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Who’s Running For Office?

Street Scribe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Election Qualifying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com Turns out, Republicans may have gotten a where they can run, voters who don’t know little too cute with their redistricting spree. if they can vote or for whom. They drew Russell Edwards and two other Mayor Kelly Girtz would seem to be a Athens-Clarke County commissioners out strong favorite for re-election four years of their districts. Then they did the same after beating two other candidates with to Patty Durand, a green-energy executive 60% of the vote, winning every precinct from Gwinnett County who was planning in the county. But opponents must sense to run against Republican Tim Echols for weakness, since five people had signed up Public Service Commission. to run against him when the week-long Edwards was looking for something qualifying period ended Friday, Mar. 11. to run for, and along came an opportuAt first glance, the strongest appears to nity. He got his start in politics running be Mara Zuniga, the former Athens GOP against then-congressman Paul Broun in treasurer who also has the backing of 2010. Now he’s running against Broun’s Athens Classic and Athens Clean and Safe, former campaign mangroups that are using a ager. “One door closes perceived crime wave Four of five commission and homelessness crisis and another opens,” Edwards said. raise money from races will be contested, to The PSC, by the way, affluent UGA alumni regulates Georgia Power with multiple candidates for and parents in Atlanta. and other utilities. With While Republicans make all three open seats. his electric car and up less than 30% of the rooftop solar panels, Athens electorate, five the former Winterville resident Echols is a challengers could chip off enough of Girtz’s progressive on some issues despite the R by support to send the race to a runoff. And in his name, but he’s also consistently voted in a low-turnout runoff, anything can happen favor of rate hikes for Plant Vogtle, which (just ask Broun, who pulled off a legendary Edwards can exploit. Complicating matters upset in 2007). further, Durand still qualified and apparFour of five commission races will be ently intends to mount a legal challenge contested, with multiple candidates for to keep her name on the ballot. Then, in all three open seats. Commissioner Ovita November, another Athens resident, Colin Thornton was the only incumbent to escape McKinney, is running as a Libertarian. unscathed. He didn’t qualify last week because Local school board races often only Libertarians don’t have primaries; they offer voters one choice, but this year three choose their candidates at a convention. open seats each drew two candidates, The saga of Edwards and this down-balalthough incumbents LaKeisha Gantt and lot statewide race few people generally pay Linda Davis are unopposed. One of those attention to is emblematic of what has seats could be filled by Commissioner Tim been the most chaotic and confusing runup Denson, who was prohibited from running to an election since the Wild West days of for re-election when Republican legislators city-county unification in 1990—districts drew him out of his district. Like Edwards, in disarray, candidates who don’t know if or he found a landing spot, qualifying to run

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for school board in District 5. The third ousted commissioner, Melissa Link, will sit out 2022. One race that won’t be contested is solicitor general, the county official who prosecutes misdemeanors. Incumbent C.R. Chisholm did not qualify to run for a fifth term. Taking his place will be Will Fleenor, the chief assistant solicitor. On the other end of the spectrum, more than a dozen candidates signed up to run in the 10th Congressional District, where Rep. Jody Hice (R-Greensboro) is running for Georgia secretary of state. On the Republican side, the frontrunner is trucking company owner Mike Collins, the runnerup to Hice in the 2014 GOP primary. Other candidates include the aforementioned Broun and Vernon Jones, the former DeKalb County CEO and state representative who switched parties, briefly primaried Gov. Brian Kemp and has been endorsed by Donald Trump. Given that it’s an open seat and the district is more than 60% Republican, it’s no surprise conservative candidates are lining up to fight over who’s Trumpiest. More surprising is that five Democrats entered the race as well. They include Sandersville nurse and 2018/2020 nominee Tabitha Johnson-Green, Hull Mayor Paul Walton and Athens real-estate agent and musician Jessica Fore. f

Here’s the final list of candidates for local office. Asterisks indicate incumbents, and if no party affiliation is given, it’s a nonpartisan race. Athens-Clarke County Mayor: Kelly Girtz*, Pearl Hall, Fred Moorman, Mykeisha R. Ross, Mara Zuniga

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concerns Morgan is that cases seem to be plateauing among older children and teenagers, the majority of whom are not vaccinated. That could be a sign of a new surge to come, she said. Plus, the vaccine has not yet reached many parts of the world, which could allow new variants to arise in other places and migrate to the U.S. If and when a new variant does arise, it seems unlikely that public health officials will have the same prevention By Blake Aued and Jessica Luton news@flagpole.com tools at their disposal as the focus shifts to testing and treatment. his month marks the second anniversary of the start of Health, which had been given broad authority by city ordiThe Biden administration’s new National COVIDthe COVID-19 pandemic, and for many, it’s seemed like nances to take action against any possible epidemic. 19 Preparedness Plan aims to protect against and treat an eternity. While the pandemic isn’t over, it is entering a COVID-19, prepare for new variants, avoid shutdowns and “They were empowered by the city ordinances to do all new phase. fight the virus abroad. The central part of the new plan, kinds of things, and they exercised that power,” said Drake. On Mar. 12, 2020, the World Health Organization officoined the “test and treat” component, aims to get people They ordered the shutdown of schools. They ordered the cially declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The University closing of businesses. There were no church services for a tested for the virus and immediately offer viral treatment of Georgia, the Clarke County School District and many while in the fall of 1918. They wouldn’t even let the student to them, all done at pharmacies. While many have praised local businesses shuttered as the comthe comprehensive approach of the munity and the world prepared to plan, the “test to treat” component shelter in place for a matter of weeks. was initially met with some concern Weeks turned into months, months by many in the medical commuturned into years. The Delta variant nity, namely the American Medical hit last fall, then Omicron right on Association. The AMA has since said its heels. Hospitals filled to the brim they are reassured by the measures and deaths mounted—more than 200 taken in the plan to ensure the safety of in Athens, 30,000 in Georgia, nearly patients, particularly those with coma million in the U.S. and 6 million plex medical issues. Some experts conworldwide. tend that having testing at pharmacies, Now, the numbers are improving, as opposed to at-home testing, could be and COVID cases in Athens are down a potential source for viral spread for to about three a day after topping 200 those most often at risk. per day in January. The CDC recently Georgia, like many other Southern changed masking guidelines again to states, is pursuing legislation that suggest it’s safe for most people to go would limit the power of local govunmasked indoors, pivoting away from ernments to control the pandemic case numbers and toward hospital casethrough public health measures, such loads as the preferred metric. Athensas masking, social distancing or vaccine Clarke County is no longer enforcing its mandates or passports. Senate Bill mask mandate, and the Clarke County 345, proposed by Georgia Republicans School District recently made masks and approved along party lines by the optional. Georgia Senate last week, would ban Athens sheltered in place for a little while, but pretty soon the bars were open and the COVID was flowin’. “We’re not out of this,” said Jayne the use of vaccine passports for public Morgan, a cardiologist and head of the services or entry to government buildCOVID team for the Piedmont chain of hospitals, which body from the state agricultural school, which is where the ings. Initially, the bill took aim at mandating all vaccines, owns Athens Regional. “I know people want to think we’re Health [Sciences] Campus is now and used to be a Navy but the language was changed in the version that has out of it, but we’re not out of it.” school, come into town.” passed. Another bill up for approval would allow parents to Pool halls were closed, and the city kept a regularly visopt out of any school mask mandates at the local level. iting circus from coming to town, he said. The Red Cross While the Georgia legislature backed down from baneven had a mask making campaign in town. At the end of ning all vaccine mandates, SB 345 still limits the ability of World War I, the cultural mentality of acting in the interest local governments or school boards to require the COVIDThere were several points when COVID could have been of the greater good was in full force, but also, the pan19 vaccine if it is approved beyond emergency authorizadefeated, Morgan said. “Unfortunately, we as a society were demic was limited to three waves, with only the latter two tion and is officially approved for regular use. A Flagpole unwilling to follow public health guidelines so this virus waves impacting Athens, and unlike today’s pandemic, the open records request to the Clarke County School District could be eradicated. Now we’ll have to live with it,” she said. exhaustion of prolonged pandemic was likely not a factor. showed just how effective mandating vaccines–for things “I don’t think we lasted two weeks” under shelter-in“When government trust was at its highest between such as whooping cough–have been at keeping disease at place orders, she said. “People started shouting about 1950 and 1980, we eradicated malaria in the South,” Berry bay. Except for a handful who received religious or medfreedom.” Then, disinformation and political ideology said. “We put niacin in our bread so we would stop dying of ical exemptions, 100% of children in CCSD schools have prompted resistance to mask-wearing and getting vaccipellagra. We put fluoride in the water so we’d actually have received the required pediatric vaccinations. (COVID vacnated. “We should’ve been able to get our entire populateeth beyond the age of 40. We developed nationwide vacci- cines are currently under emergency authorization for chiltion vaccinated within four to five months,” Morgan said. nation requirements for measles, mumps and rubella. And dren 5–17 and not available for those under 5, but Morgan Instead, only 65% of people nationwide and 52% in Athens in one of the greatest achievements in human history, we said she expects that to change soon.) are fully vaccinated. slayed the dragon, eradicating smallpox, the greatest global “While we have not used vaccine passports in our buildCompare that to the response to the last great pandemic, killer of all humankind, then killing two million humans ings, and of course do not operate the schools, localities the Spanish flu 100 years ago. a year. For a short time, we did big things and could claim should have all tools at their disposal in protecting public According to UGA history professor Stephen Berry, that, at least occasionally, that the nine most magical words health,” ACC Mayor Kelly Girtz said. “I’m grateful to be in a many of the advances in human health in the last century in the English language are: ‘I’m from the government, and better environment right now vis a vis COVID-19, and hope are the direct result of public health advances and planI’m here to help.’” that it will hold. However, we have seen rises and falls in ning. “War may be more storied and studied, but for thoucase rates and hospitalization levels several times over the sands of years diseases and infections proved the gravest last two years, and we all need to be prepared if the dynamchallenge to human life,” said Berry, referencing his new ics should shift again.” book. “For millennia gangrene, sepsis, smallpox, influenza, Thus far, the pattern has been for cases to spike in Year Three of the Pandemic is likely to be better than the August, when UGA students return to town, and during the cholera, yellow fever, tuberculosis, pellagra and malaria past two years, though, Morgan said. Reasons for optimism winter holidays. Morgan said she doesn’t know if that patwere the great global killers. As late as 1915, only 3% of include clinical trials for new therapies and soon-to-be Americans made it to the biblical age of ‘three score and tern will hold, or if booster shots might become an annual approval for vaccinating young children. But people still ten.’ And then, relatively yesterday, relatively overnight, we ritual like flu shots. But if cases do spike again, she said, need multiple levels of protection, she said, from getting doubled the length of our lives.” hospitals are now better prepared. vaccinated to hand-washing to mask-wearing and social Brian Drake, a UGA historian who recently wrote about “We’re absolutely in a better position, if for no other distancing. Like slices of Swiss cheese, one layer will have the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic in Athens, said historical reason than practice makes perfect,” Morgan said. But even holes, but not multiple slices stacked on top of each other. documents from that time showed that the community when few COVID patients are seeking hospital treatment, “I hope people will continue to take precautions, even response to that pandemic was, in many ways, much like doctors and nurses are still dealing with the fallout—blood though these mask mandates have been lifted, because we the initial response that we saw in Athens at the onset clots, heart attacks, strokes, delayed care, mental health absolutely will see new variants.” of the pandemic. The community banded together and issues. “Each surge requires a little more, because you’re Although cases have fallen dramatically, one thing that willingly followed measures issued by the Athens Board of tired,” she said. f

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By Ed Tant news@flagpole.com On the eve of World War I in 1914, British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey lamented, “The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.” Today the lights of civilization are dimming again as Russia continues its bloody invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Russian tsar-wannabe Vladimir Putin has plunged his nation into war against a country that is putting up a strong struggle against Russian rule as Ukraine military forces and ordinary citizens fight back against daunting odds. As refugees left Ukraine by the millions, millions of other citizens still in the country huddled in

of millions as the possibility of nuclear war entered popular culture. In 1959 the movie On the Beach depicted the last dying days of humankind in the aftermath of a nuclear war that spread deadly radiation around the world. In 1964 two films about nuclear war hit theaters across America. Fail Safe was the tale of deadly brinkmanship and a Faustian bargain to avert an atomic Armageddon. Dr. Strangelove was a dark comedy that is a film classic today. Its mordant subtitle captured the fatalistic mood of many during times of nuclear tension: “How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb.”

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bomb shelters with a grim resolve reminiscent of the “Keep Calm and Carry On” attitude of the British people during the Nazis’ Blitzkreig bombing attacks on London. Putin’s war against Ukraine has earned enmity inside his country and around the world, but Putin has continued and expanded his usual policies of arresting protesters and silencing dissident voices in the media, while reminding a wary world that he is in control of Russia’s vast nuclear arsenal. Putin’s words and actions convey dread to a world already beset by the three tribulations of war, authoritarianism and catastrophic climate change. For many Americans my age who have grown up in the Atomic Age, Putin’s military madness brings back memories of the Cold War struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II. I still can remember “Duck and Cover” Civil Defense drills during the 1950s telling school children to hide under their desks if the Ruskies dropped a nuke on Atlanta. As the ‘60s dawned, the Cold War continued, and the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world perilously close to nuclear war. Sixty years ago was an American Graffiti time in this nation, a time of hot rods and sock hops, black-and-white television, and black and white segregation. The Cuban Missile Crisis reminded “Happy Days” Americans that the specter of nuclear war haunted their suburban dreams. Movies, books and television shows brought tales of Atomic Age Armageddon to audiences

Just months after World War II ended, author John Hersey enthralled millions of readers with his book Hiroshima, which told the story of six survivors of the atomic bombing of the title city in 1945. Hiroshima was a true story, but the threat of nuclear annihilation also was fodder for fiction during the perilous times of the Cold War. In 1959 author Pat Frank published Alas, Babylon, his novel about people in a small Florida town who survive an atomic war. Alas, Babylon was adapted for television and shown on the famed CBS series “Playhouse 90” in 1960. In 1963, writer Philip Wylie delivered a chillingly realistic story of nuclear conflict between America and Russia in his novel ironically titled Triumph. On American television, the sci-fi series “The Twilight Zone” in 1961 aired an episode titled “The Shelter.” Written by “Twilight Zone” creator Rod Serling, the episode shows the descent into savagery of suburban neighbors who fear that America is under attack. Since the Atomic Age began, nuclear war has been the stuff of fiction in movies, books and television. In today’s world bristling with nuclear warheads and bustling with dictators, fiction could become fact. Putin’s military misadventure in Ukraine should remind us today to remember words written by Albert Einstein in 1946: “The unleashed power of the atom has changed everything save our modes of thinking, and we thus drift toward unparalleled catastrophe.” f

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rom U.S. Senate to state legislator, hunAbrams’ qualifying remarks focused dreds of political hopefuls trekked to on calling for full Medicaid expansion in the Capitol to put their name on the ballot Georgia and slammed the “inaction and during qualifying week, setting the stage ineptitude by the current governor.” for messy intraparty battles in May before But Kemp will have to face former ally an equally contentious November election. and former U.S. Sen. David Perdue in a priAs the slate of candidates takes shape for mary, after former President Donald Trump Republican and Democratic primaries, the recruited him to challenge the governor national attention on Georgia’s political after Kemp certified Trump’s 2020 election landscape continues to shine bright. defeat. On Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp was Perdue told reporters after qualifying greeted by chants of “Four more years!” by a that his run, which has further divided the large crowd of supporters GOP, could ultimately inside the Capitol after unite it if he is victorious. submitting his paperwork “I just don’t see how Brian to run for reelection. is going to pull together “We promised that we all the Republican Party to would raise teacher pay, stand up against Stacey,” invest in our schools, crack he said. “They’re too upset down on gangs, keep our about too many things state No. 1 for business right now.” and prioritize economic Trump’s 2020 loss development in rural parts has boosted a slate of of our state, that we would Republican primary chalfight for our values and lengers seeking to ride a ignore those who wanted wave of anti-incumbent to play politics,” Kemp said sentiment that will test about his 2018 campaign. the strength of the former “I’m proud to say that by president’s power in the working together, we have Democrat Stacey Abrams will face party. He has endorsed Gov. Brian Kemp or fellow Republi- State Sen. Burt Jones done that.” can David Perdue in November. Kemp’s speech was for lieutenant governor, heavy on his accomplishU.S. Rep. Jody Hice for ments in office and attacks on Democrat Secretary of State, former lawmaker Vernon Stacey Abrams, whom he narrowly defeated Jones in the 10th Congressional District and in 2018 and could likely face again in football star Herschel Walker for U.S. Senate. November. Walker, who has largely avoided public “I’ve been focused on Stacey Abrams— events and interviews, said he would not we’ve been waiting for this day for three debate his primary opponents, confident years,” Kemp told reporters. “You know, in polling numbers that show him winning what we’re going to have to overcome to and comparing debates to playing “games.” win the nomination, we’re not taking for Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black and granted, but our sights are focused on who other opponents decried Walker’s refusal, the real opponent is going to be.” arguing he would lose to Democratic Sen.

Raphael Warnock because he was not equipped to handle the type of campaign needed to defeat him. Meanwhile, Georgia Democrats, fresh off of victories in dual U.S. Senate runoffs and electing Joe Biden into the White House, have their own high-profile primary battles before November. After Republican lawmakers redrew the 6th Congressional District to favor Republicans, incumbent U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath switched into the now-Democratic 7th District against fellow Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux. But while Georgia is a competitive battleground for statewide races, many legislative districts are not. Dozens of seats in

the state legislature, and all but one of the state’s 14 U.S. House seats, will likely be decided in the partisan primaries. Under the Gold Dome, several retirements will alter the leadership landscape beyond electing a new lieutenant governor. Powerful Senate Rules committee chairman Jeff Mullis announced he would not run for reelection, joining House budget chairman Terry England and dean of the House, Democrat Calvin Smyre, as several long-serving officials who will not return. f This story comes to Flagpole through a reporting partnership with GPB News, a nonprofit newsroom covering the state of Georgia.

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By Pete McCommons pete@flagpole.com The war in Ukraine has caused a renewed commitment to democracy. Putin’s bloody attempt to crush a free and democratic nation has created revulsion throughout the world and has starkly reminded us how democratic institutions can never be taken for granted. Ironically, as war rages on the edge of Europe, we here in Athens-Clarke County have suffered a blow to our own democratically elected government. On the most local level, three of our elected ACC commissioners were forced from office, and our election districts were uprooted and scattered about the county in new configurations. This dismantling of our local government was forced upon Athens by “our” own Republican legislators, who occupy seats made safe for them by the voters of Oconee, Walton, Barrow, Jackson and Madison counties. Sen. Bill Cowsert, Sen. Frank Ginn, Rep. Marcus Wiedower and Rep. Houston Gaines can act autocratically toward Athens, because Athens probably can’t vote them out of office, though the many Republican voters in Athens can help them stay in office. So when local Republicans, secessionists and the cleanand-safers told “our” legislators to destroy the county commission because it is too liberal, “our” legislators were happy to overturn the will of the majority of ACC voters and cram a gerrymandered commission down our throats. Now, on May 24, we’ll have an election for the completely reconfigured District 1, where Patrick Davenport is still the incumbent and for the three open seats in Districts 3, 5 and 7, where our democratically elected commissioners Melissa Link, Tim Denson and Russell Edwards were blown

out of the districts that elected them. We’ll have an election with campaigns and candidates as if nothing happened, but something did happen: “Our” legislators invaded Athens-Clarke County and are now trying to set up a puppet BARROW government. The primary election is non-partisan, which means that candidates don’t have the labels of political parties. They can be Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians or independents, but they don’t have to tell you. They can even be lifelong Democrats, yet perform in office to delight every reactionary Republican in town. The worst thing about this upcoming election is that those who don’t like the politics of the incumbents didn’t just run against them in a fair election. Instead, WALTON they bombed them out of their home districts and made political refugees out of our elected commissioners. So obviously this is a very important election, which will cause us all to think seriously about what kind of local government we want. The autocrats have decreed that our commission is too progressive, too liberal and that it must go back to being safely do-nothing reactionary. Apparently, what is too progressive for them is trying to do something about poverty in Athens, about homelessness, about fair wages for public employees, about transportation, about affordable housing, about police responsibility, about open government. Since they felt that they couldn’t change local government through the democratic elections process, they destroyed it, hoping to insert their own candidates into the new government that will be built from the ruins of the old. That’s what makes our task as voters so important in this election on May 24. We’ve got to be clear about what kind of government we want here, and we’ve got to find out who is committed to that kind of vision. In spite of the

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St. Patrick’s Day Events PURE GOLD WAYS TO CELEBRATE IN ATHENS

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ig out everything even remotely green in your closet, find your oversized shamrock accessories and prepare your liver. The COVID numbers are laying low, although not eradicated, and the St. Patrick’s Day festivities are back on. Whether you prefer to party hard or celebrate casually, there’s a variety of events happening in Athens to mark the occasion. Live music, traditional dancing and local comedy are all on the menu this year—in addition to the corned beef and cabbage. The following events are all happening Thursday, Mar. 17, but check the Flagpole calendar for more St. Paddy’s Day-themed events happening throughout the week— including those the day of at Athentic Brewing Co. and Normal Bar.

guests enjoy a musical performance by Cicada Rhythm. The duo plays roots-influenced folk-rock with chilling harmonies and wholesome songs. The event will be held from 6–8 p.m. Attendance is free but limited, so you must RSVP to Winnie Smith. wsmith78@uga.edu

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ST. PATTY’S JAZZ JAM: Hosted by Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched, Hendershot’s is turning its monthly jazz jam, held every third Thursday, into a festive occasion. If the Irish shoe fits, why not? Attendees are encouraged to bring their own instrument, voice included, to join in on the jam; however, everyone is welcome to simply watch and listen to the magic. Either way, there’s no charge for entry. Sign ups start at 7 p.m. with the jam beginning at 8 p.m. All guests must present a valid ID as well as a completed COVID-19 vaccination card or proof of a negative test result. hendershots athens.com

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Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance ST. PAT’S POP PUNK BASH: What better place to grab some brews than at a brewery? Southern Brewing Co. will host an all-ages outdoor event beginning at 5 p.m. and presented by Aubrey Entertainment. From 5:30–6 p.m., the Athens branch of the Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance will perform. The academy, whose mission is to foster a love for Irish dancing, specializes in both performance and competitive dance. Then from 6–9 p.m., local pop-punk cover band That’s Rad will play a mix of classic favorites and some special St. Paddy’s Day tunes. The band’s repertoire includes blink-182, Green Day, The Killers, Dropkick Murphys and more. There will be a food truck on site, but guests are welcome to bring their own outside food and non-alcoholic beverages. Admission is free for ages 20 and under or $6 for 21 and up, which includes your first pint of Southern Brewing Co. beer. bit.ly/ StPatsAthens22 WILLSON CENTER ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION:

The Willson Center for Humanities and Arts invites the public to celebrate at the Sculpture Garden of the Georgia Museum of Art. Snacks and drinks will be provided while

the mood for some hearty laughs? Maybe you’re looking for a different beer-centric vibe? Catch some local comedians at Akademia Brewing Co. from 8–10 p.m. Something funny is always bound to happen, especially with the host for the evening, comedian Lanny Farmer. Tickets are $10, available online or at the door. www. facebook.com/AKADEMIABC SUPER SHAM-ROCKS: St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just for adults. The younger crowd—but not too young, ages six and older—can participate in a treasure hunt, decorate pots to fill with gold and complete a nature craft at Memorial Park. This event will be held 10:30–11:30 a.m. and costs $3 for ACC residents or $4.50 for non-ACC residents. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required to attend. accgov. com/148/leisure-services FAB FESTIVAL: Looking for a community-based experience? Head downtown to College Avenue for a block party in front of the main branch of First American Bank and Trust. This free festival will feature local food, beer and live music from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Attendees can expect offerings from La Carretta, Rashe’s Cuisine, Lil’ Ice Cream Dude, Athentic Brewing Co., Southern Brewing Co., Creature Comforts and Terrapin Beer Co. Kevn Kinney of Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ will perform a set of his solo material. facebook.com/FABTisHere f

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itive place to aggregate intricate makeup and fashion experiments, motivational messages and the occasional PSA, like a recent video aiming to raise funds for the veteran-run organization Global Medical and Surgical Group that is currently providing humanitarian assistance in Ukraine. His sense of humor shines through a series of short clips starring “Goth Dad,” an endearingly wholesome character with a Midwestern accent who delivers goth-inspired jokes with groan-inducing punchlines. Often addressing his viewers as his “baby bats,” the character was inspired by his own dad as well as bassist Dan Geller’s parents, who live in the Midwest.

“The job directly ties to music for me in intrinsic ways now,” says Gannon. “I write a lot of music based on my experiences with mortality and existentialism. I’ve seen some of the worst and best parts of humanity due to this job. Music now serves as catharsis for some of the worse things I’ve seen.” Gannon credits social media as one of the most essential tools used by Vision Video to build an international audience over the past two years while the pandemic largely kept the entertainment industry as a whole in limbo. He estimates that he likely spends around 30–40 hours each week creating content and engaging with listeners. “I used to believe there was some magic trick to getting your social media to grow, but honestly, you’ve just got to put in the work,” says Gannon. “I view what I do with the band on social media as part of my career in music. The other half of it is just conveying vulnerability through what you post. I tell stories about who I am and what I stand for, and that has resonated with people. But I’m also a cringey, dadjoke laden goofball that is horror-movie obsessed and listens to too much ‘80s music. I show both sides of myself regularly in our content, and that’s why it works. If I am capable of doing this, anyone is, because I feel like I can barely tie my shoes properly each morning.” Beyond band-related announcements, Vision Video’s social media serves as a pos-

“I was writing placeholder lyrics for a riff, and it just randomly popped into my brain: ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if there was like an almost Mr. Rogers kinda guy who wore a cardigan, was obsessed with The Cure, had really badass makeup and told horrible jokes?!’” His persona was so well-received that it led to a 2022 “Goth Dad Thirst Bat” calendar full of stylized, cheeky portraits. He’s even available on Cameo to request custom videos with personalized messages. “Athens is such a special town,” says Gannon, who named his band after the offbeat and dearly departed Vision Video rental store. “I am and will always be in love with the magic that is our music scene. There is such an outrageous abundance of talent in this town that constantly intersects and exchanges sounds, ideas and friendships.” Vision Video is currently on tour through Apr. 11 for the second half of its Inked in Red tour, making stops at both South by Southwest in Austin, TX and Treefort Music Fest in Boise, ID along the way. The band plans to hit the road again come late June, and is currently putting the finishing touches on its second studio album, which is expected to be released in November. To keep up with upcoming tour dates, music news and Gannon’s other antics, check out @visionvideoband on Instagram and TikTok. f

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his year’s awards model for Flagpole’s annual Athens Favorites competition is none other than Dusty Gannon, whom many readers may recognize as the frontperson of local gothpop, post-punk band Vision Video. When he’s not dancing on stage donning fishnets and leather, he’s in uniform as a paramedic and firefighter in the metro Atlanta area. After leaving active Army duty in 2016 as an infantry officer, the veteran of the war in Afghanistan returned to his hometown of Athens and soon discovered that writing music was the cathartic outlet he needed for unpacking trauma experienced through his past and present fields of work.

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Oh my goth!

It’s that time of year… when Athens’ bats crawl out of their caves to vote for their favorite local businesses in the 12th Annual Flagpole Athens Favorites Awards. Congratulations to the winners and runner-ups in over 90 categories. (A few of the regular categories are still on hold this year due to the pandemic.) Thank-yous need to be given to the whole Flagpole staff who put on their black lipstick and pulled this issue off: Larry Tenner, Chris McNeal and Cody Robinson created the scene-ic designs for the theme logo, cover, awards and ads. Our sales team of Landon Bubb and Jessica Mangum did some hardcore selling. A special thanks goes out to our model, Athens’ Favorite Goth Dad, Dusty Gannon (read more about him on p. 16), who braved the daylight to give us a peek at goth life in Athens. Thanks to Jason Thrasher, of Thrasher Photo and Design, who photographed our Goth Dad and to Sarah Ann White for photographing a few of our winners. Finally, a big thanks to Strength and Strike Fitness, Wuxtry and Jittery Joe’s for letting us use their space.

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Jittery Joe’s Coffee 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-354-8000 1480 Baxter St. · 706-548-1099 1230 S. Milledge Ave. · 706-208-1979 425 Barber St. · 706-227-2161 297 E. Broad St. · 706-613-7449 1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy. · 706-345-8900 RUNNER UP

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Mama’s Boy 197 Oak St. · 706-548-6249 8851 Macon Hwy. · 706-850-8550 RUNNER UP

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a movie buff, I was delighted to learn that a 1973 film directed by the late horror master George A. Romero— the “Godfather of the Dead”—has been brought back to life and is streaming on the fright channel Shudder. Romero has haunted our dreams since the 1968 release of Night of the Living Dead, which sparked a never-ending fascination with zombies that continues to this day with “The Walking Dead” and God knows what other shows and movies that feature these rotting dead people running amok in our society like political cultists.

Romero’s The Amusement Park was thought to be lost. But his foundation and some dedicated filmmakers pieced together two scratched 16 mm prints, touched up the color and the sound, and released it in triumph. The trailer describes it as “the scariest film Romero ever made… A circle of hell… Our most deeply cynical artist at the height of his ferocity.” The subject of this terror? This circle of hell? Getting old. That’s it. This old guy in a white suit is the star of the film. He wanders into an amusement park and demonstrates what happens to all of us as we age, like getting shamed, humiliated, ignored, robbed and stomped by bikers. Even his glasses were stomped as he was left bleeding and untreated. You know, the everyday horrors of growing old in our society. Like the road-rage guy who tailgated me into the Georgia Square Mall recycling lot the other day but drove off because there were too many witnesses. I watched The Amusement Park on Shudder, because I’m old. I’m 74. I can dig it. This week I’m getting an infusion at Piedmont Athens Regional of a “biologic” drug that heals bleeding intestinal ulcers.

On Friday, I get injections in both eyes to forestall the deterioration of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, a genetic disease that blinded my father. Do you remember the scene in A Clockwork Orange when Alex gets clamps in his eyes to force them open? It’s like that, but my doctor sticks needles into my eyes. Alex just got drops. He was young—then. The actor Malcolm McDowell will turn 79 in June. Also this week, I have a session of physical therapy on my spine, because I took prednisone so long for the bleeding ulcers that I developed “steroid-induced osteoporosis” and suffered five compression fractures. Now they want me to take a new bone drug that could possibly cause my femur to snap or my jaw to die. Hard to believe they snuck that one past the FDA. The crazy thing about The Amusement Park is that it was funded by a well-meaning Lutheran group in Pennsylvania as A Film on the Problems of Aging in Our Society. They were looking for a director and hired Romero, a hometown boy from Pittsburgh. In a three-day shoot, he turned their nice church film into a surrealistic vision of the amoral future in a society catering only to the rich—a tour de force creating, in only 51 minutes, the very real hell that every last one of us will experience if we live long enough. Complaints poured in from traumatized viewers, so the church group shelved it, and the film rotted like a corpse for nearly 50 years until it arose from the dead to haunt us. One of the scariest parts of the movie is when a young couple has their fortune read by an amusement park psychic, who reveals a future of poverty, sickness and abandonment. Oh, the horror. I’m having lunch this week with an old friend who was a radio-TV-film major at UGA like me. We’ll talk about how our ambitious dreams turned to crap and what we would have done if someone told us in 1970 what America would be like in 2022. I shudder to think. One of our more innocent dreams back then was to dress up like the two main characters in Midnight Cowboy, whom we sort of resembled. I was going to be Joe Buck, and my friend was going to be Ratso Rizzo. We would carry a tape player with the theme song, “Everybody’s Talking.” We were going to walk around campus like that just to be funny. We never got around to it, and now all of a sudden we’re in our 70s. So, like the old guy says in the movie: “See you in the park—someday.” f Doug Monroe was a newspaper reporter, an IBM speechwriter and a special education teacher in Brooklyn. He lives in Athens.

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THE HITS JUST KEEP ON COMIN’: There’s a new Modern Lamps release out now named Lucid Cartography that features the project as a duo of experimental composers Grant and Rachel Evans. The cassette version of this release is limited to 25 copies. Because I don’t want to get it wrong, I’ll quote them directly when they mention that this has “gong, singing bowl, bells, e-sitar, cloud flute, percussion, piano, bass, erhu, zither, lap harp, Rhodes, guitar, tape loops and electronic piano” on it. Featuring two tracks, the A-side (“South Mars Onsen”) begins, and maintains for nearly five minutes, some solid hand percussion that underscores the Evans’ trademarked drones until it’s overtaken by the Easter-egg-ish nod to Bauhaus’ “Bela Lugosi’s Dead.” Overall, it’s the more aggressive of the two tunes here. The B-side (“Meltwater Sutra”) is piano based but doesn’t always sound like it. Layers and layers of not unpleasant noise bury it for the most part, with a few exceptions. Find this and more over at hookervision.bandcamp.com.

STEPPING OUT: Composer Andrew Steck has a new EP out this week that he’s named The Mouth Remains Closed During Strenuous Activity, which locals will recognize as the slogan on the sign that adorns the Flicker Theatre & Bar. The sign itself is a 1991 creation by Athens artist Cal Clements. Steck advised me that these three tunes were a departure from his orchestral work, and they are to a certain extent that, to my ears, is mainly a difference in instrumentation and not compositional style. There’s plenty of subtle drama in the almost trip-hop “Reflections.” Similarly, the trance-oriented “The Ocean In A Drop” and keys-heavy “The Undulating Parade” impart similar moods. Find this at Steck’s own arfusrecords.com and andrewsteck.bandcamp. com.

LOOK UP: It’s only been about a hundred years or so since anyone gathered up on the Georgia Theatre rooftop to jam out to some live music. Well, punters, the big bosses over at GATH have felt your pain and are introducing some remedies. Newly announced Y’ALL COME OVER: The Hibbs upcoming rooftop gigs include Family Band and Tyler Key McKinley James (Saturday, released a four-song tribute Mar. 19); Palace Doctor, Classic Townes by The Hibbs Family Band and Tyler Key to the late Townes Van Zandt Outersea and System last week. It’s called Classic Exclusive (Tuesday, Apr. 5); Townes and is the first bunch in a planned batch of Van and Jive Talk (Saturday, Apr. 23). Now I know y’all have Zandt tunes covered by local artists and musicians. Once all been saving your Theatre bucks for Jackyl (main room, the batching is complete, the idea is to release it all as a full Saturday, Apr. 2), but it wouldn’t hurt you at all to take a length. The Zandt songs performed on this initial release toddle up the stairs, either. For more information, please are “Pancho And Lefty,” “If I Needed You,” “No Deal” and see georgiatheatre.com. “Silver Ships Of Andilar.” Of these, it should be expected BOILING POINT: Athens hardcore band ConSec released a that I’m going to judge the unimpeachable “Pancho And two-song EP last month named Brain Solvent Sampler. As Lefty” most harshly. And I’m happy to report that Hibbs you might imagine, the whole thing is a really quick discusand Key have produced a very lovely version with a nice extended intro and a full-band arrangement. Word from the band is you can find this at bigshinyshedrecords.bandcamp.com but, as of this writing, it’s not there yet, so go ahead and check again. HELLO, IT’S HIM: Longtime live engineer and recording artist Derek Almstead (Faster Circuits, Olivia Tremor Control) just released his first record under his own name. The five-song release is titled Boxes and, musically speaking, there’s a subtle theme of linear movement throughout. While loosely inhabiting the related camps of psychedelia and indie rock, Almstead never really forcefully flies the flag of either. Rather, his songs here move steadily with nice—sometimes momentary—slices of top shelf melody. For instance, the one-word refrain of “Saboteur” is easily as catchy Derek Almstead as anything his other bands have ever done. On “No Role Model,” he takes a guitar cue from Hall and Oates which he uses to introduce, then subside under, a deeply sleepy vocal and heavier melodicism. Boxes is a unique entry into the canon of “dude-who-was-in-bandsuses-own-name”-type records in that there is no sense of novelty and it has something to say. What that is exactly, you’ll need to figure out on your own. So start searching at derekalmstead.bandcamp.com.

sion. It’s loud, boisterous and more than a little traditional. Indeed, the creatively structured “Wheel of Pain/The Kids Will Have Their Say/Interlude I” drops an old SS Decontrol song right in the middle. The second track, “Quick to Forget/Interlude II,” is almost like a youth crew anthem if Greg Ginn (Black Flag) had gotten ahold of it. Not a bad way to spend about eight and a half minutes at all. Find this at futileforce.bandcamp.com. f

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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 an 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 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

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) “Color Mixing: Acrylic Painting Class” meets Wednesdays, 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. “Printing on Fabric: Printmaking Workshop” is held Mar. 20 or May 1, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $105. “Handmade Books: Longstitch Workshop” is held Mar. 27, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $90. “Handmade Books: Coptic Binding Workshop” is held Apr. 3, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $90. Taught by James Greer, “Drawing Fundamentals: Perspective and Composition” is held Apr. 12, 19, 26, 6:30–8 p.m. $90. “Landscape Painting from Photographs Class” is held Apr. 13, 20, 27, May 4, 6:30 p.m. $130. 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

art around town ARTWALL@HOTEL INDIGO ATHENS (500 College Ave.) Curated by Lilly McEachern, “Crooked” features work by Andrae Green, Craig Coleman and Jess Machacek. Closing reception Apr. 7 at 6 p.m. 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 roughly 40 artists who support the gallery through memberships. Participants include Barbara Odil, Helen Kuykendall, Lisa Freeman, Litta Milde, Michael Lachowski, Mickey O Boyd and more. An artists’ roundtable discussion will be held on closing day, Mar. 27 at 4:30 p.m. 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 through Mar. 31. 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.

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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 Sat-

urday 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 INDIGO DYING USING SHIBORI TECHNIQUES (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Learn how to preapre a non-fermented indigo vat and four shibori techniques: arashi, kumo, etajime and a clamped method. Apr. 9, 1–4 p.m. $75–85. www.ocaf.com 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 PUBLIC DANCE (The Studio Athens) Beginner Rumba lessons followed by DJ’d waltz, swing, salsa, tango etc. Every fourth Saturday. 7:30–10 p.m. $5 (students), $10 (non-students). www.gmdance.com SPANISH CLASSES (Athens, GA) For adults, couples and children. Learn from experts with years of professional experience. Contact for details. 706-372-4349, marinabilbao75@gmail.com, www.marina-spain-2020.squarespace.com

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Painted portraits 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. 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.” Through 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. • Collections from our Community presents Tatiana Veneruso’s collection of vintage purses that represent over 100 years of handbag history. Through June 4. • 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. Through May 21. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Paintings of dinosaurs, raccoons and other creatures by Will Eskridge. Through March. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) The gallery hosts a show of students attending various local elementary, middle and high schools in celebration of Youth Art Month. Through Mar. 26. • Held in recognition of Global Recycling Day, “Reinvented & Reclaimed: A Recycled Art Exhibition” presents wearable designs incorporating paper, plastics, aluminum cans, bottle caps and other repurposed materials.

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 ACC LIBRARY EVENTS (ACC Library) “Talking About Books Book Club” will discuss Rachel Joyce’s Miss Benson’s Beetle on Mar. 16 at 10:30 a.m. “For the Philo of Philosophy” meets Mar. 17 at 11 a.m. “OLLI Memoir Writers” meets Mar. 20 at 3 p.m. “Finding Employment Online” meets Mar. 22 at 10 a.m. “Podcasting for Beginners” meets Mar. 24 at 7 p.m. “iPad/iPhone Basics for Beginners” meets Mar. 29 at 10 a.m. “A Season of Flesh: The Songs of Byron Herbert Reece” meets Mar. 29 at 7 p.m. “Overbooked Book Club” will discuss Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby on Mar. 30 at 6:30 p.m. “Friends of Athens-Clarke County Spring Book Sale” runs Mar. 30–Apr. 2. Former professional athlete Chris Singleton will speak on unity and racial reconciliation on Mar. 31 at 4 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org ART EVENTS (Georgia Museum of Art) “Artful Conversation: Georgia O’Keeffe” is held Mar. 16 at 2 p.m. “Panel Discussion: Interdis-

ciplinary Perspectives on Jennifer Steinkamp and the Technology of Nature” is held Mar. 17 at 4 p.m. “Teen Studio: ‘Soundsuit’” is held Mar. 17 at 5:30 p.m. “Yoga in the Galleries” is held Mar. 17 at 6 p.m. “Morning Mindfulness is held Mar. 18 at 9:30 a.m. “Girl Scout Day” is held Mar. 19 at 10 a.m. “Art + Wellness Studio” is held Mar. 20 at 2 p.m. “Sunday Spotlight Tour” is held Mar. 20 at 3 p.m. “Toddler Tuesday: Birds and Butterflies” is held Mar. 22 at 10 a.m. “Gallery Talk: Fashion and Foschi” is held Mar. 23 at 3 p.m. “Holbrook Lecture: Elizabeth Currie: ‘Everyday People: Dress and Art in the Italian Baroque” is held Mar. 24 at 5:30 p.m. “Family Day: Modernism on Paper” is held Mar. 26 at 10 a.m. “España en Corto: Spanish Short Film Festival is held Mar. 29–30 at 7 p.m. www.georgiamuseum.org THE ARTIST’S WAY STUDY GROUP (24th Street Clubhouse, 150 Collins Industrial Blvd.) A gathering of artists, musicians, writers and creatives meet to discuss the book The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron. Every Sunday, 6:30 p.m. beth@beththompson photography.com, www.24thstreet athens.com ATHENS CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY (Zoom) Learn more about the 100% Athens Renewable Energy Initiative and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. Mar. 16, 7 p.m. FREE! citizensclimatelobby.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 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

Opening reception Mar. 18, 5–7 p.m. Through Mar. 26. ODUM SCHOOL OF ECOLOGY GALLERY (140 E. Green St.) Natural science illustrator C Olivia Carlisle shares insect, botanical and ecosystems illustrations alongside “The Birdwing Butterflies of Papua New Guinea,” a display featuring specimens assembled by James W. Porter and photographs by Carolyn Crist. Through May 18. QUIET GALLERY AT ACC LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) Anthony Salzman’s exhibition, “Images and Whimages,” pays tribute to both spiritual icons and “whimages,” or whimsical images that are inspired during the early hours of the day. Through May 6. 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. Open Third Thursday, Mar. 17, 6-9 p.m. On view by appointment through March. 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. Family Day held Mar. 26, 1–4 p.m. Gallery tour held Apr. 5, 2 p.m. Through July 8.

AVID POETRY SERIES (Zoom) Avid Bookshop and series curator Hannah V Warren present Sarah Gordon and her book of poetry, The Lost Thing. Mar. 17, 7 p.m. The series continues with Rebecca Baggrett and the launch of her book, The Woman Who Lives Without Money. Mar. 22, 7 p.m. www.avidbookshop.com BAD MOVIE NIGHT (Ciné) When a masked vigilante starts cleaning the streets of pimps and pushers, a detective and reporter team up to stop the mayhem in a woozy, dream-like version of Death Wish, the z-grade sequel to a non-existent movie, The Executioner Part II. Mar. 24, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/ BadMovieNight BANFF CENTRE MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR (Morton Theatre) Half-Moon Outfitters presents a showcase of films celebrating outdoor storytelling and filmmaking. Apr. 2, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $15. www.halfmoonoutfitters.com 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 BOGART LIBRARY EVENTS (Bogart Library) “Memoir Writing, Part I” is held Mar. 22 at 6 p.m. www.athens library.org/bogart CLASSIC CITY WRESTLING (Southern Brewing Co.) Six matches between regional wrestlers, plus live music by Classic City Jukebox. Apr. 9, 7 p.m. $5. www.sobrewco. com CONGRESS WEEK: BOOK TALK (Baldwin Hall, Pinnacle Room) Alexander Bolton and Sharece Thrower will discuss their new book, Checks in the Balance: Legislative Capacity and the Dynamics of Executive Power. Apr. 12, 4 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/events/checks inbalance 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 EMPTY BOWLS (Classic Center) Food Bank of Northeast Georgia presents its 22nd annual luncheon. Guests can select a one-of-a-kind bowl to eat their lunch from. The FBNEGA distributes over 10 million meals each year to 14 counties in an effort to decrease food inequality and insecurity. Mar. 30, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $45. www.foodbank nega.org ESPAÑA EN CORTO (Georgia Museum of Art) Watch acclaimed short films from Spain. All films include English subtitles. Mar. 29–30, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org FAB FESTIVAL (300 College Ave.) First American Bank and Trust presents an event with drinks from local breweries, food vendors and live music by Kevn Kinney. Mar. 17, 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www. fabt.bank FANFEST 2022 (Oconee County Civic Center) Oconee County Libraries hosts an all-ages event featuring food trucks, live music, a gaming area, workshops, panel discussions, a costume contest, meet and greets with authors and musicians, vendors and more. Visit website for schedule. Apr. 2, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org FLUKE MINI-COMICS FESTIVAL (40 Watt Club) The 19th annual festival brings together comic arts, underground publishers and their enthusiasts. Mar. 26, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. $2. www.flukeisawesome.blog spot.com

FRANNIVERSARY 2 (Multiple Locations) Franny’s Farmacy celebrates its second anniversary with a threeday event. Massages from Solaris and raffles are offered all three days. Friday features CBD infused foods by Alumni Cookie Dough, Saturday features food from Tamez BBQ and Sunday features games from Retro Lounge. The party moves over to Southern Brewing Co. on Saturday for music by Cosmic Charlie and food from Official Street Eats. Mar. 18–20, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. at Franny’s Pharmacy. Mar. 19, 7 p.m. at Southern Brewing Co. www.frannysfarmacyathens.com FRIENDS ANNUAL MEETING (State Botanical Garden of Georgia Visitor Center) Friends of the Garden presents keynote speaker Jennifer Ebeling to present “Women who Influence Botanical Illustration and Porcelain: Stories Inspired by the Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum Collection.” Mar. 25, 5:30 p.m. (meeting), 6:30 p.m. (public reception), 7 p.m. (keynote). FREE! (members), $15. t.uga.edu/6Rx 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 GEORGIA QUESTIVAL (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Participants will spring into exploration through a series of adventurous activities showcasing Georgia’s natural history and resources. Mar. 19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $5, $20/family. bot garden.uga.edu GLOBAL GEORGIA (Online) All events are virtual and open to the public, but require advance registration. 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. Jahan Ramazani presents “A Life in Poetry” online on Apr. 13 at 2 p.m. Valeria Luiselli presents “The Lost Children Archive” online on Apr. 13 at 4 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 HENDERSHOT’S COMEDY (Hendershot’s Coffee) Noell Appling hosts comedians from Athens and Atlanta every third Wednesday. Mar. 16, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com INTERNATIONAL STREET FESTIVAL (Outside of Tate Student Center) Established in 1999, this annual event promites internationalization and cultural awareness within the Athens community. Explore different cultures through performances, activities and food. Apr. 9, 12–5 p.m. FREE! www.isl.uga.edu/ international-street-festival KUDZU AND THE BOLL WEEVIL IN MODERN GEORGIA (Special Collections Libraries) This panel discussion will explore the social, cultural and economic impact

of notorious pests such as the boll weevil and kudzu in modern Georgia. Apr. 5, 5:30 p.m. FREE! washnock@uga.edu MARCH FOR MEALS 5K (Creature Comforts Brewery) The Athens Community Council on Aging hosts its 12th annual March for Meals 5K. A virtual race option available. Mar. 26, 8 a.m. $20–30. www.accaging. org/events-fundraisers-2 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 MISPLACEMENT: A SYMPOSIUM (The Athenaeum) Readings and discussions by Nicole Fleetwood, Martin Harries, Jill Magid, Lisa Tan, Courtney Faye Taylor and Alejandro Varela. Apr. 1–2. bit.ly/ Misplacement NATIONAL CHAMPION GEORGIA BULLDOGS AUTOGRAPH SIGNING (The Hyatt Place) Meet Lewis Cine and Robert Beal Jr. Items are available to mail order as well (order by Mar. 16). Mar. 19, 3 p.m. chris@georgiaautographs.com, www.georgiaautographs.com THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMAN YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF: PAULI MURRAY (Online) Pauli Murray took part in the movements for labor, civil rights and women’s rights, and was the first Black person to earn a JSD from Yale. Becky Stone, creator of historical interpretations of Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou and Josephine Baker, will lead a discussion on how she created her interpretation of Pauli Murray’s life. Presented by Athens Chatauqua Society. Mar. 28, 7 p.m. www.athenschq.org NEW FRIENDS FOR FRACTURED TIMES (Pavilion at Oconee Veterans Park, Watkinsville) Oconee County Democrats host a walk and talk event to rebuild a sense of community. In a structured way similar to speed dating, participants will walk short lengths with people new to them while conversing about nonpolitical topics. Mar. 27, 3–4 p.m. patricia.priest@yahoo.com OCONEE CO. LIBRARY EVENTS (Oconee Co. Library) “Prism” is held Mar. 16, 6 p.m. 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 OCONEE FARMERS MARKET (Oconee County Courthouse, Watkinsville) Over 20 vendors offer everything from seasonal produce, dog treats and meats to vegan and gluten-free desserts, crafts and plants. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oconeefarmersmarket.net 1 STUDENT + 1 ALUMNUS: A CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAM READING (Online) Current student Maxime Berclaz and alumnus Johnny Damm share their work. Mar. 24, 7 p.m. cwp.uga.edu RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole Studios) Acoustic Fire Pit Jams are held every Monday, 7–11 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 downtown on College Ave. from 5–7 p.m., followed by an afterparty with painting, singing, games, yoga and more

from 7:30–11 p.m. www.rabbithole studios.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 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 THE SUGAR BEAN SISTERS (Quinn Hall) In this Southern Gothic comedy of romance, murder and alien abduction, the Nettle sisters are determined to escape spinsterhood—one by going to Salt Lake and finding a good Mormon husband and the other by hopping on the spaceship when the “space people” return. Presented by Athens Creative Theatre. Mar. 24–26, 7:30 p.m. 706-613-3770 TEDXUGA 2022: WONDER (Morton Theatre) TEDxUGA hosts presentations on ideas that inspire curiosity, expand imagination and awaken wonder. Apr. 1, 7 p.m. $5–20. www.tedxuga.com 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 UUFA FORUM (Virtual or at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Rashe Malcolm of Rashe’s Cuisine, Culinary Kitchen of Athens and Farm to Neighborhood presents “Food Insecurity in Our Community.” Mar. 20, 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/calendar 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

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

Kidstuff ACC LIBRARY EVENTS (ACC Library) “Open Chess Play” is held Mondays, 3–5 p.m. “Virtual Storytime” is held Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. “Virtual Bedtime Stories” is held Tuesdays at 6 p.m. “Preschool Storytime” is held Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. ‘Let’s Talk About That! Intro to Philosophy for Teens” is held Wednesdays through March at 4 p.m. “Thursday Crafternoon” is held Thursdays through March at 4 p.m. “Children’s Graphic Novel Book Club” will discuss The Witch Boy by Milly Knox Ostertag on Mar. 18 at 4 p.m. “Teen Dungeons & Dragons” is held Mar. 18 at 5:30 p.m. “Macramé Rainbows” is held Mar. 22 at 4 p.m. “Mocktails & Masterpieces” is held Mar. 24 at 6 p.m. www. athenslibrary.org

ART CARD CLUB (K.A. Artist Shop) Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher lead weekly gatherings to create, trade and exhibit miniature masterpieces the size of playing cards. Some materials provided, but participants can bring their own as well. The club meets on Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. (ages 10–12) and 6:30–8 p.m. (ages 13–17). www. kaartist.com BOGART LIBRARY EVENTS (Bogart Library) “Busy Bee Toddler Time” is held Mar. 16, 23 and 30 at 10 a.m. “Discover My World: Ablaze with Color” is held Mar. 19 at 11 a.m. “Monday Funday: Who Has Seen the Wind?” is held Mar. 21 at 10 a.m. “Writing Workshop” for grades K–3 is held Mar. 23 at 3:30 p.m. “Monday Funday: Feathered Neighbors” is held Mar. 28 at 10 a.m. “Dungeons and Dragons” is held Mar. 29 at 6 p.m. www.athens library.org/bogart THE INFLUENCERS: ATHENS YOUTH MATTER TEEN SUMMIT (Classic Center) This summit aims to bring local middle and high school students together to learn the best practices for conflict resolution, effective communication and receive information on employment and programming opportunities. Mar. 19, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! sheatssocialservices@gmail.com 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/tree housekidandcraft SUPER SHAM-ROCKS! (Memorial Park) Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a treasure hunt and craft. For ages 6 and under. Mar. 17, 10:30 a.m. $3–4.50. 706-613-3580

Support Groups ACA ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) This support group meets weekly. Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. annetteanelson@gmail.com 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 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 AAMG SPRING BULB SALE (Athens Clarke County Extension Office) The Athens Area Master Gardeners, in partnership with the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and Athens-Clarke County Extension, host a sale of flower bulbs like daffodils, bluebells and crocus. Sale runs through Apr. 30 and pick up is in October for fall planting. tinyurl. com/aamg2022bulbsale 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 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 Mar. 1–June 30. March or April sign-up required. $15. www.olli.uga.edu/trial 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 TIRED OF LITTER SPRING TIRE ROUND-UP (ACC Landfill & CHaRM) Bring up to six used tires. No disposal fee for residents of ACC or Oglethorpe Counties. Mar. 21–26. 706-613-3508 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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Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $28.50–33.50. www.georgiatheatre. com STEEL PANTHER Los Angeles glam metal band known for its profane and humorous lyrics and exaggerated on-stage pastiche. ANY GIVEN SIN Rock group from Maryland. Ramsey Hall 7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $12. pac.uga.edu FACULTY ARTIST SERIES Featuring Liza Stepanova on piano and Maggie Snyder on viola. Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com FUNKY BLUESTER Blues outfit inspired by traditional Chicago and Texas styles. UGA Tate Student Center 6:30 p.m. FREE! uga.campuslabs. com TONY MEMMEL Singer-songwriter and disability advocate who was born with one hand and taught himself to play the guitar by constructing an adaptive cast out of duct tape. Sponsored by the UGA Disability Resource Center and Speakers’ Bureau in celebration of National Disability Awareness Month. Followed by a Q&A.

Wednesday 16 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatre andbar.com DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17.50–23. www.georgiatheatre. com REVEREND HORTON HEAT Long-running, Texas-based psychobilly trio. Porterhouse Grill 6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens. com/jazz JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy a live jazz trio every Wednesday night over dinner. Tropical Bar Open mic event for new talent. 10 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/ tropicalbarathensga LONLEE. Local rapper and singer.

Thursday 17 Athentic Brewing Co. St. Paddy’s Day Extravaganza. 6:30–8:30 p.m. www.athentic brewing.com THE FUSILIERS Irish and Celtic tunes. First American Bank & Trust (Main Office) FAB Festival. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. fabt.bank KEVN KINNEY The Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ frontman performs a set of his solo material at First American Bank and Trust’s FAB Festival featuring local breweries and food vendors. Flicker Theatre & Bar 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com THE HOWDIES Rockabilly and outlaw country fronted by AC Darnell.

RESONANT ROGUES Dark Appalachian folk duo based out of Marshall, NC. HIBBS FAMILY BAND Folk/bluegrass quartet of family members led by Rob and Garrett Hibbs. Georgia Museum of Art Willson Center St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. 6 p.m. FREE! RSVP: wsmith78@uga.edu. CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, rootsinfluenced folk-rock. This St. Patrick’s Day celebration will be held outdoors in the sculpture garden. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15–20. www.georgiatheatre.com KENDALL STREET COMPANY Six-piece Virginia band blending jam, folk, jazz, ska, funk and rock. UNDERGROUND SPRINGHOUSE Athens-based “hype-chill rock-funk ensemble.” Hendershot’s Coffee 7 p.m. (sign-ups), 8–11 p.m. www. hendershotscoffee.com ST. PATTY’S JAZZ JAM Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched host an open jazz jam. Bring an instrument or your voice. Every Third Thursday. Normal Bar 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7 TIN CUP PROPHETTE Celticinspired acoustic folk from local songwriter Amanda Kapousouz. Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Diablo boys playing country jams. Rabbit Hole Studios 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/white rabbitproductionsllc FULL MOON JAM Celebrate the moon’s fullness with an open music jam, dancing art and more. Southern Brewing Co. Outdoors. Pop Punk St. Patrick’s Day Bash. 5 p.m. (doors), 6–9 p.m. (music). FREE! (under 20 years old), $6 (includes first pour). www. sobrewco.com THAT’S RAD Covering hits by Blink-182, New Found Glory, Green Day, Fall Out Boy and The Killers, plus some special songs for St. Patrick’s Day. The Carpenter School of Irish Dance will perform beforehand at 5:30 p.m. Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 7 p.m. www.sobrew.com ZAC GILBERT Atlanta acoustic songwriter of Feast IV Eyes. VFW (Post 2872) 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/vfwpost2872 KARAOKE Silverstar Productions hosts an evening of karaoke. Contest with $100 prize to the winner

Friday 18 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com LOVE TRACTOR Long-running, largely instrumental local post-rock group. MAGNAPOP Linda Hopper and Ruthie Morris' long-running alt-pop group is known for its high-energy performances. FLASH TO BANG TIME Longtime local pop-prog-psych band featuring Oh-OK's Lynda Stipe.

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Ciné 9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com THE GETAWAY COMPANY Local four-piece alt-rock group. THE STONE EYE With a nod to the grunge and hard rock of the '90s, the Philadelphia-based band is on tour to support their new record South of the Sun. BLEACH GARDEN Three-piece grunge-rock group from Atlanta. THE ELECTRIC PROPHETS The band features dynamic front man Charlie Gorman on lead vocals and has been a fixture on the Baltimore hard rock scene. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com TAYLOR ALXNDR DIY musician, drag performer and co-founder of Southern Fried Queer Pride creating danceable synthpop gems. JAMEE CORNELIA Atlanta-based alternative rapper with a DIY spirit. ESTAFI Soft, shimmering pop from Atlanta. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30–35. www.georgiatheatre.com PJ MORTON Grammy Award-winning R&B songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer known for founding Morton Records and playing keyboards in Maroon 5. Hendershot's Coffee 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershots athens.com TRIBE OF THREE An extravaganza of musical genres woven into unique compositions, featuring members Joe Leone, Jeremy Raj and Louis Romanos. International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ IGBAthensGA OUTERSEA Local surf rock band "who fears no man or rouge wave." THE SPECTRE OF SURF Mix of 60s and modern instrumental surf rock. Morton Theatre 7:30 p.m. $25. www.mortontheatre. com SWEET BABY JAMES Nashville's James Taylor tribute artist returns with his acoustic "Walking Man" show. Southern Brewing Co. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.djosmose. com DJ OSMOSE Spinning vinyl selections that range from funk, soul and disco to yacht rock, classic hiphop and reggae in all of its forms. Records and Brews is held every second Friday. VFW (Post 2872) 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872 CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based three-piece band performing classic and modern hits. The Warehouse Athens 7 p.m. $15. www.thewarehouse athens.com KOLBY COOPER Young Texan making a name for himself in country music. JAMES TUCKER Country singer-songwriter living in Greenville, SC.

Saturday 19 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com LOVE TRACTOR Largely instru-

mental local post-rock group. MAGNAPOP Linda Hopper and Ruthie Morris’ long-running alt-pop group is known for its high-energy performances. FLASH TO BANG TIME Longtime local pop-prog-psych band featuring Oh-OK’s Lynda Stipe. Athentic Brewing Co. 6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com WET MEADOWS Folky local “botanical rock” four-piece. Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmers market.net JASON ELDER Classically trained multi-instrumentalist who plays in The Fusiliers. (8 a.m.) 38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with literally 38 strings between the members. (10 a.m.) Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $7. www.flickertheatreand bar.com SACRED BULL Local post-metal band. THUNDERCHIEF Misanthropic sludge ‘n’ roll band from Richmond, VA. BOG MONKEY Sludgy noise rock trio from Atlanta. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). $21–25. www.georgiatheatre.com RUMOURS Fleetwood Mac tribute band based in Atlanta. NOMENCLATURE Originally from Macon, Nashville artist Denny Hanson writes melodies that are equal parts pop and roots. Georgia Theatre Rooftop Outdoors. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre. com MCKINLEY JAMES Young guitarist influenced by Motown soul and blues. Happy Top Lodge & Rest 7 p.m. Donations encouraged. 706371-0399 (text to reserve entry) FREEMAN LEVERETT Freeman and his band feature a new single, “Open Up to Love.” Featuring guest performances by Mack2Tone, DK, Farin, Keiko Ishibashi, Natalie Smith, Naoko Uno, Lady Blyss and more. International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ IGBAthensGA BELLY DANCE SHOW BY MAGNOLIA Multi-award winning professional belly dancer providing an evening of entertainment. Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Chamber Music Festival. 7 p.m. (doors). $50. 706-342-4743, www. mmcc-arts.org BEETHOVEN AND BLUEGRASS Violinists Mark and Maggie O’Conner join the Vega Quartet, quartet-in-residence of Emory University, for a program intertwining bluegrass, Appalachian, jazz and classical influences. No. 3 Railroad Street Outdoors. 2 p.m. $12 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org JANET AND THE BLUE DOGS Smokin’ classic rock and blues from this new Athens outfit, featuring members of the Original Screwtops and the Smillies. TODD LISTER Folky local singer-songwriter.

Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. $10. www.nowherebar live.com THE TALISMEN Funk-filled originals and covers of favorite artists from the jam, rock and funk spectrum. Southern Brewing Co. 2nd Annual Franniversary. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.sobrewco.com COSMIC CHARLIE Talented local Grateful Dead cover band jamming since 1999. Tonight’s event celebrates the second anniversary of Franny’s Farmacy.

Sunday 20 Rabbit Hole Studios Spring Equinox Festival. 1:1111:59 p.m. (family-friendly until 7 p.m.) www.rabbitholestudios.org/ festivals SPRING EQUINOX FESTIVAL In addition to music, the festival includes yoga, comedians, a bouncy house, Mister Green Thumb’s garden hour, drum circles, live art installations, vendors, a tiedye station and a puppet show. FREEMAN LEVERETT Local guitarist and songwriter. PEYTON COVFEFE Multimedia musician and artist of Dialectic Flowers. MYNAWA Take a break from music with a guided meditation. WHITE RABBIT COLLECTIVE Local ensemble with influences ranging from Tuvan folk to psychedelic rock to jazz-funk grooves. Rialto Club 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/ SegarMarch20 THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz, featuring keyboardist Madoca.

Monday 21 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com GODCASTER Experimental rock band from Philadelphia. FRANK HURRICANE Spiritual mountain psych-folk storyteller currently based in Chattanooga. SARAH SWILLUM Atlanta artist playing hallucinatory beat-pop featuring existential chants and dance. MIDNIGHT BOI Alias of local musician Eli Rickli, playing "pseudo-Satanic hip hop." MOTH SWEAT Atlanta-based free improvisational project.

Ramsey Hall Faculty Artist Series. 7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $12. pac.uga.edu LIZ KNIGHT Mezzo soprano singer and vocal instructor.

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Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall Thursday Scholarship Series. $3 (w/ student ID), $20. 7:30 p.m. pac.uga.edu UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA A longstanding tradition of the Hodgson School of Music, the annual concerto competition features students performing alongside the orchestra. Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com FUNKY BLUESTER Blues outfit inspired by traditional Chicago and Texas styles. The World Famous 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworld famousathens SPIRIT AND THE COSMIC HEART Central Florida band explores sonic landscapes intended to create feelings of escapism and euphoria. THE DEWARS New York-based band with dream pop, folk rock and psychedelic influences. CALICO VISION Athens-based melodic psychedelic pop group. ANGEL BARN Lo-fi alt-rock with influences of math rock, shoegaze and grunge.

Wednesday 23 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatre andbar.com DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18–20. www.georgiatheatre.com LIZ COOPER & THE STAMPEDE Nashville-based psychedelic folk group. LO TALKER Local psychedelic folk-rock group. Porterhouse Grill 6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens. com/jazz JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy a live jazz trio every Wednesday night over dinner.

Down the Line 3/24 Lane Marie, lighthearted (40 Watt Club) 4/1 Ian Noe (The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording)

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