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Hot on the Trail
SURVEY SAYS ATHENS LOVES THE OUTDOORS, AND MORE LOCAL NEWS
By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com
Athens residents love trails and want more of them, according to surveys conducted for a new Leisure Services Department master plan.
Sandy Creek Nature Center (90%), Firefly Trail (88%), Sandy Creek Park and Lake Chapman (87%) and the North Oconee River Greenway (82%) were among the top five recreational facilities that residents said they were most satisfied with, along with the Lyndon House Arts Center (84%). Nature programs had the highest satisfaction rate of any type of program—gymnastics, dance, aquatics, etc.—with 79% very or somewhat satisfied. And trails were by far the amenity that respondents listed as most important for their household.
Despite a high satisfaction rate, trails were also the amenity that the most people said needs improvement, at 52%. Adding trails, preserving natural areas or related topics like dog parks received more comments than all other types of facilities put together, including sports and arts.
Consultant firm BerryDunn sent the survey to 7,000 Athens households and received 619 responses. Those responses were weighted to match Athens’ demographics, and the results have a margin of error of plus or minus 3.9%, according to BerryDunn senior manager Linda Paradis. Consultants also spoke to more than 2,000 people at pop-up events, focus groups and individual interviews.
underserved. “Even though it’s a great number [of facilities], there is still a large part of 30601 that is not serviced,” she said.
The 30622 area code, around the Bogart area, had the lowest rate of responses that said their needs are being met, and the highest rate of people who use facilities in other counties because Athens’ are too far away.
Commissioner Jesse Houle, who represents the Atlanta Highway area, reiterated a longstanding desire for an active recreation park on the Westside. There are no parks on the Westside outside the Loop,
property and permitting requirements.
The ACC government bought the Rock Hill quarry for $23 million in 2020 with the intention of allowing mining to continue for 10 years before converting it into a reservoir. But PUD has since suggested keeping it open until 2045 to continue collecting lease payments while the quarry is being filled with water.
Athens- Clarke County has permits to draw 23 million gallons of water a day from the North and Middle Oconee rivers—but only when flow levels are high enough. During a drought, the county turns to Bear Creek Reservoir in Jackson County, which it also shares with Oconee and Barrow counties. That has proven to be insufficient during droughts in 2007, 2012 and 2016.
In 2016, “we were actually within a couple of days of having to go out and find somewhere to get water,” Ogle said. Commissioner Mike Hamby recalled being able to walk across the Middle Oconee at Ben Burton Park in 2007.
and the closest is Ben Burton Park, which is primarily a nature area.
“People are interested in taking care of existing parks and facilities,” Paradis said, summarizing the survey results at a Nov. 12 Athens- Clarke County Commission work session. “There is a clear emphasis on trails, access and connectivity. Continued maintenance and accessibility improvements are important. Additional resources for programming and activities are needed, with a particular emphasis on youth programming, more special events, adult programming, and nature and outdoor programs.”
But Leisure Services also has a problem: Not everyone knows what the department offers, or even that parks exist. When asked about barriers to visiting local arts and recreation facilities, 38% said they didn’t know where the facilities are located. And 56% said they don’t know what programs are offered.
Broken down geographically, that problem was particularly acute in the 30602 and 30605 zip codes, which include the UGA campus, Five Points and the Eastside. But for those who are aware of Leisure Services facilities and programs, 30605 had a high satisfaction rate, along with the 30601 zip code, which includes central and northeastern Athens and has a high concentration of facilities, including Lay Park, the Lyndon House, the Morton Theatre, Sandy Creek Park, Sandy Creek Nature Center, Heard Park and Virginia Walker Park.
Commissioner Ovita Thornton, whose District 9 encompasses much of the 30601 area code, said residents there are still
The way Athens residents consume information may be part of the challenge for Leisure Services getting the word out. Two- thirds of respondents said they hear about facilities, programs and events through word of mouth. “I can tell you this is not something we hear a lot of,” Paradis said. “It means you have a very tightly knit community, which is a really nice thing.”
Paradis said that BerryDunn will produce a draft of a final strategic plan between April and June of next year.
Quarter-Billion Dollar Quarry
Turning an East Athens rock quarry into a reservoir to supply drinking water during droughts and accommodate growth could cost as much as $260 million, AthensClarke County officials told commissioners last week.
That’s the price tag for building pump stations at the J.G. Beacham Water Treatment Plant off Barber Street at the Loop and the quarry near Athens-Ben Epps Airport, as well as a pipe connecting the two. “This is very high-level cost,” acknowledged Hugh Ogle, assistant director of the Public Utilities Department, but the work could be broken up into phases. “I think we can do some of this work with in-house forces… and we can bring this number way down,” he said.
Public Utilities staff is recommending that the 36-inch- wide pipe follow Conrad Drive and Northside Drive, using mostly county-owned right-of- way to minimize the cost of acquiring easements on private
They’re probably going to try to renegotiate [their share of water] at some point in time.”
Quarry funding would likely come from a revenue bond paid back with the fees charged to water customers, similar to a bond package topping $300 million that paid for renovations to the water treatment plant and three sewer plants, Mayor Kelly Girtz said. Public Utilities will include a funding recommendation in its upcoming five- year service delivery plan.
If quarry operations are going to be extended, Commissioner Tiffany Taylor wants assistance for homes and businesses around the quarry that have been damaged by blasting. Jones said ACC is bringing in a state agency to conduct a third-party investigation. “We need to understand if those impacts are actually coming from the quarry,” he said.
Athens Reps Elected House Leaders
Two of Athens’ members in the Georgia House of Representatives were elected to leadership positions last week. Rep. Spencer Frye will serve as vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus, while Rep. Houston Gaines will hold the same position for House Republicans.
Gaines, entering his fourth term, has served as the GOP caucus vice chair since 2022. But Frye is a newcomer to the position after a shakeup among House Dems. Former minority leader James Beverly declined to run for re-election to his House seat under a cloud of sexual assault allegations, and House Democrats elected Rep. Carolyn Hugley (D- Columbus) as their new leader Nov. 14.
In addition to the importance of a plentiful water supply for economic development, Athens’ population is expected to grow to about 200,000 by 2045, and the other counties that share Bear Creek Reservoir are growing as well. Jackson County “is not going to stop growing. Barrow County is not going to stop growing,” Acting Manager Niki Jones said. “They’re going to keep pulling water out of Bear Creek, if not more.
Hugley takes over after a disappointing election when Democrats flipped just two House seats, bringing their total to 80 out of 180. Many Democrats are clearly disenchanted with party leadership: Three candidates for Athens-area House seats signed onto a letter calling for Democratic Party of Georgia chair Nikema Williams’ resignation, saying she was too busy running for re-election to her safe Atlanta-based seat in Congress to help down-ballot candidates in rural areas. f
Construction on the new $16 million Eastside library off Barnett Shoals Road near Carriage Lane is scheduled to start in late 2025.
Police Oversight Board Needs Help IT
LACKS DIVERSITY, TRAINING AND A FULL-TIME INVESTIGATOR
By Steve Williams news@flagpole.com
The Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board (PSCOB) in Athens was established to hold law enforcement accountable and foster transparency, fairness and justice in policing. However, the past eight months have shown a disturbing shift that threatens the board’s ability to serve its purpose effectively.
Over that period of time, PSCOB has grown older, whiter and increasingly out of touch with those most impacted by law enforcement activity. Originally, the board was composed of five white members and four Black members. Today, the board has seven white members and two Black members, a dramatic shift following four resignations, three of which were Black members. One of the remaining Black members has missed the last four meetings, leaving a significant gap in participation from voices of color. This transformation raises serious concerns about whether the board adequately represents the diverse perspectives it once did, particularly when addressing issues that disproportionately affect Black and minority communities.
Leadership and support for PSCOB have been woefully lacking. The Operational Analysis office, led by Gavin Hassemer, has been ineffective at best and obstructive at worst. Instead of assisting the board in fulfilling its mission, Hassemer has erected roadblocks. He did not involve the board in setting its budget for this year and often behaves as though his role is merely a liaison between the board and the Athens-Clarke County Commission. His frequent directives on the board’s limitations—what the board cannot do—and his lack of practical support are stifling progress. For the board to succeed, it needs a full-time monitor to provide guidance and resources, not more barriers. To be fair to Hassemer, he did not apply for the position of PSCOB monitor, which was added to the job description of the ACC internal auditor during the hiring process.
Neither Hassemer nor either of the operational analysts he has since hired have the background, experience or qualifications recommended for the monitor position by the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE, the national entity that Athens-Clarke County paid thousands of dollars to assist in the creation of PSCOB), the mayor’s task force (tasked with making recommendations to the mayor and commission on the creation of PSCOB) or the board itself.
In a recent meeting, Hassemer indicated that his office had been allocated an additional position for the coming year, beginning in January. Hassemer should use this opportunity to add someone with the experience and expertise to fully support the board’s mission and work.
One of the most glaring deficiencies in the board’s performance is the absence of any significant community outreach, a critical component of any police oversight effort. National experts from NACOLE and the executive director of Atlanta’s review board have stressed that commu-
nity engagement is crucial to achieving accountability in law enforcement. Without it, PSCOB risks becoming an insular body that is detached from the very community it was created to serve. This function should be prepared and executed by the full-time monitor, with oversight from the board. To date, this task has been left to the all-volunteer board and has predictably languished.
Training is another major shortfall. The board has not received any formal training on how to review completed law enforcement investigations, a key function of its mandate. Given his lack of experience, the auditor is unlikely to be able to provide this essential training, leaving the board illequipped to perform its duties.
In a recent public hearing on a complaint, the board engaged in a robust discussion and review of the police investigation and did its best to fulfill its obligations. But it did so without a protocol and procedure to follow and a clear vision of the scope of its review. An experienced and knowledgeable monitor would be able to facilitate the creation of protocols, practices and procedures to guide the board in its review of complaints.
The board’s failure to investigate law enforcement policies and procedures is even more concerning, particularly in light of ongoing complaints from the community on issues such as traffic stops, the use of Tasers, the prohibition of visitation at the jail, the treatment of suspects, arrestees and inmates with mental health conditions, and the shackling of misdemeanor defendants during pretrial proceedings. These are serious and ongoing concerns that affect thousands of citizens a year.
The ACC Commission empowered PSCOB to review and investigate topics like these. Yet, they remain unexamined and unchallenged. Athens needs more from its civilian oversight board. We cannot allow PSCOB to become an ineffective body whose primary accomplishment is attendance at meetings. The community, particularly its most vulnerable members, depends on this board to ensure that law enforcement is fair, just and accountable. To do that, the board must have the support and resources necessary, beginning with a full-time, experienced and knowledgeable monitor dedicated to PSCOB.
A year and a half ago, the ACC Commission, contrary to the recommendations of experts it had employed, made a decision not to hire a full-time, experienced monitor for PSCOB, simply assigning the role to the ACC internal auditor. It was a cheap way of addressing the situation that has been an abject failure and a betrayal of the all-volunteer board members who have been trying to make the board operational without the support and resources they need and deserve. Clearly, it is beyond time for the ACC Commission to provide PSCOB with the manpower and resources it needs to succeed. f
Steve Williams is a member of the Athens AntiDiscrimination Movement’s Justice Committee.
Justice for Santonio
FAMILY ACCUSES POLICE OF SLOW-WALKING INVESTIGATION
By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com
One was brutally murdered on an Athens trail. The other was mortally wounded on an Athens trail. That’s where the similarities between Laken Riley and Santonio Coleman end.
Amidst national media attention, a massive multi-agency manhunt took a suspect into custody just days after Riley, a white female college student, was found dead on the trails near UGA’s Lake Herrick. Meanwhile, because Coleman was a Black gay man or transgender woman, their death has not received nearly the same attention from the media or the police. (Coleman’s relatives used masculine language, but others said they identified as trans.)
“Many of us feel like, if this person was someone like Laken Riley—I’m just going to go ahead and say it—there would be donations coming in from the community, and everyone would know what was going on,” said Mokah Jasmine Johnson, cofounder of the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement.
Friends, family and local activists held a memorial service last week for Coleman, 48, at the East Athens trail where a passer-by found them injured and unresponsive on Oct. 19. Coleman died the next day at a local hospital. Athens-Clarke County Police are investigating the case as a “suspicious death.”
resources, after Riley’s murder both the ACC government and UGA invested millions of dollars into upgrading safety on campus and along city trails, such as additional cameras, police ATVs and emergency call boxes. Relatives and activists want motion-activated lighting, cameras and patrols on Trail Creek Trail, too, and they are pushing to have it renamed for Coleman.
Relatives, however, believe police are not taking the case seriously. They question the narrative that Coleman’s death was accidental. “All evidence suggests this was a hate crime and potentially a robbery,” their cousin Nikki Johnson said.
Trail Creek Trail, a paved footpath that connects Vine Street with nearby Virginia Walker Park, is unlit, but is flat and has no obvious obstacles where someone might injure themself in a fall that severely. According to Coleman’s sister LaKeisha Fleming, Coleman was likely visiting a friend who lives in the area and was walking home to their apartment near the North Avenue Piggly Wiggly around midnight when they were attacked, then lay on the trail during a chilly night for hours until someone came along. Fleming said Coleman’s phone was stolen, and that someone had ripped off their glued-on wig. “They twisted and turned my cousin’s body in ways you couldn’t imagine,” Johnson said.
Those who knew Coleman described the Cedar Shoals High School graduate, a hairdresser by trade, as a vibrant and joyful individual. “San would come in the door dancing, to any house,” said ACC commissioner and lifelong friend Tiffany Taylor. “Wherever San went, there was a party.”
Whatever the cause of Coleman’s death, people close to them question the muted response to their death in comparison to Riley’s. Besides the tremendous amount of media attention and law enforcement
Imani Scott-Blackwell, a local activist who works with Atlanta-based nonprofit Southerners on New Ground, did not know Coleman, but is all too familiar with what potentially awaits queer and transgender individuals in the current political environment. She wore a T-shirt reading “Homosexuals With an Agenda,” and explained: “The agenda is, we would like to die of old age,” and not from violence or policies that lead to evictions or lack of health care.
“No one is coming to save us,” Scott-Blackwell said, adding, “If they’re [the authorities] not doing anything, the question is, what are we going to do together?”
Meanwhile Coleman’s family plans to continue to press for answers. “We will fight for my brother until justice is served,” Fleming said.
Police have asked that anyone with information on Coleman’s death contact detective Christina Bradshaw at 762-400-7632 or christina.bradshaw@accgov.com.
Coleman’s family has set up a GoFundMe account at gofund.me/9d931a27 to cover funeral expenses. “He was a passionate advocate for the LGBT community, and his joy for making others laugh and feel loved was unparalleled,” the account reads. “He took great pride in doing hair because he loved to make others feel beautiful, inside and out. His memory will forever shine brightly in our hearts, reminding us of the importance of love, acceptance and empathy.” f
About 50 people gathered for a memorial service Nov. 12 to honor Santonio Coleman, who died from injuries sustained on Trail Creek Trail last month.
good growing Saving Seeds
GARDENERS DON’T HAVE TO GO THE STORE-BOUGHT ROUTE
By Erin France news@flagpole.com
Saving seeds might seem like a waste of time. Plenty of companies are willing to sell you small packets of seeds for as little as $2. Time spent collecting, drying and storing seeds isn’t in vain, though. Besides being a way to save money, seed saving can be a fun way to learn more about plants. It also can help you stock what really works in your garden (and your kitchen). I save a few of the more expensive or harder-to-find varieties each year to make the next garden a little simpler. Here are a few things you should know if you’re interested in saving seeds this year.
POLLINATION: Open-pollinated plants came from two parent plants of the same variety and with stable characteristics from one harvest to the next. My Black Creaseback beans are open pollinated. Those beans will always produce another harvest of drought tolerant, long green beans.
Hybrid plants (usually denoted with an F1 after the name) come from breeding two parent plants of different varieties. Seeds from a hybrid, even if pollinated by a fellow hybrid, could be unable to germinate. If the seeds aren’t sterile, hybrids don’t produce the same characteristics two generations in a row. Instead, they’ll revert to the characteristics of a grandfather plant, or display
Peppers produce flowers with both male and female parts, known as stamens and pistils, respectively. Pepper flowers can fertilize themselves and are known as self-fertilizing. Cucumbers and other cucurbits produce two types of flowers—male and female. These types of plants need pollinators (or the wind, in the case of corn) to carry pollen from the male flowers to the female flowers to cross-fertilize.
I planted five different pepper varieties this year. Even though peppers are self-fertilizing, I know pollinators likely mixed pollen between plants. I’ll save seeds from the middle shishito plant to limit genetic diversity, but I won’t be surprised if some seedlings mature into not-quite-shishito peppers. I have three different cucumbers in the garden (Green Finger, Suyo Long and Armenian White) now and way too much genetic diversity to make saving seeds worthwhile.
HARVESTING: Some plants, like peppers and tomatoes, you’ll want to harvest at the peak of ripeness for maintaining the best germination rates. For other plants, like basil and beans, you’ll want to wait until the seed pods or florets are dry to harvest the seeds. If you’re interested in saving seeds from a particular crop, I suggest doing a quick Google search to make sure you’re harvesting at the correct time.
an entirely new set of characteristics. This is great for genetic diversity, but not so great if you save Sun Gold cherry tomato seeds and expect Sun Gold cherry tomatoes from them.
Hybrids like the Sun Golds are popular because they have what’s called “hybrid vigor.” Hybrid crosses often have the best traits of their parents, such as taste and disease resistance. If you’ve been to a farmer’s market in the last few years, you’ll likely remember seeing a half yellow, half green Zephyr squash. That hybrid squash is well known at the market because of its great taste, continual harvests and better disease resistance than open-pollinated squash varieties.
CLOSE VARIETIES: Whether you’re interested in saving peppers or cucumbers, pollinators can spread pollen from one flower to another and create genetic diversity. It’s what they’re supposed to do.
PROCESSING: Waiting for the seeds to dry out or placing them in a warm, dry place before storage is called dry processing. It’s simple, and likely what you think of when you think of saving seeds.
Wet processing includes fermenting the seeds in water for three to seven days, rinsing them with water, then drying the seeds before storage. Wet processing is necessary for produce like tomatoes and cucumbers because it mimics the rotting inside an animal’s intestines the seeds would go through before eventual germination.
A general rule of thumb is if the veggie in question is surrounded by watery flesh, then wet processing is the way to go. That said, there are gardeners who dry-process pumpkin seeds and others who reportedly wet-process pepper seeds.
STORAGE: I use regular mailing envelopes and store them in my seed box in the unheated pantry. Some online experts will tell you to use an airtight container or store the seeds in a fridge to keep out the humidity. If you want to go the extra mile, you likely will get better germination rates. But regular opaque mailing envelopes work, too, if that’s what you’ve got. f
Seeds stored in glass jars are pretty for a display, but the
glass and the light it lets in will degrade germination rates.
Flying Squid Takes Roost
ATHENS’ ONLY DEDICATED COMEDY THEATER OPENS
By Sam Lipkin editorial@flagpole.com
Grassroots organization Flying Squid Comedy appeared on the cover of Flagpole’s July 10 issue, with founder and self-proclaimed “herder of cats” Kelly Petronis sharing that it had outgrown its beloved host space at work.shop and was in the process of finding a new permanent home. Just a few months later, Flying Squid Comedy has officially opened its doors at 150 Fritz Mar Lane as Athens’ only dedicated comedy theater.
After a successful Kickstarter campaign that funded new stage curtains, chairs and a sign, a grand opening event on Friday, Nov. 8 welcomed the community into the space with comedy, improv and music performances. Petronis started the night thanking an at-capacity crowd, which he stated was “a dream come true.” Opening comedian Phillip Broughton reflected on how far Flying Squid has come since its backyard comedy days as Krakin Jokes. “It’s one thing if a joke don’t land in a room. If a joke don’t land outside, and you hear crickets…” he trailed off with a laugh.
The theater can seat 40 guests, with a larger standing capacity. In continuation
of its fundraising efforts, Flying Squid has been hosting a music series, with remaining dates scheduled Nov. 30 featuring Cicada Rhythm and Dec. 14 featuring Air Brazil and Liz Farrell. Tickets are $12, with doors at 7:30 p.m. Flying Squid will continue to host its improv jams, classes and comedy shows in this space. For a full schedule and more info, visit flyingsquidcomedy.com.
Sharing the building is Julia Roessing’s art studio, and she has brought an element of more traditional theater into the improv-focused group with scripted works. Petronis and Roessing worked together on Flying Squid’s first theatrical production, Life Sucks, in July, and Roessing will present the play Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley in the new space Dec. 6–8. Using the art studio space, the group will have more room to build props and work on set designs. Props from productions will be auctioned off via Instagram to raise money for the comedy theater.
“The mission of Flying Squid, since it became Flying Squid, is to cultivate a comedy community. I feel like so far we’ve been accomplishing that,” says Petronis. f
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Vivian Liddell
By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com
An interdisciplinary artist in the truest sense of the word, Vivian Liddell moves among painting, fiber and craft techniques, sculpture, printmaking, photography, animation and sound to create works that are playful and often subversive in nature. Two different exhibitions currently on view at ATHICA@Ciné Gallery and the ArtWall@Hotel Indigo Athens offer windows into her imaginative and vibrant world.
On view in the ATHICA@Ciné Gallery through Dec. 25, “Game Day (2nd Natty’s Celebration)” is a monumental diptych that swallows viewers into a chaotic, abstracted landscape loosely depicting the revelry that followed the UGA football team’s second consecutive national championship victory in 2023. Identifiable campus landmarks—such as the UGA Chapel bell tower, a statue from the Founders Memorial Garden and the Herty Field fountain—interlock into a surreal patchwork of mini-scenes populated by clusters of nude figures engaged in all sorts of humorous and spirited behavior. Funky, patterned columns reference Liddell’s fiber sculptures, while other Easter eggs are hidden for art history lovers to discover.
An Athens resident who has boomeranged in and out of town over the past 34 years, Liddell is an associate professor at the University of North Georgia, specializing in drawing and painting, craft media and feminist theory in contemporary art. Since 2017, she has been working with the male figure, challenging gender imbalances that remain prevalent throughout art history.
complicated narratives that I’ve built up over the years that revolve around gender and power, really bringing those narratives home. And home is Athens. And when you look at gender and power here, you have to look at football culture and, more particularly, Greek life.”
Before embarking on “Game Day,” Liddell had been creating very small paintings primarily using egg tempera— homemade with the help of her own chickens—a medium that requires tiny brushstrokes and a rigid support. After working on such a small scale for several years, she felt antsy to make something larger.
“The crazy thing is that I didn’t really scale up,” says Liddell. “I brought that little painting energy into this big canvas, so it’s essentially 100 little oil paintings in one.”
Liddell estimates that it took about a year and a half to finish “Game Day.” After a few months of sketching out ideas for a basic composition, she began filling in the tiny scenes using photographic references as well as her imagination. She also made little clay figures to use as models to paint from, which has led to creating two different stop-motion animations so far, one of which was screened
Currently on view on the ArtWall@Hotel Indigo Athens, “Athens Landscapes” consists of black-and-white monotypes depicting scenes around town, such as the iconic Tree That Owns Itself, that were based off of photographs Liddell captured over the years and compiled into a digital album of source material for inspiration. Curated by Tatiana Veneruso, the collection was specifically scaled with the gallery’s dimensions in mind. A cocktail hour with the artist will be held Sunday, Dec. 1 from 4–6 p.m.
Fast and loose in comparison to “Game Day,” the process for creating these one-of-a-kind prints involves painting a piece of glass, adding and removing pigment as desired, then pressing paper onto the wet surface to transfer the design. Liddell then draws details onto the monotypes with ink, with the intention that these works may serve as “warm-ups” for future paintings in oil or egg tempera.
Before receiving a BFA in photographic design from UGA and an MFA in painting from the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, Liddell started off as an architecture major at Georgia Tech. She has continued to have an interest in architecture and landscaping, particularly heavily manicured landscapes that involve topiaries, boxwoods and arborvitaes.
“There aren’t many women painters historically that work with male nudes, and there are a whole lot of folks that still aren’t comfortable with it,” says Liddell. “That’s something I want viewers to think about. If you’re comfortable with hundreds of years of paintings of nude women, or with men painting nude men, or with porn even, but you are squeamish when a woman artist paints a penis— what’s up with that? This work is a continuation of some
at the Tennessee International Indie Film Festival last week. She says the animations influenced the way she uses color in painting, demonstrated by a shift to darker backgrounds and bright neon lights.
“I’ve always loved the crowd paintings of Bruegel and Bosch, and I was wanting to make something epic that was more even handed than my usual work—a crowd painting lets you show the big picture,” says Liddell. “There can be transgressions and joy at the same time.”
“It could be a certain artificial light coming through the trees from a streetlamp, or a piece of trash that seems to have a particular presence or suggestion of a past lived life—I never take pictures with people,” says Liddell. “I’m interested in what the architecture, landscaping and even trash tell us about the people that live and work in those spaces. I want to capture the smells and the sounds and the heaviness of the humidity in the air—things that you just know as Athens.”
In addition to her own artistic pursuits, Liddell runs ARTS + ATHLETICS, a salon-style gallery exhibiting small-scale works by local and regional artists in a guest space that’s available for short-term rental. Named after the text chiseled on the base of Jean Westmacott’s Athena statue located outside of the Classic Center, ARTS + ATHLETICS launched in 2021 and is open to the public during receptions and by appointment. Currently, the space is hosting a solo exhibition of works on paper and sculpture objects by Sara Hess, with a closing reception planned for Feb. 22 from 4–6 p.m. Previously, Liddell hosted a podcast called Peachy Keen that, as an extension of her own art practice, interviewed women about art in the South. To explore more of Liddell’s artwork, find out about future ARTS+ATHLETIC events and listen to the Peachy Keen archive, go to vivianliddell.com. f
Lucas Zelnick is recognizable from numerous viral clips filmed at his standup shows and posted to TikTok. Zelnick began his comedy career five years ago when he founded Sesh Comedy, a comedy club on the Lower East Side of NYC that he eventually sold so he could tour the U.S. In 2022 he began headlining comedy clubs across the country, including sold-out shows at the Helium and Zanies. Though Zelnick has amassed over 200 million views and hundreds of thousands of followers for his quick- witted crowd work, his shows are actually more joke-based, often touching on sensitive topics. Zelnick grew up in New York as a self-described rich kid, and even graduated from Stanford with an MBA in Business Administration, but challenges the comfort of his upbringing with his punchy material. He also co-hosts the podcast Can I Go Home Now and has an upcoming Comedy Central standup feature. [Mary Beth Bryan]
MUSIC | THU, NOV. 21
Gladys Knight
The Classic Center • 8 p.m. • $46.25–126.95
Known as the “Empress of Soul,” Gladys Knight is a legendary performer famous for hits like “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “Heard It Through the Grapevine.” Knight, who was born in Atlanta in 1944, began her music career early when she won Ted Mack’s The Original Amateur Hour singing competition at age eight, shortly thereafter forming The Pips with her brother, sister, cousin and William Guest, then later embarking on a solo career. Knight’s decades- spanning career is highly respected, having earned her spots in the Grammy Hall of Fame and on Rolling Stones’ 100 Greatest Singers of All Time list. She has released dozens of albums, for which she has won seven Grammy Awards and had #1 hits across multiple genres, including pop, gospel and R&B. Outside of her music career, Knight has also been successful in film and television, as well as her pursuits in business and humanitarianism. [MB]
ART | SAT, NOV. 23
Open House
with reviving her love for clay. There will be an after-party following the open house hours. The shop is open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily until Christmas, with glass demonstrations available by appointment. [MB]
MUSIC | SAT, NOV. 23
Washed Out
40 Watt Club • 7 p.m. (doors) • $36
Ernest Weatherly Greene Jr. is the face behind the musical project Washed Out, which is credited with helping to pioneer the chillwave genre in the 2010s. Greene, who was born in Perry and is now based in Atlanta, began releasing his signature brand of distorted dance-pop music in the late 2000s, and eventually captured the attention of several influential music bloggers
through his Myspace page. He released his first EP as Washed Out in 2009, then later went on to have a song from that release, “Feel It All Around,” used as the opening theme in Portlandia. Shortly thereafter he signed to Sub Pop Records and released Within and Without, which peaked at #26 on the Billboard 200. Greene has released several albums since then, most recently 2020’s Purple Noon, and has toured around the world. His Athens show will be opened by baroque pop artist Casey MQ. [MB]
ART | SUN, NOV. 24
Artists’ Roundtable
ATHICA • 4 p.m. • FREE!
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MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP
By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com
THREE CHORD MONTE: Musician Bart King returns this year with another instance of his popular Holiday Hustle Club show, which will happen at The Foundry this time around. Special guest performers this year are Claire Campbell, Tracy Brown, Alys Willman, Anthony Zuniga, Lora Hogan, Michael Joe White and Philip Kohnen. Loosely defined as a pop-jazz-blues combo, The Holiday Hustle Club events are very well attended and needed a larger venue this year. In other news, King just released a new single named “The White Elephant Waltz” which he describes as “a tonguein-cheek country song à la ‘The Tennessee Waltz.’” It’s available on all major streaming services as we speak. Advance tickets for the Holiday Hustle Club show are on sale now and are $15 in advance plus taxes and fees for a total of $19.41 or $20 at the door. This show will very likely sell out, so roll the dice however you want. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com/d/ ga--athens/foundry.
is shocking in its bare piano and vocal arrangement, substantial emotional weight and lovingly tender delivery. I challenge you to listen and not get choked up. Find this at primordialvoid.bandcamp.com.
Bendzunas Glass • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. • FREE! Bendzunas Glass is celebrating its 51st anniversary and kicking off the holiday season with an event that will include glass blowing demonstrations and the opportunity to browse a variety of pottery and glass works. Bendzunas Glass is run by Paul E. Bendzunas, who has dedicated the past several decades of his life to glassworks. Recently, he has been training his son, Paul R. Bendzunas, to one day take over the trade. Paul E. shares the gallery with his wife, Barbara Bendzunas, who is a potter. The open house will also feature several of Barbara’s friends from Good Dirt, a clay studio in Athens where she creates her works. Barbara credits these fellow artists
ATHICA is closing out its 2024 juried exhibition, “COMPULSION,” with an artists’ roundtable to discuss the impulse toward art-making. “COMPULSION” opened in October and features works from 33 artists around the country and one from Japan, selected by juror Erin Dunn, who is a Lamar Dodd School of Art graduate and now works as the curator of modern contemporary art at the Telfair Museums in Savannah. Dunn selected works for the exhibition that drew her in the most, embodying “compulsive urges in the myriad ways it can be manifested. Through energetic repetition, intrusive thoughts, instinctive action, destructive behavior, active desire, urgent needs, or impulsive drive.” The roundtable discussion will delve further into this behavior, which is described as uncontrollable and commonly phoneinduced, as well as how individual artists applied this idea in their works. [MB] f
RADIOACTIVE MEN: Propeller Sound Recordings is all set to re-release Flat Duo Jets’ 1993 album White Trees. The official street date is Friday, Nov. 22, so if you see this before then know that preorders are still open. On or after that date, you can just pick it up in stores or order like a regular person online. If you have never engaged this scorcher of a record, know that this set of tunes, all 15 of them, will get you where you’re going and are as trademark Duo Jets as you’re likely to wish for. I mean, they basically gave Jack White his reason for being, you know? While the band only ever briefly lived as a unit in Athens, long enough to appear in Athens, GA: Inside/Out at least, its fingerprint has long been on our musical map. Find the newly released record on all major streaming services and buy directly at propellersoundrecordings. com.
NEW MAGNETIC WONDERS: The always hotto-trot Primordial Void label is the proud home of the first new music from Elephant 6 cofounder Robert Schneider’s (Apples In Stereo, et al) longtime solo project Marbles in nearly 20 years. It’s a two-song release, “New Emotion” b/w “Free From Grief.” While Schneider has consistently worked with other projects and released other music during this time, having some new tunes under the Marbles moniker is certainly a special thing. The record notes go deep into explaining the origins and execution of these tracks, so I’m just going to talk about the actual music. The A-side, “New Emotion,” bounces slowly across a semi-Caribbean electronic beat with a gentle breeze of a melody and heavily processed vocals by Schneider. The B-side, “Free From Grief,”
STEP BY STEP: A whopping 280-song benefit compilation for Western North Carolina titled Caverns of Gold: A Benefit for WNC Hurricane Relief was released recently, and you can grab the whole thing for a mere 10 bucks. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to Beloved Asheville, which is an Asheville-based nonprofit dedicated to providing immediate assistance as well as longterm support for those in its area affected by the disaster. Athens-related artists on this compilation include Kevn Kinney, Jupiter Coyote, R.E.M., The Pink Stones, Five Eight, Mercyland, Bloodkin, The Woggles, Beat Up, Jay Gonzalez and more. Beyond them, though, is an incredible amount of incredibly talented—and famous!—folks. Please find this at cavernsof gold.bandcamp.com, and learn more about Beloved Asheville at belovedasheville.com.
FIVE MINUTES, THIRTY EIGHT SECONDS OF FEAR: Since they last appeared in this column, industrial-synth punk band Obscurity released a new single. It’s “County Fair Blue Ribbon” b/w “Hit Me.” The former is kind of a slow grinder that betrays its roots in digital hardcore by throwing that aspect kind of to the back. The latter jumps immediately into a brittle but stable beat and a melody that never really resolves. The effect is two minutes of complete anxiety. Among the stuff they’ve released so far, this is the least essential but, that said, I look forward to these being included in a retrospective sometime in the future as I sincerely hope there are many more releases due out from these folks. Find this at obscurityy.bandcamp.com.
READY FOR THE HOUSE: I’ve been oddly drawn to the new 13-track release by Luxurientes (aka Jacob Parr) named Lesser South Carolina. These recordings play as if they’re sketches or improvisations, but some are so long that they have a compositional feel about them. For example, the justover-four-minute “1967 Colt. 45” has a deliberateness about it that surpasses its recording. All the performances here are Parr playing solo electric guitar, and its effect is something akin to hearing one’s housemate rehearsing down the hall. To give you an idea of how primitive sounding this is, it makes Jandek seem like Springsteen. The album notes appear to be relatively stream-of-conscious, and the price for downloading is a hefty $1,000. So stream this for free at jacobparr.bandcamp. com. f
SAM WILLIAMSON AND THE NEW DIGS Acoustic guitarist. WADE NEWBURY Laid back tunes and classics on guitar.
Buvez
7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/ buvez_athens
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
JAKE COOK Hate City art pop.
YOUR EX’S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.
Georgia Theatre
7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show).
$35.75–40. www.georgiatheatre. com
JESSIE MURPH Alabama singersongwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose relatable lyricism underlies a unique blend of modern production with echoes of distant guitar and evocative vocals.
BIG YAVO Self-made rapper from Birmingham, AL with an exuberant, heavy-duty trap sound.
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 Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amplifiers.
20 WATT TOMBSTONE Death blues metal band hailing from Wisconsin.
HORSEBURNER Riff-heavy stoner metal group from West Virginia whose music aims to “shake your insides.”
Georgia Theatre
7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35.75–40. www.georgiatheatre. com
JESSIE MURPH Alabama singersongwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose relatable lyricism underlies a unique blend of modern production with echoes of distant guitar and evocative vocals.
BIG YAVO Self-made rapper from Birmingham, AL with an exuberant, heavy-duty trap sound. Hendershot’s
JAZZ JAM Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched host an open jazz jam. Bring an instrument or your voice.
Hotel Indigo
Live After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/Aubrey EntertainmentAthensGA
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks’ collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25. pac. uga.edu
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
Ensembles from the Hugh Hodgson School of Music perform to kick off the holiday season.
Nowhere Bar
9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/
NowhereBarAthens
BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
Tapped Athens Wine Market
6:30 p.m. FREE! www.tappedathens. com
SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND
Tapped tips its hat to Bluebird Cafe by opening the floor to local songwriters. Every third Thursday. tiny ATH gallery
Joe Leone Closing Reception. 6–9 p.m. Donations accepted. www. tinyathgallery.com
FOLIE À QUATRE New group inspired by a variety of genres and cultures.
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ 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.
Buvez
7 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/ buvez_athens
MALLBANGS Project of Atlanta musician Aidy.
VACANTS Atlanta band. ISRA AND THE PAISLEYS Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop band.
Dancz Center for New Music
6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
COMPOSITION AREA A recital of new works.
El Carretonero
Shop Small Crawl After-Party. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/ womenownedathens
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy.”
Flicker Theatre & Bar
Hard Tack Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TIGER 54 St. Petersburg, FL synthpunk duo.
everything from singalong indie to head-banging hard rock.
HARVEY STREET Indie and alternative rock tinged with Southern influences from Raleigh, NC. Hendershot’s
7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens. com
RED DAKOTA Athens-based indie rock group consisting of Alyssa Terry, Derek Terry, Lauren Leathers and Christian Gerner-Smidt.
KARMA KAT Athens local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They’ll rock your whiskers off!
RAE & THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta-based rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25. pac. uga.edu
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
Ensembles from the Hugh Hodgson School of Music perform to kick off the holiday season.
Morton Theatre
8:30 p.m. $20–68. 706-613-3770
CANDLELIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO TAYLOR SWIFT The Listeso String Quartet performs hits like “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and “Shake It Off” while surrounded by hundreds of candles.
WASHED OUT Producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
Ernest Greene’s project that blends the layered synths and quietly chiming guitars of dream pop, the hypnotic rhythms of bedroom electronica and his gentle croon of a voice.
Best known for its 1966 hit “Double Shot (of My Baby’s Love),” today the Medallions are made up of relatives of the original lineup and bill themselves as “the party band of the South.”
THE STEWS Band that formed at Auburn University and performs
THE OTHER BROTHERS BAND
Allman Brothers tribute.
Oak House Distillery
7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery. com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.
Ramsey Hall
3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
SARAH DELBENE MEMORIAL
CONCERT The UGA Flute Studio performs in tribute to the late UGA doctoral student and accomplished flutist.
The Root
8 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
FAT ARM DADDY Rock and roll band playing originals as well as covers of The Beatles, The Band, The Who and more.
Tapped Athens Wine Market
6:30–8 p.m. www.tappedathens.com
The Root 9 p.m. www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
The Root 8 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
GRATEFUL DEBT Grateful Dead cover band made up of faculty members of UGA’s J.M. Tull School of Accounting.
Sunday 24
Oak House Distillery 3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery. com
FOLIE À QUATRE New group inspired by a variety of genres and cultures.
The World Famous 9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/the worldfamousathens
SNUKI Local hardcore punk band. CHLORIDE Cutthroat punk from ATL featuring members of Wash, Strategic Warheads and Paradox. CENTIPEDE Local doom punk. DARK VAUGHN Dark and distorted punk out of Atlanta.
Monday 25
Flicker Theatre & Bar
8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com
BLUE MONDAY De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower spin new wave, post-punk, remixes, goth and Italo disco for this ’80s dance party. Also includes a pre-party drag performance curated by Cara Piss. Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE The fall concert features spirituals, hymn tunes and gospel music by African American composers.
Tuesday 26
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 Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and guests.
Normal Bar
revolve around creating magic out of the mundane.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist
Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
THE FIXINS Six-piece platter of Southern soul with a side of funk.
Ramsey Hall
7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CAROLINE HALLECK American saxophonist currently based in Florence, Italy who has performed extensively throughout the United States, Italy, France, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus and San Marino.
8–11 p.m. FREE! booking@rudy montayremusic.com OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com
DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Hendershot’s Give Thanks 8k Pre-Race Party. 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.givethanks8k.com
NEAL ANTHONY Classical guitarist and UGA music school graduate. DAVE FORKER & HIS CUSTOM CONCERN Originals and covers. f
TIGER 54 will play at Flicker Theatre & Bar on Friday, Nov. 22.
event calendar
Tuesday 19
ART: Visiting Artist Lecture (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Photographer Kelli Connell will discuss photography, gender and portraiture in the 21st Century and her exhibition
“Pictures for Charis.” 4:30 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu
CLASSES: Microsoft Word: Styles, Themes and Templates (ACC Library) Learn how to create a word document and use themes, styles and more. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
CLASSES: ESOL (Bogart Library) Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
CLASSES: Mashbill Mashup (Normaltown Brewing) A journey by-the-glass through the different grains used in making whiskey. 6:30 p.m. $35. www.leagueofgood spirits.com/home/upcoming-events
COMEDY: Open Toad Comedy Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Comedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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
GAMES: UnPhiltered Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Test your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www. facebook.com/MellowMushroom
Athens
GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Eddie’s Calzones) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddog athens
GAMES: Trivia Night (Hi-Lo Lounge) Test your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ hilolounge
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: Chapter Chat (Bogart Library) This month’s chat will feature Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
LECTURES & LIT: Historic Athens History Hour (Lyndon House Arts Center) Explore the legacy of The Red & Black, the University of Georgia’s campus newspaper. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
LECTURES & LIT: Author Event (ACC Library) Authors Randy Herschaft and Ann Cooper will discuss their book Newshawks in Berlin: The Associated Press and Nazi Germany. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org
LECTURES & LIT: Athentic Book Club (Athentic Brewing Co.) Pick up a copy of The Resemblance by Lauren Nossett and discuss it with the group. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenticbrewing.com
PERFORMANCE: Rabbit Box Storytelling (VFW Post 2872) This month’s storytelling theme is “Bad
Advice” with eight people sharing their worst advice experiences. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Wednesday 20
ART: Queering the Archive (Lamar Dodd School of Art) In this seminar photographer Kelli Connell will talk with Melanie Micir. Registration required. 10:45 a.m. FREE! arts. uga.edu
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
COMEDY: Lucas Zelnick (Georgia Theatre) New York City-based stand-up comedian who challenges his cushy upbringing through punch-heavy material. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–35. www.georgiatheatre.com
COMEDY: Level 1 Improv Graduation Show (Buvez) Flying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in improv comedy. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.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: 10th Annual Athens Academy Holiday Market (Athens Academy) Attendees can expect over 85 vendors selling artisanal foods, handmade jewelry, ceramics, fine arts and various crafts. Nov. 20, 4–6 p.m. Nov. 21, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $5. sgilbert@athensacademy.org
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
EVENTS: Open House (Athens Wellness Clinic) Learn about all the health care options the clinic offers to the community. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenswellnessclinic.org
EVENTS: Milonga Tropical Fall 2024 (Rialto Club) The event features tango lessons, live dance performances by various groups and an open floor for social dancing. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! franklin.uga.edu
FILM: Three Star Cinema (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1986 action drama film Thrashin’ 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com
GAMES: Trivia Night (Hotel Indigo) Test your trivia knowledge. 6 p.m. www.indigoathens.live
GAMES: Classic City Trivia (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo
GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Eddie’s Calzones) Test your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook. com/baddogathens
GAMES: Trivia Night (Normal Bar) Test your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal. bar.7
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
THEATER: 9 to 5: The Musical (UGA Fine Arts Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a musical driven by Dolly Parton’s music about three female coworkers’ plan to get even with their boss. Nov. 20–22, 8 p.m. Nov. 24, 2 p.m. $8–20. www. ugatheatre.com
Thursday 21
ART: 4’33” Competition (The Athenaeum) This contest highlights University of Georgia student research in the arts. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 4–6 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu
ART: Pop-Up Exhibition (Georgia Museum of Art) Dr. Callan Steinmann’s Introduction to Museum Studies class selected objects from the collection that focus on food
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: Twilight Improv (Athentic Brewing Co.) Comedian Tim Pruitt and team improvise their own version of the popular vampire film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com
COMEDY: Roast Battle Finals (Onward Reserve) Local comedians compete in the finale for the title of Roast Champion of Athens for 2024. 8 p.m. $10–15. www.athens comedy.com
COMEDY: Flying Squid Improv Jam (150 Fritz Mar Lane) Improvisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www. flyingsquidcomedy.com
EVENTS: 10th Annual Athens Academy Holiday Market (Athens Academy) Attendees can expect over 85 vendors selling artisanal foods, handmade jewelry, ceramics, fine arts and various crafts. Nov. 20, 4–6 p.m. Nov. 21, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $5. sgilbert@athensacademy.org
Work on the Busy Bee Card with the month’s special activity. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee
KIDSTUFF: Teen Dungeons & Dragons (ACC Library) Create a level 5 character or show up early to make one before joining in the adventure. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org
KIDSTUFF: Teen D&D (Bogart Library) Join a volunteer-run gaming session open to all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart
LECTURES & LIT: 2024 Election Recap Panel (UGA Special Collections Library) Panelists include AJC’s Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein with UGA’s Trey Hood, Joe Watson and Charles S. Bullock III. 11:30 a.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
MEETINGS: Coffee Hour (Oconee County Library) Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
MEETINGS: KnitLits Knitting Group (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft
The annual Give Thanks 8k will take place Nov. 28, with a pre-race party of holiday camaraderie at Hendershot’s the evening of Nov. 27.
ART: Closing Reception (tiny ATH gallery) Painter Joe Leone’s exhibition “Inner Forms” will be on view with live music. 6–9 p.m. Donations accepted. www.tinyathgallery.com
ART: Open Studio (Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10) Artist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www. habibiart.com
CLASSES: Searching the U.S. Census (ACC Library) Learn how to access the census and best practice search strategies to track down tick marks, family names and household data. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org
CLASSES: Podcasting for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn how to record and edit a podcast using audio editor Audacity. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org
CLASSES: Yoga in the Galleries (Georgia Museum of Art) Enjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by
EVENTS: Housing and Historic Preservation (Historic Athens) This webinar and discussion will explore how historic preservation can help address the ongoing housing crisis across the nation. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
GAMES: Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnys pizza.com
KIDSTUFF: Open Play (Oconee County Library) Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee
KIDSTUFF: LEGO Club (Oconee County Library) Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee
KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Bogart Library) Drop in to read a story to gentle dogs. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KIDSTUFF: Tween Busy Bees Hangout (Oconee County Library)
ART: Bulldog Olympians Curator Tour (UGA Special Collections Library) Tour the new exhibit “Bulldog Olympians: A Celebration of UGA’s Olympic History” each Friday before home football games. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
ART: Opening Reception (Lamar Dodd School of Art) UGA’s BFA Fall 2024 Capstone Exhibition “Nothing Gold” features ceramics, paintings, photography and more. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
CLASSES: Hot Pad Sewing (Oconee County Library) Learn how to make hot pads either by hand or with a sewing machine. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee
COMEDY: Narrative Improv Graduation Show (150 Fritz Mar Lane) Flying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in improv comedy. 8 p.m. $10. www. flyingsquidcomedy.com
EVENTS: Hallmark Holiday Community Event (Hallmark Mobile Home Park) Explore a variety of resources and discover ways to support the Athens community. 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov. com/stormwater
EVENTS: Holiday Market (OCAF) Browse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www. ocaf.com
EVENTS: Shop Small Crawl (El Carretonero) Shop at over 35 women-owned shops, pop-ups and business for a variety of locally crafted or artful items with an afterparty to follow. Shop, 4–8 p.m. Event, 7–10 p.m. www.instagram. com/womenownedathens
GAMES: Chess Club (Winterville Cultural Center) Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.winterville center.com
GAMES: Harry Potter Trivia (Normaltown Brewing) Dress up in costume and test your Harry Potter films and Fantastic Beasts series trivia knowledge. 6:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/normaltownbrewingco
ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart
SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. info@petanque.org, www.athenspetanque.org
THEATER: 9 to 5: The Musical (UGA Fine Arts Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a musical driven by Dolly Parton’s music about three female coworkers’ plan to get even with their boss. Nov. 20–22, 8 p.m. Nov. 24, 2 p.m. $8–20. www. ugatheatre.com
Friday 22
ART: Pop-Up Exhibition (Georgia Museum of Art) Dr. Callan Steinmann’s Introduction to Museum Studies class selected objects from the collection that focus on food and community. Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. Nov. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org
GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Soldier of the Sea Distillery) Test your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ baddogathens
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: Rhyme & Reason (ACC Library) A teen literary café to discuss and practice new strategies for writing. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org
THEATER: 9 to 5: The Musical (UGA Fine Arts Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a musical driven by Dolly Parton’s music about three female coworkers’ plan to get even with their boss. Nov. 20–22, 8 p.m. Nov. 24, 2 p.m. $8–20. www. ugatheatre.com
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ART: Open House (Bendzunas Glass Studio and Gallery) Celebrate the
shop’s anniversary with glass blowing demonstrations and browsing its pottery and glass. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Find Bendzunas Glass on Facebook
ART: Pop-Up Exhibition (Georgia Museum of Art) Dr. Callan Steinmann’s Introduction to Museum Studies class selected objects from the collection that focus on food and community. Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. Nov. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.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: Bag of Books Sale (Front Porch Bookstore) Browse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
EVENTS: Holiday Market (OCAF) Browse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www. ocaf.com
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: Oak House Gala (Oak House Distillery) Enjoy cocktails, light bites, live music and community in benefit of the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. 6–9 p.m. $75. www.oakhousedistillery.com
GAMES: The Gaming Lounge (Oconee County Library) Drop in to enjoy a variety of gaming options including Nintendo Switch, PS5, board games, community decks and more. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee
KIDSTUFF: Land Art (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Hike the trails and create natural art in the forest of the nature center. Ages 6–10. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga. myrec.com
KIDSTUFF: Saturday Book Club (ACC Library) Pick up a copy of A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L’Engle to discuss with the group. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org
KIDSTUFF: LEGO Club (ACC Library) Drop in to free build and create. Ages 11 & under. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk & Book Signing (The Rowdy Rooster) Author Barbara Lee Laubert will read from her book A Mother’s Yearning & Thankfulness Along the Path of Life. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/RowdyRooster Lexington
LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk & Book Signing (Steffen Thomas Museum of Art) Celebrate the release of William Charles Conner’s Out of Penumbra, the final book in his memoir trilogy. 1:30 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
SPORTS: UGA vs. UMass (Sanford Stadium) Cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the UMass Minutemen. 12:45 p.m www.georgiadogs.com
Sunday 24
ART: Pop-Up Exhibition (Georgia Museum of Art) Dr. Callan Steinmann’s Introduction to Museum Studies class selected objects from the collection that focus on food and community. Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. Nov. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org
ART: Artists’ Roundtable Discussion (ATHICA) Contemporary artists featured in “COMPULSION: 2024 Juried Exhibition” will discuss their works. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www. athica.org
CLASSES: Athens Lindy Night (The Studio Athens) Learn the original swing dance Lindy Hop. No experience or partner required. Beginner lesson, 7–8 p.m. Social dancing, 8–10 p.m. $5–10. www.instagram. com/athensswingcentral
COMEDY: Comedy Open Mic (MaiKai Kava Lounge) Show up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram. com/bulaatmaikai
COMEDY: Tournament of Topics (The Globe) Competition with a variety of comedians riffing on random topics head-to-head hosted by Levi Crumely. 9 p.m. $10. www. athenscomedy.com
EVENTS: Holiday Market (OCAF) Browse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www. ocaf.com
EVENTS: Banquet of Blessings (The Classic Center) Enjoy a community meal and free giveaways of clothes, toiletries and other necessities. 4:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www. pollackfamilyfoundation.com
GAMES: Host Your Own Tabletop Game (Oconee County Library) Bring your tabletop game or use a library provided one and join friends to play. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibary.org/oconee
SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. info@petanque.org, www.athenspetanque.org
THEATER: 9 to 5: The Musical (UGA Fine Arts Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a musical driven by Dolly Parton’s music about three female coworkers’ plan to get even with their boss. Nov. 20–22, 8 p.m. Nov. 24, 2 p.m. $8–20. www. ugatheatre.com
Monday 25
COMEDY: Kick-Back Comedy (Gyro Wrap) Trey Lissemore hosts a lineup of local comedians. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Last Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/ theup_stairsbar
EVENTS: Thanksgiving Ingathering (Athens First UMC) A hot meal will be served and “Extra Thankful Bags” filled with Thanksgiving inspired pantry staples. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfirstumc.org
FILM: Bad Movie Night (Ciné) After henchmen barbecue her husband on their honeymoon, a woman must defeat the gang responsible in Fire of Vengeance. 8 p.m. FREE! www. instagram.com/BadMovieNight
GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (LumberJaxe) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
GAMES: General Trivia (Athentic Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowl-
GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Dooley’s Bar and Grill) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo
KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KIDSTUFF: A Visit with the Clauses (Bogart Library) Enjoy crafts, a free book and a short visit with Santa. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart
KIDSTUFF: Tween Steam Club (Oconee County Library) Drop in and build your own creations with a variety of STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee
MEETINGS: Classic City Rotary (1430 N Chase St) The local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary. org
MEETINGS: Pen Pals Writing Group (Oconee County Library) Meet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee
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CLASSES: MS PowerPoint Basics (ACC Library) Learn how to create slides, enter content, change layouts and use styles and themes. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
CLASSES: ESOL (Bogart Library) Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
EVENTS: Thanksgiving Dinner (El Paso Tacos & Tequila) A hot meal from the restaurant’s Thanksgiving dinner table. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www. instagram.com/elpasoathenss
EVENTS: Wizarding Beasts and Bingo (Bogart Library) Play Harry Potter bingo followed by a screening of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart
EVENTS: Ballroom and Brews (Athentic Brewing Co.) Learn a new ballroom dance style each month, then dance the night away. Fourth Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. (lesson). 7–9 p.m. (open dance). www.athentic brewing.com
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
GAMES: UnPhiltered Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Test your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www. facebook.com/MellowMushroom
Athens
GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Eddie’s Calzones) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddog athens
GAMES: Trivia Night (Hi-Lo Lounge) Test your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ hilolounge
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: Mystery Book Club (Bogart Library) Pick up a copy of Sinister Graves by Marcie Rendon and discuss it with the group. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart
Wednesday 27
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. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flying squidcomedy.com
EVENTS: Thanksgiving Feed the Hungry (The Sparrow’s Nest) Enjoy a buffet-style lunch and receive one bag of hygiene products per person. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.sparrowsnestathens.org
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
EVENTS: Give Thanks 8K Pre-Race Party (Hendershot’s) Enjoy live music and pre-holiday camaraderie in benefit of Athens Community Council on Aging. 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.givethanks8k.com
FILM: Curio Cinema (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1965 horror drama film Repulsion. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com
GAMES: Classic City Trivia (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo
GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Eddie’s Calzones) Test your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook. com/baddogathens
GAMES: Trivia Night (Normal Bar) Test your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal. bar.7
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 Mania (Bogart Library) Drop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KIDSTUFF: Teen Friendsgiving Potluck (Oconee County Library) Bring a dish or stop by to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal provided by YA librarians. 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. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athentic brewing.com f
bulletin board
Deadline for getting listed in Bulletin Board is every THURSDAY at 5 p.m. for the print issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Online listings are updated daily. Email calendar@flagpole.com.
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 Dec. 15, Mar. 15, June 15 and Sept. 15. Apply online. www. athensarts.org/support
ART MART CALL FOR ARTISTS AND VENDORS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Applications are now open for fine artists and craftspeople to participate in the indoor 2025 Art Market. All mediums welcome. Free to apply. $60 (vendor fee). Deadline Jan. 15. Event held May 17, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.lyndon houseartsfoundation.com
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 Apr. 20 for residencies
beginning July 1 and Sept. 20 for residencies beginning Jan. 1. www. accgov.com/lyndonhouse
ATHENS CREATIVE DIRECTORY (Athens, GA) The ACD is a platform to connect creatives with patrons. Visual artists, musicians, actors, writers and other creatives are encouraged to create a free listing. www.athenscreatives.directory
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 $1,500 is provided. www.accgov. com/9799/ArtistCurator
CALL FOR ARTISTS (ATHICA) JOKERJOKERtv and CreativeSpace invite livestreamers, podcasters, content creators, influencers and others to attend for the first “Creator Content Meetup” on Dec. 3. www. jokerjokertv.com
CALL FOR ARTISTS (Winterville, GA) The 2025 Winterville Marigold Festival is seeking theme artwork to be featured on posters, T-shirts and more. Marigold or Wintervillethemed artwork preferred. Deadline to apply Jan. 1, 5 p.m. www.marigoldfestival.com
CALL FOR COLLECTORS (Lyndon House Arts Center) The LHAC’s
art around town
1000 FACES (510 N. Thomas St.) Recent abstract paintings by Hannah Jones. Through November.
ACE/FRANCISCO GALLERY (675 Pulaski St., Suite 1500) “Murmur Trestle: Photographs by Jason Thrasher” shares images from a new book of photos taken during different seasons over the course of six years. • “Grit Portraits: Paintings by Tobiah Cole” includes portraits of some of the artist’s friends from his many years at The Grit.
ARTS + ATHLETICS (Contact for Address) “Raised Bed” features works on paper and sculptural works by Sara Hess, co-founder of printmaking studio Two Parts Press. Closing Reception Feb. 22, 4–6 p.m. Open by appointment through Feb. 22.
ATHENAEUM (287 W. Broad St.) In “Fission Or, Eclipse,” New York-based artist Rose Salane uses seemingly mundane objects to explicate systems of evaluation, exchange and organization that shape daily life. Through Nov. 23.
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) “Americans and the Holocaust” is a traveling exhibition from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association that examines the motives, pressures and fears that shaped Americans’ responses to Nazism, war and genocide in Europe during the 1930s and ‘40s. Through Dec. 19. • On view in the Bogue Gallery, Will Eskridge presents “Beach Bums,” a series of paintings that combine shorelines, animals and sweet treats. Through Dec. 29.
ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) “COMPULSION: 2024 Juried Exhibition” features contemporary art in all media from across the country and beyond. Artists’ Roundtable Discussion, Nov. 24, 4–6 p.m. Currently on view through Nov. 24.
ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Game Day” by Vivian Liddell features an immersive diptych painting depicting an infamous celebration in downtown Athens. Through Dec. 25.
CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) On view in Classic Gallery I, “Legendary Georgia Musicians in Watercolor” is Jackie Dorsey’s homage to musicians who have called Georgia their home. • In Classic Gallery II, “Linnentown Then and Now: The Johnsons” includes portraits by Caroline Ford Coleman.
DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) “NOTHING GOLD: Fall 2024 BFA Capstone Exhibition” presents the works of 17 graduating BFA students working in ceramics, painting, metalwork, photography and more. Opening Reception Nov. 22, 6–8 p.m. Through Dec. 5.
FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by printmaker and muralist Amanda Burk. Through November.
“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 PUBLIC ART: LINNENTOWN (Athens, GA) Professional artists are invited to submit qualifications for consideration for public art on Linnentown Lane. A suitable public art installation will be a sculpture of landmark-scale, viewable from the road, and will serve as a visual icon of the injustice that occurred at the site of the Linnentown community in the name of urban renewal. Deadline to apply Dec. 6, 5 p.m. accgov.com/10597/ Call-for-Public-Art-LinnentownLane
CIGAR BOX CHALLENGE (ATHICA)
Seeking artists to decorate cigar boxes for a creative fundraiser benefiting ATHICA. Cigar boxes will be sold for $60 each. Participating artists will be eligible for cash prizes and an artist perk package. Deadline Dec. 8–9. Event held Dec. 14. bit. ly/cigarboxchallenge
JOKERJOKERTV CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is actively accepting proposals for collaboration from visual, musical
and video artists and curators living in Athens. Artists worldwide can also submit music videos, short films, skits and ideas to share with a weekly livestream audience. www. jokerjokertv.com/submit
OPEN STUDIOS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Studio members have access to spaces for painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber and woodworking. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $65/month. www. accgov.com/7350/Open-StudioMembership
PUBLIC ART SELECTION PANELS (Athens GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking community members to participate in upcoming public art selection panels. Panels review, evaluate and select from submitted proposals for ACC-funded public art commissions. www.accgov.com/9656/ Public-Art-Selection-Panels
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
ACCENT REDUCTION CLASS (Covenant Presbyterian Church) Improve your American English pronunciation skills. For ages 18 and up. Tuesdays, 12 p.m. FREE! marjoriemiller@gmail.com
FOYER (135 Park Ave.) Brooklyn-based artist Baker Overstreet’s “Goblin Gazebo” features sculptures that bring to mind puppets, dolls and French clowns, and are made with canvas and bits and bobbles like wood, push pins and found materials. On view through Jan. 18 by appointment.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) The pop-up exhibition “Food and Community” was organized by students enrolled in an “Introduction to Museum Studies” course. Nov. 21, 5 p.m.–Nov. 24. • “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. • Organized in conjunction with the American Liszt Festival at UGA’s Hugh Hodgson School of Music in October 2024, “Saint Petersburg as Franz Liszt Saw It” features works on paper that show Russia at the time of the Hungarian composer and pianist’s visits in the 1840s. Through Dec. 1. • Shot through the windows from inside Waffle House restaurants across the Southeast, Micah Cash’s photographs in “Waffle House Vistas” contemplate the built and natural environments. Through June 1. • “Mind the Gap: Selections from the Permanent Collection” explores the spaces between tradition and innovation in art. Through Dec. 1. • “Joel Sternfeld: When It Changed” includes portraits taken at the 2005 United Nations Climate Change Conference. Through Dec. 1. • “The Artist as Witness” includes works from the museum’s permanent collection that serve as visual responses to Joel Sternfeld’s exhibition. Through Dec. 1. • “On Wonder and Witnessing at Tallulah Falls” places a 1841 painting by George Cooke alongside contemporary photographs by Caitlin Peterson. Through Jan. 12. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Zane Cochran presents “Aurora,” a sculptural interpretation of the aurora borealis using 3D geometric figures and lights.
HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Vivian Liddell shares “Athens Landscapes,” a series of monotypes based on photographs taken around town over the past several years. Through November. JUST PHO… AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Susie Criswell presents a collection of bold nature paintings. Through November.
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) “Inspired: Artworks by Students of the Clarke County School District Inspired by Athens Creatives” was envisioned as a way to foster a connection between local artists and students. Through Jan. 18. • In “We Are All Kinda Floating,” Atlanta-based artist Jamele Wright Sr. creates monumental textiles that center the traditions of Black American vernacular experience and merge sculpture, painting, fiber and techniques applied from graffiti and quilting. Reception and Through Dec. 28. • “Self-Preservation” is a solo exhibition spotlighting the works of Jaci Davis, the recipient of the 49th Juried Exhibition Arts Center Choice Award. Through Dec. 28. • “fast tracks, ski masks, plaid slacks” by Tim Root includes playful wooden constructions drawn from a comic book aesthetic and DIY ethos. Artist event held Jan. 30, 6–8 p.m. On view Nov. 22–Feb. 8. • The Window Works series presents a site-specific artwork by Atlanta artist Michael
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 watercolor (Dec. 1), drawing (Dec. 1), pet portraits in acrylic (Dec. 4 and Dec. 11) and holiday postcards in watercolor (Dec. 10 or Dec. 12) and gouache (Dec. 14). Register online. www. kaartist.com
BLACKSMITHING CLASSES (Greenhow Handmade, Washington) A variety of blacksmithing classes include “Forge a Medieval Flail” (Nov. 22–23). Classes held 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $150. www.greenhow handmade.com
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/ outreach/scholarships
COOKING CLASSES (Athens Cooks) Upcoming classes include “Thanksgiving Workshop: Herb Roasted Turkey & Trimmings” (Nov. 20) and “Thanksgiving Workshop: Savory Sides” (Nov. 21). Classes held 6–8 p.m. $103/class. Register online. www.athenscooks. com
DANCE CLASSES (East Athens Educational Dance Center) The center offers classes in ballet, hip hop, jazz, modern and tap. Lunch time classes are available for adults including “Pilates & Dance Conditioning” on Wednesdays at noon. www.accgov.com/myrec
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. Session held Dec. 11, 9–11:30 a.m. qpr@nuci.org, www.nuci.org/qpr SALSA CLASSES (Multiple Locations) UGA Salsa Club hosts “Level 1: Foundational Movements & Partner Work” for students with no prior dancing experience. No partner required. Held in Adinkra Hall (Memorial Hall 407). Sundays through Nov. 24, 3–3:45 p.m. FREE! www.ugasalsaclub.com. TIMBAthens hosts “Level 2: Partner Work & Foundations of Rueda I” for students who want to learn Cuban style. Held at YWCO Sundays through Dec. 15, 4:30–5:25 p.m. $10/class. www.timbathens.com
TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, self-defense, grappling and weapons classes are offered for all ages. Classes in Jodo, the art of the Japanese staff and sword, are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Visit the website for a full schedule. liveoak martialarts@gmail.com, www.live oakmartialarts.com
YOGA AND MORE (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Revolution is a multipurpose mind-body wellness studio offering yoga and therapy with an emphasis on trauma-informed practices. Check website for upcoming classes and programs. www.revolutiontherapy andyoga.com
YOGA CLASSES (Highland Yoga) Classes are offered seven days a week. Intro offer includes 30 days for $30. www.highland-yoga.com
Reese that questions the perception of the Black Body against cyanotype photography popular with architectural blueprints. Through spring 2025.
OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) The annual Artists Shoppe features artwork and craft items made by members of OCAF. Nov. 22–Dec. 20.
OX FINE ART (675 Pulaski St., Suite 1700) Artwork by the late Art Rosenbaum, a painter, muralist, professor, and collector and performer of traditional American folk music.
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.
STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “Queer Perspectives” is a juried exhibition featuring work by 13 Georgiabased artists including Yousef Bousheri, Perrine Gaudry, Rial Rye, Ezra Witkowski and Clint Zeagler. Through Jan. 4.
TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Joe Leone’s most recent series of oil paintings, “Inner Forms,” explores his inner impressions of nature’s beauty. Closing Reception Nov. 21, 6–9 p.m.
UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LOBBY GALLERY (230 River Rd.) In “Low Anchored Cloud/Spring Hoax,” Joseph Peragine, director of the Lamar Dodd School of Art at UGA, explores themes of life and death through two distinct bodies of work. Through Dec. 21.
UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Athens Potluck” revisits Jason Thrasher’s 2017 book that includes portraits of 33 musicians at home or in the studio.The exhibition includes photographs, stories, loaned items from the featured musicians and items from the music collections of the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Through December. • “Bulldog Olympians” celebrates over 200 UGA athletes who have competed for Team USA or their home countries through photographs and artifacts. Curator Talk Nov. 22, 3 p.m.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS CLEMENTS GALLERY (780 Timothy Rd.) Lori Hammer presents “Enhanced Paintings from Photos.” Through Jan. 2.
WINTERVILLE CULTURAL CENTER GALLERY (371 N. Church St., Winterville) “Small Works” is a group exhibition of works measuring 13”x13” or smaller and priced under $250 for the holidays. Through Jan. 3. • “Of Wood and Water” presents the found wooden sculptures of Barbara Odil and landscape paintings by Laura Floyd. Through Jan. 3. • “Fading Light in 30624” captures rural life in the ‘70s and ‘80s through the photographs of Jason Machen. Through Jan. 3.
WINTERVILLE LIBRARY (115 Marigold Ln., Winterville) Vicky Tavernier and Jenifer Borg present “Tide Pools, Rainforests, Deserts, and Fields: Selected Works from What Hides in the Tides and Stay a While with a Reptile.” Through Dec. 27.
YOGA CLASSES (Let It Be Yoga Studio, Watkinsville) Classes are offered in Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini, beginner, gentle and other styles. Check online calendar for weekly offerings. www.letitbeyoga.org
YOGA CLASSES (Shakti Yoga Athens) This body-neutral and traumainformed space in Normaltown offers heated and unheated classes. Classes are offered in Power Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Yin and Restorative Yoga. New student offer: four weeks of unlimited yoga for $40. shakti yogaathens.com
Help Out
BLOOD DRIVE (ACC Library) Donate a pint of blood to the American Red Cross. Dec. 3, 2–6 p.m. www. redcrossblood.org
HOLIDAY TREE (Athens, GA) ACC Landscape Division is seeking a donated tree to place in front of City Hall for the holiday season. Must be at least 35 feet high and 20 feet wide. 706-613-3561
MULTIPLE CHOICES VOLUNTEERS
(Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living) Seeking volunteers to assist a nonprofit agency that serves individuals living with disabilities throughout a 10-country area of Northeastern Georgia. Contact Daniel Myers at 706-850-4025 or dmyers@multiplechoices.us
PET FOOD PANTRY (Animal Services Adoption Center) The Animal Services community pet food pantry provides pet food to ACC residents at no cost. Donations always welcome. Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sundays, 12–3 p.m. www.accgov.com/adoptioncenter
SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Bigger Vision of Athens) The nonprofit homeless shelter Bigger Vision of Athens, Inc. is seeking new members for its board of directors. The application is available online. the biggervisionshelter@gmail.com
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
THANKSGIVING FEED THE HUNGRY (Athens, GA) Seeking donations of money, food, personal hygiene products and resources such as health screenings, financial assistance and housing. Drop off donations at the ACC Library or Bethel Baptist Church before Nov. 23. Event held at The Sparrow’s Nest on Nov. 27, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 706-389-4217, sheatssocial services@gmail.com
TOY DRIVE (Aaron Heard Community Center and Park) Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living Disabled Veterans Division is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for ages 5–15. Donations due Dec. 9. Giveaway held Dec. 13, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. keylime577@gmail. com, www.multiplechoices.us
TRAIL GUIDING (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Volunteers lead small groups of children on hikes around the nature center trails and emphasize the lesson for the day by incorporating things found on the hike. Register online. accgov. givepulse.com/event/379177-TrailGuides-Training
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (Cobbham Historic District) Historic Athens is seeking volunteers to be docents, auction assistants and trolley stop assistants during the Cobbham by Candlelight Holiday Gala on Dec. 8, 3–9:30 p.m. michelle@historic athens.com, bit.ly/volunteergala24
Kidstuff
ART CARD CLUB FOR PRE-TEENS AND TEENS (K.A. Artist Shop)
Draw, paint, collage and create your own collection of art cards. Materials provided. Fridays, 6–7:30 p.m. $28/drop-in, $200 (10 classes). www.kaartist.com
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
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
Support Groups
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
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
for descriptions and meeting times. www.brellastudio.com/events
FALL CLASSES (Treehouse Kid & Craft) Treehouse offers a variety of art-centric activities for children, such as “Art School,” “Toddler/ Baby Process Art,” “Digital Art Designer,” “Open Studio,” “Art School Junior,” “Saturday Morning Crafts” and more. Check website for schedule and details. www. treehousekidandcraft.com
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
HOLIDAY CAMPS (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Thanksgiving Camp is held Nov. 25, 26 and 29. Winter Camp is offered Dec. 27, 28, 30 and 31. For ages 7–14. Camps run 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.ocaf.com/ ocafkids
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
of every month, 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.nuci.org
Word on the Street
AMERICAN PICKERS (Athens, GA) Seeking collectors in Georgia with fascinating items for an episode of “American Pickers” on the History Channel. Email your name, location, number and a description of your items. Must be a private collection. No shops, flea markets, auctions, etc. 646-493-2184, american pickers@cineflix.com
BIKE REPAIR STATIONS (Multiple Locations) Over 15 free bike repair stations are located across Athens with tools, an air pump and a QR code for quick guides on basic bike repairs. Visit the website for participating locations. www.accgov. com/10584/Bike-Repair-Stations FILM LOCATION DIRECTORY (Athens, GA) The Athens Film Office, part of the ACCGov Communications Department, recently launched a new database to showcase potential local sites that could be considered for film, TV or other production projects. Residents and business owners can add photos and information. www.athensgafilmoffice.com
FREE MEDICAL CLINICS (Nuçi’s Space) Free medical clinics are available to people without insurance through the AU/UGA Medical Partnership. Call to reserve a spot. Translators available. Dec. 2. 706-227-1515, www.nuci.org/ additional-health-services
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
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
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
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
STORMWATER CALENDARS (Athens, GA) The 2025 ACCGov Stormwater calendar can be reserved by filling out the online request form. www.accgov.com/stormwater VHS DIGITIZATION (Athens, GA) Brad Staples (of the Athens GA Live Music crew) is seeking previously recorded concerts and events on VHS, VHSC or DVDs to digitize and archive on his YouTube channel, vhsordie (@vhsordie3030). Original recordings will be returned, and credits and dates will be included in the online video description. Digitization services are free. Contact for details and to coordinate shipping. bradley.staples88@gmail.com
WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRATION (Athens, GA) The Leisure Services Department offers a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events for both adults and children. Now registering. www.accgov.com/myrec f
The UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art presents “NOTHING GOLD: Fall 2024 BFA Capstone Exhibition” through Dec. 5. An opening reception will be held Nov. 22 from 6–8 p.m. Pictured above is a work by Memorycavity
classifieds
REAL ESTATE
HOUSES FOR RENT
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
HOUSES FOR SALE
Looking for a house or a home? Condo or land? Call Daniel Peiken. REALTOR 5Market Realty. Selling in and around Athens for over 20 years. 706-296-2941
ROOMMATES
Single female looking for a roommate for private BR/ BA. Rent $550/month. Free internet, half utils. Athens, GA. N/S preferred. No pets/ children. Contact ringchristine65@gmail.com.
Get Flagpole delivered to your mailbox! Only $65 for six months or $125 for one year. Purchase online at www.flagpole.bigcartel.com, call 706- 5490301 or email front desk@ flagpole.com.
FOR SALE
MISCELLANEOUS
Business Water Solutions offers the cleanest drinking water available through innovative bottle-less water coolers and ice machines. 706-248-6761 or business watersolutions.com to set up a consultation.
MUSIC
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nuçi’s ReWired Fall Sale November 18th–22nd. Rental equipment/guitars and B52s inventory for sale.10% off with an additional 10% off each day. www.nuci.org/rewired.
INSTRUCTION
Athens School of Music. Now offering in-person and online instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin and more. From beginner to expert, all styles. Visit www.athens schoolofmusic.com. 706543-5800
MUSIC SERVICES
Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition. Wuxtry Records at corner of Clayton & College Dwntn. 706-369-9428
SERVICES
HOME AND GARDEN
Woman-Run Gardening Services: We offer garden clean-up/maintenance, invasive plant removal, raised beds, personalized native/edible gardens for home/business and more! Call/Text: 706-395-5321.
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.
Find employees by advertising in the Flagpole Classifieds! Call 706-549-0301.
White Tiger is now hiring for all positions at both Athens and Watkinsville locations. No experience necessary. Email work history or resume to jobs@whitetiger deluxe.com.
VEHICLES
AUTOS
1970 Mercury Cougar. Original, never restored. 351 Cleveland engine. Project car. Best offer. 706-5468405 Leave name/number.
TRUCKS
For Sale: 2005 Toyota Tundra. 2 wheel drive w towing package. 198,000 miles, new brakes, new limited slip differential, LineX bed liner, comes with a Trac Rac ladder rack. $13,500. Text 706-340-4434.
NOTICES ORGANIZATIONS
If you are in crisis due to domestic violence, call Project Safe for help 706543-3331. project-safe.org Flagpole ♥s our advertisers!
Follow ACC Solid Waste on Instagram/Facebook @ accsolidwaste for tips and resources for recycling, composting, repairs, and more or visit accgov.com/ solidwaste.
Juvenile Offender Advocates. Seeking volunteer advocates and interns to make a difference in a juvenile offender’s life. juvenile offenderadvocateinc.org
Mark your calendar for OCAF’s Holiday Market & Artists’ Shoppe beginning Nov. 2! Details at ocaf.com.
Registration is open for the Classic City Marathon, Athena Half Marathon, and the Marathon Relay on Jan. 25, 2025. classiccity marathon.squarespace.com
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia accepts food donations between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon-Fri. Volunteer opportunities available! foodbank nega.org
Get your notice in the Flagpole Classifieds! Call 706549-0301.
LOST AND FOUND
$1000 REWARD. Lost ladies ring. Small yellow gold cigar band ring with ruby surrounded by tiny diamonds. Lost on Mon. Oct. 21. Area: back entrance of Courthouse, down Jackson St., past Hotel Indigo to Lyndon House Arts Center voting area. If found, call 706-6124516.
