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townhouses on five acres at Barnett Shoals Road and Forest Drive. “This development fits all the boxes our citizens and commissioners are looking for,” Underwood said, including easy access to stores, restaurants, transit, churches and jobs. It’s infill housing, not sprawl, and the density would still be a step down from the commercial development along Barnett Shoals. Various proposals have been floated for that parcel dating back 20 years, including a pharmacy and an Aldi grocery store. All were thwarted by neighborhood opposition and the lack of access to Barnett Shoals— the parcel’s frontage is too close to, but does not align with, College Station Road. The most recent proposal would solve the latter problem by buying a house on Forest and knocking it down for an entrance.

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Athens-Clarke County is experiencing a These are Habitat families who aren’t going housing crisis, with both sale prices and to be your typical two-car households. rents rising well beyond the reach of workThey’re going to be college students, veting- and middle-class people. One solution, erans, musicians, people who are either as mapped out by recent studies on affordlooking to downsize or don’t necessarily ability and “missing middle” housing, is to need a lot of room for storage or maneutweak zoning laws to allow different types vering automobiles,” Crighton said. “A lot of housing in single-family neighborhoods, of the design of suburban residential units like duplexes, fourplexes, accessory dwelleverywhere is designed around the storage ings and tiny homes. Additional density, of automobiles, and I think that’s silly. This though, is often politically unpopular and opposed by residents in the areas where it is proposed. These types of hard questions are at the heart of the major issues that ACC’s ongoing review of its future development map and zoning code are going to have to address. And they were on full display at last week’s planning commission meeting. Micah’s Creek is a proposed subdivision off Little Oak Street in East Athens, half a mile east of downtown, that would include 63 houses ranging from one to three bedrooms and 384–1,170 square feet, on lots mostly under 5,000 square feet. As an Athens Area Habitat for Humanity project, it would be subsidized by “sweat equity” from the homebuyer and volunteers so that mortgage payments would be Bettye Henderson Holston visited with students and staff at the former Alps Road Elementary before a renaming around $400 a month. Some houses ceremony Nov. 3. would go to buyers participating in a study on how home ownership affects educational outcomes for children from development focuses more on people, on A few residents spoke in favor of the low-income families, and some would go to their homes, and it’s a good step in the proposal, but most of the 20 or so speakcollege students who’ve aged out of the fos- right direction for Athens-Clarke County.” ers were opposed to it, citing concerns ter care system and have no support from One planning commissioner questioned about density, traffic, its impact on the parents or the government. the applicants and planning staff on why deer population, stormwater drainage, County planners praised the infill develACC has such rules. Senior planner Bruce the loss of tree canopy and “spot zoning,” opment’s mix of housing sizes and styles, Lonnee said the minimum size for a house where a tract is zoned in a way that doesn’t and its connections to Athens Transit, in that area would ordinarily be 600 square bear any relationship to its surroundings. Firefly Trail, the Greenway and Dudley Park. feet. In zones with larger lots, it’s 1,000. Opponents also expressed a belief that parThey also raised concerns about lack of “There’s been lots of community discussion parking, and proposed combining some of about revisiting that, and that’s probably the tiny homes into attached units to make something that will be on the table in the room for greenspace or community space. near term,” he said. The actual space a perSeveral nearby residents echoed those son needs to live is far less—closer to 180 concerns, wondering where children would square feet, according to the county buildplay, where visitors would park and where ing code. residents would store their lawnmowers. Before car ownership became wideThey said they support Habitat but want spread post-World War II, neighborhoods to see the development scaled back—less with mixed housing were common. In the dense. South, zoning laws setting minimum lot “They have no front yard or back yard. sizes and such were a reaction to civil rights They have no privacy,” Cooper Holmes said. legislation and the end of legal segregation, “It just doesn’t seem like a very desirable Athens Habitat Executive Director Spencer place to live in.” Frye said, “when people wanted to preclude Habitat combined nine parcels to create certain folks of socioeconomic status from the 11-acre tract, and is asking for a rezonmoving into certain areas.” ing and a total of eight waivers to build Planning commissioners debated Micah’s Creek. The rezoning would allow whether it was better to tell Habitat to scale one additional home per acre, according back the density and ask for amenities like a to Justin Crighton of W&A Engineering, playground, potentially at the expense of its which is designing the development, meanaffordability. They voted 6–1 to recommend ing 11 more families who would have the that the ACC Commission approve the opportunity to buy a home. Some of the rezoning and grant the waivers. waivers have to do with ACC’s minimum The outcome wasn’t the same for parking requirements, minimum lot size another proposal to add density to an and minimum square footage that would existing neighborhood. Applicant Blake prohibit such a development. Underwood is asking for a rezoning from “I think it’s important to remember RS-25 (half-acre lots) to RM-1 (the least who’s going to be living in these houses. dense multifamily category) to build 28

ents of students at the nearby UGA College of Veterinary Medicine would buy up the townhouses, rather than families, although Underwood said it is not designed to appeal to college students. Eastsiders continue to hold out for something better. “We don’t want to settle,” Green Acres resident Kent Middleton said. Planning staff recommended denial, and the planning commission agreed, voting 4–3 against the request. It will now go to the county commission for a hearing as early as Nov. 16 and a final vote Dec. 5.

CCSD Renames Two Schools The former Alps Road and Chase Street elementary schools are now officially known as Bettye Henderson Holston and Johnnie Lay Burks, respectively, after formal renaming ceremonies on Nov. 3. Both schools are now named after their first Black teachers. Holston, a native of Monticello, followed her mother and aunt into the teaching profession after graduating from Fort Valley State University. In her 10th year of her career, she applied for a job at CCSD and was assigned to the then-segregated Alps in 1966. Later, she transferred to Chase and won Teacher of the Year in 1975. She retired from Timothy Road Elementary in 1985. Burks was valedictorian and class president at her high school in Winder and graduated from Clark College, now Clark Atlanta University. After a brief time in Ila, she taught at the allBlack East Athens School, and in 1966 then-superintendent Samuel L. Wood approached her about integrating the faculty at Athens’ all-white schools. She taught briefly at Alps before transferring to Chase in 1966. Burks went on to earn advanced degrees from UGA and become a middle-school counselor, winning Counselor of the Year while at Clarke Middle in 1986. The Clarke County Board of Education voted to rename the two schools back in February, but it took some time before new insignias and signage could be made. f

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THE 77-YEAR OLD ASTRONAUT RETURNED TO SPACE IN 1998

It has been 25 years since pioneering American astronaut John Glenn returned to orbit aboard Space Shuttle Discovery at the age of 77. I was there when the septuagenarian spaceman left the Earth and re-entered the history books on Oct. 29, 1998.

was on its feet. Across the broad expanse of the Indian River, Space Shuttle Discovery was coming to life. Then the drama came to its denouement as with one voice the teeming multitude counted down the last seconds and the shuttle began to stir. In

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Glenn had become an American icon in 1962 as the first American to orbit the globe in a tiny, one-ton Mercury spacecraft. I watched that adventure on black and white TV in 1962, and decades later saw with my own eyes Glenn’s return to the cosmos 36 years after he first flew into orbit during the Cold War space race with the Russians. I had attended other space shuttle launches, including the very first flight on Apr. 12, 1981—20 years to the day after Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space in 1961. I was there near the Cape Canaveral launch site for the first night launch of a shuttle in 1983. I was in the Space Coast crowd in 1988 viewing the first successful space shuttle flight after the Challenger explosion that had killed seven astronauts in 1986, but John Glenn’s sentimental journey back to the future was a positive and historic event that will always be remembered by those who cheered when the old space cowboy Glenn rode again. It was a perfect day for flying 25 years ago. The blue Florida sky was cloudless and temperatures were mild. Gazing through powerful binoculars, I could see Space Shuttle Discovery poised at its seaside Cape Canaveral rocket rookery. Massive crowds packed the beaches near the Cape and thronged viewing areas in nearby towns like Titusville and Cocoa Beach. Half a million eyes were focused on the faraway spaceship as Glenn and his crewmates waited to leave Earth. In 1962, Glenn’s first space flight had been plagued by maddening postponements over a span of nearly two months. That was not the case in 1998, when a clean countdown was only briefly interrupted by private planes in the launch area that were quickly shooed away by no-nonsense military jet fighters. As the countdown resumed, the crowd

a heart-stopping micro-moment, orange flames surged onto a launch pad the size of a baseball diamond. Great clouds of smoke and steam billowed and surged in the Florida air. The fire-spitting spaceship leaped into the azure sky as thousands cheered. After two minutes, at an altitude of nearly 30 miles, the shuttle doffed its booster rockets and headed into orbit. Down below on Planet Earth, the thousands who viewed the launch broke into applause, cheers and tears of joy. John Glenn was back in space. In 1962, when Glenn made his first space flight, he rode atop an Atlas rocket that The Right Stuff author Tom Wolfe described as “a squat, ugly brute.” Though the Atlas was one of America’s most powerful rockets at the time, space shuttles like the one that Glenn rode in 1998 were 20 times as powerful as the Atlas of 1962. In his 1999 autobiography, Glenn noted that the speed, noise and vibration during his shuttle launch were “much more pronounced” than the sensations of his Atlas flight. In 1984 I met John Glenn at the Athens airport while he was making an unsuccessful run for the presidency. As he graciously signed a book for me in perfect cursive handwriting, I told him that his 1962 flight really gave me a thrill when I saw it on TV. He winked his eye, gave his famous “aw shucks” grin and said, “It kinda gave me a thrill, too.” Glenn died at age 95 in 2016, but he gained a place in the hearts of Americans during his long and eventful life. He spoke words that are more true than ever in our cynical and divided times: “The happiest and most fulfilled people are those who devote themselves to something bigger and more profound than just their own self-interest.” f

YOUTH ADVOCATE SAYS HE WAS WRONGFULLY ARRESTED

Willie Green, a native of Athens, grew up to ACCPD. We were able to retrieve some living with his parents in Pauldoe, a marbody cam footage, and in this video, the ginalized neighborhood in our community. officer says he can hear “bass,” but tells the Green has said that he grew up with a “vilcomplainant that the noise was not coming lage mentality” and remembers going to his from Athens Arena, and he doesn’t know friends’ homes, where he always felt welwhere it’s coming from. come and like everyone was family. Athens Sports Arena is an event space He played for the Detroit Lions, Tampa in an industrial area. Green was legally Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers, allowed to conduct his business there. Yet spending a total of nine years in the NFL officers continued to cite Green and eventuand winning two Super Bowls. His parents ally arrested him. were civic leaders in Athens, and since On May 17, Green filed a complaint his football days, he has been involved in against Officer Jonathan Surine and Sgt. politics, civic advocacy and social change. Carl Mitcham. On June 9, Solicitor General Today, he is the founder of Athens Sports Will Fleenor notified ACCPD that he was Arena, and he purchased this facility to aware of zoning records indicating that the empower the youth, especially those who single-family residential neighborhoods have lived in poverty, by creating “a village” nearby were actually zoned commercial, through the sports arena. not residential. Fleenor then urged ACCPD Unfortunately, since opening this estabto discontinue issuing citations to Green lishment, Green has experienced harassunder the noise ordinance. ment and was wrongfully arrested by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. In less than a year, ACCPD officers went to Green’s place of business multiple times and issued multiple citations for noise violations. It is fair to bring up that the previous owner, who ran a business at this same location around 2009, never received any citations. It is also important to share that when Green purchased the business, he was under the impression he could conduct normal business Willie Green, second from right. there, and each time the ACCPD went to Athens Sports Arena to address “noise violations,” Green was “Regarding the complaint filed by Mr. compliant. Green, he has retained an attorney, and we On May 13, the day of Green’s arrest, he are not allowed to comment during this stood up for himself by trying to explain to process,” ACCPD Chief Jerry Saulters said in police officers that he had a right to run his a statement. “I think a lot of Mr. Green and business. Strangely, he was charged with the things he is doing in the community.” obstruction for not providing his ID. It is Green had not engaged in any criminal important to note that on this occasion, activity, and should not have been arrested ACCPD officers did, at the request of Green in the first place. So we must ask, who holds as he was being arrested, retrieve his wallet, law enforcement accountable when they’ve which contained his ID. In addition, Green violated someone’s right? Community believes the officers knew exactly who he members successfully advocated for the was upon arrival at the establishment, Athens Public Safety Civilian Oversight because they had come out several times Board to be established to help address previously. these issues. However, we’re still waiting for It’s also fair to point out that on the this board to become fully operational. body camera footage, an ACCPD officer Green and the Athens Antigoing through Green’s wallet containing Discrimination Movement are demanding his ID makes a comment to Green that he justice. Green deserves answers and a letter sees Green “is an honorary deputy… not of apology for being wrongfully arrested. even a real deputy.” That unnecessary and He is asking for community support to help completely irrelevant statement, shows hold law enforcement officers accountable. an abuse of power, and certainly was not He doesn’t want this to happen to someintended to de-escalate the situation. one else who’s simply trying to serve their The charges were eventually dropped, community. but this incident has compromised Green’s To help support Willie Green, reach out reputation and his business since ACCPD to the AADM to help us advocate for justice. began targeting his establishment. The cita- For more information on how to support tions resulted in Green hiring an attorney, Mr. Green, email admin@aadmovement.org forcing him to take time away from his fam- or williegreen86@athenssportsarena.com, ily and business, and to add to all of that, or visit aadmovement.org/justiceforwilsubsequently his customers. liegreen. f Since Green’s arrest, some inquiries Mokah Jasmine Johnson is cofounder of the Athens have been made into the complainant who Anti-Discrimination Movement. was making the noise disturbance calls

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the National Labor Relations Board and is still hoping that the union will eventually be recognized by Creature Comforts. Because BUG is challenging the election, Creature Comforts has accused the union of not respecting the employees’ wishes in this matter. The company said executives “are confident we will overcome their challenges and that our team members’ votes will ultimately be honored.” Likewise, the company rejected the idea that there is a hostile work environment at Creature Comforts. In its statement, it stressed that they acknowledge “the needs and concerns of all our team members, and recognize each one as a person and not just a role.” As a certified Benefit Corporation, or B-Corp, Creature Comforts has met a standard demonstrating that it offers social and environmental benefits to the community. The company stated that it is

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fter a nine-month union drive, nine months later. Some steering commitCreature Comforts Brewery worktee members quit their jobs voluntarily, but ers voted 21-32 last month against others were fired, including Britton himself. union representation through the Brewing The company accused Britton of making Union of Georgia. violent threats at the workplace and placed Creature Comforts issued a statement him on a 10-week suspension before finally saying that they are “pleased, but not surfiring him in June. prised” by the vote, which had an impresBritton denied that he made any violent sive 90% turnout of eligible workers. The threats. Instead, he claimed he was fired company believes their workers voted “to in retaliation for his involvement with affirm the incredible culture and company the union. BUG included this incident in that we have already built together” which has “industry-leading benefits, competitive wages” and “numerous perks” for employees. Creature Comforts declined to voluntarily recognize the Brewing Union when it first formed back in January, and it has fought against unionization all year. To that end, the company hired Littler Mendelson, a notoriously anti-union law firm also employed by Starbucks and Amazon. By making a technical objection to the size of the union’s bargaining unit, which was quite broad and included most workers in the company regardless of position, management was able to delay the union vote for several months. These critical months allowed Creature Comforts to target union supporters, spread misinformation, intimidate employees and grind down the spirit of solidarity among workers, according to BUG steering committee Dozens of Creature Comforts workers and supporters attended a union drive announcement in January. member Spencer Britton. He said that brewery workers feared they would lose out on opportunities for promotion or an unfair labor practice claim which they committed “to putting stakeholders above that they might even be fired if they became filed against Creature Comforts earlier this shareholders” and to being “a force for good involved in the union. year—one of several. Britton was not the in the world.” “A constant concern raised when people only one who was allegedly pushed out. He Despite accusations of union-busting, were asked about participation in organizsaid that more than 10 union supporters the fact remains that of the 53 workers who ing was that they were a family’s primary have left the company in the past year due participated in the election, over 60% of income source,” Britton said. “They feared to a hostile work environment. If true, them voted against being represented by that Creature management would either fire that’s potentially enough to have changed the Brewing Union of Georgia. According them or prevent them from future career the outcome of the election. to one worker who spoke on the condition growth if they were involved with any If the union election had taken place in of anonymity, that’s because the union union activity.” February or March, as BUG wanted, the was disorganized, didn’t communicate well Of the five steering committee members outcome may very well have been different. with employees and felt like a foreign third who formed the union in January, only one As such, BUG filed an official objection to party rather than as a genuine voice of the remains with Creature Comforts today just the election that took place on Oct. 3 with workers. This perception led the employee

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to worry that the union might not be democratically run, and that it might grow out of their control and seek to extract money in dues while not providing much in exchange. In one document, the lead organizer of the Brewing Union, Joseph Carter, was listed as both the president and secretary of the organization. Britton said the document was filed in error, and that Carter never possessed or even sought out either role, but this discovery added to concerns that the union actually sought to take control away from workers instead of promoting worker power. Since Carter has never worked at Creature Comforts, seeing him listed as president also added to the concern that the union was an outside entity that did not have the interests of the workers at heart. This employee also said the union was overly secretive on more than one occasion and did not share important documents with workers willingly. For example, the union did not share its constitution with all Creature Comforts employees until just a few weeks before the vote. When it was finally revealed, it had provisions that seemed to concentrate power in the hands of an unknown executive committee. Britton said the constitution was a placeholder and would be completely rewritten in the near future with in-depth member participation, but that was not enough to satisfy those who felt they did not have a voice in Britton’s organization. Furthermore, this worker felt the union never adequately explained its demands to all Creature Comforts workers, and never successfully made the case why workers should vote yes. The time lag between the union’s formation and the workers’ vote may have contributed to this. Workers who were hired after the union drive began may not have known why some of the previous employees had wanted the union originally. That is where BUG’s decision to include taproom employees, as well as those on the production line, came into play. The taproom is essentially a bar, with a higher turnover rate typical of the service industry, whereas jobs in the brewery itself are more akin to working in a factory or warehouse. There is a possibility that the NLRB could rule that the brewery violated fair labor practices. In that case, the board could force Creature Comforts to recognize the union automatically, or it could schedule another election. f

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Noah James Saunders ‘WIRE AND SHADOW - PORTRAITS OF POEMS’ By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com Transforming a utilitarian material into transfixing sculptural works, Athens artist Noah James Saunders bends, curves and twists wire into portraits with multi-dimensional emotional depth. Coming to the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, the solo exhibition “Wire and Shadow - Portraits of Poems” is a significant body of work that marries visual and literary arts. “I love the magical rebelliousness of wire—the most innocuous item found in the back of every junk drawer—and I love the process of transforming it into objects capable of deeply moving others,” says Saunders. Often suspended so they can freely move, Saunders’ sculptures hold a peculiar kinetic quality. Just as important as each meticulously placed wire curve in a facial expression is the presence of negative space. As the viewer’s position and atmospheric light both shift, each sculpture’s shadows reveal complex, shifting inner worlds. “I sculpt the shadow just as consciously as I do the physical work,” says Saunders. “The wire portrait captures a moment in time; the shadow captures the universe within the model that led to that moment.” In spring of 2022, Saunders completed “En Vie,” the largest and most complex sculpture he had ever created. Feeling accomplished but creatively drained after such a demanding project, he was unsure of what could possibly follow in its shadow. While looking for inspiration around his studio, he found an old postcard from an art show he had 20 years prior, which prompted him to reflect on the trajectory of his life with wire. He then remembered a series of sculptures he had dreamed of creating as a young artist, but fear had gotten in his way at the time. While Saunders had previously worked exclusively with 18 gauge wire, no matter

the size of the portrait, creating “En Vie” revealed how matching the wire’s thickness to the sculpture’s scale kept the delicateness of facial expressions in balance with the physical sturdiness necessary to keep the sculpture from bending under its own weight. Realizing that he now possessed the expertise he needed to materialize his earlier vision, he set out on a series that has now become one of the most significant exhibitions of his career. Saunders began gathering images of models to use as photographic reference for his sculptures, but realized that he also needed an emotional well from which to draw, or a story arc to help unify the series. One day, he checked his mailbox to find a copy of Marc Zegans’ new book Lyon Street, a collection of poems about coming of age in San Francisco in the ’70s. Zegans’ poems resonated with Saunders so deeply that he felt inspired to incorporate them into the portrait series. Pairing specific poetic lines to models, he created wire portraits with distinct personalities. “Each wire sculpture in this series inhabits the mood found in the stanza that gave the piece its title,” says Saunders. “It is also a true portrait of the poem in which the stanza is embedded. I achieve this effect through the carefully sculpted use of shadow. Similar to the way a prism reveals the full spectrum of light, the true nature of my wire portraits is revealed when light passes through them, casting a myriad of emotions, expressed in shadow, that change with the angle of the light. Each shadow projected face can reveal the full spectrum of emotions found in the poem from which the piece arose.” After having pieces from the series accepted into two nationally juried art exhibitions, Saunders reached out to OCAF to organize a solo exhibition debuting the

“no plans of moving on. You look out” by Noah Saunders

entire collection together. Each portrait in “Wire and Shadow” will be suspended so that it can gently spin, and guests are encouraged to use Bigblue dive lights provided on site to play with the sculptures’ shadows. The exhibition will also include the poems that inspired the sculptures. Saunders considers the exhibition at OCAF to be a preview for his immediate community before he attempts to take the show on the road and heads to the west coast. In January, one of his sculptures will be included in “The Art Of_,” an annual art auction in Los Angeles that showcases queer artists and supports The Laurel Foundation. Following the auction, he will meet with curators and then travel north to San Francisco, where he’ll introduce his “Wire and Shadow” series to staff at the San Francisco Library, which operates three gallery spaces concentrating on art shows with a literary point of view.

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To support his ambition, a crowdsourcing campaign is currently underway with the fundraising goal of $25,500. As of publication, he is just shy of $10,000, the amount allotted specifically for presenting the exhibition at OCAF. The remaining funds will go towards travel expenses and hiring a videographer to document the exhibition, which will in turn be used to show gallerists and curators the mesmerizing movements and shadows of his sculptures. OCAF will host an evening celebrating poetry with readings by local poets on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6–8 p.m. An artist talk and reception will follow on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 4–8 p.m. with live music by the Kate Morrissey Band featuring Lisa Cesnik Ferguson and Tony Oscar. “Wire and Shadow” will also be on view during regular gallery hours, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., on Nov. 10 and 14. f

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SEND YOUR LETTERS TO P.O. BOX 1027, ATHENS, GA 30603 OR EMAIL US AT LETTERS@FLAGPOLE.COM Commission Should Take Homelessness Study Seriously I was disheartened to read about some of our commissioners’ reactions to the recommendations of the homelessness and housing studies (City Dope, Sept. 27), as well as the tone of their response to the problem of homelessness in our county, generally. As Flagpole reported in September of last year, Athens-Clarke County has one of the lowest home affordability ratings in the country, according to the Federal Reserve Bank. Between hundreds of entire dwellings being used as short-term rentals and new construction skewing towards student housing, we owe it to the unhoused people in our community to take recommendations for fixing the problem seriously. There are lots of reasons someone could find themselves in a position of homelessness, and life in Athens is becoming more difficult to afford by the month. I’m sorry that the commissioners were disappointed with the results of the studies, but this is a difficult issue for any community to tackle, and ignoring the problem or creating barriers for people in need of housing services isn’t going to help. The commissioners have the opportunity to help everyone in our county meet their basic need for shelter, and the moratorium on new short-term rentals is a good start. I’d like to see them tackle homelessness with as much conviction. Jessilyn Shields Athens

Jim Crow Is Over; Racism Is Not It is incredibly important to celebrate the accomplishments of Bonnie Hampton Neely Travis, Agnes Green, Wilucia Green, Marjorie Green and Scott Michael Killian, and the courage it took to integrate Clarke County Schools in the 1960s. Without these acts of bravery, society would never have progressed to the point it is at now. We can only imagine the determination it took to continue to excel in a society that was determined to take you down, so reading about the celebration of this fearless group is a wonderful experience. While acknowledgement of the sacrifices made by those who integrated the CCSD in the 1960s is crucial, it is just as vital to acknowledge how even now, 60 years later, we as a collective are still contributing to the discrimination and oppression of Black people. At the very end of the news story “Desegregation at 60: Students Who Integrated Clarke County Schools Honored” (Sept. 27), Michael Thurmond made a great point, and it is so important. He makes the point that the 400 years of what Black people have endured is not going to be changed in 60 years. Even though this is only a small piece of the news story, it is the most important part. As a graduate student at the University of Georgia, I have learned a great deal about oppression and discrimination in my classes through the School of Social Work, and it is abundantly clear that we still exist in a society that discriminates against Black people,

even in a county as progressive as Clarke County. We cannot simply pat ourselves on the back for acknowledging accomplishments made by members of the Black community, we must strive every day to exist in a society that treats everyone fairly and equally. While someone may not think that this is still an issue because we no longer have systems that existed in the Jim Crow era, if we took the time to ask someone in our community that is also a member of the Black community, we would be made aware of how far we must go, and how much work we still must do. In order to be able to call ourselves allies and to do our part in the movement, we must take the time to acknowledge oppression and discrimination when we are discussing the Black community in news stories. While one news story may not change the world, we will be spreading awareness, which is critical in a society that often chooses to ignore what is being done wrong. To reiterate, it is great and necessary to celebrate those who have taken such great strides for the progression of our society, we also must acknowledge that as a society we are still contributing to oppression and discrimination. Katherine Moreno Winder

Hospitals Should Cooperate Paraphrasing George Bernard Shaw, Piedmont Athens Regional and St. Mary’s are two health care organizations separated by a common medical record. Both organizations have medical record software from Epic Systems. However, differences in how they utilize that software can result in errors and omissions in the medical record for patients who use both organizations. When a patient presents for care, the receiving hospital/medical practice has an opportunity to reconcile such things as the patient’s current medications, allergies, immunizations and medical problems/ issues. Based upon my personal experience, this medical record equilibration is inconsistently performed. Readily apparent through the MyChart Patient Portal, this has resulted in errors regarding prescribed medications, medical problems and immunization history. Additionally, I have found that both health care organizations have different processes for the intake and storage of a patient’s advance directive, a critical document that needs to be easily and immediately available to providers at the point-of-care. Piedmont Athens Regional and St. Mary’s are well established, high quality and necessary health care organizations in both this community and throughout much of Northeast Georgia, but they do not have a history of collaboration. Everyone can agree that a complete and accurate medical record is essential for proper patient care. If the two organizations would work with each other and communicate regarding medical record issues, patients would benefit directly from their cooperation. I encourage them to do just that. Tim Penning Athens

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EVENT | THU, NOV. 9

Spotlight x Spotlight Ecologies: ‘Sea Sound Seen’ Ciné • 6 p.m. • FREE!

UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts welcomes the works of Peter Van Zandt Lane, Dana Montlack and Felicia Zamora as they display their creative works based around chosen aspects of nature. Lane, a composer described as “refreshingly relevant” by The New York Times, will showcase his current composition project entitled “Thresholds,” a work for orchestra and electronics that incorporates data sonification from the Georgia Coastal Ecologies Long Term Ecological Research site. Montlack will display her photographic art that hybridizes subject matter to express the dynamics of life unobserved and unrecognized. She continues to explore her decades-long work in nature with a current focus on microscopic and oceanic elements. Finally, Zamora will give a reading and display her poetry that follows the innate intricacies of the natural world. A native of Ohio, this educator and artist has written a total of six books and won multiple awards. [Analiese Herrin] THEATER | NOV. 9–10, 15–18

Mother Courage and Her Children

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As part of the annual Spotlight on the Arts festival, UGA Theatre will perform its rendition of Mother Courage and her Children, written by Bertolt Brecht and translated by Eric Bentley. The show will be directed by guest artist Justin Anderson, and follows the story of character Mother Courage and her resilient journey of scavenging through war-torn Plini landscapes, profiting from the ongoing conflict while providing for her three children. She must then face the consequences of allowing personal gain to cloud her judgment and swing her morals. The work was originally published during the second world war in 1939, making it a sentimental piece for Brecht in his hopes of critiquing the subject of war. The show will be held in the UGA Fine Arts Theatre on November 10, 15-18 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. A ticketed preview performance will be held on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. The public can purchase tickets for $18 ($6 for UGA students) by calling 706542-4400 or in person at the Performing Arts Center or Tate Center box office. [AH] ART | NOV. 10–11

‘light + pressure’

Leathers Building, Suite 1600 • 6–9:30 p.m. (Fri), 12–5 p.m. (Sat) • FREE!

The pop-up exhibition “light + pressure” combines firefly photography on metal by Mark Magnarella and embossed abstracts on handmade paper by Ben Sidney Rouse. Embodying a sense of magic and fairy tale-like allure, Magnarella’s enchanting images capture the rare phenomena of synchronous fireflies who light up in uni-

son. Shooting long exposures without any artificial light—which can affect the firefly populations—the photographs involve a considerably challenging process, but emphasize the value of real-life images in a world of AI generators and editing tools. Rouse’s embossed works are both visual and tactile, communicating mood, tension or comfort through physical etchings in a more cerebral, intuitive way. Often describing his pieces as “braille art,” Rouse says, “Instead of spelling out specific words or letters, my work expresses things more abstract or emotional—a kind of spiritual braille you read with your heart or eyes.” Taking over Magnarella’s mPrint Design’s studio for just two nights, “light + pressure” will host an opening reception Friday from 6–9:30 p.m. and open studio hours Saturday from 12–5 p.m. [Jessica Smith] MUSIC | SAT, NOV. 14

Plini

40 Watt Club • 6 p.m. (doors) • $31

All the way from Sydney, Australia, solo artist Plini Roessler-Holgate has created his own experimental, instrumental rock sound while producing his own music from his home studio. His 2016 debut album, Handmade Cities, garnered critical acclaim and was voted one of the “20 best guitar albums of the decade,” coming in at #5 in Guitar World Magazine. Steve Vai also described the album as “one of the finest, forward thinking, melodic, rhythmically and harmonically deep, evolution of rock/ metal instrumental guitar records I have ever heard.” Before the pandemic, Plini toured the world with various bands and even played a set at the UK’s Download Festival in 2018. During the COVID19 worldwide crisis, Plini created his second album, Impulse Voices, which he is now touring post-pandemic. Plini is taking his experimental guitar sound worldwide and landing smack-dab in the middle of Georgia. California groups Strawberry Girl and Standards will open the night. [AH] MUSIC | NOV. 14–15

Marcus King

Georgia Theatre • 7 p.m. (doors) • $40 (adv.), $45

From Greenville, SC, Marcus King knew from an early age that his calling was to play music. He is a fourth generation musician who first began learning at 8 years old while playing alongside his father, uncles and grandfather. Who could have known this little boy would grow into the rock and roll Americana sensation that he is today. He began his official career with the formation of and nationwide touring of his band, The Marcus King Band. It was during this time that he met Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, who helped him create and release his first solo album entitled El Dorado, which earned him a Grammy Award nomination in 2020. He has since expanded his career and performed alongside Chris Stapleton, Greta Van Fleet and Nathaniel Rateliff. Now, he is touring his brand new album called Young Blood. [AH] f

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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: 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 MEETINGS: Open House Session (The Cotton Press) The ACC Economic Development Department and the Newton Bridge TAD Advisory Committee invite residents to provide input. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/tads 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

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 CLASSES: Cuban Salsa (Starland Lounge & Lanes) Join SALSAthens for lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. 6 p.m. (advanced), 7 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. SALSAthensDancing@gmail.com 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 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 LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk & Book Signing (ACC Library) Jenn Shapland will be in conversation about her book Thin Skin with local author Sabrina Orah Mark. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com MEETINGS: Community Conversation (Clarke County School District) The Clarke County School District is hosting this event as a follow-up to the community forums with its leaders on safety in schools. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! qrco. de/NovCommConvos PERFORMANCE: Student Spotlight (UGA Tate Student Center) This year’s performances range from classical guitar, poetry readings and more. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 9:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu

Thursday 9 ART: “Making the Southern Modern” (Georgia Museum of Art) Holbrook Memorial Program presents a discussion on the American South’s contribution to 20th-century modernism. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Lines and Wines (Tapped Athens Wine Market) Learn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. Every second Thursday, 6–7:30 p.m. $25 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com CLASSES: Talking To Kids Workshop (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) A workshop and discussion about bodies, consent and safety for children. 6–7 p.m. $5 (recommended donation). www.revolution therapyandyoga.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: Standup Comedy (Onward Reserve) Atlanta comic and battle rapper Carter Deems performs with a variety of special guest comedians. 8–10:30 p.m. $10 & up. www.athenscomedy. ticketleap.com EVENTS: Pottery Sale (Good Dirt) Good Dirt’s annual event features over 27 artists plus giveaways and hot beverages. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.gooddirt.net 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: Spotlight x Spotlight Ecologies (Ciné) This collaborative art experience “Sea Sound Seen” features composer Peter Van Zandt Lane, photographer Dana Montlack and poet Felicia Zamora. A Spot-

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light on the Arts event. 6–8 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu FILM: Club Ned Anime Society (ACC Library) Join club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Crossing Time” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org GAMES: Adult Dungeons & Dragons (Bogart Library) A gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6–7:30 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 GAMES: Star Wars Trivia (Athentic Brewing Co.) Test your knowledge and win various prizes. 7–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com MEETINGS: Open House Session (Terrapin Beer Co.) The ACC Economic Development Department and the Newton Bridge TAD Advisory Committee invite residents to provide input. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/tads 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 SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org THEATER: Mother Courage & Her Children (UGA Fine Arts Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a play about Mother Courage navigating a post-apocalyptic war to support her children. Nov. 9–10 & 15–18, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $6 (UGA students), $18 (public). www. ugatheatre.com

Friday 10 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 (The Leathers Building) “Light + pressure” features firefly photography on metal by Mark Magnarella and embossed abstracts on handmade paper by Ben Sidney Rouse. 6–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmagna.com, www.rouseartwork.com COMEDY: Whose Game Show is it Anyway? (work.shop) Improv night featuring the age-old form of classic game shows. 8–10 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com EVENTS: Symposium (Lamar Dodd School of Art) A celebration in honor of retiring Associate Professor of Art History Shelley Zuraw. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu EVENTS: Cornhole Tournament (Terrapin Beer Co.) Enjoy the classic outdoor game with proceeds benefiting Hope Haven of Northeast

Georgia. 5–8 p.m. $25. www.hope haven.net 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, 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: Dance Sampler (UGA New Dance Theatre) UGA dance students will perform faculty and student choreographed works in progress. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 12:15–12:45 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Mythos & Machinations (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) UGA Opera Theatre presents an evening of familiar favorites and lesser-known works. Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 3 p.m. $20. pac. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday (Hendershot’s) Enjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment with a Kellie Divine and Jenn Sparx Birthday Bash. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com THEATER: Mother Courage & Her Children (UGA Fine Arts Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a play about Mother Courage navigating a post-apocalyptic war to support her children. Nov. 9–10 & 15–18, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $6 (UGA students), $18 (public). www. ugatheatre.com

Saturday 11 ART: Art Market (Molly’s Coffee Co.) Browse handmade local ceramics, knitwear and prints. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/mollys coffeeco ART: Open Gallery (The Leathers Building) “Light + pressure” features firefly photography on metal by Mark Magnarella and embossed abstracts on handmade paper by Ben Sidney Rouse. 12–5 p.m. FREE! www.mmagna.com, www. rouseartwork.com ART: Opening Reception (OCAF) Noah James Saunders’ exhibition “Wire and Shadow – Portraits of Poems” will be on display before it heads to the West Coast. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.noahjamessaunders. com ART: Opening Reception (150 Barrow St.) “Inside Jobs” is a group show curated by Minnie Black and Marcel Sletten of Primordial Void with musical performances by Reed Winckler and Karina Teichert. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.primordial-void. com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmers market.net EVENTS: All Are Welcome Annual Fall Market (Sisters of the Moon) Sisters of the Moon inaugural event

celebrating queer, POC and local artisans with an inclusive marketplace. Oct. 11–12, 10 a.m–5 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com EVENTS: Pottery Open Studio (Regina Mandell’s Studio) Regina Mandell will host a holiday sale at her pottery studio. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.reginamandell.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 drive- thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net EVENTS: Really, Really Free Market (Reese and Pope Park) Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. reallyreally freemarketathens@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens EVENTS: Heritage Walk: Tour of Carr’s Hill (Carr’s Hill) Tour one of the first developed areas of Athens with Maxine Pinson Easom co-author of Across the River: The People, Places, and Culture of East Athens. 2–4 p.m. $25. www.historic athens.com KIDSTUFF: Tween Builder’s Stem Club (Oconee County Library) Drop in and build your own creations with STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee MEETINGS: The Christmas Escape (Bogart Library) Jeanette Waddell, featured storyteller at the Harriet Tubman Museum, recounts the William and Ellen Craft story. Ages 14 & up. 11a.m.FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart SPORTS: Georgia vs. Ole Miss (Sanford Stadium) Cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Mississippi Rebels. 3:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com

Sunday 12 ART: Sunday Spotlight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) This drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org 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: Adoption Awareness (Cornerstone Church) Celebrate Adoption Day by hearing from prospective adoptive agencies, listening to stories of children ready for adoption and more. 8a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.cornerstoneathens.cc EVENTS: All Are Welcome Annual Fall Market (Sisters of the Moon) Sisters of the Moon inaugural event celebrating queer, POC and local artisans with an inclusive marketplace. Oct. 11–12, 10 a.m–5 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Southern Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddog athens PERFORMANCE: Boybutante Drag Brunch (Hendershot’s) Enjoy a breakfast buffet with drag performances by Boybutante’s queens

and kings. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. $25. www.facebook.com/boybutante PERFORMANCE: Mythos & Machinations (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) UGA Opera Theatre presents an evening of familiar favorites and lesser-known works. Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 3 p.m. $20. pac. uga.edu SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org THEATER: Mother Courage & Her Children (UGA Fine Arts Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a play about Mother Courage navigating a post-apocalyptic war to support her children. Nov. 9–10 & 15–18, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $6 (UGA students), $18 (public). www. ugatheatre.com

Monday 13 CLASSES: Beginner Adult Learn to Ride (Sandy Creek Park) Learn to ride a bike in a safe and friendly environment. Ages 18 & up. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/trails 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 CLASSES: Vietnamese Class Monday (Oconee County Library) Instructor Martine Thy Nguyen teaches the basics of Vietnamese to adult learners of all levels. 6 p.m. 18 & up. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee EVENTS: Lunch & Learn (Oglethorpe Co. Library) Trina Gaither’s talk “Beans, The Perfect Vegetable” focuses how to grow and use a select varieties from Georgia, and there will be samples, seeds and recipes. 12p.m. FREE! www. oglethorpefol.org 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 GAMES: Trivia with Marissa (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Test your knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com 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 LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk & Book Signing (ACC Library) Esra Mirze Santesso will discuss and sign copies of her book Muslim Comics and Warscape Witnessing. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbook shop.com 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

Tuesday 14 ART: 4’33” Competition (The Athenaeum) This contest highlights University of Georgia student research in the arts. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 4–6 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu COMEDY: Open Toad Comedy Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Comedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com EVENTS: Holiday Open House (Lexington Vintage) Enjoy vendors, refreshments, door prizes and a selfie with Santa. 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens. com 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 LECTURES & LIT: Historic Athens History Hour (Lyndon House Arts Center) Hope Iglehart will discuss “Looking Back Over the Years” and The Athena Awards. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com LECTURES & LIT: Monthly Book Swap (Athentic Brewing Co.) Presented by Avid Bookshop, browse free books to take home or settle in to read in the front lounge. Donating books is encouraged but not required. First Wednesdays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com MEETINGS: Memoir Writing Group (Bogart Library) During this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart MEETINGS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) The meeting begins with club business followed by an educational program, this month Jim Maudsley will present on Arkansas Quartz. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensrock andgemclub.org SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org

Wednesday 15 ART: Tour At Two (Georgia Museum of Art) These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Cuban Salsa (Starland Lounge & Lanes) Join SALSAthens for lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including begin-

ners. 6 p.m. (advanced), 7 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. SALS AthensDancing@gmail.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: Holiday Market (Athens Academy) Over 80 vendors from across the Southeast offering a variety items including jewelry, pottery and more. Nov. 15, 5–7 p.m. $5. Nov. 16, 8–5 p.m. FREE! www. athensacademy.org FILM: Lavender Lens Movie Night (ATHICA) This series presents queer and diverse films in a safe space. This week’s screening is short films by independent and emerging filmmakers. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org/updates/ lavenderlens FILM: Pachinko Pop (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1967 Japanese chambara film Zatoichi Challenged. 7 p.m. FREE! www. flickertheatreandbar.com 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: Colson Whitehead (UGA Chapel) The Pulitzer Prize winning author will give a public talk as part of the Ferdinand Phinizy Lecture series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk & Book Signing (Ciné) Local author Lindsey Harding celebrates her book Pilgrims 2.0 with an author talk followed by book signing. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com MEETINGS: Athens Reparations Action (Athentic Brewing Co.) Learn about Athens Reparations Action’s mission to promote recognition of the financial impact of urban renewal and other racist policies. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. athenticbrewing.com 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 PERFORMANCE: “Transcend” (UGA New Dance Theatre) A series of performances featuring the Senior Exit and Emerging Choreographers Showcase. A Spotlight on the Arts event. Nov. 15–18, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18–19, 2 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu THEATER: Mother Courage & Her Children (UGA Fine Arts Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a play about Mother Courage navigating a post-apocalyptic war to support her children. Nov. 9–10 & 15–18, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $6 (UGA students), $18 (public). www. ugatheatre.com f

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Motorhead2x LIVING LIFE AS IF THIS WAS A MOVIE

By Sam Lipkin editorial@flagpole.com

thens native and hip-hop artist Davonta Appleby is doing and learning he hopes to bring back in whatever way a spirited staple of the local hip-hop scene, recordhe can. Appleby recorded his first track, “This the Truth,” at ing and performing under his childhood nickname the age of 13 at a neighbor’s house in the Pauldoe neighborMotorhead2x. Making regular appearances over the years hood. Hearing himself recorded really piqued his curiosity, on stages at festivals like AthFest, Wild Rumpus and Hot and he started taking music seriously the following year Corner, Appleby’s big personality—seen on stage through when he participated in Nuçi’s Space’s Camp Amped prohis dancing and command of call and response—makes him gram. He performed on a stage for the first time at the end hard to forget. of the camp, with his group covering the songs “Bulls on After keeping a steady focus on the music by releasing Parade,” “I Feel Good” and “The Way You Move.” multiple projects a year and performing around the region, “It felt so real when I was able to just rip off my shirt and Appleby made a breakthrough in his career earlier this year throw it in the crowd to my mentors and my family, and when signing with the independent hip-hop label Hustlers they just went insane. Oh my God. Seeing their faces and By Nature (HBN) back in February. If anything describes yelling, like that was it for me. That was it. I said, ‘I want how he feels about the events of the past year, it’s the title to do music; I want to perform.’ Since then, that’s all I ever of his most recent album release, If This Was a Movie, which wanted to do,” says Appleby. came out at the end of October. The project itself is one he describes as very personal and experimental. “This was something kind of different for me, not only because I just got signed to a label, but also because I normally don’t mess around with autotune,” says Appleby. “My preference is straight up raw hip hop, but I wanted to experiment around with it. I had an opportunity to sing a little, harmonize a little and then also add my lyrics.” Emphasizing his lyrics and drawing from personal experience, Appleby has always been able to bridge the gap between turnt up rapping and storytelling hip hop. This new sound was one he felt so compelled to share that he released it independently of the label in hopes to get feedback and close a chapter. For Appleby, “if this was a movie” describes that life-changing moment that leads you on the type of path people make movies about one day. At this time, he’s never felt more confident about being on the right track with his music. In contrast to Athens’ more community-based hip-hop shows, Atlanta is known for its showcase and competition-oriented events. While guest-hosting a show presented by New 106 N Park ATL, Appleby met Atlanta legend Hitman Sammy Sam, who was performing, (l-r) Rappers Quezzy Poet, Motorhead2x and Helluva Swagg. and who is also under SteadyGrip’s label HBN. “It’s just ridiculous because this guy is somebody I grew In the time since he’s joined HBN, Appleby has had the up on. He was like one of the main ones; who would have chance to perform alongside Atlanta legends like Pastor thought that I would meet this guy in person, right?” says Troy, Raheem the Dream, Kilo Ali and more. He says it feels Appleby. “But the vibe that I had just up there with them, it surreal to be face-to-face with artists he grew up listening already felt like I was part of them… hip-hop attraction.” to that are now giving him advice. Being in the room with Not long after, Appleby received a call that the label the right people and learning new ways to record are two of was interested in signing him, and for the official meeting the biggest advantages he’s experienced so far. he brought along his close friend and fellow Athens rapNow that his personal project has been released, per Tino Swain, known as Quezzy Poet. After talking and Appleby is gearing up for the release of a compilation tape listening to some of the tracks Appleby and Swain created presented by HBN. Working alongside not just other artists together, Sammy Sam and SteadyGrip decided to sign him but people he calls friends, everything is a team effort. He as well. Only a couple of months later at a different showgives a nod to Swain’s recently released track “Rackies” and case, the two Athenians brought another hometown, childits music video, while also looking forward to a new album hood friend along: Tyson Morrison, aka Helluva Swagg. He by Sammy Sam that he will be featured on. Plus, there are was similarly signed, and the label quickly became a true more “surprises” on the way. family affair for Appleby. “It’s humbling. Also, it’s just like… I knew I was going Having always had a strong Athens focus and love for to get here, you know what I mean? Oh yeah, I knew I was his community, he genuinely proclaims that everything he’s going to,” says Appleby. f

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of future collaborations are already swirling around, so check back in a few years and see what’s going on. WEEKEND UPDATE: It’s been a good while since I mentioned anything about the ongoing creative collective and community space Rabbit Hole. In addition to various special events—generally centered on occasions such as a solstice, season or other general natural-spiritual convergences—the space hosts a Sunday Song Circle from 2–5 p.m. each week (unless otherwise noted). Everyone is invited to bring instruments, songs to sing, or just show up and enjoy listening. Upcoming dates include every upcoming Sunday for MASON PEARSON

BIG MAC ATTACK: Although you wouldn’t know it based on all the folks on the street last week, things are slowing down for the winter a little bit already. That means it’s the perfect time for me to finally get around to talking about The Nameless, which was released way back in August by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Mac McComb. This varied and creative album starts off with the Doors-ish “Mouth,” then drops right into the tight trot rhythm of “Butts.” The light psych-pop present in “Sunny Side” reminds me a little of John Sebastian (The Lovin’ Spoonful), as does “Time Or 2,” but not too much. There’s pretty much three approaches here: psych, theatrical and gentle folksiness. Happy to report that McComb makes a welcome home for all three with none being forced nor neglected. Find this and enjoy over at macmccomb. bandcamp.com. BUTTON, BUTTON, WHO’S GOT THE BUTTON?:

The inscrutable and aggressive Rubber Udder just unleashed a new seven-song record named Pin Prik Fuk Yu! which is a lot less clever than the band probably thought it was when choosing it. I think it’s mostly an inside joke related to the first three-second-long track “PPFY!” Rubber Udder which is fine, I suppose. That said, the rest of this is friggin’ excellent. Particularly impressive is the transition between the Ameri-indie-hardcore of “Bulging Udder” to the highly melodic, classic indie/college rock of “Go.” The record’s centerpiece, the relatively epic-length “Ethiopia,” is seven minutes of pure, unadulterated rocking out, but it’s no free-form jam. It’s purposeful and cementing. The rest of this release harkens back to Rubber Udder’s known-quantity style of freaky, end-of-theworld psychedelia and closes everything out in a fine way. If at least some of this doesn’t find its way onto your next mixtape, then I don’t know how else to help you. Grab it at rubberudder.bandcamp.com. JUNIOR SQUAD: A little bit of history was made during this year’s Wild Rumpus event that should be documented, if only for historical purposes of legacy interest. On Saturday, Oct. 28, infant Myles Lapuz— son of Alfredo and Rachel Barnes Lapuz— made his stage debut, joining his dad onstage with the Booty Boyz as they deejayed for an excited crowd. In related news, Myles was introduced to now two-year-old Aesop Parker Glaze—son of Mariah Parker, who performs as Linqua Franqua, and Paul Glaze—a few weeks ago at Buvez, and the pair became fast friends. Rumors

the next several months, so just head out to 1001 Winterville Road and have some fun. For more information, please see facebook. com/whiterabbitproductionsllc and/or rabbitholestudios.org. MY GRASS IS BLUE: In similar, but totally unrelated, news, Athentic Brewing Company hosts its monthly Bluegrass Jam Session on Sundays from 2–5 p.m. Designed to connect folks in the local, uh, folk scene, everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy, as well as bring instruments to play. Specific upcoming dates for this are Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 10 and Apr. 14. For more information, please see facebook. com/athenticbrewing. REMINDER: This is just a kind reminder that tickets are on sale now for the mental health awareness benefit concert at the 40 Watt Saturday, Dec. 9. Headlining this event is the legendary Lonnie Holley, and the undercard features Night Palace, Well Kept and Trvy & The Enemy. All tickets are available at 40watt.com. Presented by the Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards, the show will also benefit Nuçi’s Space and Friends of Advantage. For more information, please see vicchesnuttaward. com. f

live music calendar Tuesday 7

Wednesday 8 Athentic Brewing Co. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athentic brewing.com WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com RUBBLEBUCKET Band blending pop, funk, dance and psychedelia from Vermont. Hendershot’s 7 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com BEATS, RHYMES AND LIFE OPEN MIC Emcees, poets, rappers and freestylers of all styles are invited to perform with the backing band playing the tempo of their choice. Porterhouse Grill 6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrill athens.com

reminiscent of ’90s singer- songwriters. HONEY PUPPY Indie rock band self-described as a “menace to society.” Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flicker theatreandbar.com THE ASYMPTOMATICS Local post-punky, rather funky indie band. LATE NOTICE Six-piece electrifying lo-fi indie rock group based in North Carolina. BOG BOD Raucous indie rock from Athens. NEAT FREAK New Athens band. The Foundry 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15- 20. www.facebook.com/thefoundry athens THE SUNDOGS A Night of Tom Petty hits. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com JON LANGSTON Loganville country singer-songwriter who pursued music after his football career.

Thursday 9 Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flicker theatre.com THE HOWDIES Local old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher. JULIA SANDERS Asheville singer- songwriter whose music is often a dark, yet silver-lined portrait of transformation. Georgia Theatre 6:30 (doors), 7:30 (show). $40. www. georgiatheatre.com CHARLES WESLEY GODWIN West Virginian who weaves tuneful tales of his life and family. TANNER URSEY Southern- inspired rock with a folk and slight country twist. Hendershot’s 7:30–11 p.m. $10. www.hendershots athens.com SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing. Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook. com/NowhereBarAthensGA DRUG DUCKS Seasoned Athens musicians play covers, originals and space jams. Southern Brewing Co. 6–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com KARAOKE NIGHT Every Thursday evening.

ELI YOUNG BAND Country-rock group from Texas known for hit singles like “Crazy Girl.” UNCLE KRACKER Artist combining country, hip-hop and rock influences whose songs “Follow Me” and “Drift Away” were top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. THE VEGABONDS Alternative Americana band from Auburn, AL. AFTM Popular local rock six-piece pulling from blues, funk and more. GRACE ASBURY Country singer- songwriter from Nashville.

Saturday 11 150 Barrow St. Primordial Void Presents: “Inside Jobs” Exhibition. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.primordial-void.com REED WINCKLER Atlanta singer- songwriter specializing in melancholic folk for fans of Elliott Smith and Joanne Robertson. KARINA TEICHERT Atlanta-based songwriter.

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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. ELECTRIC NATURE Experimental improv group that delves equally into psychedelic noise, dark and light ambient, blistering free rock, modular synthesis, formless drone voids and field recording manipulation. ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED ORCHESTRA Electronic space- themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions. Georgia Museum of Art 4 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org CELEBRATING CONTEMPORARY BLACK MUSIC The Torrance Center for Creativity & Talent Development presents a concert celebrating the singular creativity of African-American music. Part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts. Hendershot’s No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com LEAH CALVERT Singer- songwriter, fiddler and vocalist who has played with the Zac Brown Band, The Dappled Grays and many others. Rabbit Hole Studios 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ whiterabbitproductionsllc OPEN MIC NIGHT Come jam with the Athens music community. Ramsey Hall 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu BULLDOG BRASS SOCIETY UGA’s premiere graduate brass quintet.

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.

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Friday 10 @local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! www.localonchurch.com CLINT BUSSEY Solo acoustic set of original rock and folk music as well as covers. Athentic Brewing Co. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com JIM AND JACK Jack Miller and Jim Greene will be strumming and singing some classics along with originals. Buvez 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ BuvezAthens SARAH MORRISON Tallahassee, FL-based singer-songwriter with an eerie, experimental style. JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal. KLARK SOUND Atlanta musician with folk and prog influences. Ciné 9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com FREEMAN LEVERETT Hypnotic local songwriter with dreamy vocals, exuberant melodies and cosmopolitan influences. SARAH ZÚÑIGA Ecuadorian- Nicaraguan indie rock songstress

Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation “Wire and Shadow -Portraits of Poems” Reception. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com KATE MORRISSEY BAND Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor. Sisters of the Moon All Are Welcome Market. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (market), 1 p.m. (music). www.shopsotm.com JAZMIN JENAY R&B singer and actress who recently appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.” MILYSSA ROSE Versatile artist bouncing from pop, rock, club bangers and hip hop collaborations. RAE & THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock. Soldier of the Sea Distillery Veteran’s Day Celebration. 4–9 p.m. www.soswhiskey.com SMILEY Strumming, humming and singing favorite country and folk music along with original songs. work.shop 3:30–7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. dancefloorathensga@gmail.com DANCEFLOOR DJ De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower lead a family- friendly, sober dance party featuring trance music.

Uncle Kracker will perform at Jam for Cam at Southern Brewing Co. on Friday, Nov. 10. JORDON FLETCHER Nashville- based artist whose sound is country with authentic rock spirit. Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu UGA OPERA THEATRE The program “Mythos & Machinations: A Night of Fine Opera” highlights familiar favorites and lesser-known works. Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook. com/NowhereBarAthensGA LIQUID DYNAMITE A tour de force of funk, fusion, soul, rock and classic hip hop. The Root GRATEFUL DADS Local Grateful Dead cover band. Southern Brewing Co. Jam for Cam. 4 p.m. $25. www.jam4cam.com

Ciné 9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com RAT BABIES Experimental grunge rock group with an emphasis on doom metal. VICTORY HANDS Atlanta-based quartet with an oddly compelling form of abstract punk rock. UNUS MUNDUS Southern instrumental blues with a doom metal edge. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $22. www.georgiatheatre.com GIMME GIMME DISCO ABBA inspired disco dance party. Hendershot’s 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens. com KENNY AND THE BASHERS Kenny Corpes and his band perform a set for his fake birthday.

Athentic Brewing Co. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Bring an instrument for an open mic afternoon of bluegrass. Boutier Winery Wine Down in the Winery. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.boutierwinery.com DOC LYNWOOD CLEAVELAND Modern rock songs. Emmanuel Episcopal Church 3 p.m. FREE! www.athensflutechoir.org ATHENS FLUTE CHOIR The fall concert “Umoja…Unity” is a program of ancient echoes, mystery, endurance and meditation. Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 3 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu UGA OPERA THEATRE The program “Mythos & Machinations: A Night of Fine Opera” highlights familiar favorites and lesser-known works. Sisters of the Moon All Are Welcome Market. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (market), 1 p.m. (music). www.shopsotm.com ANIME ZAYY Anime-aesthetic inspired rapper with a blend of trap, R&B and lo-fi sounds. CHASING JONAH Alternative indie pop artist from Florida. PERFECT ANIMAL Atlanta group with shoegaze guitar leads and introspective lyrics.

Monday 13 Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com THE FIXX Founded in London in 1979, this new wave rock band is responsible for hits like “One Thing Leads to Another,” “Saved by Zero” and “Red Skies.”

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40 Watt Club 6 p.m. (doors). $31. www.40watt.com PLINI Songwriting project of Australian instrumental prog rock guitarist Plini Roessler-Holgate. STRAWBERRY GIRL Salinas, CA band that specializes in all things purely instrumental. STANDARDS LA math rock duo enthusiastic about everything fruit. Buvez Primordial Void Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens PSALTERY Angular indie/folk rock, featuring Paris Young of PV- affiliated band Team Deathmatch. ANTLERED AUNT LORD Local cult favorites producing feedback- drenched noise pop, led by songwriter Jesse Stinnard (Tunabunny). VIV AWESOME Folky shoegaze from Athens. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $45. www.georgiatheatre.com MARCUS KING Southern rock artist with a bluesy, soulful sound influenced by Duane Allman, B.B. King and Waylon Jennings. JOSHUA RAY WALKER Country singer-songwriter and storyteller full of personality. Ramsey Hall 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE Part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts.

Wednesday 15 Buvez Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www. facebook.com/BuvezAthens GRUMPY Rocking indie pop led by New Yorker Mason Schmitt. JOEY NEBULOUS Light-hearted queer pop from Chicago. DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Circulatory System. 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). $45. www.georgiatheatre.com MARCUS KING Southern rock artist with a bluesy, soulful sound influenced by Duane Allman, B.B. King and Waylon Jennings. JOSHUA RAY WALKER Country singer-songwriter and storyteller full of personality. Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu WIND SYMPHONY AND SYMPHONIC BAND Part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts. Hugh Hodgson School of Music Band Room. 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE Part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts. Porterhouse Grill 6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrill athens.com JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits. 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 ATHENS CREATIVE DIRECTORY (Athens, GA) The ACD is a platform to connect creatives with patrons. Visual artists, musicians, actors, writers and other creatives are encouraged to create a free listing. athenscreatives@gmail.com 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 ARTISTS (Spaceball Bazaar) Seeking entries for the upcoming gallery show “Planes, Trains & Cryogenics: Modes of Transport.” Artists may submit up to three works. Send pictures and a short bio with “Gallery” in the subject line. Deadline Nov. 18. Opening reception Nov. 24. space ballbazaar@gmail.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 CALL FOR MAKERS (Spaceball Bazaar) Seeking local and regional

makers to sell handmade goods. Deadline Nov. 20 to participate in a Saturday Shindig Nov. 25 on Small Business Saturday. Submit up to three photos and a short bio. space ballbazaar@gmail.com 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

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 BLACKSMITHING CLASSES (Greenhow Handmade Ironworks, Washington) A variety of classes include “Forge a Firepoker” (Nov. 11, Dec. 2 or Dec. 16), “Forge Christmas Ornaments” (Nov. 18, Nov. 25 or Dec. 9), “Blacksmith Boot Camp:

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.) 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. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Recent abstract paintings by Tom Hancock. Through November. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Andersen Rodriguez. Through November. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Southern/Modern” explores

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Santa’s Workshop” (Dec. 19-22), “First Time at the Forge” ( Jan. 6 or Feb. 17), “Railroad Spike Knife” (Jan. 13) and “Basic Tong Making” (Jan. 20). Classes run 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.greenhowhandmade. com/blacksmith-classes NIA TECHNIQUE CLASSES (RxGym) Nia combines dance, martial arts and mindfulness with uplifting music to create a holistic fitness experience. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. $15-20/class. athens pt.com/rx-gym/athens 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.org/qpr SPANISH CLASSES (Multiple Locations) Casa de Amistad offers beginning and intermediate GED and ESL classes in-person and online. An eight-week course to learn Spanish meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30–1:30 p.m. $60. www.athensamistad.com TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, self-defense, grappling and weapons classes are offered for all ages. Classes in Jodo, the art of the Japanese staff and sword, are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Visit the

Abstract paintings by Tom Hancock are currently on view at Earth Fare through November. website for a full schedule. liveoak martialarts@gmail.com, www.live oakmartialarts.com YOGA AND MORE (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Revolution

themes of social issues, urbanization, religion, the environment and artists’ colonies through the artwork of Southern artists working between 1913–1955. Through Dec. 10. • “In Dialogue: Power Couple: Pierre and Louise Daura in Paris” 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. JUST PHO… AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Jack Burk presents a collection of works using pastels, colored pencil and collage. Through November. THE LEATHERS BUILDING, SUITE 1600 (675 Pulaski St.) “light + pressure” features firefly photography by Mark Magnarella and embossed abstracts on handmade paper by Ben Sidney Rouse. Opening reception Nov. 10, 6–9:30 p.m. Open gallery Nov. 11, 12–5 p.m. 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)

is a multipurpose mind-body wellness studio offering yoga and therapy with an emphasis on trauma-informed practices. Check website for upcoming classes and

programs. www.revolutiontherapy andyoga.com YOGA CLASSES (Let It Be Yoga Studio, Watkinsville) Classes are offered in Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini,

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) Noah James Saunders presents “Wire and Shadow - Portraits of Poems,” a collection of large-scale hanging wire portrait sculptures inspired by the poems of Marc Zegans. Opening gala Nov. 11, 4–8 p.m. On view Nov. 9–15. 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. TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Kip Ramey shares a collection of folk art paintings. 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.

Help Out SEEKING MENTORS (Athens, GA) The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement’s End School to Prison Pipeline Program seeks community members to support and mentor students who are experiencing bullying, have been suspended/ expelled, or need to complete court-ordered service hours. www. aadmovement.org

Kidstuff ART CLASSES (Brella Studio) After school art classes are offered several times a week for ages 5–10. Subjects include watercolors (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 Mondays, 10 a.m. “Preschool Art: Read Make Play” for ages 2–6 is held Thursdays, 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 preschool 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 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 advo-

cacy. 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 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 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 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 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 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 MEN’S GROUP (Healing Path Farm) Seventh Generation Native American Church hosts a weekly meeting. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. www.seventhgenerationnativeamericanchurch.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 A TREE (Athens, GA) The ACC Landscape Management Division is seeking a privately owned cedar tree for donation to be used as the public Christmas tree display in front of City Hall during December. The ideal candidate is one that will need to be removed in the near future due to its location or size. The tree will be removed and transported at no cost to the owner. Contact by Nov. 22. 706-613-3561, greg.shaw@accgov.com 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 TAD OPEN HOUSE SESSIONS AND SURVEY (Multiple Locations) ACCGov Economic Development Department and the Newton Bridge Allocation District (TAD) Advisory Committee will host open house sessions Nov. 7 at Athens Cotton Press and Nov. 9, 5–7 p.m. at Terrapin. An online survey is available through Dec. 1. www.accgov. com/tads 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. Now registering. www.accgov.com/myrec f

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By Cy Brown news@flagpole.com There is a lot we can take away from Georgia’s 30-21 win over Missouri Saturday in Athens and what it means for the Dawgs chances in this latter stage of the season. But give it a month and the only thing I’ll remember is big Nazir Stackhouse’s pick. Up six points with less than eight minutes to play in the game, Stackhouse snagged an ill-advised pass by Mizzou QB Brady Cook at the line of scrimmage and made for the sideline, nothing but 49 yards of grass between him and a Fat Guy Touchdown. In the red jersey, it was like the Kool-Aid Man had slipped his surly bonds and was running roughshod through the Classic City.

of the best football teams in the country, but not as good as we’ve been in the recent past. It’s the stage in the season when all the mistakes of weeks past grow fuzzier. The early games were spent trying to figure out who the hell we are in an attempt to figure out whether we can go again and win another title. But it doesn’t matter anymore that Spencer Rattler and South Carolina tore us apart for two quarters, or that we only beat Auburn by seven. We aren’t playing for style points. We know we aren’t head-and-shoulders above most of our direct competitors, as had been the case the last two years. But we are good enough

The FGT wasn’t to be, though. The reinforcements caught up to Big Stack and brought him down at the five-yard line. It was brought all the way back to the UGA 30 after a clipping call, but the damage was done. The Dawgs seized the momentum, killed about four minutes of clock on offense and sealed the game with Peyton Woodring’s third field goal of the day. As expected, the Tigers proved to be the toughest opponent Georgia’s faced so far. Their defense created pressure and affected Carson Beck. On offense, Cook used his feet to effectively keep the Dawgs off balance, and his arm to get the ball to his group of excellent receivers. Mizzou stayed within striking distance all day and were within a score of winning in the fourth quarter. All told, it’s the closest we’ve been to losing since the Peach Bowl, when Ohio State shanked a field goal in the waning seconds of 2022 to open our path to a second consecutive national title. We could go through the things we need to improve on offensively (turning field goals into touchdowns in the red zone) and defensively (not allowing early scores and tackling on the edges) to make it three consecutive titles. But, honestly, we are nine games into this season. If it’s an issue now, the likelihood that it gets fixed weekto-week grows slimmer. At some point, you are what you are. And what we are is one

to win six more games. The only thing that matters is winning. Survive and advance. The path we’ll have to take over those (hopefully) six games is becoming more clear. LSU did the Dawgs something of a double-edged favor with its loss to Alabama on Saturday. The Crimson Tide’s win puts them as the clear frontrunner in the SEC West, needing only to beat either Kentucky or Auburn to secure their spot in the SEC Championship Game. That also eliminates a big motivating factor for Ole Miss, which would need Alabama to lose both of those games for it to now win the West, ahead of its trip to Athens next week. That should make things easier against Ole Miss this weekend. College Gameday is coming to town, and Kirby Smart has a knack for getting his teams juiced up for games with lots of national attention. Lane Kiffin will surely do all he can to rustle Kirby’s feathers and put him on tilt. That doesn’t change the fact that Ole Miss is mainly playing for pride. They’ll be one of the toughest teams we’ve faced this year, but we need the win more than they do. On the flip side, Alabama, the one team I never want to face, is likely heading to Atlanta. If and when this matchup becomes official, I’ll have more to say about it and just how scared it makes me. But let’s beat Ole Miss—and Tennessee and Georgia Tech—even if it’s ugly, then we’ll talk. f

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By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com It’s your annual Turkey Day roundup of local businesses that are offering sides, turkeys, full meals and desserts for pick-up, or are open on Thanksgiving Day to serve you a feast. We’ll update the online version of this article at flagpole.com as information becomes available, so don’t fret if your favorite isn’t listed here. The Burch food truck has turkey or ham ($100), prime rib ($200), roasted tenderloin ($150) and lamb shoulder ($120), each to feed 4–5, as well as sides (cornbread dressing, mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, boursin mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, shoepeg corn, broccoli casserole, chipotle cheddar cornbread, kale salad) at $40 per half-pan/serves 4–5; appetizers (baked brie, sausage stuffed mushrooms, pigs in a blanket and cocktail meatballs) at $30/serves 4–5; and whole pies (pumpkin, apple, pecan, chocolate cream) at $30 each. Order by Nov. 15 by emailing burchthis@gmail. com for pick-up at Oconee Brewing Co.

cookies (12/$13). Order within 48 hours notice of desired pick-up via the catering form on its website. Epting Events has turkey ($60/10–12 lbs.), brown sugar-glazed spiral-cut ham ($70/10–12 lbs.), grilled beef tenderloin ($225), dog lick soup ($20/quart), cranberry chutney with pecans ($9/quart), green bean casserole ($30, feeds 15–20, as do most of these things), southern-style green beans ($30), pecan-crusted sweet

Home.made has tomato pie (in limited quantities) orderable by calling the restaurant at 706-206-9216 or emailing restaurant@homemadeathens.com. Independent Baking Co. is taking preorders for pies (maple pecan with Condor cocoa nibs or sweet potato with ginger and cinnamon) at independentbaking.square. site by Nov. 18 for pick-up Nov. 22. Marti’s at Midday has sides of sweet potato casserole, roasted brussels sprouts tossed with pesto, mac and cheese, cornbread dressing, fresh green beans with brown sugar and pecans and smashed new potatoes for $14/$28 to serve 4/8, buttered yeast rolls ($14/two dozen) and dessert platters ($23.99/serves 12–16) as well as frozen entrees for quick meals ($28/serves 4). Order on the website at martisatmidday. com (look for the pop-up) or email cater-

Butt Hutt is smoking turkeys for $65 each (16–19 lbs.) for pick-up Nov. 22 after 4 p.m. or Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving Day) from 8–10 a.m. Call 706-8508511 by Nov. 19 to reserve. Cabin Creek BBQ Co., in Nicholson, is doing smoked turkeys (half or whole, $12.99/lb), sides (cornbread dressing, squash casserole, sweet potato soufflé, all $35 half-pan/$69 whole pan; mac and cheese, $27/$50; and green beans, $24/$50) and gravy ($10/qt). Call 706-757-2267 or email cabincreekbbq199@gmail.com by Nov. 17 to order. Cold pick-up Nov. 22; hot pick-up Thanksgiving Day. Chops and Hops Chops and Hops is doing turkey (regular or herb-crusted), ham, braised balsamic roast beef, mashed potatoes, potato soufflé ($45), squash casserole green bean casserole, dressing, gravy, sweet ($45), garlic mashed potatoes ($30), sage potato casserole, braised vegetables, mac cornbread dressing ($30), giblet gravy ($9/ and cheese, autumn harvest salad, “pearquart), honey-glazed carrots ($30), rice pilaf fect” pumpkin salad, cheesecake with berry ($35), collards ($30), rum pecan bundt cake compote AND dessert bars. All feed 6–8 ($45) and cheese biscuits ($8/dozen). Order people. Order through the web form at at agoodstoryfoods.com by Nov. 20 for chopsandhops.com by Nov. 17 (scroll down pick-up Nov. 20–21 between 10 a.m.–4 p.m. to “Upcoming Events”), and pick up on Nov. 22 between 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Farm Cart is doing an entire meal for $372 that serves 14–18 and includes a Donderos’ Kitchen has scaled things back whole smoked turkey breast, gravy, mac a little from previous years and is offering and cheese, herbed stuffing, sweet potato dressing (traditional or GF, with sausage or casserole, green bean casserole and 18 mini without, $15/$28 depending on size), cranbuttermilk biscuits, or you can get the half berry sauce (vegan and GF, $8/print, $15/ order that serves 6–8 for $197. You can quart), turkey rub ($4/half pint), vegan also get the individual components of that pumpkin bread ($16/loaf) and pie (apple, meal. Order at farm-cart-catering.square. pumpkin, pecan, coconut cream $17–20 site by Nov. 17 for pick-up Nov. 23 between plus $4 to be gluten-free). Fill out the order 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. form at donderoskitchen.com by Nov. 17, and pick up Nov. 21 (12–3 p.m.) or Nov. 22 Five Bar and Chuck’s Fish are doing (9 a.m.–3 p.m.). their annual Thanksgiving Feast on the actual day from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at the latter Em’s Kitchen is taking dessert tray orders restaurant. The meal is free, but donations for ooey gooey bar halves (24/$33) and are accepted to benefit Project Safe.

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Sweet Potato w/ Brown Sugar & Pecan Crust Roasted Brussels Tossed in Pesto Mac & Cheese Cornbread Dressing Green Beans w/ Brown Sugar & Pecans Smash New Potatoes 2 Dozen Buttered Yeast Rolls - $14 Dessert Platter - $23.99 (Serves 12-16) Frozen Entrees - perfect quick meal during the holidays ($28 - serves 4)

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Serves 4 - $14 / Serves 8 - $28

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Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials

recycle@accgov.com 706-613-3501

CHaRM accepts TVs, batteries, appliances, electronics, paint, Styrofoam, and more!

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Household CHaRM Recycling FREE 11/14, 11/15, & 11/18!

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