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PLUS, REFORMING TRASH PICKUP AND OTHER LOCAL NEWS

By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

Deputy Manager Niki Jones will serve as acting Athens-Clarke County manager while Mayor Kelly Girtz conducts a search for a new manager to replace Blaine Williams, who shocked many by announcing his resignation earlier this month.

The ACC Commission unanimously approved Girtz’s nomination of Jones at a called meeting on June 14. “I’m happy to have you step forward at this junction,” Commissioner Carol Myers told Jones. “That gives me more confidence as we move forward.”

Myers was one of four commissioners who seemed distraught about Williams’ departure at the June 5 commission meeting. Others said nothing—including Commissioner Ovita Thornton, who walked out while Williams was speaking. “[Jones] comes with so much knowledge and so much information, and has done a great job communicating with the commission,” Thornton said.

Williams hired Jones three years ago as an assistant manager and recently promoted him to deputy manager. Prior to that, he worked in planning, housing and economic development for city governments in North Carolina. He has a bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning and a master’s degree in public administration from East Carolina University.

Girtz has said he hopes to name a new manager sometime around the end of the year. An official timeline will be forthcoming near the end of the month, he told commissioners on Friday.

In addition, the commission finalized a community benefits agreement with The Leaven Group for the Georgia Square Mall redevelopment project. The agreement calls for the developer to provide 100 affordable housing units for low-income renters, discounted commercial space for womenand minority-owned small businesses, a daycare, a Boys & Girl’s Club, walking and biking trails, a bus transfer station and greenspace with arts and music programming. In exchange, the county will spend up to $189 million in future tax revenue generated by the project to reimburse the developer for infrastructure costs. The Leaven Group, led by local resident Mark Jennings, has received financing for the first phase of the project, but due to delays completion has been pushed back to 2032.

The commission also approved an agreement with National EMS and Piedmont Athens Regional to provide more transparency on ambulance service. An amendment added by commissioners Carol Myers, Jesse Houle and Patrick Davenport also requires some ambulances to carry a certified paramedic and an advanced emergency medical technician.

Commissioners Get Trashed

Athens-Clarke County officials are considering a new way to regulate trash and recycling pickup in suburban and rural parts of the county that would restrict how many trucks come through a neighborhood.

Currently, single-family residents inside the old city limits (the Urban Service District) are served by the ACC Solid Waste Department, while those in what used to be unincorporated Clarke County (the General Service District) have their choice of several private haulers or can haul their own trash to the landfill. This dual system was set up during city-county unification in 1990 because many county residents wanted to keep their ability to choose.

“In many communities, trash is the last utility they have control over, or perceived control over,” Solid Waste Director Suki Janssen told the commission’s Legislative Review Committee last week. “It can be a very difficult conversation.”

In 2012—after some residents got fed up with poor service provided by one hauler—the commission went to what was then called a franchise system that capped the number of private haulers and required them to buy a permit from the ACC government to operate. But the term franchising is a misnomer, according to Janssen.

want to do with it,” she said. “They get very angry, and it would often come back on staff.”

However, many of those people dump their trash illegally in apartment complexes’ trash receptacles, especially on the Eastside. Janssen compared such dumping to theft because it forces commercial and multifamily customers to pay more for extra pickups.

Commissioner Ovita Thornton raised concerns about costs. Currently ACC trash pickup is a bit more expensive than private services—about $18 to $61 a month versus $10 to $39, depending on the size of rollcarts—but private haulers charge extra for recycling, Janssen said.

Franchising would also keep garbage from other counties out of the ACC landfill, she said. Right now when an ACC-permitted hauler shows up, there’s no way to tell where its load came from, so she suspects “a substantial amount” is coming from Madison and Oconee counties. “When they cross the scales and we ask, they’re not being truthful where it comes from,” she said. Built by ACC mostly on Oglethorpe County property, the landfill is only supposed to be used by those two counties. A zone system would make it easier to check.

“ We allow them to operate in the general service district with very minimal oversight.

While acknowledging that it would be an emotional debate, Janssen came down firmly on the side of franchising as more efficient. “If we started Athens today… we would have one hauler, y’all,” she said.

School Board Passes Budget

The Clarke County Board of Education approved a $242 million budget last week with some minor changes, including hiring an additional mental health counselor at each middle school.

The state legislature gave certified employees (teachers) a $2,500 raise, and the Clarke County School District opted to match that for classified employees. Custodians will receive a $1,000 bonus, and teachers will also get a $250 stipend for supplies. In addition, the district is absorbing a $5 million spike in health care costs. The final budget added one paraprofessional at each elementary school rather than two. CCSD is also staffing up a new alternative school at the former Rutland Academy.

Spending is up $27 million over the current fiscal year. The property tax rate will remain at 18.8 mills, although many homeowners will pay more because property values rose an average of about 7%.

AthFest Grants

AthFest is not just a chance for townies to catch up on the local music scene or a shot in the arm for downtown businesses during a slow time of year. It’s also a major fundraiser for arts and music education.

“We are not franchising, y’all. It’s an old term. We are permitting those five haulers. We allow them to operate in the general service district with very minimal oversight,” she told the five-member committee.

A true franchising system like Gwinnett County’s would involve putting trash pickup out for bid and choosing one or two companies, Janssen said. But ACC’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee did not want to put any of Athens’ private haulers out of business, so it recommended dividing the General Services District into zones, with one hauler responsible for each zone.

The advantages of such a system are: fewer trucks coming down neighborhood streets, so less noise and fewer emissions; greater control over pricing and customer service; less waste going into the landfill and less illegal dumping. The biggest disadvantage is that GSD residents could no longer choose a hauler.

“If they’re unhappy with customer service, why don’t they just pick another hauler?” asked Commissioner John Culpepper, advocating for a free-market approach.

“People have short memories,” Janssen replied, so that doesn’t always work. When haulers lose customers over poor service, they simply lower prices and win them back, she said. In addition, some feel “trapped” by high fees to cancel service, she added.

Janssen said that private haulers are in favor of zoned franchising because concentrating customers in a small geographical area makes their business more profitable. It would also eliminate self-hauling, which is a small but very vocal group of people who haul their own trash.

“The customers that get most upset are the ones that typically have no service and want to do with their trash what they

Expanding ACC Solid Waste service is not currently on the table. It would be very expensive to buy the equipment and hire the staff to serve an additional 19,000 households on top of the 10,000 ACC now serves.

No decision is imminent. First, ACC will send out a survey to GSD residents, and Janssen will give a presentation on how other municipalities handle the issue at the Legislative Review Committee’s next meeting in August. It will be several months at least before the full commission takes up what is likely to become a contentious issue.

The nonprofit that puts on AthFest and the AthHalf half marathon, AthFest Educates, raised more than $100,000 last year—a record amount—and through 2023 had awarded a total of $627,000 in small grants to local arts and music programs for children. Some examples include: $3,800 to purchase guitars for Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School students, $4,967 for a pottery kiln at Clarke Central High School, $4,400 for 900 eighth-graders to attend a play at the historic Morton Theatre about the Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation ruling, $3,000 for special needs classes at the trapeze studio Canopy and $5,000 for a mural at Barnett Shoals High School directed by local artist David Hale with the assistance of students.

So know that when you buy that Club Crawl wristband, the money is going toward a good cause. f

The Great State of South Georgia

IF IT EXISTED, IT MIGHT BE THE POOREST IN THE NATION

By Charles Hayslett news@flagpole.com

Every once in a while, some South Georgia politicians get a wild hair and propose breaking away from North Georgia and Metro Atlanta. In 2018, the Pierce County Republican Party included the idea on that year’s county primary ballot. In a surprising display of good sense, Pierce County Republican voters shot down the idea by more than a two-to-one vote.

Even so, to help explain the trouble in God’s country, I am hereby creating the Great State of South Georgia. It’s made up of 88 counties and is home to 2.8 million people. It’s bordered on the north by the gnat line (referred to in polite circles as the “fall line”) that runs roughly from Columbus on the Alabama border through Macon and over to Augusta on the South Carolina border. It is made up largely of sparsely populated rural counties, but also includes several significant cities, including the aforementioned Columbus, Macon and Augusta, as well as Savannah, Brunswick, Dublin, Valdosta and Albany, among others.

We’ll start this exercise by looking at two economic measures—per capita income (PCI) and the poverty rate. These are two of the three metrics the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) uses to measure and rank county-level economic performance. The third is unemployment, and I’ll get to that in a future column.

Georgia. As things stand now, hugely disproportionate shares of Georgia’s population and geography are mired at the bottom of the nation’s economic ladder, and that’s especially true in the southern half of the state.

On to poverty rates. Here the picture is arguably even grimmer. Of the 88 counties in the Great State of South Georgia, 73 fell into the bottom national quartile for poverty. The vast majority of those—65 counties—had 2021 poverty rates of 20% or higher, according to Census Bureau data. Six topped 30% poverty rates; at the bottom of this list was Calhoun County, at 34%.

The fall line divides Georgia into the haves in the North and the have-nots in the South.

PCI has long been regarded as a key gauge of economic strength, and improving it was once an economic development priority for Georgia’s leaders. Frankly, it’s no longer clear whether that’s the case. Between 1982–2002, Georgia gained more ground on the national PCI average than 48 of the other 49 states; only Vermont did better. Between 2002–2021, we lost more ground than 48 of the other 49 states; only Delaware did worse.

The Great State of South Georgia bore the brunt of that collapse. In 2021, the latest year for which we have data, South Georgia’s PCI was $45,068. That’s less than Mississippi and pretty close to the bottom of the national pile. Wheeler County merits a special shoutout. It finished last out of 3,113 counties with an average PCI of $24,241. The PCI for the 71 counties north of the gnat line was $59,615. Tops in the state (and 33rd in the nation) was Fulton County with an average PCI of $102,074.

There is, we should acknowledge, some cause for hope and maybe even a little optimism. Hyundai Motor Group’s decision to build a massive new electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Bryan County will no doubt have a beneficial effect on that area’s economy, and there are already signs that it may establish Georgia as a key player in the rapidly evolving EV industry.

But it will take more than a single Hyundai facility, no matter how large, to produce a meaningful impact across South

Let me put these South Georgia numbers into a national perspective. First, PCI: 71 of the Great State of South Georgia’s 88 counties fell into the bottom national quartile for this metric, and those 71 counties are home to 1.6 million people. No other state has more counties in the bottom national quartile for PCI, and only three have more people in their bottom quartile counties: Texas at 3.45 million, Florida at 1.94 million and Alabama at 1.65 million.

Second, poverty: Only Texas had more counties in the bottom national quartile for poverty than South Georgia: 78 to 73. And only six actual states have more people living in those bottom quartile counties than South Georgia’s 1.9 million: Texas, New York, California, Louisiana, Michigan and Alabama.

Bottom line, our hypothetical Great State of South Georgia would begin life as one of the most economically distressed states in the nation, with roughly twothirds of its population seemingly stuck at the bottom of the nation’s economic ladder. It’ll take a lot more than one Hyundai plant to fix that. f

Charles Hayslett is the author of the long-running troubleingodscountry.com blog. He is also the Scholar in Residence at the Center for Middle Georgia Studies at Middle Georgia State University. The views expressed in his columns are his own and are not necessarily those of the center or the university.

Appreciate Alt Weeklies

Coming to Athens from the North 30 years ago, as I did, one of the first real tastes of Ath-life I had was Flagpole. It was one of the many things I discovered over the 20 years I lived there that made Athens so special.

I now, thankfully, live on the Isle of Wight, another music mecca of a sort, not equal to Athens at all. But I still stay in touch and just finished listening to the “On The Media” podcast about the slow demise of alt weeklies in the U.S. and couldn’t help but think of the ‘Pole every minute. Thanks to all the people who love the old Athens (such as it is) and the advertisers, Pete, Alicia, Blake, Gordon, all the other contributors who keep Flagpole up and running. See what’s happened to the Village Voice to understand the value of your commitment. Hey, y’all to everyone there.

Philip Burns Ryde, UK

Republicans in Disarray

The struggle of the Trump campaign and the RNC to raise money in an election year is shocking, a clear sign that MAGA is unattractive even for core conservatives. The GOP itself is in turmoil, laying off dozens of staff, going through a rough leadership transition in an election year. Dozens of leading Republican officials, including state party chairs in key battleground states, have been indicted.

House Republicans are retiring in droves, leaping from the burning MAGA ship. Large-scale retirements are a vote of no confidence in the party itself, and the ones leaving are considered “serious” Republicans. The party is indeed splintering.

Steve Bannon, Team Trump’s former chief strategists, is going to jail. Peter Navarro, a senior advisor to Trump, is now in jail. Trump’s CFO went to jail last year, and is returning soon for committing more crimes. Most of his core 2020 campaign team were convicted or pleaded guilty of crimes. In Georgia, another former Republican insurance commissioner has pleaded guilty to fraud and could get 10 years in prison. Everywhere you look there

are crimes, crimes and more crimes.

The House Freedom Caucus, of which our congressman Mike Collins is a vocal member, continues to demonstrate via tweets and videos his lack of leadership.

The House Oversight Committee chair, who helped make impeaching President Biden one of the GOP majority’s top priorities, has indicated that his fizzling inquiry will end without a vote.

What more do you need to conclude that today’s Republicans are incapable of governing?

Peggy Perkins Winder

Collins Wants to Cut Social Security

The fourth Wednesday of every month, my husband and I gratefully find Social Security benefit payments have landed in our bank account, just in time to help pay the mortgage. About a fifth of all Georgians receive Social Security benefits: retirees, children of a deceased worker, widows and widowers, and disabled workers and their families.

about 17%. According to Social Security’s chief actuary, the major reason for the predicted shortfall is rising inequality, the exploding gulf between the average and highest salaries. Currently, you don’t pay Social Security taxes on income over $168,600, which means almost 20% of U.S. wages are not subject to Social Security taxes. (Twenty percent of U.S. wages go to the top 6% of wage earners.) This disparity cost Social Security more than $1.4 trillion over the last decade. Asking the wealthy to pay their fair share would go a long way to fully funding Social Security past 2035.

In contrast, Collins and the Republican Study Committee’s budget calls for $1.5 trillion in cuts to Social Security in the coming 10 years. These cuts include raising the retirement age above the current age of 67 and slashing middle-class benefits. They want to convert Social Security into a flat, poverty-level payment instead of an earned benefit.

“ Collins and the Republicans have it backwards.

So you might feel frightened upon hearing the fake news: “Social Security is running out of money!” This is a message long pushed by Wall Street and the wealthy to weaken support for the program. And Republican lawmakers have joined them. In March, the Republican Study Committee, which consists of 80% of House Republicans—including our own representative, Mike Collins—proposed a budget that included cutting Social Security.

Since it began in 1935, Social Security has worked like an annuity: You pay Social Security taxes during your working life and, when you retire, you receive a set monthly payment. Experts at the Social Security Administration estimate its future needs by tracking population data. For example, millions of retiring baby boomers were no surprise—experts accounted for boomers at birth.

The 2024 Social Security Trustees Report states the program will pay out benefits at 100% until 2035. By then, additional funds will be needed, or benefits will drop by

Polls show that 92% of us think cutting Social Security is a terrible idea. Almost two million Georgians receive Social Security, and its modest benefits lift a quarter of those beneficiaries out of poverty. Don’t you think elected officials who care about their constituents’ welfare would look for ways to expand the program, not slash it? Collins and the Republicans have it backwards.

Barbara Burt Athens

The Economy Is Better Than People Think

Daniel Patrick Moynihan (a straighttalking Democrat who served in Republican administrations) once said, “You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.” This quote came to my mind when lining up the objective data on the economy with much reported polling on the economy.

One obvious source of economic angst has been the loss in purchasing power from the post-pandemic surge in global inflation over recent years, which has now fallen back towards more normal levels. This past week, however, the (bipartisan) Congressional Budget Office (cbo.gov) released a report showing that household incomes have risen faster than prices since 2019. That finding was true for all income groups.

In addition, the unemployment rate has

been below 4% for 27 months (the longest period since 1952), and more than 15 million jobs have been created since President Biden took office. The only economic recovery since World War II that tops the current one was in 1949, making the recovery under the Biden administration the strongest in 72 years. All three of the nation’s foremost stock indexes hit record highs this week after the latest data showed inflation is slowing.

And yet, a recent poll found that three quarters of voters thought the economy was “fair” or “poor.” Why is there this disconnect? It is understandable that the average voter has frustrations. High grocery store prices reflect many adverse global developments. But there are more serious domestic distortions that attract little focus. Corporate greed was driven into overdrive through the pandemic. A monopoly of 10 corporations in this country controls most of the food production and distribution. Walmart made $155 billion in profit last year, yet they are laying off workers or forcing them into fewer hours and paying low wages.

The divide between reality and people’s beliefs highlights just how much it matters the way the media reports events. And the source(s) we use for information matters. We all have busy lives, and at times do not have the luxury to dig into the weeds for the data. But in this day and age, we need to become informed voters who will not be gaslighted into voting against our own interests.

Philip Suttle Greensboro

CHIPS Act Brings New Jobs

A South Korean company with technology developed in partnership with Georgia Tech has received federal funding for a new semiconductor materials factory in Covington thanks to President Biden’s CHIPS and Science Act. The act, passed in 2022, aims to boost domestic semiconductor production. Our Republican congressman Mike Collins voted against it, but thankfully there were enough soundminded representatives that it passed.

Good-paying jobs and opportunities are coming to Covington in spite of Rep. Collins. Perhaps other counties in Congressional District 10 could get more opportunities for growth with the right kind of representative in the House. I say it’s time for a change. Johnnie Ellington Statham

‘So Much Death’

LAWMAKERS WEIGH STRICTER SPEED LIMITS, SAFER ROADS FOR PEDESTRIANS

By Vanessa G. Sanchez news@flagpole.com

The party was winding down. Its young hosts, María Rivas Cruz and her fiancé, Raymond Olivares, had accompanied friends to their car to bid them farewell. As the couple crossed a four-lane main road back to the home they had just bought, Rivas Cruz and Olivares were struck by a car fleeing an illegal street race. The driver was going 70 in a 40 miles per hour zone.

Despite years of pleading for a two-lane road, lower speed limits, safety islands and more marked crosswalks, residents say the county had done little to address speeding in this unincorporated pocket of southeastern Los Angeles. Since 2012, this half-mile stretch of Avalon Boulevard had logged 396 crashes, injuring 170 and killing three.

Olivares, 27, a civil engineer for the city of Los Angeles, became the fourth fatality when he was hurled across the street, hit by a second car and instantly killed. Rivas Cruz was transported to a hospital, where she remained in a coma for two weeks. Once awake, the elementary school teacher underwent a series of reconstructive surgeries to repair her arm, jaw and legs.

In the aftermath of the February 2023 crash, the county installed protective steel posts midway across the street. But residents, who had sought a platformed center divider and speed cameras, said that wasn’t enough.

“It’s just a band-aid on a cut. This is supposed to solve it, but it doesn’t, and that is what hurts,” said Rivas Cruz, who now at age 28 walks with a cane and lives with chronic pain. “I go to sleep, and I’m like, ‘It’s just a dream, it’s just a dream.’ And it’s not.”

The nation’s road system covers 4 million miles and is governed by a patchwork of federal, state and local jurisdictions that often operate in silos, making systemic change difficult and expensive. But amid the highest number of pedestrians killed in decades, localities are pushing to control how speed limits are set and for more accountability on road design. This spring, New York and Michigan passed laws allowing local jurisdictions to lower speed limits. In Los Angeles, voters approved a measure that forces the city to act on its own safety improvement plan, mandating that the car-loving metropolis redesign streets, add bike lanes and protect cyclists, transit riders and pedestrians.

Still a Crisis

The need for safer roads took on urgency during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fatalities rose even as lockdown mandates emptied streets. In 2022, more than 42,500 people died on American roads, and at least 7,522 pedestrians were fatally struck—the highest tally of pedestrian deaths in more than four decades.

Experts cite several reasons for the decline in road safety. During the lockdowns, reckless driving increased while traffic enforcement declined. SUVs and trucks have become larger and heavier, thus deadlier when they hit a pedestrian. Other factors persist as streets remain wide to accommodate vehicles, and in some states speed limits have gradually increased.

Early estimates of motor vehicle fatalities show a slight decrease from 2022 to 2023, but pedestrian fatalities are still notably above pre-pandemic numbers. “It’s an encouraging start, but the numbers still constitute a crisis,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg wrote in February of roadway deaths.

In response, grassroots efforts to curtail speeding have sprouted across communities. In April, Michigan passed legislation granting local governments authority to round down when setting speed limits.

And after four years of lobbying, New York state passed Sammy’s Law, named after 12-year-old Sammy Cohen Eckstein, who was killed by a driver in Brooklyn in 2013. The law, which will take effect in June, allows New York City to lower its speed limits to 20 mph in designated areas.

“With this legislation, I hope we can learn more children’s names because of their accomplishments, their personalities and their spirit—not their final moments,” said Sammy’s mother, Amy Cohen.

Push for Pedestrian Safety

Advocates would also like the federal government to factor in pedestrian safety on the five-star vehicle safety rating scale. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed a separate pass/fail test that would be posted only on the agency’s website, not on labels consumers would see at the dealership.

Automakers like BMW questioned the effectiveness of a program testing pedestrian protections in vehicles, arguing that in European countries that adopted such a regulation, it’s not been clear whether it led to fewer deaths and injuries. According to the campaign finance site Open Secrets, automakers spent about $49 million lobbying in 2023 compared with $2.2 million spent by advocates for highway and auto safety.

“The federal government has the biggest punch when it comes to requiring improved vehicle safety design,” said Wiener, the California state lawmaker.

Still, there’s plenty of political resistance to speed enforcement. In California’s statehouse, Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) proposed requiring GPS-equipped smart devices in new cars and trucks to prevent excessive speeding. But after pushback, the state lawmaker watered down his bill to require all vehicles sold in the state starting in 2032 to have only warning systems that alert drivers when they exceed the speed limit by more than 10 mph.

Although the Biden administration is championing Vision Zero—its commitment to zero traffic deaths—and injecting more than $20 billion in funding for transportation safety programs through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, road safety advocates and some lawmakers argue that the country is still far from making streets and vehicles safe, or slowing drivers down.

“We are not showing the political will to use the proven safety tools that exist,” said Leah Shahum, founder of Vision Zero Network, a nonprofit organization advancing Vision Zero in communities across the country.

The Biden administration has directed $15.6 billion to road safety until 2026 and $5 billion in local grants to prevent roadway deaths and injuries. Under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s new “vulnerable road user” rule, states with 15% or more deaths involving pedestrians, bicyclists or motorcyclists compared with all road deaths must match federal dollars in their safety improvement spending.

Road safety advocates argue the federal government missed an opportunity to eliminate outdated standards for setting speed limits when it revised traffic guidelines last year. The agency could have eliminated guidance recommending setting speed limits at or below how fast 85% of drivers travel on uncongested roads. Critics contend that what’s known as the 85th percentile rule encourages traffic engineers to set speed limits at levels unsafe for pedestrians.

But the Federal Highway Administration wrote in a statement that while the 85th percentile is the typical method, engineers rarely rely solely on this rule. It also noted that states and some local agencies have their own criteria for setting speed limits.

Although Wiener modified his proposal to restrict excessive speeding, he has advanced companion legislation that would require Caltrans, the state transportation agency, to make improvements such as adding crosswalks and curb extensions on state-owned surface streets to better serve pedestrians, cyclists and transit users.

When that bill was heard in a committee, opponents, including engineering firms and contractors, cautioned it would remove flexibility and hamper the state’s ability to deliver a safe and efficient transportation system. Lawmakers have until Aug. 31 to act on his bills.

In Los Angeles, hope for change arrived in March when voters passed Measure HLA, which requires the city to invest $3.1 billion in road safety over the next decade. Rivas Cruz’s house, however, sits eight blocks outside the jurisdiction of the city initiative.

It’s been more than a year since the crash, but Rivas Cruz finds reminders everywhere: in the mirror, when she looks at the scars left on her face after several surgeries. When she walks on the street that still lacks the infrastructure that would have protected her and Raymond.

Stories of pedestrians killed in this Latino working-class neighborhood are too common, said Rivas Cruz. In September, she attended a memorial of a 14-year-old who was killed by a reckless driver.

“There’s so much death going on,” the Los Angeles Unified School District teacher said from her mother’s living room on a spring afternoon. “The representatives have failed us. Raymond and I were giving back to the community. He was a civil engineer working for the city, and I’m a LAUSD teacher. Where is our help?” f

This article was produced by KFF Health News, which publishes California Healthline, an editorially independent service of the California Health Care Foundation. KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF—an independent source of health policy research, polling and journalism. Learn more about KFF at kff.org.

Cindi Enamorado stands beside a memorial for her brother, Raymond Olivares, outside his Los Angeles home. Olivares died after being hit by a speeding car while crossing the street to the home he had just bought.

To See Ourselves as AI Sees Us

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BRINGS YOU THIS PUB NOTES

By ChatGTP-4, John O’Looney and Pete McCommons pete@flagpole.com

I, Pete McCommons, am so far behind the curve on artificial intelligence that it is far too late now for me to do a spoof of a supposed Pub Notes column written by AI. I was talking to John O’Looney about AI the other day, and told him I wouldn’t even know how to go about getting a Pub Notes written by AI. The next thing I know, John has sent me the column below, written by the artificial intelligence tool ChatGTP-4.

John explained, “My prompt: The editor of the Athens newspaper, the Flagpole, writes a column called Pub Notes. Please create a new Pub Notes column based on the style of the author of the column.” John included citations for some previous Pub Notes columns.

ChatGTP-4 responded: “Certainly! Drawing inspiration from the style of Pete McCommons, the author of the Pub Notes column in the Flagpole, here’s a new entry that could fit right in.”

Athens’ Unseen Heroes

The Quiet Pillars of Our Community

As the summer sun begins to cast longer shadows over our beloved Athens, it’s not just the heat that’s rising—it’s the spirit of our town, too. In the midst of bustling streets and the evergreen canopy of North Georgia, there are stories waiting at every corner, tales that don’t make the headlines but are the true heartbeat of this place we call home.

Take, for instance, the local barista who remembers not just your order, but your dog’s name and the fact that you prefer your coffee with a hint of cinnamon. Or the librarian who has seen generations of families come through, offering a smile and a recommendation that’s always spot on. These are the unsung heroes, the fabric of our daily lives that often goes unnoticed. In a world that’s increasingly digital, where tweets can dictate the news cycle and online personas garner more attention than flesh-and-blood neighbors, it’s these

human connections that keep us grounded. They remind us that, despite the noise, the real stories are happening right here, in the quiet exchanges between people who share a community.

It’s easy to overlook the importance of these interactions, to take for granted the stability they provide. But just like the ancient oaks that line our streets, these individuals offer us shade and solace, a reminder of the enduring strength of human kindness.

So next time you’re out and about in our little corner of the world, take a moment to appreciate these pillars of our community. It’s their steady presence that helps make Athens the unique tapestry it is—a blend of history, culture and, most importantly, people.

Remember, it’s not the grand gestures that always make the most significant impact. Sometimes, it’s the quiet “hello” from the neighbor, the extra scoop of ice cream on a hot day, or the knowing nod from across the room that says, “I see you, and you matter.”

Here’s to the quiet pillars of Athens—the everyday heroes whose stories might not make the front page, but whose contributions are the foundation of our shared narrative.

ChatGTP-4 concludes, “I hope this captures the essence of the Pub Notes column and resonates with the readers of the Flagpole.”

John adds, “This column could probably be improved with a more detailed prompt. Maybe something about an event in Pete’s childhood or a story about an eccentric from Greensboro, etc. Only Pete could provide such an improved prompt. Although you could ask the AI to make up some stories… Isn’t that how Pete does it?”

Pete laments: The above Pub Notes incorporates everything I try to avoid in writing this column—bland, treacly clichés and generic observations straight out of Readers Digest’s greatest heartwarming stories. After having read it, I either have to stop writing Pub Notes forever, or I have to assume that John didn’t give ChatGTP-4 enough to go on, or I must conclude that AI isn’t yet ready to tackle the sophisticated yet folksy nuances of Pub Notes, nor its hard-hitting dissections of local politics and culture delivered with sly wit and righteous indignation, but always with a view toward finding creative solutions to make things better.

Listen: I know in my heart that 90% of Flagpole readers are outraged at this artificial attempt to capture the style and substance of this “quiet pillar of our community,” written irregularly by an “unsung hero.” But I want to hear from the 10% of readers with whom ChatGTP-4’s Pub Notes “resonates.” Lay it on. Tell me my writing is even blander than ChatGTP-4’s. I can take it, even if I will be tempted to believe your assessment is fake. f

Beat the Heat

STAYING HEALTHY AND HYDRATED AT ATHFEST

By Jessica Luton news@flagpole.com

AthFest weekend is upon us again, and the local music festival is sure to be a blast.

Featuring great music, shopping, food and other fun activities, AthFest also takes place outside in the hot June sun, carrying the risk of sunburn, heat exhaustion and other heat-related health issues.

With rising global temperatures, heat has become increasingly dangerous to human health. In the U.S., an average of 700 people a year die from heat, and more than 67,000 emergency room visits a year are attributed to heat related illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Knowing how to

• Monitor your urine, especially if you’re drinking alcohol. If you’re well hydrated, you should be using the restroom about every two hours, and your pee should be light yellow in color, according to Mayo Clinic Health System experts. If it’s darker in color, similar to apple juice, you need to drink more water.

• Limit alcohol consumption and drink water. If you are drinking, try to drink a glass of water for each alcoholic drink you consume, at minimum.

An outdoor festival like AthFest is a marathon, not a sprint. “Take a break from the heat,” says Norris. “Sit in the shade and soak in the scene for a while.”

take care of yourself and others in the heat is important for having a safe, fun time at an outdoor festival.

• Drink plenty of water and avoid excessive drinking the day before the festival.

• Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing that breathes well. Black leather looks cool, but it’s not so cool in hot temperatures, notes AthFest Event Coordinator Peter Norris. He also suggests bringing a hat, applying sunscreen and drinking a glass of water before you leave home.

• Make sure you know where to find water, shade, misting tents and medical help at the festival.

“The key to enjoying AthFest is to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate,” says Norris. “Drink water before you are thirsty.”

There are plenty of places to find water throughout the festival. Water coolers are continuously refilled and located at every festival beer tent, as well as the kids activity tent. This year, you can also fill up at Athens-Clarke County’s WaterMonster water dispenser on Washington Street, just west of Hull Street. Most bars and pub crawl venues also keep water coolers in easily accessible locations so patrons can easily grab a cup of water even when lines are long for a drink at the bar.

• Bring a reusable water bottle so you always have water on hand. Sip often and early. Thirst is a sign that you’re already dehydrated.

Need to cool down? Find a nearby restaurant or venue to get a reprieve from the sun and cool down in the AC. You can also bring your own portable fan or misting device or find your way to one of the festival’s two misting stations—one at the corner of Hull and Washington streets, and the other in the KidsFest area, which also has inflatable water slides. Parents and kids are invited to cool down at the free KidsFest Dance Party in the air conditioned Georgia Theatre on Saturday from 1–3 p.m., Norris added.

The AthFest medical and first aid tent is located at the corner of Washington and Hull streets and is staffed by volunteers from the Georgia Medical Reserve Corps. “If you are not feeling well, let your partner or friends know and have them assist you to the first aid tent. An ambulance, when available, will be stationed at Washington and Pulaski, next to the Wicked Weed Stage,” says Norris.

If you have a medical emergency and are unable to get yourself or someone else to the first aid tent, notify an AthFest staff member (wearing a maroon staff T-shirt), an ACC police officer or call 911. Do your best to make the person comfortable and reassure him/her/them that help is on the way.

Dogs are also susceptible to heat-related illnesses, and hot pavement can burn their paws. AthFest strongly recommends leaving furry friends at home. f

Can AI write better than this guy and drink less coffee?

What in the Whataburger

PLUS, HOTEL COFFEE SHOP’S REBRAND

By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com

WHATABURGER (3201 Atlanta Highway, 706-534-9160; 3321 Lexington Road, 706-534-9161; and eventually 700 U.S. Highway 29, 706-534-9162): When Athens got its first Whataburger, the lines of cars down Atlanta Highway were so long that people were waiting 30 or 40 minutes for a fast-food burger, which reflects FOMO more than anything else. The wait time has since chilled out as we’ve adapted to the existence of this Texas chain. A second location opened recently on Lexington Road, in front of Lowe’s, and a third is set to start doing business on Highway 29, by the Space Kroger. Is the demand really that high? No. There’s reportedly something in the franchise agreement that requires owners to open multiple iterations, and you can see that the phone numbers of Athens’ three are sequential. I’m not a big fan of queuing up for an unreliable experience, so I waited. If you want the tl;dr, it’s a pretty decent drive-through burger, a cut above the sad discs of cardboard many a chain serves these days, perhaps more akin to Hardee’s (RIP), which always had a fairly tasty one. At the same time, you can of course do better in many a sit-down restaurant. Whataburger being from Texas, its thing is “big,” and the size of the standard meal would shock Ray Kroc. A “medium” beverage, which is what you get with a meal, is 32 oz, big enough to strain my car’s cup holder. A standard-size burger is more reasonable, but a special like the patty melt, served with two patties on Texas toast, Monterey Jack cheese, grilled onions and the restaurant’s signature creamy pepper sauce, is truly hefty, barely within my appetite. You can opt for apple slices and an unsweet tea with your meal if you’re trying to watch your calories, but will it make all that much of a difference? No one is eating here to make health-driven choices.

Under certain circumstances, sure. Having recently eaten at Portland, OR’s small regional chain Burgerville—which uses local produce, is 100-percent wind powered, is unionized, and even gives you organic zucchini seeds as the prize in your kids meal while being no less delicious in the same ballpark—would I rather have that? No question. But we live in reality, and Whataburger is beating many of its local fast food competitors, albeit at a slightly higher price point.

IRON WORKS COFFEE

(295 E. Dougherty St., 706-549-7020): I went here expecting to find Poindexter, the coffee shop of the Graduate Hotel, and wandered into the early phases of a rebranding that had me feeling a bit through the looking glass. Graduate is now Abacus, although very little else has changed; apparently it has something to do with the direction the hotel room doors open and the obsessive, granular branding standards of hotel chains.

Whataburger’s other claim to fame is that it’s open 24 hours (supersized hours, and something that there’s a market for in Athens) and serves breakfast from 11 p.m.–11 a.m. every day. The hash brown sticks, which come alongside the breakfast burger and should be inserted into it per the menu photo, are well executed. The breakfast taquitos (soft, not fried, and the size of a burrito from most other fast food chains, with eggs, cheese and meat or potatoes) likewise can encase said hashbrowns and will lay down a solid base in your stomach. Service is relatively speedy at both open Athens locations, although it’s a little confusing to find the drive-through entrance at the Lexington one. Should you eat here?

Poindexter is Iron Works and no longer does lunch, although it does still serve breakfast. Tucked into the lobby of the hotel, in The Foundry building that also holds the live music venue, it provides better than average hotel breakfast offerings and coffee. You don’t have to be staying there to grab a pretty good breakfast burrito, made to order, with chorizo or black beans, potato, eggs, green chiles and pepper jack. Breakfast sandwiches come with egg, cheddar and your choice of bacon, sausage or spinach, a nod to vegetarianism that’s equative rather than subtractive. Are you in the market for an $11 breakfast sandwich or burrito? Eh… maybe not. For context, that’s a bit more expensive than Farm Cart, which no doubt uses better ingredients and provides a much wider range of options. The atmosphere is quiet and pleasant, with free Wi-Fi, cushy seating and plenty of exposed brick and old wood, plus a maximalist approach to wall decoration, but I’d be surprised if it attracted a lot of folks other than those staying on property. Iron Works is open from 7 a.m.–1 p.m. daily. f

Whataburger

Flagpole’s Guide to the AthFest Music & Arts Festival

HIGHLIGHTS TO MAP OUT YOUR WEEKEND

By Sam Lipkin and Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com

Returning to the center of downtown for its 26th year, the three-day AthFest Music & Arts Festival takes place this weekend June 21–23. In addition to more than 100 performers across three outdoor stages and 12 club crawl venues, the free festival features an artist market, vendors, food trucks, kids activities and more. In benefit of the nonprofit AthFest Educates, which raised more than $100,000 for arts and music education last year through AthFest and the AthHalf half-marathon, the festival highlights a diverse array of creatives and musicians. One of the goals of this year’s board and booking committee was to select a significant number of fresh musical acts new to the AthFest stages. A brand new crowdfunding initiative allows donations to be made to AthFest Educates as votes for participating performers, with the highest fundraising performer securing an evening main stage slot at AthFest 2025. Donations can be made at give butter.com/AthFest2024.

Affiliated AthFest events begin Thursday, June 20 and continue through the weekend, including Nateball’s Little Funny Bone, the official kickoff party and Athens Art Book Fair (see p. 17 for more info). Check out the details on all things AthFest below, and see p. 12 for Flagpole’s comprehensive performance schedule.

Club Crawl

As headliners close out their sets on the outdoor stages Friday and Saturday evening, 12 different venues will get into gear to keep the party going. To get the full experience of show-hopping, purchase a club crawl wristband. For $35 in advance or $40 day of, wristbands grant access (subject to capacity and age restrictions) to shows at Ciné, Clarke’s Collective, Flicker Theatre & Bar, 40 Watt Club, The Foundry, Georgia Theatre, The Globe, Hendershot’s, Live Wire Athens, Nowhere Bar, Paloma Park and The Roadhouse. A VIP Day Pass ($75) includes access to all Club Crawl venues, a keepsake mug, three beer vouchers, and access to VIP areas near the main stage as well as at the Georgia Theatre and 40 Watt Club. A full VIP Weekend Pass ($150) throws in a commemorative T-shirt and extra three pours. Wristbands and VIP passes can be purchased in advance at athfest.com or in person at the festival merch tent.

AthFest Artist Market

While live music may take center stage, the annual AthFest Artist Market is an integral part of the festival and an exciting opportunity to discover artists and makers from across the region. This year’s bustling open-air market will feature over 70 booths lining Washington Street between Hull and Lumpkin streets. Ranging from fine art to handcrafted items, original works will vary among paintings, drawings, mixed media, photography, digital art, fiber art, clothing, accessories, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, glass, woodwork, furniture and more. As a juried market, awards and cash prizes will be distributed to Best in Show, second place and five honorable mentions. The artist market will be open Friday from 5–10 p.m., Saturday from 12–10 p.m., and Sunday from 12:30–8 p.m.

AthFest Theme Artist

Every year a different local artist is selected to create the festival’s artwork for merchandise, banners, posters, advertisements, billboards and even the cover of Flagpole. This year’s theme artist is Lydia Kinsey, a professional tattoo artist at Pink Goblin Tattoo & Piercing, a woman-owned and operated studio located in the Chase Park Warehouses. An Athens resident since 1999, Kinsey graduated from UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art with a BFA in painting in 2013. She began apprenticing at a downtown tattoo shop immediately after, and is currently about a decade into her

career. Her theme artwork combines her signature “trippy traditional” style with inspiration from the film poster aesthetic of giallo, an Italian film genre of murder mystery horror-thrillers. Kinsey’s illustrations will return around town this fall ahead of the AthHalf Half Marathon & 5K.

KidsFest

Adjacent to the rest of the fun, KidsFest transforms the block located on Washington Street between Lumpkin and College avenues into a playground of arts and crafts, demonstrations, ticketed bounce houses and inflatables, and other kid-centric activities. The outdoor KidsFest Stage hosts performances suited for all ages. The first day kicks off with the UpNext Showcase spotlighting middle and high school musicians from the Full Moon School of Music. The rest of the weekend will feature a variety of music and dance acts, either geared towards young audiences or featuring young entertainers themselves. KidsFest will run Friday from 6–9 p.m., Saturday from 10:30 a.m.–6:15 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30–5 p.m. In addition to entertainment on the outdoor stage, a free KidsFest Dance Party with DJ Mahogany will be held indoors at the Georgia Theatre on Saturday from 1–3 p.m.

Food Truck Eats and Cool Treats

One of the new additions to AthFest is the food truck park Union Fare, located at the surface lot between the Morton Theatre and West Washington Street parking deck, which plans to become a permanent fixture this fall under Hospitality South (owners of Paloma Park, Sandbar, Emporium and more). Cafe Racer, Kelly’s Jamaican Foods, Taqueria La Parilla, Munch Hut, Propaganda Pizza, La Chancla and Tamez Barbecue will all be located in this lot. The usual cool treats like King of Pops, Kona Ice, Smoothie King and La Michoacana will be along the main stretch of the festival offering some reprieve from the June heat.

Beer Gardens and Festival Zone Wristbands

Inside the designated Festival Zone, attendees can purchase a $5 Festival Zone wristband that allows them to freely walk around the festival area with purchased beer or wine in hand. There will be four beer gardens within this zone where wristbands and beverages can be purchased, in close proximity to the action so attendees can get right back to watching bands or browsing vendors. Beer garden bars, wristband sales and merchandise will be cashless this year, so make sure to bring a card.

Videos, Photographs and More

Whether you’re unable to attend this weekend or simply want to relive the magic, there are several different ways to experience AthFest from the comfort of your own home. Returning as an official affiliated event, JOKERJOKERtv will host a virtual broadcast featuring interviews, performances, music videos and other programming highlighting this year’s artists. Following a pre-show this Thursday from 6:30–8:30 p.m., the livestream will be aired via YouTube (@JOKERJOKERtvofficial) on Friday from 4–10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m. The live streaming platform Volume.com will specifically broadcast The Foundry’s Saturday show with The Shut-Ups, David Barbe, Armistead’s Armi and Sneakers. In anticipation of AthFest, wORT Ort Internet Radio, a new station streaming live at athensgeorgialive.com, will play AthFest artists 24 hours a day through the end of June. Gregory Frederick of the Athens GA Live Music YouTube channel will be the festival’s official videographer this year, and Flagpole readers can look forward to a giant roundup of videos in his weekly recap. AthFest’s official

photographer, Mike White, will post images to his website deadlydesigns.com, while Flagpole photographers Mason Pearson and Jake Zerkel will share galleries at flagpole.com.

Label and Promoter Showcases

Choosing between so many great acts can often lead to decision paralysis. Sometimes it helps to instead lean on the thoughtfully curated showcases presented by the labels, show promoters and artist collectives that steadily build their respective scenes year round.

On Friday, Indecent Artistry, a boutique label services, booking and management company headed by Adam Wayton (Telemarket, The Pink Stones), will present Hiding Places, Honeypuppy, Coma Therapy and Wieuca at Nowhere Bar. Metal, typically underrepresented across the lineups of family-friendly festivals, can be found exclusively at Shadebeast’s show at Ciné. Classic City Rotary & the Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards will simultaneously host a comparably laid-back evening with singer-songwriters at The Globe that night.

On Saturday, Live Wire will host the best of both worlds inside and out as ATHFactor-Liberty Entertainment and Volumes Hip Hop team up for a full night of hip hop while Nightshade Family keeps the beats flowing with EDM DJs and a silent disco. Normaltown Records and Strolling Bones Records, both imprints of New West Records, will present a showcase at Nowhere Bar with Rose Hotel, Spencer Thomas, Elijah Johnston and The Pink Stones, the first two of whom both recently released new albums.

The Classics

It’s impossible to capture the current Athens music scene without a nod to its past, and AthFest always features a handful of throwback acts that contributed to that rich history. Closing out the Hull Street Stage on Saturday is the moody, Southern post-punk band Kilkenny Cats. Formed in Athens in 1983, its hypnotic and haunting melodies were pivotal in the early local post-punk scene. During the Saturday night club crawl, Armistead’s Armi will be performing at The Foundry—a live debut of a new project from a well-established artist, Armistead Wellford. Known as a founding member of Athens’ Love Tractor, Armistead will be joined by local staple musicians and special guests. Headlining that night is Sneakers, a North Carolina-based band that released an influential six-song EP engineered by Don Dixon in 1976. Its influence trickles down to important Athens bands like R.E.M. and the Elephant 6 Collective.

Once an Athenian, Always an Athenian

AthFest is not only a popular time for former residents to venture back to town and reconnect with friends, but an ideal time for musicians who’ve moved away to do the same. Soulful singer-songwriter Kyshona Armstrong, who made the leap to Nashville several years ago, will return to the place where she got her start to share tunes off of Legacy, a new album inspired by her family’s once-unknown history. Rock and rollers Reverend Tribble & The Deacons, whose singer Conner Tribble now lives in Mexico, have already sold out their homecoming show in July, so it’s wise to catch them now on the main stage. Local shows are also few and far between for transatlantic band Feather Trade, whose singer and guitarist Chisolm Thompson moved to the UK several years ago.

Catch ’Em While You Can

Although AthFest is a predominantly local-centric festival, it shares its stages with some talented touring acts from around the world, too. The powerhouse art-punk duo Lung composed of classically trained opera singer and cellist Kate Wakefield and drummer Daisy Caplan will perform on the Hull Street Stage Saturday. On the Main Stage Sunday musician Jamil Rashad’s project Boulevards will bring its soul, country, jazz, hip-hop and indie rock infused funk from Raleigh, NC. At the 40 Watt Club alternative country rock band Susto will headline Friday night, and the longtime pop-punk band Left Front Tire will perform Saturday. Kicking off the Georgia Theatre performances Saturday is Maps & Atlases, a Chicago based group influenced by alternative rock, folk and experimental music. f

AthFest Schedule

Thursday 6/20

 AthFest Kickoff Party with The Elephant 6 Recording Co. documentary (7 p.m.) and Elf Power (9 p.m.) (Ciné) $10 each

Friday 6/21



5–10 p.m. Artist Market (Washington Street between Hull and Lumpkin) FREE!

 6–9 p.m. KidsFest (Washington Street between Lumpkin and College) FREE!

Wicked Weed Main Stage (All Ages)

5:00 p.m. Organically Programmed

5:50 p.m. Cardynal + the Flock

6:45 p.m. Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis

7:50 p.m. The Asymptomatics

9:00 p.m. Heffner

Hospitality South Hull Street Stage (All Ages)

5:25 p.m. Neat Freak

6:15 p.m. Goodhost

7:15 p.m. Forrest Isn’t Dead

8:25 p.m. Triplicate

9:00 p.m. Silent Disco with Booty Boyz

CCSD KidsFest Stage (All Ages)

6:00 p.m. Full Moon School of Music

Ciné (All Ages)

9:30 p.m. Lungburner

10:30 p.m. Dead Vibes Ensemble

11:30 p.m. Husk

12:30 a.m. Nihilus

Clarke’s Collective (All Ages)

10:00 p.m. DJ Kountry Boy

11:00 p.m. Nony1

11:10 p.m. DJ Sublime

12:00 a.m. Motorhead2x

12:10 a.m. DJ Kountry Boy & DJ Sublime

Flicker Theatre & Bar (21+)

10:15 p.m. All Gods

11:00 p.m. Little Gold

12:00 a.m. Commüne

40 Watt Club (18+*)

10:15 p.m. Cannon Rogers

11:00 p.m. Cicada Rhythm

12:00 a.m. Susto

The Foundry (All Ages)

7:30 p.m. Betsy Franck

8:30 p.m. Josh Joplin

10:00 p.m. Kyshona

The Georgia Theatre (18+*)

10:10 p.m. Gabriella Delliponti

11:00 p.m. hallpass

12:00 a.m. Wim Tapley & The Cannons

The Globe (All Ages)

7:15 p.m. Tommy Townsend

8:00 p.m. Woody Garrison

8:45 p.m. William Tonks

9:30 p.m. Clay Leverett with John Neff

10:15 p.m. Mannequin Party

Hendershot’s (All Ages)

8:30 p.m. Annie Leeth

10:00 p.m. Kenosha Kid

Live Wire (All Ages)

9:30 p.m. Cam and His Dam Jam Band

10:45 p.m. Bird Dog Jubilee

12:30 a.m. Alien Funk Academy

Nowhere Bar (18+*)

9:30 p.m. Hiding Places

10:30 p.m. Honeypuppy

11:30 p.m. Coma Therapy

12:30 a.m. Wieuca

Paloma Park (All Ages)

10:15 p.m. Smokey Jones and The 3 Dollar Pistols

11:45 p.m. Kobanova

The Roadhouse (21+)

10:00 p.m. Oxystar

11:00 p.m. Ancient Infant

12:15 a.m. Everyday Dogs

Saturday

6/22



12–10 p.m. Artist Market (Washington Street between Hull and Lumpkin) FREE!

 10:30 a.m.–6:15 p.m. KidsFest (Washington Street between Lumpkin and College) FREE!

 1–3 p.m. KidsFest Dance Party with DJ Mahogany (Georgia Theatre) FREE!

Wicked Weed Main Stage (All Ages)

12:00 p.m. Swing Theory

12:50 p.m. The Original Screw Tops

1:40 p.m. Peach Ice Cream Bluegrass

2:30 p.m. Empress Mokah

3:20 p.m. Freeman Leverett

4:15 p.m. Ansley Stewart Band

5:15 p.m. Farin

5:35 p.m. Sajaad

6:20 p.m. Wonderland Rangers

7:30 p.m. Jameson Tank

9:00 p.m. Hotel Fiction

Hospitality South Hull Street Stage (All Ages)

12:25 p.m. JOMAnimals

1:15 p.m. Pickled Holler

2:05 p.m. Andrew Brantley

2:55 p.m. El ChupaSKAbra

3:45 p.m. T.W.I.N.

4:00 p.m. Frank the Eagle

4:50 p.m. Lung

5:50 p.m. Father Werewolf

7:00 p.m. Feather Trade

8:20 p.m. Kilkenny Cats

CCSD KidsFest Stage (All Ages)

10:30 a.m. Allegro Music

11:30 a.m. Rebecca Sunshine Band

12:30 p.m. The PG Show

1:30 p.m. HEART Music

2:30 p.m. Sir Crazy Pants

3:30 p.m. Deva’s Tigerettes & League of Step

4:30 p.m. Georgia Children’s Chorus

5:30 p.m. Camp Amped

Ciné (All Ages)

10:00 p.m. Shehehe

10:45 p.m. NAW

11:30 p.m. 69 Dudes!!!

12:15 a.m. Hunger Anthem

1:00 a.m. The Bunnies

Clarke’s Collective (All Ages)

10:00 p.m. The Downstairs

11:00 p.m. Handholder

12:00 a.m. Sleeper Cell

Flicker Theatre & Bar (21+)

10:15 p.m. Dim Watts

11:00 p.m. Buice

12:00 a.m. Schmuk

12:40 a.m. Lo Talker

40 Watt Club (18+*)

10:15 p.m. Here Be Monsters

11:00 p.m. Left Front Tire

12:00 a.m. Burns Like Fire

1:00 a.m. Phantom Dan

1:30 a.m. Phantom Dan DJ Set

The Foundry (All Ages)

8:00 p.m. The Shut-Ups

9:00 p.m. David Barbe Plus

10:00 p.m. Armistead’s Armi 11:00 p.m. Sneakers

The Georgia Theatre (18+*)

10:00 p.m. Maps & Atlases

11:00 p.m. Maserati

12:30 a.m. Pylon Reenactment Society

The Globe (All Ages)

8:00 p.m. The Bones of St. Michael 9:30 p.m. The New Orleans Jazz Stompers

Hendershot’s (All Ages)

8:30 p.m. Little Mae

9:15 p.m. Women In STEM

10:10 p.m. Option Paralysis 11:05 p.m. Evergreen

Live Wire (All Ages)

9:00 p.m. DJ Chief Rocka

9:00 p.m. ONIT (outside)

10:00 p.m. Loyalty Is Timeless

10:00 p.m. KN0W (outside)

10:20 p.m. Slugga2X

10:40 p.m. Chiki Flow & Domino

11:00 p.m. SHo

11:00 p.m. Karezza (outside)

11:20 p.m. Tyl3r Davis

12:00 a.m. Lil Darius

12:00 a.m. Nightshade Family Residents Silent Disco (outside)

12:30 a.m. DJ Chief Rocka

Nowhere Bar (18+*)

9:35 p.m. Rose Hotel

10:25 p.m. Spencer Thomas

11:10 p.m. Elijah Johnston

12:00 a.m. The Pink Stones

Paloma Park (All Ages)

10:15 p.m. Florence Cardigan

11:15 p.m. The Ocho

12:15 a.m. Recess Party

The Roadhouse (21+)

10:00 p.m. Couch Cult 11:00 p.m. Swear Jar

12:15 a.m. Fishbug

Sunday 6/23

 12:30–8 p.m. Artist Market (Washington Street between Hull and Lumpkin) FREE!

 12:30–5 p.m. KidsFest (Washington Street between Lumpkin and College) FREE!

 11a.m.–2 p.m. Gospel Brunch with Matt and Emily Joiner, Marco Hull & Friends and Athens Y Kids Choir (1055 Barber) FREE!

Wicked Weed Main Stage (All Ages)

12:30 p.m. IAMTIKICA & The TLC Band

1:25 p.m. The Royal Velvet

2:20 p.m. Avery Deakins Band

3:25 p.m. The Ain’t Sisters

4:35 p.m. Boulevards

5:45 p.m. Bloodkin

7:00 p.m. Reverend Tribble & The Deacons

Hospitality South Hull Street Stage (All Ages)

1:00 p.m. Julia Nyunt

2:00 p.m. Infinite Favors

3:00 p.m. Brendan Abernathy

4:00 p.m. Ant Da Ripper

4:20 p.m. Tony B

5:10 p.m. Scott Low & the Blue Bouillon

6:30 p.m. Heart of Pine

CCSD KidsFest Stage (All Ages)

12:30 p.m. Clarke Central Honors Chamber Strings

1:30 p.m. Joy Dance with Ecstatic Dance

2:30 p.m. Collective Artists Workshop

3:30 p.m. Oconee Music

(*Under 18 OK with a parent/guardian)

AthFest Performer Listings

Thursday 6/20

ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop. (9 p.m., Ciné)

Friday 6/21

ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based high intensity power trio. (12:30 a.m., Live Wire)

ALL GODS Noise band with a post-punk backbone. (10:15 p.m., Flicker Theatre)

ANCIENT INFANT Athens indie-sleaze and gritty rock band. (11 p.m., The Roadhouse)

ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist who loops drums, synths and strings. (8:30 p.m., Hendershot’s)

THE ASYMPTOMATICS Indie-rock party ensemble that dips into post-punk, funk and psychedelic folk rock. (7:50 p.m., WW Main Stage)

BETSY FRANCK Virginia-born Americana and blues singer-songwriter who utilizes undertones of gospel. (7:30 p.m., The Foundry)

BIRD DOG JUBILEE A rock collection of instrumentalists that blur the lines between structure and improvisation. (10:45 p.m., Live Wire)

BOOTY BOYZ DJ power trio that creates a hot, sweaty dance party mess. (9 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

CAM & HIS DAM JAM BAND Groovy jam band with roots in jazz, bluegrass and psychedelic funk. (9:30 p.m., Live Wire)

CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player. (10:15 p.m., 40 Watt Club)

CARDYNAL + THE FLOCK Producer and vocalist delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and catchy melodies. (5:50 p.m., WW Main Stage)

CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock. (11 p.m., 40 Watt Club)

CLAY LEVERETT WITH JOHN NEFF The longtime Athens resident playing rock and country with his bandmate. (9:30 p.m., The Globe)

COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave. (11:30 p.m., Nowhere Bar)

COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt. (12 a.m., Flicker Theatre)

DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amplifiers. (10:30 p.m., Ciné)

DJ KOUNTRY BOY Local DJ who spins a diverse collection and has opened for artists like Travis Porter and Juicy J. (10 p.m., Clarke’s Collective)

DJ SUBLIME Local DJ known for his versatile rap and hip-hop party mixes. (11:10 p.m., Clarke’s Collective)

EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta. (12:15 a.m., The Roadhouse)

FORREST ISN’T DEAD Atlanta-based alt-pop artist who pours out his stories through song. (7:15 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

FULL MOON SCHOOL OF MUSIC Three bands composed of participants from the summer camp program. (6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m., KidsFest Stage)

GABRIELLA DELLIPONTI Indie pop singer-songwriter with catchy hooks, funky bass lines and heart-felt lyricism. (10:10 p.m., Georgia Theatre)

GOODHOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements. (6:15 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

HALLPASS Indie and alternative rock group with a refreshing, feel-good and raw rock sound. (11 p.m., Georgia Theatre)

HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and ’70s glam. (9 p.m., WW Main Stage)

HIDING PLACES Curiosity-driven alt-folk project based in Brooklyn. (9:30 p.m., Nowhere Bar)

HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a “menace to society.” (10:30 p.m., Nowhere Bar)

HUSK Local heavy metal band with Southern and sludge influences. (11:30 p.m., Ciné)

JOSH JOPLIN Striking songwriter mixing emotional immediacy with good humor and a gift for storytelling. (8:30 p.m., The Foundry)

KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles. (10 p.m., Hendershot’s)

KOBANOVA Athens folk rock trio that first got its start as a jam band. (11:45 p.m., Paloma Park)

KYSHONA Musician who honed her gift for storytelling through song while working as a music therapist. (10 p.m., The Foundry)

LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities. (11 p.m., Flicker Theatre)

LUNGBURNER Atlanta-based stoner metal group dedicated to amp worship through “slow riffs and bong rips.” (9:30 p.m., Ciné)

MANNEQUIN PARTY Athens alternative musician playing a fingerstyle amalgamation of folk, indie rock and Americana. (10:15 p.m., The Globe)

MOTORHEAD2X Athens rapper with a story to tell that still knows how to start a party. (12 a.m., Clarke’s Collective)

NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities. (5:25 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS

Weirdo pop act combining elements of new wave, disco and surf rock. (6:45 p.m., WW Main Stage)

NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs. (12:30 a.m., Live Wire)

NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality. (11 p.m., Clarke’s Collective)

ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act creating disco-pop, jazz and easy listening compositions. (5 p.m., WW Main Stage)

OXYSTAR Alternative and stoner metal mixed with shoegaze and space rock. (10 p.m., The Roadhouse)

SMOKEY JONES AND THE 3 DOLLAR PISTOLS Swashbuckling, bull riding, honky tonk legends. (10:15 p.m., Paloma Park)

SUSTO A compelling blend of rock, folk and psychedelia with vivid country-esque storytelling. (12 a.m., 40 Watt Club)

TOMMY TOWNSEND Trailblazing country artist who collaborated with Waylon Jennings on his newest album. (7:15 p.m., The Globe)

TRIPLICATE Atmospheric synths, angular guitar, driving bass and precise drumming. Formerly known as Convince the Kid. (8:25 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

WIEUCA Four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop. (12:30 a.m., Nowhere Bar)

WILLIAM TONKS Athens-based guitarist and singer-songwriter. (8:45 p.m., The Globe)

WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his Americana and neo soul band. (12 a.m., Georgia Theatre)

WOODY GARRISON Singer-songwriter playing psychedelic Americana at its finest. (8 p.m., The Globe)

Saturday 6/22

ALLEGRO MUSIC Miss Cathy and friends play lively kids music. (10:30 a.m., KidsFest Stage)

ANDREW BRANTLEY Georgia-born singer-songwriter and guitarist who creates a blend of country and folk. (2:05 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

ANSLEY STEWART BAND Versatile soul singer whose music is eclectic and thoughtful. (4:15 p.m., WW Main Stage)

ARMISTEAD’S ARMI Formed by Armistead Wellford, a multi-instrumentalist and founding member of Athens’ legendary Love Tractor. (10 p.m., The Foundry)

THE BONES OF ST. MICHAEL Jazz band inspired by the 1920s French dance club scene. (8 p.m., The Globe)

BUICE Self-described Atlanta freakcore, conscious prog rock and skronk. (11 p.m., Flicker Theatre)

THE BUNNIES Bunny ear-clad noise rock group. (1 a.m., Ciné)

BURNS LIKE FIRE Dynamic punk band formed in Athens in the early 2000s known for its high-energy performances. (12 a.m., 40 Watt Club)

CAMP AMPED Middle and high school musicians who have recently participated in Nuçi’s Space’s camps. (5:30 p.m., KidsFest Stage)

CHIKI FLOW & DOMINO Reggaetón and hip-hop duo. (10:40 p.m., Live Wire)

EL CHUPASKABRA Ska punk band formed in 2009 by brothers originally from Tlalnepantla, Mexico. (2:55 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

COUCH CULT Alternative rock, grunge and pop band whose music explores altered perception and introspection. (10 p.m., The Roadhouse)

DAVID BARBE PLUS Member of Mercyland and Sugar joined by friends for his most current musical outlet. (9 p.m., The Foundry)

DEVA’S TIGERETTES & LEAGUE OF STEP

Local dance teams specializing in a blend of styles. (3:30 p.m., KidsFest Stage)

DIM WATTS The latest psych-folk rock project from veteran Athens songwriter Jim Willingham. (10:15 p.m., Flicker Theatre)

DJ CHIEFROCKA A set of hip-hop favorites from a DJ who has been studying the art of DJing all his life. (9 p.m., Live Wire)

DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins a kidfriendly set of funk, soul, R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. (1–3 p.m., Georgia Theatre)

THE DOWNSTAIRS The youth gone wild. Athens alt-rock amalgamation composed of five UGA students. (10 p.m., Clarke’s Collective)

ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo singer-songwriter. (11:10 p.m., Nowhere Bar)

EMPRESS MOKAH Blend of reggae, hip hop, R&B and spoken word expressing her Jamaican heritage. (2:30 p.m., WW Main Stage)

EVERGREEN Athens indie-jazz band that makes swayable tunes to rustle your leaves to. (11:05 p.m., Hendershot’s)

FARIN Hip hop, reggae and dancehall artist. (5:15 p.m., WW Main Stage)

FATHER WEREWOLF Rock trio with pop-infused and gain-soaked melodies and the undertones of the ’90s. (5:50 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

FEATHER TRADE Three-piece noise rock band that create a moody wall of sound. (7:05 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

FISHBUG Punk band recently returned to the live music scene. (12:15 a.m., The Roadhouse)

FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local “reggae disco dreamy funk pop” trio with sardonic lyricism and dynamic shows. (10:15 p.m., Paloma Park)

FRANK THE EAGLE Artist whose music is a melody-driven soundtrack to his life story. (4 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

FREEMAN LEVERETT Baroque psych-pop artist who draws on a rich tapestry of global influences. (3:20 p.m., WW Main Stage)

GEORGIA CHILDREN’S CHORUS This 50-voice community youth choir is in-residence at UGA’s School of Music. (4:30 p.m., KidsFest Stage)

HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic. (11 p.m., Clarke’s Collective)

HEART MUSIC This nonprofit organization supports music education in local public schools. (1:30 p.m., KidsFest Stage)

HERE BE MONSTERS Athens-based folk punk band that delivers emotive, introspective music. (10:15 p.m., 40 Watt Club)

HOTEL FICTION Indie pop led by former Athenians Jessica Thompson and Jade Long. (9 p.m., WW Main Stage)

HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio with a penchant for distortion drenched songs and punk rock ethos. (12:15 a.m., Ciné)

JAMESON TANK High-energy alternative rock band fronted by Jameson Tankersley. (7:45 pm., WW Main Stage)

JOMANIMALS Winners of this year’s Nuçi’s Space Athens Business Rocks from JOMA Construction. (12:25 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

KAREZZA EDM producer Scottie Stephens, who takes influence from sømething, Zebbler Encanti Experience, and more. (11 p.m., Live Wire)

KILKENNY CATS Band formed in Athens in 1983 known for its moody Southern dark power-pop sound. (8:20 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

KN0W Project of Delaney Erwin that combines rich bass melodies and radiant soundscapes. (10 p.m., Live Wire)

LEFT FRONT TIRE The sound of combustible youth, the chaos of punk rock and the singalong melody of pop. (11 p.m., 40 Watt Club)

LIL DARIUS Athens-born rapper with a chameleonic flow, catchy choruses and confidence. (12 a.m., Live Wire)

LITTLE MAE A sibling duo with soothing, gentle pop harmonies. (8:30 p.m., Hendershot’s)

LOYALTY IS TIMELESS Two brothers from Birmingham, AL whose music represents overcoming all odds. (10 p.m., Live Wire)

LUNG Powerhouse art-punk cello-rock duo from Cincinnati. (4:50 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

MAPS & ATLASES Midwestern indie outfit led by Dave Davison that blends rock with pastoral folk and pop. (10 p.m., Georgia Theatre)

ONIT DJ who found their passion for electronic music in footwork, jungle, breakcore and happy hardcore. (9 p.m., Live Wire)

MASERATI Five-piece rock band formed in Athens in 2000. (11 p.m., Georgia Theatre)

THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Historic “hot” syncopated dance music from the early 20th century. (9:30 p.m., The Globe)

THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Athens blues band performing original tunes and classics. (12:50 p.m., WW Main Stage)

PEACH ICE CREAM BLUEGRASS Bluegrass band that blends folk and blues with a dash of improvisation. (1:40 p.m., WW Main Stage)

THE PG SHOW Join Oklahoma Gretchen and Cowboy Pete for a set of campy, creative rock and roll songs. (12:30 p.m., KidsFest Stage)

PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock project of Athens-based musician Dan Lacasse, followed by DJ set. (1:00 a.m., 40 Watt Club)

PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales. (1:15 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm. (12 a.m., Nowhere Bar)

PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast play the music of Pylon. (12:30 a.m., Georgia Theatre)

LO TALKER Lush, intricate and psych-tinged folk rock led by Andrew Shepard (Roadkill Ghost Choir). (12:40 a.m., Flicker Theatre)

NAW Heavy, noisy post-hardcore from Atlanta. (10:45 p.m., Ciné)

THE OCHO A multi-genre band of UGA students who focus on classic rock, alternative, funk and country. (11:15 p.m., Paloma Park)

OPTION PARALYSIS Local four-piece indie rock band that struggles with decision-making. (10:10 p.m., Hendershot’s)

REBECCA SUNSHINE BAND Fun, interactive music to get everyone singing and dancing. (11:30 a.m., KidsFest Stage)

RECESS PARTY Local indie-rock band with a self-described collage of rock, funk and alternative. (12:15 a.m., Paloma Park)

ROSE HOTEL “Bedroom-rock” of songwriter Jordan Reynolds. (9:35 p.m., Nowhere Bar)

SAJAAD Rapper with a versatile style and positive energy that’s quick to engage his audience. (5:30 p.m., WW Main Stage)

SCHMUK Avant-garde egg punk band redefining musical norms with their eccentric style and infectious energy. (12 a.m., Flicker Theatre)

SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere. (10 p.m., Ciné)

SHO Authentic and raw hip-hop artist inspired by Tupac and Outlawz. (11 p.m., Live Wire)

THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a “bottom forty” band. (8 p.m., The Foundry)

SILENT DISCO Soundclash silent disco with Nightshade Family residents. (12 a.m., Live Wire)

SIR CRAZY PANTS Rockstar specializing in creating songs for kids, from punk rock anthems to acoustic jams. (2:30 p.m., KidsFest Stage)

69 DUDES!!! Athens misfits on a mission to write 69 punk songs, each exactly 69 seconds long. (11:30 p.m., Ciné)

SLEEPER CELL Local collaborative recording project. A boyband if you squint hard enough. (12 a.m., Clarke’s Collective)

SLUGGA2X Rapper born and raised in Athens. (10:20 p.m., Live Wire)

SNEAKERS Legendary indie power-pop group formed in 1976 by Chris Stamey and Mitch Easter. (11 p.m., The Foundry)

SPENCER THOMAS Upbeat, soft rock artist and member of Futurebirds. (10:25 p.m., Nowhere Bar)

SWEAR JAR Local ’90s-inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative. (11 p.m., The Roadhouse)

SWING THEORY Athens-based jazz collective. (12 p.m., WW Main Stage)

T.W.I.N. Hip-hop and R&B artist originally from Baton Rouge, LA. (3:45 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

TYL3R DAVIS Athens-based recording artist and vocalist with heartfelt melodies and confident flows. (11:20 p.m., Live Wire)

WOMEN IN STEM Young trio that got its start through Nuçi’s Space’s Camp Amped program. (9:15 p.m., Hendershot’s)

WONDERLAND RANGERS Rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his backing band. (6:20 p.m., WW Main Stage)

Sunday 6/23

THE AIN’T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon. (3:25 p.m., WW Main Stage)

ANT DA RIPPER Athens hip-hop artist who strives to create a platform for aspiring artists. (4 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

ATHENS Y KIDS CHOIR Performance by students of the Athens YMCA program. (11 a.m.–2 p.m., 1055 Barber)

AVERY DEAKINS BAND A modern rock shoutout to classic country greats. (2:25 p.m., WW Main Stage)

BLOODKIN Originally formed by Eric Carter and the late Daniel Hutchens in 1986. (5:45 p.m., WW Main Stage)

BOULEVARDS Funk project of Jamil Rashad from Raleigh, NC that jubilantly mixes in soul, country, jazz, hip hop and indie rock. (4:35 p.m., WW Main Stage)

BRENDAN ABERNATHY Traveling singer-songwriter with contemplative, relatable lyrics. (3 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

CLARKE CENTRAL HONORS CHAMBER STRINGS This after-school high school ensemble is dedicated to serving the community. (12:30 p.m., KidsFest Stage)

COLLECTIVE ARTISTS WORKSHOP This local nonprofit provides opportunities for creating and connecting through education. (2:30 p.m., KidsFest Stage)

HEART OF PINE Roots-rocking group with a nostalgic “Southedelic” sound informed by classic rock, blues, country and more. (6:30 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

IAMTIKICA & THE TLC BAND R&B recording artist and theatrical singer inspired to become a musician by her father, drummer Alford J. Cooper. (12:30 p.m., WW Main Stage)

INFINITE FAVORS Brothers Andrew and Nathan Prater create bedroom pop with vocal harmonies, melodic bass lines and hand percussion. (2 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

JOY DANCE WITH ECSTATIC DANCE ATHENS GA No experience is necessary to join in on this free-form dance session. (1:30 p.m., KidsFest Stage)

JULIA NYUNT Multi-talented violinist, pianist, guitarist and singer who explores worlds of the heart and mind. (1 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

MARCO HULL & FRIENDS Athens native who has participated in various choral ensembles and praise teams. (11 a.m.–2 p.m., 1055 Barber)

MATT AND EMILY JOINER Acoustic worship-based singer-songwriters. (11 a.m.–2 p.m., 1055 Barber)

OCONEE MUSIC Recitals by students taking music lessons. (3:30 p.m., KidsFest Stage)

REVEREND TRIBBLE & THE DEACONS Fourpiece rock band whose only goal is to make you have fun. (7 p.m., WW Main Stage)

THE ROYAL VELVET Heavy powered rock and roll. (1:30 p.m., WW Main Stage)

SCOTT LOW & THE BLUE BOUILLON Rustic folk singer-songwriter and former Athenian whose. (5:10 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

TONY B Artist who mixes hip hop, rap and a little bit of pop. (4:20 p.m., HS Hull Street Stage)

Cough Buttons’ Bell Rock Mind Trust PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP

By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com

LIFE IS PEACHY: Athens-via-Gainesville artist and member of the JOKERJOKERtv crew Bryant Perez has mostly spent his time musically developing as a hip-hop artist. Several months ago, though, he recorded a nu metal track named “Warning,” and the zombie-themed video for it debuted last week. Perez reports that it was his biggest ensemble production ever, including a cast of tens, professional makeup artists, some rented pro equipment, etc. The track itself is viciously short and clocks in at a mere 1:17. It also doesn’t even really kick in until the 31-second mark, so what you’ve got here is a solid 46 seconds of bass-heavy metal that certainly owes some debt to nu metal, but not all of it. Find this on major streaming services, and for more information, please see bryantperezmusic.com.

July 8. Yet again, the PAC has put together a stunner of a season. It’s impossible to highlight everything in this space, but specific performances of note include Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (Sept. 22), Marc-André Hamelin on piano (Oct. 15), Canadian Brass “Making Spirits Bright” (Dec. 3), A Winter Gathering with Kathy Mattea performing “Good News and Other Favorites” (Dec. 11), Vienna Boys Choir’s “Christmas in Vienna” (Dec. 18), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performing Handel’s Messiah (Dec. 21), Step Afrika! (Jan. 24) and the New York Philharmonic String Quartet (Feb. 16). And, honestly, that’s a small selection of what they’ve got planned. For more information, please see pac.uga.edu.

SOMETHING WONDERFUL: Jazz-pop vocalist Marty Winkler will play a full-band show billed as Marty Winkler & Friends Blues and Greens Concert on Sunday, June 23 at Foxglove Plantbar (1063 Baxter St.). For this performance she’ll be joined by Mark Plemmons (piano), Brian Smith (guitar), Sam Webber (drums), Mike Merva (bass), and Lisa Cesnik Ferguson and Maggie Mason Hunter (vocals). A couple of songs will feature Ivan Strunin (violin) and Joe Mauldin (harmonica). Winkler will perform some new songs at this show from her upcoming album Only to Borrow The show starts at 4 p.m., and there is a suggested donation of $10. For more information, please see facebook.com/martywinkleractingmusic. You can find her music on Spotify, Apple Music and martywinkler.bandcamp.com.

BIG SCIENCE: Brigette A. Herron and Jesse Stinard, both of Tunabunny, released an album from their project Cough Buttons It’s titled Bell Rock Mind Trust, and it’s experimental with a particular pop sensi-

DO THAT TO ME ONE MORE TIME: Partydead just clocked in with a second EP in a month. This new two-track doozy is named Safe Home. The entirety of “nice guy,” except for the final minute, sounds like a voicemail recording of a pocket-dialed call that captured the sounds of a man sleeping while an oompah band marched repeatedly past his window. There are several “movements,” if you will, to the second track “home ok.”

Everything essentially centers on an acoustic guitar but not one with any recognizable tradition. It moves through darkness and light but treats each equally. Find this at ericthehat.bandcamp.com.

YOU STAY CLASSY, ATHENS: The Performing Arts Center at UGA will begin accepting new subscriber purchases for the full 2024–2025 season on Wednesday, June 26. Individual tickets for specific performances go on sale Aug. 1 with group ticket sales reservations starting a few weeks earlier on

bility that we used to call the acceptable side of the unacceptable. There are a few different personalities here, from the indie pop of opener “Had My Way” to the minimal synth three-peat of the title track “How Did It Get So Old?” and “No Air Nowhere.” The rest of the album includes a pack of Sonic Youth-inspired tuneful noise dirges and a finishing lineup of fairly whimsical tunes except for the album closing drone of “Strange Creatures From Time And Space.” All in all, not bad. Find this at blunkvalue. bandcamp.com.

CYBERPUNKS ARE GO!: The debut release from the Al Daglis (Shade, McQQeen, et al) solo project Rauncher is out now. It’s a twosong electro blast named Delete Yourself, a title it shares, not uncoincidentally, with Atari Teenage Riot who named its 1995 debut album the exact same thing. The title track is a bass heavy near-deep house number while the second, “Donkin Donuts,” is a glitchy digital hardcore piece sure to please or annoy, and for me it was the former. Find this at rauncher.bandcamp.com. f

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live music calendar

Tuesday 18

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 various guests.

Normal Bar

8–11 p.m. FREE! booking@rudymontayremusic.com

OPEN MIC Held Every Tuesday evening.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $25. botgarden.uga.edu

THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time. Blankets, chairs and picnics are welcome at this concert in the garden.

Wednesday 19

40 Watt Club

AHH FEST. 6:30 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com

LOS CANTARES Stoned desert rock and roll band from Athens.

JAMES AURELIO Roots-rock project led by Jim Wilson (Los Cantares, TaxiCab Verses).

Creature Comforts Brewery

Nowhere Bar Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBar

Athens

ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by ’60s and ’70s songwriting.

LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckleyinspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.

DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.

Porterhouse Grill

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

JAZZ NIGHT Captained by drummer Mason Davis featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Thursday 20

Cozy Bar

SHITFEST III. 3–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/cozybar179

REASON TO HATE Traditional hardcore punk out of Atlanta.

BREAKUP CLUB Punk band from Greenville, SC.

VIOLENT VIOLET Local punk trio infused with a unique blend of surf and garage rock.

BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.

DEGREASER New act from Atlanta.

OBSCURITY New local synth-punk duo.

BONE BAG New heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones.

Hendershot’s

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m (show). $30–35. www.hendershotsathens.com

JOHN MCCAULEY Singer-songwriter from the alternative folk-rock

The World Famous 9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www. facebook.com/theworldfamous athens

BAD POSTURE CLUB Old timeyinspired queer folk outfit from Minneapolis.

PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative, jazz-influenced experimental folk.

LILIANA HUDGENS Cosmic country musician from Asheville, NC.

DPCD Strange nostalgia and parlor music from Chicago.

Friday 21

Buvez

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

LASSINE KOUYATE West African Mande roots-meets-American folk rock project of Georgia-based Americana and folk singer-songwriter Adam Klein.

try, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.

Saturday 22

Athentic Brewing Co. Noche de Baile: Beach Party Edition. 8 p.m. $10. athenticbrewing.com

DJ MIKE ARANA TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music.

Bishop Park

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

JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)

ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)

Cozy Bar

SHITFEST III. 3–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/cozybar179

SUPER BITCH Anarcho-feminist punk outfit hailing from Florida.

inescapably Southern vocals into an Americana sound. Hendershot’s

Slush Fund Day Party. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

CURRENT RAGE Catchy post-punk band originally active in Athens from ’79–’83 that has been recently reformed. (1 p.m.)

THAYER SARRANO Hazy shoegaze-inspired songwriter whose sound is described as a “Southern-psych dreamland.” (2 p.m.)

ANGIE APARO Atlanta-based songwriter who began playing in Angie’s Hope in the early ’90s before going solo. (3 p.m.)

DROPSONIC Atlanta rock and roll. (4 p.m.)

ANTHMZ Industrial strength R&B from Atlanta. (5 p.m.)

Innovation

Amphitheater

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com

R&B, INC. Nine-piece R&B, soul and funk band from Atlanta. No. 3 Railroad Street 7 p.m. www.3railroad.org

MARION MONTGOMERY & GLYN DENHAM Bluesy local acoustic folk duo.

Sunday 23

Foxglove Plantbar 4 p.m. www.foxgloveplantbar.com

MARTY WINKLER AND MARTHA Jazz, pop and folk singer-songwriter. Today’s performance will include a backing band of Maggie Mason Hunter and Lisa Cesnik on vocals, Brian Smith on guitar, Mike Merz on bass and Sam Webber on drums.

THE OLDIES BUT GOODIES BAND Rosemary Woodel and

historic “hot” syncopated dance music from the early 20th century.

Monday 24

The World Famous 8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www. facebook.com/theworldfamous athens

BLVCK HIPPIE Bleary-eyed indie rock, dreamy off-kilter pop, free jazz interludes and cathartic freakouts by musician Josh Shaw. COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt. EVELIA Soft rock and indie-alternative singer-songwriter from Athens.

Tuesday 25

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. Normal Bar 8–11 p.m. FREE! booking@rudymontayremusic.com OPEN MIC Held Every Tuesday evening.

Wednesday 26

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

NOWHERE ROAD New project from Tom Baker, Michael Paynter and Dan Menke. (6 p.m.) El Paso Tacos & Tequila

El Paso Tacos & Tequila

PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner

Shayna Steele will perform at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center on Friday, June 21.

event calendar

Tuesday 18

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

COMEDY: Bad Ath Babes (Buvez)

An all-women comedy show run by women featuring stand-up and improv. 7:45–9:15 p.m. $10. www. instagram.com/badathbabes

COMEDY: Open Toad Comedy Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Comedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

EVENTS: Tiki Taco Tuesday (Live Wire) Enjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www. livewireathens.com

GAMES: Mahjong Club (Winterville Cultural Center) Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 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: Parrots of the World (Oglethorpe Co. Library) Parrot expert Brenda Bean will bring over a dozen different species of performing parrots from around the world. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

KIDSTUFF: LEGO Robots Workshop (ACC Library) Learn how to build real, working robots while practicing teamwork skills. Ages 7 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

KIDSTUFF: Juneteenth Readaloud (Oconee County Library) As a group read the book Juneteenth by Van G. Garrett and do a craft in celebration. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee

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

KIDSTUFF: Weave Your Own Keychain (Bogart Library) Learn how to make a keychain using plastic string. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart

LECTURES & LIT: Athens Music Scene BEFORE It Was Famous

(Bogart Library) This presentation will include rare newspaper advertisements, posters and stories about Athens’ early bands in the ’50s and ’60s that traveled the Southeast. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart

MEETINGS: Lex Write Now (Oglethorpe Co. Library) Writers of all genres and experience levels are invited to learn tips, meet other writers and share their work. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oglethorpe

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

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

Wednesday 19

CLASSES: Salsa Dancing (El Carretonero) Join SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons meeting a variety of dance abilities. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. SALS AthensDancing@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

EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athens farmersmarket.net

FILM: Pachinko Pop (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 2019 Japanese musical comedy film Dance With Me. 7 p.m. FREE! www. flickertheatreandbar.com

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

KIDSTUFF: Wellbeing Walk (reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop) Join other members of the community for a walk. Third Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.athensparent wellbeing.org

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

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

MEETINGS: Athens Psychedelic Society (740 Prince) Meet likeminded individuals and discuss what community and support could look like in Athens for sacred med-

icine. 6 p.m. FREE! Athens Psychedelic Society on Facebook

Thursday 20

CLASSES: Yoga in the Galleries (Georgia Museum of Art) Enjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

COMEDY: Improv with Flying Squid Comedy (ACC Library) Watch an improv performance followed by a workshop teaching the basics of the craft. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

COMEDY: Nateball’s Little Funnybone (The Globe) Nathan Wright hosts two comedy shows, Five Minutes of Fire featuring 15 Athens comedians (7 p.m., $16) and Featured Foursome with headliner Lanny Farmer (9:30 p.m., $16). www.athfest.com

EVENTS: Planetarium Event (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Gaze up at the stars with live music performed by Lydian Brambila. Registration required. 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

FILM: Club Ned Anime Society (ACC Library) Join club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Serial Experiments Lain,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” and “Erased.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org

FILM: The Elephant 6 Recording Co. (Ciné) Screening of the documentary followed by a music performance by Elf Power. 7–10 p.m. $10. www.athfest.com

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

GAMES: An Epic Life (Oglethorpe Co. Library) Play the 500 card game involving tripping over frogs, besting a sphinx at its riddles while inebriated, having the skeleton of your dreams returned to you and more. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oglethorpe

GAMES: Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza. com

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (The Foundry) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddog athens

KIDSTUFF: Birds of the World (ACC Library) Bird expert Brenda Bean educates with 14 different species of performing parrots. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org

KIDSTUFF: Open Play (Oconee County Library) Drop in for bubbles, playtime, children’s music and companionship. Ages 5 & under. Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee

KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Bogart Library) Drop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart

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

KIDSTUFF: Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Bogart Library) Join the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands or find hidden treasure. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

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

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 10 a.m. info@petanque.org, www. athenspetanque.org

Friday 21

ART: Art Estate Sale (13 S Barnett Shoals) Artwork by Stuart Mcall Libby will be on view and for sale along with antique furniture. June 21, 4–7 p.m. June 22, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. smlibby51@yahoo.com

ART: Opening Reception (OCAF) The OCAF Members Exhibition and “The Mystic and Mistrial Art of Bob Marable” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com

CLASSES: Sourdough Starters (Oconee County Library) Learn how to make starters of sourdough for baking bread at home. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

EVENTS: International Day of Yoga (Highland Yoga Athens) Celebrate International Day of Yoga with yoga classes open to all skill levels, raffles, prizes and more. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.highland-yoga. com/athens-yoga

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: AthFest Music & Arts Festival (Downtown Athens) The annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com

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

KIDSTUFF: Tween Ocean Slime Jamboree (Oconee County Library) As part of the Ocean Science Staycation participants can create ocean themed slime in a mini beach pail. Ages 8–12. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee

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: Stuffed Animal Clinic (ACC Library) Bring your stuffies in

for a checkup or repair by an expert. 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org

KIDSTUFF: Family Fishing (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Bait and cane fishing poles are provided for fishing in Claypit Pond. Ages 4 & up. 6 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga. myrec.com

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

Saturday 22

ART: Art Estate Sale (13 S Barnett Shoals) Artwork by Stuart Mcall Libby will be on view and for sale along with antique furniture. June 21, 4–7 p.m. June 22, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. smlibby51@yahoo.com

ART: Athens Art Book Fair (Atheneum) A showcase of a variety of works on paper produced by dozens of artists and presses from the Southeast. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athfest.com

CLASSES: Python Programming Part 3 (ACC Library) Learn the basics of Python through Game Design and how to add visuals using tkinter. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmers market.net

EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (Rocksprings Park Pavilion) Vendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athens landtrust.org/wbfm

EVENTS: AthFest Music & Arts Festival (Downtown Athens) The annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com

EVENTS: Limbo District Listening Party (Low Yo Yo) Chunklet Industries presents a listening party for Limbo District’s new LP, Live Limbo. 2–4 p.m. www.instagram. com/chunkletindustries

EVENTS: Yappy Hour (Oak House Distillery) ACC Animal Services will be on site with puppies to play with. 4–7 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery. com

FILM: Saturday Cinema (Bogart Library) Screening of the 1984 family action film The Karate Kid with popcorn and lemonade. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

GAMES: Beginners Dungeons and Dragons (Oglethorpe Co. Library) Join local Dungeon Master Trey Miller to learn everything you need to know about the popular role playing game. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

GAMES: Family Game Night The whole family can enjoy playing rounds of the card game UNO. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

KIDSTUFF: LEGO Club (ACC

Library) Drop in to free build and create. Ages 11 & under. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

MEETINGS: Athens Writers Group (Contact for Location) Aspiring and traditionally published fiction authors hone their craft through support, critique and education. 5:30 p.m. FREE! athenswrithers group.@gmail.com

Sunday 23

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: Opening Reception (Oconee County Library) “A Light Monkey’s Show” features photography by Paul Hartmann. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee

COMEDY: Off the Clock Comedy (The Globe) Athens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring Holly Ballantine and Evon Campbell. Sundays, 9–11 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ athenscomedy

EVENTS: AthFest Music & Arts Festival (Downtown Athens) The annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com

EVENTS: Linnentown Speaks (Ebenezer Baptist Church West) Athens Reparations Action will present reparations checks to 19 Linnentown first descendants with speakers sharing their experience growing up in the lost community. Followed by a fried chicken dinner. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensreparationsaction.com

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

KIDSTUFF: Sonny Angel Trading & Coloring Party (Treehouse Kid & Craft) Bring your Sonny Angel collections to trade or browse the store’s specials, and enjoy freebies and coloring. 1 p.m. FREE! www. treehousekidandcraftcom

KIDSTUFF: Stories with Miss UGA 2024 (ACC Library) Current Miss UGA Carson Bridges will share fun stories for all ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

LECTURES & LIT: Book Launch (Monroe-Walton Center for The Arts) Winder author author Bobby Nash will celebrate the release of his Sheriff Tom Myers mystery series book Standing on the Shadows. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www. bobbynash.com

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

Monday 24

CLASSES: Pet Care 101 (ACC Library) Small animal vets Jennifer Peterson and Kelly Laas plus exotic animal vet Kelley Glikin VandenBerg will be on site to discuss animal

care. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org

CLASSES: Lunch & Learn: How to Make Sushi (Oglethorpe Co. Library) Learn how to make sushi rolls at home. Supplies provided. All ages. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oglethorpe

CLASSES: Fairy Scene on a Book (Oconee County Library) Use provided supplies to create a work of art to decorate your space. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee

COMEDY: Sake Bomb Open Mic Comedy (Cozy Bar) Watch a variety of comedians perform new material or join in with your own standup routine. Mondays, 9 p.m. FREE! www.athenscomedy.com

EVENTS: Athens Neighborhood Health Center Ribbon Cutting (Athens Neighborhood Health Center) Celebrate the center’s expansion with breakfast provided. 9 a.m. FREE! www.athensneighborhood health.com

EVENTS: Dementia Resource Center Open House (Athens Community Council on Aging) Meet with the center’s community partners, receive health screenings and learn from a panel discussion with local medical experts. RSVP required by email. 1:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! jkop@accaging.org

FILM: Mystery Movie Marathon (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of mystery movies in tribute to Roger Corman. 4 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www. flickertheatreandbar.com

GAMES: Open Chess Play (ACC Library) Drop in for a game open to all skill levels with light refreshments served. Mondays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

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 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

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

KIDSTUFF: Nailed It! Fairy Tales (Bogart Library) Create a house worthy of a little pig. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

KIDSTUFF: Steam Club (Oconee County Library) Drop in and build your own creations with STEAM toys. Ages 8-12. 5 p.m. Independently work on robotics, microscopy, coding, simple machine building and more. Grades 6–12. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee

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

MEETINGS: Pen Pals Writing Group (Oconee County Library) Meet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second Mondays, 5:30 p.m. Fourth Mondays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee

Tuesday 25

CLASSES: Google Drive and Docs (ACC Library) Learn how to upload, manage and share files in Google

Drive. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org

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

EVENTS: Tiki Taco Tuesday (Live Wire) Enjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www. livewireathens.com

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

FILM: This or That: Adventure Movie (Bogart Library) Screening of an adventure movie voted on by attendees. Second and fourth Tuesdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart

GAMES: Mahjong Club (Winterville Cultural Center) Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 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: Chess and Pizza (Youth Force Hub) Open chess play for all levels with pizza provided. Last Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m. FREE! www. chessandcommunity.org

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: Mr. Keith the Magic Man (Oglethorpe Co. Library) Enjoy a show with puppets, magic and ventriloquism. Ages 11 & under. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oglethorpe

KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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: Open Book Club (Oglethorpe Co. Library) Discuss mainstream fiction, thrillers and mysteries with the group. Last Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oglethorpe

LECTURES & LIT: History of Oconee River Watershed Join the GA Soil & Water Conservation Commission for a lecture on the Oconee River Watershed. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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: Athens Photography Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) Chuck Murphy will present on the basic do’s and don’ts of backyard

bird photography. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild. wordpress.com

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

Wednesday 26

ART: Tour At Two (Georgia Museum of Art) These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

CLASSES: Salsa Dancing (El Carretonero) Join SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons meeting a variety of dance abilities. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. SALS AthensDancing@gmail.com

CLASSES: MS PowerPoint Presentation Basics (ACC Library) Learn how to create slides, enter content, change layouts and use styles and themes. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org

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: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athens farmersmarket.net

FILM: Three Star Cinema (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1971 Czechoslovak comedy film Four Murders Are Enough, Darling 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.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: Storytime with a Mermaid (Oglethorpe Co. Library) There will be stories, songs and ocean-themed games with a photo meet and greet with a mermaid and her pirate sidekick afterward. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oglethorpe

KIDSTUFF: Lunch & Movie (Oconee County Library) Bring your lunch and enjoy a chicken themed movie, a variety of crafts and more. 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

KIDSTUFF: Teen Percy Jackson Event (Oconee County Library) Watch episodes from the new series and do Percy Jackson-themed crafts. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

MEETINGS: Film Athens (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Meet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.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

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COMEDY | THU, JUNE 20

Nateball’s Little Funny Bone

The Globe • 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. • $16/each Comedian Nathan Wright got his start at the University of Georgia as a cast member in Damn!, a sketch comedy show that went on to do several nationwide tours and appearances. From there he delved into the world of comedy acting, starring in films including Dumb and Dumberer and Zombieland. His most recent effort, Nateball’s Little Funny Bone, is a comedy show meant to spotlight local talents while incorporating his own personal brand of humor. The early show is called “Five Minutes of Fire,” during which 15 comedians will give their best five-minute sets in quick succession. The late show, “Featured Foursome with Lanny Farmer” will feature a headline set by the titular comedian and four support sets from Athens and Atlanta comedians Owen Hunt, Arma Benoit, Phillip Broughton and Chad Forehand. These two performances, the first at 6 p.m. and the second at 9 p.m., are affiliated events with AthFest and halfpriced with a festival wristband. [Mary Beth Bryan]

MUSIC

| THU, JUNE 20

Mystic and Mistrial Art of Bob Marable,” shows a different, more expressionist side of his artistic inclinations than these mid-century pieces. Among other notable contributions to OCAF’s artistic mission is the expansive and reflective Yukiko Memorial Garden, initiated by Marable in honor of his late wife. Marble’s art will be on view until 7 p.m., with a live art demonstration at 6 p.m. to display his unique craftsmanship. The OCAF 2024 Member’s Exhibition is opening the same day, highlighting the diverse and intricate works of the foundation’s own members, from delicate landscapes to strikingly composed photography. Both exhibitions are running through Aug. 2. [MB]

ART | SAT, JUNE 22

Athens Art Book Fair

Athenaeum • 11 a.m. • FREE!

Official AthFest Kickoff Party

Ciné • 7 p.m. (film), 9 p.m. (show) • $10 (show)

Elf Power is performing a special show for the official kickoff of Athens’ biggest music festival. The local legends have a catalog of innovative music releases dating back to 1995, most recently putting out a remaster and re-pressing of the 1997 mythological psych-folk album When the Red King Comes. The album is full of notable features, such as Jeff Mangum, Kevin Barnes and David Barbe, and has been referred to by AllMusic as “a heady journey to a psychedelic utopia.” Elf Power’s performance follows a 7 p.m. screening of The Elephant 6 Recording Co., a documentary about the illustrious Athens psychedelic pop collective of the same name, which included bands like Elf Power, Neutral Milk Hotel, the Olivia Tremor Control and the Apples In Stereo. The documentary even features commentary from celebrity guests such as David Cross and Elijah Wood. The film will be ticketed separately from the show. [MB]

ART | FRI, JUNE 21

Opening Reception

Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation • 5–7 p.m. • FREE!

Defined by bold, confident lines and bright splashes of color, Bob Marable’s work is full of dynamic expression. Marable is a founding member of OCAF and has been a prolific artist since the 1950s, with last year’s exhibition showcasing his earlier works. His upcoming exhibition, “The

Presented alongside AthFest’s musical festivities, the second Athens Art Book Fair is a showcase of the visual arts. The event brings together a variety of art books made by local and regional artists to go on view for the public and offer an affordable way to collect local art. Guests will see a wide range of techniques and subject matter on display and will even be able to connect with the artists and publishers involved in producing the works. The event is organized by UGA’s Art Library librarian, Lindsey Reynolds, and printmaking professor Jon Swindler, who says, “I always think back to the thrill of having a little money to spend at the book fair in elementary school—the Athens Art Book Fair will be like that except the work is all unique and predominantly handmade!” [MB]

ART | THROUGH JUNE 30

Sonic Divination

ATHICA • Times Vary • Donations accepted Current Artist-in-ATHICA resident Sonic Divination is an immersive experience that invites its audience to create and play with sound. Led by visual and sound artists Jon Vogt, Shannon Perry and Michael Scott Pierce, the exhibit’s goal is to create deeper listening experiences that disrupt the boundaries between artist and audiences, culture and nature, composition and improvisation, music and noise, and more. There will be many interactive elements, including time lag accumulations where the sounds played are repeated as they gradually fade out, workshops for listening and responding into the sonic space, graphic scores and esoteric electronics. Open play hours where participants can drop in to interact with the sound field will take place Wednesdays–Fridays from 5–8 p.m., Saturdays from 2–9 p.m. and June 23 from 2–9 p.m. Additional AthFest workshops and performances include “On Call!,” a land soundscapes service by Carley Rickles and Erin Palovick, taking place on June 23 and “Vectrex Trinity,” visualizing sonic experiments by Claire Paul, taking place on June 29. [MB] f

Nathan Wright

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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.

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 Sept. 15, Dec. 15, Mar. 15 and June 15. Apply online. www. athensarts.org/support

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM

(Lyndon House Arts Center) The AIR Program provides participants with a semi-private workspace, access to the center’s seven open studios and a $250 stipend. Rising professional and studio-based artists are invited to apply. Artists will be expected to present their work in a workshop or artist talk and will be invited to take part in a group exhibition with other AIR Program alumni. Applications are reviewed Sept. 20 for residencies beginning Jan. 1 and Apr. 20 for residencies beginning July 1. www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse

BIPOC ARTIST/CURATOR PROJECT OPEN CALL (Lyndon House Arts Center) Seeking BIPOC individuals residing in Georgia to develop an art exhibition to be on display for 6–8 weeks at the LHAC. A stipend of $1500 is provided. www.accgov. com/9799/ArtistCurator

CALL FOR ART (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Seeking submissions for OCAF’s annual “Southworks” national juried art exhibition. This year’s juror is Bill Eiland. Cash prizes awarded. Submissions due July 19. Exhibition runs Sept.

27–Nov. 1. $30–40/submission fee. art@ocaf.com, www.ocaf.com/ exhibitions/callforart

CALL FOR ART (Winterville Cultural Center Gallery) The WCCG is seeking submissions for its first annual juried art exhibition. Online submissions will be accepted through July 12. Exhibition runs Aug. 31–Oct. 30. $30/submission fee for up to three entries. wintervilleccgallery@ gmail.com, www.wintervillecc gallery.com

CALL FOR COLLECTORS (Lyndon House Arts Center) The LHAC’s “Collections from our Community” series features unique collections of objects found in the closets, cabinets and shelves of Athenians. Email if interested in displaying your collection. shelby.little@ accgov.com

CALL FOR EXHIBITION PROPOSALS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Artists, artist groups and curators can submit original exhibition proposals for consideration in the arts center’s gallery schedule. Arts can also submit images of their work for consideration in larger group or themed shows. Deadline Sept. 20, 11:59 p.m. www.accgov.com/6657/ Exhibition-Proposal-Form

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

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. Open for Third Thursday on June 20, 6–9 p.m. Closing Reception July 27, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) “Artist-in-ATHICA: Sonic Divination” includes interactive installations, workshops, performances and more led by visual and sound artists Jon Vogt, Shannon Perry, Michael Scott Pierce, Claire Paul, Carley Rickles and Erin Palovick. AthFest workshops and performances held June 23, 5-7 p.m. and June 29, 2–9 p.m. Open studio hours held Wednesdays–Fridays, 5–8 p.m; Saturdays, 2–9 p.m.; and June 23, 2–9 p.m. Through June 30.

ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Jason Matherly presents “What Will He Do with It?,” an exhibition of early ink drawings and new paintings emphasizing the relationships between shape and color. Through June 25.

BOGUE GALLERY AT ACC LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) Pau Hartmann presents a collection of photography in “A Light Monkey’s Show.” Opening Reception June 23, 4 p.m.

CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) In Classic Gallery I, “Spotlight” features works by painters William Ballard, Jaci Davis and Ella Hopkins. • In Classic Gallery II, Kristin Roberts’ “The Fables” illustrates Aesop’s Fables with detailed works that are both whimsical and dangerous.

CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) Paintings and wood cutouts of flowers and animals by Marisa Mustard. Through June.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Annelie Klein. Through June.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection.” Through July 3. • “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. • “A Perfect Model: Prints after Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits” presents prints that attest to Van Dyck’s lasting impact as a printmaker and portraitist. Through Dec. 1.

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 MUSIC AND ARTS EDUCATION GRANTS (Athens, GA) AthFest Educates will award a total of $65,000 to music and arts education programs for local students. Applicants may request up to $5,000. Check website for requirements. Applications accepted through Aug. 24. www.athfesteducates.org

OPEN STUDIOS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Studio members have access to spaces for painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics and more. 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

Classes

A COURSE OF LOVE (Unity Athens Church) Learn a positive path

for spiritual living based on A Course in Miracles. Wednesdays, 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! www.unity athens.com

ANIMAL COMMUNICATION

WORKSHOP (Ancient Suns Intuitive Arts at work.shop) During “Pet Loss Grief Healing,” support your grieving process in a sacred, comforting way using meditation, intuitive skills and energy healing. June 29, 12–3 p.m. $65. hello@ ancientsunsacademy.com, www. ancientsunsacademy.com

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

BLACKSMITHING CLASSES

(Greenhow Handmade Ironworks, Washington) A variety of classes include “Christmas Ornaments in July” (July 13), “Forge a Tomahawk” (July 25), “Forge a Railroad Spike Knife” (July 26) and “Forge a Spear” (July 27). Classes run 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.greenhowhand made.com/blacksmith-classes

CANOPY CLASSES & SCHOLARSHIPS (Canopy Studio) Canopy offers a variety of trapeze and aerial arts classes for children and adults. Scholarships and financial aid are available. outreach@canopystudio. org, www.canopystudio.org/out reach/scholarships

COOKING CLASSES (Athens Cooks) “Date Night Culinary Affair” will be held June 19, 6–8 p.m. $103. “Spanish Tapas and Wine Flights” will be held June 21, 6–8 p.m. $103. “BBQ Shrimp and Grits: Essential South” will be held June 22, 6–8 p.m. $103. “Rollin’ with

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 “Room by Room: The Kitchen Set.” Through mid-July.

HISTORIC CHURCH (13 S. Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville) Stuart Libby presents an art exhibition and estate sale featuring artwork and furniture. June 21, 4–7 p.m. and June 22, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

JITTERY JOE’S DOWNTOWN (297 E. Broad St.) Photography of Athens scenes by Frances Hughes. Through June.

JITTERY JOE’S EASTSIDE (1860 S. Barnett Shoals Rd.) Susan Pelham’s collages are inspired by Magic Realism, Surrealism, nursery rhymes, fables and more. Through June.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) Collections from our Community presents Nate Mitchell’s 45 record box collection. Through June 22. • The Window Works series presents a site-specific artwork by Atlanta artist Michael Reese that questions the perception of the Black Body against cyanotype photography popular with architectural blueprints. Through spring 2025. • “Pathways” is a solo exhibition featuring Kristy Bishop’s body of work, “Metaweaves.” Through Aug. 31. • “Traditions Highway” is a presentation of photographs by Irina Rozovsky taken between 2017–2021 along Georgia State Route 15. Through Aug. 31. • Steven L. Anderson’s “Entropy Plan for the Western Fam” was inspired by Joseph Beuys’ 1974 tour of lectures and performances meant to address ecological and spiritual problems of the time. Through Aug. 31. • Led by Martihn van Wagtendonk, the kinetic sculpture “Cupola: A Collaboration” was inspired by Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi. Through Aug. 31. • “Celestial Bodies” is a group exhibition exploring the relationship between the heavens and the earth. Through Aug. 31.

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

“Madison Collects: Eugene Swain” spotlights the self-taught Madison artist who specialized in capturing rural life in Morgan County through his artwork. Through July 13.

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.

Lobster: A Lobster Roll Extravaganza” will be held July 10, 6–8 p.m. $103. “Sake to Me Sushi” will be held July 13, 6-8 p.m. $103. “Steakhouse Date Night” will be held July 17, 6–8 p.m. $103. Register online. www.athenscooks.com

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

QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION

TRAINING (Nuçi’s Space) Nuçi’s hosts free monthly QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention sessions for anyone interested, not just mental health professionals. Nuçi’s also offers free training for businesses and organizations. qpr@nuci.org, www.nuci.org/qpr

TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS

CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, self-defense, grappling and weapons classes are offered for all ages. Classes in Jodo, the art of the Japanese staff and sword, are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Visit the website for a full schedule. liveoak martialarts@gmail.com, www.live oakmartialarts.com

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

FOSTER OVER THE 4TH (Athens, GA) Volunteers are needed to foster pets from the adoption center during the weekend of June 29–30 when the Star Spangled Classic fireworks event takes place. Volunteers will be supplied with crates/ carriers, food, bowls, leashes and collars. www.accgov.com/fosterapet

SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Sandy Creek Nature Center, Inc., is seeking new members for its board of directors. Brochures and

applications are available online. scncinc@gmail.com, www.sandy creeknaturecenterinc.org/boardmembers

SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Morton Theatre Corporation) The Morton Theatre Corporation is seeking new members for its board of directors and volunteers. The application is available online. board@morton theatre.com, www.mortontheatre. com/join-the-board

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

BLACKSMITH SUMMER CAMP (Greenhow Handmade Ironworks) Ages 13 and up can learn basic blacksmithing skills through different hands-on projects like making fire pokers, tomahawks, scrolls, hooks and more. Materials, fuel and tools are included. July 8–12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $525. www.greenhow handmade.com/blacksmith-classes BRELLA ACTIVITIES (’BRELLA STUDIO) After-school art lessons for ages 6–11 include drawing and mixed media activities and are held Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Family Playgroups are for ages 0–5 and their caregivers. Check website for descriptions and meeting times. www.brellastudio.com/events COOKING CAMPS (Athens Cooks) “Kids Can Cook, Too!” is a summer camp held June 24–27 (ages 10–13). $309. www.athenscooks. com

CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES (Treehouse Kid & Craft) Treehouse offers a variety of art-centric activities for children, such as “Crafty Maker Mondays,” “Storytime with Mr. Doodles,” “Digital Art Designer,” “Baby Artists,” “Toddler Process Art,” “Creative Playtime,” “Saturday Craft” and more. Check website for current schedule. www.treehouse kidandcraft.com

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville)

“The Mystic and Mistrial Art of Bob Marable” showcases works by a founding member of OCAF. Opening Reception (5–7 p.m.) and Artist Demonstration (6 p.m.) on June 21. Through Aug. 2. • The 2024 Members Exhibition includes a variety of artwork created by artists who support the gallery through its membership program. Opening Reception June 21, 5–7 p.m Through Aug. 2.

THE ROOK & PAWN (294 W. Washington St.) “Serenade” features works by over 20 artists including Keith P. Rein, Sierra Kirsche, Kendall Rogers, Jesse Raven and Delaney Dusch. Through June.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave) Kathy Rogan’s oil paintings raise funds for Parkinson’s research. Through June 23. 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. • The “Student Art Exhibition” features works by students from five different schools. Through July 27.

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.) 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. Through July 3.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS CLEMENTS GALLERY (780 Timothy Rd.) “The Three Graces” is a collaborative art exhibit by Elizabeth Bishop-Martin, Starr Ramsey Helms and Kim Kendall. Through June 23.

WAYFARER HOTEL (114 N. Broad St., Monroe) Susan Pelham’s collages are inspired by Magic Realism, Surrealism, fables and more. Through July.

WINTERVILLE CULTURAL CENTER GALLERY (371 N. Church St., Winterville) On view in the lower exhibition hall, “Pen, Pencil, Paper and Ink” is a group exhibition highlighting different artistic approaches. Through Aug. 8. • “New Beginnings” is a group exhibition held in celebration of the center’s grand opening. Through Aug. 16. • Wildlife photographer Mike Ramy presents “An Intimate Look at Nature.” Through Aug. 16.

FARM CAMP (Sweet Olive Farm)

This all-outdoor camp for ages 6–12 includes caring for and interacting with the animals, creek time in the woods, outdoor crafts, games, music, art-making, writing and exploring the farm. Mondays–Fridays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. during the summer. Register online. www. sweetolivefarm.org

GROUPS AT REBLOSSOM

(ReBlossom) A variety of classes, playgroups and support groups are offered for parents and young children. Topics include birth and breastfeeding, prenatal and parent-baby yoga, instrument play, maternal mental health and more. Check website for a schedule. www. reblossomathens.com

LEARN TO SWIM (Multiple Locations) The ACC Leisure Services Department offers swim lessons for children ages 3 and up at Heard

Park, Lay Park, Memorial Park and Rocksprings Park including “Swim School” and “Parent/Tot Swim School.” $33 (residents), $50 (non-residents). The department’s Kinderswim program is offered to five-year-olds at no cost. www.acc gov.com/myrec

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

LUTHEROAD DAYCAMP (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) Camp for rising 1st–6th graders runs June 24–27, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and June 28, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. www.holycrossathens.com/ lutheroad

MUSIC SUMMER CAMPS (Merit Music Academy) The academy offers small-group summer camps in a cappella, songwriting, ukulele

and puppetry. Register online. $120/week. www.meritmusic academy.com/summercamps

NATURE AND FARM SUMMER

CAMPS (Foxfire Woods and Farm) Offering three weeks of outdoor summer camp, including a half-day camp for preschoolers ages 3.5–6. Themes include survival skills, kinetics and simple machines, and outdoor exploration. www.foxfire woodsandfarm.com

REPORT CARDS REWARDS

PROGRAM (Multiple Locations)

Students in Kindergarten through 12th grade can receive a free pool pass by bringing a report card will all A’s or E’s. A report card with all A’s and B’s or all E’s and M’s can earn 10 free swims. www.accgov. com/pools

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. Now registering. www. accgov.com/myrec

TREEHOUSE SUMMER CAMPS (Treehouse Kid & Craft) Camps are offered in a variety of themes including “Mini Museum,” “Wonderful Wizards,” “Craft Inc. Business,” “Mouse Palace Camp,” “Camp Swiftie” and more. Visit the website for details, dates 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-summerart-camp

WILD EARTH CAMP (Piedmont Preserve) Wild Earth Camp offers 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.wildearth camp.org

Support Groups

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) If you think you have a problem with alcohol, call the AA hotline or visit the website for a schedule of meetings in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson and Oconee Counties. 706-389-4164, www. athensaa.org

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

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP (St. Mary’s Hospital, 5th Floor Therapy Room) This support group for survivors of traumatic head injury, their families, friends and caregivers offers friendship, information about resources and opportunities for advocacy. Every third Monday, 4:30–6 p.m. Contact Floretta Johnson, 706-353-1892, floretta.johnson@stmarysathens. org

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP (Oconee Presbyterian Church) Peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Second Monday of the month, 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! joannehnamihallga@gmail.com

NEW PARENTS AND INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP (BYL Family Resource Center) Come as you are for community, snacks and feeding advice from professionals. Babies and children of all ages are welcome. 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

POLYAMORY SUPPORT GROUP (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) This open support group for adults practicing or considering polyamory or nonmonogamy discusses navigating jealousy, polysaturation, relationships with metamours and

polyamorous parenting. Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. $10 donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com

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

Word on the Street

ATHENS FLUTE CHOIR READING SESSION (First Presbyterian Church) The AFC is hosting an open reading session to greet old flute friends and meet new ones. The music will be a mix of levels and styles. Bring a C flute and music stand if possible. Masks are requested when not playing. June 20, 7 p.m. RSVP: lhbflute@gmail. com, www.athensflutechoir.org

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.diamondhillfarm athens.com

LEISURE SERVICES MASTER

PLAN (Athens, GA) The ACC Leisure Services Department is in the process of developing a new comprehensive master plan. Share your thoughts online or in person. Check website for pop-up events. www. accgov.com/activateathens

POOL AND SPLASH PAD SEASON (Multiple Locations) ACC Leisure Services pools and splash pads are now open through July 28. Check website for hours. www.accgov. com/splashpad

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

SEEKING MUSIC (Athens, GA) Seeking music submissions for the third season of “View Finders,” a locally produced TV series that will air on national PBS. Music can vary from electronic, ambient, hip hop, folk, Americana, rock, country, blues, classical and beyond. Contact for submission form. chrisgreer photography@gmail.com, www. viewfindersontv.com

SEVENTH GENERATION (Healing Path Farm) Seventh Generation Native American Church hosts gatherings on Sundays at 11 a.m., Men’s Group on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., and Women’s Circle every second and fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. www.seventhgeneration nativeamericanchurch.org 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

“A Perfect Model: Prints after Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits” is currently on view at the Georgia Museum of Art through Dec. 1. Featured above is a portrait by Lucas Vorsterman the Elder

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HOUSES FOR RENT

2(3)BR/1BA in Normal Town 5 minute walk to Med School Separate DR, HWflrs , CH/AC, carport Chase Street School Catchment Area Yearly or longer lease avail For details: xamycohen222@icloud com View by appointment only

3BR/2BA House in Normaltown, quiet interior street Central heat/air Furnished Hwd floors Washer/dryer Driveway/on-street parking No smokers, pets Calls only! 706-372-1505

3BD/2BA, nicely renovated, large rooms, hardwood floors, granite countertops, new paint, large back yard, $1500/mo, in Colbert, GA 10 minutes from Athens 706-247-1259

Get Flagpole delivered to your mailbox! 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

Fantastic naturally grown blueberries Pick your own buckets $12, pre-picked pints $5 Everyday, sunrise-to-sunset Healing Path Farms at 5055 Barnett Shoals Rd Call 706 248 0812 information

MUSIC

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Register your teenager for Camp Amplify, a Nuçi’s Space recording and music production camp launching this July Scholarships available Go to nuci org/ summer-camps for more information

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

SERVICES

HEALTH

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

HOME AND GARDEN

We offer garden clean-up/ maintenance, invasive plant removal, raised beds, personalized native/edible gardens for home/business and more! Call/Text: 706395-5321

Need old newspapers? We have plenty here at Flagpole! Call ahead and we’ll get them read Please leave current issues on the stands 706-549-0301

JOBS

FULL-TIME

Taste of India is now hiring (busser, host, to-go specialist, floater). Paid weekly, employee meals, flexible schedules, full-time or parttime $15–20 APPLY IN PERSON

PART-TIME

Join a diverse, inclusive workplace and get paid to type! 12–40 hours, Mon–Fri NEVER be called in for a shift you didn’t sign up for Must type 65+ wpm Make your own schedule and work independently with no customer interaction Starts at $13 with automatic increases www ctscribes com

NOTICES

MESSAGES

Happy Belated Birthday (June 15, 1991) Laura Conroy – we love you! Fireflies guide me, To where the moonlight flows down, Now her sliding board

by Margie E. Burke