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OneCOP Puts Churches to Work for Police

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By Blake Aued, Chris Dowd and Rebecca McCarthy news@flagpole.com Collins, who’s running for Senate, in the deep-red Ninth Congressional District.

That includes one familiar name—former Athens congressman Paul Broun.

Other contenders include state Sen. John Wilkinson (R-Toccoa) and state Rep. Kevin Tanner (R-Dawsonville). In the 10th District—including most of Athens— Republican incumbent Jody Hice will face JOSHUA L. JONES / FILE

Four years ago, Kamau Hull ran to represent District 8 on the Clarke County School Board. He lost to John Knox, who is not running for re-election.

Next year a Hull will sit on the school board—but it won’t be Kamau. It will be his wife and law partner, Nicole Hull, who is running for the seat unopposed.

Meanwhile, Kamau Hull is one of three candidates seeking to represent District 8 on the Athens-Clarke County Commission.

The Hulls aren’t the only local power couple running for office. For months, Mokah Jasmine Johnson has been running for the House District 117 seat against Rep. Houston Gaines (R-Athens). She was joined last week by her husband, Knowa, who is challenging Commissioner Mike Hamby in District 10. The Johnsons formed the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement not long after moving to Athens from Orlando eight years ago. Knowa generally took a more behind-the-scenes role while Mokah was the organization’s public face, but now he’s stepping into the spotlight.

The qualifying period to run for local, state and federal office in Georgia ended Mar. 6. Here’s a look at who’s running for what.

example, a first-time offender caught with less than an ounce of cannabis would have to pay $75 and take a three-hour course designed to reduce recidivism and increase moral reasoning. After completing the course, their case would be dismissed and expunged. If the PAD participant cannot afford the $75 course, they would be allowed to complete eight hours of community service instead. Other PAD program components might include treatment for substance abuse, random drug or alcohol screens, mental health treatment or reconciliation with victims.

This program falls short of full decriminalization. For example, participants would gain access to PAD only if offered by police and if their eligibility is confirmed by the solicitor’s office. Those with a prior

Mokah (left) and Knowa (right) Johnson at the 2016 Athens Hip Hop Awards.

ACC COMMISSION: Incumbent Mariah Parker is

unopposed in District 2—a bit surprising, since she won by just 13 votes in a 2018 special election. Recent UGA graduate Michael Stapor is challenging incumbent Allison Wright in District 4. Progressive activist Jesse Houle is running against incumbent Jerry NeSmith in District 6. Retired educator and biking advocate Carol Myers and couples therapist Andrea Farnham join Hull in District 8, where Commissioner Andy Herod is stepping down.

SCHOOL BOARD: Three of the four incumbents

whose seats are up this year—Antwon Stephens, Charles Worthy and Knox—are not running again. Stephens, who was appointed to fill the vacant District 2 seat in January, announced last week that he won’t seek a full term, and endorsed Kirrena Gallagher. Mary Bagby, who also sought the appointment, is running as well.

Mumbi Anderson is the lone candidate for Worthy’s seat in District 6. Patricia Yager is unopposed for a full term in District 4.

SHERIFF: Incumbent Ira Edwards faces ACC

police detective John Q. Williams in the Democratic primary, and the winner will take on Republican retired sheriff’s deputy Robert Hale in November.

LEGISLATURE: Law student Zachary Perry is

challenging Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens).

Democrat Dawn Johnson will once again take on Sen. Frank Ginn (R-Danielsville).

Democrat Jonathan Wallace has a rematch with Rep. Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville). Rep. Spencer Frye (D-Athens) is unopposed.

CONGRESS: Nine Republicans and three

Democrats are vying to replace Rep. Doug

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OTHER UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES: Superior Court judges Lawton Stephens and Patrick Haggard, Clerk of Superior Court Beverly Logan, Coroner Sonny Wilson, State Court judges Charles Auslander and Ethelyn Simpson, and Chief Magistrate Judge Patricia Barron. Probate Court Judge Susan Tate’s staff attorney, Susan Schaffer, will succeed Tate. [Blake Aued]

Diversion Lets People Avoid Jail The commission passed a resolution last week in support of pre-arrest diversion, a program intended to avoid incarceration for some low-level crimes. Instead of being arrested for cannabis possession, trespassing, shoplifting or underage alcohol possession, those detained by police may now have the option of entering PAD. According to ACC Solicitor C.R. Chisholm, who helped develop the program, PAD lets first-time offenders avoid having a mark on their record. “Once arrested, they would have a criminal record that will follow them for the rest of their life, even if the case is dismissed,” Chisholm said at a meeting of the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement on Feb. 25.

The program may take a number of forms, depending on the situation.

Chisholm put together a committee including representatives from local government and law enforcement agencies to advise him on appropriate components for the program. These will vary based on the offense, and are designed to address the behaviors that might lead to future offenses. For

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conviction on their record would not be eligible. Additionally, it may be more difficult to enter the program again if stopped for a second offense. Re-entry after a third offense would require the explicit approval of the solicitor and police chief. Participants would have between three and six months to complete their assigned program. If they fail to complete it during that time, a warrant would be issued for their arrest.

Entry into the PAD program would also require the consent of the accused. Some may want to fight the charge in court, but if you’re ever offered PAD by a police officer, the advice of Commissioner Tim Denson is to accept. Denson, who is not a lawyer but who serves on the PAD committee, said that the alternative for cannabis possession might be up to one year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. He said he has “high hopes” that PAD will help prevent many people from facing charges and possible jail time for these low-level offenses. Even so, Denson wants the commission to do more to prevent the harm that he believes mass incarceration is doing to the Athens community.

At the commission meeting on Mar. 3, Denson called for a “parallel ordinance” to decriminalize cannabis, which other cities around Georgia, including Atlanta, have already done. This would allow police to issue citations for cannabis possession, similar to getting a traffic ticket. Until such an ordinance is passed, Denson said that institutions like the local government “are being irresponsible by unnecessarily punishing and harming people’s lives over behaviors that are not a danger to the community.” Commissioner Mariah Parker agreed, adding a concern that police officers might deny access to PAD along racial lines,

and it might be “weaponized against certain communities.”

The resolution in support of PAD passed unanimously, but a parallel ordinance to decriminalize cannabis does not appear to be soon forthcoming. Chisholm opposes such an ordinance, and has said that he would simply ignore it and continue prosecuting cannabis possession under the harsher state law. Mayor Kelly Girtz also prefers pre-arrest diversion to a parallel ordinance.

Culverts Are Collapsing Drivers on the northeast side of Athens might have noticed that Athena Road is now closed near the CertainTeed plant. This is due to a rusted metal culvert underneath the road that recently collapsed. It has to be replaced with more durable concrete at a cost of at least $690,000.

But it gets worse—there are rusted culverts waiting to collapse across the entire city. “We’re still trying to get a handle on how many of these things are out there,” said Manager Blaine Williams. He estimates that the cost to repair Athens’ stormwater infrastructure might run as high as $22 million over the next 10 years. $500,000 is available in SPLOST 2020, which could be supplemented by other SPLOST programs if they come in under budget. Other funding options may include the next TSPLOST, but it’s possible the bulk of the funding will come from the current stormwater fee. Commissioner Ovita Thornton, who opposes stormwater fee increases, voted yes on the $690,000 in emergency funding to replace the Athena Drive culvert, as did the other commissioners. However, she urged that an alternate means of funding future stormwater needs should be found soon.

One advantage to using the stormwater fee to fund utility projects is that all property owners pay the fee—including UGA, nonprofits and churches, which do not pay property taxes. This means the overall bill is lowered for residents, even if it could still be difficult for some low-income homeowners to afford. [Chris Dowd]

Derricotte Named Cedar Shoals Principal The Clarke County Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Antonio Derricotte as the new principal of Cedar Shoals High School last week.

Derricotte has been serving as an interim co-principal at Cedar Shoals with Aaron Carter since Derrick Maxwell resigned last October.

Also at the Mar. 5 meeting, District 2 representative Antwon Stephens announced that he isn’t running for the seat in the upcoming election. He asked his supporters to stop harassing and battering student journalists at Cedar Shoals, who broke the story about his not having graduated from the high school as he originally implied. Stephens said he’s supporting Kirrena Gallagher, who is running for the District 2 slot. Mary Bagby is also running.

Before the board turned its attention to the agenda, members heard from several speakers. Former teacher and CCSD parent Marci White presented a petition with more than 770 signatures calling for a living wage of $15 an hour for all CCSD employees, including bus drivers, bus monitors, custodians and paraprofessionals. She said if the board is committed to working for equity,

then it should address the persistent povtorical use of and harm caused by a racial erty problems plaguing Athens. Pre-k paraepithet, presumably in response to board pros, custodians, after-school caretakers member Greg Davis reading a Langston and substitutes make about $10 an hour, Hughes poem that includes the epithet at a she said. recent Black History Month event.

White said she wants less money spent Davis brought up House Bill 829, under on curriculums, consultants and programs, consideration in the Georgia legislature. and wants money directed to those who The Georgia School Boards Association supcare for school children. A budget, she said, ports the measure. If passed, it could pave is about priorities. the way for a local referendum that would Former EMT Sam Rafal reminded the give homeowners 65 years old and older a board how long it took an ambulance to tax break at the expense of public educaarrive at a school where a child was expetion. For CCSD, the estimated loss in reveriencing anaphylactic shock. He suggested nue could be $2.5 million. The board voted that when school personnel dial 911, they unanimously for a resolution opposing the ask to speak to the fire department, because proposal. [Rebecca McCarthy] firefighters are trained as EMTs and doing so saves time. The current system sends 911 calls for medical emergencies to an Early voters in the presidential primary ambulance dispatcher in Oconee County—a are currently using paper ballots after the system Rafal said he wants changed to preACC Board of Elections voted last week to vent delays. ditch the state’s new voting machines.

Former Auburn athlete Rachel Hopkins, The board voted 3–2 Mar. 3 (with chaira running coach and the marketing director man Jesse Evans, Willa Fambrough and new for Athens Transit, encouraged the board member Rocky Raffle to make the Clarke in favor, and Charles Central High School Vote to make the most of Knapper and Patricia track eight lanes instead of six when it and give our students Till opposed) to switch to paper ballots for it is replaced and to the facilities they deserve. the Mar. 24 presidenmake other changes tial primary over conin its design. “Vote to cerns that the new machines’ large screens make the most of it and give our students don’t give voters enough privacy. State law the facilities they deserve,” she told the requires counties to use the voting system board. provided by the state unless it’s “impossible Many speakers insisted the board return or impracticable.” County attorney Judd Demond Means to his position as superinDrake told the board it will have a hard tendent. Means has remained on administime meeting that standard, and Director of trative leave, collecting his salary, since a Elections and Voter Registration Charlotte majority of the board voted to remove him Sosebee said privacy can be provided. on Dec. 9 and to replace him with interim The board had previously voted to superintendent Xernona Thomas. At a Nov. have paper ballots ready as a backup after 21 meeting, Means told the board, “You Sosebee told it that many voting sites can’t don’t want me as superintendent, and handle the power demands of the new we need to have a discussion about how I system, which requires voters to punch in leave.” their choices on a touchscreen, then prints Means’ supporters at the board meeting a paper receipt that is scanned in. included people who live in Athens, such The State Election Board has scheduled as Fred and Lee Smith, Alvin Sheats and a hearing for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mar. Tommie Farmer, as well as Athens native 11 at the Georgia Center for Continuing and current Oconee County resident Diane Education to determine if the ACC BOE Dunston. Barrow County resident Chalice acted legally. [BA] f Montgomery read a piece about the his-

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One is through a consensual encounter— when someone is willingly participating in an officer’s investigation. For example, when an officer approaches a person on the street asking where they are going or coming from. The goal of these consensual encounters is either to gather enough evidence to justify an arrest or to gather evidence that can contribute to their investigation of another individual—a neighbor, a family member or, in the context of OneCOP, another member of your church congregation.

where they wait (unless able to bond out) for a hearing before a judge. That arrest process often happens with little to no oversight or accountability for civilian safety.

Six Athens residents, most experiencing some degree of mental health crisis, were shot by police in 2019: Nan Zhao, Salvador Salazar, Bonny Thomas, Aaron Hong, Carlton Steve Brooks and Thomas Wayne Swinford. All were killed except for This is the same man who is now in Salazar, who was left in critical condition.

Athens mobilizing faith leaders to work Comparatively, in the previous year, local in partnership with law enforcement. The police investigated seven homicides. The OneCOP promotional narranumber of deaths at the hands tive is textbook propaganda, of police in 2019 was nearly defined in Merriam-Webster’s equal to the number of people dictionary as “ideas, facts, or killed by civilians in 2018. allegations spread deliberWith odds like these, it ately to further one’s cause or is time for our leadership to damage an opposing cause.” re-evaluate where they budOneCOP’s cause is improving get our time and money to relations between cops and reinvest in solutions proven communities. They want to to change the conditions that create enough good press to breed crime, such as lack of overshadow the bad press from access to education, living wage decades of police abuse and jobs, food, housing and mental constitutional rights violations. health resources. Rather than The program is being framed investing in the community, as an initiative that is not the OneCOP initiative takes reactionary, but instead aims advantage of the goodwill of From left, Police Chief Cleveland Spruill, former DA Ken Mauldin, Solicitor C.R. to improve public safety on faith communities to expand Chisholm and Sheriff Ira Edwards pray at the OneCOP launch event. the front end. This messaging the investigative capacity of deserves a second look. The local law enforcement under role of police officers is inherently reactionPolice are the militarized arm of the the guise of promoting public safety. It ary. A crime takes place or is alleged to take state, and they are responsible for maninvests nothing into the communities of place, the police are called, and then they aging government interests in the Athens highest need, while still finding ways to disreact or respond to the scene. community. Police officers are not social rupt their lives, families and neighborhoods To put the OneCOP program into conworkers. Quite literally, their job is to by putting them in in jail, overburdening text, it is important to understand the abduct people who have been accused of them with fines and fees, or criminalizing ways police engage with the public at large. committing crimes and put them in cages their children. f

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About 30 local faith leaders and law enforcement officers—including outgoing District Attorney Ken Mauldin, ACCPD Police Chief Cleveland Spruill, UGA Police Chief Dan Silk and Solicitor C.R. Chisolm—attended the OneCOP “One Congregation One Precinct” initiative launched by the organization MovementForward Inc. at the East Athens Educational Dance Center on Feb. 27.

OneCOP, a partnership between faith institutions and law enforcement, is led by the Rev. Markel Hutchins of Atlanta.

Some may be familiar with Hutchins from his “advocacy” for the family of Kathryn Johnston, a 92-year-old grandmother who was killed by police during an illegal raid on her Atlanta home in 2006. Hutchins claimed to have helped Johnston’s family win their wrongful death settlement and proceeded to sue the family for 10%, according to the Atlanta JournalConstitution. Then, In 2010, amidst a power struggle between opposing factions of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Hutchins, who claimed to be the interim SCLC president, allegedly had the power cut off, welded the backdoor shut and padlocked the gates. When questioned in court, Hutchins invoked his Fifth Amendment right to avoid incriminating himself.

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Aldo in Athens EVENTS CELEBRATE ENVIRONMENTALIST ALDO LEOPOLD

By Abigail West news@flagpole.com Apr. 22 will be the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. That whole week, Earth Week events will be celebrated in Athens and around the world.

In preparation, there will be events throughout the month of March as part of “Aldo in Athens.” These events will celebrate the work of A Sand County Almanac author Aldo Leopold and follow in his spirit of conservation.

To reflect back for a moment on the history of Earth Day, watch a clip of Walter Cronkite on CBS News from the first Earth Day in 1970. The broadcast illustrates many parallels to the environmental movements

them feel. “Once you begin to understand how people think about land, then we can go forward to help people in informed ways,” he says. Only with this important bridge can we take positive steps.

According to Lanham, there is a gap between scientific research and the public, and the strength of Leopold’s writing was his ability to bridge that gap by “connecting head to heart.” Leopold became widely known through his writings about the land he grew up on in Iowa, and later the farmland his family bought and set about restoring in Wisconsin. Though he is a renowned scientist himself, his writings are accessible

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These eight virtuosos have toured the globe since 1985 with a trunk full of tunes, a uniquely British sense of humor, and a toetapping performance that no one can ever resist. Don’t even try! of today. The holiday was founded, after all, as a demonstration to draw attention to what was referred to even then as the environmental “crisis.” Images of high school and college students taking to the streets echo the contemporary youth climate strikes led by 17-year-old Swedish Greta Thunberg.

In the 1970 report, Cronkite points out that, for many, that first Earth Day was a massive success with high turnout. He goes on to point out why some thought of it as a failure: the homogeneity of participants, who were “predominantly young, predominantly white, predominantly anti-Nixon.”

This serves as a reminder that the criticisms facing the environmental movement have been largely similar since its inception. The field of conservation, of which Aldo Leopold was pioneer, is also not one typically known for its diversity.

Drew Lanham, an ornithologist from Clemson University who will be leading a series of the Aldo in Athens events, addresses this head-on in his work. In an interview with National Geographic, Lanham cites Leopold as one of his key influences.

He references a quote from Leopold: “Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land,” which Lanham extends to include people of all genders, cultures and skin colors. It is vitally important, he says, that we ask people about their relationship and connection to the land, what it brings to them, and how it makes

to the general public and have served for several generations as a great inspiration to nature lovers from all backgrounds. He writes from a place of love and reverence.

Like Leopold, Lanham has written about growing up on a rural family farm in Edgefield, SC, in his memoir, The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair With Nature.

Lanham will speak alongside Clarke County high school students at the Athens Regional Library on Friday, Mar. 27, from 7–9 p.m. about their thoughts and reactions to A Sand County Almanac. He will then lead a bird walk on Saturday, Mar. 28, from 8–11 a.m. at the State Botanical Garden, followed by an event with the Athens Land Trust youth program at Williams Farm (registration required).

The monthlong Aldo in Athens offers many opportunities to get outside and take guided nature walks in various Athens locations. These include the University of Georgia campus, Sandy Creek Nature Center, Tallassee Forest Nature Preserve, the State Botanical Garden, a privately owned conservation easement, and a location in an old-growth forest disclosed only upon registration. There will also be a screening of award-winning documentary GreenFire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time, on Thursday, Mar. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Athens Regional Library. For a full list of events, visit accgov.com/9168/Aldo-inAthens-Events. f

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WATSON MILL BRIDGE The Enslaved Builder’s Skills Earned Him His Freedom

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love and gratitude he felt for his lost friend and former master.”

The stereotype of a kindly former master taking care of his dependent former slave was inverted by the GodwinKing friendship. Godwin’s children asked King to manage their late father’s sole remaining asset, a large sawmill in Girard. With a possible war of secession on the horizon, Godwin’s heirs worried that King might yet be seized to settle their father’s debts, despite his double emancipation.

They went to the county courthouse and formally recorded that King was an emancipated man and “freed from all claims held by us.”

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ot far from Athens lies Watson Mill Bridge, the longest remaining covered bridge in Georgia. Few people today are aware of its importance in local black history. Built in 1885, it allowed wagons to carry corn across the south fork of the Broad River to the grist mill owned and operated by Gabriel Watson. Today, the restored bridge is still in use, its utility equaled by its weathered beauty.

The story of Watson Mill Bridge begins much earlier, though, in 1829, with a slave sale in South Carolina.

John Godwin was a wealthy contractor from the Cheraw District on the Pee Dee River. When one of his neighbors died and the estate was liquidated, Godwin bought several human assets: Horace King, his mother Susan and his siblings. Horace was 22 years old and of mixed ancestry, being African-European on his father’s side, and African-Catawba Indian on his mother’s. The young man was not only able-bodied, but a quick study in the science of engineer Ithiel Town’s “lattice truss” bridge construction. By 1832, when Godwin won a contract with the new town of Columbus to build a 400-foot bridge across the Chattahoochee River, King had become an integral part of the Godwin Bridge Company.

John Godwin and Horace King moved to Girard, AL, across the river from Columbus. After successfully completing the project, they began to win contracts all over those parts of Georgia and Alabama then considered the Southwest frontier. River villages were growing into towns and wanted crossings that were more expedient than ferries. By the 1840s, the reputation of the Godwin Bridge Company attracted the attention of a wealthy planter and lawyer named Robert Jemison Jr. He went into business with Godwin as the company’s lumber supplier. Observing King’s skills as supervisor of the company’s many large projects, Jemison wrote to Godwin that he was “pleased to add another testimonial to the style and dispatch with which Horace King has done his work as well as the manner in which he has conducted himself.”

By 1845, however, Godwin was having financial trouble due to his investment in a failing railroad line. Jemison offered to help him by buying Horace King for $6,000 (approximately $145,000–$200,000 today). Some accounts say that King, who had been allowed to keep his contracting income, bought his own freedom from Godwin. However, freeing one’s slave had been made deliberately difficult with complex manumission laws. We do know that Godwin first moved to Ohio with King and freed him under Ohio state law. Then they returned to Alabama, where Jemison, a state senator, pushed King’s emancipation through the Alabama General Assembly. As of 1846, Horace King would never again face the threat of being sold to settle a master’s debts.

The three men—Godwin, King and Jemison—continued their construction projects together, but Godwin didn’t regain his former prosperity. When he died in 1859, King erected a tall marble column on his grave which read “… placed here by Horace King, in lasting remembrance of the

Horace King circa 1855

Like ripples in the river above Watson Mill Bridge, the ensuing successes of the King family circled out from the love between Godwin and King. Horace King founded his own bridge construction company and employed his five children in the firm. The Civil War slowed them down, but when it was over, the King family was sought out to rebuild bridges that had been damaged or destroyed in that conflict across Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi.

By 1871, Horace’s oldest child, Washington King, had a prominent role in the bridge company and was living with his family in Athens. That same year, Gabriel Watson bought a nearby grist mill on the south fork of the Broad River. It had been in place for many years, but Watson

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gradually expanded the operations to include flour and corn mills, a wood shop and a cotton gin.

In 1885, the county awarded Washington King the contract to build a bridge. The resulting 228-foot long span was called a “kissing bridge” because its covered length allowed sweethearts time for a bit of romance in the crossing. It was punctuated with a large window that let in light and created a draft that kept the interior dry. Washington King improved plans for the bridge by requiring that the exterior weatherboarding be planed to better shed water, and by designing the approaches. He was lauded by the county for going above contractual duty in providing these improvements.

The mill that spurred the bridge construction ceased operation, but this peaceful place on the river was not abandoned. The fact that it was built by a black man seems to have figured into its use during the segregationist decades of Georgia. According to the Rev. Franklyn Hall of Colbert, the water above Watson Bridge was a swimming hole for black children for many years.

“Oh, yes” said Hall, 80, “there’d be 25 or 30 bicycles all around that bridge, and we’d dive from that window. The Lord must have protected us because sometimes we’d even climb up on top and dive from the roof. There could have been tree stumps and anything else in the water.”

In contrast, Hall said, the Broad River Bridge on Highway 172 was where white boys went swimming. In 1964, that bridge became notorious when the Athens Ku Klux Klan murdered Lt. Col Lemuel Penn there.

Most of the King family’s covered bridges are gone now.

Wood is not as durable as steel, and age conquers all.

The covered bridge built by Washington King over the North Oconee River in Athens became fondly known as “Effie’s Bridge” due to its proximity to the infamous brothel run by Effie Matthews. When it was sold in 1964, there was great public outcry. The Stone Mountain Memorial Association bought it for a dollar, moved and restored it, and the bridge built by the son of a former slave is ironically now part of the world’s largest tribute to the Confederacy.

This odd coupling became more balanced in January 2019, when the Stone Mountain directors gave attribution to the bridge’s origin by renaming it the Washington King Bridge.

Watson Mill Bridge still stands on its original site, spanning the south fork of the Broad River, and connecting Madison and Oglethorpe counties. For well over a century, it has been a place for pleasant social events like family reunions, weddings and picnics. During hot summer months, people enjoy splashing in the cool water flowing over the rugged shoals, which are a frequent destination spot for Athens cyclists.

The state park around the bridge serves as a wildlife sanctuary and has expanded to include hiking trails, horse trails, log cabin rentals, canoeing and camping areas.

These activities attract many visitors, but none leave without viewing the magnificent old covered bridge built by Washington King, son of Horace King, the master bridge builder of Georgia. f

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The Amazing Acro-Cats

CLASSIC CITY ROLLERGIRLS GEAR UP FOR A NEW SEASON

FELINE STARS TAKE CENTER STAGE

By Rosemary Scott news@flagpole.com

By Noah Rawlings arts@flagpole.com

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icture cats jumping through hoops, cats walking on tightropes, cats playing the cowbell—in short, a traveling cat circus.

The Amazing Acro-Cats are returning to Athens, where they will be performing at the Morton Theatre on the evenings of Friday, Mar. 13 and Saturday, Mar. 14.

Acro-Cats was started in Chicago in 2006

by Samantha Martin, a longtime animal trainer. Prior to forming this feline festival, Martin ran a circus comprised of rats, suitably titled “The Amazing Acro-Rats.”

As it turns out, the rat circus did not sell.

breaking things.” Such human-cat miscommunication leads some people to give their cats up. It disincentives others from adopting rescue cats, who may face squalid living conditions or euthanasia.

Thus, Acro-Cats strives to show that cats are trainable, and trainable using only positive reinforcement techniques, like associating the movements of tricks with receiving treats. Just as one might teach a dog to sit, one can teach a cat not to scratch furniture, or to run to their crate during an emergency, or to, erm, ride a skateboard.

Cats, on the other hand… People loved it.

First, there was an Animal Planet feature in 2011, then, a New York Times spotlight in the summer of 2015. In the fall of 2015 came the peak of Acro-Cat fame, perhaps, with an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”

In 2017, Martin relocated the Acro-Cats from Chicago to Griffin, GA, drawn by the state’s burgeoning movie industry (for which she trains animals) and the more cat-friendly climate. However, shortly after her move, Martin was diagnosed with cancer and had to put Acro-Cats on hold for most of 2018. After a bumpy but successful period of treatment, Martin is now cancer-free, and Acro-Cats have been back on tour since 2019.

Entertainment is at the core of AcroCats, but Martin puts the show to benevolent purposes. Acro-Cats donates part of its proceeds to local animal shelters, incorporates rescued house cats into the show, and arranges for the adoption of foster cats and kittens. (Since 2009, Acro-Cats has helped foster some 250 cats.) In conjunction with these aims, Acro-Cats also propagates new perspectives on cat behavior, training and sociality. “People should raise their cats more like they raise dogs,” Martin claims.

It is a commonplace, Martin says, that “you don’t just put [a dog] in a doghouse in the backyard and then throw food at it a couple times a day,” but when it comes to cats, “people leave out a bowl of food, and they buy a few toys for them, and then they wonder why my cat doesn’t care about me, or, oh, my cat’s destructive, oh, my cat’s

“Not only can cats be trained, they should be trained,” Martin says. “Who’s going to leave behind a cat that gives you a high-five when you come home from work?”

On a practical level, then, Acro-Cats simultaneously provides a zany form of entertainment and a service to cats and cat owners alike. Like many forms of animal entertainment, though, anthropomorphism underlies Acro-Cats. Acro-Cats shows animals doing what humans do: playing instruments, wearing clothes, skateboarding. When we anthropomorphize, we are liable to level the difference between an animal acting out of pure volition and an animal acting for a treat. The two need not be mutually exclusive: a dog may come to enjoy playing fetch or hunting only after being trained to do so. But, as you are likely to notice from watching an Acro-Cat closely, cats aren’t intrinsically interested in pawing a piano or walking on their hind legs. They would probably rather chase bits of yarn, or scratch their paws against your rug—things they don’t need to be taught. This isn’t a hefty ethical problem, but it may lead us to substitute understanding animals for being entertained by them.

That said, if audiences enjoy the anthropomorphic aspects of Acro-Cats, they will not ignore the specificity of the cats themselves. Martin notes that some of the best Acro-Cats moments are when the performers deviate from the script, when they display their full-fledged cattiness: “Sometimes they come out, they stretch, they groom.

And then sometimes they just leave the stage” f

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winter comes to an end, the peoderby is nothing like the 1970s roller girl ple of Athens are ready to roll into trope that once saturated the media. “Roller a new season, and the city’s roller derby derby is an intense sport that has complex squad is no exception. The Classic City details and rules,” she says. “It’s certainly a Rollergirls are preparing for what they hope real sport and should be recognized as one.” will be their most triumphant season yet.

For those who are unfamiliar, here’s how The Classic City Rollergirls are currently roller derby works: There are two teams with in the midst of their bi-yearly bootcamp, five players in the rink at a time. One memwhich is open to the public and serves as ber of the team (the jammer) must attempt a way to assess talent and train new memto pass four players (the blockers) to score bers. More experienced a point. The players and serious members allowed to push After a couple bootcamp are will make up the comone another out of the sessions, I was hooked. way, which is where petitive “A Team,” and members who seek to the sport’s rough participate in a more casual capacity will reputation comes in. The players cannot use make up the “B Team.” their heads, elbows, forearms, hands, knees, Though the girls plan to skate into their lower legs or feet to block opponents. newest season with their usual confidence Though roller derby certainly isn’t for and overall bad-assery, the team will look the faint of heart, Cleland says the sport much different than last season. Due to doesn’t have to be so serious. With a husteam transfers, retirement and the chaos band and three kids to look after, she says that is everyday life, around 18 members roller derby is one thing that is all her own. have left, leaving the Rollergirls with about “Roller derby can be anything you want it to 25 members overall, which is five less than be,” Cleland says. “It can be exercise, a netthey need to make up both teams. work of fantastic women, stress relief, an JOHN BLOOD

B’easy knocks a jammer out of bounds during a bout against Ohio Roller Derby in Columbus, OH on June 29, 2019.

Luckily, the girls are only in the midst of Week Two of bootcamp, which takes place every Saturday through Mar. 21. There’s still ample time for newcomers to join, and more experienced skaters may be permitted to expedite the bootcamp process.

Team captain Angie Cleland, known to fans as Violet Konduct, says she had no idea what she was getting into when she joined the roller derby four and a half years ago.

“I went to an open skate at one of the rinks and someone gave me a flyer, so I thought it was just a way to get some good exercise,” Cleland says. “After a couple bootcamp sessions, I was hooked.”

The Classic City Rollergirls have made a name for themselves over the years, but roller derby isn’t just an Athens thing. It is one of the fastest growing female sports in the world, with co-ed and male teams emerging as well.

Cleland wants to emphasize that roller

escape… We welcome anyone in any capacity they want to participate.”

The Rollergirls’ needs don’t just include A team members, but referees, casual skaters, non-skating officials and donors.

Cleland says the team’s biggest goal for the season is to train and grow the newest members’ skill sets and retain those members for seasons to come.

The Classic City Rollergirls’ next game, called a bout, will take place on Saturday, Mar. 14 in Charlotte, NC. The next home bout is scheduled for Saturday, Apr. 4 at Athens Arena, 280 Commerce Blvd., off Atlanta Highway.

To find out more information about the rollergirls, donate to the cause or see the full season schedule, visit classiccityrollergirls.com. To become part of the team or see if roller derby is your thing, go to the rollergirl’s bootcamp every Saturday through Mar. 21. f

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released his third solo album this week and it’s named Suspect Wings. He enlisted some heavy hitters for his band on this one including William Tonks, Rob Keller, Adam Poulin, John Evans and his daughter, Keira Hallauer, who also did the album’s artwork. It’s available digitally and on 180-gram vinyl. Hallauer’s music has long reminded me of Basement Tapes-era Bob Dylan, and this new record is no different. It’s much cleaner in both recording quality and execution than that raw document, but the spirit and vibe is always quite similar. On another note, Hallauer is a decades-long undersung hero of the Athens music scene via his Ghostmeat Records label. He first started releasing compilations in the early 1990s, then full length albums by artists, had a huge hand in the development of the 1996 CD version of the Flagpole Christmas album (and maybe more; I can’t remember!) and the AthFest compilations. This newest solo album of his is also courtesy of Ghostmeat Records, so check it out at russhallauer. bandcamp.com. Do yourself a favor and read the whole Ghostmeat story over at ghostmeat.com and let your mind be blown by how many artists you know today that he worked with in their infancy.

dancehall songs with “Queen Seeva” being a full on pop tune. The second two, sung by King, are in his tell-tale traditional reggae style, and he really gives his best on these.

Dig it at echobassrecords.bandcamp.com.

THEY HAVE RISEN: Chances are really good you’ve not been hit

up to donate to a Kickstarter campaign for quite a while.

Here to redress this grievance is Easter Island. The group just launched a new fundraising campaign for its second full-length album which has been six years in the making. So far, the band has worked at five different studios across Athens, Atlanta and Denver. Member Ethan Payne made note to tell me, though, that drums were recorded at Mike Albanese’s studio and the album was mastered by

PRESS THE EJECT AND GIVE ME THE TAPE: It’s been just over a

year since I mentioned anything about J Anderssen, who makes music and art under the name Ihlyatt.

Anyway, they dropped a new album this past week and named it Whose Roots are Stars in the Human Mind, Russ Hallauer and it runs five tracks long.

Joel Hatstat. The goal is a rather ambitious $12,000, and This record keeps very close to the theme of 2019’s Fetch, which is to say, its melodies are buried deeply behind sheets as always, there are several tiers of pledges available. The URL for the campaign, as is Kickstarter’s wont, is pretty of noise, static, scrapes and other audial obscurantism. unwieldy, so please just head None of that should be taken as criticism though, because to Kickstarter.com and given the chance, this album is emotionally powerful, even if one takes the inward-dream approach of using it for med- search for Easter Island, or head to facebook. itation. If employed as a soundtrack to daily life, it casts com/easterisland wide shadows across even the sunniest of days, and oddly band to find all relinserts pangs of unheralded nostalgia at specific moments. evant info there. f To wit, the nearly inaudible vocal sample in the final minute of the 10-minute-long “Untitled.” Your mileage will undoubtedly vary, but go ahead and step on the gas WUOG 90.5 FM’s 10 Most-Played Recordings at ihlyatt.bandcamp.com Feb. 26–Mar. 3 anyway.

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SANIBONANI Y’ALL: On his

newest album, prodigious producer of all things Razzi King is joined by South African vocalist Queen Seeva. The four song excursion is named South Africa to the West Indies and the liner notes cheekily declare “International for tha people!” The first two tracks are pretty much modern

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Exploring the Human Body its Entanglements FOUR NEW EXHIBITIONS AT THE DODD GALLERIES

By Alden DiCamillo arts@flagpole.com The Lamar Dodd School of Art opened four new exhibitions ear that one might find in a doctor’s office in Shanghai, last week that each touch on narratives of the body and its including Chinese symbols. Mirrors bear vinyl sentences interface with the earth. like “there is no pain that is specially prepared for you” or In the Lupin Gallery on the third floor of LDSOA is “The short, poetic snippets that weave dream-like narratives 2020 University of Georgia and Augusta University Student with comments about disease, adaptability and the human Science and Medical Illustration Juried Exhibition.” body.

Viewers can see the process of the students work through The mood shifts as one enters the Bridge Gallery where sketches and on-paper works tacked to the left entry wall of the work of LDSOA MFA candidate Kelsey Wishik weaves a the gallery, followed by displays of visceral work that range narrative about non-human and human bodies in the show from practice journal covers to text book inserts to delight“Elements of Myth: Kesey Wishik.” In the middle of the galful 3D printed objects. As one walks through the gallery, they can see the mastery behind medical curriculums’ illustrations—the visual language that heightens leading knowledge about the human body and its interfacing with medical tools, epidemics, new medical concepts and more. Each piece is titled with the class prompt whence the image came: “Tearing an Orange” by UGA artist Delaney Maxwell bears the description “to depict anatomically accurate hands in action, interacting with an external object.” “Link Between Vascular Disorders and Alzheimer’s Disease”

by Keri Jone was created to “to metaphorically depict the relationship of Alzheimer’s and vascular disorders discussed in an article featured in Neurobiology of Aging,” featuring images of veins and capillaries coloristically in dialogue with text-based elements.

Viewers can continue considering the internal working of their bodies if they walk across the third floor hallway to the Suite Gallery, with LDSOA’s current post-MFA photography fellow Amiko Li’s show “The Purpose of Disease.” A collection of photos combined Kelsey Wishik with sculpture items are in dialogue with a video performance piece Playing Sick in which differently-aged persons were asked to act out disease or lery, a trunk-like floor-to-ceiling sculpture of gathered wood illness. The photos create a narrative about Li’s travel to and sticks, winds up to anchor the show in organic material the U.S. and the experience of his disease. Some photos built at a scale meant to create a confrontation that brings are literal: an image of the artist lying on his stomach, his the viewer into “shared intrigue.” Working with the eleback and arms covered in a pink rash. Other photos are ments of earth, water, fire, air and ether, the show features grotesque and uncanny: “A cut on your left hand, A cut on sculptures that combine steel, wood, paint and grasses to your right hand” features two lab mice with human ear-like construct myth within a space. Wishik understands myth extrusions. By exploring the purpose of disease, Li reaches as a “device used to explain a phenomenal event.” She an expanded definition of disease, more than just a virus. goes on to say “…I’m considering the five elements as the Li includes the idea of the immigrant in the U.S., since he building blocks for cultural myths across the globe…as our hails from Shanghai and has become increasingly aware of communities are interdependent upon the environment[s] linguistic, political and social boundaries that have created that cultivate us…” One can see fire-welded steel compodistance and isolation as if one is diseased. The sculptural nents, bolstering or embedded within organic material, elements include an anatomically correct plastic bust and such as Wishik’s piece “Annamaya,” an object that is built

on the concept of yogic Koshas, or differently-dimensioned existence. Pieces titled “Original Ancestor” (there are five of them) are cleverly entangled steel emulations of microcosmic cells that make up complex systems. This philosophical and scientific focus within Wishik’s work points to a spiritual acknowledgement of the inner-working of material, culture and earth elements: When the artist creates in communion with the Earth creation, myth opens up to reveal presence and meaning beyond ourselves.

This spirituality through material exploration can also be seen in the show “Golden Hour,” a collaboration between printmaking and book arts graduate candidates Alex McClay, Ciel Rodriguez and Mary Gordon. This show tells a story about shadows and the bodies from which those bodies extend as light rises and falls each day. Pieces like “EarthShine” tell a celestial narrative: two suspended sheets of abaca paper, one whole and golden in hue behind the other, a dark blue sheet created through cyanotype processing. The dark blue sheet has a hole taken from the middle to create a play of light and dark to represent the sun and moon. “Earthshine” is the phenomena of the sun’s light reflecting off of Earth and onto the unlit parts of the moon. This piece is in dialog with her similarly constructed piece “You and Me,” which represents the story of herself and a partner who passed away.

Each piece is built from paper materials that are traditionally flat and considered two-dimensional, with added sculptural elements to bring the work into two and a half dimensions that play on dualities of light/ shadow, internal/external. Mary Gordon’s piece “Lunarai” is 365 small leaves or petals made of wire loops and abaca paper.

Mimicking the pods of the Lunaria plant, the small structures are interspersed along the far left wall, bringing one into a moment of clustering and spreading out, similar to murmuration in flocks on birds. Many of the leaves have small words embedded in them—short thoughts from each of the artists, creating an internal dialog between secret thoughts and hoped-for things.

Alex McClay’s two-channel video performance Hide and Seek, anchors the work in the back of the gallery. On the left side of the screen, Alex dances in the sun wearing a bodysuit of linked circles made from emergency blanket material. She shimmers and flares as the sun reflects off each circle, transforming her body into a product of earthshine.

As she glints and gleams, she emerges and submerges back into the fielded landscape in which she dances. On the right side of the screen, Alex performs a similar dance in the same suit, but inside one of the studio spaces at the Dodd around golden hour, when the sun streams into building and homes. Her body is both consumed by and emerging from the harsh shadows created by the sun, and her body extends through light the shiny material reflects the sun.

These current exhibitions are currently on view through Friday, Mar. 27. Gallery hours for the Lamar Dodd School of Art are Mondays–Fridays, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. f

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THE WAY BACK (R) It may have seemed that the sun had set on Ben Affleck the movie star; even his meteoric rise as a filmmaker seemed to stall out, thanks to self-destructive, tabloid behavior. Yet here comes The

By Drew Wheeler movies@flagpole.com Way Back, feeling like more of a comeback than the Oscar winner and former Batman With the UGA and Clarke County School probably needs. After a tragedy distances its deceptively inspirational climax could District spring breaks winding down, the Affleck’s Jack Cunningham from his family be deemed unnecessarily cruel. I am more box office should be warming up like the and separates him from his wife, the former surprised the filmmakers could not find a weather. The chances of this week’s quartet place for Jack Black than I would be to learn high school basketball star turned funcigniting the box office is low, but you never tioning alcoholic is given a fresh start by they spent some time playing Double Fine’s can tell. First, Vin Diesel stars as a former his alma mater as the coach of a basketball Brutal Legend, whose Black-voiced protagMarine brought back to life with team that has not made the superpowers fueled by nanotech playoffs in over 20 years. The The Way Back in Bloodshot, a movie meant to surprisingly R-rated film is that jumpstart the Valiant Cinematic kind of Affleck movie from the Universe. For those who do not get-go: a depressing charmer know, former Marvel editorthat keeps getting darker and in-chief Jim Shooter helped turning victories into self-infound Valiant Comics in 1989. flicted losses. The film is far The Hunt stirred controversy from the inspiring sports drama last year when Donald Trump one expects, despite the fornegatively tweeted about the mulaic worst-to-first arc for satirical adaptation of The Most its teenage protagonists. The Dangerous Game; the newest traditional tale of a coaching trailers look promising. I Still savior gets slightly tweaked; Believe is the second Christian one could rightly ask who saves music biopic from the Erwin whom. Affleck’s passionate yet brothers who made I Can Only understated performance is betImagine. Finally, My Spy looks ter than the one director Gavin way funnier than its concept, O’Connor coaxed from him in I’m no expert, but I think the round thing goes in the other round thing. thanks to the charming Dave The Accountant. It is probably Bautista. At Ciné, Emma the best Affleck has been since and Portrait of a Lady on Fire continue onist dressed in metal fashion similar to his acclaimed turn as George Reeves in through Thursday. Flicker celebrates the Barley. The movie could use a jolt of Black’s Hollywoodland. Parents of young children, 30th anniversary of the Coens’ gangster funny, metal ‘tude. Instead, Onward merely be warned: The Way Back is going to hit you flick, Miller’s Crossing, in a “Movies You alludes to it through Barley’s bepatched vest right there in the super-sad sweet spot, Probably Should’ve Seen By Now” presenand air-brushed steed. Every time Barley which, unexpectedly, I cannot recommend tation on Mar. 11; on Mar. 16, enjoy I’m pops a tape in and Ozzy does not roar forth, more. f Dangerous Tonight, from the inconsistently great Tobe Hooper. Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice screens at the Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries on Mar. 15. Ten to 19-year-olds are invited to the Lavonia-Carnegie Library for the Young Adult Movie Book Club’s March selection, Matilda, on Mar. 16.

Beechwood’s Flashback Cinema offers one more chance to see Goodfellas on Mar. 11, before Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. St. Patrick’s Day, Mar. 17, brings to the AMC Dine-In Athens 12 I Am Patrick, about—you guessed it—St. Patrick. John Rhys-Davies appears as Old Patrick.

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ONWARD (PG) Onward disenchants a bit based on the high expectations that come from its being an animated feature released under the Disney-Pixar banner, though the March release probably should have tempered expectations. Honestly, Onward feels more like a Blue Sky or DreamWorks release meant to compete with Pixar, not join its storied stable. When judged merely on its merits, not its pedigree, Onward is a sometimes cute, often predictable, enjoyably creative twist on fantasy tropes.

In a world that has moved on from magic, two elf brothers, Ian (v. Tom Holland) and Barley (v. Chris Pratt), go on a magical quest to spend one more day with their deceased dad. The meshing of suburbia and faded fantasy (those feral unicorns are a nice touch) drives Onward through the foreseeable obstacles placed in front of Ian and Barley like so many narrative speedbumps. Though steeped in Pixar’s penchant for tragedy, Onward never plays the heartstrings as masterfully as say Up, and

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My Coughing Coworker Has Cancer ADVICE FOR ATHENS’ LOOSE AND LOVELORN

By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com Hey Bonita, I wrote to you a few weeks ago about my coworker’s awful cough, and I have a pretty shocking update. She’s a proud breast cancer survivor, and in a recent staff meeting, our supervisor informed us that her cancer had returned and was in her lungs—hence, the coughing. I feel like such a jerk! I’m so glad that I didn’t get a chance to talk to her about it, as she has been absent from work since I wrote to you, but the guilt I feel is terrible! Also, I’m not the only one in the office who feels like they have egg on their face. Any tips on a way to make amends which could be helpful for her?

The Worst Co-Worker EVER I cursed out loud in surprise in the privacy of my home when I first read your update.

Yeah, I’d feel pretty bad if I were you, too!

But don’t be too hard on yourself. You had no idea what was causing her cough and why she wasn’t trying to curb it in a close-quarters office environment, so I’d say your annoyance was justified. I’m also beyond happy that you literally didn’t

them visit my home when they dropped off food.

I don’t think it’s necessary to let her know that you were ever this annoyed with her cough. Coworkers aren’t perfect, and gross stuff happens sometimes, so just forgive yourself and start scheduling that meal train. Her cancer has returned, and I am positive that she will appreciate her coworkers having her back as she works through beating her diagnosis yet again.

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Ordinarily I wouldn’t answer a question so short—or one where I have to correct all the capitalization and punctuation—but it’s slim pickings in my inbox this week, and also this is actually a pretty decent question, if by “party” you mean “have sex shortly after meeting someone.”

Guess what, straight guys? Women love sex! We literally love it. We want to have sex just as much as you do, and our standards can be

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Since you’re not the only one who feels bad for hating on her cancerous cough, I think that you and your coworkers should reach out and offer some support. I can’t imagine how scary it must be to get over cancer just to have it reappear later in life, and I bet she’d appreciate kind words and friendly company. Take her out for karaoke.

Pass a collection plate around the office and scrape up some money for her to spend as she desires, or send her flowers. In the event that she has to miss work because of this, I strongly encourage y’all to set up a meal train for her. I had a big surgery a few years ago, and that meal train just about saved my life. It was great to eat homecooked meals from my coworkers and have

very simple and very flexible, too. If you aren’t getting past the initial introduction stage of cruising for tail, then I bet you’re coming on way too strong upfront. I wouldn’t go home with a dude who opened with a sleazy come-on, because it would raise concerns for me about his bedroom behavior. Women also don’t go home with dudes who are gropey or rude with their flirting, because it’s a sign that you might ignore us if we say no.

Looks don’t matter for most people nearly as much as we all like to think. This town is carpeted in ass, but flirting is also about mutual respect, and that sentiment needs to be clear from the jump. Just be nice upfront and follow her lead. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, use the anonymous form at flagpole.com/getadvice, or find Bonita on Twitter: @flagpolebonita.

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calendar picks EVENT | SAT, MAR 14

St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Clayton Street · 1–10 p.m. · FREE! Hosted by Southern Festivals, a fairly new business aiming to organize regional events, the second annual Athens St. Patrick’s Day Festival presents a full day of live entertainment, vendors, food trucks, beer gardens and kid-friendly activities. Participating bars and restaurants along Clayton Street will start kicking things off around noon, with an official pub crawl beginning at 4 p.m. at which patrons sporting the event T-shirt will be offered special deals. Coinciding with the tail end of UGA’s spring break, the fest offers a chance to participate in holiday shenanigans without trekking all the way to Savannah. Check southerfestivals.net for the full performance schedule.

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Tuesday 10 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Enjoy a spotlight tour led by docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Adult Paint Night (Bogart Library) Paint a scenic masterpiece using winter colors. For adults. 6–8 p.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org/bogart COMEDY: Decaf Comedy Open Mic (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Hear comics from Athens and Atlanta.

Newcomers welcome. Email to perform. 8:30 p.m. $3–5. www.hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at Two (Richard B. Russell Building Special

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MUSIC | SAT, MAR 14

Nathan Evans Fox & Jackson Grimm

Buvez · 8 p.m. · $5 Nathan Evans Fox and Jackson Grimm are bringing their different shades of Appalachian folk music to Athens.

Fox, from Nashville, and Grimm, from Asheville, both harness their mountain roots to write songs that are both rooted in tradition and deeply personal to their creators. Fox’s new record Kindness is full of whiskey, longing and spare balladry, while Grimm (who also plays in The Bull Moose Party) takes a bluegrass approach to his introspective songwriting.

Rounding out the night is a special surprise local guest who certainly does their part to keep classic Americana styles relevant today. [Elijah Johnston]

Collections Libraries) Take a guided tour of the exhibit galleries of the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. Meet in the rotunda. 2 p.m.

FREE! www.libs.uga.edu/scl EVENTS: 2nd Tuesday Tasting (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) This month’s theme is “Spring Wines.” Reservations required. 6 p.m. $20. 706-354-7901, www. heirloomathens.com EVENTS: Tips and Tricks for Navigating Online Genealogy Databases (ACC Library) Heritage Room staff will teach participants

how to efficiently use the “big four” genealogical databases: Ancestry. com, FindmyPast, Heritage Quest and FamilySearch.org. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org FILM: Science on Film Series: The Pollinators (Ciné) Enjoy a cinematic journey around the United States following migratory beekeepers and their truckloads of honeybees as they pollinate the flowers that become the fruits, nuts and vegetables we all eat. Lewis Bartlett will present “One Bee, Two Bee, Dead Bee, Doomed Bees?” A reception featuring appetizers, honey samples from local beekeeper, Dan Long, and honey-based treats and cocktails will take place before the

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MUSIC | SUN, MAR 15

Truth Cult

Hi-Lo Lounge · 9 p.m. · $5 Baltimore’s Truth Cult creates unpolished and melodic emotive hardcore that could’ve fit in seamlessly among Revolution Summer-era bands of the mid ‘80s like Rites of Spring and Gray Matter in nearby DC. Floating above a frenetic yet precise framework held together by Ian Marshall and Robin Zeijlon, howling vocals that alternate between Paris Roberts and Emily Ferrara are raw and to the point, yet thoughtfully worded and worth leaning in for. The band’s visit to Athens is part of an 11-day tour down and back up the east coast in support of their Off Fire LP, which is set to be released this spring by Pop Wig Records, a Maryland-based label run by members of Trapped Under Ice. [JS] screening. 7 p.m. (reception), 7:30 p.m. (film). www.athenscine.com/ science-on-screen GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 6 p.m. FREE! www. therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) (2301 College Station Road) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Music Trivia (The Foundry) Hosted by Classic City Trivia. 6:30 p.m. FREE! thefoundryathens.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia hosted by Jacob and Wes. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia (Starland Pizzeria and

The Penelopiad

UGA Cellar Theatre · 8 p.m. (Tues–Sat), 2:30 p.m.

(Sat–Sun) · $7–12 In The Penelopiad, Margaret Atwood (The Handmaid’s Tale) provides a contemporary take on Homer’s Odyssey, rewriting the ancient myth from the perspective of Penelope (played by T. Lynn Mikeska), who is most frequently characterized as Odysseus’ (Robyn Accetta) wife who remains loyal in his 20-year absence despite many (like, literally over 100) suitors. Directed by guest artist Eliana Marianes with a music score led by Wyatt Brooks, UGA Theatre’s production examines double standards, the fairness of justice and how storytelling from different perspectives can radically alter views.

The show also explores the previously untold narrative of the Greek chorus. [JS]

Pub) Test your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773 GAMES: Trivia (The Office Sports Bar and Grill) Play to win. Every Tuesday.

8 p.m. FREE! 706-521-5898 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.locosgrill.com KIDSTUFF: Toddler Time (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Songs, rhymes, books and educational play.

11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/madison LECTURES & LIT: Adult Book Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Discuss The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd and

pick up a book for next month. 11 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison MEETINGS: Athens Fibercraft Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) Paula J. Vester presents “It Isn’t Really Showing Off: Competitions and Exhibitions Help Improve Your Work.” 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! 678772-5138, www.athensfiber.org

Wednesday 11 EVENTS: Pop-Up with The Plate Sale (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Come out and try something new at this special pop-up dinner. 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

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Thursday 12 CLASSES: Athens Happy Squares Dance Club (Covenant Presbyterian Church) Experienced square dancers, couples and singles are invited to this square dance club every second and fourth Thursday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-340-6932 CLASSES: Grow Your Business (Athens Land Trust) Learn about starting a business or how to grow an existing one. This class pertains specifically to potential farm businesses. RSVP to attend. 5:30 p.m.

FREE! rita@athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Fix Your Own Bike (BikeAthens) Get help fixing your bike from experts so you’re safe to

ride. 6–8:30 p.m. $10 (suggested). www.bikeathens.org EVENTS: KnitLits (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share ideas and knit.

Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Ages 16 & up. 6–8 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Trivia Night (Terrapin Beer Co.) Hosted by Shelton Sellers from Classic City Trivia every Thursday.

5:30–7:30 p.m. terrapinbeer.com KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based games. Blocks provided. For ages 8 and up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: She Made a Monster (ACC Library) Come learn about the life of Mary Shelley and how

oration between OCAF and Macom Bridge Middle School. 4–6 p.m.

FREE! www.ocaf.com CLASSES: Spanish Classes (ACC Library) Participate in group classes of five for fun and easy ways to learn Spanish. 4–5 p.m. $20. 706372-4349 FILM: Movies on Tap (Southern Brewing Company) Join the brewery for a movie every Friday night. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ thesouthernbrewingcompany KIDSTUFF: Spanish Storytime (Oconee County Library) Listen and practice Spanish songs and stories. Participants do not need to speak Spanish. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Normal Books) Authors Lillah Lawson (Monarchs Under the Sassafrass Tree) and MandySuzanne Wong (Drafts of a Suicide Note) will read excerpts and discuss

hip-hop artist Linqua Franqa will perform and artist Brandon Sadler (aka Rising Red Lotus) will share his mixed heritage through a traditional tea ceremony. 4 p.m. $5–10. www. steffenthomas.org CLASSES: SAFE Women’s Self Defense (American Blackbelt Academy) Learn how to disable an attacker. Ages 12 and up. 1–3 p.m. $15–30. 706-549-1671 CLASSES: Getting Started with Genealogy (ACC Library) Learn the basics and discover your family history. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org CLASSES: Studio Saturday (Bogart Library) Make a unique beaded glass vase. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart CLASSES: Women’s Self Defense Class (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, 165 Ben Burton Rd., Bogart) Learn how to avoid and maneuver out of some-

3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Bogart Library) Read aloud to a canine friend. RSVP. 10 a.m. FREE! 770725-9443, www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart KIDSTUFF: Touch-A-Truck (Southeast Circle Park) A variety of vehicles and heavy equipment will be on site including construction vehicles, dump trucks, fire trucks, police cars, and more. Each vehicle will have trained staff present to answer questions. There will also be a “Horn Free Half Hour” from 10:00–10:30 a.m. 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

FREE! www.accgov.com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Yoga Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Enjoy a story and learn some simple yoga poses. Attendees are asked to bring their own yoga mat or beach towel; a few will be available to borrow. Children under

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GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Nerd Trivia (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Every Wednesday.

Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) (2440 W. Broad St.) Compete for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 6 p.m.

FREE! www.facebook.com/willysmexicanaathens GAMES: Trivia (Southern Brewing Company) Every Wednesday. 7 p.m.

FREE! www.sobrewco.com KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Elementary Read Aloud (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Ms. Carley will read aloud from a book while participants complete a related activity. Ages 6 & up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Mother Goose on the Loose (Bogart Library) This special storytime is designed to promote parental bonding and early learning for babies ages 0–24 months.

Registration required. 10–11 a.m.

FREE! 770-725-9443 www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Stories, songs and simple crafts. Ages 0–5. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Attendees will share books, songs, puppets and rhymes. Ages 1.5–5. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: PRISM (Oconee County Library) PRISM is a safe space for all teens who share a common vision of equality. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Step into Music (ACC Library) An afterschool music class with Mr. Evan. For children ages 5–7 and their caregiver. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, movement, crafts and fun for preschool-aged children. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950, www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Wonderful Wednesday: The Art of It All (Bogart Library) Kids can engage in art activities based on an artist’s biography. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart

GAMES: Rockin’ Roll Bingo (Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Play to win. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773 GAMES: Trivia (Southern Brewing Company) General trivia hosted by Solo Entertainment. House prizes and discounted tabs. 5–7 p.m.

FREE! www.sobrewco.com KIDSTUFF: Princess Storytime (Oconee County Library) Enjoy a special storytime with special guest, Princess Anna. Attendees are invited to dress up in their royal finest for songs, stories and photos. All ages welcome. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: UUFA Forum (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Join Kathy Mason and Don Randall for an insightful discussion on positive aging. 9:30 a.m. FREE! uufa@uuathensga.org PERFORMANCE: U.S. Navy Band (The Classic Center) The United States Navy Band, Concert Band, Sea Chanters chorus and Cruisers music group will perform in Athens as a part of their 20-city tour. 3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ navyoutreach

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The Science on Screen series presents The Pollinators at Ciné on Tuesday, Mar. 10 at 7 p.m. she created one of the most famous monsters of all time. Attendees can also make crafts to take home.

For children ages 8–11 and their caregiver. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Show Me the Money (Bogart Library) Tweens ages 9–13 can learn financial fundamentals, budgeting basics and saving for the future. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Teen Study Group (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Teens can enjoy quiet study time and snacks in a multipurpose room. Ages 13 & up. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison

Friday 13 ART: Friends Wood Sign Painting & Trivia (ARTini’s Art Lounge) Test your knowledge about Rachel, Monica, Chandler and the rest of the gang with some “Friends” trivia while you paint a hand-made “Friends” wood sign. Sticker stencils will be provided. 7 p.m. $35. www. artinisartlounge.com ART: Opening Reception (OCAF, Watkinsville) An exhibit in celebration of Youth Art Month features over artwork by students attending schools located in Oconee County.

“Vintage Oconee: Bringing Alive Our Community’s History” is a collab-

their works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normalbooksathens PERFORMANCE: The Amazing Acro-cats (Morton Theatre) Featuring Tuna and the Rock Cats, The Amazing Acro-cats are a troupe of rescued house cats with plenty of talent. In this unique performance felines will roll on balls, ride skateboards, jump through hoops and more, with a finale featuring a performance from the only all-cat band in the world. Mar. 13, 7 p.m. Mar. 14, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. $19–52. www. mortontheatre.com THEATER: Hank Williams: Lost Highway (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) Encore Productions opens their 2020 season with Hank Williams: Lost Highway, a show following the life of singer-songwriter Hank Williams.

The show will feature a live band performing Williams’ popular hits such as “Hey Good Lookin’,” “I’m So Lonely I Could Cry” and “Move It on Over.” Mar. 13-14 & 20-21, 7 p.m.

Mar. 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $9–16. 706283-1049, tking@cityofelberton.net

Saturday 14 ART: Standing Together: An Evening of Performance (Steffen Thomas Museum of Art) This performance features visual art from the “Black Heritage and the Brotherhood of Man” exhibition, accompanied by verbal and performative arts. Local

one’s grasp, and how to disable your attacker without causing injury to yourself. A great class for women and girls 12 years of age and older.

No previous experience required.

Register online to attend. 1–3 p.m. $15–30. www.athensjiujitsu.com COMEDY: Caitlin Cook (Moonlight Theater) Enjoy Death Wish, a comedy show about fear. Mar. 14, 7:30 p.m. Mar. 15, 7 p.m. $8–14. www. moonlighttheatercompany.com EVENTS: Really Really Free Market (Reese & Pope Park, 375 Reese St.) Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ rrfmathens EVENTS: St. Patrick’s Day Festival (Clayton Street) Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music, vendors, food trucks, kid-friendly activities and special performances.

See Calendar Pick on p. 14. 1–10 p.m. FREE! www.southernfestivals. net EVENTS: Winter Market 2020 (The Tasting Room at Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company) Shop local and surrounding food and market vendors weekly on Saturdays through Mar. 14. All ages welcome. 11 a.m.

FREE! www.culinarykitchenathens. com GAMES: Satur-D&D (Oconee County Library) Join in on a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Grades 6–12.

age 10 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 1 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison OUTDOORS: Critter Tales (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Listen to a story about nature and visit a critter go outdoors for an activity. 2:30-3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter PERFORMANCE: The Amazing Acro-cats (Morton Theatre) See Friday listing for full description.

Mar. 13, 7 p.m. Mar. 14, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m. $19–52. www.mortontheatre. com

Sunday 15 COMEDY: Caitlin Cook (Moonlight Theater) See Saturday listing for full description. Mar. 14, 7:30 p.m. Mar. 15, 7 p.m. $8–14. www.moonlighttheatercompany.com FILM: Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Enjoy a film that documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of the pioneering African American journalist, activist, suffragist and anti-lynching crusader of the post-Reconstruction period. 6:30 p.m. FREE! tlhat@uga.edu GAMES: Chess Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Ages 8 and up are invited to play. All experience levels welcome. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison

COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (The Globe) Local improvisors invent scenes on the spot with suggestions from the audience. 8 p.m. FREE! www.krakinjokes.com GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m.

FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Pasión de las Pasiones (The Rook and Pawn) Participate in a five-session campaign based on the popular telenovela. Play through stories with dramatic reveals, explosive confrontations, evil twins and more. 7:30 p.m. www.therookandpawn.com KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Parents can share plays, songs and simple books with their babies. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Songs, finger plays, wiggles and giggles for ages 3 and under. Caregivers will receive pointers for building literacy and language skills. 10 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18.

Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Preschool Pals (Bogart Library) Preschool-aged children will learn social and language skills through songs, stories and crafts.

Ages almost 3–almost 5. 11:30 a.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart MEETINGS: Criminal Justice in Athens (Ciné) The Federation of Neighborhoods presents a public forum where attendees can learn more about criminal justice in Athens-Clarke County, law and order and due process for all residents.

Panelists will be present to discuss their work within the criminal justice system. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. accneighborhoods.org

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provided. Ages 3–11. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee MEETINGS: Athens Citizens Climate Lobby (Ciné) Help enact a national policy to mitigate climate change. Newcomers welcome. 6 p.m.

FREE! www.facebook.com/athensccl MEETINGS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) Kim Cochran gives a talk on The Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies. 7:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/ sandycreeknaturecenter THEATER: The Penelopiad (UGA Fine Arts Building) (Cellar Theatre) UGA Theatre presents Margaret Atwood’s The Penelpiad, a contemporary take on Homer’s “The Odyssey,” focusing on the faithful Penelope and her struggle to maintain the kingdom of Ithaca, raise her son and thwart innumerable suitors in her husband’s absence.

See Calendar Pick on p. 14. Mar. 17–21, 8 p.m. & Mar. 21–22, 2:30

for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com KIDSTUFF: Wonderful Wednesday: Book Club (Bogart Library) This month’s choice is Pax

by Sara Pennypacker. Ages 4 and up. 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, movement, crafts and fun for preschool-aged children. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950, www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) See Wednesday listing for full description. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

FREE! athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Stories, songs and simple crafts. Ages 0–5. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison

bestselling memoir, SHOUT. 7 p.m. $20. www.avidbookshop.com THEATER: The Penelopiad (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Tuesday listing for full description. Mar. 17–21, 8 p.m. & Mar. 21–22, 2:30 p.m. $7–12. www.ugatheatre.com/ penelopiad THEATER: Escape to Margaritaville (The Classic Center) Escape to Margaritaville is a musical comedy featuring both original song and beloved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Fins,” “Volcano,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise” and many more. 7:30 p.m. $35–75. www.classiccenter.com

LIVE MUSIC Wednesday 11 Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com JACK’S JOHNSON Featuring members of Wieuca and Big Morgan.

assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com LULLWATER Polished local alternative rock band that explores grunge and Southern rock.

SEVEN YEAR WITCH Good old fashioned rock and roll band from South Carolina playing a hybrid of hard rock and ’70s garage rock.

ASHES TO OMENS Local five piece hard rock band.

The Globe 5 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe. athens THE FUSILIERS New area project featuring well-known musicians playing original and traditional Celtic greengrass music.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com PLAY ON SIX Athens-based jazz musicians play a grooving set of tunes.

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focusing on two newly reinstalled galleries in the permanent collection.

2 p.m. FREE! georgiamuseum.org COMEDY: Dublin Down Comedy Show (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Enjoy the comic stylings of headliner Tim Chirikalov and openers Hayley Ellman and Lanny Farmer. Hosted

by Alia Ghosheh. 9 p.m. $10. www. facebook.com/gawdamthatsfunny COMEDY: Flying Squid Comedy Open Mic (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Show up and go up open mic with both new and seasoned standup comics. Show up early to get on the list. Five minutes per comic. Hosted the third Tuesday of every month. 8 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com COMEDY: On the Spot Improv Show (Miller Learning Center) (Room 268) See UGA’s improv troupe perform. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/improvUGA EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at Two (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) See Tuesday listing for full description. 2 p.m.

FREE! www.libs.uga.edu/scl EVENTS: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (The Foundry) Featuring Irish music and performances from The Gentry and the Carpenter Academy of Irish Dancing.

7:30 p.m. thefoundryathens.com EVENTS: St. Patrick’s Day Party (Southern Brewing Company) Celebrate with brewery tours, live music and Irish dance performances

by Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance (6 p.m.). 12 p.m. www. sobrewco.com GAMES: Trivia (The Office Sports Bar and Grill) Play to win. Every Tuesday.

8 p.m. FREE! 706-521-5898 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description. 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Trivia (Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Test your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Music Trivia (The Foundry) Hosted by Classic City Trivia. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens. com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description.

8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Tuesday: Tiffany Patterns and Light (Georgia Museum of Art) Little ones are invited to a special tour and storytime exploring mosaics by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Afterwards, they can create colorful mosaics of their own to take home. For children ages 18 months to 3 years. 10 a.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: St. Pat-Rex Day (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Enjoy Irish crafts, snacks and photos with the library’s very own T-Rex. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Toddler Time (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Songs, rhymes, books and educational play.

11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/madison KIDSTUFF: Teen Cooking Class (Bogart Library) Learn how to make healthy and fresh dips, smoothies and other yummy treats. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos

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Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com TRIBUTE NIGHT Featuring the music of Highly Suspect (Slightly Suspect) and Green Day (The Dookie Brothers), AD Blanco (The Strokes) and Susie and Friends (hard/alt rock covers).

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $7. www.tigerbombpromo.com TENCI Chicago group led by singer-songwriter Jess Shoman.

THICK PAINT Indie-pop group led by Reptar frontman Graham Ulicny.

CAMP COUNSELOR Lo-fi solo pop project from St. Louis, MO. The Foundry 8 p.m. www.thefoundryathens.com MAGNOLIA MOON Macon-based roots-rock five-piece.

MATT BRANTLEY BAND Countryrock four-piece from Gordon.

The Globe 11 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with three channels of music. One of them is a request line!

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com CARLA LE FEVER AND THE RAYS Old-school funk covers and originals and sweet, sappy pop covers and originals.

ROLLIN’ HOME Local Southern rock band.

No. 3 Railroad Street 6 p.m. www.3railroad.org JOHN MCDONALD Playing blues, cowboy songs and more.

Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens HUGHES TAYLOR BAND Energetic blues and rock outfit from Macon.

Peach Pit Cafe 5–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ PeachPitCafe KARAOKE Hosted by Cowboy Anglin, featuring live guitar performances

by RC Cowboy between singers.

(Other musicians are also invited to play along.)

Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com KINGS RANSOME Greenville-based rock and roll band who is light on fluff and heavy on grit.

Sleepwalkers joins AFTM at the Georgia Theatre on Tuesday, Mar. 17. p.m. $7–12. www.ugatheatre.com/ penelopiad

Wednesday 18 FILM: Banff Mountain Film Festival (Morton Theatre) A collection of action, environmental and adventure films exploring the mountain world. 7–10 p.m. $15. katherine@halfmoonoutfitters.com GAMES: Nerd Trivia (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Every Wednesday.

Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Trivia (Southern Brewing Company) Every Wednesday. 7 p.m.

FREE! www.sobrewco.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) See Wednesday listing for full description. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/willysmexicanaathens GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing

KIDSTUFF: Indoor Camping (Oconee County Library) Attendees will enjoy an indoor camping adventure featuring campfire songs and s’mores. Grades 6-12. 6–8 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Elementary Read Aloud (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Ms. Carley will read aloud from a book while participants complete a related activity. Ages 6 & up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Art Cart (After Class) (Georgia Museum of Art) Enjoy “choose your own adventure”-style gallery activities, art projects and games that explore a different gallery each month. 3–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Old Fire Hall #2) Award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson will discuss her New York Times-

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SCOUT SHANNON & THE WILLING DECEIVERS No info available.

TERMINALLY PHIL New project from Athens musician Phillip Brantley.

Nowhere Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 THE LADIES OF Southern supergroup with a rotating cast of members playing various styles of music.

The Foundry 8 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens. com HAYRIDE Long-running local threepiece rock band. This show will celebrate bassist Nick Bielli’s 50th birthday. The band will be joined by special guests to become Hayride II.

Southern Brewing Company 5-10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com KARAOKE Hosted every Thursday by DJ Gregory.

Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Thursday 12 Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic Dr. Fred and featuring a large

VFW 6 p.m. $5–10. 706-543-5940 GROWN FOLKS DANCE PARTY WXAG’s DJ Segar plays jazz and R&B.

Friday 13 Buvez 7:30 p.m. $5. 706-850-0172 SHELLY’S GONE New local pop band that only plays on Friday the 13ths.

TIRED FRONTIER Jangly indie rock from Knoxville, TN. FAMILY VISION Post-punk band from Durham, NC.

Veronica’s Sweet Spot 7 p.m. $5 (adv.), $8 (door). www.facebook.com/sweetspotathens SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND Hosted by Alec Stanley.

Saturday 14 Buvez 7:30 p.m. $5. 706-850-0172 NATHAN EVANS FOX Americana singer-songwriter from Nashville, TN. See Calendar Pick on p. 14.

JACKSON GRIMM Bluegrass singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC. Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com MURDER THE MOOD Athens-based alternative rock group.

KADILLAK No info available.

THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-inspired local rock and roll band.

A WILD FRONTIER No info available.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $7. flickertheatreandbar.com MAJJIN BOO Six-piece rock band from Richmond, VA.

CLEMENTINE WAS RIGHT Countrytinged garage pop based out of Santa Fe, NM. YOLK Atlanta psychedelic surf band.

MALLBANGS Atlanta bedroom pop singer-songwriter.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com NEW FACES NIGHT An opportunity for unknown artists to showcase material.

Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $2 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away to two different channels of music.

Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. facebook.com/cardboardwillie CARDBOARD WILLIE Rock and roll band influenced by blues, funk and jazz from Gainesville, GA.

Terrapin Beer Co. 3 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com JIM COOK Local solo performer playing acoustic blues, classic rock and Americana.

Vega Studio 7 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/vegastudioathens THE GRAFFITI SESSIONS Featuring performances by The Zells, Flower Crown and Movers.

The World Famous 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens OUTERSEA Athens-based psychedelic surf-rock five-piece.

ANCIENT ETHEL Rock duo featuring Missy Lawrence on vocals and drums and Garett Hatch on vocals and guitar.

UNCLE GOO Northeast Georgia musician playing outlaw country-inspired originals.

Tuesday 17 The Foundry 7:30 p.m. www.thefoundryathens.com ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with dance performances by the Carpenter Academy of Irish Dancing and Irish/Celtic music by The Gentry.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com AFTM Local Southern rock six-piece pulling from blues, funk and more.

SLEEPWALKERS Eccentric psychpop group from Richmond, VA. BIGG CHUNGUS Local funky improvisational music.

Southern Brewing Company 4 p.m. www.sobrewco.com ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION Featuring music from The

Wine tasting in the garden in support of community beautification projects

DAFFODIL SIP AND STROLL Wine, Hors D'oeuvres, and Music $30 per person or $50 per pair

March 19 5:30-7:30 pm

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The State Botanical Garden of Georgia Shade Garden 2450 S. Milledge Ave. Athens Presented by Keep Athens Clarke County Beautiful Board of Directors Tickets available online at www.accgov.com/daffodilsipandstroll

Tenci performs at Flicker Theatre & Bar on Friday, Mar. 13.

Southern Brewing Company 5 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com BRAD GERKE Local folk and alt-country singer-songwriter.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com ROY SAUNDERS Acoustic folk singer-songwriter from Atlanta.

Sunday 15 Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 6 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Classical music played by Athens musicians.

Hi-Lo Lounge 9 p.m. $5. All Ages! www.bensbikesathens.com MCQQEEN Supergroup with skatepunk and psychedelic leanings.

KNEELER Noisy local punk band.

TRUTH CULT Melodic mid-paced hardcore incorporating angular post-punk and carrying influences from the golden era of Dischord. See Calendar Pick on p. 14.

The Rialto Room at Hotel Indigo 6:30 p.m. www.thesegarjazzaffair.com THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz, featuring trumpet player Isaac Byrd Jr.

Monday 16 Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com BROWER Glammed out power pop ballads akin to T. Rex by New York artist Nat Brower.

JOSEPHINE Crooning, glittery glam pop that transports you to a sock hop.

FRANK AND THE HURRICANES Spiritual mountain psych folk storyteller backed by a full band.

JAKE BROWER Athens-based psychedelic-pop singer-songwriter.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night most Mondays.

Hosted by Larry Forte.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens JAZZ FUNK JAM Local jazz musician Mason Davis hosts this monthly jam session.

Veronica’s Sweet Spot 7 p.m. FREE! facebook.com/sweetspotathens OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your creative talent.

Knockouts (performing music by The Pogues), Green Flag Band and DJ Osmose with a performance by the Carpenter Academy of Irish Dancing.

Wednesday 18 Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). georgiatheatre.com EOTO Electronic-inspired rock, house, jazz and jam mixture that aims for a dubstep/breakbeat sound.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com ALASH ENSEMBLE Trained in Tuvan throat singing since childhood, these touring musicians mesh that traditional sound with more contemporary ideas.

Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens SONO LUMINI Local electronic-funk jam trio with a big sound and tasty melodies.

Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards. f

New parents of toddlers (ages 12-18 months) needed for a UGA research study!

Saturday appointments are available - bring your child to the visit!

Researchers at the University of Georgia are interested in learning more about parenting expectations among first-time parents, and how they affect parents’ well-being and relationships.

Participants should: - Be co-parenting their first biological child, ages 12-18 months; - Live together in the Athens area or surrounding communities; - Not have parented any other children including stepchildren Participation for you and your partner involves a one-hour online survey and a one-hour study visit, which includes an observation session of both of you with your child, and a small blood sample from both parents.

Participating couples will receive up to $100 for completing the study.

The study will be conducted at the Clinical and Translational Research Unit on the UGA Health Sciences Campus. The Principal Investigator is Dr. Anne Shaffer.

For more information, call 706-713-2721 or email ctru@uga.edu.

Deadline for getting listed in The Calendar is FRIDAY at 5 p.m. for the print issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Online listings are updated daily. Contact us at calendar@flagpole.com.

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Art AAAC GRANTS (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council is seeking applicants for its quarterly $500 grants. The next deadline is Mar. 15. info@athensarts.org, www. athensarts.org ARTIST-IN-ATHICA RESIDENCIES (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) Residencies take place throughoutthe year, provide administrative support, exhibition and performance facilities, and a small stipend. Artists may work in any or multiple disciplies and traditions, including but not limited to visual, curatorial, musical, performing, written, experimental, cinematic, digital and theatrical arts. Residents can work independently or collaborate with others. Visit website for quarterly deadlines. www.athica.org/ call-for-entries CALL FOR INTERNS (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) ATHICA is seeking interns interested in development, social

media, music, poetry, photography and gallery operation. Minimum five hours a week. College credit is available in coordination with department of study. Rolling deadline. athica. org/updates/internships GEORGIA SQUARE ART WALK (Georgia Square Mall) Seeking submissions from artists of any genres, mediums and styles for an experiential art walk exhibition. Painting and drawing, sculpture, photography, multimedia, digital, installation artists and curators welcome. Email gasqartwalk@gmail.com GET ARTISTIC SPRING MARKET (Creature Comforts Brewery) Georgia-based artists and artisans are encouraged to apply for the Get Artistic Spring Market accompanying the brewery’s sixth anniversary on Apr. 18. Deadline to apply is Mar. 15. getcurious.com/get-artisticspring-market-2020 INDIE SOUTH 15TH ANNUAL SPRINGTACULAR (Lyndon House Arts Center) Indie South is now accepting artist vendors for the annual Springtacular Handmade

art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Jennifer Wallens Terry shares unique works influenced by her background in environmental sciences, worldwide travel and work as a spiritual psychic medium and animal communicator. .

ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) New paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Chatham Murray, Candle Brumby, Lana Mitchell and more.

ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (17 N. Main St., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass.

ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) On view in the Harrison Center Children’s Instructional Gallery, a retrospective show shares original art, prints and paintings by Jacob Wenzka from three books co-created with Bart King. • In the Myers Gallery, view an exhibition of oil paintings by Roman Zalac. Through April.

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) “Unimpaired: Georgia Artists with DisAbilities” features award-winning works by Georgia artists living with disabilities. Through Mar. 28.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (675 Pulaski St.) Presented in conjunction with Ad·Verse Fest, Artist-in-ATHICA hosts multimedia artist and musician Eli Saragoussi. Through Mar. 22.

ATHENS LATINO CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND SERVICES (445 Huntington Rd., #120) See 20 paintings by Stanley Bermudez.

BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years.

BUVEZ (585 Barber St.) “Family Collaboration Art Show” is an exhibition of works created by families. Proceeds benefit the Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition. Through Mar. 15.

CINÉ (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Robot Soup” presents artwork by Jacob Wenzka from a book co-created with Bart King. Party Apr. 18. Currently on view.

CIRCLE GALLERY (UGA College of Environment and Design, 285 S. Jackson St.) “The Art of Conservation: Paintings by Philip Juras” explores ecologically intact environments like grass prairie, the Colombian Andes, Little St. Simons Island and the Southeast. Through April.

CITY OF WATKINSVILLE (Downtown Watkinsville) “Public Art Watkinsville: A Pop-up Sculpture Exhibit” consists of sculptures placed in prominent locations around downtown. Artists include Benjamin Lock, William Massey, Stan Mullins, Robert Clements, Harold Rittenberry and Joni Younkins-Herzog. • “Artscape Oconee: The Monuments of Artland” features a total of 20 paintings on panels installed around town. Artists include Claire Clements, Peter Loose, Andy Cherewick, Lisa Freeman, Manda McKay and others.

CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) “Good Vibrations” features photographs of cruise life by Brittainy Lauback, drawings of beaches by Warren Slater that are influenced by Aboriginal mark-making, and vivid abstractions

by Hannah Betzel. Through mid-April. • “Building Facades” is a solo exhibition by Mike Landers that features sophisticated, symmetrical and minimally composed photographs from downtown Athens in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Through mid-April.

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Market on May 9–10 at the Lyndon House Arts Center. Apply online. www.theindiesouth.com OPEN STUDIO MEMBERSHIP (Lyndon House Arts Center) Local artists can access studio facilities through an open studio monthly membership program. Studios include ceramics, jewelry, painting, fiber, printmaking, photography and woodshop/sculpture studios. Up to 32 hours per week. $65/month or $175/three months. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure SOUTHWORKS CALL FOR ARTISTS (OCAF, Watkinsville) Seeking submissions for the 23rd annual Southworks National Juried Art Exhibition. Visit website for application and to submit images.

Cash prizes will be awarded to top pieces. Deadline Mar. 13. $30–40. www.ocaf.com

Auditions ’TIL BETH DO US PART (Elberton Arts Center, 17 W. Church St.,

Elberton) Encore Productions presents auditions for the second show of its 2020 season. Looking for a mid-sized group of adults. Be prepared to read excerpts from the script. Auditions on Mar. 30–31, 6–8 p.m. Rehearsals run mid-April through May. Performances June 5–7 and 12–14 at the Elbert Theatre.

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Classes ACTING FOR CAMERA AND STAGE WITH JAYSON WARNER SMITH (Moonlight Theater) This ongoing acting class teaches the fundamentals to act via the Strasberg method and others. Join at any time. Saturdays, 1–4 p.m. $400/12 classes. classinquiryJWS@gmail. com, www.jaysonsmith.com/teacher AMERICAN RED CROSS INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (Athens CPR, 182 Ben Burton Circle, Bogart) This course trains instructor candidates to teach basic-level American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED courses, and includes online content, a precourse skills session and classroom segments. Mar. 20–21, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $415.

ART CLASSES (KA Artist Shop) “Modern Dip-Pen Calligraphy with

COMMUNITY (260 N. Jackson St.) Colorful abstract paintings by Suzanna Toole. Through March.

CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) “Migration”

by Jackie Kirsche features two large, multi-panel mixed media works of art that explore the rhythms of life as manifested through bird migration patterns.

Through Mar. 29.

FLICKER THEATRE AND BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Paintings by Marisa Mustard. Through March.

GALLERY AT INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Tiny Universe #3” is an exhibit of small works by over 70 artists from Athens and Atlanta. Through May 30.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Material Georgia 1733-1900: Two Decades of Scholarship” celebrates the 20-year anniversary of the museum’s Henry D. Green Center for the Study of the Decorative Arts. Works include furniture, silver, pottery, textiles, basketry and portraits. Through Mar. 15. • “The Monsters Are Due on Broad Street: Patrick Dean” offers a retrospective on the local artist’s work, including his illustrations for Flagpole.

Through Mar. 29. • “Reflecting on Rembrandt: 500 Years of Etching” celebrates the 350th anniversary of the artist’s death. Through Apr. 19. • “Kevin Cole: Soul Ties” includes multimedia works exploring the right of African Americans to vote, the improvisational nature of jazz and more. Through Apr. 19. • “Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus Collection” features over 60 objects spanning over 30 years of the famous stained glass artist’s career. Through May 10. • “Drama and Devotion in Baroque Rome” celebrates Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio’s influence. Through May 31.

GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Supple Moments, Dark Corners” is a site-specific installation by Eli Saragoussi that is accompanied by a soundscape by Max Boyd called “Jungle Drone.” Through April.

HEIRLOOM CAFE & FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Jess Dunlap creates whimsical wood-burned designs on birth plywood. Through Apr. 27.

HIP GALLERY AT HIP VINTAGE AND HANDMADE (215 Commerce Blvd.)

The Modern Quilting Guild of Athens presents recent work.

JITTERY JOE’S ALPS (1480 Baxter St.) Lisa Fortner creates acrylic abstract paintings. Through March.

JITTERY JOE’S FIVE POINTS (1230 S. Milledge Ave.) René Shoemaker’s “Love Letter to Athens” shares 10 paintings on silk that reflect a love of travel.

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

K.A. ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) “Love Show 2020” celebrates love in all its many forms through works by dozens of artists. Through March.

LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) In “Golden Hour,” graduate candidates Mary Gordon, Alex McClay and Ciel Rodriguez create an ephemeral environment reminiscent of the golden hour. • “Kelsey Wishil: The Elements of Myth” emphasizes the material nature of phenomena. • “Amiko Li: The Purpose of Disease” draws on strategies of reenactment, exchange and mistranslation in examining phenomena related to the treatment of the mind and body. • “The 2020 University of Georgia and Augusta University Student Science and Medical Illustration Juried Exhibition” includes work by students in scientific illustration at UGA and graduate students in medical illustration at AU. LOWERY GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery celebrates “24 Years of Art” with Giclee prints, originals, photographs and sculp-

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Kristen Ashley,” Mar. 17, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $35. “Brush Lettering with Kristen Ashley,” Mar. 31, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $40. “Calligraphy Club: Monthly Skillshare” is held every first Thursday, 5:30–7 p.m.

“Observational Drawing with Kendal Jacques,” Apr. 4 & Apr. 11, 1–5 p.m. $200. FREE! hello@kaartist.com, www.kaartist.com CLASSES (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) “Aikido,” Mondays and Wednesdays at 12 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. “Oil Painting,” Mondays at 1:30 p.m. “Chess Club,” Mondays at 6 p.m. “Coffee with a Veteran,” Tuedays at 9 a.m. “Threadwork Crafting Club,” Tuesdays at 9 a.m. “SilverSneakers Stretch,” Wednesdays at 10 a.m. “SilverSneakers Balance,” Wednesdays at 11 a.m. “Belly Dance Flow,” Wednesdays at 7 p.m. “Continuing Belly Dance,” Wednesdays at 8 p.m. “Mah Jongg,” Thursdays at 1 p.m. “First Thursday Potluck,” first Thursday of the month at 12 p.m. “Chess Tournament,” second Friday of the month at 6 p.m.

706-742-0823, wintervillecenter@ gmail.com, www.wintervillecenter. com COMPUTER CLASSES (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Classes include instruction for using the Internet, email, e-readers and more.

Call to register. Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30 p.m. or 6:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! 706795-5597 FIT AND STRONG! (Memorial Park) This program combines flexibility, strength training and aerobic walking. For ages 55 & up. Mondays and

Wednesdays through Apr. 8, 1–2 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3580, www. accgov.com/leisure FOUNDATIONS OF TAROT (Indie South, 470 Hawthorne Ave.) Explore Tarot from the Hermetic esoteric perspective, with discussions of both analytical and intuitive reading modalities. Mar. 14, 3–6 p.m. $60. www.theindiesouth.com INTRODUCTORY BEEKEEPING COURSE (1151 Clairemont Place, Watkinsville) The Oglethorpe County Bee Club and Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association present an introductory beekeeping program.

Attend as many classes as you like.

Saturdays through July, 1–4 p.m.

FREE! RSVP: danielreidlong@gmail. com or flyingpigshoney@gmail.com NEW SKATER BOOTCAMP (Fun Galaxy) Find out more about joining the Classic City Rollergirls.

Mondays, 6–9 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. through Mar. 21. $2 (mouthgard), $3 (skate rental), $20 refundable deposit for full set of gear. www.classiccityrollergirls.com WINE CLASSES (Normal School of Wine at J’s Bottle Shop) “Wine 200: Advanced Principles of Wine.

Mar. 12, 19 & 26, 6:30–8 p.m. $65.

“Wine 201: Introduction to Wines of France, Italy and Spain.” Mar. 24, 25, 31 & Apr. 1, 6:30–8 p.m. $95. wine.jsbottleshop@gmail.com YOGA CLASSES AT 5 POINTS (5 Points Yoga) 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training begins in March.

Free Movie Night featuring Iyengar: The Man, Yoga and the Student’s Journey” on Mar. 6. Spring SelfCare Workshop on Mar. 21. Using Props Beyond the Basics on Apr. 15.

tures by over 24 artists including Claire Clements, Ben Rouse, Peter Loose, Kip Ramey and more.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) In the Glass Case, a colorful installation inspired by dioramas is full of whimsical creatures by Elinor Saragoussi. Through April. • The “45th Juried Exhibition” presents 199 works by 144 local artists. Through May 2. • Collections from our Community presents “Michael Lachowski’s Trail Trash,” a display of bags of litter picked up by the artist during hiking and backpacking trips dating back to 1995. Artist talk Apr. 23. Currently on view through May. 2. • On view in the Lounge Gallery, Lee Coffey presents a solo show of oil paintings celebrating the mundane, drawing inspiration from flea markets, thrift stores, internet holes, advertisements, art history and everyday objects. Artist Talk May 21.

Currently on view through May. MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “The Chair Show: A Juried Arts Exhibition” includes works of art in all media that celebrate and explore the ubiquitous chair. Through June.

NORMAL BOOKS (1238A Prince Ave.) A variety of art on display, including paintings by Mary Eaton, GCH Pet Portraits, metal art by Julia Vereen, ceramics by Shannon Dominy, sculpture by Doug Makemson and handwoven rugs

by Bonnie Montgomery.

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) See pieces by children in celebration of Youth Art Month. Through March.

PINEWOODS PUBLIC LIBRARY (1265 Hwy. 29 N. #12) See paintings by Stanley Bermudez as well as a community mural.

RICHARD B. RUSSELL BUILDING SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “The Strategies for Suffrage: Mobilizing a Nation for Women’s Rights” explores the nearly century-long story through newspapers, magazines, books and pamphlets. Through July 2. • “Paving the Road to Progress: Georgia Interstate Highways” traverses the rocky path of the interstate system’s development. Through Aug. 21.

THE ROOK & PAWN (294 W. Washington St.) Local artists Sara Machen Fogle and Darya Kalantari present “Nine Lives,” a collection of collaborative works offering modern interpretations of religious and mythical icons as cats.

Through March.

STEEL + PLANK (675 Pulaski St., Suite 200) See watercolors by Erin McIntosh, Ink + Indigo and Kathy Kitz, plus photographs by Benjamin Galland, and ceramics by Nancy Green and Studio CRL. Brittny Teree Smith of arkhive. presents “NW YRK,” a collection of photographs of the big city.

STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “Black Heritage and the Brotherhood of Man” showcases contemporary African American artists living in Georgia. Through Mar. 28.

THE SURGERY CENTER (2142 W. Broad St., Building 100) “On the Bright Side” is a collection of colorful paintings by Nancy Everett. Through Mar. 16.

VERONICA’S SWEET SPOT (149 Oneta St., #6C6) See work by local and regional artists, craftsmen, potters and sculptors.

VIVA ARGENTINE (247 Prince Ave.) Brad Morgan, the drummer of the DriveBy Truckers, creates abstract paintings.

WHITE TIGER GOURMET (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Artwork by Charlie Mustard.

Through March.

THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.

at Ridgeview Institute in Monroe. namihallga@gmail.com, www. namihall.org NICOTINE ANONYMOUS MEETINGS (ACC Library) A 12-step recovery program of mutual support for those who want to live free of nicotine in any form. Join at any time. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. nicotineanonymous.org RECOVERY DHARMA (Recovery Dharma, 8801 Macon Hwy., Suite 1) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from any addiction. Thursdays, 7–8 p.m. FREE! Find “Refuge Recovery Athens GA” on Facebook RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP (Athens, GA) Forming a support group for people who have Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS sufferers). 706-612-6934 SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) (Email for Location) Athens Downtown SAA offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from a compulsive sexual behavior.

Write an email through athensdowntownsaa.com for help beginning your recovery process

ATHENS’ PREMIER ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION

OPEN 10 AM! 120 E. CL AY TO N S T.

On The Street Sara Machen Fogle and Darya Kalantari present “Nine Lives,” an exhibition of collaborative works currently on view at The Rook & Pawn through March.

Classes include Slow Flow, Iyengar, Restorative, Yin, Power, Hot Yoga and beginners classes. Check website for schedule. www.athensfive pointsyoga.com

Help Out CASA SUMMER 2020 TRAINING (YMCA) Athens Oconee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) offers training May 29–July 10. Fridays, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 5:30–9 p.m. arden@athensoconee casa.org, www.athensoconeecasa. org

Kidstuff ACC SUMMER CAMPS (Multiple Locations) Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services offers camps in science, dance, sports, art and more.

Visit website for dates and details.

706-613-3800, www.accgov.com/ leisure EXPLORING THE EARTH SUMMER CAMP (Little Rose Nature Adventures, Watkinsville) This camp is a nature-based, visual and performing arts, STEAM program for kids ages 5–12. Runs June and July, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. $200/ week. www.exploringtheearth.org GYMNASTICS, YOGA, TUMBLING & MORE (Gymnasia) Classes include gymnastics, flow yoga, dance, tumbling, toddler time and open gym. The gym also hosts birthday parties. Check website for schedule. gymnasiaathens@gmail. com, www.gymnasiaathens.com STORIES, IMAGINATION AND MOVEMENT (Nimbl) After reading a story picked out by Avid Bookshop, participate in movement exercises based on the story.

Classes run through May. www. nimblathens.com SUMMER CAMPS (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Camps begin in May and run all summer. Themes range from slime and science, Dungeons and Dragons, apothecaries, terrariums, creative beasts, crafting, food trucks, dinosaurs and more. Visit website for descriptions, age requirements, dates and registration. www.tree housekidandcraft.com

Support Groups ALS SUPPORT GROUP (Oconee Veterans Park, Watkinsville) Provides awareness and education to individuals living with ALS. Meets fourth Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 706-207-5800 AL-ANON 12 STEP (Multiple Locations) Recovery for people affected by someone else’s drinking.

Meetings are held daily at various times and locations. 888-425-2666, www.ga-al-anon.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) If you think you have a problem with alcohol, call the AA hotline or visit the website for a schedule of meetings in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson and Oconee Counties. 706-389-4164, www. athensaa.org

BY YOUR LEAVE BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Learn everything you need to know when you’re expecting. Wednesdays from 4–8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Home visists are also available. byyourleaveinc@ gmail.com FEMPOWERMENT THERAPY GROUP (Oasis Counseling Center) This women’s empowerment group meets weekly to cover a variety of topics designed to help women live more balanced, boundaried and fulfilling lives. $18/week or $120/all.

706-543-3522, katy@oasis counselingcenter.com HERO’SUPPORT GROUP (Nuçi’s Space) Help, Empower, Overcome, Recover. This is a peer group for anyone living with depression and/ or anxiety. Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m. through Mar. 25. lesley@nuci.org NAMI (Multiple Locations) “NAMI Connections” is a support group for adults living in recovery with mental illness. “NAMI Family Support” is for family members, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses. Both groups meet every fourth Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Athens. 770225-0804. NAMI Family Support Groups are also available the second Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Oconee Presbyterian Church in Watkinsville; and every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

MEDITATION IN ATHENS (Multiple Locations) Meditations are offered in various forms across town.

Athens Zen Group offers a newcomers orientation on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 11 a.m. athenszen.org. Mindful Breath Sangha offers mindfulness meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Sundays, 6:30–8 p.m. beckylockman@gmail.com.

Dedicated Mindfulness Practitioners meets at the Griffin-Dubose Healing Lodge every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. jaseyjones@gmail.com. Mindful Living Center offers intro mindfulness classes every second Friday of the month, 5:30–7 p.m. at the Healing Lodge, Piedmont Athens Regional. www.mindfuliving.org.

Satchidananda Mission offers yoga meditation every Sunday, 6:30–7:30 p.m. and Kirtan every third Sunday, 4–6 p.m. revmanjula@bellsouth. net. Let It Be Yoga hosts the Athens Singing Circle every second Monday, 7–9 p.m. 5 Points Yoga hosts meditations Thursdays at 8–9 a.m. Nuci’s Space hosts meditations for focus every Friday, 11 a.m. www. nuci.org Healing Arts Centre hosts Insight Meditation every Monday, 7 p.m. 706-340-7288. www.athens fivepointsyoga.com MUSICIAN HEALTH CLINIC (Nuçi’s Space) Uninsured and low income musicians can get appointments with doctors through Nuci’s Space.

In-person or telephone appointments are available Mar. 23, 1:40–3:30 p.m. Call to book an appointment.

706-227-1515, lesley@nuci.org, www.nuci.org NATIONAL MEMORIAL FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE (ACC Library) Athenians can visit Montgomery, AL, for the Equal Justice Initiative’s National Memorial for Peace and Justice and Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Incarceration. Mar. 19, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. $25. A charter bus departs and returns from the library.

SUMMER STAFF (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services in now hiring approximately 100 positions ranging from camp counselors, lifeguards and pool staff. www.accgov.com/ jobs TABLE TENNIS (East Athens Community Center) Table tennis games are held three times a week.

All skill levels welcome. tabletennis athensga@gmail.com, ttathensga. com f

PULASKI HEIGHTS 706.583.9600

The Leathers bldg. • 675 pulaski st, ste . 100

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REAL ESTATE APARTMENTS FOR RENT Commercial/residential space for up to 7 or 8. Downtown space for the human race.

Available in the short or long term. Great frat/sorority place. 706-207-0606.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY The Fred Building. Commercial space for lease. ~10,000 sf.

Downtown space for the human race. Want to get ahead, call Fred. 706-207-0606.

ROOMS FOR RENT 3BR/1.5BA on quiet street near Normaltown with W/D, hardwoods and tons of natural light. $400/BR to share with female grad student. Available August.

404-477-7557.

Sanctuary nestled in downtown Watkinsville. Amazing yard.

Musicians and students encouraged. 13 miles to UGA, half mile to Full Moon Studios. 1BR available Mar. 15 in 4BR/2BA house.

W/D. 706-207-8218.

SUB-LEASE Stuck in a lease you’re trying to end? Sublease your house or apartment with Flagpole Classifieds! Call 706-549-0301.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: (17378) FRED BUILDING. COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR LEASE ~10,000 SF. WANT TO GET AHEAD? CALL FRED ! ! !

706-207-0606

FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS Sell your goods locally without shipping fees. Awesome run–til– sold rate! 12 weeks for the price of 4. Call 706-549-0301.

MUSIC EQUIPMENT Nuçi’s Space needs your old instruments & music gear, especially drum equipment!

All donations are tax-deductible. 706-227-1515 or come by Nuçi’s Space, 396 Oconee St.

INSTRUCTION Athens School of Music. Instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin, fiddle & more. From beginner to expert. Visit www.athensschoolofmusic.com, 706-5435800.

MUSIC SERVICES Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition. Wuxtry Records, at corner of Clayton & College Dwntn. 706-3699428.

SERVICES HEALTH James Hilton Hypnosis.

Harvard trained, nationally certified. 678-895-4278, jimhilton911@yahoo.com, www.hiltonhypnosis.webs.com.

HOME AND GARDEN Is your pool trashed? Clean Pool Care LLC will bring it back to magnificence. Call or text Kevin at 706-247-2226.

Want newspapers for your garden? They’re free at the Flagpole office! Call 706-5490301 to check availability.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT: (17379) COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL SPACE

DOWNTOWN SPACE

FOR UP TO 7 OR 8. AVAILABLE

FOR THE HUMAN RACE

IN SHORT TERM OR LONG TERM. GREAT FRAT/SORORITY PLACE.

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DOWNTOWN SPACE

Business Services Real Estate Music For Sale

Employment Vehicles Messages Personals

BASIC RATES* Individual $10 per week Real Estate $14 per week Business $16 per week (RTS) Run-’Til-Sold** $40 per 12 weeks Online Only*** $5 per week

JOBS FULL-TIME Athens Country Club is hiring for PT/FT line cook, pool grill staff, lifeguards (certification classes on site) & lifeguard manager. Experience preferred.

Apply in person at 2700 Jefferson Rd. Athens between 2-4 p.m.

James Greenhouses in Colbert, GA is seeking a Class A CDL driver. Full-time position; salary commensurate with experience.

Flexible schedule & fantastic company culture.

Taste of India is now hiring FT/PT bussers, hostess and servers. Flexible hours and competitive pay. Apply in person. For further questions contact: indiaathens@gmail. com.

INTERNSHIPS Keller Williams is seeking Summer interns at our Downtown Athens office. We will pay for your real estate license course. Email robertmabry@ kw.com if interested.

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Bridgeway Hospice in Watkinsville is looking for administrative and direct patient support volunteers. Please call 706-546-0286 for more information.

Searching for the per fect employee? Let us help get the word out through Flagpole Classifieds. Call 706-549-0301.

FOR THE HUMAN RACE

ADOPT ME!

Visit athenspets.net to view all the cats and dogs available at the shelter

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PLACE AN AD • Call our Classifieds Dept. (706) 549-0301 • Email us at class@flagpole.com

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Baloo (52870)

Boomer (52935)

Baloo’s a charming guy eager to Boomer’s a happy boy eager to run meet his new best friend! This and play! While he does enjoy toys guy loves pets, knows how to sit and treats, what this guy likes most and is an all around sweetheart! is love and affection. Boomer loves If a gentle giant is what you seek, meeting new people, so stop by come visit Baloo today. and meet him today!

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Winston (53179)

With a little coaxing, Winston warms up and really shows how sweet he is! Pets and treats are bonuses to opening this guy up, but quality time and patience are greatly appreciated. Be sure to visit Winston soon!

These pets and many others are available for adoption at:

Athens-Clarke County Animal Control 125 Buddy Christian Way · 706-613-3540 Open every day except Wednesday 10am-4pm

PART-TIME Join our team! Republic Salon is looking for a newly licensed stylist to be an assistant for Athens’ favorite stylist, Lyric Bellotte, or an experienced apprentice to learn from the best. 312 E. Broad St. 3rd Floor. (Entrance on Jackson St.) Please apply in person, no phone calls!

Looking for experienced caregiver for elderly person with dementia. Must be able to bathe, dress and feed client.

Please call 706-424-9016 for more information.

Little City Diner is now accepting applications for experienced line cooks and dishwashers. Availability on weekends is required. Please apply in person.

Seeking excellent typists (65+ WPM) for weekday work.

Employee choice for morning, afternoon, or evening shifts.

16 hours per week minimum.

Relaxed environment, safe space. Pay after training $9 or higher with automatic increases. www.ctscribes.com.

Weaver D’s! Seeking an order filler & dish washer. Open Tues.–Sat., 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Fill out an application after 2 p.m.

Restaurant experience preferred.

VEHICLES AUTOS 1993 Acura Integra. White, automatic, light cosmetic damage, needs new a/c.

132,200 miles. Asking as-is for $1700 or OBO. 404-547-0127.

2012 Subaru Forester X Premium clean @91K. Camellia Red. All-Weather Package.

Oil Changed Every 4k by me.

New Yokohama Tires, StopTech Brakes, Battery & Springs.

Many quality-of-life improvements made. Meticulously owner maintained. Asking 12k OBO. Call James, 706-6148060.

2000 Cadillac DeVille. White, 3 almost new tires, 2 broke windows, blown head gasket & needs a new alternator. 126,000 miles. Asking $1200 as is. Good for parts! 706-201-3810.

Find your next mode of transportation in the Flagpole Classifieds! Check often for new listings!

HOUSEKEEPING House cleaning at its best.

20 Years Experience

Dependable & Personable

CALL SHARON: 706-202-8944

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If you are in crisis due to domestic violence, Classic City Orthodontics wants you to find help.

If your partner objects when you use the phone, limits your everyday contact with family and friends, and you restrict yourself to avoid angry, aggressive confrontations, you need to step back and take another look. How can you cope once you are involved with a controlling partner? Call Project Safe for help.

Our hotline is confidential, and counseling is free.

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CINÉ

MARCH 21–25 5 DAYS 10 FILMS

ATHENS JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

2020

Exploring Jewish Identity Through Film SATURDAY 3/21

@ THE GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART 6:00 pm Opening Night Gala

8:00 pm

Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles

SUNDAY 3/22 1:00 pm 3:30 pm 6:00 pm

The Keeper A Bag of Marbles Mr. and Mrs. Adelman

MONDAY 3/23 5:00 pm 7:30 pm

The Second Time Around The Tobacconist

TUESDAY 3/24 5:00 pm 7:15 pm

Echo Holy Lands

WEDNESDAY 3/25 5:00 pm 6:30 pm

short film winners A Fortunate Man

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Versatile Tattoo Artists Beautiful Modern Studio

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Professional Piercings Friendly & Helpful Staff Uniquely Athens Follow us on IG @3ravenstattoo

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Five Points Tidbits ANTIQUES, GROCERIES, POLITICAL GESTURES AND FLAGPOLE FAVORITES

By Pete McCommons pete@flagpole.com Peter Thompson’s delightfully jumbled Archipelago Antiques, down a flight of outdoor stairs, in the basement of a building across the street from the empty Earth Fare building, will soon be empty, too.

Archipelago has fallen victim to the Five Points parking crush. A new sports bar is going in upstairs, and the Athens-Clarke County government requires that all the parking spaces in front of the building be designated for the bar. Thompson says the landlord and the bar owners have been respectful of his space and have charged him no rent during the construction upstairs.

Thus passes yet another small, funky, owner-operated local business.

215 North Lumpkin St. • Athens, GA

18 & over / ID reqd. Tickets available online and at Georgia Theatre Box Office

Earth Fare

PETE McCOMMONS

Everybody is wondering whether there’s any chance of another grocery store going into the former Earth Fare space. The owners say yes, but.

“We all want to keep a grocery store in that space. We are exploring some good possibilities, but our hands are tied right now because Earth Fare declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy. We are confident that we will find a good replacement for Earth Fare.”

Because of the bankruptcy, Earth Fare has to jump through some hoops before the owners can pursue the search for another grocery store in the building that housed Earth Fare and before them Bell’s. Here’s hoping Five Points does not long remain a grocery store desert.

What’s in a Name?

You no doubt read in the Mar. 4 Flagpole City Dope that state Reps. Marcus Wiedower (R-Watkinsville) and Houston Gaines (R-Athens) recently floated the idea of renaming Five Points in honor of former UGA tennis coach and sports raconteur, the late Dan Magill. Politicians lose no opportunity to align themselves with well-known and popular people, and Magill was certainly both and more. But as much as the denizens of Five Points might love Dan Magill, they did not relish the idea of having to rename their iconic intersection and some of their businesses (Dan Magill Peter Thompson is closing Archipelago Antiques in Five Points after a run Bottle Shop?). of 31 years.

Wiedower and Gaines beat a hasty retreat and Thompson has been at it 31 years. He dropped the rebranding scheme, but maybe was the 55-year-old head of the UGA zoolthey just had the right idea in the wrong ogy department in 1988, when he underplace. Since the Republicans drew their went quintuple bypass surgery and stepped legislative districts so that Oconee County down as department head. While recuperRepublican voters have the upper hand in ating, he started Archipelago downstairs electing these two guys, maybe they should Homeplace, which was owned by his friends honor Dan Magill out there. Surely, everyJim and Lane Norton and managed by his body in the county seat would be delighted companion Lois Player. He later went back to live in Magillville. for a while to teach in his old department, but after a few more years retired for good.

Since then, Archipelago has been his busiFriendly Five Points obviously continness, his hangout, his clubhouse, his readues to be a popular place to shop and eat, ing room—where he enjoys the customers as witnessed by the winners in Flagpole’s who come in and the friends who drop by. recent Favorites contest. (See last week’s Thompson is also an accomplished Mar. 4 Flagpole.) Five Points winners are: painter, and at times he has used one of Avid Bookshop, Barberitos, Cale-N-Tito’s, the back rooms as a studio, as have other Condor Chocolates, Donna Chang’s, painters.

Grindhouse Killer Burgers, Independent Between customers and visitors Baking Co. and Jittery Joe’s Coffee. The Thompson reads. He’s afraid he may be Favorites are selected each year by the votes bored, away from the shop, but at age 87, of Flagpole readers, many of whom reside in he’s philosophical about the closing: “I sort Five Points. f of wondered how all this was going to end.”

Kudos to Five Points Favorites

TUESDAY, MARCH 17

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY

W/ OBITUARY, LORD DYING

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SATURDAY, MARCH 28

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SATURDAY, MARCH 28

RYAN HURD W/ ADAM DOLEAC

THE BROOK & THE BLUFF AT 40 WATT CLUB

DOORS 7:30PM • SHOW 8:30PM

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J RODDY WALSTON FEAT. PALM PALM W/ PARKER GISPERT

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THE CHOIR OF MAN DOORS 7:30PM • SHOW 8:30PM

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MANDOLIN ORANGE

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JACK HARLOW (40 WATT)

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THE VEGABONDS & KENDALL STREET COMPANY

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DYLAN SCOTT

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