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The Tony Award-winning reconceptualization of Bizet’s opera, Tragedy of Carmen, will be performed at the Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall for two nights, Mar. 21–22. For more info, visit pac.uga.edu.

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The Politics of Laken Riley PLUS, WHO’S RUNNING FOR OFFICE IN ATHENS THIS YEAR

By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

Two dueling events happened outside Athens City Hall Mar. 5, and it’s difficult to know what to call them. Protests? Rallies? Memorials? Both sides claimed to remember slain Athens nursing student Laken Riley in a nonpolitical way, but passions ran high nonetheless.

On the steps of City Hall facing College Avenue stood Laurie Camp, speaking to about 200 supporters, mostly Republicans, mostly angry about immigration because the man charged with Riley’s killing, 26-year-old Jose Antonio Ibarra, crossed the border illegally from Venezuela.

“We want to keep our community safe. We want to hold our commissioners accountable,” said Camp, who organized that rally under the MAGA-esque moniker “Make Athens Safe Again,” aligning with former president Donald Trump seizing on the border as a main issue in the 2024 presidential race.

But the county commission isn’t the real enemy, she said. “The real enemy is that many people have turned away from God.”

On the other side of the street, a slightly smaller group gathered to express support for immigrants and to put the blame for Riley’s death on violence against women. A number of left-organizations—including the Athens Immigrants Rights Coalition, the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and socialist student groups at UGA—came together to form a counterprotest.

“We didn’t want that to be solely what the [national] media saw,” said school board member and president of the Athens-Clarke County Democrats Tim Denson. Instead of immigration, he said the focus should be on male violence against women.

“We definitely got tired of the narrative being controlled by a lot of folks outside of Athens who have an ideology that doesn’t represent this community,” Denson said.

Both sides said they were nonpartisan, but with the border being a hot-button issue, inevitably politics crept into the discussion. Speakers included Jessica Fore, a Democratic candidate for Congress, and state Rep. Houston Gaines (R-Athens).

As the two demonstrations started to break up around 6:30 p.m., some attendees filed into City Hall as the commission meeting was already well underway. The commission was in the midst of passing a public safety package including $530,000 for a new mobile surveillance center, 20 cameras and all-terrain vehicles for police to patrol recreational trails.

Joseph Wargo, a staffer for Charlie Kirk’s conservative organization Turning Point USA, interrupted the proceedings and was led away by police. “Kelly Girtz! You are going to resign!” he shouted. “I’m done with the corruption. I know what you’re hiding. Where’s the bank account? Where was the audit?”

After the public comment period ended, Commissioner Melissa Link gave a lengthy speech addressing a variety of issues. “I am as disgusted by the crime as I am by the hysterical glee with which so many have seized on this tragedy to promote division, bigotry and hate,” she said.

Link tied Riley’s murder to assault weapons, school shootings, bad drivers, terrorists and world leaders who wage war, Town & Gown Theater shooter George Zinkhan, a UGA football player who killed a RaceTrac clerk, UGA students Jennifer Stone and Tara Baker’s murders decades ago, strict abortion laws, sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court justices and “lying, cheating, fraudulent, philandering rapist” Donald Trump.

race will be for sheriff, where Clarke County School District police officer Tommy Dorsey is challenging incumbent John Q. Williams.

Since the murder of Athens college student Laken Riley last month, Williams has been under fire from conservatives for the jail’s policy—instituted by his predecessor, Ira Edwards—of not holding undocumented immigrants past their release date without a judge’s order. Dorsey, like Williams, is running as a Democrat in the May 21 primary, but Dorsey has courted support from local Republicans.

Last week, Williams sought to clarify the jail’s policy: “In 2018, the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office reviewed and updated its policy concerning foreign nationals booked into the jail. These updates to the policy were the result of public input, a review of best practices, relevant case law, and input from legal counsel. Based on the totality

Gaines slammed Link’s comments as “unhinged and reprehensible.”

Other than Link, commissioners had muted reactions, if any, to the theater. Commissioner Patrick Davenport criticized the national media for painting a false picture of Athens. “This is a very loving town,” he said. “… One act of callousness should not divide this community.”

Biden Mentions Riley at SOTU

President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address Mar. 7 included a brief but bizarre mention of Laken Riley. During a section urging Republicans to pass a bipartisan border bill, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Rome) shouted “say her name!” from the audience. Biden picked up a button with Riley’s picture that Greene had been handing out. “Laken Riley,” Biden said. “Killed by an illegal.” Except Biden pronounced her name “Lincoln,” drawing criticism from conservatives. And liberals were not happy that Biden described Ibarra as “an illegal” when the preferred terms are “undocumented” or “unauthorized.”

Candidates Set for 2024 Ballot

After the qualifying period to run for office ended last Friday, there’s a chance that the Athens-Clarke County Commission could take another sharp turn to the right when voters go to the polls for local nonpartisan elections in May.

But perhaps the single most interesting

In commission races, former school board member and owner of Mama Sid’s Pizza Sidney Waters signed up to run against incumbent Carol Myers in District 8, representing the Eastside. Waters was among those who participated in the “Make Athens Safe Again” rally Mar. 5.

In District 2, incumbent Melissa Link will face Jason Jacobs, co-owner of the downtown business Cheeky Peach. Link and Myers are both considered two of the more progressive commissioners remaining after Republicans drew three others out of their districts in 2022.

Commissioners Allison Wright in District 4 and Mike Hamby in District 10 are unopposed.

In District 6, Commissioner Jesse Houle opted not to run again, as expected. Rashe Malcolm, owner of Rashe’s Cuisine, and Stephanie Johnson are running for the seat. Prior to getting married, Stephanie Maddox, as she was then known, was fired by the mayor and commission from her job as internal auditor and later sued ACC alleging discrimination.

Three Clarke County Board of Education incumbents—Patricia Yager, board president Mumbi Anderson and Nicole Hull—are also unopposed. In District 2, incumbent Claudia Butts will face challenges from Kirrena Gallagher and Mary Bagby. Gallagher held the seat from 2021–2022, when she stepped down to run for commission, while Bagby lost to Gallagher in 2020 and has applied unsuccessfully twice for vacancies on the board.

of circumstances at that time, the policy was changed to decline requests from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to hold inmates, known as ‘detainers,’ that are not signed by a judge. The law requires us to notify ICE whenever we book someone either known or suspected to be a foreign national. Our policy reflects that.

“ICE detainers are requests, not a court order or warrant. Holding a person based solely on an ICE detainer constitutes a warrantless arrest. The policy does allow for detaining if a warrant or court order signed by a judge is issued. Whenever ICE is able to pick up an undocumented person before the time they would have been able to bond out or otherwise be lawfully released, the Sheriff’s Office does not prevent them from doing so. When Sheriff Williams took office in 2021, we maintained this policy.

“In the case of [the] murder suspect, Jose Ibarra, he had never been arrested in Athens-Clarke County or the state of Georgia. At no time was Jose Ibarra detained by CCSO before his arrest for the murder of Laken Riley. The Sheriff’s Office’s first contact with him was when he was charged with the murder and he is currently confined and held with no bail.”

Controversial District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez drew no opposition from either the Republican or Democratic side. Her opponent, Kalki Yalamanchili, plans to run as an independent, which involves gathering more than 6,000 signatures before July rather than simply filling out a form and writing a check.

Longtime coroner Sonny Wilson and two-term tax commissioner Toni Meadow are not running for re-election. Insurance agent Brant Spratlin and J.P. Lemay, a project manager for the ACC Leisure Services Department, are running as Democrats for tax commissioner. Michael Eberhart, a warehouse manager, and funeral attendant William C. Gaulden Jr. are running in the Democratic primary for coroner. Neither race has a Republican candidate.

Superior Court judges Patrick Haggard and Lawton Stephens, State Court judges Ryan S. Hope and Charles Auslander III, Probate Court Judge Susan Schaffer, Chief Magistrate Judge Benjamin Makin and Clerk of Court Elisa Zarate are all unopposed.

One local figure is running for Georgia Supreme Court, though. Former ACC commissioner and Democratic congressman John Barrow is challenging Justice Andrew Pinson, a Gov. Brian Kemp appointee, and plans to make abortion rights the centerpiece of his campaign.

State Rep. Houston Gaines (R-Athens) will face Democrat Andrew Ferguson, who has lost two previous legislative races, in House District 120. In District 121, Democrat Courtney Frisch, an engineering consultant, is running against state Rep. Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville), who also has a primary challenger in Watkinsville nurse practitioner John Michael Grigsby. White Plains paralegal Melanie M. Miller is challenging state Rep. Trey Rhodes (R-Greensboro) in District 124. Rep. Spencer Frye (D-Athens) is unopposed.

District 46 state Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) will face Democrat Gareth Fenley, a social worker from Walton County. In District 47, incumbent Sen. Frank Ginn (R-Danielsville) will face Jefferson consultant Ross Harvin in the primary, with the winner facing Conolus Scott of Danielsville, who lost to Ginn two years ago. f

Counterprotesters held a pro-immigration, anti-violence against women rally downtown Mar. 5 in response to an anti-illegal immigration gathering at City Hall. See more photos at flagpole.com.

JAKE ZERKEL

feature Is Fare-Free Fair?

DEBATE CONTINUES ON WHETHER TO CHARGE TO RIDE THE BUS

By Chris Dowd news@flagpole.com

Athens-Clarke County commissioners have mixed opinions on how to fund Athens Transit, making it unclear if the current fare-free policy will be able to continue. Despite the benefits that fare-free bus service provides the community, two commissioners said they wanted to bring back fares.

“We need to charge fares,” Commissioner Dexter Fisher said during a discussion at a January retreat. “No operation can be sustained if it doesn’t have income.”

Commissioner Ovita Thornton agreed, saying that the bus route near her house rarely has any passengers. “I don’t know if it’s the best use of money,” she said.

While most transit systems generally charge passengers a fare to support transit operations, not all transit systems are funded that way. UGA Campus Transit, for example, is funded primarily through a fee charged to all students, whether they ride the bus or not.

Athens Transit operations are mostly funded through sales taxes. This year, the 1% sales tax for transportation projects is estimated to provide the bus system with the most revenue it has ever had, fares or no fares.

In some cases, going fare-free actually relieves the burden on taxpayers and frees up money that could be used for transit expansion or other purposes. For example, Boone, NC has had a fare-free bus system since 2005. At that time, its fareboxes were costing the city more to maintain than the fares brought in.

The source of the money used to fund transit also matters for social and functional reasons. Transit riders nationwide are more likely to have low incomes and are more likely to be people of color than those who drive cars as their primary means of transportation. This is also true in Athens, a city that’s had problems with poverty for some time.

Back when Athens Transit charged people to board the bus, fares would add up to a large percentage of some riders’ incomes every year. One round trip every day for a year at $1.75 each way would cost $1,277.50, or about 10% of the income of someone living at the federal poverty line.

rule. When Athens Transit removed fares in fiscal year 2021, ridership actually plummeted by 58%.

Of course, the main factor affecting ridership in fiscal year 2021 (which began in July 2020) was the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Georgia shut down, as did nearly everything else, and people became afraid to enter enclosed spaces in the presence of other people.

Even so, the pandemic was the reason Athens Transit removed fares in the first place. The idea was to have passengers board from the rear door, bypassing the fareboxes and allowing bus drivers to maintain 6 feet of social distancing. Another silver lining of the pandemic was a massive infusion of federal dollars through the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan.

As the pandemic began to ease, inflation skyrocketed and unemployment dropped to historically low levels. That caused organizations of all kinds to have difficulty hiring. Despite the huge infusion of federal funds, Athens Transit was forced to cut routes and hours of operation simply due to a lack of

“There’s a perception that [fare-free and driver dissatisfaction] are related, but I don’t necessarily know that. I drove the bus myself for three years. During that time, my No. 1 issue would have been people arguing about the bus fare. When I had issues on the bus, it was usually someone upset for having to pay a fare. I don’t know [drivers] would find they had fewer confrontations [if we brought back fares]. It might even add a point of conflict.”

For all its benefits, fare-free transit does have some downsides. On large transit systems with a lot of riders, fareboxes can provide needed revenue that would be difficult to make up in any other way. Another downside is that fare-free transit can sometimes be a victim of its own success. If too many riders suddenly hop on board a system that’s not ready to accommodate them, buses can start being late and the whole system can suffer. Neither of these is the case in Athens.

One issue Athens does have is “problem” riders. These are people who cause disruptions, noise, foul smells or violence. These could include college students, people experiencing homelessness or people with mental health issues. Some larger cities are working to reduce the perception that transit is dangerous. For example, Minneapolis and Seattle recently started using unarmed “ambassadors” to check fares and direct riders who cause trouble to social services. New York Gov. Kathy Hoschul took a more militaristic approach, deploying 750 National Guard soldiers to patrol the New York City subway.

Athens Transit’s fareboxes are worn out and would need to be replaced before the agency could start charging fares again. Interim Athens Transit Director Victor Pope estimates that it would cost $1.6 million to outfit the bus fleet with new fareboxes. Since these machines last about 10 years on average, purchasing them would cost Athens about $160,000 a year.

Worse, fareboxes are fragile machines that break often. Paying for replacement parts, repair and licensing for the boxes would cost another $100,000 a year. Then there are ticket-printing expenses and the cost of paying an employee to count the cash.

In fiscal year 2019, Athens Transit raised $650,000 directly through the farebox. UGA provided the system with another $528,000. Even adding those two sources together, that’s only $1.2 million in revenue. This means that if Athens Transit brought back fares, assuming it collected a similar amount, almost 25% of the revenue would be spent on overhead costs.

Bus riders at Athens’ multimodal station told Flagpole that fare-free transit helps them afford to move around the city for work, school and everyday errands like going to the grocery store.

“I ride the bus just about every day. It’s been a big help,” said Jill Fitz. “Sometimes I do Uber or Lyft when the bus isn’t running, and it costs a lot.”

Anthony Whitlock agreed. “I take three buses a day. That [would be] a lot of money,” he said. “There’s a lot of people on the street who need food and who need to get to places, laundry or anything like that. Some people want to get jobs. It’s hard for them to travel around when they don’t have the money.”

Not only is raising transit revenue from TSPLOST more efficient in a financial sense than charging fares, it’s more efficient in a broader sense as well. Fares have a major downside TSPLOST does not—they discourage ridership.

Nearly every transit system that has ever experimented with removing fares has seen a significant increase in ridership, usually between 20–60%. Athens in recent years has been one of the few exceptions to this

bus drivers. These service hours have yet to be restored.

Pope told Flagpole that they were forced to cut almost 4,000 bus hours of operation per month due to the lack of drivers. This has prevented ridership from returning to pre-pandemic levels, even though the routes still in operation are seeing more passengers per hour after removing fares, according to Pope.

“We would see much greater ridership numbers than before the pandemic if we had the workforce,” Pope said. “Maybe back to 1.6, 1.7 million riders a year or more.”

Richmond, VA, which has a fare-free transit system, is one of just 23 communities nationwide where ridership has fully recovered from the pandemic. It solved its driver shortage by raising pay 43%, to nearly $25 an hour, and training applicants with clean driving records instead of requiring that they have a commercial driver’s license.

Pope said he doesn’t think going farefree has contributed to difficulty recruiting and retaining bus drivers. In fact, staying fare-free might be making this problem easier to manage, not harder.

Problem riders can sometimes bother other passengers so much that core ridership suffers. They can also cause major outbursts or disruptions that could ruin a bus driver’s day. If that happens often enough, these badly needed drivers might quit to pursue other careers. This is a problem that seems to have gotten worse since the pandemic, but Pope said the lack of fares isn’t to blame.

“Transit is sort of like a microcosm of the community,” Pope said. “We have seen an uptick in drug-related issues and in unhoused riders. But people are using it for transportation, for legitimate purposes in a lot of cases. I don’t necessarily know that fares would influence that. I think you would still see about the same number of behavioral issues, but you’d see decreased ridership.”

On the other hand, some research suggests that transit agencies would be better off collecting fares and using the revenue to improve service. Before rolling off the commission at the end of 2022, former commissioner Russell Edwards suggested that reinstating fares could pay for shorter headways or more routes that would encourage more people to ride the bus. Of course, expanding service is impossible as long as the driver shortage persists.

Transit staff are planning to keep fares at zero for at least the next year, but the ACC Commission will make the final decision. f

Passengers board an Athens Transit bus at the Multimodal Transportation Center downtown. The system has been fare-free since 2020.

MASON PEARSON

Going Back to Athenstown

IS THE AIRBNB THE NEW MODEL FOR LIVING HERE?

By Pete McCommons pete@flagpole.com

For a long time, Athens was a small college town too far away from Atlanta for anybody to come over here except occasionally to visit their kids at the university and maybe to see a football game. UGA usually had a decent team, but they hadn’t won a national championship since way back in 1980. Get in and get out. No need to stay overnight. No need for Airbnbs. An Airbnb, to be lucrative, has got to be clean and newish, with no traces of previous human habitation. It should have nothing that would make a guest feel uncomfortable, and to really pay off, it needs to be near desirable amenities—like ocean or mountains or a city with great shopping and entertainment.

The Athens music scene helped us get attention, but music fans are not the high rollers who want the upscale Airbnbs. Then the Dawgs started winning, and people started coming. And since the hotels required a twonight minimum, they got used to hanging around, and they saw some of Athens, ate in restaurants and decided Athens would be an OK place to visit, especially if it were more like Atlanta. So Atlanta started moving in. Three-fourths of the student body was from there, anyway, and they missed their favorite chains.

run by Democrats, but their buddies in the legislature stripped Democratic Athens of any representation in Atlanta, except for one lone Democratic legislator. “Our” Republican legislators, who include insignificant parts of Athens in their largely rural districts, also abolished three liberal Athens-Clarke County commissioners and paved the way to pack the commission with illiberal commissioners, and more are on the way. We very soon could have a commission to make sure that Athens will never again be so progressive that it can’t be a playground for the rich and famous, where even the football players drive Lamborghinis.

“ Dukes up, Athens!

What? You don’t like the idea of living in “Athbnb?” You won’t have much choice by the time they get through rearranging the mayor and commission in their own image. It’s late, but it’s not too late. You can start out today supporting two of our key commissioners who are facing competition in November. You can also start brainstorming for a good Athens candidate to succeed our quintessential Athens mayor when his term is up.

Back Local Cover Bands

Why does R.E.M. only support R.E.M. cover bands with famous people in them, like Micky Dolenz and Michael Shannon? What about those unsung R.E.M. cover band heroes who are just trying to pay the rent? Asking for a friend.

Wylly Jordan Athens

MAGA Doesn’t Want Border Reform

MAGA leaders’ insistence that they want border funding has proved to be a lie, as Democratic and Republican senators hammered out a strong agreement that the MAGA Republicans, like our Rep. Mike Collins, rejected. The former president demanded his supporters prevent any solution. These extremists even condemned the Republican legislators that took part in negotiating a bipartisan solution to our southern border.

MAGA lawmakers have been holding up aid for Ukraine and Israel while seeking concessions on immigration measures. Now that there was a bipartisan deal on the table, they said, “Never mind.” They now say, Biden just needs to revive all the executive actions that Trump had put into place.

of Ukraine, engaged in countless atrocities against the Ukraine civilian population and destroyed its infrastructure, threatened the West with nuclear war, mobilized huge numbers of Russian troops and, according to recent intelligence reports, is planning attacks on the smallest and most vulnerable members of NATO.

Putin has declared he will win because the United States lacks the will to provide military assistance to Ukraine, the absence of which is enabling Russia to dominate the battlefield in that country. What are the Republican members of the House of Representatives, including Rep. Mike Collins, doing to counter this immense threat to the security of the United States? They are taking a vacation. They are refusing to approve the desperately needed assistance to Ukraine.

Georgians understand that, by enabling Ukraine to defend itself, we are defending the security of the United States and the members of NATO. Unfortunately, this apparently does not include some members of Congress representing Georgia.

Bruce Menke Athens

Riley’s Murder Brings Out Hatred

The local Airbnb scene actually started with the students. They demanded accommodations with all the perks, and developers responded with the luxury highrises that are still going up all over the downtown area. The highrises are nothing but Airbnbs with a longer than usual lease—but still temporary accommodations.

So it has all fallen together. They have even managed to solve the biggest problem of all. Most high-rolling football fans wouldn’t be eager to spend time in a town

To tell you the truth, keeping our town funky and proud of its history and architecture and its welcoming attitude will actually be best for the Airbnb business, too. The “Athbnb” goal is to make Athens like everywhere else, to take out the best aspects of our town and homogenize the rest, to turn it into mini-Atlanta. That loses sight of everything that makes Athens an interesting place to visit and to live.

Dukes up, Athens! Keep our commissioners who love and understand what we have here. And when the time comes, find a mayor just like the one we have now. Atlanta is fine right where it is. f

Problem is, most of Trump’s policies were found to be illegal. House Speaker Mike Johnson demands Biden build a border wall without Congress approving sufficient funding. They demanded an end to “catch and release,” which the proposed bipartisan bill did, along with other stringent measures. Maybe Johnson and his MAGA colleagues have grown so accustomed to Trump’s lawlessness that they figure Biden should be willing to cross a line now and then, too.

Our immigration system is confusing. Still, one would hope that politicians paid to understand these things and who have made immigration a centerpiece of their 2024 campaign might not be so feckless. MAGA elected officials’ failure to pass the most serious border funding measure in decades to secure the border only underscores their cynical disinterest in actually securing the border and governing.

Peggy Perkins Winder

Willis Should Recuse Herself

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should recuse herself for the appearance of impropriety, but I hope she isn’t. Her unfalsifiable statements aren’t worth much.

Duke Geddis Athens

Republicans Should Help Ukraine

Vladimir Putin has, by word and action, declared war on the United States and the member states of NATO. Russia has spent years creating formidable capabilities to disrupt vital communications systems, develop supersonic missiles, create a killer satellite capable of destroying essential communication satellites, launched a massive invasion

I grieve for the family and friends of Laken Riley. Justice must be served to the person who perpetrated this crime. I will not, however, stand silent while a few seek to sow hatred toward the immigrant community.

A recent Facebook post is calling for a Mar. 5 rally entitled “Make Athens Safe Again.” Based on this call, some have sought to stoke hatred toward our immigrant community by their posts. One individual makes a reference to “foreign invaders.” Another calls for “get these BASTARDS out!” Another writes on Facebook, “The war has come to our doorstep, folks!”

Crime statistics have repeatedly shown that the immigrant community is less inclined to produce law breakers, violent or otherwise, than the native born. But those with a clear political agenda of division have scant regard for the truth.

It is a trick as old as the history of the United States. It was Alexander Hamilton who wrote, “The truth unquestionably is, that the only path to a subversion of the republican system of the Country is, by flattering the prejudices of the people, and exciting their jealousies and apprehensions, to throw affairs into confusing, and bring on civil commotion.” Our community has the opportunity to shine a much greater moral light.

For those who only see the world in dollars and cents, Forbes has pointed out that Georgia immigrants in 2021 made up one-eighth of the Georgia workforce, made up 20 percent of the state’s entrepreneurs, earned $32.6 billion in spending power and paid $11.4 billion in taxes. Immigrants are woven into the fabric of our community and state. Let us seek to unify, not divide, around the tragic death of Laken Riley.

Greg Davis Winterville

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Downtown Sandwich Stops

NEW FRANCHISES ADD VARIETY TO OPTIONS AND ATMOSPHERE

By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com

PARIS BANH MI (163 W. Clayton St., 706-215-9290, parisbanhmi.com): Given that it’s a national chain with locations from Florida to Arizona, I didn’t have very high hopes for this franchise Vietnamese sandwich shop. But browsing the other locations shows a wide variety rather than a cookie-cutter format, with restaurants tucked into all kinds of strip malls and even a former fast-food eatery. The space on the ground floor of the Georgia Heights building is roomy, with a couple of interior murals, free Wi-Fi, a ton of tables and big windows. The menu board hung above the ordering counter will give you a crick in your neck if you peer up at it while trying to say what you want to eat, so memorize your order and keep muttering it to yourself while in line.

and a case of refrigerated drinks. It has a refrigerated case full of cute desserts, made in Orlando at the original location and shipped here. They survive the journey decently well. It also, as required by law of all new restaurants in Athens, has bubble tea. The menu of drinks isn’t as extensive as at some places in town, but they’re really well executed and not all sugar bombs. In other words, the tea tastes somewhat like tea, which is nice. Even those that are very sweet, like the fruit milk slushes, have great texture. Ignore the fried stuff, order the things that use fresh ingredients, and hang out.

Paris Banh Mi is open 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sunday and closed Monday.

Obviously, Paris Banh Mi has banh mi, the fusion of colonizers’ carbohydrates and pâté with pickled vegetables and aromatics. The latter are right on at Paris Banh Mi. The bread is a little squashy and is, in a rare case, bettered by the croissant option, which maintains some crispness. Priced at $8–10, they make one sigh a bit at inflation. If you want a bigger meal and a more satisfying one, the restaurant also has pho and offers soup and half-sandwich combos, all of which are available in chicken and vegetarian versions, as well as the traditional beef and pork. The broth could use a deeper, longer-cooked meatiness, but it’s also pleasingly fragrant and prioritizes its herbs, spices and aromatics.

But wait, there’s more: Paris Banh Mi also serves cóm (rice dishes), Korean corn dogs coated in novelty batters (blue Takis, Hot Cheetos, potatoes; I didn’t try these due to their being generally oil-soaked; ditto for the tornado potatoes on a stick sitting under a heat lamp) and a jillion snacks laid out on a large table. These include Mexican Chicken Tomato flavor Lays, Soul Jazz Burger chips, corn snacks flavored like grilled meat, as well as Pocky on a shelf

CHEBA HUT (135 W. Washington St., 706850-0767, chebahut.com): Learning that Cheba Hut, a new sandwich franchise in downtown Athens, was founded in 1998 in Arizona absolutely tracks. The theme is ’90s stoner, and if you’re wondering how thoroughly the restaurant commits to the bit, a large image of UGA’s mascot smoking a blunt greets you right when you walk in the door. It is pervasive. The sandwiches have names that you are thankfully not required to use when ordering (you can say, “I’ll have the ham and pineapple” rather than trying to remember which weed reference applies to that item). There are stickers on every surface that are wink-wink-nudge-nudge. Every sign, even handwritten ones, has a vibe that could have come straight from my patchouli-misted friends in high school.

It’s pretty dumb, but the sandwiches aren’t bad at all. Available in 4-, 8- or 12-inch sizes, they’re heavy on the veggies. Order a sub like the Power Plant (regular or jalapeño hummus, guacamole, feta, spring mix, tomato, onion, pickle, cucumber, mushrooms, black olive, green pepper, dressing and parmesan), and you really won’t miss meat. Fillings are well seasoned. The bread is good, coming in at an approximately Jimmy John’s level of chewiness and available in garlic herb (the winner), wheat or white. They’re not too big. They don’t really seem to get soggy. There are a lot of options, including seven (!) vegetarian possibilities. Sure, one of them is PB&J, but you have to give them credit for thinking it all through. Pricing feels a little high (get it?), at nearly $15 for a foot-long sandwich. The Loaded Not’chos, made with Doritos, reinforce my stance that Doritos don’t function as an ingredient, only as a delicious snack on their own. You can get a cup of decent meatballs topped with marinara, teriyaki sauce or barbecue sauce for $5.99, which could do for a high-protein snack.

Is it all a bit much? Yes, especially if you’re older than 15, but there aren’t that many places downtown to get a quality sandwich, so credit where credit is due. Cheba Hut, which also has a bar, is open 11 a.m.–1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, until 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and midnight Sunday.

WHAT’S UP: After over a decade in business, home.made permanently closed its doors on Feb. 16. Owner and chef Mimi Maumus pointed to Athens-Clarke County sewer construction on Baxter Street as a contributing factor; however, she also stated the business was unable to make a financial recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep an eye on the Grub Notes blog at flagpole.com for the latest restaurant news. f

Cheba Hut

SAM LIPKIN

Flight of the Fireflies

By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com

Dudley Park will light up just after dusk as glowing lanterns and other illuminated creations travel over winding paths during the Athens- Clarke County Leisure Services’ second annual Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade slated for Saturday, Mar. 16. The new community event promotes creative placemaking through the arts, offering an exciting opportunity to get creative and explore the park after dark.

Lantern parades have risen in popularity across Georgia in recent years, in part due to the vision of parade artist Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, founded in 1999 during New Orleans’ Mardi Gras. After launching Atlanta’s popular BeltLine Lantern Parade in 2010 (held May 11 this year), Rytter and her team of lantern puppeteers spread the magic to other cities through events including the Butterfly Lantern Parade in Hapeville (Mar. 23), Sandy Springs Lantern Parade (Apr. 13) and Parliament of Owls in Midtown Atlanta (Aug. 3).

Here in Athens, Flight of the Fireflies was preceded by an annual lantern parade launched in 2018 as a collaboration between the Lyndon

to individuals as well as groups representing schools, neighborhoods, businesses and other organizations, and registration is not required. While DIY lanterns are encouraged, any sort of portable, flameless, battery- or solar-powered light source is welcomed.

Though lanterns are traditionally made from rice paper covering reed or bamboo

parade steps off just after 8 p.m. From the park’s center, the route will cross the Firefly Bridge, come down the access ramp, and cross Poplar Street before re-entering the park. The route is expected to take approximately 30 minutes to walk, and will culminate with live music and other guest performances. Students of the East Athens Educational Dance Center, who were a big hit last year with their rainbow- colored illuminated wings, are scheduled to return.

Last year, organizers commissioned members of local band Immaterial Possession and surreal theater troupe Peepa Show to create a large- scale illuminated puppet that served as a major highlight of the parade. This year, the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission accepted proposals from artists to create temporary light sculp-

accessible within the community, especially for young people. Smith was selected by a committee—composed of local poets, educators, librarians and arts administrators—who evaluated applicants based on craftsmanship, vision for the position, professional achievement and community engagement. Her two-year term will include a variety of events and programming, all free and open to the public.

The parade also highlights several improvements recently made in 2021 to the 32-acre park as part of a $1.2 million project funded by the special-purpose, localoption sales tax (SPLOST), including an outdoor grassy amphitheater, pavilion and restroom facilities. “Heron Sighting,” a glittering mosaic mural by Krysia Ara, joined “Trail Blossom,” a towering sculpture by Rick Herzog, as another beautifying public art component.

The Firefly Bridge over Trail Creek was finally completed in April of 2023, just a few weeks shy of last year’s inaugural parade, after almost 25 years in the making. The 525- foot-long, $6 million bridge creates a level pathway connecting sections of the Firefly Trail, a planned 39-mile rail- trail running through Athens- Clarke, Oglethorpe and Greene counties. The bridge’s design centers around a modified reproduction of the “Murmur Trestle,” a historic railroad that became an iconic local landmark after appearing on the back cover of R.E.M.’s debut album Murmur in 1983 and was partially demolished in 2002 before the ACC government stepped in to save the remainder.

St. Patrick’s Day

CELEBRATE ALL WEEKEND LONG

By Sam Lipkin editorial@flagpole.com

The actual day of St. Patrick’s Day falling on a weekend provides some extra incentive to find your festive gear of yesteryear, throw on something green and follow the party over the next few days. The Athens area will host a variety of events, from energetic day festivals to more laidback concerts and even charity fundraisers. Here are a few cheery gatherings scheduled for Friday through Sunday, but be sure to check the Flagpole calendars for more St. Paddy’s Day-themed events for adults and children happening throughout the week.

Fawney Rig

Mar. 15–17 • Multiple Locations

Self-described as “if The Pogues had a baby with The Clancy Brothers,” Irish folkrock band Fawney Rig will be bringing its unique setlist that spans traditions to multiple venues this weekend. Claire Campbell

World lunch featuring Irish cuisine from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. before the Homy.Made food truck takes over from 5–9 p.m. Stay late for the live entertainment, featuring Repent at Leisure Band’s Celtic tunes from 7–10 p.m. and a special dance performance by Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

St. Patrick’s Day Bash

Mar. 16 • Southern Brewing Co.

Bring your folding chairs and blanket, and settle in for an evening full of entertainment behind the brewery. Your first pint is included in the ticket price, and there will be a food truck on site to sustain your partying. Everything kicks off with Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance at 4:45 p.m. Following the academy’s graceful performance, live music will carry the rest of the night with The Green Flag Band & Friends (5:30 p.m.), a tribute to The Pogues by The Knockouts (7 p.m.) and Thick Lizzy (8:30 p.m.), a Thin Lizzy cover band with members of Hayride, Shehehe, Landspeeder, Wyld Staleyz, Donkey Punch and more. 4–10 p.m. FREE! (20 & under), $10 (21 & up). www.facebook.com/ AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

of Hope For Agoldensummer and Nathan Peters of Beat Up head this project, with a backing band of friends on accordion, banjo, drums and upright bass. The group will be playing Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, some lulling ballads and a few upbeat rock songs. Pick your vibe between the three venues, with your choice of early or late evening start times. Mar. 15, 8 p.m. at Nowhere Bar. $10. Mar. 16, 6 p.m. at Front Porch Bookstore. FREE! Mar. 17, 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. at Hendershot’s. $25.

St. Patrick’s Day Party

Mar. 15 • Athentic Brewing Co.

The only full-day celebration on this list, it provides a lot of options for working the festivities into your other plans or making this your one-stop party shop. This celebration includes a beer release of Phelan Good, Athentic’s Irish Red Ale.If you’re looking for a feast, there will be a Taste of the

St. Patrick for St. Vincent

Mar. 16 • Countryside Manor

Perhaps you’re in the giving spirit instead? This fundraising gala, sponsored by Working Oglethorpe Women and the Oglethorpe Chamber of Commerce, is in benefit of Vincent’s Place. The nonprofit will be a sanctuary for small farm animals rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment, and it will offer free animal-assisted therapy to veterans and other members of the community in need of support. The event will feature a DJ, dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, coffee and a silent auction. 7–11 p.m. $20. www.vincentsplace.org

Keepin’ It Green and Brew-tiful

Mar. 17 • Terrapin Beer Co.

Also combining festive fun with good will for the community, Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful is raising funds to fill the loop with daffodils and crape myrtles. The Homy.Made food truck will be on site, DJ LaDarius will be spinning tunes and the Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance will perform. There will also be kids activities, a costume contest and a dunk tank featuring Cameron Harrelson, Cathy Rumfelt, David Hyde, Tommy Valentine, David Bradley, Brittany Barnes, Nathan Stuck and more. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.keepathensbeautiful. org f

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Fawney Rig

Dervish

One of the most popular bands in Irish music has been playing and singing traditional tunes for 25 years.

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Mar 28 THURS 7:30 pm

Hodgson Concert Hall

MUSIC | THU,

MAR. 14

Municipal Waste, Ghoul, Necrot, Dead Heat

40 Watt Club • 6 p.m. (doors) • $26 (adv.), $29 Ghoul, Necrot and Dead Heat are joining Municipal Waste on its Brainsqueeze Tour to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the band’s debut album, 2003’s Waste ’Em All. This album earned Municipal Waste its name as a savior of the crossover genre, which is halfway between hardcore punk and thrash metal. Ghoul is a crossover thrash and death metal band based in Oakland, CA whose performances are shrouded in mystery; the band’s members are even known to wear bags on their heads during live performances. Necrot, also from Oakland, is a death metal and punk trio whose members can also be found in Acephalix, Vastum, Mortuous and Saviours. They are supporting their upcoming album, Lifeless Birth, which comes out Apr. 12. Dead Heat is a nardcore band hailing from the genre’s birthplace in Oxnard, CA. Though formed in 2016, its sound pays homage to this 1980s Southern California hardcore punk movement. [Mary Beth Bryan]

FILM | FRI, MAR. 15

of the 2011 Bessie New York Dance and Performance Award. Lasserre’s accompanying exhibition is full of repurposed materials fashioned into bright, abstract hybrids of painting and sculpture suspended from the ceiling to facilitate interaction with the audience’s movements. [MB]

ART | SUN, MAR. 17

Artists Roundtable Discussion

ATHICA • 4 p.m. • Donations accepted

Curated and installed by its board members and volunteers, ATHICA’s annual “Members’ Exhibition” features more than

Imagining the Indian

Morton Theatre • 5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (film) • $5 suggested donation

Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting documents the movement to eradicate the demeaning misappropriation of Native American words, images and gestures in sports and other areas. The movement has already seen the removal of Confederate imagery and statues of Christopher Columbus, as well as the name change of Washington’s NFL team. In covering this subject matter, the film examines the way that the stereotyping and marginalization of Native history has impacted and continues to impact Native peoples. The screening will also feature a panel discussion with the filmmakers, including co-producers Kevin Blackistone (who has been outspoken about the Atlanta Braves MLB team) and Yancey Burns, and co-producer and co-director Ben West. [MB]

ART | FRI, MAR. 15

Beth Gill & Jon Moniaci

The Athenaeum • 7 p.m. • FREE!

Fabienne Lasserre’s “Listeners” exhibition will be paired with a commissioned dance choreographed by Beth Gill featuring music by experimental composer Jon Moniaci. Gill is a New York City-based choreographer who has been awarded for excellence in her field with honors including the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts, the Guggenheim Fellowship grant and Princeton’s Hodder Fellowship grant. She and Moniaci have a long history of collaboration with other artists, including many works with one another. One such work is “Electric Midwife,” a piece that resulted in the reception

50 artists of all ages, styles and mediums. The exhibition is sponsored in part by The James E. and Betty J. Huffer Foundation, The Georgia Council for the Arts and The National Endowment for the Arts. The artists presenting their works include Margaret Agner, Krysia Ara, Joshua Baker, Lybi Cucurullo, Richard Huston, Christina Habibi and many others. The roundtable event will serve to close out the exhibition and further ATHICA’s mission of serving as a community hub for artists that cultivates conversation and collaboration about contemporary art. The institute is also currently showing the works of Christina Habibi at the ATHICA@Ciné Gallery through Apr. 25. [MB]

FILM | TUE, MAR. 19

Hisham Mayet

Double Feature

Flicker Theatre & Bar • 7 p.m. • $10 (adv.), $12 Primordial Void and Attaboy Tapes are co-presenting a double feature alongside Hisham Mayet, the co-founder of the record label Sublime Frequencies. The first film, The Divine River: Ceremonial Pageantry in The Sahel, records the music, ritual, life and landscape along the Niger River between 2007 and 2012. It offers a look inside this cultural pocket without making interpretations or commentary, but rather allowing viewers to give their attention and experience the mystery and sense of deeper, intrinsic knowledge that comes with simply observing. The second film, Oulaya’s Wedding, provides insight into the Sahraoui culture, family values and gender roles through the lens of Group Doueh, the most famous wedding band in Dakhla. The group is composed of the family members of its lead guitarist, Doueh, and the film follows the week-long celebration of the marriage of the family’s oldest daughter, Oulaya. [MB] f

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Athens Bands Head to Austin PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP

By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com

Hey y’all, we’re in Austin, TX this week for South By Southwest. This week’s column will highlight some cool Athens-related stuff happening out here. There’s also some down-home local stuff here, too. So, as we say in Texas, hold your horses. Now let’s get into it…

FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS: The annual Athens In Austin party continues its galloping influence again this year. The 2024 event takes place at Lambert’s (401 W 2nd St.) Thursday, Mar. 14. Featured acts, in order of appearance, are Molecular Steve (8 p.m.), Spencer Thomas (8:50 p.m.), Rose Hotel (9:40 p.m.), Elijah Johnston (10:30 p.m.), Pylon Reenactment Society (11:20 p.m.), Snõõper (12:10 a.m.) and Heffner (1:00 a.m.). All times are Central Standard Time. For more information, just show up and ask someone.

Y’ALL COME BACK: And if you don’t wear yourself out at the Athens party, then head down to Antone’s (305 E 5th St.) on Friday, Mar. 15 for the New West Records SXSW showcase. This showcase in particular is such a great chance to catch up on New West and associated label artists that might have slipped through your fingers

(10 p.m.); and then again at Sagebrush on Sunday, Mar. 17 (9 p.m.). If you see these boys around, buy ’em a beer and a slice and give ’em a pat on the back. For more information, please see thepinkstones.com.

CLOSER TO HOME: Immaterial Possession has a new single on Monday, Mar. 18. It’s titled “Tropical Still Life Floridian Variant,” which is a perfectly reasonable name, considering the band tells me it’s a re-working of its song “Tropical Still Life,” which first appeared on the band’s self-titled debut album from January 2023. Whereas the original was a little languid in its mood and delivery, this new variant is jumped up in rhythm, the production is as bright as the damn sun, and it’s also a whole minute shorter. It’s nothing you wouldn’t expect from Immaterial Possession, which is to say if you’re already onboard you should love it, and if you’re not then why not? Fix that over at immaterialpossession.bandcamp.com and facebook.com/ immaterialpossession.

thus far. This night’s lineup is as follows: Luther Dickinson (8 p.m.), The Howdies (8:45 p.m.), Color Green (9:30 p.m.), Travis Roberts feat. Pedal Steel Noah (10:15 p.m.), The Deslondes (11 p.m.), Emily Nenni (12 a.m.), The Pink Stones (1 a.m.). Again, all in Central Standard Time.

TEN FORWARD GEARS AND A GEORGIA OVERDRIVE:

SXSW is an exhausting marathon of a week even when you’re well rested, well fed and reasonably sober. And that’s just if you’re a fan or a member of the press. Every year, I’m in awe at how many bands slog their equipment around to play multiple shows in week-long bumper-to-bumper traffic, no sound checks, no parking, and—as a general rule—poor nutrition and hydration. So, this year my awe goes to The Pink Stones, who have seven shows total lined up this week, including the one mentioned above. The others are Wednesday, Mar. 13 at Colton House Hotel (2:30 p.m.); Thursday, Mar. 14 at The White Horse (10 p.m.); Friday, Mar 15 at Draught House (3 p.m.), Still Austin (7 p.m.) and then Antone’s (1 a.m.); Saturday, Mar. 16 at Sagebrush

ÉIRINN GO BRÁCH: Athens Irish folk group Fawney Rig is running the St. Patrick’s Day gamut with three shows scheduled this week. On Friday, Mar. 15 it’ll play The Nowhere Bar (8 p.m. and $10), Saturday, Mar. 16 at Winterville’s Front Porch Bookstore (6 p.m. and free), and a double-shot at Hendershot’s on St. Patrick’s Day itself, complete with traditional food, on Sunday, Mar. 17 (6 p.m. and 8 p.m., $25). The band is composed of Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) along with a group of friends handling accordion, banjo, drums and upright bass. Have fun, don’t act the maggot, and wash your hands after you visit the jacks because we’re still in cold and flu season. Slán go fóill!

TEARS-N-BEERS: This news probably could have waited another week but, what the hell, let’s just go ahead and mention it. Athens deathrockers Tears For The Dying have returned from a successful run of shows in Florida where it began each night as practical unknowns and walked away each night with a basketful of new fans. These dates were in support of the group’s new full length album In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun. The band will return to the road in May and venture through a brief flirtation with the Midwest before barreling down the east coast. Relevant to your interests, though, is the fact the band will play its Athens record release show Saturday, Mar. 23 at Ciné along with Astral Summer, and then the show closes out with Goth Karaoke. For more information, please see facebook.com/TearsForTheDying and listen in at tearsforthedying.bandcamp. com. f

The Pink Stones

MARCH 11-22

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE

EXPERIENCE AT MUSIC UGA

TICKETED PERFORMANCES $15-20; $3 with UGA student

THURS 3/14

7:30 p.m.

HODGSON HALL

TUES 3/19 7:30 p.m.

RAMSEY HALL

THURS 3/21 FRI 3/22

7:30 p.m.

HODGSON HALL

MON 3/25

7:30 p.m.

HODGSON HALL

WED 3/13

7:30 p.m.

RAMSEY HALL

WED 3/20

7:30 p.m.

RAMSEY HALL

THURS 3/21

5:30 p.m.

RAMSEY HALL

FRI 3/22 3:30 p.m.

RAMSEY HALL

UGA Hodgson Singers “The Poet Sings”

The award-winning UGA Hodgson Singers, conducted by Daniel Bara, presents pieces based on the poetry of Shakespeare, Pablo Neruda, Robert Frost, and the Indian poet, Sarojini Naidu. Featuring UGA Voice Faculty Elizabeth Johnson Knight, mezzo-soprano. Part of UGA Humanities Festival.

Women’s Works for Viola: Past, Present, and Future - Maggie Snyder, viola

With Timothy Lovelace on piano. Includes three world premieres: And a Cry Came from the People for viola & piano by Mary Kouyoumdjian, Variations on a Feeling (Chaconne) for viola alone by Tessa Lark, and Sakari Dixon Vanderveer’s Bagatelles for Strings, I. Prelude.

UGA Opera Theatre presents “The Tragedy of Carmen”

Adapted from Georges Bizet’s opera by Marius Constant, Jean-Claude Carriére, and Peter Brook. This version draws on the original novella for dramatic inspiration to create a more intimate and emotionally raw exploration of these familiar characters.

ARCO Chamber Orchestra presents “Mostly Romantic”

The program includes the beloved Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Florence” in orchestral version. In this context, romantic refers to both the Romantic period, and the depth of dramatic character.

Guest Artist and Faculty Recital featuring Davis Brooks, violin With UGA Faculty Michael Heald, violin, Maggie Snyder, viola, David Starkweather, cello, and Alan Woo, piano. Free performance.

Guitar Foundation of America’s Winner’s Tour: Jérôme Ducharme, guitar

Part of Tangere Trio and Canadian Guitar Quartet; teaches at McGill University and Conservatoire de musique de Montréal. Free performance.

Guest Artist: Vicky Chow, piano

Hong Kong/Canadian pianist Vicky Chow has been described as “brilliant” (New York Times) and “one of our era’s most brilliant pianists” (Pitchfork). Supported by the McCay Fund. Free performance.

Repertory Singers

This choir, conducted by Graduate Students in Choral Conducting, will be led during this concert by Daniel Shafer. Free performance.

live music calendar

Tuesday 12

Hendershot’s

No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

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

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall

7:30 p.m. $35–70. pac.uga.edu

MAX RAABE & PALAST

ORCHESTER German crooner who revives classic songs of the 1920s and ’30s with a dozen-member ensemble blending elements of cabaret, jazz and pop.

Rabbit Hole Studios

8–10:30 p.m. www.rabbitholestudios.

org IMPROVS AND ORIGINS Musical experiments, originals and improvisations.

Wednesday 13

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

MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS

Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, ’20s and ’30s. (6 p.m.)

Flicker Theatre & Bar

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

DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring pop, rock, indie and more.

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.

Nowhere Bar

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

ERIC CARTER Member of longrunning local rock band Bloodkin plays a solo set.

SCOTTY NICHOLSON Local musician from Dangfly and Diablo Sandwich & The Dr. Peppers.

Ramsey Hall

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

CHAMBER RECITAL Faculty and guest artists perform.

Thursday 14

40 Watt Club 6 p.m. (doors). $26 (adv.), $29. www.40watt.com

MUNICIPAL WASTE Crossover thrash band from Richmond, VA.

GHOUL Oakland, CA thrash and death metal band whose masked members go by the names Cremator, Fermentor, Digestor and Dissector.

NECROT Death metal band from Oakland, CA.

DEAD HEAT Crossover thrash and nardcore band from Oxnard, CA. Buvez 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvez athens

DOGS RUN FREE Cleveland, OH duo with energetic, danceable songs.

FLUST Atlanta synth-pop act deeply indebted to the Japanese synth- and art-pop of the early ’80s.

PARKING GARAGE Local selfproclaimed “salt rock” outfit, mixing dance, pop punk, emo and alternative with a hint of brass.

The Classic Center 8 p.m. $58–683. www.classiccenter. com

BOB DYLAN Legendary folk and rock musician on his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flicker theatreandbar.com

DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.

FOURTH MANSIONS Brant Rackley and Larry Tenner join Joe Rowe for a set of indie rock originals and eclectic covers.

VILE BODY Duo of Lydian Brambila and Mat Lewis.

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $22. www.georgiatheatre.com

THE STEWS Band that formed at Auburn University and performs everything from singalong indie to head-banging hard rock.

HAPPY LANDING Alternative folk band from Oxford, MS whose members met while attending the University of Mississippi.

Hendershot’s

7:30–11 p.m. $10. www.hendershots athens.com

SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ

L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall

UGA Humanities Festival. 7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga. edu

HODGSON SINGERS Celebrating the chemistry between poetry and vocal music, the program “The Poet Sings” features selections by Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, Robert Frost, John Corigliano and others. Tonight’s performance spotlights

UGA voice faculty Elizabeth Johnson Knight as a mezzo-soprano soloist.

Nowhere Bar

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

NowhereBarAthens

FRANKENFURT CINNAMON JAM

Live freeform funk to dance to and a rotating crew of musicians. Feel free to bring an instrument.

Southern Brewing Co.

6–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com

KARAOKE NIGHT Every Thursday evening.

Friday 15

Athentic Brewing Co. St. Patrick’s Day Party. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. (party), 7–10 p.m. (music). www.athenticbrewing.com

REPENT AT LEISURE Irish and Celtic trad, mod and original music. The band features Danny Cottar on lead guitar, Jeff Lustig on 12 string and harp, Keith Morris on upright bass, Mark Turiano on drums and Liam Parke on banjo and spoons.

Buvez 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvez athens

THE WHILE Dynamic ensemble navigating the mood swings of life.

PRETTY COLORS Soft and dreamy psych-tinged indie rock.

WAY PAST COOL Fast, catchy, melodic sing-a-long pop-punk anthems with a classic ’90s vibe.

GREAT WIDE NOTHING Synthy, cinematic prog-rock from Atlanta.

The Classic Center 8 p.m. $58–683. www.classiccenter. com

BOB DYLAN Legendary folk and rock musician on his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour.

Flicker Theatre & Bar

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

JACOB MALLOW Singersongwriter with an alternative folk and soulful R&B sound.

JAMES MORSE Atlanta-based singer-songwriter and producer.

ZAC CROOK Local artist who prides himself on mixing pop, R&B, country and rock to create a soft alternative sound.

The Foundry

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15. bit.ly/TheFoundryMarch15

BETTER THAN BETTER THAN

EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of ’90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.

Hendershot’s

8 p.m. $12. www.hendershotsathens. com

RUPAM GHOSH North Indian classical violinist who has performed around the world.

SADHANA UGA’s first Indian classical music organization.

FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.

Nowhere Bar

8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens

FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends on accordion, banjo, drums and upright bass to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers.

VFW Post 2872

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872

COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band.

Saturday 16

Athentic Brewing Co.

8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.athentic brewing.com

SALSA NIGHT DJs spin salsa, bachata and merengue during a monthly event presented by SALSAthens and TIMBAthens. Different Latin dance styles will be taught at the beginning of the night.

Bishop Park

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

DAVID COURT One-man band playing harmonica, dulcimer and foot tambourine. (8 a.m.)

BACK ROOM REVIVAL Group performing a mix of traditional ballads, classic folk and bluegrass gospel. (10 a.m.)

Ciné

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

RECORD ROUNDABOUT A night of retro pop, soul, rock and more

from DJ Mahogany, DJ Jaggar and DJ Nate.

Flicker Theatre & Bar Shadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatre andbar.com

APATHETIC DISCHARGE Athens act offering “an unhealthy dose of progressive blackened brutal deathcore grind.”

NAW Heavy, noisy post-hardcore from Atlanta.

ATTEST Originally formed in 2008, the group took a long hiatus before returning with a more refined hardcore punk sound.

The Foundry

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/YRSAthens

YACHT ROCK SCHOONER A tribute to Steely Dan and other yacht rock favorites.

Franklin Gun Shop

11 a.m. www.franklingunshopinc.com

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

Front Porch Bookstore

6 p.m. FREE! www.cityofwinterville. com/front-porch-bookstore

FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends on accordion, banjo, drums and upright bass to ply Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers.

Memorial Park

AFMDS Contra Dance. 7–10 p.m. FREE! (Under 17), $10 (students), $12. www.athensfolk.org

THE OLD FOLKERS Joe Wiley, Mary Freeman and Ash Raymond play live music for a community contra dance hosted by the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.

Nowhere Bar

9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band. Nuçi’s Space

3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org

CAMP AMPED AFTER SCHOOL SPRING FINALE #1 Campers show off what they’ve learned. Southern Brewing Co. 2 p.m. FREE! (ages 20 & under), $10. bit.ly/StPatsBash2024

THE GREEN FLAG BAND & FRIENDS Traditional Irish music. (5:30 p.m.)

THE KNOCKOUTS A tribute to The Pogues. (7 p.m.)

THICK LIZZY All-star Thin Lizzy cover band with members of Hayride, Shehehe, Wyld Staleyz and more. (8:30 p.m.) work.shop Nightshade Family Presents. 11 p.m.–4 a.m. $10. www.nightshade familyband.com

HOMEGROWN Atlanta producer Mindwipe joins M3WT, Sypharix and DJ Ott for a night of glitch hop, downtempo and bass music.

Sunday 17

Bolo Bolo Athens

7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $10–15 suggested donation. www. instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath

THE ELECTRIC NATURE Rare electronic ambient set.

MARIE CARROLL Composer, improvisor, electroacoustic musi-

cian and koto player from Massachusetts influenced by natural phenomena and exploring themes of liminality and transience.

LEPORID Project of Caleb Darnell. LAPHAM Collaborative ambient set by LeeAnn Peppers and Hamlin Jackson.

Buvez

7 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvez athens

ZACK HIRSCH No info available. DYLAN DINELLO Local singersongwriter and member of Eremos. Hendershot’s

St. Paddy’s Dinner and a Show. 6 p.m. (SOLD OUT!) & 8 p.m. $25. www. hendershotsathens.com

FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends on accordion, banjo, drums and upright bass to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers.

Oak House Distillery

3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery. com

REPENT AT LEISURE Irish and Celtic trad, mod and original music. The band features Danny Cottar on lead guitar, Jeff Lustig on 12 string and harp, Keith Morris on upright bass, Mark Turiano on drums and Liam Parke on banjo and spoons.

The World Famous 9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/the worldfamousathens

RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/ noise-grunge thing from Athens. SAFETY FLUID Experimental primitive synth-punk from an Athens cryptid.

WESLEY WOLFFE New Orleans post-punk featuring members of STEEF.

Monday 18

Dancz Center for New Music

6 p.m. music.uga.edu

SONIC IMMERSIONS UGA student composers and performers, faculty and guests perform a concert of new electroacoustic music, including experimental music for surround and immersive audio and works for instruments and electronics.

Ramsey Hall

7:30 p.m. $40. pac.uga.edu

GENEVA LEWIS New Zealand-born violinist Geneva Lewis, accompanied by her brother Nathan Lewis on piano, performs selections by Bach, Cheryl Frances-Hoad, Brahms, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Edward Elgar.

Tuesday 19

40 Watt Club

7 p.m. (doors). $26 (adv.), $28. www.40watt.com

TURNOVER Rock band from Virginia Beach whose sound has been described as everything from emo to indie rock to dream pop.

MSPAINT Hattiesburg, MS band fusing classic post-hardcore sounds with synth-punk and alternative metal themes.

DROOK Indie pop band from Richmond, VA.

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.

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

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

Rabbit Hole Studios

8–10:30 p.m. www.rabbitholestudios. org

IMPROVS AND ORIGINS Musical experiments, originals and improvisations.

Ramsey Hall

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

MAGGIE SNYDER “Women’s Works for Viola: Past, Present and Future of Songs” includes the world premieres by Mary Kouyoumdjian, Tessa Lark and Sakari Dixon Vanderveer.

Wednesday 20

Ciné Primordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www. athenscine.com

TREDICI BACCI Ensemble from NYC that takes inspiration from the music of ’60s and ’70s Italian films.

KLARK SOUND Atlanta musician with folk and prog influences.

ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED

Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.

Creature Comforts

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

RED OAK STRING BAND Local band playing a feel-good blend of bluegrass, blues, folk, rock and classic country. (6 p.m.)

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com

DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring pop, rock, indie and more.

Georgia Theatre Rooftop

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

FOURFATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.

Porterhouse Grill

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

JAZZ NIGHT Captained by drummer Mason Davis performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Ramsey Hall

7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu

JÉRÔME DUCHARME Member of the Tangere Trio and Canadian Guitar Quintet who teaches at McGil University and Conservatoire de musique de Montréal.

Down the Line

3/21 Vicky Chow (Ramsey Hall)

3/21 Southall & The Glorious Sons, Them Dirty Roses (Georgia Theatre)

3/21 Option Paralysis, Nanocar, Goodhost, Dish (Flicker Theatre & Bar) f

event calendar

Tuesday 12

ART: Artist Reception (Lyndon House Arts Center) Artist Katie Ford’s work in the exhibition “Soft Trap” will be on view. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouse

Arts

ART: Opening Reception (Lyndon House Arts Center) The 49th Juried Exhibition will be on view featuring 160 works by 111 local artists. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/ exhibits

CLASSES: ESOL (Bogart Library) Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person basic conversation and vocabulary. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart

CLASSES: Reiki Circle (Serenity Attunement) Connect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com

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

GAMES: Mahjong Club (Winterville Cultural Center) Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com

GAMES: Tuesday Night Shenanigans (Southern Brewing Co.) Play board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com

GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (White Tiger Deluxe) Test your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. www. facebook.com/DirtySouthTrivia

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

GAMES: Singo! (Beef O’Brady’s) Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/ athens

KIDSTUFF: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

LECTURES & LIT: UGA Humanities Festival Opening Keynote (UGA Chapel) A.E. Stallings is an American poet who studied Classics at the University of Georgia and Oxford. 6 p.m. FREE! willson. uga.edu

LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk & Book Signing (Avid Bookshop) Author Kate Manne will speak about her book Unshrinking, discussing how fatphobia has become a vital social justice issue. 7 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com

LECTURES & LIT: tell me: Any/ Body Poetry Open Mic (Buvez) Spoken word artists and poets are invited to share pieces on physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. instagram.com/buvez_athens

LECTURES & LIT: Normal Talk (Normal Bar) Charlotte N. Varnum discusses topics on news, media

consumption, bias and how to find important information amid all the noise. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www. normaltalk.org

MEETINGS: Athens Fibercraft Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) Bonnie Montgomery will teach the members how to make a braided rag rug. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org

MEETINGS: Knot Just For Knitters (Oconee County Library) Bring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee

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

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

Wednesday 13

ART: Artful Conversation: Stefanie Jackson (Georgia Museum of Art) Callan Steinmann, curator of academic and public programs, will lead a discussion on Jackson’s “Bluest Eye.” 2 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org

CLASSES: Paint and Take Workshop (Oconee County Library) Hosted by the Oconee County Library Gaming Group, paint and take home a 3D-printed roleplay game item of your choice. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee

CLASSES: Salsa Dancing (Starland Lounge & Lanes) Join SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/ intermediate). $10. SALSAthens Dancing@gmail.com

COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Townie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flying squidcomedy.com

EVENTS: Whiskies of Ireland (J’s Bottle Shop) Experience the rich and diverse flavors of Ireland’s finest whiskies by sampling. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/cc/ whiskies-of-the-world-2578279

FILM: Club Ned Anime Society (Oconee County Library) Join club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.anime fandom.org

FILM: The 1619 Project (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) View episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 6:45 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga. org/1619uufa

FILM: Pachinko Pop (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1977 Japanese action comedy film Truck Rascals V: Ichibanboshi the Brave 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com

GAMES: Shadowfist Power Lunch (Tyche’s Games) Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

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

KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

KIDSTUFF: Toddler Art (Oconee County Library) Drop in for tactile and sensory fun that builds fine motor skills, and leave with your own masterpiece. Best for toddlers & up. 11 a.m. www.athenslibrary. org/oconee

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

KIDSTUFF: Teen Fairy Fest (Oconee County Library) Make fairy jars, watch a fairy movie, make fairy dust necklaces and enjoy treats. Prize for best fairy-themed costume. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

LECTURES & LIT: Jeannette Rankin Legacy Lecture (UGA Special Collections Library) Dr. Sandra Boham, president of Salish Kootenai College and an accom-

collection. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org

CLASSES: Classic City Squares Dance Lessons (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Beginner square dance lessons for singles, couples and children. Ages 12 & up. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/groups/classic citysquares

COMEDY: An Evening with Bad ATH Babes (Georgia Museum of Art) A showcase of women comedians presented in the gallery exhibiting “Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

COMEDY: Roast Battle (Onward Reserve) Presented by Take This! and Athens Comedy, comedians will do a short two-minute set before going head-to-head in a roast battle. 8:30 p.m. $7–12. www.athenscomedy.com

EVENTS: Coffee and Tea at No. 3 (No. 3 Railroad Street) The Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www. oglethorpefol.org

FILM: Beloved Youth of Many Days: Stories about Mlimani Park Orchestra (UGA Miller Learning Center) There will be a screening of the documentary about one of Africa’s greatest rhumba bands. 6:30 p.m. FREE! asi.uga.edu

companionship. Ages 5 & under. Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee

KIDSTUFF: Homeschool Club (Oconee County Library) Drop in to meet other homeschool families and enjoy an educational topic, a craft and/or game. Ages 8–12. Every other Thursday, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

KIDSTUFF: LEGO Club (Oconee County Library) Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee

LECTURES & LIT: 2024 African Studies Spring Lecture (UGA Chapel) In this presentation, Dr. Frank Gunderson will discuss the making of the film Stories about Mlimani Park Orchestra. 9:30 a.m. FREE! asi.uga.edu

LECTURES & LIT: Chhabra-Landau Lecture (Physics Builing) This year’s lecture will be given by J. Michael Kosterlitz, the recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in theoretical condensed matter physics. 3:55–5:10 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

LECTURES & LIT: Engaging “The Sisterhood” (115 Peabody Hall) Courtney Thorsson will read from and discuss her book The Sisterhood: How A Network of Black Women Writers Changed American Culture. 5:30 p.m. FREE! willson. uga.edu

plished leader in American Indian higher education, will present. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

LECTURES & LIT: Jeff Fallis Poetry Reading (Flicker Theatre & Bar) The former Athens Poet Laureate will read his sequence of 22 poems called “The Never Ending Sonnets” about musician Bob Dylan to coincide with Dylan’s concert appearances in town. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com

Thursday 14

ART: Celebrating Women Artists and Their Perspectives (Georgia Museum of Art) This pop-up exhibition is on view one night only, highlighting works by women artists in the museum’s permanent

GAMES: Adult Dungeons & Dragons (Bogart Library) A gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 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/baddogathens

GAMES: HauntFest’s Terror Trivia (Athentic Brewing Co.) Test your knowledge on all things spooky and supernatural, followed by a screening of Beetlejuice. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

KIDSTUFF: Open Play (Oconee County Library) Drop in for bubbles, playtime, children’s music and

itation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! gmoatours@uga.edu

CLASSES: Help I Yarned (Bogart Library) Learn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart

CLASSES: Composting 101 (Oconee County Library) Learn composting basics with the Keep Oconee County Beautiful commission. 5 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary. org/oconee

EVENTS: Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry (Terrapin Beer Co.) First come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com

EVENTS: St. Patrick’s Day Party (Athentic Brewing Co.) It’s a full day of Irish cheer with an Irish Red ale release, food, Celtic pub music by Repent at Leisure Band and an Irish dance performance by the Carpenter School of Dance. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com

FILM: Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting (Morton Theatre) The screening of this documentary will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers. 5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (film). FREE! www.mortontheatre.com

GAMES: Mahjong Club (Winterville Cultural Center) Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com

GAMES: Chess Club (Winterville Cultural Center) Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.winterville center.com

GAMES: Friday Night Initiative (Online: Tyche’s Games) Learn how to play a RPG game with others on Discord. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

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

KIDSTUFF: Fantastic Friday

MEETINGS: Coffee Hour (Oconee County Library) Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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

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

Friday 15

ART: Morning Mindfulness (Georgia Museum of Art) Instructor-led med-

(Bishop Park) An instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

KIDSTUFF: Spanish Storytime (Oconee County Library) Listen to and practice Spanish songs and stories for any skill level. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee

LECTURES & LIT: Evelyn Saavedra

Autry (UGA Miller Learning Center)

In her current book project, Race, Gender, and Memory in Narratives of the Andes, Dr. Autry uses a genealogy of gender-based violence to examine the colonial mechanisms behind the objectification of Indigenous women. 12:40 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu

PERFORMANCE: Beth Gill & Jon Moniaci (The Athenaeum) The exhibition “Fabienne Lasserre: Listeners” will be activated by a commissioned dance by choreographer Gill and an accompanying sound

Learn about Georgia’s natural history at this year’s Georgia Questival at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia on Mar. 17.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA

piece by experimental composer Moniaci. 7 p.m. FREE! athenaeum. uga.edu

THEATER: Pippin (The Elbert Theatre) Encore Productions presents this production telling the story of one young prince’s journey to be extraordinary. Mar. 15–16 & 22–23, 7 p.m. Mar. 17 & 24, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.elbert theatre.org

Saturday 16

ART: Drawing in the Galleries (Georgia Museum of Art) This workshop is led by a teaching artist and provides drawing instruction, art supplies and space to spread out. Registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! gmoa-tours@uga.edu

ART: Artist Talk & Demonstration (OCAF) Laura Leiden will demonstrate her alcohol ink painting process and free motion stitching on her sewing machine. 2 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.org

ART: A Night At The Athenaeum (The Athenaeum) The sculpture exhibition “Fabienne Lasserre: Listeners” will be on view with a dance performance accompanied by live music, followed by refreshments, a brief talk and a private tour. 5–7:30 p.m. $350. athenaeum.uga.edu

CLASSES: Shakti Yoga Class (Athentic Brewing Co.) Led by instructors from Shakti, donations from this yoga class will benefit the UGA Period Project. 11 a.m. www. athenticbrewing.com

EVENTS: Zoo Day (Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park) Celebrate animal art with local vendors, a youth art exhibition featuring native Georgia wildlife, educational animal encounters, crafts and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov. com

EVENTS: Explore The Creative Space (Oconee County Library) Demos for the new 3D printer, laser engraver, digital editing stations and Classic City Vibes recording studio will be available in addition to gaming experiences. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee

EVENTS: Sensory Workshop (Bogart Library) All ages are welcome to make calming sensory items with teen expert Tyson. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

EVENTS: Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance (Memorial Park Administration Building) This community dance features caller Seth Tepfer and live music by The Old Folkers. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org

EVENTS: The Miss Omega Psi Phi Pageant (Morton Theatre) This distinguished scholarship pageant is dedicated to celebrating the grace and achievements of exceptional college-aged women. 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com

EVENTS: St. Patrick for St. Vincent (Countryside Manor) This fundraising event is in benefit of Vincent‘s Place animal sanctuary and will feature live music, Irish dancing, libations, desserts, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. 7–11 p.m. $20. www.vincents place.org

EVENTS: Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade (Dudley Park) The community is invited to light up the winding paths to Dudley Park together with lanterns, flashlights or other light sources. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lantern parade

GAMES: Pathfinder Society RPG (Tyche’s Games) Come and adventure with the Pathfinder Society. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

KIDSTUFF: Family Day: Tell Me Everything (Georgia Museum of Art) Learn about the tradition of comedy with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org

KIDSTUFF: STEM Extravaganza (Oconee County Library) There will be exhibits and stations to discover the wonders of microscopes, critters, plants, recycling, VR, robotics and more. All ages. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org/oconee

KIDSTUFF: Create a Nature Brush & Paint Stencils (Watson Mill Bridge State Park) Gather twigs, leaves and pine needles to create a paint brush to use with stencils. 12 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ WatsonMillBridge

KIDSTUFF: Leapin’ Lizards (Watson Mill Bridge State Park) Learn fun lizard facts, what makes lizards unique and about what lizards you can find in the park. 1:30 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/WatsonMill Bridge

MEETINGS: Chess Club (Oconee County Library) Drop-in for chess play open to all skill levels with Instructor Tina Majsztrik. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee

MEETINGS: Atheist Society of Athens Meet and Greet (ACC Library) Converse with other atheists from around the Athens area about this month’s discussion “Can you be good without god(s)?” Registration encouraged. 4 p.m. FREE! www. meetup.com/atheist-society-ofathens-ga

OUTDOORS: Bio Blitz (Oconee County Library) Walk along the wooded trail area and record species using the iNaturalist app. No prior knowledge required. 9–11 a.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org/ oconee

THEATER: Pippin (The Elbert Theatre) Encore Productions presents this production telling the story of one young prince’s journey to be extraordinary. Mar. 15–16 & 22–23, 7 p.m. Mar. 17 & 24, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.elberttheatre.org

Sunday 17

ART: Opening Reception (Madison Morgan Cultural Center) Photographer Emily Jenkins Followill’s exhibition “Enhancing History: The Beauty of Land & Spaces in the South” will be on display with an artist talk. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www. mmcc-arts.org

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

ART: Artist’s Roundtable Discussion (ATHICA) Participating artists from ATHICA’s “2024 Members’ Showcase” will discuss their works. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

CLASSES: Athens YOGA Collective (Athentic Brewing Co.) Enjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www. athenticbrewing.com

CLASSES: UGA Salsa Club (UGA Memorial Hall) Learn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sundayclass

EVENTS: Southern Sparkle Fairy Hair (Beautiful Mess) Shine up

for spring with a fairy hair tinsel session. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www. southernsparklefairyhair.com

EVENTS: Georgia Questival (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Exhibitors and vendors will lead adventurous activities showcasing Georgia’s natural history. 1–5 p.m. $5/individual, $20/family. bot garden.uga.edu

EVENTS: Pups & Pints (Athentic Brewing Co.) The patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing. com

EVENTS: Keepin’ It Green and Brew-tiful St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (Terrapin Beer Co.) This event will raise funds to help KACCB fill the loop with daffodils and crape myrtles featuring live

knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo

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

GAMES: Team Trivia (Southern Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Team Trivia. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com

GAMES: Trivia with Marissa (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Test your trivia 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. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

GAMES: Mahjong Club (Winterville Cultural Center) Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com

GAMES: Tuesday Night Shenanigans (Southern Brewing Co.) Play board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com

GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (White Tiger Deluxe) Test your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. www. facebook.com/DirtySouthTrivia

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.

music, food, games for kids and an Irish dance performance by the Carpenter School of Dance. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/kaccb

FILM: The 1619 Project (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) View episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 9 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga. org/1619uufa

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Southern Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddog athens

KIDSTUFF: St. Patrick’s Day (reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop) Celebrate the holiday with crafts, edible leprechaun hats, a scavenger hunt and more. 12–4 p.m. $5 (suggested donation). www.athens parentwellbeing.org

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

THEATER: Pippin (The Elbert Theatre) Encore Productions presents this production telling the story of one young prince’s journey to be extraordinary. Mar. 15–16 & 22–23, 7 p.m. Mar. 17 & 24, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.elbert theatre.org

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

GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Dooley’s Bar and Grill) Test your trivia

KIDSTUFF: Teen D&D Club (Oconee County Library) Join a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

LECTURES & LIT: Third Monday Book Club (Oconee County Library) Pick up a copy of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson and discuss it with the group. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

MEETINGS: Classic City Rotary (Athentic Brewing Co.) The local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athentic brewing.com

Tuesday 19

ART: Visiting Artist Lecture (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Artist and inclusive artificial intelligence advocate Stephanie Dinkins will discuss her use of emerging technologies and AI to examine their impact on communities of color. 5 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

CLASSES: ESOL (Bogart Library) Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person basic conversation and vocabulary. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart

FILM: A Sublime Frequencies

Double Feature (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Attaboy Tapes and Primordial Void present a screening of The Divine River and Oulaya’s Wedding with director Hisham Mayet. 7 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.flickertheatre andbar.com

GAMES: Lunch and Learn New Games (Tyche’s Games) Come down with your lunch and try out some new games. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. info@petanque.org, www.athenspetanque.org

Wednesday 20

ART: Faculty Perspectives (Georgia Museum of Art) Join Naomi Egel, assistant professor in the department of international affairs, for a gallery program in the exhibition “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org

CLASSES: Get a Handle on Leaks (Bobby Snipes Water Resources Center) Join Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities staff and plumber Pete Carson for a hands-on workshop about finding and fixing common household leaks. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. accgov.com

CLASSES: Salsa Dancing (Starland Lounge & Lanes) Join SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/ intermediate). $10. SALSAthens Dancing@gmail.com

COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Townie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flying squidcomedy.com

COMEDY: Hendershot’s Comedy (Hendershot’s) Enjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo

GAMES: Singo! (Beef O’Brady’s) Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

KIDSTUFF: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

LECTURES & LIT: Monthly Book Swap (Athentic Brewing Co.) Browse free books to take home or settle in to read in the front lounge. Donating books is encouraged but not required. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

LECTURES & LIT: Can Fashion be Sustainable? (UGA College of Environment & Design) Learn about fashion cycles and sustainability in the industry from Sanni Baumgärtner, owner of Community downtown. 5:30 p.m. FREE! ced. uga.edu

LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk & Book Signing (Ciné) Celebrate Éric Morales–Franceschini’s debut fulllength poetry collection Syndrome. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbook shop.com

MEETINGS: Veterans Coffee Hour (Winterville Cultural Center) Sit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

MEETINGS: Knot Just For Knitters (Oconee County Library) Bring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee

MEETINGS: Help I Yarned (Bogart Library) Learn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players

FILM: Three Star Cinema (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1986 comedy-themed Hong Kong action film The Magic Crystal. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com

GAMES: Shadowfist Power Lunch (Tyche’s Games) Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

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

KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

KIDSTUFF: Playtime Express (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Jera for a train-themed small group playtime. Ages 3 & up. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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: Author Talk (Oconee County Library) Nationally best-selling author Katherine Reay will be talking about her latest book The Berlin Letters. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com f

Stephanie Dinkins will give a Visiting Artist Lecture about the impact of emerging technologies and AI on communities of color on Mar. 19.

LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART

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

AAAC QUARTERLY GRANT (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council offers $500 grants to visual and performing artists in any medium to support specific projects that enrich the culture of Athens. Rolling deadlines are Mar. 15, June 15, Sept. 15 and Dec. 15. Apply online. www. athensarts.org/support

CALL FOR ART (Winterville Cultural Center Gallery) The gallery’s grand opening exhibit will have the theme “New Beginnings: Works About A New Beginning.” Submissions accepted Apr. 1–27. www.wintervilleccgallery.com

CALL FOR ARTISTS (Spaceball

Bazaar) Seeking artists to submit works for an upcoming exhibition, “In Like a Lion.” Submit up to three pictures and a brief artist statement or bio. Deadline Mar. 7. Opening reception Mar. 9. $10 entry fee. spaceball.bazaar@gmail.com, www.instagram.com/spaceball. bazaar

EMERGING BLACK ARTIST

SCHOLARSHIP (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council will award a $500 scholarship annually to one Black artist from a Clarke County high school who is attending, or

has been accepted to, a college or university to study the arts. Deadline June 30. www.athensarts.org/ support

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

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

PUBLIC ART SELECTION PANELS

(Athens GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking community members to participate in upcoming public art selection panels. Panels review, evaluate and select from submitted proposals for ACC-funded public art commissions. www.accgov.com/9656/

Public-Art-Selection-Panels

SEEKING ACAC MEMBERS (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs

art around town

ACE/FRANCISCO GALLERY (675 Pulaski St., Suite 1500) Jason Thrasher’s exhibition of photographs, “Kashi Washi,” documents his return to a specific street corner in Benares, India 25 years after his first visit in 1998. Through May by appointment.

ATHENAEUM (287 W. Broad St.) Brooklyn-based artist Fabienne Lasserre presents “Listeners,” an immersive and responsive installation consisting of a series of sculptures made of clear vinyl spray-painted with translucent gradients of color. Performance by Beth Gill and Jon Moniaci Mar. 15, 7 p.m. Through Mar. 16.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) The “2024 Members’ Showcase” features all types of media, including sculpture, photography, painting and more. Artist Roundtable and Closing Reception Mar. 17, 4 p.m.

ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Christina Habibi shares a collection of large abstract paintings incorporating architectural and structure elements juxtaposed with single words. On view Through Apr. 25.

BOGUE GALLERY AT ACC LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) The 38th annual “Georgia Artists with DisAbilities Art Show and Tour” presents over 50 works by members of GAWD ranging from pottery, painting and sculpture to wood carving, photography and weaving. Through Apr. 21.

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.

CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) Asheville artist Jack Snider of Dirt Wolf Dyes presents a collection of vibrant, framed textiles combining traditional and alternative dye techniques. Artist Meet and Greet Mar. 17, 1–6 p.m. Currently on view through March.

DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) “Trust Fall: 2024 Faculty Exhibition” features the work of Lamar Dodd School of Art faculty working in painting and drawing, textile design, photography, video, printmaking and book arts, interior design, scientific illustration and graphic design. Through Mar. 20.

• “Star Dancers” is a mixed media wall-bound creation by Jaime Bull.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Sam Granger, selftaught artist behind the World Famous SamG Land roadside attraction in Clarkesville, presents bright, often funny paintings. • Neil Hayden makes mixed media assemblages incorporating found objects. Through March.

FOYER (135 Park Ave.) New York City-based multidisciplinary artist Amelia Briggs shares a collection of oil paintings on paper that imagine interior landscapes. On view by appointment through Mar. 16.

Commission is seeking three candidates to fill three-year volunteer positions. The mission of the ACAC is to foster the development and enjoyment of performing, visual, cultural and other arts in the Athens-Clarke County community and to make recommendations to the Mayor and Commission in many areas of ACC planning and development. The ACAC meets the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. Application deadline Mar. 17, 11:59 p.m. Tatiana.veneruso@accgoc. com, www.accgov.com/aac

STUDENT ART COMPETITION

(State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Selected original artwork will be used for items in the garden’s gift shop, such as note cards, T-shirts, scarves and mugs. Students attending ninth grade and above in Georgia (including college students) are eligible. Cash prizes awarded. Deadline Mar. 31. botgarden.uga. edu

Classes

ACCA CLASSES (Athens Community Council on Aging Center for Active Learning) “Qigong for Vitality with Anna DiBella” includes gentle movements to help improve

balance, coordination and the mind-body connection. Mondays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. $20–25/five week series. “Feel Better Yoga with Elizabeth Alder, CYT” is a slowgoing yoga class for all abilities. Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30 p.m. $20–25/ five week series. abarefoot@ accaging.org

ART CLASSES (K.A. Artist Shop)

The shop offers a range of fine art classes and workshops for adults, private classes and parties, summer camps, and art clubs for youth. Topics include acrylic, aqua oil, bookmaking, calligraphy, gouache, printmaking, and watercolor. Register online. www.kaartist.com

ART CLASSES (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) “Collage & Principles of Design,” Mar. 23. “Middle Schoolers: A Day of Fun Art Activities, Pizza & Making New Friends,” Mar. 30. All programs held 10 a.m.–4 p.m. edriscoll60@ gmail.com

BLACKSMITHING CLASSES (Greenhow Handmade Ironworks, Washington) A variety of classes include “Two-Day Railroad Spike Knife and Tomahawk” (Mar. 15–16), “Basic Tong Making” (Mar. 30), “Forge a Firepoker with Decorative Handle” (Apr. 6, May 11 or June 14), “Forge Grilling Tools” (Apr. 13 or June 1), “Forge a Three Hook Rack” (Apr. 26 or May 25), “Forge Garden Tools” (Apr. 27 or June 8), “Forge a Railroad Spike Knife” (May 3 or May 24), “Forge a Tomahawk” (May 4), “Forge a Spear” (May 31) and

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) The pop-up exhibition “Celebrating Women Artists and Their Perspectives” was organized by museum education interns Bonnie Moore and Ashton Wilson. Mar. 14, 5–9 p.m. • “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. • “Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything” includes a suite of works based on the joke archives of comedian Milton Berle. Through June 16. • “Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection.” Through July 3, 2024. • “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun” uses photography to examine the intergenerational trauma of nuclear disaster and the possibilities of healing and reconciliation. Through July 14.

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

HENDERSHOT’S (237 Prince Ave.) Nirvinyl Album Art presents “Nirvinyl For Sale” featuring vintage album cover art. Through mid-April.

JUST PHO… AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are inspired by Magic Realism, Surrealism, fables and more. Through March.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) “Soft Trap” is a site-specific installation by Katie Ford created for “In Case,” a new annual series that utilizes the lobby case as an installation space. Through Mar. 28. • Collections from our Community presents Ikla McConnell’s collection of Pyrex casseroles and dishware. Through Apr. 9. • The 49th annual Juried Exhibition features 160 works by 111 local artists. Opening reception Mar. 12, 6–8 p.m. Artist Talks held Apr. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 6 p.m. Through May 4.

MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison)

“John Lewis Series: Painting by Benny Andrews” features 17 paintings by Andrews depicting the life of late U.S. Congressman John Lewis and the Civil Rights Movement. • In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the gallery shares 13 photographs by Frances Benjamin Johnston (1864–1952) taken in Madison in 1939 of seven antebellum homes and one church as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. Through May. • Photographer Emily Jenkins Followill shares images that capture an appreciation for the beauty of the past and an eye for the present in “Enhancing History: The Beauty of Land & Spaces in the South.” Opening reception Mar. 17, 2–4 p.m.

MANHATTAN CAFE (337 N. Hull St.) “Concrete Shoes & Neckties: High Art for Low People and Low Art for High People” shares works by Gary Autry, Sam Balling, AM Rodriguez and Jeff Rapier. Opening Reception Mar. 14, 7–10 p.m. MASON-SCHARFENSTEIN MUSEUM OF ART (567 Georgia St., Demorest)

“Barq’s Root Beer: A History of Design” showcases Barq’s design objects from its earliest incarnation to its most recent rebranding. Through Apr. 2. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville)

“Youth Art Month 2024” features artwork by students in kindergarten through

“Forge a Bottle Opener” (June 7). Classes run 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www. greenhowhandmade.com/blacksmith-classes

CLASSES (Winterville Cultural Center) “Chair Yoga” promotes deep breathing, mindfulness and inward listening. Mondays, 9:10–10:10 a.m. $12/drop in. “Botanical Sketchbook” explores drawing techniques like shading, perspective and light. Mondays, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $12/drop in. wintervillecampus@gmail.com, www.wintervillecenter.com

PÉTANQUE CLUB OF ATHENS (5 Alumni Dr.) Learn to play Pétanque. RSVP for a free Wednesday introduction. athenspetanqueclub@ gmail.com, www.athenspetanqueclub.wixsite.com/play

QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION

TRAINING (Nuçi’s Space) Nuçi’s hosts free monthly QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention sessions for anyone interested, not just mental health professionals. Nuçi’s also offers free training for businesses and organizations. A public trainings will be held Mar. 28 at 9:30 a.m. 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 website for a full schedule. liveo-

akmartialarts@gmail.com, www. liveoakmartialarts.com

YOGA AND MORE (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Revolution is a multipurpose mind-body wellness studio offering yoga and therapy with an emphasis on trauma-informed practices. Check website for upcoming classes and programs. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com

YOGA CLASSES (Let It Be Yoga Studio, Watkinsville) Classes are offered in Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini, beginner, gentle and other styles. Check online calendar for weekly offerings. www.letitbeyoga.org

Help Out

ADOPT AN ANIMAL (Bear Hollow Zoo) Different sponsorship levels are available to “adopt” a zoo resident. Donations are used for exhibits, food and wildlife education. 706-613-3580

Kidstuff

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

CLASSIC KIDS BIKE CLUB (Walker Park) This six-week program is for kids ages 7–11 interested in riding bikes in the woods. Thursdays, Mar. 14–May 2, 5–6:30 p.m. $60 (ACC residents), $90 (non-residents). 706-613-3620

GROUPS AT REBLOSSOM (ReBlossom) A variety of classes, playgroups and support groups are offered for parents and young children. Topics include birth

12th grade attending Oconee County schools. Through Apr. 6. • “Explosive Encounters: Where Paint Meets Thread” features over 20 art quilts by Laura Leiden. Artist Talk and Demonstration Mar. 16 at 2 p.m. Through Apr. 6.

PORCELAIN AND DECORATIVE ARTS MUSEUM (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) Two new collections celebrating the connection between art and nature include a complete Jasperware tea set from Wedgewood in England and a series of hand-carved coconut vessels.

SPACEBALL BAZAAR (130 N. Church St., Bogart) “In Like a Lion” is a group exhibition featuring regional artists. Closing Reception Apr. 6.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave) Judy Bolton Jarrett presents “ART and SOUL,” a collection of paintings depicting landscapes and flowers in textured acrylics as well as mixed media works featuring collage techniques. Closing reception Apr. 28.

STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead)

“Peace in Our Time: Steffen Thomas Meisterwerke from the Lowrance Collection” shares works collected by Marjorie and Richard Lowrance over the span of 60 years. Through July 23.

TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Artwork by LeeAnn Peppers.

Closing Reception Mar. 21, 6–9 p.m.

UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LOBBY GALLERY (230 River Rd.) The new gallery debuts with large-scale paintings from Margaret Morrison’s “Paradigm Shift,” a series created after Morrison began questioning historical aspects of her closely held Mormon faith. Through July 26.

UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “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. • “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. • Developed by James W. Porter, Meigs Professor of Ecology emeritus at UGA, “Sunken Treasure: The Art and Science of Coral Reefs” explores the marine lives of coral through specimens and photographs. Family Day Apr. 13, 1 p.m. Through July 3.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS CLEMENTS

GALLERY (780 Timothy Rd.) Paul Hartman presents “A Lightmonkey Show,” a collection of photographs. Through March.

THE VALTON GALLERY AT STATE (625 Barber St., Suite 120) Self-taught painter Valton Murray shares works dominated by abstract botanicals, bright colors and surreal landscapes.

WINTERVILLE CULTURAL CENTER (371 N. Church St., Winterville) Students attending Winterville Elementary School share their creations. Through Mar. 22.

and breastfeeding, prenatal and parent-baby yoga, instrument play, maternal mental health and more. Check website for a schedule. www. reblossomathens.com

LIBRARY STORYTIMES (ACC Library) Storytime for preschool aged children and their caregivers is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. www.athenslibrary.org

SUMMER ART CAMPS (K.A. Artist Shop) Art Camps for Promising Young Artists are offered for half or full days Mondays–Fridays during the summer. Activities range from drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, illustration, calligraphy and character design. www.kaartist.com

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION

(Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services Department offers camps highlighting art, nature education, sports and theater. Registration begins Mar. 16 at 9 a.m. for ACC residents and Mar. 18 at 12 p.m. for non-residents. www.accgov.com/myrec

TREEHOUSE SUMMER CAMPS

(Treehouse Kid & Craft) Camps are offered in a variety of themes including “Camp Swiftie,” digital art illustration and animation, “Mouse Palace,” “Craft Inc. Business,” fairy tales, “Crafty Carnival,” “Mini Museum” and more. Visit the website for details and to register. www. treehousekidandcraft.com

UGA SUMMER ART CAMP (Lamar Dodd School of Art) High school students with a passion for the arts are invited to participate in a fourday camp featuring drawing, painting, printmaking and photography. June 24–27. summerartcamp@ uga.edu, art.uga.edu/programs/ community-programs/uga-summer-art-camp

WILD EARTH CAMP (Piedmont

Preserve) Wild Earth Camp offers spring break camp (Apr. 1–5), summer camps and homeschool programs for ages 4–13. Participants explore the natural environment through games, storytelling, free play and teaching earth skills. Register online. www.wildearthcamp.org

Support Groups

ACA ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL

Word on the Street

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

DIAMOND HILL FARM CSA (Athentic Brewing Co.) The Community Supported Agriculture program offers a variety of seasonal vegetables, fruits and/or flowers directly to consumers each week. Check website for weekly pickup locations, home delivery details and to register. $15 (flower share), $25–35 (farm box). www.diamondhillfarmathens.com

MACORTS 2050 PLAN (Athens, GA)

The Madison Athens-Clarke Oconee Regional Transportation Study is currently developing a Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Take an online survey to share your experience about walking, biking, driving and riding around. Deadline Mar. 31. www.macorts.org

PUBLIC COMMENT ON POLICE

COMMUNICATIONS (Athens, GA)

FAMILIES (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) This support group meets weekly. Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. annetteanelson@gmail.com

ATHENS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (Athens, GA) Open to people of all ages with vision impairments, their families and friends. Topics include adaptive equipment, recreational and social opportunities, and advocacy. 706-424-2794, dlwahlers@ gmail.com

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. Second and fourth 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. Sixweek sessions. Wednesdays, 5–6 p.m. tinyurl.com/rnvuhesa

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

SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) Athens Downtown SAA offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from a compulsive sexual behavior. Contact for location. athensdowntownsaa@gmail.com

SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (Nuçi’s Space) SOS is a support group for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Meets the third Wednesday of every month, 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.nuci.org

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) is currently receiving comments regarding the Police Department’s Central Communications Division, which is responsible for 9-1-1. Deadline Apr. 3. cimrs2. calea.org/338

RABBIT BOX THEMES (Athens, GA)

Seeking storytellers to share true short stories on stage. Upcoming themes include “Better Late Than Never” on Mar. 26, “The Story of Your Name” on Apr. 23 and “With This Ring” on May 28. Visit website to apply. www.rabbitbox.org/tell

RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole Studios) Weekly events include Open Mic (Tuesdays, 7–11 p.m.), Acoustic Song Circle (Thursdays, 7–11 p.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

SEVENTH GENERATION (Multiple Locations) Seventh Generation Native American Church hosts gatherings on Sundays at 11 a.m. at Rabbit Hole Studios. Men’s Group meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Healing Path Farm. www.seventhgenerationnativeamericanchurch.org

SIDEWALK POETRY CONTEST (Watkinsville, GA) The City of Watkinsville, Downtown Watkinsville and Oconee Library are teaming up for a sidewalk poetry contest. Winning poems will be chalked onto the downtown sidewalk in April. Enter one to three poems no longer than 250 characters including spaces. Include your name, age and contact info. Deadline Mar. 25. jmitchell@athenslibrary.org

SPRING ACTIVITIES (Athens, GA)

ACC Leisure Services will offer a variety of arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events this spring for all ages. Now registering. www.accgov.com/myrec

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 f

Tie-dyed textiles by Jack Snider are currently on view at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. through March.

REAL ESTATE

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

2BR garage apartment for rent. Pulaski St. HVAC and W/D. $1100/mon incl. water. Avail. August 1. Text or call: 706-588-5252.

HOUSES FOR RENT

House, 3BR/2BA in Normaltown. Central heat/air. Apartment, 2BR/1BA. Furnished. Washer/dryer. Wi-Fi. No smokers, pets. Calls only! 706-372-1505

HOUSES FOR SALE

Looking for a house or a home? Condo or land? Call Daniel Peiken. REALTOR 5Market Realty. Selling in and around Athens for over 20 years. 706-296-2941

Get Flagpole delivered to your mailbox! Weekly delivery straight from the source. Makes a great gift! Only $55 for six months or $110 for one year. Purchase online at www.flagpole.big cartel.com, call 706-5490301 or email frontdesk@ flagpole.com.

FOR SALE

MISCELLANEOUS

Business Water Solutions offers the cleanest drinking water available through innovative bottle-less water coolers and ice machines. Call 706-248-6761 or visit www.businesswatersolutions.com to set up a consultation.

MUSIC

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nuçi’s Space is always accepting and selling used gear and instruments. All profits go toward our mission of ending the epidemic of suicide. Visit nuci.org/ rewired.

INSTRUCTION

Athens School of Music. Now offering in-person and online instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin and more. From beginner to expert, all styles. Visit www.athens schoolofmusic.com. 706543-5800

MUSIC SERVICES

Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition. Wuxtry Records at corner of Clayton & College Dwntn. 706-369-9428

MUSICIANS WANTED

Prog/New Wave band searching for a keyboard/ synth player. Music written that Can (!!!) be expanded on. Serious inquiries only. Contact text: 706-255-7374.

SERVICES

CLEANING

Peachy Green Clean Cooperative, your local friendly green cleaners! Free estimates. Call or go online today: 706-248-4601, www. peachygreencleancoop. com.

Do you need old newspapers for your garden? We have plenty here at Flagpole! Call ahead and we’ll have a crate ready for you. Please leave the current issues on the stands. 706549-0301

HEALTH

MINDFULNESS RETREAT

HOSTED BY MINDFUL BREATH SANGHA OF ATHENS/OCONEE June 6 – June 9 1241 BRITAIN ESTATES DRIVE, WATKINSVILLE GA OVERVIEW:

This Retreat will be led by monks and nuns from the Magnolia Grove Monastery in Batesville, Mississippi. Magnolia Grove Monastery is a Mindfulness Practice Meditation Center practicing in the tradition of Plum Village, founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, who was nominated for a Noble Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is one of three Buddhist Monasteries in the U.S. which practice in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. FEE: $285.00(includes 9 meals). Half of the fee($142.50) is due with registration. To request a registration form, or more information, email Claire Bolton at cbolton08@gmail.com or Becky Lockman at becky lockman@gmail.com.

Advertise your service in the Flagpole Classifieds! Call 706-549-0301

Pain? Depression?

Insomnia? Call us today to find out how we can help you using natrual plant medicine. 888-4203848 . Use coupon code “Athens24” for 15% off your first order.

JOBS

PART-TIME

Join a diverse, inclusive workplace and get paid to type! 16–40 hours, Mon–Fri. NEVER be called in for a shift you didn’t sign up for. Must type 55+ wpm. Make your own schedule and work independently with no customer interaction. Starts at $13 with automatic increases. www.ctscribes. com

White Tiger is now hiring for BOH positions at the Athens and Watkinsville locations! No experience necessary. Email work history or resume to catering@white tigergourmet.com.

Find full-time and part-time employees by advertising in the Flagpole Classifieds! Call 706-549-0301 or email class@flagpole.com.

NOTICES MESSAGES

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

by Margie E. Burke