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Athens-Clarke County painted a rainbow-colored crosswalk at the intersection of College Avenue and Clayton Street last week in honor of LGBTQ pride, with an official dedication ceremony held Oct. 11. The ACC Commission approved the crosswalk in 2020 as part of the College Square pedestrian plaza project.

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Athens Hip Hop Harmonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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By Blake Aued and Chris Dowd news@flagpole.com More than a dozen Athens residents lined up to harshly criticize the Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission at their meeting Tuesday, Oct. 4, with many blaming the local government for an inadequate response to the ongoing affordable housing crisis.

Some of these residents recently became homeless due to rising rents. Barbara Daniel, who had lived in the Lexington Heights neighborhood for over 20 years until her recent displacement, attended the meeting to encourage the commission to do more to help. “I don’t want to hear, ‘Ain’t nothing we can do,’” she said. “There’s always something we can do. Please, I’m begging you, get some affordable houses.”

Although affordable housing has been a priority for the commission for years, the housing situation in Athens has continued to deteriorate. Public commenters asked the commission for more forceful action, including establishing an emergency fund for those facing eviction, passing a rent control ordinance, forcing landlords to accept Section 8 housing vouchers and a temporary moratorium on all evictions.

Speakers acknowledged these bold measures would violate state law. “I know it’s not allowed by the state government; let’s

try it anyway,” said one commenter.

“People are being kicked out of their homes because we are afraid to take risks,” chided another speaker. “I beg you to do something.”

State law directly forbids rent control and would prevent the measures requested during public comment from being enforced, even if passed by the commission.

Therefore, the state government would have to act first before the local government could follow through on these ideas to address the housing crisis.

Even so, the commission has taken at least some action to help the current situation. Last month, they allocated about $800,000 to the nonprofits Casa de Amistad, the Ark, Habitat for Humanity and the Athens Land Trust to help them deal with the immediate and long-term housing crisis in Athens.

Additionally, there were several items related to housing on the ACC Commission’s agenda at this month’s voting session as well. For example, the commission voted to accept a report on “missing middle” housing prepared by Opticos Design, Inc. which recommends that Athens return to pre-World War II housing policy in some areas of town. “Missing mid-

While the University System Board of Regents blocked a permanent mural commemorating the Linnentown neighborhood, razed in the 1960s to make way for UGA dorms, students in Lynn SandersBustle’s Art and Activism class received permission for a temporary one-day installation Oct. 3 at Memorial Plaza.

dle” refers to small multi-family homes like duplexes, four-plexes and townhouses that used to be common, but were made illegal in the 1940s and’50s as cars and suburban single-family zoning began to dominate city landscapes.

Since these types of homes are cheaper to build, allowing them might be a relatively easy way to increase Athens’ housing stock in walkable areas close to businesses and other amenities. There was broad commission support for the plan, which was accepted unanimously.

“This is a way to get a little more den-

sity without anyone recognizing it,” said Commissioner Melissa Link. “Walk down a street like Grady Avenue, where you have single-family homes, you have duplexes, you have a small apartment complex, and you have four-plexes. This is the way that our country was built. We want to return to a pattern where people of all incomes can live in similar neighborhoods, and live together.”

Commissioner Ovita Thornton was less favorable toward the plan. Although she also voted for it, Thornton argued that the commission shouldn’t need a plan before

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Saulters Named Police Chief Interim Police Chief Jerry Saulters will take over leadership of the ACC Police Department permanently, Manager Blaine Williams announced last week.

Saulters, a veteran of the local police force, has served as interim chief since Cleveland Spruill retired in March to

be closer to his family in Virginia and Maryland. Previously, Saulters served as deputy chief, commanded the Criminal Investigations Division, oversaw the Office of Professional Standards, Recruitment and Crime Prevention and the Robbery and Homicides Unit, and was a Westside shift commander and patrolman.

“Jerry Saulters has the heart of a servant and guardian, and he is a terrific human being,” Williams said in a news release Oct. 7. “I believe he is the best person to lead our sworn and civilian staff as Chief of Police of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, as well as to continue to build trust, respect, and relationships in the community with all of our residents.”

“While we are not quite recovered from pre-pandemic levels, we have seen a strong positive trajectory in visitor spending for 2021 compared to the previous year,” said CVB director Katie Williams. “People are traveling again, and they are choosing Athens as their destination,” she added.

The CVB also announced a new tourism strategy, formulated by consultant Chris Cavanaugh of Magellen Strategy Group. The strategy is focused on drawing visitors outside of University of Georgia football games and other major events. “What we want now is for people to come in the rest of the time,” Cavanaugh said. His research found that, while Athens is strongly associated with UGA, most people didn’t know much

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taking action to address defects in Athens’ zoning code. “If you needed this report to say that we needed to look at our zoning, fine,” Thornton said dismissively. “The problems that we’re having have been racist zoning and gentrification, and now we’re trying to fix it all and put it in a pretty package and call it the ‘missing middle.’”

By itself, the report doesn’t do anything to address Athens’ shortage of affordable housing. Implementing the “missing middle” plan’s recommendations will require a significant amount of work from the ACC Planning Department in coming years.

Unfortunately, this department is currently short-staffed with six open positions. On top of that, it’s in the middle of updating the county’s comprehensive plan, a large amount of work by itself.

At last Tuesday’s meeting, the department requested that the commission delay implementing the “missing middle” housing recommendations until these other projects are complete, which wouldn’t be until 2024. Their request didn’t sit well with Commissioner Tim Denson, who is working on an ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (aka in-law suites or granny flats) as part of the commission’s inclusionary housing working group.

“I’m not sure why we’re working every week on accessory dwelling units if [they won’t be allowed until 2024],” Denson told his colleagues.

Commissioner Jesse Houle moved to delay approval of the planning department’s work plan until next month, hoping that it could be modified so that accessory dwelling units and perhaps other “missing middle” recommendations would be completed more quickly. The rest of the commission agreed, so they will revisit the work plan next month.

The commission also approved a housing development at 4555 Lexington Road in a 6-3 vote. Commissioner Patrick Davenport worked with the developer and nearby residents to craft a compromise proposal that allows a maximum of 87 single-family houses on the lot and prohibits attached units, something which may help to alleviate traffic concerns. Thornton and commissioners Mike Hamby and Allison Wright cast the three votes against Davenport’s proposal.

Finally, the commission unanimously agreed to purchase 91 acres of land at 200 and 280 Olympic Way for a price of $2.85 million. ACC staff have been planning to relocate an aging water and sewer facility and a transit maintenance facility on Pound Street, and they’ve decided that the Olympic Way property could fit both of those needs. As an added bonus, the public property on Pound Street could then be sold to developers to build new (hopefully affordable) housing.

“This could free up the Pound Street property for some very positive activity there and eliminate buses going through a neighborhood,” said Mayor Kelly Girtz. “I think this is a good move all around.” [Chris Dowd]

of an entertainment district springing up around the Classic Center arena now under construction, with multiple trails leading to other points like another burgeoning entertainment district springing up among Chase Street’s abandoned warehouses and factories.

In addition, Athens is once again on the cusp of commercial air service post-pandemic, according to Girtz. “I couldn’t be more excited about the road ahead,” Girtz said.

Tres Small, a member of the Classic Center Authority and CVB board of directors, said the plan will help sprinkle “tourism fairy dust” on Athens. She recalled leaving her native Greenville, SC, because “it was a dump.” After years of revitalization, Greenville now competes with Athens for visitor dollars.

“Now, we all know what happened to Greenville,” Small said. “It will happen to Athens, too.”

The CVB also announced several award winners: partner of the year Dave Cappi, president of DePalma’s restaurants; Hospitality HEROES Ioannis Karytinos, guest relations manager of Hyatt Place; Classic Host Cecil Wilder, executive director of the Georgia Music Educators Association; and Louise Griffith Hospitality Leader of the Year award winner Bill Eiland, Georgia Museum of Art director. [BA]

Early Voting Starts Oct. 17 Robbie Hooker (pictured with his wife, Karen) was sworn in as superintendent of the Clarke County School District by Judge Eric Norris on Oct. 7.

Saulters will take over a department that—like many others around the country—has struggled to recruit and retain officers. He will also have to continue to deal with a rise in gang activity, as well as community mistrust stemming from six police shootings in 2019 and high-profile complaints of police misconduct against Black suspects nationwide. The ACC Police Department has 330 employees at full strength and a $27 million annual budget.

“I am humbled by this opportunity to lead the Athens-Clarke County Police Department as the chief of police,” Saulters said. “Working alongside our outstanding men and women and serving the AthensClarke County community for the last 24 years has been an honor and a privilege. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department and those who serve this community are among the best in the world, and we will continue collaborating with our community to reduce crime and enhance public trust.”

Williams selected Saulters after a nationwide search that included 600 comments from local residents and current and past officers. [Blake Aued]

about the city’s off-campus arts, restaurants or breweries.

While educating potential visitors about all that Athens has to offer, the plan also calls for leveraging UGA’s non-football attractions, like the Georgia Museum of Art, State Botanical Garden, Performing Arts Center and Special Collections Libraries. It targets UGA’s 350,000 alumni, said head librarian and Associate Provost Toby Graham.

Infrastructure plays a role as well, said Mayor Kelly Girtz. He described a vision

In-person early voting for the Nov. 8 general election starts Monday, Oct. 17 at the ACC Board of Elections Office downtown next to City Hall.

Early voting at the elections office is from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sundays through Nov. 4. On Oct. 29, voting will expand to six other sites around the county: the ACC Library, the Miriam Moore Community Center, the ACC Extension Office, the ACC Tennis Center, the Winterville Train Depot and the Lyndon House Arts Center. Early voting will be set up at the Tate Student Center on campus Nov. 1–3. For complete hours and locations, visit accgov.com/elections. [BA] f

Tourism Is Picking Up in Athens More than two years after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down travel and canceled conventions, the Athens tourism industry is starting to recover, local officials said during an Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau event last week.

Visitors spent $338 million in Athens last year, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, supporting 3,977 jobs with $98 million in payroll and generating $27 million in tax revenue. Spending was up 43% over 2020’s $237 million.

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XERNONA THOMAS QUIETLY BROKE CCSD’S GLASS CEILING

By Rebecca McCarthy news@flagpole.com

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years, Xernona Thomas silently carried the pressures of her job in the central office of the Clarke County School District.

“Dr. Thomas seemed to have a limitless capacity to work with people she may not have agreed with, and with whom she wasn’t the most popular,” says LaKeisha Gantt, president of the Clarke County Board of Education. “You would rarely see her emotions take over her leadership and work. She was never derailed and not able to do her job.”

Thomas refused to focus on the snide comments, the worry, the disagreements, the demands, the accusations, the blame, the utter exhaustion, the stress, until finally her body and spirit rebelled, sending her blood pressure into the stratosphere and landing her in Piedmont Athens Regional, temporarily blinded and fighting for her life.

Tethered to an IV drip, she thought about her future. She wondered if she would die. The superintendent’s job, her medical team told her, was killing her. She was neglecting her physical and mental health. She knew her husband could find another wife, but she also knew their two children would never have another mother who loved them as she did. She knew someone else could fill her position as the school superintendent of Athens Clarke County.

Her time in office was marked by a combination of issues no other local superintendent ever had to deal with: the divisive tenure and disruptive departure of her predecessor, a divided community, an accreditation agency’s investigation, COVID-19, closing schools and pivoting to virtual learning, mask mandates. Former school board member John Knox, who left office in January 2020, says he “appreciated that Dr. Thomas relied on science and experts in epi-

demiology at UGA in dealing with COVID, which was, in my opinion, better than what UGA itself did.”

Last November, after public schools had reopened, Thomas told the BOE she was retiring within a year, giving them ample time to find a replacement. Thirty-one years in education as a social worker, assistant principal, principal, chief of staff, interim superintendent and superintendent was enough.

The county’s first female school superintendent led the district since 2019. She left on Oct. 8, turning the district over to Robbie Hooker, a former Social Circle superintendent and Clarke County teacher and principal.

Thomas grew up in a neighborhood off Timothy Road with her parents and maternal grandparents. Formerly residents of Linnentown—a mostly Black neighborhood that was razed in the 1960s to make way for UGA dorms—her grandparents moved in to help care for Xernona, their only grandchild, after her father was disabled in an accident. She graduated from Clarke Central High School and then from UGA, where she started in the pharmacy program, switched to journalism—“My parents thought I was crazy,” she says—and earned an undergraduate degree with a concentration in public relations. “I liked writing and working in PR, but it wasn’t what I wanted to do. I wanted to help people,” so she returned to UGA for a master’s of social work and, later, a doctorate in education with a focus on educational policy.

When a social worker job opened with the CCSD in the early 1990s, she took it. “I found that I liked being with kids and being in schools,” she says. Her sheltered upbringing in a multi-generational home didn’t pre-

pare her for what she encountered.

“It opened my eyes to realities that I didn’t even know existed,” Thomas says.

Some of the children suffered from physical and emotional abuse, and families were dealing with financial problems and health issues. She would take kids to doctor appointments and adults to the grocery store “because that’s what we did then,” and would stay in touch with them, sometimes for years.

Thomas then served as a social worker in Oconee County and a middle school principal before returning to Clarke County as principal at J.J. Harris Elementary, a then-new school serving the north side

of Athens. Gantt worked as a behavioral specialist at J.J. Harris while Thomas was principal, “and I could see that she put trust in those who worked around her and gave them autonomy,” Gantt says.

From there, Thomas moved to the central office as chief of staff for Demond Means, who arrived in 2016. After his acrimonious departure in December 2019, she was named acting superintendent, then interim superintendent and finally superintendent.

Some critics, vocal supporters of the previous superintendent, say she had just

slipped into the position because of convenience. Or that she had plotted to undermine him when she was his chief of staff, wanting the power and prestige of the position. Those who observed her interactions with Means disagree with that accusation.

“She never criticized her boss,” says school board member Tawana Maddox. “That’s just not who she is. Whether she disagreed with him or not, she wouldn’t show it.”

The board named her as interim superintendent and then superintendent because “she was exactly the person we needed at the time when we needed her most,” says board member Patricia Yager. “I’m so grateful she stepped into this breach. She builds trust. And she listens. Under her leadership, the board has learned to work well together, and I’m grateful to her for that because now we can do the work we need to do on the instructional side.”

Gantt says that Thomas has never “been outcome driven” when it comes to school children, and hasn’t forgotten “we are dealing with human beings. Of course, students have to achieve, but she knows there are all these other parts to children, and that they are social and emotional beings.”

Thomas isn’t sure what the future holds for her, other than taking walks, drinking water and spending more time cooking healthy meals. She may renew her license as a social worker and work with children in a counseling capacity. She will also continue reflecting on the past few years.

“As a woman, you may break barriers and move into spaces that have been closed off to you, but being there doesn’t eliminate the practices that were put in place to keep you out,” she says. “I know I was treated differently because I’m a woman, but I can’t walk around assuming people would intentionally mistreat me.”

Thomas does have one question that will probably never be answered. “I wonder if people know I have three bags of golf clubs in my house?” she says. “It’s not that I wanted to go to the country club to play golf, but we all know discussions and decisions are made over golf games, and I wasn’t invited to be involved in that process.” f

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SEND YOUR LETTERS TO P.O. BOX 1027, ATHENS, GA 30603 OR EMAIL US AT LETTERS@FLAGPOLE.COM Georgia Abortion Law Is Unreasonable I fear that many Americans believe the decision Roe v. Wade, passed 50 years ago and recently overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, allowed abortions “on-demand.” The law contained reasonable restrictions on access to legal abortions up to 24 weeks, with medical exceptions. The anti-abortion bills recently passed in states all over the country, including in Georgia, put that serious health-care decision in the hands of elected state Senate and House members, the majority of whom are white men.

Georgia’s law is a six-week limitation.

Most women would agree that six weeks is not long enough for a woman to even know she is pregnant—a concept most men can’t wrap their heads around. If a state legislator’s 13-year-old daughter is tragically raped and becomes pregnant, I’m confident that they would want the right to consider a legal abortion as an option.

Back in the 1980s, my husband and I were delighted to find I was pregnant for the second time. For weeks, pregnancy tests continued to indicate that I was pregnant.

Finally, after 13-14 weeks, my doctor had to break the news to us that the fetus was dead. An abortion was a necessary yet heartbreaking health-care decision for me to make.

To me, the abortion debate goes to the core of human liberty and freedom promised every American. Every human should have the right to make personal healthcare decisions for themselves. The current Georgia law is equivalent to making a vasectomy for men illegal after the age of 35. Not for one second would Georgia legislators consider making that health-care decision for men into a state law.

Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, each state needs to craft abortion

legislation that considers a woman’s right to choose within reasonable guidelines. I could never vote for a Georgia state or federal candidate who supports banning abortions after six weeks without exceptions for rape, incest or the health and welfare of the mother.

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payers. Their message to wealthy tax cheats: The GOP, now and in the future, has their backs.

Georgians work hard and believe in fairness. But the right wants to rig the system.

Fixing what’s broken is just one more reason to vote Democrat.

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the voting equipment in Coffee County.

This is totally inadequate. What happened with the Coffee County software and data downloaded and uploaded on Jan. 7, and who has access to it now? Despite what he says in his political ads, Raffensperger is not “securing the vote.”

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On Dec. 6, 2020, Donald Trump’s lawyer Sydney Powell signed off on sending her team of cyber people to examine the Coffee Kidd is a former Athens state representative and forCounty Dominion voting machines. A local mer chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia.

GOP election official—Kathy Latham, one of the Georgia GOP fake electors who recently moved to Texas—escorted the unauthorized cyber trespassers into the According to the U.S. Treasury Departboard of election offices. There they had ment, annually about $600 billion in taxes unlimited access to voting machines and goes unpaid, which is roughly equal to all proceeded to download material from, then federal income tax paid by the lowest-earnupload material onto the system, which ing percentage of taxpayers. These unpaid is connected to the state electronic voting taxes are predominantly system. owed by the most wealthy.

May 2021, a busiRaffensperger is not nessIncard Workers have taxes of one of the automatically withheld ‘securing the vote.’ cyber trespassers was from paychecks, with found in the Coffee income from dividends, interest and other County election headquarters. The discovsources reported to the IRS through W-2s, ery of this evidence was reported to Georgia 1099s, etc. There are some types of income, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s however, for which little or no third-party office. His office said they’d investigate right reporting exists. When the government has away, which they did not. The recent release limited ability to tell when these filers are of video from the Coffee County Board of misreporting, cheating can run amuck.

Elections office finally prompted the GBI Tax cheating is not a victimless crime. and FBI to investigate the unlawful entry of When disproportionately high-income the Powell-authorized trespassers. people don’t pay their bills, everyone else Raffensperger maintains no threat exists must pay more to fill in the shortfall. The if Georgia’s Dominion machines are used IRS could conduct more audits, but Trump for the 2022 elections, even though no one Republicans have made sure that the agency knows what the ramifications of the hackhas been starved of resources. ing of the Coffee County voting machines No longer. The IRS, due to legislation are or will soon be. Why did Raffensperger recently passed along party lines, now has sit on this? To protect Sydney Powell and the means to go after tax cheats. Billions Trump? Unlikely. To protect his reputation in revenue will be brought to our treasury rather than being exposed as a defender of without having to raise a single tax rate. a hopelessly hacked electronic voting sysTrump Republicans have cranked up tem before the election? Maybe. their misinformation machine to confuse, Raffensperger’s solution to the hacked exploit and scare honest, rank-and-file taxvoting machines and software is to replace

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Schools are supposed to be places of learning, exploration and safety. But we’ve watched over and over as they’ve been targeted by crazed gunmen with assault rifles and high-capacity magazines. Thanks to gun industry lobbyists and their enablers like candidates Herschel Walker, Mike Collins and Brian Kemp, nothing changes.

Instead of common-sense gun reform to help end the bloodshed, we make our kids suffer through endless, traumatizing lockdown drills.

Instead of focusing on the real problem, Republicans look desperately for something to blame other than the easy availability of high-powered guns: school security guards, gun-free school zones, even the number of doors in the building. They demand that we turn our schools into armed fortresses, with only one door in and out, armed guards at the doors and teachers forced to carry guns.

We don’t want prison schools. We want playgrounds, field trips and a return to our schools as places of shelter and learning, not places of fear.

A majority of adults, including gun owners, support common-sense gun legislation like universal background checks, bans on high capacity magazines, red-flag laws and banning those who have been convicted of domestic violence from purchasing a gun.

Any legislation to grant what the majority wants, MAGA Republicans block. The gun safety legislation passed this year happened only because Democrats control both chambers of Congress.

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Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda

By Ed Tant news@flagpole.com

By Pete McCommons pete@flagpole.com

PILOT CHUCK YEAGER BROKE THE SOUND BARRIER 75 YEARS AGO

Test pilot Chuck Yeager rode a rocketship into history 75 years ago, when he became the first human to fly faster than the speed of sound on Oct. 14, 1947. Huddled in the cramped cockpit of a tiny but powerful aircraft dubbed the X-1, Yeager fired four rocket engines that blasted the plane to a supersonic speed of more than 700 miles per hour, sending the world’s first sonic boom into the clear California skies above what is now Edwards Air Force Base.

fighter that he also named for his wife.

Shot down over France in 1944, Yeager was aided by members of the French Resistance who helped him make it back to his base in England.

Just a few months after being shot down, Yeager was back in the cockpit. On Oct. 12, 1944—three years before his postwar supersonic flight—Yeager became an “ace in a day” when he shot down five German planes during one mission. In all,

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Chuck Yeager with the Bell X-1 he used to break the sound barrier in 1947.

Today, Yeager’s X-1 rocketplane hangs in a place of honor in the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum in Washington. With a bright orange fuselage shaped like a bullet, the X-1 still exudes speed and power 75 years after Chuck Yeager first flew it on risky run past a “sound barrier” that turned out to be no barrier for Yeager and the other pilots who have followed him into the supersonic realm over the decades.

Yeager named his little aircraft “Glamorous Glennis” after his wife, and her name is painted in red letters on the nose of the aircraft. The X-1 helped set America on the pathway to space, and it is fitting that it is now displayed in the same vast museum as the Wright Brothers’ first airplane from 1903, the X-15 aerospace plane that broke speed and altitude records in the 1960s, John Glenn’s tiny Mercury spacecraft from 1962 and the Apollo 11 capsule that took men to the moon and back in 1969.

“The secret of my success is that I always managed to live to fly another day,” said Yeager, and he had put his life on the line as an aviator long before his history-making flight aboard the X-1 in 1947. Born in 1923, Chuck Yeager lived a long and eventful life until his death at the age of 97 in 2020.

In World War II Yeager began his military service as an airplane mechanic, but he switched to the job of pilot when he said that he “saw pilots had beautiful girls on their arms, didn’t have dirty hands, so I applied” for flight training. Yeager excelled at the deadly game of war in the air, becoming a scourge of the Nazi Luftwaffe as the pilot of a sleek and speedy P-51 Mustang

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nearly a dozen Nazi planes fell to Yeager’s guns during the war, including a German jet fighter that he shot down as it was landing. “The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down,” Yeager recalled.

After the war, Yeager honed his skills as a test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base, that citadel of The Right Stuff saluted in author Tom Wolfe’s 1979 book and in the 1983 film of that title. Without a college degree, Yeager was ineligible to become a spacefaring astronaut during the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs, and he never flew the X-15 rocketplanes that took pilots on speed runs of more than six times the speed of sound and to altitudes of nearly 70 miles into suborbital space. Still, Yeager was a formidable warrior and a pioneering test pilot who rose through the ranks from airplane mechanic to general. “All that I am, I owe to the air force,” he said.

In 1953, the 50th anniversary of the first flights by the Wright Brothers in 1903, Yeager achieved another aviation milestone when he rocketed to what was then a record speed of more than twice the speed of sound. The aviator told the story of all his aerospace exploits in his best-selling 1985 autobiography, Yeager.

By the end of this decade, airlines hope to have supersonic passenger planes that are less noisy, more affordable and more fuel-efficient than the ill-fated Concorde supersonic airliner that last flew in 2003.

When such futuristic flights take wing, they will fly because of an old aviator named Chuck Yeager, who once said, “I haven’t yet done everything, but by the time I’m finished I won’t have missed much.” f

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A BLAST FROM THE PAST SHOWS WHAT ATHENS MIGHT HAVE BEEN EDITOR’S NOTE: Thirty years ago, Athens, and downtown in particular, as usual faced grave development problems, and these predated the influx of luxury student apartments. The proposed civic center was the topic of the day, and a New York architect’s plan for one that did away with the old fire hall was shouted down by townies led by Michael Stipe. Doctors were tearing down old buildings for their offices almost as fast as present-day infillers. The old parking deck was obsolete and vacant, and the new one had not been built. Atlanta was just beginning to creep into Athens.

Pete McCommons, radiating his usual perspicacity, waded into the chaos and came up with a plan that would have changed the face of Athens for the better.

Here, from a 1992 Flagpole column, is his forward-looking solution that, alas, was not adopted.

I have a very simple yet breathtaking solution for our most pressing public problems: the civic center, the parking deck, the proliferation of doctors’ offices, a downtown hotel, the fire hall, Atlanta.

The parking deck, the longed-for brainchild of the downtown merchants, sits empty. Nobody wants to use it, not even the downtown merchants.

The civic center has been a problem from the beginning; people hated the design and resented the destruction of the old buildings, including the fire hall.

OK, here goes.

We’ve already paid the architects a million dollars for the civic center from hell, and we’ve got several more millions in the parking deck from nowhere.

What do we do? That’s right. We give those New York architects a chance to redeem themselves and get our city off the hook. Redesign the civic center and build it right on top of the parking deck.

Do you see it? The solution to both problems. No buildings to be torn down. No more downtown space to be gobbled up.

Put the civic center right on top of the parking garage: Suddenly, you’ve got a use for the deck, and you’ve got plenty of parking for the civic center.

But that’s not all. Why not contract with the Marriott or somebody to put a hotel in there, too. Instead of destroying another downtown block to build a big hotel, just add it onto the parking deck/civic center.

Beginning to get the picture? Well, while we’re at it, why not get really creative? Isn’t there some solution to all the doctors creeping around town targeting neighborhoods for destruction so that they can fulfill their need for more offices?

Think globally; act locally: Doctors’

offices in the downtown building, with bus service to the hospitals right across the street and parking for patients right below in the deck. Hey, that’s nothing new. The Southern Mutual Building across the street used to be full of doctors and dentists.

Look what we’ve got: A multipurpose building that not only serves diverse public needs but solves some of our most pressing public problems.

We’ve also got ourselves a skyscraper—a megabuilding right in the middle of downtown. Those who want Athens to be more like Atlanta can take pride in our new skyscraper. Those who don’t want Athens to be more like Atlanta can be relieved that we’ve confined Atlanta to one location instead of having it creep in all over town, like the doctors.

Now, I know there will be considerable debate about this next point, and I must confess I am of two minds about it myself.

This concerns the problem of the firehall.

It’s true that the skyscraper—let’s call it the Atlanta Building—will save the firehall from destruction by the civic center, but it will also sort of leave it sitting down there all forlorn, looking more like an abandoned chamber of commerce building than a real firehall.

Here’s the clincher, and I say just let the public debate until we decide one way or another. But it could be a unique and fitting symbol of Athens reaching for the future while respecting the past. Put the firehall at the top of our skyscraper. Yes, use the firehall as the crown of the building. You know how all those Atlanta buildings are competing to see who can have the fanciest top to dominate their skyline.

Well, ours would be absolutely unique.

Nobody in Atlanta could ever come up with a design to top it. There, high in the sky for everybody to see would float our beloved firehall. Think of the civic receptions we could have up there, with all of Athens and northeast Georgia laid out before us like jewels spread before royalty.

I know this may seem like too much to accomplish, but at least we should try, and this is a way for us all to pull together for a change. We’re talking about the revitalization of Athens here, folks, and the sky’s the limit. f

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Facing Rejection and Missed Opportunity

By Shelby Israel news@flagpole.com

By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com

VOTER TURNOUT AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS LAGS BEHIND

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niversity of Georgia students live in Athens for at least nine months a year, and as a result, are directly affected by election results during their stay, whether or not they vote. Many sacrifice the opportunity to influence Athens politics by not voting, which also reduces Athens-Clarke County’s overall voter turnout if they are registered but do not vote.

There are several reasons why UGA students may not cast their ballot in Athens: temporary residence, not knowing how or where to vote, or because they are not registered in Clarke County.

UGA’s total enrollment is 40,118. A quarter of the freshman class are not permanent residents of Georgia, making them ineligible to vote in Clarke County elections. While the remaining 75% are Georgia residents, those who claim their parents’ address as their permanent residence outside of Clarke County may not register to vote in Athens while they live there.

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Director of Elections and Voter Registration Charlotte Sosebee says understanding the process of registering and voting is important for students. “I would encourage students to check to make sure they’re registered to vote and determine where they’re registered to vote, which county they’re registered to vote in, if they are planning to register to vote in Clarke County,” Sosebee says. “If they are registered in another county, then that’s something that needs to be addressed before the [registration] deadline.”

Sosebee said the Athens-Clarke County Elections Office does education campaigns and community outreach programs to prepare voters ahead of elections by teaching the election process, how the office gets results and how to register to vote. “There [are] a lot of things that students can participate in and be a part of the electoral process,” Sosebee says.

Some students may be discouraged from voting because they feel like “nothing’s going to change anyway,” says UGAVotes executive director Marley Brock. “Whether or not we vote, people are going to be voting,” she says. “And people are going to be

electing politicians who are going to be going to those legislatures and going to be enacting legislation, and if we’re not voting, it’s probably not going to be on our behalf.”

Brock says college is an important time for students to inform themselves and participate in local elections because an important part of living in any community is understanding what your local politicians are doing and getting involved. She says UGAVotes helps inform students by providing information on registering to vote and requesting an absentee ballot.

“A really common thing is that students in dorms don’t know that they still can register using their university address,” Brock says, “but what people don’t really tend to factor is that even if you’re in a dorm, you are spending more physical time in Athens-Clarke County than you are at your parents’ address.”

District 7 Commissioner Russell Edwards says he would like to see more voting and activism among UGA students. “To me, that’s kind of depressing that there’s not more inspiration that’s sort of trickling down to the younger generation to really get them excited about engagement and voting,” Edwards says.

Edwards says he believes Sens. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock’s victory in the 2021 Senate runoff election “helped ignite a fire” in young Athens voters despite an overall lack of participation.

“I think there’s a huge missed opportunity there for students and young people just in general in this community to really drive the government in a better direction,” Edwards says. “You can’t just count on leaders to get into office and do everything you want to see done. It really takes that engagement to push and elect the leaders you want to see.”

In the 2020 election, 59% of voters in the 18–29 age group voted for Joe Biden, according to the Pew Research Center. This age range makes up 17% of the total voting population, according to the United States Census Bureau.

Voters aged 18–24 make up 16% of total registered voters in Clarke County, according to 2020 data from the Georgia Secretary of State. Among the 51,791 who voted, 15% were 18–24 years old. Across the state, 10% of voters were aged 18–24.

Edwards says the passage of Senate Bill 202, which places limitations on voting by mail, will have an effect on the participation of student voters by making it harder to vote absentee, which may be the only option for some students who are not registered in Clarke County.

“No progressive forward-thinking movement in America has ever succeeded without the leadership of young voters,” Edwards says. f

ADVICE FOR ATHENS’ LOOSE AND LOVELORN

Hi Bonita, I was dating two people, and I picked the wrong one. I broke up with them and tried to start dating the other. They rejected me hard, and I can’t get over making the wrong choice and then being rejected. I’ve been dating new people, but can’t seem to get over this. Mostly I feel stupid for picking the person who looked better on paper and not the person my intuition told me was right for me. I also feel stupid for being vulnerable and then getting rejected.

I know it’s the whole human experience thing, but do you have any advice on how to cope? It’s been months, and nothing has changed for me.

How can I move on?

Anon Hey Anon, Oof. I’ve been there, exactly there, and in the long run you’re just going to have to eat crow and learn from this. There is never a good reason to choose what seems proper over what you know you want for yourself.

The person you chose did not end up choosing you in return,

and that can really hurt when you remember that they weren’t even your first choice.

I assume you’ve reached out to your first choice since then and got a similar result, and now you’re sitting in a miasma of self doubt and distrust.

I know it doesn’t feel like it, but right now you are indeed in the best place that you could possibly be. You’re not currently attached to anyone, and you’re free to go out and create new relationships if you want. Sitting and stewing over a missed opportunity will not help your goal of finding a romantic attachment, and I don’t think that the mental state it creates is helpful, either. You are either begrudging someone for rejecting you, or beating yourself down for making a choice that didn’t give you the result you wanted. But you made the choice, and it’s done now. There’s nothing you can do to change the outcome, and you can only salvage the situation by taking what you can from it.

You have learned that people are free, and they’ll do what they want regardless of your own personal desires for them.

You can’t force anyone to adore you or to change their minds about trying. Maybe you actually didn’t hit up your first choice, and you’re wondering if you should after so long, and if so, why not? The worst thing they can say is no, and that would leave you in the exact same state you are now—single and ready to mingle.

I get it, though. “No” hurts. Sometimes it can sound like “you’re not good enough,” and it’s very difficult not to take that kind of judgment to heart. It’s also really difficult to hear when there’s someone else out there who might not respond in that way, and you just can’t let go of the idea that maybe you’d be coupled up and in love right now if you’d chosen differently. The truth is this: You have no idea. You don’t know if your first choice would have been an awful partner, or maybe they would have said no, too.

Maybe they already did say no, and you’re chalking it up to

them knowing that you’d chosen someone else before them. If that’s the case, then I don’t think you need to live up to this person’s judgments or expectations of you. Who are they in the grand scheme of things? Don’t let this “missed opportunity” or an outright rejection convince you that there’s something wrong with you.

Obviously there’s not, since you’ve been dating since all this happened anyway.

You’ve got plenty of potential, and there are too many people in this world for your person to not be here in it.

It’s OK. You’ll be OK. You will find love because you’re looking for love. There’s so much of it out there, and you are actively seeking out your share. Stop eyeballing what you’ve already passed, and focus on yourself. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, or use our anonymous online form at flagpole.com/get-​ advice.

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Run the Dang Ball

GEORGIA WENT BACK TO ITS RBU ROOTS AGAINST AUBURN

By Cy Brown news@flagpole.com

this season Georgia has passed 221 times to 208 rushes. Compare that to 407 pass attempts and 545 rushes all last season. It’s a stark departure from what’s traditionally expected of a Georgia offense.

I’ll be the first to say I’ve enjoyed opening up the passing game, especially in those first three games. But it did feel like there was something missing. This is Georgia we’re talking about, after all. This is RBU, where the standard isn’t that we have a great tailback every season, it’s that we have two. Yes, the over-reliance on the run game has been frustrating over the last few years, but I still want to see a toss sweep, by God. I want to see an outside zone taken to the

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Through some confluence of design, circumThere seemed to be a concerted effort stance and happenstance in the early going from Monken and Kirby Smart to move of this season, Georgia transformed from toward a more pass-heavy offense early the ground-and-pound, run-happy team in the season. Not only did Georgia have that’s been its identity all our lives into a more passing yards than rushing yards pass-first, modernized offense we’ve been in each of its first five games, but it also clamoring for the last decade.

Sometimes you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. It wasn’t until we couldn’t run the damn ball that I missed running the damn ball.

Through the first four games, a superior ground game didn’t seem necessary. We had fully evolved into the Todd Monken offense. Stetson Bennett IV passed for 1,224 yards and five touchdowns with a 74% completion rate through the first four games. But the illusion that we could win with a pass-heavy offense that wasn’t backed by a solid ground game faded in the squeaker of a win against Missouri. We tried to win it through the air, but Bennett completed Stetson Bennett looked less like Doug Flutie and more like Lizzo last weekend.

24 of 43 passes in that game and couldn’t find a rhythm. It wasn’t had more pass attempts than rushes in house, the same as I saw Nick Chubb, Todd until tailbacks Kenny McIntosh, Daijun three of its five games. Last season, it only Gurley, Sony Michel, Garrison Hearst and Edwards and Kendall Milton got going—a had two games with more pass attempts That Guy Who Has Secret Kids take it to the combined 107 yards and two touchdowns than rushes, one of which was the SEC house in years past. I want Georgia football. in the fourth quarter—that the Dawgs Championship Game loss to Alabama, when So when Auburn came to Athens for escaped an upset. we were playing from behind. In total, its annual showdown with the Bulldogs, it

seemed like there was a dictum decreed— we’re playing Georgia football and running the damn ball. Against the Tigers, the Dawgs rushed for 292 yards and six touchdowns on 7.5 yards per carry. Edwards did the bulk of the work with 12 carries for 83 yards and three touchdowns, furthering his position as the tailback-iest of our tailbacks.

But the surprise of the day was freshman Branson Robinson, the spitting image of Chubb when he totes the ball, who rattled off a game-high and season-high 98 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries while playing in place of the injured Milton. Suffice it to say, he’s earned himself more playing time down the stretch. Even Bennett got in on the action. The super senior dashed for a 64-yard touchdown run on a designed quarterback draw to begin the fourth quarter.

The improvement and focus on the ground also helped correct the Dawgs’ biggest issue coming out of Mizzou: red-zone scoring. Georgia settled for field goals in the red zone thrice against Missouri. Against Auburn, the Bulldogs were five for five scoring touchdowns from the red zone, all of which came on the ground.

The modernization of Georgia’s offense and more of a focus on passing downfield is still a necessary next step in the evolution of the program. I expect as the receiving corps gets healthier and downfield threats such as AD Mitchell and Arian Smith return to more regular action, we’ll see the offense once again shade toward passing the ball more often. But the last five quarters have shown that when we absolutely need to run the damn ball, we can, and we will. f

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REST IN PEACE: Longtime Athens musician and promoter Derek Wiggs died suddenly in the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 1 following a medical emergency. News of his passing spread quickly, and sent shockwaves through both the Athens music scene and his extended musical family around the country. Derek was the brains and founder behind the wildly popular and DIY-centered event Slopfest, played bass in Shehehe for several years, and can be credited for the existence of several bands simply because he encouraged them to form and/or perform. For the past decade he worked at the Last Resort. Beloved by his friends and acquaintances, who easily numbered in the hundreds, Derek was universally known as a very sweet man and loyal friend who always had an encouraging word, a shoulder to lean on, and a helpful hand to lend.

His love of Green Day, the New York Mets and his dog Hojo are among the most sharply recalled and shared memories from his friends.

Derek was blessed in life to be loved so dearly by so Derek Wiggs many and, in turn, those who knew him were equally blessed. He was 38 years old. A memorial will be held at Little Kings Shuffle Club on Monday, Oct. 24 from 6 p.m.–12 a.m.

WORKING IS NO PROBLEM: Back in June, I tipped you to the fact that new-ish local band Bat Factory had a four-song EP in the bag and was working toward a vinyl release. Well, since vinyl production continues to operate with delays at all-time highs—despite pressing plants worldwide working around the clock—the group has gone ahead and released it digitally. As far as anyone can tell, the EP is self-titled. The band—made up of Tim Adams (vocals/guitar), Kathy Kirbo (bass/vocals), Alan Flurry (drums) and Ben Hesse (guitar)—is well schooled in that particular SouthwesternWestern flavor of indie rock that rose to relative popularity in the 1980s. As such, the four songs here skew kind of dark and midtempo. The notes for the EP say that “all tracks [were] written, performed, recorded and mixed by [Tim Adams],” so there’s no evidence yet that anyone else is actually on this. Check it out for yourself at batfactory. bandcamp.com, and be a pal at facebook. com/batfactor.

SWITCHED ON: Musician and visual artist Will Eskridge is joined by his brother Rame in the new project Fog After Dusk. Eskridge released an EP named BeachPUNX under his own name last year, and that was a pretty straightforward, guitar-rockin’ affair. Fog After Dusk is another animal entirely, and its new self-titled EP bears this out. This new project displays multiple influences from Pink Floyd-style psych to trip hop to Walter/Wendy Carlos. It’s a cool and neat little record they’ve made here. Find it at

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EDUTAINMENT TIME: The long-awaited Athens hip-hop compilation Now Is The Time: Shouting Fire In A Crowded Theater will finally see release Friday, Oct. 14. There’s a release party happening this same evening at Creature Comforts. A meet-and-greet with the artists will start at 7 p.m., and attendees will see the album performed live beginning at 8 p.m. Featured artists on the album include Celest Divine Ngeve, Tony B, MIKE WHITE · DEADLYDESIGNS.COM

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Billy D. Brell, Ishues, LB, Caulfield, Ant Da Ripper, Cassie Chantel, Kxng Blanco, Frank The Eagle, Nicole Nixx, Life The Griot, Travis Williams and Squallé. The album arrives courtesy of ATHfactor-Liberty Entertainment (ALE) in conjunction with the University of Georgia Willson Center for Humanities and Arts through a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

With all due respect to other hip-hop compilations released in the past few years, including those from these same presenters, I’m going on the record to say this album is the best of the bunch. From production to performance to lyrical deftness and poignancy, this is an absolutely stellar release and all concerned should be incredibly proud. The release event is free and open to the public. For more information, please see facebook.com/athfactor.

CELEBRACIÓN DEL PATRIMONIO: Music education organization Heart Music will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which is observed Sept. 15–Oct. 15, with a first-time event on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. at Hendershot’s. So, a day late but we’ll let it slide. Organizers report that, “The event will see HEART Music faculty playing with some CCSD [Clarke County School District] students and teachers.

Some of them have some Hispanic heritage from Mexico, Salvador, Guatemala, Venezuela and Honduras. The very best part about the event is the ensembles we are putting together. They mostly consist of high schoolers from both Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals, coming together to form a single ensemble.” This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please see heartmusicathens.org. f

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by step and seeing what grows out of the present. Miller emphasizes the importance of capturing these moments as they happen by audio or film and documenting the work being done for the unknown future. There may be a live studio album or documentary that comes out of this, but for now everyone involved is immersing themselves in the

By Sam Lipkin editorial@flagpole.com creation and production of this music while inviting the community to do the same. each community artist particlocal hip-hop artists with UGA composers “I prefer collaboration to be that way, ipating in the Athens Hip Hop to the Willson Center, Frigo reached out to where you kind of start out first to really Harmonic crossed the stage of Hugh Mariah Parker who connected the dots to get to know each other. You learn when Hodgson Concert Hall and looked out Miller, and has since participated in AHHH. you have some of those conversations across the 1,100 soon-to-be-filled seats, Everything began to fall into place rather that there’s a lot more that people have there was a universal “wow” uttered. quickly, and in February 2020 a larger in common than not,” says spoken word Coming together with their UGA Hugh group of hip-hop community members met artist Ngeve about working with PedersonHodgson School of Music pairings and with members of the school of music at Takeda. “The more that we talked, I was directors of the program, Connie Frigo and The Globe. Then almost immediately, the like, ‘I think this is a great opportunity Montu Miller, for the Flagpole cover shoot pandemic shut it down until the summer of to really talk about both of our stories was the first time these local artists had 2021. without saying whose story is whose, you ever stepped foot in the concert hall.

“We decided early on to not over-plan know?’ The title of the piece is ‘Kindred The Athens Hip Hop Harmonic (AHHH) anything, because we were afraid that Metamorphoses.’” is a multi-year collaboration between the if either of us over planned, then we’re “I think the biggest difference is that local hip-hop community and the UGA missing the collaborative part,” says it’s not just a different genre, but it’s jazz Hodgson School of Music that in particular, and we’re building was launched in August 2021 and something totally from the ground is supported by UGA’s Arts Lab up instead of just repurposing under the Willson Center and music that I already have,” says Ideas for Creative Exploration. On Cuthbertson, who has worked with Thursday, Oct. 20, UGA’s African bands in the past but not in this American Choral Ensemble, Jazz way. Recently inducted into the Combo, Wind Symphony and Athens Music Walk of Fame as an Contemporary Chamber Ensemble accomplished emcee, those that will perform premieres of music know Cuthbertson can expect a co-created by Cassie Chantel and similar performance experience Julien Berger; Ishues Cuthbertson rendered in a new way. and James Weidman; Convict Inviting school of music artists Julie (Camilla Sims) and Tom and local hip-hop artists into each Hiel; and Celest Ngeve and Ayako other’s worlds is achieved not only Pederson-Takeda. through the creation of music, but Although this month’s perforalso through sharing resources mance is not the first, it does come and performing in both on-camone year after AHHH’s formal pus and off-campus spaces that introduction to the public through speak to where these artists exist. a workshop at Creature Comforts in Each artist involved gains a new, October 2021, featuring music creunique experience and the oppor(l-r) Camilla Sims, Cassie Chantel, Montu Miller, Ishues Cuthbertson ated by Caulfield (Curtison Jones) tunity to learn something career or and Celest Ngeve will share the stage with the UGA School of Music. community oriented through this with Emily Koh and Kxng Blanco (Jeffery Blakely) with Peter Lane. symbiosis.

However, this month also marks three years Frigo, explaining that the first pairings On behalf of the hip-hop artists involved, since directors Frigo and Miller first met came together intuitively with very little Miller says, “I think they’re learning a really and sat down at Hendershot’s to discuss guidance. strict professional side of it. They’re also what AHHH could be.

“We really wanted to be as organic learning that the world is bigger than just Frigo and a colleague at the school of as we could make it. Almost putting the the certain venues that we’re at. We have music, who has since taken another posipairs together is like putting a seed in the built that bridge to where now we’re kind of tion, first started with the question of what ground,” says Miller. working together [with UGA] and invited. I is the concert band not doing that it should Taking an organic approach is the founthink it allows them to expand their way of be, which they answered with naturally dation of the entire program, even when it thinking of what’s possible.” integrating into the larger Athens music comes to mapping out its future. Frigo and “[The UGA musicians] are saying those scene. After pitching the idea of pairing Miller share the sentiment of taking it step performances are some of the highlights

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of their entire musical lives, because they feel like they were listened to and that the audiences who attended really cared about what was happening in the performance,” says Frigo. “I also see students beginning to redefine what they want to play and who they want to play with.

“You know what’s interesting: One of the student composers [Julien Berger] who’s working right now with Cassie said hip hop is a huge influence of his. He listens to it all the time. He said, ‘I finally get to write music that I listen to.’ He’s not composing any music that is representative of what he goes home and listens to for inspiration and for community.”

The AHHH was funded for an initial three years by the university, now currently in its second year. Frigo and Miller hope to see it continue for as long as there is an interest, but the significance of the program model they’ve been crafting could have an even greater impact. Ideally, they would love to see other universities adopt similar programs that unite music schools with their respective local music scenes. As AHHH continues to hone its strategy and produce meaningful performances, taking it to other universities to clearly illustrate what is possible and what opportunities are available is the next step.

Leading up to the concert at Hugh Hodgson, there is a Common Hour event “Where Athens Hip Hop & UGA Come Out to Play” on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Edge Hall from 1:50–2:40 p.m. Attendees can meet the hip-hop artists, composers and ensemble directors before the main event.

The concert on Oct. 20 is free and open to the public on a first come first serve basis.

Parking is free at the UGA Performing Arts Center, so all barriers to entry have been removed in hopes of truly bridging the community through creative expression.

“It’s just really exciting that we’re doing this, and it’s about time. I feel like this should have been going on for a long time,” says award-winning film composer and UGA faculty Tom Hiel. “I think it’s our civic duty here at UGA to do that, you know, to work with members of the community.”

For more information, visit music.uga. edu/ahhh-residency. f

WHO: Athens Hip Hop Harmonic WHERE: Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m.

HOW MUCH: FREE!

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40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $30. www.40watt.com BOB MOULD Founding member of Hüsker Dü and Sugar playing solo material.

H.C. MCENTIRE Singer-​songwriter blending indie folk, country and punk rock.

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 8 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre. com BOOTLEG BANTER Fusion Southern rock band.

CAM’S DAM JAM BAND Local jam band.

The Globe 9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/globe.athens HALF GRINGA Chicago project informed by contemporary indie rock, Latin American and midwestern folk influences.

HONEY PUPPY Local indie rock band.

BOG BOD New local band.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $12. pac.uga.edu UGA WIND ENSEMBLE Graduate and undergraduate music majors perform chamber works, large scale compositions and music from around the world.

Wednesday 12 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $20. www.40watt.com JONATHAN RICHMAN Founding member of The Modern Lovers playing his acoustic ballads with long-​time drummer Tommy Larkins.

Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m.

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net RED OAK SOUTHERN STRING BAND This Watkinsville-​based band plays rootsy Americana tunes.

(6 p.m.)

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

Georgia Theatre 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $21. www.georgiatheatre. com COLE SWINDELL Platinum-​selling recording artist and record-​breaking six-​time No. 1 hit maker.

DYLAN MARLOWE Nashville-​ based country artist from Statesboro.

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre. com OKAY KENEDI Indie pop rock.

The Globe 9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/globe.athens PATZY Nashville-​based indie pop.

CONVINCE THE KID Alt-​rock four-​ piece from Athens.

ASTROMAN No info available.

Porterhouse Grill 6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens. com/jazz JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy standards, improv and originals by a live jazz

trio every Wednesday night over dinner.

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Tonight’s show celebrates the release of Fledging Season, a new zine pop poetry and artwork reflecting on transition, estrangement and the behavior of local wildlife.

KIRAN FERNANDES Kiran Fernandes (Immaterial Possession) plays intricate and inventive songs for guitar drawing from folk traditions around the world.

PARISH POTTER DUO Shane Parish and Michael Potter take folk music into experimental territory by improvising soundscapes with a variety of acoustic and electronic instrumentation.

VILE BODY Mat Lewis (Outersea, Grape Soda) and Lydian Brambila play dirges for harmonium and cello inspired by British progressive folk.

Buvez 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/darkentriesathens DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated

www.facebook.com/globe.athens DJ JAGGER’S PUNK EXPERIENCE Member of Wyld Staleyz spins a punk dance party.

Hendershot’s Songwriters in the Round. 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.hendershots athens.com CAROLINE AIKEN Veteran acoustic singer-​songwriter.

DONNA HOPKINS Atlanta-​area songwriter with a long list of high-​ profile collaborators.

CAM MCELROY Lead songwriter of Cam and His Dam Jam Band.

RICHIE JONES Local percussionist providing accompaniment.

Innovation Amphitheater 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $40. www.innovation amphitheater.com THE KING LIVES Elvis tribute act.

International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ IGBAthensGA

40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.40watt. com SUN TRICK PONY Local indie alt-​ rock band.

JACOB MALLOW Athens-based singer-​songwriter penning lush songs.

CLOVER COUNTY Solo singer-​ songwriter project of AG Schiano.

Athentic Brewing Co. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com JACK MILLER & JIM GREENE Local guitar duo playing classic covers and originals.

Georgia Theatre 9 p.m. $35 (adv.), $40. www.georgiatheatre.com FUTUREBIRDS Band blending Southern rock and alt-​country.

GRANDVILLE Up-​ and-​coming local act with hints of Southern and roots rock.

Hendershot’s 7:30–11 p.m. $10. www.hendershots athens.com SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-​cha-​cha. An hour-​long lesson is followed by open dancing.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $35–50. pac.uga.edu CURTIS ON TOUR Bass-​baritone Eric Owens and singers from the Curtis Opera Theatre perform operatic arias, Blues Traveler performs at the Georgia Theatre on Friday, Oct. 14. ensemble pieces and bittersweet Broadway numbers. catalog of classic to modern goth, JANET AND THE BLUE DOGS Sidecar post-​punk, punk and industrial.

Local quintet performing smoking Sidecar Sessions. 6 p.m. $100.

Creature Comforts blues and classic rock tunes featursidecarsessions.brownpaper tickets.

Brewery ing the vocals of Janet Smillie. Get com Vinyl Release Party. 7 p.m. (meet your groove on!

WOMZ Member of the Futurebirds and greet), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! LURKLUCIANO Brazilian singer-​ plays a private 75-​minute acoustic NOW IS THE TIME Celebrate songwriter with alternative tunes. set over dinner. Tickets include a the vinyl release of Now Is The Southern Brewing Co. cocktail reception and one artist-​ Time: Shouting Fire in a Crowded 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 inspired signature drink and dish Theater, a compilation organized (adv.), $20. www.sobrewco.com created by chef Mimi Maumus.

by ATHfactor-​Liberty Entertainment KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Southern Brewing Co. with support from the UGA Willson Honky-​tonk band tearing up venues 6–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com for 30 years.

Center for Humanities and Arts.

KARAOKE NIGHT Every Thursday ANDREW DIXON Up-​and-​coming Various artists on the album will evening. country artist from Ila, GA. perform.

VFW (Post 2872) Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ 8 p.m. $10 www.flickerrtheatreand vfwpost2872 bar.com RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Athentic Brewing Co. Georgia-​based traditional country Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-​star 6 p.m. FREE! www.athentic brewband. cast of locals play the music of ing.com Pylon, plus new originals.

BLUEGRASS CONFIDENTIAL SECRET MONKEY WEEKEND North Georgia-​based band giving a Family rock band playing high-​ fresh sound to bluegrass standards Bishop Park energy original music. through hard-​driving rhythms and Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 Georgia Theatre complex arrangements. p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmers 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 Bolo Bolo market.net (adv.), $40. www.georgiatheatre.com 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music).

DAVID COURT Local musician BLUES TRAVELER Legendary FREE! www.instagram/bolo.bolo.ath plays a set of mountain dulcimer blues jam band.

IN A KYTHE Ambient cello project and harmonica-​laden tunes. (8 The Globe by local musician Lydian Brambila. a.m.)

9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show).

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ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreand bar.com PARKER WIERLING Actor and songwriter celebrating the release of his new single.

TONI HUNLO Local R&B and soul artist with a backing band.

DELI KINGS Five-​piece Richmond, VA band oozing classic rock glam.

Front Porch Bookstore 6 p.m. FREE! jmazzucc@uga.edu ARTIE BALL SWING BAND Swing, blues, boogie and dixieland with all the camp and candor of the glory days of the ’30s and ’40s.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre. com UNDERGROUND SPRINGHOUSE Local jam band.

RED MILE ROAD Athens-based hard rock band influenced by Seattle grunge and classic Southern rock.

Innovation Amphitheater 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $35. www.innovationamphitheater.com KILLER QUEEN Queen tribute band.

International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ IGBAthensGA MILE FROM MEADOW Georgia-​ based alt-​rock three-​piece.

JOKERJOKER Gallery Athens VHS Fest. 12–9 p.m. www. jokerjokertv.com/athens-​vhs-​fest J ANDERSSEN Abstract electronic music.

MR. BLANK Improv glitch-​noise project.

The Root 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA 5 GALLON FLOW New local rock band.

The Warehouse Athens The Blackout: UGA Homecoming Edition. $25–30. www.thewarehouseathens.com WIX PATTON Former UGA football player turned hip-hop artist.

Sunday 16 Creature Comforts Brewery 3–5 p.m. www.creaturecomforts beer.com LIVE JAZZ Every Sunday afternoon.

Hendershot’s 4 p.m. FREE! www.hendershots athens.com HEART MUSIC Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! HEART Music faculty will perform alongside Clarke County School District students and teachers.

Southern Brewing Co. Aquemini Music Festival. 2–7 p.m. $10 (adv.). www.sobrewco.com AQUEMINI MUSIC FESTIVAL First annual festival celebrating soul, R&B, reggae, reggaeton, hip hop and Latin music. Performers include Splitz Band, Aquatic Soul, Cassie Chantel & Tribe, Al Chauncy, Ishues, Niño Brown, Diamond Elyse, Kanela & GSG Band, Mack2Tone, Guaranteed Money, Luckie and GregR&B. The World Famous 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ theworldfamousathens

BALVTHS Eclectic psychedelic funk trio from Bogotá, Colombia.

THE ANGELICS New local alternative rock band.

Monday 17 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreand bar.com TIN CAN COLLECTIVE Indie emo punk from Long Island.

SEX CELLS Local drone rock band.

THE TIGHTNESS Local punk rock project.

CONVINCE THE KID Alt-rock four-​ piece from Athens.

Tuesday 18 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $17. www.40watt.com JON SPENCER & THE HITMAKERS Jon Spencer of Pussy Galore and Jon Spencer Blues Explosion take us on another noisy rockin’ ride.

SUBSONICS Atlanta trio with an ’80s alt-​rock sound.

Wednesday 19 Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m.

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net HIBBS FAMILY BAND Folk/bluegrass quartet of family members led

by Rob and Garrett Hibbs. (6 p.m.)

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

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. $17–20. www.georgia theatre.com MIKE AND THE MOONPIES Workingman’s country band with Telecaster twang, honky tonk harmonies and optimistic lyrics for a 9-​to-​5 world.

VANDOLIERS Rough-​edged alt-​ country band with punk roots from Texas.

International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ IGBAthensGA THE BACUPS Cover band playing the best of pop, rock and roll, R&B, Motown and country.

Porterhouse Grill 6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens. com/jazz JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy standards, improv and originals by a live jazz trio every Wednesday night over dinner.

Ramsey Hall Faculty Artist Series. 7 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $12. pac.uga.edu DAVID STARKWEATHER UGA professor of cello since 1983.

Down the Line 10/20 Karaoke Night (Southern Brewing Co.) 10/22 Klezmer Local 42 (Front Porch Bookstore) 10/23 Live Jazz (Creature Comforts Brewery) 10/26 Jazz Night (Porterhouse Grill) 10/26 Dr. Fred’s Karaoke (Flicker Theatre & Bar)

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ART: Gallery Talk: “Undressed: An Intimate Look at Fashion in Art” (Georgia Museum of Art) Join fashion historian and UGA doctoral student Sara Idacavage for an interactive gallery program focused on how clothing is represented in art.

Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Order Up: Halloween Cookie Decorating (Graduate Athens) Extra Credit presents a workshop with Baylee of Baylee Bakes to teach attendees how to decorate Halloween inspired cookies. 6–7:30 p.m. RSVP to www.bayleebakes. com/monthlyclasses CLASSES: Salsa Dance Class (Cloud) Join SALSAthens for Cuban-​​style salsa dance classes.

No partner necessary and beginners welcome. $10. 7–8 p.m. www. facebook.com/salsaathens 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: Common Hour Event (Edge Hall) “Where Athens Hip Hop & UGA Come Out to Play” is a conversation and meet & greet with members of the Athens Hip Hop Harmonic. 1:50 p.m. FREE! www. music.uga.edu/ahhh-​residency EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market.

Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www. athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: Hellraiser (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1987 horror classic about a man who inadvertently opens a portal to hell when he tinkers with a box he bought while abroad. 7 p.m. www.flickertheatre andbar.com FILM: Horror Movie Night (Athentic Brewing Co.) Come out every Wednesday during the month of October for a horror movie night on the patio. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. athenticbrewing.com GAMES: Halloween Trivia (Hendershot’s) Test your Halloween trivia knowledge with host Oliver Merritt.

7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens. com GAMES: Horror Movie Trivia (B&B Theatre) Teams of 2–6 will go head-​to-​head on their horror movie knowledge with Quizmaster David.

The winner will receive a B&B Theatres gift card. 7 p.m. www. facebook.com/bbathens12 KIDSTUFF: Oconee Library Fall Craft (Oconee County Library) Drop in to make autumn crafts; all supplies provided on a first come, first served basis. There will be supplies to make your own fall gnome door hanger, painted wood slice pumpkin, fabric acorn banner and fall greeting cards. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time (Bogart Library) Ms. Donna presents a highly interactive storytime

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featuring rhymes, songs, puppets and a simple story. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. FREE! 706-​​441-​​9099, www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Lego Builders Club (Bogart Library) Lego lovers of all ages are invited; Duplos, Mega Blocks and blocks will be available for younger builders under the age of 7. 3:30 p.m. FREE! 706-​​ 441-​​9099, www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) This group brings fans of anime and manga together to discover books, shows, movies, art and Japanese culture. Hang out as members play games, eat snacks and watch anime. Grades 6–12.

7–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: 2022 Torrance Lecture (Georgia Museum of Art) This year’s Torrance Lecture entitled “Why are Children More Creative than Computer AI – Until They Go to School?” is presented

by Angus Fletcher, professor of story science at Ohio State’s Project Narrative. For decades, researchers have observed that children become less creative the longer they attend school. In this lecture, Fletcher aims to explain why and what can be done about it. 4–6 p.m. FREE! coe.uga.edu SPORTS: Pétanque Club of Athens (UGA Redcoat Band Practice Field) Learn to play the greatest game you’ve never heard of. RSVP. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! athens petanqueclub@gmail.com, athens petanqueclub.wixsite.com/play

KIDSTUFF: Oconee Library Fall Craft (Oconee County Library) Drop in to make autumn crafts; all supplies provided on a first come, first served basis. There will be supplies to make your own fall gnome door hanger, painted wood slice pumpkin, fabric acorn banner and fall greeting cards. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author: Phillip Carroll Morgan (UGA Miller Learning Center) Eidson Chair of American Literature LeAnne Howe with the UGA creative writing program presents writer Phillip Carroll Morgan for a reading of his works. Attendees should meet in Room 0248. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. english.uga.edu MEETINGS: ACC Transit Service Expansion Workshop (ACC Multimodal Center) Athens-​​Clarke County Transit is proposing a service expansion to the local fixed route network. Community members are invited to give feedback and ask questions. 2–4 p.m. FREE! ryan.solchenberger@accgov.com SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park Community Center) New players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. vicepresident@athenspetanque.org THEATER: Our Place (Clarke Central High School) Clarke Central Players will be performing their one-​​act production of Our Place by Terry Gabbard before taking it to the One-​​ Act Competition. 7 p.m. $5. www. clarke.k12.ga.us/Domain/27

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ART: Pop-​​Up Exhibition: Trick or Treat (Georgia Museum of Art) Check out a fun selection of spooky, scary and supernatural works from the collection selected by the museum’s education interns.

5–9 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org COMEDY: Athens Democrats “Stand-​​Up For Change” Fundraiser (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Commissioners Tim Denson, Russell Edwards and Jesse Houle, Sheriff John Q Williams, Mokah Jasmine Johnson and more public figures will be performing stand-​up comedy with headlining support

by David Perdue. 7:30–9:30 p.m.

Donation to attend. www.athens clarkedems.com EVENTS: Einstein Explains It All (Lyndon House Arts Center) Step back in time to the early 1950s, and spend a witty and humorous evening with Dr. Albert Einstein as he shares the ideas which led to his international acclaim. 6:45–8:15 p.m. FREE! www.athenschq.org FILM: Film: Zurbarán and His Twelve Sons (Georgia Museum of Art) This documentary directed

by Arantxa Aguirre explores the meaning of “Jacob and His Twelve Sons,” a series of 13 canvases painted by Francisco de Zurbarán in Seville around 1640. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org GAMES: Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Jon Head hosts trivia every Thursday. Win pitchers and gift certificates. 7–9 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

EVENTS: Houdini: A Journey Into His World of Secrets (ACC Library) This “historical interpretation” brings Houdini back to the stage for a new generation to learn about his magic and the key that made it all possible: the human mind. 2–3:15 p.m. FREE! www. athenschq.org EVENTS: Football Friday Tour Take a tour of “A Chance to Play: Title IX and Women’s Athletics at UGA,” an exhibition celebrating women in the past 50 years of UGA athletics history. Held every Friday before home football games. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/events EVENTS: Death & Mourning: Candlelight Tour (Historic Athens Welcome Center) The parlor and dining room of the Church-​​Waddel-​​ Brumby House will be adorned in Regency Era mourning decor to show how families mourned the loss of their loved ones during that time period. 6–7 p.m. $15. www. athenswelcomecenter.com EVENTS: Zombie Farms (Zombie Farms) Haunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $22– 28. www.zombiefarms.com KIDSTUFF: Oconee Library Fall Craft (Oconee County Library) Drop in to make autumn crafts; all supplies provided on a first come, first served basis. There will be supplies to make a fall gnome door hanger, painted wood slice pumpkin, fabric acorn banner and fall greeting cards. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee

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KIDSTUFF: Elsa Meet & Greet (Oconee County Library) Take pictures with Elsa of Frozen, and listen to her read some of her favorite stories. There will be songs, color sheets and an Elsa wand craft. Open to all ages. 5–6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Pumpkin Prance (Lay Park) This fall themed dance party is followed by a pumpkin hunt for candy filled eggs. Ages 5–12.

Registration required. 6–8 p.m. $8/ACC resident or $13/non-​​ACC resident. www.facebook.com/ACC LayPark SPORTS: Classic City Showdown (The Classic Center) This premiere Greek Life boxing event is back with 26 new fighters from 25 sorority and fraternity chapters across UGA’s campus. 6 p.m. $25–95. www.classiccenter.com THEATER: Our Place (Clarke Central High School) Clarke Central Players will be performing their one-​​act production of Our Place by Terry Gabbard before taking it to the One-​​ Act Competition. 7 p.m. $5. www. clarke.k12.ga.us/Domain/27 THEATER: Blithe Spirit (On Stage Playhouse) On Stage Playhouse presents a ghostly comedy. Novelist Charles Condomine brings in an eccentric medium who summons the ghost of Charles’ first wife, who runs amok in his new marriage. Oct. 14–15; 21–22, 8 p.m. Oct. 16 & 23, 2 p.m. Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. $20, ($10 on Oct. 18). www.onstagewalton.org

Saturday 15 ART: Southern Star Studio Open Gallery (Southern Star Studio) 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 p.m. www.southernstarstudioathens.com ART: Art for Justice Saturdays (AADM Justice Center and Bookstore) 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: MOOD: 2022 Juried Exhibition (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) This exhibition features the work of 37 contemporary artists from across the US and Canada exploring or referencing the term “MOOD.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org ART: Broderick Flanagan Art Reception (Hendershot’s) Visual artist Broderick Flanagan will host an art event. 7 p.m. www.hender shotsathens.com CLASSES: SPARK Academy Weekend (UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel) Middle and high school students spend a weekend working alongside professionals for practical experience and advice on the career fields of their interest.

Classes offered for this round include American Sign Language and “Starting with Spanish.” Oct. 15–16, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $185. www. georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/spark COMEDY: Comedy Night: Chris Gethard (40 Watt Club) Comedy night hosted by Joe Pettis featuring Chris Gethard on his A Father and

The Sun Tour. 8 p.m. $20 (adv.), $24. www.40watt.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 curbside pickup. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oconeefarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Oconee Chamber Fall Festival (Rocket Field) This 48th annual fall festival will have over 200 vendors, food, and arts and crafts. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www. oconeechamber.org/fall-​​festival EVENTS: Celebrando el Mes de la Herencia Hispana (ACC Library) Celebrate our Hispanic community in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The day will be filled with arts, crafts and music. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Farmers Market 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: Zombie Farms (Zombie Farms) Haunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $22– 28. www.zombiefarms.com FILM: Schlocktoberfest 2022: Fright Night (General Time Athens) Ciné presents a month-​​long drive-​​ in festival of horror. This installment’s feature film is Fright Night about a horror-​​obsessed teenager who discovers that his next-​​door neighbor is a murderous vampire. 7 p.m. (gates), 8 p.m. (film) $12–50. www.athenscine.com/schlocktoberfest-​​2022 KIDSTUFF: Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Every third Saturday of the month enjoy a variety of engaging shows taking place on the Theatre in the Woods stage.

Experience music, laughter and connection in nature. 9:30–11 a.m. www.facebook.com/botgarden 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 SPORTS: UGA Football (Sanford Stadium) The Bulldogs play against the Vanderbilt Commodores for Homecoming. 3:30 p.m. www. georgiadogs.com THEATER: Our Place (Clarke Central High School) Clarke Central Players will be performing their one-​​act production of Our Place by Terry Gabbard before taking it to the One-​​ Act Competition. 7 p.m. $5. www. clarke.k12.ga.us/Domain/27

THEATER: Blithe Spirit (On Stage Playhouse) On Stage Playhouse presents a ghostly comedy. Novelist Charles Condomine brings in an eccentric medium who summons the ghost of Charles’ first wife, who runs amok in his new marriage. Oct. 14–15; 21–22, 8 p.m. Oct. 16 & 23, 2 p.m. Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. $20, ($10 on Oct. 18). www.onstagewalton.org

Sunday 16 ART: Sunday Spotlight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) This drop-​​in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection and is led by museum docents. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org 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. www.24thstreetathens. com CLASSES: SPARK Academy Weekend (UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel) Middle and high school students spend a weekend working alongside professionals for practical experience and advice on the career fields of their interest.

Classes offered for this round include American Sign Language and “Starting with Spanish.” Oct. 15–16, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $185. www. georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/spark CLASSES: Handmade Books in Coptic Style (K.A. Artist Shop) In this one-​​day workshop, local artist Taylor DiFonzo teaches attendees how to create their own lay-​​flat books, how to fold signatures, assemble covers and sew their books together using the Coptic stitch. $65. 1–5 p.m. www.kaartist. com CLASSES: Lord of the Rings Baking (Oconee County Library) Learn how to bake Lembas bread, Bilbo’s buttered scones, Bifur’s apple tarts and Beorne’s twice baked honey cakes. All supplies will be provided. Ages 11 & up, open to teens and adults. RSVP online. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee EVENTS: Athens VHS Fest (JOKERJOKER Gallery) This first annual VHS swap and shop event celebrates all things videotape and provides an opportunity for VHS collectors, vendors, filmmakers and analog lovers to buy, sell and trade.

12–9 p.m. www.jokerjokertv.com/ athens-​vhs-​fest EVENTS: Aquemini Soul Music Festival (Southern Brewing Co.) Encouraging diversity and empowering minority creators, this inaugural festival will include performers, vendors, food, fashion, art and more. 2–9 p.m. $10. www. facebook.com/aqueminimusicfest EVENTS: Jack-​​O-​​Lantern Jog and Goblin Fun Run (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Run or walk in the one-​​mile Goblin Fun Run or the 5K Jack-​​O-​​Lantern Jog following a paved path of the Greenway starting and finishing at the Nature Center. 2 p.m. FREE! www.runsignup.com EVENTS: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (Hendershot’s) Enjoy a night of HEART Music and CCSD

Monday 17 GAMES: Open Chess Play (ACC Library) Learn how to play chess or sharpen your skills while connecting with your neighbors. Open to all skill levels. Ages 7 & up. 3–5 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday Story Time (Bogart Library) Ms. Donna presents a highly interactive story time featuring movement, songs, crafts and learning fun. Ages 3–5.

Registration suggested. 10 a.m.

FREE! 706-​​441-​​9099, www.athens library.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Third Monday Book Club (Oconee County Library) This month the book club is reading Colm Tóibín’s The Master. Limited copies available at the front desk. Meets the third Monday of the month, and new members are always welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Tuesday 18 CLASSES: Aikido for Teens (ACC Library) Aikido instructor John Smartt will explain and show teens how Aikido is the “way of harmony.” 4–5 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org COMEDY: Open Toad Comedy Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Comedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com EVENTS: No Phone Party (Hendershot’s) Disconnect to connect 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

EVENTS: Line Dance Lessons (International Grill & Bar) All experience levels welcome. Open dancing follows an intro class. Every first and third Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. $10. thatotherruthgirl@gmail.com FILM: Eyes Without a Face (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1960 film about a surgeon who causes an accident which leaves his daughter disfigured and goes to extreme lengths to give her a new face. 7 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia at Amici (Amici Athens) Top three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Hosted

by TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www. facebook.com/baddogathens KIDSTUFF: Oconee County Library Storytime (Oconee County Library) Freddy Frog invites little ones and their caregivers for a morning full of songs, puppets, movement and fun. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Growing Readers (Oconee County Library) Young readers are invited to read engaging books and complete a related craft or activity. Grades K–2. 4:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Spooky Movie Night (Winterville Library) Teens are invited to watch spooky movies and hang out. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/winterville LECTURES & LIT: Café au Libris (ACC Library) Pulitzer Prize-​nominated author Wayne Flynt will read from his newest book, Afternoons with Harper Lee. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park Community Center) New players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. vicepresident@athenspetanque.org THEATER: Blithe Spirit (On Stage Playhouse) On Stage Playhouse presents a ghostly comedy. Novelist Charles Condomine brings in an eccentric medium who summons the ghost of Charles’ first wife, who runs amok in his new marriage. Oct. 14–15; 21–22, 8 p.m. Oct. 16 & 23, 2 p.m. Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. $20, ($10 on Oct. 18). www.onstagewalton.org

Down the Line 10/20 Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park Community Center) 10/20 Third Thursday (Athens, GA) 10/20 Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) 10/21 Morning Mindfulness (Georgia Museum of Art) 10/21 Athens Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show (The Classic Center) 10/21 Death & Mourning: Candlelight Tour (Historic Athens Welcome Center) 10/21 DanceATHENS 2022 (Morton Theatre) 10/21 Zombie Farms (Zombie Farms) 10/21 Blithe Spirit (On Stage Playhouse) 10/21 Athens Showgirl Caberet (The Sound Track) 10/22 Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) 10/22 Oconee Farmers Market (Oconee County Courthouse) 10/22 Athens Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show (The Classic Center) 10/22 Southern Star Studio Open Gallery (Southern Star Studio) 10/22 West Broad Farmers Market Fall Festival (West Broad Farmers Market and Garden)

arts & culture

calendar picks

MUSIC | WED, OCT. 12

Jonathan Richman

40 Watt Club • 7 p.m. (doors) • $20

Looking back on Jonathan Richman’s career, it almost seems as if his early work with The Modern Lovers, the period during which he arguably had the most effect on underground culture, was a serendipitous blip. Richman quickly abandoned the bellowing vocals and sparse instrumentation that came to define the ’70s and ‘80s alternative sound, and replaced it with acoustic accompaniment and charmingly delicate lyrics. Richman is now known as a stellar live performer, and as likely to sing a verse in Spanish as he is in English. One never knows what to expect at a Richman live show, and he’s famous for rarely digging in the back catalog. If you go expecting old Modern Lovers songs, you may be disappointed. But, if you go with an open mind and Jonathan Richman an attentive ear, you may find yourself entranced by Richman’s songcraft. Richman will also be accompanied by his long-time drummer Tommy Larkins. [PB] THEATER | OCT. 14–22

Blithe Spirit

On Stage Playhouse • $20

Everyone experiences writer’s block. I’m experiencing it right now. Well, there are a few methods that writers and artists have used throughout the years to overcome the pesky thing. Some people lean into it, and write about writer’s block. Others take a step back, and come at something from a new angle, or drop a concept entirely and start over.

Very few, and I mean very few, writers conduct a seance in hopes of contacting their deceased ex-wife to mine her for story material. The main character in Blithe Spirit, a play by Noël Coward and directed by William McGregor at On Stage Playhouse, decides to do just that. Predictably, this causes issues between him and his now-wife of five years, and hilarity ensues. This community theater production will be running multiple dates through the month of October: Oct. 14–15 and Oct. 21–22 at 8 p.m., Oct. 16 and Oct. 23 at 2 p.m., and a half-price show Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. [PB] MUSIC | FRI, OCT. 14

Kinchafoonee Cowboys Southern Brewing Co. • 8 p.m. • $15

Sticking to a single career, any career, for 30 years is a feat. In the music business, though, it’s almost unheard of.

Very few artists are able to maintain the exhausting touring lifestyle, and many burn out or switch careers. No one told the Kinchafoonee Cowboys that, clearly, as it’s now in its 31st year as a group. They’ve undergone some lineup changes, but that’s only natural for a group with the lifespan of the Kinchafoonee Cowboys. They haven’t been dragging their feet, either. The Kinchafoonee Cowboys hold the record at the Georgia Theatre for most shows played, most sold out shows and highest bar sales. I’m sure you can deduce from these accolades that the Kinchafoonee Cowboys play some pretty rowdy honky-tonk, and if you’d like to hear it live, come on out to Southern Brewing Co. [PB] EVENT | SAT, OCT. 15

Athens VHS Fest

JOKER JOKER Gallery • 12–9 p.m. • FREE!

The VHS has been in an awkward position for a while now. It’s been teasing coming back into style; it just needs

a little push. Athens VHS Fest is aspiring to be that push.

Brad Staples, local artist and archiver of obscure media, put together VHS Fest to gauge local interest, and to provide a place for fellow VHS enthusiasts to trade, sell and create.

Staples runs an online shop where he distributes handmade copies of cult films and anime on VHS. JOKER JOKER Gallery and Super Carnival Recordings will co-host the DRIELY S

faculty of Hispanic heritage playing alongside students. 4 p.m. FREE! www.heartmusicathens.org EVENTS: Miss Black Athens Teen Pageant (Morton Theatre) The Athens Pageant Foundation is committed to mentoring, coaching and developing the young ladies of the pageant in public speaking, appearance and using their influence and abilities within their communities.

5–7 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25 (doors). www.mortontheatre.com 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 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens LECTURES & LIT: Sexuality Book Club (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Join this book club for discussions about The New Bottoming Book and The New Topping Book. These revised editions give modern insight into the BDSM community, emotional support and ethical interaction. Donations strongly encouraged. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. amanda. auchenpaugh@gmail.com, revolutiontherapyandyoga@gmail.com SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park Community Center) New players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. vicepresident@athenspetanque.org THEATER: Blithe Spirit (On Stage Playhouse) On Stage Playhouse presents a ghostly comedy. Novelist Charles Condomine brings in an eccentric medium who summons the ghost of Charles’ first wife, who runs amok in his new marriage. Oct. 14–15; 21–22, 8 p.m. Oct. 16 & 23, 2 p.m. Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. $20, ($10 on Oct. 18). www.onstagewalton.org

event, and J Anderssen, Mr. Blank and others will perform.

It isn’t often that an event pops up surrounding a specific medium, let alone one whose heyday seems to have come and gone. Some would argue that VHS doesn’t have the analog patina of something like 35mm film, but it’s still a respectable analog format, and for many people a highly nostalgic one. VHS has also been the chosen medium in underground circles for years. Any self-respecting footage of a house or DIY show will be shot on VHS. Perhaps VHS Fest will mark a renaissance of analog freedom and independent filmmaking. [PB] MUSIC | SUN, OCT. 16

Aquemini Soul Music Festival Southern Brewing Co. • 2 p.m. • $10

The Aquemini Soul Music Festival, originally scheduled for Labor Day Weekend but canceled due to rain, is back on, albeit with some lineup changes. There will still be vendors, bounce houses, an amazing food selection and a fashion and art showcase. For those unaware, Aquemini Soul Music Festival is the first of its kind, celebrating “Urban music, fashion, art and culture.” The lineup will feature reggae, reggaeton, hip hop, soul and Latin artists from the local area. Some notable acts are Splitz Band, Aquatic Soul, Cassie Chantel & Tribe, Al Chauncy, Ishues, Diamond Elyse, Kanela & GSG Band, Mack2Tone, Guaranteed Money, Luckie and GregR&B. [PB] MUSIC | TUES, OCT. 18

Jon Spencer & The HITmakers 40 Watt Club • 7 p.m. • $17

Jon Spencer continues his manic peregrination across the universe, this time with a new group, but with all the insane sonic machinations we’ve come to love. The enthusiasm of the description of his newest album is nothing short of astounding, and by the end I was out of breath just reading it. It’s a bit like how his music would make one feel. Spencer has enjoyed a long career as an icon of underground genre-bending music. From his time in Pussy Galore and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, the man himself has stood uncompromisingly on the strange, noisy, chaotic hill he has created. He’s never been one for visual design, though, and his newest album, Spencer Gets It Lit, features possibly his campiest and most MS-Paint-inspired cover yet. He’s coming through town on Oct. 18, and I can imagine it’d certainly be worth the effort and money to go see what he’s up to this time. [PB]

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bulletin board Deadline for getting listed in Bulletin Board is every THURSDAY at 5 p.m. for the print issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Online listings are updated daily. Email calendar@flagpole.com.

Art JOKERJOKERTV CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is open to ideas and actively accepting proposals for collaboration from visual/musical/video artists and curators living in Athens. Artists worldwide can also submit music videos, short films, skits and ideas to share with a weekly livestream audience. www.jokerjokertv.com/ submit OPEN STUDIOS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Studio members have access to spaces for painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber and woodworking.

Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $65/month. www. accgov.com/7350/Open-​Studio-​ Membership SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Athens 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

Classes ACTING FOR CAMERA AND STAGE (work.shop) Learn how to act with professional actor and coach

Jayson Warner Smith (“The Walking Dead,” “The Vampire Diaries,” “Outer Banks”). Mondays, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $400/12 sessions. jwsclassinquiry@jaysonsmith.com, www.jaysonsmith.com/teacher ART CLASSES (K.A. Artist Shop) “Handmade Books in Coptic Style.”

Oct. 16, 1–5 p.m. $65. “Fractions of a Second: Intro to B&W Analog Photography.” Tuesdays, Oct. 18– Nov. 15, 6–8 p.m. $275. “Abstract Art in Watercolor.” Oct. 23, 1–3 p.m. or Oct. 26, 6–8 p.m. $45.

“Abstract Art in Acrylic.” Oct. 25, 6–8 p.m. or Nov. 13, 1–3 p.m. $45.

“House Portraits in Watercolor.”

Nov. 1 and Nov. 8, 6–8 p.m. $75.

“Intro to Acrylic.” Nov. 2, Nov. 9 and Nov. 16, 6–8 p.m. $105. “Intro to Linocut.” Nov. 13, 1–5 p.m. $65. “Printing on Fabric.” Nov. 20, 1–5 p.m. $65. “Pet Portraits in Watercolor” is a two-​week class for creating expressive portraits of beloved companions. Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 or Nov. 30 and Dec. 7, 6–8 p.m. $75. www.kaartist.com ART CLASSES (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) “Beginning Wheel Throwing Class” is held Thursdays, Oct. 13–Nov. 17, 5:30–8:30 p.m. $180–210 plus $35 materials fee.

Instructor Forrest Gard leads a workshop series covering “Pinched Cups and Saucers” (Oct. 25), Soft-​slabs: Textured Tumblers” (Nov. 8) and

art around town ACE/FRANCISCO GALLERY & OX FINE ART (675 Pulaski St.) “The View From Here: Three Master Painters Consider the Landscape” shares recent works by John Cleaveland, Julyan Davis and Philip Juras. Open through Oct. 15 by appointment.

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.

THE ATHENAEUM (287 W. Broad St.) Brooklyn-based artist and educator Kameelah Janan Rasheed presents “SMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTH OPERATOR,” an exhibition examining the poetics and power of machine learning. Through Dec. 1.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) Juried by Liz Andrews of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, “MOOD: 2022 Juried Exhibition” presents works by 37 contemporary artists who explore or reference mood in all of its many forms. Opening Reception Oct. 15, 6–8 p.m. Through Nov. 20.

ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “In Search of Mutisia” presents three-dimensional constructions by Nancy Barbosa that were inspired by the landscapes of Blue Ridge, GA. Through Oct. 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. 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 inspiring works.

DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) In “Intangible Memories,” MFA candidate Huey Lee investigates the condition of clay and how it exists as a relic of his emotional record expressed as a visual language. Through Oct. 13. • MFA candidate Meredith Emery presents “standing by the fall,” an exhibition reflecting on the climate crisis. Through Oct. 13. • MFA candidates Rachel Seburn and Ethan Snow present alternative building practices in “Absurd Construction.” Through Oct. 13. • “Yevgeniya Baras & Pete Schulte” brings together the work of two artists to create a broader dialogue on abstraction, line and color as it coincides in contemporary painting and drawing.

Through Nov. 10. • Atlanta-based artist Madora Frey presents a site-specific installation for the “Wall Works” series. Through Nov. 14.

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“Coil Pots: Large Planters” (Nov. 15). Workshops held 5:30–8:30 p.m. $45–60/class. “The Poetic Sequence: Creative Writing Course” is held Wednesdays, Oct. 26–Dec. 7 (skip Nov. 9 and Nov. 23), 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $165–215. “Creative Writing Course: Fiction/Memoir, Making a Scene” is held Mondays, Oct. 31–Dec. 5, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $165–215. www.ocaf.com CHAIR YOGA (Sangha Yoga Studio) This class is helpful for flexibility, strength, balance and increasing circulation and energy. All levels welcome. Every Thursday, 12–1 p.m. $16 (drop-​in), $72 (six weeks). 706-​613-​1143 CHAIR YOGA AND MINDFULNESS (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) Nicole Bechill teaches a well-​rounded, gentle and accessible chair yoga class to promote breathing, mindfulness and inward listening. Every Monday, 9 a.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.com CLAY CLASSES (Good Dirt) Registration opens on the 15th of every month for the following month’s classes and workshop. Classes range from wheel, unique handles, hand building sculpture and more.

Studio membership is included in class price. www.gooddirt.net COMMUNITY MEDITATION (Rabbit Hole Studios) Jasey Jones leads a guided meditation suitable for all

levels that incorporates music, gentle movement and silence. Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m. jaseyjones@gmail. com DEDICATED MINDFULNESS PRACTITIONERS (Online) Weekly Zoom meditations are offered every Saturday at 8:30–9:30 a.m. Email for details. richardshoe@gmail.com KUNDALINI YOGA (Let It Be Yoga Studio, Watkinsville) Held Mondays, 5–6:30 p.m. $11 suggested donation. harsimran@innergiesyoga.com LINE DANCE LESSONS (International Grill & Bar) All experience levels welcome. Open dancing follows an intro class. Every first and third Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. $10. thatotherruthgirl@gmail.com MINDFULNESS PRACTICE EVENINGS (Online) Discuss and practice how to change your relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions. Email for the Zoom link.

Second Friday of the month, 6–7 p.m. FREE! mfhealy@bellsouth.net OPEN/COMMUNITY MEDITATION (Sangha Yoga Studio at Healing Arts Centre) Uma Rose leads a meditation designed to guide participants into stillness and silence.

Mondays, 4–5 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.healingartscentre.net PAINTING CLASSES (Private Studio on Athens Eastside) One-​on-​one or small group adult classes are offered in acrylic and watercolor painting. Choose day workshops, ongoing weekly classes or feedback sessions. laurenadamsartist@ icloud.com

EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are inspired by Magic Realism, Surrealism, nursery rhymes and folk tales. Through October.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Spooky art in celebration of Halloween. Through October.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Trick of Treat” is a pop-up exhibition of spooky, scary and supernatural works from the museum’s collection. Oct. 13, 5–9 p.m. • “Infinity on the Horizon” highlights modern and contemporary works that expand common understandings of landscapes.

Through Dec. 31. • “Reckonings and Reconstructions: Southern Photography from The Do Good Fund.” Through Jan. 8. • “Allison Janae Hamilton: Between Life and Landscape.” Through Feb. 5. • “Kristin Leachman: Longleaf Lines” focuses on close-up views of the patterns and biology of the longleaf pine and its ecosystem. Through Feb. 5. • On view in the Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden, “Jane Manus: Undaunted” includes five large abstract works. Through Feb. 12. • “In Dialogue: Henry Ossawa Tanner, Mentor and Muse.” Through June 18. • “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.) Susie Burch shares “A Little Of This And A Little Of That,” a selection of acrylic and watercolor pieces. Through October.

HENDERSHOT’S (237 Prince Ave.) The Nirvinyl Album Art Museum presents “Nirvinyl 1 Revisited & Halloween Selections.” Through mid-November.

KRIMSON KAFE (40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville) Susan Pelham’s collages are inspired by Magic Realism, Surrealism, nursery rhymes and fables.

Through October.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) Collections from our Community presents Carrie Slayton’s tarot cards and crystal skulls. Through Nov. 12. • 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. • “The Ties That Bind: The Paradox of Cultural Survival amid Climate Events” presents sculptures by Anina Major and photographs by Tamika Galanis. Through Nov. 30. • The biennial Clarke County School District student art exhibition “RE-” features works by students in Kindergarten through 12th grade in all mediums. Opening reception Oct. 18, 5:30–7 p.m. Currently on view Jan 14.

MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “FARM 2022” explores the current state of the Southern agrarian way of life by pairing regional artists with local farms for inspiration. Participating

ATHICA will host an opening reception for “MOOD: 2022 Juried Exhibition” on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 6–8 p.m. The exhibition features works by 37 contemporary artists and will remain on view through Nov. 30. Pictured above is “Catch A Fire” by AD Kaya Clark.

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 SALSA DANCE CLASSES (Cloud) Join SALSAthens for Cuban style salsa dance classes. No partner

necessary. Beginners welcome.

Every Wednesday, 7–8 p.m. $10. gwyneth.moody@gmail.com TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts) Traditional and modern-​style Taekwondo, self-​defense, grappling and weapons classes are offered for all ages. Classes in Jodo, the

artists include Keith Bennett, Chris Cook, Mollye Daughtry, Lee Harper, Elizabeth Collin Hanes, Charmaine Minniefield and Teresa Bramlette Reeves. Through Oct. 29.

MASON-SCHARFENSTEIN MUSEUM OF ART (567 Georgia St., Demorest) An exhibition of paintings by the late Art Rosenbaum, an artist, musician, folklorist and first Wheatley Professor of Fine Arts at the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Through Oct. 13.

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) “Serenity: Paintings by Anna Desio” showcases watercolor landscapes.

“Warrior Women from Invisible to Formidable: One Hundred Strong” includes over 100 ceramic figures created by Alice Woodruff over the span of five years. The exhibition is the culmination of three series, each depicting the mass victimization of women, women’s roles and importance, and their bravery. Through Nov. 11.

ODUM SCHOOL OF ECOLOGY GALLERY (140 E. Green St.) Natural science illustrator C Olivia Carlisle shares insect, botanical and ecosystems illustrations using graphite, carbon pencil, watercolor, acrylic, ink, color pencils and Adobe Photoshop. Through May. THE ROOK & PAWN (294 W. Washington St.) “Carnival” presents works by 27 local artists including Beaux Xavier, Ed Edderson, Josh Anderssen, Gaby Dellipointi, Mary Sinsheimer and more. Through Oct. 31.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave) Vicky Tavernier and Jenifer Borg’s collaborative exhibition, “Words About Birds, Insights About Insects,” is made up of playful collages of found and altered objects with accompanying poems. Through Nov. 20. TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Artwork by Valley StipeMaas. Open for Third on Oct. 20. On view through October by appointment.

TIF SIGFRIDS (393 N. Finley St.) In his weeklong performance, Los Angeles-​ based artist Tim Youd will retype James Dickey’s 1970 novel Deliverance as well as Dickey’s own screenplay of the novel. Performance Oct. 17–21, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Reception Oct. 19, 5–7 p.m.

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. • “Unequal by Design: Housing in Georgia and America” draws upon historic government documents, photographs, historic newspapers and other records to trace the evolution of housing policy, tackling issues such as zoning, gentrification and suburbanization. Through May 26. • “A Chance to Play: Title IX and Women’s Athletics at UGA” celebrates 50 years of women’s sports at UGA. VIVA ARGENTINE (247 Prince Ave.) A retrospective exhibit of paintings by the late Chatham Murray in celebration of what would have been her 80th birthday. Through October.

art of the Japanese staff and sword, are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Visit the website for a full schedule. liveoakmartialarts@gmail.com, www. liveoakmartialarts.com YOGA (Elixir Movement Arts, Mercury 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 Wednesdays, 10 a.m. $10/class. www.shelleydownsyoga.offeringtree.com YOGA AND MORE (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Jasey Jones leads weekly Raja Yoga classes covering meditation, pranayama, singing and discussion of yoga philosophy.

Sundays, 5:05 p.m. Donations accepted. Private one-​on-​one yoga sessions with Kelsey Wishik can focus on strength building, mobility, relaxation and more. Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. $55. “Yoga Flow and Restore with Nicole Bechill” is held Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Online classes include “Trauma Conscious Yoga with Crystal” Thursdays at 6 p.m. and “Yoga for Wellbeing with Nicole Bechill” on Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com YOGA CLASSES (Feel Free Yoga + Wellness) The new studio offers various class times and styles Mondays–Saturdays. A 45-​minute class is offered Tuesdays at 8 a.m. on the patio of Molly’s Coffee. www. feelfreeyogawellness.com ZOOM YOGA (Online) Rev. Elizabeth Alder offers “Off the Floor Yoga” (chair and standing) on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and “Easy on the Mat” yoga classes on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Ongoing classes are $5/class or $18/month. 706-​612-​8077, ommmever@yahoo.com

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 through Dec. 9 (skipping Nov. 25), 4:30–6 p.m. (ages 10–12) and 6:30–8 p.m. (ages 13–17). $25 (drop-​in). www.kaartist.com CREATIVE CLASSES (Treehouse Kid & Craft) Activities range in theme and skill level. Sessions run through May 19. Register online. www.treehousekidandcraft.com DRAWING CLUB FOR TEENS (K.A. Artist Shop) James Greer leads a weekly workshop. Wednesdays through Dec. 7 (skipping Nov. 23), 4:30–6:30 p.m. $30 (drop-​in). www.kaartist.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 SPARK: WEEKEND ACADEMY (University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education) Middle and high school students can take weekend courses in specific professional fields. Oct. 15–16 covers American Sign Language and “Starting with Spanish.” Nov. 12–13 covers 3D animation, creative writing and “Infinity: The Strange and Beautiful.” Courses held 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $185/weekend. www.georgiacenter. uga.edu/youth/spark TUTORING (Online) The Athens Regional Library System is now offering free, live online tutoring via tutor.com for students K-​12, plus

college students and adult learners.

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

Support Groups ACA ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) This support group meets weekly. Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. annetteanelson@gmail.com AL-​ANON 12 STEP (Multiple Locations) Recovery for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Visit the website for a calendar of electronic meetings held throughout the week. www.ga-​al-​anon.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) If you think you have a problem with alcohol, call the AA hotline or visit the website for a schedule of meetings in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson and Oconee Counties. 706-​389-​4164, www. athensaa.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 transportation. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 706-​ 338-​3889, dlwahlers@gmail.com FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (ACC Library, Classroom A) Alzheimer’s Association Georgia presents a support group conducted by trained facilitators that is a safe place for those living with dementia and their caregiver to develop a support system. First Wednesday of every month, 6–7:30 p.m. 706-​ 206-​6163, www.alz.org/georgia LGBTQIA+ VIRTUAL ALPHABET FAMILY GATHERING (Online) This is a safe space for anyone on the LGBTQIA+/TGQNB spectrum.

Fourth Sunday of every month, 6–8 p.m. uuathensga.org/justice/ welcoming-​congregation MENTAL HEALTH PEER RECOVERY GROUP (Nuçi’s Space) Participants support each other through life’s challenges by sharing from their skills, experiences and proven coping mechanisms. Newcomers welcome. First Tuesday of the month, 4–6 p.m. pr@nuci.org, www.nuci.org 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 movement disorders. Second Friday of every month, 1 p.m. gpnoblet@ bellsouth.net PROJECT SAFE (Family Protection Center) Project Safe hosts a support group for survivors of domestic violence. Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m. www. project-​safe.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. Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athensrecoverydharma.org RESTORING RESILIENCE (Heart Stone Therapeutic Healing) Five-​ week resource building psychotherapy group for trauma survivors.

Fridays, Oct. 28–Dec. 2, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $35/session. RSVP by Oct. 21. info@heartstoneth.com SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) Athens Downtown SAA

offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from a compulsive sexual behavior. Contact for location. www.athensdowntownsaa.com OVERCOMING SHAME (NBK All-​ Risk Solutions) This psycho-​educational art therapy support group is an opportunity to connect with others, learn and process experiences of shame related to sex and sexuality. Mondays, Oct. 17–Dec. 5, 7 p.m. $12/session. www.sunacademyga.com

Word on the Street DOWNTOWN PARADE OF LIGHTS (Athens, GA) Now accepting applications for the 2022 Athens-​Clarke County Downtown Parade of Lights.

This year’s theme is “An Out of this World Holiday.” Deadline Nov. 1, 5 p.m. Parade held Dec. 1. $40. www.accgov.com/parade FALL FUN (Washington Farms, Bogart) Pick your own pumpkins and flowers, get lost in a corn maze, stroll through the petting zoo, jump on jumping pillows, shoot a corn cannon, enjoy a wagon ride and more. Visit website for hours and a complete list of activities. Through Nov. 6. www.washingtonfarms.net 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. accgov.com/myrec FREE COVID-​19 VACCINES (Clarke County Health Department) Vaccines are available by appointment or walk-​in. No insurance or ID required. www.publichealthisforeveryone.com MARGO METAPHYSICAL EVENTS (Margo Metaphysical) Monday Tarot Readings offered 1–5 p.m. ($6 per card). Tuesday Tarot with Davita offered 4–6 p.m. ($5 per card). Wednesday Night Sound Healing with Joey held 6–7:30 p.m. ($35). Thursday Tarot with Courtney is offered 12–5 p.m. ($10–45).

Friday Henna Party with Aiyanna ($10–75). 706-​372-​1462 MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT (Athens, GA) Local assistance is available at no cost for Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drug assistance programs and financial assistant programs. Medicare open enrollment runs Oct. 15–Dec. 7.

706-​549-​4850 PRINCE AVENUE PILOT PROJECT FEEDBACK FORM (Athens, GA) Share your thoughts about the pilot project to turn a half-​mile section of Prince Avenue into a three-​lane road with bike lanes. Deadline Nov. 23. www.accgov.com/prince RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole Studios) Monday Song Circle, Tuesday Open Mic, Thursday Song Circle (held at Ben & Jerry’s) and Sunday Drum Circle (held at Ben & Jerry’s) are all held 7–10 p.m. Other events include free Seventh Generation Native American Church services (Sundays, 11 a.m.), Athens Blockchain Society meetings (Wednesdays, 2 p.m.), yoga (Wednesdays, 5 p.m.), meditation (Wednesdays, 6 p.m.) and Athens Area Pagan meetings (Wednesdays, 8 p.m.) Events are free or donation based. www. rabbitholestudios.org/calendar WARNOCK AND ABRAMS CAMPAIGN YARD SIGN PICKUP (Multiple Locations) Signs can be purchase every Saturday leading up to the election at Kmart from 10 a.m.–11 a.m. and behind the Georgia Square Mall from 1–2 p.m. contact@athensclarkedems.com f

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TURNIP: Turnips are the original jack-o’lantern, according to one Irish legend. An Irishman makes a deal with the Devil that he can’t go to hell, but after dying, he’s also banished from heaven. The Irishman takes his favorite vegetable, the turnip (in some tales, the Devil throws it at him), carves it out and places a candle inside to light his Earthly path. People mimicked the practice to keep evil spirits away from their homes at the end of October, when the dead were said to roam. Immigrants brought the practice to America. Americans and the Irish hewed faces into gourds in the 1800s, with pumpkins eventually rising to popularity, bolstered, in part,

by American Gothic writers Nathaniel Hawthorne and Washington Irving.

Carving out the inside of a turnip is not as easy as carving a pumpkin.

I hacked at the stubborn turnip flesh for longer than I thought. Once excavated, this root veggie really shines.

They are easy to sculpt, even for an amateur. I hacked off the top layer of flesh to make some glowing teeth.

Though small, the turnip didn’t have too many burn marks from its time as a jack-o’-lantern.

you like it did me. After easily removing the fruit (and reserving it for dinner later that night), the face almost immediately started sagging. By the time I lit the candles, the grapefruit’s scary toothy-grin looked like it needed dentures. The pith started smoking within moments. Not a good option with a candle or without.

APPLE: Easy to core, easy to carve, and it didn’t earn any scorch marks. I picked the largest apples I could find and spent the time digging out a large hollow. Maybe it was the variety, but the apple’s flesh didn’t block much of the candle’s light so the whole fruit illuminated the night. Could be a fun option.

EGGPLANT: I thought this would be a total failure, but it worked out well. It was fairly easy to core the eggplant, and I cooked the insides for dinner. Unlike many of the other options on this list, the eggplant flesh isn’t wet and didn’t result in a puddle on my counter. Even after a day, the flesh

POTATO: Well, if I’m writing about my Irish ancestors, I’ve got to carve the stereotypical potato, right? I found Russet potatoes, while larger, nearly impossible to hollow out compared to the softer red potatoes. Curved lines, like the toothy grin, didn’t come easily, Pineapples pass the jack-o’-lantern test. either. The potato did have the fewest remained firm and sturdy. The best part number of scorch marks of all the small was the thick, dark color of the eggplant produce. This could make a fun Halloweenthat blocked all the candle’s light and made themed stuffed potato meal, maybe, but I’ll the jack-o’-lantern pop, both at night and stay away from a potato jack-o’-lantern. during the day. Not much of a burning hazBELL PEPPER: The bell pepper’s mostly empty ard either: no scorch marks. on the inside. After removing the seeds, it’s PINEAPPLE: I saw these silly pineapple jackan easy thing to make a face in the flesh. o’-lanterns on the internet, and I decided Turning the bell pepper into a lantern to try it for myself. Whole pineapples are seemed fine, until I blew out the candle and harvested in the fall and early winter, so the saw the burn marks. Woah, definitely a fire produce is in season and not prohibitively hazard. The bell pepper face also sagged expensive. Pineapples are wet, y’all. I made after one day. Like the potato, the bell the biggest mess by coring and carving this pepper could star in a Halloween-themed fruit. The bumpy flesh also made cutting a veg-centered crudite platter or stuffed and roasted for a dinner, but probably shouldn’t face more difficult than I was expecting. The cool, pointy hair-do on top did make up for hang out on your counter with a candle some of the frustrations. If you decide to inside. tackle this project, I recommend cutting off GRAPEFRUIT: The most flammable of all these the top and bottom to make removing the options. Don’t let the size of the fruit fool pineapple’s thick core easier. f

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PIZZA • CALZONES • PASTA CRAFT BEER • WINE 11:00AM – 9:30PM 11:00AM – 10:30PM

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MON – THURS FRI – SUN

HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY • 3 TO 6PM $1 off all drafts and glasses of wine

706.354.7901 Corner of Chase and Boulevard

heirloomathens.com

196 Alps Road Suite 5 (706) 389-5894

Flagpole Favorite Lunch for 7 years!

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CATERING • OUTSIDE SEATING LIMITED INDOOR SEATING

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Mon–Fri • 7:30 am– 3:00pm Online Ordering • Curb-side pick-up • Box catering Homemade Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, and Desserts

LUNCH SPECIALS EVERY DAY 11AM TO 3PM 254 W. WASHINGTON

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Rates as low as $100/week Contact your flagpole ad rep:

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