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During UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts, Grammy Award-winning Ranky Tanky will be performing as part of Southern Journey: An AfroAmericana Celebration! with special guest Dom Flemons at the Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.pac.uga.edu.
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Hey, Bonita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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20 Years of Gonzoriffic
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Art Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Commission Approves Police Oversight Board PLUS, WEST BROAD SCHOOL TALKS RESUME, ESPLOST PASSES AND MORE LOCAL NEWS By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com The Athens-Clarke County Commission approved a new citizen board that will advise local law enforcement agencies on policy and investigate complaints of police misconduct. The Nov. 2 vote to create a Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board was unanimous against a national backdrop of debate over police abuses, particularly against African Americans. In Glynn County, three white men, among them a former police officer and investigator, are on trial for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man jogging through a neighborhood, based on their suspicion that Arbery had broken into vacant houses. At the same time, there has been a backlash to the “defund the police” movement, with crime becoming a major issue in the Atlanta mayoral race. Last week voters in Minneapolis, where a white officer was recently convicted of murdering George Floyd, rejected a ballot measure to reorganize and rename the police department. It has also proven divisive in Athens, with conservatives organizing in opposition and progressives wondering whether the board has enough teeth. Calls for an oversight board began in 2019—a year when ACC police shot six
people, killing five—and grew in 2020 after Black and brown lives,” she said, citing the ACCPD gassed peaceful protesters during a Taylor Saulters incident, when the rookie local George Floyd protest. “I think [the use officer used his police cruiser to chase and of force] is an immense power, and we need hit a fleeing Black man who had a warrant to make sure it’s wielded as thoughtfully, for a minor offense. Saulters was fired but judiciously, compassionately and sparingly not prosecuted, and was later awarded a as possible,” Commissioner Jesse Houle $250,000 wrongful termination settlement. said. (The shootings were all ruled justified “How can we trust a system that’s designed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and to protect the blue?” Johnson said. then-District Attorney Johnson also Ken Mauldin declined to expressed frustration There has been a prosecute.) that the commission’s loss of trust between Government Operations The Athens AntiDiscrimination Committee took eight certain portions of our Movement initiated months to bring a reccitizenry and police. those calls, and Mayor ommendation forward Kelly Girtz appointed to the full commission its co-founder, Mokah-Jasmine Johnson, after her task force finished its work. to head the Police Advisory Board “It was a little bit more difficult than Development Task Force, along with Shane we imagined going into it,” Commissioner Sims, an ex-felon who went on to become Mike Hamby said. “There were a lot of quesan ACCPD chaplain and start a substance tions that needed to be answered—legal abuse recovery nonprofit. questions, process questions.” Fewer than one in 12 complaints against The GOC made a number of changes to police result in disciplinary action, Johnson the task force’s recommendations, includtold the commission. “One too many ing adding the sheriff’s department, protimes, we have watched Athens-Clarke bation office and corrections department County police officers walk away without (the agency that runs the local prison, as any repercussions after causing harm to opposed to the jail) to the advisory board’s
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portfolio. An emphasis on prioritizing those who have “lived experience with police violence or over-policing” for appointment to the board was removed, but it will be incumbent on the commission to ensure that diverse communities are represented, Commissioner Mariah Parker said. The board will consist of nine people appointed by the Mayor and Commission, along with six non-voting members: a commissioner, the ACC attorney, the police chief, the sheriff, the chief probation officer and the warden of the corrections department. It will have the power to investigate complaints and make policy recommendations, but will not have any control over law enforcement budgets or personnel decisions. The GOC left unaddressed the issue of staffing. Johnson and Police Chief Cleveland Spruill at times clashed over the makeup of the advisory board—particularly the initial exclusion of law enforcement officers—but Commissioner Melissa Link read a statement from Spruill endorsing the final proposal. “It opens a dialog, and I believe that’s the real purpose of this committee is to have that dialog,” Link said. “There has been a loss of trust between certain portions of our citizenry and police.” Critics of the advisory board said they think Spruill is doing a fine job and don’t think police need oversight. “My whole concern is the fact that we have a city manager, we have a mayor who oversees Chief Spruill,” said Gordon Rhoden, president of the Athens GOP. “Why do we need another layer of bureaucracy? If Chief Spruill’s not doing his job, I think he needs to be let go.”
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Commissioner Carol Myers noted that ACC has citizen oversight committees for other areas of government, like transportation and solid waste. “This is who we are here,” she said. Myers also addressed speakers who said they’ve never had any problems with police: “I’ve never had trouble with police, but that’s not the perspective of everyone in the community, and we want to build trust for everyone in the community.” The commission also voted unanimously to create a human relations commission that will receive and investigate complaints about violations of the county’s recently passed nondiscrimination ordinance.
CCSD Eyes Old Gaines for Head Start With early learning at the West Broad School off the table for now, the Clarke County School District will use a Head Start grant to renovate the old Gaines Elementary building and turn it into an early learning center. Initially the plan had been to renovate eight classrooms at the Whitehead Road Annex and eight at old Gaines, but after feeding children at the Whitehead Road annex proved problematic, district officials decided to renovate both wings of old Gaines instead, Superintendent Xernona Thomas told school board members at a Nov. 4 work session.
learning remains one of those options. But the district had to switch gears or lose the Head Start grant, because its deadline is the end of next March. At least one wing of old Gaines will be ready for children to move in by then, Thomas said. Board member Linda Davis said she still wants to see an early learning center at West Broad. “We have a commitment to doing it there, we have two different ways of doing it there, and I don’t see why we’re not following through,” she said. But the physical space isn’t adequate for the operational needs while keeping both buildings, Thomas said. The disadvantages of a three-building plan remain, and the number of classrooms might need to be reduced to make it work, she said, adding that her priority has been to use the $15 million in grants over five years before the opportunity expires. “So what you’re saying is that the three-building concept was never an option,” board member Mumbi Anderson said. Thomas responded that she was being transparent at Davis’ request about what options the administration was considering, but that three buildings were never viable. “It can go there, but it can’t go there in a way that’s fair to the teachers and the staff,” Thomas said. Anderson said it was never clearly communicated that three buildings were not an option. “I don’t know where that breakdown in communication happened, but I’m really disappointed to hear that now,” she said. School officials will go back and take another look, Thomas said. It’s possible that by reducing classrooms from 16 to 10, CCSD might be able to save the Campbell Street building along with the Minor Street building while still leaving enough space for parking and playgrounds, she said.
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Board members Tawana Mattox and LaKeisha Gantt said they’re glad the Eastside will have access to early learning, but with the Whitehead annex off the table, Gantt asked, what about the Westside? And what happens when the federal grant expires? The Early Learning Center off Hancock Avenue will remain open and serve the Westside, Thomas said. After five years, the grant will continue as long as CCSD offers early learning, according to Director of Early Learning Karen Higgenbotham. Earlier this year, Thomas proposed to restore one 1938 building on the West Broad campus and build a new one to serve as an early learning center. But the school board voted it down in large part because Thomas recommended tearing down another historic building next door that historic preservationists said could be saved. CCSD is “exploring options” for the West Broad campus, Thomas said, and early
Turnout was low, but those who did show up overwhelmingly wanted to extend a 1% sales tax for education in Clarke County. ESPLOST 6 passed Nov. 2 with 80% of just over 6,000 votes cast, an 8.3% turnout. The five-year, $120 million tax will fund a new Clarke Middle School, improvements at Cedar Shoals High School and Gaines Elementary School, athletic facilities at both high schools, new buses, technology upgrades and other capital projects. Meanwhile, in Oconee County, voters rejected a new 1% sales tax for transportation 1,714 votes to 1,534, with just 10.7% turnout. Approval would have raised between $38 million and $48 million for road repaving, intersection improvements and multi-use paths, while also allowing the county to cut property taxes by 1 mill. Several local municipalities had elections as well. Brian Brodrick won a full term as mayor of Watkinsville, defeating Rebecca Billings 433 votes to 163. Incumbent city council member Connie Massey won re-election 438 votes to 138 over Carolyn Maultsby. In North High Shoals, Meagan Cundiff beat Jared Strickland 98 votes to 20 for an open city council seat. And in Winterville, Melissa Metzger defeated Mark Farmer 145 votes to 65 for a post on the city council. f
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“Socialism” is a word often bandied about today by politicians, pundits and preachers who wouldn’t know a socialist from a socialite. This nation that began with its original sins of warfare against Native Americans and slavery for Black people also has a long and glorious legacy of positive reforms that have benefitted all Americans. Many of the battles for racial, social and economic justice that were waged in United States history were led by socialists and other American activists, and this month of November is filled with people and events that are part of what historian Howard Zinn called “radical history.” Saintly socialist Eugene Victor Debs was born in Terre Haute, IN, on Nov. 5, 1855. His long political odyssey took him from state representative to labor union leader to five-time candidate for president under the Socialist Party banner. Debs went to jail for his beliefs during the Pullman Strike of 1895 and again in 1918 for giving a speech opposing World War I. In that 1918 speech in Canton, OH, Debs thundered words that still apply today: “In every age it has been the tyrant, the oppressor and the exploiter who has wrapped himself in the cloak of patriotism or religion—or both—to deceive and overawe the people.”
invited Debs to the White House after his release. The Republican and the Socialist had a cordial conversation, but the only thing they told the press was that they both liked Western “shoot ‘em up” movies starring Hollywood cowboy hero Tom Mix. Debs died at 70 in 1926, his health ravaged by his years in prison. Historian Zinn praised Debs as “fierce in his convictions, kind and compassionate in his personal relations.” His life and legacy live on in books like Democracy’s Prisoner by Ernest Freeberg, and Debs probably would smile at the fact that two contemporary beers, Debs Red Ale and Revolution Eugene, are named for him. Debs was born in November and was influenced by events that made American radical history during this month. On Nov. 11, 1887, four radical labor activists were executed in Chicago following deadly clashes between police and protesters in the city’s Haymarket district. When Debs left prison, he visited their Haymarket Martyrs memorial at Chicago’s Waldheim Cemetery. On Nov. 23, 1887, days after the Chicago executions, dozens of striking AfricanAmerican sugar cane workers were killed by state militia members and white vigilantes in Thibodaux, LA. On Nov. 19, 1915, activist
Friends recently celebrated the life of Chatham Murray, who died a year ago in August from diabetic complications. Chatham was a one-of-a-kind, widely known Athens fixture who loved her friends unconditionally, but her love was not blind. If your shirt was off a shade for a good match with your pants, she’d hoot. She couldn’t help it. She was a painter. There was no such thing as “close.” In her painting, that shade of white was either just exactly the right color for that highlight on that bowl or it didn’t work.
into an eternal experience which flows from the mind’s eye to the eye of the beholder.” In her life as in her art, Chatham demanded perfection from herself, and she expected it from everybody. She made you live at your best, even though you knew she’d still love you when you fell short. She turned her uncompromising eye on the world and expected justice, and she fought to make it happen. When something needed doing, she did it. When people needed helping, she helped them, even though her own means were slender. You
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Chatham with friends back in the day—(l-r) Susan Tate, Wayne Amos, Mark Brown, Chatham, John Hawkins—at her home, which she rescued from demolition.
While in high school, Chatham studied didn’t need to wonder where you stood with with the famous Chatov brothers, portrait Chatham, because she was as frank and painters in Atlanta. At UGA, she studied direct with her friends as with her foes. She with Lamar Dodd, Jim Herbert, Howard was as Southern as we come—charming Thomas, Charlie Morgan and others on that and friendly and helpful, from an old and fine faculty. In New York, she studied at The distinguished family, loving her home and Art Students League. Returning to Athens, her friends and enjoying entertaining and she earned her MFA, again under the tutebeing entertained—but she was no-nonlage of Lamar Dodd and others. In later life, sense when it was time to act: Get food to at Lyndon House Arts Center, she enjoyed somebody, sit up with a sick friend, put a painting under the roof on the house, friendly guidance of walk the dogs or put I watched her cast her esteemed teacher paint down. Hers was brush strokes that Charles Warnock. a do-it-yourself life, Her friend, the and she did it her way. glided like slightly softened art historian Buck After a career in butter across the planar field. sign-painting, which Pennington, wrote of Chatham’s artistry: put a Chatham“And, I looked at art with Chatham. In her original hand-painted sign on many downstudio I learned about being painterly as I town businesses, along with her side gig watched her cast brush strokes that glided as the illustrator who defined the look like slightly softened butter across the of The Athens Observer, she threw herself planar field. We went places to see art, like into political activism that culminated Washington, D.C., with our friend Charlie in her election as a delegate to the 1972 Hunnicutt, where we lingered late in the Democratic National Convention. Finally, National Gallery and the Corcoran before she reinvented herself as the frugal, hardactual Sargent portraits. Chatham would working, stubborn rescuer of down-and-out point out ‘shine marks,’ richly impastoed old houses that she ultimately turned into bits of drapery, edges of drifting clouds or treasures, causing her to succeed handdistant landscapes, laid down in close color somely, not only for herself but for her harmonics whose tones drew the eye in and friends, her family, and her favorite charishut the real world out. From Chatham I ties and community endeavors. And always learned that art is not only illustrative, it is throughout her life Chatham lifted our spira crafted artifact that renders the moment its—as she still does. f
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Eugene V. Debs leaves federal prison in Atlanta on Christmas Day 1921.
Debs was given a 10-year prison sentence for his anti-war speech. He waged his last presidential campaign from a jail cell, garnering nearly a million votes in the 1920 election with his slogan “For President: Convict No. 9653.” President Woodrow Wilson called Debs a traitor and refused to mitigate his sentence. After Democrat Wilson left the presidency, his Republican successor, Warren Harding, commuted the activist’s sentence, and Debs left Atlanta Federal Prison. Hundreds of convicts cheered when Debs walked free, and thousands of people joined in a raucous celebration when Debs returned back home again to Indiana just in time to celebrate Christmas in 1921. President Harding
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songwriter and accused murderer Joe Hill was executed in Utah. During the Everett Massacre in Washington state on Nov. 5, 1916, five union men were killed by cops and vigilantes. On Nov. 11, 1919, a mob led by American Legion members attacked an Industrial Workers of the World union hall in Centralia, WA. The mob lynched Wesley Everest, a union man and World War I veteran who said, “I fought for democracy in France, and I’ll fight for it here.” In 1917, radical poet and artist Ralph Chaplin memorialized those who fought and died during this month in history: “Red November, Black November, bleak November, black and red/Hallowed month of labor’s martyrs,/ Labor’s heroes, labor’s dead.” f
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arrived. Receivers Jermaine Burton, Arian Smith and Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint all returned to full duty against Missouri. For the first time this season, we have most of our receiving corps healthy. Now we don’t just have talent at receiver, we have depth, thanks to the reps Ladd McConkey, Adonai Mitchell and Brock Bowers received in those guys’ absence. A healthy receiving corps will go a long way toward closing the gap rank 15th nationally in points per game between Bennett and Daniels as passers. (38.2) and 20th in total yardage per game Add to that the fact that Bennett has more (457.6). Against Kentucky, they won 45-42 reps and is more mobile, I don’t see any readespite only 13:52 of posson to start Daniels again, session, the least possesbarring a horrendous persion in a winning effort by formance from Bennett in any team since 2005. the next few weeks. Because of losses to There’s also something high-powered LSU, Florida to be said for the psychoand Alabama offenses logical aspect of playing in recent years, there is Bennett. Kirby comes from an apprehension in the the Nick Saban School of fanbase about potential Player Motivation. That shootouts. The fact that means he wants to make Stetson Bennett IV was sure his players always the starter in two of those have a chip on their shoullosses and is once again the ders and play as if no one starter heading into the believes in them, when in last stretch of the season fact all anyone has done isn’t lost on anyone, either. all year is heap praise on The gamble Kirby them. But Bennett gives is making by starting the offense a rallying cry: Ladd McConkey has become a weapon for now-entrenched starter Stetson Bennett. Bennett over JT Daniels, “No one believes in this who is a better overall guy but us.” That bit of passer, is that the defense is so good, four completions going for more than 20 pettiness may provide the offense with an Bennett will never need to beat anyone in yards. Don’t look now, but Bennett has extra edge the rest of the way. a shootout. It’s the same gamble he made become an explosive passer, making doubtYou did it, Stetson. You won me over. I’m in 2017 with Jake Fromm under center. ers such as myself look like fools. a believer. Now try not to make me look like Back then, it worked like a charm… until it Not only that, but reinforcements have a fool again. f
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The Dawgs are No. 1 in college football and sitting pretty at 9-0. It’s the second time Georgia has been 9-0 under Kirby Smart, the first time coming in 2017. With three games left in the regular season, this team is trying to achieve something only achieved by the 1980 national title-winning team: go 12-0. But don’t pencil in that perfect regular-season record just yet. Crazy things can happen in college football, especially when you go on the road. And this weekend we have to travel to one of the toughest locales in the SEC, Knoxville, to face Tennessee’s high-powered offense in front of 100,000 hootin’ Vols. We all know how good this Georgia defense has been this season. It’s allowing a paltry 6.5 points per game, and no opponent has scored more than 13. Because of that dominance, the offense hasn’t needed to score much to win, although it is averaging 38.4 points per game. The concern has been over what would happen if we did get into a shootout. How would we respond? Well, if that’s going to happen in the regular season, it will be against Tennessee. Under first-year head coach Josh Heupel, the Vols have lit up scoreboards. The Vols
didn’t: second and 26. But if there was any year that gamble could pay off, it’s this one. There is no 2019 LSU or 2020 Alabama out there. A handful of teams may still be capable of forcing us into a shootout—Alabama, Ohio State, Oklahoma—but those teams’ offenses have been slowed down by defenses nowhere near as good as Georgia’s. With that in mind, it seems likely Kirby sticks with Bennett. Against Missouri, Bennett passed for 255 yards and two touchdowns on just 13 completions, with
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etter late than never is a motto many beloved Athens festivals have adopted this year, and after canceling several events including the traditional street festival, Athens PRIDE has likewise resurrected its annual celebrations in a new fashion. PrideFest will be held at Terrapin Brewing Co. on Saturday, Nov. 13 from 12–8 p.m. This comes near the end of a full week of celebrations currently underway.
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allowed for COVID entry protocols and the creation of a safer environment. “Our community is good about being good citizens and following these guidelines that are put out by the CDC,” says Martin. So quick planning began for PrideFest, which includes many of the traditional street festival’s elements and activities: nearly 50 local vendors, artists, a drag show, live music, performances by Canopy Studio and more. Performances kick off at 4 p.m. with Taylor Alxndr, Linqua Franqa, Convict Julie and more, followed by a drag show at 6:30 p.m. curated by Alex Suarez and Femme Haus. Later that night at the 40 Watt Club, Femme Haus is hosting a drag show featuring Kandy Muse of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” at 9 p.m. sponsored by Athens PRIDE. Although there are many familiar faces Linqua Franqa, who will perform at PrideFest Nov. 13, performing at the on the lineup, this 2019 Athens PRIDE Festival. will be Convict Julie’s first time performing The volunteer-based Athens PRIDE at a PRIDE event. “Performing at PrideFest board voted to cancel the street festival to is meaningful to me, because it allows me be held on the same date after putting in to show up with and for the LGBTQ+ commost of the work required to organize it. munity in solidarity with representation Jarrett Martin, president of Athens PRIDE, and visibility,” says Camilla Sims, who persays that this decision was made based on forms as Convict Julie. “I’m glad there is the board’s inability to block off the street still something happening for the LGBTQ+ in compliance with Athens-Clarke County community, because we need that, and we and monitor entry into the festival area, in need that as safely as possible.” Another key addition to hearing word that ACC was not event with the goal of creating safe spaces likely going to grant the necessary permit— is the Queer Prom, started several years ago the same fate that befell AthFest. (However, by Martin for those who might not have COVID levels have fallen in recent weeks to been able to take their ideal date to their the point that the permit would have been high school prom or even go at all due to approved.) The smaller events throughout being queer. “It’s normally not during the the week were guaranteed because it is week of PRIDE, it’s normally during high manageable to enforce COVID protocols for school prom season,” says Martin. “I just entry, such as requiring proof of vaccinathought it was really important for that to tion or a negative COVID test. happen, even if it’s after the fact.” When Martin reached out to one of If you’ve missed the Athens PRIDE Athens PRIDE’s largest sponsors, Terrapin events so far this week, there are a variety Brewing Co., to explain the festival canof events still happening around town celation, Terrapin offered to host a similar through Sunday. For more information, event at the brewery. Moving locations visit athenspride.org. f
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Hey Bonita, Long story short, I have a great partner, except I don’t feel any intimate feelings for them. We’ve been together almost five years, and we’ve built a really nice life together. I do love them very much, and they make me happy. But it’s come to the point where my lack of intimate feelings and affection makes this feel more like a best friendship than a romantic relationship. I’m just not sure how sustainable that is long-term, but thinking about breaking up now also feels impossible. Everything about our lives is intertwined. I need help making sense of what’s realistic or how I can get those intimate feelings that seem like the missing puzzle piece to something really perfect. Lacking Intimacy Dear Lacking Intimacy, Full disclosure: I am a big baby who loves to walk away from difficult situations, and that means that I’ve never been in a relationship that lasted as long as yours has. I want to be upfront about having never shared that intensely with a partner before I dive into my advice. I don’t think that you are describing a situation that can’t be salvaged, and a
big plus is that you clearly love and respect your partner and aren’t thinking of this dearth of intimacy as a dealbreaker. Because it’s definitely not—a lot of happy, comfy long-term couples will hit a dry spell after a certain amount of years. Sexual desire certainly ebbs and flows for those of us who experience such desire, and too often that can come with offense or hurt feelings from the people we’re dating. I’m glad that isn’t the case for you or your boo, but I would definitely suggest broaching the subject of intimacy and getting some good-natured and light-hearted conversations going on the topic. Find out where your partner is right now with their own desires and share your own thoughts and feelings on getting back in the sack with them. Maybe your self esteem or body images have changed over the years, or
maybe work/school/life has gotten so hectic that it makes you both dry as sand. There’s probably a reason that the intimacy has waned for you both, and figuring out what changed is a great first step to correcting the issue. Do you cuddle the way you used to? What about other intimate but non-sexual stuff like hand-holding or goodbye kisses? Have you gone on any dates recently? I would recommend recreating the settings where you first started making eyes at each other, whether that was at a concert or a lecture or a favorite local watering hole. Some couples find that they can reignite intimacy by specifically making time for it—I have a ex who banged me every Thursday and every Thursday only, and the sex was always outstanding. I had something to look forward to every week, and it was exciting to find ways to surprise each other and mix things up. It made for great weekday flirting, and most of that flirting would eventually give way to fun conversations that kept our connection feeling fresh. Some couples will also cultivate a sexy new interest or hobby that can fire them both up.
It doesn’t have to be whips and chains or anything over the top. Maybe start a weekly movie night where you watch something titillating, but more kitschy than pornographic, like Wild Orchid or Nowhere. I don’t get the sense that you actually want to break up, but that’s also a valid choice if you decide to make it, while it’s definitely not my recommendation. Unfurling your life from that of a years-long partner is difficult, but that’s no reason not to initiate a breakup. I think that you and your partner may be able to find some common ground on which you can move forward, but that’s going to have to start with honesty and fearlessness in the face of this possibly awkward task. Maybe start with a serious conversation, setting of intention and Blue Is The Warmest Color. Whatever turns you on. f
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in 2007 after meeting Shearer at a Jucifer concert. Flash forward to this past year, and Cain received an Arts in Community Resilience Award of $2,000 from the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission to support the making of her short film, which had been written and gently placed on the back burner back in 2015. “People involved in the films do what they want to do, and don’t do what they best period of history for film, and women’s don’t want to do,” says Cain. “I’ve always contributions to the genre are moving it felt safe to express myself. One time for my forward in ways that are just as visible as birthday Andrew and I went out to shoot they are celebrated,” says Shearer. some pictures of me covered in “It’s no longer about showing that mud because I have never done that women can do it just as well as men before and I just wanted to, and we can—directors like Doris Wishman, shot a short film in one hour. It was Jackie Kong and Amy Holden Jones such a lovely way to spend my birthdid that decades ago. It’s about day! And now I’m an Athens cryptid.” Nia DaCosta’s Candyman being Starring Tia Jackson, Nikki Garza made for a major studio and being and Coquette de Jour as a fictional released worldwide. It’s about Julia femme band, The Marshmallows is Ducournau’s Titane winning the a tragedy and psychological horPalme d’or at Cannes. They do it betror warning what can happen to a ter, and the receipts are there.” friendship when stardom, patriarFollowing Gonzoriffic’s pubchy, the male gaze and jealousy come lic debut with a premiere of into play. PsychoVixens at the 40 Watt Club Working during the pandemic during the AthFest Music & Arts presented several challenges, such as Festival in 2004, Ciné began hosting re-writing certain scenes to follow yearly showcases of the collective’s social distancing, but props offered latest creations in 2008. This tradia creative solution for storytelling. tion continues with a 20th anniverAs a stylist and vintage clothing sary event on Friday, Nov. 12 and connoisseur, Cain naturally incorSaturday, Nov. 13. After kicking off porated fashion, and there are even with a retrospective slideshow of two original songs co-created with behind-the-scenes photographs, Brigette Adair Heron of Tunabunny. movie stills and posters at 10 p.m., “Gonzoriffic couldn’t have made the party will move into the screenit 20 years in any town other than ing room for a 90-minute program at Athens,” says Shearer. “I doubt we 11:15 p.m. would’ve made it five, honestly. Not Teasing the creative freedom that only is there room for art like this comes with the territory of DIY filmhere, but there’s also a huge amount making, Gonzoriffic film synopses of support and enthusiasm for it. alone provide unusual fodder for the But most important of all is the fact Gonzoriffic founder Andrew Shearer models a T-shirt for Riot Grrrl that Athens is full of stars. Some imagination. Shearer contributed Press three films to the lineup as a direchave been in movies, most have not, tor: The Boogey Woman, in which a but everyone is a celebrity to me. “mysterious lady lowers her mask in public to honor actress Stephanie Jordan, also You fit because you don’t fit, and you’re and puts her boogers on random surfaces”; known as Leche Gaga of the Classic City important in this community because you Haunted Hotcakes, in which “a bubbly Rollergirls, who died in August after a long embrace that. I plan to continue doing YouTuber successfully communicates with battle with breast cancer. my part to keep Athens weird for as long the spirit of a dead Hollywood sex symbol”; Jennie Cain, director of The Marshmalas I have breath in my body and a decent and Three Hole Punch (co-directed by Dee lows, first became involved in Gonzoriffic feather boa within arm’s reach.” f
Gonzoriffic is Still Terrific UNDERGROUND FILMMAKING COLLECTIVE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com At the peak of their popularity in the 1970s, “midnight movies” referred to low-budget, avant-garde or otherwise non-mainstream films relegated to the witching-hour margins of theater and television schedules. Despite their lack of commercial success, these B movies often became endeared cult classics among countercultural communities who found value in all of their scrappy, campy, offbeat glory. Today, this spirit of a mostly bygone era is carried forward by Athens’ one-andonly underground filmmaking collective, Gonzoriffic. Comprised of actors, musicians and visual artists, the collective will celebrate 20 years of producing experimental videos with a feminist twist during a pair of late-night screenings this weekend. “My role in Gonzoriffic is to provide an umbrella of support and safety for my friends to make movies together,” says founder Andrew Shearer. “Whoever has an idea, we put our heads together as a group to figure out how to make it. Since I came into filmmaking from a DIY punk background, I pretty much run things like a band, but you don’t have to play an instrument to be in it. Gonzoriffic is kind of like if Bette Midler fronted Minor Threat.” A few years into making short films, Gonzoriffic’s feminist ideology came into clearer focus. Recognizing the widespread gender inequality that permeates the film industry, the collective’s mission became dedicated to promoting progressive and empowering roles for women. Storylines center female characters, rape jokes and fatphobic speech are not tolerated, and Shearer prefers that no women are killed on screen. Though elements of violence, horror, sexuality and nudity might make their way into a film, these films are simply not intended for the male gaze. “I think we are living in the absolute
Flowered), in which “mercenary strippers fight back when a villain tries to take their luxurious tent.” Appearing on the cover of Flagpole this week, actress and burlesque dancer Coquette de Jour will also share a set of three shorts she directed. In addition to The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Werewolves in Love and Dead Stuff, Gonzoriffic will include a tribute presentation of her 2015 film Bleeding Candy—in which “a family bitten by a piñata at the Pendergrass Flea Market causes havoc at a birthday party”—
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Henry Owings Releases Plus 1 Athens PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com STAY TUNED: Classic Athens band Ravenstone returned with a new album not terribly long ago named Dirty, Dusty and Divine. This is the band’s first full-length album since 2005’s Back On The Rock, but the new album does indeed contain a drum-driven remix of “Oilman” and a live version of “Dance of Life,” which was recorded back at The Ritz around the time of Back on The Rock’s release. Ravenstone has long been known for the influence early 1970s Detroit-style rock had on its sound. Now, approximately 50 years since forming, the band turns toward a classic Detroit sound, but this time leans more in the direction of that city’s R&B and soul. This is exemplified immediately on the studio version of “Dance Of Life,” Henry Owings which starts the album off. From here, Ravenstone swings into the funky ‘80s street vibe of “Natural Born Slaves” and then the joyously swinging soul of “More Love.” The band’s more heavily rocking side is visited on “Finger Puppets” and, as a nice set of differentiators, the band slows down to acoustic speed on “Gandhi’s Glasses” and “Don’t Pour Water.” Check this out on all major streaming services, and stay in touch with Ravenstone via facebook.com/RavenstoneBand and ravenstoneband.com. SPACE COWBOY SONGS: HHBTM Records will re-release Love
Tractor’s 1988 album Themes From Venus Nov. 19. This was the band’s fourth LP and, similarly to 1986’s This Ain’t No Outerspace Ship, the album was one on which the band stretched its sound out way beyond the Southern-spun instrumentalism of its first two releases. Also similarly, this was one that ushered in new fans while losing some old ones. This will be available as a digital download as well as on compact disc and vinyl. Please see lovetractor.bandcamp.com for ordering instructions and listening pleasure. VISUAL AIDS: Chunklet magazine publisher, graphic designer and all-around music addict Henry Owings spent the past handful of months soliciting collections of Athens
show flyers, handbills, posters, etc. from fans, collectors and others and assembling the images into a huge book that is now published. It’s titled Plus 1 Athens: Show Flyers From A Legendary Scene 1967-2002. The book also features a foreword by Dave Schools (Widespread Panic) and afterword by Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers), as well as essays by Michael Lachowski and Vanessa Hay (each of Pylon) and Arthur Johnson (Bar-B-Q Killers). Owings himself wrote the introduction. This is limited to 500 hand-numbered copies and is priced at $49.99. You can purchase it online at chunklet.bandcamp.com/ merch/plus-1-book. In other news, there’s a release party (hell, event!) for the book Saturday, Nov. 13 at 129 Wolfskin Road in Arnoldsville (aka Curtin Crowe of Pylon’s house, which is apparently named Wolfskin). It’s free and kicks off at 3 p.m, runs until it’s over, and featured bands so far include Elf Power, Magnapop, Atlanta band Vangas and, as Henry told me, “many more TBA.”
DOUBLE GRAMMY WHAMMY: The UGA Performing Arts Center is now in the midst of its season and has a pair of Grammy winners on deck for Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Hugh Hodgson Hall. The center will host South Carolina’s Ranky Tanky which “mixes Gullah culture and Lowcountry traditions with large doses of jazz, gospel, funk and R&B.” Special guest Don Flemons (Carolina Chocolate Drops) is known for his virtuosity across multiple instruments and his mastery of early American music. Tickets range from $35-$55 and can be purchased at ugapac.evenue.net. SING OUT!: Songstress Marty Winkler has plans in place to do a soft release to a limited audience of her full-length album Songs I Never Sang for My Father. The date for this is Dec. 5, but there are rough plans for a larger release celebration next February. Largely known as a jazz and pop vocalist, Winkler’s styles are varied but across all of them she excels in delivering her signature helping of grit and elegance. For more information on all this news, please see martywinklermusicacting.com. FANCY: Atlanta band Lynx Deluxe released its long-in-the-
can EP debut Jungleland officially last week and is also the first act signed to the newly formed Drivin N Cryin Records. The band has worked publicity for this release for months and gained some traction in this area. Musically speaking, Lynx Deluxe can be difficult to compartmentalize and grab ahold of. Personally, I’ve sat with this for months and have yet to craft a fully formed opinion on it. It’s a drum-heavy record that features tastes of R&B, surf and regular rock and roll. You’re just gonna have to try this one on for size. If you’d rather hear these songs performed live, then head over to Southern Brewing Co. Friday, Nov. 19 when the band opens for Drivin N Cryin. Find more information at lynxdeluxe.com and facebook.com/lynx.deluxe. f
record review BlackNerdNinja: Chills & Thrills (Indieboxkart Media) At the close, or perhaps the height, of spooky season, BlackNerdNinja released the nine-track hip-hop album Chills & Thrills on all platforms. “Fright Night” opens the album with a driving beat heavy on the keys and thick vocal distortion weaving together imagery of cinematic and real horror. Beat selection is key in hip hop, and it certainly stands out here. Classic head-nod vibes carry through the tracks, with sinister and gritty details that bring out the “chills” mentioned in the title. It comes as no surprise, given the album’s theme and the artist’s known love of the horror genre, that the music video for the closing track, “The Shape,” is done in the style of a slasher film. Shot by Brasher Media, it comes complete with an enraged serial killer, played by Niño Brown, who features on the album, although not on this track. BYV_Trubb, ¢lark ¢ounty, YSK_Glocc and MARS also round out the album with mixed energy. “The Fall” delivers the slowest tempo highlighted and punctuated by the only feminine voice, while “Saved” hits you hard, makes you wrinkle your nose, then leaves just as fast as it comes in. [Sam Lipkin]
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Thursday 11 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com KEY! Atlanta-based rapper and one of the visionary artists responsible for building Atlanta’s own answer to hip-hop super-groups, Two-9. CONVICT JULIE Alternative R&B artist and producer who uses her platform to raise awareness against racism and police brutality. ALDENTE Local genre-bending rap band featuring multiple vocalists. KXNG BLANCO Local hip hop upstart delivering high-energy raps and R&B vibes. Athentic Brewing Co. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/AthensGAPride VARIETY SHOW In celebration of PRIDE week, come out and support queer artists with a lineup from drag and comedy to musical arts. Flicker Theatre & Bar Shadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $9. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SACRED BULL Local instrumental metal band. JAKETHEHAWK Stoner rock with doom influences from Pittsburg. HOWLING GIANT Psychedelic desert rock from Nashville. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com THE CADILLAC THREE Nashville-based trio playing Southern jam-rock. THE JOSEPHINES Country-rock outfit from Bowling Green, KY. Hendershot’s Coffee 8 p.m. $8–10. www.hendershots athens.com BON BON VIVANT New Orleansbased band blending indie rock, New Orleans trad, dark ballads and up-tempo dance. Normal Bar 9 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/ DogDaysAthens JOCK GANG Harsh art-rock burying pop melodies in cascades of noise. GLIB Atlanta-based band. INCEST TWINS New Athens-based 2 piece outfit. Southern Brewing Co. UGA HEROs Benefit Concert. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10–15. www.ugaheros.org A.D. BLANCO Young alternative rock band with an ambitious sound. LIGHTHEARTED Soft alternative band anchored by twins Gracie and Eliza Huffman. SARAH MOOTZ Indie pop-rock artist with a lot of soul. The Warehouse Athens 7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.theware houseathens.com FLATLAND CAVALRY Country and Americana band from Lubbock, TX.
Friday 12 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. (doors). $12–15. www.40watt.com GIMME HENDRIX Award-winning local Jimi Hendrix cover band. CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX It is what it says. Playing songs from the ‘60s to now. NORMALTOWN SOUND MACHINE Athens group featuring members of Ceiling Fan, Salt Flats and Still, Small Voice & the Joyful Noise. NSM’s asymmetrical compositions are bracing yet melodic, drawing inspiration from LCD Soundsystem, Herbie Hancock, ESG, Cardigans, Delta 5, Motels. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com KWAZYMOTO Experimental noisepunk duo. Album release show! MAXUMA Young guns playing hard-hitting punk. NULL Newer post-punk group featuring members of Telemarket and Sacred Bull. Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $28.50–33.50. www.georgiatheatre.com WATCHHOUSE North Carolinabased folk duo that touches on bluegrass and country. ALEXA ROSE Singer-songwriter exploring American roots music, from mountain ballads to rock and roll. Hendershot’s Coffee 8 p.m. $15, $20 (w/ custom wand), $50 (VIP). www.wizardfest.com
WIZARD FEST This Harry Potter party features cosplay, trivia, games, themed cocktails, a live DJ and a dance party. Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $25/adults, $3/students. www.music.uga.edu UGA OPERA THEATRE Performing Wargo’s “A Visit to the Country” and Walton’s “The Bear.” International Grill & Bar Outdoors. 7 p.m. FREE! www.face book.com/IGBAthensGA TERRAPLANE BLUE Local three piece band playing blues, rock and country. No. 3 Railroad Street Outdoors. 6:30 p.m. 3railroad.org RUPERT WATES London-born artist who was won over 50 awards and released 10 solo albums of his sublime folk hymns. Southern Brewing Co. Outdoors. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.dj osmose.com DJ OSMOSE Spinning funk, soul, disco, AOR rock and blue-eyed soul. Records and Brews is held every second Friday. Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 7:30 p.m. www.sobrewco.com MICHAEL PEZENT Solo acoustic act covering classic country, rock and Southern rock. The Warehouse Athens 7 p.m. (doors). $5. www.theware houseathens.com JAMESON TANK High-energy rock group led by Jameson Tankersley. THE ASYMPTOMATICS Classic rock covers.
Saturday 13 40 Watt Club Femme Haus Pride Dance Party and Drag Show. 9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $15–40. www.40watt.com FEMME HAUS Hosts Alex Suarez and Brigitte Bidet present special guest Kandy Muse, plus performances by Dotte Com, Cola Fizz, Karmella Macchiato, Taylor ALXNDR and Jade Nite with DJ support by Luxury Vehicle. Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. Outdoors. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmers market.net MACKENZIE BROWN Local singer-songwriter. (8 a.m.) DESOTO Local band playing everything from gunfighter ballads to indie rock and originals. (10 a.m.) Buvez In a Kythe Zingle Release Show. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ buvezathens FOURTH MANSIONS Project of Athens musician Joe Rowe. JACOB MORRIS Athens expat presents meditative folk songs from the woods. IN A KYTHE Drone project by Lydian Brambila of Outersea and Sea of Dogs. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flicker theatreandbar.com NORTH BY NORTH Two-piece garage-pop band from Chicago. THE GETAWAY COMPANY Fourpiece local band inspired by ‘90s and 2000s alt-rock. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
MISTERWIVES Indie pop band based out of New York City. FRANCES FOREVER Young singer-songwriter with a knack for crafting charming pop songs. Hendershot’s Coffee 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. $8–10. www.hendershotscoffee.com NATHAN EVANS FOX Originally trained as a hospital chaplain, Fox’s songs draw on his proximity to grief, struggles with religion, love of place and resilient wit. Based out of Nashville, Fox will be joined by Night Palace’s William Kissane on drums and Zack Milster on bass. PATRICK BARRY Local singer-songwriter weaving tales of life, death and weird love backed by his intricate finger-style guitar work. RACHEL LAVEN A blend of Texas folk and Americana music. Hendershot’s Coffee 4 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Classical music performed by Athens musicians. International Grill & Bar Outdoors. 7 p.m. FREE! www.face book.com/IGBAthensGA DESOTO Local band playing everything from gunfighter ballads to indie rock and originals. No. 3 Railroad Street Outdoors. 6.30 p.m. www.3railroad. org JACK WILLIAMS Longtime touring folk singer-songwriter with influences ranging from rock to R&B and jazz. Paloma Park Pop Punk Game Day After Party. FREE! www.facebook.com/Paloma ParkAthens THAT’S RAD! Covering hits by Blink-182, New Found Glory, Green Day, Fall Out Boy and more. Rialto Room 6:30 p.m. (doors), 8:00 p.m. (show). $25–$100. www.facebook. com/RialtoRoom LERA LYNN Nashville-based singer-songwriter with roots in experimental west coast folk. Southern Brewing Co. Outdoors. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. bit.ly/ABBtributeNov13 TRIBUTE Atlanta-based eightpiece group faithfully dedicated to celebrating the music of The Allman Brothers Band. Trappeze Pub 11:30 p.m.–2 a.m. $5. www.trappezepub.com SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones and enjoy a silent disco with your pals. Every Saturday. The Warehouse Athens 7 p.m. (doors). $12. www.theware houseathens.com SEAFORTH Australian country duo. HALLE KEARNS Rising country pop artist.
Sunday 14 Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 3 p.m. $25/adults, $10/students. www.music.uga.edu UGA OPERA THEATRE Performing Wargo’s “A Visit to the Country” and Walton’s “The Bear.” Little Rose Farm Buds of Little Rose Fundraiser. 3 p.m. $50 suggested donation. buds oflittlerose.org/be-a-bud-donations RANDALL BRAMBLETT This established Georgia singer-song-
writer’s Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Red Line 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $5. BLIND TIGER Chaotic metal core from Panama City, FL. DYING WHALE Doomy post-hardcore from Valdosta. WEAPONIZED FLESH Furious and unapologetic weirdo thrash. THE HOLY GHOST TABERNACLE CHOIR Noisy metalcore from Savannah.
Monday 15 Flicker Theatre & Bar Cloud Recordings Festival. 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com JOHN FERNANDES Local musician playing ambient looped clarinet inspired by birdsong and Brian Eno. BEN RICHTER Chamber music composer specializing in microtonal accordion performance. LEA LEA Gentle, folksy dream pop melodies built through live looping.
Tuesday 16 Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 6:45 p.m. (pre-performance talk at Ramsey Hall), 7:30 p.m. $35–55. www.pac.uga.edu RANKY TANKY A band of South Carolinians, mixing Gullah culture and Lowcountry traditions with large doses of jazz, gospel, funk and R&B. DOM FLEMONS A multi-instrumentalist known as the “American Songster” and a founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. He won a Grammy with that group and earned additional nominations for solo albums.
Wednesday 17 Athentic Brewing Co. Outdoors. 5 p.m. www.athentic brewing.com WADE NEWBURY Singer, guitarist and drummer who performs both as
a solo acoustic act and with several bands (Tangents, Norma Rae, The Rebecca Sunshine Band). Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. Outdoors. 5 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15–18. www.georgiatheatre.com ZOSO One of the longest-tenured Led Zeppelin tribute bands returns to Athens. Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. www.music.uga.edu UGA WIND SYMPHONY The group includes undergraduate music majors, music minors and gifted non-majors who are preparing for careers in performance, music education or a life-long involvement with music. International Grill & Bar Outdoors. 7 p.m. FREE! www.face book.com/IGBAthensGA THE LUCKY JONES Athens-based band playing rockin’ rhythm and blues. Porterhouse Grill 6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens. com/jazz JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy standards, improv and originals by a live jazz trio every Wednesday night over dinner.
Down the Line 11/18 Ashley Tatarsky & Gary Stone (International Grill & Bar) 11/19 Dixieland Five (International Grill & Bar) 11/27 Beau Diamond, Burn Babes (International Grill & Bar) 11/30 Jason Mraz with Toca Rivera (The Classic Center) 12/3 Annual Christmas Concert (The Classic Center) 12/3 Classic City Band (The Classic Center) 12/3 Caleb Caudle, Spencer Thomas (The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording)
Pandemic Protocols 40 Watt Club: masks indoors; proof of full vaccination required Athentic Brewing Co.: masks indoors Bishop Park: outdoors; masks encouraged Buvez: masks indoors Creature Comforts Brewery: masks indoors Flicker Theatre & Bar: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 48 hours; masks indoors Georgia Theatre/Rooftop: masks indoors; proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 72 hours Hendershot’s Coffee: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 48 hours Hotel Indigo: outdoors, masks indoors Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall: masks encouraged International Grill and Bar: masks encouraged Little Rose Farm: outdoors Normal Bar: masks indoors No. 3 Railroad Street: proof of vaccination indoors; masks indoors Paloma Park: outdoors Porterhouse Grill: masks encouraged Ramsey Hall: masks encouraged Red Line: outdoors Rialto Room: masks indoors Southern Brewing Co.: masks indoors Trappeze Pub: masks indoors The Warehouse: no protocols
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Art ATHICA’S BUY THE BUILDING CAMPAIGN (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art) In celebration of its 20th anniversary, ATHICA is hoping to purchase its current facility. Donations are tax-deductible and offer incentives. www.go fundme.com/f/athica-20th-birthday CALLS FOR ENTRIES (ATHICA) “Exposure” seeks works by undergraduate and graduate students at the Lamar Dodd School of Art in the photography and Art X departments. Deadline Nov. 10. Exhibition runs Nov. 29–Dec. 5. “Material Alchemy: Metal and Color” seeks works made from or informed by metal and its collaboration with color. Deadline Nov. 20. Exhibition opens in spring. www.athica.org/ calls COMMERCE FOLK TO FINE ARTS FESTIVAL (Commerce Civic Center) Seeking regional artists for the 10th annual festival. Mar. 4, 3–8 p.m. Mar. 5, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. 706-335-6417, folktofinearts@ commercega.org, www.folk-fine arts.com HOLI-LADDER-DAY MARKET (tiny ATH gallery) Seeking artists to par-
ticipate in the third annual market. Each artist sets up their own ladder to display crafts, art and wares. Participate on one ($40) or both days ($60). Register online. Dec. 11–12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. tinyurl. com/hjr97cm JOKERJOKERTV CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is open to ideas and actively accepting proposals for collaboration from visual/musical/video artists and curators living in Athens. Artists worldwide can also submit music videos, short films, skits and ideas to share with a weekly livestream audience. www.jokerjokertv.com/ submit QUARTERLY ARTIST GRANTS (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council offers quarterly grants of $500 to local organizations, artists and events that connect the arts to the community in meaningful and sustainable ways. Deadlines are Dec. 15 and Mar. 15. www.athens arts.org/grants
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art around town ACC LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) Lisa Freeman brings to light the mystery of the forgotten through “Furthermore,” an exhibition of assemblage art constructed from found objects and photographs. Artist talk held Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. Currently on view through Jan. 2. ARTWALL@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “All of Nothing” considers the intersection of natural and industrial beauty through the works of Alexa Rivera, Christina Matacotta and Zahria Cook. THE ATHENAEUM (287 W. Broad St.) “Trevor Paglen: Vision After Seeing” explores the limits of human vision and the rise of automated vision technologies such as surveillance cameras and high powered telescopes. Through Dec. 1. Experimental performance duo FlucT performs Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) Curatorial team Derek Faust and Lauren Peterson present “Remote Residue by Doppler Projects,” a collection of objects, photographs, sounds and videos that are residual, remnant or peripheral within an artist’s studio practice. Family Day on Nov. 13 from 12–5 p.m. Virtual Third Thursday Music Night on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Through Nov. 21. ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Works by Eddie Lohmeyer. Through Dec. 30. CIRCLE GALLERY AT THE UGA COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN (285 S. Jackson St.) “Oh, The Places We’ll Go!” features photographs by Brad Davis and David Nichols from their new book, Plants in Design, which depicts landscapes of the Southeast, the East and West Coasts of the U.S., and Europe. Through Dec. 17. CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) “Hello, Welcome!” presents abstract worlds by Maggie Davis, Jonah Cordy, Carol MacAllister and Jason Matherly. • “Classic City” interprets the city of Athens, GA through the works of James Burns, Sydney Shores, Thompson Sewell and Allison Ward. COMMUNITY (260 N. Jackson St.) A collection of paintings by Andy Cherewick. Through December. DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) The Wall Works series presents a new large-scale mural by Atlanta-based artist Stacie Rose. Through Nov. 12. • Dawn William Boyd’s “Woe” features large-scale cloth paintings critiquing social injustice, racial violence and other abuses of power. Through Nov. 18. • “Flat Earth: A Visitation” features paintings by Atlanta-based artist Pam Longobardi. Artist talk Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Through Nov. 18. • In “Pinky Promise,” Jacob Wan and MFA candidate Lila Villalobos create parallel narratives in their work to examine humanness and how love and experience shapes one’s understanding of the world. Through Nov. 18. • “8.19%” exhibits the work of undergraduate and graduate members of the newly formed Black Artists Alliance at the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Through Nov. 18.
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Jayson Warner Smith (“The Walking Dead,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Outer Banks”). Mondays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $400/12 sessions. jwsclassinquiry@jaysonsmith.com, www.jaysonsmith.com/teacher ART WORKSHOPS (K.A. Artist Shop) Lauren Adams teaches a workshop on color mixing in acrylic on Nov. 13, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $150. Taylor DiFonzo teaches a course on handmade books and coptic binding. Nov. 14, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $125. René Shoemaker teaches a class on the business of art. Dec. 18–19, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $200. admin@ka artist.com CHAIR YOGA (Sangha Yoga Studio) This class is helpful for flexibility, strength, balance and increasing circulation and energy. All levels welcome. Every Thursday, 12–1 p.m. $16 (drop-in), $72 (six weeks). 706-613-1143 CHAIR YOGA AND MINDFULNESS (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) Nicole Bechill teaches a well-rounded, gentle and accessible chair yoga class to promote breathing, mindfulness and inward listening. Every Monday, 9 a.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.com CLAY CLASSES (Good Dirt) Registration opens on the 15th of every
month for the following month’s classes and workshop. Classes range from wheel, unique handles, hand building sculpture and more. Studio membership is included in class price. www.gooddirt.net COMMUNITY MEDITATION (Rabbit Hole Studios) Jasey Jones leads a guided meditation suitable for all levels that incorporates music, gentle movement and silence. Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m. jaseyjones@gmail. com DEDICATED MINDFULNESS PRACTITIONERS (Online) Weekly Zoom meditations are offered every Saturday at 8:30–9:30 a.m. Email for details. richardshoe@gmail.com LINE DANCE (Bogart Community Center) For beginners and beyond. Every Thursday, 6:30–8 p.m. $7. ljoyner1722@att.net MINDFULNESS PRACTICE EVENINGS (Online) Discuss and practice how to change your relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions. Email for the Zoom link. Second Friday of the month, 6–7 p.m. FREE! mfhealy@bellsouth.net PAINTING CLASSES (Private Studio on Athens Eastside) One-on-one or small group adult classes are offered in acrylic and watercolor painting. Choose day workshops, ongoing weekly classes or feedback sessions. laurenpaintspaintings@ gmail.com YOGA CLASSES (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) In-person classes include outdoor yoga with Kate
EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Painter, writer, cartoonist and musician Lance Ash shares a collection of recent acrylics works created in the artist’s signature cartoon style of painting. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Dark and imaginative pen-and-ink illustrations by James Greer that borrow inspiration from dreams and the subconscious mind. Closing reception Nov. 22, 6–8 p.m. Currently on view through Nov. 27. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Power and Piety in 17th-Century Spanish Art.” Through Nov. 28. • “In Dialogue: Artists, Mentors, Friends: Ronald Lockett and Thornton Dial Sr.” focuses on one work by each artist to examine their friendship and compare their creative approaches. Through Nov. 28. • “Kota Ezawa: The Crime of Art” pays homage to the objects stolen during the Gardner Museum heist in 1990 through light boxes, color-blocked graphics and video animation. Through Dec. 5. • “Neo-Abstraction: Celebrating a Gift of Contemporary Art from John and Sara Shlesinger.” Through Dec. 5. • “Whitman, Alabama” features 23 of 52 films from journalist, photographer and filmmaker Jennifer Crandall’s ongoing documentary project of the same name. Through Dec. 12. • “Inside Look: Selected Acquisitions from the Georgia Museum of Art” features previously unseen works from the museum’s collection of over 18,000 objects. Through Jan. 30. • “Collective Impressions: Modern Native American Printmakers.” Through Jan. 30. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Zane Cochran presents “Aurora,” a sculptural interpretation of the aurora borealis using 3D geometric figures and lights. HEIRLOOM CAFE (815 N. Chase St.) Multimedia artist Lois Songster renders plants and animals in combinations of gouache, color pencils, wood, watercolors, paper, pen and ink, digital art and more. Through Jan. 3. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE (237 Prince Ave.) Acrylics and found objects on canvas by Tom Hancock. Through November. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) AJ Aremu presents a largescale installation for “Window Works,” a site-specific series that utilizes the building’s front entrance windows for outdoor art viewing. • Guest curated by Abraham Tesser, “Willow Oak Tree Exhibit” features works created by local artists using the reclaimed wood of a willow oak tree that lived on the lawn of the historic Ware-Lyndon House for over a century. Through Nov. 18. • Collections From Our Community presents Bil Raines’ collection of antique toy pond boats. MADISON ARTISTS GUILD (125 W. Jefferson St., Madison) Folk artist Peter Loose presents “When Birds Gather.” Through Dec. 24. MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “MAG POPS!” is a group exhibition of artwork by members of the Madison Artists Guild. Opening reception Nov. 12 from 6–8 p.m. Through January. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) Artwork by Kate Windley, an assistant professor of art at the University of North Georgia. Through November.
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Morrissey Stahl (Mondays at 5:30 p.m.), Miles Brunch (Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.) and Nicole Bechill (Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.). Online classes include “Trauma Conscious Yoga with Crystal” Thursdays at 6 p.m. and “Yoga for Wellbeing with Nicole Bechill” on Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. “Outdoor Yoga and Qigong with Paul Brooks” is held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Visit website to register. www.revolutiontherapy andyoga.com ZOOM YOGA (Online) Rev. Elizabeth Alder offers “Off the Floor Yoga” (chair and standing) on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and “Easy on the Mat” yoga classes on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Ongoing classes are $5/class or $18/month. 706-612-8077, ommmever@yahoo.com
Events ADAM GOPNIK (UGA Chapel) Adam Gopnik, a writer for The New Yorker, speaks on “Reconnecting the Arts and Sciences.” Nov. 17, 4 p.m. FREE! provost.uga.edu ART EVENTS (Georgia Museum of Art) “Tour at Two” is held Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. “Prints and Poetry: Native American Art and Literature at the Georgia Museum of Art” is held Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. “Teen Studio: Neo-Abstraction” is held Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. “Family Day: Collective Impressions” is held Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. “Sunday Spotlight Tour” is held Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. “Toddler Tuesday: Printmaking” is held Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. “4’33” Research in the Arts Competition” is held Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. www.georgiamuseum. org ATHENS ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT (ACC Library) The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement
hosts a community meeting. Nov. 15, 5:30–7:30 p.m. info@followthemoneyathens.com ATHENS FARMERS MARKET (Multiple Locations) Saturday markets are held at Bishop Park from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Wednesday markets are held at Creature Comforts Brewery from 5–7 p.m. Both markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, a variety of arts and crafts, and live music. Additionally, AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. www. athensfarmersmarket.net ATHENS HERITAGE WALKS (Multiple Locations) Historic Athens announces a series of guided tours through neighborhoods and places of interest. “A Driving Tour of the Oconee Hill Cemetery National Register District” is held Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. “A Royal Tour of King Avenue: from Cobbham to Cathedral Pines” is held Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. “Queer Space: Athens, Georgia” is held Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. Tours are $12–15 each. www.facebook.com/ historicathens ATHENS PRIDE FEST 2021 (Terrapin Beer Co.) Athens Pride returns with a family-friendly in-person festival for the LGBTQIA+ community. Nov. 13, 12–8 p.m. www. athenspride.org ATHENS ROCK, GEM, MINERAL, FOSSIL AND JEWELRY SHOW (440 Foundry St. Pavilion) Southeastern Mineral Specimens presents over two dozen dealers. Nov. 12–13, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Nov. 14, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $6. darklighter@ bellsouth.net, www.imineral.net BIKE ATHENS 5TH BIRTHDAY PARTY (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Bike Athens celebrates its five-year anniversary with a monthly group ride that ends at Little Kings for music by DJ Hermosa and DJ
OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) Chris Greer’s photography exhibition, “Georgia Discovered,” captures the beauty of landscapes across the state. • “Emojis & Tea: Studio Dialogue Between Friends During Isolation” is a collaborative exhibition by Isabell Daniel and Kate Windley. • “Cut & Paste: The Art of Collage and Assemblage” is a group exhibition celebrating artists who reinvent and reassemble materials, mediums and found objects. Through Nov. 19. TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) “Sarah Flinn’s exhibition, “A Toothy Grin,” includes fantastical sculptures, paintings on wood and largescale woven “poofs.” Open 3Thurs on Nov. 18, 6–9 p.m. Open by appointment through November. UGA MAIN LIBRARY (320 S. Jackson St.) “Georgia Trailblazers: Honoring the 60th Anniversary of Desegregation at UGA” chronicles the historic events of 1961 when Hamilton Holmes and Charlene Hunter became the first African American students admitted to the university. UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) The new Ted Turner Exhibition Hall and Gallery showcases CNN founder and environmentalist Ted Turner’s life and legacy through memorabilia, photographs and other items. • “Drinkable Water in Georgia” is an interactive exhibit tracing the geographic, environmental and political factors that surround the natural resource and how those issues have impacted Georgians. Through December. • “Not Only for Ourselves: The Integration of UGA Athletics” celebrates the 50th anniversary of integration of the Georgia Bulldogs football team. Tours are offered at 3 p.m. on Fridays before each home football game. On view through Spring 2022. • “At War With Nature: The Battle to Control Pets in Georgia’s Fields, Forests and Front Yards” includes 3D models of insects alongside newspaper articles, government documents and photos to take viewers through the entomological and horticultural wars that Georgians have waged in their own yards, as well as the environmental, ecological and public health concerns related to pests and eradication efforts. Through May 27. WHEN IN ATHENS (Multiple Locations) Organized by The Humid with support from an Arts in Community Award from the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission, “When In Athens” is a city-wide public art exhibition of images by over 100 photographers made in every Athens. Photographs are installed in the windows of street-facing businesses. Participating locations include Creature Comforts, Georgia Theatre, The Grit, Hi-Lo Lounge, Trappeze Pub and many others. Visit thehumid.com for a full list of participating venues. WILLSON CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES AND ARTS (Online) As part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts, the Willson Center presents “Shelter Projects,” a virtual exhibition of over 30 projects created by graduate students or community practitioners who reflect pandemic experiences through the arts. Visit willson.uga.edu. WINTERVILLE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY AND CULTURE (371 N. Church St., Winterville) The “Student Art Exhibit” features works by current art students at the Winterville Center. Through December.
the history of the people indigenous to Athens, Georgia. “History on Tap” is a special event series inviting the public to “tap in” to hyper-local historical topics over Terrapin beer. Nov. 12, 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenswelcomecenter.com HOLIDAY MARKET (Athens Academy) Check out unique handmade items from over 65 vendors from across the southeast. Nov. 18, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. www.athensacademy. org LUPITA’S REVENGE (Lyndon House Arts Center) Written and directed by Abel Klainbaum with lead visual artist Phil Jasen, “Lupita’s Revenge” is a lively shadow puppet play featuring love, vengeance, a long journey all of which is accompanied by a live soundtrack of Latin American classics performed by some of Athens musical talents. Reservations required. Nov. 18, 7 p.m. www. accgov.com/lyndonhouse MADISON CO. LIBRARY EVENTS (Madison Co. Library) “Inclusive Book Club” for adults of all abilities will discuss Dog Stories by James Herriot on Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. www. athenslibrary.org/madison MARGO METAPHYSICAL EVENTS (Margo Healing Space) Tarot card readings are offered by Jill Furman, Courtney Smith, Davita Reid and Funkula (Thursdays 3–6 p.m.). Joseph Miceli offers reiki and one to one sound baths by appointment, plus sound healing workshops (Wednesdays in November, 6 p.m.) Jorma and Maria Pascual offer astrology and natal readings. Contact for details. 706-543-1995, jfurman65@gmail.com MARIGOLD MARKET (Pittard Park, Winterville) Vendors offer local produce, prepared and baked goods, and arts and crafts. Season runs every Saturday through Dec. 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. marigoldmarket winterville@gmail.com OCONEE CO. LIBRARY EVENTS (Oconee Co. Library) Third Monday Book Club discusses Richard Russo’s Straight Man on Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee OCONEE FARMERS MARKET (Oconee County Court House Front Parking Lot, Watkinsville) A winter edition of the Oconee Farmers Market. Locally grown fresh produce, locally prepared food, locally handmade arts and crafts, and live music too. Nov. 20, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! oconeefarmersmarket.net OPERA THEATRE (Hodgson Hall) The UGA Opera Theatre presents Wargo’s and Walton’s A Visit to the Country and The Bear. Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. pac. uga.edu PHILOSOPHER’S WALKS (Jackson Street Building, room 130) UGA Environmental Ethics Certificate Program hosts discussions on places of ecological interest, such as the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design. Nov. 11, 12:30 p.m. FREE! t.uga.edu/7ua, tinyurl.com/KendedaTourVideo RABBIT BOX STORYTELLING (VFW Post 2872) This month’s theme, “Women on the Front Lines,” spotlights local heroines who have kept us safe, protected our environment, served our country, educated and supported our children and guided our spiritual growth. Nov. 16, 7 p.m. $7–10. www.rabbitbox.org REALLY, REALLY FREE MARKET (Reese & Pope Park) Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month, 12–2 p.m. reallyreallyfree marketathens@gmail.com RENT (Fine Arts Theatre) UGA Theatre presents Rent, Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical
following a group of poort artists during an unforgettable year as they struggle with their careers, relationships and the pervading reality of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Nov. 10–14, 8 p.m. Nov. 14, 2:30 p.m. $12-16. www.ugatheatre.com RODNEY CARRINGTON (Classic Center) Multi-talented comedian, actor and platinum recording artist who has released eight major record label comedy albums. Nov. 14, 7 p.m. www.classiccenter.com SHARON ISBIN: TROUBADOUR (Ramsey Hall) UGA Presents hosts a screening of the award-winning documentary Sharon Isbin: Troubadour ahead of Isbin’s Nov. 21 performance at Hodgson Hall. Nov. 15, 7 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
protect law enforcement officers by preventing line of duty deaths and serve the surviving family members of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Nov. 26, 9 a.m. $25–30. buddychristianfoundation. org TODD BARRY (40 Watt Club) Stand-up comedian, actor and voice actor best known for his deadpan comedy. Nov. 9, 8 p.m. $20. www.40watt.com WEST BROAD FARMERS MARKET (300 S. Rocksprings St.) The market is open for shopping each week from Sunday at 5 p.m. to Thursday at 1 p.m., with a drive-through (or walk/bike-through) pick-up on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. wbfm.locallygrown.net
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Kaptain. Nov. 26, 6-10 p.m. FREE! www.bikeathens.com BUSINESS AFTER HOURS (Piedmont University, 1282 Prince Ave.) Tour the new facility, learn more about the programs it houses, and network with Piedmont students, faculty and staff. Nov. 18, 5–7 p.m. CAMELOT (Morton Theatre) Presented by Athens Creative Theatre. An idealistic young King Arthur hopes to create a kingdom built on honor and dignity, embodied by his Knights of the Round Table. His ideals, however, are tested when his lovely queen, Guenevere, falls in love with the young knight, Lancelot, and the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance. Nov. 11–13, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 3 p.m. $12–15. www.mortontheatre.com THE CHRISTMAS EXPRESS (Ebert Theatre, Elberton) Get into the season with this holiday story written by Pat Cook and directed by George Moreau. Nov. 12–13, 19–20, 7 p.m. Nov. 14 & 21, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.elberttheatre.org CRAZY COWBOY NITE (Rabbit Hole Studios) Fake Zappa hosts a night of redneck fashion, outlaw country and poor taste with live music, comedy and more. First and third Thursdays, 7 p.m. fakezappa. com/2021/10/01/cowboy FEMME HAUS: PRIDE (40 Watt) Femme Haus presents a series of drag performances to celebrate Pride. Featuring Kandy Muse. Nov. 13, 9 p.m. $15–20. $40 meet-andgreet. www.40watt.com FLUCT (The Athenaeum) FlucT is a New York-based experimental performance duo that blurs the boundary between art experiences and reality through choreography, sculpture, video and pop-media samples. Nov. 12, 7 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu FRIENDS OF ACC LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE (ACC Library) Shop a huge selection of fiction and non-fiction books, children’s books, hardbacks, paperbacks, audio books, CDs and more. Nov. 10, 2–8 p.m. (members only). Nov. 11, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Nov. 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/athens GEORGIA WRITERS HALL OF FAME (Online) National Book Award Bronze Medal recipient Clarence Major will read selections from two of his works, including his most recent novel The Lurking Place, on Zoom with author John Beckman on Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. Pearl Cleage, a prolific playwright, performance artist and novelist who was named Atlanta’s first poet laureate earlier this year, will discuss her writings over Zoom on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. georgiawritershalloffame.org GONZORIFFIC UNDERGROUND MOVIE SHOW (Ciné) Gonzoriffic celebrates its 20th anniversary with a program of its latest homemade b-movies. Nov. 12–13, 10 p.m. (reception), 11:15 p.m. (underground movie show). Nov. 14 live stream at youtube.com/gonzoriffic. www.facebook.com/gonzorifficfilms GRADUATE OPEN STUDIOS (Lamar Dodd School of Art) The LDSOA will host open studios at the main art building and ceramics building from 2-5 p.m. and at the Thomas Street Art Complex from 5–7 p.m. A reception will follow at the TSAC from 7–9 p.m. Nov. 13. art.uga.edu HENDERSHOT’S EVENTS (Hendershot’s Coffee) Trivia Night held Nov. 10. Wizard Fest, a Harry Potter-themed dance party, happens Nov. 12. www.hendershotsathens. com HISTORY ON TAP: INDIGENOUS ATHENS (Historic Athens Welcome Center) Local historian and tour guide Oconee Joe will shed light on
Linden Pederson worked with several other art students to design and fabricate three-dimensional models of bugs for the exhibit “At War with Nature: The Battle to Control Pests in Georgia’s Fields, Forests, and Front Yards,” currently on display at the Special Collections Libraries. SMALL BREWERY SUNDAY (Athentic Brewing Company) Support independent craft breweries during one of the busiest holiday shopping weekends of the year. Use the hashtags #SmallBrewerySunday and #SeekTheSeal. Nov. 29. www. athenticbrewing.com SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY CRAFT FAIR (Athentic Brewing Company) Shop from over a dozen small local businesses selling items for the upcoming holiday season. Vendors include Wicked World, Clayton Street Clay, Maslouhi, Creations by Rise, Pinky’s Productions, HGH Designs and more. Nov. 27, 12–5 p.m. www. athenticbrewing.com SPOKEN WORD (Innovation Amphitheater) Marquice L Williams performs as part of the Barrow Arts & Sciences Academy’s Cultural Connections Series. Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. $5–10. www.gofan.co SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS (Various Locations) UGA presents its 10th annual festival with over 60 events and exhibitions in the literary, performing and visual arts. Check website for full calendar. Through Nov. 30. arts.uga.edu SUNDAY FUNDAY (Rabbit Hole Studios) Every Sunday from 5-7 p.m., join the White Rabbit Collective for a free drum circle. Some instruments are provided but guests are encouraged to bring their own drums and rattles. An afterparty at Rabbit Hole Studios from 7:30 p.m.–12 a.m. offers space for playing drums, singing songs, playing ping pong and board games, reading books, doing yoga, making art and more. Donations accepted. Memberships offering access to the musical museum and private lounge are also available for $16/ month. www.rabbitholestudios.org 10TH ANNUAL BUDDY CHRISTIAN MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK (Pittard Park, Winterville) Help raise money fro the Buddy Christian Foundation which works to
WILLSON CENTER EVENTS (Various Locations) “Nicholas Allen at the Dublin Book Festival on Archipelago: A Reader” is held Nov. 11. “Prints and Poetry: Native American Art and Literature at the Georgia Museum of Art” is held Nov. 11. Cinema Roundtable: “American Triptych” by Booker T. Mattison” is held Nov. 17. “New Yorker Writer Adam Gopnik: ‘Reconnecting the Arts and Sciences’” is held Nov. 17. “Reading and Conversation: Athens Poet Laureate Jeff Fallis” is held Nov. 17. “Conversation: Perspectives on Whitman, Alabama with filmmaker Jennifer Crandall” is held Nov. 18. “Jill Sonke, Center for Arts in Medicine: ‘Art, the Pandemic, and Public Health’” is held Nov. 30. Visit arts.uga.edu for locations and details. WUXTRY RECORDS 45TH ANNIVERSARY (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Festivities include guest DJs playing 45 RPM vinyl singles, home-cooked food, refreshments, raffle prizes, giveaways and live music from local act The Asymptomatics. Nov. 19, 7 p.m. FREE! www.wuxtryrecords.com
Kidstuff ART CARD CLUB (K.A. Artist Shop) Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher lead weekly gatherings to create, trade and exhibit miniature masterpieces the size of playing cards. Some materials provided, but participants can bring their own as well. The club meets on Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. (ages 10–12) and 6:30–8 p.m. (ages 13–17). www.kaartist.com BOGART LIBRARY EVENTS (Bogart Library) “Monday Funday: I See the Moon!” is held Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. “Make Your Own Christmas Ornaments” is held Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. “Writeen Club” is held Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. “Explore My World: Catapults & Force” is a storytime held Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. “Monday Funday:
Thankful” includes songs, fingerplays, books and crafts on Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart FAMILY DAY (UGA Performing & Visual Arts Complex) Families can check out dance, music, art-making activities, exhibitions, demonstrations and more. Nov. 13, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. arts.uga.edu FAMILY NATURE PROGRAMS (Sandy Creek Nature Center) “Critter Tales” is scheduled for Nov. 13 at 2:30 p.m. www.accgov.com/ sandycreeknaturecenter FAMILY PLANT WALK & PLAY (Contact for Location) Join Sound of Nature School for a family-friendly hike in the woods to talk about medicinal and edible plants. Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $20 (adult plus child), $5 (additional child). soundofnatureschool@ gmail.com, www.soundofnature school.org JOURNEY THROUGH THE STARS (Sandy Creek Nature Center) “Planetary Fun” celebrates animals and mythical creatures in the sky. Nov. 20, 10 a.m. $2–3. 706-613-3615 LAND ART WITH CHRIS TAYLOR (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Local artist Chris Taylor is teaming up with Sandy Creek Nature Center to offer a nature land art class. Participants will hike a trail and use their imagination to create land art. Register online to attend. Ages 8–12. Nov. 13, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $8–12. www.accgov.com/myrec MADISON CO. LIBRARY EVENTS (Madison Co. Library) “Virtual Storytime” will be held Nov. 12 at 4:30 p.m. “Outdoor Storytime” with stories, songs and fingerplays for ages 5 and under will be held Nov. 19 at 10:30 a.m. www.athenslibrary. org/madison MAKING DANCES (Work.Shop) This alternative dance class teaches improvisation and choreography techniques. For ages 10–14. Taught by Lisa Yaconelli. Tuesdays, 6:15– 7:30 p.m. $60/month, $210/14 weeks. lisayaconelli@gmail.com, www.lisayaconelli.com OCONEE CO. LIBRARY EVENTS (Oconee Co. Library) “Storytime in the Park” is held Tuesdays through November at 11 a.m. at Harris Shoals Park. “Dungeons and Dragons” is held Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. “Among Us: In Real Life” is held Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Oconee County Civic Center. “Anime Club” is held Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. www. athenslibrary.org TINY TALES AT THE ZOO (Bear Hollow Zoo, Memorial Park) In-person stories, crafts and animal encounters for ages 0–6 years. Registration required. Mondays through Nov. 15, 10:30–11:30 a.m. $3–4.50. 706-613-3580 VIDEO GAME NIGHT (Lay Park) Play the latest video games during tournament style play and free play. For ages 11–17. Registration required. Mondays through Dec. 13, 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3596
Support Groups ADHD THERAPY GROUP (Counseling with Melissa) A psychotherapy group for mastering your ADHD through a cognitive-behavioral treatment program targeting executive dysfunction. Nov. 10, 4 p.m. maj@counselingwithmelissa.org FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (ACC Library, Classroom A) Alzheimer’s Association Georgia presents a support group conducted by trained facilitators that is a safe place for those living with dementia and their caregiver to develop a support system. First Wednesday
of every month, 6–7:30 p.m. 706206-6163, www.alz.org/georgia LGBTQIA+ VIRTUAL ALPHABET FAMILY GATHERING (Online) This is a safe space for anyone on the LGBTQIA+/TGQNB spectrum. Fourth Sunday of every month, 6–8 p.m. uuathensga.org/justice/ welcoming-congregation PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP (First Baptist Church) This group is to encourage, support and share information with fellow sojourners who manage the challenges of Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders. Second Friday of every month, 1 p.m. gpnoblet@ bellsouth.net RECOVERY DHARMA (Recovery Dharma) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from any addiction. Visit the website for details. Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. FREE! www. athensrecoverydharma.org RESTORING RESILIENCE & MINDFUL LIVING (Heart Stone) “Restoring Resilience” is five-week resource building psychotherapy group for trauma survivors. Mondays, Nov. 22–Dec. 20, 6 p.m. (RSVP by Nov. 15) or Tuesdays, Jan. 11-Feb. 8, 10 a.m. (RSVP by Jan. 4). $35 per group session. “Mindful Living” is a five-week psychotherapy group to build selfcare and mindfulness practices. Thursdays, Jan. 13-Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. $35/session. (RSVP by Jan. 6). Brianna@HeartStoneTH.com
Word on the Street BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR (Athens, GA) Home Instead Senior Care hosts a program to collect blankets, toiletries and other items to distribute to local seniors in need. Items can be selected online and sent to Athens Community Council on Aging. Participants can also pick out an ornament of a “wish” at a participating location, then buy the item and return it. Check website for details. Through Dec. 3. www. beasantatoasenior.com FREE COVID-19 VACCINES (Clarke County Health Department) Vaccines are available by appointment or walk-in. No insurance or ID required. www.publichealthisfor everyone.com HEALTH CLINICS (Nuçi’s Space) Free health clinics are available for uninsured musicians and their friends and family. Doctors can diagnose, treat and refer. Call to make an appointment. Nov. 15 & 29. 706-227-1515 MLK DAY OF SERVICE (Multiple Locations) The annual day of service held in January seeks project sites as well as financial and in-kind sponsors. www.accgov. com/MLKDay OLLI MEMBERSHIP (Athens, GA) Join OLLI@UGA, a dynamic learning and social community for adults 50 and up that offers classes, shared interest groups, social activities and events. www.olli.uga.edu TOILET FLAPPER PROMO (Normal Hardware) Check your loo for leaks with blue toilet tablets or food coloring. Free tablets and flappers are available through November. www. accgov.com/watersmart WINTER LEISURE ACTIVITIES (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services is now registering a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events for adults and children. Programs include tai chi, baton, youth cooking classes, gymnastics, nature programs, theater and more. www.accgov.com/ myrec f
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Adult or teen acrylic, watercolor, drawing classes with professional artist in private studio. One-on-one or small groups. All levels welcome. Students provide their own supplies. laurenadams artist@icloud.com 404-9133597
Half-Shepherd Market is hiring a Retail General Manager, a Kitchen Manager and cheesemongers. Find the JOBS button at halfshepherd.com for details.
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VOICE LESSONS: Experienced teacher (25+ years) retired from day job, ready to expand studio. Ages 12–90+, all genres. Contact stacie.court@gmail.com or 706-424-9516.
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Learn to be a transcriptionist at our South Milledge location! No customer interaction! Work independently, set your own schedule (16–40 hours, M–F weekly). Relaxed, casual, safe space. Extremely flexible time-off arrangements with advance notice. Average pay for experienced employees exceeds $15 hourly with our recently increased compensation plan. Starting compensation will range from $9.25 to $10.80 hourly based on individual performance. After approx. threemonth training, eligible for automatic compensation increases. Show proof of vaccination at hire. www.ct scribes.com UberPrints is now hiring for multiple positions! Both full and part-time positions available. For more information and applications, go to uber prints.com/company/jobs
Now hiring groundskeeper-general maintenance worker, year-round, full time. Winder Housing Authority offers competitive pay, plus a benefits package. Visit Indeed or email snewberry@winderhousing.com to apply. White Tiger is now hiring kitchen staff! No experience necessary, proof of vaccination required. Email resume to catering@whitetigergourmet.com
OPPORTUNITIES Stylist station available for experienced hairdresser. Independent position, low weekly rates, great location, beautiful new salon. Busy Beechwood area plaza. Tons of parking, great opportunity. 706-949-3792.
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Mike Wheeler Landscape. Landscaping/gardening positions available. Good pay w/ experience. Parttime. Flexible hours. Call Mike Wheeler: 706-2020585, mwwheeler1963@ gmail.com Viva Argentine is looking for a few nice hardworking folks to be part of the team! Competitive hourly wages for all positions. $10/hr. training, $12/hr. hosting and kitchen, $5/hr. + tips servers (must be 18+). Please email resumes to vivaargentine cuisine@gmail.com Village Wine & Spirits is the best liquor store on the Eastside! We are looking for part-time night clerks who want to learn about new and exciting products each week while helping us to continue to offer the great customer service that we are known for. Stop by with a resume, or email one to villagewineathens@gmail.com
NOTICES MESSAGES All Georgians over the age of five are eligible to be vaccinated! Call 888-457-0186 or go to www. publichealthathens.com for more information. COVID testing in Athens available at 3500 Atlanta Hwy. (Old Fire Station near Aldi and Publix.) Mon–Fri. 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. To register, call 844-625-6522 or go to www. publichealthathens.com Mobile Food Pantry @ General Time Athens! Athens Terrapin Beer Co. alongside Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and various local sponsors will host a drive-thru food pantry on the 3rd Monday of each month thru 2021. All ACC residents that meet income requirements may attend. First come, first served. This event will take place outside rain or shine. 100 Newton Bridge Rd. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com
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