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Nighthawks Lounge, the most recent project from Jerry and Krista Slater, is now open at 175 Tracy St. The Oconee County location of Maepole is open in the Trader Joe’s shopping center. The original location of Cafe Racer, in Crawford, is temporarily closed while the new Broad Street location gets ready to open.

See “Nighthawks Lounge Is Open, Maepole Opens New Location and More Food News” at flagpole.com.

Nonprofit performance art organization Canopy Studio was awarded a Bridge grant by Georgia Council for the Arts in order to provide operating support, especially to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Protecting Prince Avenue

SALE OF UGA PRESIDENT’S HOUSE SPURS CALL FOR PRESERVATION

By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

The University of Georgia recently announced that it plans to sell the nearly 170-year-old President’s House, the university head’s official residence since 1949. But to whom, and for what?

“I’m sure they have a buyer in mind,” Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Melissa Link said. “They [the Board of Regents] don’t do something like that without someone waiting in the wings.”

The nearly 5-acre parcel, valued by ACC tax assessors at more than $5 million, is prime real estate, similar to the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church a few blocks down Prince Avenue, most of which was razed for a mixed-use development, or The Varsity property at Broad Street and Milledge Avenue, which is slated to become another mixed-use development, although that project appears to be on hold. The President’s House is on the National Register of Historic Places, but that federal designation offers no protection, and it is not in a local historic district.

However, the property is currently zoned “government,” so whoever buys it will have to go through the ACC Mayor and Commission for a rezoning, meaning there will be opportunities for public input, and ultimately commissioners will decide whether any proposal passes muster. Boulevard—a neighborhood with a long track record of guarding against encroaching development—will be heavily involved in the process when the time comes, Link said. Appropriate development could include unobtrusive housing on the land behind the house itself, she said.

“The fact that it has to go through the planning commission and the mayor and commission is an opportunity to guide that development,” Link said. “I’m not losing my mind yet.”

The preservation group Historic Athens issued a statement Friday calling on UGA to place an easement on the property to protect the President’s House: “We commend UGA for preserving this landmark and its history. Nevertheless, we are saddened by the decision to sell the President’s House. However, there’s an opportunity to secure its preservation as it enters a new chapter.

“As advocates for preservation, we urge UGA to consider placing a preservation easement on the President’s House before the sale. Preservation easements ensure perpetual protection for historically significant properties. By donating an easement, UGA can safeguard the President’s House and preserve its historical character for future generations. A preservation easement would also demonstrate UGA’s dedication to preserving this historic treasure and may offer potential federal income tax deductions.

“Historic Athens is committed to working with UGA and all stakeholders to ensure the best outcome for the President’s House. We will closely monitor the process and advocate for a solution that honors its historical and architectural importance while supporting UGA’s mission and student success initiatives.”

When asked whether UGA would be open to placing restrictions on the sale or future development, a university spokesperson declined to comment and directed questions to the University System of Georgia. USG spokesperson Kristina Torres was noncommittal. “No longer having to provide maintenance, security and support for the property will allow that money to be better spent on other campus needs,” she said. “There is no identified buyer. We intend to publicly market the property, and the sale would be subject to Board of Regents policy 9.8.2.1 - Sale of Property.”

That policy states that the USG chancellor can dispose of any property worth less than $1 million without permission from the Board of Regents, and that any property worth more than $1 million requires two or more appraisals.

UGA announced July 20 that it would sell the 9,000-squarefoot President’s House, citing maintenance expenses. The university said it received a $2 million estimate earlier this year to replace the HVAC system and make other repairs. The house is both UGA President Jere Morehead’s private residence and a space to host events, but the addition of bike lanes on Prince Avenue now prevents shuttle buses from parking out front, according to a university press release.

UGA said it “plans to dedicate any and all proceeds from the sale of the property to support student success initiatives at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels,” and that it will “redirect all savings realized by no longer having to operate, maintain and provide security for the residence to ongoing efforts to enhance campus safety and security.”

While predecessor Michael Adams was sometimes criticized for living in a Lake Oconee gated community, Morehead committed to living in the President’s House when he was appointed in 2013.

Morehead bought a house on West Lake Place in 2020 for $755,000, according to tax records. That purchase was an investment and intended to be his eventual home, and now Morehead is “preparing it to serve as his residence,” UGA spokesperson Rod Guajardo told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Spurred by both the President’s House and the Taylor-Grady House—where ACC is having trouble finding a new tenant after the Junior League of Athens declined to pay higher rent—Historic Athens also called for the creation of a Prince Avenue historic district. Cobbham and Boulevard, the residential neighborhoods on either side of the corridor, are historic districts, but their protection doesn’t extend to the largely commercial businesses directly along Prince. It’s not a new idea—a 2012 Prince Avenue corridor study pondered the idea of a historic district along the street, as well as designating the President’s House a local landmark.

“This district would protect and celebrate the architectural and cultural heritage of this historic avenue,” Historic Athens said. “We firmly believe that a Prince Avenue Historic District would protect the President’s House and celebrate our community’s heritage while embracing progress.”

The Greek Revival mansion was built by John T. Grant, an Athens native and railroad executive, in 1856 and is “a veritable museum piece,” according to its National Register nomination. The USG bought the house in 1949 with funds donated for that purpose.

Prosecutors Back Gonzalez

Almost 60 current and former prosecutors filed a brief with the Georgia Supreme Court in support of Athens-area District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez in a lawsuit that alleges she is abusing her power by selectively prosecuting cases.

The amicus, or “friend of the court,” brief was signed by 57 lawyers involved in criminal justice from all over the country, including current and former chief prosecutors for Manhattan, Los Angeles, Memphis, Seattle, Denver, Philadelphia, St. Louis, San Francisco and Kansas City, as well as a number of U.S. attorneys, Justice Department officials and state-level attorneys.

Athens bar owner Jarrod Miller and Watkinsville lawyer Kevin Epps filed for a writ of mandamus in Western Circuit Superior Court essentially asking a judge to order Gonzalez to do her job. When a visiting judge—four local judges recused themselves—denied Gonzalez’s motion to dismiss, she admitted to the charges so Miller vs. Gonzalez could advance to a state Supreme Court appeal. The visiting judge, David Emerson, wrote in his decision that Gonzalez was abusing her discretion by refusing to prosecute minor drug cases.

Signees said that ruling against Gonzalez would mean that a single citizen can over-

turn the will of the voters who elected her, and noted that no prosecutor has the resources to pursue every case. “The lower court’s decision will create the potential for serious disruptions in our state,” former DeKalb County District Attorney J. Tom Morgan said in a news release. “It is essential that the Georgia Supreme Court reverse the lower court’s order, affirm DA Gonzalez’s discretion and defend the right to local governance and separation of powers.”

Arguments in Miller vs. Gonzalez are scheduled for Sept. 19.

New Polling Places Approved

The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections unanimously voted last week to approve six new polling locations for the March presidential primaries and beyond.

The vote was postponed earlier this month as poll workers finalized a location for a new precinct in East Athens, which will be the Miriam Moore Community Center. Another precinct—6D, the Oglethorpe Avenue fire station—is closing and will merge with 5A, Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School. Other changes include moving 4A from the Multimodal Transportation Center to Athens-Ben Epps Airport; 6B from Georgia Square Mall to the ACC Extension Office; 5D from ACC Fleet Management to the Girl Scouts of Northeast Georgia; and 7C from the Five Points fire station to Milledge Avenue Baptist Church.

The BOE is making the changes because of issues with accessibility, parking and lack of electrical capabilities at some polling places. In addition, the board is tweaking precinct lines for the first time in more than 20 years to rebalance their populations; currently some of the county’s 26 precincts have as many as 4,000 registered voters, while others have less than 2,000.

After a legally required advertising period, the BOE will take a final vote in September. Signs will be posted at existing polling locations for the November special election for clerk of court and Winterville municipal elections, and cards will be mailed to voters in February alerting them to the changes. f

“ The fact that it has to go through the planning commission and the mayor and commission is an opportunity to guide that development.

Backlash to Book Bans

ATHENS RESIDENTS OPPOSE THE RIGHT’S CENSORSHIP EFFORTS

By Chris Dowd news@flagpole.com

Athens residents packed a recent meeting of the Athens Regional Library System’s Board of Trustees opposing censorship and calling for a continuation of LGBTQ-inclusive programming in the face of recent anti-LGBTQ backlash. About a dozen people spoke for a half hour during the public comment portion of the July 20 meeting. Many speakers thanked the library for being an inclusive space. Others urged library board members to resist what they feel are calls for censorship from right-wing groups like Moms for Liberty.

Eastside Vietnamese Offerings

FROM THE DELI AND CAFE TO THE GRILL

By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com

Valerie Bell, executive director of the Athens Regional Library System, said that the board voted to limit complaints about books and other library materials to a maximum of five requests for reconsideration per quarter, handled on a first-come, first-served basis. They did that because there are a limited number of staff who can respond to such complaints, which can take a significant amount of time to review.

Bell said she understands complaints over library materials will arise in a diverse community, but that she and other library employees have had a difficult time dealing with some of the more intense objections.

“Because our values support inclusivity and a welcoming environment, not everything the library provides will suit every person in the community,” Bell said. “The hardest part of this for me is that one of our staff was followed home and harassed, and another one of our staff… was bullied on social media.”

BON DE PARIS (1860 Barnett Shoals Road, 706-850-8289, bondeparis.us): I waited and waited after this small banh mi and bubble tea shop opened, the better to compare it to the still-not-open Paris Banh Mi, which has been in process downtown for ages. Eventually I got impatient, and the universe provided an appropriate point of comparison (covered later in this column). Bon de Paris turns out not to be a chain in its very early stages. Another restaurant by the same name exists in Fort Walton Beach, FL, and they share an Instagram account, but the menus have significant differences. At the same time, the branding is cute and consistent in a way that small local operations usually don’t manage to pull off. Each sandwich comes wrapped neatly in paper secured with a sticker that says what’s inside, for example.

for the rest of your day; a range of sweets; and a porch swing decked with fake flowers. It’s open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

“A nationally funded organization and some local folks are trying to ban books,” Athens resident Gail Cowie told the library board. “They’re doing it spreading lies and misinformation about those books and the people represented in them. In the future, if you face any requests to remove specific books or restrict programs, please do not appease extremists who want to limit educational resources based on misinformation and false claims of liberty.”

Cowie was likely referring to a recent request to relocate the young adult graphic novel Flamer to the adult section of the Oconee County Library. Flamer, a book about a gay teenager, has been targeted for removal from school libraries by right-wing groups across the country.

“I offer my thanks and my encouragement for all of you to be proactive about this well-funded, well-organized movement that is attacking our freedoms,” said University of Georgia developmental psychology professor Janet Frick.

A rumor had been circulating that members of Moms for Liberty would be attending the meeting to advocate for more books to be relocated, which is one reason why so many residents showed up. But no one against LGBTQ inclusion spoke up during public comment.

Most attendees left after public comment ended when the board resumed their regular meeting, which was largely unrelated to concerns about censorship. However, the board did discuss modifying their relocation of materials policy which is relevant to the ongoing conflict.

Regarding the appropriateness of certain reading materials for children, Bell said parents are ultimately responsible, although the library has “committed and dedicated staff who are willing to assist parents in selecting materials that they feel are appropriate for their children.”

Last month, about 200 people attended an Oconee County library board meeting. The local Moms for Liberty group, led by former school board candidate Julie Mauck, wanted the board to get rid of all its LGBTQ-themed books and end programs for LGBTQ youth, but they were outnumbered by supporters of the LGBTQ community and opponents of censorship. The board did not take such drastic steps, but it did move Flamer from the young adult to the adult section.

According to the American Library Association, there were a record 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022. More than 2,500 titles were targeted, most of them written by or about members of the LGBTQ community or people of color.

“A book challenge is a demand to remove a book from a library’s collection so that no one else can read it. Overwhelmingly, we’re seeing these challenges come from organized censorship groups that target local library board meetings to demand removal of a long list of books they share on social media,” said Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. “Their aim is to suppress the voices of those traditionally excluded from our nation’s conversations, such as people in the LGBTQIA+ community or people of color.” f

Banh mi originated in the French colonial exploitation of Vietnam, which introduced the baguette to the Southeast Asian country. The sandwich is one of my very favorite cheap lunches. Sliced in half, the bread is filled with meat (mostly pork-based), pickled carrots and daikon, sliced cucumber and jalapeño, copious amounts of cilantro and often pâté. There are a million varieties, including a wonderful one with scrambled egg served at Lee’s Bakery on Buford Highway in Atlanta, but most of them are inexpensive, strongly flavored and taste delicious hot or cold. Bon de Paris has eight versions, including two on croissants that are better than they should be (a flaky pastry is an objectively bad sandwich bread, even though it has a lot of butter). Its bread is decent but not quite as good as that at Just Pho or Mother Pho, both of which make banh mi in a similar price range. The sandwiches on baguettes are larger than most, and include a vegan version made with tofu that doesn’t have the depth of flavor of the meaty ones, but is still worth eating even if you’re not vegan. The bulgogi beef one makes use of a Korean ingredient, but the combination works nicely. Best of all is the “special combination,” which includes barbecue roast pork, slices of pork roll and jambon (a mild cured ham); they work together with the other fillings to hit high notes and low notes at the same time. There’s chicken if you prefer, and the thịt nướng (grilled pork) is definitely worth your time. Are they better than other options in town? I legitimately don’t know. A bad banh mi is hard to find, and I can see positives in all of our choices.

Bon de Paris also has a fairly wide selection of bubble teas, neatly presented in plastic cups with a resealable top; a rendition of Vietnamese coffee (dark roast, sweetened condensed milk) that will send you buzzing

THE CRAB HUT (1860 Barnett Shoals Road, 706-850-0762): Just on the other side of the currently empty storefront that borders it and Bon de Paris is this seafood restaurant that added a small Vietnamese menu earlier this year, meaning that 50% of the Vietnamese restaurants in Athens are now in this shopping center. Like its sister operation of the same name in Oconee County, The Crab Hut offers VietCajun boil-in-bag seafood (flavored with spicy garlic butter and a delicious mess), plus grilled and fried seafood (alligator, flounder, oysters, catfish, shrimp), but it also does a pretty good pho, advertised in large signs in the window. Available in both beef and chicken varieties—add fat meatballs sliced in half for an extra dollar—it’s a solid rendering of the aromatic, longcooked broth, and it comes with plenty

of add-ins so you can customize it to your liking: bean sprouts, sriracha, lime wedges, cilantro, scallions. It’s maybe not quite as collagen rich as I’d prefer, but it is light and cleanly flavored. Even better is the thịt nướng (chargrilled, thinly sliced marinated pork) available over rice (cơm) or noodles (bún), with or without spring rolls. There’s chicken, too, flavored with lemongrass and grilled, but the pork is the standout, with its thin slick of fat crisped by exposure to the charcoal fire into a taste that permeates everything else on the plate, especially as leftovers. Whoever’s grilling knows what to do. There isn’t much else on the Vietnamese menu, apart from an even better, darker version of Vietnamese coffee than the one at Bon de Paris, but it’s possible some support might lead to more options. The Crab Hut is open 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. f

Athens residents spoke out against censorship at a recent library board meeting.

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threats & promises Matt Howels’ RidgeAvenue Demos

PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP

By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com

GOIN’ UP THE COUNTRY: Athens nonprofit Artist2Artist will present its ambitious Athstock day-long event at Southern Brewing Co. Saturday, Aug. 5 from 12–9 p.m. Musically, the event seeks to mirror the lineup of the original Woodstock festival from 1969. To this end, featured acts are Tre Powell (playing Richie Havens), Heli Montgomery & the Ash Haulers (playing Joan Baez), Cam and his Dam Jam Band (playing Creedence Clearwater Revival), Aquatic Soul Band (playing Sly & The Family Stone), Gimme Hendrix (take a guess, right?), Patio (playing Jefferson Airplane), Jim Kautz & the Vibratones (playing Ten Years After), Fester Hagood & Dangfly (playing The Band), Dire Wolf (playing Grateful Dead), Déjà vu (playing Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), Rick Fowler Band (playing Johnny Winter), Classic City Jukebox (playing The Who), and Seth Hendershot (playing Joe Cocker). This event is a benefit for Acceptance Recovery Center. Now, y’all know you should carpool or ride-share to this, right? Parking is quite limited and should pack out super quickly. This event is all ages, and kids 12 and under are admitted free. Everyone else pays $20 in advance. For tickets, please see bit.ly/AthStock (note: follow this URL exactly as it’s printed, capitals and all), and for more information on the organizers and beneficiary, please see facebook.com/athensA2A and facebook.com/ acceptancerecoverycenter.

53 MILES NORTH OF EATONTON: Scott Creney and Brigette Adair Herron (each of Tunabunny) are now living in New York State but currently celebrating the release of their co-authored book The Story of the B-52s: Neon Side of Town. The pair will appear in a virtual reading event hosted by Avid Bookshop on Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. Registration is required for this event and included with purchase of the book from Avid online. However, no purchase is necessary to attend. A link to a Zoom meeting will arrive in the email inboxes of registered attendees one hour before the event begins. To register for free, or to purchase and register at the same time, please follow this absolutely biblically long URL: avidbookshop.com/event/virtual-eveningscott-creney-and-brigette-adair-herronstory-b-52s-neon-side-town. In other news, look for a feature story on the authors and book to appear in these pages the week of the event.

AIN’T NOTHING GOING ON BUT THE RENT:

The always busy Athens rocker Elijah Johnston just released his new single “Downtown Living,” which is his first release for Strolling Bones Records

It’s a frantic, but resolute instead of nervous, track that blasts out of the gate and somehow keeps getting louder and louder, with an ever-increasingly crowded arrangement, as it builds. If you dig classic rockers like, say, Jim Carroll or even The Strokes, this might well be your jam. Find it and his entire catalog on all major streaming

services. Johnston next plays locally at Buvez on Friday, Aug. 4. For some more information, please see facebook.com/elijahmjohnston, which is badly in need of an update.

AFTER THE RAIN: Athens blues guitarist Matt Howels just released a small collection of demos titled, appropriately enough, Ridge Avenue Demos. Howels is originally from South London, England and spent over a decade playing in and around New York City before settling in Athens. Howels favors dirtier tones à la Muddy Waters and Albert King, and I’m right there with him. It’s

ART | FRI, AUG. 4

Manda McKay Opening Reception

tiny ATH gallery • 5–8 p.m. • Donations accepted

Still-life artist Manda McKay is opening an exhibition at tiny ATH gallery beginning Aug. 4. McKay’s exhibit and general body of work is inspired heavily by her relationship with nature. Various aspects and items in her pieces “become shorthand for provocative and magical concepts.” Her goal within her oil paintings is to focus on the small and ethereal details that nature has to offer. She focuses heavily on the audience, seeing nature with new eyes. It is apparent that she aims to urge the viewer to thoroughly appreciate nearly unseen aspects of Earth. Her current focus is mainly feathers and plants. The most anticipated part of her work is her personal artistic connection to painting dewdrops on these items. To McKay, the dewdrops “represent the enchantment of a sparkling summer forest.” A closing reception will be held in conjunction with Third Thursday on Aug. 17 from 6–9 p.m. [Analiese Herrin]

MUSIC | FRI, AUG. 4

American Aquarium

Georgia Theatre • 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show)

• $20

clear, though, that the blues isn’t the whole of his musical language, as evidenced on the nearly indie-pop tracks “Miss My Wife” and “Moving.” All in all, it’s a nice little slice of what’s going on. Find Howels on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Nowhere Bar Blues Jam. For more information and music, please see matthowelsmusic.com and find the new demos at matthowels. bandcamp.com.

STAY SCRAPPY: Make your plans now for the fourth instance of hip-hop festival Scrapstock presented by Volumes Hip Hop and Aubrey Entertainment. This goes down Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug. 26. The first night is free, runs from 6:30–10:30 p.m., and happens at Athentic Brewing. Featured acts are Caulfield, Motorhead2X, Only1Riggs, Cardynal, Molly Tu Hott, Baybay, P.O. The Priceless One and Amun-Ra. The second night happens at Southern Brewing from 3–10:30 p.m., and tickets are $15 advance and $20 at the door. Featured acts for Day 2 are East Rich, Trvy & The Enemy, S.U.R.F., BYV_Trubb, Blesstheplaya, Goodie, Tyl3er Davis, Cam The Artisan, Kxng Blanco, Wix Patton, Minnie Lea, Wyatt Patton and Gue$$. For advance tickets, visit bit.ly/ScrapStock2023. For more information, please see facebook. com/volumeshiphop. f

Based in Raleigh, NC, American Aquarium took to the music scene in 2006. Founded by lead singer and guitarist BJ Barham, the group is made up of drummer Ryan Van Fleet, guitarist Shane Boeker, pedal steel guitar player Neil Jones, bassist Alden Hedges and keys player Rhett Huffman. American Aquarium created an alternative country rock sound paying homage to its place of origin, North Carolina. Between the release of its first album, Antique Hearts, in 2006 to the release of its ninth studio album, Chicamacomico, in 2022, American Aquarium has gained a strong following in the national music scene. [AH]

MUSIC | FRI, AUG. 4

Adam Klein

Ciné • 9 p.m. (doors) • $10

Adam Klein began his music career in vocals and acoustic guitar in his home state of Georgia, spending many years in Athens before moving to Atlanta, where he now resides. Throughout his career, he has had an affinity for creating folk rock and original Americana music. Beginning with his first album, Distant Music, which was released in 2006, Klein has had an extensive career and released a total of 10 albums. Most recently, Klein released Holidays in United States, an eight-track collection of overtly socio-political songs. Written primarily during quarantine, the album’s roots began with drafts of songs from eight years ago and has a tongue-in-cheek title for the songs’ deep origins. His lyrics reference various tragedies that have taken place in

America since 2014, such as the shooting of George Floyd and the COVID-19 pandemic. Klein will share songs from his new album in The Lab at Ciné alongside Birmingham act Galactic Engineers. [AH]

MUSIC | FRI, AUG. 4

Future Crib, The Medium, Elijah Johnston

Buvez • 7 p.m. (doors)

This trio of bands set to play Buvez is sure to provide a swinging evening. Nashville acts Future Crib and The Medium are currently on an east coast tour together, and will join Elijah Johnston for a stop in Athens. Future Crib is an alternative indie rock band that originated as the solo endeavor of Johnny Hopson, but grew to include a rotating cast of 30 or so musicians before solidifying into its current four-member lineup. The band’s most recent album, Full Time Smile, was released in 2022. The Medium is a four-piece psych-tinged poprock band made up of Shane Perry on vocals and keys, Michael Brudi on acoustic guitar, Sam Silva on bass and slide guitar, and Jared Hicks on drums. Earlier this year, the band released the two-track EP She’s Got It / Moon Rocks, hot off the heels of last year’s full-length For Horses. Elijah Johnston is a young local singer-songwriter “whose songs bridge the conversational songwriter fare of now and the hooky guitar based music of the past.” He’ll share songs from his 2022 album Uncle Honker during his last show as an Athens resident before moving to Atlanta. [AH]

FILM | TUE, AUG. 8

We Were Famous, You Don’t Remember: The Embarrassment

Flicker Theatre & Bar • 9 p.m. • FREE!

Attaboy Tapes will host a screening of the documentary We Were Famous, You Don’t Remember: The Embarrassment, a longawaited film about one of the American rock scene’s most underrated weapons, The Embarrassment. Started by a rag-tag group of four young musicians in 1979 Wichita, KS, the band consisted of lead singer and organist John Nichols, guitarist Bill Goffrier, bassist Ron Klaus and drummer Brent Giessmann. Described as “a ravenous strain of rock and roll,” The Embarassment’s sound was inspired by The Stooges and the Sex Pistols. They made a name for themselves after they threw a party where they invited their friends to share their new sound. They played in places such as Chicago and New York City, but refused to sell out to a large record company. This decision made them stand out to the masses, and they proceeded to become a low-key post-punk legend. The documentary aims to tell their story through interviews, restored concert footage, songs and appearances by fans. [AH] f

Matt Howels

Manda McKay

live music calendar

Wednesday 2

Athentic Brewing Co.

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for ’70s power pop melodies.

Creature Comforts

Brewery

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

ARTIE BALL SWING BAND Swing, blues, boogie and Dixieland with all the camp and candor of the glory days of the ’30s and ’40s. (6 p.m.)

Flicker Theatre & Bar

9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com

DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

Hendershot’s

8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

HENDERSHOT’S OPEN MIC

NIGHT Discover new Athens musical talent. Hosted by Liz Farrell.

Porterhouse Grill

6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrill athens.com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Thursday 3

Athentic Brewing Co.

Blues and Brews Residency. 6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND

Original, guitar-driven local bluesrock group.

Flicker Theatre & Bar

Shadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

ROSIE & THE RATDOGS Selfdescribed as a sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band native to Athens.

OCCULT FRACTURE Hard rock band local to Athens that utilizes a heavy rock edge.

HOT RAM Atlanta-based hardcore stoner/desert rock band that formed in 2015.

Gyro Wrap

8 p.m. www.gyrowrap.com

RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.

Hendershot’s 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens. com

JAZZ JAM Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched host an open jazz jam. Bring an instrument or your voice.

Southern Brewing Co.

6–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com

KARAOKE NIGHT Every Thursday evening.

Friday 4

40 Watt Club

8 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com

CHRIS CHAPMAN Nashville-based Southern rock singer-songwriter.

KEVIN MOON Traditional country guitarist and singer-songwriter from Ashland, AL.

GRANT BOLES Country artist from Athens who uses his music to show his love for the city.

Athentic Brewing Co.

Summer Concert Series. 7 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com

CAM NORTON The primary songwriter of Cam and his Dam Jam Band plays solo.

JACOB MALLOW Singer-songwriter with an alternative folk and soulful R&B sound.

Buvez

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www. facebook.com/buvez athens

FUTURE CRIB Melodic indie-pop group from Nashville, TN.

THE MEDIUM Nashville-based psychedelic pop-rock outfit.

ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo singer-songwriter with hooky guitar-driven tunes.

Ciné 9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

ADAM KLEIN Atlanta/Athens songwriter playing a rustic blend of country, folk and Americana.

GALACTIC ENGINEERS Birmingham’s Michael Shackelford creates “psych desert surf with a Celtic twist.”

Flicker Theatre & Bar

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com

NICHOLAS MALLIS Self-described as a writer of songs for the nihilistic at heart, Mallis is a weirdo-pop singer and songwriter from Athens.

BERO BERO Savannah-based band that creates sultry synth-driven mood music.

DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Circulatory System.

DJ REINDEER GAMES Athens

DJ and musician best known for playing ’90s hip hop, trap, remixes, moombahton and bounce while also DJ-ing for Linqua Franqa.

Georgia Theatre

7 p.m. (doors). 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com

AMERICAN AQUARIUM Raleigh, NC-based six-piece alternative country band whose sound is a blend of classic Southern and punk rock.

from the repertoire of Garcia’s longrunning side project to the Grateful Dead.

VFW Post 2872

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872 COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic country rock band.

Saturday 5

Athentic Brewing Co.

6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com

JACK AND JIM Jack Miller and Jim Green will be strumming and

malist, synth-heavy, bliss-inducing drone.

TRIO IMPROVISATION Tonight’s solo acts will be followed by a trio improvisation.

Boutier Winery & Inn

8 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com

THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians deliver an exciting, live-energy show. Featuring Mr. Motown!

Flicker Theatre & Bar

9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com

WYLD STALEYZ Self-described hot blooded, ball clenching power rock band from Athens.

SKYWAY 61 Electrifying rock band with powerful energy from Tennessee.

NOISE MOUNTAIN Inspired by Midwestern alternative rock, this Athens band incorporates both ’80s and ’90s punk rock into its sound.

Nowhere Bar

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/

NowhereBarAthens SAM COLLIE AND THE ROUSTABOUTS Psychedelic blues and soul from Nashville.

JAKE DWYER BAND Appalachian blues group from Jonesborough, TN. Southern Brewing Co.

12–9:30 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20. www.

artist2artist.net

MCHANLX Husband and wife duo Allen and Laura McHan perform pop, rock and country acoustic and electric arrangements.

Tuesday 8

40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $23 (adv.), $30. www.40watt. com

ALEXANDRA KAY Independent country music artist who has supported Tim McGraw, Tracy Lawrence and Clay Walker.

TANA MATZ Up-and-coming pop country artist from Ohio. Athentic Brewing Co.

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS

Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, ’20s and ’30s.

Ciné

8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com

KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every Tuesday.

Hendershot’s No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

JON CHARLES DWYER Folk singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC whose songs embody the spirit of the Appalachian mountains. Hendershot’s

8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

SWING THEORY Local jazz collective playing classic straight-ahead and other styles of jazz.

Innovation

Amphitheater

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $35. www.innovationamphitheater.com

AARON TIPPIN ’90s country singer-songwriter from Pensacola, FL who boasts six gold albums and one platinum.

Southern Brewing Co.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www. sobrewco.com

JERRY GARCIA BAND COVER

BAND Formed in Athens in 2012, JGBCB focuses on spirited covers of classic songs pulled exclusively

singing some classics along with originals.

Bishop Park

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmers market.net

JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (8 a.m.)

THE AMBLERS Formerly known as Dosters. (10 a.m.)

Bolo Bolo Athens

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath

IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.

LEEANN PEPPERS Experimental vocal manipulations from the other side of the veil.

MOTION SICKNESS OF TIME

TRAVEL Rachel Evans plays mini-

ATHSTOCK This benefit concert presented by Artist2Artist features local musicians covering bands from Woodstock 1969 including Tre Powell, Hell Montgomery & the Ash Haulers, Cam and his Dam Jam Band, Aquatic Soul Band, Gimme Hendrix, Patio, Jim Kautz & the Vibratones, Fester Hagood, Dangfly, Dire Wolf, Déjà Vu, Rick Fowler Band, Classic City Jukebox and Seth Hendershot.

Sunday 6

Creature Comforts

Brewery

3–5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer. com

LIVE JAZZ Every Sunday afternoon. No. 3 Railroad Street 4 p.m. www.3railroad.org

OPEN MIC Held the first Sunday of every month. Picnics, chairs, dogs and children are welcome.

Oak House Distillery 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ McHanIxBand

KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.

Wednesday 9

Creature Comforts Brewery

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket. net

THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul. (6 p.m.)

Flicker Theatre & Bar

9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com

DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

Porterhouse Grill

6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrill athens.com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits. f

Alexandra Kay will perform at the 40 Watt Club on Tuesday, Aug. 8.

event calendar

Tuesday 1

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

FILM: OLLI Summer Film Festival (Ciné) This weekly film festival sponsored by OLLI presents Absence of Malice. Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. FREE! (OLLI members), $6.50 (general public). www.athenscine. com

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici Athens) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Akademia Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/

ClassicCityTriviaCo

LECTURES & LIT: Bogart Bookies

Adult Book Club (Bogart Library) Pick up a copy of Life on the Mississippi: An Epic American Adventure by Rinker Buck and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk (The Globe) Kristen Baskin will discuss her book Digitarians with music by Alys Wilman and a short story by Lisa Yaconelli. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www. athenspetanque.org

Wednesday 2

ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org

COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Homegrown 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

EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www. athensfarmersmarket.net

FILM: Ghastly Horror Society (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of an underground horror film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo

GAMES: Bob’s Burgers Trivia (B&B Theatres) Test your “Bob’s Burgers” TV trivia and win prizes. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 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! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

KIDSTUFF: LEGO & Builder’s Club (Bogart Library) Young engineers can drop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart

MEETINGS: Sewing Circle (Bogart Library) Bring your own sewing and crafting projects for dedicated time to work and discuss. First Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www. athenspetanque.org

Thursday 3

EVENTS: OLLI Fest (VFW Post 2872) Find out more about OLLI, a dynamic learning and social organization for adults over 50, and enter a drawing for free membership. 1–3 p.m. FREE! olli.uga.edu

EVENTS: Diamond Hill Farm Stand (Athentic Brewing Co.) Vegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhill farmathens.com

EVENTS: Beer Release Party (Athentic Brewing Co.) The Bartram Trail Pale Ale celebrates 250 years of the Bartram Trail Conference with a beer release party and trivia (7 p.m.). 5 p.m. FREE! www.athentic brewing.com

EVENTS: Ladies Night Out (Boutier Winery & Inn) Enjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com

GAMES: Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 7–9 p.m. www.johnnyspizza. com

LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk and Book Signing (ATHICA) Author Paul Kix will read from his most recent book, You Have to be Prepared to Die Before You Can Begin to Live, then sign books. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

LECTURES & LIT: Bon Appetit

Meets Athens Flavor (ACC Library) Explore the link between food and human connection with this weekly series in August. This week the Community Cookbook Panel will discuss the role cookbooks play in community. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

MEETINGS: KnitLits Knitting Group (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Every Thursday, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

PERFORMANCE: XPLOSION (40 Watt Club) Students of Dance FX will perform a dance showcase. 7:30 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www.40watt.com

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www. athenspetanque.org

Friday 4

ART: Opening Reception (tiny ATH gallery) Manda McKay’s exhibition

“Raindrops and Reflections” will be on display. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www. tinyathgallery.com

COMEDY: Flying Squid Features (Work.Shop) Enjoy four feature standup sets by Lanny Farmer, Angel Contreras, Phillip Broughton and Kelly Petronis. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

COMEDY: A$$$$CAT (Work.Shop) Members of Gorgeous George’s Improv League perform longform improvised scenes inspired by guest monologist Phillip Broughton. 9:30 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquid comedy.com

a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmers market.net

EVENTS: Run Through the Woods 5K (Athens YMCA) Sign up for the 42nd annual 5K run in memory of Coach Mike Castronis. 8 a.m. $30. www.athensymca.org/rttw

EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Farmers Market) The market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drivethru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net

yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www. athenticbrewing.com

EVENTS: 1000 Meals (Hendershot’s) Stop by for a free meal with no questions asked. 9 a.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

EVENTS: Community Block Party (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) Enjoy music, food, games and activities like corn hole, face painting, sidewalk chalk, a bounce house and more. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www. holycrossathens.com

EVENTS: FRAIS Social (FRAIS Church) Build relationships, have fun and learn more about FRAIS Church. There will be coffee and dessert. 5–6 p.m. FREE! www.frais church.com

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www. athenspetanque.org

THEATER: The Bench (CRCA Black Box Theater) Based on true stories and real people, the Off Broadway hit explores the emotional heartbreak of five homeless characters and the ’80s AIDS hysteria. Aug. 4–5, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 3 p.m. $25. www.conyersarts.org

Monday 7

CLASSES: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Athens Community Council on Aging) McKenzie Raymond from Feel Free Yoga leads this class. All skill levels welcome. Mondays, 1–2 p.m. $5 (CAL members), $10 (non-members). abarefoot@ accaging.org

hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

FILM: OLLI Summer Film Festival (Ciné) This weekly film festival sponsored by OLLI presents The Road to Perdition. Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. FREE! (OLLI members), $6.50 (general public). athenscine.com

FILM: We Were Famous, You Don’t Remember (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Attaboy Tapes presents the premiere of a documentary about the post-punk band The Embarrassment. 9 p.m. FREE! www.flicker theatreandbar.com

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici Athens) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Akademia Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo

MEETINGS: Memoir Writing Group (Bogart Library) During this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www. athenspetanque.org

Wednesday 9

ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org

KIDSTUFF: Meet & Play (Bogart Library) Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart

THEATER: The Bench (CRCA Black Box Theater) Based on true stories and real people, the Off Broadway hit explores the emotional heartbreak of five homeless characters and the ’80s AIDS hysteria. Aug. 4–5, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 3 p.m. $25. www.conyersarts.org

Saturday 5

CLASSES: Athens Lindy Night (The Studio Athens) Learn the original swing dance Lindy Hop. No experience or partner required. Beginner lesson, 7–8 p.m. Social dancing, 8–10 p.m. $5–10. www.instagram. com/athensswingcentral

EVENTS: First Anniversary Celebration and Yard Sale Fundraiser (Rabbit Hole Studios) Celebrate with the Seventh Generation Native American Church and enjoy music, food, a bounce house, spiritual talks, special performances and more. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.seventhgenerationnative americanchurch.org

EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8

EVENTS: Hope Gala (Hotel Indigo) The Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation’s 6th annual gala is themed “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” with a buffet, silent auction, music and more. 6–9 p.m. $125. www.ashton hopekeeganfoundation.org

EVENTS: Saturday Salsa (Oak House Distillery) Enjoy the final days of summer by dancing salsa, bachata and merengue. All ages. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/OakHouseDistillery

LECTURES & LIT: Bartram Trail Conference (UGA Special Collections Library) This symposium will commemorate the 250th anniversary of William Bartram’s visit to the Athens area featuring topics about the local land. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. $75 (members), $100 (non-members). www.bartramtrail.org

PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All (Hendershot’s) Enjoy a fabulous night of drag fun. Ages 12 & under get in free. 8 p.m. $5. www.athensshow girlcabaret.com

THEATER: The Bench (CRCA Black Box Theater) Based on true stories and real people, the Off Broadway hit explores the emotional heartbreak of five homeless characters and the ’80s AIDS hysteria. Aug. 4–5, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 3 p.m. $25. www.conyersarts.org

Sunday 6

CLASSES: Athens YOGA Collective (Athentic Brewing Co.) Enjoy a

EVENTS: Monday Marigold Market (100 North Church Street) The market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/marigoldmarket winterville

GAMES: Game Night (Rabbit Hole Studios) Play board games like chess and Catan, systems like Wii and PlayStation, and outdoor sports. Every Monday, 7–11 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholestudios.org

GAMES: Monday Trivia with Erin (Athentic Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Dooley’s Bar and Grill) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo

KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Tuesday 8

EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market and Garden (Athentic Brewing Co.) Vendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenticbrewing.com

EVENTS: No Phone Party (Hendershot’s) Disconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy

COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Homegrown 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

EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www. athensfarmersmarket.net

GAMES: Music Bingo (Athentic Brewing Co.) Win prizes at this music bingo night with host Mari. 7–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athentic brewing.com

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 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! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

KIDSTUFF: LEGO & Builder’s Club (Bogart Library) Young engineers can drop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www. athenspetanque.org f

Hear best-selling author and journalist Paul Kix give an author talk and sign his latest book at ATHICA Thursday, Aug. 3.

bulletin board

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

ArtATHENS CREATIVE DIRECTORY (Athens, GA) The ACD is a platform to connect creatives with patrons. Visual artists, musicians, actors, writers and other creatives are encouraged to create a free listing. athenscreatives@gmail.com, www. athenscreatives.directory

CALL FOR ARTISTS (Lyndon House Arts Center) The upcoming exhibition “Rescue: Waste and Redemption” seeks artists who transform industrial byproducts into artworks or craft objects. Artists whose practice involves the use of environmentally conscious processes or materials are encouraged to apply. Fill out online form. Deadline Sept. 20. Exhibition runs Apr. 6–June 1, 2024. www.accgov.com/7345/

Call-for-Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS (Winterville Cultural Center) Submit up to three images by email that interpret the theme “anticipation” for a chance to win an award of $200. Deadline Sept. 11. Reception held Sept. 28. Exhibition runs through Nov. 20. $15 entry fee. wacartshows@ gmail.com

CALL FOR ENTRIES (ATHICA) Artists are invited to submit up to three contemporary works in any media exploring or referencing “surface,” this year’s theme for the 2023 juried exhibition. Fill out the online form. Deadline Aug. 31, 11:59 p.m. Exhibition runs Oct. 14–Nov. 19. www.athica.org

CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS (Lyndon House Arts Center)

Artists, artist groups and curators can submit proposals for original exhibition ideas. Artists can also submit images of their work for consideration in larger group or themed shows organized by the

center. Proposals will be reviewed Sept. 20, 11:59 p.m. www.accgov. com/6657/Exhibition-ProposalForm

CALL FOR PHOTOS (Athens, GA) Seeking water and nature-themed photos taken in Athens-Clarke County for the 2024 Stormwater Calendar. www.accgov.com/1764/ Stormwater-Management-Program

JOKERJOKERTV CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is open to ideas and actively accepting proposals for collaboration from visual/musical/video artists and curators living in Athens. Artists worldwide can also submit music videos, short films, skits and ideas to share with a weekly livestream audience. www.jokerjokertv.com/ submit

MUSEUM MADNESS (Georgia Museum of Art) As part of the museum’s 75th anniversary celebration, an art competition pits 64 works from its collection against one another to see which will emerge as the people’s favorite. Vote in person. Winner announced Nov. 5. www.georgiamuseum.org

OPEN STUDIOS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Studio members have access to spaces for painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber and woodworking. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $65/month. www. accgov.com/7350/Open-StudioMembership

Auditions

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (On Stage Playhouse, Monroe) Auditions consist of cold readings from the script. Contact for details. Aug. 9, 6:30–9 p.m. or Aug. 12, 1–3 p.m. director@onstagewalton.org, www.onstagewalton.org

art around town

ACC LIBRARY’S BOUGE GALLERY (2025 Baxter St.) Sandy Creek Nature Center presents “50 Years: Inspired by Nature” with artwork by David Hale, Margret Agner, Will Eskridge, Susie Criswell and 26 other artists. Through Aug. 20.

ATHENTIC BREWING CO. (108 Park Ave.) Emma Knapp and Peyton Bailey present “The House is a Wreck,” an exhibition of individual and collaborative works from both artists as well as an immersive space. Through Aug. 12.

ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Exhibit A” features paintings by Teresa Abel, an Athens-based artist who works with oils and cold wax to create abstracted views of the natural world. Through Aug. 25.

CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) Classic Gallery 1 shares “Flourish,” an exhibition of artists inspired by the botanical world including Dallis Foshee, Mary Mason Sams, Marisa Mustard and Zahria Cook. Classic Gallery 2 shares “Works by Bess Carter,” a series of brightly painted interior spaces.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Denise Gorrio of Turtle Grenade. Through August.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) In “Sky Hopinka: Lore,” the artist layers imagery, sound and text to center personal perceptions of Native homelands. Through Sept. 24. • “Where Shadows Cross: Photography by Jim Fiscus. Through Oct. 8. • “Southern/Modern” explores themes of social issues, urbanization, religion, the environment and artists’ colonies through the artwork of Southern artists working between 1913–1955.

Through Dec. 10. • “In Dialogue: Power Couple: Pierre and Louise Daura in Paris.” Through Feb. 11. • “Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection.” Through July 3, 2024.

SWEENEY TODD (Quinn Hall at Memorial Park) Athens Creative Theatre will host auditions for the musical. Auditions Aug. 7–8. Performances run Nov. 16–19 at the Morton Theatre. act@accgov.com

Classes

ART CLASSES (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) “From the Heart and Soul: Collage with Eileen Driscoll.” Mondays, Sept. 11–Oct. 2, 12:30–3 p.m. $160–210.

“Beginning & Intermediate Pastels with Ann Dodys.” Tuesdays, Sept. 12–Oct. 17, 1–4 p.m. $160–210.

“Intuitive Painting with Eileen Driscoll.” Wednesdays, Sept. 13–Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $160–210. www.ocaf.com/courses

BLACKSMITHING CLASSES (Greenhow Handmade Ironworks, Washington) A variety of classes include “Basic Tong Making” (Aug. 5 or Sept. 2), “Basic Blacksmithing” (Aug. 12, Sept. 9 or Oct. 7), “Forge a Tomahawk” (Aug. 19 or Oct. 21), “Forge a Firepoker” (Aug. 26 or Sept. 23), “The Art of Chain Making” (Sept. 16) and “Forge a Bottle Opener” (Oct. 28). Classes run 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.greenhowhand made.com/blacksmith-classes

BOTANICAL SKETCHBOOK (The Winterville Center) Nicole Bechill leads a 12-week class focused on drawing botanical inspired art.

Begins Aug. 7, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

$120. www.wintervillecenter.com

CHAIR YOGA FALL SESSION (The Winterville Center) This 12-week session promotes deep breathing, mindfulness and inward listening.

Begins Aug. 7, 9:10–10:10 a.m. $120. wintervillecenter@gmail.com

COLLAGE FROM THE HEART & SOUL (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Use a variety of colors, tex-

tures, images, photos and mediums to express yourself. Participants will learn the fundamentals of composition, line, color and more. Mondays, Sept. 11–Oct. 2, 12:30–3 p.m. $160 (members), $210 (non-members). www.ocaf.com/courses

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

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.) Nirvinyl Album Art presents “Summer Set ’23.” Through August.

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. • Collections from our Community presents Nena Gilreath’s collection of toe shoes. Through Oct. 7. • “Love.Craft Athens” is a two-part exhibition of artworks created by the crew of Love.Craft Athens, a nonprofit organization that serves adults with developmental disabilities. Ceramics are on view through Oct. 7. • “Story as Jewel: Metalworks by Charles Pinckney” shares jewelry and small sculptures made from metal, stones, bone and wood. Through Sept. 1. • “Paradigm Shift” by Margaret Morrison is a suite of seven large oil paintings exploring Caravaggio’s dramatic staging and lighting. Artist talk Aug. 24, 6 p.m. Through Sept. 1. • “Indigo Prayers: Works by Charmaine Minniefield” are large painted works contemplating ancestral memories of resistance in response to both contemporary and historic acts of erasure. Through Sept. 1. • “Legendary Georgia Musicians in Watercolor” by Jackie Dorsey honors the legacies of musicians such as Big Boi, Emily Saliers, Mike Mills and Vanessa Briscoe Hay. Through Sept. 1. • “Mythical Reality: Paintings by Lois Thomas-Ewings” depicts dancers and Black mythology. Through Sept. 1. • “Georgia Theaters: A Ballad Surrounding the Proscenium” features photographs by Brandon Narsing of empty theaters during the pandemic. Through Sept. 1. • “The Fables” by Kristin Roberts consists of illustrations inspired by Aesop’s Fables. Through Oct. 7. • “Sanctuary: Works by Mary Engel and Cheryl Washburn” combines works

details. richardshoe@gmail.com

INNOVATION BOOTCAMP (UGA Delta Innovation Hub) Entrepreneurs in hospitality can learn the fundamentals of building successful startup teams, funding sources, effective branding and marketing strategies, and more. Sept. 18–Oct. 30. research.uga.edu

INTRO TO IMPROV COMEDY (work. shop) This six-week course covers making offers, saying “Yes, and…” and establishing narrative. Mondays beginning Aug. 7, 6–8 p.m. $160. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

INTUITIVE PAINTING (Oconee

Cultural Arts Foundation) Explore

your inner creative voice through painting. Wednesdays, Sept. 13–Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $160 (members), $210 (non-members). www.ocaf.com/courses

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,

by two artists who share a passion for animals. Through Oct. 7.

MASON-SCHARFENSTEIN MUSEUM OF ART (567 Georgia St., Demorest)

“Bud Lee Picture Maker: Photographs from 1967 to 1972” spotlights the Florida-based photojournalist and artist through his work for national publications. Closing reception Aug. 24, 4–6:30 p.m.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave)

“Camera and Canvas” is a collaborative exhibition featuring nature photographs by Chuck Murphy paired with paintings by Babs McDonald, an individual in stroke recovery who uses painting as a therapeutic modality. Through Aug. 12.

TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Manda McKay presents “Raindrops and Reflections,” a collection of still life oil paintings of natural objects like feathers, bones and shells assembled in thought-provoking ways. Opening reception Aug. 4, 5–8 p.m. Closing reception Aug. 17, 6–9 p.m.

UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “It Goes to the People: 75 Years of Free Inspiration at the Georgia Museum of Art” includes historical records, photographs and other memorabilia that traces the growth of the official state art museum. Through Aug. 26. • “The Fourth Grade Project” is a sample of photographs by Judy Gelles, who interviewed and photographed over 300 fourth-grade students all over the world. Through August. • “House Party” explores Athens’ house show history through photos and artifacts from The Green House on Milledge across from Taco Stand, The Landfill, Spillage, The Lounge, Saint Mary’s Church, The Ultramod Compound and others. Through December. • “HBO at 50: The Rise of Prestige Television” highlights some of the groundbreaking programming created by and aired on HBO with items selected from the Peabody Awards Archive. Through May 2024.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.)

“Encounters”

features artwork in different media by Linda Gilbert and Hilda Kurtz.

“Paradigm Shift,” an exhibition of oil paintings by Margaret Morrison, is currently on view at the Lyndon House Arts Center through Sept. 1.

4–5 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.healingartscentre.net

PETANQUE CLUB OF ATHENS (Athens, GA) Weekly games are held every Wednesday. Email to participate. RSVP to attend a free Monday intro class, 10–11:30 a.m. athenspetanqueclub@gmail.com, www.athenspetanqueclub.wixsite. com/play

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

QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION

TRAINING (Nuçi’s Space) Nuçi’s hosts free monthly QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention sessions for anyone interested, not just mental health professionals. Nuçi’s also offers free training for businesses and organizations. Next session held Aug. 24, 3:30 p.m. qpr@nuci.org, www.nuci.org

SALSA DANCE CLASSES (Starland Lounge & Lanes) Join SALSAthens for Cuban style salsa dance classes. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Every Wednesday, 7:30–8:30 p.m. $10. gwyneth. moody@abby-kacen

SUMMER SCENE WORKOUT (work. shop) In this series of classes, participants will work on building scenes based in reality, believable characters, listening and reacting. Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m. $30/week. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS

CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts)

Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, self-defense, grappling and weapons classes are offered for all ages. Classes in Jodo, the art of the Japanese staff and sword, are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Visit the website for a full schedule. liveoakmartial arts@gmail.com, www.liveoak martialarts.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.revolutiontherapyandyoga.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 WITH CAITLIN GRIFFIN (555 Research Dr.) Community yoga classes are offered three days a week. Check website for details. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. $5–25 suggested donation. www.celestial griffin.com

ZOOM YOGA (Online) Rev. Elizabeth Alder offers “Off the Floor Yoga” (chair and standing) on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and “Easy on the Mat” yoga classes on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Ongoing classes are $5/class or $18/month. 706-612-8077, ommmever@yahoo.com

Help Out

MULTIPLE CHOICES BOARD MEMBERS (Athens, GA) Seeking a new board member for Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living, a nonprofit agency of disability advocates serving individuals throughout a 10-county area of Northeastern Georgia. Call for information. 706850-4025

SEEKING MENTORS (Athens, GA)

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement’s End School to Prison Pipeline Program seeks community

members to support and mentor students who are experiencing bullying, have been suspended/ expelled, or need to complete court-ordered service hours. www. aadmovement.org

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 Pre-Teens and Teens, taught by local artist Holly Hutchinson, is held Wednesdays, Sept. 13–Nov. 15, 5–6:30 p.m. $25/drop-in, $200 (10-session pass). kaartist.com

ATHENS FOREST KINDERGARTEN (Sandy Creek Park) Now enrolling children ages 3-6 for fall. AFK is a cooperative preschool that aims to develop initiative, persistence, interdependence and empathy. www.athensforestkindergarten.org

Support Groups

ACA ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) This support group meets weekly. Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. annetteanelson@gmail.com

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

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

RECREATE JOY (Sunny Days Therapeutics) Nuçi’s Space hosts a recreational therapy support group. Improve coping skills and self esteem while reducing depression and anxiety through adaptive yoga, games and leisure education. Sixweek sessions. Wednesdays, 5–6 p.m. tinyurl.com/rnvuhesa

RECOVERY DHARMA (Athens Addiction Recovery Center) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from any addiction. Visit the website for details. Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athensrecoverydharma.org

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. athensdowntownsaa@gmail.com

SOCIAL ANXIETY SUPPORT

GROUP (Oconee County Library)

Created by and for socially anxious young adults. Meets every other Sunday. Contact for meeting information. Jake@avoidendsnow.org

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

FALL ACTIVITIES (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services will offer a variety of arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events this fall for all ages. Online registration begins Aug. 5 for residents and Aug. 7 for non-residents. www. accgov.com/myrec

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

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.). Wednesday Yoga (5 p.m.) is followed by Meditation and Integration (6 p.m.). Events are free or donation based. www.rabbitholestudios.org/ calendar

RIVERS ALIVE (Dudley Park) Wade into local rivers, lakes and streams as part of a statewide campaign to clean and preserve over 70,000 miles of Georgia’s rivers and streams. The annual cleanup event will happen Oct. 21. accgov.com/ riversalive

VHS DIGITIZATION (Athens, GA)

Brad Staples (of the Athens GA Live Music crew) is seeking previously recorded concerts and events on VHS, VHSC or DVDs to digitize and archive on his YouTube channel, vhsordie (@vhsordie3030). Original recordings will be returned, and credits and dates will be included in the online video description. Digitization services are free. Contact for details and to coordinate shipping. bradley.staples88@gmail.com

WILD RUMPUS PERFORMERS (Athens, GA) Submit an application to perform at The Wild Rumpus Parade and Spectacle. Deadline Aug. 17. Event held Oct. 28. bit.ly/ WildRumpus2023Submissions f

feature Party with a Purpose

ARTIST2ARTIST RETURNS WITH ATHSTOCK

By Jessica Smith music@flagpole.com

After a three-year hiatus, Artist2 Artist is back to partying with a purpose at this summer’s Athstock, a full-day concert recreating the peace, love and magic of the legendary Woodstock festival of 1969. On Saturday, Aug. 5 at Southern Brewing Company, roughly five dozen musicians will come together to perform the timeless tunes of 13 iconic bands that graced the stage of yesteryear, such as The Who, Jefferson Airplane, Sly and the Family Stone, Jimi Hendrix and the Grateful Dead.

Artist2Artist was co-founded in 2016 by Jean Biddle and Lisa Mende, who felt inspired after collaborating together on a “Fillmore Athens” fundraising concert in support of Project Safe’s annual event, Dancing with the Athens Stars. Recognizing how many community members were left vulnerable by larger society, they set out to create a new flexible nonprofit that could address different obstacles as they arose.

“2016 was a volatile time, and we saw various groups in our community in danger of being forgotten with threats of repealing the Affordable Care Act and narrowing LGBTQ rights,” say Biddle and Mende over email. “So, we thought about starting our own nonprofit to be able to address them as they caught our attention. But, we also wanted to bolster our local performing artists. The focus is always on our beneficiary, but at the same time we wanted to treat our performers as the true artists they are by giving them exposure, treating them as the rock stars we believe they are… and be available to help them in some small way over the occasional speed bumps they face.”

The mission of Artist2Artist is twofold: to promote Athens area performing artists while providing critical funds to underserved members of the community. This goal is accomplished primarily through eclectic concerts that celebrate the talents and creativity of local musicians, all while fundraising for those in need. Performers are compensated for their participation, and beneficiaries are kept front and center.

After obtaining 501(c)(3) status, Artist2Artist officially launched with a beatnik era-themed event to fundraise for the Athens Nurses Clinic and Athens Pride. Since then, the nonprofit has hosted cleverly themed concerts to support a variety of organizations such as The Cottage, DIVAS Who Win Freedom Center and the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, as well

as for veterans experiencing PTSD and homelessness.

In addition to fundraising for specific causes through creative events, Artist2Artist provides direct financial aid to individuals experiencing hardships. Whether it’s an unexpected medical bill, a stolen instrument or just needing a bit of gas money to get to the next gig, requests for assistance are reviewed by the board of directors and accommodated as possible.

So far, Artist2Artist has awarded roughly $33,000 targeted to specific needs.

This year, proceeds from Athstock will benefit the Acceptance Recovery Center, an intensive recovery residence located in Athens that is dedicated to leading individuals displaced by addiction into longterm recovery through care, support and education. Beyond providing a therapeutic setting, accountability and evidence-based recovery support services, the program requires residents to maintain employment and be actively engaged with the community.

In addition to live entertainment, Athstock will host a live auction with items ranging from an original Woodstock ticket, a vintage leather motorcycle outfit, oneof-a-kind artworks, gift certificates and goodies from local businesses, a Tarot reading and tickets to Atlanta experiences such as the Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta Ballet, Computer Museum of America and Atlanta Botanical Gardens. A series of hand-painted tambourines were decorated by artists such as Vanessa Briscoe Hay, Kay Stanton and Lynda Stipe.

Naturally, Athstock will award prizes to the grooviest getups in a costume contest. For anyone looking to enhance their vibe, a Hippie Bazaar will offer rose-tinted glasses, flower crowns, love beads, commemorative T-shirts, incense, kites, bubbles and plenty of other accessories.

Athstock is an all-ages event, and children ages 12 and under can attend for free. To learn more about Artist2Artist, visit artist2artist.net. f

WHO: Athstock

WHEN: Saturday, Aug 5, 12–9:30 p m

WHERE: Southern Brewing Co

HOW MUCH: $15 (adv ), $20

Montgomery & the Ash Haulers as Joan Baez

Cam and his Dam Jam Band as Creedence Clearwater Revival

Aquatic Soul Band as Sly and the Family Stone

Gimme Hendrix as Jimi Hendrix

as Jefferson Airplane

Jim Kautz & the Vibratones as Ten Years After

Hagood & Dangfly as The Band

Wolf as Grateful Dead

Vu as Crosby, Stills & Nash

Rick Fowler Band as Johnny Winter

City Jukebox as The Who

Seth Hendershot with Classic City Jukebox as Joe Cocker

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Locate S,1

WICKED JAW ’S PROCESS OF POLISHING PAIN INTO BEAUTY

By Sam Lipkin editorial@flagpole.com

After extensive personal shadow work and press from her last album diminishing her role, Christina Schneider—whose stage name is Locate S,1—took the lead on her newest release to deliver a well-executed punch of emotionally complex songs. The new experimental pop album, Wicked Jaw, was released last Friday, July 28 courtesy of label Captured Tracks (Lemon Twigs, DIIV, Mac Demarco).

In order to even begin diving deeper into the tracks, this is an album that requires context for all of Schneider’s magic to shine through. The title Wicked Jaw, noted as a nod to a line from a Dashiell Hammett noir novel, sets an expectation for harsh truths. What Schneider achieves is an honest vulnerability that speaks to her strong resiliency. As a listener, the motivation behind her words sparks healing inspiration.

by Margie E. Burke

“As an over-communicator who often can’t control what comes out of my mouth, I instantly identified with the idea of having a ‘wicked jaw.’ Throughout the writing of this album, I was learning how to be less of a snarky jerk, and trying to work on the underlying anger that causes me to lash out when I feel threatened instead of just processing those emotions on my own time,” says Schneider.

As the main songwriter and sole producer of Wicked Jaw, Schneider builds dramatic juxtapositions in its 10 tracks, sending dark lines under the radar with a soft and freeing tone of voice. The album was written over a two-year period, starting in the summer of 2020, while beginning treatment for childhood sexual abuse. The result is an expressive album of interpersonal analysis and self reflection that questions what it means to be a survivor, but takes it even further by questioning what it means to be a woman, a modern American and more.

In the bossa nova track “Go Back to Disnee,” Schneider gives a smooth and gentle delivery of the line “Under the blankets, into the plastic dreams/ Into the comfort of parental regimes” in a way where the anger and vile meaning underneath could easily be missed with a surface-level listen. But this juxtaposition takes a consistent seat at the center of Schneider’s songwriting for this album, creating a rich emotional complexity and showing off her ability as an artist to turn pain into beauty. It’s a therapeutic release that emphasizes sitting with the discomfort, finding a way through it and truly healing—not focusing on an escape or blindly living with it.

“I think writing is a wonderful way to process trauma and explore the inner workings of your emotional landscape. Making a beautiful song about something dark and painful gives that darkness a place to live and be seen,” says Schneider. “People don’t like talking about traumatic events, so from a very early age I learned that putting it in a song became the only way that I could express those feelings. People can connect with a song much more easily than they connect with your personal anecdote of sadness.”

Beyond the contrast of what’s being said versus how

it sounds is a deeper intricacy in the musical architecture of the songs, including unusual time signatures and odd metered phrases catering to a musician’s ear. The lead single “You Were Right About One Thing” somehow makes complex rhythms and chord leaps seamless and silky. Its songwriting has an underlying noir theme created through “breezily tragic storytelling,” explains Schneider, that hints back to the origins of the record’s name. This is brought to the forefront in the music video directed by Tristan ScottBehrends. However, instead of the expected dark, grainy noir aesthetic, the song is brought to life with a colorful twist.

Reviews of Locate S,1’s last album, Personalia, released in 2020, diminished Schneider’s work and displaced credit for the iconic electropop sound to its producer and her romantic partner Kevin Barnes (of Montreal). Considering the extremely personal content, Wicked Jaw is the first Locate S,1 album that Schneider fully and solely produced herself. She says that she wanted to make all the different types of sounds she loves to hear and see what happened, and she’s proud of the outcome, which has given her a boost of confidence. This album is also the first time that the band has been able to record all together in the studio, which comes through in the passion and cohesiveness of the final product. Schneider’s backing band features Ross Brand (guitar, percussion), Jojo Glidewell (piano, synth, percussion), Zack Milster (bass, percussion, pedal steel), and Clayton Rychlik (drums, percussion, sax).

Although Schneider set out to own her sound, and does so masterfully in this album, she makes a point about exploring and knowing your limits. As any album, it’s still a process of collaboration in the studio.

“I might know the sound I want, but our engineer Drew [Vandenberg] knows how to actually make it happen. I can track a lead guitar line on a demo that I know I can’t play live, but Ross can. Being able to take full control of this album actually gave me the opportunity to feel less threatened by the idea of accepting help,” says Schneider. “I’ve gotten better at asserting myself when I’m sure about how I want things to go, and relinquishing power when I know someone else can do it better or has a good idea about how to do it differently.”

Overall, Wicked Jaw is a triumphant work, both in message and display of skill. In both her personal and professional life, Schneider’s learned ability to accept, let go, grow and change for the better shines through this set of deeply personal songs that traverse genres in a uniquely Locate S,1 way. f

WHO: of Montreal, Locate S,1 and Night Palace

WHEN: Saturday, Sept . 23, 8 p m (doors)

WHERE: 40 Watt Club

HOW MUCH: $18

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