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The 8th annual Athens Hip Hop Awards ceremony will happen this Saturday, Mar. 5 at The Warehouse. The community is encouraged to come celebrate local hip-hop culture with recognitions and live performances, such as by reggae artist Farin. Read more in Threats & Promises on p. 13.

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majority. (Because of ACC’s relatively small size, the GOP has been able to gerrymander local districts so that the Democratic city is represented in the General Assembly by four Republicans out of five.)

Curt Thompson, a lawyer and former Gwinnett state senator, said the process Republicans are using is unprecedented.

“This is by far the most partisan reapportionment process as far as local redistricting that I have ever seen” going back to 1990, Thompson said.

Candidates, Start Your Engines Perhaps it’s the pandemic, or perhaps uncertainty over the new commission district lines, but the rumor mill regarding local elections this month didn’t start churning in earnest until a few weeks ago.

However, with qualifying on the horizon, at least six candidates have now entered races for mayor and three (presumably) open commission seats.

Former commissioner Jared Bailey will look to regain the District 5 seat, which under the new Republican map includes neighborhoods north and west of Boulevard and Normaltown, such as Forest Heights, River Bottom, Homewood Hills and Country

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Athens-Clarke County isn’t alone fighting Republican legislators’ efforts to unilaterally redraw local district lines. It’s happening in Democrat-controlled counties all over the state, including two suburban Atlanta counties that recently flipped from red to blue.

In Cobb County, Republicans in the state House recently passed a map that would shore up two Republican commissioners while pairing two Democrats in the same district and creating an open seat. In Gwinnett County, Rep. Bonnie Rich, the former reapportionment committee chair, drew a map that creates a Republican-leaning commission district at the expense of dividing minority communities. In Augusta-Richmond County, a unified government like ACC that’s also trending toward Democratic, residents have accused Republicans of “packing” Black voters into districts in order to reduce their overall influence. It’s a similar story in Chatham County, home of Savannah, where GOP legislators rejected a local map drawn by a nonpartisan committee because two Republican commissioners complained about their new districts.

In a Republican stronghold until 2018, Democrats now hold all five seats on the Gwinnett County Commission. According to Commissioner Kirkland Carden, in creating a Republican seat in north Gwinnett, Rich split heavily Hispanic and Asian communities in the eastern part of the county, as well as the historically Black “Promised Land” community in South Gwinnett.

“Let me be clear: this new map was forced upon the people of Gwinnett,” Carden said at a news conference in Lawrenceville Feb. 23. “This is a naked partisan power grab and an attempt by Gwinnett Republicans to regain power in a county where most voters have rejected their style of politics.”

ACC Mayor Kelly Girtz—who attended the news conference along with commissioners Russell Edwards, Tim Denson and Melissa Link—agreed with Carden’s assessment. As the ACC Commission has grown more progressive over the past four years, “we’ve seen some pushback,” he said.

“We are in a changing Georgia. We are moving to an inclusive version of this state,” Girtz said. “As we move into this era, what we are seeing is the last gasp of a political dynasty.”

Ted Terry, a Democratic DeKalb County commissioner, also said the GOP is trying to cling to power in a rapidly changing state. “They don’t want to adapt or evolve,” he said. “They don’t want to broaden their tent and take in new coalitions.”

Redistricting occurs once a decade to balance populations after each Census, and ordinarily, after holding public hearings, local governments submit maps to their local legislative delegation, which are passed en masse as a matter of courtesy. But since Cobb and Gwinnett have also elected more Democratic state lawmakers than Republicans in recent years, Republicans went around the local delegations, taking their maps straight to the full House and Senate where they still hold the

“Now more than ever, getting out and voting matters,” Thompson said. “Even in these gerrymandered districts, the margins are still tight.” [Blake Aued]

So far, incumbent commissioners Patrick Davenport in District 1 and Ovita Thornton in District 9 have not drawn opposition.

Nor have any of Athens’ state legislators, all of whom are in safe districts. And no one has stepped forward to run for school board, where incumbents Greg Davis in District 1, Kara Dyckman in District 5 and Tawana Mattox in District 9 have announced they won’t run for re-election.

As with the commission, odd-numbered school board districts are on the ballot this year.

Mayor Kelly Girtz hasn’t drawn any high-profile opposition yet, but at least one candidate has said she’ll run against him.

Pearl Hall is a retired CCSD employee who says she wants to incorporate diversity into decision-making and support youth and the elderly.

Qualifying—the period when candidates formally sign up to get their names on the ballot—starts at 8 a.m. Monday, Mar. 7 and runs through noon on Friday, Mar. 11.

Check flagpole.com for updates. [BA]

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Mayor Kelly Girtz (left) speaks at a press conference on redistricting with DeKalb County Commissioner Ted Terry (center) and Gwinnett County Commissioner Kirkland Carden (right).

Republican legislators have justified their maps by saying they’re more compact and would boost minority representation.

But Girtz said the new ACC map would slice and dice neighborhoods, dividing historically Black East Athens and the suburban subdivisions on the Eastside, each of which has always had its own district.

The massive changes could catch voters by surprise. In Gwinnett, 40% of voters will find themselves in new commission districts this year; that figure is 67% in ACC. Carden predicted “a lot of chaos, disruption and angry emails.”

In addition, if the GOP map holds up in court, Link, Edwards and Denson will not be able to run for re-election because their homes were drawn into even-numbered districts that won’t be on the ballot until 2024. That amounts to “a petit coup of our local government,” Link said, “overthrowing 30% of the commission with no input from voters.”

Denson, also the chair of the ACC Democratic Committee, said former state attorney general Mike Bowers has been retained and is looking into a potential lawsuit. But candidates are also proceeding as if the new map will take effect. “I’m certain we’re still going to have strong progressive candidates,” Denson said.

Carden said there are no plans to sue in Gwinnett, but he is counting on voters to make their voices heard at the ballot box in the May primaries and November general election.

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Club Estates. Incumbent Tim Denson can’t run for re-election because his home off Whitehead Road will now be in District 6, and even-numbered districts aren’t on the ballot until 2024. Bailey was generally considered a solid progressive during his four years on the commission, but Denson beat him and a third, more conservative candidate in 2016 by running to his left. Also running in District 5: former UGA and current Clarke County School District administrator Dexter Fisher, and UGA librarian and Flagpole contributor Matthew Pulver, who is likely to be the furthest left of the three.

In District 7—now stretching along the Oconee County line—two candidates have emerged so far. One is Allen Jones, a Timothy Road resident who says his priorities will be poverty and income inequality, health care and protecting the environment. The other is John Culpepper, a small business owner and son of the late civic booster E.H. Culpepper, who says he wants to revamp the Beechwood commercial district and fix traffic on Timothy Road.

At press time, no one has declared their candidacy in District 3, currently represented by Melissa Link, who, like Denson and District 7 Commissioner Russell Edwards, was drawn out of her district by Athens’ Republican state legislators. Under the new map, most of what’s now District 3 becomes a part of Mariah Parker’s District 2, while the new District 3 stretches from East Athens to Winterville, most of which is currently part of Districts 1 and 2.

Any Democrats who run against Athens’ incumbent Republican state legislators will be at a massive fundraising disadvantage, with all four of them sitting at six-figure campaign war chests as of the end of January, in addition to occupying tweaked new districts that the GOP-legislature shored up last fall to prevent more Democratic gains.

State Rep. Houston Gaines (R-Athens) had $258,848 on hand when he filed his most recent campaign finance report with the Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission last month.

He raised $162,900 during the most recent six-month reporting period. Donors included former UGA President Michael Adams, Watkinsville Mayor Brian Brodrick, Piedmont Athens Regional CEO Michael Burnett, Vince and Barbara Dooley, former ACC Commissioner Kathy Hoard, former Board of Regents member Don Leeburn and former UGA gymnastics coach Suzanne Yoculan-Leeburn, former mayoral candidate Charlie Maddox and numerous political action committees for the construction, energy, health care, communications and other industries. His largest expense was $3,957 to the Athens Country Club for a fundraiser.

Rep. Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) raised $96,077 and had $135,907 on hand.

The Leeburns and Charlie Upchurch’s real estate business gave $2,800 each. As journalism professor Lee Becker pointed out on his Oconee County Observations blog, Wiedower, who sits on the House Natural Resources and Environment Committee, also received contributions from mining PACs and a Birmingham company that’s seeking to open a mine near the protected Okefenokee Swamp.

Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) had $310,108 on hand, including $81,535 raised from August through January. All of Cowsert’s itemized contributions—those over $100—came from outside of Athens.

At $6,000, his top donor was a Marylandbased wine distributor.

Sen. Frank Ginn (R-Danielsville) raised $75,700 and had $102,940 on hand.

Almost all of the Senate Transportation Committee chairman’s contributions came from business PACs, most notably road contractors and related industries like concrete manufacturers.

Rep. Spencer Frye (D-Athens) raised just $21,150 and had $19,986 on hand. Major donors included real estate, homebuilding and trial lawyers’ groups. Members of the minority party generally have a harder time raising money than the party in power, and Frye’s district tilts so Democratic that he’s unlikely to face a challenger. But with the legislative session—when incumbents are prohibited from fundraising—more than half over, at this point any potential challengers have squandered an opportunity to catch up. [BA]

COVID Is Still Deadly Four Athens residents died of COVID19 last week despite a continued decline in new cases and hospitalizations. At least 203 Clarke County residents have died of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.

Hospitalizations of Clarke County residents receded slightly, with just 10 new hospitalizations last week compared to 17 the previous week. There have been 1,115 residents hospitalized for COVID-19 to date.

Regional data from the Georgia Medical Facility Patient Census also showed improvement for local hospitals. As of Feb. 25, 70 patients, or 10.5%, were hospitalized with COVID-19 compared to 95 patients, or 14.9%, the previous week.

The reduction in hospitalizations for the week bodes well for Clarke County given the release of the CDC’s new mask guidelines last week that eased mask requirements for communities where COVID-19 poses a “low” to “medium” risk to hospitals. The new guidelines, which are based on a new framework for monitoring the pandemic that focuses less on new cases and more on how the virus is affecting hospitals, currently eases restrictions for more than 70% of the U.S. population, including schools.

Masks became optional at Clarke County public schools Feb. 28.

While Region E hospitals did show a reduction in new hospitalizations, ICUs continue to struggle. There were 63 ICU beds in use, 90% of capacity. If Clarke County is following national data trends, continued need for ICU bed space is likely a

result of patients who have delayed or been unable to receive medical care during the height of the Omicron wave.

In terms of community transmission in Clarke County, there were 65 new confirmed cases and six positive antigen tests reported last week and the seven-day moving average of new cases dropped to 9.3 on Feb. 25 from 17.1 the previous week.

Wastewater data continued to show low levels of community transmission last week. According to Erin Lipp’s weekly lab report at UGA, which monitors COVID-19 levels in wastewater in Athens, samples averaged for the week showed the total viral load to be “In the bottom 10 percent of estimates to date.”

On the vaccination front, 94 first doses and 123 second doses of the vaccine were administered to Clarke County residents last week. To date, 52%, or 65,968 residents, have received at least one dose, and 49%, or 61,308 residents, have been fully vaccinated. There were 224 booster doses administered for the week, with 48% of the fully vaccinated local population also boosted.

Child vaccination rates remain stagnant, with just one child aged 5-9 and 13 children aged 10-14 receiving the vaccine last week.

To date, 1,533 children aged 5-9, or 25.8% of the local age group; 2,750 children aged 10-14, or 44.5%; and 3,670 children aged 15-19, or 26.1%, have received at least one dose.

While the vaccination numbers remain lackluster for children, the Georgia Department of Public Health’s School Aged Surveillance Report for Feb. 25 showed a significant reduction in the 14-day case rate for local children, with 12 new cases for children ages 0-4 and 20 new cases for children ages 5-17. That’s down from 90 new cases and 189 new cases, respectively, on Feb. 10.

At UGA, 158 vaccine doses were administered for the week of Feb. 14-18. The data includes booster vaccination doses, with 5,571 booster doses administered at UGA to date. New cases for the week were nearly cut in half, with 47 reported. Surveillance testing rates decreased slightly from 552 the previous week to 437. [Jessica Luton] f

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Y’all: Don’t get mad at the people who took actually in Five Points, no matter how far a chainsaw to the Athens-Clarke County you stretch it. So they had to go back to the Commission. They are our friends and drawing board, and the only feasible option neighbors. They sell us our Cadillacs, our was to redraw Athens-Clarke County the antiques, our real estate. They love Athens way they wanted it. It’s true that meant just as much as we do; it’s just a different abolishing duly elected public officials, Athens—one they remember from 1958, scrambling two-thirds of ACC voters into when, you know, you could leave your house new districts with an election coming up unlocked and the keys in your car. That and herding Black voters together, but Athens, or at least Athens you are allowed drastic during the Nancy years, when you know Do you know anybody measures when you didn’t have you’re right. to worry about the ACC There is no need to who wants Athens to Commission doing anyget mad at our friends be dirty and dangerous? thing crazy, or anything and neighbors who have at all, really. This is not taken matters into their about Republicans vs. Democrats, conserown hands. Just do what we’ve always vatives vs. progressive liberals. This is just done: encourage good candidates to run, about folks like you and me who want their work for them and vote. The lines have been hometown to be clean and safe, like it used redrawn, but we’re all still here. to be, before… you know. I mean, we all But hurry. The election is May 24. want Athens to be clean and safe, don’t we?

Candidate qualifying is the week of Mar. Do you know anybody who wants Athens 7–11, right around the corner. Your friends to be dirty and dangerous? OK, bands don’t and neighbors who have destroyed Athens count. to save it already have their candidates in You can understand the frustration sufmind, and they will unite behind them. fered by people who have a certain standard We need to be disciplined, too. These are for who should manage our governmental affairs when they see things being run by people they don’t even know and wouldn’t want to.

I think that may be the nut of the problem.

These folks, our friends and neighbors who have overthrown our local government, know from long experience that Athens can’t be led by just anybody or everybody. You’ve got to have standards. If you can’t talk things over with your commissioner at the country club, then you’ve got the wrong commissioner, and that’s the way it has always been—until recently.

One thing you’ve got to give our friends and neighbors credit for is that when they see a problem, they are going to do something about it. That’s what has always made them successful, has made them leaders, What, Me Worry? and that’s why they are stepping up now, working through the politicians they can still trust: nonpartisan elections, so no party label old Bill Cowsert, Frank Ginn from out there on anybody. Easy to slip somebody in who in Danielsville, the young Gaines boy and looks good but isn’t. This is not the time Wiedower, over in Oconee. for frivolous candidacies. Your friends and Of course, a lot of this problem-solving neighbors have proven how ruthless they went on behind closed doors, so it is kind of can be. Now is the time to get serious, to difficult to piece together, but it looks like find good candidates quickly and support the original idea was just to create a City them actively, out on the street, out of of Five Points, where most of these friends our pockets. We’ve got plenty of people and neighbors live, and not worry about who would make good commissioners and the rest of Athens and Clarke County. But plenty of voters to elect them. that turned out to be a tough sell in the We survived the Nancy years and got us legislature, even for Cowsert and them, and a good mayor and mostly good commission. somebody pointed out that places like the We can do it all again. Democracy is not club and the automobile dealerships aren’t easy, but it is well worth working for. f

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he Athens-Clarke County Mayor and tage of these benefits by paying into an Commission is considering a policy affordable housing fund. They’d have to called “inclusionary zoning” that pay between $135,000 and $165,000 for would encourage developers to build more each affordable unit they would have been affordable housing. This policy, if passed, required to build. The local government would change Athens’ zoning code to prowould then use the money to construct vide incentives for developers to include affordable housing themselves. However, some affordable units in new apartment paying into the fund would only be an complexes. option for potential developments in the Athens wouldn’t be the first city in downtown commercial zone as the proposal Georgia to take this approach to keeping currently stands. rental prices affordable. Cities like Atlanta In exchange, developers would pledge and Decatur already have inclusionary to keep some of the units affordable for zoning ordinances that force developers at least 20 years, the longest period the to include 10% or more affordable units in commission could legally require. According new developments in some areas, such as to the U.S. Department of Housing and the Beltline. But since state law prohibits Urban Development, “affordable” housing is rent control, they may be illegal. The ACC defined as costing at most 30% of the tenPlanning Commission ants’ income. decided to play it The policy would This is a significant step require safe by proposing an that rents in entirely voluntary proaffordable units be kept for us to take in terms of gram for Athens. affordable for those If passed by the ACC addressing affordable housing. making at most 80% of Commission, Athens’ Athens-Clarke County’s voluntary inclusionary zoning program will area median income for at least 20 years, or come with some major perks for developeven 60%, depending on how many afforders. For example, participating developers able units are built. In general, the deeper would be allowed to build more housing the subsidy developers offer, the fewer units per acre of land than normally affordable units they would be required to allowed. The density bonus is quite large build.

(50% in most zones), so that could be a big Only tenants with income in this range boost for their profit margins. or lower would be allowed to rent the units.

Another perk of participation is that The owner of the complex would be respondevelopers would be allowed to build sible for verifying the income of prospective 20% fewer parking spaces than otherwise tenants, which would be reassessed yearly required, as long as the new development is to see if they continued to qualify for the within 1,500 feet of an Athens Transit bus program. Owners would not be able to stop. Finally, apartment complexes in the reveal this information to anyone. Also, downtown area would be allowed to allocate no discrimination against tenants in the less space on the ground floor to commeraffordable units would be allowed; these cial uses than otherwise required. units would be identical to and have the Developers who don’t want to build same access to amenities as those elsewhere affordable housing could still take advanin the complex.

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There was broad agreement among and streamline those negotiations. commissioners on the inclusionary zoning The vote on the inclusionary zoning proposal at their agenda-setting meeting proposal was scheduled for Mar. 2 but had Feb. 15. This proposal also comes unanito be delayed until April because a required mously recommended by the ACC Planning legal notice was not printed in time. This Commission, which worked for over a error didn’t bother Commissioner Melissa year in coordination with Commissioners Link, who was grateful for the extra time.

Mariah Parker and Tim Denson to craft “I feel like we as a body need to have the proposal. No commissioner spoke in multiple conversations about it and really opposition to the plan, and some strongly dig into it. It’s something that’s so importpraised the idea. ant that we all need to give it our full “This is a significant step for us to take attention,” Link said. “This is work that in terms of addressing affordable housing,” should have started six, eight or 10 years Commissioner Carol Myers said. Mayor Kelly Girtz agreed, saying that “everyone who worked on this deserves a gold medal.”

But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t any disagreement on the finer details of the proposal. Parker, for example, wanted to let developers in any zone pay into the housing fund in lieu of actually constructing the affordable housing themselves, not just those in the downtown zone.

Denson, on the other hand, wanted to keep the responsibility of constructing Commissioner Tim Denson affordable housing on the shoulders of developers, rather than giving them an option to ago. It’s something I had been begging for make payments in lieu of construction. under [Mayor Nancy Denson’s] previous Whatever the details, Denson said it administration.” is important to pass a policy as soon as Heather Benham, executive director of possible. “Because of how many potential the Athens Land Trust, told the Athens developments are waiting in the wings… we Politics Nerd website that, while she agreed needed to move quickly to get something the proposal was “a great first step,” she that was ready to go,” he said, referencwanted to see more work being done to ing the many apartment buildings being make home ownership more affordable planned for construction in Athens. as well. The current proposal only affects In recent years, the commission has been multi-family developments like apartment negotiating with every developer on an ad complexes. However, Denson said the hoc basis to try and get some affordable commission will be expanding its work on housing included in new developments. affordable housing to include home ownerThis proposal, if passed, would standardize ship soon. f

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members with advanced technology opportunities in three tiers: building and coding robots that they then use to move chess pieces; learning about 3D printing and drone technology; and participating in solving regional problems with technology and

what really brought in the whole robotics element,” says LaRoche. “We’re keeping the chess as an element, but developing skill sets so they can at least be job ready.”

These opportunities have already proven to be fruitful. At one Pawn Accelerator event, a general manager from Caterpillar met a student who was later offered a job upon graduating. Graduating members of Chess and Community are also eligible for a scholarship. Over the past 10 years, over $40,000 in scholarship money has been given to about 43 students through the organization. However, the concept of building community does not end at the Athens-Clarke County lines.

innovation at the University of Georgia. The future trajectory of top jobs in the Athens and regional market is heavily focused on technology and engineering, says LaRoche, and this program prepares students for the workforce.

“Chess will never be obsolete, but what happens when there’s a pandemic? People can’t sit down and play chess together. What happens when we have real issues going on and people can’t get through them? That’s what we saw with the pandemic, so that’s

In 2017, Chess and Community took a group of children to Ethiopia where they set up the first branch of the organization outside of Athens. Mirroring the group’s chess club named the Classic City Knights, the Ethiopian club calls themselves the Kutaber Castles. Unfortunately, the conflict and war that erupted in Ethiopia devastated the community and Chess and Community resources built there. LaRoche hopes the local community can find a way to help their international partners. Inside the U.S.,

Bigger Than Chess CHESS AND COMMUNITY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS

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he local nonprofit organization Chess and Community, dedicated to empowering youth to lead and take charge of their futures, celebrates 10 dynamic years this month, but its story starts 20 years ago in 2002. Founder and Executive Director Lemuel “Life” LaRoche began using chess as a critical thinking model and tool to teach life lessons to engage adolescents caught in the juvenile justice system cycle. In 2012, Chess and Community was formed in Athens and the first annual conference was launched. Now 10 years later, the organization is bigger than Athens, and it’s bigger than chess.

Innovation is a key element of the organization, and providing solutions for gaps in the broader education curriculum has largely driven the transformation of the program over the years. LaRoche explains that in using chess to teach children how systems work, a struggle to articulate their frustrations that often led to conflict was identified. So the program integrated public speaking and a book club, which created an avenue for the children to enhance their vocabulary. Structured debates teach the lesson “think before you speak”—an extension of Chess and Community’s leading motto, “Think Before You Move.”

Check Hook is another program, led by boxing trainer Ishmael Cuthbertson, developed for youth who struggle with anger management or poor teamwork skills.

Participants are taught discipline, control and critical thinking skills as well as de-escalation techniques. All of these elements meet the program’s base goal of preparing members to lead through community engagement and civic empowerment, but LaRoche always has his sights set on the future. Students learn interpersonal skills and critical thinking, now what?

The Pawn Accelerator program provides

there are existing branches of Chess and Community in D.C. and Macon, with a new organization in Metro Atlanta coming soon.

“That’s what we hope to show people: We’re making it happen. Ten years with no corporate sponsors, no real money, no one—myself included—has a salary. It’s the passion of the people that’s allowed this to happen,” says LaRoche.

The story of Chess and Community, both near and far, will unfold over seven days of events celebrating the 10 year anniversary.

Kicking off Mar. 5, two films will be shown at Ciné, including a documentary about the organization’s trip abroad titled Knights to Kings: A Journey to Ethiopia. Highlights include the monthly Little Italy Pizzeria “Chess & Pizza” meet up on Mar. 8 featuring a pizza-eating contest among Mayor Kelly Girtz, a UGA football player and a student, along with the “Black Future” discussion to be held at Aaron Heard Community Center on Mar. 9 emphasizing the opportunities the future offers through what students are learning in the program. Each event uncovers another layer of what Chess and Community does, how the community can be involved and what’s to come in the next 10 years.

“To see the kids who were 15 now 25 and where they were then to teach chess and running the debates [now]—that’s the reward,” says LaRoche. “Y’all got these programs. Your job is to do your best to help it continue, whether it’s in this community or whatever community you decide to land in. We are responsible for helping to make it better. Make the world better than we inherited it.”

The celebration culminates in the 9th annual Chess and Community Conference at The Classic Center on Saturday, Mar. 12 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. The theme of this year’s conference is “The Power of Family.” There will be various chess matches, including games played using virtual reality headsets.

Members will compete with peers from Macon and Middle Georgia in a robotics, coding and chess tournament. And four high school students will receive the Think Before You Move Scholarship.

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One Conversation At A Time ENDING THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE

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okah-Jasmine Johnson, a GED teacher, activist and co-founder of the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement, has witnessed firsthand the heartbreaking and detrimental effects of the school-to-prison pipeline’s punitive effects in her students’ lives and in her personal life.

To bring awareness to this complex, unsolved pattern, Johnson released her newest book, Let’s Talk About The School To Prison Pipeline. All proceeds will benefit the AADM’s Teen Social Justice Program, an afterschool program that provides students hands-on leadership opportunities.

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The “school-to-prison pipeline” is defined by the ACLU as a “disturbing national trend wherein children are funneled out of public schools and into the juvenile and criminal justice systems.” The ACLU also asserts that unnecessary expulsions or suspensions make a student three times more likely to be involved with the juvenile justice system.

“The school-to-prison pipeline has been something that I’ve seen from being a GED educator,” Johnson said. “With 16- and 17-year-olds dropping out of school and coming to my class, or high school seniors who don’t have enough credits and drop out of school… I’ve had a run-in with law enforcement officers, and I’ve seen it—it’s not something that I’ve just read about. I’ve seen how it’s impacting our community, especially young Black men.”

Data from the 2012-2016 National Household Education Survey showed that nearly 24% of Black students in elementary and middle school were suspended at least once. On the other hand, only 8% of white students were suspended.

Johnson has been mindfully crafting her book’s empowering, uplifting dialog since 2017. Illustrated by Eleanor Davis, Let’s Talk About The School To Prison Pipeline features a how-to guide so students know how to advocate for their rights.

“I tried my best to represent these young people becoming aware of their own rights and power in a truthful way,” Davis said.

“With cartooning, there’s always a danger of flattening people and having the tone feel too generic. I wanted to prioritize it to make it feel like the real people I see in the community every day who are fighting to make things better.”

While the school system’s systemic racism directly impacts students and parents, it’s the lawmakers, educators and community members who must also fight for policy change. In order to create effective, tailored-to-student policies, local control is key.

“They create laws and policies that trickle down into the school systems, where the schools have to follow these guidelines and policies,” Johnson said.

“If they take away local control, it’s harder for the schools to customize their policies to fit what the community would like to see or what the school would like to see. It’s a multilayer problem.”

Instead of suspensions, expulsions and even arrests, Johnson encourages utilizing restorative justice practices.

Strategies like these ensure that offending children learn and grow from their mistakes, instead of allowing them to be detrimental to their future.

“I think if they are going to charge a student with something, don’t arrest them if it can be avoided,” Johnson said. “On the other hand, I know some things that call for an arrest—if there’s guns or knives being pulled…

Somebody might get arrested, because somebody’s life might be in danger.

There has to be a tier when it comes to the punishment system and also some investigation into the backstory so [administrators] can make more of a customizable, restorative process.”

If the school-to-prison pipeline phenomenon is not stopped at a young age, dropouts and/or incarceration can become a major issue for students. Let’s Talk About The School To Prison Pipeline’s primary purpose is to arm students with knowledge and encouragement—before it becomes too late.

Johnson plans to release a second book geared toward educators. For now, she’s reaching out to schools in Athens-Clarke County and the surrounding area to present the Let’s End The School To Prison Pipeline book tour.

“They can begin to have a conversation and understand that this problem is impacting the future generations,” Johnson said. “It’s impacting their lives in such a way that when they graduate (or don’t graduate) from high school, it becomes a community issue. You’re going to have to deal with that child that never gained the proper support that they needed and dropped out of school, or that child who was in school fighting all the time and no one knew what else to do other than expel them. It’s going to come back around.” f

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Art CALL FOR ART (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation: OCAF) “Rhythm & Movement” invites artists to create works in response to specific songs by local musicians. Deadline Mar. 11. Exhibition on view Apr. 15–June 3. $15 entrance fee. www. ocaf.com/call-for-art CALL FOR ARTISTS AND CURATORS (Lyndon House Arts Center) LHAC invites area artists, artist groups and curators to submit original exhibition proposals. Artists are also invited to submit images of their work for consideration for larger group or themed shows.

Exhibitions may be scheduled as far out as three years. Submit online proposal form. Deadline Apr. 20. beth.sale@accgov.com, accgov. com/lyndonhouse CALL FOR ENTRIES (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) ATHICA is accepting applications for Artist-in-ATHICA residencies, Solo-Duo-Trio exhibitions and internships. www.athica.org/membership, www.athica.org/updates/ call_2022_showcase GET ARTISTIC ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE (Creature Comforts) Athens-based visual artists are invited to apply for the AiR program. The AiR will work with the brewery and local collaborators to develop a community-based creative project.

The AiR receives a $5000 stipend for a commissioned work. Deadline Mar. 13. www.getcurious.com JOKERJOKERTV CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is open to ideas and actively accept-

ing 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

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

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 CLASSES (K.A. Artist Shop) “Intro to Linocut: Printmaking Workshop” is held Mar. 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $105. “Drawing Fundamentals: Line and Form” meets Mar. 15, 22, 29, 6:30–8 p.m. $90.

“Color Mixing: Acrylic Painting Class” meets Tuesdays, Mar. 15–29, 6:30–8 p.m. or Wednes-

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.

Through Apr. 2.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) The 2022 “Members’ Showcase” spotlights artists who support the gallery through memberships. Through Mar. 27.

AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) Margaret Agner presents a collection of pastels, many of which were created in the company of the Athens Plein Air painters.

DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) “The ​​ Black Artists Alliance Juried Exhibition” creates a devoted space of visibility and presents works by Black UGA students AJ Aremu, Jaci Davis, William Evans, Jacob Hoover, Amari Mitnaul and Temple Douglass. • The 30th installation of the “2022 Science and Medical Illustration Exhibition” includes work from undergraduate students in Science Illustration at UGA and graduate students in Medical Illustration at Augusta University. • “Stacks on Stacks” presents the work of three artists from the Carolinas working in abstraction–Mark Brosseau, Martha Clippinger and Susan Klein. • Huey Lee’s “Entangled Memories” features manipulated works that explore his relationship to objects as a way to better interpret his lived experience. All shows run Mar. 3–31.

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days, Mar. 16–30, 4:30–6 p.m. $105. “Abstract Exploration: Acrylic Painting Class” meets Wednesdays, Mar. 16–30, 6:30–8 p.m. or Thursdays, Mar. 17–31, 10–11:30 a.m. $105. www.kaartist.com 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.

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 LINE DANCE (Multiple Locations) Lessons for beginners and beyond are held every first, third and fifth Tuesday, 6:30–8:30 p.m. The second and fourth Tuesdays offer evenings of line dancing, two-step and waltz. Third Tuesdays are hosted at the Bogart Community Center.

Other nights are held at Athens VFW. $10. ljoyner1722@att.net MINDFULNESS PRACTICE EVENINGS (Online) Discuss and practice how to change your relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions. Email for the Zoom link.

Second Friday of the month, 6–7 p.m. FREE! mfhealy@bellsouth.net PAGANS, WITCHES, HEATHENS AND OTHER CRITTERS: THE RETURN (Rabbit Hole Studios) Learn the ins and outs of Paganism.

Begins Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Donations encouraged. jim@athensarea pagans.org PUBLIC DANCE (The Studio Athens)

Matherly. • “Classic City” interprets the city of Athens, GA through the works of James Burns, Sydney Shores, Thompson Sewell and Allison Ward.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Mark Dalling. Through March.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Wealth and Beauty: Pier Francesco Foschi and Painting in Renaissance Florence.” Through Apr. 24. • “Lou Stovall: Of Land and Origins” features selected works by the printmaker who is the 2022 recipient of the museum’s Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Award. Zoom Lecture held Mar. 3, 5:30 p.m. Through May 29. • “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. • “Graphic Eloquence: American Modernism on Paper from the Collection of Michael T. Ricker.” Mar. 5–Sept. 4.

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.) Inspired by the absence of travel during the pandemic, Kristen Bach’s photo collection, “When We Traveled,” revisits the people, colors, textures and environments the artist’s family encountered in past years. Through May 2.

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. 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-‘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

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by DJ’d waltz, swing, salsa, tango etc. Every fourth Saturday. 7:30–10 p.m. $5 (students), $10 (non-students). www.gmdance.com SIP-N-PAINT CLASSES (Blanc Canvas, 138 Park Ave., Winder) Sip-n-paint classes are held every Thursday and Sunday evenings.

1210@blanccanvas.boutique, blanc-canvas.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. www. revolutiontherapyandyoga.com YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (Shakti Power Yoga Athens) Seasonal 200hour teacher training sessions are held in spring and summer. Visit website for dates and tuition. The studio also offers an intro month of unlimited yoga classes for $40. hello@shaktiyogaathens.com, www.shaktiyogaathens.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) “Zoom Lecture: Danielle O’Steen” is held Mar. 3 at 5:30 p.m. www.georgiamuseum.org ATHENS FARMERS MARKET (Bishop Park) Shop 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. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net ATHENS ROCK, GEM, MINERAL, FOSSIL AND JEWELRY SHOW (Classic Center, Grand Hall 8) The sixth annual show will feature over two dozen professional dealers selling geological objects from around

the world. FREE! (ages 15 and under), $6. Mar. 4–5, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 6, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. mep woods@bellsouth.net ATHENS SHOWGIRL CABARET (Multiple Locations) Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a drag show at Sound Track Bar on Mar. 18 at 9 p.m. ASC presents an all-ages drag show and benefit for Boybutante AIDS Foundation featuring performers of Atlanta’s Armorettes at Hendershot’s Coffee on Mar. 26, 8 p.m. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com ATHENS TAKES ON! (Athens Community Theater) The Town & Gown Players present a variety show bringing together members of the local community. The production includes burlesque performances, comedy, sketches, song, dance and much more. Mar. 4–5, 8–10:30 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers. org/athens-takes-on BEARS BIRTHDAY PARTY (Bear Hollow Zoo) Celebrate the birthdays of Bear Hollow Zoo’s resident bears, Athena, DJ and Yonah. Mar. 19, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov. com/bearhollow CHESS & COMMUNITY (Multiple Locations) Chess & Community celebrates its 10th anniversary with a week of activities. Knights to Kings: A Journey to Ethiopia & Life the Griot screens at Ciné on Mar. 5. Hidden in Plain Sight: Youth Development 5.0 screens at Ciné on Mar. 6. Open chess play at ACC Library Mar. 7, 3–6 p.m. Chess and pizza at Little Italy on Mar. 8, 4–6 p.m. “Black Future” at Aaron Heard Community Center on Mar. 9, 3–6 p.m. Life the Griot performance at Live Wire on Mar. 10, 6 p.m.

“Between Generations” at Miriam Moore Community Center on Mar. 11, 6 p.m. Chess & Community Conference at the Classic Center on Mar. 12, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www. chessandcommunity.org DANCING WITH THE ATHENS STARS (Classic Center) This annual event pairs experienced dancers with local community members. Proceeds benefit Project Safe. Mar. 19, 7:30 p.m. $16–22. www.project-safe.org THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (OnStage Playhouse, Monroe) In

Oliver Domingo’s vinyl collection of instrumental library music from the ‘60s–’80s. Through Mar. 12. • Curated by Miranda Lash of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, the 47th annual Juried Exhibition includes 160 works of drawing, metal work, painting, photography, sculpture, video and more. Artist talks held Mar. 17, Apr. 21 and May 19 at 6 p.m., plus Apr. 2 and Apr. 23 at 2 p.m. On view Mar. 3–May 21.

STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “A Feminine View of Brotherhood” features the works of InKyoung Choi Chun, Hannah Israel, Jennifer Mack-Watkins and Dayna Thacker. This show touches on Steffen Thomas’ philosophy of inclusion, harmony and hopes for a better future. Through Apr. 2.

TIF SIGFRIDS (393 N. Finley St.) Tif Sigfrids reopens in its new location with a solo show of works by Thomas Dozol. Through Mar. 26.

TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) The Athens Metal Arts Guild presents a jewelry and metalworks exhibition featuring 12 artists. Opening reception Mar. 6, 2–5 p.m. Instagram Live talk held Mar. 9, 7:30 p.m. Open Third Thursday, Mar. 17, 6-9 p.m.

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. Lecture on “Camelot to Counterculture: Clothing & Society in the 1960s” held Mar. 3, 6 p.m.

Family Day held Mar. 26, 1–4 p.m. Gallery tour held Apr. 5, 2 p.m. Through July 8.

this parody of the American musical comedy of the 1920s, we meet a die-hard theater fan who plays his favorite cast album. As he plays the record, a fictional 1928 hit called The Drowsy Chaperone, the show comes to life onstage as he wryly comments on the music, story and actors. Mar. 1 & Mar. 4–5, 8 p.m.

Mar. 6, 2 p.m. www.onstagewalton. org 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. Mar. 1–3, 8 p.m. $12–16. www.ugatheatre.com ESPAÑA EN CORTO (Georgia Museum of Art) Acclaimed short films from Spain. All films include English subtitles. Mar. 29–30, 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org GLOBAL GEORGIA (Online) All events are virtual and open to the public, but require advance registration. David Chalmers presents “Reality+: From the Matrix to the Metaverse” on Mar. 1. Greg Bluestein speaks with Audrey Haynes at the Special Collections Libraries Auditorium on Mar. 29 at 4 p.m. Ed Pavlić, Christine Cuomo and Cynthia Wallace speak on “The Radical Legacies of Adrienne Rich” at the Athenaeum on Mar. 31 at 7 p.m. Martin Hayes offers a performance and talk at the Georgia Museum of Art sculpture garden on Apr. 6 at 7 p.m. www.willson. uga.edu GORGEOUS GEORGE’S IMPROV LEAGUE (Buvez) Come out for some home-grown townie improv.

Bring some interesting suggestions and a loose funny bone to help create some improv magic on the spot. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flying squidcomedy.com HISTORIC ATHENS MARDI GRAS MASQUERADE AND BLOCK PARTY (Terrapin Beer Co.) Celebrate Fat Tuesday with live music by Blair Crimmins and the Hookers, a dance performance and lessons by The Modern Pin-Ups, a best-dressed contest and more.

Masquerade attire encouraged.

In-person or virtual options available. Mar. 1, 6 p.m. www.historic athens.com IGB COMEDY NIGHT (International Grille and Bar) Hosted by Zack Hayes. Mar. 8, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/IGBAthensGA 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, jfurman65@gmail.com OCONEE CO. LIBRARY EVENTS (Oconee Co. Library) Third Monday Book Club will discuss Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hyde on Mar. 21 at 7 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee 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. Flow Jam Night for flow artists and LED/ fire spinners is held Thursdays from 7–11 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 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 SEED SWAP AND BOOK SALE (No. 3 Railroad) Friends of Oglethorpe Co. Library hosts a seed swap and book sale. Mar. 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.oglethorpeFOL.org SMALL BOX SERIES: OUT IN THE OPEN (35 S. Main Street, Watkinsville) An outdoor performance is inspired by experiences during the pandemic, facing new truths and vulnerabilities and sharing what we’ve learned or are still learning.

Curated by Lisa Yaconelli and featuring works by Kristen Baskin, Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, Jennifer Morlock, Krys Seli, Nicole Solano, Alison Wakeford and Alys Willman.

Snacks and beverages included with ticket purchase. Mar. 4–5, 8–9:30 p.m. $5–15. www.smallbox series.bigcartel.com 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 TITANIC THE MUSICAL (Morton Theatre) Athens Creative Theatre presents a musical play examin-

ing the causes, conditions and characters involved in one of the quintessential disasters of the 20th century. Mar. 11, 7 p.m. $15. www. accgov.com/act THURSDAY TRIVIA (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Jon Head hosts trivia every Thursday. Win pitchers and gift certificates. Thursdays, 7–9 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com WBFM DRIVE-THRU PICK-UP (West Broad Farmers Market) The West Broad Farmers Market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Order online or by phone Sundays–Thursdays, then pick up on Saturdays between 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. www.wbf.locallygrown.net 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 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL NETWORK ATHENS MEET-UP (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Meet other young professionals during a casual meetup. Mar. 3, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/ypnathens

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 DIAPER DRIVE (Bogart Library) Drop off diaper donations in the library’s foyer for the Athens Area Diaper Bank. www.athensareadiaperbank. com TUTORS NEEDED (ACC Library) Volunteers needed to guide students through a phonetic reading program. Training provided on Mar. 5, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. sharon@waseca biomes.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 ART CLASSES (K.A. Artist Shop) “Drawing Fundamentals: Line and Form” for ages 13–17 meets Mar. 15, 22, 29, 4:30–6 p.m. $90. “Drawing Fundamentals:

Perspective and Composition” for ages 13–17 is held Apr. 12, 19, 26, 4:30–6 p.m. $90. www.kaartist.com BOGART LIBRARY EVENTS (Bogart Library) “Monday Funday: In Like a Lion” is held Mar. 7 at 10 a.m.

“Busy Bee Toddler Time” is held Mar. 9 at 10 a.m. “Monday Funday: Green & Gold & Fairies, Too” is held Mar. 14 at 10 a.m. www.athens library.org/bogart 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 MEMORIAL PARK EASTER EGG HUNT (Memorial Park) The hunting area will be divided into four sections by age groups for kids 10 and under. Apr. 16, 11 a.m. FREE! lmmccalvin@gmail.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/treehouse kidandcraft 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 MIDDLE CHILDHOOD ART WORKSHOPS (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Make mosaic tiles out of plaster of paris and mosaic glass on Mar. 12. Make a mosaic collage of a tree on Apr. 23. Decorate a piñata on May 14. Make a beachy snow globe out of a mason jar on June 11. Classes are for ages 6–12 and held 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $30–35. www.ocaf.com

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. 706-206-6163, 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

MENTAL HEALTH PEER RECOVERY GROUP (Nuçi’s Space) Participants support each other through life’s challenges by sharing from their skills, experiences and proven coping mechanisms. Newcomers welcome. First Tuesday of the month, 4–6 p.m. pr@nuci.org, www.nuci.org 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

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 specialists who can treat participants on a cost-reduced basis. Call to make an appointment. 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. 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. Taste of OLLI trial memberships available March 1–June 30. March or April sign-up required. $15. www.olli.uga.edu, www.olli.uga.edu/trial SPARTA (UGA Center for Vaccines and Immunology) Researchers at UGA are conducting a research study to learn more about COVID19 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. spartastudy@uga.edu, projectsparta. org/uga SPAY AND NEUTER AWARENESS MONTH (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Humane Society is offering discounts on veterinary services including spay and neuter procedures for dogs and cats. Through Mar. 31. www.athenshumane society.org 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.

Now registering. www.accgov.com/ myrec SUMMER JOBS (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services is now hiring for approximately 120 summer positions with camps and aquatics. Pay is $15/hour. Apply online. www. accgov.com/jobs 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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TEAM 1: LAURA GREEN AND NENA GILREATH TEAM 3: AKASH SHAH AND GRACE BAGWELL ADAMS TEAM 4: STAN MULLINS AND CHRISTIE MOODY TEAM 5: SHARON ELLIOTT AND ALLISON SMITH TEAM 7: GRACIE ONEY-HANSEN AND WALKER MAY TEAM 8: WILL RILEY AND OONAGH BENSON TEAM 9: JENNIFER VARNADOE AND MIKE FULFORD TEAM 10: STEPHANIE LYNN AND FUAD ELHAGE

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Worst First Dates

BYV_Trubb Shoots for the Stars

By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com

By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com

STORYTIME FOR ATHENS’ LOOSE AND LOVELORN

Hey, Athens! Welcome to my first ever story submission!

I want to thank everyone who submitted their Worst First Date stories, and we’ve received some doozies. I just don’t go on as many dates as I used to, but it’s certainly by choice, and I am definitely glad to be watching the sun set on my ho days. It’s a relief to spend more time napping or writing than crying over a line cook who gave me HPV, but some of these definitely conjured up memories of being stuck in similar situations. My runner-up triggered a memory more recent than not: I had a high school crush for years. She finally said yes to a date, and she brought her new boyfriend with her. Worst date to the fair ever, and I wound up riding a lot of two-person rides with random strangers while silently freaking out about how [I possibly could] have caused a misunderstanding. - A. I thought I was going on a date recently, too, when immediately upon arrival at our destination, my now-friend mentioned that their partner had tasked them with bringing home a to-go item from the eatery we were at. I felt thankful that my melanin was able to disguise the incredibly deep blush that immediately sprung to my face, but the horror faded quickly. After all, there was no giant crush or deep feelings on the line for me—I’d met a cool person and asked them to hang out, but I hadn’t clarified the nature of that hangout

before we met up.

I assumed that they knew what was up, even though I know better than to make assumptions when it comes to stuff like that. So yeah, I was a little embarrassed when I realized they weren’t single, but for me it was definitely a “no harm, no foul” experience. It sounds like you had put a lot of feelings into this person and the potential of this date, and I’m sorry that you had to ride the Zipper with strangers because of it. Hopefully you made two new friends, maybe? You really shouldn’t be that hard on yourself for an honest miscommunication. In ideal circumstances, it sounds like

it would have been a lovely date, but it just didn’t shake out that way for you. C’est la vie, my guy.

I see that you had good intentions, but the guy in my winner below definitely did not: About 20 years ago, I [met] a guy out at a bar. He was pretty attractive, and we exchanged phone numbers. A few days later he asked me to dinner. My date picked me up in his dad’s old work van, which was filled with mannequins and camera equipment. We drove a long way to get to a particular Burger King (which was not really what I had in mind when I agreed to dinner). We passed like three others on the way. We went through the drivethrough, and after we ordered he told me he had forgotten his wallet. He was very offended when I wouldn’t come back to his place and spent the entire 45 minutes back to my apartment trying to guilt trip me into sleeping with him. Weirdest and worst date I have ever been on! - K. Hey y’all, guess what? Anyone who just wants sex should be honest about that instead of practically kidnapping a complete stranger and taking them to a chain drivethrough almost an hour away from their home in attempt to coerce consent with the implication of danger or violence. The “Dennis Reynolds” energy of his actions is undeniable. I’m sure if anyone confronted this dude, he’d deny up and down that that’s what he was doing,

but he borrowed a van and took this woman far from home just for fast food. This barely feels like an attempt at an actual date, to be honest, especially if he didn’t even care enough to be sure he had his wallet on him.

Not to mention that guilt-tripping someone for sex is as lame as it is intimidating, now and forever. It’s OK to ask directly for what you want, because none of our desires are as odd or repulsive as we assume they are. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, or use our anonymous online form at flagpole.com/getadvice.

PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP

LOOKING FORWARD: It’s been almost four years since Sylvia Rose Novak appeared in this column. In 2020, she released the solid album Bad Luck that completely, and regretfully, slipped under my radar. She’s back this month with a new single, “The Man I Used To Be,” and it’s the lead single from her upcoming album A Miss / A Masterpiece, which is due out in May. The new song is a muscular, mid-tempo rocker that dutifully showcases Novak’s strength as a vocalist and songwriter. Novak, for my tastes, is kind of an outlier because she occupies an artistic space that doesn’t generally draw my attention, but there’s an undeniable je ne sais quois about her. You can find this on Spotify, and learn more about her via facebook.com/sylviarosenovak and sylvia rosenovak.com.

SHOOT FOR THE STARS: Athens rapper BYV_ Trubb (aka Brandon Garrett) released his album T.R.I.L.L. Testament late last year but is currently pushing the single “Fuck Tha Police,” even though it feels like there was another group at one point that had a similarly named smash hit. The new video for the single is a fully engulfed four-alarm fire of color saturation, with its centerpiece BYV_Trubb being the Westview Grocery in Atlanta’s West End. This whole album may just be the single most authentic exploration into drill music the Athens hip hop scene has experienced thus far. It’s ominous, largely hookless and completely joyless. It pulls multiple pop culture references into its stable (“Black Mr. Miyagi,” “Big Tymin’,” “Guns N Roses”).

With the exception of the final song, “Elijah McClain,” an appropriately mournful track, the whole record is tightly wound and a claustrophobic listen. So, roll the windows down when you spin this. Find the whole album on Spotify and other major streaming services. Find Trubb online via instagram.com/byv_trubb and instagram.com/ BYV_TrubbRockstarJackets.

GOING BLANK AGAIN: Athens rockers A.D. Blanco will release a four-song EP Secondhand Life this Friday, Mar. 4, with a celebratory set over the airwaves of WUOG 90.5 FM the night before at 8 p.m. Having steadily built an audience locally, this release is surely another edifying occasion for both band and audience. A.D. Blanco released its full-length debut Time Never Wasted last year. In other news, they’re now a trio consisting of Bennett Evans, Aaron White and Owen Lange. The EP is, as expected, incredibly guitar driven and full of personality. The band takes cues from Parquet Courts and, a little at least, from hometown heroes Heffner. Not too much to

dig into here, but suffice it to say it’s all loud and occasionally emotionally overdriven.

Follow along at facebook.com/adblanco bandathens and adblanco.com.

AND ANOTHER ONE: Rapper Niño Brown continues his steady pattern of single releases this month with “Judge Judy.” The breezy tune, co-produced and engineered by Kxng Blanco, is a slow stepping, auto-tuned track that has Brown getting deep into his feelings. It’s a little less immediately grabby as some of his previous tracks but warms up nicely after a few spins. Find this on Spotify.

DIXIELAND DELIGHT: Bluegrass-oriented duo Pickled Holler just released its self-titled, seven-song new album. The pair, Matthew and Jessica Williams, are fortunate in that their duo-vocals blend together very nicely, and this just isn’t the case for lots of folks. They’re adept at swimming the blurry cross-streams of traditional old time music (“Father Whelan”), folk instrumentalism (“Olive’s Remorse”) and country (“Forgotten Dreams and Broken Hearts”).

Highlights here include, specifically, the thoughtful “Fishing In The Pond” and the incongruous rap-n-clicktrack tune “Dinner With The Family.” Find this at pickledholler. bandcamp.com.

GET UP KIDS: Way back in December when no one was paying attention to anything, the boys in Feral Joy released a 12-song self-titled album. Churning the waters of the still-incorrectly categorized pop side of third wave emo, Feral Joy has definitely done its homework. It’s been forever since I’ve heard a band channel not only the sound of Cap’n Jazz, The Promise Ring, et al. but also appear to be sincerely taken with these sounds and not just stylistically aping them. I thoroughly enjoyed this, especially “Stay Home,” “Longway,” “Death Trends” and “Sword/Stone.” Find this immediately over at feraljoy.bandcamp.com.

ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET: The 8th annual Athens Hip Hop Awards ceremony will happen this Saturday, Mar. 5 at The Warehouse (346 E. Broad St.). Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. As always, the categories for awards go far beyond music and deep into the community that surrounds the music such as stylists, restaurants and more. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the event begins at 7 p.m. It’s an 18+ event, too, so if you need a babysitter, go ahead and line that up. For more information, please see facebook.com/united groupofartists. f

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live music calendar Tuesday 1

Wednesday 2 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $20–22. www.georgia theatre.com RIPE Boston-based seven-piece band channeling the spirits of rock, funk, R&B, jazz and pop.

JOE HERTLER & THE RAINBOW SEEKERS “Semi-spiritual, quasi-secular, inspirational, post-Motown” folk rock band from Michigan.

Hendershot’s Coffee 7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershots coffee.com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night.

The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). www.lewisroom.com CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.

CHATHAM RABBITS Americana duo from North Carolina.

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.

Thursday 3 40 Watt Club Camp In #8. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.). www.40watt. com DAVID LOWERY Cracker’s frontman performs a solo set.

JOHNNY HICKMAN The Cracker guitarist and songwriter plays an unplugged set.

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Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $20–55. pac.uga.edu CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER “Stars of Vienna” pairs iconic works by Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms.

Terrapin Beer Co. Historic Athens Mardi Gras Masquerade and Block Party. 6 p.m. $40. www.historicathens.com BLAIR CRIMMINS AND THE HOOKERS Supercharged hot ragtime jazz with a touch of rock and roll. This Mardi Gras celebration also features a dance performance

by Modern Pin-Ups, crowning of the court and best dressed competition. Masquerade costumes encouraged.

The World Famous 8 p.m. $5–10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com NASTY BOYS Milwaukee-based parody duo leading The Cult of Nasty “in the name of hips, nips and naughty, nasty nether region bits.”

ALDENTE Local genre-bending rap band featuring multiple vocalists.

UNIQE Local hip-hop artist performs alongside friends.

contemplation and high energy to KEVN KINNEY The Drivin’ N’ JUST THE EMPRESS Atlanhip-hop.

Cryin’ frontman performs a set of ta-based rapper and singer who ELIJAH PIERCE Atlanta hip-hop his solo material. uses her music to inspire. artist.

SONG SWAPS AND STORYTELLRELLAJAMU Storytelling hip-hop The Root ING Cracker members and friends artist from Atlanta.

10 p.m. FREE! www.djosmose.com share stories and each other’s DJ OSMOSE Spinning vinyl selecsongs.

Festival Hall tions that range from deep house to 7:30 p.m. $20–35. www.festivalhall beatdown style disco. Special guest 40 Watt Club ga.com Alex Scales on congas.

Camp In #8. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m.

Southern Brewing Co. THE JAZZ LEGACY PROJECT (show). $25 (adv.). www.40watt.

RPM Series. 7 p.m. (doors). $7 A jazz ensemble led by drummer com (adv.), $10. www.sobrewco.com Justin Varnes presents “Cole Porter, CRACKER Acclaimed alt-rock NUCLEAR TOURISM Local band Jazz in Technicolor,” a 90-minute group that has explored many playing surf-punk originals. program celebrating the composer genres and sounds over its two-deTHE GRAWKS Local garage punk and lyricist of nearly 1,000 songs. cade career.

Flicker Theatre & Bar band.

Pulp Swim Presents “2020 Promo” Video Premiere. 8 p.m. $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com JOSEY Local artist who plays keyboard-based pop.

DJ PALL MAL No info available.

ALDENTE Local genre-bending rap band featuring multiple vocalists.

SKANK AND THE RUDE BOYS Athens-based ska band influenced by early two-tone.

Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgia theatre.com THE BACKSEAT LOVERS Cracker hosts its eighth Camp In at the 40 Watt on Mar. 3–5.

Indie pop rock band from ELF POWER Longtime fixture on VG MINUS '70s-styled power-pop/ Utah. the Athens scene playing crisp, punk band from Athens.

OVER UNDER Indie rock quartet melodic psych-pop.

Southern Brewing Co., from Salt Lake City.

Cozy Bar Hendershot’s Coffee Monroe 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/Cozy 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com 7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com BarAthens BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing FUNKY BLUESTER Blues outfit INCEST TWINS New Athens-based forró, accordion and triangle-driven inspired by traditional Chicago and two-piece outfit. country music from Brazil. Monthly Texas styles.

THE PIERRES Melodic and brainy VFW (Post 2872) residency! local alt-rock group.

Hugh Hodgson Concert 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ NULL Post-punk band from Athens.

Hall vfwpost2872 Flicker Theatre & Bar 7:30 p.m. $3 (w/student ID), $12.

COUNTRY RIVER BAND Local 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker pac.uga.edu classic country group that has been theaterandbar.com HODGSON SINGERS UGA’s together for over 25 years.

CLASSIC CITY RAVE NIGHT premiere choral ensemble consists Featuring Sars, Outer Limit, Pwdrd of advanced undergraduate and Donut, djbobfish, Jiig and M3wt. graduate students.

Hendershot's Coffee Southern Brewing Co., 8 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www.hender 40 Watt Club Monroe Camp In #8. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. shotsathens.com 7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com (show). $25 (adv.). www.40watt.

PERVERT New band featuring JACK MILLER & JIM GREENE com members of Shade and Fart Jar. Jack Miller and Jim Greene present CRACKER Acclaimed alt-rock group MAXUMA Local punk trio with an evening of live blues. that has explored many genres and emotive hardcore and math rock VFW (Post 2872) sounds over its two-decade career. influences.

6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.

IKE REILLY Chicago-based altWEAPONIZED FLESH Local com/vfwpost2872 rock singer-songwriter. smash thrash.

KARAOKE Silverstar Productions Hugh Hodgson Concert Bishop Park hosts an evening of karaoke.

8 a.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ Hall The Warehouse Athens 8 p.m. $45–85. pac.uga.edu ACCBishopPark 7 p.m. $17–20. www.thewarehouse ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESFREQ 432 Improvisational duo. athens.com Flicker Theatre & Bar TRA WITH MICHELLE CANN PECOS & THE ROOFTOPS Group 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flicker The orchestra performs Mahler's of friends from northeast Texas with theatreandbar.com Symphony No. 1, an ambitious a mix of country and rock roots.

HORSE JUMPER OF LOVE work of four movements that evokes HUSER BROTHER BAND Waco, Self-proclaimed "slow rock" trio the sounds of the mountains, a TX-based band playing a soulful from Boston. folk dance and a funeral march. A country rock mix.

HAYDEN PEDIGO Acoustic guipre-performance talk will be held in The World Famous tarist and avant-garde soundscape Ramsey Concert Hall at 7:15 p.m.

Volumes Presents Lofi & Chill. 10 International Grill & Bar composer from Amarillo, TX. p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.

7 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ COMA THERAPY Post-punk facebook.com/theworldfamous IGBAthensGA darkwave act that recently relocated athens CHRIS WAYNE Blended influences to Athens.

TRVY Versatile artist bringing both Georgia Theatre of rock, swing, country, Delta blues contemplation and high energy to 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). and New Orleans R&B. hip-hop.

Live Wire $54.50–60. www.georgiatheatre.

ANIME ZAYY Anime-aesthetic 8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). com inspired rapper with a blend of trap, $20.

LAKE STREET DIVE Five-piece R&B and Lo-fi sounds.

TYL3R DAVIS Alternative hip-hop pop group that draws inspiration AFRO KENOBI Local lyricist performer based in Atlanta. from soul, rock and R&B. embodying classic hip-hop.

HARRY WRIGHT Local hip-hop.

LUCIE SILVAS British singer-songLONLEE. Athens-based rapper and TRVY Versatile artist bringing both writer now based in Nashville. singer.

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Hendershot's Coffee 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20. www.hendershotsathens.com ONE L Drawing on a wide range of influences including Brazilian, Cuban, West African rock and hip-hop, one L features multiple percussionists, electric guitar and bass, violin and horns.

BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, accordion and triangle-driven country music from Brazil.

MISNOMER Local improv fusion group with a funky, jazzy sound.

Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. www.nowherebarlive.com DANIEL DONATO Nashville-based guitarist and songwriter.

Southern Brewing Co. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.sobrewco.com JIM COOK Local solo performer playing acoustic blues, classic rock and Americana.

HARVEST MOON Tribute act paying homage to the legendary career of Neil Young, including his time with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Buffalo Springfield and Crazy Horse.

The Warehouse Athens 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.thewarehouse athens.com 8TH ANNUAL HIP HOP AWARDS This red carpet event will recognize favorite local artists and businesses.

Multiple artists will perform live.

Sunday 6 ACC Library 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIRAN FERNANDES Local experimental guitarist influenced by American Primitive and other styles.

MADELINE POLITES Member of Immaterial Possession playing solo classical guitar.

Hendershot’s Coffee 7 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.hendershotsathens.com SIMONE BARON & ARCO BELO Genre-fluid jazz duo committed to building a more inclusive musical world.

JOHN FERNANDES Local musician playing ambient looped clarinet inspired by birdsong and Brian Eno.

Monday 7 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flicker theatreandbar.com LIAM GRANT Solo act performing country, bluegrass, ragtime and blues.

NEWPORT TRANSPLANT New local Americana band straddling honky tonk and punk rock.

Tuesday 8 Red Line Athens 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show).

FREE! flogamocker77@gmail.com FISHBUG Local punk rock band.

ANGEL BARN Lo-fi alt-rock with influences of math rock, shoegaze and grunge.

THE TIN CAN COLLECTIVE Punkand grunge-influenced rock band from New York.

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

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

The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording 7 p.m. $12. www.lewisroom.com SUSTO Charleston, SC-based alt-country.

ELIJAH JOHNSTON Local indiefolk singer-songwriter.

CANNON ROGERS Up-and-coming local folk-rock.

Porterhouse Grill 6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens. com/jazz JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy 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 ACC Library: masks indoors Bishop Park: masks encouraged Cozy Bar: no protocols Festival Hall: masks encouraged 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 Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall: masks encouraged International Grill and Bar: masks encouraged The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test; masks indoors Live Wire: masks encouraged Nowhere Bar: proof of vaccination or negative COVID test within 48 hours Porterhouse Grill: masks encouraged Red Line Athens: masks encouraged The Root: no protocols Southern Brewing Co.: masks indoors Terrapin Beer Co.: masks indoors The Warehouse: no protocols VFW: masks indoors The World Famous: masks indoors

Nominate your FAVORITE SONGWRITER now thru March 20

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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.

ESTATE SALE Furniture, sterling silver, fine china, art, collectibles, dishes, cookware, tools. Sat. 3/5, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun. 3/6, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 1691 Milledge Ave. Extension Athens, GA 30605

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.

MUSIC ANNOUNCEMENTS WUXTRY WAREHOUSE SALE: Thousands of vinyl LPs, CDs, 45s and cassettes at bargain blowout prices! Mar. 12, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 2850 Commerce Hwy/ 441 N.

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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Adult or teen acrylic, watercolor, drawing classes with professional artist in Eastside studio. All levels welcome. Students provide their own supplies. 404-9133597, laurenadamsartist@ icloud.com

Classic City Installation Starting at $18/hr. Summer seasonal performing furniture installation. Great benefits, travel as a team w/ food stipend and lodging 100% covered. Email: caswall@ classiccityinstallation.com

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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.

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MISC. SERVICES Business Water Solutions offers the cleanest drinking water available through innovative bottleless water coolers and ice machines.

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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 h i r i n g ! No experience necessary, proof of vaccination required. Email resume to catering@whitetiger gourmet.com Need newspapers? We have plenty at the Flagpole office!

Call 706-549-0301 and we’ll get them ready. Leave current issues on stands.

PART-TIME A LaFera Salon Inc. – Parttime Assistant. Duties include: greeting customers, shampooing, assisting stylists, answering phones, maintaining clean professional appearance, scheduling appointments, cleaning. Experience preferred but will train. Apply by email a.lafera@gmail.com Experienced kitchen and server 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). Relaxed, casual, safe space office environment. 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. Self-guided interview process. Hours: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. www.ctscribes.com

NOTICES MESSAGES All Georgians over the age of five are eligible to be vaccinated! Call 888-457-0186 or go to www. publichealthathens.com for more information.

COVID testing in Athens available at 3500 Atlanta Hwy. 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 Get Flagpole delivered straight to your mailbox! It can be for you or your pal who just moved out of town. $50 for six months or $90 for one year. Call 706-549-0301 or email frontdesk@flagpole. com.

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Visit athenspets.net to view all the cats and dogs available at the shelter

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Aphrodite’s a sweetheart who loves treats and being with people! Toys are cool, but she really just wants to be loved on. Visit soon so Aphrodite can steal your heart!

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Diesel loves tossing toys around, so much that you might wanna join him! This guy’s easy-going, observant and eager to have a pal by his side. Call to learn more about Diesel!

Nick (56974)

Nick was pretty shy when he first got to the shelter, but now he’s out of his shell and ready to shine! He loves toys, treats, being with friends and knows how to sit and shake.

These pets and many others are available for adoption at: • Deadline to place ads is 11:00 a.m. every Monday for the following Wednesday issue • All ads must be prepaid

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HOW TO SOLVE:

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