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3AUGUST 24, 2022· FLAGPOLE.COM Letters 4 This Modern World 5 Street Scribe 7 Hey, Bonita 7 Good Growing 8 Calendar Picks 9 Curb Your Appetite 11 Grassland 13 Live Music Calendar 14 Event Calendar 15 Bulletin Board 16 Art Around Town 16 Classifieds 18 Adopt Me 18 Sudoku 19 Crossword 19 DEADLYDESIGNS.COMWHITEMIKE The Classic City Jam is cranking up at Paloma Park on Saturday, Aug. 27 with A.D. Blanco (pictured above), Red Mile Road, Wim Tapley and more. For more info and other events, see the Live Music Calendar on p. 14. contentsthis week’s issue GAFKJENALYSSE VOLUME 36 ISSUE NUMBER 33 Flagpole, Inc. publishes Flagpole Magazine weekly and distributes 8,500 copies free at over 275 locations around Athens, Georgia. Subscriptions cost $90 a year, $50 for six months. © 2022 Flagpole, Inc. All rights reserved. STREET ADDRESS: 220 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30601 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1027, Athens, GA 30603 EDITORIAL: 706-549-9523 · ADVERTISING: 706-549-0301 CLASSIFIED ADS: class@flagpole.com ADVERTISING: ads@flagpole.com CALENDAR: calendar@flagpole.com EDITORIAL: editorial@flagpole.com LETTERS: letters@flagpole.com MUSIC: music@flagpole.com NEWS: news@flagpole.com ADVICE: advice@flagpole.com online exclusive Parker Gispert, of The Whigs, premiered the music video for his single “Evil Euphoria” ahead of his upcoming Sept. 2 album release on the Flagpole website. It’s a kaleidoscopic display driven by lyrics inspired by the evil inundating all of our media sources. See “Flagpole Premieres: Parker Gispert, ‘Evil Euphoria’” at flagpole.com. COVER PHOTOGRAPH of Grassland String Band by Jamie DeRevere and painting by Leanne Daniels (see story on p. 13) NEWS: City Dope 5 Linnentown Memorial Blocked NEWS: Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Prince Road Diet Explained ARTS & CULTURE: Theater Notes 8 Upcoming Fall Productions MUSIC: Threats & Promises 12 The Hibbs Family Band ADVERTISING DIRECTOR & PUBLISHER Alicia Nickles PUBLISHER Pete McCommons PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Larry Tenner ADVERTISING SALES Fabienne Mack, Jessica Pritchard Mangum CITY EDITOR Blake Aued ARTS & MUSIC EDITOR Jessica Smith EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Sam Lipkin OFFICE MANAGER & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Zaria Gholston CLASSIFIEDS Zaria Gholston AD DESIGNERS Chris McNeal, Cody Robinson PHOTOGRAPHER Suzannah Evans CONTRIBUTORS Bonita Applebum, Mark Ebell, Erin France, Gordon Lamb, Clint McCrory, Ed Tant, Ellen Walker CIRCULATION Jeanette Cuevas, Charles Greenleaf, Trevor Wiggins EDITORIAL INTERNS Patrick Barry, Shelby Israel Association of Alternative Newsmedia PLEASE VAX UP SO WE DON’T NEED TO MASK UP AGAIN WASHINGTONSQUARESTUDIO.COM 706.395.6633 You have great hair. THE 2022-23 FLAGPOLE GUIDE TO ATHENS, YEARLY EDITION IS HERE! PICK UP A COPY AT ONE OF 300+ LOCATIONS AROUND TOWN. CONTACT FLAGPOLE TO REQUEST MULTIPLE 706-549-0301COPIES

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Rick Stanziale Athens Go Slow and Watch for Speed Humps

Don’t Ban Abortion— Require Vasectomies Georgia Republican candidates for state and federal office are pledging to ban abor tion even in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother. Doesn’t matter that 68% of Georgia voters didn’t want Roe v. WadeLadies,overturned.listenup: This is going to be your future. You are pregnant, looking forward to and planning to have a child, but miscarry. Depending on who is elected in November, you may be on the receiving end of a barrage of questions when you go to the hospital. Despite your grief, you will be forced to prove that your miscarriage wasn’t the result of an attempt to abort the fetus. And just how will you do that? Maybe you just broke up with the father, and he’s angry enough to imply that maybe the miscarriage was self-induced. How will you defend yourself? Why should you have to? Why has there been no proposal from a Republican incumbent and/or candidate to stop abortion at the source? Vasectomies are now reversible. Why not make every young man have one until he’s deemed financially and emotionally fit to be a father. Then reverse the vasectomy. What’s that silence I hear from Republican office holders and candidates? Does the idea of regulating a man’s body make you uncom fortable? Doesn’t a woman’s body deserve the same Ladies,freedom?showup and vote to have the same rights as men!

Peggy Perkins Winder Court overturned nearly 50 years recognized the right of women to decide whether they would con tinue a pregnancy or not during the first trimester, a right supported by 60–70% of Americans. How could this happen?

There are new speed bumps or cushions or whatever you prefer to call them on Boulevard east of Chase Street, and I’m interested to see how they’re settling in, so I go out for a jaunt. It’s hot outside, but the breeze is cooler than it has been. The humid hair dryer isn’t pelting hot, sticky air in my face today; instead a cool, soft wind is dabbing the beads of sweat from my brow as soon as they start rolling off—a pleasant companion for a walk down Boulevard. Making myself a seat from a large tree stump, I have a clear view of one of the newly installed safety features. The speed bumps are the same design as the ones on the opposite side of Boulevard: curb-high tables with shallow pitching ramps on either side. Decorative bricks line the edge where the ramps level with the tabletop. The key difference with these new speed cushions compared to their older counter parts is the lack of hi-visibility reflective paint on the ramps to warn drivers of their existence—a significant disadvantage to motorists, otherwise familiar with the street or not, navigating an obstacle that didn’t exist a week ago, evidence of which becomes immediately apparent. A gray sedan taking Boulevard at its posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour does not see the speed table coming at all. The underside of the car’s nose scrapes on the decorative brick as the front wheels meet the ramp. The tires continue their upward trajectory off the edge of the table before touching back down close to the opposite ramp. Gravity plunges the full weight of the car on its suspension, causing it to stumble down the other side back to level ground. A few minutes later, a black down and let the late summer air cool you. Notice the joggers, cyclists and babies in strollers, and give them a friendly wave. It’s never a bad idea to take it slow when you’re in the neighborhood. Taking it slow is good for you, not to mention good for your car, too, when it comes to driving over speed bumps.

It was with great sadness that I read Drago Tesanovich’s farewell to the Human Rights Festival in the July 27 issue. Imagine my surprise as a freshman at the university

And what about the rights of all Roman Catholics, like Justices Roberts, Thomas, Alito, Kavanaugh and Barrett, to live free of religious discrimination? I do not believe Americans are willing to turn the legal clock back to 1868. Nor should they be. Bruce Menke Athens Revive the Human Rights Festival

Zachary George Athens Bring Back Stamp Cards

On behalf of the tired and thirsty res idents of Athens, I feel the need to issue a call to simplicity, a reversion to the pre-technological rewards system that our own cherished Jittery Joe’s recently dropped.Semi-flowery language aside, Jittery Joe’s just recently stopped using stamp cards in favor of some murky cell phone-re lated system, and I hate it. I love Jittery Joe’s. Hell, we all do, don’t we? But this small instance of corporate logic run amok is simply wrong, unnecessary and, frankly, makes my morning experience about 10% worse. And it’s such an easy fix: Just go back to the stamp cards. First off, people like stamp cards. You sell a product we’re all addicted to, so we’re probably going to keep coming back no mat ter what, but we don’t want you to continue your slow slide toward being Starbucks. Be better than Secondly,Starbucks.Iassumeyou did this for either some idea of fraud prevention, because everyone else is doing it, or because of lazi ness. All three reasons are unworthy of a great coffee house. Third, is this really that big of a deal? You sell a lot of coffee. Good coffee. Different varieties of coffee. Like beer, coffee is a fairly recession-proof industry. Judging by the length of the lines, it looks like you could handle the probably inevitable small nugget of fraud that accompanies the stamp cards. If that is, indeed, your reason for ics. The smart ones learn how to manipulate I’m not calling for a boycott, just a BowensteadyCraig Athens

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deliberately chose six justices for the Supreme Court who planned to overturn Roe v. Wade. During confirmation, those candidates misrepresented their positions on that case and were confirmed. The challenge for the five justices deter mined to overturn Roe v. Wade? How to find a legal excuse for doing so. The “solution”? Declare that the Fourteenth Amendment right to liberty, the legal foundation for Roe v. Wade, only enshrined rights existing in 1868!The problem: The Supreme Court invoked the Fourteenth Amendment to end racial segregation in schools, end the prohibition of interracial marriage, end the prohibition of use of contraceptives, and recognize sexual activity between consent ing adults and marriage as private matters. Without those decisions, the segregated schools attended by Clarence Thomas would still exist. The marriage of Clarence Thomas to a white woman could be illegal and even a crime. Women, including Amy Coney Barret, could be denied a license to practice law (the Supreme Court so held in 1873).

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The committee is also making progress on a plan to spend reparations ACC has promised former Linnentown residents.

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TSPLOST 2022, the transporta tion sales tax approved by voters in May, will provide funding to continue fare-free transit—a longstanding policy goal of many commissioners—once ARPA funding runs out.But the funding request calls into question whether transit should remain fare-free. Without farebox revenue, Athens Transit will not be able to expand service or match federal grants, according to a memo from director Ryan Solchenberger. “I really would like to focus on quality of service,” Commissioner Russell Edwards said at the Aug. 16 agenda-setting meet ing. “I’m really not convinced the fare-free model has gotten us where we want to go. Great, it’s fare-free, but what good is it if I have to wait 45 minutes to get on the bus? I’m interested in ways to increase the qual ity of service, the frequency of service. I think that’s really how we’re going to drive ridership.”Manager Blaine Williams said the com mission will have a work session on the issue in November or December, after the county government provides opportunities for public input. The request for $225,000 is to help Athens Transit bridge the gap between July 1, the start of the ACC government’s fiscal year, and Oct. 1, when the federal govern ment’s fiscal year Commissionersbegins.alsodiscussed lowering the threshold for a quorum from seven of 10 commissioners to six. Apparently, on several occasions the rest of the commis sion has had to wait on late or absent mem bers in order to start meetings, particularly executive sessions. Commissioners split, with some saying that the late or absent members have an obligation to show up, while others said that three commissioners should not be able to hold the rest hostage. That issue will not come up for a final vote until October. In addition, the commission discussed several zoning items, including a 271-town house development on 66 acres off Olympic Drive, an industrial-zoned part of East Athens, which was tabled at the Aug. 2 vot ing meeting. The ACC Planning Commission unanimously recommended denying a rezoning request to multifamily, citing the lack of transit access and commercial devel opment in the area, and concerns about placing residential development among industrialHowever,uses.county commissioners seemed open to the development because Commissioner Mariah Parker said they are facilitating negotiations between the developer, Mill Creek Residential, and the East Athens Development Corp. to pro vide affordable housing at a different site, because Olympic Drive is “not ideal” for affordable housing due to the lack of transit or walkability. However, there are obstacles: ACC’s new inclusionary zoning ordinance allows developers to make a payment to an affordable housing trust fund in lieu of building affordable housing onsite, but only for developments in the downtown commercial zone. “We’ll see what happens between now and the voting meeting,” ParkerACCsaid.Attorney Judd Drake raised concerns about such a deal being an ille gal “quid pro quo” because the county approached the developer and not the other way around, as well as earmarking funds for a specific nonprofit rather than opening it up for proposals. “I strongly feel the com mission should proceed with caution in this area,” Drake said. An “assuredly legal” way to provide affordable housing as part of the development would be to set aside the taxes it generates for that purpose, Williams suggested.Onacontroversial proposal to turn a

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An emergency funding request by Athens Transit is prompting a discussion on whether Athens-Clarke County should rein state bus fares in order to expand service or stayACCfare-free.received $7.1 million in COVID-19 relief for transit from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, allowing the mayor and commission to use federal funds instead of local tax dollars to fund Athens Transit in the current fiscal 2022 budget, and to continue the fare-free policy instituted at the start of the pandemic so that passen gers could board through the rear door, protecting drivers from anyone spreading the virus.

A subdivision off Lexington Road across from Southeast Clarke Park was opposed by nearby East Hampton residents, mainly over traffic and density concerns. Applicant Carter Engineering asked for a rezoning to build houses on quarter-acre rather than half-acre lots. The planning commis sion voted 6–1 to recommend approval, although the planning staff recommended denial because the development lacks a binding site plan.

An April study by Jerry Shannon, a UGA professor who specializes in housing, urban development and inequality, found that res idents lost a combined $5 million in genera tional wealth when Linnentown was razed, because the government underpaid for their houses, and they were forced to move to other parts of the city where property values have not climbed as quickly.

ACC has committed to pay $2.5 million, and the Justice and Memory Project has asked UGA to contribute the other $2.5 mil lion. Of ACC’s portion, half is slated to be spent on affordable housing, and the other half on an African American history center, possibly in the vacant Costa Building down town next to City Hall. Committee member Charlene Marsh said she’s spoken to the nonprofit East Athens Development Corp. about housing down payments and Historic Athens about its Hands on Athens home repair program. The Georgia constitution prohibits direct payments to the former residents.

West Hancock Avenue office building into a fraternity house, Commissioner Melissa Link said the fraternity is meeting with Cobbham residents about their concerns within the next couple of weeks. That proposal, also tabled earlier this month, is scheduled for a Sept. 6 vote.

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“I don’t know where that’s coming from, because we were never going to design a mosaic that had safety issues,” Rice said. The Justice and Memory Project is now looking at other potential locations within what used to be Linnentown to place the mosaic. Girtz asked county staff to map out potential locations along Baxter and Cloverhurst streets, where there’s no ques tion that the ACC government owns the right-of-way. He also suggested renaming Finley Street after Linnentown. Another solution could be to paint artwork on Finley Street itself, similar to the rainbow crosswalk planned for College Avenue, Commissioner Mariah Parker suggested. Meanwhile, interpretative signs planned for Finley Street are also on hold as ACC seeks legal guidance, ACC Inclusion Officer Selah Gardiner said. But committee mem bers remain optimistic that the roadblocks can be hurdled. “We’re gonna make it hap pen,” Rice said. “It’s gonna happen.”

An Athens-Clarke County committee is determined to move forward with a memo rial for Linnentown despite the University System of Georgia’s efforts to block a mosaic at the former site of the demolished neighborhood.USGExecutive Vice Chancellor Teresa MacCartney wrote a letter on July 29 to ACC Attorney Judd Drake denying permis sion to install the mosaic at the intersection of Baxter and Finley streets, Athens Politics Nerd reported. It was originally thought that ACC owned the right-of-way; however, a recent survey determined that ACC only owned the roadway itself, according to ACC Assistant Manager Niki Jones. The surrounding right-of-way was never legally handed over to the city when UGA demol ished Linnentown to build new dorms during “urban renewal” in the 1960s. MacCartney also raised other concerns with the mosaic, including traffic safety, limited parking and potential inconsis tency with the University of Georgia’s design standards. Members of the Justice and Memory Project, appointed by Mayor Kelly Girtz in 2021 to commemorate Linnentown, called those objections red herrings, noting that UGA has ignored invitations to participate in the process and refused to acknowledge its role in destroy ing the majority Black neighborhood. “It is disappointing, but that’s just the way it is—to be so arrogant that you would not allow this to occur,” committee chair Hattie Thomas Whitehead, who grew up in Linnentown, said at an Aug. 17 meeting. Committee member Jennifer Rice, a UGA geography professor, said the commit tee always intended to follow ACC Trans portation and Public Works guidelines.

The Clarke County Board of Education has delayed a final vote on hiring sole final ist Robbie Hooker as superintendent until Sept. 1 after complaints that the board has not taken any public input on Hooker’s appointment.ThelocalNAACP chapter called on the school board last week to hold a community meeting with Hooker before confirming him. The selection process “lacked any semblance of transparency or community involvement” and “failed to follow minimal protocols of fairness or equal opportunity,” chapter president Alvin Sheats wrote in a letter to school board members, current superintendent Xernona Thomas and accreditation agency Cognia. The district will host a meet-and-greet with Hooker from 3–4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 at the school district’s Prince Avenue head quarters. The final vote to hire Hooker— originally scheduled for Aug. 25—will instead take place before the school board’s 6 p.m. work session on Thursday, Sept. 1. The board voted to name Hooker sole final ist earlier this month. Hooker, a longtime CCSD teacher and administrator who currently heads the Social Circle school system, was chosen to replace Thomas, who had announced that she would retire by the end of the year. He is expected to take over starting Oct. 10. f

GDOT is expected to host an online public informa tion open house to gather public input on theirFourproject.years ago, Athens made a com mitment to improving transportation infrastructure through the implementa tion of the Athens in Motion Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

funds.CommissionpermanentIfcausinghopesanddesigns,hastationPrincedeterminedesignedfewdesign—thelargerfortocyclingthatDenmark,Europe.deathsthemultimodalcountriesbymatelydeathsnarrative.near-Mast).Athens-In-Motion-Bicycle-Pedestrian-(accgov.com/7604/Thisplanprovidesastrategyforandlong-termprojectsthatwillresultinasafe,connectedandequitablebikeandpedestriannetworkforAthens-ClarkeCounty.Atthesametime,thestatewide2018GDOTBicycleSafetyActionPlancalledoutPrinceAvenueasaprimeexampleofthetypeofroadthatisdangerousforwalkersandcyclists,andthatneedsimprovement.Thatsamereportfoundthatonapercapitabasis,Athens-ClarkeCountyhadthehighestratesofbicyclecrashinjuriesandfatalitiesofanycountyinthestate.ThePrinceAvenuestoryfitsintoalargerBetween2010–2019,pedestrianintheU.S.increasedbyapproxi50%,andcyclistdeathsincreasedover30%.ThestoryisverydifferentininEuropethathaveinvestedinstreetdesign.Infact,duringsameperiod,pedestrianandcyclisthavedeclinedincountriesalloverComparedwithcountrieslikeGermanyandtheNetherlandshavegreatinfrastructure,walkingandamileisaboutfivetimesmorelikelygetyoukilledintheU.S.Thereasonsthisdisparityincludehigherspeeds,vehiclesand,mostimportantly,roadlackofprotectedbikelanes,visualcuestodriveslowerandpoorlycrosswalks.TheTSPLOSTpilotprojectisdesignedtowhetheranewconfigurationofAvenuewillenhancethetranspornetworkinAthens.Theusergroupspentoverayeardiscussingpossiblewithinputfromtrafficengineersstreetsafetyconsultants.Theprojecttoachieveincreasedsafetywithoutunreasonabledelaysanddiversions.itissuccessful,thepilotcouldbemadebyavoteoftheMayorandandpaidforthroughTSPLOST f feature A Safer Prince Avenue PILOT PROJECT AIMS TO REDUCE WRECKS By Mark Ebell, Clint McCrory and Ellen Walker news@flagpole.com news Fourteen crashes in the past five years have injured a cyclist or pedestrian on Prince Avenue between downtown and Milledge. EVANSSUZANNAH Say NO backbreakingtojugwater Say YES to cleanwaterpurified 706-290-1881 • businesswatersolutions.com IS ATHENS’ NEW WATER PROVIDER ATHENS’237hendershotsathens.comprinceave.•706.353.3050INTIMATELIVEMUSICVENUE ... just listen FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIALS AND WEDNESDAY,EVENTS!AUGUST24TH SWING THEORY JULIA NYUNT THURSDAY, AUGUST 25TH BIG BAND ATHENS FRIDAY, AUGUST 26TH DAN EDGAR AND FRIENDS SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH GRASSLAND STRING BAND DIABLO SANDWICH AND THE DR PEPPERS Get a weekly run down of local news, events and happenings sent straight to your email! Sign up at flagpole.com Hey! flagpole has an newsletter!email

The TSPLOST user group sorted through the recommendations of various studies and came up with a ranked list of ways to improve Prince Avenue. A road diet from Milledge Avenue to Pulaski Street—a reduction from four lanes to three lanes— appeared as a Tier 1 project in the priori tized project list approved by the Mayor and Commission last February. A major component of the TSPLOST project for Prince Avenue was approved this month by the Mayor and Commission: a pilot study to test a road diet on part of the street, with extensive collection of traffic data and public feedback. It is important for the public to understand the intentions of the pilot project and its limited nature, both in terms of physical length and duration. This pilot, scheduled to begin in mid-September and run for 60 days, will be constructed from Pulaski Street to just east of Milledge Avenue. The redesign will con sist of two travel lanes, a center turn lane and bike lanes on either side of the road with protective barriers. Data will be col lected on traffic counts, speeds and delays, as well as the diversion of traffic onto other streets. There will also be a comprehensive public engagement effort like the one that supported the 2018 Athens in Motion plan. This new lane configuration will affect all users of the roadway. By providing a separate turn lane, the likelihood of rearend collisions and of cars making quick and unexpected lane changes to avoid turning cars should be reduced. Speeds should also decrease, it should be easier for pedestrians to cross, and it should be easier for cars to turn left into traffic from a side street. Protected bike lanes are intended to sepa rate cyclists from cars and pedestrians. Similar projects in other communities have been documented to make roads safer for all users, and to reduce illegal speeding, with minimal increases in con gestion. During the most recent five-year period, Prince Avenue between Pulaski and Milledge had 184 crashes, including 14 involving vulnerable road users who were walking or on a bike, and 46 involved injuries. A report from the Federal Highway Administration found that road diets reduce crashes by 29%.

6 FLAGPOLE.COM · AUGUST 24, 2022 Prince Avenue is an important exten sion of downtown Athens, connect ing Normaltown, the UGA Health Sciences Campus and Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. Along the street are retail businesses, restaurants and med ical offices, as well as historic 19th century residences. It carries a high volume of traf fic—passenger cars, commercial vehicles, buses, cyclists and pedestrians.

In 2018 improvements to Prince Avenue were approved by the voters as a TSPLOST project. The proposal included $4 million to redesign major intersections and minor access points, and add pedestrian/bicycle facilities. The rationale is “to provide a more safe, efficient and effective transportation corridor for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit andAvehicles.”usergroup was formed consist ing of citizens and Athens-Clarke County staff. The Prince Avenue user group was charged with making suggestions for isworkandingroupandcorridor’sblepracticesregardingotherconsultantsbasedimprovementsoninputfromandprofessionalsthebestandpossisolutionstothelimitationsneeds.TheuserbeganmeetingNovember2020,willcontinuethisuntiltheprojectcompleted.Therehavebeenat least eight sepa rate studies of Prince Avenue in the past three decades. In 1994, the Athens-Clarke County Planning Department published the 99-page Prince-Dougherty Corridor Study to “facilitate further analysis, and recommendations concerning the preser vation and improvement of the corridor by the Historic Preservation Commission, ACCORTS [a regional transportation board] and other groups in the community.” One of the study’s recommendations was the connection of the inner Loop to Sunset Avenue at Prince Avenue, which was subse quently implemented. Another important effort was the 2004 Community Approach to Planning Prince Avenue (CAPPA), which involved ACC staff and elected officials, business owners, UGA, Athens Regional Medical Center and residents.

The 2014 Georgia Department of Trans portation Prince Avenue Road Safety Audit reached the conclusion that traffic speeds on Prince Avenue are too high, and that this makes the street more dangerous for all users. The audit noted a lack of protec tion for cyclists and insufficient pedestrian crossings, and it recommended implement ing a road diet from Milledge Avenue to Pulaski Street to lower speeds approaching downtown.In2019, GDOT (which controls the portion of Prince Avenue from the Loop to Milledge Avenue), notified ACC that they are going to resurface Prince Avenue from Sunset Avenue all the way to Pulaski Street sometime in the next few years and provide upgrades to intersections and pedestrian ramps at crosswalks. These improvements are funded by GDOT partly through a federal pedestrian safety grant, and they complement the TSPLOST project for Prince Avenue. They should include signal and crosswalk upgrades, new mid-block crossings, resurfacing and restriping, and a median in parts of Normaltown.

Future local historians may marvel at the Aug. 16, 2017 issue of Flagpole, which previewed the eclipse and featured a breathtaking cover image of a darkened sun surrounded by orange solar fire. People who are alive for the 2078 eclipse may also read my Sept. 5, 2017 Athens Banner-Herald column about the eclipse, in which I wrote, “In this age of trumpery, cynicism and sci entific illiteracy, the eclipse was a unifying moment for an often divided nation.” Natural spectacles like the 2017 “great American eclipse” transcend our political divisions. Five years ago, Americans of the 21st century glimpsed the truth of what Victor Hugo wrote in the 19th century: “Nations, like stars, are entitled to eclipse. All is well, provided the light returns and the eclipse does not become endless night.” f HeyI’veBonita,been reading your column for a while and know that you’ve moved around a bit. I moved from my hometown to Athens for school and have been here ever since, so I didn’t grow up here, but I’ve been here for a while. My question is, how do you know when it’s time to move on? I love Athens, but I also feel like I’ve outgrown a lot of my situations here. Sometimes I feel like it’s time to go somewhere new, meet new people, try something different. But at the same time, I’m worried that what makes me want to leave here is something that I’m going to end up finding everywhere. The grass always looks greener, after all, and people tend to not change too much no matter where you go. I don’t know if it’s actually worth it to start over in a new city with to move on when you don’t see yourself flourishing the way you want to, and you know that you’ll never really be able to because of where you are. I left a very big city on the East Coast not long after I accepted that my B.A. in journalism from a tiny Deep South university would never be able to compete with degrees from nearby schools like Howard or NYU or Penn State. I had managed to get one high-pay ing corporate gig—a job that I considered “successful” at the time—but it was a temp position, and after six months they let us all go. I voraciously applied for jobs with the same company, but they never bit, and soon I was doing seasonal work for UPS to keep from burning through my savings. All of my work experience prior to the move was college journalism (which isn’t “real” work experience, I found out) and retail, and I knew that I was going to stay in retail for ever if I didn’t either beef up my credentials or move to a place where bachelor’s degrees had more mileage. I was a party grrl who absolutely did not want to go to grad school yet, so I ended up moving to Athens to be near a bunch of my friends from college. It was the best decision I’ve ever made, and it’s not like I can’t still go to graduate school. There’s a whole university here! You’re right that people don’t change. Any interpersonal drama or existential crises I experienced on the East Coast abso lutely exist down here, and relationship troubles or friend drama are decidedly NOT good reasons to uproot and leave town. Terrible people exist everywhere, and so do your own personal mental health struggles. You can work on those problems exactly where you’re at right now, but some quality of life issues are more tangible and mallea ble than others. You can put your finger on why you’re broke: You don’t make enough money, and maybe your particular pro it may be in buy a home but can’t because out-of-state compa nies keep buying up properties in Athens, raising rent, refusing Section 8 vouchers and driving people into homelessness, while also raising property values to the point that it prices out locals from being able to buy in our own city. That’s as good a reason as any to abandon a place. I’m about to get priced out of my own rental if they raise the rent like they have every year since I moved in, and I’d rather sit on a knife than ever have a roommate again. So yay, we both may be looking for greener, cheaper pastures soon. But I love Athens. I’ve found my place, and I hope that I can buy a house here one day without having to win the lottery. Athens meets my needs in almost every way, but it’s fine if it doesn’t meet yours. Trust that what you want for yourself is correct, and go for it even if that means skipping town. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, or use our anonymous online form at flagpole.com/getadvice.

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It was the biggest story I’ve ever covered, and it happened just an hour’s drive and 93 million miles away. Five years ago, on Aug. 21, 2017, a total eclipse of the sun brought beauty and won der to this divided nation. What was called “the great American eclipse” was viewed by millions of people along a line stretch ing diagonally across the United States from the Pacific Northwest to the coastal Southeast.Inmytime as a writer, I have been fortunate to be an eyewitness to such his toric events as the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial celebration in the nation’s capital, the first space shuttle launch, political con ventions, presidential inaugurations and protest marches in New York, Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia and other locales. All those heady experiences, historic stories and indelible memories were–to use an appropriate word–eclipsed on a late sum mer day five years ago when the sun and the moon did their heavenly rendezvous in the spacious skies of America. Here in Athens, the 2017 eclipse was not total, but a large crowd viewed the specta cle from Sanford Stadium. They enjoyed a good sky show, but to really see a total solar eclipse, you had to be there. My wife Joy and I went to the charming Georgia moun tain town of Toccoa to experience the two minutes of darkened sun there. Thousands gathered near the Amtrak depot in Toccoa, and the town’s hopeful slogan—”Totality at Toccoa”—came true as the moon covered the sun for just a few fleeting moments that will be remembered for all the lives of all the people who were there to see nature’s stately, stellar cosmic choreography. The “great American eclipse” lived up to its advance billing. In 1984 there was a near-total annular eclipse visible in Athens. I reported on that celestial event for the September 1984 issue of Astronomy magazine in an article titled “Sunshow in the Southland.” A third of a century later, in 2017, I was on the scene in the path of totality to report on that year’s solar eclipse in an astronomy.com article called “A Tale of Two Eclipses,” in which I compared the 1984 annular eclipse with the aptly named “great American eclipse” five years ago. Both eclipses were spectacular, but the “Totality in Toccoa” was an unfor gettable experience that was simultaneously humbling and exalting. In my astronomy. com article, I wrote that the eclipse was “a magical, mystical and majestic experience that was both scientific and spiritual.”

People who missed the total solar eclipse of 2017 will have an opportunity to see the next eclipse of the sun visible in the United States on Apr. 8, 2024. That cosmic event will be visible in a path running from Texas to Maine, including such cities as Austin, Dallas, Little Rock, Indianapolis and Buffalo. No total eclipse of the sun will be visible from Georgia until Aug. 12, 2045, when the path of totality cuts across a thin slice of southwest Georgia. Folks wanting to see a total eclipse of the sun from right here in Athens will have to wait until May 11, 2078, when the moon will cover the sun for 5 minutes and 16 seconds. In that faraway springtime nearly 56 years hence, crowds of future eclipse chasers may again pack the stadium on the university campus to view a sky show instead of a football game.

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TWELFTH NIGHT: The Classic City Shakespeare Co. will present its first pro duction in the Arcadia Garden at Town & Gown Players with one of Shakespeare’s romantic comedies. However, before the show is a free festival in celebration of this inaugural event with lawn games, face painting and photo opportunities. The Athens Fencing Club will be in attendance, along with local artists. The fun begins at 2 p.m., and will take place up until showtime. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets, as only lawn seating will be available. This new organization seeks to bring Shakespeare’s works to life and make them accessible to everyone. Aug. 27, 6 p.m. FREE! classiccityshakespeare.org

TOOTSIE: The Classic Center will be opening its 25th Anniversary Broadway Entertainment Series with the musical com edy Tootsie. It tells the story of talented but difficult actor Michael Dorsey whose laststraw, show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. The audi ence can expect a nationally touring play packed with punchlines that also boasts a Tony Award-winning book and musical score. Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. classiccenter.com

TORCH SONG: Set in the 1970s, this play follows Arnold Beckoff on an odyssey to find happiness in New York. Seeking love as a queer, Jewish drag queen, our hero gets caught up in finding themself through relationships with other people. This pro duction takes place in the Cellar Theatre of the Fine Arts Building as part of the UGA Theatre’s season of events exploring iden tity. Torch Song kicks off the series diving into how we define ourselves in relation to partners, families, mistakes and jobs. Sept. 29–Oct. 1, 5–7 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 2, 9 at 2:30 p.m. $12, $8 for students. ugatheatre.com

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THE COMEDY OF ERRORS: In this Shakespearean play, the comedic trope of twins separated at birth goes awry in a “double double toil and trouble” situa tion—there are TWO sets of identical twins separated at birth searching for their lost siblings. Mayhem and misunderstanding ensue, with plenty of puns and slapstick comedy to keep the audience laughing. Travel in time to the Greek city of Ephesus to explore family loyalties, persistence and identity. Nov. 10–12, 16–19 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. $16, $12 for students. ugatheatre.com f

If you want a fall garden, now is the time to act. Seedlings take a longer time to mature as daylight recedes. Waiting until September to tuck broccoli, kale or collard seeds into the soil won’t give the small plants enough time to germinate, mature and produce before freezing temperatures and long, dark nights. But seeding cold-tol erant plants in August comes with its own set of challenges. Here are a few tips to make your fall gardening easier. If you don’t have the time to worry about shade or daily water for germinat ing seeds, buy seedlings. Hey man, life is busy. August’s sweltering mix of heat and humidity, along with school returning, means there’s plenty to distract you from the garden. Several area growers hold fall sales in September. They’ve already done the hard work of getting the seeds to germi nate in 90-plus degrees. All you’ll have to do is purchase, plant in the ground and water normally.Ifyouwant to eke out the last bits of garden produce and then hang up your garden trowel for the fall and winter, focus on root veggies and sturdy leafy greens. Most radishes mature in approximately 30 days. You could have several harvests before the frosts come. My favorite heat-tolerant variety is Cherry Belle. Kale also matures quickly (60 days) and transitions between steamy summer and cooler autumn. It adds heft to summery salads, as well as green, earthy flavors to sturdy warm soups. Kale plants likely will last through the first few minor frosts, even without protection. I prefer Rainbow Kale to other varieties. Other local farmers grow a whole slew of kinds, so feel free to experiment. If you love summer produce and don’t mind taking a risk, resow your summer seeds for a fall succession. There is a chance this could fail. Disease and insect pressure mount in August for summer favorites like tomatoes and cucumbers. Frosts could come early and kill most of your work. That being said, if you can get your plants through the tough month ahead, you could be the only one on your block with cucumbers at the beginning of October. I did this last year, and it worked pretty well. Admittedly, pin worms infested many of my fall cukes, but those went to the chickens who loved the surprise inside. I ate—and sold—the rest. Pick varieties bred to tolerate late blight disease. Dragon Suyo Cross worked well for me last fall, but any cuke with thicker skin might stand a chance. Mountain Magic tomatoes and many of their cross bred cousins tolerate late blight to some degree. If traditional fall veggies are your favorites to cook, try planting fall-specific varieties. Some veggies don’t care what season it is. Kale plants, for example, survive all but the coldest and hottest days in Northeast Georgia. Other fall favor ites, like broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts and lettuce, grow better if they’re bred to handle the slowly darkening hours and cooler weather. I’ve tried growing fall broccoli in the spring and spring broccoli in the fall, and it doesn’t work—at least, not for me. I often try to stretch the harvest season, like growing cucum bers in October. Some plants don’t have that flexibility. If you’re worried about a warm winter of climate change sending your sweet fall seedlings into a bolta-thon before you can eat them, pick varieties designed for the deep South. Veggies such as radishes, collards, lettuce and bok choy will bolt during an unseason able warm patch. The plant sends up a stalk and produces little flowers, inviting polli nators to aid the plant in seed production. Most bolted vegetable plants become bitter and/or tough in the leaves and lower stalk. The cues for bolting change from plant to plant, but temperature can be a key ingre dient. Purchase seed specifically bred for the South to avoid veggie bolts. I grew five varieties of bok choy before I found Prize Choi, an Asian green that can handle warm weather. I usually gravitate toward seed companies based in the Southeast because they have a better understanding of what will grow in Georgia’s climate than compa nies based in the Northeast or Midwest. If fall gardening isn’t your thing, plant a cover crop. Cover crops prevent erosion during fall and winter storms, can look better than covering the space with a tarp, and help restore nutrients. They prevent weeds from taking over your garden, and help with compacted soil. Cover crops take care of themselves after getting established, so there isn’t much to worry about after germination. I’ve grown rye grass, vetch for nitrogen-fixation and weed suppression, and daikon radishes to punch holes and loosen compacted clay soil. I plan on experi menting with clover next. f

SISTER ACT: Not everyone would describe their experience with nuns as a “feel-good musical comedy,” but this play based on the 1992 film will leave the audience feeling inspired and moved by the power of friend ship. Featuring powerful gospel music and outrageous dance numbers, this musical was nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Take in the experi ence at Town & Gown Players. Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 6–8 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 2, 9 at 2 p.m. $20. townandgownplayers.org

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ANASTASIA: After the Classic Center’s humorous Broadway production, the daz zling and gorgeous Anastasia will take the stage, inspired by the well known animated films. The audience will be whisked away from the Russian Empire to the euphoria of 1920s Paris, following a young woman on a journey to discover her mysterious past. The epic adventure explores home, love and family through a familiar story made larger than life with breathtaking sets and cos tumes. Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. classiccenter.com

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Fall Theater Productions

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CLUE: In a classic case of “whodunnit?,” a production of Clue, based on the classic board game, will be brought to life at Elbert Theatre. The cast of color-coordinated characters is invited to a dinner party thrown by an anonymous host, who then blackmails everyone into either paying their extortionist double or killing the innocent butler. This slapstick evening full of murder, mystery and laughs is rated PG. Sept. 9–10, 16–17 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 11, 18 at 2 p.m. $11 (adv.), $16. tking@cityofelberton.net

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Jon Langston Georgia Theatre • 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show) • $30 Full disclosure, this isn’t necessarily my kind of music. I know the fusion of country and pop has been a point of contention on par with pineapple on pizza for a while now, and I’m not saying I’m here to lay it to rest, but I will say that Jon Langston is play ing the Georgia Theatre on Aug. 27. A former Division 1 football player, Langston wisely bowed out of his athletic aspirations after his sixth concussion left him blind for 15 minutes. So, in a trick play no one expected, he picked up the guitar and started making music. The first song he ever wrote turned out to be a hit, and as of this writing stands at 46 mil lion streams on Spotify. Not too shabby. If you know the guy, you know the music. I won’t harp on his accolades. The point is, he’s playing in town, and I’m sure it’ll be packed. So, get your… boots on, I guess. Dancing shoes? Can those be boots? Either way, don’t go barefoot. [PB]

Jameson Tank Georgia Theatre • 8 p.m. • $15 Local rock band Jameson Tank will take the stage Aug. 30. I say local, but the band, fronted by Jameson Tankersley, hits the road so often they might as well live on it. They’re constantly playing in college bars across the Southeast and uploading the tour vlogs to their YouTube channel. They typically feature local food reviews of what ever places recent college graduates can afford, as well as live footage. Despite being mostly a cover band, Tankersley has been attempting to take an honest crack at song writing, and has now released three EPs of original music. It’s likely that attendees of his show at the Georgia Theatre will hear some of these. Opening for Tank will be The Asymptomatics and Khaliko, two local high-energy rock acts. [PB] f

‘Perspectives’ Sale and Show Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation

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The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation will host its 20th annual “Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational,” an exhibi tion and sale spotlighting 50 potters, all with unique works to share, making it one of the largest of its kind in the Southeast. Keep an eye out for booths by Sandy Culp, Jerry and Kathy Chappelle, Barry Gregg, Michael Klapthor, Adrina Richard, Zuzka Vaclavik and Minsoo Yuh. Additionally, a special collection of figurative porcelain sculptures by Krista Grecco will be on view in the Hall Gallery. On Aug. 26–27, potter Lora Rust will be heading a workshop enti tled “Pushing the Surface of Clay,” which will introduce potters to handmade tools and techniques Rust has developed. The workshop runs 10 a.m.–5 p.m. both days, and is $175 for OCAF members or $225 for non-members. Over 4,000 pieces of pot tery will be available for sale from Georgia artists, and if you have your eye set on a particular piece or artist, you may find the Preview Night useful. For $20 at the door on Aug. 26 from 5–8 p.m., shoppers will get an opportunity to grab their favorite piece before the sale officially opens to the pub lic the next morning. Once that happens, however, admission is free. The sale is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily until Sept. 11.

40 Watt Club • 8 p.m. • $15 When Parker Gispert helped to found indie rock band The Whigs in 2002, he didn’t know where the universe would take him. Now, after nearly 20 years of inter national touring and multiple late night appearances, Gispert has struck out on a solo career that has proven to be both com mercially successful and personally edify ing. The charismatic frontman, after finding solace in the acoustic arrangements of his debut album, Sunlight Tonight, has chosen instead to return to his rock roots, cranking up the amps and delivering hooky songs supported by an all-star cast of musicians, including Thayer Sarrano, John Kent, Rob Crowell and Evan Penza. Lyrically, Gispert’s songs touch on the political climate, but don’t wade in. Much inspiration for songs on the new album, entitled Golden Years, is drawn from Gispert’s memories of early childhood, and the musical influences which imprinted on him while growing up in the 1990s—namely, alternative rock and grunge. Gispert is celebrating the release of Golden Years with an album release show at the 40 Watt, also featuring Nashville indie outfit Country Westerns and local bootgaze group The Air Condition. | SAT, AUG. 27

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IT’S STILL LOVE: It’s no secret that I’ve not been shy at all about my enthusiasm for the barely existing Love My Truck over the past several years. Occasionally they’re subject to bursts of activity but, for the most part, lay very low. Well, they perked up, at least a little, earlier this month with the new three-song, all-instrumen tal release VII. Love My Truck has always operated loosely within a framework of atmospheric Americana. This new release turns up the electronics, though, and while it doesn’t open up a new world, it per haps opens a new window. Opening track “Technosteel” lands right at the intersec tion of Kraftwerk’s “Autobahn” and Chris Isaac’s “Wicked Game.” Subsequent tracks, “Favorite Song” and “Tourist Dept.,” com bine Tycho and Gary Numan influences into a sweet blend of ambitious jamming. Find this at lovemytruck.bandcamp.com.

ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN RELEASE: Another new release from Ixian came down the pike this month. It’s self-titled and described by project founder and director Daniel Shroyer as “30 minutes of off-putting black metal and noise.” That’s honestly just like opening a jar of honey for a very particular breed of music fly. So, let’s hope they find this. I don’t find this off-putting at all and, indeed, have found the seven tracks here to be largely meditative, especially “Go With God With Sword In Hand.” Cassette tapes of this release are available from Vancouver, Canada label Bent Window Records, which you can contact at bentwindowrecords.band camp.com. If you just want to keep things local and digital, then head to ixian.band camp.com.

LET’S HAVE A BALL: It’s been a long time since we heard anything from experimental cre ative Michael Pierce’s project Wet Garden It’s been over two years since any live shows from Wet Garden have happened, too. The wait ends Saturday, Aug. 27 when Wet Garden again goes live at The Globe. This is a pretty stacked bill that includes Cult Of Riggonia, Naan Violence, SmokeFrawg, Space Brother and DJ Other Voices Other Rooms. It’s as if someone transported a Wednesday night at Go Bar and put it into a Saturday night at The Globe. For the unfamiliar, suffice it to say that if you enjoy experimental tunes that most definitely have at least one foot in a pop tradition, you should enjoy this entire bill. Get famil iar with Wet Garden over at wetgarden. bandcamp.com and soundcloud.com/ wet_garden.

HELLO AGAIN: The years-long project Rag Bags works slowly, but every time they come up for air they deliver something worth hearing. Known for running a rough and short gamut of indie-rock styles, on the group’s new two-song release, “Magnificent b/w Collide,” the band opens up in a whole new way. “Magnificent” blends elements of college rock stalwarts like, say, Mission of Burma and infuses them with early-early ‘70s British pub rocker sensibility. It’s sub tle, but I hear it. “Collide” is a gently rocking jangle-pop type of song that is slower than it should be, but is still quite nice. That’s about all there is to say about this one, so please find your way to ragbags2.bandcamp. com and enjoy.

SAVE ROOM FOR PIE: The Hibbs Family Band—which performs Americana, blue grass and occasional bits of old time, but all with a nicely modern attitude—will release its sophomore album, Two Mules, on Aug. 28. In keeping with the band’s vibe of keep ing pretty much everything family-focused, the release date coincides with the mem bers’ great Aunt Clara’s 103rd birthday. The band, composed of brothers Rob and Garrett and parents Henry and Judy, also collaborated with drummer Ryan Moore, guitarist and pedal steel player Tyler Key, and harmonica player Austin Darnell (AKA AC Darnell). The album was recorded and mixed by Damon Moon at Standard Electric Recorders in Scottdale and mastered by Joel Hatstat. On release day, you can find this over at hibbsfamilyband.bandcamp.com. The band will celebrate the release of Two Mules at Hendershot’s on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. with AC Darnell opening. f

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YOU LISTENING NOW?: Mere months after the release of his album Leprechaun In The Hood, Athens rapper Tyl3r Davis just released an entirely new album named Cali For Lunch 3. Now, before we go any further, let’s say right here that Davis has cojones the size of church bells for the beat behind “Still T3,” which is the exact same beat created and pro duced by Dr. Dre for his 1999 hit “Still D.R.E.” This is akin to someone sampling an entire Springsteen track for a song named “I, Too, Was Born In The U.S.A.” All told, I enjoyed this release more than Leprechaun, mainly because it’s more laid back and hook oriented. Davis’ flow accommodates each beat sufficiently, and there are a few tracks here that deserve to come out as singles, namely, “Range Brothers,” “Big Energy” and opening track “Fist Class.” This is a Soundcloud-only release, so please find this at soundcloud.com/tyl3rdavis.

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The majority of Grassland’s players are formally trained with academic backgrounds in music—and it shows. Drummer Todd Ferguson, electric guitarist Bo Hembree, acoustic guitarist Leanne Daniels, bass ist Given Graber and fiddle player Adam Poulin all studied music during college. Jody Daniels (banjo, mandolin) and Jason Badia (acoustic guitar) both have degrees in English literature, which comes in very handy for shaping rhyme, meter and structure.Grassland’s roots trace back to 2013, when Jody formed a bluegrass duo with mandolin player Michael Lesousky, who continued playing in the band until 2017. Members have come and gone over the years, but the group really hit a new stride when one of Jody’s two daughters, Leanne, officiallyGrowingjoined.upin Athens, Leanne had her own musical outlet as a saxophonist and drum major in the marching band at Cedar Shoals High School. Expressing an interest in singing and writing from an early age, she spent a lot of time around Jody as he worked on music, and it wasn’t long before she began stepping on stage to join his band as a guest. Eventually, her talent and patience won out, and Jody put aside any apprehensions he might have had about balancing the dynamics of being both a father and bandmate.“In2019, she opened a show for Grassland as a solo act, and I remember a good friend of mine telling me that Leanne should be our singer, affirming what I already knew,” says Jody. “The rest of the band agreed. From that day forward, she’s been a highlight of the band. We all sing and share the stage, but Leanne stands out. She is a great singer. As a dad I’m very proud, and as a bandmate I enjoy every moment of our time together. We stand next to each other on stage, and the only negative is that she’s taller than me, especially when she wears heels.”

generally working independently before bringing song ideas to the rest of the group to flesh out. The generational range between members results in music that can appeal to all ages in return. “We do span several generations, which puts the band’s experiences and emotions at different places in this jour ney,” says Jody. “It affects our songwriting for sure. I’m the oldest, so I tend to look back when I write and I can be a bit preachy. Leanne and Jason write more in the present. But we can cover a lot of subject matter because of that. As a result, our audiences often mirror that same span of generations.”

Grassland (Still Not A) String Band is the group’s fourth album, and the first in six years since the 2016 release of The Echo Mountain Sessions. Started in late 2019, the album was engineered and produced by John Keane (R.E.M., Indigo Girls, Widespread Panic), who also makes guest appearances throughout the tracks on pedal steel and strings.Thealbum touches on a variety of lyrical subjects: independence on album opener “Lipstick & Tattoos,” escaping domestic abuse on “Driving This Car,” personal struggle on “Running From Myself” and personal triumph on “Running Like I’m Standing Still.” Featuring keys and Hammond B3 organ by Randall Bramblett, “Love is Love” is an anthem on equality that addresses religious naysay ers with gospel-soaked swells of melody. “Fool’s Day” is a dark and stormy track that represents the band’s cowboy boot-stomping energy and its ability to let the violin and guitar take on expressive voices of their own. Though encountering the pandemic pitfalls of shuttered venues and recording delays, the band creatively took advantage of its downtime to write a nine-song concept album set in the 1860s West. Co-developed by Badia and Leanne, the storyline centers around a barmaid called “The Widow” who takes revenge after being betrayed. Each band mate has a character role—a bandit, undertaker, banker, judge, preacher and marshal—and the band plans to per form it live as a costumed show, then begin recording next year.Separate from the concept album, the band has also accumulated enough material to begin planning for another full-length. Several of those new songs will be unveiled during the album release show for Grassland (Still Not A) String Band at Hendershot’s Coffee on Aug. 27. f Jessica Smith 7 p 8

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13AUGUST 24, 2022· FLAGPOLE.COM Crossing generations and genres, Grassland String Band has spent the last decade steadily expanding its signature “Amerigrass” sound. Slated for release on Aug. 26, the band’s new album Grassland (Still Not A) String Band covers a lot of territory stylistically, but remains cohesive by embracing the variety of influ ences and ideas brought to the table by its band members. With multiple vocalists and impressive instrumentation, every one’s given time for their talents to shine through.“Stylistically, we’ve been a hard band to describe,” says founding member Jody Daniels. “We’re definitely not bluegrass, and we’ve never actually been a string band, as our name suggested, hence the title of our new album. We aren’t defined by any specific genre; we’re an Americana hybrid of folk, jazz, bluegrass, gospel and country, and everybody in Grassland comes from dif ferent influences.”

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SWING THEORY Big band jazz and swing. JULIA NYUNT Local singer, instrumentalist, songwriter and composer. International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ IGBAthensGA RICK FOWLER BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. Porterhouse Grill 6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens. com/jazz JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy a live jazz trio every Wednesday night over dinner.

DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Local sludge-metal with doom undertones featuring Brian Head on drums and Markus Shaffer on bass. WAR CLOUD Old school heavy metal for fans of ’70s heavy fuzz rock. Tuesday 30 Buvez 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ buvez SLOW TEETH NC-based band with members of Easter Island and Evil English. MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Grand Vapids’ songwriter and guitarist performs a solo set. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreand bar.com

Tuesday 23 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $20. www.40watt.com CROWBAR New Orleans sludge metal combining the doomy heft of Black Sabbath, the intense riffage of Pantera and the intricate progres sions of Metallica. SPIRIT ADRIFT Heavy metal band from Austin, TX. GUILLOTINE A.D. Local death metal group. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreand bar.com WALTZER Innovative alt-rock from Chicago artist Sophie Sputnik. TENNIS COURTS Mellow, vast indie from Brooklyn. BLUNT BANGS Local indie-pop band featuring Black Kids frontman Reggie Youngblood. State Botanical Garden of Georgia Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $5 (ages 4–13), $15–17. www.bot garden.uga.edu

O KEY Experimental pop project led by Art Contest’s Cole Monroe. Hendershot’s Coffee 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens. com

GRAND OPENING & 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Mai Kai celebrates its anniversary with a ribbon cutting, patio stage unveiling, fire show, vendors and a food truck. Live music by S. Heusel, Morgan Pax ton, Salathiel, Lisa Love, Saladana, The Reverend Sly David, Metaforest, Grandfather, LZYBU+, Frank the Eagle, Afro Kenobi, Quezzy Poet, DK, Niño Brown and Kxng Blanco. Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 7:30 p.m. $15–25. www.marigold auditorium.com KARLA HARRIS QUARTET Acclaimed vocalist Karla Harris presents an evening of straightahead jazz, Latin and blues. Paloma Park Classic City Jam. 4 p.m. (doors), 5 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram. com/knowathens FLORIDA MAN Local band playing popular rock songs. THE ANGELICS Alternative rock group. CONVINCE THE KID Local alt-rock band. RED MILE ROAD Local hard rock band influenced by Seattle grunge and classic Southern rock. A.D. BLANCO Rock band blending indie and alternative.

Every Thursday evening. Friday 26 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $15 www.40watt.com(adv.).

COUNTRY WEST ERNS Indie band from Nashville. THE AIR CONDI TION Four-piece local band featuring effects-heavy guitar lines and country riffs. Athentic Brewing Co. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com ZACH BRADLEY Local singersongwriter blending ’90s British alt-rock with Southern grit. Buvez www.facebook.com/buvezathens DARK KNIGHT KARAOKE Sing from a selection of emo, punk and hardcore. Every other Friday. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $7. www.flickertheatreand bar.com OHMU Dark electronic ambience wrought from synths and fractured signal. IXIAN Raw, noisy, layered sound with black metal influences. IHLYATT Glitchy drone project of local producer J Anderssen. BACKYARD JUNGLE Ambient music. Georgia Theatre Rooftop 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.georgiatheatre.com GIMME HENDRIX Surprisingly faithful Hendrix tribute act.

THE ROCKET MAN SHOW Rus Anderson, Elton John’s official body double, performs in a world-class tribute act. International Grill & Bar 7:30 p.m. FREE! com/IGBAthensGAwww.facebook.

ROBERT JON & THE WRECK Southern rock from California. Hendershot’s Coffee 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens. com NEW FACES NIGHT Discover new Athens musical talent. Hosted by Lizzy Farrell. Porterhouse Grill 6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens. com/jazz JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy a live jazz trio every Wednesday night over dinner.

KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local sevenpiece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music. MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Led by Mary Sigalas, the band plays hot jazz and swing music from the ’10s, ’20s and ’30s for your nostal gic partying pleasure.

Thursday 25 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com 22 & GOOD 4 U A dance party with back-to-back Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo songs. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreand bar.com

This 18member community band performs selections spanning from big band music of the ’40s to dance tunes of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/$10. nowherebarathens

DAN EDGAR Local songwriter blending hip-hop with ’90s alter native. AmphitheaterInnovation 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $30. amphitheatre.comwww.innovation

DONKEY PUNCH Local punk outfit.

Wednesday 24 Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket. net DOOLEY & BALDWIN Rock, pop and a touch of country. (6 p.m.) Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment’s of pop, rock, indie and more. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $23–$27. www.georgiatheatre.com CHASE MATTHEW Pop country. Hendershot’s Coffee 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

Saturday 27 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $25. www.40watt.com CRACKER Long-running band taking influence from southern rock and grunge.

BLACKSTONE CHERRY Interna tionally-touring rock band. International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. AthensGAwww.facebook.com/IGB THE SPECTRE OF SURF Instru mental surf rock band playing originals and covers. Mai Kai Kava 1–11 p.m. FREE! com/MaiKaikavaGawww.facebook.

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KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK Local acoustic singer-songwriter embrac ing the rootsy, twangy appeal of traditional country music.

West Broad Farmers Market 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmers market.net MARION MONTGOMERY Bluesy local folk. Down the Line 9/01 Karaoke Night (Southern Brew ing Co.) 9/01 Wade Newbury (Athentic Brewing Co.) 9/02 The Lucky Jones (Athentic Brewing Co.) 9/02 Kenosha Kid, Night Palace, Cicada Rhythm (The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording) 9/02 Dark Knight Karaoke (Buvez) 9/03 Kenosha Kid, Cicada Rhythm, Adron (The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording)

GRANDVILLE Up-and-coming local act with hints of Southern and roots rock. JOSH BENNETT Local banjodriven group combining bluegrass, rock and funk. Hendershot’s Coffee 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens. com

Shadebeast presents War Cloud at The World Famous on Sunday, Aug. 28.

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Hendershot’s Coffee 8 p.m. $12. www.hendershots athens.com GRASSLAND STRING BAND Local traditional and progressive bluegrass group. Album release show!

THE SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, and a dash of the old-school and contem porary R&B. Southern Brewing Co. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). bit. ly/SBCAug26 THE CORE Recreating the 1990s H.O.R.D.E. Tour with songs by The Allman Brothers band, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Black Crowes, Gov’t Mule, Phish and more.

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The Globe 9 p.m. $10. Globe_Upstairswww.instagram.com/ DOTS Atlanta-based electropop.

WIM TAPLEY Dangerously catchy pop band fronted by Washington, D.C. transplant Wim Tapley. Terrapin Beer Co. Brewau. 12–8 p.m. FREE! terrapin beer.com THE SPECTRE OF SURF Instru mental surf rock band playing origi nals and covers. (5–7 p.m.) Sunday 28 Creature Comforts Brewery 3–5 p.m. www.creaturecomforts beer.com LIVE JAZZ Every Sunday afternoon. The Globe 9 p.m. $10. Globe_Upstairswww.instagram.com/ PERVERT New metal-punk band featuring members of Shade, Fart Jar and Bleachy Asshole. WYLD STALEYZ Shredding ’80s dad rock for the soul. The World Famous Shadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamous$10. athens

JAMESON TANK High-energy rock act playing originals and covers. ASYMPTOMATICS Six-piece indie rock band to dance to. KHALIKO Local rock band. Wednesday 31 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $8. www.flickertheatreand bar.com LOS CANTARES Desert rock band led by Jim Wilson. BEAT UP Local anarcho-punk group. DEAF CONDORS Brothers Bob Jesus and Darrick Alvarez make heavy rock anthems with garage, doom and psych rock influences. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors). 8 p.m. (show). $16. www.georgiatheatre.com

DIABLO SANDWICH AND THE DR. PEPPERS Local all-star Southern rock band blending coun try, jazz and more. AmphitheaterInnovation 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). www.innovationamphitheater.com$25.

Athentic Brewing Co. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com TERRAPLANE BLUE Three-piece local band that performs original songs as well as blues, rock and country numbers. Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmers market.net THEM GIRLS No info available. ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instru ment and join in. Flicker Theatre & Bar Nightshade Family Presents. 9 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com DOKTER Deep dubstep producer and an OG of the Georgia dubstep scene. Birthday show! SYPHARIX Atlanta DJ Jessica Baker. IZZY Local DJ. FROSTBYTE Local DJ. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com JON LANGSTON Loganville-born country artist picking up the guitar after a football career. JORDAN ROWE Pop country. The Globe 9 p.m. $10. Globe_Upstairswww.instagram.com/ NAAN VIOLENCE Psychedelic sitar sounds from Arjun Kulharya. CULT OF RIGGONIA Experimental soundscapes with world music beats and ornate instrumentation. SPACE BROTHER Electronic- and hip-hop-influenced sounds from local musician Donald Whitehead. SMOKEFRAWG Improvisational music often incorporating story telling. WET GARDEN Local modular synth duo exploring deep listening and sustained tone. DJ OTHER VOICES OTHER ROOMS Playing techno, post-punk and other propulsive sounds.

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JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nich olson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree. BrewingSouthernCo. 6–10 p.m. sobrewco.comwww.

PARKER GISPERT Frontman of The Whigs playing with a full band. Album release show!

SPORTS: Pétanque Club of Ath ens (UGA Redcoat Band Practice Field) Learn to play the greatest game you’ve never heard of. RSVP. Wednesdays, 9–11:30 a.m. athenspetanqueclub@gmail.comFREE!

CLASSES: Pushing the Surface of Clay (OCAF) In this workshop, Lora Rust will share her unique process and explore topics like surface design, glazing and firing methods. Aug. 27–28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $175–225. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park Community Center) New players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays and Thurs days at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. athenspetanque.orgvicepresident@ Wednesday 31 ART: Artist Talk: Charles Pinckney (Georgia Museum of Art) Athens artist Charles Pinckney has been working as a metalsmith for more than 50 years, crafting jewelry and small sculptures out of metal, found objects, stones, bone and wood. In this gallery talk, Pinckney shares insights about his work on view in “Charles Pinckney: Personal Adornment.” 3 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org

KIDSTUFF: Family Day: Geometric Sculpture (Georgia Museum of Art) Little ones can explore colorful outdoor sculpture by Jane Manus, add to a collaborative public sculpture and make their own bold sculpture to take home. Kits are available for pick-up starting Satur day through the end of day Sunday while supplies last. 10 a.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

ART: Dog Days of Athens Summer Arts and Crafts Fair (Athentic Brewing Co.) Browse arts and crafts from the Classic City’s finest. 1–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

LECTURES & LIT: Overbooked Book Club (Hendershot’s Coffee) This month’s title is ¡Hola Papi! How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons by John Paul Brammer. 6:30 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org

COMEDY: 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. flyingsquidcomedy.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Mar kets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 5 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. EVENTS: Hendershot’s Comedy (Hendershot’s Coffee) Enjoy a lineup featuring comics from Ath ens and Atlanta. Hosted by Noell Appling. Every Wednesday, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

COMEDY: 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. flyingsquidcomedy.com

ART: Artist’s Way Study Group (24th Street Athens Clubhouse) 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. Donations welcome. tathens.comphotography.com,beth@beththompsonwww.24thstree

FILM: Bad Movie Night (Ciné) Yet another giant, blood thirsty croc is stalking the Caribbean swamps, and no one is safe—not even a boat full of nuns and orphans—in the essen tial Italian creature feature Killer Crocodile 2. 8 p.m. FREE! instagram.com/badmovienightwww.

EVENTS: Murder Mystery Dinner: Masquerade Ball (YWCO) During this interactive dinner, guests will find themselves as witnesses, sleuths or even the murderer. This year’s theme is Masquerade Ball, and guests are encouraged to dress up in costume. 7 p.m. $100. www. ywco.org/events EVENTS: 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

THEATER: Twelfth Night (Town & Gown Players) A pre-show festival features lawn games, face painting and photo opportunities, plus an appearance by the Ath ens Fencing Club and a guided Shakespeare conversation with retired UGA professor Fran Teague. Classic City Shakespeare presents a performance of Twelfth Night afterwards. 2–6 p.m. (pre-show), 6 p.m. (show). FREE! www.classicci tyshakespeare.org

Wednesday 24 ART: Faculty Perspectives: Janice Simon (Georgia Museum of Art) In this gallery talk, Janice Simon will share her perspectives on the exhibition “Graphic Eloquence: American Modernism on Paper from the Collection of Michael T. Ricker” through the lens of her expertise in American art and mod ernism. Simon is the Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professor of Art History at the Lamar Dodd School of Art. 2 p.m. www.geor giamuseum.org

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park Community Center) New players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays and Thurs days at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. athenspetanque.orgvicepresident@ Monday 29

EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Mar kets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 5 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. EVENTS: Hendershot’s Comedy (Hendershot’s Coffee) Enjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as new comers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Every Wednesday, 8 p.m. www. hendershotsathens.com

Southern Star Studio is a collective ceramics studio, established by Maria Dondero in 2016. The gallery contains members’ work, primarily pottery. See new works by resident artists. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 www.southernstarstudioathens.comp.m.

GAMES: Seinfeld Trivia (Athentic Brewing Co.) Test your knowledge on the “show about nothing.” Get the answers right, or no soup for you! 6:30 p.m. FREE! athenticbrew ing.com

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia at Amici (Amici Athens) Top three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to win ning teams between rounds. Hosted by TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www. facebook.com/baddogathens

GAMES: Star Wars Trivia Night (B&B Theatre) Teams of 2–6 will go head-to-head on their Star Wars knowledge with Quizmaster David. The winner will receive a B&B Theatres gift card. 7:30 p.m. www. facebook.com/bbathens12

An opening reception for “FARM 2022” will be held at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center on Aug. 26, 6–8 p.m. Pictured above is a painting by Chris Cook

ART: “Farm 2022” Opening Reception (Madison-Morgan Cul tural Center) The exhibition “FARM 2022” is an artistic exploration of the current state of the Southern agrarian way of life. Regional artists were paired with local farms for inspiration. Participating artists include Keith Bennett, Chris Cook, Mollye Daughtry, Lee Harper, Elizabeth Collin Hanes, Charmaine Minniefield and Teresa Bramlette Reeves. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. mmcc-arts.org EVENTS: Pottery Perspectives 2022 Preview Night (OCAF) Shoppers will have the opportunity to make their purchases before the sale is open to the public. The exhibition, which runs from Aug. 27 –Sept. 11, features dozens of potters from all over the Southeast. Aug. 26, 5–8 p.m. $20. 706-7694565, www.ocaf.com EVENTS: Johnny’s Pizza Grand Re-Opening Night Two (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Celebrate the reopening of Johnny’s Pizza with giveaways, including UGA football tickets, Atlanta Braves tickets, Athens theater concert tickets, free Johnny’s Pizza, gift cards, cornhole boards and more. $4 pints are sponsored by Terrapin Beer Co. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! com/JohnnysNYPizzaAthenswww.facebook.

Krunkles to-go beer on sale. 12–8 p.m. FREE! terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: Mai Kai Anniversary and Grand Opening (MaiKai Kava Lounge) Celebrate the one-year anniversary and grand opening of Mai Kai with a ribbon cutting, live music all day, food vendors, face painting, henna tattoos, local art vendors and a special fire show. 1–11 p.m. FREE! com/MaiKaikavaGawww.facebook.

EVENTS: Keepin’ It Clean Dirty Dance Benefit (Little Kings Shuffle Club) The Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Board is hosting a dance party in support of the Loop 10 Daffodil and Tree Planting Project and the ACC Green Schools Program. There will be DJs, food, face painting, photobooths and raffles. 5–9 p.m. $5. www.accgov. Dance-com/4107/Keepin-It-Clean-Dirty-Benefit

EVENTS: Creative Reuse Open House (Teacher Reuse Store) Every other Wednesday, non-teacher community members are invited to browse free supplies. Eligible groups include students, nonprofits, artists/creatives, small business owners, social workers and religious organizations. Camps, after-school and daycare programs are included. 2–6:30 p.m. FREE! reuse@accgov. com, www.facebook.com/athenstrs

CLASSES: Tech Tips (ACC Library) Learn about online learning resources. Register online or call to attend. 6:15–7:15 p.m. 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org

Tuesday 30 CLASSES: Borrowing e-Books and Audiobooks with Libby (ACC Library) Learn how to access free e-books and audiobooks using the Libby app, online or on a mobile device. Register at the Information Services Desk, online or call to attend. 10–11 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org

LECTURES & LIT: Winterville Library Book Club (Pittard Park) This month the book club revisits The Great Gatsby. Many have not read this classic since high school, and it might be time to reread and find a new take. Copies are avail able for checkout at the Winterville Library. 6 p.m. FREE! book.com/WintervilleLibrarywww.face

SPORTS: Pétanque Club of Ath ens (UGA Redcoat Band Practice Field) Learn to play the greatest game you’ve never heard of. RSVP. Wednesdays, 9–11:30 a.m. athenspetanqueclub@gmail.comFREE! Down the Line 9/01 Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park Community Center)

EVENTS: Johnny’s Pizza Grand Re-Opening Night One (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Celebrate the reopening of Johnny’s Pizza with giveaways, including UGA football tickets, Atlanta Braves tickets, Athens theater concert tickets, free Johnny’s Pizza, gift cards, cornhole boards and more. Team Trivia starts back up, sponsored by Creature Comforts Brewing. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! sNYPizzaAthenswww.facebook.com/Johnny

ART: Art for Justice Saturdays (AADM Justice Center and Book store) Paint to soothing music and discuss local issues. Supplies provided. All skill levels welcome. Saturdays, 3–5 p.m. Donations accepted. www.aadmovement.org

ART: Opening Reception (UGA Col lege of Environment & Design) On view in the Circle Gallery, Cameron Berglund’s exhibition, “Design (Sketch) Process,” focuses on the role of hand and digital sketching throughout the design process. Par ticipants will be invited to develop their sketching skills through an observational-drawing portion of the exhibit. 5–7 p.m. ced.uga.edu CLASSES: Pushing the Surface of Clay (OCAF) In this workshop, Lora Rust will share her unique process and explore topics like surface design, glazing and firing methods. Aug. 27–28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $175–225. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmers market.net EVENTS: Oconee Farmers Market (Oconee County Courthouse) Over 20 vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, local honey, fresh-cut flowers, unique crafts, dog treats, fresh gelato, homemade pasta, locally sourced meats and eggs, plants and more. Many vendors offer pre-ordering options and curb side pickup. EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Farmers Mar ket and Garden) The market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net EVENTS: Brewau (Terrapin Beer Co.) There will be live music by The Spectre of Surf, food by Café Racer, $3 pints of Luau Krunkles and Luau

MEETINGS: Merry Meet Every Week (Rabbit Hole Studios) Meet members of the Athens Area Pagans and discuss Pagan Pride Day. Meetings held every Saturday, 5 p.m. Donations encouraged. beth@ athensareapagans.org

PERFORMANCE: Fabulous Friday (The Sound Track) Join Athens Showgirl Cabaret as the performers welcome students back to school with a fabulous night of drag enter tainment. 8:30 p.m. FREE! athensshowgirlcabaret.comwww.

Thursday 25 COMEDY: Open Mic Comedy with Owen Hunt (Athentic Brewing Co.) Watch professional and ama teur comedians from around the Southeast bring their best sets in a classic live show-up/go-up format. 6:30 p.m. (list), 7 p.m. (show) FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

LECTURES & LIT: Last Monday Book Club (ACC Library) This month’s title is Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

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GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia at The Office (The Office Sports Bar and Grill) Top three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Hosted by John Bellerjeau. Sundays, 6 www.facebook.com/baddogathensp.m.

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CLASSES: Improv Comedy Level 1 (work.shop) Beginners and beyond are invited to learn basic elements of improv comedy like making offers, using “Yes, and…” statements, creating bold scenes and more. There will be a gradua tion show at the end of the 6-week class. 4–6 p.m. $150. ingsquidcomedy.com/classeswww.fly

EVENTS: No Phone Party (Hender shot’s Coffee) Disconnect to con nect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour featuring drink specials, snacks, games and a record player. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www. hendershotsathens.com

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park Community Center) New players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays and Thurs days at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. athenspetanque.orgvicepresident@ Friday 26 ART: Morning Mindfulness (Geor gia Museum of Art) Instructor-led meditation, movement and mind fulness techniques in the galleries. No experience necessary. mail to reserve a seat. Every other Friday, 9:30 a.m. gmoa-tours@uga.edu

ART: Southern Star Studio Open Gallery (Southern Star Studio)

EVENTS: Waffles & Water Rec lamation (Middle Oconee Water Reclamation Facility) Celebrate National Waffle Day and 60 years of wastewater treatment in Athens with breakfast and a tour. 9 a.m. FREE! jackie.sherry@accgov.com

CLASSES: Improv Comedy Level 2 (work.shop) This class focuses on learning how best to play shortform improv games to create bold scenes that get students out of their heads. Fundamental skills covered include heightening stakes, editing scenes and finding the game of the scene and more. There will be a graduation show at the end of the 8-week class. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $200. com/classeswww.flyingsquidcomedy.

INTRO TO THERAPEUTIC DRUM MING WORKSHOP (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) This three-hour introduction to ther apeutic West African drumming is for educators, mental health profes sionals and community members. Sept. 25, 2:30 p.m. FREE! music director@uuathensga.org, www. uuathensga.org LINE DANCE LESSONS (Interna tional Grill & Bar) All experience levels welcome. Open dancing follows a intro class. Every first and third Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. $10. that otherruthgirl@gmail.com MINDFULNESS PRACTICE EVE NINGS (Online) Discuss and practice how to change your rela tionship with difficult thoughts and emotions. Email for the Zoom link. Second Friday of the month, 6–7 p.m. FREE! mfhealy@bellsouth.net OPEN/COMMUNITY MEDITATION (Sangha Yoga Studio at Healing Arts Centre) Uma Rose leads a medita tion designed to guide participants into stillness and silence. Mondays, 4–5 p.m. Donations www.healingartscentre.netencouraged.

This year’s juried exhibition, “Mood,” seeks submissions of contemporary art in all media that explores or references mood. Juried by Liz Andrews, executive director of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. Deadline Aug. 31, 11:59 p.m. Exhibition runs Oct. 15–Nov. 20. Pay-what-you-will entry fee. athica.org/calls

JOKERJOKERTV CALL FOR ART ISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is open to ideas and actively accept ing proposals for collaboration from visual/musical/video artists and curators living in Athens. Artists worldwide can also submit music videos, short films, skits and ideas to share with a weekly livestream audience. www.jokerjokertv.com/ submit OPEN STUDIOS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Studio members have access to spaces for painting, print making, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber and woodworking. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $65/month. www. Membershipaccgov.com/7350/Open-Studio-

CALLS FOR ART ON THE GREEN WAY (Oconee Rivers Greenway)

ACE/FRANCISCO GALLERY (675 Pulaski St., Suite 1500) “Ouida Williams: A New Perspective” shares large-scale work of late abstract painter Ouida Williams, who formerly used the gallery’s space as her painting studio for 15 years. Open by appointment through Sept. 10.

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ACC LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) “Community Views Through the Eyes of Five Artists” includes works by photographer Kidd Fielteau, fashion designer Tabitha Fielteau, painter Briderick Flanigan, multi-media artist Par Ramsey and painter Mykeisha Ross. Through Sept. 18.

PAINTING CLASSES (Private Studio on Athens Eastside) One-on-one or small group adult classes are offered in acrylic and watercolor painting. Choose day workshops, ongoing weekly classes or feedback sessions. icloud.comlaurenadamsartist@ POTTERY WORKSHOP (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Lora Rust will share her unique process in “Pushing the Surface of Clay,” a workshop covering surface design, glazing and firing methods. Held in conjunction with the 20th annual “Perspectives” exhibition. Aug. 27–28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $175–225. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com 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-stu dents). www.gmdance.com

ARTWALL@HOTEL INDIGO ATHENS (500 College Ave.) New York-based photographers Lucy Reback and Megan Reilly share a collection of intimate vignettes of their relationship in addition to snapshots before they met.

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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 www.jaysonsmith.com/teacherjwsclassinquiry@jaysonsmith.com,sessions.

CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) “A Day in the Woods” features artwork by Sarah Flinn, who has also installed a collec tion of “Garden Creatures” outdoors in the courtyard. Meet the Artist event held Aug. 28, 3–5 p.m. Currently on view through Sept. 4. DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) “Yevgeniya Baras & Pete Schulte” brings together the work of two artists to create a broader dialogue on abstrac tion, line and color as it coincides in contemporary painting and drawing. Through Nov. 10. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Erin Cribbs. Through August. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Graphic Eloquence: American Modernism on Paper from the Collection of Michael T. Ricker.” Through Sept. 4. • “Kristin Leachman: Longleaf Lines” focuses on close-up views of the patterns and biology of the longleaf pine and its ecosystem. Through Feb. 5. • “Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection.” Through July 3. 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.) Printmaker and book artist Taylor DiFonzo presents a collection of works. Through Aug. 29. Susie Burch shares “A Little Of This And A Little Of That,” a selection of acrylic and wa tercolor pieces. Aug. 29–Oct. 31. JITTERY JOE’S EASTSIDE (1860 S. Barnett Shoals Rd.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by Magic Realism, fairy tales, nursery rhymes and fables. Through August. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) “Picture This” features the artwork of 11 Georgia-based painters who focus on narratives. • “Maps, Landforms and River Rafts” is a series of art quilts by Cathy Fussell on view alongside works by her daughter, Coulter Fussell. Quilt talk Sept. 8, 6 p.m. Artist talk Sept. 9, 11 a.m. • “Robert Croker: At Random 2022” is a new suite of watercolors. • Jason Matherly’s “For Heather: New Shaped Paintings” is a collection of color-block works installed against a painted ground. • Collections from our Community presents “Winfield & McNeal’s Fleet,” a collection of vintage Tonka Trucks and ‘70s Hot Wheels. • Margo Newmark Rosenbaum presents a selection of photographs from her book, Drawing with Light, as well as a collection of bright paintings. Through Oct. 7. • Mark Johnson and Zuzka Vaclavic share a collection of wood-fired ceramics. Through Oct. 7. • Cedric Smith presents a series of portraits for “Window Works,” a site-specific series that utilizes the building’s front entrance windows for outdoor art viewing. Reconfiguring playing cards of kings and queens, his portraits question the absence of Black figures in the country’s graphic history. Through Dec. 21.

MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) On display in the Collector’s Cabinet, Brad Rice presents a collection of hour glasses. Through Sept. 30. • “FARM 2022” explores the current state of the Southern agrarian way of life by pairing regional artists with local farms for inspiration. Participating artists include Keith Bennett, Chris Cook, Mollye Daughtry, Lee Harper, Elizabeth Collin Hanes, Charmaine Minniefield and Teresa Bramlette Reeves. Opening reception Aug. 26, 6–8 p.m. Through Oct. 29.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Landscape pho tographer Chris Greer is co-host of the TV show “View Finders” and author of the books Georgia Discovered: Exploring the Best of the Peach State and upcoming title Naturally Georgia: From the Mountains to the Coast. Through August. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) The 20th annual “Perspectives Georgia Pottery Invitational” show and sale features approximately 4000 works by 50 potters from across the state. On view in the Hall Gallery, Krista Grecco shares a selection of figurative sculptures in porcelain. Preview night held Aug. 26, 5–8 p.m. “Pushing the Surface of Clay” Workshop held Aug. 27–28. Show runs through Sept. 11.

ODUM SCHOOL OF ECOLOGY GALLERY (140 E. Green St.) Natural science illustrator C Olivia Carlisle shares insect, botanical and ecosystems illustra tions alongside “The Birdwing Butterflies of Papua New Guinea,” a display featuring specimens assembled by James W. Porter and photographs by Carolyn Crist. Through fall. TIF SIGFRIDS (393 N. Finley St.) A group exhibition presents works of artists from across the U.S. including Becky Kolsrud, Adrianne Rubenstein, Mac McCaughan, Elsa Hansen Oldham, Tyson Reeder, Scott Reeder, Leo Mock, Sadie Laska, Michael Lachowski and more. Through Sept. 17. TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Former Athenian Sam Balling re turns from the Okefenokee Swamp with “Death & BBQ,” an exhibition of new illustrations and mixed media paintings. Open by appointment.

UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Georgia on my Mind: Finding Belonging in Music History” explores the genres, spaces and performers who have helped to define music in the state over time. Through Dec. 9. WHITE TIGER GOURMET (217 Hiawassee Ave.) “Bon Appétit!” includes vibrant paintings of food products by Mary Porter. Through Oct. 1. Works by Birmingham, AL-based artist Pete Schulte are currently on view at the Dodd Galleries through Nov. 10.

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TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, Jodo, self-defense, grappling and weapons classes are offered for all ages. Visit the website for a schedule. liveoakmartialarts.commartialarts@gmail.com,liveoakwww. UNLIMITED YOGA (Shakti Yoga Athens) First-timers can enjoy one month of unlimited in-studio yoga. Offer available through September. $40. www.shaktiyogaathens.com YOGA (Elixir Movement Arts, Mer cury A.I.R.) Build a yoga practice, deepen connections to yourself and others, and learn to use yoga in everyday life. “Vinyasa Flow” is also offered Mondays and Wednes days, 10 a.m. $10/class. shelley downsyoga@gmail.com, shelleydownsyoga.offeringtree.comwww. YOGA CLASSES (Feel Free Yoga + Wellness) The new studio offers various class times and styles Mon days–Saturdays. A 45-minute class is offered Tuesdays at 8 a.m. on the patio of Molly’s Coffee. www. feelfreeyogawellness.com

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) Part of the gallery’s “Solo Duo Trio” series, “Trio: Dana Jones, Sarah Hess and Jon Swindler” examines the use of found materials, abstraction and rep resentation through different modalities and points of view. Through Oct. 2.

ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Henry McEachern’s exhi bition, “Cross Sections at the Conundrum,” is an installation consisting of dozens of small and colorful assemblages. Through Aug. 25. CIRCLE GALLERY AT UGA COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENT & DESIGN (Jackson Street Building) Cameron Berglund’s exhibition, “Design (Sketch) Process,” focuses on the role of hand and digital sketching throughout the design process. Opening reception Aug. 25, 5–7 p.m. Through Dec. 6. CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) “Spotlight: Paintings by Amy Watts” presents bold, colorful canvases full of cowgirls, farmers, miners and Indigenous people. • “Light Bright” presents works by Caitlin Gal, Allison McPheeters and Alivia Patton, who all utilize simple circles to create inspir ing works.

CALL FOR ARTISTS AND CURA TORS (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 Sept. 20. beth.sale@accgov.com, accgov. com/lyndonhouse

SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Ath ens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) ATHICA is seeking new board members to help support and share the creative spirit of Athens. Complete the online application. bit.ly/athicaboard, www.athica.org

The Athens Cultural Affairs Com mission is seeking professional art ists to submit public art proposals for two sites on the trail: a mural at the East Campus Connector and a multi-media mural for N. Oconee Access Road. Fill out online form. Deadline Aug. 28 at 11:59 www.accgov.com/acactatiana.veneruso@accgov.com,p.m.

FALL SEMESTER COURSES (Ath ens Institute of Allied Health) Now registering for courses in phlebot omy, clinical nursing assistance and other patient care technician courses. www.athensinstitute.com IMPROV COMEDY CLASSES (work. shop) Wow your friends, woo your partner and want no more for the next interesting thing to say in a conversation. “Improv Comedy Level 1” covers making offers, saying “yes, and…” and creating interesting scenes. Six-week course begins Aug. 28, 4 p.m. $150. “Improv Comedy Level 2” focuses on short-form improv games and covers heightening stakes, editing scenes and finding the game of the scene. Eight-week course begins Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m. $200. Performances are held at the end of the courses. flyingsquidcomedy@ gmail.com, edy.com/classeswww.flyingsquidcom

REIKI CLASSES (Serenity Attune ment) Learn how to access your energy, tap into powerful healing energy and more in this Holy Fire Reiki class. Topics include prac ticing energy flow and grounding, breathwork and using sound. Aug. 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $150. www. serenityattunement.com

CALL FOR ENTRIES: MOOD (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATH ICA)

AQUA AEROBICS (Memorial Park Pool) Try out a variety of stretching, limbering and weight routines set to music in the pool. Tuesdays–Thurs days, 6–7 p.m. Saturdays, 10–11 a.m. $5/class. 706-613-3580 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 acces sible chair yoga class to promote breathing, mindfulness and inward listening. Every Monday, 9 a.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.com CLAY CLASSES (Good Dirt) Regis tration 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 that incorpo rates music, gentle movement and silence. Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m. jaseyjones@gmail.com DEDICATED MINDFULNESS PRAC TITIONERS (Online) Weekly Zoom meditations are offered every Sat urday at 8:30–9:30 a.m. Email for details. richardshoe@gmail.com

MENTAL HEALTH PEER RECOV ERY GROUP (Nuçi’s Space) Participants support each other through life’s challenges by sharing from their skills, experiences and proven coping mechanisms. New comers welcome. First Tuesday of the month, 4–6 p.m. pr@nuci.org, www.nuci.org OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (24th Street Clubhouse) Learn to stop eating compulsively or curb other unwanted food-related behaviors. Every Tuesday, 12 p.m. FREE! Text: 678-736-3697 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 move ment disorders.

17AUGUST 24, 2022· FLAGPOLE.COM 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 Crys tal” Thursdays at 6 p.m. and “Yoga for Wellbeing with Nicole Bechill” on Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. revolutiontherapyandyoga.comwww.

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SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Ath ens, GA) Athens Downtown SAA offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from a compulsive sex ual behavior. Contact for www.athensdowntownsaa.comlocation.

FALL REGISTRATION (Athens, GA) The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers a variety of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events for adults and children. Now registering. Scholarships available. www.acc gov.com/myrec FREE COVID-19 VACCINES (Clarke County Health Department) Vac cines are available by appointment or walk-in. No insurance or ID required. everyone.comwww.publichealthisfor

BOUTIER WINERY EVENTS (Boutier Winery & Inn, Danielsville) Wine Tastings are held Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sundays, 12:30–5 p.m. $6/glass of wine, $14/six wine tastings. www. boutierwinery.com

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 RABBIT BOX STORYTELLING (VFW on Sunset Drive) Storytelling themes for fall include “Wallflower” (Sept. 27), “Undone” (Oct. 25) and “Last Call” (Nov. 22). Pitch an eight-minute story to share with an audience. Story coaching available. www.rabbitbox.org/tell-a-story 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. The Seventh Generation Native Ameri can Church hosts weekly spiritual celebration services every Sunday at 11 a.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. rabbitholestudios.org f

Second Friday of every month, 1 p.m. gpnoblet@ bellsouth.net PROJECT SAFE (Online) Project Safe hosts a virtual support group for survivors of domestic violence. Mondays, 7–8 p.m. www.projectsafe.org RECOVERY DHARMA (Recovery Dharma) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from any addiction. Visit the website for details. Thurs days, 7 p.m. FREE! recoverydharma.orgwww.athens

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

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. ommmever@yahoo.com706-612-8077, Kidstuff ART CARD CLUB (K.A. Artist Shop) Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher lead weekly gatherings to create, trade and exhibit miniature masterpieces the size of playing cards. Some materials provided, but participants can bring their own as well. The club meets on Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. (ages 10–12) and 6:30–8 p.m. (ages 13–17). www.kaartist.com

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CREATIVE CLASSES (Treehouse Kid & Craft) Activities range in theme and skill level. Sessions run through May 19. Register www.treehousekidandcraft.comonline.

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. welcoming-uuathensga.org/justice/congregation

ACA ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCO HOLICS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) This support group meets weekly. Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. annetteanelson@gmail.com AL-ANON 12 STEP (Multiple Loca tions) Recovery for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Visit the website for a calendar of elec tronic meetings held throughout the week. www.ga-al-anon.org ATHENS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (ACC Library) Open to people of all ages with vision impairments, their families and friends. Topics include adaptive equipment, recreational and social opportunities, and advocacy. Call if you need trans portation. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 706338-3889, dlwahlers@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. www.lisayaconelli.com TUTORING (Online) The Athens Regional Library System is now offering free, live tutoring via tutor. com for students K-12, plus college students and adult learners. Daily, 2–9 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org

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BURRITOS | BOWLS | TACOS SALADS | NACHOS Ask about our catering for Greek events and tailgates. 8 locations in the Athens area! Find yours at barberitos.com IT’S BACK TOTIMEGUAC AN AFTERNOON WITH Political Reporter Greg Bluestein Greg Bluestein Political Reporter, Atlanta-Journal Constitution 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2022 an Special Collections Libraries, 300 S. Hull Street For more information: https://t.uga.edu/8j1

His book Flipped is the definitive account of how the 2020 election of Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff transformed Georgia from one of the staunchest Republican strongholds to the nation’s most watched battleground state—and ground zero for the disinformation wars certain to plague statewide and national elections in the future.

Greg Bluestein is a political reporter and author who covers the governor's office and Georgia politics for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He writes for the front-page of the AJC, contributes to the Political Insider blog and morning Jolt newsletter, hosts the Politically Georgia podcast and is a frequent guest on local and national TV and radio programs.