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ď†? HOMEDRONE: Jeff Mangum might be dropping hints about a new Neutral Milk Hotel double-album. ď˜Ş IN THE LOOP: Oconee Board of Commissioners Chairman Melvin Davis said he is open to having the board vote on the Calls Creek sewer pipeline before he leaves in January. ď†? HOMEDRONE: R.E.M. contributed a previously unheard live version of “World Leader Pretendâ€? to an anti-Trump playlist.

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same, Georgia is seeing heavier rains and 2015 was the hottest year on record. This year is likely to beat it. Last Wednesday was longer dry spells, she said, which isn’t good for crops. the 108th day this year that Athens has Looking out to 2100, some models prehit 90 degrees. (Yes, it’s almost Halloween, dict that Georgia will continue to see very and we’re still wearing shorts.) The average slight temperature increases, Knox said. number of 90-degree days in a year is 58. But others predict the average temperature It’s hot out there, y’all. So now’s as good will rise as much as 10 degrees. People mova time as any to talk about climate change. ing into (and paving over more of) North Of course, it’s never a good idea to draw Georgia could accelerate warming. So could conclusions about climate from a small sample size, as UGA agricultural climatologist Pam Knox noted last week during a presentation on the topic sponsored by the Athensbased Georgia Climate Coalition and the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, a national organization that wants to tax carbon emissions to discourage fossil-fuel burning and send the money to households to offset higher energy costs. Temperatures vary from year to year, but over the past 120 years or so, it’s clear that there has been a “very, very slow increase in temperature in Georgia,” Knox said. Climate change is already wreaking havoc across the globe—heat waves, floods, drought, melting ice caps— but Georgia has been spared the worst of it. That’s probWe are all Ted Striker from Airplane. ably because, in the 1960s, agriculture fleeing California’s drought and agriculture started moving to California, coming back to Georgia, where water’s more where there are fewer pests, and much of abundant—crops don’t have trees’ cooling Georgia’s cropland was planted with trees, effect, and animal husbandry produces the Knox said. “That is a human change in cligreenhouse gas methane. “There is very mate,” she said. little doubt things are going to get warmer,” Like temperature, precipitation varKnox said. ies, too, and there are lots of variables— The effect on coasts and oceans will be ocean cycles, natural warming and cooling much more devastating. For tens of millions cycles, maybe even sunspots—but, recent of years, carbon dioxide in the atmosphere droughts aside, Georgia is in the midst of oscillated between 200 and 300 parts per a long wet period, and rainfall isn’t changmillion, according to Mark Farmer, a UGA ing much long-term, Knox said. However, cellular biologist. When people started although the amount of rain is about the

burning coal to power trains and factories, CO2 started to spike. “It all balanced out until we started changing the equation at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution,” Farmer said. For the past 60 years, CO2 has been steadily increasing by 2 parts per million, according to observations taken at a Hawaii observatory. This year, it hit a record 408 ppm. Before the Industrial Revolution, such increases took millions of years to accumulate. In nature, trees consume CO2 in the spring and summer and release it when their leaves fall in autumn. But man is producing more CO2 than nature can absorb, and some of it is dissolved in the oceans, creating carbonic acid, which lowers the water’s pH level, making it more acidic. The current pH level is about 8.2. Using

a simple equation (relatively speaking—I majored in English for a reason), scientists predict it will drop to 7.85 in 2100. The last time the oceans’ pH levels sunk so low was 250 million years ago—during the Permian Extinction, which killed 70 percent of life on Earth. “This is still, to this day, the most frightening figure I’ve ever seen published in a paper,” Farmer said. “Biologists will tell you, basically the only thing living in the world’s oceans will be sea grass.” The solution will be a political one,

Farmer said. Sixty nations—including the U.S., China, India and the European Union—have ratified the 2015 Paris climate accords. The Obama Administration instructed state governments to submit preliminary plans for cutting CO2 emissions by September, but a lawsuit by 26 states (Georgia among them) has held up implementation. Yet in 23 of those states (Georgia also among them) polls show that majorities support the Paris accords, Farmer said, noting that Republican President Richard Nixon formed the Environmental Protection Agency to clean up the nation’s air and water, and that as recently as 1990, Republican President George H.W. Bush acknowledged that climate change is manmade—heresy in the modern GOP. (Earlier this month, Athens Republicans hosted Ryan Adolphson, a biological and agricultural engineering professor at UGA, who confirmed that the climate is changing but said he’s not convinced people are causing the changes. Adolphson also said that a warmer climate could be good for Georgia farmers because it would mean a longer growing season.) “This is not a partisan issue,” Farmer said. “The CO2 in the ocean doesn’t care what party you belong to.” [Blake Aued] Athens Needs More Sidewalks: Decades ago, Athens’ first “bike path” consisted of designating one of Milledge Avenue’s sidewalks as a bike route. You can still see where the curbs were (very roughly) graded for bicycles. It wasn’t a great solution, and we’ve come a long way since then, but some bicyclists still ride on sidewalks out of safety concerns. Bicyclists have been among the most successful government advocates—in Athens and elsewhere—in recent years; pedestrians not so much, although many bicycling groups, including BikeAthens, also advocate for pedestrians. Pedestrians take their lives in hand walking along or crossing corridors like Lexington Road and Atlanta Highway, or similar roads in Atlanta and elsewhere with many lanes for cars but no sidewalks at all.

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Time was when sidewalks were built alongside streets as a matter of course; thus, most in-town Athens streets have sidewalks. But that goes back to the days of the streetcars; once automobiles became popular, and then ubiquitous (at least for those who could afford them), sidewalks ceased to be built in many places. Along with other drawbacks of the automobile— sprawl, danger, expense, depersonalization—came neighborhoods accessible only by car. Finally, that has begun to change. Although Georgia’s auto-obsessed Department of Transportation historically balks at funding anything that isn’t a road, Athens-Clarke County began building sidewalks again in 1996. But the irony is, people don’t always want them. Just as some Atlanta counties long voted to keep MARTA out on fears of crime (and perhaps racism), some Athens homeowners would prefer to keep their neighborhoods inaccessible. Others fear losing a few feet of their front yards if a sidewalk is built. Perhaps for these reasons, the sidewalks built in ACC have so far been in non-controversial places. The downside of this is that they have not always been built where most needed—for example, Whit Davis Road was picked even though it already had a sidewalk on one side. There is a long list of places where citizens (and county department heads) have requested sidewalks. And there is a points system used by ACC Transportation and Public Works to evaluate those suggestions (but which favors those easiest and cheapest to build). The very first project chosen for a new sidewalk, years ago, was Magnolia Street, but it was canceled by commissioners when some homeowners objected. Lots of money has been spent already, and more budgeted under SPLOST, to build new sidewalks. Commissioners have deferred to the points system (while revising it repeatedly) rather than push for specific sidewalks in their districts. But is the points system really objective? Is it getting us sidewalks where we need them? The evidence in my neighborhood is that it is not: Neither Jefferson River Road nor Vincent Drive is high on the list, although the need is obvious. In recent years, political control in Athens has moved from near-total domination by local businesspeople to include wider influence by local bicyclists, environmentalists and even fair-wage activists, but perhaps most especially neighborhood groups, who, in response to unruly students, gave us one of the country’s most restrictive laws regulating how many unrelated people can live together, discouraging the density needed to make the most of infrastructure. The sidewalks points system may soon be revised again and accompanied by a new Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, produced by a consultant and a citizen committee. But there will always be homeowners who object to sidewalks or bikeways or greenways, just as there have been businesspeople who didn’t want to see a nearby bus stop or street median. Building sidewalks and bike routes where most needed sounds good, but it won’t make everybody happy. If it is going to happen, commissioners will need the courage of their convictions. [John Huie] Better Crosswalks: At the same time as the commission will vote on the new

sidewalk prioritization formula Tuesday, Nov. 1, it will also vote on a list of bike and pedestrian safety projects. The list includes crosswalk improvements on Prince Avenue at Newton Street, Cobb Street and Piedmont College; a mid-block crosswalk on North Avenue between Fifth and Berlin; a radar speed sign (which has proven effective in slowing down drivers) on Hawthorne Avenue; moving the bus stop at Hawthorne and Oglethorpe closer to the fire station; upgrading the crosswalk at Forest Heights; adding a bus bay at the Hawthorne/Old West Broad/Old Epps Bridge bus stop; more crosswalk and bike lane upgrades and curb improvements on Baxter Street; new bike lane symbols on Barnett Shoals Road and an island at the movie theater entrance; green bike lane skip markings on Alps Road at Broad; a mid-block crosswalk at the bus stop on Gaines School Road; and handicapped-accessible ramps and crosswalks on Lumpkin Street. Whew. That’s a lot of stuff for $144,000. And not much of it is on the Eastside, which sent commissioners Sharyn Dickerson and Andy Herod into a conniption. “There’s a whole other part of this county outside the Loop, and we need to make sure we treat those people fairly, because right now it seems like there’s a two-class system—those inside the Loop and those outside the Loop, and I’m tired of it,� Herod said. His comments came after Commissioner Kelly Girtz suggested spending some reserve funds on more aesthetically pleasing curbs and medians on Baxter. The list drew surprisingly little public comment. Longtime Prince Avenue advocate Tony Eubanks could not attend the meeting, but sent commissioners an email opposing an overhead flashing beacon at the Grit crosswalk, predicting that the current beacons are sufficient—drivers see them, he said, they just won’t stop. He also said ACC should wait until the developer of nearby 100 Prince provides a Complete Streets analysis, which is a point commissioners said they agree with, so the Prince projects may be pushed back. [BA] Discrimination Ordinance: Mayor Nancy Denson put the proposed ordinance banning bars from discriminating back on the agenda last week as promised, but it drew little discussion. It’s almost certain to pass, and so the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (a coalition including Athens for Everyone, the NAACP and others) is turning its attention to the proposal for a civil rights committee. While the anti-discrimination ordinance has its roots in complaints that AfricanAmerican UGA students are being turned away from downtown bars, “that kind of activity is an outgrowth of a broader phenomenon,� Girtz said in explaining the need for the civil rights committee. “It’s part of a broader tapestry of discrimination.� A common misconception is that the committee would prosecute businesses accused of discrimination. That’s not the case, but it could educate the public, serve as a liaison to minority communities and make policy recommendations to the Mayor and Commission. Besides Girtz, commissioners had little to say about the committee. That could mean it’s a done deal, it’s about to go down in flames, or it’s so controversial that no one wants to tip their hand. Stay tuned. [BA] f

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No, No, No, Yes, Hillary Pete’s Cheat Sheet™ and Flagpole’s 29th Birthday By Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

Touch That Screen For those of you who haven’t already voted, here by popular demand is Pete’s Cheat Sheet. Amendment 1, as we all know by now, thrusts the governor’s hand into our local school systems, where he can scoop up “failing” schools and turn them over to forprofit corporations to run them like prisons. OK, that’s overstated, but you get the picture. Vote no. Amendment 2 is well intentioned but not well thought-out. It creates a fund to help children exploited by sex traffickers, but it raises a large part of that money by a hefty tax on topless nightclubs and other

adult businesses. That would set a pretty bad precedent and would be unfair to those legal businesses, regardless of what you think of them. So, no. Amendment 3, whoa! Sponsored by a defrocked judge who is now a legislator, it abolishes the state commission that investigates misconduct by judges and replaces it with one under the tender auspices of the legislature. No way. Amendment 4 provides for the excise taxes on fireworks to be spent for trauma care, firefighters and public safety. It’s a weird way to raise money for these vital, underfunded services, but it helps. Yes. Candidates? Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine, for sure. The cat in the hat, Jim Barksdale, against Johnny Isakson, who is a good man and a good politician but only a kneejerk Republican in Washington. Rumors are he’s holding on against ill health until Gov. Deal can appoint himself to succeed Isakson. And ESPLOST, of course.

Happy Birthday, Flagpole As of Oct. 26, Flagpole has been your local paper for 29 years, since 1987. Jared Bailey started the publication to focus attention on the downtown music scene,

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which he was part of as one of the owners of the 40 Watt Club. The mag (rag) started out with mostly music coverage and anything else they could grab to fill up the pages. Then, less than a year and a half into the project, Flagpole took note of local government and began to morph into the music-and-more magazine you are now holding in your digits. In the spring of 1989, the city government began to crack down on the late-night dance scene. Bailey sprang to the defense of the after-hours dancing, which he hosted at the 40 Watt, and the club owners and others were able to convince the city council not to mess with the scene—at least for a while.

During that same period, Bailey traveled to Austin, TX to attend the South By Southwest music conference, where he found a city government that embraced its music scene. “There I was,” Bailey wrote in the Apr. 5, 1989 Flagpole, “talking to grey-haired city councilmen about progressive music and an alternative music scene without looks of suspicion and revulsion. As one Austin councilman said, ‘We see music as business.’ I was in heaven, to be looked on as a businessman that generates tax revenue instead of a low-life Satan worshipper because I have a business that sells demon alcohol.” Over the years, our government has slowly come around to acknowledging the importance of the music scene, though never with the level of support that has sustained Austin music. Bailey is now an Athens-Clarke County commissioner, and Flagpole is solidly invested in coverage of local government along with local music. Each year we desultorily discuss celebrating Flagpole’s birthday, but we stay so busy covering music and government and arts and entertainment and selling ads to pay for all of it that we don’t make time to celebrate. Next year will be the 30th. We’ll do something special then. It will be huge! Trust us. f

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Will Georgians Oppose Trump and the Opportunity School District? By Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com As Georgians ponder how to cast their ballots in this general election, there are only two issues that really have any suspense to them. Will the state’s electoral votes go to Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton? And will voters agree to approve Gov. Nathan Deal’s school takeover plan? The future does not look very bright for the school takeover proposal, known formally as the Opportunity School District. Deal is asking voters to give him the authority to appoint a special superintendent who would take over the administration of low-performing schools, but the voters don’t seem inclined to go along with him. It appears that voters support the conservative principle that people should decide at the local level how they want to run their schools and how their money should be spent for this purpose. Two polls released last week tell the tale. A survey commissioned by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution showed 59 percent of Georgia voters opposed the Opportunity School District proposal while only 34 percent supported it. Another poll released by WSB-TV last week also showed only 34 percent support for the school takeover plan, with 44 percent opposed. There are signs that Deal knows his proposal is headed for defeat. The governor’s chief of staff has demanded that school systems provide records of dues they collect for two teachers’ groups, the Georgia Association of Educators and the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. PAGE and GAE have campaigned energetically against the passage of the school takeover proposal. Deal very likely will try to punish the teacher groups by asking the legislature to pass a bill prohibiting school districts from using payroll deductions to collect dues from teachers.

The question of who wins Georgia’s electoral votes is not quite so clear-cut. Recent polls show Trump to be leading Clinton by two to three points, which seems about right for a Republican-leaning state like Georgia. Statistics guru Nate Silver calculates that Trump at this point has about a 70 percent chance of carrying the state. But this has been a presidential campaign unlike any other we have seen in recent memory. Trump’s numbers nationwide have been falling since he performed poorly in three debates against Clinton. He is also having to deal with the fallout from a videotape that had him bragging to an “Access Hollywood” host about how celebrities like him can grab women and have their way with them. Since that videotape went public, at least 12 women have come forward to allege that Trump grabbed them or touched them inappropriately without their consent, which he has denied. The biggest factor in Georgia’s outcome could well be this: Over the past 12 months, 342,000 African Americans, Latinos and Asian Americans have registered to vote. Where whites made up 80 percent of the state’s registered voters not so long ago, they now account for less than 57 percent of Georgia’s voters. In this highly polarized era, it’s no big secret that most whites tend to vote Republican while minority voters are more likely to vote Democratic. This increasingly diverse voter pool is the main reason why analysts and pundits keep predicting that Georgia will one day flip from being a red state to a purple state. That may happen in 2016, 2018 or 2020, but it will happen one day. For this year’s election, it all depends on how many of those 342,000 newly registered voters actually turn out and cast a ballot on Nov. 8. f

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Better Georgia Looks to Stop State’s School Takeover, Start Dems’ State Takeover By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

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ince its formation five years ago, Better Georgia has brought down one of the state’s most powerful senators, shamed another Republican state senator into allowing a vote on a rape-kit testing bill (with an assist from comedian Samantha Bee) and turned a state representative, Tommy Benton from nearby Jefferson, who defended the KKK into the pre-Trump poster child for white supremacy. Now, the Athens-based progressive—and aggressive— nonprofit has moved on to the campaign to defeat Amendment 1, Gov. Nathan Deal’s “Opportunity School District,” spearheading the opposition group’s communications and loaning out their political director, Louis Elrod, to run Keep Georgia Schools Local. That’s all while putting polls in the field, calling voters, updating a daily news blog, recording a weekly podcast and posting to a Facebook page with 132,000 followers. Flagpole recently talked to executive director Bryan Long and communications director Brandon Hanick about Amendment 1, guns on campus, Donald Trump and how they could all jump-start Georgia’s long, slow shift back to blue.

We also understand that these are issues we have to win at the ballot box. And one thing I do expect out of Republicans is, one of the lessons they’re going to learn from the Trump campaign is doubling down on their most extreme views. That is a way for them to engage their base, and I think that’s going to come at a risk. I’m very interested in seeing what this election is going to look like in Georgia. I’ve seen polling vastly different in the past week. FP: It looks like Trump’s going to win pretty comfortably in Georgia. [Note: At the time of this interview, most polls showed Trump ahead by 4–6 points, but others since have shown Clinton taking the lead.] BL: Just this morning there was a YouGov [poll] with Clinton up by six. I’ve seen two internals, private polls… that had Clinton up by five. It’s really, really difficult [for pollsters] because, college-educated women in metro Atlanta, no one knows whether to model them in the past or model them in the future. We don’t know how they’re going to vote this year. After this election, we’re going to know whether college-educated women in metro Atlanta

Flagpole: What’s your role been in the Amendment 1 campaign? Bryan Long: Our role is one of a couple dozen progressive organizations that have come together. It’s the biggest campaign I’ve seen on the left in a long time. More money, more participation. There’s a real campaign. But it’s surprising, it’s more of a bipartisan campaign. There are Republicans, tea party Republicans, although I’d call them more Trump Republicans—they’re blending. It’s an interesting time in Georgia right now. [Republicans are] changing direction. Look at the two vetoes from the governor this year. He vetoed the religious liberty bill, which I expected. I thought Nathan Deal used Better Georgia Communications Director Brandon Hanick (left) and Executive Director Bryan Long. all his political capital to veto are going to hold their nose and vote Republican again, or religious freedom, which is something we worked on for whether they’re willing to pull the Democratic lever and three years. So I just knew campus carry was going to be vote for Hillary or a third party. You’re seeing a mix. There’s signed. But we were part of a coalition working on that as a tension in the polling I’ve seen. well, and lo and behold, he vetoed the second one. Those two issues have shifted in Georgia so rapidly that it surFP: If they don’t vote for Trump, then the issue becomes, prised even me. was it a one-time-only deal because it’s Trump, or can you flip them permanently? FP: There was such a backlash to the vetoes, though. It’s not BH: I think it’ll depend on who the next candidate is. No going away anytime soon. It’ll probably be a campaign issue in one thought Trump could make it this far, so who knows if 2018. this will give rise to someone more extreme. Brandon Hanick: Absolutely. We’re already gearing up BL: We’re not going to see a Republican win the primary as much as we can in this busy campaign season for 2017. [for governor] in 2018 that’s a centrist. We know it’s going to be back. We know it’s going to be an issue again for the fourth year in a row. FP: Will we see someone to the right of Deal? Seems like the BL: We know these issues only get bigger. They don’t vetoes will become a litmus test. get smaller when you have a victory or a veto. When you BL: Absolutely. I think they’re going to learn the wrong push back a policy, the other side comes on stronger, which lessons from Trump. And it may work for them one more means we have to be stronger and bigger as well.

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time. I think it only works for them one more time, but it’s a big one, and I want to do everything I can to stop them before the 2018 election. FP: Only one more time because of the demographic changes in Georgia? BL: When you look at the demographics—whites without a college degree, college-educated, African Americans and Hispanics, others—we’re right in between [swing states] North Carolina and Virginia. What progressives in Georgia need to do is somehow find a way to make these college-educated whites feel comfortable pulling the lever for Democrats and the policies that, when we poll, they agree with, which are equality issues, health care issues, education—even on guns, the sensible background checks. There’s a long list of issues that, when you poll just the issues, we win again and again and again and again, which is the pressure that Deal felt when he signed his vetoes. Getting back to Amendment 1, I think this is the first volley in the 2018 governor’s race. If he wins this, I think he’s going to be a strong governor for the Republicans going into the 2018 race. Two years isn’t long enough to judge results, so every Republican will be able to claim the mantle of having saved education in Georgia. If his education reform is defeated, that’s a really severe blow for him, he becomes a lame duck, and others step up with new ideas. FP: Maybe I live in the Athens bubble and I don’t know what’s going on in the rest of the state, but I know very few people who are going to vote for this. Are you getting the same sense? BH: Anecdotally, yes, and polling-wise. The WSB poll, the only public poll that’s come out, has us ahead. Anecdotally, we’re getting a lot of requests for events around the state; they’re asking us if we know anyone on the takeover side that we can recommend. That’s a bad sign. The nature of the two campaigns is very different. The governor’s campaign is very top-down. Our side is much more grassroots. BL: We are seeing a very positive trend polling-wise for our side, but as voting starts today, what scares me is people who haven’t heard the issue at all. Those people are going to walk into the voting booth and see a very deceptive ballot question. FP: What effect has early voting had? There usually aren’t this many people voting this early, so does that throw you off at all? BL: No, because the campaign rolled out its advertising earlier, and in the first three weeks outspent the governor six-to-one. The governor is running a more traditional campaign, which is stacking his ad buy at the end. He’s going to blow us away the last two weeks. We hope we’ve already won by the time he gets his ad buy up. f

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By Maria Lewczyk news@flagpole.com tight if you had more than six people working on bikes. Now that we have a central location with tons of space, we are starting to move forward with a renewed vision towards service to our community.” People served by the Bike Recycling Program ride a bike because it’s their only option to get where they need to go. Long wants them to have the safest ride possible. “The fastest way to help someone climb out of poverty is to give them access to affordable transportation,” he says. “We are really good at providing people in need with a bike, a helmet and lights. That will continue to be a part of our mission.”

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At BikeAthens’ new shop on West Broad Street, volunteers repair bikes slated for donation to low-income residents and sell refurbished bikes to raise money for the program.

room and, for the first time, a real office for Executive Director Tyler Dewey. He shares the office with Elliott Caldwell, complete streets coordinator for Georgia Bikes, as well as Kristen Baskin of Let Us Compost, which has a growing fleet of bicycle-riding food-scrap collectors to handle some of the company’s in-town routes. On the other end of the building is Pedal Driven Cycles, a welding business owned by David Harrison. BikeAthens’ mission is “to make walking, cycling and public transit an everyday solution to transportation needs in Athens through education, advocacy and community service,” and since 2003 the Bike Recycling Program has been the primary service arm of the organization. Volunteers refurbish bikes donated by the public and re-donate them through local social service agencies to people who need them for transportation to work or school. In November and December they shift to kids’ bikes for families in need of gifts for their children. Some of the refurbished bikes, as well as used and vintage parts and accessories, are sold to cover operating costs. Volunteer shop manager Scott Long is excited about the new space. “I’d like to say how proud we are of all the hard work we put into the new space over the long, hot summer,” he says. “At our old location, there wasn’t enough room to set up all of our work stations, and things started to get

The new space is large and flexible enough to double as an event space, says Dewey. “Primarily, the new space is a huge boon because it allows us to be more productive and refurbish more bikes,” he says. “But it also allows us to expand our programming to provide more educational opportunities and host more social gatherings.” For example, BikeAthens recently teamed with Georgia Bikes! to offer an allday Traffic Safety 101 course, and plans to offer shorter courses in the future. “For the first time, we are going to have to expand our imaginations to fit the space, rather than the other way around,” Dewey says. BikeAthens now offers Thursday evening “Fix Your Own Bike” sessions, Long says, where the public can use the shop in exchange for a suggested donation. Perhaps more notably, the shop’s popular fall and spring bike sales will no longer happen. “We have turned nearly a third of our new shop into a retail space, and we are selling bikes, parts and accessories every week now,” he says. “People seem to be very happy with our prices, and when they buy from us, they know the money is going to help pay our rent and help keep our programs going.” f Jason Perry has volunteered at the shop since 2008, and served on the BikeAthens board of directors from 2008–2012 and just re-joined last month.

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ith Halloween right around the corner, nearly every television channel is stacked with reruns of iconic scary movies in preparation for the spookiest holiday of the year. Among these movies is the inevitable appearance of the iconic Ghostbusters. The movie gets to the point fast—ghosts exist, and a group of guys decide to hunt them down. Ghostbusters sparked a revival of interest in paranormal investigations. But it’s a completely fictional movie… right? Wrong. Meet David Nickel, an amateur paranormal investigator, commonly referred to as a ghost hunter, although “paranormal” doesn’t just mean ghosts—it encompasses anything and everything beyond the scope of scientific understanding. Nickel and his group of fellow ghost hunters have participated in numerous hunts across the South, exploring locations such as the Waverly Hills Sanitarium in Louisville, KY and Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, AL. Although those are two verifiably haunted locations (or so claim their respective official websites), Nickel says some of the best evidence collected has been in residential homes across Georgia and South Carolina. “You’re contacted by people that have experienced something, [are frightened] and are coming to you for answers,” he says. “Your job as a paranormal investigator is to perform a thorough investigation and present any findings to the client.” With franchises like “Ghost Hunters” and “Ghost Adventures” saturating the media with sensational portrayals of paranormal investigators, it’s hard to pin down what reallife investigators actually do. While certain elements of the popular series are true, such as groups of people getting together with technology to attempt to prove (or disprove) the existence of an entity, ghost hunters generally are more structured than their reality-show counterparts. There are organized groups of ghost hunters across the globe, often with many groups investigating haunted locations within the same area. The investigating style of each group is different, which can lead to tension between rivaling groups and result in ghost hunters switching from group to group. Some groups are purely science-based—they don’t use psychics, Ouija boards, tarot cards, etc.—and seek to disprove rather than prove ghostly activity. Others use psychics and other “grey-area interpretation” techniques to channel the paranormal. Some groups are loosely organized and often do not have a clear strategy when approaching a hunt. Although there can be tension between groups, there is also a vast network of communication and information-sharing between ghost hunters. “Through networking, you usually find groups that investigate the way you do,” Nickel says. “That could be

going on investigations together, sharing evidence for feedback, [sharing] investigating techniques or learning about new technology.” Speaking of technology—boy, is there a lot. While audio recorders and cameras are elementary hunting equipment, more specific pieces are necessary for a professional investigation. A more inclusive list of ghosthunting gear includes digital audio recorders, cameras (digital, full spectrum, night vision and infrared), EMF readers (single axis and trifield meters) and camcorders (full spectrum and infrared). “Most people start with the basic and upgrade over time,” Nickel says. Ghost hunting “takes a lot of your time, and can take a good bit of your money,” he says. There is also a stark distinction between good investigators and bad investigators. While good investigators spend hours reviewing audio, video and photographic evidence from hunts, bad ones tend to take the easy way out. Joshua L. Jones

You may have noticed some changes going on at 1075 W. Broad St., the old service station across from our dearly departed Dairy Queen. The original 1950s Heyward Allen Plymouth dealership, in the 1970s a foreign car repair garage managed by a young Al Davison, Athens’ former First Dude, is now a center of bicycle-related advocacy, service, education and commerce. After about 10 years bouncing around in the Chase Park Warehouses, BikeAthens has moved its Bike Recycling Program into this old auto garage. The move allowed the BRP to double its workshop area, with enough space left over for a sales show-

“There are groups that will tell an individual whatever they are looking to hear, even if that means fabricating evidence,” Nickel says. However, “this does not last long… the word eventually gets out.” Nickel himself doesn’t believe in ghosts, yet remains as objective as possible when investigating and presenting information to clients. “I’ve never had a ghost grab me and say ‘I’m a ghost!’ but I have had a lot of experiences I couldn’t explain,” he says. “At the very least, we leave some type of energy footprint once we pass.” Sound enticing? According to Nickel, there are no requirements to become an officially recognized paranormal investigator besides just getting out there. “You’re always learning, either it’s science-related or technology-related,” he says. “All you need is an audio recorder, camera and patience.” f

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folks sure know how to tell a scary story. This year, we received a whopping 39 entries in our annual Halloween contest, which made choosing the winners even tougher than usual. From shocking to silly, creepy to clever, these stories had it all. After much debate, Flagpole’s editorial staff managed to agree on three entries that we feel represent the overall quality and variety of this year’s batch. A huge thanks to all who entered, especially the fifth-graders at Barrow Elementary School, whose terrific tales spooked us to the core. Read the top three stories below, and find the other 36 at flagpole.com—if you dare! First Place

Haunting Headline By Lynda Abernathy

A hazy glow from the lamppost overhead does little to light the pathway beneath my feet. Campus is quiet tonight. The only sound is an occasional car cruising up Broad Street. Exsanguination. That was the word the Flagpole article had used. The pretty co-ed, who had been missing for days, was finally found yesterday. She was unrecognizable. The cause of death was exsanguination. A tingle writhed its way up my spine. There were warnings all over campus, and the fear was palpable throughout the entire town of Athens, GA. We were warned: Don’t go out alone, carry some pepper spray or travel in groups. The sheriff’s office still couldn’t pinpoint a particular pattern or profile of the killer(s) who had taken and tortured at least three people in the last month. I had fallen asleep earlier this evening—I was exhausted. But I had a deadline tomorrow, and I had to get to the library before it closed at 9 p.m. Killer on the loose or not, my parents would do the job themselves if I failed this class. Tuition was a bad word in that household, each syllable overly enunciated, as if to enhance the impact of it. Out of the echoes of silence comes the soft tread of sneakers on concrete. I can barely hear the pat, pat of someone’s rhythmic, hurried gait. I feel the sweat forming at my temples and my clammy palms cling to the slick surface of the rented textbook. Her neck, the article had read, was badly bruised and indicates strangulation, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office. Strangulation. Exsanguination. I can hear my heart beating in my ears. I hold my breath. Yes, the footsteps are getting closer. Oh, my God. The victim had numerous cuts of varying depths all over her body. The sheriff ’s office has issued a statement warning all citizens to be cautious. I dig my fingernails into my palms until it hurts. My fists are pushed to the bottom of my pockets. My pepper spray is in my backpack. There is no way I could get to it in time. Please let it be some petite, harmless female behind me. Someone just trying to get home. The victim’s face and fingertips had been removed. Dental records had been used to confirm it was, indeed, the missing student. The footsteps are right behind me. I feel like I might throw up. I try to keep my pace and casual demeanor. I lick my lips nervously. I can smell her lilac body spray as she passes me. She is short and small, with bones like a bird. She acknowledges me with a small nod and continues walking ahead of me. Harmless. I release the breath I had been holding and feel my shoulders relax. I breathe deeply and run a hand through my hair. I bend my head one way, then the other, until my neck cracks. I wipe my palms on my jeans and grip the strap of my messenger bag. I increase my speed until I can once again smell lilac. They said to travel in groups. The office of the president of the University of Georgia warns all students to travel in pairs, at least. As the startled, sparrow-headed student snaps her

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neck in my direction, her terrified eyes huge with the flash of realization that she is going to be a headline, I throw the strap of my bag over her throat and squeeze until my exhausted arms feel like they might give out. I have had such a long week. I recall the shrieks of terror from the last one. The pleading and punishments. That poignant moment when the last ounce of life burned out of her eyes, like a flame with no fuel. This one would be much easier to manage. I wonder what headline Flagpole will think of this time?

“Scratch Street?” Ryan mumbled. “Never heard of it.” He forgot about the call. It wasn’t until dusk, as he was driving home, that he saw it—a street sign so battered he couldn’t believe it was still standing, yet even in the waning dusk light it was clearly marked: Scratch Street. “This can’t be right,” he muttered. Of course he didn’t know every street in town by heart, but he was blocks from downtown, in a prized historic neighborhood every Realtor in town knew like the back of their hand. Suddenly, he felt a wave of excitement rush over him—an untapped block of prime real estate in this school district? He swung his car in reverse and made the left down Scratch Street, his excitement precluding a nagging that felt oddly like nausea. He was not sure how long he traveled down the street. Long enough for dusk to turn to dark, and a shoddily paved road to give way to dirt. Finally, his headlights found the rotting exterior of a Victorian-style mansion. “Well, I’ll be damned,” he gasped as the house came into view. He hopped out of his car, leaving the headlights on as he made his way to the house, loafers crunching dead leaves. He jumped the stairs and crossed the front porch, nearly pausing to pinch himself as he noticed the front door open a crack. “All right, Scratch Street,” he said. “Show me what you got.” The door gave way slowly with an echoing creak. The place was trashed, but Ryan felt giddy as he noticed an original, undamaged banister leading up the staircase, and wood floors peeking out through the debris. His eyes were tracing the base moulding to the corner of the room when he saw her. Ryan jumped, slamming his back against the wall as he noticed the body in the corner, so filthy it almost seemed as much a part of the room as the debris surrounding it. As his eyes adjusted he saw it was a woman, her Artwork by Klon Waldrip from “I Want Your Skull: A Halloween Art Show” at Flicker Theatre and Bar. back against the wall, head lobbed to the side in such a way that she appeared to have been placed Second Place there. Her hands were at her sides, palms up, and in one… Ryan’s heart raced. An old flip phone lay open in her right hand. Without thinking, he took out his own phone and pulled By Erin Lovett up the recent calls. The number from that morning was still there. Despite everything within him yelling at him Ryan Sattler squinted upwards at the massive ad being to stop, he tapped the number. After a terrifying, silent assembled on the billboard above him. His smile, an infecbeat, the phone in the woman’s hand lit up. It illuminated tious half-moon, mirrored the one on the billboard: his the corpse so grotesquely Ryan felt sick again. The feeling own, in a larger-than-life photograph featuring a message only lasted a hair of a second, though—the illumination in beveled, gunmetal grey that read, “Be Your Best Self!” was almost immediately followed by the ringtone. A loud, One of the working men glanced down to see Ryan smilgaudy melody like a twisted circus march bounded from the ing up at them. “And this gets people to buy houses?” he asked. A second phone, jolting the body awake as if by electric shock. Ryan slammed against the front door, jamming it shut, as the worker merely shrugged. woman’s eyes shot open, her mouth wide as if to scream but On the ground, Ryan’s cellphone vibrated. only that sound, that retching, came out. “Team Ryan, Ryan speaking,” he said pleasantly. She lurched forward, lashing wildly for purchase and “Help… me…” a small voice fought through heavy static. finding Ryan’s ankle, her nails like butcher’s hooks in his “Pardon?” Ryan’s smile remained planted, but his other flesh. He fell backwards onto the staircase, grabbing onto features seemed to drift out of sync. the banister—pulling but finding that it wouldn’t budge. “House…” the voice whispered. She was climbing up his pant leg in a jerking motion now, “Help you… sell a house? Buy a house?” Ryan tried her legs frantically kicking out behind her like a dog on helpfully. ice, her eyes wide, as from her gaping mouth came that “…Scratch…Street.” grotesque, guttural sound which Ryan now realized were The voice choked out the words, followed by a deep wet words, the last he would ever hear, choked out like a poison: sound like retching. “MY. HOUSE. MY. HOUSE. MY. HOUSE.” The line went dead.

Reign of Terror

Third Place

Turn Around By Carrie Kelly

You enjoy reading this paper, don’t you? I see you pick one up every week, reading about the goings-on in our little town. I grew up here, you know. I used to walk to the drug store on Lumpkin to get a milkshake. My parents took me to the Morton Theatre to watch shows. You’ve been there too. I was two rows behind you—that was almost four years ago. It was not long after that I chose you. I was sick, lying in a room, for a long time before I died. Maybe that’s why I couldn’t leave the house after my body went cold. I watched as they carried me away, to the cemetery, I guess. Where was the white light? Or even the fiery pit? I was stuck in that house for years. At first a family lived there, but their baby wailed when I would come near. They soon fled. They told their friends it was because they wanted to move to the country, but it was because of me. After that, students came and went for years. I would try to get their attention sometimes, but they paid me no mind, always thinking the noise was just one of their roommates. How I longed to make contact with someone. Just one person to look at me, talk to me.

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You must understand, it takes time for me to get close. If only someone would stay. I knew if I could just lay a hand on their shoulder, brush their hair with my fingertips, they would see. They would know me. I would have a friend. I was close once. A young man studying to be a vet. I was but feet away. The last few inches are the easiest to cross, and I was so close. But when the moment arrived, he had gone. So very close. But things change. A new family bought the house. It wasn’t what they wanted. Said something about creaking, bad plumbing and square footage. So they tore it down. And I was released. Trapped no more. I didn’t need someone to be near me, I could choose for myself. I wandered the streets of my town searching for a companion, past stores and restaurants I used to know, watching new ones come and go. I cried when the Theatre burned, and cheered when it rose from the ashes. I lingered near the 40 Watt and listened as the music changed with the years. But I was losing hope I would ever find someone to be with‌ That’s when I saw you. You looked so much like my best friend. I followed as you walked from class to class. I was there when you graduated, as you went on dates and to parties. You love CinÊ. The films they show are quite lovely. It’s taken me so long to get here. I had to push so hard at first to get close to you, but it’s easier now. I’ve been able to walk near you for some time. I sit on the floor by your bed while you sleep. And now the moment has come. It’s time. Time for us to be together. Time for you to know my world. It’s so easy now. I’m standing right here, behind you. Turn around. f

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thens goes bananas for Halloween. Call it arrested development or simply blowing off steam; whatever the reason, grown folks here love an excuse to dress up in ridiculous costumes, drink way too much and run wild through the streets. With Halloween falling on a Monday this year, there’s a full weekend of fun leading up to the day itself. To help you get ready, we’ve spotlighted a few of this year’s must-see, must-do activities and events. Peep the Calendar in this issue for this week’s complete listings.

Athens-Clarke County schools will be closed Friday, Oct. 28, making the family-friendly Monster Mash Halloween Party a perfect alternative. Held at the Foundry from 12–3 p.m., the afternoon includes mask making, face painting, crafts and a haunted house, plus trapeze performances by young aerialists from Canopy Studio and live music by students from Nuçi’s Space’s Camp Amped. Kids are encour-

Wild Rumpus Athens’ most extravagant Halloween tradition is the Wild Rumpus Parade and Spectacle, which floods the streets of downtown with a chaotic monsoon of costumed characters. Spearheaded by musician Timi Conley, the parade has grown steadily in both attendance and scope over the past eight years. Unlike the majority of parades that require registration, this one is decidedly untamed; all that’s asked of those wishing to romp is that they arrive in disguise. Festivities begin with the Wild Rumpus Halloween Kickoff Party on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5–9 p.m. at Creature Comforts. In addition to performances by the Pylon Reenactment Society, Powerkompany and DJ See, a “Wild Rumpus Art Show” inside the brewery shares spooky works by local artists, including James Greer, Cindy Jerrell, Spencer Lusk, Dan Smith and more. Timi Conley’s original “Wild Thing” portrait of a girl celebrating Dia de los Muertos—which can be seen all over town through the parade’s promotional materials—anchors the exhibition inside of its gold frame.

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The parade will step off at 8:30 p.m., following Hancock onto Pulaski Street, down Clayton Street, then swinging a left onto College Avenue for a massive dance party outside of City Hall. Harvey Funkwalker, Sunny South Blues Band, Cabbage Looper and a few other bands will be positioned along the route to put a skip in the step of marchers. An interactive video feature, designed by Adam Barfield and funded in part by a grant from the Athens Area Arts Council, will project live footage of the attendees, manipulated through software responding to movement. The official after-party opens at 10 p.m. at the Georgia Theatre with Pigs on the Wing—a Pink Floyd tribute band featuring David Murphy, formerly of STS9—and Timi and Wonderland Rangers. Pulling off such a large production requires a lot of community support, with this year’s most generous sponsors including Creature Comforts, Athens Downtown Development Authority, Hotel Indigo, DePalma’s, Flagpole and the Hanmer Family. In return, the parade benefits a different nonprofit each year, this time partnering the Georgia River Network, an organization that advocates for clean flowing rivers and protects them by monitoring water policy. Check wildrumpus.org or facebook.com/wildrumpusparade for updates. [Jessica Smith]

Kilted Creature aged to come in costume for a “Mini-Rumpus” through the venue. Saturday, Oct. 29 is the big night. Roads will be blocked off by 8 p.m., so it’s really in your best interest to arrive early for the official parade pre-party at Live Wire Athens, which begins at 6 p.m. and features entertainment by The Taxicab Verses and The Flamethrowers. From there, you can mosey outside to line up on Hull Street near the intersection of Hancock Avenue.

Fringe Fest The Classic City Fringe Festival will return Thursday, Oct. 27–Sunday, Oct. 30 for its second year in Athens. The festival, organized by local artists Mux Blank and Marty Cronk,

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Athens’ cover-band population rises. Don’t worry—it’s not all Skynyrd and Bon Jovi up in here. This year’s Halloween shows are appropriately Athens-ized. The party starts Friday, Oct. 28 at the 40 Watt Club with Los Angeles heavy-metal parody act Mac Sabbath. As the group’s name suggests, the band appears as sinister versions of characters from the land of the Golden Arches—like Ronald McDonald and the Hamburglar—and performs fast-food-themed versions of Black Sabbath hits. “Iron Man” becomes “Frying Pan”; “Sweet Leaf” turns into “Sweet Beef.” Over at The Foundry that same evening, Unknown Hinson is back for his annual Halloween-time appearance. The alter ego of North Carolina’s Stuart Daniel Baker, Hinson is known for his hellish hillbilly get-up and infectious, inappropriate country and rockabilly tunes like “Satan in a Thong” and “Baby Let’s Play Rough.” Adult Swim fans will also recognize Hinson as the voice of the lead character on that network’s skewed “Squidbillies.” Much of the action happens Saturday, Oct. 29. The aforementioned Wild Rumpus after-party happens at the Georgia Theatre, where Pink Floyd tribute act Pigs on the Wing will perform. Over at Caledonia, members of Manray and Bit Brigade will pay tribute to avant-garde rockers

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highlights underground, unexpected and experimental art and performance through a range of mediums and spaces. “The idea of the festival is for all these different groups around town to showcase their uniqueness,” Blank says. This year’s slate includes a burlesque tribute to Seattle’s grunge scene from Effies Club Follies’ Lucy Plenty; plays from independent playwrights, including UGA professor John Patrick Bray; and a performance of “bagpipe swamp metal” from the Kilted Creature, aka musician RJ Grady dressed as the Creature from the Black Lagoon in a kilt. The organizers estimated the fest has around 40 acts total between main acts, supporting performers and events held under the festival’s banner but operated independently as “bring your own venue” events, which work with the festival on advertising and theme, but organize their locations and performers themselves. Monsoon’s annual Halloween show will be one of these BYOV events, taking place at house venue La Casa De Cha Cha on Ruth Street. According to the show’s description, the performances will include gory theatrics such as a human sacrifice, and will also feature Swamp, Oak House and Dead Neighbors. Cronk says he was inspired to start the festival from attending fringe festivals as a teenager in Orlando, FL—and from Athens’ lack of one. Cronk moved to Athens in 2006, and in 2009 he started the theater group Randomosity Productions with some friends. When one member expressed interest in producing an independent play, Cronk suggested joining a fringe fest to pool resources, but no one knew of one in town. “I was really surprised to hear that Athens didn’t have one, because this town is probably more fringe-y than Orlando,” Cronk says. Cronk teamed up with Blank in 2014 for the first iteration of the festival, having seen Blank’s events around town. “We had a similar vision, but coming at it from different angles,” Cronk says. “He was looking at it with fringe artists actually creating physical material, and I was looking at it from a performer’s perspective.” Other events will include the Battery Powered Noise Fest, an experimental music show, and a vendor market at Terrapin Brewing Co. during the day, which will expand into the Moonlight Gypsy Market at Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother that night. Shows will take place at a number of venues, such as White Tiger, The World Famous and Blank’s Joker Joker Gallery. “These are things that are more expensive when we’re alone,” Cronk says. “We can pool our resources and do something big together.” Tickets for the full festival are $40, with Friday and Saturday day passes at $20 and a Sunday pass at $15. A full list of performers, venues and sponsors can be found at classiccityfringefestival.com. [Joe Youorski]

Cover Bands and More For many, the phrase “cover band” conjures gloomy imagery: beer-gutted bros playing classic-rock standards in some lifeless dive bar. But even the most snobbish indie musician secretly loves an excuse to get loose, and on Halloween,

price; DJ The King spins spooky sounds at Little Kings; and the 40 Watt opens its doors for a holiday-themed “Trap or Treat” set by DJ crew Booty Boyz. Also, Halloween Hop after-parties take over the Caledonia Lounge and The World Famous, and Flicker Theatre & Bar features local bands Boycycle, Blue Blood and Palace Doctor. [Gabe Vodicka]

Halloween Hop We all know Athens does not need an excuse to party—but sometimes it helps. This Halloween, Lenny Miller and Ella Sternberg—owners of local restaurant Preserve, members of local band Cancers and husband-and-wife duo—are using Athens’ favorite holiday as that excuse. On Monday, Oct. 31, the first Halloween Hop music festival will take place. For $15, between 1 p.m. and the early hours of the next morning, attendees can enjoy a long lineup of more than 20 artists on four stages. (For an additional $5, attendees may purchase a wristband that’s good for $1 beers throughout the day.) The festival begins in Preserve’s parking lot on West Broad Street and will continue at night with after-parties at The World Famous and Caledonia Lounge. Though a Halloween music festival may conjure images of heavy music blaring through the streets while drunk people run around in clown masks (who knows, maybe that second part will happen), Miller and Sternberg say their celebration will have an atmosphere of mutual support and camaraderie— and hopefully no clowns. The Hop’s impressive lineup is composed largely of musicians the duo connected with during their early touring days. This means that, for Miller and Sternberg, the Hop will be less about running a festival and more about catching up with friends. This open, laid-back atmosphere is important to Miller as a musician, business owner and resident. He says Athens “is a very versatile spot. I feel anyone at any time of life can find something in this city to connect with.” This is true of the Hop, which features an eclectic mix of touring and local bands. The lineup reflects Miller and Sternberg’s favorite aspect of Athens, which is that it’s “the best of both worlds between small town and big city.” Music at the Hop will range from scrappy punk to surfy pop. “All the bands coming from out of town are some of the hardest-working independent touring acts in North America, and it’s more than just a treat to have them all here on one day,” says Miller. Touring acts include Miami doom-metal band Floor, Midwest punks Off With Their Heads, as well as Iron Chic, Big Eyes, Shellshag, Canadian Rifle and Vacation. Locals include Cancers, Feather Trade, Eureka California, Outer Sea and more. (For the full lineup, see the Calendar in this issue.) Miller expresses gratitude for the community, friend and sponsor support that has made this house party of a festival possible. “We’re looking forward to a full day of fun, food, costumes and great indie music,” he says. [Abigail Sherrod] f

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Deerhoof as Heerdoof, while Geezer and Stroke will cover alt-rock heroes Weezer and The Strokes, respectively. At Hendershot’s, Atlanta collective Knee Deep will pay tribute to jazz-funk great Herbie Hancock with a set of his Headhunters-era tunes. On Halloween night at Go Bar, locals Crunchy will headline a show that also features newbies Hannie and the Slobs—a band that features members of Muuy Biien and The Rodney Kings—and Atlanta’s Death Stuff. No word on specific tribute plans, though you can bet there will be some left-field choices; Crunchy’s Phelan LaVelle says her group will play at least “a couple Marilyn Manson covers.” There are plenty of other options for getting down on Halloween night. Jam band STS9 hits the Georgia Theatre, where the costumery alone should be worth the ticket

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have learned how to maintain their busy schedule without losing their minds. “We try to treat ourselves a little bit better than we used to while on tour,” says Sladkowski. “What I tell people is that our lives are a ‘perpetual Thursday.’ So on Thursdays, you can go out and party if you want, and there’s not much of a consequence. But you can also go home [and] watch Netflix or a baseball game, and that’s also acceptable. When you tour for this long, you can’t get hammered every night,

enough or not having enough salad. The four of us know how to push each other’s buttons like siblings, but we also know when to give each other space… We don’t tour with a large crew, there’s only the five of us. So you can’t work in a situation where people are stewing all day mad at each other—it’s too small of an operation to deal with that.” It also helps that, after nearly three straight years of touring, Pup’s members

or your body will break down. That’s just been a learning process.” Despite that sentiment, the video for “If This Tour Doesn’t Kill You” features all of Pup’s members trying to murder each other in increasingly violent ways. It’s another impressively well-done and highconcept clip in a string of videos that have brought Pup increased attention and over 2 million YouTube views in the last three years. Popular videos include “DVP,” which

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this tour doesn’t kill you, then I will/ I hate your guts, and it makes me ill/ Seeing your face every morning.” This is the first line on Toronto punk band Pup’s sophomore album, The Dream Is Over. Recorded during a short reprieve from the band’s nearly constant touring schedule, Dream is an album built on the inherent frustration that comes with entering one’s late 20s while eking out a living as a touring musician. Pup is primarily an emotional outlet for singer and guitarist Stefan Babcock, and Dream is full of songs based on Babcock’s real life. There’s a song about a relationship falling apart due to an unfortunate masturbation incident, as well as an emotional ode to Babcock’s pet chameleon, who recently passed away—no subject or feeling is off limits. Perhaps the most notable track on Dream is the aforementioned “If This Tour Doesn’t Kill You, I Will,” which features Babcock fantasizing about gouging his bandmates’ eyes out with a power drill. According to guitarist and backing vocalist Steve Sladkowski, while the song is purposefully over-the-top, the sentiment comes from a real place. “It’s obviously mostly tongue-in-cheek,” he says, “That’s not to say there aren’t days of tension. But it’s never anything that

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features the band’s lyrics inserted into classic video-game footage, and “Guilt Trip,” which features a pre-pubescent version of the band building a clubhouse and murdering a police officer. According to Sladkowski, their music video success doesn’t have much to do with the band itself. “We’ve been lucky in that a lot of the heavy lifting on those is not really done by us,” he says. “We worked with two amazing directors over the years who just happen to be friends of ours, Chandler Levack and Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux. They have come up with a lot of those concepts, then we come in and generally help fill things out from there.” Pup doesn’t have much planned other than, yes, continuing to tour and “eventually” recording something next year, says Sladkowski, but the band is extremely excited for its upcoming show in Athens due to the unusually stacked lineup. “We’re playing with Jeff Rosenstock and Hard Girls, who we’ve both toured with before, as well as Kate Ellen, who used to be the lead singer of Chumped,” Sladkowski says. “So we were able to kind of combine all of these people’s tours into one show for a night, and it’s gonna be this big blowout of friends. It’s one of the shows we’re looking forward to the most on this tour.” f

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Actors and Go Van Go (the three of which ran chronologically from 1979–1985), but before he spent about a decade in New York playing regular solo gigs and recording a reported 250-plus unreleased songs, he was playing them regularly here in town. At that time, in the late ’80s and early ’90s, it was a real treat to see Varney if you’d been a fan of any of his bands, but there were still enough remnants of the old scene hanging around to take his presence for granted. By the time he swooped down from New York in early 2015 to play at the aforementioned coffee shop, Athens had undergone several musical sea changes. Don’t look for anything to sound like his old bands, and remember that Varney is pretty much a songwriter’s songwriter, which is a better way of saying his music these days is more likely to grab your heart and mind than your throat. Earlier this year, he completed a new album, Home, in Nashville. For a nice history lesson, you can check out the Method Actors anthology This Is Still It, which came out in 2010. Friday is also Varney’s birthday, so be sure to wish him well. OUT GO THE LIGHTS: Daniel Tanghal just strapped his new-ish project Debbie Dahmer on his back and dove straight into the dirty, grimy hidey-hole of greasy, half-insane primitive rock. His new fulllength record, which I suspect was recorded in a fit of 24–48 hours of energy, is titled 1, and it’s an angerfueled descent into incendiary rage that mostly sounds as if it were recorded via microphones placed outside a concrete bunker with Tanghal bashing away inside. Musically, it recalls the most punchy and teetering early records by The Oblivians, and thematically, it’s as rife with implied self-destruction, societal and personal injustice and bleakness as anything from Black Flag or The Germs. There’s not one single thing happening here that’s healthy other than, hopefully, some cathartic release. That said, what do you want? This is rock and roll, after all, not a health club. Tune in, turn on, and drop out at debbiedahmer.bandcamp.com. SPIN THE BLACK CIRCLE: Athens record hound Kurt Wood will host a fall record sale on his front porch at 1080 Oconee St. Saturday, Oct. 29 (9 a.m.–6 p.m.) and Sunday, Oct. 30 (noon–6 p.m.). Wood is known across the world in the record-collecting and crate-digging communities. His good stuff is golden, and even his garbage is usually someone else’s treasure. His prices are reasonable, and he never has fewer than thousands of titles at these sales across LPs and 45s. Take some bucks and have a ball. f

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promote an aura of VOD-ness. The step down from a villainous Werner Herzog to Patrick Heusinger (already using Jai Courtney really hamstrung their casting of a young military douchebag) and Evil Meat Loaf (familiar face Holt McCallany, aka that guy who always plays a jerk) is huge. Ben Affleck proved a better Reacher-ish protagonist in The Accountant, but Cruise has charm to spare. After nine seasons as Robin Scherbatsky on “How I should be done competently and dramatiMet Your Mother” and too little to do as The cally. Denial is guilty on both counts. Avengers’ Maria Hill, Cobie Smulders makes the most of her spotlight as Cruise’s supJACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK (PG-13) port. She does tough-and-pretty well. Tom Cruise again miscasts himself in As entertainingly disposable as both another entertaining caper featuring Lee movies have been, Jack Reacher would make Child’s super (ex) soldier. Cruise trades a better weekly series than it is a movie franchise. Never Go Back will Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween probably only be remembered as the movie where Tom Cruise started to show some—not his—age.

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DENIAL (PG-13) Denial teaches more about the British legal system than any film I have ever seen. Despite its hundreds of years of existence, British law regarding libel seems pretty ridiculous; we definitely got that part right in our post-independence period. In the late ’90s, current Emory professor Deborah Lipstadt (Rachel Weisz) faced a libel case brought before the British court by David Irving (Timothy Spall), a historian and Holocaust denier. This cinematic recount of the landmark case is infuriating and fascinating—even more so when one learns it was directed by the guy behind The Bodyguard and Volcano. An early prestige pic, Denial lacks visual brilliance and succeeds more on its intellect than its emotion. Two-time Oscar nominee David Hare’s script pleasantly lectures without relying simply on the emoLet me stop you right now. There will be no trick. tional impact of its central thesis. From top to bottom, the cast is exceptional, original Jack Reacher director Christopher McQuarrie for The Last Samurai’s Edward with another show-stopping performance Zwick. The result features pedestrian from Tom Wilkinson, probably the film’s action set-pieces that are already forgotten most nominatable feature. a few days later­—TC’s running YouTube Not every film needs to teach the audivideo should finally break 20 minutes!— ence something, but when one does illuand some D-grade supporting actors who minate a lesser-known historic event, it

TYLER PERRY’S BOO! A MADEA HALLOWEEN (PG-13) Tyler Perry pairing his best-known character with Halloween is genius in theory. In execution, the plot is as threadbare as a Scary Movie entry and can’t generate enough interest to outlast its 103-minute run time. Madea’s nephew Brian (Perry, not in drag), is struggling as the single parent of a teenage daughter (Diamond White). On Halloween, she plots with her scantily clad friends to go to an annual party thrown by the weirdest frat ever, represented by their president, played by a famous YouTuber named Yousef Erakat. Since Brian has to leave town, he enlists Madea and friends to teenager-sit. The resulting antics revolve around scaring old people, and are occasionally hilarious. Perry still wedges in a message—he focuses on parenting—but it kind of gets lost in an admittedly riotous discussion of discipline verging on child abuse. But the movie simply runs out of narrative steam somewhere amid the fake scares. The idea of A Madea Halloween retains its value; I would regularly watch an annual holiday special on TV. (Imagine the plethora of awesome guest stars!) As a feature film, the idea is more trick than treat. OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL (PG-13) Let’s go ahead and deal with Ouija, which was a competent PG-13 horror flick perfect for tweenage slumber parties. Its overly complex worldbuilding left horror’s current hot property, Mike Flanagan (Absentia, Oculus, Netflix’s must-watch Hush, the still unreleased Before I Wake, the upcoming Stephen King adaptation Gerald’s Game), and co-writer Jeff Howard with a Sisyphean task. Somehow, they crafted a better haunted house out of that ridiculous mythology without any retconning. The multitude of ’80s slasher sequels could only have been so faithful; they could never get their stories straight. Flanagan and Howard take the Doris Zander plot and run with it. The haunting performance by Lulu Wilson sells the terror (her beatific smile after doing something scary… brr). This horror sequel starts with a swell scary story and tells it with visual aplomb. Flanagan employs ’60s-style split diopter like De Palma himself, depth of field, evocative chiaroscuro and even visually striking credits. Just go ahead and think of Ouija: Origin of Evil as the Conjuring spinoff we deserve, not the Ouija sequel we expect. f

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Mobile Munchies Checking in on the Food-Truck Scene By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com KEEP ON (FOOD) TRUCKIN’: If you’ve only been in Athens a few years and/or you are youthful enough to where time still seems to crawl rather than whoosh by, you may be frustrated with this town’s slowness in the food-truck arena. But, kids, things take time, and although we don’t have a scene one could exactly describe as “thriving� yet, it’s also moving in the right direction. Sometimes slow progress and no progress look like the same thing, but, in the end, they’re not. The every-other-Wednesday-exceptsometimes-not food-truck nights at the Jittery Joe’s Roaster on Barber Street have been maddeningly inconsistent. That’s OK. At any rate, with the weather cooling off, they seem to be starting up again—or at least that was the plan as most recently expressed. There are other venues. Terrapin usually has one or two; ditto for Southern Brewing Co. City Hall hosts Holy Crepe on a regular basis (one of the few trucks that’s excellent about posting its upcoming times and locations), the Athens Farmers Market has Farm Cart for breakfast and dinner on the reg, and if there’s any kind of outdoor event, you can almost guarantee there will be a truck on hand. This may not seem like much, but it’s a big step in the right direction when compared to five years ago. On a recent night at the Roaster, with Holy Crepe, Taqueria 1785, Your Pie’s mobile pizza oven, Kona Ice and Da Munchiezz all peddling their wares accompanied by live music, one could kind of see the future. Da Munchiezz is one of the newer trucks around town, and it moves around a good bit, setting up at the Elberton 12-County Fair, at One Press Place, the Athens Black Market, etc. The red truck specializes in barbecue and Jamaican food, with a limited menu of both, plus hot

dogs, burgers and fries. It doesn’t always have everything on the menu, but the smoker is part of the setup, evidence that the ’cue doesn’t come from a Crock-Pot. If you’re the first customer of the night, things may take a little while to get going, but the results are worth the wait. Jerk chicken is often much too dry, too wet or over-spiced. The version Da Munchiezz peddles doesn’t have any of those problems, with enough capsaicin to get your attention but not so much that you’re spoiled for eating anything else. The ribs are, likewise, surprisingly good, coming unsauced (right on) and pleasantly smoky. You can get rice and peas for a side, and although it contains the occasional pocket that’s excessively salty, for the most part it’s fluffy and savory and good. Even the fries, zig-zagged with a sauce that seems to blend ketchup and honey mustard, meet with approval, and the hot dog borrows the smoke of the ’cue. Sometimes there are other choices, like mac and cheese or empanadas, but the stuff mentioned here all gets a thumbs up and would be plenty for a successful business. Your best bet to find the truck is to follow it on Instagram: @damunchiezz. Credit cards are accepted. POP-UP: Similarly peripatetic but not a truck per se is Nedza’s Waffles, an occasional waffle business started by a UGA student that makes not Belgian or American or Scandinavian waffles but the Hong Kong street-food specialty of egg waffles. Named for the spheroids that punctuate their surface as much as for the eggs in the batter, they’re large, sweet and Instagram-ready. Nedza’s folds them into paper cones and tops/fills them with powdered sugar (for the minimalist), chocolate syrup, cut-up strawberries, ice cream, crushed Oreos,

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M&Ms and so on. The goal is to add some savory options, but those haven’t been in evidence yet; right now your choices are original and chocolate, to be varied with the add-ons. The almost intimidatingly positive young folks who scoop and fold and cook and take your money also take the time to write a compliment on each paper sleeve, which is actually kind of sweet, even to a skeptic. The waffles themselves are fairly worthy of attention, although there’s not a lot of waffle competition, especially in the pop-up arena. You can snap off each sphere of crisp-cooked batter, which, when eaten right away, is still warm and a bit soft in the middle, although not so hot as to be perilous. The combination with cold ice cream is

totally pleasant, even if the flavors on offer aren’t exactly groundbreaking. Do you enjoy waffle cones? Well, this is a fancier version of that, plus a kind word to brighten your day. You can find Nedza’s on Instagram at @nedzas_waffles or by scrolling down to the bottom of their website, nedzas.com, where upcoming locations and times are listed. Credit cards are accepted. WHAT UP?: Donna Chang’s and Wok’s Up are open for business. A-OK Cafe downtown has closed and re-opened under the name Bubble Cafe. The Olive Basket is moving to Macon Highway. Keep up with all local food news on the Grub Notes blog at flagpole.com. f

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A New Kind of Craft Suds New Creation Is Athens’ First Local Soda Company By Lauren Baggett news@flagpole.com expect a product that’s made with care, uses A new craft brew has cropped up in Athens. natural ingredients and is often produced It’s light, refreshing and has a nice spicy locally. kick at the end. You can find it on tap at In lieu of high fructose corn syrup, the Southern Brewing Co.—but we’re not Kooistras use pure cane sugar (and less of talking about beer. We’re talking about it per gram compared to a can of Coke) to Nada, a strawberry-habanero soda that’s sweeten their brews, the debut offering and they use local, from Athens’ first There are a lot of craft seasonal produce craft soda company, soda companies popping up whenever possible. New Creation Soda Nada features strawWorks. in the Northeast and Midwest, berries picked at Though some but not a whole lot down here. Washington Farms, restaurants create and the habanero house sodas, and peppers come straight out of the family garsome beer breweries have added alcoholic den. Paul says his sodas are also preservasodas to their tap lists, New Creation tive- and coloring-free. “No red 53, no blue founders Paul and Carla Kooistra think the 76 here,� he says. market is primed for a revival of quality, Flavor experimentation is common, too. non-alcoholic sodas. And they’re probably The Kooistras looked again to the craft beer right. world for guidance. “We really want to folCraft soda is having a moment. As overlow the path of what microbreweries have all soda sales are declining, the craft soda done [and] create some unbelievably unique market is growing. Following in the footflavors,� Paul says. steps of craft beer and Carla says her husartisanal foods before band has an instinct it, craft soda appeals for what flavors will to people who want pair well together. real food. And the When he was a market is still largely kid, Paul used to untapped. That’s visit his grandfather great news for the in Minnesota. He Kooistras. had an old root cel“There are a lot lar, remembers Paul, of craft soda compastocked with all kinds nies popping up in of flavors of soda. the Northeast and “That’s kind of stayed Midwest, but not a with me in the back whole lot down here,� of my mind, and it’s says Paul, the brewcoming out now,� he master. The Kooistras says. moved to the Athens Though their early area five years ago experiments yielded a with their three few duds—the musdaughters. The family cadine soda, unfortuhas roots in St. Louis, nately, was too sweet which, far from its and cloudy—they felt reputation for massready to “test the conproduced lagers, has cept� last year at the a vibrant craft beer Watkinsville farmers scene. market, selling soda In fact, Paul credits syrups. They were his home-brewing a hit, especially the buddies for inspiring strawberry-habanero him. “We thought, flavor. what if we can do the Since then, the same thing without Kooistras started sellalcohol?� he says. ing Nada as a syrup Unlike his friends, and in bottles and who saw brewing as a kegs. They’ve found hobby, Paul saw soda a home for the brew as an opportunity to in several local resstart a business. taurants and bars, Though Nehi grape including Chops & soda was Carla’s Hops, Heirloom Cafe, favorite growing Young Athenians designed the logo for New The National and the up, she knew New Creations, the new local soda company. Rook and Pawn. Creation’s sodas had Next up is a plumcot-based soda they’ll to go beyond traditional flavors to succeed. call Three Pilgrims. It’s set to be released “We don’t want to do orange, grape,� she in November. In the meantime, Paul would says. “It’s got to be different.� encourage you to try a Nada with your next Different is a major selling point for all taco. Or, Carla suggests a cocktail: “The things “craft.� Though there is no indusNada makes an amazing margarita.� f try definition for craft soda, consumers

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calendar picks EVENT | Oct 26–Nov 1

Poe-tober

Elite tha Showstoppa

COMEDY | Wed, Oct 26

Kyle Kinane

MUSIC | Thu, Oct 27

Multiple Locations · FREE! 40 Watt · 8 p.m. · $21 Supported by a “Big Chicago native Kyle Kinane, Read” grant from the National whose 2015 Comedy Central Endowment for the Arts, Poespecial “I Liked His Old Stuff tober is a month-long series of Better” was filmed at the 40 events celebrating the works of Watt, returns to the club folEdgar Allan Poe. On Wednesday, lowing his latest one-hour anthropologist and TEDx speaker special, “Loose in Chicago,” Dana Walrath presents “Comics, which premiered this month. Medicine and Healing Through Kinane is “the voice” of Comedy Story,” illustrated by Poe’s Central, providing gruff on-air struggles with mental illness announcements for the network and addiction. On Thursday, since 2011, and has also lent the Georgia Museum of Art will his vocal talents to animated offer a Family Gallery and Poetry programs including “Adventure Event, and the ACC Library will Time,” “Aqua Teen Hunger host spooky stories for adults Force” and “Bob’s Burgers.” In during “Return of the Son of addition to performing stand-up Listening in the Dark.” Poe-tober on television shows including culminates on Tuesday with a “Last Call with Carson Daly,” poetry reading by Kimiko Hahn, “Conan” and “The Tonight Show,” with remarks by Consul General he was a recurring character of Japan Takashi Shinozuka. on the first season of Netflix’s Check the Calendar for times “Love” and is a regular on and locations. [Jessica Smith] TruTV’s “Those Who Can’t.” [JS]

indicates Halloween-themed events

Tuesday 25 CLASSES: Community CPR (Athens Regional Medical Center) Receive a two-year certification. 5:30–8 p.m. $30. $40. www.athenshealth.org/ calendar CLASSES: Finding Employment Online (ACC Library) Learn how to create professional looking resumes and cover letters then get tips on

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how to find and apply to jobs online. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 354  EVENTS: Fall Festival (Athens Wellness Center) Tour the clinic and enjoy fall snacks, hot drinks, pumpkin carving, a raffle and more. Oct. 24–29 & Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/animalwellnesscenterofathens EVENTS: 5th Tuesday Tastings (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market)

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Caledonia Lounge · 9:30 p.m. · $5–7 Halloween kicks off extra early this week with a horrorthemed (at least in name) hip hop showcase at the Caledonia. The Thursday-night event will feature no fewer than 10 regional rap artists and/or budding collectives, including the scene-galvanizing Space Dungeon crew, as well as Athens O.G. Dictator, Macon’s Floco Torres and Mississippi’s Young Nolia. Two brand new local supergroups will be represented at the show: NBlock, which features MCs Yung Cuz, Tru Thought and 3ft, and We’re Weird, comprised of Blacknerdninja, Squalle, LG and Profound. Squalle recently released one of this year’s most noteworthy local albums in the powerful, politically minded Black Picassoul. [Gabe Vodicka]

This month’s theme is “Rhone Wines.” 6 p.m. $20. 706-354-7901, www.heirloomathens.com  FILM: Bad Movie Night: Night Ripper (Ciné Barcafé) Two sleazy, glamour shot photographers get mixed up in a series of grisly murders involving fashion models in this shot-on-videotape, soap-operafueled slasher. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/badmovienight GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Compete in happy hour trivia hosted by James Majure. First place gets a $30 gift card. 6

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MUSIC | Sun, Oct 30

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar · 8 p.m. · $7 Local post-punk band The Method Actors had more in common with Television, Talking Heads or The Voidoids than The B-52s, while maintaining that classic danceable Athens sound. Since the demise of that group, songwriter Vic Varney has remained vibrant and active, writing hundreds of songs. For the last year, he has been recording and mixing his newest effort, titled Home, with former Athenian David LaBruyere in Nashville. Varney also recently returned to the Classic City to settle, after spending the last decade as an instructor at NYU. The gig at Hendershot’s lands on Varney’s birthday, so come and welcome him back to town and celebrate along with the talented Tony Oscar on percussion. [Kenny Aguar]

The Foundry · 7 p.m. · $15–20 As part of an ongoing effort to unite the various communities of Athens and draw attention to issues of race relations and fair policing, artist and activist Mokah Jasmine Johnson has organized an eclectic night of music featuring handpicked duos paired across stylistic and cultural boundaries. Featured performers include Repunza and Jay Gonzalez, Bain Mattox and Blacknerdninja, Celest Ngeve and Conner Mack Tribble, Squalle and Chris McKay, Stella and Michael Wegner and many others. Proceeds from the show benefit Chess and Community, artist Broderick Flanigan’s First Friday series and Johnson’s own VIP Girls dance program. Athens-Clarke County police Chief Scott Freeman will co-host. [GV]

Vic Varney

p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn. com GAMES: Playtest Track (The Rook and Pawn) Tonight features prototype copies of Campy Creatures from Mattox Shuler and Keymaster Games. 7:30 p.m. www.rookandpawn.com GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) Trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561

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GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) Compete to win prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: 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: East Athens Halloween Carnival (East Athens Community Center) Games, activities, face painting and family fun. 5:30–7 p.m. $3. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure

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“Spooktacular” Carnival (Lay Park) Featuring candy, a haunted maze, Halloween-themed games and more. For ages 5–12. 6–8 p.m. $3-5. www.athensclarkecounty.com/ halloween KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, crafts and fun for preschoolaged children and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: An Evening with Jon Jefferson of Jefferson Bass (ACC Library) Jon Jefferson writes with Dr. Bill Bass as Jefferson Bass. He will discuss Without Mercy, the authors’ 10th novel in the Body Farm series. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Community Forum (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Part of the “Ready, Steady, Vote!” series, this forum discusses “The Divided States of America: How Can We Get Work Done Even When We Disagree?” 2 p.m. FREE! rbrl. blogspot.com LECTURES & LIT: Health Care and Your Retirement (ACC Library) Edward Jones financial advisor Mike Williams hosts “Health Care and Your Retirement.” Lunch will be served. RSVP. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8834 PERFORMANCE: Viola Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Jacob Adams has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl and the El Escorial Palace in Spain. 6 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Music from the Golden Age of Russian Culture (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) The concert is inspired by the exhibition “Gifts and Prayers: The Romanovs and Their Subjects,” and will focus on 19th century Russian music. 8 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Student Composers Association Concert (The Dancz Center for New Music) Student composers share their new works in a fall concert. 5 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Enrique Graf Piano Recital (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Pianist Enrique Graf performs at the Christopher Durant Ballew Memorial Concert with favorites including “Clair de Lune” by Claude Debussy, “Ballade No. 1” by Frederic Chopin, “Elegy and Preclude in C-sharp Minor” by Sergei Rachmaninoff and “Pictures an an Exhibition” by Modest Mussorgsky. 7:30 p.m. www.botgarden.uga.edu  THEATER: Poe Pub Crawl (Sister Louisa’s, Manhattan, Little Kings Shuffle Club and Max Canada) Rose of Athens Theatre presents a pub crawl with costumed pop-up performances along the way. 7 p.m. www.roseofathens.wordpress.com

Wednesday 26 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Docents lead a tour of highlights from the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org COMEDY: Kyle Kinane (40 Watt Club) Kyle Kinane is an acclaimed comedian seen frequently on Comedy Central. His most recent special, “I Liked His Old Stuff Better,” was filmed at the 40 Watt. Samm Severin opens. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 8 p.m. $21. www.40watt.com  EVENTS: Haunted High-rises and Fall Festival (UGA Housing) Brumby Hall, Creswell Hall and Russell Hall host a festival featur-

ing trick-or-treating for children, fall crafts, a haunted house and a bouncy house. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! 706-542-8250 EVENTS: UGA 2015 Law School Fair (Miller Learning Center, 4th Floor) Prospective law students can meet with recruiters from more than law schools across the country. 3–6 p.m. FREE! prelaw.uga.edu EVENTS: Umano Sample Sale (Creature Comforts Brewery) Umano, a local fashion brand featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” often uses children’s artwork on its products to benefit charities. The brand will also have a small batch of bulldog “Beat Florida” shirts and a “Get Comfortable” shirt in collaboration with creature comforts. Your Pie and King of Pops will be present. 4–7 p.m. www.umano.com  EVENTS: Fall Festival (Athens Wellness Center) See Tuesday listing for full description Oct. 24–29 & Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/animalwellnesscenterofathens EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music from Malarkey Brothers. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Eastside) Every Wednesday. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.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 (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Bingo (Highwire Lounge) House cash and drink prizes. Hosted by DJ LaDarius. 8 p.m. FREE! www. highwirelounge.com 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: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Downtown and Broad St. locations) Every Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ blindpigtavern GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 KIDSTUFF: The Snot Cycle: Keep Them Healthy (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Keep your babies healthy during the winter season. 12 p.m. FREE! monira@reblossomathens.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: Chess Club (Oconee County Library) Ages 7 & up are invited to play. All experience levels welcome. 5 p.m. FREE! 706-7693950 LECTURES & LIT: ICE Conversation: Ecovention (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room S160) Discuss how the artistic imagination can be made practical and visionary in the environmental movement. The conversation includes a survey on historical and current art projects and movements that are designed to help restore ecosystems. 12 p.m. FREE! ice. uga.edu

LECTURES & LIT: Dr. Dana Walrath (Lamar Dodd School of Art, S151) Author and TEDx speaker Dr. Dana Walrath will discuss “Comics, Medicine and Healing Through Story,” connecting Edgar Allan Poe’s writing to his struggles with mental illness. Part of Poetober. 5 p.m. FREE! coe.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: 50th Anniversary of Foxfire Panel Discussion (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) A panel will discuss “Foxfire at Fifty: Stories of Culture.” 11:15 a.m. FREE! jhume@uga.edu, www.foxfirefund.org LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Ciné Barcafé) Meet film studies professor and author David Bordwell, author of Film Art: An Introduction and Film History: An Introduction. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenscine.com

Library and Classic City Tours present a haunted history tour through downtown and North Campus. Each stroll reveals the backstories of landmarks and lore. See Art Notes on p. 12. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $15. 706-3531820, athensclarkeheritagefoundation.bigcartel.com  EVENTS: Wild Rumpus Kickoff Party (Creature Comforts Brewery) Get ready for Saturday’s big Halloween parade during a costume bash featuring music by the Pylon Reenactment Society. 6–8 p.m. www. creaturecomforts.com  EVENTS: Fall Festival (Athens Wellness Center) See Tuesday listing for full description Oct. 24–29 & Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/animalwellnesscenterofathens  EVENTS: Classic City Fringe (Multiple Locations) The first night of the Fringe Festival includes a

Athens) Beginner and experienced players welcome. 7 p.m. ejstapler@ gmail.com GAMES: Entertainment Trivia (Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q) Hosted by Dirty South Trivia. Every Thursday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8511 KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based games. Blocks provided. For ages 8 & up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-7955597  KIDSTUFF: Poe-tober Family Gallery and Poetry Event (Georgia Museum of Art) Families will go on a spooky scavenger hunt in the permanent collection and listen to readings of Edgar Allan Poe poems before writing poems of their own. Part of Poe-tober. 5:30 p.m. FREE! coe.uga.edu  KIDSTUFF: Halloween Carnival (Memorial Park) Take a

in Africa: The Nigeria Experience.” 3:30–5 p.m. FREE! akinloye@uga. edu  LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Athens Welcome Center) Tracy Adkins celebrates the launch of Ghosts of Athens: History and Hauntings of Athens, GA. An Athens History & Hauntings Tour ($15) will follow the event. 4:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-353-1820  LECTURES & LIT: Return of the Son of Listening in the Dark (ACC Library) Spine-tingling tales just for adults. Part of Poe-tober. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 OUTDOORS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn more about the flora and fauna of the garden while enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. 8:30 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Percussion Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Timothy K. Adams Jr. and Kimberly Toscano Adams co-direct the ensemble. 6 p.m. FREE! www. music.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: UGA Chorus and Glee Clubs Concert (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The popular vocal ensembles present a fall concert. 8 p.m. FREE! www.music. uga.edu

Friday 28  EVENTS: Ghost Walk (Madison,

Robert Clement’s sculpture “Tribes of Discourse” is currently on view in the “Second Annual Juried Exhibition” at the Athens Institute for Contemporary Art through Saturday, Nov. 19. 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: United States Marine Band (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) “The President’s Own” band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. The 125th anniversary of the Marine Band Tour features patriotic, popular and orchestral music with works by John Philip Sousa, John Williams, George Gershwin and more. 8 p.m. FREE! (tickets required). pac.uga.edu

Thursday 27 COMEDY: Comic Strip (Bar Georgia) Show-up and go-up comedy open mic. Hosted by Alia Ghosheh and Veronica Darby. 9 p.m. $5. ghoshehalia@gmail.com  EVENTS: Athens History & Hauntings Tour (Athens Welcome Center) The UGA Special Collections

benefit dinner at Mellow Mushroom (5:30 p.m.), screening of From Burning at the UGA Warnell School of Foresty (6 p.m.), and a production of Friendly’s Fire at the UGA Fine Arts Building’s Cellar Theatre (8 p.m.). 5:30–9 p.m. www.classiccityfringefestival.com  EVENTS: Athens Science Café (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Bill Switzer from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will present “The Real Walking Dead: The Science of Zombies.” 7 p.m. FREE! athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com FILM: Brooklyn Bridge Film Series: Kate and Leopold (Georgia Museum of Art) This time-traveling romantic comedy stars Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. Screened in conjunction with the exhibition “Icon of Modernism: Representing the Brooklyn Bridge, 1883–1950.” 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Duplicate Bridge (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of

haunted trick-or-treat tour of Bear Hollow Zoo, then stop by the festive Halloween Carnival for fun and prizes. Activities include games, stories and a costume contest. Ages 2–12. 5–8 p.m. $5. www.athensclarkecounty.com/halloween  KIDSTUFF: Halloween with My Boo (Rocksprings Community Center) Get ready for Halloween with games, a small craft and a sweet snack. For ages 2–5. 10 a.m. $3–5. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure  KIDSTUFF: Family Event: Poetober Poetry (Georgia Museum of Art) Participate in gallery games and a spooky scavenger hunt in the permanent collection. Listen to readings of selected poems by Edgar Allen Poe, then write your own poems inspired by works in the museum’s collection. Presents in conjunction with the NEA’s Big Read program. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org LECTURES & LIT: African Studies Fall Lecture (College of Veterinary Medicine, 501 DW Brooks Drive, Room 336) Professor Abdul Ganiyu Ambali will give a talk on “Veterinary & Livestock Management Practices

GA) Walk the historic streets and hear haunted tales. Reservations required. Oct. 21–22, 28 & 30, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, 6 p.m. $15. 706-3404357, ngatours@gmail.com, northgeorgiatours.net  EVENTS: 16th Annual Night Owl Prowl (ACC Library) After the library closes, genealogy researchers will be able to browse thousands of books, rolls of microfilm, online databases and more to discover their family history. 6–11 p.m. $10–15. 706-613-3650  EVENTS: Halloween Costume Party (Southern Brewing Company) Best costume wins a growler. 4:30–9 p.m. $12. www.sobrewco.com EVENTS: Friday Wine Flight (Seabear Oyster Bar) Sample some of California’s new wave winemakers. 3–6 p.m. $15. phillipstice@ gmail.com  EVENTS: Fall Festival (Athens Wellness Center) See Tuesday listing for full description Oct. 24–29 & Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/animalwellnesscenterofathens  EVENTS: Classic City Fringe (Multiple Locations) Day two of the Fringe Festival features a Fringe Arts and Crafts Market (1–7 p.m.) and various performances at Terrapin; “Casus Belli” (6:50 p.m.), “The Raconteuses” (7:30 p.m.) and burleque (9 p.m.) at Lumpkin Street Station; Monsoon’s All Hallow’s Eve Party at La Casa de Cha-Cha (7 p.m.); “Bo-Jangles” at the UGA Fine Arts Building (7:30 p.m.); “The 365 Project One Woman Show” and “Casus Belli” at Walkers (9:30 p.m.); and “Bouquet,” In Sonitus Lux (9:45 p.m.) and “Clandestiny’s Sonic Journey Through Time” (11:20 p.m.) at White Tiger. 1 p.m.–12 a.m. www. classiccityfringefestival.com  FILM: Schlocktoberfest: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Ciné Barcafé) Get ready to do the Time Warp again with a Shadowcast performance by Secret City Burlesque. 11 p.m. $9.75 www. athenscine.com k continued on next page

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Monster Mash (The Foundry) Get a head start on the Wild Rumpus Parade with various Halloween activities like a haunted house, crafts, live music, performances and more. 12–3 p.m. www.wildrumpus.org  KIDSTUFF: Halloween at Gargoyle Mansion (Athens Little Playhouse) The audience helps actors tell the story of the Gargoyle family and their ghoulish trick-ortreaters. Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, 3 p.m. alps.gargoyle@gmail.com  KIDSTUFF: Harry Potter Haunted House (Oconee County Library) This year’s frightful haunted house theme is the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Oct. 28–29, 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee  LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Barnes & Noble) Tracy L. Adkins will read and sign her book Ghosts of Athens: History and Haunting of Athens, Georgia. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) Meet Christopher Pizzino in celebration of his book Arresting Development: Comics at the Boundaries of Literature. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com THEATER: Two Can Play (Athens Community Theater) A married couple try to find a way out of their Kingston, Jamaica neighborhood. Oct. 28–29, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, 2 p.m. $5. 706-208-8696

Saturday 29 ART: Brunch and Learn (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Athens Area Arts Council presents a discussion on self-publishing for artists. Speaker Kristen Morales is a journalist and owner of Paper Forest. 10–11 a.m. FREE! (AAAC members), $15 (non-members). www.athensarts.org EVENTS: Kurt Wood’s Front Porch Record Sale (1080 Oconee St.) Find a cool record from one of Athens’ biggest collectors. Oct. 29, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. & Oct. 30, 12–6 p.m. 706-614-1867  EVENTS: Pawsatively Spooky Howl-a-ween (The Rook and Pawn) The Rook & Pawn and Model Citizen present a fundraiser for the Athens Area Humane Society. Activities include a puppy kissing booth, pop up funky hair salon and a photo booth before the parade. DJ Reindeer Games will provide music after the parade. 4:30 p.m. www. therookandpawn.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: Wild Rumpus Parade (Meet at Corner of Hull St. and Hancock St.) Throw on your most creative Halloween costume and march through the streets of downtown. Anyone can participate by wearing a costume and joining the procession. A pre-party will be held at Live Wire Athens, and an after-party will be held at the Georgia Theatre. 6 p.m. (pre-party), 8:30 p.m. (march). FREE! www.wildrumpus.org  EVENTS: Halloween at A New Hope (A New Hope, 64 Yeargin Ct., Winterville) The family-friendly event features tours of the sanctuary, spooky crafts and the chance to meet

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some of the animal residents. 3–8 p.m. $10. anewhopesanctuary.org  EVENTS: Fall Festival (Athens Wellness Center) See Tuesday listing for full description Oct. 24–29 & Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/animalwellnesscenterofathens  EVENTS: Classic City Fringe Festival (Multiple Locations) Day three of the Fringe Festival features “Bouquet,” In Sonitus Lux and Lucy Plenty (5:30 p.m.) and “The Raconteuses” (7 p.m.) at Lumpkin Street Station; the Moonlight Gypsy Market at Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother (7 p.m.–12 a.m.); and “The Raconteuses” (10 p.m.), Milyssa Rose and “The 365 Project One Woman Show” (11:20 p.m.) and DE-STAR (12:30 a.m.) at Mellow Mushroom. 5 p.m.–1 a.m. www. classiccityfringefestival.com EVENTS: Bulldogs vs Gators (Southern Brewing Company) Watch the UGA vs Florida game on two big screens and eat BBQ from Classic City Cue. 2:30–7:30 p.m. $12. www. sobrewco.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. Live music by The Extension Chords (8 a.m.) and Pickxen (10 a.m.). Today features an educational activity on Dia de los Muertos altars. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.org  EVENTS: A Conspiracy of Ravens (Downtown Athens) Wear your Edgar Allan Poe inspired costume to the Wild Rumpus parade. Part of Poe-tober. 8:30–10 p.m. FREE! coe.uga.edu  EVENTS: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Go Bar) Tonight is a special Halloween themed drag show. See Taylor Alxndr, Molly Rimswell, Kellie Divine, Alice Divine, Jennifer Smilez, Jenn Sparx, Kai Hudson, Rocoquette Ce Soir, Lori Divine and Cola. Music by DJ MicrobeBeats. 9 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/athensshowgirls  FILM: Schlocktoberfest: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Ciné Barcafé) See Friday listing for full description 11 p.m. $9.75 www. athenscine.com  GAMES: Day of Horror Game Demonstrations (Tyche’s Games) Learn to play spooky new games. 12 p.m. www.tychesgames.com  KIDSTUFF: Halloween at Gargoyle Mansion (Athens Little Playhouse) See Friday listing for full description Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, 3 p.m. alps.gargoyle@ gmail.com KIDSTUFF: Georgia: Can You Dig It? An Archaeology Fair (The Classic Center) The fair includes hands-on archaeology activities, exhibits from sites around the state and real archaeologists from around the Southeast. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.thesga.org  PERFORMANCE: Drag Show (Bar Georgia) The Kortesans host a different theme for every show. 9:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. doodlebowser@gmail.com THEATER: Two Can Play (Athens Community Theater) See Friday listing for full description Oct. 28–29, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, 2 p.m. $5. 706-208-8696

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the Greenway starting and finishing at Sandy Creek Nature Center. This event benefits the center. Registration required. 1:40 p.m. (costume contest), 2 p.m. (one mile run), 2:30 p.m. (5K). $17–25. 706613-3615 EVENTS: Kurt Wood’s Front Porch Record Sale (1080 Oconee St.) See Saturday listing for full description Oct. 29, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. & Oct. 30, 12–6 p.m. 706-614-1867  EVENTS: Classic City Fringe (Multiple Locations) The final day of the Fringe Festival features DE-STAR, Darcy Wicked and “Bouquet” (5:45 p.m.) at the World Famous; “Interpretation of an Adventure” and “Voyager VI-XV” (6 p.m.) at Mellow Mushroom; “The 365 Project One Woman Show, Lucy Plenty and Kitty Stardust (8 p.m.) at White Tiger; “Bo-Jangles” and “Casus Belli” (8:30 p.m.) and “The

Monday 31  EVENTS: Halloween Costume

Contest (Highwire Lounge) Prizes for solo and group costumes. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge. 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. Feel free to come in costume. 4–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com  EVENTS: Spoopy Stories to Tell in the Dark (Hi-Lo Lounge) Ming Vase will read from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, H.P. Lovecraft and more. During breaks, she will read palms, tarot and a crystal ball. 8–11 p.m. www.hiloathens. com

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(Madison County Library, Danielsville) Stop by anytime in costume for trick-or-treating. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597  KIDSTUFF: Trunk or Treat (ACC Police Dept. Baxter St.) A safe alternative for trick or treating. Costumes required. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www. athensclarkecounty.com/halloween  KIDSTUFF: Halloween Party (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Babies, toddlers and children are invited to the annual party and costume parade. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.reblossomathens.com PERFORMANCE: Bassoon Recital (Edge Hall) The program features bassoon quartets and ensemble music with a John Williams theme for Halloween. 6:30 p.m FREE! www. music.uga.edu SPORTS: Monday Night Group Run (Fleet Feet, 1694 S. Lumpkin

Rorey Carroll plays the Georgia Theatre on Friday, Oct. 28. Raconteuses” (9:45 p.m.) at Walkers; and the Batter Powered Nose Fest (9 p.m.–12 a.m.) at Rook & Pawn. 4 p.m.–12 a.m. www.classiccityfringefestival.com  EVENTS: Ghost Walk (Madison, GA) See Friday listing for full description Oct. 21–22, 28 & 30, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, 6 p.m. $15. 706340-4357, ngatours@gmail.com, northgeorgiatours.net  EVENTS: Acro Yoga Jam (Healing Arts Centre, Sangha Yoga Studio) Join the Athens Acro Yoga community for a Halloween jam. Costumes encouraged. 8 p.m. $5–6. Find it on Facebook. GAMES: Trivia Night (Buffalo’s Café) Alan’s Challenge. Every Sunday. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.buffalos.com/ athens  KIDSTUFF: Halloween at Gargoyle Mansion (Athens Little Playhouse) See Friday listing for full description Oct. 28-29, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, 3 p.m. alps.gargoyle@ gmail.com PERFORMANCE: Classic City Band (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The oldest community band in Georgia presents a scary concert for the Halloween season. 2 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityband.org THEATER: Two Can Play (Athens Community Theater) See Friday listing for full description Oct. 28–29, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, 2 p.m. $5. 706-208-8696

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Wellness Center) See Tuesday listing for full description Oct. 24–29 & Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/animalwellnesscenterofathens  EVENTS: Ghost Walk (Madison, GA) See Friday listing for full description Oct. 21–22, 28 & 30, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, 6 p.m. $15. 706340-4357, ngatours@gmail.com, northgeorgiatours.net GAMES: Magic the Gathering Draughts and Drafts (The Rook and Pawn) Each draft pod gets you a three-pack draft, a participation pack and prize packs for wins. 6 p.m. $15. www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Dirty South Entertainment Trivia (Ovation 12) Hosted by Nic. Play for fabulous prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Dirty South Trivia: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Team trivia contests with house cash prizes every Monday night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Duplicate Bridge (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Beginner and experienced players welcome. 1 p.m. $5. ejstapler@gmail.com

St.) Join a group for three or five social miles. 6 p.m. www.fleetfeetathens.com

Tuesday 1 ART: “The Russian Imperial Awards and Their Recipients” (Georgia Museum of Art) Ulla Tillander-Godenheilm, author of The Russian Imperial Award System During the Reign of Nicholas II, 1894-1917, discusses the historical background of objects relating to the Romanov dynasty. Held in conjunction with the exhibition “Gifts and Prayers: The Romanovs and Their Subjects.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Mouse and Keyboard Skills (ACC Library) In the second floor computer training room. Registration required. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org CLASSES: 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 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 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com

GAMES: RPG Fan Track Night (The Rook and Pawn) Learn the basics of role-playing games. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com 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: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win drinks, sweet treats and gift cards. Every Tuesday on the patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com GAMES: 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: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos provided. Ages 3–10. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Poetry Reading (Georgia Museum of Art) Kimiko Han will read from her most recent collection, Toxic Flower. The Consul General of Japan will provide introductory remarks before the reading “Tradition and Poetry in Japan: Tanka and the Imperial Family.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org SPORTS: Creature Comforts Brewery Fun Run (Creature Comforts Brewery) Three and five mile options, brewery tours and a giveaway. 6 p.m. www.fleetfeetathens.com

Wednesday 2 ART: Archive Fever (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room S150) Five students, faculty and visiting artists will be asked to present 10–15 slides that inform their perceptual, emotional and intellectual archive. Part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu ART: Opening Celebration (UGA Performing Arts Center) A kaleidoscope of art student performances and presentations. Part of Spotlight on the Arts. 7:30 p.m. FREE! arts. uga.edu ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Shawnya Harris, Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson lead a tour of works from the Thompson collection on view in the permanent collection. Part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org EVENTS: Each One, Reach One (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Ricky Simone hosts the annual EJC Benefit Concert featuring live music, poetry a raffle and more. Proceeds benefit the Living Wage Movement in Athens. 7–11 p.m. $5 (w/ student ID), $10. 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: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Downtown and Broad St. locations) Every Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ blindpigtavern GAMES: 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 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Eastside) Every Wednesday. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth Poetry (The Globe) Open mic poetry readings. This month’s featured reader is Steven Wack. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ athenswordofmouth MEETINGS: Photo Sharegroup (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The Photo Sharegroup meets at the Garden to share digital images of outdoor photography. Email for more information. 6:30 p.m. FREE! lpetroff@chartner.net, bc.akin@ charter.net MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) See Wednesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/happy-hour PERFORMANCE: Trombone Fall Concert (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) The UGA Trombone Ensemble will present their fall concert. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu

LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 25 The Foundry 6 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com RICHARD BUCKNER Long-running, critically acclaimed singersongwriter who integrates acoustic folk and more abstract influences in his work. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com GANJA WHITE NIGHT Bass-focused EDM duo. ORGANIK Atlanta-based bass music producer. B2B No info available. DJ VARIANT Local electronic maven Chris Thompson explores drum and bass and dubstep. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com ANDY BRUH Local DJ Andy Herrington spins and mixes dubstep, EDM and bass music for a special “Birthday Bash.â€? 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!

Wednesday 26 Big Daddy Mike’s Barbecue 6 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3888 OPEN MIC Sing loud, sing proud. 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 MALARKEY BROTHERS Celtic folkrock group. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com COREY FLOWERS Local guitarist who is versed in both classical and heavy metal. DARYL SHAWN Guitarist and songwriter from Pittsburgh, PA. DEMETER LUNCHBOX New local experimental duo. NIFTY ORB Logan Shyra melts your mind with synth-based whimsy and chaos. BURSTERS No info available. The Foundry 6 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com THE BEST OF UNKNOWN ATHENS A popular singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Liam Parke. Featuring Sam Burchfield, Grant Cowan, Ben Morrison, Sarah Elizabeth, Kevin Whitfield and Lily Rose. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com PUP Popular Canadian punk group. See story on p. 14. JEFF ROSENSTOCK Known as the frontman for globe-trotting group Bomb the Music Industry, Rosenstock performs high-energy pop-punk. CAYETANA Philadelphia-based indie rock band. HARD GIRLS Buzzworthy, Californiabased indie-punk group. KATE ELLEN The former lead singer of Brooklyn punks Chumped performs The Globe 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Mary Sigalas, Dan Horowitz, Steve Key and surprise guests play swingin’ tunes from the ‘10s, ‘20s and ‘30s. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 HARLOT PARTY Dark, gentle, proginfluenced project. OHTIS Detroit-based lo-fi folk duo. PANSY New local “dumb punk� fourpiece. JAXRENEE Atlanta-based experimental acoustic performer. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com W. FREEMAN LEVERETT Local guitarist and songwriter performing a selection of Bossa Nova hits. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) PULLIN’ STRINGS Bluegrass band playing a mix of originals and covers from the likes of The Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 ROD MELANCON Singer-songwiter playing “songs from the Louisiana bayous.� The Office Lounge 7 p.m. 706-546-0840 STEVE SHIVER Athens-based singer-songwriter performs. 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 27 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com GRIND HOUSE A night of hip hop performances, featuring Space Dungeon, We’re Weird, NBlock, Young Nolia, Torie Blui, Son1/ Scott Sutton/Luke Highwalker, Fistful of Steel, Dictator, Socro, Floco Torres and Undiscover. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. Chops and Hops 6 p.m. FREE! 706-310-1101 JAZZ IS LEAVING COUNTRIES An original fusion of music and standards influenced by jazz, soul and country. Creature Comforts Brewery � Wild Rumpus Kickoff Party. 5 p.m. www.wildrumpus.org PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY The songs of the legendary Athens band, as performed by Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals. POWERKOMPANY Local pop duo featuring the crisp, soaring vocals of Marie Davon and electronic instrumentation courtesy of Andrew Heaton. DJ SEE Alias of local artist Dana Jo Cooley.

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DePalma’s Italian Cafe 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1237 (Timothy Road location) BREATHLANES Athens musical collective playing organic, atmospheric improv. Featuring John Miley (guitar), Jamie DeRevere (drums), Dan Roth (keyboards) and Darrin Cook (bass). 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com FREE ASSOCIATES Scuzzed out garage-rock with attitude. HONEY SLIDERS Original, Detroit-influenced rock band from Catropolis. MAGNA CUM LORD Post-punk/ psych-rock band featuring Thom Strickland, Larry Choskey and Nate Mitchell. ANTLERED AUNT LORD Fuzz-pop project of local producer and songwriter Jesse Stinnard. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS Compelling and confessional folk-punk group. THE ARKELLS Cheeky Canadian group influenced by everything from classic rock to electronica. WILL VARLEY UK-based folk singersongwriter. 11 p.m. On the rooftop. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com GIMME HENDRIX Local Jimi Hendrix cover band. k continued on next page

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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.

40 Watt Club  8 p.m. $15. www.40watt.com MAC SABBATH Los Angeles-based parody heavy-metal tribute band. HAYRIDE Long-running three-piece local rock band.

The Hedges on Broad 10 p.m. FREE! www.hedgesonbroad. com LEAVING COUNTRIES AND FRIENDS Playing funky, soulful rock and roll.

The Foundry  9 p.m. $17 (adv.), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com UNKNOWN HINSON Comedic, vampirish country songwriter playing twangy originals with a satirical tinge. THE LEFTOVER HOOKERS New local band fronted by Bearfoot Hookers’ Ty Manning.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com DUO ELEVATION Chris Burroughs and David Ellington blend unique percussion and keyboard work. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ A group of talented jazz musicians play every Thursday and Friday.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com HANK VEGAS Singer-songwriter with alt-country vibes.

and percussionist Oscar team up for two sets of music. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ See Thursday’s listing for full description JB’s Smokin’ Pig Barbeque 6 p.m. FREE! 706-705-6116 LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot performs tasty sets of funky Southern folk rock ‘n’ roll on guitar, bass drum, harmonica and vocals. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub LINDA Athens-based pop-punk band featuring members of Deep State and Bathrooms. NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Local upand-comers play energetic, fun, lo-fi punk rock.

Saturday 29 Bar Georgia 10:30 p.m. 706-850-9040 MURDER THE MOOD Local alternative rock band. Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net THE EXTENSION CHORDS No info available. (8 a.m.) PICKXEN Playful acoustic trio. (10 a.m.) Caledonia Lounge  9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com HEERDOOF Deerhoof tribute act featuring members of Bit Brigade and Manray. GEEZER Athens-based Weezer tribute band. STROKE Playing the music of The Strokes.

Georgia Theatre  Wild Rumpus After Party. 10 p.m. www.georgiatheatre.com PIGS ON THE WING Pink Floyd tribute act featuring STS9’s David Murphy and an all-star Athens cast. TIMI AND WONDERLAND RANGERS Local pop rabblerouser performs with his backing band. On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. www.georgiatheatre.com BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin dance hits into the night.

The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 BIG DON BAND Southern-fried local rock group.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ HOT WAX Max Wang spins ‘60s pop/soul and punk rock.

Terrapin Beer Co. 4:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com PICKLED HOLLER Local “folk-grass” collective.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar  8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee. com KNEE DEEP This Atlanta-based group will be playing the funky

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The Rook and Pawn 9 p.m. 706-543-5040 DJ REINDEER GAMES Trap, hip hop, ‘90s hits and indie dance tunes. Saucehouse Barbeque 7 p.m. FREE! www.saucehouse.com PAUL TURNER Acoustic soul singersongwriter.

The Foundry 7 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com

Nowhere Bar 8:30 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE BIG SMOOTH Bluesy tunes with soulful vocals courtesy of Tre Powell and company.  11 p.m. 706-546-4742 2 SPOOKIE 4 U A Halloween-themed dance party featuring DJs whom? and Retrograde. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DANCING MAGNOLIAS Local group led by Athens rock fixture Rev. Conner Mack Tribble. Your Pie 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7048 (Gaines School Road location) LANDON TRUST Local singer-songwriter performs an acoustic set.

Friday 28 Bar Georgia 10 p.m. 706-850-9040 BEAST MODE Local groove/thrash metal band. Big Daddy Mike’s Barbecue 7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3888 KARAOKE DJ Lynn Carson hosts a special Halloween edition with a costume contest. Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 LEE PILCHER BAND Guitarist and graduate of Atlanta Institute of Music plays a variety of funky music. Buffalo’s Café 7 p.m. $5. www.buffaloscafe.com CARLA LEFEVER AND THE RAYS This band, led by longtime Athenian LeFever, plays old-school jams, groovy funk and sweet pop.

Jucifer plays the Caledonia Lounge on Friday, Oct. 28. 8 p.m. $17 (adv.), $20 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com TODD SNIDER Chameleonic Americana artist known for his recent work with supergroup Hard Working Americans. ROREY CARROLL Up-and-coming singer-songwriter with a cinematic flair.  On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com DJ WARDADDY Spinning darkwave, classic goth, death rock, witch house and everything in between.

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. www.caledonialounge.com JUCIFER Sludge-metal duo that began in Athens and tour almost constantly, living out of their vehicle. SAVAGIST Heavy-hitting local metal band. HARRY CAREY Reunited version of this mid-’90s Athens group fronted by singer-songwriter Jim Willingham.

Go Bar 9 p.m. $3. 706-546-5609 PLEASURE POINT Local hip hop/ noise-pop group formerly known as Cottonmouth. LINGUA FRANCA Athens-based “chick-rap” project inspired by ‘90s underground hip hop. PANSY New local “dumb punk” fourpiece. DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com DEATH PANELS Heavy, throbbing psych-rock from Atlanta with a pulsing heart of darkness.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com VIC VARNEY & TONY OSCAR Local legend Varney (The Method Actors)

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DEAD BARS Seattle-based pop-punk duo. Lumpkin Street Station 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ LumpkinStreetStation HEATHEN SONS Alt-countryinfluenced rock and roll band from Nashville. THE FABULOUS MISS WENDY Punk and grunge-influence singersongwriter from California. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 CHRIS PADGETT & FRIENDS Local guitar virtuoso performs with a group of collaborators. The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday! 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 ERIK NEIL BAND Local trio playing blues/rock covers as well as originals. Saucehouse Barbeque 7 p.m. FREE! www.saucehouse.com TAYLOR BAHIN The UGA theater major and former “American Idol” contestant performs with Andy Han on drums and Joshua Owh on guitar.

Downtown Athens  8:30 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus. org WILD RUMPUS PARADE & SPECTACLE The annual Halloween parade will feature live music from local groups at various points along its route, including Harvey Funkwalker, Sunny South Blues Band, Cabbage Looper and others. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com ZENITH BLUE Five local teenagers playing rock cover tunes and originals. NANNERCUP New local blues-rock three-piece. COUCHLOCKED New psychedelic/ progressive folk duo. 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com JOCK GANG Atlanta-based noise-pop group featuring members of k i d s and Shepherds. DICAPRIO Atlanta-based indie rock trio. NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Local upand-comers play energetic, fun, lo-fi punk rock. GLÁSS Athens-based post-punk/noise rock band.

jazz of Herbie Hancock and the Headhunters. Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $1 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with wireless headphones and two channels of music. One of them is a request line! Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Live Wire  Wild Rumpus Pre-Party. 6 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com THE TAXICAB VERSES Local group/ recording project inspired by Jim Wilson’s time spent doing field recordings and collaborating with musicians in Ghana. THE FLAMETHROWERS Athensbased surf band. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 PARTIALS Local pop group describing itself as “psychedelic and danceable.”

ATHENS IN HARMONY An event aimed at bettering race relations in Athens, featuring musical duos Elite Tha Showstoppa and Caroline Aiken, Virginia Brown and Vanessa Briscoe Hay, Squallé and Chris McKay, Repunza and Jay Gonzalez, Eric Johnson and Maggie Hunter, Stella and Michael Wegner, Eugene Willis and Bain Mattox, Drena Williams and SJ Ursrey, Celest Ngeve and Reverend Tribble and Monique Osorio and Rosa Thurmond. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. Terrapin Beer Co. 1:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com CHARMING DISASTER Ukuleleand-guitar duo from Brooklyn, NY.

Monday 31 Caledonia Lounge  Halloween Hop Afterparty. 9:30 p.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com IRON CHIC Anthemic pop-punk band from Long Island, NY. STEVE ADAMYK BAND Punky power-pop group from Ontario. CANCERS Local band playing poppy, grungy space jams, featuring members of Dead Dog and Unfun.

BURNS LIKE FIRE Stewed, screwed and tattooed punk rock band from Athens. CANADIAN RIFLE Chicago-based punk band. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com BOYCYCLE Local folk-pop band, featuring the beautiful clash of acoustics and synths and starring the confident vocals of Ashley Floyd. BLUE BLOOD Melodic psych-pop project from Hunter Morris, formerly of Gift Horse. PALACE DOCTOR Dynamic rock trio fronted by former Modern Skirts bassist Phillip Brantley. 40 Watt Club  Trap or Treat. 9 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin dance hits into the night. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $49.50. www.georgiatheatre. com STS9 Atlanta-born, California-based electronic jam-rock band. On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com KIKAGAKU MOYO Five-piece psychedelic rock band from Tokyo. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 HANNIE AND THE SLOBS New local garage project featuring members of The Rodney Kings and Muuy Biien. CRUNCHY Athens-based “doomdance” duo featuring Phelan LaVelle and Kathleen Duffield. DEATH STUFF Atlanta-based postpunk outfit. COOPER Y PALOMITA No info available. DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta faves. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night every Monday. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub DJ THE KING One of Little Kings’ beloved staffers spins your faves, from the ‘80s to the present. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 BROCCOLI SAMURAI Electronicflavored jam band from Cleveland, OH. Preserve  1 p.m. $15. www.facebook.com/ preserve.athens HALLOWEEN HOP A one-day festival featuring Floor, Iron Chic, Big Eyes, Vacation, Off With Their Heads, Canadian Rifle, Shellshag, Sonic Avenues, Steve Adamyk Band, Eureka Califonia, Feather Trade, Outersea, Area Men, Deep State, Linda and Cancers. See story on p. 12. The World Famous  Halloween Hop Afterparty. 10 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens LINDA Athens-based pop-punk band featuring members of Deep State and Bathrooms.

SONIC AVENUES Canadian heavy rock collective. FEATHER TRADE This local band plays lush, moody post-pop. BETH ISRAEL Austin, TX-based lo-fi rock band.

Tuesday 1 The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens. com LIVE BAND KARAOKE Sing your favorite ‘80s and ‘90s jams and beyond, backed by Saved by the Band. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com OGINALII A name meaning “friendship” in Cherokee, this tightly knit band features a mix of grunge, honky-tonk and Led Zeppelin-esque rock. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com PERIOD SIX Playing a unique blend of jazz standards featuring collective communication and soulful improvisation. 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 2 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES OPEN MIC JAM Bands are welcome, backline is provided and the jam rocks until 2 a.m. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com THE ORANGE CONSTANT Athensbased jam band with prog, pop and funk influences. YOU BRED RAPTORS Post-rock trio out of Astoria, NY. DEAF SCENE Progressive metal band based in Baltimore, MD. The Foundry 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com ROGER CREAGER Alternative country singer-songwriter out of Texas. FAYE WEBSTER Folk singer-songwriter from Atlanta. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $8. www.georgiatheatre.com MUUY BIIEN Local band plays aggressive, moody post-punk. Album release show! BAMBARA Former Athens act featuring aggressive avalanches of distortion and falling somewhere between noisy punk and drone. HELLO OCHO Energetic, Atlantabased indie rock band. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotscoffee. com EACH ONE, REACH ONE A concert and collection for the Economic Justice Coalition, featuring music from local artists and hosted by Ricky Simone.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 HUGHES TAYLOR BAND Energetic blues outfit from Macon. The Office Lounge 7 p.m. 706-546-0840 STEVE SHIVER Athens-based singer-songwriter performs. 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.

Down the Line 11/3 STEVE MOAKLER / MUSCADINE BLOODLINE (40 Watt Club) 11/3 EMILY HEARN (The Foundry) 11/3 PORTUGAL. THE MAN / Adam Tod Brown (Georgia Theatre) 11/3 LIQUID DYNAMITE (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 11/3 REVEREND (Nowhere Bar) 11/3 REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DANCING MAGNOLIAS (The Office Lounge) 11/4 THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS (Buffalo’s Café) 11/4 SCOOTERBABE / DEAD NEIGHBORS (Caledonia Lounge) 11/4 PANSY / SHADOW SHOW (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 11/4 COWBOY JUNKIES (Georgia Theatre) 11/4 WASTED WINE (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 11/4 ERIK NEIL BAND (Nowhere Bar) 11/4 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE (The Office Lounge) 11/5 TRE POWELL / SCARLET STITCH (Bishop Park) 11/5 RICHARD LLOYD / CASPER AND THE COOKIES (Caledonia Lounge) 11/5 LOS / CANTARES / DON CHAMBERS / BRYAN HOWARD (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 11/5 AUSTIN PIAZZOLLA QUINTET (The Foundry) 11/5 GALACTIC / FRUITION (Georgia Theatre) 11/5 DOT.S / BREATHERS / DELICATE / DREAM CULTURE (Go Bar) 11/5 BETWEEN NAYBORS / THREADBARE SKIVVIES (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 11/5 SILENT DISCO (Highwire Lounge) 11/5 DJ MAHOGANY (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 11/5 ALBATROSS (Nowhere Bar) 11/5 HAWK PROOF ROOSTER (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) 11/6 MEWITHOUTYOU / YONI WOLF / NEEDLE POINTS (Georgia Theatre) 11/6 THE SWEET SOUL MOVEMENT / Sydney Rhame / Tashia Lcove / Repunza (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 11/7 KARL BLAU / LAKE (Caledonia Lounge) 11/7 JAZZ IS LEAVING COUNTRIES (Chops and Hops) 11/7 BLUES NIGHT WITH BIG C (Nowhere Bar) 11/8 LIVE BAND KARAOKE / Saved by the Band (The Foundry) 11/9 THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS (The Globe) 11/9 CHRIS PADGETT (Nowhere Bar) 11/9 STEVE SHIVER (The Office Lounge)

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Art 42nd Annual Juried Exhibition (Lyndon House Arts Center) The annual show will be juried by Susan Krane, executive director of the San Jose Museum of Art. All visual art welcome. Drop off entry forms and up to three works on Jan. 26, 12:30–8:30 p.m. or Jan. 27, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Exhibition opens Mar. 3. $25 submission fee. 706613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty. com/exhibits Call for Artists (Farmington Depot Gallery, Farmington) Now accepting applications for the Holidaze Artists Market on Dec. 3–4, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Visit website for application form. Deadline Nov. 1. www.farmingtondepotgallery.com 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 Gallery Volunteers (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) ATHICA is seeking new members, volunteers and board members to assist in staffing the gallery and installing exhibitions. info@athica.org, athica.org 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. www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure

Statewide Art Competition (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Seeking student artwork to use on items like totes, T-shirts and scarves 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. Visit website for complete guidelines and application. 706-542-6014, www.botgarden. uga.edu “Visions of MLK� Art Exhibition (Lyndon House Arts Center) Seeking artists and writers to contribute collaborative works to the ninth annual “Visions of MLK� exhibition. This year’s theme is “Let Us Build Bridges.� The center will provide 11�x14� panels for the first 18 collaborative teams. Reserve a panel by Nov. 1. Exhibition runs Jan. 14–21. 706-613-3623, beth.sale@ athensclarkecounty.com

Classes Adult Acting Classes (Circle Ensemble Theatre Company) Circle Ensemble Theatre presents acting classes for adults. Classes culminate with a private performance and party. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 26–Dec. 2, 6:30–9 p.m. $125. circleensemble@gmail. com 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 Athens Area Master Gardener Program (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Participants will learn horticulture principles and practices. Fill out online application by Nov. 1. Classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45–8:30 p.m., January–March. $220. www.ugaextension.org

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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. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Code Classes (Four Athens) Learn to code with one-day boot camps in Web Fundamentals (Oct. 29, Dec. 3 or Dec. 17). Six-week classes are offered in Intro to Ruby and Intro to JavaScript (twice a week Nov. 7–Dec. 15). www.fourathens.com/ classes Computer Building Basics (Lay Park) Participants will learn how to build a budget-friendly, personal computer from scratch. The program will cover parts selection, operating system installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and more. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. Nov. 3–4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $30–45. www.athensclarkecounty. com/leisure 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 Intro to Knitting (Oconee County Library) Bring your own needles and yarn and learn how to knit. Thursdays through Oct. 27. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee Knitting Classes (Revival Yarns) “Knit Kids Class.� Oct. 26, 6–8 p.m. $15. “First Friday Open Knit/ Crochet.� Nov. 4. FREE! RSVP. www. revivalyarnsathens.com

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Joseph Broun’s “South Milledge Avenue Quilt,â€? which combines 52 painted sketches created over 18 years, is currently on display at the Classic Center through October. Lunchtime Workout (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) Jenny Hill Carter hosts fullbody workouts during lunch hour. All skill levels welcome. BYO mat. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m. $5–10. www.athenscine.com Lunchtime Yoga (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) Annie Marcum teaches Mondays. Margaret Thomas teaches Wednesdays and Fridays, 12 p.m. $5–10. margaretdthomasyoga. blogspot.com Martial Arts Classes (Live Oak Martial Arts, Bogart) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, Jodo, self-defense, grappling and weapons classes for all ages. Visit website for full class schedule. www.liveoak martialarts.com On-Camera Acting Class (Chase Park Warehouses) Actress Mallory Moye leads this weekly class. Ages 15 & up. Mondays, 7–9 p.m., Nov. 7–28. $120–150. mallory moyecoaching@gmail.com One-on-One Computer Skills (ACC Library) Personalized instruction available for various computer topics. Thursdays, 9 a.m. 706-6133650, ext. 354, www.athenslibrary. org Quilting Classes (Crooked Pine Quilts) Amanda Whitsel offers classes in quilting and sewing for all levels and ages. 706-318-2334, needleinahaystack7@yahoo.com, crookedpinefarm.blogspot.com Spanish Classes (ALCES) ALCES offers beginner and intermediate classes in Spanish. $75 per month, plus materials. 706-549-5002, susan.wilson1998@gmail.com Tai Chi Easy (Rocksprings Community Center, Rocksprings Park) An hour of healthful exercise for adults. No experience necessary. Thursdays, 10 a.m. $3–5. 706-6133602. Tech Savvy Seniors (Lay Park) These stress-free sessions are for ages 55 & up to better understand smart phones and tablets. Registration required. Thursdays through Oct. 27, 9–11 a.m. $8–12. 706-613-3596, www.athensclarke county.com/leisure Traditional Karate Training (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Learn traditional Yoshukai karate in a positive atmosphere. Accepting new students. No experience necessary. See website for schedule. Classes held Sundays–Wednesdays. FREE! www.athensy.com

Yoga (Rubber Soul Yoga) Ongoing classes in Kundalini, Hatha, gentle yoga, laughing yoga, acroyoga, karate and one-on-one yoga as well as guided meditation. Check website for schedule. Donation based. calclements@gmail.com, www.rubber soulyoga.com Yoga 101 for Beginners (Yurt Yoga Athens) Small, all-level classes in a beautiful natural environment. Morning and evening classes available. 706-548-3625, www.yurtyoga athens.com

while you work on various Haunted House projects. Call for details. Through Oct. 26, FREE! 706-7693950 Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Oconee County Library) Decorate (no carving) a pumpkin like a book character and bring it to the library between Oct. 24–Oct. 29. BYOPumpkin. www.athenslibrary. org/oconee

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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. Non-denominational meetings are held the third Sunday of each month. 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 Chronic Illness Support Group (Oasis Counseling Center) Six-week group meetings for individuals dealing with fibromyalgia, arthritis, lupus, cancer, severe injuries and other chronic medical conditions. Call to reserve spot. Every Wednesday, 1:30–3 p.m. through Apr. 10. $15/session. 706543-3522, info@oasiscounseling center.com Life After Diagnosis (Oasis Counseling Center) An ongoing support group aimed at helping those with chronic or life-threatening diseases. Tuesdays, 4–5:30 p.m. 706-543-3522, www.oasis counselingcenter.com Project Safe (Athens, GA) Meetings for 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. Business: 706-549-0922. Meeting information: 706-613-3357, ext. 770. www.project-safe.org

Donations Needed (Joker Joker Gallery, 145 Vine St.) The gallery is collecting blankets, socks, undershirts, canned and dry goods for the homeless and traveling artists. Drop off donations on the back porch. blankbooking@gmail.com Helpful Harvest (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Drop off non-perishable food and hygiene items to the library for delivery to the Madison County Food Bank, Oct. 31–Dec. 31. 706-795-5597 Tutors Needed (410 McKinley Dr.) Athens Tutorial Program is seeking volunteer tutors for grades K–8. Sessions are scheduled Monday– Thursday, 3–6 p.m. 706-354-1653, athens.tutorial@gmail.com

Kidstuff Craft Classes (Treehouse Kid and Craft) “Art School� for ages 2–4 (Wednesdays, 11 a.m.), ages 4–6 (Wednesdays, 4 p.m.) and ages 6–8 (Thursdays, 4 p.m.). “Baby Sensory Art Session� for ages 6–24 months (Wednesdays, 10 a.m.). www.tree housekidandcraft.com Day Off School Programs (East Athens Community Center) “Science Camp� will explore the mysteries of science through projections and experiments. (Rocksprings Park) “Dracula’s Day off School� will have Halloween crafts, games and snacks. Oct. 28, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15. Registration is required. www.athens clarkecounty.com/leisure Haunted House Teen Volunteer Nights (Oconee County Library) The Young Adult staff is looking for volunteers ages 11–18. Watch scary movies all week

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On The Street A Taste of the Holiday Season (East Athens Educational Dance Center) Seeking local actors, bands, chorale ensembles, dancers and musicians for a Christmasthemed event held Dec. 3 at the Morton Theatre. 706-613-3624, www.athensclarkecounty.com/dance Athens PÊtanque Club (Outside of 1000 Faces Coffee) Play a friendly game of PÊtanque at the PÊtanque terrain. Beginners welcome. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. athens

petanqueclub@gmail.com, athens petanqueclub.wix.com/play Athens Street Hockey (YMCA, Hockey Rink) Players of all skill levels can play in a local hockey rink. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. athensfloorhockey@gmail.com Avid Book Clubs (Avid Bookshop) The Young Readers’ Book Club meets the first Sunday of the month. The Paperback Fiction Book Club meets the third Sunday of the month. The New & Notable Book Club meets the fourth Sunday of the month. The Social Justice Book Club meets the third Monday of the month. Join by

art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Catherine Ponce draws animal heads in ink. Through October. 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, “VAPORS (Lost and Forgotten)â€? is a series of “Miniature Worldâ€? assemblages by Lisa Freeman. “Fiber Reactionsâ€? features works by the Athens Fibercraft Guild. Works by members of the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation are also present. Through Dec. 16. • On view in the Myers Gallery “A Twelve-Year 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.) Self-taught painter Betsy Barth Withington captures the essence of North Georgia in the fall. Through October. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) The “Poe-tober Art Show,â€? which features works by 50 artists, is part of a month-long celebration of Edgar Allan Poe, sponsored by the NEA’s Big Read. Currently on view through October. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) The “Second Annual Juried Exhibitionâ€? shows works selected by juror Annette Cone-Skelton of MOCA GA. Through Nov. 19. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CINÉ BARCAFE (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Once more foundered on this delightful shoreâ€? is a series of paintings by Benjamin Britton. Through Nov. 6. CIRCLE GALLERY (285 S. Jackson St.) “The Stands: Environmental Sculpture by Chris Taylor.â€? Through Dec. 13. CITY OF WATKINSVILLE (Downtown Watkinsville) “Public Art Watkinsville: A Pop-up Sculpture Exhibitâ€? consists of sculptures placed in prominent locations around downtown. Artists include Benjamin Lock, William Massey, Stan Mullins, Robert Clements and Joni Younkins-Herzog. “Artscape Oconee: The Monuments of Artlandâ€? features eight newly commissioned art panels and six refurbished panels of paintings. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) Joseph Broun’s “South Milledge Avenue Quiltâ€? combines 52 painted sketches created over the span of 18 years. Through October. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) The “Wild Rumpus Art Showâ€? offers beasts, freaks, creeps and creatures of the night in various media by local artists including Timi Conley, Dan Smith, Athulhu, James Greer, Cindy Jerrell and more. Through Oct. 29. • A collaborative installation by Maddie Zerkel and Katherine Dunlap. Nov. 1–26. DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Watercolor scenes of Athens by Jamie Calkin. Through Nov. 17. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Watercolors of local scenes by Jamie Calkin. Through October. 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. Through October. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) “I Want Your Skull: A Halloween Art Showâ€? includes spooky works from many local artists like Dan Smith, Missy Kulik, Marilyn Estes, Will Eskridge and Mike Groves. Reception Oct. 21. Currently on view through October. • Artwork by Jim Wilson. Through November. FRONTIER UPFRONT GALLERY (193 E. Clayton St.) Heidi Hensley shares a collection of canvas and wood paintings featuring Athens-based imagery. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Tiny Universe twoâ€? is a biennial small works show featuring pieces by over 60 Athens and Atlanta artists who have exhibited at the gallery in the past. Through December. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “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. • In the Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden, “Driving Forces: Sculpture by Lin Emergyâ€? presents four large kinetic sculptures. Through Apr. 2. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Satisfaction Systemâ€? is a sitespecific installation by Garrett Hayes that suspends circular forms woven

email. 706-352-2060, avid.athens. rachel@gmail.com, www.avidbook shop.com Bike Clinic (1075 W. Broad St.) Learn how to repair your bike with tools and advice from experts. Thursdays, 6–8:30 p.m. $10 donation. bikeathens.com 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 Downtown Parade of Lights (Downtown Athens) Now accepting

entries. Prizes will be awarded for the most original float, best use of the theme and best use of lights. Deadline Nov. 17. Parade on Dec. 1, 7 p.m. $40. www.athensclarke county.com/parade. Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Organizations (J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development) Accepting applications for a program exploring the latest knowledge in nonprofit management and leadership. Jan. 8–13. $3000. diane.southwood@fanning. uga.edu, www.elpno.org f

with scrap denim, rope and Electro-Luminescent wire. Through Apr. 15. HEALING ARTS CENTRE & SANGHA YOGA STUDIO (834 Prince Ave.) Celia Brooks offers watercolor and mixed media work paired with the “Yoga Sutras of Patanjall.â€? Through Dec. 2. Closing Reception Dec. 2. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Jackie Dorsey’s series of watercolor portraits, “Sound Checkâ€? features Athens musicians including Thayer Sarrano, Mike Cooley, Patterson Hood, Sienna Chandler, Seth Hendershot, Sam Burchfield and more. Through October. HIGHWIRE LOUNGE (269 N. Hull St.) Sculptures and illustrations by Eddy Lezama. Through October. JITTERY JOE’S EASTSIDE (1860 Barnett Shoals Rd.) A dark and haunted set of photos from across the east coast by Paul Ohmer. Through October. JUST PHO‌AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Digital prints by Jasmine Echols. Through October. K.A. ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) “The Art of Portraitureâ€? pulls from the history of portraiture, but also the rejection of it. Through Nov. 1. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) In Gallery 307, “Continuum: Space & Time in Contemporary Photography.â€? In the Suite Gallery, “Comfort Tub.â€? In Gallery 101, “David Stein: A Partial Museum of a Day in the News.â€? In the Bridge Gallery, “Rim Road / Rim Road.â€? Through Nov. 4. LAST RESORT GRILL (174 W. Clayton St.) Paintings by Andy Cherewick. Through October. LOWERY IMAGING GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery features paper and canvas giclee prints by Athens artists as well as artists’ renderings of Athens. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) In the Lounge Gallery, 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) The “Discover Tech Exhibitionâ€? is a part of the STAR Library Education Network led by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute. Reception Nov. 5. Currently on display through Feb. 10. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “The Bond of the Southâ€? presents photography by Tamara Reynolds and Jerry Siegel, two artists who have work in the Do Good Fund Collection. Through December. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) The seventh annual “Georgia Small Works Exhibitâ€? includes 2-D and 3-D works measuring less than 14â€? x 14â€? x 14â€?. • “Time & Spaceâ€? features objects of metal and jewelry by Barbara Mann. • “STANCE: Faces & Figuresâ€? presents the human form on paper and in cast bronze by Jean Westmacott. Through Nov. 11. 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. • “Foxfire: 50 Years of Cultural Journalism Documenting Folk Life in the North Georgia Mountainsâ€? include photos, artifacts, homemade toys, a moonshine still 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.) The Athens Lacemakers show the progress of learning from simple patterns with thicker threads to highly complex designs using very fine threads. Currently on view through Nov. 27. 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.) A display of cheesy, crunchy, taco-inspired art celebrates the Athens Taco Takedown. Through October. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) “Ocean Boundâ€? by Beth Thompson presents kaleidoscopic photographs of waterfalls, rivers, marshes and other bodies of water. Through Nov. 27. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA OCONEE CAMPUS GALLERY (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., Watkinsville) Artwork by Ray Lee. Through Nov. 3. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by Surrealism and Magic Realism. Through October. WINTERVILLE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CULTURE (371 N. Church St., Winterville) “Shadowâ€? features works by Edwyna Arey, Dodd Ferrelle, Dortha Jacobson, David Noah, Kip Ramey and more. Through October. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.

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Make your own Biodiesel, complete processing system, comes with a 55 gal drum to store the finished fuel. $2,500.00. 229-322-6139.

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For Sale Antiques Archipelago Antiques: The best of past trends in design and art! 1676 S. Lumpkin St. Open daily 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-3544297. Weekend A’ f a i r : Antiques, records, decor, vintage, formals, holiday decorations, art, pottery, clothing and more! 515 Gaines School Rd. 706850-5945. Wed.–Sat, 10a.m.–5p.m.

Estate Sales Living Estate Sale: Oct. 29, 10a.m.–4p.m. 3 world travellers selling Asian and European vintage, local framed art, antique quilts, pottery. 96 Springdale St. Moving Sale! St. Joseph Parish: 134 Prince Ave. Fri., Oct. 28, 1–6p.m. & Sat., Oct. 29, 8a.m.– 1p.m. School Items: fans, cubbies, desks, books, cafeteria tables, cabinets, blackboards. Ya r d S a l e I t e m s : lamps, furniture, sports equipment, clothing. Call Dee for more info or to volunteer: 770725-0483.

Furniture Moving Sale: quality furniture incl. marble-top table, some antiques. Thomasville, HaywoodWakefield at reasonable prices. Beechwood area. 706-850-8167. Got something to sell? Advertise it here!

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Music Equipment 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 tax-deductible. Call 706227-1515 or come by Nuçi’s Space, 396 Oconee St.

Instruction Athens School of Music. Instruction in g u i t a r, b a s s , d r u m s , piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin, fiddle & more. From beginner t o e x p e r t . V i s i t w w w. athensschoolofmusic.com, 706-543-5800. UGA Community Music School. Group and private instruction avail. for students 18 mos. t h ro u g h a d u l t s e n i o r s ! Private instruction in popular and classical styles. ugacms.uga.edu, ugacms@uga.edu, 706542-2894.

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Graphic Designer Old Guard Graphics is a high volume apparel screen printing company. Minimum 2 yrs experience w/ Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator. Creating designs for custom printed t - s h i r t s . M o s t p ro j e c t s require significant custom illustration. Knowledge of screen printing and pre-press procedures preferred. Email resume and Portfolio to: haywood@ oldguardgraphics.com. Groove Burgers is hiring servers and line cooks for FT and/or PT employment. Line cook pay is based on skill level. We are looking for both day and night shifts. Apply online: www. g ro o v e b u r g e r s . c o m o r in person: 1791 Oconee Connector Suite 510. 762499-5699. Ve e s h e e s e e k s a n experienced Customer Service Rep. FT and PT positions avail. Apply online at veeshee.workable.com. Call 855-833-7433 for more information.

Part-time FOH servers needed! The Georgia Center i s h i r i n g re s t a u r a n t servers, banquet servers, cafe attendants and baristas. Start above minimum wage. Please apply at www. ugajobsearch.com, job posting #20070165, waiter/waitress. 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 Line/Prep/Banquet Cooks and Dishwashers needed. The Georgia Center has several positions avail. 20–40 hrs./wk. Pay: $8-11 DOE/Minimum 3 yrs in full service restaurant. Email resumes to: robh@uga.edu. Looking for front of house and servers. Please stop by and fill out an application at Dos Palmas: 3523 Atlanta Hwy, next to Academy Sports. N o w H i r i n g Experienced Cooks at Locos Grill & Pub, 2020 Timothy Rd. Wanted: strong cooks w/ experience on fry and grill. We are one of the busiest restaurants in town and we are also one of the highest paying restaurants in town. If you are reliable and willing to work hard for good pay, please fill out an application online or come in to the store, 2–4, Mon.–Thu. for an application.

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Organizations After The End is a postapocalyptic book club currently reading V for Vendetta by Alan Moore. Nov. 3, 7 p.m. AthensClarke County Library.

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58 Certain sportsman 60 One who accepts charges 64 It's hard to believe 65 Patronage 67 Heavy reading 68 Stadium area 69 Winter temps, perhaps 70 "I'll second that" 71 "Or ___!" 72 Plaintive piece 73 Out house? DOWN 1 Bandy words 2 Corn ___ 3 Letter before kappa 4 Garden structure 5 Citrus fruit 6 Work too hard 7 Large amount of money 8 Do some cutting, maybe 9 Set up differently 10 Throne, so to speak 11 Bungling 12 Gown fabric 13 "Poly" add-on

21 Sprinter's stats 23 Cause of inflation? 25 Immune system booster 27 Barbershop sound 28 Poker action 29 Run the show 31 Came out on top 33 Weaken in force 36 Break in friendly relations 37 Joint problem 38 As recently as 41 Bleed 42 Narragansett Bay sight 45 Ascetic 48 Drumroll start 50 "Get the picture?" 51 It's everything, so they say 53 Starbucks offering 54 Yahoo! product 55 Corporate division 57 Bloated 59 Fishing rod attachment 61 Capitol feature 62 Black cat, to some 63 It's overhead 66 "Golly!"

Puzzle answers are available at www.flagpole.com/puzzles

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FLAGPOLE.COM ∙ OCTOBER 26, 2016

locally grown

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hey, bonita…

He’s Trying to Take My BFF Away Advice for Athens’ Loose and Lovelorn By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com Dear Bonita, My best friend and I have known each other since we were little girls, and we’ve always been inseparable. We even went to the same college (UGA) and had the same major. We both have other friends, but we’re BFFs to each other first, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. But she started dating this guy recently who takes up a lot of her time—like way more than the ones in the past. She’s always wanting to hang out with him or have him join us for our nights out, and he’s a real third wheel. He’s nothing like me (or us!), and I just can’t think of a single thing to say to him most of the time. She really seems to like him, though, and that bothers me. I feel our friendship changing in a way that I can’t really describe, but I know I don’t like it. Simply put, he’s a redneck, and I think he wants to make my friend into a trophy wife. I miss her so much already, but the idea of her marrying this guy is too much!

215 North Lumpkin St. • Athens, GA

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to start making plans for yourself that don’t revolve around maintaining one single friendship. Your best friend is growing up and getting ready for life as an independent woman, and you need to, too. People come and go in our lives, and that’s why you can’t bank on the attention of a single person to get you through life. Make a life for yourself and let your friends be part of it, but not ALL of it. I’m sure you and your BFF will always be besties, but maybe not exactly in the way you are now. I had sex with one of my best pals. We’re both guys, though, and both very new to this. It was a month ago, and we’ve hooked up again since then (drunk and after the bar), but we haven’t talked about it, and I’m starting to get kinda confused. Don’t get me wrong—it’s fun, and I like it. I just wish I understood what was going on. Feel free to share your insights! Thanks!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 THE NIGHTMARE BEGINS TOUR

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

UGA vs.

WITH

FLORIDA

PUP

DOORS 12:00PM · GAME 3:30PM NO COVER · 21+

JEFF ROSENSTOCK, CAYATANA, HARD GIRLS, KATE ELLEN

DOORS 8:00PM • SHOW 9:00PM

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

WILD RUMPUS AFTER PARTY

FRANK TURNER

& THE SLEEPING SOULS WITH AND

THE ARKELLS WILL VARLEY

DOORS 7:00PM • SHOW 8:00PM

GIMME HENDRIX

ON THE ROOFTOP

(JIMI HENDRIX TRIBUTE)

ROOFTOP AFTER FRANK TURNER NO COVER · 21+

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28 ON THE ROOFTOP

PIGS ON THE WING A PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE

WITH TIMI AND WONDERLAND RANGERS DOORS 9:30PM • SHOW 10:30PM

THE

BOOTY BOYZ

ON THE ROOFTOP

DOORS 11:00PM · SHOW 11:30PM · 21+

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31

HANK VEGAS

DOORS 7:00PM • SHOW 7:30PM NO COVER

She hasn’t said that she’s gonna marry him, but I know she really likes him, and it doesn’t seem outside of the realm of possibility. I want my friend back, Bonita! How do I manage this? Sincerely, Best Friend Forgotten BFF, Welcome to adulthood, friend. One of the toughest parts of growing up is letting your relationships mature as well. It’s natural for them to change as we age, and the discomfort of that can get very real. For instance, I don’t even talk to my BFF from high school anymore, but today I am great friends with kids who were only on the periphery of my grade-school experience. Friendships change, but that doesn’t always mean growing closer. You seem really threatened by this guy, but he’s not the real threat here, is he? You don’t want to lose the attention and adoration of your best friend. It means a lot to you, and perhaps too much. You two were obviously peas in a pod all through grade school, and you’ve held on tightly to that throughout university, but I think it’s time

You’re “both very new to this,” eh? You sure? Because the sex seems to have gone off without a hitch, not to mention that you’ve been making it happen again—albeit drunkenly—since then. I point that out because you’re kinda acting like it was this whole spontaneous happening, when we all know sex really doesn’t work that way. I think you and your homie have been hot for each other for a while, and it all came to fruition last month. It seems we’re dealing with some internalized homophobia, too, since you’re just doing this thing after the bar and not in a way where you have to face this behavior and deal with it. In this modern world, most people accept that sexuality is fluid. I very firmly believe in that for myself. Be careful with drunk sex, because it makes us clumsy and blurs the lines of consent. Be kind to your buddy, and eventually talk this out with him. There are probably some feelings there. You might be talking to your future husband. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, use the anonymous form at flagpole.com/getadvice, or find Bonita on Twitter: @flagpolebonita.

STS9

DOORS 8:00PM • SHOW 9:00PM

TODD SNIDER

WITH

ROREY CARROLL

KIKAGAKU MOYO

ON THE ROOFTOP

DOORS 11:00PM • SHOW 12:00AM NO COVER · 21+

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 “AGE OF UNCERTAINTY” RECORD RELEASE PARTY

DOORS 8:00PM • SHOW 9:00PM

MUUY BIIEN

MAKE AMERICA GOTH AGAIN

HALLOWEEN EDITION

WITH

DJ WARDADDY

DOORS 10:00PM • SHOW 11:00PM NO COVER · 21+

11/1 11/3 11/3 11/4 11/5 11/8

BAMBARA HELLO OCHO

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DOORS 8:00PM • SHOW 9:00PM

COMING SOON

OGINALII - ROOFTOP PORTUGAL. THE MAN STEVE MOAKLER - 40 WATT CLUB COWBOY JUNKIES GALACTIC W/ FRUITION ELECTION NIGHT 2016

11/9 11/10 11/10 11/11

MEWITHOUTYOU BOB MOULD W/ DAVID BARBE AND THE QUICK HOOKS, EUREKA CALIFORNIA MITSKI - 40 WATT CLUB JJ GREY & MOFRO W/ PARKER MILLSAP

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