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This Modern World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 NEWS: City Dope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Threats & Promises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Funding Housing Solutions

Pub Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

NEWS: Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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UGA Enrollment Climbs

Hey Bonita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Camp Kelly M&C APPROVE HOMELESS CAMP, EVICTION PROGRAM

By Blake Aued and Jessica Luton news@flagpole.com Athens-Clarke County will spend a comover her allotted time. With an occupancy bined $5 million on a campsite for the of 50 people, the funding works out to homeless and an eviction prevention pro$2,600 per person per month over 22 gram despite concerns raised by ACC staff months, she said. “Nowhere does it say about two nonprofit contractors’ ability to that you can stick people inhumanely next do the job. to a chicken factory.” Commissioner Carol The ACC Commission voted unanimously Myers, though, said the cost for the tents last week to award a $2.5 million contract themselves are in line with a typical campto Athens Alliance Coalition to operate the site, and most of the funds are going to homeless camp off Barber Street for 22 things like security and kitchen equipment. months, and voted 8–1 to award another As ACC has distributed an influx of $2.5 million to First Athenian Development federal funds related to the pandemic, Corp. to run the eviction prevention prosome commissioners, like Hamby and gram, with Commissioner Mike Hamby dis- Ovita Thornton, have said the funds go senting and Allison Wright absent. to the same organizations. Those groups In a memo to commissioners, Manager generally have a strong record of providing Blaine Williams called Athens Alliance services. But, “How do you get experience Coalition “a high-risk recipient of federal if you don’t give people an opportunity?” funds” that is “at high risk of noncomThornton said. pliance.” AAC has never received federal Like AAC, Athenian First Development funding, has never been audited and has Corp. was the lone applicant for the evicno grant or financial management in place, tion program. In October, Haylee Banerjee, Williams said. He director of the also raised other red ACC Housing and When you start something flags: The organizaCommunity new, everybody gets scared. Development, rection currently has no paid staff, and ommended putting 100% of the executive director and assisthe contract back out for bid to attract more tant director’s salaries will be billed to the applicants, but instead commissioners county government, leaving them no time decided to renegotiate AFDC’s original $3.8 for other duties. million proposal. Banerjee noted that AFDC Commissioners decided to build the has no experience with evictions, has never homeless camp last summer after learning received federal funds, has never been that CSX Railroad planned to clear out a audited, is charging to provide overlapping longstanding campsite near the greenway. services others already offer, and had no Other camps are periodically cleared out by staff just a few weeks before the contract’s ACC Leisure Services and private property Jan. 1 start date. owners. Athens shelters don’t have the Both the eviction program and homeless capacity to house everyone who needs shelcamp will be funded with ACC’s $60 million ter, and some unhoused individuals prefer share of the American Rescue Plan, the not to abide by the rules shelters impose. A $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill Congress government-sanctioned campsite will propassed and President Biden signed in vide more stability and better conditions, March. Some eviction funds could also with meals, toilets, showers and security come from nearly $1 billion the feds gave provided. to the Georgia Department of Community “It’s one key piece of a very complicated Affairs, most of which remains unspent. puzzle,” Commissioner Jesse Houle said. “I The federal funding adds more strings and am very heartened to see this body start to an additional layer of oversight compared coalesce around a plan. I’m especially proud to using local tax dollars. to live in a community that’s beginning to Banerjee also called into question the step out and become leaders in this state to scope of the program. Many had expected a try to tackle very, very large-scale and comdeluge of evictions after the Supreme Court plex problems.” struck down a federal eviction moratorium Organizations that address homelessin August. It hasn’t happened, though. New ness are overtaxed, creating a backlog, eviction notices have been averaging about Steven Mason, executive director of the 100 a month, a “slight uptick” but well Bigger Vision shelter, told commissioners. below the average of 250 a month before “Until we can build emergency beds and the pandemic started, according to HCD. An build capacity in that area, we need to estimated 325 evictions in various stages address our need for emergency shelter, and are currently pending in Magistrate Court. the camp would expand that,” he said.

“I see both of these plans as one pack“When you start something new, everyage,” Commissioner Russell Edwards said. body gets scared,” said Charles Campbell, a “I’m just thankful that we’re doing somemember of Athens Alliance Coalition. While thing. We’re acting, but we maintain the other communities have established such flexibility to make changes.” camps, the idea is so new in Athens, as AAC The commission dealt with a long agenda founder Charles Hardy pointed out, that of 46 items during the five-hour meeting no one has experience in it. Hardy said he’s Dec. 7. Others include: spent $32,000 out of his own pocket help• approving an application for a $139,000 ing the homeless. state grant to help fund the Northeast “Why don’t you just provide them with Georgia Regional Drug Task Force. Houle an apartment?” asked one woman, who and Commissioner Mariah Parker opposed didn’t give her name as required and went the grant. An op-ed written by Parker and

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published by the website Athens Politics Nerd saying that the task force perpetuates a racist war on drugs drew a lengthy response from Police Chief Cleveland Spruill defending the task force as protecting minority communities from gang- and drug-related violence. See flagpole.com for more.

• approving a roundabout at the intersection of West Broad Street and Hancock Avenue.

• approving a 16-townhouse development on Pulaski Street, with Commissioner Melissa Link voting against it.

• approving $5 million worth of SPLOSTfunded improvements at Bishop Park.

The top priority is a new pool, because the park’s 45-year-old existing pool leaks 10,000 gallons of water per day. This will require closing the pool during the summer of 2023. Upgrading the playground is also a possibility if funds are available.

[Blake Aued]

COVID Cases Tick Up in Athens COVID-19 cases in Clarke County increased last week, with the seven-day running average nearly doubling from 6.9 on Dec. 3 to 13.1 on Dec. 12, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health, likely the result of the Thanksgiving holiday.

As of Dec. 10, there had been 17,785 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Clarke County, with 96 new cases last week. Eleven Clarke County residents were hospitalized with COVID-19 last week, and one Clarke County resident died. In total, 179 Clarke County residents have died from the virus.

Last week’s wastewater report from infectious diseases professor Erin Lipp’s lab at UGA suggests the increase in cases last week may not yet be a trend. However, cases are rising across the state.“After two weeks of increasing [viral] loads in wastewater, levels declined this week to pre-Thanksgiving levels,” according to her lab’s website.

“Total loads declined across all [sewage] plants on Monday followed by an increase at all plants for the Wednesday sample.”

According to Amber Schmidtke, a public health expert who has been monitoring the pandemic in Georgia since the beginning,

the statewide hospital census data shows an increase in case rates for all 14 regions in Georgia. “When we see this amount of agreement, it’s usually not a good sign,” she noted on Twitter last week.

While scientists continue to assess the possible impacts of the Omicron variant, the strategy in the U.S. so far is more of the same—get vaccinated, if you haven’t already, and get a booster. “Preliminary data show that Omicron may cause less severe illness but may spread more easily than the Delta variant. Scientists are still researching how well the current COVID vaccines or natural immunity hold up against Omicron, and caution that it is too early to make conclusions about Omicron because there is not enough data available,” according to a DPH press release. “More than 1,000 new cases of COVID are reported daily in Georgia, 99% of which are Delta variant and predominantly in unvaccinated individuals. Vaccination is crucial to stopping transmission of COVID and preventing the emergence of variants.”

About 51% of Clarke County residents have received at least one dose, and 47% have been fully vaccinated. Vaccination rates remain slow and steady, with a total of 1,104 vaccine doses administered to Clarke County residents last week. DPH’s vaccine dashboard finally added data about Georgia’s COVID-19 booster shot rates last week, and 14% of people in Clarke County have gotten a booster. About 19% of children ages 5–9 and 41% 10–14 have been vaccinated with one or more doses.

Last week, the ACC Commission added another $500,000 to the county’s COVID19 vaccine incentive program that offers $100 gift cards to people who live, work or go to school in Clarke County. $240,000 will go to the Innovative Healthcare Institution, located at 100 Seagraves Ave., through the nonprofit East Athens Development Corp.

Another $100,000 will go to the Athens Neighborhood Health Center, which offers vaccinations at its two offices at 672 College Ave. and 402 McKinley Drive, as well as the Hilsman Middle School clinic. Gift cards are also available at the Clarke County Health Department and various community events. [Jessica Luton] f

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have higher white enrollment than UGA’s 66.1%. Minority representation in the UGA student body has grown in the past two decades, however. In 2000, UGA’s enrollment was 87% white.

Asian-American students,

By Lee Shearer news@flagpole.com a catch-all category that includes students with roots he University of Georgia passed a kind of enrollment in China, Korea, India and a milestone this year with more than 40,000 fall semesnumber of other countries, ter students, according to the University System of Georgia. are the fastest growing At UGA’s recent pace of growth, another milestone may not minority group at UGA. be far off. Enrollment could hit 50,000 in about a decade, Asian students were 3.6% with implications locally for affordable housing, the preserof the UGA student body in vation of the remaining residential neighborhoods in East 2000, the same as in 1990.

Athens and much more.

Today they are 11.2%.

UGA is poised for more growth, with a new 525-bed Representation of residence hall under construction down the hill from UGA’s Georgia’s largest minority, Baxter Street high-rise dorms and 123 more beds in an African Americans, has Episcopal Church student housing project on Lumpkin stalled, however. Black Street. Plans are moving forward for hundreds more enrollment at UGA peaked at student bedrooms on Broad Street and Lexington Road.

8.3% in 2019 and 2020, then Incoming freshmen attend orientation at the Tate Student Center in June 2021.

Student-oriented apartments near the campus and downdropped to 8.1% this year. town Athens have absorbed much of UGA’s student growth Black college enrollment has in recent years, reducing some of the pressure university declined nationwide during the pandemic. in-state enrollment actually declined slightly, from about growth exerts on single-family housing as neighborhoods Ten years ago, the University of Georgia was the state’s 280,000 in 2010 to about 275,000 now. are converted to student enclaves. largest university, but now, it’s only No. 4 on that list.

Led by Georgia Tech, the state university system has After explosive growth in the 1960s, when the universiAtlanta’s Georgia State University became the state’s avoided an overall enrollment decline by attracting more ty’s enrollment tripled as the Baby Boomers began entering biggest university in 2016 after merging with two-year out-of-state and out-of-country students. Tech’s internathe hallowed halls of higher education, UGA growth has Georgia Perimeter College. Last year, explosive enrollment tional enrollment is now 13,431 after growing by more been relatively modest. It took 27 years growth at Kennesaw State University and than 9,000 students between 2010 and 2021, and its for UGA to grow from 20,226 in 1968 to Georgia Tech pushed above UGA on the enrollment of students from other U.S. states more than 30,149 in 1995, and another 26 years to state enrollment charts. doubled to 10,960. Systemwide, U.S. out-of-state enrollreach 40,118 this fall. But the pace has Both Tech and Kennesaw pursued ment more than doubled, from 20,206 to 43,017. Out-ofpicked up in the past seven years, to about aggressive growth strategies in the past country enrollment grew nearly as rapidly, from 11,215 2% a year. At that rate, UGA will reach 10 years. Kennesaw State has grown from to 22,348. UGA’s in-state enrollment stood at about 80% 1830: 117 50,000 students in about 11 years. UGA 23,452 students in 2010 to 42,983 today this fall, not much changed from 20 years ago, when it was 1919: 1,168 received more applications for admission to become the state’s third-largest college. about 84%.

1963: 10,552 this year than any previous year, UGA Georgia Tech is in the second slot after While continued UGA growth seems inevitable, the new 1967: 21,119 President Jere Morehead said at a UGA engineering growth from 20,721 in 2010 to growth may look different than in the past. UGA admin1998: 30,009 Research Foundation Board meeting last 43,859 today, growth fueled largely by the istrators have been trying to increase graduate student 2021: 40,118 month. success of its online graduate programs. numbers for several years, in line with the university’s conSource: UGA Fact Book The sheer size of the student body isn’t Georgia State remains the largest school tinuing push to grow its research enterprise. At major pubthe only transformation underway at the in the university system, despite a 2.6% lic research universities, such as the University of Michigan university and other Georgia public colenrollment drop to 52,350 this fall. and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, more leges, USG statistics show. One long and continuing shift The growth in the Atlanta schools and at UGA also than a third of enrollment is graduate-level. At UGA, it’s is in gender. The last year men were in the majority at UGA reflect another national shift—urban and larger schools about 25%. This year the university had some success in was 1980, and the gap has slowly but steadily widened. This have seen growing enrollments while rural schools lose, growing graduate enrollment. Of UGA’s overall 961 headyear, female enrollment reached a record 58.9%—three especially in the past two pandemic years. Together, UGA, count increase, 570 came on the graduate and professional women for every two men, which is similar to state and Tech and Kennesaw State grew by 48,093 students from school (veterinary medicine, law and pharmacy) side. national averages. At Georgia Tech, by contrast, just 31.5% 2010 to 2021. The other 23 colleges in the system lost a More students are taking courses online now, and even of students are women; that ratio has barely budged since collective 18,897 students, a decline of more than 8%. In before COVID, about half the graduate-level enrollment 2010, when 29.2% of Tech students were women.

2012, for example, the year before South Georgia College in the university system was online. But students come to UGA’s shifting man-woman numbers mirror national and Waycross College merged, enrollment at the two Athens for more than knowledge. They come for a college trends, but the university’s diversity numbers are not so schools was 3,059 students, according to USG statistics. experience, to root for the Dawgs, to make lifelong friends, typical. UGA remains one of the whitest of Georgia’s public Today, that enrollment stands at 1,774. to mate and some stick around long after graduation. That’s colleges, university system numbers show. Only Georgia Statewide, University System of Georgia enrollment one reason why only Atlanta among Georgia cities has seen College and State University in Milledgeville and Tifton’s grew by 29,196 students from 2010 to 2021, but not by home prices rise more than in Athens, which doesn’t seem Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, both at about 80%, getting more Georgia residents into college classes. In fact, likely to change. f

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Play it Again flagpole’s 10 Favorite Albums of 2021 T

he COVID-19 pandemic has thrown one frustrating obstacle after another towards the majority of bands hoping to release new albums: social distancing placed band practices and recording studio visits on ice, vinyl pressing plants bottlenecked, venues shuttered and touring screeched to a halt. To release anything at all right now is a huge accomplishment in and of itself. Making the most of social isolation and life in limbo, this blurry, nearly-two-year chapter has witnessed a handful of treasured reissues and interesting releases of unearthed material as artists dug through their archives to stay busy. And of course, a remarkable number of headstrong artists managed to navigate a rapidly changing environment to get their new tunes into your hands. “Best of” lists tend to be driven by streams, sales or general palpability, so skip the popularity contest and ask a music writer, record store clerk, college radio DJ or venue employee for recommendations based on your personal tastes. Below, check out 10 albums released in 2021, listed in alphabetical order, that caught the eyes and ears of Flagpole’s freelance staff. [Jessica Smith] you’re listening to it. After listening to the first track on Where We Meet, called “Sunday Afternoon,” I felt I should be sitting on a front porch with a group of friends, drinking beer and recounting old stories from our past. [Rosemary Scott]

Blunt Bangs: Proper Smoker By the time Proper Smoker was released, it had sat in the can, completed, for nearly two years. Not that you’d know it by listening, though, as Blunt Bangs rocks with the immediacy of a group that writes one day and releases the next. It’s easy to slot this album deservedly among every conceivable classic power pop. Its lyrical yearning is wrapped in hooks so uplifting that even through its vulnerability there’s a sense of joy. When playing it’s easy to say, “This is my favorite song!” until the next one comes on, and then it’s that one. And on and on and on until it’s over. [Gordon Lamb]

CLOUDLAND: Where We Meet Indie rock and soft pop collide in the latest album released by CLOUDLAND. Fuzzy guitar, driving beats and vocals with just the right amount of edge work together to inspire a sense of vague nostalgia—a strong longing for something that once was. In my experience, the essence of an album is best captured by where you want to be when

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Coma Therapy: This House Was Built on Terror Born in upstate South Carolina and now based in Athens, post-punk foursome Coma Therapy’s This House Was Built on Terror is full of perfectly crunchy vocals, grungy guitar riffs and yearning lyricism—all blending together seamlessly. The title track opens the album with staticy voiceovers and strong guitar solos giving a sense of what’s to come. “House of Lords” takes a turn toward indie-pop with its joyful riffs and tone. Midway through, they hit us with “Walking Down The Steps,” and its eerie crackling noises and ambient instrumentals lead smoothly into the next. The angst of living through a pandemic shines through this shoe-gazey 10-song album. These folks have definitely found the right home for their music, and I look forward to seeing them play all over town. [Jessie Goodson] Dr. Trance: Unfinished Work I was more moved by this album in 2021 than any other, local or otherwise. Working as Dr. Trance, musician and composer Nick Bradfield populated this album with 16 very long songs that explore—as I mentioned in my original review of this—unrequited love, walking in faith and fearlessness, and vanquishing hopelessness. Recalling such emotionally charged modern artists as Sigur Rós and, to a lesser extent, Tycho, Bradfield delivered an unwittingly therapeutic bible of emotionally charged explo-

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ration and resolution. While this album should be shared far and wide, it remains a solitary listen whose meaning will be as varied as those who hear it. [GL]

Four Eyes: I Hope This Finds You Well Athens’ beloved Four Eyes was the first show I saw at the Caledonia Lounge when I moved to Athens several years ago. Since that simple yet beautiful solo set, I’ve been hooked on her comforting lyricism and tone that shines through on this quarantine-induced masterpiece. The opening tune, “Good Bones,” reflects on songwriter Erin Lovett’s time spent at home with her partner. Songs like “Oh No” and “Already Looking Back” discuss the new normal, the guilt of finding peace and happiness stuck at home with someone you love, and the new outlooks on the simple things. Lovett’s words always have a way of making whoever is listening feel less alone, and this album is no exception. She did it again, folks. Can’t wait to see what we get next. [JG] Kxng Blanco: LvrBoy 2 The opening track of LvrBoy 2 draws listeners in with the familiar sound of a friend or family member’s voicemail. Rotating through messages, “Missed Call Pt. 2” is an extension and counterpart to the opening track of Kxng Blaco’s 2019 album LvrBoy. Blanco is known in Athens for his smooth storytelling and production skills that very clearly show in this 17-song package featuring guests UntilNextTime, Dwayne Goodson and Baby Angelus on several tracks. The lyricist explores the complicated nature of romantic relationships with

strong beats, harmonies and the perfect amount of auto-tune. [JG]

The Pink Stones: Introducing…The Pink Stones Psychedelic Americana are the words that best capture the rich sonic palette from which The Pink Stones carved out their debut album. From the colorful tones of “Blueberry Dreams” to the majesty and subtlety resonating in the steel-strings of “Barroom Blues” and “Dream So Sweetly,” Introducing… gives nods to everyone from Gram Parsons and the Flying Burrito Brothers to the Meat Puppets—music for a high and lonesome night at the honky-tonk.

When wine, women and song have done you wrong, and the guy at the end of the bar looks like he wants to fight, singer and songwriter Hunter Pinkston’s words blend with the slide guitar, and you’ve instantly found a lifelong drinking buddy. [Chad Radford]

T. Hardy Morris: The Digital Age of Rome Despite the warm and lingering tones

and melodies guiding songs such as “DirtRocker,” “Shopping Center Sunsets” and “Just Pretend Everything is Fine,” there is a quiet urgency lingering behind every note and every turn of phrase throughout The Digital Age of Rome. Nostalgia is out the window, as T. Hardy Morris offers a survey of the Georgia landscape set against the backdrop of a culture that’s consumed by its own excesses. The album is an exercise in Zen meditation while the world burns, and features some of Morris’ most pointed and compelling songwriting to date. [CR]

Vision Video: Inked In Red Inked In Red stamps in time a dark but transformative era for Athens avatar of the undead Vision Video. While the world quaked in the uncertainty of a global pandemic, exacerbated by social and political turmoil, singer and guitarist Dusty Gannon worked on the frontlines as a firefighter and paramedic. Confronting the tension yielded a debut album that’s teeming with gorgeous and scenic melodies, powerful hooks and real-time catharsis wrapped in a goth and post-punk veneer. Songs with titles such as “Comfort In the Grave,” “Static Drone” and “Organized Murder” are the perfect soundtrack for staying behind locked doors when the world is too much to bear, or when the urge strikes to hit the dance floor in combat boots and fishnets. [CR]

Wieuca: Burning Platform Since Wieuca formed in 2012, the only predictable element of each new release has been its originality. Like an outfit from Dynamite, the band consistently combines different elements that normally wouldn’t go together, and somehow they make it work. And Burning Platform, released in October of this year, definitely didn’t disappoint. Fans got a sneak peek of the album with the release of “Llycra,” a music video featuring storytelling in the form of claymation. The track itself, along with the entire album, combines soft lyrics, spoken word and borderline experimental instrumentals to inspire feelings of creativity and empowerment for everyone who listens. [RS] f

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Space Brother’s Lullabyes NEW AMBIENT HIP HOP, AND MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP

By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com GROUND CONTROL TO MAJOR DON: The ongoing

musical concern Space Brother, brainchild of composer Donald Whitehead, just dropped its third sizable release of the year.

Back in January, listeners were treated to the whopping 25-track album Rotunda, followed by the 13-track release Atmospheres in July. This new release, Lullabyes: Beats to Relax & Vibe to, is a short five-track EP. It leans heavily into Whitehead’s signature language of ambient hip hop and, while his other albums are generally stylistically aligned, this one leaves out many of the harder-edged elements of his tunes.

Check it out and relax over at spacebrother. bandcamp.com.

REMEMBER WHAT THE DORMOUSE SAID:

Rabbit Hole Studios (1001 Winterville Road) will host a huge Winter Solstice Festival on Tuesday, Dec. Space Brother 21. In celebration of the shortest day of the year, organizers have put together the longest possible program, so you’ll barely even notice. Official event information imparts that this is “a free, family-friendly festival featuring art and crafts vendors, live painting, fortune telling, massage booth, caricature drawings, drum circles, a bouncy house and live bands,” which should be more than enough for everyone. While the event technically begins at 1 p.m., entertainment is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. Performers, in order of appearance, are Squeeze the Squid, Cath & Embris, Joe Orr, Freeman Leverett, Fake Zappa, Athens Middle Eastern Orchestra, MYNAWA, Timi Conley and the Wonderland Rangers, The Almighty Strange Ducks and White Rabbit Collective. From 1–2 a.m. there will be fire pit jams and a drum circle as well, just in case you’ve still got some energy left. This casual and wide open event would be a great opportunity for those who haven’t seen it yet to visit Rabbit Hole and find out what a cool community-driven space it is. For more information, please see facebook.com/ whiterabbitproductionsllc.

WATCH IT, BUDDY: The Flicker Theatre & Bar

will host a smashing double-bill of Don Chambers and Dave Marr on Thursday, Dec. 16. It’s being promoted as “The Holiday on Thin Ice Show” and, while I have zero idea how they mean this, I can attest most positively that this should be a swell time with two of our town’s most talented dudes.

Doors are at 8 p.m., music starts at 9 p.m. and it’ll run ya 10 bucks.

CAN’T KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN: Although

strongly promised over a year ago, Donny Knottsville is not actually retiring from

music. Indeed, he’s got a new album coming out this Friday named Stranger Still, which he describes as a companion piece to his January 2021 album My Strangest Adventure. This new album is outtakes and B-sides from that album and boasts an impressive list of guests including Joel Hatstat, former Deaf Judges members Cubenza, Louie Larceny and Sawmill Slang, Sienna Chandler, Annie Leeth, Tom Visions, Pensacola, FL’s Big Lo and Bronx, NY hip-hop legend Kool Keith. I’ve not yet been able to hear this new collection but if it is, indeed, work collected during the same time as My Strangest Adventure, then it’s going to hit hard, swing through some dark themes and give only brief moments of respite.

I’ve been convinced for a long time that the only thing keeping Knottsville from fame is lack of promotion and word of mouth. So catch up over at donnyknottsville.bandcamp.com, and then grab the new one this Friday.

VISIONS OF SUGAR PLUMS: Composer Andrew Steck barely comes up for air these days. In the past 12 months, he’s founded his record label, released five collections of tunes and now has just released his nine-track version of The Nutcracker Suite. Specifically, he notes, this is a keyboard arrangement of his rock band arrangement of the Tchaikovsky standard. That said, Steck’s arrangement and execution of this is quite 20th-century contemporary and in many ways what used to be described as MOR (i.e. “Middle of The Road”). Basically, this is just as easily enjoyed by Grandma as it is by any of your friends. For the month of December, Steck will donate all proceeds from downloads to Athens charity Children First, Inc. So do a good deed and surf over to andrewsteck. bandcamp.com to throw down some bucks.

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In this role, he has dedicatedly thrown poignant, albeit generally good natured, spears at nearly every possible target in Athens.

On Saturday, Dec. 18 at Flicker, he’ll present a show billed as “Horny Holidays,” and, from the promotional posters, I’ve been led to believe this involves horns somehow.

At any rate, the full bill is composed of Heffner, Small Reactions, Drew Beskin and Well Kept. Doors are at 8 p.m., music starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Keep up with all things Philthrottle via instagram.com/ philthrottle. f

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LIZARDS, EMUS, FLO, GRANDAD, MOTAUR, PORNOGRAPHY?

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Up until Grandad and Flo came along, we had just looked at car insurance as a necessity without which you couldn’t drive. Who knew it was a barrel of laughs?

Geico knew, because they had a winner in the lucky coincidence that Geico kind of rhymes with, or maybe just sort of looks like, “gecko,” which is a kind of small lizard.

So immediately they are spending millions having a little cartoon lizard pitch their insurance to us. It obviously works, but it must be on a sort of subliminal, lizard-brain level because who would call up an agent and say they want that policy the little reptile told them about?

Then Progressive decides to give Flo some time off to enjoy the rewards of her ads (Do each of her characters get residuals?) while they go after the motorcycle market. Her temporary replacement is the

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politics gets into the game, any game, especially slick advertising. The Republicans’ latest grab for the crotch involves the theory that feminism is driving men to pornography. No kidding. The Republicans are telling us that because we now have to treat women as equals, men are sexually compromised and are driven to pornography and video games. I can see the ads now, featuring a half man/half computer screen.

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a radio host, founder and coordinator of the monthly Segar Jazz Affair at Hotel Indigo, former rec-league basketball coach and budding playwright, Dwain “DJ” Segar is a jack of many trades.

His most recent venture, Kids Feel Safe, aims to support the elementary and middle school aged children of Athens.

Founded in June, the nonprofit program involves placing a yellow sticker on the windows of participating businesses to indicate that kids can enter for help if they feel in danger, sick or need assistance from an adult. Businesses involved include Automatic Pizza, Normal Hardware, Cecilia’s Cake Shop, Sam’s Food Mart, Athens Blueprint & Copy Shop and Carson’s Plumbing, among others.

Rather than just gaining permission and dropping off the sticker, Segar also advises employees on their role as a point of safety for kids in trouble.

Additionally, Segar is in the process of distributing emergency contact cards that parents can fill out for children to carry.

The medium through which Segar educates kids on his program is schools.

Segar first ran this idea by Sheriff John Q. Williams and Athens Area Chamber of Commerce officials for approval. Since then, he has met with approximately 165 Clarke County School District administrators and teachers. Reactions from school staff have been agreeable thus far, and kids Dwain Segar are gaining knowledge of the program, he says.

“All the teachers that were at the meeting, what they had to do was to go back to school and educate the elementary and middle school kids about the yellow stickers on retail stores throughout the city,” Segar says. “The stickers are called ‘Kids Feel Safe,’ because we want our kids to feel cared for when they’re not at home.”

Segar’s efforts are inspired by his past involvements in New York City, where he lived until moving to Athens 10 years ago.

Neighborhood kids flourished in Segar’s rec basketball league, which focused on learning skills required of the game rather than competition. While maintaining the league, Segar established a safety program similar to Kids Feel Safe, called Safe Haven, in New York. Beginning with the chain of stores he worked in security for, Safe Haven expanded to provide reliable aid that kids in the city could access.

“I got all of the locations involved, and ensured it was taught in school that if you see the yellow sticker on the door of the office or retail store, automatically you can go in for help or use the phone if you’re

not feeling well and you need someone to call your parents,” Segar says. “I was doing that in New York for the last five years I was there. I decided I want to do something similar in Athens.”

Segar began hosting a jazz show on WXAG 92.7 FM upon moving to Athens, and two months later started his smooth jazz concert series, the Segar Jazz Affair.

Featuring musicians hailing from as far away as Colorado, the event is once a month on Sundays. Over 85 shows have been played at the Foundry, Omega Bar and its current location, Hotel Indigo.

COURTESY OF DWAIN SEGAR

If you judge us by the TV we watch, we “motaur,” half man/half motorcycle. You’ve drive expensive, foreign automobiles, but seen him/it, else you wouldn’t believe me. we also have a lot of unpronounceable disUpper part man: lower part motorcycle. But eases—about which we’re counseled to “tell this is not a funny character. This thing is your doctor.” irascible, as who wouldn’t be if their nether We also think auto insurance is hilariorifice were replaced by an exhaust pipe. ous. I think that started with Farmers’ old Then Liberty Mutual Insurance got into dude in the suit coat, vest and jeans (“We the game through the realization that their are Farmers—bum, bum, bum, bum bum name could play off the iconic statue. So all bum.”), who brought a they had to do was set grandfatherly forgiveup a camera with a view We also think auto ness to the insurance of the Statue of Liberty insurance is hilarious. in the background and implications of the bull moose attacking your begin grinding out little motor home or that time you let your new vignettes that end with the admonition Outback end up at the bottom of the pond. not to pay more than what you need and Soon came Flo, fresh from her role as a tele- the clever jingle “Liberty! Liberty! Liberty! phone operator on “Mad Men.” Flo has put Liberty!” her considerable comedic talents to work That wasn’t enough. Somebody in their creating funny episodes (frequently playing ad agency had to notice that the diminutive all the characters) designed to make you for Liberty Mutual, “LiMu,” rhymes with switch your insurance to Progressive. “emu.” Consequently, a whole new advertising campaign based on this shoddy conjunction has washed over us, spawning the buddy team of a computer-generated emu and an idiot. Each episode pounds home the maxim that molt and dolt are telling you not to pay too much.

But they’ve still got the same kicker: “Liberty!

Liberty! Liberty!

Liberty!” So call your agent.

Well, it’s always a matter of time until

Combining both his passion for kids and musical savviness, Segar is currently working on a play entitled The Circle. “The basketball program inspired me to write the play. I chose the word ‘circle’ because in the beginning of the basketball session, all the little kids would meet in a circle, and again at the end of the session,” Segar said. “The play is about kids of all colors. The slogan is ‘Kids love color, they don’t see color.’”

Though in its first stages of drafting, Segar is hopeful that The Circle will inspire inclusivity and kindness in both children and adults.

Segar intends to expand Kids Feel Safe throughout Athens and the state. Gov. Brian Kemp, from whom Segar received a handwritten letter of thanks in July, is a notable supporter. The mission of Kids Feel Safe, Segar says, is simple: for kids of Athens to feel comfortable and cared for by the businesses of their community.

“My goal is to work from Athens to Monroe to Winder to Gwinnett all the way to Atlanta,” Segar said. “It [Kids Feel Safe] is really wonderful. I just love kids.” f

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By Cy Brown news@flagpole.com Don’t even think about a rematch. Put it out of your head. Instead, focus on what’s at hand: the Orange Bowl in Miami on New Year’s Eve and a College Football Playoff semifinal date between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines.

This is the kind of postseason matchup a college football romantic dreams of. It’s two of the most storied blue-blood programs in the country with two diehard fan bases facing off for the first time since 1965. It’s blue vs. red. It’s North vs. South. It’s the platonic ideal of a big-time college football bowl game.

had an epiphany and changed the way his team operates in the span of a month, we’ll need to execute much better than we did last time out.

In many ways, the team we face down in Miami should be familiar: This is Michigan’s version of our 2017 team that won the Rose Bowl and lost in the National Championship Game. The Wolverines came into the season unranked and have surprised everyone with their run to the CFP. They are a senior- and junior-heavy team anchored by leadership and experience. They can run the ball. Michigan ranks

BRYAN FULLER

Hey Bonita, I have had a “fling” with a guy I met online for the better part of two years now, starting out as friends and developing into salacious flirtations. We finally met right before the pandemic, when he took me on vacation with him, and all the sexual tension kind of busted with some really bad timing of crises in his life.

Understandably, we did not fool around.

We had planned to do some very dirty things this year, on his side of the country, locally and wherever else we could make an excuse to visit. Needless to say, we have postponed the plans until things are far safer and a vaccine is more widely administered. He is down to do anything I want to do, and that opens up a lot of possibilities to sex-plore.

However, I am a reformed slut these days.

My perspective has changed, and I am wanting to settle down and have meaningful, romantic relationships again. My friend and I will not be entering that sort of relationship. I have, however, begun taking my time in getting to know another

ner (or potential one) is cool with you pursuing a relationship with someone else and wants to remain friends. Sex Friend sounds like someone who would be down for a conversation about ethical nonmonogamy and potential applications of that within your relationship. I’m just saying that conversations about relationship models are healthy and usually worth the time, even if you and your significant other decide to keep things the way they are.

But it sounds like you really want to be monogamous with New Lover, and that’s very awesome and super valid, and you’re not even going to lose your Sex Friend over it. They’re just going to become your Regular Friend, and that’s great!

Congratulations on having such respectful people in your life. I think your solution is clear, and that is just to have the sort of sex that you want with who you want. Meaning: Bang New Lover the way that you want to bang Sex Friend.

person and see the potential in them. My friend is aware and is supportive of me dating the new prospect—even if that means my monogamy cuts out our plans.

I struggle with wanting to experience things with this friend versus having more connected sex with a lover. Of course, I can have both eventually, but I think holding out for the former is a blockade in being open to the latter.

Part of me is thinking I should cancel the tentative plans with the friend. The slut in me wants to experience things before settling down. I know time will tell and things will unfold, but ultimately I fear losing the friendship to lack of copulation. I guess I’m just a confused mess.

Help.

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It’s best practice to talk to our sex partners about what we enjoy and to revisit that conversation here and there, anyway. I think you’re assuming that New Lover won’t want to have the kind of sex that you and Sex Friend were into, or that people in relationships only have sex once a week in missionary with the lights off. That is simply not true, and you shouldn’t look at monogamy as an automatic dampening of your sexual desire and thirst for adventure in bed. I would hope that you feel as comfortable talking to New Lover about all things dirty as you did with Sex Friend, otherwise I can’t imagine why you’d choose that person for monogamy. You don’t have to give up the joy of sex in order to call yourself spoken for. You should feel free to have the same intimate conversations with your monogamous dating partners as you do you with your sex partners, and they should be just as willing to listen to you nonjudgmentally and to try new (and safe, sane and consensual) things in the sack. f

Michigan’s Hassan Haskins leads the nation in rushing touchdowns.

You can admit it. You didn’t give a second thought to the Wolverines until after they beat Ohio State in The Game in November. I didn’t. Well, give them some thought now. They’re very capable of beating the Dawgs and ending our season with two straight losses, no SEC title, no bowl win and, of course, no national title.

Look at what Michigan has accomplished this season. The Wolverines defeated Ohio State 42-27. Their first win over the Buckeyes since 2011 was so emphatic it seemed to erase a decade of emotional baggage in one fell swoop. From there, they dog-walked Iowa 42-3 in the Big Ten Championship Game. The only blemish in their 12-1 record was a four-point loss on the road to a 10-2 Michigan State team.

These dudes are the real deal.

But, unlike what happened in the SEC Championship Game, the Dawgs can beat Michigan the same way they beat every regular-season opponent. On defense, they have to stop the run and not allow the quarterback to make big plays. On offense, they have to establish the run and have a mistake-free outing from the quarterback— whether that be Stetson Bennett IV or JT Daniels. In short, Kirbyball.

This strategy won’t be as easy against Michigan as it was against most of the teams we faced this season, because Michigan is better than most of the teams we faced this season. The Wolverines are in the upper echelon of teams Kirbyball can actually work against. Unless Kirby Smart

10th nationally in rushing yards per game (223.8). Senior tailback Hassan Haskins ranks ninth in total rushing yards (1,288) and first in rushing touchdowns (20). At quarterback, they have a game manager.

Junior Cade McNamara has 2,470 yards passing, 14 touchdowns and four interceptions. It’s a stat line like Bennett’s this season and Jake Fromm’s in 2017, albeit with fewer touchdowns.

Defensively, they have a pair of the most dangerous edge rushers in college football. Linebacker David Ojabo has tallied 11 sacks this season. Coming off the other side, defensive end Aidan Huticnhson has 14 sacks and was a Heisman finalist. Our offensive linemen better have their heads on a swivel, because these dudes can make a quarterback’s life hell for 60 minutes.

You’re starting to get the picture. But the biggest point of comparison between the 2021 Wolverines and the 2017 Bulldogs are the fans. Just like we were in 2017, these Michigan fans are tasting success at the highest levels of the sport for the first time in a long time. Were you in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl in 2017, or did you hear the stories about how everywhere anyone went in L.A. that week, they saw fans in red and black? That’s what’s about to happen on South Beach, except it’ll be maize and blue.

They’re not taking this moment for granted, and you shouldn’t either. If we handle our business against the Wolverines, then we can think about what—and who— comes next. f

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Art ARTIST MARKETS (Athens, GA) Over 40 artist markets and studio sales will showcase handcrafted items by local and regional artists and makers throughout the month of December. For a full list of locations, dates and descriptions, check out Flagpole‘s annual Holiday Market Roundup online at flagpole.com ARTS IN COMMUNITY (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission invites local organizations, groups and artists to apply for the fall 2021 Arts in Community Awards. Two awards of $2,000 each will be issued to fund public art projects, events or activities that interpret the theme “Athens in Color.” Deadline Dec. 17, 5 p.m.

Projects must be completed by June 30. athensculturalaffairs.org ATHENS CREATIVE DIRECTORY (Athens, GA) The ACD is a platform to connect creatives with patrons.

Visual artists, musicians, actors, writers and other creatives are encouraged to create a free listing. athenscreatives@gmail.com, athenscreatives.directory 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. gofundme.com/f/athica-20thbirthday CALL FOR ART (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation: OCAF) “Reinvented & Reclaimed: A Recycled Art Exhibi-

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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. 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.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) “Duo: Kelly Boehmer and Mark Mcleod.” Through Jan. 16.

ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Floridian artist Eddie Lohmeyer’s exhibition, “Entropic/Cinema: Selections for Eye Noise,” is a series of experimental video works that explore the relationship among the entropy of digital media and the birth of novel and unexpected landscapes through modes of spiritual abstraction. Through Dec. 25.

AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) The Athens Plein Air Painters present a collection of framed pastels inspired by nature.

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.

CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) René Shoemaker presents “The Doors of Athens,” a series of paintings on silk identifying local businesses by their main entrances. The exhibition is accompanied by a silk screened poster featuring 16 unique Athens businesses. Through Feb. 28.

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to share with a weekly livestream audience. www.jokerjokertv.com/ submit MATERIAL ALCHEMY (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) Seeking applications for “Material Alchemy: Metal and Color,” an exhibition of works informed by metal and its collaboration with color. Deadline Jan. 15. Pay-whatyou-will entry fee. Exhibition runs April–May. athica.org 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

Auditions TITANIC THE MUSICAL (Athens, GA) Athens Creative Theatre seeks instrumentalists and vocalists for a concert production. Seats are available with no audition required, or participants can audition for leading roles and prominent vocal solos.

Rehearsals take place starting in January, with performances following in March. act@accgov.com, accgovga.myrec.com

Classes ACTING FOR CAMERA AND STAGE (work.shop) Learn how to act with professional actor and coach 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) René Shoemaker teaches a class on the business of art. Dec. 18–19, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $200. admin@ kaartist.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 HOLIDAY MAKERS WORKSHOPS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Get into the spirit with workshops on jewelry, printmaking and ceramics.

Saturdays in December, 11 a.m.–2

an exhibition inspired by the monsters of Dungeons & Dragons. Reception with DJ Oliver Domingo and Electric Dreams Live Karaoke Dec. 17, 7 p.m.

Currently on view through December.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “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. • “In Dialogue: Views of Empire: Grand and Humble” displays two print collections that create a conversation about what it meant to be a working-class citizen in mid-19th-century Russia. Through Aug. 21. • “Jennifer Steinkamp: The Technologies of Nature.” Dec. 18–Aug. 21.

GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Zane Cochran presents “Aurora,” a sculptural interpretation of the aurora borealis using 3D geometric figures and lights.

THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) The Grit presents a display of works created by staff members. Through Jan. 1.

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.

JITTERY JOE’S DOWNTOWN (297 E. Broad St.) Tom Hancock’s mixed media works combine acrylic painting, drawing and found objects. Through December.

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. • George Davison presents “Chants/Chance: Tincture, Totem & Charms,” a collection of whimsical assemblages. Through Jan. 1. • “Figure Ground” explores positive space versus negative space, or figure versus ground, through the artworks of Kevin Cole, William Downs, Phil Jasen, Susan Nees, Terry Rowlett, Kate Windley and Sunkoo Yuh. Through Jan. 15. • Curated by Kendall Rogers, “Curation of Self Image” includes works by Parawita Stamm, Anjali Howlett, Lauren Schuster, Monsie Troncosco, Emmie Harvard and Alan Barrett. Through Jan. 15. • “Follow Like Friend” investigates issues surrounding social media through the works of Alyssa Davis, Kimberly Riner and Stephanie Sutton. Through Jan. 15. • Collections From Our Community presents Bill Raines’ collection of antique toy pond boats. Through Jan.

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p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec INTRO TO IMPROV COMEDY (work. shop) Learn the fundamentals of improv comedy such as making offers, creating interesting scenes, joining the scene, cultivating spontaneity and following your intuition.

Jan. 16–Feb. 20, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $150. www.flyingsquidcomedy. com/classes LINE DANCE (Bogart Community Center) For beginners and beyond.

Every Thursday, 6:30–8 p.m. $7. ljoyner1722@att.net OPEN IMPROV WORKSHOP (work. shop) Enjoy a fun, low-stakes workshop introducing the basic concepts of improv comedy. Participants will learn improv fundamentals and play introductory games.

No experience necessary. Jan. 2, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $20 (suggested donation). www.flyingsquidcomedy. com/classes 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 SPANISH CLASSES (Athens, GA) For adults, couples and children.

Learn from experts with years of professional experience. Contact for details. 706-372-4349, marina bilbao75@gmail.com, www.marina-spain-2020.squarespace.com YOGA CLASSES (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) “Bhakti Yoga and Mantra with Kelsey Wishik” includes mantra music, sound meditation and gentle asana on Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. (suggested donation $5–20).

“Yoga Flow and Restore with Nicole Bechill” is held 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. Visit

website to register. www.revolution therapyandyoga.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 ART EVENTS (Georgia Museum of Art) “Artful Conversation: Arthur Tress” is held Dec. 15 at 2 p.m.

“Yoga in the Galleries” is held Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. “Tour at Two” is held Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. www.georgia museum.org ATHENS FARMERS MARKET (Multiple Locations) Saturday markets are held at Bishop Park from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. 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.athensfarmers market.net ATHENS MLK DAY PARADE & MUSIC FEST (Hull and Washington streets) The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and the United Group of Artists Music Association host the sixth annual parade. Vendors and participants can still register. Jan. 17, 3 p.m. www.athmlkparade.com BAD MOVIE NIGHT (Ciné) A real Scrooge is slaying London’s Santa population and everyone’s a suspect in the sleazy and bleak Don’t Open Till Christmas. Dec. 16, 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/ BadMovieNight CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR (Commerce Cultural Center, Commerce) The Companies of Commerce School of Dance present the second act of “The Nutcracker,” followed by Rockettes-style tap and jazz selections. Dec. 17–18, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Dec. 19, 3 p.m. $15. www. commercedance.com FROZEN JR. (Oconee Youth Theater, Watkinsville) Oconee Youth Playhouse presents an abbreviated

16. • Curated by Maria Elias as part of the Guest BIPOC Curator program, “Dignos y sin Barreras” (“Dignified and without Barriers”) explores identity, body issues and mental health through the works of Alondra Arévalo, Bianca Becerra, Jorge Rocha and Elias. Dec. 16–Mar. 12.

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. Through January.

MASON-SCHARFENSTEIN MUSEUM OF ART (567 Georgia St., Demorest) Jan Walker of The Children’s Gallery in Cornelia presents a glittery, colorful holiday wonderland. Through Dec. 15.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Artwork by Sam Watson. Through January.

TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Ceramicist Amanda Jane Crouse and printmaker Amanda Jane Burk present “Amanda Jane VS Amanda Jane,” a collection of prints, paintings and sculptures. Third Thursday held Dec. 16 from 6–9 p.m. Open through December by appointment.

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.

Through Spring 2022. • “At War With Nature: The Battle to Control Pests 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.

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CASA TRAINING (Online) The next ta’s Helper Mini Camp” at Bishop working Guild meets Fridays at 7 Dec. 17, 19 at 7 p.m. Dec. 18–19 at training class runs Thursdays from Park is held Dec. 17. “Toddlers in p.m. White Rabbit Collective hosts 2 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouth Mar. 17–Apr. 14, 10 a.m.–1:30 the Kitchen with Ms. Portia” is held a drum circle every Sunday from AL-ANON 12 STEP (Multiple Locaplayhouse@gmail.com p.m. and 5:30–9 p.m. www.athens at East Athens Community Center 5–7 p.m., followed by an afterparty tions) Recovery for people affected MADISON CO. LIBRARY EVENTS oconeecasa.org on Dec. 18. “Winter Kickoff” at with painting, singing, games, yoga by someone else’s drinking. Visit (Madison Co. Library) “Inclusive Sandy Creek Nature Center is held and more from 7:30–11 p.m. www. the website for a calendar of elecBook Club” for adults of all abilities Dec. 21. Check website for times rabbitholestudios.org tronic meetings held throughout the will discuss Dog Stories by James and details. www.accgov.com/ SOUTHERN STAR STUDIO OPEN week. www.ga-al-anon.org Herriot on Dec. 21 at 11 a.m. www. holidayevents GALLERY (Southern Star Studio) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AthART CARD CLUB (K.A. Artist Shop) athenslibrary.org/madison MADISON CO. LIBRARY EVENTS Southern Star Studio is a working, ens, GA) If you think you have a Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher lead MARGO METAPHYSICAL EVENTS (Madison Co. Library) “Tween collective ceramics studio, estabproblem with alcohol, call the AA weekly gatherings to create, trade (Margo Metaphysical) Monday Anime Club” is held Dec. 16 at lished by Maria Dondero in 2016. hotline or visit the website for a and exhibit miniature masterpieces Tarot Readings offered 1–5 p.m.

6:30 p.m. Holiday Movie Marathon The gallery contains members’ schedule of meetings in Barrow, the size of playing cards. Some ($6 per card). Tuesday Tarot with is held all day Dec. 18 and Dec. 23. work, primarily pottery. Every SaturClarke, Jackson and Oconee materials provided, but participants Davita offered 4–6 p.m. ($5 per www.athenslibrary.org/madison day, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southern Counties. 706-389-4164, www. can bring their own as well. The card). Wednesday Night Sound MAKING DANCES (work.shop) This starstudioathens.com athensaa.org club meets on Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m.

Healing with Joey held 6–7:30 p.m. alternative dance class teaches UUFA EVENTS (Unitarian UniverFAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT (ages 10–12) and 6:30–8 p.m. ($35). Thursday Tarot with Courtney improvisation and choreography salist Fellowship of Athens) Pam GROUP (ACC Library, Classroom (ages 13–17). www.kaartist.com is offered 12–5 p.m. ($10–45). techniques. For ages 10–14. Taught Chubbuck presents “Kwanzaa: What A) Alzheimer’s AssociaFriday Henna Party with tion Georgia presents a Aiyanna ($10–75). 706support group conducted 372-1462, jfurman65@ by trained facilitators that gmail.com is a safe place for those MOVIES BY MOONliving with dementia and LIGHT (Sandy Creek their caregiver to develop Park) Watch The Year a support system. First Without a Santa Claus Wednesday of every (6 p.m.) and The Mupmonth, 6–7:30 p.m. 706pet Christmas Carol 206-6163, www.alz.org/ (7:15 p.m.) on the big georgia screen. bring blankets LGBTQIA+ VIRTUAL and chairs, and warm up ALPHABET FAMILY with s’mores, hot chocGATHERING (Online) olate and apple cider This is a safe space for around the fire. Dec. 17, anyone on the LGBTQIA+/ 5:15 p.m. www.accgov.

TGQNB spectrum. Fourth com/myrec Sunday of every month, THE NUTCRACKER 6–8 p.m. uuathensga.org/ (Classic Center) The justice/welcomingState Ballet Theatre congregation of Ukraine performs PARKINSON’S SUPthe treasured holiday PORT GROUP (First fairytale of a young Baptist Church) This group girl’s journey through a is to encourage, support fantasy world of fairies, and share information with princes, toy soldiers and Eddie Lohmeyer’s video art exhibition “Entropic/Cinema: Selections for Eye Noise” is currently on view at ATHICA@Ciné Gallery through fellow sojourners who an army of mice. Dec. Dec. 25. manage the challenges 18–19. www.classic of Parkinson’s disease or other BOGART LIBRARY EVENTS (Bogart center.com

by Lisa Yaconelli. Tuesdays, 6:15– and How” on Dec. 19 at 9:30 a.m. movement disorders. Second Friday Library) KnitLits for ages 16 and OCONEE CO. LIBRARY EVENTS 7:30 p.m. $60/month, $210/14 “UUFA Winter Solstice Service” of every month, 1 p.m. gpnoblet@ up meets every Thursday at 6 p.m.

(Oconee Co. Library) Bring weeks. lisayaconelli@gmail.com, is held Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. www. bellsouth.net “Discover My World: Nature’s Treawrapped books and baked cookies www.lisayaconelli.com uuathensga.org/stay-connected RECOVERY DHARMA (Recovery sures” meets Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. to exchange at the “Third Monday OCONEE CO. LIBRARY EVENTS Dharma) This peer-led support “Bookin’ it With Santa” meets Dec. Book Club: Book and Cookie Swap” (Oconee Co. Library) “Dungeons & group offers a Buddhist-inspired 20 at 10:30 a.m. “Musical Interlude on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. www.athens Dragons” is held Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. path to recovery from any addiction. & More” featuring seasonal flute library.org “Pillows & PJs” is held Dec. 22 at Visit the website for details. ThursACTS DRIVE (Bogart Library) The music, hot drinks and simple crafts REALLY, REALLY FREE MARKET 6 p.m. “Anime Club” is held Dec. days, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athens library is collecting clean coats meets Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. “Family (Reese & Pope Park) Just like a 27 at 6 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org recoverydharma.org and blankets in good condition for Game Day” is held Dec. 28 from yard sale, but everything is free.

RIPPLE EFFECT FILM PROJECT RESTORING RESILIENCE & all ages to help those in need this 2–7 p.m. “New Year’s Eve EveBring what you can, take what you CALL FOR FILMS (Athens, GA) MINDFUL LIVING (Heart Stone) winter. Drop off bagged items in the ning” with games, crafts and photos need. Second Saturday of every Submit a short film interpreting this “Restoring Resilience” is a fivefoyer of the library through Jan. 15. is held Dec. 30 at 5 p.m. www. month, 12–2 p.m. reallyreallyfree year’s theme is “Healthy Water, week resource building psychowww.athenslibrary.org athenslibrary.org/bogart marketathens@gmail.com Healthy World.” Open to Pre-K therapy group for trauma survivors.

BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES (Multiple RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole through 12th grade filmmakers.

Tuesdays, Jan. 11-Feb. 8, 10 a.m.

(Athens, GA) ‘Tis the season to Locations) ACC Leisure Services Studios) Acoustic Firepit Jams are Deadline Jan. 15. www.rippleeffect (RSVP by Jan. 4). $35 per group tree-cycle! Drop off an undecorated hosts many holiday activities this held every Monday, 7–11 p.m. Athfilmproject.org session. “Mindful Living” is a tree to one of seven locations to season. “Twelve Days of Christmas” TUTORING (Online) The Athens ens Crypto Society meets Wednesfive-week psychotherapy group to give it a second life as compost, at East Athens Community Center days at 9 p.m. Fake Zappa hosts Regional Library System is now build self-care and mindfulness mulch or fish habitat. Receive runs through Dec. 25. “Grinch Crazy Cowboy Night, an evening of offering free, live online tutoring via practices. Thursdays, Jan. 13-Feb. a free seedling in return. Check and Go Preschool Playgroup” at redneck fashion, outlaw country and tutor.com for students K-12, plus 10, 10:30 a.m. $35/session. (RSVP website for drop off locations. Jan. Rocksprings Park is held Dec. 15. poor taste with live music, comedy college students and adult learners.

by Jan. 6). Brianna@HeartStoneTH. 8, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.keepathens “Grinchmas Tea Party” at Rockand more. First and third Thursdays, Daily, 2–9 p.m. www.athenslibrary. com beautiful.org springs Park is held Dec. 16. “San7 p.m. Rabbit Hole Business Netorg

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SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) Athens Downtown SAA offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from a compulsive sexual behavior. Contact for location. www.athensdowntownsaa.com

Word on the Street ATHENS ON ICE (The Classic Center) Ice skate on the largest rink in Northeast Georgia. Through Jan. 9. www.classiccenter.com CORNHOLEATL WINTER LEAGUE REGISTRATION (Southern Brewing Co.) Different divisions of play accommodate all levels.

The seven-week season begins in January. Register by Jan. 3. info@ cornholeatl.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 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 POP-UP PARK (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services has a new bus, decorated by Eli Saragoussi, that serves as a mobile recreation unit to take free activities and equipment to public community events, festivals and school programs. Request the bus using an online form. www. accgov.com/9961/Athens-Pop-UpPark SUPPORT FOR SENIORS WITH PETS (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Humane Society and Athens Community Council on Aging have partnered to offer support services to seniors enrolled in ACCA programs. This includes emergency pet fostering, affordable wellness care, pet health workshops and pet training. www.accaging.org WINTER LEISURE ACTIVITIES (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services will offer 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.

Now registering. www.accgov.com/ myrec WINTER WONDERLIGHTS (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) See the garden’s new Garden of Delights, Candy Cane Lane and Cone Tree Plaza, among other magical features, along a half mile trail.

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Now offering in-person and online instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin and more.

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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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Bikes; Trek Buegot, Fuji, Huffy, dolls, Christmas gifts.

You name it, I’ve got it (even the kitchen sink!) Look for the giant Santa/antique furniture repair. 104 E. Main St. Lexington, GA 30648; Fri–Sun, 12–4 p.m. 706-2550585

MUSIC SERVICES Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition. Wuxtry Records, at corner of Clayton & College Dwntn. 706-369-9428.

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PART-TIME Experienced kitchen help needed. Bring resume or fill out an application at George’s Lowcountry Table.

No phone calls please. 420 Macon Hwy. Athens, GA 30606 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).

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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. Athens, GA 30606. (Old Fire Station in the corner of Atlanta Hwy. & Mitchell Bridge Rd. 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

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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.

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51 Concern for one's own interests 54 Fleet of ships 57 Make possible 60 Pale purple 61 Kent State's state 63 Carpenter's need 64 Wax eloquent 65 Deck feature 66 Study all night 67 Nilla product 68 Surrounded by 69 Male protagonist DOWN 1 Reebok rival 2 Grand tale 3 Like some circles 4 Prepare to be knighted 5 Roofing straw 6 Kia Telluride, e.g.

7 Divorce demand 8 Speeder's bane 9 7-Up alternative 10 One of seven '60s castaways

11 Give the slip to 12 Hieroglyphics bird 13 Party setup 21 Joe of "GoodFellas" 23 Belly button 25 Church offering 26 Innocent ones 27 Piano exercise 30 Well-worn 31 Repulsive insect 32 Gossipy gal 34 Without a will 36 Man with a mission 39 Beach souvenir 41 Four-door car 44 Isaac's father 47 Frost remover 49 Long-standing 52 Plant life 53 Ponderosa, e.g.

54 Move like a river 55 Italian coin of old 56 Norway's patron saint 58 Anagram for "rail" 59 One of the Muppets 62 Junior's junior

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live music calendar Tuesday 14

Wednesday 15 Athentic Brewing Co. Outdoors. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com KIMBLE CRANE Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist heavily influenced by blues, psychedelic rock, grunge and alternative rock.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreand bar.com LUNG Powerhouse art-punk, electric cello and drums rock duo from Cincinnati, OH. HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio.

NEEDLE TEETH Self-described “sparkle punk/angst pop” duo.

GHOST & GOAT Local griefscape duo using guitars, drums and brains.

Hendershot’s Coffee Wednesjays with Jay Gonzalez. 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers member creates summery, bright piano pop melodies.

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the 10th anniversary of this international community activity.

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 8–10 p.m. $65–75. www.mmccarts.org ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra presents a program of holiday and classical favorites, including a singalong of familiar holiday tunes.

Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens THE SEARCHIN’ DESTROYERS

Thursday 16 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5 (children), $10. www.40watt.com JEFFREY BÜTZER & TT MAHONEY A longstanding Atlanta tradition, Bützer and Mahoney perform Vince Guaraldi’s jazzy score to A Charlie Brown Christmas.

THE FRIGIDAIRES Performing the music of Christmas albums by The Ventures and Beach Boys.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.

DAVE MARR Local singer-songwriter and bandleader with a deep, resonant country twang.

Hendershot’s Coffee 8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins (piano), Luca Lombardi (bass) and Seth Hendershot (drums) interpret Vince Guaraldi’s timeless holiday classic, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The Peanuts Choir features SJ Ursrey, William Kissane, Matthew Lawing and Sarah Lawing. The trio will be joined by horn players include Umcolisi Terrell, Justin Powell and Derrick James for Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue as a second set.

Friday 17 Flicker Theatre & Bar Jay Domingo Art Opening. 7 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com OLIVER DOMINGO Jazz fusion and dungeon synth DJ. ELECTRIC DREAMS KARAOKE It’s your turn to be the star.

Genesis Southern Soul Holiday Party. 8 p.m. $35 (adv.), $60 (VIP). www. universe.com/southernsoulholiday party SOUTHERN SOUL HOLIDAY PARTY SDMG and Metroboyz Ent. present Adrian Bagher, Avail Hollywood, DJ Shut Da Doe On Crowd Control, host Dr. Dree and other special guests.

Hendershot’s Coffee 8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO See listing on Dec.16.

International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ IGBAthensGA ZACH HAINES Country music singer-songwriter.

Little Kings Shuffle Club Outdoors. 7:30 p.m. FREE! unsilentnight.com PHIL KLINE’S UNSILENT NIGHT Bring any musical device with an external speaker or your phone with the free Uinsilent Night app. Everyone will press play together and go on a 45-minute musical parade through downtown.This year marks

fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.

SMALL REACTIONS “Nerve-pop” band from Atlanta.

WELL KEPT Emo-influenced alt-rock group led by songwriter Tommy Trautwein.

Hendershot’s Coffee 4 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Classical music performed by Athens musicians.

8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO See listing on Dec.16.

AUDREY GAMEZ

40 Watt Club 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $31 (adv.). www.40watt.com CIRCLE JERKS Hardcore punk band founded in 1979 by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Redd Kross guitarist Greg Hetson.

MUNICIPAL WASTE High-energy crossover thrash band with a high-energy from Richmond.

NEGATIVE APPROACH Pioneers of the Midwest hardcore punk scene who formed in 1981 in Detroit in 1981.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $7. www.flickertheatreand bar.com OZELLO Atlanta-based queercore folk-punk band.

SUNSET HONOR UNIT Upstart turbopop cooperative from Atlanta.

KLARK SOUND Atlanta-based guitarist and composer.

Normal Bar 8:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ normal.bar.7 MIDNIGHT MAC Local Americana.

PATRICK BARRY Singer-songwriter.

Rabbit Hole Studios 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.rabbithole studios.org OPEN MIC Featuring spoken word, performance art, comedy, singer-songwriters and more. Sign-ups are first come, first served. Hosted

by Peyton Covfefe.

UGA Performing Arts Center 7 p.m. $12. www.georgiachildrens chorus.org GEORGIA CHILDREN’S CHORUS The chorus is made up of singers ages 8–18 from across Northeast Georgia.

The World Famous 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/the worldfamousathens UPCHUCK Psychedelic garagepunk band from Atlanta.

NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Local pop-punk band with a jaggedly melodic sound.

KADILLAK Athens-based rock band that produces songs through the lens of a female perspective.

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.

night of smooth jazz, featuring guitarist Douglas “Thick” Ellison.

Monday 20 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com OPEN Try Googling this one yourself.

BUICE Screamy, melodic punk from Atlanta.

BACKTOEARTH Atlanta indie punk band.

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 6 p.m. $15–20. www.facebook. com/WintervilleAuditorium THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins (piano), Luca Lombardi (bass) and Seth Hendershot (drums) perform Vince Guaraldi's timeless holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

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TT Mahony and Jeffrey Bützer perform the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas at the 40 Watt Club on Thursday, Dec. 16.

Local band blending psych-pop and garage-rock.

LARRY’S HOMEWORK Athens-based old school, distorted garage rock band.

Southern Brewing Co. Outdoors. Hootenanny. 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com BASKETBALL TEAM The Christmas cover band plays all the seasonal hits plus their 2020 hit “Home for Christmas (I Don’t Mind).”

Saturday 18 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. (doors). $10–12. www.40watt.com ENOX New Jersey metalcore band living in Athens.

PARATHON No info available.

SIDEWORK SYNDICATE Local groove metal.

PALEOS Afro-American heavy metal band from Stone Mountain.

Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. Outdoors.

8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmers market.net FREQ=452 Formerly named Random Acts, this fun cover band will provide some holiday tunes.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10–12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com HEFFNER Guitar-driven power pop led by the Heffner twins.

DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for

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Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $32–$62. www.pac. uga.edu THE KING’S SINGERS Grammy-winning British a cappella ensemble singing Christmas favorites.

International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ IGBAthensGA KARAOKE NIGHT Hosted by DJs Lynn and Barbie.

Normal Bar 7:30 p.m. $8. www.facebook.com/ normal.bar.7 CANARY AFFAIR Local indie-rock trio.

TURTLE GRENADE Athens-based indie, psychedelic, “folk-ish” singer-songwriter.

KADILLAK Four-piece rock band fronted by singer Kadi Bortle.

Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.

HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio.

Sunday 19 Rialto Room 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. (two sets). $15. but.ly/SegarJazzNov21 THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a

The Classic Center 7 p.m. $26.40–$44.50. www.classiccenter.com JOHN BERRY Grammy Award-winning country artist singing classic Christmas favorites, new songs and hits from his 25 year career.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $40–80. pac.uga.edu RICKY SKAGGS AND KENTUCKY THUNDER Fifteen-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Skaggs performs a special program of holiday hits, bluegrass style.

Normal Bar 8 p.m. Donations accepted. www. facebook.com/normal.bar.7 BILLBOARD BAGGINS Ethereal tones that will pulsate your ears.

RICHARD GUMBY Atlanta-based experimental artist.

PACE Local ambiance from Jared Collins of Jock Gang.

Rabbit Hole Studios Winter Solstice Festival. 3 p.m.–2 a.m.

SQUEEZE THE SQUID Local band self-proclaimed to "sometimes play on the land, but mostly play in the

waters of your mind." (3 p.m.)

CATH & EMBRIS No info available. (4 p.m.)

JOE ORR Songwriter creating breezy, summery melodies full of hooks and big choruses. (5 p.m.)

FREEMAN LEVERETT Local guitarist and songwriter. (6 p.m.)

FAKE ZAPPA Multimedia musician and artist of Dialectic Flowers. (7 p.m.)

ATHENS MIDDLE EASTERN ORCHESTRA Playing traditional Middle Eastern music. (8 p.m.)

MYNAWA Take a break from music with a guided meditation. (9 p.m.)

TIMI CONLEY AND THE WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his allstar backing band. (10 p.m.)

THE ALMIGHTY STRANGE DUCKS No info available. (11 p.m.)

WHITE RABBIT COLLECTIVE Local ensemble with influences ranging from Tuvan folk to psychedelic rock to jazz-funk grooves.

(12 a.m.)

Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com FUNKY BLUESTER Blues outfit inspired by traditional Chicago and Texas styles.

Wednesday 22 Buvez 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvez athens NIGHT PALACE Ethereal indie-pop group fronted by Avery Draut.

SAILORS AND SHIPS Folk-pop project from local multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Wheatley.

Hendershot's Coffee Wednesjays with Jay Gonzalez. 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers member creates summery, bright piano pop melodies.

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.

Pandemic Protocols 40 Watt Club: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 72 hours; masks indoors Athentic Brewing Co.: masks indoors Bishop Park: masks encouraged Buvez: masks indoors The Classic Center: masks indoors Flicker Theatre & Bar: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 48 hours; masks indoors Genesis: masks encouraged Hendershot’s Coffee: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 48 hours Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall: masks encouraged International Grill and Bar: masks encouraged Little Kings Shuffle Club: masks indoors Madison-Morgan Cultural Center: masks encouraged Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture: masks indoors Normal Bar: masks indoors Nowhere Bar: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 48 hours Porterhouse Grill: masks encouraged Rabbit Hole Studios: masks encouraged Rialto Room: masks indoors Southern Brewing Co.: masks indoors UGA Performing Arts Center: masks encouraged The World Famous: masks indoors

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