S H I F T E R University of Georgia Wind Ensemble by Andrew Blair
Tuesday, April 1 7:30 p.m.
Hodgson Concert Hall UGA PAC
Featuring Georgia Brass Quintet Philip Smith, Trumpet; Brandon Craswell, Trumpet; James Naigus, Horn; Joshua Bynum, Trombone; and Matthew Shipes, Tuba. $15 - Adults | $3 - UGA student with valid ID
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Chamber Orchestra
Friday, April 4 7:30 p.m.
Hodgson Concert Hall UGA PAC
Works by Stamitz, Haydn, and Mozart. Visiting guest conductor Levi Wataka joins director and soloist Levon Ambartsumian, violin; Shakhida Azimkhodjaeva, viola; and James Kim, cello. $15 - Adults | $3 - UGA student with valid ID
JAZZ ENSEMBLES I & II
Conducted by David D’Angelo, Greg Satterthwaite, and James Weidman
Monday, March 31
5:30 p.m. in Ramsey Concert Hall
LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE
Presenting traditional rhythms and songs from Brazil, including Ijexá, Samba Reggae, Congo, Coco and Samba. Come join this Brazilian party!
Wednesday, April 2
7:30 p.m. in Ramsey Concert Hall
CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE
“Springing into Love” with special guests: Spring Yang (erhu); Huang Rong Fu, Ying Chen, and Chao Tian (Yangqin); Seunghee Lee (Haegeum).
Monday, April 7
7:30 p.m. in Hodgson Concert Hall
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ADVERTISING SALES Libba Beaucham, Dave Martin
EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Sam Lipkin
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ARTS & CULTURE COORDINATOR Lauren Leathers
OFFICE MANAGER & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Jennifer Keene
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AD DESIGNERS Chris McNeal, Cody Robinson
CONTRIBUTORS Derek Almstead, Peter Alvanos, Hilarie Bratset, Hillary Brown, Adam Clair, Chris Dowd, John Fernandes, AJ Griffin, Ron Kwasman, Gordon Lamb, Ryan Lewis, Rebecca McCarthy, Jason NeSmith, Andrew Rieger, Robert Schneider, Chad Stockfleth, Jason Thrasher, Davey Wrathgabar
CARTOONISTS Missy Kulik, David Mack, Klon Waldrip, Joey Weiser
CIRCULATION Jennifer Bray, Charles Greenleaf, Joe Rowe
EDITORIAL & OFFICE INTERN Mary Beth Bryan
PHOTOGRAPHERS Kat Wood, Jake Zerkel
SPECIAL AGENT Pete McCommons
Second Thoughts on Saye Building
PLUS, ATHENS’ MISSING CONGRESSMAN AND MORE LOCAL NEWS
By Blake Aued, Chris Dowd and Rebecca McCarthy news@flagpole.com
The fate of the Saye Building in downtown Athens may be decided by Athens- Clarke County commissioners next week as they consider removing historic protection from the century-old building at the request of its owner, Athens First United Methodist Church.
Athens First UMC has wanted to demolish the aging building for years to build a small parking lot, but was blocked by Commissioner Melissa Link, who put a temporary hold on the demolition in 2018. The demolition moratorium was expanded across downtown the next year. In 2020, the commission established the West Downtown Historic District which was intended to provide permanent protection to the Saye Building and other cultural landmarks downtown, including the historic Black business district known as Hot Corner.
Nonetheless, Athens First UMC kept trying to get a permit to demolish the Saye Building. When the request was rejected by the ACC Planning Department in 2023, they filed a lawsuit against the local government. Superior Court Judge Lisa Lott sent the dispute to mediation, where eventually ACC staff agreed to allow the demolition to proceed. The ACC Commission initially approved the settlement in November. However, the Saye Building still needs to be removed from the West Downtown Historic District before the demolition can take place. That proposal was rejected by the ACC Historic Preservation Commission in January. Further complicating matters, the ACC Planning Commission has delayed approval of the church’s plan to build a surface parking lot on the site, an idea that Chairman Matthew Hall said in February was “a particularly terrible land use for a downtown zone.”
At their agenda- setting meeting Mar. 18, some ACC commissioners seemed to be reconsidering approving the demolition. “We heard some things tonight that, if we had heard in earlier years, it might have made a difference in the direction of the church and this local government,” Commissioner Ovita Thornton said. “Maybe there’s a miracle between now and whenever.”
Discussion was muted because, according to Commissioner Melissa Link, they were instructed by their attorney not to comment. Link did ask about the potential tax value of the property if it were to return to private hands. “The public deserves to know the money that is being removed from the public’s coffers as long as this property is not restored and entered back into general public use,” Link said.
The church has received a $2 million offer to buy the property from a group of investors including former commissioner Russell Edwards. If the sale were to go through, these investors would start paying property taxes on the building, which First United Methodist does not do as a tax-exempt nonprofit religious institution.
“Our voices are making a difference,” Historic Athens’ Engagement Coordinator Denise Sunta wrote to supporters after the meeting. “The future of the Saye Building is not yet decided… We still have a chance to push for a solution that prioritizes preservation over demolition, revitalization over erasure and a future that honors Athens’ past.”
The ACC Commission will vote on whether or not to carry out the arbitration deal and remove the Saye Building from the West Downtown Historic District on Apr. 1.
GAINES SCHOOL ROAD TOWNHOUSES:
“ We still have a chance to push for a solution that prioritizes preservation over demolition, revitalization over erasure and a future that honors Athens’ past.
Commissioners strongly object to a proposal by W&A Engineering for 69 townhomes off Gaines School Road, all but ensuring the project’s denial when they vote next week. The project consists mostly of densely packed townhomes, but also includes nearly 10,000 square feet of commercial space and 10 onebedroom accessory dwelling units. The townhomes are proposed to be “fee- simple” units, which means the owners will have full rights to them without limitation. The townhomes will sell from $300,000–$400,000.
ning staff since it falls within the airport’s overlay zone. The ACC Airport Authority approved the development on the condition that it use “non-glare roofing materials and fully- shielded amber lighting systems.”
ACC Planning Director Bruce Lonnee told commissioners that the Eastside library was not approved for this site because its layout “congregated the occupancy into one single spot.”
The proposal faces an uphill battle for approval on Apr. 1. Allison Wright was the only commissioner to express support for the project.
RACIAL JUSTICE RESOLUTION: Commissioners appear to have decided against making a formal statement of support for racial equity and economic justice as requested by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement, even though every commissioner has claimed to support those values.
Fisher, who previously supported the resolution as a way to start addressing inequities affecting the Black community, now no longer wants it on the commission’s agenda. Fisher said that since the commission passed a similar resolution proclaiming support for Black Lives Matter in 2020, he doesn’t feel the need to reaffirm that statement in 2025.
“When I read this present resolution, and I go back and read the [2020 Black Lives Matter] resolution, it’s similar… I don’t know why we have to go and do another resolution,” Fisher said. “Resolutions aren’t worth the paper they’re printed on.”
Although the local government has a legal obligation to accept some kind of arbitration agreement, the commission declined to grant this particular agreement unanimous consent. That means it will remain on their April agenda for discussion as a separate item, something the preservationist group Historic Athens views as a win.
Commissioner Patrick Davenport lambasted the proposal with such passion that at one point, he had to be cut off by Mayor Kelly Girtz. Davenport said he was concerned with traffic safety issues, the height of the proposed buildings and the increase in property taxes that he feels nearby residents will have to pay if the construction is allowed. “This is not going to do anything but increase the property taxes on [nearby homeowners], period,” Davenport said, adding that it could “destroy” the neighborhood.
These comments echo an idea frequently cited by Commissioner Tiffany Taylor that is not supported by most economists, which is that new construction can cause displacement of nearby communities due to a general increase in property values and rents. Instead, recent evidence shows that construction of new housing tends to stabilize nearby rents by increasing the housing supply.
Davenport’s biggest objection to the development was that the parcel falls within the airport overlay zone, which is a potential safety concern. In fact, this site at 450 and 460 Gaines School Road was rejected as a location for the Eastside public library because of this very concern.
“We [were told that we] can’t use that land [for the Eastside library] because it is on the landing zone for the airport,” Davenport said. “That makes me so mad… This would have been a perfect place for a library.”
Commissioners Dexter Fisher, Carol Myers, Link and Thornton also wondered why the project was approved by plan-
Instead, Fisher wants to pass an ordinance to ensure that businesses owned by women and people of color get an equitable share of local government contracts going forward. This policy has been in the works since 2023, when the local government reviewed its procurement and contracting policies and found that it had a role in making racial disparities in Athens worse. After years in committee, the equitable contracting ordinance should be complete this year, but may not be ready for a vote in April.
Fisher called for a delay of 60–90 days on the racial equity resolution. After Myers questioned him about the reason for the delay, Fisher explained that he thought the equitable contracting ordinance would replace the resolution on the agenda. “We want to come up with good policy, and make sure it addresses what’s in the resolution,” Fisher said.
Myers disagreed with this approach, saying that she wanted to pass both the resolution and the ordinance together. A narrow ordinance crafted to address inequities in the ACC government’s procurement and contracting policies is an important step forward, she said, but can’t quite replace the broader statement of belief represented in the resolution.
“I think it’s more important than ever that we as a community stand up for these values exhibited in this resolution that are under attack. And then follow through on them,” Myers said. [Chris Dowd]
Constituents Question
Absent Collins
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ment and to talk with Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins. Instead, they had to settle for an empty chair with a red MAGA cap on the seat.
Across the country, several Republican Congress members who’ve met in person with their constituents encountered upset people, some of whom disrupted the meetings by shouting their disapproval.
Republican leaders said actors and “outside activists” had taken over the meetings and suggested elected officials meet on Zoom.
Those in Athens were orderly and respectful. One woman assured Flagpole, “No one paid me to be here.” They came from across Collins’ 10th District, which stretches from Athens to the deep red metro Atlanta exurbs and rural areas in between.
State Rep. Spencer Frye (D- Athens) moderated the meeting. He drew loud applause when he said he was disappointed that Collins wouldn’t speak with his constituents.
Four people spoke about how their lives and livelihoods have been affected by the slashing of federal funds, jobs and departments and by the proclamations coming from Washington.
After finishing her Ph.D., wildlife ecologist Claire Teitelbaum said she had found her “dream job” last September with the U.S. Geological Survey in the Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. She provided research on bird migrations and diseases, including avian influenza, to the USGS, as well as to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and UGA, to help better manage public land. She said she had left a job she liked to do applied research for the federal government—but her job was eliminated. Many who work in natural resources conservation face a similar fate, she said.
unhappy with the closing of Social Security offices and reducing phone contacts. Frye’s Democratic legislative colleagues, Rep. Ruwa Romman and Sen. Josh McLaurin, answered some of the audience questions. Organizers of the town hall included Indivisible Georgia 10, Indivisible Boldly Blue and Democratic committees from Oconee and from Clarke counties.
Two days after the library meeting, Collins was scheduled to speak at Paloma Park to the new UGA chapter of Women Lead Right about the Laken Riley Act, with attendance limited to 50 people and registration required beforehand, but the event was canceled after word got out.
Collins’ office said in a statement: “Since joining Congress in January of 2023, Rep. Collins and his staff have hosted a town hall nearly every quarter, including our most recent on February 20th, 2025; brought in over $24M into the district; held over 800
targeting in particular anything that may be related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) or climate change. Many of them have been blocked by the courts, at least temporarily.
UGA received a record $255 million in federal research funding last year, including grants from the U.S. departments of defense, commerce, the interior, energy and agriculture, as well as the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. It’s unclear how many of those grants have been cut or eliminated.
“This is not just an attack on our ability to pay for education, to pay for research. It’s an attack with a purpose. It’s an attack to silence. It’s an attack to intimidate… anyone who is falsely tagged as DEI or ‘woke,’” said Rob Tabackman, a graduate teaching assistant.
Speakers called on leaders like University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny
who are attempting to unionize. During the UCWGA rally, Piedmont employees drove a truck around the block towing a trailer with a giant inflatable pig and fat cat symbolizing hospital administrators.
The maintenance workers voted 20–9 in August to join the International Union of Operating Engineers. Union organizers have since filed six unfair labor practice complaints with the National Labor Relations Board against the hospital, according to Athens Politics Nerd. [Blake Aued]
CCSD Appoints Principals
Clarke County School District Superintendent Robbie Hooker has named permanent principals at two local middle schools—Angela Braswell at Coile and Derrick Maxwell at Clarke Middle. Both had served as interim principals at their respective schools since July.
Cellular biologist Mark Farmer wanted Collins to say why he’s letting the executive branch run all over the legislative branch: Doesn’t Congress set the budget? He worried about the loss of so many young researchers and scientists and the end of America’s premier higher education system. “Why are you not doing your job?” he asked the absent congressman.
Joel Ringdahl, co-director of UGA’s Center for Autism and Behavioral Education Research, said the budgetary cuts to the National Institute of Health will impact research for children and adults with developmental disabilities. The NIH funds training for those who work with special needs populations, and he’s worried about how services will be interrupted or discontinued.
Abby Horvath served as a military medivac pilot for more than eight years in Iraq and the Northeast sector of Afghanistan. Diversity, equity and inclusion “is a legacy,” she said, while the term “DEI” is used to avoid accountability.
Many of those in attendance then read questions they had written for Collins. Donna Byrum scolded Collins for saying Episcopal Bishop Marian Budde should be deported for telling President Trump to be merciful to people. Alan Brown of Hartwell wondered what Collins is doing to restore democracy. Gail Sheldon said she’s
meetings and publicly available events in Georgia’s 10th Congressional District; and have answered 102,895 emails and letters from constituents. Representative Collins, in two years, has passed two bills into law under two U.S. Presidents, under two different parties—getting dangerous fentanyl off our streets and passing the Laken Riley Act, respectively. His commitment to Georgia’s 10th Congressional District and his constituents is unquestionable, regardless of if he [is] unable to attend a rally hosted by Democrat organizations.” [Rebecca McCarthy]
Union Protests Research Cuts
About 50 members of the United Campus Workers of Georgia and others gathered at the Arch last week to protest the Elon Musk-led cuts to research projects at UGA and other institutions.
“These are not typical budget cuts,” said Keegan Brooks, who told the crowd that he lost his position as a lab tech due to the cuts. “These are cuts intended to destroy institutions and extract resources and siphon them to the world’s richest man.”
DOGE—the Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Musk, who has an estimated net worth of more than $300 billion—has slashed thousands of jobs at various government agencies, as well as research grants awarded to universities,
Perdue and UGA President Jere Morehead to vocally oppose federal funding cuts. “We know our administrators say they have our backs,” union co- chair Bryant Barnes said. “We want them to show it.”
Barnes also called on the state to use its $10 billion budget surplus to boost its share of funding for higher education from 55% to 75%; for larger cost-of-living raises and extending those raises to part- time employees; and to make on- campus parking free for lower- wage workers. But he said administrators have not been responsive to those demands.
“We get crickets. We get platitudes. Sometimes we get socks,” he said, referring to annual “employee appreciation” gifts from the university.
Speakers also criticized the Trump administration for attempting to deport recent Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil—who has a green card and is married to an American citizen—and other Middle Eastern students who participated in campus pro-Palestine demonstrations after the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and subsequent Gaza invasion. Brooks called those deportation proceedings “a basic assault against the right to free speech and the right to protest.”
In addition, UCWGA members expressed solidarity with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center maintenance employees
“Mr. Maxwell and Ms. Braswell are both outstanding educators who have provided steady leadership during transition periods at their schools this school year, and have helped mold a positive school culture that is welcoming to students, staff and families,” Hooker said in a news release. “Both of these leaders have a great familiarity with CCSD and our community, and I look forward to them continuing to contribute their talents toward our aim of ensuring all students are in position to achieve academic success.”
Maxwell started his career as a teacher at Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School, where he was later an assistant principal, and has served as principal at Whit Davis Elementary School from 2012–2016, Commerce Middle School from 2016–2018, Cedar Shoals High from 2018–2019 and Winder-Barrow High School from 2019–2024. He has a son at Clarke Middle, which reopened in a new building last fall.
Braswell taught math at Cedar Shoals and in Walton County for 11 years before becoming an assistant principal at Coile in 2015 and principal at Whitehead Road Elementary in 2019.
The Board of Education approved both hiring decisions at its Mar. 13 meeting. [BA]
New Kiosks Renew Tags
Georgia residents can now renew their tags and driver’s licenses at kiosks located at 96 Kroger and Publix stores across the state.
The nearest MV Express kiosk for Athens residents is located at the Kroger on Epps Bridge Parkway. It is open from 6 a.m.–11 p.m. Users can renew their vehicle registration and print tag stickers in two minutes, but that particular kiosk does not support driver’s license renewals. More locations can be found at gamvexpress.com.
“We are excited to be a part of the Georgia MV Express kiosk program, which aligns with my commitment to providing AthensClarke County residents with more accessible, efficient and modern government services,” Athens- Clarke County Tax Commissioner JP Lemay said in a news release. “By partnering with MV Express, we are making it easier for everyone to access essential vehicle-related services without the burden of long waits and limited office hours.” [BA] f
Not an advertisement for a barbecue restaurant.
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Fix Cook’s Trail
I really enjoyed the article on trails, parks, etc., in the Nov. 20 issue of Flagpole I would like to respond to some of the items in the article.
Many years ago, when I was active and known by the city council [before citycounty unification in 1991], I would attend their meetings and plead for more trails, parks, etc. This resulted in the Sandy Creek Nature Center, which is a great addition to the education of our citizens and has many miles of popular foot trails. One is, or was, the south end of Cook’s Trail, now closed. The north end begins in Sandy Creek Park and goes south along Sandy Creek to the oxbow, going around it, then returning. Unfortunately, a hiker can no longer begin at the south end and hike all the way to Sandy Creek Park. It is four miles total, but now diminished to two miles, because the trail became impassable after a storm south of the oxbow.
When the original trail was dedicated in 1991, several important leaders in Athens- Clarke County were there and spoke very highly of the trail, at which time the sheet was removed, unveiling a large sign proclaiming the opening of Cook’s Trail. That was the first time my name was used in naming the trail; it had been the Sandy Creek Trail. I was invited to speak at this event and expressed surprise with the name. I added that since my name had been made known to the public, I pleaded that the trail needed to be maintained properly. I didn’t want to be associated with a poor trail. I had a good reputation for building good trails in many places in Athens- Clarke County and elsewhere, including several trails built on public school property for the benefit of schools and teachers.
Until reading your article, I was not aware of Barry-Dunn’s survey of 7,000 households, and of 2,000 people with individual interviews. Were the consultants aware of the closure of the south half of Cook’s Trail, and of the park and trail project pending on the 300-acre tract on Tallassee Road and waiting for the funds promised by SPLOST? I worked on the protection of that tract as a member of the Oconee River Land Trust, which put a conservation easement on the property before or at the time the city acquired the title. As I remember, the portion between Tallassee Road and a group of four utility easements that run parallel from east to west from the Middle Oconee River to the populated area east of the city tract was to be a park with picnic area and walking trails. The large portion of the property beyond the four utility easements—one of which carries city water from Bear Creek Reservoir, two oil pipelines and a major power line—was to be kept wild and natural, with foot trails. This portion, all woods with nice stands of holly, is bordered on one side by the utility easements and on the other by the Middle Oconee River. There is an old farm road that runs from Tallassee Road over private property, crossing the utilities lines and continuing down to the river.
Regarding the closure of the south part of Cook’s Trail in March 2016, the trails
manager with the Leisure Services Department teamed up with me to locate and flag an appropriate reroute of the south half of Cook’s Trail. She had a map showing the city-owned property, as well as the mostly wet and impenetrable forest that needed to be crossed to get to the existing 60- foot steel foot bridge that crosses Sandy Creek. We flagged a route on dry land, on cityowned property. We started at the point where the current trail leaves dry land by the deep swamp and flagged to the edge of the Noketchee Creek swamp that borders Sandy Creek. When we got to Noketchee Creek, we stopped. A boardwalk and a few short bridges of hundred feet or less will be needed to connect with the 60- foot bridge across Sandy Creek. The trail manager agreed that this proposed reroute will be much less expensive and will be easier to maintain than the alternative of rebuilding the current trail close to Sandy Creek.
I am 93 and unable to do any work in the woods at either one of the two areas I described. Perhaps the mayor and commission will be encouraged to act on these recommendations.
Walt Cook Athens
A Republic, If We Can Keep It
More than two hundred years ago, Americans defeated the mightiest empire in the world to become an independent nation. A constitutional convention convened to determine how the new nation would be governed. Would we have a king? Would we, like the ancient Greeks, have a democracy? After extended debate, a consensus was reached: We would have a republic.
The constitutional convention rejected one-man rule. There would be no king, dictator, tyrant, supreme leader, czar or ayatollah. No one person could levy taxes, determine the use of public funds, inflict punishment or penalties, dictate governmental policies, capriciously hire or fire public servants, or use the powers of government in pursuit of a personal agenda. No one could rule by decree, edict or executive order.
The authors of the Constitution anticipated that individuals would attempt to exercise total power to govern and created three separate but equal branches of government—Congress, the executive and the judiciary—to prevent abuses of power and the usurpation of power by any individual. The rules of governance in the Constitution are so fundamental that each elected official must take a solemn oath to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
President Trump has issued more than 200 executive orders in an overt attempt to subvert the powers of Congress and to assume personal control over our nation. We call upon every member of Congress, including our congressman Mike Collins, to fulfill their oaths of office and to oppose and prevent the effort by President Donald Trump to rule by executive order.
Bruce Menke, Suzanne Sperling, Joan Spencer and Gail Cowie, Clarke County; Shelbey Alexander, Barrow County; James Beall,
Elbert County; Dianna Tooney Pearce, Franklin County; Valerie Johnson, Greene County; Margaret O’Neal, Hart County; Jim Belcher, Jasper County; David Ramsey, Madison County; Jeanne Dufort, Morgan County; Ken and Pam Davis, Oconee County; Tyson Jackson, Walton County; Patricia Morgan, Hancock County; Jane Kidd, Oglethorpe County
Save the Broad River
As a senior honor-roll student of Madison County High School, I am deeply concerned about the city of Franklin Springs entertaining plans to allow a business to dump industrial waste into the Broad River. I believe that I speak for everyone in the surrounding counties when I say that the Broad River is my way of life. My family’s well draws from an aquifer fed by the Broad River water basin, and our tap water is the most pure, sweet water I have ever tasted in my life. I have grown up on the river camping, canoeing, tubing, swimming, fishing and appreciating its natural beauty. The Broad is so untouched that on a hot day, when the water is cool, I never hesitate to cup my hand and drink directly from the river.
Forty years ago, my grandfather ended his search for the perfect home and bought 10 acres on the Broad River in Madison County. When he first got here my grandfather, a blue- collar carpenter, was in the process of building his house. During that process my mother’s family had no running water. After long days of work, my grandfather would load up the children and everyone would bathe in the river. Now my family and my uncle’s family live on a parcel from the land my grandfather bought years ago. Our lives all revolve around the river.
If the river’s cleanliness were to be in jeopardy, our way of life, the lives of so many rural Georgians, will be ruined. Allowing the evils of pollution to run rampant and decimate the land we call home is the antithesis of the United States and the fundamentals it was built upon. Teddy Roosevelt put it best when he said, “The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation, increased and not impaired in value. Conservation means development as much as it does protection.”
To allow anyone—whether it be a lone, inconsiderate citizen or a multi-million dollar business—to dump into Georgia’s last untouched waterway would be a despicable crime, certain to bring shame upon elected officials for years to come.
To allow any dumping in the Broad is to abandon all life that calls it home: endangered bald eagles, dozens of species of fish, beaver, otters, bobcat, foxes, a variety of foliage, the rocky shoals spider lily that grows exclusively in the Broad and so many more thriving inhabitants which I have no time to name. The Broad River Basin is an intricate web of interdependence that has a sole basis in the river’s immaculate water quality. Despite the dishonesty of transplant urban developers who come from afar and care nothing of the communities they affect, I beg you, as an earnest country boy, to say no to a Pilgrim’s rendering plant, waste management facility or any other traffickers of industrial waste. If not for me, for the children and their children’s children and all the future generations, keep the Broad River as pure and clean as the day God created it. Turley Carraway Best Jr. Danielsville
THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH BIG
ATHENS FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH ATHENS SHOWGIRL CABARET SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH ARCADE
A Celebration of Will Cullen Hart CLOSE FRIENDS
AND COLLABORATORS SHARE STORIES AND TRIBUTES
By Various Authors editorial@flagpole.com
Will Cullen Hart: co- founder of the legendary Elephant 6 Recording Co., musician of Olivia Tremor Control and Circulatory System, co- founder of the Cloud Recordings label, multi- talented visual artist and so much more than you can put a label on. Hart died from a heart attack on Nov. 29, 2024, at the age of 53. The Ruston, LA-born creative artist made a home in Athens and had a lasting impact on the community and lives of people across the nation—some through their interactions with him, but many more just through the music he played. Flagpole columnist Gordon Lamb wrote a heartfelt piece after Hart’s death in the Dec. 4 issue. Now we share submissions from his loved ones ahead of the event A Celebration of the Joyful Life of W. Cullen Hart at the 40 Watt Club on Mar. 29 with performances by Elf Power, Giant Day, The Rishis, Robert Schneider, Scott Spillane, John Fernandes, Heather McIntosh, Marshmallow Coast and more. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the show at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door with all proceeds benefitting Nuçi’s Space. [Sam Lipkin]
Will Cullen Hart was my lifelong friend and collaborator. I loved him passionately. We grew up together in Ruston, LA, and co- founded the Elephant 6 Recording Co. in our early twenties. He was a genius experimental and psychedelic pop musician, and a brilliant and prolific visual artist who sketched and made collage art every second of every day, on every object within reach. He was a lifelong four- tracker, tape looper, spontaneous poet, sound collage constructor, deconstructionist of musical instruments and a very talented composer of pop songs since we were teenagers.
We met in sixth grade at a Cheap Trick concert in Ruston, through our mutual friends (and future E6 collaborators) Joey Foreman and Jeff Mangum. We wrote songs and made paintings and recordings together for our whole lives. “I love you, baby,” he beamed as I waved out the car window last August and rolled out of his driveway. I replay that memory over and over. Oh Will, I love you, too.
Will was co-leader of the Olivia Tremor Control with Bill Doss (another of my dearest friends and collaborators), bandleader of the Circulatory System, and was the spiritual leader of the Elephant 6 art community that exploded in Athens in the mid-1990s. Will and I dreamed up Elephant 6 together in 1992, driving around listening to Beach Boys and Syd Barrett in the countryside outside of Athens, planning a lo- fi revolution with our friends. We wrote the E6 manifesto together. Will came up with the name Elephant 6—I added “Recording Co.”—and he drew the beautiful logo that I got tattooed on my right arm (now blue and faded with age). He was my constant creative partner from our teens up to the present day, my dear friend, roommate, bandmate, and we pursued a vision of art
and music together our whole life that we hatched as children—together. Will was infinitely chatty, infinitely funny, infinitely expressive, infinitely creative. He was energetic, sweet, tender, earnest, alternately chill and explosive. He was infinitely loved and admired by me, by his collaborator Bill Doss, who passed away 12 years ago—“Bill has gone to the mountains,” Will said at the time—and by his bandmates and the Elephant 6 and Athens communities.
My dear friend, my brother, my co- conspirator, my E6 co- founder, I have always loved you and will always love you with the same intensity I had when we were young. You were so amazing, I can’t even believe you existed. I will miss your love and your humor and your energy and your brilliance forever. I will forever be grateful for your friendship and your love—my sweet friend and my greatest artistic influence. May your journey to the mountains be beautiful.
Robert Schneider
The Apples in Stereo
I first moved to Athens in 2010 to begin working on a book about Will and his friends. My plan was to spend some time getting to know everybody before I started recording anything, as I had mostly only known these folks from their records, and they didn’t know me at all. I figured it would take time to build trust with a famously publicity-averse group of musicians. Not so with Will.
I arrived at Will’s house for the first time toward the drowsy end of a 48-hour stretch he’d spent without sleeping, but he greeted me with the enthusiasm of a sugar-high 12year-old intent on telling me about roughly three dozen different artists he was excited about that day (including an obscure musique concrete recording I’ve never been able to track down elsewhere). Will knew firsthand what music—not just making it, but sharing it, too—can do for a person, and so that was his baseline state: wired for connection.
I came to spend more time with Will than I did with anyone else while I was in Athens, including more than a year as his roommate, but that first afternoon listening to music with him was so moving—his warmth, his excitability, his breadth of music knowledge, his clutter—that I wrote a few pages about it as soon as I got home. It was the first piece of Endless Endless I ever wrote, and what appears on the printed page today looks basically identical to that handwritten first draft.
Will’s foremost trait was his generosity, sharing whatever he was excited about (or just whatever he had) with pretty much whoever was around. It felt special to be around him, not because he made me feel unique, but because his unfiltered, equalopportunity gregariousness is itself so rare. He knew what made his life feel rich, and he was always happy to give it away.
Adam Clair
Author of Endless Endless: A Lo-Fi History of the Elephant 6 Mystery
When I first began work on a documentary about Elephant 6, I didn’t have a very complete understanding of who made up the collective or what it was all about. Robert Schneider suggested that I go to Athens and meet Will Hart, and that everything would soon make sense.
That first trip felt like an anthropological experiment. Stepping into Will’s home was like being transported into a world of vibrating, loosely controlled creative chaos. All of my senses were bombarded. Here was a person truly living the life of an artist. Totally committed. Someone unabashedly being their true and complete self.
Beyond the colorful paintings and esoteric instruments what stood out to me was the warmth of his invitation to join him in this world. In that moment I began to understand how these ragtag kids from Ruston, LA were able to gather and collect so many disparate personalities under the banner of “The Elephant 6 Recording Co.” The art and the community went hand in hand. The attractive force of his magnetism was undeniable.
Will’s special spark called out like a beacon to creatives and other folks walking to a rhythm not quite in- step with the mainstream. His art and music explored the most intimate personal feelings and the biggest philosophical ideas, often arriving at the place where those two intersect. He was alien and deeply human. I was proud to call him a friend.
Chad Stockfleth
Director of The Elephant 6 Recording Co. (2022)
For/From Will Foundation movement, 5 more yellow minutes.
Audio pilots are all ears, just listen. Your friends of word and pictures, nominate them.
Parameters of the pyramid, they sing again! They play again!
There are always signs, codes, and symbols which appear to musicians… the museum of mud… composers favorite interpretations… assemble anything you want to.
Gold voices sing light-music of the past at the keyboard and songs of the Metronome.
All- Star bands, famous duets, full-realization Swan-network developing.
The people of the sky, earth, waters, and the mountains, parallel lives, parachute-
sized drops, stems of measurement outside the frame of the picture entirely.
The birds at a glance, red Sea albums, optical craftsman, the book of instructions… for further information or free color catalogs, write to: Tilty Company/ World On Time.
Waves from very tiny objects, threedimensions working on the “upstairs.”
Our heroes the worm and the ant, a multitude of miscellaneous parts—some of quite ancient origin—as we float along into the next world or two, you’ll see.
Derek Almstead The Olivia Tremor Control, Circulatory System
If you talked to Will once, if it was interesting enough for him to have truly engaged in it, you were undoubtedly confused. When I first met him, I left certain he’d told me we had met before, on Youtube; I was equally certain I had no idea what this meant. There’d been a knowing gesture accompanying the words; I did not know what it knew. The exchange stuck with me, as I imagine did many’s interactions with Will, be they sparked thoughts thrown off in passing or the full breadth of his full mental and interpersonal attention working wholly in concert. This was majestic, otherworldly shit. To the un-attuned, it was cacophony; it was “Rite of Spring” performed for the first time, an incongruent mishmash of things not meant to be heard together, a cyclonic barrage indecipherable to the mere human ear; it was batshit wild, man. But anyone fortunate enough to have partaken of sufficient enough these take-awalk-on- the- wild- fireside chats to become “fluent in Will” realized this was no weird guy not firing on all cylinders, or the product of MS hampering cognition—no, this was genuinely communicating at a higher level, a more complex and multi- faceted type of conveyance that went beyond our, frankly, pretty lame sentences with just, like… words, and maybe sometimes a standard issue facial template shape for added effect. This was words, yes, but not always moving linearly; there were sounds, onomatopoeia to some extent, but others for different thematic effects; it was ever-aware of itself and reflexive in that, self-referential while winking at the self reference, which had in fact informed something said… before the reference… such that what might normally be written on a line going left to right, like this, could really
The Olivia Tremor Control (1999)
only be depicted (should one try) as sort of a constantly compounding swirl of flotsam, jetsam and apparent utter bedlam not dissimilar to the dust that followed Pigpen in the Charlie Brown animated films, or a particularly fierce monsoon spiraling inwardly while expanding outwardly, careening about the inter-dimensional surrealism of peakera weird Bermuda Triangle. Which, while I don’t recall ever specifically discussing, is an area I feel quite confident Will would’ve had some thoughts on. I’ll be sure to ask him when we meet again, back on YouTube.
AJ Griffin
The Olivia Tremor Control, Circulatory System
In the Olivia Tremor Control world, Will and I were so close. We worked not only on the Olivia Tremor Control material together, but also the experimental sideproject, Black Swan Network. We would burn CD-Rs for each other of musique concrete composers, free jazz, German kosmic music, etc. Many of his CD-Rs for me included handmade artwork. When the Olivia Tremor Control took a break in late 1999 or early 2000, we put together the project Circulatory System, and released it on our own label, Cloud Recordings. Those early days of Cloud Recordings were a bunch of work for me because we didn’t have an exclusive distributor or press agent. I borrowed $8,000 from my mom (the money I was supposed to use to go to college), and $4,000 from my wife (at the time), and bought Will some home-recording equipment. We also paid for studio time to do overdubs on his home recordings. I pressed a bunch of CDs and was going directly to a bunch of different record stores and distributors, and was also doing all the call-backs for the press myself. I had young kids at the time, and the almost overwhelming amount of work put stress on our marriage. But it turned out successful, and now 24 years later and 38 releases in, Cloud Recordings is still trying to create an impact. Will and I bonded over our love of adventurous music, and created some really special music together. He will be missed, but will live on in our memories of the good times we had together. I love you, Will! John Fernandes
month. We recorded several songs together that were never released, that finally will be coming out as an EP later this year.
I remember once, as we were having coffee in the morning, telling Will about a strange dream that I’d had the night before involving a chicken that had two human old man wizardly faces, one on each side of its head. Later that week Will presented me with a painting that he’d done of the bizarre dream creature that looked strangely accurate to the chicken/human hybrid from the dream! It still hangs in my room to this day, and I think of Will every time I see it.
Will was always fun to travel with on tour as he was always playing great music on the stereo, and making everyone laugh with his stream-of- consciousness, surreal dada rants that would literally go on for many, many hours. On one particularly long West Coast nighttime drive, Scott Spillane was so tired of Will’s lengthy rant that he
technologies, perverter of nonsense syllables, pundit of inappropriate laughter, jester to expectations, acute listener to what could and cannot be heard, friend to all freaks, seer of positivity in cynicism, tireless supporter of all manner of absurdity, courageous liver of trepidatious life, thanks for donning your simian self and taking us along for a frantic, spectacular spin.
Davey Wrathgabar Elf Power
I first collaborated with Will in Bill Doss’ The Observatory, a lineup of E6-ers and collaborators of The Sunshine Fix back in 2006 for an R.E.M. tribute at the 40 Watt in Athens… But it wasn’t until a recent Elf Power tour in the summer of 2023 that I felt a strong urge to ask Will if he’d paint something on my drumhead. I reached out to Kelly Hart, and Will gladly made this
At the time, Robert and I were deep in the world of the Apples, caught up in a whirlwind of creativity. We spent countless nights dreaming up ideas for Elephant 6, eager to start something new. But beyond all of that, Will became a true friend.
He’d drive me around Denver in his minivan, music always playing. We’d thrift, dig through record shops, and just explore. He had this infectious energy—so full of passion, so intense in the best way. He made me laugh constantly, and his enthusiasm for the things he loved was inspiring.
Our nights stretched into the early hours, filled with talking, laughing, drawing and inventing ridiculous characters—some of which, let’s just say, you couldn’t put into print. Even after the rest of us crashed, Will would stay up, sketching and listening to music. I could never match his stamina.
We shared an almost identical taste in music, even more so than Robert and I, and that connection deepened our bond. We were always introducing each other to new finds, constantly feeding off that creative spark.
would only periodically reply with the terse statement, “acknowledged,” when Will looked to him for a response.
The Olivia Tremor Control, Circulatory System, Cloud Recordings
Will and I met at a party in Athens in the mid-1990s where Olivia Tremor Control played. The band’s performance was an aweinspiring psychedelic blowout, and I became an instant fan. We traded records and realized that we were both home recording enthusiasts, and that our bands were some of the only bands in Athens at that time that were home recording our albums on 4- track cassette, at a time when most bands opted to record in fancier “pro” studios. We recorded on each others’ albums, did many tours together all over the world, and we also lived together as roommates for a few years in the late 1990s to early 2000s on Reese Street, where Will still lived up until his death. Those were a great few years living together. Living was cheap, so we had plenty of time to devote to recording. My portion of the rent there was $110 per
In December 2017, I was driving from a family Christmas gathering in Arkansas to another Christmas gathering in Texas, and I stopped at a gas station in rural Arkansas to refuel. As I was using the bathroom, I heard Will’s unmistakable voice behind me saying “Andrew?” and turned to see Will bouncing up and down in excitement at randomly running into me so far from home. He and his wife Kelly were driving back to Athens after visiting family in Louisiana, and it was a joyful random meeting, seeing my old friend by chance so far from home.
I miss my friend so much, and already in the few months since he has died, I have had to stop myself several times from texting him something funny that I know he’d enjoy. I know it’s a cliche, but it’s true that we will always have his music, and the Olivia Tremor Control and Circulatory System albums are without a doubt some of the best music recorded by anybody ever.
Andrew Rieger Elf Power
Will: Maven of the imaginary, animator of synthetic natures, purveyor of jurassic
beautiful art. In return I offered to pay, but Kelly came up with an idea that was even better and meant to be. Instead, barter with Will and record with him.
Thank you, Kelly! This started a beautiful trajectory into Will’s stratosphere. I’ve never witnessed CREATIVITY like this. In any given moment he could filter creative energies of lyric, visual art and giant ranges of melody. Sometimes all at once. I was in awe. Will and I laughed, drank coffee, shared music and talked about life as if we’d known one another forever. We shared our love for Bill. He was funny, kind, creative and supportive with a sense of young at heart exuberance. Man, I’m so lucky to be on this planet at the same time with you and call you my friend. R.I.P. brother. Peter Alvanos Elf Power
Will became my friend when he moved to Denver. Robert had talked about him endlessly, always with such admiration, that by the time Will arrived, my excitement— and expectations—were sky-high. I was also a little nervous. But by that first evening, I already felt like he was family, which meant a lot to me as someone naturally shy and reserved.
Looking back, it was a magical time. Will inspired me, and for that, I’ll always be grateful.
Hilarie Bratset
The Apples in Stereo
Will Hart was not only the greatest psychedelic pop/musical collage creator of our time, but he was also funny, caring, kind and just a sweetheart of a human.
We last talked the night before he “went to the mountains” at 10:28 p.m.
I first met Will in 1999, and we quickly bonded over our love of psych-pop, Syd Barrett, Brian Eno, The Minutemen and Faust. A 25plus- year friendship.
He spoke in clicks, buzzes and rapid- fire references, his mind racing ahead of his words. Keeping up was a challenge—by the time you got it, he was already onto something new. Much like his music, it’s when you take the magnifying glass and get really deep inside you reveal the beauty. Sometimes it only reveals itself if you take a giant step back, and sometimes you must do both at the same time to fully grasp it. His entire musical and artistic output can and must be seen as a whole, all interchangeable, interlocking and microscopically rendered pieces of true ART.
Will’s immense body of visual artwork speaks for itself. Combinations, recurring themes (crowns, birds, flags, clouds) and his insane use of lines, shading and color. We have a more beautiful world to look at thanks to Will.
Will kept his loved ones close and made sure we knew we were loved.
The Olivia Tremor Control and Circulatory System albums not only changed my life, but changed so many lives and will continue to shape the face of pop and psychedelic music for the rest of time. His lyrics were super deep, cosmic and just beautiful. Sure the music is overwhelmingly and sonically brilliant—take some time to turn around and listen to the words. A true poet of the highest order.
WCH, we will love you forever.
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Will at home (2003)
KELLY HART
If anyone embodied the quote “Art is not a thing, it is a way,” it’s Will. Let’s acknowledge that this “way” of art requires others to perform extra work. It seems that Will’s friends were always assistants, editors, engineers, curators and caretakers. But he loved to share the way of art with everyone. The creative payoff was worth the extra work.
He routinely held three conversations at once while also improvising an illustration. Honestly, it frightened me off until 2023 when I steeled my nerves, reached out and found I could work with the firehose of information that blasted from him.
We soon had “Garden of Light” and “The Same Place” finalized and turned to the third Olivia Tremor Control album proper.
Black Foliage by the Olivia Tremor Control. That album was my darkroom album. I didn’t meet Will until his wife, Kelly, asked me to photograph Circulatory System for Flagpole in the late 2000s. But as soon as we met, we were like old, old friends. It truly felt like we’d known each other the whole time we’d both been in Athens. I photographed him several times during that period and even got to photograph him with the Olivia Tremor Control when they got back together.
Will operated on several layers at one time. If you knew him, you know what I mean.
Last Thanksgiving, he was the only person I sent a text to wish a happy Thanksgiving. He passed away the next morning. I didn’t even see his response to my text until I had heard the news. I’ll forever miss getting those six little elephant emojis.
Many days we would find a reason to say, “Thank you, Bill, my friend,” after remembering a particularly touching phrase or rediscovering a forgotten recording, the result of Bill’s work ethic and devotion.
The week of Will’s death we worked for three necessarily short but important days. That way of art, so natural to him, had finally broken me free of my internal editor. We improvised together, adding color to unfinished music. Then he went outside to smoke a Black & Mild Grape and sang a new song idea (“Orbits”) into my phone. The next day he handed me a cassette with guitar bits he wanted to use. On the shell he wrote “Full! of ideas.” We said goodbye and happy Thanksgiving, both excited to see the Soundtrack released on Black Friday.
To my dear old, new and departed friend Will, I swear I remember everything. I wrote it all down, and I’m going to use all of it. Thank you for trusting me. Thank you for everything.
Jason NeSmith
Pylon Reenactment Society, Mastering Engineer at Chase Park Transduction
Will Hart was a saint. He was one of my favorite artists I ever had the chance to photograph. I didn’t know him back in the ’90s, even though we both moved here around the same time. I loved his band, and after my trip to India in 1998, I spent what felt like the next year in the darkroom printing black and white photos to a soundtrack of
When I say Will was a saint, that’s not something I put on him. It was something revealed to me in a portrait. People often reveal themselves to me when I’m making their photograph, and Will—in his bedroom with his old, beat-up cowboy hat— revealed his sainthood to me.
Jason Thrasher Photographer/owner at Thrasher Photo
Back in the ’90s I used to call Will on the old land line from time to time to talk about playing a show together or getting The Olivia Tremor Control to contribute a song to a 7” or compilation.
It didn’t matter if I called him or he called me, it always went the same… I would earnestly answer my phone or say hello when he answered his and be greeted with some variation of:
Honestly, it kind of drove me crazy at the time. Calling someone on the phone was already outside of my comfort zone, and here I was trying to talk to a wall of noise. There are so many things that I miss about Will. I miss those phone calls more than anything. I love you, Will.
Ryan Lewis Kindercore Records, The Agenda
Circulatory System (2010)
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316 CARIBBEAN CUISINE (3700 Atlanta Highway., 404-904-3574, @316caribbean cuisine): In a time when what’s left of the Georgia Square Mall calls to mind Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie, it’s nice to find a bright spot: an entrepreneurial setup serving tasty Jamaican food out of the nearly abandoned food court. Sure, the lights seem to be off in the cavernous space, and the only other eatery around is Jack’s Cheesecake. Even the pretzel stand is closed. 316 Caribbean Cuisine works hard to promote itself, dressed with bright decor and a large flag advertising its wares flapping outside by the road. And it seems to be working. Dead or not, the mall still has people in it, and they’re happy to find a nice place to eat.
plenty of crispy browned bits. Plantains are thick and sweet. With little homey holiday touches around the stand and a consistently friendly attitude, the place feels as family run as it promises it is. And if everything in your order isn’t ready at the same time, that just proves they’re making it à la minute. Don’t skip the fresh juices. The soursop is too sweet and intense for me, but both the pineapple-ginger and the cucumber-lime taste fresh.
316 Caribbean Cuisine is open 12–6 p.m. Sundays and 11 a.m.–7 p.m. all other days, and does plenty of take-out.
LA PARRILLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT (196 Alps Road, 678-403-3838, laparrilla. com): From the moment you step into this La Parrilla—a regional chain owned by a different group of folks than Athens’ Taqueria La Parrilla— it’s clear that the two places are not the same. Just across the parking lot from T.J. Maxx, it promotes a similar aesthetic: patio maximalism, with blueand- white-patterned tile, big light fixtures and a lot of “bring the outside in.” That’s not a bad thing. It just feels a bit swankier than the typical neighborhood Americanized Mexican restaurant where you go with your family to blow off some steam. It’s got the vibes of the new Beechwood, in other words.
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Surely no one is complaining that there are too many options for this kind of food in town, especially given how spread out they are. 316’s offerings are familiar: jerk meats, curry meats, patties, rice and peas, cabbage. But the surprise is finding freshmade food in a mall food court. It’s not exactly health food, but it’s got plenty of vegetables and vegetarian offerings, like the Rasta pasta, available with or without chicken, dressed with plentiful amounts of coconut milk and full of greens and sweet peppers. Pescatarians will be happy with the escovitch snapper, fried fillets that are ordinary on their own but topped with a lovely vinegary mix of bright peppers and onions. For my money, the curry goat is the best meat on the menu, incredibly tender and not too spicy. The jerk ribs are good, but a little dry and need more oomph. The jerk pork benefits from a light touch with the provided (blisteringly) hot sauce. The oxtail is nice stuff, too. Among the sides, the cabbage is less sweet and less spicy than at Kelly’s Jamaican Food, but the macaroni and cheese is an unexpected highlight: baked, with three cheeses and
Kids get a free balloon, inflated from helium tanks at the hostess stand. The food’s been surprisingly good. Honestly, any time someone asks me how I want my steak cooked, I prepare for disappointment, but when I asked for medium rare for the starring ingredient for my steak tacos, medium rare is exactly what I got, with a salsa that was plenty hot, and plenty of red onion and cilantro on top. I order chiles rellenos all the time in the hope that someone, somewhere will be able to touch Taqueria del Sol’s rendering. No dice. The version here is serviceable, but still a long way from that gold standard. The aguas frescas are thick and close to smoothies, and the serving size is enormous. They’re tasty, but they’re practically a meal by themselves. The menu isn’t super out there in any direction, but even standards like a burrito covered in cheese dip, served with rice and beans on the side, are well executed, less gloopy than they often are and well seasoned. There’s nothing groundbreaking here, but the prices aren’t bad, it seats plenty of people, and there seems to be a virtually endless market for this kind of thing.
La Parrilla is open 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with a large menu that includes plenty of weekday lunch specials and both alcoholic and alcohol- free cocktails. f
A DREAM IN SOUND: Pre-orders are now open for the four- song collaborative EP between Andrew Reiger (Elf Power) and the late W. Cullen Hart (Olivia Tremor Control). It’s titled Leap Through Poisoned Air and will see release on Orange Twin Records These tracks were recorded way back in 1999–2000 when the pair were roommates. The notes for the record say that Hart was responsible for the music and that Reiger handled lyrics and melodies. You can preview a bit of it as the song “Treasures In The Magic Hole” is available for streaming. As of this writing, there were fewer than 75 copies left of this 500- copy limited edition vinyl release. You can, of course, always purchase a digital copy, but if you want the vinyl you’d better act now. Find it at orange twinrecords.bandcamp.com.
MOOD AND GROOVE: It’s been almost a year to the date since Garett Hatch released his last full-length album, Amachi. He’s back now with a new single, “Where To Go,” and it’s a sound that may surprise longtime listeners. Compositionally this sits alongside all of Hatch’s best work, but whereas he’s known for crafting aggressive, guitar-oriented rock songs, this new one is smoothed out, seamless and just overall groovy. It’s a tad psychedelic, but also very close to the kind of thing that would have been proud to appear during the midst of the birth of post-punk, when bands couldn’t decide if they wanted to be architects, anarchists or investment analysts. His next full-length album is slated for release in June. In other news, Hatch will appear live at Flicker Theatre and Bar on Friday, Apr. 11 opening for Lee Bains III. Because you’re people of good taste, you’ll likely already be there at Flicker for the release party for the split 7-inch by Jay Gonzalez and Sloan Brothers, which happens earlier that night from 7–9 p.m. So just stick around and make a night of it. Find the new song over at garetthatch. bandcamp.com.
by solid resolve to overcome one’s struggles. There’s a companion performance art series by Blank that started on Mar. 16 and will run through Mar. 26 named “Ship’s Log.” There are deeply personal diary entries that accompany this, and Mux told me, “The whole performance will evolve day to day. I’m telling a story, leaving a bit of mystery hanging there that makes sense if someone follows along.” For all other information, please see mrblankisdead.com. When you first arrive there you’ll click through to an important fundraiser for JOKERJOKER that I urge you not to ignore without reading through first. From there you can learn more at mrblankisdead.com/category/mrblank/sinking- ship, and catch up musically with Perez over at bryantperezmusic.band camp.com.
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Matthew Pulver has a new project named Semplica Girls that, thus far, is a recording-only concern with him making demos in a closet. While he aims to take these songs, and more, into a proper studio sometime this year, he’s released four demos in 2025 already. The first, “Gone,” is the best introduction to this and is a low, synth- smothered track not unlike Salem, but with a lot less baggage. From there the songs get poppier but have some surprising elements in them, like the very slight dub influence on “city songs, no. 2.” Then “crashout” joins in with its broken R&B and trip-hop rhythm. The most recent track available is “get it how you live,” and it follows along the same lines as “crashout” but with a cool and somewhat funereal ending. I’m interested to see where he takes this, but for now, these’ll do. Find them all at semplicagirlsband.bandcamp.com.
PAY ATTENTION AND LISTEN TO ME: The newest Athens collaboration will have just come out by the time you read this. It’s a new single named “Sinking Ship” by rapper/ hip-hop artist Bryant Perez and Mux Blank (JOKERJOKERGallery, Rat Babies, JOKERJOKERTV, et al), and it’s the first collaboration between these two. It’s available to hear on all major streaming services. The music was created by Perez taking snippets and samples created by Blank and adding a bassline and polishing up some musical aspects. The result is a cool production with a darkly moody electro style. The song itself deals with mental health struggles, but is stationed in reality
10 STEPS TO PERFECTION: Now decades-long Athens creative artist Space Brother has a new album out as we speak named Lost Loops, and it’s released courtesy of Bear Tooth Collective which was started by Savannah’s own hip-hop hero Cunabear Space Brother started this particular project back in 2017, and this release includes some old stuff, some new stuff, and some reworkings of old material. But, in any case, everything here was composed over the past eight years. This collection of music isn’t quite as far out there as some other Brother stuff, but it’s not exactly tightly tethered, either. Loosely speaking, these 10 tracks fall right on the experimental side of what used to be called backpack rap (i.e. hip hop with a conscious slant). My favorites here include “Occupied Zone,” the lead single “The Prism Of Being,” and “Don’t Dab Your Eye Out.” Find this and a whole lot more over at space brother.bandcamp.com. f
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Buvez
8 p.m. www.buvezathens.com
IN MEMORIES Peach state emotional hardcore.
EVERY PROMISE KEPT Spiritfilled metalcore from Knoxville, TN. Flicker Theatre & Bar
DOGWOOD TALES Five-piece altcountry from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, influenced by the eclectic DIY scene in Harrisonburg.
YOUR EX’S PETS Haunting, groovy, soft-loud songs with vocal harmonies and layered arrangements.
JULIA BARFIELD Young singersongwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
Hendershot’s
No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets from his catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $49–99. pac.uga.edu
MAHLER CHAMBER ORCHES-
TRA & MITSUKO UCHIDA Celebrated pianist and director Mitsuko Uchida is joined by the Mahler Chamber Orchestra to perform two of Mozart’s piano concertos.
Normal Bar
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OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
UGA Tate Student Center
Live in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue. SPARE CHANGE “Heartcore” trio seeking world domination through the power of lonesome tunes handcrafted to perfection. THE CARINAS Local four-piece rock band.
FUST Twangy and dreamy indie rock band based Durham, NC.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.
DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens. First show!
The Foundry Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/TheFoundryMarch28
WAYMORE’S OUTLAWS Former members of Waylon Jennings’ recording and touring band, The
GIANT DAY Duo of Emily Growden (Marshmallow Coast, The Instruments, Faster Circuits) and Derek Almstead (formerly of Elf Power, of Montreal, Olivia Tremor Control).
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
ROBERT SCHNEIDER Lead singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer of The Apples in Stereo who has produced and performed on albums by Neutral Milk Hotel, The Olivia Tremor Control, The Minders and more.
SCOTT SPILLANE The Neutral Milk Hotel member plays hypnotic folk-rock.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES
Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
HEATHER MCINTOSH Prolific film and television composer who was part of the Elephant 6 Collective and has recorded with luminaries like Animal Collective, Norah Jones and St. Vincent.
MARSHMALLOW COAST Indie pop band started in Denver in 1996 by Andy Gonzales that later became associated with the Elephant 6 Collective.
NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs.
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
JET ENGINE DRAGONS Progressive and technical death metal band that is influenced by bands like Opeth, Nevermore and Allegaeon. THE FLESH THAT BINDS Death metal from the Deep South. The Foundry Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/AlbertCastigliaMar29
ALBERT CASTIGLIA Blues musician with many critically-acclaimed solo albums who is known for his exceptional instrumental prowess, searing vocals and outstanding live performances.
Downtown Athens Jam for Cam. 2:30–11 p.m. $30. www.jam4cam.com
THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice. (4:30 p.m.)
CONGRESS THE BAND Charleston, SC-based band playing groovy rock jams. (6 p.m.)
PARKER BARROW Blues-infused Southern rock band led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane (vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums). Hendershot’s Arcade Disco Dance Party. 10 p.m.–1 a.m. www.hendershotsathens.com DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more. Nowhere Bar 7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowhere barathensga REED BRAKE Improvisational roots rock quartet inspired by life lived in nature.
Nuçi’s Space 3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org CAMP AMPED AFTER SCHOOL SPRING FINALE Campers show off what they’ve learned.
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens act playing melodic, rootsinfluenced folk-rock.
THE HOWDIES Old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
KRISTINA MURRAY Nashvillebased country singer and songwriter.
JOHNNY DELAWARE Folk rock songwriter from Charleston, SC. Five Bar
11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday. The Foundry Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryMar30
DANIELLE HOWLE A lifelong artist and natural storyteller who has released over a dozen studio albums in a four-decade career. RALPH RODDENBERY Dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock and a twist of the blues.
Shovels & Rope will play at the 40 Watt Club on Thursday, Mar. 27.
TRINA MEADE Soulful musician with a powerful voice who has performed with artists like Stevie Wonder, TLC, Toni Braxton, Indigo Girls, and Drivin n Cryin’s Kevn Kinney.
MICHAEL WEGNER Local guitarist and member of Abbey Road Live performs a solo set of originals and covers.
The Globe
4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe. athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION
Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Ramsey Hall
3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $50–60. pac. uga.edu
BENJAMIN BEILMAN Violinist who has won international praise for his passionate performances and deep rich tone.
GLORIA CHIEN Taiwanese-born pianist who has had a diverse musical life as a noted performer, concert presenter and educator.
DOUGLAS ELLISON Musician from Gainesville, GA who began playing guitar at age 12 and has played in many bands throughout his career (currently Douglas Ellison & Primetime), as well as with greats like Z.Z. Hill Clarence Carter and The Drifters.
Terrapin Beer Co.
3–5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. Every first Sunday.
Monday 31
Flicker Theatre & Bar
Noggin and Nonsense’s Experimental Jazz Night. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED
Oliver Domingo’s electronic spacethemed act, which utilizes primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
ARIANNA No info available.
HAMOHK No info available. Porterhouse Grill
7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens. com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits. Ramsey Hall
5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
JAZZ ENSEMBLE I Hugh Hodgson’s advanced-level big band performing a variety of styles, including swing, be-bop, latin and contemporary jazz.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE II Ensemble that introduces students to the experience of performing a variety of styles in a traditional big band.
Tuesday 1
Ciné
8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday. Georgia Theatre Rooftop
7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com THE FOURFATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.
Hendershot’s No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.” Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA WIND
ENSEMBLE Performing “Shapeshifter” by Andrew Blair featuring Philip Smith, Brandon Craswell, James Naigus, Joshua Bynum and Matthew Shipes. Normal Bar
8–11 p.m. FREE! booking@rudy montayremusic.com
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday. Ramsey Hall
5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
HODGSON STRING QUARTET
UGA’s premier student string quartet.
Wednesday 2
Athentic Brewing Co.
7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday. Creature Comforts
Brewery
Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket. net
HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism. (6 p.m.)
El Paso Tacos & Tequila
6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/ elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY 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.
Georgia Theatre Rooftop
7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
PALMYRA Folk trio from Virginia that flirts with soul, post-rock and emo influences. Touring their debut album, Restless CLOVER-LYNN Bluegrass and gothic country musician who rose to fame on TikTok under the name hillbillygothic.
Hendershot’s
7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens. com
OPEN MIC Hosted by Liz Farrell the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up in person starting at 6 p.m. MaiKai Kava Lounge
7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www. instagram.com/bulaatmaikai MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Porterhouse Grill
7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens. com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast.
Ramsey Hall
3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
The ensemble performs its annual spring concert.
7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC
ENSEMBLE An ensemble performing folk, classical, popular, nationalistic and contemporary music and dance of Latin America. f
Local grunge- tinged rock band Penny Loafer has made itself one to look out for, joining up with Indecent Artistry to release its debut EP, Daily Deal, on Mar. 28, with a Southeastern tour to follow in April. The five- song EP, produced by Adam Wayton, is moody and trance-like as often as it is eruptive, bursting tactfully into driving instrumentals and gripping harmonies at will. Emma Barnes and Seth Parker are the sole of Penny Loafer, a duo dedicated to filtering the angst of the post-grad limbo through the lens of Sonic Youth, The Breeders and Fugazi. The memorable riffs and clever wit of the songs on Daily Deal come alive in a live setting, often with contributions from other local musicians Iain Cooke and Matt Knox. The EP release show will be opened by Viv and the Things and Recess Party. [Mary Beth Bryan]
Aubrey Entertainment presents Runnin’ With Ol’ Waylon, a night of live music honoring outlaw country singer- songwriter Waylon Jennings led by Waymore’s Outlaws. The band is made up of former members of Jennings’ recording and touring band, The Waylors, including Jerry “Jigger” Bridges on bass, Barny Robertson on keys, Carter Robertson on vocals, Jeff Hale on drums and steel guitarist Fred Newell. The Waylors performed on hits like “I Ain’t Living Long Like This,” the “Dukes of Hazzard” theme “Good Ol’ Boys,” “Luckenbach Texas” and “Rainy Day Woman.” Between songs the musicians share real-life stories from the road. Guitarist and singer Tommy Townsend adds his own charismatic energy to Waymore’s Outlaws and rounds out the lineup. Although Townsend was not a part of the original Jennings band, the late country musician mentored Townsend and helped produce his album Southern Man. [Sam Lipkin]
MUSIC | FRI, MAR. 28
Redline’s Re-Launch
and local artist Joey Weiser with his new book, The Littlest Fighter. There will be a FLUKE pre-party called SPLAT! on Mar. 28 from 6–9 p.m. at Bizarro-Wuxtry where Weiser will read from and sign copies of his book. Local artist Abby Kacen, Portland-based cartoonist Stephen Pellnat and Philadelphia-based cartoonist Caroline Cash will also be appearing at both FLUKE and SPLAT! [MB]
MUSIC | SAT, MAR. 29
Jam for Cam
Downtown Athens • 2:30 p.m. • $30
The Jam for Cam music festival is back for its sixth year raising money for melanoma research and prevention. Jam for Cam is a nonprofit that was founded in 2018 by University of Georgia students after the loss of their friend, Cameron Fearon, to metastatic melanoma at age 21. Since then, it has raised over a million dollars. The nonprofit’s music festival is growing in attendance and contribution to charity every year, with 2023’s festival drawing 4,000 people and raising $286,000. This year’s headliners are Milky Chance, a German rock band known for its Billboard- charting hit “Stolen Dance,” and Penelope Road, a burgeoning band out of Atlanta that is influenced by ’70s rock and funk. The lineup also includes Congress the Band, The Gringos and many more. VIP tickets are available for $250, which include a private beer garden ticket with front stage access and a seating area with a private bar and bathrooms. [MB]
EVENT | SAT, MAR. 29
12th Annual Chess & Community Conference
The Classic Center • 9 a.m. • FREE!
Redline • 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show) • $5
The DIY venue Redline, located at 1958 Winterville Road, first began hosting outdoor shows in 2021 in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nathan Peters, of the punk band Beat Up, dreamed of a DIY haven, and bandmate Dave Harrison had a piece of property he felt could be the perfect spot. After several years of operating on a volunteer basis, Redline has recently finished major remodeling efforts to create a proper indoor venue space in addition to its outdoor stage, plus what is promised to be affordable practice space for bands. The venue’s Instagram page states its philosophy as “our intention is to create a space for marginalized people, subcultures and the political left to express themselves in music and art, while removing the capitalist profit motive from the equation.” Redline’s first show to launch the remodeled space will feature performances by local punk band Beat Up and garage rock No Kingdom with Atlanta’s Red Hot Empty and Ether 9. [SL]
EVENT | SAT, MAR. 29
FLUKE
40 Watt Club • 10 a.m. • $2
Returning for its 22nd year, FLUKE Mini- Comics Festival is a hub for zine and comic enthusiasts, publishers and artists of all styles and genres to exchange ideas and work. Among this year’s many exhibitors are independent artists like Colette Arrand, Anthony Barbara and Eleanor Davis, as well as publishers like Friendship House Books and Future Landfill Press. Event sponsors include BizarroWuxtry, JOKERJOKERtv, The Sequential Artists Workshop
Aiming to impart leadership skills through cultural exchange and groundbreaking ideas, the 12th Annual Chess & Community Conference, themed “Future Forward: Game Changers,” will host a variety of keynote speakers, interactive activities and more. Keynote speakers at the event include Zach McLeroy, the co- founder of Zaxby’s and founder of The McLeroy Family Foundation; actor Kahry Payton of “The Walking Dead” and upcoming Marvel video game 1943: Rise of Hydra; and young leaders from Lagos, Nigeria visiting through the Ubuntu Cultural Exchange Program. In addition to speakers, activities include a robotics tournament, robotics and virtual reality demonstrations, a chess museum and a kids versus police chess competition. Finally, the chess tournament hosted at the conference will allow players from diverse backgrounds and skill levels to compete to win up to $1,000. [MB]
EVENT | SUN, MAR. 30
ShellFest
Bottleworks • 3 p.m. • $100
ShellFest is an afternoon of oysters and entertainment benefiting Athens nonprofit Shell to Shore’s oyster shell recycling programs. These programs are dedicated to protecting Georgia’s coast by diverting shells from landfills and repurposing them to their role as a keystone species, filtering water, proliferating surrounding sea life and helping create intertidal structures that combat rising sea levels. The event features raw oysters shucked by oyster farmers from around the country, steamed oysters by Peach State Lite, food, cocktails, beer and wine. Live music presented by Normaltown Records includes Cicada Rhythm, The Howdies, Kristina Murray and Johnny Delaware. Tickets include full access to food, drinks and entertainment, with a discounted ticket rate of $50 available for underaged attendees. The funds raised by the festival support Shell to Shore’s shell recycling operations across the state for the entire year. [MB] f
Waymore’s Outlaws
event calendar
Tuesday 25
CLASSES: Finding Employment Online (ACC Library) This class will show you where to go online to find jobs and how to spruce up your resume. 10 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org
CLASSES: Casa de Amistad ESL Class (ACC Library) Strengthen your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for adults of all nationalities. Registration required. 11:30 a.m. FREE! athensamistad@ gmail.com
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
COMEDY: Flying Squid Open 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
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: Lunch & Learn (Tyche’s Games) Bring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com
GAMES: Not Rocket Science Trivia (Trappeze Pub) Test your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
GAMES: UnPhiltered Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Test your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www. facebook.com/MellowMushroom Athens
GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici at The Falls) Test your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ baddogathens
GAMES: Singo! (Beef O’Brady’s) Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens
KIDSTUFF: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
LECTURES & LIT: Mystery Book Club (Bogart Library) Pick up a copy of Zenith Man by McCracken Poston Jr. and discuss it with the group. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart
MEETINGS: Death Over Drafts (Athentic Brewing Co.) Casual destigmatizing discussion about all things death and dying while using The Death Deck. 6–8 p.m. FREE! organizingdeath@gmail.com
MEETINGS: AthensGATV Meetup for Content Creators (ATHICA)
JOKERJOKERtv and CreativeSpace invites livestreamers, podcasters, content creators and influencers to network and listen to presentations. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
PERFORMANCE: Rabbit Box Storytelling (VFW Post 2872) This month’s storytelling theme is “Wrong Place, Wrong Time” with eight people sharing real life stories. 7–9 p.m. $10. www. rabbitbox.org
SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
at 1:30 p.m. info@athenspetanque. org, www.athenspetanque.org
Wednesday 26
ART: Faculty Perspectives (Georgia Museum of Art) Paola De Santo will give a gallery talk on the exhibition “Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
ART: Opening Reception (The Old Pal) Athens expressionist painter Jacob Riddling will be featured for the space’s first art gallery opening. 5–7 p.m. www.instagram.com/ theoldpal
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: ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale (ACC Library) Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 26–29. www.athenslibrary.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
FILM: Three Star Cinema (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1988 sci-fi adventure film Lilac Ball 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com
GAMES: Shadowfist Power Lunch (Tyche’s Games) Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (South Main Brewing) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzu nottrivia
GAMES: Trivia Night (Hotel Indigo) Test your trivia knowledge. 6 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com
GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (La Fiesta) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunot trivia
GAMES: Trivia Night (Hendershot’s) Test your trivia knowledge to win gift cards and a super secret grand prize. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
GAMES: Music Bingo (B&B Theatres) Join in to play music bingo. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.bbtheatres. com
GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Locos Grill and Pub Eastside) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/ shihtzunottrivia
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 Literary Café (ACC Library) Discuss and practice new strategies for writing outside the lines. Bring works in progress,
ideas or just listen in. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
KIDSTUFF: Teen Craft Night (Oconee County Library) Drop in for a night of crafting with air dry clay. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee
LECTURES & LIT: Betty Jean Craige Lecture (UGA Chapel) Screenwriter, essayist, professional cartoonist and international lecturer Charles Johnson will present. 4 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
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.facebook.com/FilmAthens
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
Thursday 27
ART: Symposium on Ukrainian Art (Georgia Museum of Art) Series of lectures and speakers discussing topics of Ukrainian art. Mar. 27, 4–8:30 p.m. Mar. 28, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org
CLASSES: Adobe Illustrator for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn the basics of creating vector art. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
CLASSES: Boots & Brews Line Dancing (Athentic Brewing Co.) Learn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
EVENTS: ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale (ACC Library) Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 26–29. www.athenslibrary.org
GAMES: Adult Dungeons & Dragons (Bogart Library) A gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart
GAMES: BINGO (VFW Post 2872) Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872
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
GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Terrapin Beer Co.) Test your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzu nottrivia
GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (The Foundry) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddog athens
GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Your Pie Watkinsville) Test your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
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: College & Careers (ACC Library) High school students can create a post-graduation plan with info about FAFSA, applying for licenses and scholarships. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
LECTURES & LIT: Across the Board Book Club (Oconee County Library) Discuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk (Jackson Street Building) Author Ferdia Lennon will give a reading and discuss his first novel Glorious Exploits. 5:30 p.m. FREE! calendar. 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 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@athenspetanque. org, www.athenspetanque.org
THEATER: I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire (1085 Danielsville Rd, Athens GA) Ars Gratia Artis presents presents Samantha Hurley’s dark comedy about celebrity, identity and unhinged teenage devotion. 8 p.m. $10. www.linktr. ee/agatheater
Friday 28
ART: Symposium on Ukrainian Art (Georgia Museum of Art) Series of lectures and speakers discussing topics of Ukrainian art. Mar. 27, 4–8:30 p.m. Mar. 28, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org
ART: Spring Dodd Market (Lamar Dodd School of Art) This studentrun event showcases over 100 UGA student artists with kids activities and more. Mar. 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mar. 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www. doddmarket.com
COMEDY: Flying Squid Features (Flying Squid Comedy) Enjoy four feature standup sets by a variety of regional comics. 8 p.m. $12. www. flyingsquidcomedy.com
EVENTS: ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale (ACC Library) Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 26–29. www.athenslibrary.org
EVENTS: Athens Spring Home Expo (The Classic Center) Meet with local and national vendors, and browse home improvement and remodeling items. Mar. 28, 12–6 p.m. Mar. 29, 10–5 p.m. Mar. 30, 11–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenshome expos.com
EVENTS: Blossom After Dark (Lyndon House Arts Center) An evening of entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and silent auctions to raise support
and awareness of mental health initiatives within the community. 6 p.m. $25–35. www.athensparent wellbeing.org
EVENTS: SPLAT! (Bizarro-Wuxtry)
Pre-party for FLUKE featuring Joey Weiser reading from his new book, The Littlest Fighter, and appearances by Abby Kacen, Stephen Pellnat and Caroline Cash. 6–9 p.m. www. instagram.com/mild_pain
EVENTS: Jammin’ In Our Jammies (The Cotton Press) Wear your favorite party pajamas and enjoy an evening of games, music and a Best Pajamas contest. All proceeds benefit the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. 7–9 p.m. $50. www.help athenshomeless.org
EVENTS: TEDxUGA 2025 (Morton Theatre) An independently organized TED event that highlights the UGA’s community involvement in experiences, research and more. 7 p.m. $20. www.tedxuga.com
GAMES: Chess Club (Winterville Cultural Center) Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.winterville center.com
GAMES: 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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart
LECTURES & LIT: Special Needs Trusts Panel (First American Bank & Trust (Main Office)) Panel discussion on trusts for special needs children and family members for parents and caregivers. 11 a.m. FREE! www.fabt.bank
PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday’s (Hendershots) Enjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirl cabaret.com
SPORTS: Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco (Akins Ford Arena) Cheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Saturday 29
ART: Spring Dodd Market (Lamar Dodd School of Art) This studentrun event showcases over 100 UGA student artists with kids activities and more. Mar. 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mar. 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www. doddmarket.com
ART: Student Perspectives (Georgia Museum of Art) Join one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org
ART: Family Day: Sustainable Fashion (UGA Special Collections Library) A drop-in family-oriented series of crafts and activities that are inspired by the current exhibition “From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style.” 1–4 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
ART: Artist Talk & Reception (ATHICA) The spring exhibition “Interstitial Agency” features the visceral work of six artists curated by Lauren Bradshaw. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www. athica.org
CLASSES: Adopt-A-Stream Workshop (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Learn more about how to adopt a stream, the qualities of clean water and how to utilize chemical and bacterial monitoring. Registration required. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
CLASSES: Homebuyer Education Workshop (Athens Land Trust) Athens Land Trust hosts this HUD-certified course for first-time homeowners to learn about the home-buying process in Georgia. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $10. housingcounseling @athenslandtrust.org
CLASSES: Learn Miniature Painting Workshop (Tyche’s Games) Bring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www. tychesgames.com
COMEDY: Dead Ringer (Flying Squid Comedy) A night of original improv comedy featuring local comedians performing impersonations of celebrities, political figures and more. 8 p.m. FREE! www. flyingsquidcomedy.com
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: 12th Annual Chess Conference (The Classic Center) Chess and Community invites the community to celebrate exceptional students awarded with scholarships and explore chess, VR, robotics and coding activities. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity. org
EVENTS: Women’s Resource Fair (Lyndon House Arts Center) There will be free health screenings, career coaching, mental health support and community resources. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov. com/belonging
EVENTS: ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale (ACC Library) Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 26–29. www.athenslibrary.org
EVENTS: Athens Spring Home Expo (The Classic Center) Meet with local and national vendors, and browse home improvement and remodeling items. Mar. 28, 12–6 p.m. Mar. 29, 10–5 p.m. Mar. 30, 11–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenshome expos.com
EVENTS: FLUKE 2025 (40 Watt Club) The mini-comic festival organized by Athens-area comic artists, underground publishers and their enthusiasts. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $2. www.flukeisawesome.blogspot.com
EVENTS: Hey, You! Hoedown (Athentic Brewing Co.) This third annual music festival and fundraiser will feature an art auction and collab beer release benefitting the Carrie Fischer Siegmund Grant for Classroom Innovation. 4–11 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.instagram. com/teamsiegmund FILM: Backlight Student Film Festival (UGA Tate Student Center) This showcase of student films features panels, screenings and awards. Mar. 29, 5–9 p.m. Mar. 30,
12:30–4:30 p.m. www.backlightfilm festival.com
GAMES: Board Games (Bogart Library) Enjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart
LECTURES & LIT: How Religion Happens Book Club (ACC Library) Discuss Mircea Eliade’s The Sacred and the Profane. 3 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org
SPORTS: Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco (Akins Ford Arena) Cheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
THEATER: Wake Up: Hell Iz Real (Morton Theatre) Plummer Productions presents an evening of storytelling theatre. 7 p.m. $25–30. www.mortontheatre.com
Sunday 30
ART: Student Perspectives (Georgia Museum of Art) Join one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org
CLASSES: Solar Eclipse Restorative & Reiki (Shakti Power Yoga) Heal, cleanse and manifest. 6 p.m. $25. www.shaktiyogaathens.com
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: Off the Clock Comedy (The Globe) Athens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/ athenscomedy
EVENTS: Athens Spring Home Expo (The Classic Center) Meet with local and national vendors, and browse home improvement and remodeling items. Mar. 28, 12–6 p.m. Mar. 29, 10–5 p.m. Mar. 30, 11–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenshome expos.com
EVENTS: ShellFest (Bottleworks)
Enjoy live music, raw and steamed oysters, and featured local cocktails, beer and wine in benefit of Georgia’s Shell to Shore nonprofit.
mingle followed by speed dating sessions for ages 20–30. Registration required. 3–7 p.m. $25. www. athenticbrewing.com
FILM: Backlight Student Film Festival (UGA Tate Student Center) This showcase of student films features panels, screenings and awards. Mar. 29, 5–9 p.m. Mar. 30, 12:30–4:30 p.m. www.backlightfilmfestival.com
GAMES: Lazy Sunday Games Day (Athentic Brewing Co.) Bring your favorite board, video, card or role playing games and meet fellow gamers. 1–5 p.m. www.athentic brewing.com
GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (The Globe)
Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www. facebook.com/baddogathens
GAMES: Trivia Night (Cheba Hut) Test your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
KIDSTUFF: Easter Egg Hunt (The Taylor-Grady House) Bring a basket to search for eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, visit the petting zoo and browse pop-up shops. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.taylorgrady.com
SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. info@athenspetanque. org, www.athenspetanque.org
SPORTS: Toss for a Cause: ACCA Petanque Day (Lay Park) Classic City Petanque and the UGA Terry College of Business Lessons in Leadership Class are hosting a community play day in benefit of the ACCA. 1:30–4:30 p.m. $10. www.athenspetanque.org
SPORTS: Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco (Akins Ford Arena) Cheer on the home team in this hockey match. 4 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Monday 31
CLASSES: Composting Basics (Oconee County Library) Learn tips and tricks about beginner composting for gardening. Registration guarantees a free composting bin. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee COMEDY: Kick-Back Comedy
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EVENTS: Marigold Farmers Market (100 North Church Street) Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
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 knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
MEETINGS: Classic City Rotary (1430 N Chase St) The local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
MEETINGS: Recovery Dharma (work.shop) A Buddhist-inspired support group for addiction of all kinds with introductions, a short meditation and book reading, followed by group sharing. Open to all, especially service industry workers. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. recoverydharma.org
Tuesday 1
ART: ARTWORK Workshop Series (Lyndon House Arts Center) Artist, curator and collector Didi Dunphy will lead a conversation with local art collectors sharing insights to their process. Registration required. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! myung.cogan@ accgov.com
CLASSES: MS Word: Basic Formatting (ACC Library) Learn how to format text, change paragraph and page properties, insert content, and save and print your work. 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 COMEDY: Happy Accidents Improv
COMEDY: Flying Squid Open 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
FILM: España en Corto (Georgia Museum of Art) This is the 12th anniversary of the two-day festival of awarded short films from Spain. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (showing). FREE! www.facebook.com/ EspanaEnCorto
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: Lunch & Learn (Tyche’s Games) Bring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com
GAMES: Not Rocket Science Trivia (Trappeze Pub) Test your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
GAMES: UnPhiltered Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Test your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www. facebook.com/MellowMushroom Athens
GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici at The Falls) Test your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ baddogathens
GAMES: Singo! (Beef O’Brady’s) Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens
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: Historic Athens History Hour (Lyndon House Arts Center) Learn about Judia Jackson Harris School with Dr. Jane McPherson 12 p.m. FREE! www.
cuss it with the group. 1 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@athenspetanque. org, www.athenspetanque.org
Wednesday 2
ART: Faculty Perspectives (Georgia Museum of Art) Joseph Kellner will give a gallery talk on the exhibition “The Awe of Ordinary Labors: 20thCentury Paintings from Ukraine.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org
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: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athens farmersmarket.net
FILM: España en Corto (Georgia Museum of Art) This is the 12th anniversary of the two-day festival of awarded short films from Spain. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (showing). FREE! www.facebook.com/ EspanaEnCorto
FILM: Blood Everywhere (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Disturbed by the disappearance of her psychiatrist boyfriend after dreaming of his murder, Julie travels to the last place he has been seen in Eye of the Labyrinth. 7 p.m. FREE! www. instagram.com/bloodeverywhere. athens
GAMES: Shadowfist Power Lunch (Tyche’s Games) Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (South Main Brewing) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzu nottrivia
GAMES: Trivia Night (Hotel Indigo) Test your trivia knowledge. 6 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com
GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (La Fiesta) Test your general trivia
GAMES: Trivia Night (B&B Theatres) Test your trivia knowledge on a variety of topics. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. bbtheatres.com
GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Locos Grill and Pub Eastside) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/ shihtzunottrivia
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 Prism Club (Oconee County Library) Hang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee
LECTURES & LIT: Environment in Mexico (Baldwin Hall) Dr. Analiese Richard will present her research. 3:30 p.m. FREE! lacsi.uga.edu
LECTURES & LIT: 2025 Odum Environmental Ethics Lecture (Jackson Street Building) Ethnographer, writer, photographer and filmmaker Wade Davis will give a talk based on his book The Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World. 4 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth (The Globe) Athens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, celebrating National Poetry Month with poets Han Vance and Rosser Shymanski from Atlanta. 6 p.m. (signups), 7 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www. facebook.com/athenswordofmouth
MEETINGS: Avid Writers’ Collective (Avid Bookshop) Members critique each others’ pre-submitted writing of all forms. First Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. FREE! events@ avidbookshop.com
Down the Line
4/03 BINGO (VFW Post 2872) 4/03 AI for Image Generation and Editing (ACC Library) 4/03 “Como Vivimos” Film Screening and Panel Discussion (UGA Special Collections Library) 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 Mar. 15, June 15, Sept. 15 and Dec. 15. Apply online. www. athensarts.org/support
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
(Lyndon House Arts Center) The AIR Program provides participants with a semi-private workspace, access to the center’s seven open studios and a $250 stipend. 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
ATHFEST ARTIST MARKET (Downtown Athens) The AthFest Music & Arts Festival Artist Market is now accepting applications. Deadline Apr. 1. Email examples of work to art@athfesteducates.org and complete online form. bit.ly/42hQJKq
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 ART (Amici at The Falls)
Amici is seeking artists to share artwork in monthly exhibitions. Email an introduction and a few examples of work. careywelsh20@gmail.com
CALL FOR ART (Oconee County Library) The library is seeking local artists to share their artwork in monthly exhibitions. Email for information. adial@athenslibrary.org
CALL FOR ART (Rook & Pawn) Rook & Pawn is seeking artists to share artwork in monthly exhibitions. Email for specifics. kendallmcquoid @gmail.com
CALL FOR ART (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Seeking original art submissions from students 9th grade and above attending school full- or part-time in Georgia. Winning art may be used for promotional materials and merchandise. Prizes include $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place and $250 for 3rd place. Application deadline Mar. 28. www.botgarden.uga.edu/ student-art-competition
CALL FOR ART (Winterville Library) Apply to be a featured local artist in the Front Room Gallery. The library accepts all 2D mediums such as watercolor, acrylic, collage, textile, photography, digital and multimedia. Email swatson@athens library.org
CALL FOR ARTISTS (Athica) Registration for the inaugural Studiofest 2025 is now open. The day-long studio crawl will be free to the general public, with a map of all participating studios available in print and online. Artists, artisans and craftspeople encouraged to apply. Deadline Apr. 20. Event May 3. Details on studio space definitions, fees and registration can be found online www.athica.org/updates/callstudiofest-2025 or email info@ athica.org for more information.
CALL FOR ARTISTS (Circulating Stamp Project) Take part in an interactive experience to create a limited-edition postcard while visiting multiple art venues across separate Third Thursday events.
art around town
ACE/FRANCISCO GALLERY (675 Pulaski St., Suite 500) “Beneath the Sky and Sea,” new paintings by Louise Haynes Hall on view in the Main Gallery. • “Playing House” is a collection of mixed media work by Cecilia Reynolds in the Upper Gallery. Through April.
ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Works by local artist Richard Huston will be on view through Apr. 25.
AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) “All Banners of Living Things” from local artist Margaret Agner on view through May. Featuring painted silk wall hangings of moths, butterflies and florals.
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.
COMMUNITY (260 N Jackson St.) Local artist Susan Pelham will have a variety of works on view through March.
FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Art by Brandy Angel will be on view through March.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) 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. • “The Awe of Ordinary Labors: 20th-Century Paintings from Ukraine” exemplifies socialist realism, a style of art promoted by the government of the Soviet Union. Through June 1. • “Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection” is one of the most extensive holdings of Florentine baroque art in private hands outside of Italy. Through
Mar. 20, Apr. 17 and May 15. Visit www.3thurs.org for more information.
CALL FOR ARTISTS (MAGallery) Now accepting artist applications for gallery exhibits. MAGallery is a nonprofit cooperative gallery. Gallery Artists work one day a month and participate on a committee. Visit www.themadisonartistsguild.org/ call-for-artists for more information.
CALL FOR ARTISTS (MAGallery) Now accepting artist applications for the MAGallery Plein Air Paint Out for the MADfest event on Apr. 26. Pre-registration required. www. themadisonartistsguild.org/pleinair-paint-out
CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is actively accepting proposals for collaboration from artists and curators living in Athens. Artists worldwide can also submit films, skits and ideas to share with a weekly livestream audience. www. jokerjokertv.com/submit
CALL FOR COLLECTORS (Lyndon House Arts Center) The LHAC’s “Collections from our Community” series features unique collections of objects found in the closets, cabinets and shelves of Athenians. Email if interested in displaying your collection. shelby.little@acc gov.com
CIRCULATING STAMP PROJECT
(Multiple Locations) Take part in an interactive experience to create a limited-edition postcard while visiting multiple art venues across separate Third Thursday events. Apr. 17 and May 15. Visit www.3thurs.org for more information.
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.
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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
Auditions
BRIGHT STAR (Town & Gown Players) Auditions for this musical production will be held Apr. 14–15. Performances held June 12–22. Email info@townandgownplayers. org for more information.
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. www.unityathens.com
ACCENT REDUCTION CLASS (Covenant Presbyterian Church) Improve your American English pronunciation skills. For ages 18 and up. Tuesdays, 12 p.m. marjoriemiller@ gmail.com
ART CLASSES (K.A. Artist Shop) The shop offers a range of fine art classes and workshops for adults, private classes and parties, summer camps, and art clubs for youth. Register online. www.kaartist.com
BLACKSMITHING CLASSES (Greenhow Handmade Ironworks, Washington) A variety of blacksmithing classes include “Forge a Medieval Flail” (Mar. 28–29), “Three Hook Rack” (Apr 5), “Fire Poker” (Apr. 12), “Blacksmith Tongs” (Apr. 26), “Spear” (May 3) and “Bottle Opener” (May 10). Visit website for costs and details. www.greenhow handmade.com/blacksmith-classes CANOPY CLASSES & SCHOLARSHIPS (Canopy Studio) Canopy
GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Zane Cochran presents “Aurora,” a sculptural interpretation of the aurora borealis using 3D geometric figures and lights.
GREEN WAY & FIREFLY TRAIL (Multiple Locations) Outdoor art installations include new public artwork “Georgia Railroad Lantern,” by artists Jim Benedict and Lily Kuonen. It joins other works along the trail including “Trail Blossom,” a sculpture by Richard Herzog, and “Heron Sighting,” a mural by Krysia Ara.
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) The Window Works series presents a site-specific artwork by Atlanta artist Michael Reese that questions the perception of the Black Body against cyanotype photography popular with architectural blueprints. Through spring 2025. • Over 150 works for the 50th Juried Exhibition will be on view through May 10. Artist talks will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Apr. 10, 17 and 24 and May 1.
MAGALLERY (125 W. Jefferson St., Madison) Atlanta artist Robert Miller presents a special exhibition of abstracted works called “All Over the Pallet” that runs through Apr. 19.
OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) Featured exhibit “Youth Art Month” will be on view through May 9.
THE OLD PAL (1320 Prince Ave.) Painter Jacob Riddling will have expressionist works focusing on the human figure on view. Opening reception Mar. 16, 5–7 p.m.
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.
STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave) Local photographer and mixed media artist Berkeley Boone presents a nature-centric exhibition through Apr. 27.
offers a variety of trapeze and aerial arts classes for children and adults. Scholarships and financial aid are available. www.canopystudio.org/ outreach/scholarships
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
(Athens, GA) The Athens Land Trust hosts a variety of virtual and in-person classes. Topics include “Homebuyer Education” (Mar. 29), “Fair Housing” (Apr. 7) and “Tenant’s Rights” (Apr. 21). Visit website for full list. www.athens landtrust.org/classes-events
CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS (The Lightroom Athens) A variety of programs to help build skills in photography, videography and audio production. Follow @lightroomath on Instagram for the latest updates.
CLEAN ENERGY STUDY GROUP (Athens, GA) Learn about the ACC Clean & Renewable Energy Plan, and discuss how local citizens can contribute to reaching ACC’s goals. A 5-week program on Tuesdays, Through Apr. 15. Morning and evening sessions available. Email info@sosuin.org for information.
COOKING AND BAKING CLASSES (Athens Cooks) Upcoming classes include “A Taste of Spain” (Apr. 1), “Classic Lasagna” (Apr. 4), “Sweet & Savory Biscuits” (Apr. 6), “Fish & Chips” (Apr. 18), “Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls” (Apr. 22) and “Strawberry Layer Cake” (Apr. 27). Visit website for full list, prices and registration. www.athenscooks. com/collections/cooking-classes
CUBAN SALSA CLASSES (UGA Dance Building) TIMBAthens offers multiple classes for different skill levels. Follows UGA closures. Sundays, 3 p.m. (Level 1) and 4 p.m. (Level 2). $10 drop-in. timbathens@gmail.com, www. timbathens.com
CUBAN SALSA LESSONS (El Carretonero) SALSAthens offers multiple classes for different skill levels. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced) and 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10 drop-in. www.SALS AthensDancing@gmail.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
TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS
CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts) Taekwondo, self-defense and more 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. www.liveoakmartialarts.com
WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE (AKF Athens Martial Arts) Registration open for 6-week course teaching physical techniques for escaping dangerous situations as well as confidence building. Begins Apr. 9. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $40. Scholarships available. www.akfathens.com
YOGA AND MORE (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) A multipurpose mind-body wellness studio offering yoga and therapy with an emphasis on trauma-informed practices. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
YOGA CLASSES (Grateful Head Yoga) Classes are offered in beginner, gentle and other styles of yoga. Visit @gratefulheadyoga for full schedule.
YOGA CLASSES (Highland Yoga) Classes are offered seven days a week. Intro offer includes 30 days for $30. www.highland-yoga.com
YOGA CLASSES (Let It Be Yoga Studio, Watkinsville) Classes are offered in Hatha, Vinyasa, gentle and other styles. Check online calendar for weekly offerings. www. letitbeyoga.org
YOGA CLASSES (Shakti Yoga Athens) Classes are offered in Power Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Yin and Restorative Yoga. New student offer: four weeks of unlimited yoga for $40. shaktiyogaathens.com
Help Out
LITTLE FREE PANTRY DONATIONS (ACC People and Belonging Dept.) Join the Women’s History Month Donation Challenge for the month of March by donating non-perishable and essential items to various local Little Free Pantries. Visit www. littlefreepantry.org for locations. Submit a photo of your donations and enter to win prizes. belonging@accgov.com
PACK WALKS (Animal Services Adoption Center) Volunteer dog
STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead)
Developed in collaboration with the Georgia Writers Museum in Eatonton, “Touch Grass: Steffen Thomas, Senora Lynch, Raven Waters” is an environmentally-focused exhibition that explores humanity’s place in the natural world. On view through June 28. • Alexandra Huynh presents “From Tears to the Sea and Other Works.” Through June 28. • “The Madness of Clowns” is a collection of paintings, drawings and sculptures that explores humanity’s interest in clowns. Presented by curatorial assistant Victoria Raatz. Through July 1.
UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LOBBY GALLERY (230 River Rd.)
Benjamin Britton, an associate professor at the Lamar Dodd School of Art, presents “surface potential,” a collection of four abstract paintings over 7 feet tall. Through Aug. 8.
UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Precious,
Almost Sacred: Voting Rights in America” features photos, pamphlets, newspaper reports, letters and more from the Russell Library archives to illustrate the expansion of voter access in Georgia. Through May. • “From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style” tells the story of how fast fashion came to rise and who pays for the cost of its convenience. Through July. • With selections from the Samuel Golden Theatre Collection, “The Golden Age of Broadway” provides a glimpse into Broadway’s Golden Age through musical posters, playbills, and artifacts. Through August.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS CLEMENTS
GALLERY (780 Timothy Rd.) “Family Val-hues” by Broderick Flanigan focuses on the faces of the Athens-born painter and muralist’s family members. Through March.
WINTERVILLE LIBRARY (115 Marigold Ln., Winterville) “Discography: A Visual Exploration of Music” by Abigail Boylen is a collection of colorful and engaging paintings. Reception Apr. 5, 12–1:30 p.m. Currently on view through Apr. 12.
walkers needed for daily interactions with the shelter dogs. Open opportunities every day, 4–5 p.m. Register at www.tidycal.com/animal servicesvolunteer/pack-walk
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
PET LOSS AND GRIEF SUPPORT
GROUP (Chase Park Warehouses)
A peer-led support group of people who understand the depth of love and grief for animal companions. Meets every second and fourth Wednesday, 6:30–8 p.m. www. vibrantbeing.net/grief-support
RAMP UP FOR SPRING CLEANING
VOLUNTEERS (KACCB) Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup and Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful have volunteer opportunities that include roadside cleanups, adopt-a-ramp, daffodil bulb donations and more. Email carlos.pintos@acc.gov or visit www.keepathensbeautiful.org for more info.
SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Athens FOL) The Friends of the Library Board of Directors are currently accepting applications for new members. Must be a current member of the FOL and available for monthly meetings plus various volunteer opportunities. Applications online. Deadline is Apr. 4. www. friendsofacclibrary.org
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, www.bvoa.org/boardmember
SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS
(Moms Adopting Moms) Local nonprofit seeks board members, including a chair and treasurer, to support foster children and families through mentorship and reunification. momsadoptingmoms@ gmail.com
SEEKING FOOD DONATIONS (The Cottage) Seeking donations of single-serving, non-perishable snacks to help children and adults navigating interviews, therapy sessions and court hearings. To arrange a
drop-off please call 706-546-1133, ext 223.
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (Athens Farmer Market) Seeking volunteers for the 2025 season to help with weekly markets, special events and more. Submit applications online. www.athensfarmersmarket.net/ volunteer
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS (Twilight) Volunteers and donations needed for the 45th Annual Twilight event. Volunteer opportunities include event guide, enrichment activity support and more. Donate a rental to host professional cyclists and staff, and receive a variety of opportunities such as VIP tickets or special event entries. Apr. 25–26. Sign up forms online. www.athenstwilight.com/ volunteer, www.athenstwilight. com/host
TEACHER SUPPLIES (Teacher Reuse Store) Educators can access free creative supplies at the store. Visit accgov.com/trs for hours.
TOWELS FOR ANIMALS (Animal Services Adoption Center) Seeking donations of gently used bath towels and hand rags for bathing animals and cleaning kennels. Donations can be dropped off at the door if it’s after hours. www.accgov. com/animalservices
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
AFTER-SCHOOL ART CLASSES
(Lyndon House) Registration is now open for upcoming Spring classes for children, such as “Studio Art Practice,” “Art Time” and “Handbuilt Ceramics.” Classes run for 6 weeks beginning in Mar. Check website for schedule, cost and details. www.accgov.myrec.com
BRELLA ACTIVITIES (’Brella Studio)
After-school art lessons for ages 6–11 are held Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Family Playgroups are for ages 0–5 and their caregivers including “Messy Mondays” and “Sing, Splatter, Storytime.” Check website for descriptions and meeting times. www.brellastudio.com
CAMP AND PROGRAMS (ACC Leisure Services) Registration for the 2025 Spring and Summer season is now open. A variety of programs, classes and camps for all ages are available at local parks and community centers including “Spring Break Fun Zone,” “Sports R Us,” and “Swim School.” Visit website for full list of classes, availability and registration. www.accgov.com/ myrecs, 706-613-3800
CAMP PROGRAMS (Athens Humane Society) “Humane Heroes” and “Junior Vet” summer camps are open for registration. June and July availability but spaces are limited. www.athenshumanesociety.org/ summer-camp
CAMP PROGRAMS (Firefly Homeschool Community) Registration for “Be Wild” Homeschool Summer Camp for students grade K–12 is now open. Programs run May through June. Visit fireflyhome schoolcommunity.org for pricing and scheduling.
CAMP PROGRAMS (Merit Music Academy) Registration for a variety of Summer Camp classes is now open. Offering Puppetry, Piano, and Ukulele Camps, with crafts, snacks and performances. Visit MeritMusic Academy.com/summercamp for pricing and scheduling.
CAMP PROGRAMS (Nuçi’s Space) Registration for 2025 camp programs is now open for June and July Camp Amped sessions, Camp Amplify recording/engineering camp, Camp Amped Half Day 1 week sessions and 1 week Sound Check sessions. Visit www.nuci. org/camp for more information.
CAMP PROGRAMS (Sweet Olive Farm) Registration for 2025 camp programs for children ages 6–12 is now open. Programs run June through Aug. Visit www.sweetolive farm.org for pricing and options.
CAMP PROGRAMS (The Studio) Registration for “Creative Kids Camp” starting in June is now open. Programs are for ages 4–8 with music, art and movement to foster creative expression and imaginative play. www.thestudioath.com
CAMP PROGRAMS (Wild Earth Forest School) Registration is open for “Wild Earth Spring Break” in Apr. and Summer Camp starting in May for ages 4–13 at the 50-acre Piedmont Preserve off of Chase Street. www.wildearthcamp.org
CREATIVE 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. Summer camp registration is now open. 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
SUMMER CAMPS (Athens First UMC) Registration for True North Vacation Bible School for kids K–5 is now open. June 2–5. Outdoor adventures and lessons of trusting Jesus in a wild world. www.athens firstumc.org/vbs
Support Groups
ACA ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) This support group meets weekly. Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. annetteanelson@gmail.com
ADVANCED CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (University Cancer and Blood Center) A support group for those living with advanced/ terminal cancer with the goal to find comfort, encouragement and valuable resources.First Monday of every month. 5:30–7 p.m. www.university cancer.com
ATHENS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (Athens, GA) Open to people of all ages with vision impairments, their families and friends. Topics include adaptive equipment, recreational and social opportunities, and advocacy. 706-424-2794, dlwahlers@ gmail.com
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
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP (Oconee Presbyterian Church)
Peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Second Monday of the month, 6:30–8 p.m. joanneh namihallga@gmail.com
NEW PARENTS AND INFANT
FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP (BYL Family Resource Center) Come as you are for community, snacks and feeding advice from professionals. Babies and children of all ages are welcome. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. www.byyourleave.org
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP (First Baptist Church) This group is to encourage, support and share information with fellow sojourners who manage the challenges of Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders. Second Friday of the month, 1 p.m. gpnoblet@ bellsouth.net
PET LOSS AND GRIEF SUPPORT
(Chase Park Warehouses) A peerled support group of people who understand the depth of love and grief for animal companions. Meets every second and fourth Wednesday, 6:30–8 p.m. ibrantbeing.net/ grief-support
POLYAMORY SUPPORT GROUP
(Revolution Therapy and Yoga) An open support group for adults practicing or considering polyamory or nonmonogamy. Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. $10 donation. www. revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
PREVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP
FOR WOMEN (Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support) Women ages 18–50 who have been diagnosed with a genetic mutation for breast cancer (but not diagnosed with cancer) can gather for peer support and share unique challenges. Third Thursdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m. 706465-4900, loransmithcenter@ piedmont.org
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
RECOVERY DHARMA (Athens Addiction Recovery Center) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from any addiction. Visit the web-
site 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 of every month, 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.nuci.org
Word on the Street
BIKE REPAIR STATIONS (Multiple Locations) Over 15 free bike repair stations are located across Athens with tools, an air pump and a QR code for quick guides on basic bike repairs. Visit the website for participating locations. www.accgov. com/10584/Bike-Repair-Stations CALL FOR STORYTELLERS (Rabbit Box) Rabbit Box presents true short stories shared by community members. Submit story ideas for upcoming shows. Themes include “Road Trip!” (Apr. 22) and “Soundtrack of My Life” on (May 27). www.rabbit box.org/tell
RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole Studios) Weekly events include Open Jam (Tuesdays, 8–10 p.m.) and Acoustic Song Circle (Thursdays, 8–10 p.m. & Sundays, 3–5 p.m.). www.rabbitholestudios.org
SEVENTH GENERATION (Various Locations) Seventh Generation Native American Church hosts gatherings on Sundays at 11 a.m. at Feel Free Yoga and Men’s Group on Tuesdays at 6 p.m at St. Gregory’s Church. For information: 706-3407134 SPRING REGISTRATION OPEN (ACC Leisure Services) A diverse selection of programs for both adults and children are now open for registration. Visit www.accgov. com/myrec to sign up. Scholarships available. www.accgov.com/ scholarship VHS DIGITIZATION (Athens, GA) Brad Staples (of the Athens GA Live Music crew) is seeking previously recorded concerts and events on VHS, VHSC, Hi8, MiniDV and DVDs to digitize and archive on YouTube channel, @vhsordie3030, and the Athens GA Live Music channel courtesy of Gregory Frederick. Materials will be returned, and credits and dates will be included. Contact for details and shipping info. bradley.staples88@gmail. com, vhsordie.com f
REAL ESTATE APARTMENTS FOR RENT
2BR garage apartment for rent. Pulaski St. HVAC and W/D. $1150/mon incl. water. Pets ok w/$100 deposit. Avail. August 1st. Text or call: 706-588-5252.
Tiny living in the country. 30’ RV camper on small farm 30 miles east of Athens. All utilities furnished, wi-fi, 2 TVs, trash service, private, secure, large covered porch, nice setting. Security deposit and references required. $1000/mon. Text 706-401-0880.
HOUSES FOR RENT
House in ARMC. 3BR/2BA. Central HVAC. 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
Sell your properties in the Flagpole Classifieds! Call 706-5490301 or email class@flagpole. com to place your ad.
PROPERTY FOR RENT
Hotel Abacus offers six unique and historic venues for your special event. hotelabacus athens.com
FOR SALE SPORTING GOODS
Adirondack Canoe Company 14’ hand-built Boreas. Carbon fiber and Kevlar, 24 pounds. $1800 includes 3 paddles. One person flat water canoe. Like new condition. 706-614-3348
MUSIC
INSTRUCTION
Athens School of Music. Now offering in-person and online instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin and more. From beginner to expert, all styles. Visit www.athensschoolof music.com. 706-543-5800
Summer Camps at Merit Music Academy are filling fast! Offering Puppetry, Piano, and Ukulele Camps, with crafts, snacks and performances. Read more at MeritMusic Academy.com/summercamp!
In-home private music lessons with a local and passionate teacher at a reasonable rate. I come to you! 30 or 60 minute lessons. Experienced with guitar, voice, bass, piano, recording, mixing, songwriting and live performance. (Almost) all ages and skill levels. Cam nortonmusic@gmail.com
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
CLASSES
Athens First UMC True North Vacation Bible School June 2-5 for kids K-5. Outdoor adventures and lessons of trusting Jesus in a wild world! athensfirstumc.org/vbs
Cooking & baking classes at Athens Cooks are fun, approachable, and great for friends and family groups! athenscooks.com
Registration for The Studio’s “Creative Kids Camp” starting in June is now open. Programs for ages 4–8 with music, art and movement to foster creative expression. www.the studioath.com
HOME AND GARDEN
Get ready for spring! 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.
Hi! I’m Pablo, an expert gardener offering personalized care for your landscape. I specialize in low-maintenance, native gardens that support pollinators and biodiversity. Find me @pablofromseed, email pkozatch@gmail.com or call 631-903-4365.
Need papers for your garden? We have plenty at Flagpole! Call ahead and we’ll get some ready for you. 706-549-0301
LEGAL SERVICES
Accident Happen? Call Massey Law Group, your local team of award-winning attorneys who fight for injured clients in automobile and trucking accidents. www. masseyfights.com
PETS
Pamper your pup at Bark Dog Spa, Athens’ premiere dog grooming facility! Book online at barkdogspa.com
JOBS PART-TIME
Join a diverse, inclusive workplace and get paid to type! 12–40 hours, Mon–Fri. NEVER be called in for a shift you didn’t sign up for. Must type 65+ wpm. Make your own schedule and work independently with no customer interaction. Starts at $13 with automatic increases. www. ctscribes.com
Join our growing team of wellpaid, motivated, hardworking individuals. Junk South starting pay $15/hr + tips (totaling $22+/hr). Learn more at www. junksouth.com and text us 706-424-4389.
Summer Seasonal (May-Aug) Classic City InstallationStarting @ $20–25/hr. Assistant Manager roles performing furniture installation on college campuses. Email: rnichols@ classiccityinstallation.com or text/call 470-866-8777.
NOTICES
ORGANIZATIONS
VFW Post 2872. Join us for weekly Bingo nights, live music and more at VFW Post 2872 at 835 Sunset Drive in Athens!
Become a Juvenile Offender Advocate to compassionately and effectively transform the lives of young people in need of mentorship and rehabilitation. juvenileoffenderadvocateinc.org
Follow ACC Solid Waste on Instagram/Facebook @ accsolidwaste for tips and resources for recycling, composting, repairs, and more or visit accgov.com/solidwaste. If you are in crisis due to domestic violence, Project Safe is here to help. Call 706-5433331 or visit project-safe.org.
Northeast Health District offers free or low-cost services to all people within our area and to promote healthy lifestyles among all members. northeast healthdistrict.org
The Lightroom Athens offers affordable professional studio and equipment rentals for photo, video, podcasting, and more! thelightroom-ath.com
VEHICLES
BOATS
Oh buoy! 1973 Sunfish sailboat with trailer & cover in knot bad shape for boatloads of fun. $1500. Get your ship together & write jolenethesun fish@gmail.com for moor info.
OPEN HOUSE HUGH HODGSON SCHOOL OF MUSIC
FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
University of Georgia, Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, 250 River Road, Athens, GA
PERFORMANCES AND PRESENTATIONS:
“Lead Guitar” Program Student Showcase
Faculty Recital: Alan Woo, piano
Undergraduate and Graduate Student Recitals
Voice and Piano Studio Performance Classes
SEE OUR WORK IN ACTION:
Music Therapy Demonstration
Music Education Classes
Vocal Ensemble Rehearsals
Sound Recording Demonstration
PLUS, TWO INCREDIBLE SPECIAL GUESTS
Master Class: Resident Artist
Conductor Michael Stern
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hodgson Concert Hall
Ensemble Rehearsals
Piano Workshop
Tour our Facilities And more...
Guest Artist: Composer
João Pedro Oliveira
Lecture - 4:10 p.m., Recital - 6 p.m.
Dancz Center for New Music (Room 264)
REFRESHMENTS AND MEET-AND-GREET OPPORTUNITIES WITH FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS
This event is free with no tickets required. However, registration is encouraged! Scan the QR code or visit music.uga.edu/open-house to register and for a full calendar of events
Parking, directions, and other details are also available on the website. For additional questions, contact Levi Dean at levi.dean@uga.edu.
PLUS, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.
University of Georgia Symphony Orchestra
“Symphonie Fantastique” with guest conductor Michael Stern
$15 - Adults | $3 - UGA Students with valid ID music.uga.edu | 706-542-4400
