double shotgun house that originally made her think, “Oh, there’s something to this neighborhood,� she says.

Since the Athens-Clarke County Commission designated Buena Vista a historic district after a four-year battle, neighborhood homes now must undergo an approval process by the Historic Preservation Commission for any desired changes to the exterior structure (not including paint color). Morales, for example, is applying for a “Certificate of Appropriateness� on her own home, with plans to install a dormer on the back of the house and a skylight on the side. “I’m pretty psyched to be putting this [policy] into action,� she says. “It’s funny because we are the ones asking for changes,� after leading the fight against developers and a handful of property owners to preserve Buena Vista homes.

The district itself is a small, non-contiguous patchwork of historic structures settled next to new construction.

That disorder is due to the area’s rural origins: Large lots used for farming provided more space in between houses.

As time passed, newer homes were built in between older ones that would now be considered historic. Yet many of Henry Taylor

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Kristen Morales leads an Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation tour of Buena Vista.

“Growing up in Boston, the history is everywhere,� says Rosemarie Goodrum. “I wanted to have the same experience here.� With her husband, Goodrum bought a house in the Bloomfield historic district north of Five Points and realized in order to protect its history, “I needed to get involved.� She is now a trustee of the ACHF and was an avid asker of questions throughout the tour.

As Morales led us through the small yet eccentric Buena Vista area—past the old county stockade (jail) that’s now used as storage for police records; a purple house where Peter Buck of R.E.M. once gave guitar lessons; the site of an early-1900s soda company, Deep Rock Ginger Ale Co.; as well as the Town & Gown Players’ first location, later a cannery—you could find a virtually untold story of Athens. “It’s hard for the people who have lived in these neighborhoods for decades to see them as ‘historic’,� says Morales, who herself has only lived in Athens for around 10 years. In her time as a Buena Vista resident, she’s seen

those older sites (the stockade, for example) and homes are still not included within the district, and are susceptible to being torn down at any time.

New development isn’t necessarily bad, though, and it doesn’t necessarily have to look old, Morales says. “In fact, I prefer the size and scale of a [new] house to be of the time period,� instead of trying to match original details, she says, while pointing to a newly built house that she says would have better fit the look of the neighborhood if it had been just a little smaller.

When renovating older houses, the details matter. “Popping out old windows is like taking out the eyeballs of the house,� Morales says. “It’s subtle, but it has an effect.�

To learn more about the upcoming Athens Heritage Walks, visit achfonline.org. The next tour will be Sunday, Oct. 9 at 3:30 p.m. through Pulaski Heights. Tickets for the walks are $12 for ACHF members and $15 for non-members and can be purchased through the site. f

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Rebelling Against Georgia Fandom An Ole Miss Grad’s Take on the Dawgs’ Trip to Oxford

By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com As an Ole Miss football fan, it’s been simultaneously hilarious and infuriating listening to Georgia fans vent about winning 10 games a year the past few seasons.

You think the Bulldogs have it bad because they haven’t won an SEC championship since 2005? My team has never gone to an SEC championship game. But, as the saying goes, we never lost a party. So I’d encourage you to make the seven-hour trek to my alma mater in Oxford, MS. The Team: Georgia owns this series 32-12 and has won the past 10 matchups. But this ain’t the 3-9 Ed Orgeron team y’all beat by 28 at Sanford in 2007. In spite of their losses to Florida State and Alabama, the Rebels can hold their own—at least for a half.

to be, anyway, considering the university recently got rid of the Colonel Reb mascot and “Dixie” with a surprising lack of fuss from the fanbase.

You may be wondering why the speed limit on campus is 18 miles per hour. Archie Manning’s number was 18, of course.

The Town: As it has in Athens, a lot has changed in Oxford since my early-aughts heyday, but a few remnants of my misspent youth remain. The Kudzu Kings—a fun outlaw country band that includes ex-Widespread Panic guitarist George McConnell— are playing at Proud Larry’s Friday night.

Be warned: By law, bars in Oxford close at 1 a.m. If you still feel like throwing down, ask around about house parties, called “late nights” in the local parlance. Then, to soak

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The courthouse and double-decker bus are icons of Oxford, MS.

The Dawgs roll into Oxford high off Jacob Eason’s miracle touchdown pass to Isaiah McKenzie to beat Missouri, while Ole Miss blew a 21-point lead against Alabama, then nearly came back from 18 points down in the closing minutes, and is no doubt desperate for a win. Against the Rebs’ stout front four, Eason will get hit more times than a Prince Avenue pedestrian, but if the Ole Miss defense gets gassed in the second half like it did against FSU and Bama, Nick Chubb might rack up an AthHalf’s worth of yardage.

For Ole Miss, it’s all about No. 10: Chad Kelly (Jim’s nephew), the best quarterback in the SEC, who racked up 421 yards passing last week and is the team’s leading rusher, too. Also keep an eye on Kelly’s favorite target, tight end Evan Engram, a Powder Springs native.

The Tailgating: People love the Grove. In spite of its mystique, it’s really not all that different from tailgating on North Campus, except the frat boys are wearing blue blazers, and there are chandeliers in the tents.

If you’re OK with the Old South milieu, everybody is super-nice and will be happy to share their bourbon with you (in a red Solo cup only). It’s probably not as bad as it used

up all the beer you drank, grab an Oxford delicacy, chicken on a stick, at the Chevron at the corner of Lamar and University.

City Grocery is considered one of the best restaurants in the country, but LOL if you think you’re going to get a table.

Try Ajax instead. Or head down to Taylor Grocery about 15 minutes away for the best catfish in the world. It’s BYOB, and Lafayette County is dry on Sunday, so plan ahead.

John T. Edge, head of Ole Miss’ Southern Foodways Alliance and a visiting writer at UGA, was kind enough to offer a few suggestions, too: “Canoodle in the alley is great for lunch. Saint Leo is new and very good Italian. Lamar Lounge for chili cheeseburgers beyond the scrum. Shelter on the Square for breakfast migas.”

Since William Faulkner is to Oxford as R.E.M. is to Athens, you won’t want to miss a tour of his lovingly preserved home, Rowan Oak, where you can gawk at his typewriter and the outline of A Fable written on the wall. Square Books is another must-see. Grab a cup of coffee upstairs and sit out on the balcony for a spell. f Our regular football columnist, Cy Brown, will return next week. Until then, Hotty Toddy!

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Stage Standouts Uncanny Valley, 1776 and More Upcoming in Local Theater

By Dina Canup arts@flagpole.com

Cotton Patch Gospel This Georgia-born musical retells the story of Jesus of Nazareth with a 20th Century rural Georgia twist. Jesus (Tery Overby) is born in Gainesville, raised in Valdosta and sets his sights on Atlanta, while his buddy Jud (Joe Costello) is destined to betray him.

Based on the Clarence Jordan book The Cotton Patch Version of Matthew and John, the show has charming music with an occasional punch; the setting is changed from Roman crucifixion to a Georgia lynching, and from a murder of innocents to a bomb thrown into a Southern church nursery.

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Cotton Patch Gospel, by Tom Key, Russell Treyz and Harry Chapin, is presented by Winder-Barrow Community Theatre in the Colleen O. Williams Theater on Friday, Sept.

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Uncanny Valley If you love “Battlestar Galactica,” Ex Machina, “Star Trek,” Rossum’s Universal Robots or Isaac Asimov, this is the show for you. A pioneer in the field of robotics trains her creation in the ability to seem human, and does it well. Why? Does she have the right to create life? How will that new life affect her? What is the difference between artificial intelligence and human consciousness, and how do we navigate that uncanny valley between the two?

Directed by David Saltz, a cutting-edge researcher of the intersection between robotics and theater, and starring two graduate actors (Katie Butcher and Larry Cox Jr.) who appeared in the spring hit Sweeney Todd, this one is sure to be a think piece for lovers of theater who enjoy the rare chance to mix both science fiction and philosophy into the dramatic mix.

Uncanny Valley, by Thomas Gibbons, is presented by University Theatre in the Cellar Theatre of the Fine Arts Building from Thursday, Sept. 22–Saturday, Sept. 24 and Tuesday, Sept. 27–Friday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m., with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Oct. 2. Tickets are $12–$16 and available at 706-542-4400 or drama.uga.edu.

Katherine Butcher as Claire and Larry Cox Jr. as Julian in University Theatre’s Uncanny Valley.

with a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Sept. 25.

Tickets are $10 and available at 770-8673106. For more information, visit winderbarrowtheatre.org.

1776 The much-loved, Tony Award-winning musical that debuted in 1969, made it to the silver screen in 1972 and inspired the current Broadway hit Hamilton is a perfect choice for the month leading up to the most surreal and depressing presidential election

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many of us can remember. It has musical numbers that are pure delight with plenty of laughs and, as the Hollywood Reporter wrote of a recent Encores! production at New York City Center: “The marvel of this show is how it manages to keep us in suspense even though its outcome is known to all. That it does so is a testament to the superb writing, which features generous doses of humor.”

All this and another fantastic cast of T&G’s best, including Drew Doss as John Adams, Dustin Ahkuoi as Benjamin Franklin, Joshua Darnell as Richard Henry Lee, Sam Hopkins as Edward Rutledge, Andrew Rabanal as Thomas Jefferson, John Flesch as John Dickinson and Amy Miller as Abigail Adams, plus many more you

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won’t want to miss. Furthermore, if you get caught up in the patriotic fervor, you can even register to vote at the theater during the first weekend of the run.

1776, by Peter Stone and Sherman Edwards, is presented by Town & Gown Players at the Athens Community Theatre Friday, Oct. 7–Saturday, Oct. 8 and Thursday, Oct. 13–Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees Oct. 9 and Oct. 16. Tickets are $10–$18

and available at 706-208-2696 or townandgownplayers.org.

The Skin of Our Teeth If the events of 2016 have you feeling like it’s the end of the world, you’re not the only one. The Antrobus family is facing just that, over and over again, in this absurd Thornton Wilder classic. Paterfamilias George (Marlon Burnley) invents the alphabet, the wheel and infidelity. His wife Maggie (Taylor Wood) keeps the family and the world together. Squabbly kids Gladys and Henry (Crystal Le and Russell Scott) add to the drama and the comedy, while sexy maid Sabina (Anna Pieri) has a lot to say about all of it. Not only does this family break out of time, they break the fourth wall into tiny pieces by taking the action out of the theater space entirely at times, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

The Skin of Our Teeth,

by Thornton Wilder, is presented by University Theatre in the Cellar Theatre of the Fine Arts Building Friday, Oct. 7–Saturday, Oct. 8 and Tuesday, Oct. 11–Friday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m., with 2:30 p.m. Sunday matinees on Oct. 9 and Oct. 16. Tickets are $7–$12 and available at 706-542-4400 or drama.uga.edu.

Also Coming Up: UGA’s Next Act Musical Theatre Troupe will present a pop cabaret, Reinvention, at Hendershot’s Coffee Bar on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. Visit facebook.com/UGANextAct for more information. “Haints and Saints Historic Walking Tour: Legends of Law and Order,” presented by Jefferson Community Theatre, meets at the Crawford Long Museum on Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15 from 6:30–9:30 p.m.

Tickets (advance reservations required) are $10–$15 and available at 706-367-5307.

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New Developments with Public Art A Playground, Hydrants and a Master Plan

By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com Public Art Master Plan: Urban designer Todd Bressi, who has spent the past year researching Athens through surveys and community input sessions, has completed a preliminary draft of a public art master plan for the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission. The plan is intended to lay a foundation for the implementation of various projects, specifically ones that will beautify the city or help foster a sense of community by offering an opportunity to contribute or connect to others.

Of the 300-plus surveys received, many residents expressed overwhelming interest in seeing more murals, sculptures, infrastructural works and interactive projects.

One idea for incorporating more murals into the fabric of Athens is to lease a downtown wall—thereby eliminating site permissions and sign code concerns—for works that would be rotated seasonally or biannually. The plan also recommends inviting experienced muralists to town to lead technical workshops or serve as mentors.

Bressi suggests the ACAC should develop a strategy for incrementally adding more artist-designed bus shelters to “You, Me & the Bus,� a series launched in 2009 by the Athens Area Arts Council. On a similar note, the plan also recommends consulting with bicycle advocacy groups and developing a series of artist-made bike racks to install near schools, housing areas and recreation centers.

An idea that would expand on the downtown master plan’s goal of improving pedestrian walkways is an art walk and cultural trail, which would visually map out various sculptures and points of interest located within walking distance of each other. The ACAC is directed to draw from its own local pool of talent by supporting several artists and their projects through grants each year, and collaborating with art institutions or organizations to plan artist lectures and residencies.

Athenians are encouraged to read over the proposed plan on athensculturalaffairs.org, and to email info@athensculturalaffairs.org with any feedback.

World of Wonder: The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission has extended the deadline for professional artists and art teams to submit design proposals for a public art project at the World of Wonder Park at Southeast Clarke Park.

The SPLOST-funded neighborhood park on the Eastside will undergo renovations next year that include new

pride, such as Sheridan Soileau’s “Athens Rocks� guitar hydrant outside of the Georgia Theatre, Ashley Crain’s “Georgia On My Mind� postcard-inspired hydrant in front of City Hall and Jamie Calkin’s “Sunflowers in Athens� hydrant on the corner of Broad and Lumpkin streets.

Several others were inspired by the natural world, such as Will Eskridge’s bear outside of Creature Comforts and Sarah Cook’s toadstool in front of Gigi’s Cupcakes.

All hydrants will be fully completed by the end of the month and officially unveiled on Saturday, Oct. 8 during a Fire Up the Hydrants event on College Avenue. For more information, visit thinkatthesink.com.

landscaping, picnic tables and a multi-use trail in addition to the public art project, which will replace the wooden castle-themed play area that has warped over time. The initial call for proposals resulted in only three submissions, none Spread Love: Broderick Flanigan, who has led multiple of which met the requirements. community-based mural projects within the past few years, Ideally, the design will be accessible and interesting to is one of Athens’ strongest and most self-motivated propoa wide range of ages and abilities. The ACAC is hoping for nents of public art. In addition to running youth art proa three-dimensional installation grams through Flanigan’s Portrait that is interactive and sensory, Studio, he has guided children but it must also be non-climbing through creating a mural honorand cannot block parents’ view ing civil rights leaders Malcolm of children. The materials must X and Martin Luther King Jr. in be highly durable in order to the East Athens Triangle Plaza, as minimize maintenance, weatherwell as a mural commemorating ing and vandalism. A $32,000 the 50th anniversary of Hilsman all-inclusive budget has been Middle School. In September allocated towards covering design, 2015, he traveled to Chiang Mai, materials, fabrication, travel, Thailand, for a two-week volinstallation, insurance and other unteer program with Art Relief artist’s fees.

International. Come October, the Final proposals must include a artist will take his talent all the resume, annotated images of preway to Kenya. vious works, a full description of Flanigan plans to travel with the public artwork’s concept and the 12-member mission team of an estimated budget. Submissions Ebenezer Baptist Church West, are due before Sunday, Oct. 2 which formed a partnership with at 11:59 p.m. through athenSt. Carl Home of the Champions sclarkecounty.com/4161/AthensSchool and Orphanage in Kisii, Cultural-Affairs-Commission.

Kenya, back in 2014. The group A selection panel will meet takes an annual trip to repair hazmid-October, and the Mayor and ardous infrastructure and donate David Lunde prepares to transform a fire hydrant into a Commission will vote on recommedicine, clothing, books and miniature fire station. mended artist(s) in November. other items. Flanigan will specifiFor questions, contact ACAC chairman Marc Beechuk at cally lend his expertise as a visual artist by leading children 706-248-1604 or info@athensculturalaffairs.org. through painting a mural inside of one of the school’s buildings.

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wner Dan Wall is manning the Wuxtry Records counter one morning when a college-age customer approaches. “Do you have the new Head and the Heart album on vinyl?” he asks. The store’s UPS shipment hasn’t arrived yet, but Wall tells the customer to check back that afternoon.

The exchange illustrates a key issue independent record stores face today. With vinyl once again the preferred physical format for music, long-running shops like Wuxtry must now compete for customer loyalty and often-limited stock with newly dominant monoliths like Amazon, as well as trendy album-of-the-month clubs. To survive, Wall has to buy confidently but not overcommit, know what to order and when.

Though it has always maintained a respectable supply of used wax, there was a time not long ago when Wuxtry, like most of its ilk, focused on CDs, which are cheaper than vinyl, easier to manufacture and take up less space on a store’s shelves. But as everyone, your grandma and even the New York Times knows, vinyl is back.

“I’d like to say that we at least try to anticipate trends,” says Wall, who estimates that vinyl makes up “70 [or] 80 percent” of his store’s sales. “When CDs came into being, a lot of stores went out of business because they couldn’t afford the cost. And when records came back, a lot of stores went out of business then. With records, we’re deep-shelved, because we never gave

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Mark Methe, who moved here together For decades, Wuxtry—an Athens instifrom Chicago, got into music because there tution and one of the Southeast’s premier wasn’t much else to do. “We kind of got into record stores—has navigated the ups and it by accident,” says Wall. “[Mark] was a DJ downs of a fickle industry. On Saturday, in college, and I always played in bands, so Wuxtry celebrates its 40th birthday with a we were music enthusiasts that got into the concert and gathering at Little Kings. The business.” event also serves as a release party for the On Mar. 1, 1976, when Wuxtry opened 25th-anniversary edition of Party Out of on the corner of College Avenue and Bounds, author Rodger Lyle Brown’s book Clayton Street after a short initial stint on Athens’ creative explosion during the on Foundry Street, there was little to no 1970s and ’80s, which birthed bands like Athens music scene to speak of. Nor were R.E.M., the B-52s there any other and Pylon, and to record shops; local When we first moved to which Wuxtry’s rise gadfly and former town, there were still is inextricably linked.

Flagpole contribuForty years is rare tor William Orten chickens and goats running in any industry. In Carlton’s Ort’s around on the street downtown. Oldies, which specialthis particular field, it’s nearly unheard ized in 7-inch singles of: Wuxtry is the oldest still-operating and famously employed a young Fred record store in the state of Georgia. (It’s one Schneider, had just closed. of two still operating in downtown Athens; “We were here and in place before [the the equally essential Low Yo Yo Stuff is the scene] started happening, but we always other.) As downtown has filled with chain thought we were a part of it, and kind of stores and student high-rises, other indegrew up with it,” says Wall, who cites the pendently owned businesses have either advent around that time of a few other shuttered their doors or relocated, unable iconic downtown businesses, including the to maintain in the new reality. Yet Wuxtry 40 Watt Club and The Grill, as equally vital endures, a beacon of cool amidst a sea of to the scene’s development. change.

As the B-52s and Pylon galvanized Athens’ young and restless, Wuxtry became a gathering place, a spot where like-minded freaks could exchange ideas and new music.

Around then, “things started happening for us,” says Wall, “and we realized that we may Like countless other young Athenians in be in this for a while.” the mid-1970s, Wall and business partner

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That initial success led to the creation of a Decatur outpost in 1978—which Methe opened and continues to run—and a small Baxter Street store the same year. A decade later, the downtown shop moved into the larger adjacent storefront and spun off its books-and-comics operation into Bizarro Wuxtry, which opened upstairs. In 2013, Wuxtry established the Sidecar in its original corner location to sell half-price used vinyl. (All except the Baxter location remain open for business.)

Throughout, Wuxtry was an Athensmusic linchpin—not only as a space where ideas could be shared and sounds discovered, but where cash-strapped creative types could earn a few bucks when they weren’t performing. “We hired mostly musicians, because those were the people we got along with,” Wall explains.

Indeed, Wuxtry has employed countless local musicians over the years, some of whom would become household names, like R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck and the B-52s’ Kate Pierson. John Fernandes, of many Athens groups, including the Olivia Tremor Control, is a longtime fixture.

Perhaps one of Wall’s savviest business decisions was to let his knowledgeable staff have a say in what he stocks, unlike other owners who impose a narrow personal taste on their customers. “I’m totally old-school,” admits Wall. “That’s why I have smart young managers.”

Wuxtry’s selection is vast and varied.

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and light, says the transformation that has and Athens Popfest founder Mike Turner occurred is more than simply a physical one. specializes in taut indie and post-punk “What the intensity of development has gems; and Nate Mitchell, who fronts Nate done… is limit those empty spaces—both and the Nightmares and DJs as Nate From physical and imaginary—where people Wuxtry, has an ear for classic garage-rock, could just make stuff up without being soul and R&B. Bins feature a selection of aware of the fact that they’re in ‘Athens,’” employee recommendations, guiding cussays Brown. “Consider that in Party Out of tomers towards albums they may not ever Bounds, I write about how dramatically difencounter otherwise.

The clerks themselves have also been cre- ferent the town was in 1984 compared to 1980. You can only imagine how much addiatively enriched. In 1998, Wall hired Brian tional change has taken place.”

Burton, a UGA student, WUOG staffer and Equally troubling is the apparent rise in aspiring club DJ. Burton, now better known the number of UGA students—who make as the Grammy-winning musician and up nearly a third of Athens’ population— producer Danger Mouse, had been toiling who are unappreciative or, more likely, unhappily at a mall Sam Goody and wanted unaware of the city’s cultural history. A to make the jump to the big leagues. recent Red & Black op-ed that straight“I used to go into Wuxtry a lot,” says facedly praised the convenience of chain Burton. “I was in there one day, talking to stores and dismissed locally owned busiDan about why they didn’t have any hip nesses as irrelevant drew ire and consterhop records. He said, ‘Well, I don’t know which hip hop records to buy.’ I said, ‘Maybe nation from townies already sweating the corporatization of their beloved burg.

I could help you with that…’ I kinda talked But Wall, who is surprisingly calm about my way into [the job].” such matters, isn’t worried about a shift in Burton’s Wuxtry experience was formastudents’ attitudes. “It can’t be a good thing tive. He credits Fernandes in particular for that kids are interested in the franchises turning him on to a style of music that has only,” he admits. “But one would hope that informed his work with groups like Gnarls after a year or two in town, they wake up Barkley, the Black Keys and Broken Bells. “I and get around some hip friends and things got really into psychedelic rock stuff right change for them. I’ve seen that happen.” around then, based on John giving me a lot The homogenization of downtown does of music,” Burton says. bother Wall, and he scoffs at the lack of intiAnother former Wuxtry employee, macy and care exhibited by competitors like Manfred Jones of garage-rockers The Urban Outfitters, which Woggles—that band last year on the will play the store’s Athens will always be opened same downtown block 40th birthday party a music town. There as Wuxtry and features Saturday—says his time few racks of unimagiworking there was likeare too many people who anatively curated vinyl, wise integral to his musihave made it their life. as well as cheapo record cal growth. players and other acces“The ancillary threads sories. Nonetheless, Wall thinks Athens will to the Wuxtry web include its social funcalways be a center of creativity. tions—allowing like-minded music souls a “Over the years, I get asked that quesplace to commune,” says Jones. “That discourse provides the foundation and inspira- tion: ‘Is the scene over? Have we had our golden age?’ And my answer has always tion for continued musical adventure.” been, absolutely not,” he says. “We get It’s not only insiders who have been new energy and new creative people all the inspired. With its reputation as a pillar of time… There’s no question it’s continued Athens music, Wuxtry has also acted as a on, and it’s as good as it’s ever been. I don’t magnet for new locals and out-of-towners know about downtown, but Athens will curious about the scene, as well as various always be a music town. There are too many visiting musicians, some of whom have left people who have made it their life.” their own mark on the store.

Of course, there is a bigger picture to “Robyn Hitchcock came to town one consider. Even as he celebrates this miletime,” Jones recalls. “We had a poster on stone, Wall is unsure about the state of his the glass door facing out, so you could read industry. He expects the widely acknowlit as you came in the store. We asked him edged vinyl bubble to burst as we move if he would sign the poster. He said he’d closer and closer to all-digital everything, love to, took a Sharpie, walked over to the joking that “as times get more and more glass door and signed the glass. He handed modern, we will find that fossils made of oil back the Sharpie, and with a twinkle and a derivatives are not going to be the format ‘cheers,’ bade us goodbye.” people use.”

But Wuxtry has weathered storms in the past, and its owner isn’t overly concerned about the future.

“I’m not one of those that believes Wuxtry’s 40-year existence is especially [physical media] is here forever. In 20 years, remarkable considering how much downwe’ll all be walking around with something town Athens has changed since 1976. As implanted in our heads that picks up musibig-budget development has come to the cal signals from Mars,” Wall says. “But if city’s university-adjacent core, many busivinyl goes out of style and everything’s dignesses have either closed or decamped to ital—then we’re an antique store. And we’ll neighborhoods like Normaltown or the still be around for a few more years.” f Eastside.

Wall reflects on all he’s witnessed with quiet amazement. “When we first moved to town, there were still chickens and goats WHAT: Wuxtry’s 40th Birthday Party running around on the street downtown,” WHERE: Little Kings Shuffle Club he says with a puckish grin. “It was a differWHEN: Saturday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. ent town and a different time.”

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riter’s block is the worst. That sentence alone—those five words, totaling a mere 22 letters—took at least 30 minutes to come up with. No joke. Adequately expressing one’s message in an engaging way is a daunting task, and starting is always the hardest part. But as real and irritating as the creative wall is, it’s still surprising that an individual as creative and talented as Kaoru Ishibashi could fall prey to those same speed bumps.

For those unfamiliar with Ishibashi’s background, the man is nothing short of a phenom. Over the past few years, he has developed quite the CV: a stint playing with of Montreal; his own cadre of recordings under the name Kishi Bashi (including a live album backed by a string quartet); film scoring; commercial sync licensing; and his bread and butter, a jaw-dropping live performance, which typically includes layers of mesmerizing, manipulated vocal and violin loops.

However, for Ishibashi’s most recent album, Sonderlust, it took a little longer for the creative juices to start flowing.

“I was so burnt out last spring after touring,” he says, referring to a stint that included performances with a string section, as well as a separate leg with his standard backing band accompanying pop mainstays Guster. “It was pretty intense.”

So Ishibashi and his family headed to Folly Beach, SC for a breath of fresh air.

Naturally, he couldn’t help but fiddle with the instruments stored in the house’s music room. “I tried to kind of do my stuff, and couldn’t really do anything. At all. It was kind of frustrating,” he says with a laugh.

As he struggled to create a record stylistically similar to his past work, Ishibashi began using the recording software Ableton Live. “It allows you to manipulate samples really quickly, so that you can just be very creative with it,” he says. “There are a couple songs that literally started because of these samples.” The album’s opening track, “m’lover,” takes a violin arpeggio and loops it as vocal harmonies, drums and strings propel the ballad to its emotional limits.

With this new approach, a new sound started to develop. “Once I realized this was not going to be an orchestral pop album, it got really easy,” says Ishibashi, who began to let in more of the sounds he’d always gotten excited about—specifically, 1970s soul, funk and rock.

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“In the back of my mind, I understood that maybe it’s a good move, because if I made an album kind of frustrated and not too excited about it, I’m sure it would just translate into the music, so I should just go with what I was excited about at the time,” says Ishibashi.

Hints of ELO and Pink Floyd come through on tracks like the Wurlitzer-led slow groove of “Who’d You Kill” and the peppy “Why Don’t You Answer Me,” which finds Ishibashi pushing his voice into territories he only flirted with on previous albums 151a and Lighght. “I’m so far removed from being able to sing like that or write like that, that I also took it upon myself to challenge my singing style,” he says. “For me, it’s really different.”

While new discoveries and experimentation shaped the music of Sonderlust, trials within Ishibashi’s personal life became the record’s lyrical focus.

“My marriage was kind of struggling. It was already always struggling, just because I’m a touring musician,” he says candidly.

“Classic story. It definitely gave me a lyrical element. I dove into the music almost like a distraction, and that kind of helped me.”

As he navigated a separation, it became increasingly important for Ishibashi to relate what he was experiencing with his listeners, which is where the title of the album comes into play. Derived from “sonder,” a word created by writer John Koenig and posted on his blog, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows—a site dedicated to providing names for the countless, hard-to-define emotions humans experience—“sonderlust” describes the desire to connect with as many strangers as possible, knowing they all experience as complex a life as one’s own.

“I have this kind of worldview where I really feel connected to a lot of strangers, essentially, who listen to my music,” says Ishibashi. “When I make this music, I’m really thinking about them as much as I am myself, about how this would help them or influence them or maybe make their lives a little bit better.” f

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GO NORTH, YOUNG MAN: Kai Riedl, creator and director of the Slingshot Festival, recently accepted a job as executive producer of Moogfest in Durham, NC. His new duties include handling all production aspects of the electronic and experimental music event, which was formerly held in Asheville but moved to Durham last year. Riedl told me that Slingshot, as an organization, is making a turn into functioning more as an agency through which events are organized, including the self-named event here in Athens, as well as future events and marketing occurrences in such far-flung places as Mexico City and India. In other news, Riedl recently took on partner Vivek Boray, who is helping spearhead these other developments, as well as being the man on the ground here in Athens for all things Slingshot.

BUT STILL: In related news, the next Industry Night co-presented by Creature Comforts and Slingshot happens Monday, Oct. 3. Featured entertainment comes courtesy of Art Contest and Dream Kai Riedl Culture. As always, this event is free for bar, nightclub and off-site package sale employees with either employee ID or other proof of employment, and costs the normal tour price for all others. It runs from 5–8 p.m. on the brewery grounds.

A SHOW OF HANDS: The Classic City Fringe Festival, happening Oct. 27–30, is in need of volunteers. This event is the only one of its kind in the Athens area and, true to its name, encompasses a variety of performances and artists operating outside standard structures and limitations.

Artistic varieties include theater and dance, video and film, performance art, poetry, comedy, puppetry, art installations, live music performance, burlesque and vaudeville.

The volunteer crew, dubbed Fringe Heroes, will help with publicity running up to the start of the festival and participate in duties such as box-office help, running doors, sound production and other areas. Additionally, the CCFF is seeking people to help document the event, as well as to assist with public relations and good ol’ fashioned errand running, which is no small task. Please visit classiccityfringefestival.com and click “How to Participate” if you’d like to be involved.

ALL THIS JAZZ: Hendershot’s Coffee Bar will present, in association with the UGA Jazz Studies department, a show by the Dave Stryker Trio Friday, Sept. 23. Stryker, an accomplished jazz guitarist, has led his band through a jaw-dropping 26 releases, as well as an incredible 50-plus appearances as a sideman for artists like Stanley Turrentine, Jack McDuff and others. This show is $8 for UGA students, $10 for the general public and will run from 8–10 p.m. For information, see hendershotscoffee.com.

ACTUALLY FOR THE KIDS: The Saturday Morning Club series is a program created by the UGA Performing Arts Center specifically for kids age 4–12 that features performances from university student groups and other younger performers. All concerts are free, too. You know these have gotta be for kids, because they happen at 10 a.m. on Saturdays. That’s pretty much an unthinkably early start time for your average Athenian music lover, but if you’ve got kids, chances are good you’ve been up for hours by that time. Anyway, upcoming shows are the UGA Symphony Orchestra (Sept. 24), UGA Wind Symphony (Oct. 22), UGA Theatre (Nov. 5), UGA Core Concert Dance Company (Feb. 11 at 10 and 11:30 a.m. at the New Dance Theatre) and the Georgia Children’s Chorus (Mar. 25). Unless otherwise noted, all shows happen at Hodgson Concert Hall. Call the PAC at 706-542-4400 for more information.

NONE MORE BLACK: The cross-continental experimental noise duo Men’s Residence has come to an end. Alas, we hardly knew thee. One final release came out at the beginning of September titled I Fucked Up, and it was assembled quickly and released fairly immediately by member Ryan Pensyl.

While the group was never in any way an easy listen, this final document is easily its most challenging. It’s primarily composed of electronic glitches, pattern repetition, sound effects and dialogue samples, and everything is dialed in so tightly it just drills right into the listener’s head. It’s seriously emotionally charged and blacker than midnight.

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After a decade off from recording, Athens’ post-metal mathcore pioneers exhibit a new level of confidence, aggression and precision. Opener “Hang Up the Spurs” is a steep, turbulent ascent into the stratosphere, as mad virtuosos Bryant Williamson, Joel Hatstat and Mike Albanese are joined by former Manray vocalist Jordan Olivera, who pushes his snarl of a voice seemingly as far as it can go, then keeps going. The album’s first single, “Vietnamese Pool Party,” spasms to life at full speed then plunges toward a noisy, painful end, evoking the feel of a packed show in a condemned house that’s in the process of burning to the ground.

It’s debatable whether Cinemechanica’s lyrics have anything to say beyond the blunt, occasionally paranoid sentiments of their song titles—“I Ain’t Gettin’ Shot in Louisville,” “Trenches,” “Biblical Noise”—but the group’s meticulous rhythms and blazing string work will give your frontal lobe plenty to stew over, while inspiring any number of digits, limbs or other extremities to bang along. [Marc Schultz]

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Atlanta native James Allen McCune stars as the brother of The Blair Witch Project’s Heather, who has been missing since the footage for the original film was discovered.

James, several friends and some townies (including Valorie Curry, Emma Hill from “The Following”) spend multiple nights in the Black Hills of Maryland. Despite new technology like drones and first-personweak additions plump the running time above two hours and drag down what would enabling cameras, Blair Witch tells the same tale in much the same way, just louder. otherwise have been a nice hour-and-40Without getting spoiler-y, the final act minute romcom. does little to dispel comparisons to the superior original. The Blair Witch Project is BLAIR WITCH (R) I find the new Blair Witch scarier and more successfully establishes a difficult to review. I have adored director real world captured in found footage. The new movie is not bad, but Bridget Jones’s Baby it definitely disappointed this fan of its precursor.

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BRIDGET JONES’S BABY (R) The first Bridget Jones movie was perfectly acceptable; the second one, Edge of Reason, was complete rubbish. It is fitting that the third, Bridget Jones’s Baby, reverts back to the norm of the franchise’s first feature. The third movie milks some pretty predictable gags for all they are hysterically worth.

Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth return as on-again, off-again, on-again lovers Bridget Jones and Mark Darcy. But the triangle’s third leg, Hugh Grant’s Daniel Cleaver, has been replaced by American billionaire Jack Qwant, played by Patrick Dempsey. And the triangle has become a rectangle, because Bridget is now pregnant, but by whom—her acknowledged soulmate, Mark, or the cute new guy, Jack?

The whole movie plays like a big-screen sitcom, but the playI’ve got the collywobbles, you giddykippers! ers are charming. The screenplay Adam Wingard and writer Simon Barrett’s by author Helen Fielding, Dan Mazer and prior work going back to A Horrible Way Emma Thompson—whose brief appearto Die; You’re Next did not achieve half the ances as Bridget’s doctor are highlights—is success it should have. Their secretive conwitty when necessary and broadly comic tinuation of the Blair Witch franchise has the rest of the time. Some inane workplace so much less ambition than the lambasted antics about young, hipster bosses bomb, sequel, Book of Shadows, but works as a as does the faux-Pussy Riot subplot. These

THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK— THE TOURING YEARS (NR) The Beatles are amazing. Ron Howard’s Beatles doc probably does not contain any information that will amaze diehard fans, but they still will not want to miss the live performances and interviews that are included.

Following the Beatles throughout the years they were touring (hence, The Touring Years), this documentary captures the band at its height. Pop success stories like the Beatles seem to recur monthly nowadays. But personalities like John, Paul, George and Ringo are one of kind, and the film reminds us how cheekily charming they were.

Whether or not you love the Beatles, this doc is bound to spread their infectious backbeat. The only other film as likely to achieve this goal is the classic mockumentary A Hard Day’s Night. Be sure to check it out at Ciné (through Sept. 22) for exclusive footage from the landmark show at Shea Stadium.

SNOWDEN (R) With Snowden, Academy Award winner Oliver Stone delivers his most clear-headed work since the 1990s (I would say since Nixon). The film dramatizes the already dramatic tale of traitor-or-hero Edward Snowden, who is beautifully and completely inhabited by Joseph GordonLevitt.

Anyone who has seen the superior documentary Citizenfour will be familiar with the film’s frame. Snowden is in hiding in Hong Kong and telling his story to documentarian Laura Poitras (Melissa Leo) and Guardian journalists Glenn Greenwald (Zachary Quinto) and Ewen MacAskill (Tom Wilkinson). The rest of the time, Stone and co-writer Kieran Fitzgerald re-create and fictionalize the events and people that lead to Snowden’s tremendous act.

Anyone wanting to really understand Snowden should watch Citizenfour; Stone’s film will certainly provide viewers with what they need to know about Snowden’s treason and/or heroism—like how it was influenced by Rhys Ifans (the naked roommate from the underrated Notting Hill) and Nicolas Cage, who is welcome but abjectly superfluous.

JGL’s performance is the only highly commendable aspect of Snowden. The film is like Snowden 101 when a grad-level class (psst… Citizenfour) is already available to everyone. Both are highly watchable. One has Joseph Gordon-Levitt; the other is history writ with lightning. f

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Farmington Depot Gallery · 6–9 p.m. · FREE! Owned and staffed by local artists, the historic train depot turned fine arts gallery regularly rotates among solo shows throughout the year. The “All Member Show,” however, collectively demonstrates the gallery’s diversity all at once. From Peter Loose’s polka-dotted folk art animals to Dan Smith’s cartoonish “monsterification” paintings, the gallery represents a wide range of styles and media. New works include landscape paintings by John Cleaveland and Matt Alston, mixed media by Annette Paskiewicz and Michael Pierce, ceramics by Holly. Just Holly and Cheri Wranosky, mosaics by Marian Maxey Smith and sculptures by Phil Goulding. The exhibition will remain on view through October. [Jessica Smith]

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 exhibition “Textiles: The Sense of Touch.”

6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3623 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

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MUSIC | Sun, Sep 25

Firehall #2 · 6:30 p.m. · FREE! The debut novel from local writer Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes, The Sleeping World, offers a glimmer of resiliency and hope amidst the turmoil of late-’70s Spain following the fall of Francisco Franco’s dictatorship.

The book’s story centers around a university student, Mosca, who leaves her hometown behind in search of her missing brother, whom many presume is dead after having been taken by the fascist police for alleged subversive actions. The former writer of Flagpole’s literary column, Poetlandia, Fuentes holds a BA from Brown University as well as an MFA from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and is currently working on a PhD in English literature and creative writing at UGA. [JS]

Georgia Theatre · 8 p.m. · $22–25 Legendary band Built to Spill plays the Georgia Theatre with support from two of the most notable names in indie rock right now. Hop Along started as the solo project of singer and guitarist Frances Quinlan, and has developed into a full-on punk band known for Quinlan’s riproaring vocals, as well as strong lyrical content that often paints an accurate picture of subjects like abuse and depression. Alex G will also perform. After releasing six albums in six years, G’s laid-back guitar style and heavily distorted vocals have become well known in the college-rock community. He’s most recently gained some national media attention after collaborating with Frank Ocean on his visual album, Endless. [Nathan Kerce]

Georgia Center · 1–7 p.m. · FREE! Classic Center · 7 p.m. · $32–85 After returning last fall folAlt-rock band Cake is politilowing a hiatus, WUGA 91.7 cally driven, socially aware and FM’s free, family-friendly Athens churns out some really catchy Jazz Festival is back for another tunes. With chart-topping sinround. This year, the event feagles (think “The Distance” and tures eight local acts represent“Short Skirt/Long Jacket”), Cake ing the increased breadth of the combines sarcastic, monotone local scene, including the longlyrics with pop-influenced beats running Classic City Swing Band, accentuated by the appearance worldly Athens Tango Project of horns and the occasional and acclaimed Louis Romanos woodwind instrument. Although Quartet, as well as Mary and the group’s most recent album, the Hot Hotty-Hots, Trey Wright Showroom of Compassion, was Quartet, Chris Enghauser Trio, released in 2011, the band Whitehall Jazz Collective and performs regularly at festivals recent Flagpole Athens Music and venues across the globe, Award winners Period Six. with the intent of spreading Expect sounds from across the information through music. With jazz spectrum, from jubilant Cake coming to town ahead of swing to crisp bebop. Bring a this year’s presidential election, picnic and the kids and enjoy a the audience may get to hear a long afternoon of outdoor music. full-on political rant while head[Gabe Vodicka] bobbing along. [Maria Lewczyk]

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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: 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 themselves. Email to perform. First and third Tuesday of every month! 9

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p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. 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 EVENTS: Western Square Dancing (Buffalo’s Café) With Randy Ramsey. 7 p.m. www.buffalos.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia with host Caitlin

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Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8508561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: 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 (The Savory Spoon) Compete to win prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Compete in happy

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hour trivia hosted by James Majure.

First place gets a $30 gift card. 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn. com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Taqueria Tsunami, Downtown) Surf the trivia wave every Tuesday. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win drinks, sweet treats and gift cards.

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 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 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

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Thursday 22 ART: “Imani” Reception (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) Local artist Broderick Flanigan presents an exhibition of paintings, drawings, sculpture and installation. Sale proceeds will go towards his trip to Kenya Mission Trip with Ebenezer Baptist Church West, through which he will lead a mural project. See Art Notes on p.

13. 6–8 p.m. www.facebook.com/ flanigansportraitstudio

ART: Opening Reception (Aurum Studios) See watercolor paintings by Jackie Dorsey and Kie Johnson, plus jewelry and objects by members of the Athens Metal Arts Guild including Sylvia Dawe, Barbara Mann, Carol McKay, Jim Norton and many more. 6–8:30 p.m. FREE! www. aurumstudios.com ART: Art Talks: David Stein (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room S150) The Dodd Galleries fall artist-in-residence David Stein is currently working with a data visualization class to create an exhibition that pictures the objects in a day’s newspaper. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu ART: Museum Mix (Georgia Museum of Art) The museum’s latenight art party includes refreshments and access to all the galleries. DJ Osmose will lead a vinyl-fueled dance party. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Bogart LitKnits (Bogart Library) Open to knitters of all skill levels. Ages 16 to adult. 6–8 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart COMEDY: Open Mic (Bar Georgia) Stand-up comedy. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-9040 EVENTS: Pyramid Hustle (Little Kings Shuffle Club) This benefit for Automatic Burn Consortium and The Cottage features music by Reindeer Games and three other DJs, plus a silent auction. 7 p.m.–12 a.m. www. facebook.com/lkshuffleclub

games. Blocks provided. For ages 8 & up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-7955597 KIDSTUFF: Quilting 101 for Kids (ACC Library) Participants will learn how to make handmade quilts just like Laura Ingalls Wilder would have.

Ages 7–12. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Poet Joy Harjo (Miller Learning Center, Room 214) Harjo, a citizen of the Mvskoke Nation, is the featured speaker for American Indian Returnings, a series in the English department set around the autumnal equinox. She is the author of eight books of poetry. 4:15 p.m. FREE! cwp@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Book Release Party (ACC Library) Join Willie Craddick Jr. in celebration of The Life of a Boy with Big Dreams. 5 p.m.

FREE! williecraddickjr@gmail.com LECTURES & LIT: Antigone (Avid Bookshop) Listen to a staged reading of Jean Anouilh’s play Antigone, a tragedy inspired by Greek mythology. 6:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.avidbookshop.com MEETINGS: Bike Master Plan Meeting (Planning Department Auditorium, 120 W. Dougherty St.) Public comment invited. 6 p.m.

FREE! OUTDOORS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn more about the flora and fauna of the garden while enjoying

See Theater Notes on p. 12. Sept.

22–24 & 27–30, 8 p.m. Oct. 2, 2:30 p.m. $12 (w/ UGA ID), $16. www. drama.uga.edu

Friday 23 ART: “Gifts and Prayers” Symposium (Georgia Museum of Art) Held in conjunction with “Gifts and Prayers: The Romanovs and Their Subjects,” this symposium features speakers will discuss the history of collecting Russian art in America. Friday’s activities include a gallery tour at 4 p.m. followed by the Shouky Shaheen Lecture at 5:30 p.m. at the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Saturday features six presentations. Sept. 23, 4 p.m. Sept. 24, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Opening Reception (Farmington Depot Gallery) The “All Member Show” features new works by the gallery’s members: Phil Goulding, Michael Pierce, Cheri Wranosky, Holly.just Holly, Peter Loose, Marian Maxey Smith, Matt Alston, Dan Smith, Annette Paskiewicz and John Cleaveland.

See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.farmingtondepotgallery.ncom ART: Shouky Shaheen Lecture: Suzanne Massie (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Massie is the co-

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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: Tech Tips (ACC Library) Learn about some of Google Maps often overlooked features. 6:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens 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: One-on-One Genealogy Assistance (ACC Library) Library staff offer assistance to genealogists and researchers. 2 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music from Benson & Leinweber. 4–7 p.m.

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net 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: Movie Trivia (Kumquat Mae Bakery Café) Klon hosts movie trivia every Wednesday. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.kumquatmaebakery.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: Bingo (Highwire Lounge) House cash and drink prizes. Hosted

by DJ LaDarius. 8 p.m. FREE! www. highwirelounge.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. saucehouse.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m.

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GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) 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: Wednesday Library Adventures (Bogart Library) A storytelling program with hands-on activities. Ages 3.5–8. 10:30 a.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart 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: Chess Club (Oconee County Library) Ages 7 & up are invited to play. All experience levels welcome. 5 p.m. FREE! 706-7693950 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 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 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 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: Reinvention: A Pop Cabaret (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) UGA’s student musical theater group Next Act performs pop hits.

See Theater Notes on p. 12. 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com 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

The Capitol Steps, a troupe of Congressional staffers turned comedians, will perform on Monday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. in the Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall.

GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q) Hosted by Dirty South Trivia. Every Thursday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8511 GAMES: Duplicate Bridge (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Beginner and experienced players welcome. 7 p.m. ejstapler@ gmail.com GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq KIDSTUFF: Pajama Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Bring your pajama-clad kids in for storytelling and readings by special guests. 7 p.m. FREE! 706795-5597 KIDSTUFF: No Talent Required Art Party (ACC Library) Art supplies provided to create whatever you want! Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: No Talent Art Party: Autumnal Equinox (ACC Library) No experience or talent necessary.

Materials provided. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based

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: Faculty Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) This performance features D. Ray McClellan on clarinet, accompanied by violin instructor Shakhida Azimkhodjaeva and cello professor David Starkweather. 8 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: “Loop 10” (Georgia Museum of Art) Hear new experimental works by student composers from the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. These works are inspired by specific works of visual art at the museum. 5 p.m FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org SPORTS: UGA Women’s Soccer (Turner Soccer Complex, 2330 S. Milledge Ave.) Watch the Lady Dawgs take on Tennessee. 7 p.m.

FREE! www.georgiadogs.com THEATER: Uncanny Valley (UGA Fine Arts Building, Cellar Theatre) Set in the near future, a scientist teaches a robot how to be a human and forges a complex friendship.

author of Nicholas and Alexandra: An Intimate Account of the Last of the Romanovs and the Fall of the Russiam Empire.” She served as a personal advisor on matters of Russian art and culture to Ronald Reagan. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.art. uga.edu CLASSES: Fall Wildflowers of the Georgia Piedmont (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn to recognize the most common fallblooming wildflowers in the Georgia Piedmont. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $50. www. botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Manufacturing Job Fair (Athens Technical College) Learn about manufacturing careers and meet with hiring manufacturers. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenstech. edu EVENTS: Morning Mindfulness (Georgia Museum of Art) Join instructor Jerry Gale for a meditation session in the galleries. Meet in the lobby. 9:30–10:30 a.m. FREE! branew@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Charleston Syllabus Symposium (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) The symposium allows

UGA students and faculty to discuss race relations, racial violence and civil rights activism. Registration required. 8 a.m. (registration), 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. www.charlestonsyllabussymposium.org GAMES: Friday Night Magic Draft (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Pirate Movie (Oconee County Library) Celebrate Pirate Week with a special pirate-themed matinee. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Women’s Studies Lecture (Miller Learning Center, Room 214) Erin Richman presents “It’s Not as Easy as We Make It Look: Pathways to Motherhood for Seven (Lesbian) Couples and the Legal Impact of Marriage Equality Rulings on Their Parental Status.” 12:20 p.m. FREE! iws.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Ecology Lecture (UGA Chapel) James W. Porter presents “Butterflies, Corals and the Future of Humankind: A Last Lecture.” Part of a series of events celebrating Porter’s career as he retires after more than 40 years of teaching and research. 4 p.m. FREE! ecology.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, Firehall #2) Meet Gabrielle Fuentes for the book launch of her debut novel The Sleeping World. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 6:30 p.m.

FREE! www.avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Little Kings Shuffle Club) See performances by local drag artists. 10:30 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com PERFORMANCE: Guest Artist Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Thomas Otten from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will give a keyboard recital. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu THEATER: Cotton Patch Gospel (Winder Cultural Arts Center, Winder, Colleen O. Williams Theater) The Winder-Barrow Community Theatre presents a Georgia-born musical retelling the story of Jesus of Nazareth with a 20th Century rural Georgia twist. See Theater Notes on p. 12. Sept. 23–24, 7:30 p.m. & Sept. 25, 3 p.m. $10. 706-867-3106 THEATER: Uncanny Valley (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Thursday listing for full description Sept.

22–24 & 27–30, 8 p.m. Oct. 2, 2:30 p.m. $12 (w/ UGA ID), $16. www. drama.uga.edu

Saturday 24 ART: “Gifts and Prayers” Symposium (Georgia Museum of Art) See Friday listing for full description Sept. 23, 4 p.m. Sept.

24, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Artist Reception (Madison Museum of Fine Arts, Madison) The eight annual “Making Masters” exhibition presents multi-disciplinary works by MFA graduate students in the second year of their program.

Pieces range from sculpture, photography, ceramics, works on paper, jewelry and painting. 4–6 p.m.

FREE! art.uga.edu CLASSES: Egg Tempera Workshop (Lyndon House Arts Center) Peter Muzyka will show attendees the processes for underpainting, layered color and glazing with egg tempera. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $75. www.athensclarkecounty.com/ leisure EVENTS: Bumpkinfest (Southern Brewing Company) Celebrate the Giant Pumpkin beer release, and k continued on next page

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KIDSTUFF: Family Fishing at the Rock (Rock Eagle 4H Center) Participants can learn about fishing.

No permit required. Play games, make crafts and meet animal ambassadors. 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $5. jtorhan1@uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Wheels on the Tuk Tuk and Other Stories from India (ACC Library) Mr. Evan will share stories, music and crafts about India.

Ages 3–8. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Musical Theatre & Jazz Master Class (Studio Dance Academy) Mitchell Finke is a Joffrey Ballet NYC instructor and choreographer featured on “Dance Moms.” 1–3 p.m. (ages 7–11), 3–5 p.m. (ages 12 & up). $35–45. 706-354-6454 LECTURES & LIT: Wuxtry Records 40th Anniversary Party (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Rodger Brown will give a talk about Party Out of Bounds: The B-52’s, R.E.M. and the Kids Who Rocked Athens, Georgia for its 25th anniversary edition. The book launch is a joint party with Wuxtry Records 40th Anniversary.

Music by The Woggles and Nate & the Nightmares will follow. See story on p. 14. 7 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/lkshuffleclub LECTURES & LIT: Writer’s Circle (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Hargrett Library) Serious writers may bring up to three pages of their work, any genre, for group feedback. Each meeting will highlight books form Hargrett’s Collections. 2–4:30 p.m.

FREE! artzar@gmail.com LECTURES & LIT: Avid Poetry Series (Avid Bookshop) Hear poems by Christine Lasek-White, Jake Syersak and Connor Fisher.

5:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop. com 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 THEATER: Cotton Patch Gospel (Winder Cultural Arts Center, Winder) See Friday listing for full description Sept. 23–24, 7:30 p.m. & Sept. 25, 3 p.m. $10. 706-867-3106 THEATER: Uncanny Valley (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Thursday listing for full description Sept.

22–24 & 27–30, 8 p.m. Oct. 2, 2:30 p.m. $12 (w/ UGA ID), $16. www. drama.uga.edu

Sunday 25 ART: Sunday Spotlight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) Docents lead a tour of highlights from permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Ribbon Cutting and Open House (Clarke Central High School) A ribbon cutting ceremony will be followed by a program, tour and reception. RSVP. 2:30 p.m.

FREE! bondsj@clarke.k12.ga.us EVENTS: Run Your Tail Off (Southeast Clarke Park) Participate in a 5K and a 2K Dog Walk.

Proceeds benefit the Athens Canine Rescue. 1 p.m. $15–25. 706-2608436, www.athenscaninerescue. com/run-your-tail-off-2016, www. active.com GAMES: Trivia Night (Buffalo’s Café) Alan’s Challenge. Every Sunday.

6:30 p.m. FREE! www.buffalos.com/ athens GAMES: Netrunner Open Play (Tyche’s Games) All are welcome to join in. 12:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com

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them. The presidential debate will be screen afterward in Ramsey Concert Hall. 7 p.m. $47–52. www.pac. uga.edu EVENTS: Presidential Debate (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Room 271) Watch the candidates go toe-to-toe on the big screen. Dr. Paul Gurian, associate professor of political science at UGA, will introduce the debate and facilitate discussion. 8 p.m. FREE! rbrl.blogspot.com EVENTS: Line Dancing with Ron Putman (Buffalo’s Café) For all skill levels. 6–8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/buffaloscafeathens EVENTS: Presidential Debate Dinner and Watch Party (Athens Cotton Press) Join local democrats for dinner and watch the presidential debate. Dinner, which includes two drink tickets, is catered by Lee Epting. Jason Carter, Stacey Abrams, John Barrow and other locals will give “Why I Like Hillary” speeches.

7–11 p.m. $50. 706-250-1571, www.clarkedemocrats.com

GAMES: Duplicate Bridge (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Beginner and experienced players welcome. 1 p.m. $5. ejstapler@gmail.com GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge! Hosted

by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m.

FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub KIDSTUFF: Madison County Schools Family Night (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Register for a library card and enjoy stories, STEM activities and family fun activities. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, crafts and fun for preschoolaged children and their caregivers.

10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels

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sample last year’s Bumpkin Wild and Le Petite Grande Bumpkin. 12–7:30 p.m. $12. www.sobrewco.com EVENTS: Chef Demo and Book Signing (Bishop Park, Athens Farmers Market) Chef Joel Penn from Heirloom Cafe will demonstrate a recipe and Juanina Cantrell Kocher will sign copies of her book Classic City Cooking. 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

FREE! www.avidbookshop.com EVENTS: Frame Sale Fundraiser (OCAF, Watkinsville) Over 100 frames in a variety of sizes will be available. Proceeds benefit Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.ocaf.com EVENTS: Rivers Alive! (Dudley Park) Georgia’s annual volunteer river cleanup event that encourages civic involvement in the preservation of Georgia’s precious water resources. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/1381/ rivers-alive EVENTS: Union Junction Jamboree (Downtown Union Point) An afternoon full of live music, Jamboree 5K, kids’ cardboard train parade, craft market, games and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.unionjunctionjamboree.org EVENTS: Terrapin Hop Harvest (Terrapin Beer Co.) Celebrate all things hoppy. Live music by Packway Handle Band. 4:30–8:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: Anniversary Party (Ben’s Bikes) Ben’s Bikes celebrates 10 years of “Keeping It Wheel” with barbecue, music and more. 4–8 p.m.

FREE! bensbikes@gmail.com 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: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. Live music

by Rachel O’Neal (8 a.m.) and The Broken String Band (10 a.m.). Today features an educational activity. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.org FILM: Art House Theatre Day (Ciné Barcafé) Ciné participates in the nationwide celebration with a screening of Phantasm Remastered with a live stream Q&A with the director and cast of Fantastic Fest, and a sneak peek of the fifth and final film, Phantasm Ravager. A Town Called Panic: The Specials includes two short films from the stop-motion animated series Return to School and The Christmas Log. Time TBA. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Day of Board Game Demonstrations (Tyche’s Games) Learn to play new games. 12 p.m.

FREE! www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Percy Jackson Program (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Discover myths with activities and games inspired by the Percy Jackson series by Rich Riordan. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Studio Super Stars (Studio Dance Academy) This is a trial class for a special needs dance program. Full program begins in October. 10:30 a.m. 706-354-6454 KIDSTUFF: Saturday Morning Club (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The UGA Symphony Orchestra performs for children ages 4–12 and their families. 10 a.m. FREE! www. music.uga.edu

GAMES: Magic Kaladesh Prerelease Tournament (Tyche’s Games) Get the new Magic cards early and play in a casual tournament. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.com LECTURES & LIT: Athens Innovators at the Library (Avid Bookshop) Janet Geddis of Avid Bookshop presents “The Highs and Lows of Owning an Independent Bookstore.” 2:15 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens PERFORMANCE: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The program will include Trombo lontana by John Adams, the Fifth Symphony of Jean Sibelius and Piano Concerto No. 3 by Rachmaninoff. Ken Meltzer, host of the radio show “Meet the Classics” on Atlanta’s AM-1690, will offer a lecture at 2:15 p.m. in Ramsey Hall. 3 p.m. $31–72. www. pac.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: I Love Ukulele Festival (State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Theater) The Festival includes performances by the

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Athens Ukulele Philharmonic and other ukulele groups and soloists.

Participants can bring a ukulele and play along. 2 p.m. FREE! www. botgarden.uga.edu SPORTS: UGA Women’s Soccer (Turner Soccer Complex, 2330 S. Milledge Ave.) Watch the Lady Dogs play Auburn. 2 p.m. FREE! www. georgiadogs.com THEATER: Cotton Patch Gospel (Winder Cultural Arts Center, Winder) See Friday listing for full description Sept. 23–24, 7:30 p.m. & Sept. 25, 3 p.m. $10. 706-867-3106

Monday 26 CLASSES: Mozzarella Making (Oconee County Library) Learn how to make mozzarella cheese and sample the results. Registration required.

7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee COMEDY: The Capitol Steps (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The Capitol Steps is a troupe of Congressional staffers turned comedians who travel the country satirizing the very people and places that once employed

FILM: Animation Showcase (177 Nantahala Ave.) Watch Belladonna of Sadness and selections from Aeon Flux. Presented by the Athens Free School. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/athensfreeschool FILM: The First U.S. Presidential Debate (Georgia Theatre) Watch Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump debate on the big screen. 9 p.m.

FREE! georgiatheatre.com 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: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes!

Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Ovation 12) Hosted by Nic. Play for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Team trivia contests with house cash prizes every Monday night. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com

can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18.

Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 329 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) 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 LECTURES & LIT: Last Monday Book Group (ACC Library) This month’s title is Day of the Locust by Nathaniel West. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens MEETINGS: Dirty Dulcimers (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn to play and read music with other dulcimer players.

6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/madison PERFORMANCE: Guest Artist Recital (UGA Robert G. Edge Recital Hall) Students from the Vivaldi Conservatory of Alessandria perform. Sept. 26 & Sept. 28, 5 p.m.

FREE! music.uga.edu

Tuesday 27 CLASSES: Medicare Q&A (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Meet with a GeorgiaCares counselor.

3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-4850 COMEDY: Rory Scovel (Caledonia Lounge) Rory Scovel appears in the upcoming movies The House and The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter. His stand-up has been featured on Comedy Central.

Zach Martina opens and Shaunak Godkhindi hosts. 7 p.m. $12–15. www.facebook.com/roryscovelcomedy COMEDY: Nitro Comedy Show (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Shaunak Godkhindi hosts a comedy show the last Tuesday of every month. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: A.C.T. Home Care, Inc. Job Fair (East Athens Goodwill Career Center, 4070 Lexington Rd.) Learn about the company and available positions. 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

FREE! www.acthomecare.com EVENTS: Industry Night (Southern Brewing Company) People who work in the alcohol service industry can receive a free tour and beer samples.

Bring proof of work like a pay stub or pouring permit. 4 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com FILM: Bad Movie Night: Sakura Killers (Ciné Barcafé) Two ninjabusters travel around the world to hunt the evil ninjas responsible for stealing a top-secret videotape. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ badmovienight GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7289 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win drinks, sweet treats and gift cards.

Every Tuesday on the patio. 6 p.m.

FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com GAMES: 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) See Tuesday listing for full description 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: Club Create (Bogart Library) Craft and snack. Ages 9 and up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Fifty Years of FOIA: Should We Start Over?

(ACC Library) Charles N. Davis will discuss the promise and peril of the federal Freedom of Information Act. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens MEETINGS: Volunteer Fair (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Receive information on how to volunteer at the garden over coffee and a breakfast treat. 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu THEATER: Uncanny Valley (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Thursday listing for full description Sept.

22–24 & 27–30, 8 p.m. Oct. 2, 2:30 p.m. $12 (w/ UGA ID), $16. www. drama.uga.edu

Wednesday 28 ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Curator Carissa DiCindo leads an in-depth discussion on Jonas Lie’s painting “Bridge and Tugs.� 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Life Without Flowers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn about ancient plants like mosses, liverworts, ferns and horsetails. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $50. www. botgarden.uga.edu CLASSES: After Effects for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn how to add special effects with Adobe After Effects. Registration is required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Open Your World to the Athens-Clarke County Library (ACC Library) Learn about upcoming events, classes and exhibits from library staff. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music from The Broken String Band. 4–7 p.m.

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Downtown and Broad St. locations) Every Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ blindpigtavern GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-548-1920 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 CafĂŠ) Klon hosts movie trivia every Wednesday. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.kumquatmaebakery.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m.

FREE! 706-546-1102 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: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. saucehouse.com GAMES: Bingo (Highwire Lounge) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com KIDSTUFF: PRISM (Oconee County Library) PRISM is a safe space for all teens who share a common vision of equality. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Ask a Stupid Question Day with Two Truths and a Lie (ACC Library) Play Two Truths and a Lie on Ask a Stupid Question Day. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! plewis@athenslibrary.org 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: You Rock: Sing-Along (Oconee County Library) Sing along to selections from Grease, Hairspray and more. Grades 6–12. 7 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Book Signing (Five & Ten) James Beard Awardwinning chef John Currence celebrates his new cookbook, Big Bad Breakfast. Five & Ten will create Currence-inspired snacks. RSVP.

5 p.m. FREE! 706-546-7300, www. avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) Children’s author Ben Hatke celebrates the release of his new book, Mighty Jack. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) See Wednesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/happy-hour PERFORMANCE: Guest Artist Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Vivaldi Conservatory of Alessandria’s Giorgio Vercillo, professor of piano, performs. 8 p.m.

FREE! music.uga.edu THEATER: Uncanny Valley (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Thursday listing for full description Sept.

22–24 & 27–30, 8 p.m. Oct. 2, 2:30 p.m. $12 (w/ UGA ID), $16. www. drama.uga.edu

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Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com BLIND ASTRONOMER Local alternative rock band.

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SPRING TRAP New local blues-rock band.

Creature Comforts Brewery 5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com W. FREEMAN LEVERETT Local guitarist and songwriter performing a selection of Bossa Nova hits.

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The Foundry 6 p.m. $18 (adv.), $22 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com JOE PURDY Acclaimed folk singersongwriter with a 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 CafĂŠ Loungy Tuesdays. 10 p.m. FREE! 706369-9767 DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Spinning an all-vinyl set of rare and classic deep soul, R&B and blues. Every Tuesday!

The World Famous 7 p.m. $25. www.davidjonline.com DAVID J Founding member of Bauhaus and Love & Rockets performs an intimate solo set.

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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. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com THE SUITCASE JUNKET A wastenothing musician playing songs about traveling.

8 p.m. $20. www.georgiatheatre.com GETTER Proclaimed “unsung hero of underground bass culture.”

YULTRON Producer, singer-songwriter and rapper from Los Angeles.

SNEEK California-based hip hop artist.

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.

BLUE HEALER Austin, TX-based band playing “pop music with teeth.”

40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com DJ LUKE HIGHWALKER Local hip hop and EDM DJ pumps out the jams.

SON1 Frontman for the local hip hop rock group The Swank brings his own flair to the scene.

SPACE DUNGEON This local group features a dollop of hip hop, a pinch of space and a sprinkle of jazz.

PARTIALS Local pop group describing itself as “psychedelic and danceable.”

The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com JASON KENNEY BAND Lousianabased blues- and jazz-influenced rock quartet.

OH, JEREMIAH Local alt-country band inspired by songwriters like Josh Ritter and Ryan Adams.

CORTEZ GARZA Local singer-songwriter pushes the envelope with his unique blend of indie/Americana.

Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Rd. location) KIP JONES Local songwriter playing all your favorite folk, rock, R&B and country covers and some of his own tunes.

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com HIPPIE SABOTAGE Hip hop duo from Sacramento.

EEARZ Up-and-coming Atlanta MC. MIKE GAO California-based hip hop and bass music producer.

On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com KANSAS BIBLE COMPANY Twelveman band based in Nashville, TN and featuring a five-man horn line, keyboards, bass, guitars and percussion.

Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation BELLA’S BARTOK Rockabilly and circus-influenced band from Massachusetts.

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

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE WORKSHY Six-piece funk band from Denver, CO.

The Hedges on Broad 11 p.m. FREE! www.hedgesonbroad. com LEAVING COUNTRIES AND FRIENDS Featuring the Leaving Countries band, as well as a selection of local musicians.

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.

Thursday 22 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com BREATHING KANSAS Classic-rockinspired power trio from Toccoa.

SACRED HOLLOW Local hard rock band influenced by Tool, Sevendust, Soundgarden and more.

THE ALBIONS Athens-based alternative rock band.

DePalma’s Italian Cafe 7 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1237 (Timothy Road location) THE LUCKY JONES Rockin’ rhythm and blues from this local band.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com MEMORY CAVE Atlanta-based dream-pop group fronted by songwriter Ryan Rulon.

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

Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. www.hiloathens.com PALACE DOCTOR Dynamic rock trio fronted by former Modern Skirts bassist Phillip Brantley.

MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Grand Vapids’ songwriter and guitarist performs a solo set.

HUNTER MORRIS The singer and guitarist for psych-pop group Blue Blood performs.

Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ A group of talented jazz musicians play every Thursday and Friday.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub PYRAMID HUSTLE A benefit for Automatic Burn Consortium and The Cottage featuring DJs Reindeer Games, Akolyte and George the Infinite, plus a silent auction.

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Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 VINCENT THE DOG Local bluesrock trio.

The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DANCING MAGNOLIAS Group led by rock fixture Rev. Conner Mack Tribble.

Your Pie 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7048 (Gaines School Road location) LANDON TRUST Local singer-songwriter performs an acoustic set.

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Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $17 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com THE FLOOZIES Funky, live electronic duo from Lawrence, KS. CHET PORTER “Not the side project” of Chet Faker and Porter Robinson.

DAILY BREAD Rhett Whatley “utilizes an expansive record collection to compose unique, genre-bending experimental hip hop, electro-soul and EDM.” On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com DJ CROWE & RETROGRADE Spinning a “Stranger Things”themed dance party.

Buffalo’s Café 7 p.m. $10. www.buffalos.com JOHN DUNN & THE JAZZMAN BAND Playing jazz, soul, R&B and funk classics and originals.

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 dancing pleasure.

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com FALCO BROWN Funky, soulful local indie rock band.

FUTURE BABES Alt-rock band out of Atlanta.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www. hendershotscoffee.com DAVE STRYKER TRIO Jazz trio led by talented and acclaimed guitarist Dave Stryker.

The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Local singer Rev. Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday!

8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE GEORGIA HEALERS Athens’ premier blues band for over 25 years!

Saucehouse Barbeque 7 p.m. FREE! www.saucehousebbq.com HUNTER GRAYSON Playing classic country music.

Saturday 24 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net RACHEL O’NEAL Athens-based solo folk artist. (8 a.m.)

THE BROKEN STRING BAND Athens band blending western folk with indie rock. (10 a.m.)

Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 PSEUDO Local band featuring musicians Kip Jones and Damian Kapcala.

Fowler Band, Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, The Redstone Ramblers, The Georgia Healers, Clarence “Big C” Cameron, Will White & The Howlin’ South, Marion Montgomery & Glyn Denham and Frankie’s Blues Mission.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $22 (adv.), $25 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com BUILT TO SPILL Influential indie rock band from Boise, ID. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.

HOP ALONG Buzzworthy folk-punk band with strong female vocals and emo-influenced melodies.

ALEX G Multi-instrumental lo-fi indiepop artist who blurs the line between genres.

On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com THE LOVE LANGUAGE North Carolina-based indie rock band.

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

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com SCOTT LOW Solo set from the local Americana singer-songwriter.

CHRIS STALCUP AND THE GRANGE Americana rock band from Atlanta.

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!

The Island 9 p.m. $10. 706-389-5056 REGGAE INVASION Discover the style and rhythm of true reggae beats.

Water Witches play the Caledonia Lounge on Saturday, Sept. 24.

DESIGN COMPANY Countryinfluenced rock group from Perry.

REPLICA No info available.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com THE GLAZZIES This Sag Harbor, NY based band is reminiscent of ‘90s alt-rock and grunge.

KWAZYMOTO Noisy local punk rock duo.

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com MONSOON Female-fronted local post-punk band that dabbles in rockabilly and new wave.

REAP Local punk group. Formerly known as Christ Fucker.

WHITE RABBIT COLLECTIVE New “open ensemble featuring local musicians and artists, curated by Nick Bradfield.”

KWAZYMOTO Noisy local punk- and and folk-influenced rock trio.

The Foundry 8:30 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com MOTHER’S FINEST A mix of rock, gospel, R&B, metal and jazz seen through the lenses of an “Afro-Euro mosaic” sound.

DJ J.R. SUPERSTAR Spinning a set of tunes.

Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ See Thursday’s listing for full description Iron Factory 10 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 LAGOONS Jammy rock group from Atlanta.

JB’s Smokin’ Pig Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! 706-705-6116 TRB Members of Watkinsville band Tangents play acoustic classic rock and country favorites.

Live Wire 9 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15 (door). www. livewireathens.com LATE NIGHT RADIO EDM producer from Denver, CO. FLAMINGOSIS Electronic producer inspired by artists like Flying Lotus, J Dilla and Madlib.

ROBBIE DUDE Local DJ spinning “futuristic, hip hop, electro-soul, funky freshness, wine sippin’, bumpin’, grindin’ bass music.”

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 ERIK NEIL BAND Local three-piece band playing blues/rock covers and originals.

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com HOOKER Athens-based “white-trash glam-rock” band.

WATER WITCHES Freak-rock group out of Athens, OH. HEATHEN SONS Alt-countryinfluenced rock band from Nashville.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com OLIVER JORDAN Berklee-trained guitarist and songwriter.

CORTEZ GARZA Local singer-songwriter blends indie and Americana.

CAMERON FLOYD A lighthearted sound with expressive lyrics.

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com WIEUCA Local band playing cheeky, guitar-driven indie rock.

ART CONTEST Math-rock band from Athens via South Carolina.

GLÁSS Athens-based post-punk/noise rock band.

BOY LEGS New experimental electronic duo from Boone, NC. The Foundry 4 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com BBQ, BOURBON & BLUES FESTIVAL Featuring Rick

Little Kings Shuffle Club Wuxtry’s 40th Birthday Party. 7 p.m.

FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub THE WOGGLES Legendary garageflavored rock and roll band from Atlanta. See story on p. 14.

NATE & THE NIGHTMARES Local garage-punk band fronted by Cars Can Be Blue’s Nate Mitchell and featuring local band Free Associates.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE ROYAL VELVET Three-piece local rock band.

The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 QUIG AND THE BOYS Local rock band playing old, new, blues and rock with a twist.

Saucehouse Barbeque 7 p.m. FREE! www.saucehousebbq.com MANNY CORTES Singer-songwriter who plays a mean guitar.

Terrapin Beer Co. Hop Harvest. 4:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com PACKWAY HANDLE BAND Packway’s “gather around the mic” approach to bluegrass provides sly, hearty original songs and renditions of classic tunes.

Sunday 25 The Classic Center 7 p.m. $32-85. www.classiccenter.com CAKE Longstanding alt-rock band featuring semi-controversial lyrics,

groovy jams and a career spanning 17 years. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.

The Foundry 4 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens. com NEW SOUTH SHOWCASE Host Caroline Aiken interviews and introduces performers Trio Deluxe and The Randon Roosters.

Georgia Center for Continuing Education 1 p.m. FREE! www.wuga.org ATHENS JAZZ FESTIVAL WUGA FM presents a day of live jazz on the lawn, featuring Classic City Swing, Period Six, Mary & the Hot Hotty-Hots, Trey Wright Quartet, Athens Tango Project, Whitehall Jazz Collective, Chris Enghauser Trio and Louis Romanos Quartet. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.

The Manhattan Café Loungy Tuesdays. 10 p.m. FREE! 706369-9767 DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Spinning an all-vinyl set of rare and classic deep soul, R&B and blues. Every Tuesday!

Wednesday 28 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES OPEN MIC JAM Bands are welcome, backline is provided and the jam rocks until 2 a.m.

Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net THE BROKEN STRING BAND Athens band blending western folk with indie rock.

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.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com DTCV Los Angeles-based post-punk band featuring former members of Guided By Voices and Tennis System.

FEVER HANDS Post-punk five-piece from Jacksonville, FL.

Iron Factory 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 BLACKWATER DEEP Athens-based acoustic indie-folk band.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $7. www.georgiatheatre.com TRAE PIERCE & THE T-STONE BAND Funky, hip hop-influenced blues-rock band from Florida.

THE NORM Local group that combines funk, reggae, pop, rock and hip hop.

On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com WHITE VIOLET Local group led by songwriter Nate Nelson, playing haunting, brooding, atmospheric indie-pop.

WANDERWILD Local indie rock project led by local songwriter Matt Martin.

Monday 26 Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. $7. www.georgiatheatre.com MERCHANDISE Much hyped a few years back, this new wave-inspired experimental punk band hails from Tampa, FL. PUBLIC MEMORY Solo project of Brooklyn’s Robert Toher.

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

Hosted by Larry Forte.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MINGLEWOOD MONDAY Local musicians pay tribute to the Grateful Dead.

The World Famous 9 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens EXPERIMENTAL MONDAYS Featuring performances from John Fernandes, Maria Kindt, Michael Potter and Ryan Unks.

Tuesday 27 Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. $20. www.georgiatheatre.com KISHI BASHI Talented local songwriter and violinist creates exuberant, loop-driven, experimental pop music. See story on p. 16.

TWAIN Folky indie-pop project from Brooklyn, NY. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com POWERKOMPANY Local pop duo featuring the crisp, soaring vocals of Marie Davon and electronic instrumentation courtesy of Andrew Heaton.

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 Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Down the Line 9/29 VECTREXCENTRICITY / MICHAEL MANRING (ATHICA) 9/29 FRENCH EXIT / JOHN FERNANDES / RYAN GRAY MOORE (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 9/29 DODD FERRELLE / MSRP / ROB VEAL BAND (40 Watt Club) 9/29 CHATHAM COUNTY LINE / THE BROKEN STRING BAND (The Foundry) 9/29 THE BURNING PEPPERMINTS (Georgia Theatre) 9/29 THE STRUTS / BEWARE OF DARKNESS / GOODBYE JUNE (Georgia Theatre) 9/29 BEN VIDA (Lamar Dodd School of Art) 9/29 DIABLO SANDWICH & THE DR. PEPPERS / LORIN WALKER MADSEN (Lumpkin Street Station) 9/29 REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DANCING MAGNOLIAS (The Office Lounge) 9/29 SIMON JOYNER (White Tiger Gourmet)

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Art 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 Indie South (Athens, GA) Indie South is 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 downtown. $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 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 Public Art for World Of Wonder (Southeast Clarke Park) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking proposals from professional artists for public art. Designs must be threedimensional and interactive, but non-climbing. $32,000 all-inclusive budget. Deadline Oct. 2, 11:59 p.m.

706-248-1604, info@athenscultural affairs.org, www.athenscultural affairs.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. 706-5426014, www.botgarden.uga.edu TV Gallery (Athens, GA) TV Gallery is a virtual gallery promoting contemporary art in the Southeast. Email high-resolution .jpegs 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 an event featuring art cars, a market, live painters, performances and food. Deadline Oct. 14.

Event on Oct. 22, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. $50/booth. crispyprintz@gmail.com, crispyprintz.com/transpectacle WIld Rumpus Art Show (Creature Comforts Brewery) Seeking artwork for an exhibition inspired by the annual Wild Rumpus Halloween parade. Email a photo of the work. Deadline Sept. 27. Drop off works Oct. 2. Show hangs through October. curious@ccbeerco.com

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 Adult Tumbling (Bishop Park) It’s flipping fun. For ages 17 & up. Wednesdays through Nov. 30, 7–8:30 p.m. $10–15/class. 706613-3589

Artist Workshops (KA Artist Shop) “Watercolor Painting for Beginners with Katherine Dunlap.�

Sept. 26 & Oct. 3, 6–9 p.m. $80. “Drawing 101 with Otto Lange.� 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 Clay� classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s wheel every Friday from 7–9 p.m. “Family Try Clay� 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. 21 & 28, 1–2:30 p.m. $10/ session. 706-613-3596 Functional Flexibility Clinics (AKF Athens Martial Arts) Clinics focus on core training on Oct. 15. $40–50/session. $80–100/ family. akf-athens.doodlekit.com Gentle Hatha Yoga (Center City Ballet and Movement, 750A Chase St.) Ongoing classes for people wanting a mindful approach to stress reduction, relaxation and stillness. $13/week. mfhealy@bellsouth.net, www.centercityballet.com Knitting Classes (Revival Yarns) “Crochet 1.â€? Sept. 23, 10:30–11:30 a.m. FREE! RSVP. www.revivalyarns athens.com Lunchtime Workout (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m. $5–10. athenscine.com Lunchtime Yoga (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) Wednesdays and Fridays, 12 p.m. $5–10. margaretdthomasyoga. blogspot.com

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The Georgia Museum of Art will host Museum Mix on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 8–11 p.m. “Icon of Modernism: Representing the Brooklyn Bridge, 1883–1950,� which includes works by Joseph Stella, is a featured exhibition.

Martial Arts Classes (Live Oak Martial Arts, Bogart) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, Jodo, self-defense, grappling and weapons classes. www.liveoakmartialarts.com OCAF Art Classes (OCAF, Watkinsville) “Pet Portrait in Clay with Jean Westmacott.�

Wednesdays, Sept. 28–Oct. 26, 5:30–8:30 p.m. $170. “Button it Up with Sylvia Dawe.� Oct. 1, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $95. “Painting Birds in Watercolor with Leigh Ellis.

Mondays, Oct. 3–17, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $105. www.ocaf.com One-on-One Digital Media Center Tutorials (ACC Library) Get individual instruction for graphics, audio or video editing projects or learn to convert albums and cassettes to DVDs and CDs. Thursdays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 3 p.m. 706-613-3650 PALS Institute (PALS Institute) The PALS Institute provides training in GED preparation, literacy, EFL, business and computer skills to women. 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. 717-515-0820, www.grounded visioncoaching.com Scar Correction & Tattoo Removal (Midnight Iguana) Scar correction and tattoo removal training classes. Sept. 25–28, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-255-5897

Spanish Classes (ALCES) Beginner and intermediate classes in Spanish. $75 per month, plus materials. susan.wilson1998@gmail.com Tai Chi Easy (Rocksprings Community Center) An hour of healthful exercise. No experience necessary. Thursdays, 10 a.m. $3–5.

706-548-1310 Traditional Karate Training (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Learn traditional Yoshukai karate in a positive atmosphere. Classes held Sundays–Wednesdays. FREE! www.athensy.com Yoga 101 for Beginners (Yurt Yoga Athens) Small, all-level classes in a beautiful natural environment.

Morning and evening classes available. www.yurtyogaathens.com

Help Out AthHalf Seeking Volunteers AthHalf, the half marathon and the Health Expo, seeks volunteers to help with registration and hospitality.

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. www.womentotheworld. org Spin for Kids Volunteers Needed (Camp Twin Lakes, Rutlege) Help with check-in, rest stops, cheering riders across the finish line and more. Volunteers

must be at least 15 years old for most tasks. Multiple shifts available.

Oct. 16, 6:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m. www. spinforkids.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

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 group for overcoming life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. Childcare provided. Thursdays, 6 p.m. framedby god@gmail.com Project Safe (Athens, GA) Meetings for Athena, a skillsbased group covering relationship topics, are held every Thursday, 12–1:30 p.m. Meetings for the New Beginnings Support Group are held every Monday, 6:30–8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Monday of the month. Childcare provided. 24-hour

crisis hotline: 706-543-3331. Teen texting line: 706-765-8019. www. project-safe.org Soul Happy & Healthy Weight Loss (985 Gaines School Rd.) Six-week, Christian based series, Tuesdays. Sept.

27–Nov. 1. 6–7 p.m. $25. RSVP. 706-410-5785, www.thelifedoula. com/reborn The Legacy Circle: A Monthly Women’s Empowerment Journey (The Mother-Daughter Nest) Practice the art of sacred selfcare and support your own personal growth. First Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. $15. www.themother daughternest.com

On The Street A Taste of the Holiday Season (East Athens Educational Dance Center) Seeking local actors, bands, chorale ensembles, dance groups, mimes, musicians, poets

and singers for a Christmas-themed event held Dec. 3 at the Morton Theatre. 706-613-3624, www.athens clarkecounty.com/dance Annual Bird Seed Sale (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Proceeds support environmental education and preservation. Place orders by Oct. 16. Pick-up Nov. 4–5. 706-6133615, ext. 235. scncinc@gmail. com, athensclarkecounty.com/ DocumentCenter/View/35030 Athens Free School (Athens, GA) Athens Free School is a learning network where people share skills.

September’s classes include lessons on cooking with jackfruit, acroyoga, rope making, self-advocacy and more. Find the calendar online.

Email with ideas. athensfreeschool@ riseup.net, www.facebook.com/ athensfreeschool Athens Street Hockey (YMCA, Hockey Rink) Players of all skill levels can play in a local hockey rink.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. athensfloorhockey@gmail.com

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.

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.� Through September.

CITY OF WATKINSVILLE (Downtown Watkinsville) “Public Art Watkinsville: A Pop-up Sculpture Exhibit� consists of sculptures placed in prominent locations around downtown. Artists include Benjamin Lock, William Massey, Stan Mullins, Robert Clements and Joni Younkins-Herzog. “Artscape Oconee: The Monuments of Artland� features eight newly commissioned art panels and six refurbished panels of paintings.

THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) In Classic Gallery I, “High 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 Objects� 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.

Currently on view through October.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Lea Purvis.

Through September.

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€?

Through Dec. 11. • “Gifts and Prayers. The Romanovs and Their Subjects.â€?

Through December. • “Man’s Canyons: New York City on Paper.â€? Through December. • “Living Color: Gary Hudson in the 1970s.â€? Through Jan. 8.

GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Jamey Grimes’ Northern Lightsinspired “Aurora� is an installation illuminated by natural light during the day and a color-based lighting cycle at night. Through September.

HEIRLOOM CAFÉ (815 N. Chase St.) “Rocks and Waterâ€? is a series of watercolor and oil paintings by Susie Burch. Through Oct. 24.

HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) “Citrine Visuals� 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 works by Laura Douglas, Jasmine Echols, Clarence Frye, Griffin DeJoy and

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 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) Cause + Effect, a progressive film competition and festival hosted

by Alliance for a Better Georgia, is seeking short films focused on social, political, environmental or economic issues facing Georgia.

Winners receive a $1000 prize.

Submissions accepted through Oct. 2. Winners will be screened at CinĂŠ 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 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 Local School Governance Teams (Athens, GA) The Clarke County School District is seeking community members, parents and teachers to serve on teams that will represent each school and give input to the CCSD. Apply by Sept. 30. www.clarke.k12.ga.us/charter Senior Adult Trips (Rocksprings Community Center) “Georgia Mountain Fall Festival Trip.� Oct. 13, 8:30 a.m.–6 pm. $25–38. Trips depart from Rocksprings Park. For ages 50 & up. 706-613-3602, www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure f

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K.A. ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) “The Art of Portraiture� pulls from the history of portraiture, but also the rejection of it. Through Nov. 1.

LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) “Spectra: Lamar Dodd School of Art Faculty Exhibition� 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,� 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 South� presents photography by Tamara Reynolds and Jerry Siegel, two artists who have work in the Do Good Fund Collection.

Through December.

MADISON MUSEUM OF FINE ART (300 Hancock St., Madison) “Making Masters� includes work of second-year MFA students from the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Opening reception Sept. 24. Through Oct. 16.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) Handwoven fabrics by Mary Rugg. Through September.

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. 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 Journey� 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’chanted� 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. 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) “Shadow� 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 solar-

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Music Equipment Baxendale Guitar Yard Sale: Sat. Oct. 8, 10a.m.– 5p.m. Guitars, Parts, Studio Gear, Electronics, Tools, Art, Merch and much more. 160 Winston Dr. Athens.

Bundy baritone saxophone for sale. Looks fair, plays great. $700. 706-797-3787.

Nuçi’s Space needs your old instruments & music gear! All donations are taxdeductible. Call 706-2271515 or come by Nuçi’s Space, 396 Oconee St.

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Music Services Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition.

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Home and Garden Carpet repairs and restretching. Over 40 years of experience. Ask for Joe. 912-282-3981.

Jobs Full-time D o g D a y c a r e Attendant positions now avail. at Pawtropolis.

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Growing local company is hiring! Creative positions and management opportunities avail. Apply online at uberprints. workable.com.

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.

Receptionist - Law firm.

Answer multi-line phone, schedule appointments, g re e t c l i e n t s , o r g a n i z e files, transcribing and other duties. Please email resume to edwards.j@ swm-lawyers.com or fax to 706-549-2203. Salar y negotiable. No Phone Calls.

Swimming pool service company needs FT help.

Experience preferred but not req. Must have work references and valid driver’s license. Fax resumes: 706-850-5253, email: poolservicesathens@gmail. com.

The Phil Hughes Auto Group is Now Hiring: Multiple opportunities across all 3 stores to join o u r g ro w i n g b u s i n e s s !

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Ve e s h e e s e e k s a n experienced Seamstress. FT and PT positions avail. Apply online at veeshee.workable. com. Call 855-833-7433 for more information.

Wok’s Up is hiring FT and PT– all positions.

Looking for hard working people w/ great attitudes. Apply by sending your application to: woksupgeorgia@ yahoo.com or call: 229347-6326.

Opportunities AthFest Educates seeks volunteers for all aspects of AthHalf Half Marathon and the AthHalf Health Expo, Oct. 8 & 9. Sign up online: athhalf.com.

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A.C.T. Home Care, Inc. is currently seeking qualified CNAs or Personal Support Aides to provide home care services, including feeding, bathing, grooming, light housekeeping and meal preparation.Apply online at www.acthomecare.com or stop by our job fair on Sept. 27, 2016 from 10a.m. – 2p.m. at the E. Athens Goodwill Career Center on Lexington Rd. No phone calls, please.

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 t h a t a re l o o k i n g f o r a challenging and rewarding P T c a re e r i n t h e h o t e l operations depar tments 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 p a y. S e n d r e s u m e t o medigrillatl@gmail.com 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: www. ugajobsearch.com, create online account and application, search job posting #20151318 (Temporary labor pool – staff no benefits), apply.

Posting will describe in detail the duties and physical demands.

The UGA Hotel and Conference Center is looking f o r t e m p o r a r y, P T Houseman. Experience 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 hires. Apply at www.ugajobsearch.com, create online account and application then search job posting #20161238 (Temporary labor pool – staff no benefits). Posting will describe in detail the summar y of duties and physical demands.

Wa l k , b i k e , b u s , o r 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 a re o n m u l t i p l e b u s routes. Learn more and apply at www.sbsath. com.

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By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com Dear Bonita, My brother’s wife died of breast cancer last year. It was a long and painful process that I know was very emotionally draining for him and their children, especially since their relationship had plenty of problems. They fought a lot, and she was very controlling, to the point that she wouldn’t let him see his family (specifically, my mother) when she was really mad at him. She’d make absurd claims and threaten him with divorce if he did anything—“If you go visit your mom today, that means you don’t love me, so I’ll leave you” type stuff. She stole so much money from him that he had to take his own wife to court once, and she resented our family—for what reason, I have no idea.

Obviously, I never really liked her, but I was sad to see the kids lose their mother. Now that she’s gone, it’s like my brother is a whole new person. I’ve never seen him so happy. It’s like he has a

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sick. I want to do some snooping around or ask some questions, but I don’t want him to know that I’m onto him. I also don’t want to make an already intensely emotional family situation worse by stirring up anything. Right now I’m just having an awful time even looking at my brother. I want to know if it’s true, because the idea alone is offensive. Nightmare or not, how could he?

I really hope your brother didn’t cheat on a dying woman, because I’m with you— what a dick move! This woman does sound like she was a real piece of work, though, and being with her must have taken a lot of work. It’s possible that your brother might have simply known his current girlfriend before his wife died, and they formed a relationship after she passed. Perhaps she was a friend who comforted him or provided support during

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real personality now! He’s started a business and moved out of the home where he gave his wife hospice care, and now he’s living with his new girlfriend. He says they’ve been dating for six months and living together for just two, but I’m having a hard time with this.

First off, there’s the fact that his two youngest children hate his new girlfriend’s guts. I can understand them not liking to see their father in love with someone else, but it’s almost scary how my niece regards my brother’s new woman. I’m worried that one day I’ll have to break up a fight between them. His son is better, but not by much. Beyond that, they just seem entirely too close for a couple that new.

Six months is pretty fast to move in together, and I’ve never known my brother to play it so fast and loose.

Basically, I think my brother was cheating on his wife while she was on her deathbed. I think he met this new girl way before his wife passed, because they’re just too close. It feels like an older relationship than what he’s presenting to us.

His wife, frankly, was a nightmare, and I know they both cheated during their marriage, but something about this just makes me feel

his wife’s illness, and it makes sense that feelings could have developed during a time like that. Seems to me like maybe they got close while his wife was still alive and decided to date after she died.

I think you should just ask your brother what’s up, but also ask your niece and nephew, too. Your brother might wanna save face by lying about the timeline of events or other details, but an angry kid will spill their guts on a parent gladly. The real question is what to do with the information you find out. At what level should you be involved in the goings-on of your brother’s relationships?

I understand your moralist urge to chastise your brother for this possible indiscretion, but it’s not really your business, is it? It doesn’t really affect your life beyond your peripheral involvement with keeping the peace between the kids and his new girlfriend. In that case, you could ask your brother to work this shit out so you can stop playing referee when you come over. 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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