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tackle, as is the mix of housing types in the community, he said.

Once planners develop the growth concept map, it will go out to the public for another round of input early next year. The commission is expected to vote on it sometime next summer.

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After dozens of community meetings and It’s an off year for politics in AthensBrewery drew more than 40.) Participants input from hundreds of residents, AthensClarke County, where most elections are talked about their ideal community, using Clarke County planners are ready to turn on an even-year schedule, but polls will be Lego blocks, pipe cleaners and popsicle those comments into a plan that will guide open Nov. 7 for a special election to choose sticks to illustrate their ideas. the city’s growth for the next 10–20 years. a new clerk of state and superior courts.

Lonnee, who is spearheading the growth ACC is updating its future growth map Both Andrew Griffeth and Elisa Zarate concept map update, told Flagpole that a for the first time since the turn of the cenare running on their experience. Griffeth few themes emerged from various input tury. The first step is creating a “growth has worked in the clerk’s office for 12 years, sessions: Residents are interested in active concept map” that will show, in broad while Zarate has spent 10 years in variliving and want more biking and walking strokes, where growth should occur in the coming decades. That map will be unveiled early next year and will become the basis for a more detailed parcel-by-parcel map.

In preparation, planners have spent the past month meeting with residents at various locations across the county. In addition, they’ve led walks in areas like Prince Avenue, Baxter Street and Nellie B, as well as bus tours of the Atlanta Highway and Lexington Road corridors. (At the latter, a concerned citizen called police about a city bus “trespassing” in their neighborhood.)

“Change is going to happen,” ACC Manager Blaine Williams told a crowd of more than 100 at the ACC Library Oct. 16. “You can be the architect of the change, or you can let change run you over like a freight train.”

A growth concept map input session at Oglethorpe Elementary Oct. 16, participants used toys and household That town hall meeting, items to create their ideal community. attended by mostly Five Points residents, was atypical in that it ous courthouse positions, including most was called by commissioners Mike Hamby, connections, housing is a big concern, and recently administrator for all six of Athens’ Allison Wright and John Culpepper, there are debates over whether Athens courts. What separates them is their and was not scheduled by the planning should become more or less dense as it endorsements: Zarate has been endorsed department. Many of those who attended grows and how much ACC should regulate were there to vent about issues that are building designs. People also generally want for the nonpartisan position by the ACC Democratic Party, Athens Mayor Kelly related to the growth concept map only context-specific solutions, not a one-sizeGirtz, Winterville Mayor Dodd Ferrelle, tangentially, if at all. Some wanted to talk fits all plan, Lonnee said. about short-term rentals, a hot topic that The decision in the late 1990s was that commissioners are dealing with separately.

Athens should grow up rather than out, Others demanded to know if Athens is a Planning Director Brad Griffin said at the “sanctuary city.” One claimed Athens is “the Oct. 16 session. “Sprawl was the dirty buzzmost dangerous city in the SEC.” (Five SEC word that people wanted to talk about and cities are on a CBS News list of the 65 cities did, and that sort of drove the bones of in the U.S. with the highest murder rates, the comp plan,” he said. The current comand Athens is not one of them.) prehensive plan and future growth map all “I think it was folks who feel like they but prohibits development in the rural outdon’t have a lot of time to ask questions, skirts of the county while funneling density and they took advantage of that,” senior downtown. planner Bruce Lonnee said.

About a third of the county is currently But county officials tried to keep the zoned agricultural, a third is single-family, focus on growth. Athens’ population has 10% is industrial (mostly around Chase risen by 1% a year like clockwork since Street and in East Athens), 6% is commerWorld War II, and the city is expected to cial and 5% is multifamily. Despite making add 30,000 people by 2050. The growth is up just a small portion of the county, the driven by UGA’s ever-increasing student multifamily areas are booming, with more body, which now tops 40,000 and is on its than 18,000 apartment bedrooms submitway to 50,000, as well as new jobs—3,000 ted, approved, under construction or built created in the past five years, according to since 2018, compared to just 1,800 sinACC assistant manager Niki Jones. gle-family homes. “Everybody assumes it’s “Population growth is coming, whether only happening downtown,” Lonnee said. we plan for it or not, so that puts us in a “It’s not. It’s happening everywhere.” Some posture where we have to be thoughtful areas, though, remain underdeveloped about what we want,” Jones said. relative to their zoning and infrastructure, An official input session at Timothy so there is still room for growth. But the Road Elementary on Oct. 25 was also atypcommodification of housing, with investors ical, because only three people attended. outbidding families and driving up costs, is (One the previous day at Creature Comforts something the new growth map will have to

former clerk of court Beverly Logan and retired magistrate court judge Patricia Barron. When Logan retired earlier this year, Zarate was named as her interim replacement. Her website is electelisazarate forclerk.com, while Griffeth’s is griffethfor clerk.com.

Early voting sites at the Board of Elections office, ACC Library and Winterville train depot are open from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 3. Two Winterville city council seats are also up for grabs; Ferrelle is running for re-election unopposed.

Visitor Spending Up in Athens Visitors spent $435 million in Athens last year, up 29% from 2021, in a sign that the local tourism and convention business has fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic.

That spending supported 4,414 jobs and created $31.5 million in tax revenue for the local and state governments, according to a study by Tourism Economics for the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Local officials shared those figures during Visit Athens GA’s annual meeting Oct. 26.

“Travel is back and only continuing to grow in Athens as we surpass pre-pandemic levels,” Katie Williams, executive director of Visit Athens GA, said in a news release.

“We’re seeing a strong positive trajectory across all categories, from lodging to restaurants and retail, all thanks to our dedicated partners and businesses who make Athens a great place to visit.”

The group, formerly known as the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau, honored Athentic Brewing Co. co-founder Paul Skinner as its partner of the year and the Historic Athens Welcome Center’s Caitlin Short as its Hospitality HERO (a frontline worker in the industry), gave the Classic Host Award to University System of Georgia conference and events operations manager Beverly Arnold for bringing a new event to Athens, and named UGA hospitality and food management professor and coordinator Joseph Salazar as the Louise Griffith Hospitality Leadership Award winner. f

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How to Limit Short-Term Rentals VACATION HOMES ARE TAKING OVER SINGLE-FAMILY NEIGHBORHOODS

By Leon Galis news@flagpole.com and air mattresses. It’s home to absolutely nobody. Neither its owner nor its “host” even lives in Athens, let alone in the house.

I also have it on the authority of the state fire marshal that the property falls under the State Minimum Fire Safety Code, VRBO

At a Sept. 19 meeting, the Athens-Clarke County Commission imposed a temporary moratorium on new short-term rentals (STRs).

During public comment, residents of residential single-family (RS) neighborhoods related vividly how their neighborhoods have been disrupted by STRs. Those accounts reflect an abject policy and operational failure by our government that’s ongoing, notwithstanding action finally to address the issue. The cost of this failure has fallen disproportionately on residents of our RS neighborhoods. Our zoning code says, “The purpose of the RS district is to stabilize and protect the owner occupied housing characteristics of the district and to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life.” Having thrown those neighborhoods under the bus, the commission owes them regulations that to the greatest possible extent fulfill the stated purpose of the RS zones. Since I got my law degree from Google University, my only qualification for commenting here is living in the malign shadow of an STR that’s wildly out of place in my neighborhood.

I don’t care about owners in the RS zones renting out a room or two to a few visitors for short stays. There are a couple of those in my neighborhood. They’re invisible and inaudible. Nor do I care about STRs outside RS zones. I have close family operating one in a commercial-office zone. I wish them every success.

What makes a travesty of RS zoning is properties like the two story, 4,100 squarefoot (4,600 square feet after modifications), six-bedroom home on my street that’s now a whole-house, full-time, purely commercial STR. It offers lodging to a maximum of 30 guests spread out among 21–33 beds depending on how you count, including Yogibos (I had to look that up), futons

regarding STRs, neither permitting nor prohibiting them. So, they can operate anywhere in the county, including RS neighborhoods, without any affirmative government action, depriving the by-right residents of their right to fair notice and any process for voicing timely objections.

Our officials can’t claim that they woke up one morning and discovered to their shock and horror that absentee investors had converted a sizable chunk of our housing stock into STR cash cows. Commissioner Melissa Link pointed out that the commission took up this problem four or five years ago but never did anything about it. It defies belief that nobody saw this coming.

This house in the Riverbend neighborhood can host 20–30 people at a time.

which both state law and local ordinance require our government to enforce. But when I complained to our fire department about what to all appearances is a flagrant fire code violation, my complaint got sucked into the black hole of the county attorney’s office, where it remains.

The county’s STR policy is basically no policy. According to the ACC Planning Department, the only property use allowed “by right” in RS zones is single-family residences. But, our zoning code is silent

Nor can the government argue that, as the state’s smallest county with much of its property tax-exempt, we must monetize visitors so as not to overburden our property owners. That rationale can’t be taken seriously because, although STRs are liable for the county’s hotel/motel tax, absent an effective enforcement regime, STR operators regard it as optional, like a charitable contribution.

So what is it fair for beleaguered residents of RS zones to expect of regulations

for existing STRs? When I heard commissioners and staff talking about “grandfathering” existing STRs, I was afraid that STRs currently operating in RS zones would get a pass on regulations that prohibited or significantly restricted new STRs in those neighborhoods. But when I geeked out about this, I discovered that while there is “grandfathering” language in our ordinances, there are also code sections that could provide serious relief for RS residents.

(I’ll try to explain this as I would have to my mother of blessed memory.)

I don’t know what regulations the commission will ultimately adopt. But there seems to be widespread sentiment for permitting only owner-occupied STRs in RS neighborhoods. If that happens, then the de facto hotel on my street will be a non-conforming use. The thrust of our current zoning regulations is to convert non-conforming to conforming uses.

Touring our zoning regulations, I found two ways for the county to restore STRafflicted RS neighborhoods to something like their STR-free condition. One is to sunset non-conforming properties. That’s what happened when the county adopted the current definition of a “family” in its RS regulations. It gave non-conforming properties a year to comply, failing which they’d no longer be non-conforming but illegal. It’s a fair question why non-conforming STRs can’t be treated the same way.

The other relevant code section I found required non-conforming properties to conform “where feasible” (I don’t know when it wouldn’t be feasible) by applying for and receiving special use permits that shall (not optional) impose conditions on special use properties aimed at mitigating their impact on the “by right” residents of the neighborhoods in question. To accomplish that, the code gives the county the authority to regulate and limit the use of existing STRs in RS zones. If the county declines to do that, it’ll owe an explanation to every by-right resident of an RS zone who’s ever called the police in the wee hours of the morning about the raucous STR next door.

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port of Palestinian liberation. SFS led the first Free Palestine protest at the Arch on Oct. 8, while SJP organized the All Out for Palestine protest four days later.

In addition, SJP hosted a Night of Remembrance vigil on Oct. 19 to mourn all the lives lost since the first Arab-Israeli conflict in 1948. The candlelight ceremony

By Xinge Lei news@flagpole.com featured numerous speakers, including the Rev. Fahed Abu-Akel, the executive direchas been weeks since militant group tor of Atlanta Ministry with International “I think people equate being pro-Israel Hamas launched an attack on Israel, Students. He led a prayer after calling as being anti-Palestinian or [vice versa]… killing more than 1,400 people. Most casufor action for Palestine. Other speakers, when it would probably be more beneficial alties were Israeli civilians, with dozens most of whom were Palestinian students, for everybody to just have a conversation more taken hostage. In retaliation, Israeli shared their own emotional testimonies, about it,” Gothard said at a recent Shabbat Defense Forces carried out a “complete sentiments and poems. Over 100 people service. “Granted, that’s really hard when a siege” on Gaza consisting of airstrikes, a attended this vigil on North Quad. lot of us are very emotionally connected to blockade and likely a ground assault into SJP member Alina Karapandzich said the situation.”

Palestinian territory. According to the Gaza that the atrocities occurring overseas affect Hillel has also organized several other Ministry of Health, the Palestinian death everyone. They believe that Western media events for its members, including a public toll in Gaza had surpassed 5,000 as of Oct. outlets have dehumanized Palestinians, discussion with Anat Sultan-Dadon, the 23. More than 15,000 people have been other Arabs and Muslims, leading to further consul general of Israel for the Southern injured. discrimination against these groups all over U.S., and a challah prayer night.

There is no end in sight for the crisis in the world.

The UGA Jewish Studies program has Israel and Gaza. As Athens bears witness “The pain of the Palestinian people lives shown its support for the cause as well, to this turmoil, along with the rest of the inside each of us involved in this fight for both on and offline. After the initial Hamas world, communities are confiding in one freedom,” Karapandzich said. “Our commuattack, the group posted a response on another while demonstrating solidarity. nity here in Athens and at UGA must come Instagram reminding students to exercise Despite their differences in beliefs, they all together, despite our differences, to act, to kindness and compassion during this time. share a collective sense of pain, rage, symfight for a ceasefire in Gaza now, and to wit“Members of our campus community are pathy and compassion. ness each other’s grief and trauma.” facing immense loss. We urge you to be The Muslim Student Association has also aware and respectful of their suffering,” the emphasized Palestinian struggle in multiple statement read. ways. On the same night, after SJP’s vigil, On Oct. 16, UGA Jewish Studies hosted an informational meeting with Eli Sperling, the MSA held the Night of Duaa to collecOn Oct. 12, UGA president Jere Moretively pray for those in Palestinian territory. the Israel Institute teaching fellow at the head released a statement extending his A few days later, the organization led a UGA School of Public and International concern to the Jewish community on camtasbeeh (prayer beads) making event for Affairs, on the history of politics and war pus: “As the world continues to watch and members to unload and share their feelings in Gaza. The presentation focused on the despair over the unfolding from the past few weeks. events, I—like so many On Instagram, the MSA of you—am outraged and executive board released deeply saddened by the a statement to address terrorist acts perpetrated the Muslim lives lost in against innocent civilians both Gaza and western in Israel.”

Afghanistan, where more While the statement than 2,000 people have came up short for some, been killed due to multiple many Jewish students earthquakes this month. appreciated the message, MSA, SJP and Students especially those in Hillel, for International Causes whom Morehead personhave all urged their memally visited after the fightbers to be bold and push ing broke out, alongside back against messages like UGA’s police department the one from Morehead. To and other administrators. help guide their responses, Hillel is the largest Jewish these groups began discampus organization at tributing a document Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil on North Campus last month for lives lost in highlighting talking points, UGA and in the world. Its founding philosophy states the Middle East. sample emails to universi“there isn’t one way to be ties and sample emails to Jewish.” Thus, the group embraces diversity, geopolitical situation of American Jews request support from businesses. The point welcoming all Jewish students regardless of this initiative is to “let them know that and Israel, addressing the complexities of of their ethnicity or culture. To help spread we are no longer OK with being silenced.” these cultural ties. In the same week, the awareness on the conflict in Israel, memMany of those in the Athens Area Demorganization announced its own experibers of Hillel hosted a tabling session at ocratic Socialists of America feel strongly ential learning program, the Anne Frank the Arch on Oct. 13, distributing flyers to Volunteers, with the goal of promoting edu- about the Israeli-Palestinian crisis as well, bystanders. Two Israeli flags stood on disincluding steering committee member Katie cational outreach to fight antisemitism. play during this event, which occurred four Pfannkuche. Pfannkuche said that, while days after a protest was held in the same AADSA condemns the heinous actions of location by Students for Solidarity with Hamas against innocent Israeli civilians, it Israel. also holds the Israeli government responOther students, however, felt that Sidnie Gothard, a member of the social sible for creating the apartheid regime Morehead’s response left out a significant programming board for Hillel, said that leading to these attacks, and has called on portion of the campus population, includshe and her peers are using this time to Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff to ing Arab and Muslim students, faculty showcase pride for their heritage. Gothard condemn what it terms Israeli war crimes and staff. Moreover, the statement was believes that tension between communities and to cease U.S. support for Israel. criticized for failing to consider those in has resulted in various misconceptions.

“I think tensions are high in every comthe Jewish community who oppose the Most students in Hillel do not associate the munity in the U.S. right now,” Pfannkuche Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory. actions of Hamas with the Palestinian peosaid. “We’re grappling with an onslaught Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and ple, she said, and they would prefer to see of misinformation and propaganda. It is a Students for Socialism (SFS) are two of Israelis and Palestinians work together in dark moment in world history, no matter the largest organizations at UGA in supfighting Hamas. where you stand.” f

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Paris is Burning ATHICA • 7 p.m. • FREE!

ATHICA is hosting Lavender Lens Movie Nights, a series of film screenings selected

by Carrie Miller, an independent filmmaker and entertainment and media studies major. Miller will host movie nights dedicated to the visual storytelling of the queer community twice a month through December. November’s first film is Paris is Burning, a story about the lives of drag queens living in New York City in the 1980s. This fabulous group of drag queens adopted a culture of flamboyance and community between their houses as they competed with each other in elaborate balls that highlighted the world of fashion. In addition, the film explores racism as well as poverty amongst these often shunned performers. The series will continue with a Queer Short Film Night featuring shorts by Miller, Andrea Maxwell and others on Nov. 15, and a double feature of The Celluloid Closet and The Watermelon Woman on Dec. 6. [Analiese Herrin]

Tortoise

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The band’s post-rock sound incorporates elements of krautrock, dub, minimal music, electronica and jazz. Its sound can also be described as progressive rock. For nearly 30 years, the band’s 1995 album Rhythms, Resolutions & Clusters has not been available on LP. Now that this body of remixed musical work has been re-released, the group is bringing back the late ’90s fad of remixed music to Athens.

Tortoise is celebrating its 30th anniversary, sharing old and new work on this tour. [AH] MUSIC | THU, NOV. 2

Cory Hanson

Nowhere Bar • 9 p.m. • $12

Cory Hanson is making his way to Nowhere Bar on his tour for his new album, Western Cum. The frontman for psych-rock act Wand is continuing his solo career as his Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández third album explores new corners of classic rock.

MUSIC | WED, NOV. 1 Hanson hopes this new body of work will be consumed as “a perfect road-trip album.”

Hanson does not wish for the album to be a classic rock album, but for the euphoria and essence of ’70s rock to encompass the spirit Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall • 7:30 p.m. • of his music. This laid-back take on classic $45-60 rock is made up of incendiary guitar shredDía de los Muertos, or the Day of ding that acts as a preamble to the melodic the Dead, is a holiday celebrated within vocals that Hanson delivers. [AH] Mexican culture. During this celebration, MUSIC | SUN, NOV. 5 families gather to celebrate the life of lost loved ones and honor their memory through traditions. Coinciding with the Hendershot’s • 7 p.m. holiday, the UGA Performing Arts Center is Singer-songwriter and former Athenian hosting a concert performed by America’s Caroline Noel Beverley is celebrating the leading mariachi band, Mariachi Sol de release of her new album, Flag Athens, México de José Hernández. What makes at Hendershot’s. Beverly is currently the the band so distinct is its fusion of contemmandolin player of Klezmer Local 42, who porary pop with the traditional mariachi will also perform this evening, and has sound. Hernández is a fifth generation been a founding member of Blue Stockings, mariachi player hailing from the La Sierra Calliope Fair, Curley Maple and the Kenneydel Tigre region of Jalisco. Music exists in Blackmon String Band. She also played in his soul, and he and his band wish to translate this to the communal celebration of Día Wild Gumbo with Vernon Thornsberry, de los Muertos. A free pre-performance talk who provided the album’s cover art as well as inspiration for the song “Vernon’s will be held in Ramsey Concert Hall at 6:45 Jigsaw.” Her music reflects the experiences p.m. [AH] she has had in life from her music career to MUSIC | WED, NOV. 1 her personal life to her travels. A resident of North Carolina for the past decade, her most recent solo album is centered around 40 Watt Club • 8 p.m. (doors) • $26 her time spent between Flagstaff, AZ and Since its founding in 1990, the Chicago Athens. Some of the songs on the album band Tortoise has released genre-bending were created long ago but have now surfaced post-rock music to the masses for decades. in this release for audiences to enjoy. [AH] f

Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández

Caroline Noel Beverley

FLAGPOLE Café au Libris GHOST STORIES for DAY OF THE DEAD

NOV. 2 7:00 PM TRACEY ENERSON WOOD

Auditorium • Athens-Clarke County Library 2025 Baxter Street • athenslibrary.org

Join us for an evening with Athens author Tracy Adkins as she discusses her latest look at haunted spaces, Ghosts of Asheville. There will be stories about hometown ghosts, too — as featured in her book Ghosts of Athens and Beyond.

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Books available for signing and purchase.

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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 hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.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 KIDSTUFF: Library Trick-or-Treat (ACC Library) Wear a costume and visit every desk to get all of the treats. All ages. 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Pre-School Spooky Storytime (ACC Library) Join Miss Keir for stories, songs, movement and more. Ages 3–5. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org KIDSTUFF: Baby’s First Halloween (reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop) Enjoy music, costumes and Halloween fun. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. www. reblossomathens.com KIDSTUFF: Boo Y’all Halloween Celebration (Bogart Library) Enjoy Halloween crafts and games all day long. 12:30–7:30 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 1:30 p.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org

Wednesday 1 ART: Curator Talk (Georgia Museum of Art) Kathryn Hill, curatorial assistant in contemporary art, will give a gallery talk about “Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines.” 2 p.m.

FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Townie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flying squidcomedy.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m.

AFM doubles SNAP dollars. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athens farmersmarket.net EVENTS: Milonga Tropical Fall 2023 (Rialto Club) The event features tango lessons, live dance performances by various groups and an open floor for social dancing. 6:30–9:30 p.m. FREE! franklin. uga.edu FILM: CatVideoFest (Ciné) Screening of the compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos. Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 2 p.m. Oct. 30 & Nov. 1, 5:15 p.m. $7–9.75. www.athenscine. com

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FILM: Lavender Lens Movie Night (ATHICA) This series presents queer and diverse films in a safe space. This week’s screening is Paris is Burning by Jennie Livington. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org/ updates/lavenderlens FILM: Blood Everywhere (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1972 thriller/mystery film The Crimes of the Black Cat. 7 p.m.

FREE! www.instagram.com/blood everywhere.athens 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 GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici at The Falls) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ baddogathens KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: LEGO & Builder’s Club (Bogart Library) Drop in to use LEGOs and other building materials.

All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth (The Globe) Athens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader being Amanda Dzimianski. 7–9 p.m.

FREE! www.facebook.com/athens wordofmouth MEETINGS: Sewing Club (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 OUTDOORS: ‘Normal’ Run (Athentic Brewing Co.) Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing.

Every other Wednesday, 6 p.m.

FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Thursday 2 ART: Opening Reception (Hawthorne House) During this evening cocktail soirée, Margie Spalding’s artwork will be on display celebrating the gallery’s 20th anniversary. 5–8 p.m.

FREE! www.hawthornehouseinc.com COMEDY: FlyingSquid Open Improv Jam (work.shop) A weekly meet up open to everyone looking to practice improv comedy. 8​​–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www. flyingsquidcomedy.com COMEDY: Karen Morgan (Onward Reserve) Former Athens native Karen Morgan headlines with support by comedian Jojo White and special guest Tim Pruitt. 8 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy. ticketleap.com 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: Paws Unchained Fundraiser (Athentic Brewing Co.) Get holiday pet portraits taken by Courtney Bryson, along with a percentage

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4–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.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: Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Bogart Library) Volunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart GAMES: Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head.

6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (The Foundry) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddog athens LECTURES & LIT: Willson Center Distinguished Lecturer (265 Park

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org

Friday 3 ART: “Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022” (UGA Special Collections Library) Each home football game weekend, fans can take a free tour of the exhibition “Legacy: Vince Dooley” displaying original artifacts and rarely seen photos of the late UGA head coach. 3 p.m.

FREE! hasty@uga.edu ART: Opening Reception (tiny ATH gallery) Works by Kip Ramey will be on display. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www. tinyathgallery.com

hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. FREE! 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). 706-207-2396 PERFORMANCE: Debut Revue (Georgia Theatre) The Studio Athens adult dance performance companies will showcase their skills, followed by a dance party with DJ LA Darius. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.thestudioath.com

Saturday 4 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

event with more than 17 local artists and artisans and a selection of books for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

FREE! www.oglethorpefol.org EVENTS: Fiesta del Museo (Steffen Thomas Museum of Art) Enjoy live music and a food truck while browsing the special exhibition “Algo para Declarar.” 4–8 p.m.

FREE! www.steffenthomas.org EVENTS: Saturday Salsa (Oak House Distillery) Enjoy a cozy night of dancing salsa, bachata and merengue. All ages. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ OakHouseDistillery KIDSTUFF: Turkey in Disguise Contest (Oconee County Library) Disguise Thanksgiving turkeys so they won’t be found. Supplies provided. Registration required. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.com/oconee SARAH ANN WHITE

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The UGA Homecoming Parade will take place Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. with road closures in the downtown Athens area beginning at 4 p.m.

Hall) Dr. Shringarpure, author of Publishing at a Crossroads: Notes on the “D” word, will provide commentary on contemporary publishing culture. 4:30​​–6 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Georgia Writers Hall of Fame (Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library) Part of the University’s Signature Lecture series, poet Percival Everett will read from his work and participate in an audience Q&A with a reception to follow. RSVP by email. 6 p.m. FREE! LNessel@uga.edu 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 MEETINGS: Oconee Rivers Audubon Society (Sandy Creek Nature Center) David Tilson will speak about his experiences researching secretive marshbirds. 7–8 p.m.

FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon. org

COMEDY: small talk, BIG SHOW (Work.Shop) A late night talk show hosted by Matt House featuring comedians, improvisers and musicians. 8–9 p.m. $10. www. flyingsquidcomedy.com EVENTS: Christmas Market (El Carretonero) Local crafters and food vendors plus a visit from Santa. 12​​ –4 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ El-Carretonero EVENTS: UGA Homecoming Parade (Downtown Athens) The annual family-friendly downtown parade celebrates UGA homecoming with a variety of floats and performances. 6 p.m. FREE! www. uga.edu/homecoming 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 MEETINGS: Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner (Living Hope Church) Christ-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt,

EVENTS: Athens Montessori School Fall Festival (Athens Montessori School) A day of fun with craft vendors and children’s events including a bounce house, magic show, face painting and more. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! ams fallfest@gmail.com 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 EVENTS: Celebrate Faith Series (Oconee County Library) Highlighting important religious holidays, this month learn about Christmas through books, songs and crafts.

11​​–11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee EVENTS: Art Show and Book Sale (Oglethorpe Co. Library) The Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library is hosting its third annual

PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All (Hendershot’s) Enjoy a fabulous night of drag fun to celebrate the Birthday’s of Miss Kellie Divine and Jenn Sparx. Ages 12 & under get in free.

8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirl cabaret.com SPORTS: Georgia vs. Missouri (Sanford Stadium) Cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Missouri Tigers. 3:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com

Sunday 5 CLASSES: Athens YOGA Collective (Athentic Brewing Co.) Enjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www. athenticbrewing.com CLASSES: Cuban Salsa (UGA Memorial Hall) Join UGA Salsa Club for lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www. ugasalsaclub.com

EVENTS: 75th Anniversary Celebration and Spotlight on the Arts Family Day (Georgia Museum of Art) The event will feature art activities, prizes, a photo booth, light refreshments and more. Registration required. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Rescue Paws UGA Fall Festival (UGA Tate Student Center) Join to meet shelter dogs and cats, browse vendors and enjoy refreshments in benefit of local animal shelters. 1–5 p.m. www.instagram. com/rescuepawsuga GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Southern Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddog athens

Monday 6 CLASSES: Upcycling Workshop (The Winterville Center for Community & Culture) Bring an article of clothing and Jamil of “Z as in” will help you create something new.

6​​–8 p.m. $10. www.winterville center.com GAMES: Monday Trivia with Erin (Athentic Brewing Co.) Test your 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 KIDSTUFF: Teen STEAM Club (Oconee County Library) This program’s topic is astronomy, with telescope sky viewing. Grades 6–12. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Arts Collaborative Conversation (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Learn about trends in arts funding and recently awarded grants. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 11 a.m. FREE! arts-collab. uga.edu MEETINGS: Classic City Rotary (Athentic Brewing Co.) The local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athentic brewing.com MEETINGS: Meditation Monday (Sisters of the Moon) Join others for a collective tarot reading followed by a guided meditation, breath work, journal prompts and more. All ages. 7–​​8:30 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com PERFORMANCE: Favored by the Muses (UGA Fine Arts Building) This production celebrates the legacy of America’s first published black female poet, Phillis Wheatley Peters. 7 p.m. FREE! wheatleypeters project.weebly.com

Tuesday 7 ART: Creative Aging Art Workshop (Georgia Museum of Art) Join teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom.

All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m.

FREE! gmoa-tours@uga.edu COMEDY: Theo Von (The Classic Center) The rising stand-up comedian and podcaster makes a stop on his “Return of the Rat” tour. 7:30 p.m. $45–85. www.classiccenter. com 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: 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: The Singular Creativity of African-American Music (Georgia Museum of Art) This mini-conference will cover various topics through brief lectures.

Registration required. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

FREE! https://2023-torrance-conference.eventbrite.com LECTURES & LIT: Bogart Bookies (Bogart Library) Pick up a copy of Praying for Sheetrock by Melissa Fay Green and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Community, Culture and Black Musical Creativity (Georgia Museum of Art) Portia Maultsby will present on this topic.

Registration required. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 2:30 p.m. FREE! coe. uga.edu/directory/torrance-center MEETINGS: Silent Book Club (The Foundry) Settle in with some food and beverages, then enjoy an hour of quiet reading time. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. FREE! linktr.ee/ silentbookclubathens SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org

Wednesday 8 ART: Artful Conversation: Thomas Hart Benton (Georgia Museum of Art) Callan Steinmann, curator of education, will lead a discussion on Benton’s “Study for Planting (Planters).” 2 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Townie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flying squidcomedy.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m.

AFM doubles SNAP dollars. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athens farmersmarket.net GAMES: Classic City Trivia (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici at The Falls) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ baddogathens KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: LEGO & Builder’s Club (Bogart Library) Drop in to use LEGOs and other building materials.

All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Book and Panel Discussion (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Learn about the history of and present opportunities at the Hambidge Center for the Arts. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu f

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75 Years of Free Inspiration GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY

By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com Founded 75 years ago with a core collection of 100 works, brought its size up to 79,000 square feet, and included new the Georgia Museum of Art has since amassed a permanent galleries to house the permanent collection, as well as the collection of over 17,000 objects that reflect a wide range of outdoor Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden to showmedia, cultures, time periods and perspectives. Nestled on case works by female artists. the East Campus of the University of Georgia, the museum Beyond ringing in the museum’s diamond anniverstrives to promote the knowledge and appreciation of art, sary, 2023 has been a year of major transition as William not only within the immediate community of students and Underwood Eiland, who became the museum’s director scholars, but beyond to regional and global audiences. Its in 1992, retired this past March after 30 years of service. dual designation as both an academic museum and, since Under his leadership, the museum dramatically grew its 1982, the official art museum of the state of Georgia places it in a unique position that furthers the university’s overarching mission of teaching, research and service.

GMOA began as the vision of founder Alfred Heber Holbrook, a retired lawyer from New York who, at the age of 70, set out on an inspiring new journey to explore the intriguing world of art. After taking an art appreciation course under Lamar Dodd, head of UGA’s art department, he felt moved to select the university as the site for a museum in memory of his late Georgia Museum of Art founder Alfred Heber Holbrook wife. The museum was founded in 1945 with a donation of 100 American paintings from Holbrook, who collection, impressively won over 250 awards, expanded its served as the museum’s director for 25 years—well past reach through traveling exhibitions and further established his 90th birthday—before eventually passing the torch to its reputation as one of the leading university art museums William D. “Bill” Paul Jr., who served until 1980. Holbrook in the country. was adamant that art should be for everyone, and the Following an extensive national search, David Odo— museum continues to fulfill his legacy today by offering free previously the director of academic and public programs, admission, working to remove barriers to accessibility, and division head and research curator at the Harvard Art fostering an educational, welcoming environment to expeMuseums—was named the new director of the Georgia rience the arts.

Museum of Art, where he began in June. Odo, who received The exponential growth of the museum’s collection can his D.Phil. in social and cultural anthropology from the be partly attributed to generous donations from art collecUniversity of Oxford and B.A. in East Asian Studies from tors who, like Holbrook, ensure their prized possessions Columbia University, is a visual and material anthropolocan be seen and appreciated by generations to come. Since gist interested in early Japanese photography, the intersec2001, Carl and Marian Mullis have donated over 400 pieces tions of art and medicine, and museum pedagogy. ranging from American Scene prints and paintings to works In addition to its monthly variety of gallery tours, curaby Southern self-taught artists, stoneware and decorator talks and creative workshops, the museum will host tive art. In 2002, the Pierre Daura Study Center and the multiple special events in recognition of its milestone museum’s first endowed position, Pierre Daura Curator of year. The 75th Anniversary Celebration and Spotlight on European Art, was established through a gift from Martha the Arts Family Day will feature art activities for all ages, Randolph Daura that included over 600 paintings, prints, prizes, a photo booth and refreshments on Nov. 5 from 1–5 drawings and sculptures by her father. A decade later in p.m. Held in conjunction with Third Thursday, the Georgia 2012, Larry and Brenda Thompson donated 100 works by Museum of Art Student Association will host a Student African-American artists and established an endowment to Night with themed activities, door prizes and refreshments fund a curatorial position in African-American and African on Nov. 16 from 6–9 p.m.

Diasporic art, significantly diversifying the collection.

UGA’s 12th annual Spotlight on the Arts Festival, a As the museum’s collection has grown, so too has its month-long showcase promoting the literary, visual and facility. The museum first opened to the public in 1948 in performing arts happening across campus, is currently the basement of the old library, now UGA’s Administration underway through November with over a dozen events Building, on the university’s North Campus. When the lined up at the museum. Highlights include the Holbrook library moved to a new building in 1958, the museum was Memorial Program: “Making the South Modern” panel disable to take over the entire structure and add five new galcussion on Nov. 9 at 5:30 p.m., Music in the Galleries: “Jazz leries. In 1996, the museum made its major move to a new Classics of the First Half of the 20th Century” on Nov. 16 52,000-square-foot building in the Performing and Visual at 5 p.m. and an Evergreen Wreath Workshop with R&R Arts Complex on East Campus, allowing for more ambitious Secret Farm on Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. Visit georgiamuseum.org exhibitions and an emphasis on professional practices. for a full calendar of events and to virtually explore the perIn 2011, the museum completed a major expansion that manent collection. f

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

Art CALL FOR ARTISTS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Applications are now open to fine arts and craft vendors who would like to participate in the Lyndon House Art Mart. Applications are free, but the vendor fee is $60 if accepted. Deadline Jan. 15.

Market held May 11. www.lyndon houseartsfoundation.com CALL FOR ENTRIES (ATHICA) Now seeking entries of tattoo flash art as well as non-​tattoo artwork produced by tattoo artists for “Enframing,” a salon-​style pin-​up exhibition celebrating local tattoo artists.

Deadline Nov. 15. Exhibition runs Nov. 30–Dec. 9. Free entry. www. athica.org/calls JOKERJOKERTV CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is actively accepting proposals for collaboration from visual, musical and 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-​Studio-​ Membership

Auditions PIPPIN (Elberton Arts Center) Seeking actors ages 16 and up.

Be prepared to sing a one-​minute a capella selection for the director and read excerpts from the script.

Drop-​in auditions held Nov. 13–14, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Performances held in March. 706-​213-​3109, www. elberttheatre.org

Classes ART CLASSES (K.A. Artist Shop) A variety of classes are taught in painting, digital editing, photographing artwork and more. “Pet Portraits in Acrylic” will be held Nov. 1 & 8, 6–8 p.m. $55. “House

art around town 1055 BARBER (1055 Barber St.) Stephen Humphreys presents “Ukraine: Photos from the Front Line,” a collection of wartime photographs taken during the last year. Through November.

ACC LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) Tatiana Veneruso’s exhibition “Yalla: Memories of Maroc” is a series of small mixed-media works inspired by travels in Morocco. Through Dec. 3.

ACE/FRANCISCO GALLERY (675 Pulaski St., Suite 1500) San Diego-based photographer J. Grant Brittain presents “80s Skate Photography,” a collection of iconic images. Through December by appointment.

ATHENAEUM (287 W. Broad St.) Paul Pfeiffer’s video work “Red Green Blue” edits audio and visual recordings of the UGA Redcoat Marching Band to investigate the stadium as a site of ritual. Through Nov. 18.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) “SURFACE: 2023 Juried Exhibition” features contemporary art in all media that explores or references the term “surface.” Artist roundtable discussion on closing day, Nov. 19, 4 p.m.

CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) In Classic Gallery I, “Wild Thing” features animals, plants and people intermingling through the works of Margo Rosenbaum, Shelby Little, Carolyn Suzanne Schew and Amanda Burk.

• In Classic Gallery II, “LOVE.CRAFT Athens” features works by Melanie Jackson, Hannah Jo, Norman Austin Junior and Brittany Wortham.

DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) Ansley West Rivers’ exhibition “Holding Time” brings together three distinct bodies of photographic work. Through Nov. 3. • For “In-between,” Dodd PhD candidate Amos V. Manlangit invited artists to collaborate on a series of new paintings that explore how markings on two sides of a transparent panel can create uncertainty through the muddling of images. Through Nov. 3. • In “Insect Politics,” Dodd MFA candidates Alejandro Ramirez and Hayden Maltese present texts, instruments, ceramics and a site-specific installation. Through Nov. 9. • Dodd MFA candidate Caitlin La Dolce presents “a body of hours,” a collection of multimedia sculptural works. Through Nov. 9. • In “Wall Works: Kathryn Réfi,” the artist uses her own hair as a foundational image to weave organic and irregular material into the familiar pattern of a chain link fence, creating a tension between softness and rigidity. Through Nov. 15.

DONDEROS’ (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced

by Magic Realism, nursery rhymes, Surrealism and fables. Through Nov. 16.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Andersen Rodriguez. Through November.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Southern/Modern” explores themes of social issues, urbanization, religion, the environment and

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Portraits in Watercolor” will be held Nov. 5, 1–4 p.m. $45. Visit the website for dates and to register. www.kaartistshop.com BLACKSMITHING CLASSES (Greenhow Handmade Ironworks, Washington) A variety of classes include “First Time at the Forge” (Nov. 4, Jan. 6 or Feb. 17), “Forge a Firepoker” (Nov. 11, Dec. 2 or Dec. 16), “Forge Christmas Ornaments” (Nov. 18, Nov. 25 or Dec. 9), “Blacksmith Boot Camp: Santa’s Workshop” (Dec. 19-​22), “Railroad Spike Knife” (Jan. 13) and “Basic Tong Making” (Jan. 20).

Classes run 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www. greenhowhandmade.com/black smith-​classes EMBODIED WISDOM YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) This certified 200-​hour yoga alliance-​approved teacher training led by Kelsey Wishik combines the holistic practice of yoga with contemporary trauma-​informed techniques. Training runs Nov. 4–May 5. $2299. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga. com 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. athens petanqueclub@gmail.com, www.

athenspetanqueclub. wixsite.com/play 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. qpr@ nuci.org, www.nuci.

“Lure” by Izzy Losskarn is included in “SURFACE,” ATHICA’s juried exhibition currently on org/qpr view through Nov. 19.

SALSA DANCE CLASSES (Starland Lounge & Lanes) held Mondays, Wednesdays and Join SALSAthens for Cuban style Fridays at 7 p.m. Visit the website salsa dance classes. No partner for a full schedule. liveoakmartial SEEKING MENTORS (Athens, GA) necessary. Beginners welcome. arts@gmail.com, www.liveoak The Athens Anti-​Discrimination Every Wednesday, 7:30–8:30 p.m. martialarts.com Movement’s End School to Prison $10. gwyneth.moody@gmail.com YOGA AND MORE (Revolution Pipeline Program seeks community SPANISH CLASSES (Multiple Therapy and Yoga) Revolution is a members to support and mentor Locations) Casa de Amistad offers multipurpose mind-​body wellness students who are experiencing beginning and intermediate GED studio offering yoga and therapy bullying, have been suspended/ and ESL classes in-​person and with an emphasis on trauma-​ expelled, or need to complete online. An eight-​week course to informed practices. Check website court-​ordered service hours. www. learn Spanish meets Mondays and for upcoming classes and proaadmovement.org Wednesdays, 12:30–1:30 p.m. grams. www.revolutiontherapyand $60. www.athensamistad.com yoga.com TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS YOGA CLASSES (Let It Be Yoga CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts) Studio, Watkinsville) Classes are Traditional and modern-​style Taeoffered in Hatha, Vinyasa, KundART CLASSES (Brella Studio) After kwondo, self-​defense, grappling alini, beginner, gentle and other school art classes are offered and weapons classes are offered for styles. Check online calendar for several times a week for ages all ages. Classes in Jodo, the art of weekly offerings. www.letitbeyoga.

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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” features paintings by Louise, engravings by Pierre and several objects that appear in their images. Through Feb. 11. • “Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines” is a mid-career survey demonstrating the artist’s progression from drawing into digital works of art in augmented reality.

Through May 19. • “Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection.” Through July 3, 2024.

GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Zane Cochran presents “Aurora,” a sculptural interpretation of the aurora borealis using 3D geometric figures and lights.

HAWTHORNE HOUSE (1075 Baxter St.) Margie Spalding presents a new body of work. Opening reception and 20th anniversary celebration Nov. 2, 5–8 p.m.

HENDERSHOT’S (237 Prince Ave.) Nirvinyl Album Art presents “Falloween Part 1.” Through Nov. 1.

JUST PHO… AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Jack Burk presents a collection of works using pastels, colored pencil and collage. Through November.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) Collections from our Community presents Peggy Curran’s collection of Madame Alexander Dolls.

Through Jan. 13. • Ato Ribiero presents “Growing Together,” a solo exhibition of wooden assemblages referencing both Ghanian strip-woven kente cloth and Black quilting traditions of the American South. Artist talk Dec. 14, 6 pm. Through Jan. 13. • Curated by Keith Wilson, “The Image Moves: New Film and Video Work by Athens Artists” includes Drew Gebhardt, Katz Tepper, Jamie Bull, Selia Hooten, Vivian Liddell, CC Calloway, Shawn Campbell and AJ Aremu. Through Jan. 13. • “The 8th Collegiate Paper Art Triennial” includes works by 36 students from 11 different schools. Through Jan. 13. • Abraham Tesser presents “Maquettes,” a collection of smallscale works in wood used as drafts for larger pieces. Artist talk Feb. 8, 6 p.m. Through Mar. 1.

MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) Teresa Bramlette Reeves presents “she didn’t really follow a rabbit down the hole, but she thought it was a good story.” Through Dec. 2. • “The John Lewis Series: Paintings by Benny Andrews” is a collection of 17 works chronicling the early life of John Lewis before he became Congressman. • “The Andrews Family Legacy: Rooted in the Agriculture and Arts of Morgan County” is a new permanent exhibition honoring the artistic and literary contributions of members of the Andrews family.

MASON-SCHARFENSTEIN MUSEUM OF ART (567 Georgia St., Demorest) Nick “NACK” Morris, regional mural artist and organizer behind the School Bus Graveyard, presents “Single File Consciousness.” Through Nov. 16.

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) “Connected Waters” features a map of the Upper Oconee Watershed during

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the Pre-Columbian Mississippian “Mound Builder” Period. Through Nov. 3. • “The Art of Nature: Enchanted Inspiration” includes works by Jordan Blackwell, Allan Campbell, Wendy Cooper, Jamie DeRevere, Elyse Mazanti, Barbara Odil, Michael Pierce, Melissa Steele, Chris Taylor, and Brooke Ussery. Through Nov. 3. • “The Art of Nature: For the Love of Oconee” features nature-inspired pieces submitted through an open call for artwork.

Through Nov. 3.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave) Siblings Joshua Hatfield and Rachel Ankirskiy present landscapes inspired

by Georgia and South Carolina environments in the exhibition “Tempus Fugit—And There Goes the Sun!” Through Nov. 12.

STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “Something to Declare/Algo para Declarar” represents nine Latin American countries through the works of Jorge Arcos, Yehimi Cambron, Marisa Cerban, Franklin Delgado, Pedro Fuertes, Catalina Gomez-Beuth, Dora Lopez, Morgan Lugo, Paula Reynaldi, Maria Sarmiento, Carlos Solis and Melvin Toledo. Through Jan. 6.

TIF SIGFRIDS (393 N. Finley St.) Atlanta-based artist Hasani Sahlehe presents “Favorite Song,” a collection of paintings exploring color and materiality with a spacious approach to interpretation. Through Nov. 4.

TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Kip Ramey shares a collection of folk art paintings. Opening reception Nov. 3, 5–8 p.m. Closing reception Nov. 16, 6–9 p.m.

UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “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. • “Exploring St. Catherines Island” lays out centuries of American history found in artifacts dating back to the 16th century, tracing the island’s history from the establishment of indigenous towns through Spanish and English colonialism. 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. • “Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022” celebrates the life and career of the late UGA football head coach and athletic director through photographs and artifacts. Tours held before home games on Fridays at 3 p.m. Through spring 2024. • “Paving the Road to Progress: Georgia Interstate Highways” traverses the rocky path of the interstate system’s development through maps, reports, correspondence and legislation. Through Apr. 24.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) Watkinsville artist Leslie Guo presents “Joyful Encounters,” a solo exhibition of watercolor paintings. Through Jan. 2.

WINTERVILLE LIBRARY (115 Marigold Ln., Winterville) Sara Parker presents a display of small watercolor paintings. Through Nov. 11.

(Tuesdays, 4 p.m.), “Just Add Paper” (Thursdays, 4 p.m.), and yarn and thread (Fridays, 4 p.m.). $20/drop-​in. “Preschool Art: Mess-​ Free Mondays” for ages 1–5 is held every Monday, 10 a.m. “Preschool Art: Read Make Play” for ages 2–6 is held every Thursday, 9:15 a.m. $50/drop-​in. Programs run through Dec. 15. www.brellastudio.com ART CLUBS (K.A. Artist Shop) Draw, paint, collage and create during weekly Art Card and Button Club meet-​ups. Fridays, 6:30–8 p.m.

Drawing Club is held Wednesdays through Nov. 15, 5–6:30 p.m. For ages 10–17. $25/drop-​in, $200 (10-​session pass). www.kaartist. com CCCF SCHOLARSHIPS (Athens, GA) The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is now accepting applications for performing arts and visual arts scholarships. Applications are open to 9th–12th grade high school students living in Northeast Georgia. Deadline Mar. 1. www. classiccenter.com/scholarships GROUPS AT REBLOSSOM (ReBlossom) All Ages Play Group is for children 1–5 years old and their caregivers to play inside and outdoors. Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

New Parents, Infants and Crawlers Play Group is for babies ages 0-​12 months and their caregivers to discuss parenthood. Tuesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Afternoon Play Group is for children 1–4 years old and their caregivers to meet each other and build relationships. Wednesdays, 3–5 p.m. www.reblossom athens.com LIBRARY STORYTIMES (ACC Library) Storytime for pre-​school aged children and their caregivers is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. www.athens library.org TREEHOUSE ACTIVITIES (Treehouse Kid & Craft) A variety of crafting and playtime activities are offered for various age groups.

Popular activities include Crafterday Saturdays, Storytime with Mr. Doodles and Craft Inc. Kid Business.

Visit the website for details and to register. www.treehousekidandcraft. 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.

Free meetings at lunchtime and evenings throughout the week in Athens and Watkinsville. www.ga-​ al-​anon.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) If you think you have a problem with alcohol, call the AA hotline or visit the website for a schedule of meetings in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson and Oconee Counties. 706-​389-​4164, www. athensaa.org ATHENS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (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, 7–9 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 NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP (Oconee Presbyterian Church) Peer-​led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Second Monday of the month, 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! joannehnamihallga@gmail.com 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 OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (24th Street Clubhouse) Learn to stop eating compulsively or curb other unwanted food-​related behaviors.

Tuesdays, 12 p.m. Text: 678-​736-​ 3697 PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP (First Baptist Church) This group is to encourage, support and share information with fellow sojourners who manage the challenges of Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders. Second Friday of the 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. Six-​ week 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. 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, www.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 MLK JR. DAY PARADE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL (Hot Corner) Now accepting registration for vendors, parade participants and performers. Event held Jan. 15. knowalogic@gmail.com, www. aadmovement.org ATHENS POET LAUREATE (Athens, GA) ACCGov is currently seeking

applicants for a Poet Laureate.

The Poet Laureate is expected to promote poetry throughout the community and make guest appearances during a two-​year term.

Deadline Nov. 10, 5 p.m. $2,000 honorarium. Tatiana.veneruso@ accgov.com, www.accgov.com/ acac BIKE REPAIR STATIONS (Multiple Locations) Over 15 free bike repair stations are located across Athens with tools, an air pump and a QR code for quick guides on basic bike repairs. Visit the website for participating locations. www.accgov. com/10584/Bike-​Repair-​Stations CALL FOR ENTRIES (ATHICA) Seeking short films by LGBTQ+ filmmakers or with LGBTQ+ themes to screen at Lavender Lens Short Film Night held Nov. 15. Free to enter. www.athica.org/calls CLIMATE RESILIENCE STUDY (Athens, GA) The Athens-​Clarke County Climate Resilience Study is seeking participants through November for a project aimed to increase preparedness and resilience to natural disasters. Must be a year-​round ACC resident and at least 18 years old. Participants can take two online surveys ($10 each) and do an in-​person disaster exercise ($20).

Fill out the online eligibility survey. accgov.com/7501/Surveys DOWNTOWN PARADE OF LIGHTS (Athens, GA) Now accepting entries for this year’s parade. This year’s theme is “An Art Filled Holiday.”

Deadline Nov. 7, 5 p.m. Parade held Dec. 7. $40. www.accgov. com/parade MEN’S GROUP (Healing Path Farm) Seventh Generation Native American Church hosts a weekly group meeting. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. www. seventhgenerationnativeamerican church.org 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 SEEKING SERVICE PROJECT SITES (Athens, GA) The 2024 MLK Day of Service is seeking community project sites where volunteers can make the holiday “A Day On and Not a Day Off.” Application deadline Nov. 12. Event held Jan. 15. www. accgov.com/mlkday TIRE ENCOUNTERS OF THE RECYCLED KIND (ACC Landfill & CHaRM) Bring up to six unwanted tires to be recycled for free. Nov. 13–18. accgov.com/landfill, accgov.com/charm 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 WINTER ACTIVITIES (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services will offer a variety of arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events this winter for all ages. Registration opens Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. for residents and Nov. 6 at 12 p.m. for non-​residents. www.accgov.com/ myrec f

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Emerson Dameron’s Medicated Minutes PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP

By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com NOBODY GONNA BREAK-A HIS STRIDE: When he’s not busy scouring every town to unearth flyers and posters, Henry Owings—via his decades-old Chunklet Industries—continues to put out a nearly never-ending stream of records. This week, he’ll release Rhythm Forward +2, which is as proper a descriptor as you’ll ever read, by Athens’ own mysterious historical legend Limbo District.

These songs were recorded in 1981. The title track is the anchor here, and is set deeply within the group’s signature sound of hard rhythms, sometimes perpendicular guitar strokes and inscrutable vocals. The record is available as a limited edition 7” single as well as a not-at-all limited digital download.

Last month he released a full-length vinyl LP recording of Harvey Milk’s incredibly faithful and psychologically stunning live performance of the entirety of R.E.M.’s 1984 album Reckoning. This buried treasure was recorded live on April Fool’s Day 1993 at the 40 Watt by filmmaker Lance Bangs and mastered in the 21st century by Sloan Simpson. I’m not kidding, y’all, this is really so good.

Grab each or both over at chunklet.bandcamp.com.

FOUR TO BE RECKONED WITH: Since I last mentioned him in June, partydead, a project credited to Eric The Hat, has released three new EPs. I don’t have room to go into depth on each of them, so I’m going to concentrate on the most recent one, Deez Dreams, which came out last month. It starts off, strangely enough, with the not-unlike Limbo District track “bun god,” shifts quickly into the noisy and semi-New Wave ambience of “did touch,” swings back through the oddly comforting mish-mash of “notarydead” and then closes with the dark and glitch, but highly rhythmic, “duppy thunn.” Nope, it’s definitely not for everybody, as nothing ever is, but it is for me. It might be for you, too. Listen for yourself over at ericthehat.bandcamp.com.

THE TALKING CURE: Former Athenian

Emerson Dameron, now based in Los Angeles, is host of the radio program “Emerson Dameron’s Medicated Minutes,” which is billed as “LA’s #1 avant-garde personal development program.” Taking recordings from his show, he created songs from them and all the tracks sound, to me at least, largely if not totally sample-based.

Dameron has a very strong and distinctive voice and, while there is a substantial amount of serious talk here, it is also undeniably entertaining in a Negativland way. Fans of traditional spoken word may enjoy this the most, but music fans that don’t mind, or actually enjoy, vocals that are not sung could probably get into this, also. Careful, though, as there are some extremely dark takes here. I believe them to be at least mostly comedic, but it’s also

out of Los Angeles, so who really knows? Be your own guide over at emersondameron. bandcamp.com.

LA NOSTALGIA: The leading mariachi band in the United States, Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández, will perform at the University Of Georgia’s Hodgson Concert Hall Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. A free pre-performance talk by Jared Holton, professor of ethnomusicology and musicology, will happen in the Ramsey Concert Hall from 6:45–7:15 p.m. in celebration of el Día de los Muertos. The band has performed for five U.S. presidents and has shared the stage with multiple high-profile symphony orchestras, including those of San Francisco, Jalisco and Los Angeles. This performance is part of the UGA Presents concert series, and tickets can be purchased

by visiting ugapac.evenue.net. Prices range from $25 for ages 6–16 and $30–65 for adults. Please note that children under 6 will not be admitted to this performance.

Tickets may also be purchased by phone via the Performing Arts Center Box Office at 706-542-4400, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. For all other information, please see pac.uga.edu.

RE-BIRTH OF THE COOL: Rapper, singer and songwriter Cassie Chantel dropped three demos from her upcoming album a couple of weeks ago and, oh boy, are these a treat.

The new album is named Auntie’s Soiree, and these three tracks are presented as Auntie’s Soiree (DEMO). She opens it with the deeply soulful “Cool Chix Only,” which is quickly followed by the cool jazz and hip hop of “Out In The Streets” before closing out with the spot-on “Ms. America (Jazz Hop Version).” For the past several years, Chantel has been one of the most creatively satisfying artists of our area, and watching her expand as an artist and performer has been quite edifying. Here’s to the new album arriving sooner than later. Find this at cassiechantel.bandcamp.com, and consider throwing a few bucks down for it, too, as your purchase will help fund the album’s completion. f

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Wednesday 1 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. (doors). $26. www.40watt.com TORTOISE Formed in 1990, this Chicago post-­rock band incorporates krautrock, dub, electronica and jazz into its sound.

RICH RUTH Veteran Nashville musician Michael Ruth combines droning synthesizer movements with spur-­of-­the-­moment improvisation.

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.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $30–65. pac.uga.edu MARIACHI SOL DE MÉXICO DE JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ Grammy

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with a DMA in violin performance from UGA. Yatsugafu will perform with Deloise Lima Ohlsson.

JOKERJOKER Gallery LIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch BRYAN BIELANSKI JOKERJOKERtv hosts a virtual performance.

Folk pop singer-­songwriter from Charlotte, NC. Nowhere Bar Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www. facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens CORY HANSON WITH SLOWHAND Southern California artist and frontman of psych-­rock band Wand who has a soulful, melodic

Athentic Brewing Co. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com THE FOUR FATHERS Athens-­ based funky soul organ quartet.

Gyro Wrap 7 p.m. $5. www.gyrowrap.com TABLA ROSA Athens rock band.

COLORBLIND DINOSAUR Ska punk group from Florida.

PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens.

Hendershot’s 8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens. com BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, accordion and triangle-­driven country music from Brazil.

MICHAEL SCHOENFELD

40 Watt Club Halloween at Go Bar. 9 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com THE STOOGES Members of Pervert, Weaponized Flesh and others play a tribute to The Stooges.

MONSOON Fine purveyors of art rock from Athens.

IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Dark psychedelic folk pop group often incorporating visual art, theater and improv into their creative sets.

RUBBER UDDER Self-­described weirdo experimental acid punk/ noise-­grunge thing from Athens.

BURSTERS Experimental citrus noise punk.

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

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com VINYL MAG HALLOWEEN COVER NIGHT Tonight’s event features Coma Therapy as The Pixies, Telemarket as Violent Femmes, Organically Programmed as Suicide and The Electric Nature as Lou Reed.

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.georgia theatre.com KITCHEN DWELLERS Bozeman, MT band playing folk-­spirited “galaxy grass” full of American west wanderlust.

FIRESIDE COLLECTIVE Progressive bluegrass quintet from Asheville.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu ARCO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA The program “From Baroque to Our Days” will span centuries, ranging from music by Handel to a violin concerto by Armenian-­American composer Karen Khanagov.

Rabbit Hole Studios 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ whiterabbitproductionsllc OPEN MIC NIGHT Come jam with the Athens music community.

Award-­nominated ensemble performing unique renditions of classical, pop, jazz, swing and Broadway tunes in celebration of Día de los Muertos.

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.

Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens FRANKENFURT CINNAMON JAM Live freeform funk to dance to and a rotating crew of musicians. Feel free to bring an instrument.

Porterhouse Grill 6–8:30 p.m. www.porter housegrillathens.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 2 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.40watt.com TYLER HALVERSON South Dakota cowboy who tells stories through raw honesty and describes his genre as “Amerijuana Music.”

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www. flickertheatreandbar. com BASICALLY NANCY Indie Savannah trio whose heavy tones paired with melodic sweetness portrays the experiences of being a young woman.

UNCLE SKUNK ’90s inspired indie rock group hailing from New York with energetic undertones.

NUCLEAR TOURISM Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons will perform at the 40 Watt Club Friday, Nov. 3 Skate punks playing and Saturday, Nov. 4. surfy, garage-­infused songs.

Georgia Theatre Nowhere Bar vibe. Hanson will be backed by 6:30 (doors), 7:30 (show). $25. www.

10 p.m. www.facebook.com/Nowhere rhythm trio dubbed Slowhand. georgiatheatre.com BarAthens CANARY AFFAIR Indie rock CONNER SMITH Country singer-­ THE OTHER BROTHERS BAND band with an affinity for irregular songwriter from Nashville.

Allman Brothers inspired funk. time signatures and psychedelic JOHN MORGAN Tennessee-­based Ramsey Hall grooves. country and folk artist.

7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.

Southern Brewing Co. Hendershot’s uga.edu 6–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com FACULTY JAZZ ENSEMBLE This KARAOKE NIGHT Every Thursday CHRISTOPHER ALAN YATES premiere performance will cover evening.

Atlanta artist with an accessible “Birth of the Cool” by Miles Davis. blend of country, pop and rock.

The Root Hugh Hodgson Concert 9 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com Hall GRASSLAND Six-­piece “Ameri40 Watt Club 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu grass” band with classical organ, 7 p.m. (doors). $22 (adv.), $25, $40 UGA GLEE CLUBS The UGA Womdouble bass and jazz guitar and a (two-­day pass). www.40watt.com en’s and Men’s Glee Clubs present jazz-­folk-­pop-­bluegrass sound.

JERRY JOSEPH AND THE JACK“Flow,” an evening of music explorSouthern Brewing Co. MORMONS Portland, OR-­based ing the flow of the natural world in 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 punk rocker who is known for playthe water, the air and the mind. (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SouthernBrewing ing in refugee camps and has been Hugh Hodgson School Nov3 performing since the ’80s. of Music JUPITER COYOTE Southern AppaBETSY FRANCK Virginia-­born Edge Hall. 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu lachian boogie band and mountain Americana and blues singer-­ OLIVER YATSUGAFU Associate rock legends. songwriter who utilizes undertones professor of violin at the Federal STEWART & WINFEILD Ameriof gospel in her music.

University of Mato Grosso in Brazil cana and low country rock band.

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VFW Post 2872 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872 RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-­based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.

Saturday 4 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. (doors). $22 (adv.), $25, $40 (two-­day pass). www.40watt.com JERRY JOSEPH & THE JACKMORMONS Portland, OR-­based punk rocker who is known for playing in refugee camps and has been performing since the ’80s.

THE REGULARS A Southern stew of funk, soul, blues, and rock and roll.

Flicker Theatre & Bar Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), $10. www.flickertheatreand bar.com WAGGING Asheville-­based band formerly named GUMMY. HONEYPUPPY Four-­piece indie rock band self-­described as a “menace to society.”

ADA AND HER MOTHERS An experimental performance piece for mothers and current dreamers.

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $37. www.georgiatheatre.com SHAKEY GRAVES Artist Alejandro Rose-­Garcia genre-­bends in this tour which is a culmination of his life experiences and experimental music-­making.

SADURN An artist whose music resembles a diary and takes influences from indie-­folk tunes.

Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-­ based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree’s McGee and Phish.

NOWHERE JUKEBOX Futurebirds members Carter King and Spencer Thomas, former Futurebird Payton Bradford, Will Hefner, Drew Beskin and Stephen Taylor play all Athens classics.

Sunday 5 ACC Library 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org TRIBE OF THREE A fusion of Middle Eastern, classical, jazz and improvisation performed by Joe Leone, Jeremy Raj and Louis Romanos.

The Classic Center 3 p.m. FREE! (tickets required). www. classiccenter.com ATHENS SYMPHONY “A Jolly Good Show” includes a variety of American and English classics ahead of the holiday season.

The Globe 6 p.m. Donations accepted. www. globetavern.com WOODY GARRISON AND FRIENDS Singer-­songwriter playing psychedelic Americana at its finest. Tonight’s show includes John Miley, Zach Wright, Mike Flynn, Ken Parris, Willie York and Bill Bokas.

Hendershot’s 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com NOEL BEVERLEY North Carolina artist and former Athenian who

continues to perform with Klezmer Local 42 and has previously played with Calliope Fair, Curley Maple and Wild Gumbo. Album release show for Flag Athens!

KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-­ piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.

The World Famous 9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens KID FEARS Atlanta group drawing influence from slowcore and shoegaze giants like Low and My Bloody Valentine.

BEA PORGES Alternative singer-­ songwriter who blends indie-­pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.

Monday 6 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com SLINK Athens-­based emo band.

OBERLIN Raleigh-­based rock band with post-­hardcore, math rock and emo influences.

ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-­psych band based in Athens.

Tuesday 7 Ciné 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar. com EVIL SWORD Primitive folkloric punk from Philadelphia that incorporates puppets and theatrics.

Ramsey Hall 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu BULLDOG BRASS SOCIETY UGA’s premiere graduate brass quintet.

Wednesday 8 Athentic Brewing Co. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athentic brewing.com WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from an enormous 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.

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com RUBBLEBUCKET Band blending pop, funk, dance and psychedelia from Vermont.

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.

Ramsey Hall 5:30 p.m. music.uga.edu UGA JAZZ ENSEMBLES Featuring traditional big band instrumentation and a variety of musical styles. f

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Breeze By Sunroof Coffee

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PLUS, EXPERIMENTATION AT INDEPENDENT BAKING CO.

By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com SUNROOF COFFEE (175 Tracy St., @sunroofcoffeeath): Lo, as promised so many years ago, when the Chase Park warehouses were first developed into a mixed-use complex with artist space, businesses and lofts, the area is finally flowering, with numerous new buildings and businesses rising from the ground. The new Mill District apartments are among them, already thickly populated. Tucked between the apartment buildings are a series of kiosks available for rent to small businesses, including a permanent jewelry store and a frosé shop with a bulldog theme. Among these is Sunroof Coffee, an adorable micro-business founded by two BFFs with stars in their eyes and a dream.

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Business is walk-up style, to a window in the kiosk, and apart from a few umbrellaed tables with chairs, there is little in the way of cover, but orders are ready speedily, and surliness is nonexistent. Sunroof brews Firelight coffee, roasted by a small company out of Atlanta focused on sustainable practices. It has about the usual range of coffee and coffee-adjacent beverages: espresso, Americano, flat white, latte, cortado, plus batch-brewed regular old coffee and iced coffee, a few teas (hot loose leaf, matcha and chai lattes) and hot chocolate. Also, affogato, a matcha version of the same, Topo Chico if you need to hydrate and some specials. I tried a Canadian Shaken (iced espresso shaken with your choice of milk, maple lavender syrup, apple cider, nutmeg and allspice), which was a little much like a mouthful of potpourri for my taste, but I have been drinking my coffee black with no sugar since middle school, which might just mean such things are not for me. The plain iced coffee was better, although not outstanding. If you want more sustenance, you might get lucky with a scone from Sweetie Pie by Savvy, or you might have to move along and get your solid calories elsewhere.

The space encourages dipping in and out more than it does lingering, but it’s nice to see a baby business making a go of it.

Sunroof Coffee is open 7 a.m.–4 p.m. week-

days and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturdays, closed Sundays.

INDEPENDENT BAKING CO. (1625 S. Lumpkin St., 706-850-3550): When Kevin Scollo bought this fantastic bakery from its founder, Thom Leonard, the question was how much things would change. The answer has mostly been “not much,” which is good.

Don’t tinker excessively with a good thing lest you break it. The bread is still reliably excellent; the viennoiserie too. But hearing that there were more sandwiches sort of gave me a turn. Really? Independent’s bread makes for a great sandwich, but the store actually selling its own seemed like a bridge too far. Only it turns out that they’re delicious.

Independent so far makes two kinds of sandwiches, much in the same way Buvez has done for a long time, using Independent’s bread. Prepared on baguettes, they are wrapped in paper and in the upper case by 11 a.m. When they’re gone, they’re gone.

No customizing. Ten dollars each. The first one is a classic jambon beurre, the most popular sandwich in France, with thinly sliced ham, house cultured butter and (unusually) wholegrain mustard. That mustard has a tang that plays off the leavening in the bread and makes the creaminess of the butter even more beautiful.

The second sandwich combines arugula, Brie and a fig mostarda. Once again, we have sharpness from the arugula and the mustard oil on the mostarda that somehow doesn’t dominate but elevates the creaminess of the other ingredient, a lovely brie that doesn’t have the chemical tang of a lot of inferior products. I might feel that these sandwiches are mission creep, and I might not support their presence in the abstract, but as far as the concrete real world goes, they are damn good.

There’s other stuff being added too: a focaccia topped with veggies from the farmers market that I was not that impressed with (muddy flavors, not enough salt), financiers with pistachio rather than almond (little rectangular cake-cookie hybrids along the lines of madeleines, with a thin crust on the outside and a soft, cakey interior, flavored with brown butter and delicately leavened), sweet little palmiers, and an array of cookies. It’s nice to see experimentation, but sometimes it’s getting a bit crowded in the case. On the other hand, purity is an impossible goal to maintain, and maybe it’s not even worth it. The bakery remains very, very good, including the sandwiches. f

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Oct. 27-Dec. 23. Home decor, jewelry, crocheted items, handmade cards and more. Zelle/ venmo only.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION Athens School of Music.

Now offering in-person and online instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin and more.

From beginner to expert, all styles. Visit www.athens schoolofmusic.com.706543-5800 Sell your musical gear in the Flagpole Classifieds!

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SERVICES CLASSES Adult/teen Acrylic/Watercolor/Drawing lessons with professional artist in Eastside studio. Individual or small groups. All levels.

Students provide their own supplies. Get your holiday orders in now for acrylic or oil people & pet portrait commissions! Contact for pricing. www.LaurenAdamsArtist.com 404-913-3597

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Join a diverse, inclusive workplace and get paid to type! 16–40 hours, Mon–Fri. NEVER be called in for a shift you didn’t sign up for.

Must type 65+ wpm. Make your own schedule and work independently with no customer interaction.

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NOTICES MESSAGES COVID self-testing kiosk available in West Athens (3500 Atlanta Hwy. At the old Fire Station on the corner of Atlanta Hwy. & Mitchell Bridge Rd. near Aldi and Publix.) Pre-registration is required! Visit www. register.testandgo.com for more information.

FLAGPOLE HAS NEW MERCH. Choose between a groovy rainbow design & a classic cassette design. Both are available as stickers! Stop by and get yours today or order online www. flagpole.bigcartel.com.

It’s Slackpole time agaIn! But hurry! Deadline is friday, Dec. 1 We’re turning the writing over to you for our year-end double issue, while we curl up and take a little rest. Send us your stories (600 words or less), comics (one page) poems, humor, recipes and photos.

we’re pawsitive you’ll send in something great!

See? We’ve run out of ideas.

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It’s time for a Senior Spotlight!

First up is Nora. She loves butt scratches, naps, tennis balls, and snack time. She’s also housebroken and an expert in testing the softness of various doggy beds.

Loki (50399050)

We’ve featured this cutie before but, surprisingly, he is still at the shelter. Loki is calm and gentle and has the best senior dog smile in town. Let’s bust this boy out of his kennel with a reduced adoption fee!

Loretta (54550587)

Meet Loretta. She might be a senior in age but she’s a newbie to many of the joys in life. Despite her less-than-stellar life of old, she’s got nothing but a lot of love to give. She’s great on a leash too.

Adopt today!

These pets and many others are available for adoption at:

Athens-Clarke County Animal Services 125 Buddy Christian Way · 706-613-3540 Call for appointment

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