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By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com Questions about housing dominated the first forum for Athens-Clarke County Commission District 2 candidates Melissa Link and Kirrena Gallagher, allowing Link to display the knowledge she acquired during her eight years previously serving on the commission.

Link emphasized the threat facing District 2—a newly redrawn district that includes Boulevard and parts of Normaltown and East Athens—from enrollment growth at the University of Georgia. Students are putting pressure on the intown housing market because UGA is not building enough dorms to keep up, Link said. Artists and musicians have been pushed out of Boulevard, and the problem is even worse in Rocksprings and the Hancock Corridor, she said.

“We have a huge issue with the UGA population ever, ever growing,” Link said.

“We have to find a way to accommodate those students if UGA isn’t going to build any more dorms.”

ACC officials are planning to revise the county’s future land use plan this year for the first time in more than two decades.

Link said that District 2 should be targeted for working-class housing rather than student housing.

Gallagher said she would support undefined legislation to help keep people in their homes, as well as allowing tiny homes so family members could live in the backyard.

She also advocated for ACC to spend more tax dollars in neighborhoods that are gentrifying, if property taxes are going to go up.

But Gallagher, a former school board member, professed that she’s not an expert on land-use issues. “Planning and zoning is not my strong area, but I love learning,” she said.

While still a commissioner, Link opposed a measure that would have allowed acces-

sory dwelling units in single-family neighborhoods and tried to broker a compromise that would have limited such ADUs to one bedroom. She said legalizing ADUs without limits would cause parking problems.

On transportation, Link said she supports more sidewalks, bike lanes and transit generally, and in particular supports a multi-use path on Barber Street that the commission tabled earlier this month, except for a segment between Boulevard and Prince Avenue that she said is unnecessary and too expensive.

Gallagher said she wasn’t well-informed enough to speak about Barber Street, but she called for more frequent Athens Transit service. “Someone shouldn’t have to get up three hours before they have to be at work to get there on time,” she said.

Asked about youth development, Link laid the blame for a recent uptick in gang violence on cuts to Leisure Services programs during the Great Recession.

Gallagher agreed that more after-school programs are needed, and spoke about how she advocated for the commission to restore the Grand Slam program from the 1990s.

There are 92 organizations that provide youth services in Athens, and ACC should be coordinating with them, as well as the school district, Gallagher said. “We have lots of resources in Athens,” she said. “We just need to do a better job of using them.”

Link previously represented District 3 until Republican state legislators moved that district to the East Athens/Winterville area, leaving her with nowhere to run when her term expired last year. But the new District 2 includes about three-quarters of the old District 3, and Link said she knows the district well from knocking on doors for her own and others’ campaigns. The seat opened up when Mariah Parker resigned in September.

Melissa Link (left) and Kirrena Gallagher (right) at a forum for District 2 commissioner.

Gallagher left her seat representing District 2 on the school board in December to run for the open commission seat. The changes could be beneficial for “neglected” parts of the old District 2 because now they’re lumped in with areas along Prince Avenue that are drawing more investment, she said.

Link was also asked to address a comment she made during a 2021 budget meeting when she said UGA football players were “raping and murdering.” She had proposed that the ACC police and fire departments recruit ex-football players who didn’t go on to the NFL. Another commissioner responded that they all got drafted.

Link said she meant to highlight her belief that UGA doesn’t do enough to help athletes find jobs after graduation. “I saw guys I grew up with who, when their football careers were over, they were lost,” she said.

State Rep. Houston Gaines (R-Athens) and others attacked Link over the comment. “It was an out-of-context comment seized upon by a Republican state legislator who wanted to see me strung up,” she said.

The forum, held at the ACC Library, was sponsored by the Economic Justice Coalition and Athens Community Agenda,

and moderated by Chaplain Cole Knapper and the Rev. B.A. Hart, pastor of First AME. Early voting for the Mar. 21 election starts on Feb. 27.

Faster Internet, Slower Traffic Underserved neighborhoods could see Nissans slow down and Netflix speed up if the Athens-Clarke County Commission moves forward with a proposed municipal broadband service and changes to neighborhood traffic management.

The commission approved changes to the neighborhood traffic management program as recently as 2021, but those changes resulted in a flood of applications that have taxed ACC Transportation and Public Works staff, traffic engineer Tim Griffeth told commissioners at a Feb. 14 work session. And there isn’t enough money to fulfill most of the requests, with $303,000 currently available and another $1 million over five years coming from TSPLOST 2023, the voter-approved sales tax for transportation. That’s enough to cover about three projects this year and another one or two in subsequent years.

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said. “It has been shown to be tremendously popular. It is one of the most requested things we have in Athens-Clarke County, as far as our programs go.”

In 2021 and ’22, TPW staff did traffic studies on 63 residential streets. Twentysix qualified for traffic-calming measures like speed humps or speed tables, traffic circles and curb extensions, and six requests are awaiting commission approval. Since the program began in 1999, traffic calming devices have been installed on 55 streets.

For a street to be eligible under the current formula, it must see at least 300 vehicles per day, with an 85th percentile speed of 30 miles per hour (meaning 15% of drivers go faster) and approval from 65% of property owners. Changes proposed

by Griffeth and Vision Zero coordinator Shirelle Hallum, whose job is to reduce traffic deaths and injuries, would still make speed and traffic volume the key requirements. However, officials would also consider the area’s minority and low-income populations. Projects would be prioritized according to those criteria.

Commissioner Mike Hamby said he also wanted to see cut-through streets, streets with no sidewalks and streets near parks moved to the top of the list. And Commissioner Jesse Houle said the county should take input from renters under consideration, not just homeowners.

Commissioner Ovita Thornton asked why she doesn’t see any traffic calming devices near schools in her district. That’s because the program only applies to residential side streets unless the commission makes an exception, Hallum said; most schools are on busy arterials or medium-sized collectors like Boulevard or Freeman Drive. Mayor Kelly Girtz said he’d like to have a separate, broader discussion about collectors and arterials. The county has narrowed lanes on some collectors like King Avenue to slow down drivers, Hamby said, and should do more of that. He also said he wants to see a budget proposal adding staff to the neighborhood traffic management office, which currently has two employees.

Commissioners also heard an update on a plan to extend broadband internet

access to unserved and underserved areas throughout the county. Based on a survey of residents, officials designed a fiber-optic ring around the county. The ring will connect to “huts,” which will connect to “cabinets” that feed fiber optics to individual properties.

Voters approved $6.3 million for broadband as part of SPLOST 2020, of which $3.7 million remains undesignated. The ring alone, however, will cost about $7 million, with the entire project “well north of $100 million,” SPLOST Administrator Derek Doster said. However, the public funding could entice a third party to partner with ACC, and with that private funding ACC could qualify for a federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment grant, Doster said. That program provides $42.5 billion in grants, with a 25% local match required.

At another work session Feb. 16, Classic Center Executive Director Paul Cramer updated the commission on plans for the new downtown arena. Despite rising construction costs and challenges with bedrock at the site, it remains under the $135 million budget—including $34 million from SPLOST—thanks to a complex and carefully timed funding scheme. Watching Cramer put the deal together “has been something to see,” ACC Manager Blaine Williams said.

“And I don’t want to do it again,” Cramer added. Construction is scheduled to be completed in spring of 2024.

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ising housing costs are the top issue escrow accounts to fund housing proon everyone’s minds, according to grams, and Frye’s plan would boost fundstate Rep. Spencer Frye, but the ing for housing programs at the Georgia state legislature has yet to act this year Department of Community Affairs. The despite Gov. Brian Kemp listing the issue as Georgia Housing Community Initiative a priority. program would help communities build So Frye—who also builds affordable workforce housing around economic develhousing as the executive director of Athens opment projects.

Area Habitat for Humanity—released a The latter particularly worries Mayor list of policies last week that he hopes will Kelly Girtz, who looks at small nearby comjump-start the discussion. The list of 20 munities like Commerce and Rutledge and policies range from measures requiring wonders where employees will live when cities and counties to increase density, to the SK Batteries and Rivian electric truck ones aimed at rental property landlords and plants open in the coming years, potentially investors, to additional state funding for bringing hundreds or even thousands of housing programs. new families to the region. “I’m concerned “This list is about exploring what can be in the same sense that Athens is the health done to start solving the housing crisis in care provider for Northeast Georgia, we’ll Georgia, and to see what the legislature will become the housing provider as well,” Girtz actually do,” the Athens Democrat said. “We said. have some tough decisions to make.”

Clarke County added 11,997 people Some of the policies would force local between 2010–2021 and built 6,466 housgovernments to change zoning policies ing units, according to the U.S. Census that hinder development. Frye’s plan Bureau, an average of 0.54 per new resiwould allow accessory dent. Surrounding coundwelling units—granny ties are mostly growing flats or in-law suites just as fast or faster, over garages or in backbut not keeping up with yards. The minimum lot growth. Barrow County size statewide would added 0.36 new units per be set at 3,000 square new resident, Jackson feet, with a minimum County 0.45, Madison single-family home size 0.28 and Oconee 0.36. of 400 square feet and a “This is a simple supply minimum of 250 square and demand problem,” feet for apartments. All Frye said. three are smaller than Exact figures vary what Athens-Clarke depending on the source, County currently allows. but there’s no doubt housQuadruplexes would be ing costs have skyrocketed Rep. Spencer Frye allowed in single-family recently, both in Athens zones, where they’re curand across the country. rently banned in Athens except for older According to realtor.com, the average local buildings grandfathered into the zoning home price was $374,900 in January, up code. For rural areas without sewer and 25% from the previous year. Rocket Homes water service, lots would only have to be big puts the current median price for listed enough to separate the well from the septic homes at $311,280, up 19.2%. The median tank. Local governments would also lose household income is $43,466, which is the ability to regulate the materials used to enough to afford a $120,000 home based on build housing, as long as the materials meet federal guidelines.

International Residential Code standards.

Girtz and Frye have been talking for According to Frye, 25% of the 186,000 months about potential legislation, both homes sold in Georgia last year were pursaid. The mayor described Frye’s outline as chased as investments by hedge funds, “something of a Whitman’s sampler” that which can muscle out other buyers by offer- “needs finessing.” But there are items he ing cash. A proposal to stop allowing rental supports, such as making evictions harder, property owners to write off depreciation and ACC officials have already been talking on their taxes would discourage hedge fund about ADUs and “missing middle” housing investment. like duplexes and quadruplexes. Girtz also In addition, rental property owners suggested requiring counties to say in their could no longer allow their properties to state-mandated comprehensive plans how deteriorate. Cities and counties would be they intend to provide housing commensuallowed to make repairs themselves if the rate with job growth. landlord refused, then place a tax lien on Frye said he knows some or all of his the property to pay for it. Another proposal proposals will draw opposition from various to help renters would give them a three-day quarters, whether it’s local governments or grace period before eviction proceedings. hedge funds. But beyond the $35.7 million To lower construction costs, taxes on Kemp wants to include in the state budget manufactured homes would be reduced for rural housing, lawmakers have only paid under Frye’s plan, and homes under a cerlip service to the issue so far. tain size and price would receive a five-year “Nobody likes everything in the bill tax abatement. except me, so I think I’m on the right track,” The state would collect interest from he said. f

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In a recent Washington Post column, Justin totle privileged it as our highest capacity, Dyer answered, “Yes and no,” to the quesAquinas subordinated it to revelation as tion whether America is a Christian nation. conveyed to us through Scripture. At best, I think the answer is “No and no.” reason could help us understand revealed Dyer’s effort to give Christian nationtruths and defend them against error, but alists their due without endorsing their nothing more. wilder fantasies founders on the historical Even that subordinate role for reason was record. Of the two documents that many too much for Martin Luther, who launched people on the Christian right rely on, the the Protestant Reformation. He vehemently U.S. Constitution is irrelevant because of its denounced reason as “a whore, the greatest Article VI prohibition against any religious enemy that faith has; it never comes to the test for public office. aid of spiritual things, but more frequently The Declaration of Independence, than not struggles against the divine Word, though, is a whole other story. As Mattreating with contempt all that emanates thew Steward points out in Nature’s God, from God.” Spinning elaborate rational “Religious conservatives today routinely explications of Scripture as Aquinas did was, celebrate [the Declaration of Independence] to Luther, a fool’s errand, because the saving as proof that America was founded as a truths it reveals don’t make any rational Christian nation.” And according to Dyer, sense, are “impossible, absurd and false.” the “proof” is that the Declaration features Most of America’s founding generation “an invocation of the ‘Laws of Nature and of subscribed to some flavor of Protestantism.

Nature’s God,’ bases human equality on cre- But adherents to any version of a revealed, ation, defines rights as the endowment of text-based religion like Christianity will be our Creator, appeals hostile to the idea to the ‘Supreme that we can discover If, as Jefferson believed, Judge of the world,’ the human good just and declares the by the application of Jesus was merely an signers’ ‘firm reliance our unaided reason to outstanding human being, then on the protection of the study of nature, Divine Providence.’” his crucifixion was just stunningly including ourselves.

All this shows, he Ascribing that power bad luck, redeeming nobody. argues, that, “The to reason, as Aristotle United States was did, condemns Chrisfounded by thinkers steeped in the Christian revelation to utter irrelevance. What’s tian natural-law tradition,” which holds that the point of pouring over sacred texts “reason can identify what is best for human revealing the wonders of God’s creation and beings by studying human nature.” our place in it when we can discover all that We can’t evaluate the “Christian nation” by applying our natural powers to the study claim without identifying the defining docof God’s handiwork directly? trine of Christianity. Self-styled Christians Jefferson—profoundly influenced by the believe all sorts of things, but what they all Enlightenment giants John Locke, Francis must believe to qualify is the story of the Bacon and Isaac Newton—agreed with Incarnation, according to which God, existLuther that the core tenets of Christianity ing eternally outside space and time, took were by rational standards “impossible, on human form as Jesus, born of a virgin absurd and false.” But whereas to Luther and crucified to redeem us from original that cut conclusively against reason, to sin, holding out to us the prospect of blissJefferson it weighed decisively against the ful eternal life. defining dogmas of Christianity, the IncarSo the first problem for the Declaration nation in particular. as evidence for Christian nationalism is So considering who wrote them, the pasthat it doesn’t even hint at the Incarnasages in the Declaration of Independence tion. That’s because Thomas Jefferson, who Dyer cites as evidence of its Christian roots wrote the Declaration, totally rejected the point only to Jefferson’s monotheism, which doctrine. While he thought that Jesus was is incompatible with mainstream Christian exemplary human being, he dismissed anity. And Dyer left out the most revealing the divinity of Jesus as “incomprehensible passage in the Declaration’s last paragraph. jargon.”

While Jefferson and the other signers ferBut cancel the divinity of Jesus and the vently hoped that the “Supreme Judge of rest of the Incarnation evaporates. If, as the world” would look favorably on their Jefferson believed, Jesus was merely an spectacularly high-risk undertaking, they outstanding human being, then his crucifix- made clear that they weren’t acting on God’s ion was just stunningly bad luck, redeeming authority, but “in the Name, and by Authornobody. ity of the good People of these Colonies…,” But what about the “Christian natuno more exalted authority being required. ral-law tradition?” If that’s the view that If you think that all this is of merely our unaided reason enables us to “identify antiquarian interest, you’re more confident what is best for human beings by studying than I am that a sympathetic Supreme human nature,” there can’t be any such traCourt majority won’t inspire Christian dition in mainstream Christianity, which, nationalists and “dominionists” to deploy remember, is a revealed, text-based religion. the Declaration of Independence to underThomas Aquinas and other Medieval thinkmine the protections of the First Amenders inherited from Aristotle a high regard ment to the Constitution, an abuse of both for our rational powers. But whereas Aristhe Declaration and the Constitution. f

Set the Wayback Machine for 1923. A cenFour Horsemen of the Apocalypse with silver tury ago, America was a country hoping for screen heartthrob Rudolph Valentino and “normalcy” after the ravages of World War Dr. Jack with funnyman Harold Lloyd, a I, postwar race riots and a “Red Scare” that comedy that promised “A riot of smiles. A predated the infamous McCarthy-era politi- panic of laughs!” cal witch hunts of the 1950s.

In the Athens of 1923, for $595 the Across America and here in Athens, local C.A. Trussell Motor Company could people of 1923 lived through times that put you behind the wheel of a Ford Sedan, are relevant to our times today. A cen“equipped with electric starter and lighting tury ago, this nation was only five years system… an enclosed car of comfort, converemoved from the carnage of a war “over nience and beauty.” For cheaper thrills, an there” that claimed the lives of more than advertisement in the Athens Banner-Herald 100,000 Americans before it ended in 1918. in 1923 from a company in New York Americans were in a mood to party, and offered guns by mail. Ten bucks and change Prohibition laws couldn’t stop them. The would get you a .32 caliber blue steel pistol party ended with the Wall Street crash of 1929, but in 1923 America was on the move and optimistic.

President Warren Harding’s campaign for national “normalcy” was a welcome relief from foreign and domestic tensions that had rankled this country for years.

Harding died in San Francisco in the summer of 1923, and America mourned as his funeral train chugged its way back to Washington. The taciturn and straitlaced Vice President Calvin Coolidge was at his family farm in Vermont when, in the wee hours of the President Warren Harding (left) and Vice President Calvin Coolidge with morning, the news their wives, Florence Harding and Grace Coolidge. came in that the president was dead.

In a scene out of a Norman Rockwell illusbilled as “a man’s gun… just like they used tration, President Coolidge was given the ‘over there.’” A headline in the same newsoath of office by his father, a justice of the paper on Feb. 11, 1923 said, “South To Have peace, in a simple farmhouse illuminated by Twelve Months of Prosperity” and boasted kerosene lanterns in the predawn darkness. that Dixie would fare better than the rest of Nicknamed “Silent Cal” for his tight-lipped America in 1923. rectitude, Coolidge didn’t say much, but Local headlines in 1923 reflected the Americans took his advice to “keep cool white supremacy of a time when Ku Klux with Coolidge.” Caustic columnist H.L. Klan chapters spread nationwide and lynchMencken said of Coolidge, “He slept more ings were common. An Athens newspaper than any other president… Nero fiddled, front page on Feb. 4, 1923 was dominated but Coolidge only snored.” by a headline about eradicating the boll While Coolidge snored, Americans parweevil that menaced cotton crops. A much tied. Across the nation, people went on a smaller front page headline that day said, buying binge for cars, radios, phonographs “Negroes Lynched in Baldwin County.” and the latest fashions. Here in Athens in In 1923, forces of bigotry and book 1923, the Michael Brothers department banning were on the march, just as they are store on Clayton Street downtown offered today. The Clean Books League pushed for men’s suits for $25. Women’s silk dresses censorship in 1923 while religious fundacould be purchased for $18.75, with a silk mentalists girded for battle against the scihat to match for $5 more. At the Piggly entific theory of evolution. A century later, Wiggly store on College Avenue, eggs were in 2023, we have technology undreamt of in 29 cents a dozen in early 1923.

1923, but we still fight the same old battles Movies had not yet learned to talk in against injustice and superstition that were 1923, but audiences for the silent films waged 100 years ago. Writer Irene Peter was of the time packed theaters. The Palace right when she said, “Just because everyTheater in downtown Athens delighted thing is different doesn’t mean anything moviegoers in 1923 with such films as The has changed.” f

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Coffee to Grab and Go

My Unemployed Roommate

By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com

By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com

PLUS, PONKO’S PANKO-BREADED CHICKEN

CHOCO PRONTO (700 Baxter St., chocoroasters.com, @choco_pronto) and OK COFFEE (225 ½ College Ave., comercoffeeco.com, @ok_coffee_athens): Both of these small coffee shops opened fairly recently and focus on to-go operations, because they either have little or nothing in the way of seating.

Choco is the Dale brothers’ baby, a place to sell the coffee beans that they import from Ecuador and roast here in town. It’s tucked into the building on Baxter Street that houses Slutty Vegan, Surcheros, Newk’s and more. They are mostly businesses that are dark in the early morning hours, when Choco is a welcoming, lit-up presence. The space has some seating but is small and narrow, a slice carved out of the SAM LIPKIN

Ponko Chicken

building to focus on moving people in and out in a friendly way, as the name suggests.

It’s a service provider, not a hang-out. Why shouldn’t the UGA students who live en masse in the dorms nearby have a quality option for their caffeine? Yes, it also has Condor’s hot chocolate. Choco is focused (small menu of coffee, a few snacks from Independent Baking Co.), cute but not twee per the rest of the Dales’ operations, and environmentally focused (to-go only but in compostable materials). It’s open 7 a.m.–​5 p.m. Monday–Saturday and 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on Sunday.

OK Coffee is even smaller, with space for a single employee inside the wee shed between Wuxtry Records and the College Avenue parking deck downtown. In a grand old Athens tradition, it’s named for the business of the same name that operated out of that space a while back (hence the big coffee cup on the roof with an OK on it), but run by the people behind Comer Coffee Co., which roasts and sells down the lane from Athens. The menu is even smaller than at Choco, and you can find your own seating around downtown or take your cup with you. Under “coffee,” there’s drip, espresso, variations on such, cold-brew and a few flavors to add in. “Not coffee” equates to cocoa, golden milk (ripe with turmeric, cayenne, ginger and coconut sugar) and English breakfast tea. Everything is served at a drinkable temperature, which not only reduces the risk of blunting your palate for the rest of the day, but allows the flavors to bloom in your mouth. Three pastries from

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Independent Baking Co. give you something to munch on. Horchata has been on offer occasionally, either straight or mixed into drinks, but the owners are trying to gauge demand for it before it becomes a regular thing. Stuff is ready speedily and handed over with cheer, even early in the morning, when downtown is very much still waking up. OK Coffee is open 7:30 a.m.–​2 p.m. Monday–Friday.

PONKO CHICKEN (529 Baxter St., ponkochicken.com): The level of excitement some folks have about chicken fingers is incomprehensible to me, especially if those folks are over 18. Nonetheless, there is a real demand for breaded, fried, boneless hunks of poultry, preferably with some sort of sweet and/or mayobased sauce, and Baxter Street is here to serve.

I did venture into the cult that is Raising Cane’s to compare, and I can report that Ponko’s Japanese-ish version comes out victorious, breaded with panko, which stays crunchy. Rather than a cup on the side for dunking, the sauce (OG, which is sweetish; barbecue, very sweet; and spicy, which isn’t too hot but has a little zip) comes already dressed on the fingers, which may or may not be your preference.

They’re not too saucy, but they also have plenty of flavor, something that is untrue of Cane’s product undunked. This franchise also has a lot more on the menu: tofu fingers treated the same way (fine but soggy), grilled chicken, fried hot dogs (slightly preferable to the crazy corn dogs at Mochinut) and a whole bunch of sides, many of which involve actual vegetables beyond potatoes.

You can combine the proteins into sandwiches or tacos (not bad, partially due to the jalapeño crema they included) or eat them plain, with your fingers.

If you’re not a sesame fan, this may not be your place. That flavor shows up, to greater or lesser degree, in the coleslaw, the potato salad and the very tasty, thin-sliced Japanese-style pickles. The “island veggies” are sort of a sad mess, but the green beans tossed with a miso tahini and topped with fried onions are surprising and legitimately good. Salads are also pretty fresh and pretty good, especially with the zippy walnut cilantro dressing you can also buy to take home. If you are of a mind to, you can buy a cup filled with cake for dessert. Portions are mostly sizable, and there are kids meals. The floor is of the type of laminate everywhere right now that gets and stays sticky, but the interior is clean and new. There are weird chair swings out front, but most seating is sensible. Food comes out speedily, and you can order ahead of time smoothly through the website. Ponko is open 11 a.m.–​9 p.m.

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ADVICE FOR ATHENS’ LOOSE AND LOVELORN

Hey Bonita, My roommate lost his job two months ago, and he’s needed a lot of help since then, on top of not really showing much effort to help himself get back on his feet. I’ve been helping cover rent and utilities the best I can, but I can’t afford to keep doing this, and I shouldn’t have to at all. They had two job interviews earlier this week; one was offered immediately after.

They didn’t take it. There’s been every excuse that it wasn’t the right job, but at this point I just feel like any job is the right job. I’m not expecting him to settle for a bad situation, but he can keep looking for a better job. Right now we have bills to pay. I just don’t know how to nudge him into getting a job and back on top of bills, let alone paying me back for what I’ve covered. It’s so much stress for something I didn’t do or sign up for.

Sincerely, Going Broke Hey there, Going Broke, There’s a certain point during an extended job hunt where a particular type of ennui sets in and makes the whole thing feel pointless. For me it was filling out app after app at the various higher education institutions in our county and getting no bites,

which went on for five whole months before I finally found the day job that I still currently have. It can feel like you’re doing every single thing you can, and it can be really frustrating to get no responses when you’re truly putting your best foot forward.

Now, your roommate isn’t having that specific experience—they’re applying and getting interviews, but then turned down the one offer they did get. For someone who shares a household with an unemployed person, that can be infuriating—like you said, y’all have bills to pay—but I’m sure he’s rationalized a perfectly good reason to have said no. Maybe it’s not the industry in which they are looking to make a career, or maybe the pay was too little to really be helpful. I’m writing this the day after Valentine’s, and my heart feels squishy

and empathetic to your roomie’s struggle, because I’ve been there in this town, too, and more than once.

However, it is 100% not OK to have you paying all of the rent and bills while they look for work. Have you been clear with your roommate about how burdensome this new financial responsibility is for you? If I were you, I’d lay out all the salient ways in which this arrangement is not sustainable for your household, and may require you to make changes that don’t include living with them. I’ve had my room rented out from under me during a stint of unemployment, and it still hurts to think about, and I don’t think it’s necessary to be that shitty to your roomie if you two really are friends. You need to be telling them everything that’s going through your mind regarding your household, especially if it includes getting a new roommate who can actually pay bills.

Seeing the writing on the wall may motivate them to accept a less-than-ideal job to hold them over until something better comes along, or maybe they have a relative that they can ask for help while continuing their search. Either way, they need to know that what they’re doing is not OK, and that you won’t continue to let it slide. It is in your best interest to lay down

some hard boundaries around this issue (“You have to pay your share of our March bills or move out because I really cannot afford it by myself”) so you two don’t end up having a giant, friendship-destroying blowout over money.

Also, your roommate should be availing themselves of public assistance while unemployed. They can apply for emergency SNAP benefits to cover groceries (yes, single individuals do qualify for emergency food stamps), and they might even qualify for unemployment depending on how they lost their job. This type of assistance is designed to be used exactly for situations like your roommate’s. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, or use our anonymous online form at flagpole.com/get-­ advice.

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THEATER | FEB. 22–26

The Wolves

Cellar Theatre • $12 (students), $16

UGA Theatre will present The Wolves, a dramedy centered around a girls’ high school soccer team, written by Sarah DeLappe and directed by Sofía Ruiz and Fiona Schirmer. It follows nine members of SANDLIN GAITHER

for sure: Amy Ray is a purveyor of great music. Now on her ninth solo album and touring extensively—and with her band making its Opry debut May 5—it seems like there’s no stopping her. Amy and her band will be playing at the 40 Watt Club with special guest Kevn Kinney of Drivin N Cryin fame opening. It’ll be a night of confessional and intimate Southern music with notable Georgia-based songwriters. [PB] PERFORMANCE | FRI, FEB. 24 & SUN, FEB. 26

Postcard From Morocco UGA Fine Arts Theatre • $10 (students), $25

Amy Ray

the soccer team during a pre-game warmup and the conversations that percolate in that antsy environment. The players discuss topics ranging from international social conflicts to sex to the fears of the rapidly approaching post-high school world. The production’s cast consists of theater and film studies undergraduates, so come out and support these young actors. The show runs Feb. 22–25 at 8 p.m., and a 2:30 p.m. matinee will be offered on Feb. 26. [Patrick Barry] MUSIC | THURS, FEB. 23

All About That Bass

Ramsey Concert Hall • 7:30 p.m. • $20

We all know it, the bass never gets enough love. As the groove and foundation of the band, the bass’ humble but titular role can sometimes be overlooked. So, with such a stacked lineup of stellar bass players performing at “All About That Bass,” a benefit concert for Project Safe, it’s fair to say it will not only be a masterclass but a monument to the instrument itself. The concert will also serve to remember Carl Lindberg, a jazz bassist and member of the music community who died May 2015. The concert will feature UGA double bass professor Milton Masciadri and his standout students, Dan Horowitz with Klezmer Local 42, Laura Camacho of the Athens Tango Project, Andrea DeMarcus of Cicada Rhythm, and Michael C. Steele with the Randall Bramblett Band. The event will be emceed by Cracker’s bassist Bryan J. Howard. [PB] MUSIC | FRI, FEB. 24

Amy Ray Band, Kevn Kinney 40 Watt Club • 7 p.m. • $15

Whether for her work with Indigo Girls or her long-standing solo career, one thing’s

The UGA Opera will perform Dominick Argento’s Postcard From Morocco, the most performed American chamber opera in the world and the first fully staged production the department has put on since COVID. Directed

by Daniel Ellis, the surreal, entertaining and emotionally charged work follows seven travelers at a train station and their relationships to their most prized possessions. The performance plumbs the depths of the human mind, deep with mystery, compassion and human wonder. There is a 7:30 p.m. evening performance on Friday, Feb. 24 and a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, February 26, as well as a conversation with the production’s creative team at 2 p.m. on Sunday. [PB] FILM | SAT, FEB. 25

A Time with Isadora Documentary Screening Ciné • 7 p.m. • $10 suggested donation

Ciné will screen a showing of the documentary A Time with Isadora, the final piece of a project 10 years in the making, honoring the progenitor of modern dance Isadora Duncan. After finding the American ballet tradition stifling, Duncan moved to Europe where she found great success, having runins with colorful characters gracing the lore of the world on the edge of the 20th century, and making an enduring mark for herself before her tragic, untimely death in 1927. Almost 100 years after her passing, Movement Arts Atlanta began A Time With Isadora, a large-scale, multimedia project featuring dance, photography, film and visual art to explore how innovators like Isadora Duncan continue to inspire through generations. [PB] MUSIC | TUES, FEB. 28

King Buffalo, The Swell Fellas

Hendershot’s • 8 p.m. • $15

Heavy psych band King Buffalo is coming to Hendershot’s, presumably to tear the place down. The Rochester, NY-based band delivers blown-out, doomy rock down on the heads of willing participants across the nation. It has toured with the likes of All Them Witches, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats and Clutch, and now the group has hit the road with The Swell Fellas, a Nashville-byway-of-Maryland band replete with soaring vocals, instrumental crescendos and plenty of drone. [PB] f

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GREGORY FREDERICK PRESERVES MUSICAL CREATIVITY

By Jessica Smith music@flagpole.com

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ith well over 22,000 videos and 3.6 million views across 47 countries, Gregory Frederick’s YouTube channel, Athens GA Live Music, has inarguably become one of the single most comprehensive archives documenting live performances in any town across the country today. For the past year, Flagpole has published online recaps of his videos in an attempt to keep up with the scene’s week-to-week happenings. His ever-growing archive exists as a deep well of musical exploration and discovery that offers a window into a diverse cultural landscape.

Born in Waycross and raised in Tifton, Frederick does not take Athens’ rich musical legacy for granted. He recognizes Athens to be a rare and important incubator of music, capable of supporting experimental ideas and eager to welcome new aspiring artists into the fold.

After moving to town in 1974 to attend UGA, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, Frederick spent 33 years as a schoolteacher in Oglethorpe County.

It was not until after retirement that he became deeply engaged with local music.

“I had seen what was happening here in Athens for years from afar, watching Athens Observer and all the ads that would come up and knowing that what was taking place was awesome,” says Frederick. “But, all I would ever hear is ‘Athens, GA: Home of R.E.M. and home of The B-52s,’ and I’d think ‘Well, there’s more, but why is that not being promoted more than it is?’”

Recognizing how much music of previous generations has been virtually lost to history due in part to lackadaisical documentation, Frederick set out to preserve and protect the creativity happening all around him. He first began shooting videos using an iPhone in 2012, launched his YouTube channel in 2015, and has since

upgraded his equipment several times.

“When I started this, it was the Hare Krishna philosophy of creativity that art can be created over the course of the weekend and then wiped away, and there’s beauty there,” says Frederick. “I saw that beauty happening in Athens.”

From the beginning, his focus has always been on promoting the music. He humbly accepts donations via Patreon, but he has otherwise generally eschewed the idea of monetizing his work and would like for any potential future profits to be donated to Nuçi’s Space.

“I’m so happy to be living in a town that presents itself night after night after night with something novel, something beautiful, something wonderful,” says Frederick.

“Someone asked me ‘Well, you like everything don’t you? What do you not like?’ And that’s hard to say because I appreciate the nerve that it takes to get up in front of a group of people and to present what you’ve got as interesting, and there are various qualities of expertise that go along with that.”

Rather than waiting for a band to first gain popularity, Frederick reliably takes notice whenever his eyes catch a name he doesn’t recognize. Novelty—and the associated anticipation and thrill felt when experiencing something for the very first time—is one of the most influential factors when considering where to prioritize his attendance each night. In addition to special one-off shows, he is constantly on the lookout for debut sets, or at least newto-him acts, not only to broaden the scope of his archive but to get that little buzz of dopamine.

Unlike the majority of videographers who focus on producing slickly edited, stylized content, Frederick aims to represent the live music scene exactly as it is—warts and all. He always makes an attempt to introduce himself and ask permission to post, and respects any requests to remove videos later on if necessary.

Though these videos may occasionally evoke feelings of self-consciousness, they give musicians an opportunity to privately view themselves from a distance, more closely to how an audience member might.

This can lead to being more mindful of stage presence and banter, or even reworking material to fine-tune their sound. Ideally, these videos can also be used as a promotional tool to grow listenership or pitch to media and talent buyers.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, his work took on a particularly valuable role.

Though touring screeched to a halt and venues remained shuttered for months, Frederick continued to document music in any way he safely could. His determination allowed viewers to follow along and experience music while quarantined, and his channel continues to be an outlet for those in the population who have not yet returned to in-person events.

“Life is a series of choices. Do you choose to sit at home and die? Do you choose to be amongst people and feel the energy?

That’s what I choose,” says Frederick. “The energy is important to me, and that’s what I’ve always valued. Whether it be noise or punk, almost every genre I can have a strong appreciation for, and really every genre has bands that I really like. There’s not any one band that I can say that is any better than another one because there are different aspects of that band that make it interesting.”

In addition to his regular content, Frederick has also built an ongoing series of longer-form videos called “Inside Athens.”

Each of these 50 or so mini-documentaries compiles performance footage, behind-thescenes glimpses into practice spaces and supplementary interviews with band members.

As the years have flown by, the Athens GA Live Music channel has essentially grown into a virtual timeline that documents not only how the scene as a whole is constantly changing, but how individual bands have matured over time. In his pursuit of escaping the mundanity of aging, Frederick has created something much larger than himself that will entertain and inspire music lovers for decades to come. f

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Boot Barn 12–2 p.m. www.bootbarn.com RC COWBOY Country singer-​ songwriter Steven Anglin.

Ciné 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every Tuesday.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com BEER PISS New Athens punk group.

CARDIEL Psych rock-​tinged skate punk duo originally formed in Mexico City in 2010.

DEAF CONDORS Experimental garage rock duo comprised of two Peruvian brothers living in Athens and Atlanta.

Hendershot’s 7 p.m. $10 (show), $20 (dinner and show).

OLD SKOOL TRIO The trio is joined by Swing Theory’s horn section for an old-​fashioned Fat Tuesday dinner and show with Mardi Gras style with gumbo, red beans and rice, cornbread and beignets.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu UGA PHILHARMONIA As one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music’s large orchestral ensembles, the University Philharmonia offers an outlet for musical expression to all string players at UGA. Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com FUNKY BLUESTER Blues outfit inspired by traditional Chicago and Texas styles.

Terrapin Beer Co. Historic Athens Mardi Gras Masquerade. $40 (adv.), $50. bit.ly/​​ historicmardi23 BLAIR CRIMMINS AND THE HOOKERS Atlanta-​based ragtime and Dixieland jazz revival outfit.

Work.Shop 8 p.m. $10 (cash preferred). www. workshopathens.com PONCILI CREACIÓN Art collective composed of identical twin brothers from Puerto Rico, featuring puppetry and activism.

IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Dark psychedelic band involving costuming and theatrics.

WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.

Wednesday 22 Athentic Brewing Co. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more.

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.

Hendershot’s 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com NEW FACES NIGHT Hear musicians try out new material, or come share your own.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall An Orchestra In Paris. 7:30 p.m. $3 (child or w/​UGA ID), $12. pac. uga.edu UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA UGA’s 90-​piece orchestra plays some of the most coveted suites in the orchestral repertoire during the program “Suites and Chesnuts.”

The World Famous 10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/​theworldfamous athens SOCIAL CREATURES Synth-​centric indie rock from Brooklyn.

SASHA STRAY Local band delivering social and political commentary through the lens of folk and rock.

HANDHOLDER Athens ambient electronic folk rock.

fundraiser for Project Safe and dedicated to Carl Lindberg. Performers include Dan Horowitz (Klezmer Local 42), Laura Camacho (Athens Tango Project), Andrea DeMarcus (Cicada Rhythm), Michael C. Steele (Randall Bramblett Band) and Milton Masciadri (UGA). Bryan J. Howard (Cracker) will emcee.

The Roadhouse 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/​road houseathens THE OCHO Up-​and-​coming six-​ piece Athens rock band.

Southern Brewing Co. 6–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com KARAOKE NIGHT Every Thursday evening.

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40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com AMY RAY BAND Co-​founder of the Indigo Girls, now on her 10th solo album.

KEVN KINNEY Principal songwriter of Drivin N Cryin.

Athentic Brewing Co. WALDO WITT Indie rock project from songwriter Waldo John Wittenmyer.

LUXURY VEHICLE High-​energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums.

Creature Comforts Brewery 7 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer. com TYLER KEY Multi-​instrumentalist of T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies and others plays his own set of folk rock.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreand bar.com SOPHIA BARKHOUSE Folk singer-​songwriter sharing introspective songs with rich harmonies.

PARKER WIERLING Actor and Athens singer-​songwriter fresh off the release of his debut EP. THE CORDUROY BLUE Atlanta-​ based power-​pop brother duo.

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.georgia theatre.com FLIPTURN Indie band with a cinematic sound.

HOTEL FICTION Indie band led by Jade Long and Jessica Thompson originally from Athens.

Hendershot’s 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com ANDERS THOMSEN TRIO Renowned guitarist and Americana artist performing with his trio.

THE HOWDIES Local outlaw country act fronted by Austin Darnell.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 10:30 a.m. (Piedmont Athens Regional Performances for Young People). $2 (K-​12 students), $4 (accompanying adults). 7:30 p.m. $35–55. pac.uga.edu BREABACH Contemporary folk act from Glasgow that uses fiddle, whistle, guitar and bagpipes to give life to both traditional songs and modern melodies.

Hugh Hodgson School of Music Edge Hall. 4 p.m. music.uga.edu ANNE DUHAMEL A performance on piano entitled “Prayers for a Feverish Planet: New Music About Climate Change.”

Festival Hall 7:30 p.m. $22. www.festivalhallga. com THE JAZZ LEGACY PROJECT “Cannonball Adderley: Preaching the Gospel of Jazz” is a program exploring the life and music of the artist, narrated by drummer Justin Varnes.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreand bar.com TITS DICK ASS New York band that’s hard to Google.

NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Athens/​ Atlanta band with raucous dance punk anthems.

BASICALLY NANCY Three-​piece riot grrrl punk from Savannah.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.georgia theatre.com TOWN MOUNTAIN Asheville, NC band blending alt country and honky tonk.

49 WINCHESTER Virginia country duo with a devoted following.

Hendershot’s 8 p.m. $10. www.hendershots athens.com BIG BAND ATHENS This 18-​ member community band performs selections spanning from big band music of the ’40s to dance tunes of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.

Hugh Hodgson School of Music Edge Recital Hall. 7:30 p.m. music. uga.edu ANGELA BROWN Through wry, candid explanations of plots, the soprano makes the medium more accessible in the program “Opera… from a Sistah’s Point of View.” Brown is the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts’ 2023 Delta Visiting Chair for Global Understanding.

I Heart Mac & Cheese 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/​​iheartmacandcheeseathens SING ALONG CIRCLE Feel free to bring a song, friend or just yourself during an open jam of music new and old.

Nowhere Bar 7 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.nowherebarlive.com BLUES JAM Bring your instrument and check in with host Big C for this open jam night.

Ramsey Hall 7:30 p.m. $20. tinyurl.com/​​2p94vcrx ALL ABOUT THAT BASS This showcase of Athens bassists is a

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International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/​ IGBAthensGA FLOYD Guitarist and songwriter performing R&B, blues, jazz and rock.

Live Wire 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.livewireathens.com THE GRATEFUL BROTHERS A tribute to The Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers.

ELI CAIN Young country singer-​ songwriter from Watkinsville.

DRUG DUCKS “Sweeney Todd adventures from the acid crypt.”

Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. $10. www.nowherebar live.com SUNNY SOUTH BLUES BAND A raucous blend of blues, soul and a little old fashioned rock and roll.

No. 3 Railroad Street 7 p.m. $15. www.3railroad.org BUDDY MONDLOCK Americana singer-​songwriter and acoustic guitarist from Nashville.

The Roadhouse 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/​road houseathens WRECKING ROSES Acoustic trio with harmonized singing.

Southern Brewing Co. RPM Series. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. www. sobrewco.com ROSIE & THE RATDOGS Athens heavy rock.

WYLD STALEYZ Hot blooded, high energy power rock.

SLEAZY CHEETAH Local rock and roll band.

VFW (Post 2872) 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/​ vfwpost2872 CHRIS HAMPTON TRIO Athens-​ based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music.

Saturday 25 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $17. www.40watt.com EMO NITE Emo dance party donating a portion of proceeds to Living The Dream Foundation.

Athentic Brewing Co. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com JACK MILLER AND JIM GREENE Jack and Jim will be strumming and singing some classics along with originals.

Ciné 9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com NIX THE SCIENTIST Progressive rock trio based in Atlanta by way of Athens.

THE GETAWAY COMPANY Local four-​piece group drawing influences from the ’90s and early 2000s alt-​rock and grunge scenes.

SLINK Local alternative punk band with a touch of psychedelia.

Flicker Theatre & Bar Nightshade Family Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com DIZZY! Denver dubstep artist rooted in Jamaican dancehall and fueled by Southern rap.

DREAD404 Dubstep artist.

GEORGETHEINFINITE Drum and bass music.

GUILLE Local DJ. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $30 (adv.), $35. www.georgiatheatre.com

MITCHELL TENPENNY Creator of light-​hearted country songs.

TYLER BRADEN Alabama country artist.

Hendershot’s 8 p.m. $10. www.hendershots athens.com JACOB WICK Solo trumpeter, writer, artist and improviser.

KATHERINE YOUNG Solo electronic and bassoon performer.

SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.

DAN NETTLES Solo guitarist and core member of post-​genre collective Kenosha Kid. International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/​ IGBAthensGA DIXIELAND FIVE Five-​piece Dixieland jazz band.

Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. $10. www.nowherebar live.com THE ROYAL VELVET Local threepiece rock band.

CAM BOSSON Solo acoustic set.

Oconee County Library 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/​oconee TREVON Local R&B artist performs as part of La Ruchala Murphy’s art exhibition reception.

The Roadhouse 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/​road houseathens THE REGULARS Athens soul, funk and rock.

Tif Sigfrids 7 p.m. FREE! www.tifsigfrids.com JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES, LAURA CAMACHO & DAVY GIBBS TRIO Modal jazz trio for an art opening featuring art by Andy Giannakakis, Gracie DeVito, John Fahey, Margaux Ogden and JV Martin.

Sunday 26 Creature Comforts Brewery 3–5 p.m. www.creaturecomforts beer.com.

LIVE JAZZ Every Sunday afternoon.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church 7 p.m. $10–20 suggested donation. www.amethystbaroque.com AU BON TEMPS: MUSIC OF THE FRENCH BAROQUE Violinist Ute Marks joins Amethyst Baroque Ensemble in this concert of French Baroque music. From the works of Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre to the “Sonnerie de Sainte Genevieve du Mont de Paris,” Amethyst celebrates the influence of women and other underrepresented composers in the 17th and 18th centuries.

No. 3 Railroad Street www.3railroad.org SHAPE NOTE SINGING Experience the early American a cappella singing tradition using The Social Harp, compiled in 1855 by John Gordon McCurry, Jr., and The Sacred Harp, first published in 1844 by B.F. White. Listeners are welcome to find a loaner book and join in.

Monday 27 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

FLORAL PORTRAIT Debut performance of baroque-​pop band led by Atlanta composer Jason Bronson.

WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.

KIRAN & JOHN FERNANDES Two master improvisers perform a special duo set.

Tuesday 28 Boot Barn 12 p.m. www.bootbarn.com RC COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.

Ciné 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every Tuesday.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreand bar.com THELMA AND THE SLEAZE All-​ female, queer Southern rock and roll from Nashville.

MONSOON Athens-​based indie rock band with deep DIY ethics.

SEX CELLS Local alternative band influenced by grunge, garage and indie rock.

Hendershot’s 8 p.m. $15. www.hendershots athens.com KING BUFFALO Heavy psych rock trio from Rochester, NY. THE SWELL FELLAS Nashville heavy rock band by way of Maryland.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. pac.uga.edu MICHAEL BARENBOIM AND WEST-​EASTERN DIVAN ENSEMBLE This ensemble features an octet of players drawn from the larger West-​Eastern Divan Orchestra of Seville, Spain. Established to give young musicians the opportunity to promote coexistence and intercultural dialogue as an alternative solution to the Israeli-​ Palestinian conflict, the orchestra draws musicians from countries in the Middle East. A free pre-​performance talk will be held in Ramsey Concert Hall at 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday 1 Athentic Brewing Co. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more.

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.

Down the Line 3/​02 Musical Adventures with Babar, Ferdinand & Skywalker (Madison-​Morgan Cultural Center) 3/​03 Spanish Brass (Madison-​Morgan Cultural Center) 3/​03 Floral Portrait, Freeman Leverett, Julia Nyunt (Hendershot’s) 3/​04 Rupert Wates (No. 3 Railroad Street) f

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ART: Curator Talk: “Object Lessons in American Art” (Georgia Museum of Art) Jeffrey Richmond-​ Moll will give a special tour of this exhibition, which features work that collectively explore American history, culture and society. 2 p.m.

FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Beyond Button Mushrooms (Athens Cooks) Sara Skinner, the mushroom maven of Classic City Gourmet Mushrooms, will lead a demonstration and taste test. 2–4 p.m. $50. www.athens cooks.com CLASSES: Qigong and Yoga Flow (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Join Paul Brooks for a Qigong and yoga-​ inspired practice that improves overall health and vitality. Every Wednesday, 6–7 p.m. Donation based. www.revolutiontherapyand yoga.com COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Home-​ grown townie improv that invites you to bring some interesting suggestions to help create improv magic on the spot. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com FILM: The Fan (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1982 film about Simone who worships a pop singer until he tells her that he does not love her. 7 p.m. www.flicker theatreandbar.com FILM: Bad Movie Night (Ciné) Forced to avenge her murdered family, Sheila enlists the help of an all-​girl biker gang to take down the evil Mr. Tiger and destroy his aphrodisiac drug ring in Virgins From Hell. 8–10 p.m. FREE! www. instagram.com/BadMovieNight GAMES: Dungeons & Dragons (Oconee County Library) The Oconee County Library Gaming Group is taking sign-​ups for a new campaign. 4:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee GAMES: Classic City Trivia at The Local 706 (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo GAMES: ’90s Music Bingo (B&B Theatres) Win prizes at this ’90s music-​themed bingo night.

7:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ bbathens12 KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a simple story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-​441-​9099, www.athenslibrary. org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for songs, stories and crafts. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Open Playtime (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for activities that help build brain function and encourage early literacy.

Ages 5 & under. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Homeschool Club (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for art and science projects and STEM challenges. 2:30 p.m.

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theory of numerical patterns. Ages 4 & up. 3:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Elementary Storytime (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for an afternoon read aloud with a craft or activity to follow.

4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Drawing Club for Teens (K.A. Artist Shop) In this weekly club for teens led by local artist James Greer, participants will learn a new fundamental skill for drawing with ink and graphite each week.

5–6:30 p.m. $25 (drop-​in), $180 (semester pass). www.kaartist.com KIDSTUFF: Star Wars Glow Clue (Oconee County Library) Solve the mystery of who has the Death Star plans in an interactive, room-​sized game of Glow Clue. Grades 6–12.

6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee THEATER: The Wolves (UGA Cellar Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a story following a high school girls’ soccer team during their pregame warmups contending with life’s big (and small) questions. Feb. 22–25, 8 p.m. Feb. 26, 2:30 p.m. $12–16. www.ugatheatre.com/thewolves

Thursday 23 ART: KnitLits Knitting Group (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content.

Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart CLASSES: Tarot & Tea (Indie South) Get together to explore, learn and practice with tarot cards. Attendees encouraged to bring a deck and materials. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. $10. www.theindiesouth.com CLASSES: Line Dance Lessons (Boutier Winery & Inn) Learn some line dance basics with Amy. 7–9 p.m. $5. www.boutierwinery.com COMEDY: Athentic Comedy Showcase (Athentic Brewing Co.) Monthly comedy show hosted

by Owen Hunt featuring national headliners and featured guests. This month’s headliner is Carlos Valencia. Last Thursdays, 7–8:30 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com EVENTS: Orchid Madness: Orchids and Chocolates (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Enjoy a chocolate tasting and demonstration while learning about the cacao bean and some of the rare orchids from the garden’s collection. Guests will receive an orchid. 5:30–7 p.m. $50. botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Boulevard Brass Band (595 Nanthahala Ave.) Bring your instrument, meet outdoors and rehearse songs for beginners and advanced musicians. Every Thursday, 6–8 p.m. FREE! calclements@ gmail.com GAMES: “The Office” Trivia Night (Akademia Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge on the TV series “The Office.” 7 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/AKADEMIABC GAMES: Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 7–9 p.m. www.johnnyspizza. com KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (Oconee County Library) This program incorporates books, nursery rhymes, musical instruments and

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interactive play. Ages 12 months & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create and enjoy Lego art and activities. Materials provided. Ages 5–12 years and their caregivers. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Chapter Chat: The One and Only Ivan (Bogart Library) Discuss The One and Only Ivan

by Katherine Applegate and enjoy trivia, snacks and a book-​themed activity. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Aralee Strange Lecture (Georgia Museum of Art) Dr. Vaughn W.M. Watson, associate professor at Michigan State University, will give a lecture titled, “On Elder Avenue: Envisioning Rightful Literary Presence as Traveling With.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org MEETINGS: Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting (The Classic Center) This program will highlight the Chamber’s successful 2022 as well as give an update on the programs and plans set for the upcoming year. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensga.com MEETINGS: ACC Democrats (ACC Library) There will be the first debate with the District 2 Commission Special Election candidates, then an election of Democratic State Committee members. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkedems. com MEETINGS: Athens Area Lifestyle Munch (Locos Grill and Pub) A casual social gathering for people involved in or interested in the BDSM community to learn more or get advice. Ages 18 & up. 7–10 p.m. FREE! athensalt@yahoo.com PERFORMANCE: Opera…from a Sistah’s Point of View (Hugh Hodgson School of Music) The program showcases the soprano Angela Brown’s formidable singing while providing contemporary and colloquial context. Registration required. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Modern Pin Ups Spread the Love (40 Watt Club) This dance performance is a benefit for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. 8–11 p.m. $10. www.40watt. com SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org THEATER: Deathtrap (The Historic Crawford School) This comedy thriller promises no singing and no happy endings but plenty of twists and turns. Feb. 23–25, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 3 p.m. $18. www. artsoglethorpe.org THEATER: The Wolves (UGA Cellar Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a story following a high school girls’ soccer team during their pregame warmups contending with life’s big (and small) questions. Feb. 22–25, 8 p.m. Feb. 26, 2:30 p.m. $12–16. www.ugatheatre.com/thewolves

Friday 24 COMEDY: small talk, BIG SHOW (Work.Shop) An irreverent talk show/variety show hosted by Matt

House featuring comedian Kelly Petronis and the musical stylings of libbaloops with special guest Noell Appling. 8–9:30 p.m. $5. www. flyingsquidcomedy.com/events EVENTS: Athens Home Expo (The Classic Center) Learn about what’s new in home improvement with vendors that have traveled around the country to source their unique pieces and design tips. Feb. 24, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 25, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Feb. 26, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com EVENTS: Bling Your Prom (ACC Library) All high school students are invited to come to the library to pick out a free outfit for prom, including accessories. Feb. 24, 2–5:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Storytime With Miss Alyssa (Brella Studio) Join Miss Alyssa to play, socialize and enjoy storytime. Ages 5 & under. 9–10 a.m. FREE! www.brellastudio.com KIDSTUFF: Fantastic Friday (Bishop Park) An instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through amazing obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years.

Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $9 (non-​ ACC residents). www.accgov. com/148/Leisure-​Services KIDSTUFF: Meet & Play (Bogart Library) Drop in every Friday for theme-​based facilitated open play with age-​appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Conversations with Friends (Bogart Library) Make friends and learn about new cultures, while practicing English through role-​play, songs and storytelling. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Art Card Club (K.A. Artist Shop) In this weekly club led by local artists Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher, participants will draw, paint, collage and create a collection of Art Cards. Pre-​teen club, 4:30–6 p.m. Teen club, 6:30–8 p.m. $25 (drop-​in), $180 (semester pass). www.kaartist.com KIDSTUFF: Storytelling with Deborah Strahorn (Oconee County Library) This is a family multi-​ cultural and interactive storytelling session. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Athens Science Café (Buvez) Learn about the photo documentation of federal lands in Georgia. The scientist at each meeting is there to guide an open and friendly talk. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress. com PERFORMANCE: Postcard From Morocco (UGA Fine Arts Theatre) Presented by UGA Opera Theatre, the material offers a variety of musical flavors borrowing from ragtime and popular music. Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 3 p.m. $10–25. music.uga.edu THEATER: Cheaper By The Dozen (Hart County Community Theatre) Based on a true story, this play tell the story of an inventor father with a family of 12. Feb. 24–26, 7:30–10 p.m. Mar. 3–4, 7:30–10 p.m. Mar. 5, 2:30–5 p.m. $10–15. www.facebook.com/hcctheatre THEATER: Deathtrap (The Historic Crawford School) This comedy

thriller promises no singing and no happy endings but plenty of twists and turns. Feb. 23–25, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 3 p.m. $18. www. artsoglethorpe.org THEATER: The Wolves (UGA Cellar Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a story following a high school girls’ soccer team during their pregame warmups contending with life’s big (and small) questions. Feb. 22–25, 8 p.m. Feb. 26, 2:30 p.m. $12–16. www.ugatheatre.com/thewolves THEATER: Smoke on the Mountain (On Stage Playhouse) A hilarious and heartwarming story about a Saturday night gospel sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. Feb. 24–25; Mar. 3–4, 8 p.m. Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 & Mar. 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org

Saturday 25 ART: Art Reception (Oconee County Library) Celebrate the work of La Ruchala Murphy. There will be live music by R&B artist Trevon and light refreshments. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee ART: Art Opening (Tif Sigfrids) An exhibit featuring work from Andy Giannakakis, Gracie DeVito, John Fahey, Margaux Ogden and JV Martin will be on display with live music accompanying. 7–9 p.m.

FREE! www.tifsigfrids.com CLASSES: Orchid Madness: Orchid Repotting Class (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Horticulture staff will lead a hands-​on repotting class. Must select a time slot to attend. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $15. bot garden.uga.edu CLASSES: Basic Blacksmithing: Forge a Bottle Opener (Greenhow Handmade Ironworks) Students will forge and assemble open face and church key style bottle openers. All tools and materials included. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $150. www.greenhow handmade.com CLASSES: Raising a Secure Child (reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop) This is a discussion-​based workshop to introduce the Circle of Security Parenting model for children under 8 years. 1–3 p.m. $30. www.athensforestkindergarten.org CLASSES: Songwriter’s Workshop (No. 3 Railroad Street) Buddy Mondlock, whose songs have been recorded by Guy Clark, Garth Brooks, Joan Baez, Peter Paul and Mary and more, will lead this workshop. 1–5 p.m. $50. www.3rail road.org EVENTS: Bling Your Prom (ACC Library) All high school students are invited to come to the library to pick out a free outfit for prom, including accessories. Feb. 24, 2–5:30 p.m. Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens EVENTS: Athens Home Expo (The Classic Center) Learn about what’s new in home improvement with vendors that have traveled around the country to source their unique pieces and design tips. Feb. 24, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 25, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Feb. 26, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com EVENTS: Neighborhood Books Local Author Market (Historic Athens) Meet independent and small press authors local to the

Athens area, browse over 100 books and hear readings of fiction and poetry by local talent. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.neighbor hoodbooks.com EVENTS: Who Done It? A Day of Mystery (Oconee County Library) The day will include a cooking competition of world cuisine, a mystery author fiction panel, a true crime panel discussion and a mystery book sale. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: UGA India Night (The Classic Center) This competition is a celebration of culture and diversity, as dancers come together to share their unique styles and interpretations of Bollywood-​ inspired routines. 6 p.m. $25. www. classiccenter.com FILM: A Time with Isadora (Ciné) The premiere of this documentary explores how one artist influences many, integrating historic dance works, new choreography, visual art, photography and filmmaking.

7–8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.atimewithisadora.org KIDSTUFF: D&D Miniature Painting (Bogart Library) Paint a pre-​ made miniature hero to represent your D&D character. Supplies provided. All ages. 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: The Storybook Trail (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Author Bart King and illustrator Jacob Wenzka will read The Girl Who Kept Night in Her Closet followed by a meet and greet. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-​ 613-​3615 PERFORMANCE: Happiness Rules (Morton Theatre) This dance showcase highlights the gifted students enrolled in East Athens Educational Dance Center’s accelerated programs. Attendees can expect ballet, modern, tap, African and contemporary dance. Feb. 23, 6 p.m. Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Feb. 26, 3 p.m. $15–18. www.mortontheatre.com PERFORMANCE: Late Night in Athens (Athens Creative Theatre) Local comedian, writer and student Cam Kreitner hosts a new, live late-​ night show featuring a house band, guests Lindy Simmons and Maggie Hill, and musical guest Evelia. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.igtsy productions.com THEATER: Cheaper By The Dozen (Hart County Community Theatre) Based on a true story, this play tell the story of an inventor father with a family of 12. Feb. 24–26, 7:30–10 p.m. Mar. 3–4, 7:30–10 p.m. Mar. 5, 2:30–5 p.m. $10–15. www.facebook.com/hcctheatre THEATER: Deathtrap (The Historic Crawford School) This comedy thriller promises no singing and no happy endings but plenty of twists and turns. Feb. 23–25, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 3 p.m. $18. www. artsoglethorpe.org THEATER: The Wolves (UGA Cellar Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a story following a high school girls’ soccer team during their pregame warmups contending with life’s big (and small) questions. Feb. 22–25, 8 p.m. Feb. 26, 2:30 p.m. $12–16. www.ugatheatre.com/thewolves THEATER: Smoke on the Mountain (On Stage Playhouse) A hilarious and heartwarming story about a Saturday night gospel sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. Feb. 24–25;

Mar. 3–4, 8 p.m. Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 & Mar. 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org

Sunday 26 ART: Paint & Sip by Ain’t a Better Way to Paint (Creature Comforts Brewery) Paint “Forest Glow” with a paintbrush in one hand and your favorite drink in the other. Supplies provided. Arrive 10–15 minutes early. 4–6 p.m. $55. www.ainta betterwaytopaint.com CLASSES: Sunday Meditation in the Gallery (ATHICA) Join Cal Clements of Revolution Therapy and Yoga for two 30 minute meditations, with some ideas offered before and discussion after. All levels welcome. 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Donations encouraged. www. revolutiontherapyandyoga.com/ booking-​and-​memberships CLASSES: Pelvic Floor Health (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) A two-​hour interactive workshop led

by Nidhi Patel and Kate Morrissey Stahl. Registration required. 1–3 p.m. $50. https://app.ubindi.com/ Revolution.Therapy.and.Yoga CLASSES: UGA Salsa Club (UGA Memorial Hall) No partner necessary and no experience required for this Cuban-​style salsa class. Room 407. Every Sunday. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.ugasalsaclub.com COMEDY: Blaugez Open Mic (Buvez) This show-​up/go-​up open mic is open to professional and amateur comics alike. Every Sunday, 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www. facebook.com/buvezathens EVENTS: Athens Home Expo (The Classic Center) Learn about what’s new in home improvement with vendors that have traveled around the country to source their unique pieces and design tips. Feb. 24, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 25, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Feb. 26, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com EVENTS: Rabbit Hole Sunday Market (Rabbit Hole Studios) Small businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last two hours. Every Sunday. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholestudios. org/markets EVENTS: Repair Cafe (CHaRM) Bring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! reuse@accgov.com, accgov.com/ repaircafe FILM: Cinematic Master Series (Oconee County Library) Watch a classic Spike Lee film (Rated R) in 4k on the big screen, and feel free to bring snacks. 4–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee GAMES: Dungeons and Dragons (I Heart Mac & Cheese) Join for an exciting role-​playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands or find hidden treasure. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ iheartmacandcheeseathens GAMES: Sunday Trivia with Solo Entertainment (Southern Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge.

4–6 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco. com GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia at The Foundry (The Foundry) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt.

Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook. com/baddogathens LECTURES & LIT: African-​American History in Oconee County (Oconee County Library) This month’s History Lecture Series features local historian Marvin J. Nunnally. 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.

athenslibrary.org/oconee PERFORMANCE: Happiness Rules (Morton Theatre) This dance showcase highlights the gifted students enrolled in East Athens Educational Dance Center’s accelerated programs. Attendees can expect ballet, modern, tap, African and contemporary dance. Feb. 23, 6 p.m. Feb. 25, 7 p.m. Feb. 26, 3 p.m. $15–18. www.mortontheatre.com PERFORMANCE: Postcard From Morocco (UGA Fine Arts Theatre) Presented by UGA Opera Theatre, the material offers a variety of musical flavors borrowing from ragtime and popular music. Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 3 p.m. $10–25. music.uga.edu SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org THEATER: Smoke on the Mountain (On Stage Playhouse) A hilarious and heartwarming story about a Saturday night gospel sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. Feb. 24–25; Mar. 3–4, 8 p.m. Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 & Mar. 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org THEATER: The Wolves (UGA Cellar Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a story following a high school girls’ soccer team during their pregame warmups contending with life’s big (and small) questions. Feb. 22–25, 8 p.m. Feb. 26, 2:30 p.m. $12–16. www.ugatheatre.com/thewolves THEATER: Deathtrap (The Historic Crawford School) This comedy thriller promises no singing and no happy endings but plenty of twists and turns. Feb. 23–25, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 3 p.m. $18. www. artsoglethorpe.org THEATER: Cheaper By The Dozen (Hart County Community Theatre) Based on a true story, this play tell the story of an inventor father with a family of 12. Feb. 24–26, 7:30–10 p.m. Mar. 3–4, 7:30–10 p.m. Mar. 5, 2:30–5 p.m. $10–15. www.facebook.com/hcctheatre

p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday Story Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for movement, songs, crafts and learning fun. Ages 3–5 years.

Registration suggested. 10 a.m.

FREE! 706-​441-​9099, www.athens library.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Toddler Art (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for a hands-​on, sensory art project.

Ages 1–5. 11 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Tween Crafts: DIY Magnets (Oconee County Library) Tweens can drop in to decorate wooden magnets with paint, pens and stickers. Ages 8–12 years.

4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary/ oconee.com KIDSTUFF: NBA Math Hoops (Bogart Library) This program includes board games, curricula and apps that help students gain math speed and fluency using the game of basketball. Grades 3–8. 5–6 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: A Conversation with Monte Markham (UGA Special Collections Library) Monte Markham is an award-​winning American actor, director and filmmaker who has starred in films, television series and on Broadway.

RSVP to lnessel@uga.edu. 6 p.m.

FREE! www.libs.uga.com MEETINGS: District 6 Town Hall (ACC Cooperative Extension) Presentations will include traffic management, corridor safety, infrastructure projects, neighborhood issues and bike-pedestrian master planning with open Q&A. 6–8 p.m.

FREE! jesse.houle@accgov.com MEETINGS: Renters’ Rights Information Session (ACC Library) Envision Athens partners with Elizabeth Grant and Chad McCranie of UGA to share information about the rights of tenants in Georgia. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.envisionathens. com

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CLASSES: Restorative Yoga (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Join Nicole Bechill for a class that promotes deep breathing, mindfulness and more. Every Tuesday. Register online. 12 p.m. Donation based. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com CLASSES: Belly Dancing Intro Class (Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA)) Beginners are invited to learn the basics of belly dancing. 3–4:30 p.m. $10 (CAL members), $12 (non-​members). abarefoot@accaging.org EVENTS: Mystery Book Club (Bogart Library) Penny Mills leads a conversation about this month’s book, Bruce Goldfarb’s 18 Tiny Deaths. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart EVENTS: No Phone Party (Hendershot’s) Disconnect to connect with a phone-​free, laptop-​free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com GAMES: Classic City Trivia at Akademia (Akademia Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCity TriviaCo GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia at Amici (Amici Athens) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ baddogathens KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for songs, stories and crafts. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Open Playtime (Oconee

CLASSES: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA)) McKenzie Raymond from Feel Free Yoga leads this class. All skill levels welcome. Every Monday, 1–2 p.m. $5 (CAL members), $10 (non-​members). abarefoot@ accaging.org CLASSES: Community Meditation (Healing Arts Centre) Group meditation led by Uma Rose. Every Monday. 4–4:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.healingarts centre.net COMEDY: Comedy With Owen Hunt (I Heart Mac & Cheese) Laugh your way into the week with jokes from local comics and an open mic at the end of the night. 7–8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.facebook.com/iheart macandcheeseathens FILM: To What Remains (UGA Special Collections Library) This documentary tells the story of Project Recover. Following the screening is a conversation with Dr. Pat Scannon of Project Recover and UGA professors John Morrow and Timothy Yang. 2:30–4:30 p.m.

FREE! history.uga.edu GAMES: Classic City Trivia at Dooley’s (Dooley’s Bar and Grill) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCity TriviaCo GAMES: Monday Trivia with Erin (Athentic Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9

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County Library) Join Ms. Carley for activities that help build brain function and encourage early literacy.

Ages 5 & under. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Student Author Showcase (Online: ACC Library) A panel of five local student authors will discuss their books and answer questions in a virtual livestream.

9:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens PERFORMANCE: Rabbit Box Storytelling: Duets (VFW (Post 2872)) This month’s storytelling theme is “Duets” with stories told by pairs of people instead of single storytellers. 7–9 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www. rabbitbox.org SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org THEATER: Smoke on the Mountain (On Stage Playhouse) A hilarious and heartwarming story about a Saturday night gospel sing at a country church in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains in 1938. Feb. 24–25; Mar. 3–4, 8 p.m. Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26 & Mar. 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org

Wednesday 1 ART: Artists’ Book Night (ATHICA) Artists will have original books, in various formats, to browse or buy with light refreshments. 7–9 p.m.

FREE! www.athica.org CLASSES: Qigong and Yoga Flow (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Join Paul Brooks for a Qigong and yoga-​ inspired practice that improves overall health and vitality. Every Wednesday, 6–7 p.m. Donation based. www.revolutiontherapyand yoga.com COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Home-​ grown townie improv that invites you to bring some interesting suggestions to help create improv magic on the spot. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com GAMES: Classic City Trivia at The Local 706 (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a simple story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-​441-​9099, www.athenslibrary. org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Lego Builders Club (Bogart Library) Lego lovers of all ages are invited; 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: Drawing Club for Teens (K.A. Artist Shop) In this weekly club for teens led by local artist James Greer, participants will learn a new fundamental skill for drawing with ink and graphite each week.

5–6:30 p.m. $25 (drop-​in), $180 (semester pass). www.kaartist.com LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk (Online: ACC Library) Renowned poet, educator, publisher and author Kwame Alexander will take questions and discuss his works.

9:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Jeannette Rankin Legacy Lecture (UGA Special Collections Library) Scholar and historic interpreter Mary Jane Bradbury will portray Georgia resident Jeannette Rankin, the first woman in Congress. 4–5:30 p.m.

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Art ACAC MEMBERS (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking three qualified candidates to fill three-​year volunteer positions. The ACAC’s mission is to foster the development of performing, visual, cultural and other arts in the community and make recommendations to the Mayor and Commission. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Fill out online application.

Deadline Mar. 12, 11:59 p.m. www. athensculturalaffairs.org ARTISTS’ BOOK NIGHT (ATHICA) Now registering artists who would like to share their original artist’s books at an event held Mar. 1. All formats welcome: hardback, paperback, zine, comic, photos, drawings, paintings, text, collage, flipbook, unique or multiple copies. Register online. www.athica.org/calls CALL FOR ART (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) The annual “Southworks National Juried Art Exhibition” is currently accepting online submissions. Deadline Feb. 27. Exhibition runs Apr. 21–June 2. www.ocaf.com/call-​for-​art CALLS FOR PUBLIC ART (Classic Center Arena) Seeking public art proposals for the exterior plaza, exterior wall and interior entry of the new arena. Deadline Apr. 7, 5 p.m. Tatiana.veneruso@accgov. com, www.accgov.com/4161/Athens-Cultural-Affairs-Commission JOKERJOKERTV CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is open to ideas and actively accept-

ing proposals for collaboration from visual/musical/video artists and curators living in Athens. Artists worldwide can also submit music videos, short films, skits and ideas to share with a weekly livestream audience. www.jokerjokertv.com/ submit 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

Classes ART AND WRITING CLASSES (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) “From Dreamstorming to Reality: Writing to Practice & Polish Our Stories.” Wednesdays, Feb. 22–Mar. 29, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $160–210. Heidi Lynn Nilsson offers weekly courses in “Writing Dialogue. Apr. 10–May 8, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $165–215. www. ocaf.com/courses BLACKSMITHING CLASSES (Greenhow Handmade Ironworks, Washington) “Forge a Fire Poker” covers tapering, bending and scrolling, forge welding, cutting with a chisel and more. Mar. 11, Apr. 15 or May 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $150. “Forge a Bottle Opener” will cover making open face and church key style bottle openers. Feb. 25, Mar. 25 or May 27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $150. In “Basic Blacksmithing: First Time

art around town ARTWALL@HOTEL INDIGO ATHENS (500 College Ave.) Nancy Everett’s solo show “Classic Inspirations” includes paintings that celebrate Athens and the Southeast. Through mid-May. THE ATHENAEUM (287 W. Broad St.) “Kara Walker: Back of Hand,” the first solo exhibition to be held in Georgia of the work of this internationally renowned artist, includes a series of new works on paper that examine themes such as complicity, racism, misremembered histories and the violence that undergirds the legacy of the South. Symposium on Feb. 25, 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

Through Mar. 23.

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) Marisa Leilani Mustard presents a collection of colorful paintings in “WILD!” Through April.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) The “2023 Members’ Showcase” spotlights over 40 artists who support the gallery as members. Artist’s Roundtable Discussion on closing day Mar. 19, 4 p.m.

ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Atlanta-based artist Alice Stone-Collins shares “Domus Domus,” a collection of intricate hand-painted collaged pieces. Through Feb. 25.

AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by Magic Realism, Surrealism, fairy tales and nursery rhymes.

Through March.

DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) “Insatiable Fire” features new works

by Atlanta-based artists Demetri Burke, Noah Reyes and Sergio Suárez.

Through Feb. 23. • “Certainty Still Pending” showcases the work of firstyear MFA students at the Dodd. Through Feb. 23. • On view in the C-U-B-E Gallery, Erin Moore presents “Mycophilia,” a participatory installation that invites the audience to take part in mushroom cultivation by recycling paper waste. Through Mar. 3. • Zipporah Camille Thompson presents “HIGH TIDE,” an installation reflecting on the roller coaster of heights and depths of post-grief triumph. Through Mar. 24. • “Kara Walker: Prince McVeigh and the Turner Blasphemies” is a stop-motion animation of cut-paper silhouettes who reenact several infamous acts of white supremacist history in

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at the Forge,” students will forge and assemble a wall mount rack with three hooks. Mar. 4 or Apr. 8, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $150. “Forge a Throwing Tomahawk” is for experienced students. Apr. 1 or May 27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $175. “The Art of Chain Making.” Apr. 29, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $165. “Forge an Iron Age Battle Spear.” May 20, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $175. greenhowhandmade@ gmail.com CHAIR YOGA (Winterville Community Center) Nicole Bechill teaches a well-​rounded, gentle and accessible chair yoga class to promote breathing, mindfulness and inward listening. Mondays through Mar. 6, 9 a.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter. com COMMUNITY DANCE IMPROV (work.shop) No experience necessary. Vaccines and boosters required. Sundays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Donations accepted. lisa yaconelli@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 GENTLE HATHA YOGA (ACCA Center for Active Living) McKenzie Raymond of Feel Free Yoga leads a gentle class. All levels welcome.

Mondays, 1– p.m. $5–10. abare foot@accaging.org IMPROV COMEDY COURSES (work. shop) Level 1 is a six-​week course introducing the basics of improv comedy. Fundamental skills include saying “Yes, and…,” creating interesting scenes, cultivating spontaneity and following your intu-

Jason Rafferty and a team of students attending UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art recently painted new murals at Bigger Vision of Athens on North Avenue. ition. Begins Mar. 26, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $150. Level 2 is an eight-​week course covering heightening stakes, editing scenes and finding the game of the scene. Begins Mar. 7, 6–8 p.m. $215. www.flyingsquid comedy.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.healingarts centre.net PUBLIC DANCE (The Studio Athens) Beginner Rumba lessons followed

by DJ’d waltz, swing, salsa, tango etc. Every fourth Saturday. 7:30–10 p.m. $5 (students), $10 (non-​students). www.gmdance.com SALSA DANCE CLASSES (Cloud) Join SALSAthens for Cuban style salsa dance classes. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome.

Every Wednesday, 7–8 p.m. $10.

the country’s recent history. Through Mar. 30.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Paintings by Seth Martin. Through February.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) Spanning the 18th century to the present, “Object Lessons in American Art” features over 100 works of Euro-American, African-American and Native American art from the Princeton University Art Museum’s collection. Through May 14. • “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.

HENDERSHOT’S (237 Prince Ave.) Paintings by Marisa Leilani Mustard.

Through February.

JITTERY JOE’S DOWNTOWN (297 E. Broad St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by Magic Realism, Surrealism, fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Through February.

LAST RESORT GRILL (174 W. Clayton St.) Troy Ayers presents oil paintings while Amanda Ayers shares travel photography. Through March.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) “Resilient Civic and Musical Life: Ware-Lyndon House Enslaved and Descendant Stories” includes a film; reading room of books relevant to the African American experience in art, music and heritage; and a visual timeline relating a fuller and more truthful story of the property and its inhabitants. On view Thursdays–Saturdays. • Bess Carter, the recipient of the 2022 Art Center Choice Award from the 47th Juried Exhibition, presents a solo show of landscapes, room interiors and still life paintings. Through Mar. 4. • “A Pattern of Moments” features works by Kate Burke, Rebecca Kreisler and Sylvia Schaefer. Through Mar. 4.

• In preparation for “The Same, Yet Separate Artworks,” metalsmith and interdisciplinary craft artist J Taran Diamond toured the Ware-Lyndon Historic House Museum and created new objects in response. Through Mar. 4.

MASON-SCHARFENSTEIN MUSEUM OF ART (567 Georgia St., Demorest) “Unframed Images: Photography from the Collection of P.H. Polk” spotlights the official photographer for Tuskegee University from 1939–1984 who photographed many Civil Rights events of the mid-twentieth century.

gwyneth.moody@gmail.com SONGWRITER’S WORKSHOP (No. 3 Railroad, Arnoldsville) Buddy Mondlock (Guy Clark, Garth Brooks, and Peter, Paul and Mary) leads a workshop on songwriting. Email to reserve a spot. Feb. 25, 1–5 p.m. $50. marynouri@bellsouth.net, www.3railroad.org 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 art of the Japanese staff and sword, are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Visit the website for a full schedule. liveoak martialarts@gmail.com, www.live oakmartialarts.com YOGA AND MORE (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Revolution is a multipurpose mind-​body wellness studio offering yoga and therapy with an emphasis on trauma-​informed practices. Check website for upcoming classes and programs. www.revolutiontherapy andyoga.com YOGA CLASSES (Let It Be Yoga Studio, Watkinsville) Classes are offered in Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini,

beginner, gentle and other styles.

Check online calendar for weekly offerings. www.letitbeyoga.org YOGA TEACHER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Revolution now offers a “Scholarship for Embodied Wisdom” during yoga teacher training for individuals interested in contemporary trauma-​informed methods. Apply online. Sessions run Mar. 18–June 4. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com/yoga-​ teacher-​training 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

Help Out BLING YOUR PROM (ACC Library) The library is currently accepting donations of new or gently used formal wear, shoes, ties, jewelry and unused makeup for Bling Your Prom, a program that offers free outfits and accessories to local

Through February.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) Artwork by La Ruchala Murphy. Closing reception with live music by Trevon on Feb. 25, 6–8 p.m. • The Athens Art Association shares a variety of works by its members. Through March.

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) Beatrice Brown’s “Quilt Stories of Time and Place” creates a timeline of motifs used in fabric quilting designs dating from ancient Egypt to the present day. Opening reception Mar. 3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. On view Feb. 24–Apr. 7.

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. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave) Elizabeth Barton’s collection of quilts and watercolors are inspired by the practice of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing.” Through Mar. 5.

STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “Hinterglas Malerei” features a collection of reverse paintings of Steffen Thomas. Through Apr. 22.

TIF SIGFRIDS (393 N. Finley St.) Artwork by Andy Giannakakis, Gracie DeVito, John Fahey, Margaux Ogden and JV Martin. Opening reception Feb. 25, 7–9 p.m.

UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “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. Through May. • “Freemasonry in Georgia: Ideals, Imagery and Impact” presents items that demonstrate the ambitions and tensions that existed within the secret society. Through July 7.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) The newly named Claire and Robert Clements Gallery debuts with a collection of oil paintings by Robert Clements.

WINTERVILLE LIBRARY (115 Marigold Lane, Winterville) Nature photography by Ken Storey. Through Mar. 24.

teens. Accepting donations through Feb. 24. www.athenslibrary.org SCNC BOARD MEMBERS (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Sandy Creek Nature Center, Inc., the founding support organization for SCNC, is seeking new members for its board of directors. Experience in accounting, social media or retail preferred.

Apply online. scncinc@gmail.com, www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc. org/board-​members

Kidstuff ART CLUBS (K.A. Artist Shop) Draw, paint, collage and create during weekly Art Card Club meet-​ups.

Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. (pre-​teens), 6:30–8 p.m. (teens). Drawing Club for Teens, taught by local artist James Greer, is held Wednesdays, 5–6:30 p.m. $25/drop-​in, $180 (10-​session pass). www.kaartist. com GREENLIFE ART CONTEST (Athens, GA) Students in K-​12 can submit paintings, drawings, sculptures, poems or photographs inspired by environmental education and sustainability. This year’s theme is “‘Water’ You Going to Do.” Submissions due Feb. 24, 5 p.m. Selected submissions will be exhibited at the Lyndon House Arts Center Apr. 1–29. www.accgov.com/10573/ Green-​Life-​Art-​Contest-​Exhibit LUTHEROAD DAYCAMP (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) Activities include games, crafts, worship and special events. Register by May 14.

Camp runs June 26–30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.holycrossathens.com/ lutheroad READ MAKE PLAY (’Brella Studio) Various art activities for ages 0–5 are offered weekday mornings at 9 a.m. Check website for upcoming programs. Story time is also held every Friday at 10 a.m. www.brella studio.com SPARK WEEKEND ACADEMY (UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel) “Writing Great Fantasy and Sci-​Fi: Worldbuilding Workshop,” “Digital Film Special Effects & Editing” and “Storyboarding for ages 13–17 are all held on Mar. 11–12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $120. “Be Audit You Can Be: Accounting 101” for ages 15–17 is held Apr. 22–23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $15. www.georgia center.uga.edu/youth/spark STUDENT ART COMPETITION (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Students in ninth grade and above (including college) can submit original artwork that may be used to create gift shop items such as note cards, T-​shirts, scarves and mugs. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners. Deadline Mar. 31. botgarden.uga.edu/event/ student-​art-​competition-​submission-​deadline SUMMER CAMPS (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services will launch registration for summer camps on Mar 18 at 9 a.m. for residents and Mar. 20 at noon for non-​residents. www. accgov.com/myrec TREEHOUSE ACTIVITIES (Treehouse Kid & Craft) Saturday Crafterday is held every Saturday, 10 a.m. (ages 3–6) and 11 a.m. (ages 6 and up). Register by Friday at 6 p.m. $15. Storytime with Noah is all-​ages and held every Monday, 11 a.m. FREE! www.treehousekidand craft.com

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 ATHENS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (Athens, GA) Open to people of all ages with vision impairments, their families and friends. Topics include adaptive equipment, recreational and social opportunities, and advocacy. 706-​424-​2794, dlwahlers@ gmail.com GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP (ACCA Center for Active Living) First Wednesday of the month, 10:30–11:30 a.m. abarefoot@ accaging.org 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 NEW PARENTS AND INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP (BYL Family Resource Center) Come as you are for community, snacks and feeding advice from professionals.

Babies and children of all ages are welcome. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.byyourleave.org PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP (First Baptist Church) This group is to encourage, support and share information with fellow sojourners who manage the challenges of Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders. Second Friday of every month, 1 p.m. gpnoblet@ bellsouth.net 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.athens recoverydharma.org 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 SUPPORT GROUPS (Integrity Counseling & Personal Development) ICPD offers several support groups. “LGBTQIA+ Young Adults Group” is offered for ages 18–30.

“Survivors of Suicide Loss Group” is offered the first Wednesday of every month, 7–8 p.m. “Veterans, Dependents & Caregivers Benefits Resource & Claim Assistance Group” is offered the first Saturday of every month, 9–10 a.m. www. integrityofjefferson.com

Word on the Street ATHENS BEER TRAIL TROLLEY TOURS (Athens, GA) A new trolly tour will provide transportation between six local breweries: Akademia, Athentic, Creature Comforts, Southern Brewing, Terrapin Beer and Normaltown Brewing. Tours run every Thursday and Friday from 3–9 p.m. www.athenstrolleytours.com/ beer-​trolley-​tour

ATHENS BUSINESS ROCKS (40 Watt Club) ABR is a fundraiser for Nuçi’s Space through which local businesses form bands and perform. Registration closes Mar. 15.

Top six fundraising bands as of Apr. 14 will perform on May 6. www. nuci.org/athens-​business-​rocks FREE HEALTH CLINICS (Nuçi’s Space) Nuçi’s offers free health clinics on Feb. 27, Mar. 13 and Mar. 27. No insurance, no problem.

Call to book an appointment. 706-​ 227-​1515, www.nuci.org ICE SKATING VOLUNTEERS (Classic Center, Atkins Ford Arena) The Classic Center is seeking organizations to volunteer at the skate rental center. Volunteers will earn $1 per paid skater towards their non-​profits. Email to participate. stephanie@classiccenter.com GREENLIFE AWARDS (Athens, GA) Nominate individuals, businesses and organizations to be recognized for their environmental stewardship, innovative sustainable design or community improvements. Deadline Mar. 3. www.accgov.com/ GreenLife 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 ODE TO THE COMMODE (Water Business Office) Pick up a free toilet dye tablet to check for leaks.

Through Feb. 28. 706-​613-​3729 RABBIT BOX (VFW Post 2872) Seeking storytellers to share seven-​minute true tales. Upcoming themes include “Mystifying” in March, “Awkward!” in April and “Gone but not Forgotten” in May. Email to participate. rabbitboxstories@ gmail.com RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole Studios) Weekly events include Open Mic (Tuesdays, 7–11 p.m.), Acoustic Song Circle (Thursdays, 7–11 p.m.), Seventh Generation Native American Church services and community potlucks (Sundays, 11 a.m.) and Drumming and Song Circle (Sundays, 3–5 p.m.). Weekly Sunday Funday Markets held 1–5 p.m. Wednesday Yoga (5 p.m.) is followed by Meditation and Integration (6 p.m.). Events are free or donation based. www.rabbithole studios.org/calendar ROLLERGIRL BOOT CAMP (Fun Galaxy Athens) The Classic City Rollergirls host a spring boot camp for aspiring rollergirls or those who would like to learn some tips and tricks. Saturdays, 9–11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6–9 p.m. Feb. 25– Apr. 5. $20 (gear rental), $3 (skate rental), $2 (mouthguard). www. classiccityrollergirls.com SPRING PROGRAMS (Athens, GA) The ACC 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 SUMMER JOBS (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services will hire over 100 summer positions including camp counselors, lifeguards and more.

Hourly pay ranges $15.60–17.

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threats & promises

Garett Hatch’s Kudzu PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP

By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com WHERE YOU BEEN: Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter McKendrick Bearden (Grand Vapids) will release his debut solo album Friday, Feb. 24. Recorded

by Bearden largely at home during the lockdown days of 2020, he played most things himself, but also enlisted an enviable cast of players. The record also took shape at Chase Park Transduction, where it was mixed by Ben Hackett. Fans of the fuzzy shoegaze rockers that Grand Vapids excelled in producing will most likely immediately take to this, as it’s not wildly divergent from Bearden’s work with that group. However, as the sole captain of his current ship, this new record, Bright As The Mines Out, is solely his personality shining through. Some of his most gorgeous and deeply personal work appears here (“Iron Suture,” “Shoulder of Joy,” “I Could Be Happy”), as well as what I believe may be the most compelling guitar riff he’s ever written (“Continental”). Without being too reductionist about this, it’s something of a missing link between Dinosaur Jr. and My Bloody Valentine. There’s some similarity here, too, with Nuçi Phillips’ 1990s project Koncak, which is especially noticeable in the rhythm arrangements. A release party happens at Ciné on Saturday, Mar. 4 with opener Allegra Krieger (NYC). Find this on all major streaming platforms, throw on your headphones, relax and float downstream.

BOYS ON FILM: Athens’ own Matt Hudgins (Brown Frown, Athens Cowboy Choir, Shit Hot Country Band, Pencil Thin Reefer Band) has spent the past several years making inroads in the film industry, and he recently returned to town to pursue his Master of Fine Arts in film at UGA. He’s currently raising funds for his short film shooting next month, Wokelahoma: A Representative Singing Cowboy Comedy. Now, pay attention, because this is an actual real thing despite its impossibly on-the-nose title. As Hudgins describes it, it’s a singing cowboy film that focuses on themes of diversity and representation. The script is written, the music is arranged and recorded, and all systems are go. Casting is underway, the crew is assembled, and locations scouted. If you’d like to contribute, please head to indiegogo.com/ projects/wokelahoma-a-representativesinging-cowboy-comedy and make your voice heard.

SOLID IS AS SOLID DOES: There’s something to be said about being a dependable rock and roller. I’m not sure exactly what’s to be said, but I’m sure it’s something pretty good. Which brings us to the new album, Kudzu, by Garett Hatch (Mother The Car).

It’s his first full-length release in about a

year and a half, and he once again proves to be a master of economy and limits this album to 10 songs. The album jets off with a pure Hatch-styled, moody-yet-moving rocker “Hounds.” From here, though, Hatch really bends toward his more experimental side and makes good use of his keyboards.

That said, we’re not talking noise here but, rather, Hatch loosening up even further than he has previously and employing psych (“Familiar Spirits”), Spaghetti Westernisms (“Branches”) and lullaby-worthy melodies (“Little”). I won’t lead you into a trap, though, and say there’s something for everyone here. That statement is never true in any context, and it’s certainly not true here. Those who dig songwriters playing to their own piper, though, and are willing to give this a solid chance should find themselves aptly rewarded. Find it at garett hatch.bandcamp.com.

THE DEVIL WEARS DADA: Addictively interesting group Immaterial Possession will release its album Mercy of The Crane Folk on May 5 courtesy of UK label Fire Records.

The first single, though, is out now, and its accompanying video is a beautiful piece of work that is only undermined by the crowd shots which harken a bit too much back to the Elephant 6 glory days. I dunno.

I mean, they do fit the narrative, but I just didn’t dig ’em all that much. That said, the rest of the film is gorgeously creative and visually captivating. The song itself, though, “To The Fete” is the prize here.

It’s a wonderfully groovy tune packed with psychedelic flourishes, a driving and thumpy rhythm, and a vocal melody worthy of Siouxise Sioux, Grace Jones and/or Grace Slick. All you real Athens old timers will find ready comparisons to Limbo District, too. You can find the video over at youtube. com/@FireRecordsUK and keep up with Immaterial Possession via facebook.com/ immaterialpossession.

PURE DEAD BRILLIANT: Contemporary Scottish folk group Breabach will make its Athens debut Friday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Hodgson Concert Hall. The group’s current U.S. tour was actually spurred into action

by UGA Performing Arts Center director Jeffrey Martin who saw the group perform virtually during the days of pandemic lockdown. The group has released six critically praised albums in its 17 years. In addition to being presented by the UGA Performing Arts Center, this performance is supported

by Thomas P. and M. Jean Lauth, and Herb West and Myrna Adams West. For more information on the group, please see brea­ bach.com, and for tickets, please see pac. uga.edu. f

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1962 Come in, and Joy in Art! 35 minutes south of Athens

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23rd Psalm, cast bronze, 1963.