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Threats & Promises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Frye told the group that his map also includes four majority-minority districts.

(Gaines was invited but did not attend.)

Non-Hispanic Black voters make up a plurality in two of Frye’s districts.

The Republican map lumps part of East Athens in with much of what’s now District 3, including Boulevard and part of Normal­ town, with the new district numbered as 2 and represented by Mariah Parker. Paul Glaze of the New Georgia Project, a progressive political group (and Parker’s partner) predicted Parker could win the new district in 2024, but said a different Black candidate might have trouble. And Commissioner Patrick Davenport in District 1 could face an uphill battle for re-election as well, Glaze said, potentially reducing the number of Black commissioners from three to one.

Davenport’s District 1 would be shifted into the southeastern corner of the county, displaced by an all-new District 3 around

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The ACCDC said the two Democrats were censured for “undermining voting rights Acting Clarke County School and election integrity for the people of Superintendent Brannon Gaskins said in Athens-Clarke County [and] for knowingly a letter Tuesday, Jan. 25 that the district enabling the Republican members of our is investigating allegations that adminisstate delegation to put forth a redistricting trators at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary map that undermines Athens voters by School compared student artwork celebratremoving three duly elected commissioners ing gay rights to a Nazi flag. that ACC voters chose to represent them in After a parent complained about an our local government.”

LGBTQ flag on the door of a fifth-grade The following day, the Athens Antiteacher’s classroom, assistant principal Discrimination movement released a stateSandra Scott noticed pieces of art ment condemning the Republican students had created on their own map, in part because it splits histime—not as part of an assignment— torically Black East Athens. “All on Pride Week in October and ordered Athenians, regardless of political the teacher to take them down. One party, should be able to vote fairly for depicted a rainbow flag with the folks who they believe can equally and words, “Gay is OK.” fairly represent them,” the AADM said.

When the teacher resisted, Scott “In addition, the Black and Brown asked if the teacher would hang a marginalized communities within ACC swastika in the classroom. The teacher should be represented by people who complained to principal Bipul Singh, can relate to their experiences and are who defended the comparison. willing to fight for them rather than Gaskins did not acknowledge the forced to choose from lesser evils. artwork’s removal in his letter, made With the newly proposed maps, it is public by CCSD on Jan. 25. “It has unlikely that they would have any repA comparison of the current commission districts to those pro- been alleged that a piece of student resentation at all in the future!” posed by Republicans artwork was compared to Nazi symHow the maps would impact bolism. We have investigated the minority representation was the main situation and are working to address the topic of discussion at an online town-hall the Winterville area. “He’s put in work for issues with all parties involved. To be clear, meeting of the Athens Community Agenda, people in his district who won’t be able to we condemn this comparison and discrimia Black civic group. Athens’ four Republican decide whether they want to vote for him nation in all its forms. legislators—Reps. Houston Gaines and again,” Commissioner Carol Myers said.

“The Clarke County School District Marcus Wiedower and Sens. Bill Cowsert Meanwhile, East Athens, traditionally embraces diversity and inclusion for all and Frank Ginn—have said their proposal contained within District 2, would be split included four majority-minority districts. among districts 2, 3 and 9. “East Athens will students and staff. We stand with our LGBTQIA+ community and are dedicated to However, none of the districts would be be diluted to the point where they’ll never proving our commitment to diversity and majority Black, and only one would include be able to elect their own representative,” inclusion. more Black voters than white ones.

Denson said.

“To that end, we will continue having “It would be unprecedented to have four “That’s not true,” Finch responded, sensitive and appropriate conversations African Americans on the commission, and because the part that would stay in the new with our school communities.” any map that achieves that, I’d be in favor District 2 is already gentrified. As for com➤ continued on p. 6 of,” moderator Robert Finch said. missioners being ousted, “When it comes JERRY SHANNON

A Republican plan to drastically redraw Athens-Clarke County Commission districts passed the Georgia House last week as more ACC groups added their voices to the chorus condemning the map.

The Republican-drawn map would prevent progressive commissioners Melissa Link, Tim Denson and Russell Edwards from running for re-election this year by placing them in new districts that aren’t on the ballot until 2024, creating three open seats. It would also put two-thirds of Athens voters into new districts, potentially sowing confusion among voters just a month before qualifying and less than four months before the May 24 election. Link called it a “coup” and “an attempt to overthrow our local government.”

The Democratic and nonpartisan members of the ACC Board of Elections voted Jan. 26 to support a “compromise map” drawn by Rep. Spencer Frye (D-Athens) that keeps incumbents in their districts and splits fewer precincts than the GOP map.

The BOE drew an initial map at the request of the commission that made minimal changes to current districts. It was discarded by Athens’ Republican legislators in favor of their own.

About 100 public comments the board received were overwhelmingly against the Republican map. In addition, the Frye map was favored by all but four of 250 comments ACC commissioners received before voting 8-2 on Jan. 20 to endorse the Frye map, with commissioners Mike Hamby and Allison Wright opposed.

At its Jan. 27 meeting, the AthensClarke County Democratic Committee voted to censure Hamby and Wright, who also voted against endorsing a locally drawn map in December, opening the door for the Republican map because the local delegation wanted a unanimous commission vote.

to African Americans having a seat at the table, I don’t care who loses their seat on the other side of town,” he continued.

The Republican map passed the House on Jan. 27 as part of a package of local legislation, despite Democrats’ attempt to hold a separate vote on it. It now goes to the state Senate, where it could be voted on as early as Feb. 3, according to Denson. [Blake Aued]

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Athens Pride and the Athens Queer Collective released a statement condemning the Oglethorpe administrators’ actions.

“Our schools should be a safe place for all children to thrive. What message has now been sent to our students and their teachers about how safe their school is for LGBTQ+ children?” it said. “We talk often about how inclusive Athens is—we must make sure that inclusiveness is found in the aisles of our businesses and the classrooms in our schools.”

Parents and teachers raised other concerns about Singh’s administration in a December letter obtained by Flagpole to Director of Employee Relations Meridyth Padgett and Executive Director of Leader­ ship Development Kena Worthy, who oversees elementary school principals.

One allegation is that Singh has made discriminatory comments toward female and LGBTQ employees and parents, as well as non-native English speaking students.

CCSD Communications Manager Beth Moore said she had not seen that letter and did not know if any action had been taken.

“The letter Mr. Gaskins shared [last Tuesday] with the community is the only comment we have at this time,” she said. [BA]

COVID Cases Still High but Falling New COVID-19 cases for Clarke County remained high again last week but showed a slight decrease, with the seven-day running average declining from 219 on Jan. 21 to 154 on Jan. 28. There were 1,101 confirmed new cases and 95 positive antigen tests reported for the week. As of Jan. 28, the positive test rate for Clarke County remained high at 28%.

While new infections are decreasing for other demographics, that’s not true for school-aged children, with 384 new cases for children ages 5-17 and 147 new cases for children ages 0-4, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health School-Aged Surveillance report for Jan. 28.

According to Erin Lipp’s wastewater lab report at UGA, virus levels in Clarke

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County wastewater have remained steady when averaged for the week across all three wastewater plants, but “levels are still very high, indicating continued transmission.”

There was some variability at plants this week, with one plant showing significant decline in viral levels compared to the previous week. The report noted that we should “know by next week if this is the start of a declining trend.”

In a sign that new cases are in decline, DPH and the Athens-Clarke County government’s COVID-19 drive-through testing site has resumed operations at the old fire station off Mitchell Bridge Road at Atlanta Highway. The testing site had temporarily relocated to Holland Park to accommodate heavy traffic.

In addition, the Clarke County School District is offering free COVID-19 tests from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 at the H.T. Edwards Building, 440 Dearing Extension.

For more info, visit clarke.k12.ga.us or northeasthealthdistrict.com/covidtesting.

Although data showed that Clarke County is likely over the peak of this wave, three Clarke County residents died of COVID-19 last week. The pandemic also continues to take a toll on local hospitals.

As of Jan. 28, intensive care bed space for Region E, which includes both Athens hospitals, was maxed out again, with 74 ICU beds in use. The region normally has a 70-bed ICU capacity. The 230 COVID-19 patients in local hospitals accounted for 34% of all patients. Thirty-nine Clarke County residents were hospitalized for COVID-19 last week, bringing the total to date to 1,044.

Vaccination rates for the area have slowed to a crawl. Just 177 first doses and 225 second doses were administered to Clarke County residents last week. To date, 52% of Clarke County residents have received at least one dose, 48% have been fully vaccinated, and 46% of the fully vaccinated have received a booster shot.

Cases remain high at UGA. For the week of Jan. 17–21, the university reported 919 cases, down slightly from 992 positive cases the previous week. UGA administered just 136 vaccine doses for the week. [Jessica Luton] f

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Happy Early Black History Month UGA TRAILBLAZER’S NEW AUTOBIOGRAPHY IS A COMPELLING READ

By Ed Tant news@flagpole.com February is Black History Month, an annual observance of the contributions made by this nation’s African American citizens.

Also known today as African American History Month, the yearly retrospective had its beginnings in 1926, when Carter Woodson (1875-1950) began what he called Negro History Week. Woodson, a former sharecropper and a son of former slaves, went on to become a leading historian and educator, but he never forgot his humble roots and hardscrabble past in the segregated South of the Jim Crow era.

its native people and imported slaves, and those original sins of American genocide and racism continue to vex this nation today nearly 250 years after its founding.

Twisted roots of racism and repression run deep right here in Athens. This town often is seen as some sort of liberal bastion and a “music scene” mecca for young and not-so-young political progressives. Still, in 1961, Athens townspeople, university students and KKK agitators rioted against the desegregation of the University of Georgia, and in 1964, Klansmen based in Athens PETER FREY / UGA

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Mary Frances Early (left), the first Black student to graduate from UGA, discusses her autobiography The Quiet Trailblazer with women’s basketball coach Joni Taylor in September.

Woodson soon saw that racial injustice was a problem not just in the South, but all over this nation when the 20th century was young. America’s oldest terrorist group, the Ku Klux Klan, had millions of members by the 1920s, and Woodson lamented the fact that so much of his own people’s history was hidden or ignored. He began the annual remembrance of his people’s history in the month of February 1926, since both President Abraham Lincoln and African American activist and abolitionist Frederick Douglass were born during the month of February. Now the month is an even more appropriate time to observe African American history, since February is the month when the late congressman John Lewis was born in 1940, and it also is the month during which the sit-in protests to desegregate Southern lunch counters and restaurants began in 1960. A youthful John Lewis participated in the early sit-in protests as a college student in Nashville.

In 1976, what had been a week-long look at African American history was expanded into the Black History Month that we observe today. At the time, President Gerald Ford issued a proclamation urging Americans of all races to “honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” It was overdue but fitting that an expanded observance of the history and achievements of African American citizens came in 1976, when America celebrated its bicentennial.

America began as a nation that slaughtered

killed a decorated African American military officer named Lemuel Penn when they spotted him driving through the city near the Arch that marks the main entrance to the campus. African American history hits home right here in Athens, and one woman who lived through much of it is Mary Frances Early. Her new book, The Quiet Trailblazer: My Journey as the First Black Graduate of the University of Georgia, is compelling reading for people of all races during Black History Month or any time.

Now in her eighties, Early graduated from the University of Georgia in 1962.

In her book she tells of attending Martin Luther King Jr.’s church services in Atlanta, then being taunted or ostracized by white college classmates here in Athens, where she was one of only four African American students on the university campus. She recalls students aiming racial slurs at her and laughing when she tried to enter the school’s library. “I thought how ironic it was that here at an institution of higher learning—in fact, at the library—I was faced with ignorance and stupidity,” she wrote.

Early had the last laugh. King sent her a congratulatory letter when she graduated from the University of Georgia; her portrait now hangs outside the university president’s office; a campus lecture series in her honor has featured such speakers as John Lewis and United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young; and the university’s College of Education was named for her two years ago. She is indeed a “quiet trailblazer” who made a journey into history. f

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the proposal, tapping his office to beef up his enforcement of parity. King is running for election this year after being appointed to the role in 2019 by Gov. Brian Kemp when former commissioner Jim Beck was indicted for stealing from his employer.

“We are having those discussions with the carriers, so they understand that this freight train is coming,” King said after the press conference. “Our speaker, our governor, everybody’s getting behind this, and it’s important for everybody.

“If they want to operate and continue having the great success of that—none of these carriers are hurting. This is how they give back to our state and the community,” he said.

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bipartisan group of lawmakers led Advocates have rallied behind a proposal by the highest-ranking Republican in that would ramp up state enforcement of the House unveiled a proposal last week to the federal parity law, which they argue begin the work of lifting Georgia from near would save the state money in the long the bottom when it comes to access to men- run. That bill would require private health tal health treatment. insurers and Medicaid providers to share House Speaker David Ralston, a Blue information showing their benefits for Ridge Republican, told a large crowd assembled at the state Capitol that he envisioned the measure as the beginning of a commitment to remake the state’s mental health system. “For much too long, our mental health care delivery system has been inadequate,” Ralston said. “The accessibility and availability of treatment has been woefully limited.

For a state that is rated the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business, that is unacceptable. We cannot expect to keep doing what we have been doing and expect a better result.”

Georgia ranks 48th when it comes to access to mental health care, according to Mental Health America.

The wide-ranging bill steps up enforcement of a 14-year-old federal law requiring health insurers to provide mental health and substance use benefits that are on par with physical care. It also creates a cancelable loan program House Speaker David Ralston gives a news conference on mental health Jan. 26. for mental health and substance abuse professionals in hopes of boosting the workforce and makes way for more mental health and substance use disorder As a symbolic show of support, Ralston court-ordered outpatient-based treatment. treatments were not more restrictive than is the bill’s first signer. As speaker, Ralston’s Several of the provisions packed into the physical care, like treatment for a broken portfolio of bills is usually limited to the legislation require funding to become a real- arm. Funding has been requested for a new budget and local legislation specific to his ity. Ralston’s spokesman said last week that state mental health parity officer. district. He stressed that no issue was more budget analysts were still calculating the “They can expect to treat mental health important to him this year. cost to fully fund the measure. care just the same as they treat physical “I am tired of telling desperate, hurting Ralston said he intends to at least fund health care. It is way past time they did families that we have no treatment options a “big chunk” of the proposal in the budget that,” Ralston said to applause from those available in Georgia. I’m tired of looking in year that starts this July. Surging revenues gathered at the state Capitol. the faces of mothers who have lost a child have left the state sitting on a record budJohn King, the state insurance commisbecause they saw no hope. And I’m tired of get surplus. sioner, stood with Ralston as he announced seeing the faces of those whose spiral down-

ward has been fed by substance abuse,” Ralston said.

“Georgia is a great state. Passage of this landmark deal will also mean we are a good state,” he added.

The bill’s co-sponsors hail from both parties—South Forsyth Republican Todd Jones and Decatur Democrat Mary Margaret Oliver—in a move reminiscent of some of the other high-profile bills that have passed in recent sessions, such as 2020’s hate crimes bill. Jones, who has been public about his son’s mental health struggles, said his goal is unanimous passage, at least in the House.

Kevin Tanner, a former GOP state representative who is now the county administrator in Forsyth County, leads the reform-minded commission that pushed forward many of the bill’s recommendations. The commission was created by the legislature in 2019 and would be renewed through 2025.

Tanner said the commission members have been sensitive to civil liberty concerns while discussing ways to bring a court-ordered assisted outpatient treatment program to Georgia communities. He said the program would be like an accountability court “on steroids” and would include people in recovery, known as peers. The panel has proposed starting with pilot programs funded through grants.

“A lot of it’s about accountability,” Tanner said. “But it’s really also about the wraparound services. Because these folks are suffering and their families want them to get better, want them to be able to stay out of crisis, but they just don’t have the resources. This will provide that.”

The announcement was celebrated by mental health and recovery advocates. “This bill that we’re seeing is a significant down payment on the work that needs to be done to get Georgians the behavioral health care that they’re entitled to,” said Roland Behm, a volunteer with the Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. f This article originally appeared at georgiarecorder. com.

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‘ORIGINS’ CELEBRATES AGRICULTURE AND LIFE CYCLES

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Joining the Iron Horse and pack of painted Beat Up and also launched the DIY outdoor bulldogs on Athens’ roster of larger-thanvenue Red Line Athens. life animal sculptures, “Origins” is a new When an open call for public art propos20-foot-tall public artwork depicting a als was announced, Harrison and McCarron concrete chicken perched on top of an happened to be working together on a egg. Nodding to the age-old question of, project consisting of giant concrete acorns “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” and tree roots for the new children’s garden the big bird seeks to inspire wonder about nature and reminds viewers of the importance of environmental stewardship.

The towering sculpture was created by an artist team consisting of David Hale, David Harrison and Peter McCarron, and it reflects the unique skill set of each contributor. Illustrator and tattoo artist Hale of Love Hawk Studio has created multiple large-scale murals, such as “Hope” at Epiphany and “Birds of Heaven” at St. Mary’s Hospital, and his colorful line work is applied to the stained surface details of “Origins.” Harrison of Halifax Surface, who recently created the hyper-realistic log slide at Sandy Creek Nature Center’s new playscape, specializes in working with concrete. With an MFA in ceramics and sculpture, McCarron has experience in residential construction as well as set painting and carpentry for film and theater.

Origins “It was pretty easy for us to work as an artist team,” says McCarron. “We each worked mostly in the areas we had at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. the most strength and experiences, and we Alongside Hale, whom McCarron first met had the other members of the team to help through their kids’ daycare, the trio develwhen help was needed.” oped and submitted a proposal.

Though Harrison and McCarron both “The physical process for creating grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada— ‘Origins’ started with David Hale’s sketch McCarron could even hear Harrison’s band based on the brainstorming sessions we had practices from below his art studio at one about the project,” says McCarron. “Once point—the two didn’t meet until after the drawing was submitted and approved, they both relocated to Athens. Now close David Harrison spent countless hours friends, they perform in the punk group physically interacting with his computer,

drawing up digital plans to calculate the materials needed to turn the sketch into reality.”

After pouring the concrete foundation, the sculpture’s framework was built using pressure-treated lumber and attached to the concrete footing using metal and bolts.

A center tower made of four 4-by-6 posts was skinned with plywood sheets to create the contour lines.

Once the woodworking was complete, the skeleton was wrapped in plastic, layered with expanded metal sheeting, then covered with a special concrete mix. Hale worked on staining the surface with color and painted a pastoral scene of rolling hills within a concave circle on the side of the

egg. McCarron, meanwhile, focused on making a functional metal weather vane that depicts a gently smiling sun and moon.

The sculpture is located outside of the Athens-Clarke County Extension office at 275 Cleveland Road. A cooperative venture between the University of Georgia and ACC Unified Government, the organization works to encourage lifelong learning through research-based education in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, the envi-

ronment, nutrition and financial security.

“The concept for ‘Origins’ was inspired by the function of the UGA Extension and the building we were designing the sculpture to sit in front of,” says McCarron. The sculpture touches on “agriculture, ideas of sustainability, life cycles, and the world and where and how we fit in it.”

“Origins” is located within feet of another new public artwork called “Hero’s Path” that was installed last June at Fire Station #2. Designed by Baton Rouge, LA-based artist Aaron Hussey, the 16-foottall sculpture combines a pair of ladders, castings of a firefighter’s helmet and coat, and an inscription of A.W. “Smokey” Linn’s “Firefighter’s Prayer.”

Both sculptures were funded by the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) through the local government, which requires 1% of the budget for new construction to be spent on public art. These projects are coordinated by the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission.

In other ACAC news, Farm to Neighborhood and Chess and Community were recently announced as this season’s recipients of Arts in Community Awards. These awards of $2,000 each are distributed to local public art events, activities and other projects, and this particular cycle prompted applicants to submit proposals interpreting the theme of “Athens in Color.”

Farm to Neighborhood, an organization led by Rashe Malcolm that works to increase the accessibility of nutritious and affordable food to limited-income Athenians, will host a “Classic City Art Crawl” to showcase the Blackowned businesses of Triangle Plaza in East Athens. Malcolm, who also owns the Jamaican restaurant Rashe’s Cuisine, plans to incorporate art installations, photography, live painting and documentaries.

Under the guidance of local artist Broderick Flanigan, Chess and Community will lead a youth project in which participants will design, 3D print and paint their own chess pieces for one-of-a-kind chess boards. Keep your eyes peeled for announcements at athensculturalaffairs.org. f

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By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com NEWS AND VIEWS YOU CAN USE: The boys of Atlanta/Athens rockers Wieuca are now five episodes into their self-written and produced podcast “The Wieuca Rogan Experience.” The episodes are creatively and smoothly edited, which is really nice to experience as a listener, and feature well-spoken interviews that are actually interesting. The newest episode highlights Mariah Parker/Linqua Franqa and makes mention of Dope KNife, Slime Ring, Dead Neighbors, Semicircle, Hardy, The YOD, WesdaRuler, Louie Larceny, Clip Art, Bennyhonda Supershifter, The Hernies and Juan de Fuca. The first episode came out

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last November, and five episodes in roughly two months is a lot of work. Here’s to hoping they can keep the energy and enthusiasm up, because so far they’ve done a fine job. Find this on Spotify and Apple Music.

BUMMIN’ AROUND: If anyone out there remembers when Beck was just an acoustic troubadour making records at home and bumming around Los Angeles, then that memory should serve as a fine entry point to the music of The Mushroom Herders.

This is the project of Christopher J. Estrada, and he’s just released the 15-track album HERE!. He’s been releasing tunes for about the past decade, but it’s been a year or so since his last outing. Mostly, this whole record falls in the fuzzily focused area between freak folk and unfinished ideas.

For my tastes, he hits the album’s high point early on with the third song, “Trees,” which is a lightly reggae-tinged waltz.

There’s an overwhelming sense of meandering going on here, and while this may be edifying for Estrada’s artistic vision, it can be a right test to get all the way through it. If you take the dive, be sure to come up for air sometime. Check it out at estrada cjames.bandcamp.com.

ALL GROWN UP: Former Athenian Ed Cashin

(Gamut, Freebooters, Recent Title) lived in town for a total of 12 years at different times, but moved away for good 17 years ago. Now based in Atlanta, but with lots

of love for the Athens music scene still, he started putting out some new music a few months ago under the name Relaxed Napper. Cashin’s latest collection, Thinking of A Lonely Friend, demonstrates his smooth ability to use traditional rock instruments (guitar, bass, drums, etc.) to make seamless mind music that once upon a time—albeit with a little tech tweaking—would fit right into to the rougher side of vaporwave.

Although working in a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)-less environment, he nonetheless coordinated all sounds through an Akai MPC 1000 sampler/sequencer. The whole 14-track record works as a headphone party or a soundtrack for driving. All in all, not bad.

Check it out at relaxed-nap per.bandcamp.com.

LEAN IN: When Winston Parker, recording under the name Ohmu, released 18 yr Brood a couple of years ago, it was his first public-facing work in quite a while. No one imagined we’d wait another two years to hear more.

Well, he’s just released a new four-track collection named Gaussian Drift Vol. 1, and it should prick up the ears of fans of improvisational ambient work. The “Vol. 1” in its title is descriptive, too, as Parker is planning a series of releases under the Gaussian Drift flag. The work here is far less prog-oriented than that of 18 Yr Brood and is, indeed, wildly un-composed and was recorded largely via first takes. Parker was thoughtful enough to include a final track that is a continuous mix of the first four.

The usual Brian Eno comparisons are appropriate here, but Parker’s work has some sharper edges and moments of musical poignancy that Eno’s pure ambient works sometimes purposefully evade. Find this over at ohmushell.bandcamp.com.

TRUE LOVE WILL FIND YOU IN THE END: Country music singer and songwriter Steven Anglin performs under the name RC Cowboy. He’s taken the stage at local venues such as Hendershot’s and the J&J Flea Market, and he recorded an album at Full Moon Studio a while back as well. His style is regularly off-kilter, with melodies that seem to appear only in his head and are not easily imparted to his audience. His observational lyrical style is exhibited perfectly on his new single “Working At The Golden Pantry,” in which he states “Come to work/ Do your job/ There won’t be no problem.” Anglin sings with an honesty akin to that of Daniel Johnston and, although to a much lesser extent, Wild Man Fischer.

Anglin’s music may be an acquired taste, but it only took me a few hours to acquire such.

That said, your mileage will vary wildly, so strap yourself in for the ride. Find him on Spotify, and keep up with all the news over at facebook.com/anglincowboy52. f

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Art CALL FOR ART (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation: OCAF) “Reinvented & Reclaimed: A Recycled Art Exhibition” seeks wearable art made from “trash” and recycled materials such as plastic bags, newspaper, soda cans, bottle tops and foil. Deadline Feb. 28. Fashion showcase held on Global Recycling Day, Mar. 18. www.ocaf.com/call-for-art CALL FOR ENTRIES (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) New and existing 2022 members of ATHICA are invited to submit a work of their choosing in any media for the annual “Members’ Showcase.”

Deadline and drop off held Feb. 21. www.athica.org/membership, www. athica.org/updates/call_2022_ showcase COMMERCE FOLK TO FINE ARTS FESTIVAL (Commerce Civic Center) Seeking regional artists for the 10th annual festival. Deadline to apply is Feb. 15. 706-335-6417, folktofinearts@commercega.org, www.folk-finearts.com 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 OPEN STUDIOS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Studio members have access to spaces for painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber and woodworking.

Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $65/month. www. accgov.com/7350/Open-StudioMembership 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. Deadline Mar. 15. www.athensarts.org/grants

Auditions ATHENS TAKES ON AUDITIONS (Athens Community Theater) Town & Gown Players seeks vocal performances, comedy sketches, poetry readings, dance and other acts for the upcoming Second Stage variety show. Auditions will be in person and via Zoom by appointment.

Performances held Mar. 4–5. yes thatchristine@gmail.com, www. townandgownplayers.org NEW THEATER (Bishop, GA) Seeking volunteers interested in acting, staging and other elements of theater production to help form a new small theater in the Bishop area.

Contact Carol, 706-612-6934

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 around town ACC LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) On view in the Quiet Gallery, Elinor Saragoussi’s “Moments of Reprieve” includes large-scale felt works and watercolor illustrations. Through Mar. 6.

ARTWALL@HOTEL INDIGO ATHENS (500 College Ave.) Curated by Lilly McEachern, “Crooked” features work by Andrae Green, Craig Coleman and Jess Machacek. Through Apr. 11.

THE ATHENAEUM (287 W. Broad St.) Stockholm-based artist Lisa Tan’s video work, “Dodge and Burn 2017–2020 July 4,” documents three consecutive failed attempts at filming fireworks on the 4th of July from the vantage point of a passenger on a commercial airliner destined for Los Angeles.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) “Duo: Kelly Boehmer and Mark McLeod” combines the soft sculptures of Savannah-based artist Boehmer with the layered wood pieces of Murfreesboro-based artist McLeod. Closing reception Feb. 17 from 6–8 p.m.

ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Elizabeth Withstandley’s installation “A Brief History of Happiness” is a 25 channel video composite of various musicians covering the song “Happiness” by Elliot Smith combined with audio excerpts from motivational speeches and conversations about happiness. Through Feb. 25.

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

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.

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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BOTANICAL SKETCHBOOK WITH NICOLE BECHILL (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) Tap into the local environment through drawing regional plant life using colored pencils, markers, water colors and mixed media.

Mondays, Mar. 28–May 9, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $80. www.winterville center.com/classes 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 CPR CLASSES (Athens CPR & Safety) The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course teaches students how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies to help

victims of any age. Certificate of completion is valid for two years.

Feb. 2 or Mar. 16, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. www.athenscpr.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 EX UMBRIS (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Ex Umbris is an eight-month immersive course in Integral Transformative Bodywork. The course focuses on breathwork, ending dehumanizing relationships, trauma literacy, understanding recovery and more. Begins Mar. 19. Sliding scale. embodyingitb@gmail.com, www.embodyingitb.org/ex-umbris 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 SIP-N-PAINT CLASSES (Blanc Canvas, 138 Park Ave., Winder) Sip-n-paint classes are held every Thursday and Sunday evenings.

RSVP to pre-register. $40. A special Valentine’s Day event will be held Feb. 13, 5 p.m. $40. 1210@ blanccanvas.boutique, blanccanvas.square.site YOGA CLASSES AND EVENTS (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) “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.

“Shameless Sexuality for Women” is a 10-week course. Mondays beginning Feb. 7, 12:–1:30 p.m. (online) or 2–3:30 p.m. (in person). $600. Visit website to register.

“Sexuality Book Club” will discuss Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski.

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DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) Lisa ​​ Tan’s “My Pictures of You,” compares the terrain of the American Southwest to that of Mars, raising questions about climate and extinction. • “Play Along” presents works by Dodd MFA candidates Shaunia Grant, Huey Hyuk Lee, Jason Rafferty and Ethan Snow that explore trauma, mortality and climate change through a tonguein-cheek approach. • Ethan Snow presents “New Terrain,” a photolithography installation interpreting how the natural world has been impacted by mass production and digitalization. • Showcasing student works, the “Undergraduate Juried Exhibition” was juried by Claire Dempster, interim director of arts publication Burnaway. All shows run through Feb. 24.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Kelly McGlaun Fields. Through February.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “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.” Through Aug. 21. • “Wealth and Beauty: Pier Francesco Foschi and Painting in Renaissance Florence.” Through Apr. 24.

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.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by magic realism, nursery rhymes, haiku, limericks and children’s camp songs. Artist reception Feb. 15, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Currently on view through February.

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. • 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. Artist talk in Spanish on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. Through Mar. 12. • “Be Careful What You Get Good At: Collages by Tommy Kay” shares works from an obituary collage project the artist began in the mid-

p.m. ($20–25 per meeting). “Bhakti Yoga and Mantra with Kelsey Wishik” features mantra music, sound meditation and gentle asana.

Feb. 27, 2 p.m. $5–20 suggested donation. 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 ART EVENTS (Georgia Museum of Art) “Curator Talk: Celebrating African American Artists” is held virtually Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. “Morning Mindfulness” is held Feb. 4 at 9:30 a.m. “Curator Talk: Wealth and Beauty: Pier Francesco Foschi and Painting in Renaissance Florence” is held Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. “Aralee Strange Lecture: Dare Dukes” speaks on “Banging against the Barrel: How Cultural Production Nurtures Healing and Power at the Intersection of Personal and Community Narratives.” Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. “Drawing in the Galleries” is held Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. “Artful Conversation: Ellis Wilson” is held Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. www.georgia museum.org ATHENS FIBERCRAFT GUILD (Zoom) Deborah Weaver, a maker of pine needle baskets, will present.

A short business meeting will be followed by a show and tell about items members are making. Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m. FREE! info@athens fiber.org ATHENS SHOWGIRL CABARET (Multiple Locations) The ASC will host an all-ages 12th anniversary show on Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. at Hendershot’s Coffee. Fabulous Friday will double as a birthday bash for Lori Divine at Sound Track Bar on Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. www.athensshow girlcabaret.com BALLET FOLKLORICO (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández celebrates its 70th anniversary. Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m. pac.uga.edu

BEST OF ATLANTA COMEDY (Rialto Club) Laughing Skull Lounge presents Ali Hadar, Tevin, Katherine Blanford, Greg Behrens and David Perdue. Feb. 10, 7 p.m. $15–75.

706-546-0430 COCOA AND CANVASES (Online) Join College Factory for a virtual paint and sip fundraiser featuring a panel discussion on the contributions of African American women artists. Kits include a canvas, paints, brushes and hot chocolate mix. Register for kit pickup location.

Feb. 4, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $35. supportus@collegefactory.org, www.collegefactory.org DIGNOS Y SIN BARRERAS (Online) The Lyndon House Arts Center presents virtual artist and curator talks for the current exhibition “Dignos y Sin Barreras,” which was curated by Maria Elias and features works by Alondra Arévalo, Blanca Becerra and Jorge Rocha. Event in Spanish on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. www. accgov.com/exhibits EAT THE RUNT (UGA Fine Arts Theater) Avery Crozier’s whip smart satire of cutthroat office politics follows a young job applicant as they vie for a position at an art museum, facing a gauntlet of eccentric, potential coworkers along the way. Each actor knows every role, and the audience casts the production every night. Feb. 24–27 & Mar. 1–3 8 p.m. Feb. 27, 4 p.m. $12–16. www.ugatheatre.com FROG HOP 5K ROAD RACE (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Run, walk, hop or leap through a 5K and one-mile Tadpole Fun Run. Proceeds benefit SCNC. Feb. 13, 2 p.m. (Tadpole Fun Run), 2:30 p.m. (5K Frog Hop). $18–27. www.sandycreeknature centerinc.org, www.active.com GEM OF THE OCEAN (UGA Fine Arts Theater) This play is set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, 1904: 285-year-old former slave Aunt Esther witnesses developing civil unrest after a senseless tragedy at a local steel mill. When a young man seeks asylum in her home, they embark on a harrowing spiritual journey to a “City of Bones” in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. Apr. 14–16 & Apr. 20–23, 8 p.m. Apr. 24, 2:30 p.m. $12–16. www.uga theatre.com

‘90s. Through Mar. 12. • In 1972, Gwendolyn Payton was denied a studio art degree from Mercer University after her works were deemed too controversial. “Excerpts from Faith of a Dreamer: Artworks by Gwendolyn Payton” shares some of those paintings as well as recent works. Through Mar. 12. • Collections from our Community presents Oliver Domingo’s vinyl collection of instrumental library music from the ‘60s–’80s. Through Mar. 12.

MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “Collector’s Cabinet: Children’s Tea Sets and Miniatures” displays pieces from around the world. Through Feb. 26.

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) Juried by Atlanta gallery owner Marcia Wood, the 27th annual “SouthWorks Exhibition” is a nationally juried show featuring approximately 150 works ranging from sculpture, painting, photography, ceramics and more. • “Bright City: Textiles by Wini McQueen” includes artist books, photo fabric art collages and layered mixed media paintings. • “Women of Watercolor” features watercolor paintings by Pat Adams, Lori Hammer, Gail Karwoski, Diane Norman Powelson, Janet Rodekohr, Barbara Schell, and Mia York.

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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. • “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. • “Frankie Welch’s Americana: Fashion, Scarves and Politics” explores the life of the designer and entrepreneur who, in addition to producing thousands of custom scarves, had many connections to presidential politics, Georgia and UGA. Gallery tours held Feb. 1, Mar. 1 & Apr. 5, 2 p.m. Family Day held Mar. 26, 1–4 p.m. Through July 8.

THE HUMAN ANIMAL EARTHLING IDENTITY (UGA Miller Learning Center, Room 250) Carrie Freeman will speak about her book The Human Animal Earthling Identity: Sharing Values Unifying Human Rights, Animal Rights & Environmentalism. Feb. 10, 7 p.m. sos@ uga.edu LEADING LADIES (Athens Community Theater) When two English Shakespearean actors within this play hear that an old lady in York, PA is about to die and leave her fortune to her two long lost English nephews, they resolve to pass themselves off as her beloved relatives and get the cash. The trouble is, when they get to York, they find out that the relatives aren’t nephews, but nieces. Feb. 11–12, 17–19, 8 p.m. Feb. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. $12–20. www.townandgown players.org MARGO METAPHYSICAL EVENTS (Margo Metaphysical) Monday Tarot Readings offered 1–5 p.m. ($6 per card). Tuesday Tarot with Davita offered 4–6 p.m. ($5 per card). Wednesday Night Sound Healing with Joey held 6–7:30 p.m. ($35). Thursday Tarot with Courtney is offered 12–5 p.m. ($10–45).

Friday Henna Party with Aiyanna ($10–75). 706-372-1462, jfurman 65@gmail.com OWL PROWL (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Explore the woods at night in search of owls. Feb. 11, 7 p.m. $2–3. 706-613-3615 RABBIT BOX (VFW Post 2872) Adults share true stories on a different theme each month. This month’s theme is “Places of the Heart.” Terry Kaley will emcee, and storytellers include Bea Brown, Val Daniel, Hattie Whitehead and Myrna West. Feb. 15, 7 p.m. $8–10. 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 RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole Studios) Acoustic Fire Pit Jams are held every Monday, 7–11 p.m. Athens Crypto Society meets Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Fake Zappa hosts Crazy Cowboy Night, an evening of redneck fashion, outlaw country and poor taste with live

music, comedy and more. First and third Thursdays, 7 p.m. Free music theory group lessons for guitarists are held Thursdays from 7–10 p.m. White Rabbit Collective hosts a drum circle every Sunday from 5–7 p.m., followed by an afterparty with painting, singing, games, yoga and more from 7:30–11 p.m. www. rabbitholestudios.org ROBERT BURNS DINNER (The Hill) Celebrate the birthday of Robert Burns with a catered dinner and live bagpipe music. Feb. 5, 6 p.m. $65. nellie@eptingevents.com SHOWDOWN AT THE EQUATOR (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Raised to be an assassin, a conflicted killer must destroy his former clan members and face off against his brassclawed master in the action-packed movie The Avenging Eagle. Feb. 7, 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/ ShowdownAtTheEquator SOUTHERN STAR STUDIO OPEN GALLERY (Southern Star Studio) Southern Star Studio is a working, collective ceramics studio, established by Maria Dondero in 2016.

The gallery contains members’ work, primarily pottery. Every Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southern starstudioathens.com STEPHEN JAMES PUGH MEMORIAL (City Hall) Brain Aid Fest will host an event to share memories of Stephen James Pugh, a homeless person nicknamed “The Walker” who was struck by a hit-and-run driver. Afterwards, attendees are encouraged to participate in an Athens Litter Rescue to pick up litter.

Feb. 5, 10 a.m. stephencramer@ gmail.com SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE (Community) Learn about the sustainable practices of Community, a boutique for sustainable fashion and locally made products.

Its clothing label Community Service is created by redesigning vintage clothing into contemporary fashion, thereby extending the life span of quality garments and keeping them out of the landfill.

Feb. 17, 8–9:30 a.m. FREE! www. shopcommunityathens.com VIC CHESNUTT SONGWRITER AWARD KICK-OFF EVENT (Hendershot’s Coffee) Learn more about this award program. Cindy Wilson and Nolan Bennett, Bo Bedingfield, Lydian Brambila and more artists will perform. Nominations are cur-

rently open. Feb. 10, 7 p.m. FREE! www.vicchesnuttaward.com WAKE-N-BAKE OFF (Terrapin Beer Co.) Receive a limited-edition Wake-n-Bake mug, beer samples and food tastings from local restaurants. Feb. 6, 4 p.m. $20. www. terrapinbeer.com WELCOME TO THE GRIEF CLUB (Zoom) Avid Bookshop hosts Janine Kwoh, in conversation with Julia Roessing, in celebration of Welcome to the Grief Club: Because You Don’t Have to Go Through It Alone. Feb. 15, 7 p.m. www.avid bookshop.com YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN (Elberton Theatre) Encore Productions presents Charles Shulz’s beloved comic on stage.

Performances feature a live orchestra. Mar. 4–5, 7 p.m. Mar. 6, 2 p.m. $9–16. tking@cityofelberton.net

Help Out CASA TRAINING (Online) The next training class runs Thursdays from Mar. 17–Apr. 14, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 5:30–9 p.m. www.athens oconeecasa.org

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 BLING YOUR PROM (ACC Library) Teens in grades 9–12 can take home a free dress or suit plus accessories including shoes, ties and jewelry. Feb. 18, 3–6 p.m. Feb. 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 706-613-3650 FATHER AND DAUGHTER DANCE (Lay Park) Fathers and daughters ages 3–12 are invited to a night of dancing. Feb. 4, 6:30–8 p.m. $10–15. 706-613-3596 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 SATURDAY CRAFT (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Each week’s craft is announced on Instagram. Saturdays, 10–10:45 a.m. (ages 3–6) or 11 a.m.–12 p.m. (ages 6–10). www. treehousekidandcraft.com, www. instagram.com/treehousekidandcraft SHARK KISSES AND LLAMA WISHES (Memorial Park) Make lovely shark- and llama-themed cards and crafts. Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m. Ages 6 & under. $3–4.50.

706-613-3580 TUTORING (Online) The Athens Regional Library System is now offering free, live online tutoring via tutor.com for students K-12, plus college students and adult learners.

Daily, 2–9 p.m. www.athenslibrary. org

Support Groups 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, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athens recoverydharma.org RESTORING RESILIENCE & MINDFUL LIVING (Heart Stone) “Restoring Resilience” is a five-week resource building psychotherapy group held for trauma survivors.

Held in person Thursdays, Feb. 17–Mar. 17, 10:30 a.m. (RSVP by Feb. 10). $35 per group session.

Brianna@HeartStoneTH.com

Word on the Street THE CLOCKED IN CREATIVE PODCAST (Athens, GA) Hosted by Seth Hendershot, a new podcast called “The Clocked In Creative” will touch on entrepreneurship, business models, IP rights, branding, etc. for creatives. Episodes will feature Serra Jagger of Indie South, Sanni Baumgartner of Community, Michelle Davis, Bertis Downs, Shil Patel of Tiger Bomb Promo, Rashe Malcolm of Rashe’s Cuisine and Nick Canada of Satisfactory. Check it out at @theclockedincreative on Instagram CORNHOLEATL SPRING LEAGUE (Southern Brewing Co. and Terrapin Beer Co.) Georgia’s largest cornhole league offers four different divisions of play to accommodate all levels. Now registering through Mar. 14. Season runs for seven weeks beginning in March. www. 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 FREE MEDICAL CLINICS (Nuçi’s Space) Nuçi’s Space, in collaboration with Medical Partnership of Georgia, hosts free health clinics for uninsured or low income individuals. Participants do not have to be musicians. Second-year medical students can write prescriptions or make referrals. Referrals will be to specials who can treat participants on a cost-reduced basis. Call to make an appointment. Feb. 14, Feb. 21, Mar. 21, Mar. 28, Apr. 4 and Apr. 18, 1–4 p.m. 706-227-1515, www.nuci.org NATIONAL POLL WORKER RECRUITMENT DAY (155 E. Washington St.) ACC Board of Elections and Voter Registration seeks county residents to help work at polling locations for early voting and election days during 2022.

Workers are paid $15/hour. Apply online. Interviews begin Feb. 9. Go to PT/Temporary Poll Coordinator listing on www.accgov.com/jobs

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 SPARTA (UGA Center for Vaccines and Immunology) Researchers at UGA are conducting a research study to learn more about COVID-19 infection and immunity as well as influenza vaccination and immunity in children 8-17 years old and adults 18-90 years old. Check website for eligibility requirements.

Must be able to provide saliva/blood samples every 2–4 weeks for up to two years. $30/visit. sparta-study@ uga.edu, projectsparta.org/uga SPRING 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.

Registration opens Feb. 5. www. accgov.com/myrec 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 VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (Georgia United Credit Union) Georgia United Foundation offers VITA to low to moderate income taxpayers without depreciable assets, business losses or extensive stock transactions. UGA students majoring in financial planning and accounting are certified by the IRS as tax preparers. Appointments are required and can be held in person or online. Currently available through Apr. 13. www. gucufoundation.org/vita f

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Wednesday 2 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com THELMA AND THE SLEAZE Sludgy, Nashville-based power rock and roll trio.

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

Hendershot’s Coffee 7–10 p.m. www.hendershotsathens. com OPEN MIC NIGHT Lizzy Farrell hosts an open mic the first Wednesday of every month. Signups go live on Mondays at noon on the Hendershot’s Open Mic Facebook page.

Porterhouse Grill 6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens. com/jazz

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SHE RETURNS FROM WAR Folk trio from Charleston, SC. JOELTON MAYFIELD Nashville-based alt-country singer-songwriter influenced by second-wave emo and Southern Gothic genre.

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $23–27. www.georgiatheatre.com OLD 97’S Legendary Texas-based alt-country band established in 1993.

Hendershot’s Coffee 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens. com ULTRAFAUX Original acoustic music with Romani, Manouche,

Thursday 3 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. (doors). $7 (adv.), $10. www.40watt.com WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local Americana singer-songwriter.

THE ASYMPTOMATICS Classic rock covers.

Buvez Volumes Presents Poetry & Storytelling. 7:30 p.m. $5. www. facebook.com/buvezathens DK Athens-based artist weaving lyrically driven truths together with Lo-fi beats.

TREXX THE TYRANT Local storytelling hip-hop artist with smooth flows.

GRANDFATH3ER Spoken word influenced artist speaking from the soul.

BOYFRND Local R&B duo.

The Classic Center 7:30 p.m. $25–98. www.classiccenter.com THE TEMPTATIONS A Motown, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy Lifetime Achievement double header. Hear hits like “My Girl,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” and “Just My Imagination.” The current lineup includes original member Otis Williams.

THE FOUR TOPS Featuring original member Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the Motown legends perform hits like “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch),” “Reach Out I’ll be There” and “Ain’t No Woman Like the One I’ve Got.” Hendershot’s Coffee 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens. com BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, accordion and triangle-driven country music from Brazil.

Friday 4 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com CANNONANDTHEBOXES Up-andcoming local folk-rock group.

MICHAEL ALLEN CLAYTON DILL Acoustic indie from Tallahassee, FL.

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VFW (Post 2872) 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872 STEVE BRYSON BAND Talented country artist from Clarkesville, GA.

Saturday 5 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. (doors). $10–12. www.40watt.com CAM AND HIS DAM JAM BAND Local jam band.

KHALIKO Georgia groove rock.

THE JOSH BENNETT BAND Banjo-driven folk rock.

MOLLY MATALON

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.). www.40watt.com GRADY SPENCER & THE WORK Four-piece blues and classic country band out of Fort Worth, TX. The Classic Center 7:30 p.m. $25–80. www.classiccenter.com THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY This concert-style theater show chronicles the journey of folk-rock duo Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel using video projection, photos, original film footage and a full live band performing their hits.

The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15–17. www.facebook.com/ thelewisroom RYLEY WALKER Acclaimed singer-songwriter from Chicago whose work touches on folk, jazz and ‘60s psychedelia.

LEEANN PEPPERS Local singer-songwriter playing sparse, tender folk music.

AL RIGGS Lyric-driven, lo-fi folk singer-songwriter from Durham, NC. Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com FUNKY BLUESTER Blues outfit inspired by traditional Chicago and Texas styles.

JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy standards, improv and originals by a live jazz trio every Wednesday night over dinner.

ANGELA EASTERLING Rootsy, refreshing, homespun tunes that are not quite country, not quite folk.

Rialto Club 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5 (adv.), $15–20. bit.ly/SonsOfSailorsFeb5 SONS OF SAILORS Jimmy Buffet cover band, featuring members of the Tony Pritchett Band.

Sunday 6 The World Famous 9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ theworldfamousathens KARMIC WHEELS Florida-based band ranging from rock and blues to soul, but infused with a healthy dose of D.I.Y. punk attitude.

GET WITH THIS Florida-based alternative rock band.

THE PINK STONES Rootsy local cosmic country group led by songwriter Hunter Pinkston.

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Waxahatchee performs at the Georgia Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 5. swing, funk, blues, and musette influences.

International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ IGBAthensGA HUMM DINGERS Maggie Mason Hunter, Susan Stanley and Ivan Strunin play an eclectic blend of soul, country, jazz and bluegrass favorites.

Southern Brewing Co. RPM Series. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. www. sobrewco.com SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.

HAYRIDE Long-running local three-piece rock band led by guitarist Kevin Sweeney.

BROWN DWARF Creston Spiers, founding member of legendary Southern sludge-rock band Harvey Milk, emerges with a new batch of orchestral compositions and heavy rock.

Flicker Theatre & Bar Shadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $9. www.flickertheatreandbar.com THE SUNDERING SEAS Crushing, atmospheric blackened doom metal from Athens.

TWIN WIZARD Midwestern stoner rock and doom metal duo.

APE VERMIN Progressive sludgemetal band from North Carolina.

Georgia Theatre 7:30 (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $25–28. www.georgiatheatre.com WAXAHATCHEE Confessional indie-pop from singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield.

MADI DIAZ Nashville-based indiepop singer-songwriter.

International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ IGBAthensGA ASHLEY LAUREN Performer influenced by both old and new country.

No. 3 Railroad Street 6:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org

Ramsey Hall Faculty Artist Series. 7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ student ID), $12. pac.uga.edu D. RAY MCCLELLAN McClellan holds three degrees from The Juilliard School and is Professor of Clarinet at UGA and a member of the Georgia Woodwind Quintet.

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

Wednesday 9 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $18-20. www.40watt.com WILD RIVERS Canadian folk-pop group with gorgeous harmonies.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

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.

The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens THE KERNAL Jackson, TN native best known for his subversive, intellectual songwriting and signature red polyester suit.

TYLER KEY & THE STRANGERS Local folk-rock artist and songwriter.

pandemic protocols 40 Watt Club: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 72 hours; masks indoors Buvez: masks indoors The Classic Center: masks indoors Flicker Theatre & Bar: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 48 hours; masks indoors Georgia Theatre/Rooftop: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 72 hours; masks indoors Hendershot’s Coffee: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 48 hours International Grill and Bar: masks encouraged The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test; masks indoors No. 3 Railroad Street: proof of vaccination indoors; masks indoors Porterhouse Grill: masks encouraged Ramsey Hall: masks encouraged Rialto Club: masks indoors Southern Brewing Co.: masks indoors VFW: masks indoors The World Famous: masks indoors

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

From beginner to expert, all styles. Visit www.athens schoolofmusic.com, 706543-5800.

Adult or teen acrylic, watercolor, drawing classes with professional artist in private studio. Individual or small groups. All levels welcome.

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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.

Peachy Green Clean Cooperative, your local friendly green cleaners! Free estimates. Call us today: 706248-4601

Apparel and poster screen printing company RubySue Graphics is looking for a full-time printing press assistant. Located just 2.5 miles from downtown Athens. Must be able to multitask, have a good eye for detail and be able to lift 40 lbs. Work hours are Mon–Fri., 9 a.m.–6 p.m. w/ hour lunch break. Contact jobs@rubysuegraphics. com to set up an on-site interview and for more information.

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Kitchen Manager, Maintenance Technicians, Banquet Servers, Cook, Room Attendant, & Guest Services Representatives. Full and part-time positions available. Please visit www.graduatehotels.com/careers Junk South is hiring local drivers (non-CDL) for our roll-off division. Pay starting at $18–20+ based upon experience and clean driving record. Call 706340-7694 or email info@ junksouth.com

Join our growing team of well-paid, motivated, hardworking individuals. Junk South offers starting pay w/ tips ~ $18–22/hr. Learn more about Junk South @ www.junksouth.com; email us at info@junksouth.com or call 706-340-7694.

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(Busser, host, floater team member.) Competitive pay, paid weekly, employee meals, flexible schedules, full-time or part-time, no experience needed. $12– 15. APPLY IN PERSON. 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 White Tiger is now hiring! No experience necessary, proof of vaccination required. Email resume to catering@whitetiger gourmet.com

OPPORTUNITIES Models/photographers needed. Tifosi Optics, Inc. – Local sunglasses brand hiring models and photographers. Please send references of work to marketing@tifosioptics.com

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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).

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Extremely flexible time-off arrangements with advance notice. New increased compensation plan. Start at $13 hourly. Make up to $20 or more with automatic performance-based compensation increases. Show proof of vaccination at hire. Selfguided interview process.

Hours: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. www. ctscribes.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 vivaargentinecuisine@ gmail.com

NOTICES 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.

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Rock is a solid choice for anyone on the market for a furry pal, and the bonus with this guy is his adorable face! Call today for more details on Rock.

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ATHENS CONCUSSION & NEUROPSYCHOLOGY CENTER, LLC Call now to schedule an appointment for yourself or your child: (706) 850-9399 www.athensneuropsych.com

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Due to COVID, some categories are on hold for the 2022 Favorites Awards Alternative Health Treatment Beer Selection Restaurants: New (opened after March 2021) Italian American Asian Sushi Mexican/Latin American International BBQ Bakery Downhome/Southern Local Coffee House Local Pizza Local Burger Fries Burrito Taco Steak Seafood Wings Vegetarian Options Sandwich Dessert Frozen Treat Breakfast Lunch Brunch Meal for a Deal (name of restaurant) Kid-friendly Local Restaurant Outdoor dining Take Out Delivery Service Chef Uniquely Athens Restaurant

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Muppets creator Genuine Paint solvent Shopper's mecca Up and ____ Gasoline brand Shot, for short Redhead's dye Bank holding

DOWN 1 "Beat it!"

2 Choice word 3 Misplace 4 Rabble-rouser 5 Daisy-like flower 6 Chic getaway 7 Swelled head 8 Boat in "Jaws" 9 Be full of 10 Like some orders 11 Studio "quiet" sign 12 Trial locale 13 Alan and Nathan 18 Talking Heads hit, "And ___ Was" 22 Carbolic acid 24 Proof of age, perhaps 26 Old fool 27 "That hurt!"

28 Legal postponement 30 Glass ingredient 31 Whitman, for one 33 CPA's type of year 34 Social starter 35 Mexican fare 36 Partner of born 37 Uses an abacus 40 Part of PG 43 Airplane wing flap 44 Historic Harlem theater 46 Cosmic payback 47 At right angles to the keel 48 Sacred song 50 Letter before iota 51 Farm layer 53 Four Corners state 54 Lipstick holder 56 Voice of the iPhone 57 A single time 58 Kind of sign 61 Bit of wordplay

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