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BikeAthens attends a lot of public meetings. One of the most frequent complaints we hear concerns speeding traffic—drivers zipping through neighborhoods without care for people walking, kids playing and pets frolicking. We know high speeds are dangerous. How do we make drivers slow down? Enforcement and engineering are the two most effective methods. Unfortunately, Georgia law erects real barriers to speeding enforcement. Engineering remains the most powerful and lasting solution, but is it too expensive? Police in Georgia cannot issue speeding tickets without obtaining a GDOT radar permit. To obtain a permit, there must be clear sight-lines and a gentle slope (less than 7 percent). Given Athens’ topography and neighborhood street design, these requirements make it difficult, if not impossible, to obtain radar permits in many neighborhoods or even on campus. Additionally, due to state laws further regulating the use of radar devices, many jurisdictions will not ticket drivers unless they are driving 10 miles per hour over the speed limit. These restrictions make speeding difficult to enforce in many neighborhoods. In others, they raise the effective speed limit by 10 mph. When it comes to enforcement, many “low-speed� Athens streets have effective (and perhaps unenforceable) speed limits around 40 mph. In place of enforcement, engineering becomes an even more valuable tool to prevent unsafe driving. We can easily engineer our streets to only allow safe neighborhood speeds. Both the Athens-Clarke County director of transportation and the city manager have recently made public comments identifying engineering as the best solution for traffic safety. At the same time, they have both wondered if engineered solutions are too expensive. Short answer: No. Engineered traffic calming is inexpensive in the context of street improvements. In 2011, BikeAthens made a pamphlet, “Traffic Calming Solutions for Athens-Clarke County: Implementing the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program for Safe Streets in Your Neighborhood.� At the time, the ACC budget allocated money for traffic calming. The suggested fixes—traffic circles, center median islands, chicanes, neck-downs, bulb-outs and others—range from $1,000– $30,000. When compared to the cost of say, a speed-limit sign, such designs may seem expensive. When compared to the cost of other common transportation projects, these elegant solutions are dirt cheap. For example, a simple “walk� signal can cost $1,500. An overhead flashing light on Prince Avenue was going to cost $20,000. Road repaving can cost in excess of $200,000. Road widening or reconstruction costs well over $2 million. These last two we often consider fixed costs, which we must put in the budget. In the context of such costs, adding a $30,000 median island, which can reduce pedestrian crashes by up to 46 percent, is a steal. The rhetorical question becomes: If we say a $200,000 resurfacing is a must-have, how do we value
preventing deaths and serious injury? Is $30,000 truly cost-prohibitive? BikeAthens would gladly see Athens forgo or delay an expensive road repaving or reconstruction to install needed traffic calming in all our neighborhoods. (We keep thinking of how the widened Olympic Drive allows people to speed onto the Loop, but also separates East Athens Community Center from Trail Creek Park.) To keep our kids safe, to keep people walking safe, to keep people biking safe, reasonably priced and effective traffic calming solutions should not be taken out of context and labeled “cost-prohibitive.� They should be regular operating expenses. Tyler Dewey BikeAthens executive director
Help Athenspets We are writing in response to Cindy Jerrell’s weekly “Adoptable Animals at Local Shelters.� We wanted to give more information about the medical fund available to help the puppies and other furry friends she talks about in her articles. The fund is the only source of money that helps the sick or injured dogs and cats at the shelter. Athenspets and Athens-Clarke County Animal Control strive to properly care for every dog and cat brought in that needs assistance. Because we only receive limited grants from the government, some animals are unable to survive rough patches in their lives. Some will not even get the chance to fight for it. Athenspets needs your help. For example, Trooper is a 5-month-old domestic shorthair with a people-loving, playful and cuddly personality. Trooper made Athenspets his temporary home on Sept. 19 after a good Samaritan found his body brutally injured. From the base of his tail, thighs and legs to his front paw, he was covered in bite marks and struggling to breathe. The medical team was worried this little guy would not make it, but they fought through the injuries. Without the medical fund at Athenspets, Trooper may not be alive today. Athenspets relies entirely on volunteers, and without them, we would not be where we are today. We work closely with ACC Animal Control as well as rescue groups to cover veterinary costs, spaying and neutering, testing dogs for heartworms and providing any other treatment necessary. The only source of money for veterinary treatment and disease testing for sick and injured pets at ACC Animal Control is the Athenspets Medical Fund. Athenspets tries to treat every animal possible, but without the funds, it would be difficult to achieve this. But with your help, animals could live a long, happy, healthy life. Donations cover vet exams, x-rays, medicine, surgeries and supplies, such as heartworm and FIV tests. You could end an animal’s suffering and increase its chances of getting adopted into a permanent home. Donate by visiting athenspets.net or mail a check or money order payable to “Athenspets, Inc.� to Athenspets, P.O. Box 1022, Athens, GA 30603. Saumya Hingorani Athens
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from Piedmont Athens Regional hospital, UGA, Georgia Power, the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and the Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau. Two federal programs provide grants to support the development of air service, and there are various incentive options as well. Higgins wants the Mayor and Commission to let airport manager Tim Beggerly apply for a Federal Small Community Air Service Development Grant, which can be as much as $750,000. [RM]
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an airline to Athens—as well as the chalHow does Bruce Lonnee do it? The senior lenges of keeping an airline in business and planner for Athens-Clarke County has finding funds to continue their efforts to been talking about infill development for Transportation Wish List: Advisory comalmost a year—to members of the planning find suitable air service. mittee members might have outnumbered Currently, charter planes, military commission, to homeowners, members of planes and flight schools all use the airport, concerned citizens, but there was no shortcommunity groups and anyone who has a age of ideas for how potential sales-tax complaint or a concern about new houses in but there’s no consumer air service. From revenue might be used at a public forum 1970–2002, U.S. Airways provided service their neighborhoods. Dec. 14. to Charlotte. For the next few years, there And yet, at the Dec. 15 Mayor and The 22 members of the T-SPLOST were other companies contracting with Commission work session, Lonnee still Citizens Advisory Committee have begun U.S. Airways, ending with Seaport, which managed to sound enthusiastic and upbeat provided service to Nashville until Congress formally accepting project proposals from about revised zoning regulations recomcitizens. While the committee will not canceled Athens’ Essential Air Service submended by the planning commission for review any proposals until March, the ideas sidy in 2014. adoption. These changes are designed to address concerns of neighborhood residents about “massing, scale and placement” of new houses in areas zoned for single-family houses. When the zoning code was revised in 2000, the emphasis was on finding “nooks and crannies” in town for infill development. The push was to have more density in-town and less in the outlying areas. The nooks and crannies would have access to existing infrastructure and county services, officials reasoned, making them acceptable for new houses. Things didn’t work out exactly as planned— just drive through East Athens to see multi-story student houses served by a single driveway. MLK Drive offers easily viewed examples of these flagshaped lots, which have since been prohibited. Lonnee told commissioners the planning commission also supported proposals to hold training and educational sessions about appropriate infill General manager Angela Smith gives a tour of the Hyatt Place hotel under construction next to the Classic Center. development, and to create a review circulating range from simply adding crossAthens is one of nine commercial airprocess for single-family homes similar walks to constructing a MARTA-style train ports in the state and one of five with no to one in place for commercial developthat would connect the east and west sides commercial airline. Changes in the airline ments. Neither of these proposals requires of Athens. industry and proximity to Atlanta seem to a change in local ordinances, so they can be Reworking the Hawthorne Avenue and have left Athens high and dry—jets have implemented immediately. West Broad Street intersection, where it can replaced propeller planes, but smaller jets ACC commissioners questioned Lonnee be difficult to make a left-hand turn because are just too inefficient to operate. about retaining walls, which would be limof the crooked alignment of lanes, would be A $17 million runway project at Ben ited to a height of 4 feet under the zoning one of the simple things Charlie Gluodenis, regulations. A towering retaining wall—and Epps has been completed, resulting in a construction and affordable housing directhere are several in Five Points—could place 6,200-foot runway capable of accommodattor for the Athens Housing Authority, ing 70-person passenger jets regularly or a a new house high enough to give residents would like to see fixed. 110-person jet, the size plane UGA often a bird’s eye view of, say, a neighboring Anything and everything bus-related uses, five times a year, said airline commitkitchen, and relegate those homeowners to was a much larger topic. Enhancing bus tee member Beth Higgins. Work on a comwatching a wall. stops by weatherproofing them would be mercial terminal has begun. Commissioner Melissa Link wondered an improvement for workers, said Michael There seems to be a demand for air if zoning restrictions in single-family areas Smith. Others would like to see Athens service, judging by the number of people in Boulevard and Normaltown would push Transit increase its number of routes, from the Athens area flying out of Atlanta. developers into the Hancock Corridor and buses and operating hours to serve more In 2013, 1,660 people who live within other areas zoned for multi-family houspeople. However, one of the restrictions of a 40-minute drive of Athens flew each ing. She said she’s worried about such T-SPLOST funds is the inability to use them way per day, 94 percent into or out of unintended consequences. For this reason, to pay for operating costs, such as personHartsfield-Jackson. The most popular desLonnee said, officials need to revisit RM nel expenses that would accumulate if additinations were New York and Washington, zones. tional buses, routes and hours were added. DC, according to an analysis of demand for The text amendments will come up for a While potential big projects like bridges air service. vote in the new year. [Rebecca McCarthy] and airports may make for great news stoThere are ways to translate demand ries, “Athens needs the practical stuff, too,” into sustainable air service, Higgins said. New Airline?: The meeting closed with a said University of Georgia graduate student The first step seems to be creating publicpresentation from the Airport Authority’s Austin Harrison, voicing his concern for the private partnerships, as other communities Airline Committee, a group of dedicated large Athens population that depends solely have done. They consider air service as part volunteers who want affordable, dependof a transportation system to support other on pedestrian infrastructure, only to see its able air service to return to Athens-Ben design and construction fall short in terms economic initiatives. In Athens, a working Epps Airport. They updated the Mayor and of safety. “Walking and biking trails are group has formed whose members come Commission about the progress of bringing
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important to the Athens fabric, but there are people walking and biking every day on areas they don’t have to be on,” he said, citing a lack of bus routes near high schools, causing students to have to walk close to traffic and in inclement weather. “This money could make a difference to them,” Harrison said. “But will their voices come to the forefront?” Ideas like Harrison’s will face ongoing projects like the Firefly Trail, which has already received a green light from the Mayor and Commission on a proposal to extend the trail on an abandoned railroad through Winterville to the county line, with the ultimate goal of stretching to Union Point. While completing the trail—it’s currently only funded from downtown to the Loop—still depends on voters approving T-SPLOST next fall, “the fact that it’s already been approved certainly speaks in favor of the project,” said Gary Hedrick, a member of Firefly’s board of directors. The total cost of all proposed projects will most certainly outweigh the money, said SPLOST Program Manager Keith Sanders, who is advising the city throughout this process. The advisory committee will review all of the proposals based on merit, and send a list of “potential projects” to the Mayor and Commission that would cost about 150 percent of T-SPLOST’s estimated $104 million revenue, Sanders said. Then, the Mayor and Commission will review those proposals, including multiple public hearings to help whittle down the list, before approving a final list of projects next August. If ACC voters approve it next November, the 1 percent tax will begin in April 2018, and the generated revenue will be distributed among the final projects. Another public forum with the advisory committee will be held Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 5:30–7 p.m. at the Athens-Clarke County Library. Project request forms can be found at athensclarkecounty.com/7165/TSPLOST and can be submitted until Feb. 28. [Martha Michael] ADDA Angles for Transportation and Event Funding: Before she leaves for a new job in Glynn County at the end of the year, the Athens Downtown Development Authority board instructed Executive Director Pamela Thompson to prepare a list of downtown projects that could be funded with T-SPLOST. While some of the transportation projects listed in Athens’ downtown master plan fall outside of ADDA boundaries, potential candidates for funding include an “art walk” along Jackson Street to the Lyndon House Arts Center and a roundabout at the tough-to-navigate North Avenue-Dougherty Street-Thomas Street intersection. T-SPLOST or the next round of SPLOST (another 1 percent sales tax that’s not limited to transportation) coming up in 2018 could pay to finish Clayton Street sidewalk, water and sewer improvements, then move on to Washington Street. During her last meeting as executive director Dec. 13, Thompson also asked the board to drastically boost funding for special events downtown, such as AthFest and the Twilight Criterium. Currently, the ADDA receives $60,000 from a tax on hotel and motel rooms earmarked
for tourism and economic development to help such events make ends meet. Thompson wants to increase that pot of money to $100,000—it’s been the same for 20 years—and create a new $100,000 fund to reimburse the ACC government for expenses like security and cleanup. “We still have to have events downtown, but some of them are becoming cost-prohibitive because of the staffing required to keep them safe and clean,” Thompson said, and it will only get harder if the commission approves a proposal to require events to buy larger insurance policies, which could add $2,000–$5,000 in costs. “The reality is AthFest made $2,000 last year,” she said. (Profits from the free music festival go toward grants for music and arts education.) “If their event costs go up, we won’t have an AthFest next year. We just won’t.” Although Mayor Nancy Denson, who sits on the board, expressed some misgivings about the source of the funding, board members voted to ask the Mayor and Commission to increase the ADDA’s specialevent budget. [Blake Aued] Classic Center Hotel: Paul Cramer, the executive director of the convention center, is finally getting his wish for a connected hotel. The Hyatt Place is scheduled to open in late May or June, and local officials gathered with construction workers and event planners to celebrate the building’s “topping off” last week. Along with two other planned downtown hotels—a SpringHill Suites next door to the Holiday Inn and a Homewood Suites at The Mark, the student-housing development under construction on Oconee Street—the Hyatt Place will bring the number of hotel rooms downtown to 1,360, which tourism officials believe will entice the return of
conventions that have left Athens because of a lack of hotel rooms. The new hotels will boost the aforementioned hotel/motel tax, as well as the $280 million local tourism industry. Guest spending at the Hyatt alone is expected to top $13 million, creating an estimated $20 million annual impact. The hotel is employing 700 people in construction and will hire 75 permanent employees. [BA] Daily vs. Grocery: As chronicled in last week’s City Dope, when an ACC planning commissioner asked zoning lawyer Jim Warnes whether a proposed grocery store in a mixed-use development at 1190 Prince (across from Athens Regional) would compete with Daily Groceries’ plan to move into the 100 Prince development (at the former St. Joseph Catholic Church), Warnes, who’s the attorney for both projects, said they would be serving different clienteles. The co-op’s general manager, Lisa Merva, wrote in to dispute that claim. “While our customer base wouldn’t be exactly the same, there would be a lot of overlap and we would definitely be in competition with each other,” Merva wrote. “This would change market projections a lot and most likely make a relocation to 100 Prince unfeasible for us. “Athens deserves a grocery store that meets everyone’s needs and is a fun, inspiring place to shop. With a larger Daily Groceries, Athens will get a communityowned business with a commitment to other local businesses and the people of Athens. The difference between a co-op and a conventional grocer is that instead of having a single aim—profit—we have a ‘triple bottom line’—a commitment to not only profit, but people and the planet as well.” [BA]
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bubbling over with holly jolly generosity this week, so let me take a moment to celebrate something about Donald Trump. So far, the incoming president has done at least one thing that isn’t total trash: taking a call from the Taiwanese president, a move that got the Chinese government feeling a type of way. A Chinese newspaper called Trump “ignorant as a child in terms of foreign policy,” and back stateside the move was seen by Trump’s opponents as a dumb blunder, the sort of rookie mistake everyone expected from a man uniquely unqualified for the position. Everyone who’s anyone in the geopolitics world knows that for decades we’ve observed a strict “new phone who dis” policy when Taiwanese leaders call. The whole episode exposes how truly farcical and absurd geopolitics can be. Since President Carter, Washington has officially observed Beijing’s “one China” policy, which dictates that we can’t take phone calls, slide into their DMs or otherwise communicate officially with Taiwan. Now, we can sell Taiwan weapons, which I guess are transacted via silent telepathy, and we’ve done it over the decades to the tune of billions upon billions of dollars. In fact, it’s literally legislated that we arm Taiwan for a potential war with mainland China. But we can’t talk on the phone. It’s yet another of the known secrets in geopolitics that diplomatic decorum dictates everyone stay silent on, despite everyone knowing what the deal is. I certainly don’t ascribe any particular wisdom to Trump’s disruption of decades-long protocol, but I do know that many of the globe’s worst crimes are conducted under the cover of everyone knowing something and no one speaking it aloud. Israel’s nuclear arsenal, which everyone knows is massive, is literally forbidden to be named by the diplomatic community. America’s drone wars were the world’s worst-kept secret for years, with President Obama unable to acknowledge what everyone knew. The president could order missiles to incinerate humans, but he couldn’t utter the handful of syllables identifying the tactic everyone already knew about. So, in a way, it’s oddly refreshing to hear bizarre diplomatic silence broken. Nothing good grows in political silence. Racism and sexism in America have historically been the matters impolitic to discuss. Feminist Betty Friedan pointed to “The Problem That Has No Name,” women’s suffering with the problem “unspoken.” The two forms of oppression thrived in white male silence, and a wide refusal to even discuss the matters has landed us where we are now. [Matthew Pulver]
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“Speaking of friends,” I said, “Being a To my surprise, I saw my friend P.T. Digby friend of Trump seems to be the only crion TV at Trump’s rally in Mobile. terion for being appointed to high office. I “So, what was it like?” I asked him after mean, his bankruptcy lawyer as ambassador he got back. “It felt like America is great again,” Digby to Israel?” “Who can you trust more than your said. bankruptcy lawyer?” Digby asked. “Because Rick Perry will be in charge of “Maybe that guy Ross, the vulture invesour nuclear arsenal?” I asked. tor Trump named Secretary of Commerce?” “A fine American,” Digby said. “Mr. Trump is comfortable with other “Because Ben Carson will be in charge of billionaires,” Digby explained. “Money is rebuilding our cities?” I asked. the standard that counts. “A fine surgeon,” made themselves Digby said. You’ve got to spill oil They’ve great. Now they’ll help “Because the oil to make money. him make America great and gas industry will again.” be in charge of the “And Congress will make them even State Department and the Environmental greater by cutting their taxes,” I said. “And Protection Agency and Interior?” I asked. cutting Social Security and Medicare and “Of course,” Digby said. “Listen, you’ve Obamacare and Medicaid in order to pay for got to understand that the world economy the billionaires’ tax cuts.” is based on gasoline. If we don’t control it, “Self reliance will make America great we’re doomed.” again,” Digby said, “and it will give every“But if we continue to be dependent on body the opportunity to become a bilgasoline, our whole planet is doomed,” I lionaire. The government is not going said. to support losers anymore.” “People are losers because they get old and get sick and need affordable health insurance?” I asked. “Back when America was great,” Digby said, “people didn’t expect the government to take care of them. Families did that, and churches. The government left business free to make money, without all these regulations that are keeping America from being great again.” “Like protections for our air and water, for instance?” “Exactly,” Digby said. “You’ve got to spill oil to make money.” “There’s no real evidence of that,” Digby “Does it not bother you,” I asked, “that said. “Unless you believe in science.” Wall Street speculators will have a free “Of course I believe in science,” I said. hand, that our natural resources will be “Science is just a theory,” Digby said. controlled by those who exploit them, that “Mr. Trump’s theory is just as good as our schools will be defunded, that our civil yours.” liberties will depend for their protection on “What’s his theory?” I asked. an authoritarian Congress and a Ku Klux “If you can’t say it in a tweet, it doesn’t attorney general?” count,” Digby said. “That’s how greatness works,” Digby said. “But Digby,” I said. “Aren’t you concerned “And our complicated world, armed to that the Russians elected Trump?” “Look,” Digby said, “Mr. Putin knows Mr. the teeth with nuclear weapons, will be controlled by a man whose only knowlTrump and his people well, and he wants edge of international relations is the profit to continue doing business with them. He couldn’t vote for Mr. Trump, and he doesn’t motive?” “You think Mr. Putin doesn’t respect the believe in democracy anyway, so he helped profit motive?” Digby asked. “Profit made out the only way he knows how.” “Like the KGB agent he has always been.” Mr. Trump and his billionaire cabinet great, and it will make America great again.” “Let’s just say he outsmarted the “Face it, Digby,” I said. “Your Mr. Trump Democrats,” Digby said. was born on third base.” “But not the Republicans?” “That may be true,” Digby said, “but he “Why would you hack your friends?” stole home.” f Digby asked.
There have been some interesting political stories to tell this year, but two of the most amazing may have happened last week in Georgia’s neighboring states to the south and east. First, we’ll travel down to Collier County, which is located on the southwest coast of Florida and is known primarily by its resort city, Naples. The management of the Atlanta Braves wants a new stadium for spring training. They thought they had found another bunch of suckers on the Collier County Commission who would be willing to spend $100 million in tax funds to build that stadium. As is typical in these types of deals, the Braves would play spring training games in the free stadium and keep all the revenues generated by the facility. I’m sure that Braves officials thought this would be a slam dunk. After all, they snookered Cobb County Commission Chairman Tim Lee into giving away $400 million in public funds to build a new stadium for the team in Smyrna. When Braves executive John Schuerholz appeared before the Collier County commissioners last week, however, he was in for a rude awakening. The commission voted unanimously to cut off the negotiations. They had the good sense to recognize that there are better things to spend tax dollars on than a free stadium for the owners of an out-of-state baseball team. One of the most level-headed commissioners was Penny Taylor, who noted that the county was trying to find $130 million to pay for needed road and bridge expansions. “That’s almost an identical amount” to the sum that the Braves were requesting, she said. “What’s the better use? “There are a lot of publications out there that show this could be nothing more than taxpayers subsidizing a professional team
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that would make a tremendous amount of money from this,” Taylor added. While that was happening in Florida, there was also big news coming out of a grand jury in Columbia, SC. State Rep. Jim Merrill, a Republican from Daniel Island, was indicted on 30 counts of ethics violations. The grand jury alleged that Merrill or his public relations firm took in more than $1.3 million from groups that had a stake in getting legislation passed at the state capitol and failed to report the money. For example, Merrill was charged with accepting more than $391,000 from the S.C. Association of Realtors and its affiliates in exchange for influencing legislation that would benefit the association. The indictment further alleged that Merrill accepted more than $172,000 from Student Transportation of America, a school bus provider. Merrill subsequently sponsored a bill to privatize school buses in the state, although that bill didn’t pass. “The defendant intentionally violated the law for the purpose of making money for himself personally,” the indictment stated. This kind of cronyism and influence peddling happens in state governments all over the country, of course, but you don’t often see politicians being called to account for their actions. That’s why David Pascoe, the special prosecutor who handled the investigation into Merrill’s activities, deserves commendation and a huge pay raise. “Say what you will about South Carolina,” said Neill Herring, a Sierra Club lobbyist and longtime observer of southern politics. “At least they catch their crooks.” The actions in Florida and South Carolina are two of the most encouraging political developments I’ve seen in a long time. I hope we see more of this in Georgia next year. f
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“Basically, I work for a month, get paid for half of it, get a whole month of benefits taken out of what I get paid, have no paycheck and a whole month of bills to pay. You do the math.”
UGA Uncertainty Employees Deal With Yet Another Pay Change, Unanswered Questions By Kat Khoury News@flagpole.com
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morale was low among UGA employees affected by a new pay schedule and new overtime regulations, it’s now even lower as Christmas Day looms closer, and family budgets contain question marks where there should be dollar signs. The university is reversing course for at least some of the 3,000 employees it moved from monthly paychecks to every two weeks starting last month. Others, though, are still in the dark about what a recent court ruling will mean for them. An Obama Administration change to the Fair Labor Standards Act doubled the threshold for being eligible for overtime pay, meaning most types of workers who earn less than $47,476 would be paid overtime (or, for nonprofit and government workers, offered comp time) if they work more than 40 hours in a pay period. In practical terms, though, the way UGA implemented the change meant affected employees’ checks for the second half of November were delayed, in effect slashing their pay in half just before the holidays. On Nov. 23, just a week before the law was to take effect, a federal judge issued an injunction. On Dec. 9, UGA human resources sent emails to an unknown number of employees informing them they would “transition back to exempt status in response to this injunction.” The email—obtained by Flagpole—told recipients they will also be moved back to a monthly pay schedule. When asked for an interview to clear up some of these issues, university communications and marketing officials would only provide the following statement: “In response to the preliminary injunction of the federally mandated FLSA rule change and guidance provided by USG, staff in certain job classifications impacted by the salary basis test were notified that they would be moved back to an exempt FLSA status. UGA expects to review a limited number of additional job classifications over the next month to identify any other positions that should be moved back to exempt status.” An earlier email, sent Nov. 30, informed recipients that if their salaries were raised above $47,476 to make them exempt from overtime requirements, those raises would remain in effect. That email also advised employees to continue reporting their time worked in order to calculate their Dec. 8 paycheck and told them that Human Resources would analyze staff positions and identify any that should move back to exempt status. But with a final court ruling yet to come, “if the preliminary injunction is overturned and the new regulations go into effect, the University will be required to work with you to transition you back to non-exempt and the biweekly payroll,” the Dec. 9 email said. A big issue now is that UGA has not addressed the loss of pay in November—which many employees sold leave time back to the university to make up. Those who were transitioning to biweekly checks would have received a third check in March, but if they’re back on the monthly payroll, they don’t know whether or when they’ll be made whole. Recently, Annelie Klein, an affected employee, and Joseph Fu, an unaffected employee, teamed up with Tom Smith, an organizer for the Communication Workers of America union, to put together a survey asking affected employees about the impact the regulations were having in their lives. Overwhelmingly, the nearly 160 anonymous responses described feeling “negatively” towards the implementation, “less valued,” “demoted,” “greatly” affected and “slapped in the face.” Those who aren’t looking toward the exit are pulling children from daycare, taking money from kids’ college funds, putting off mortgage payments and other bills, taking out loans, relying on family and doing whatever else they can to make ends meet. Mentally, employees reported feeling stressed, depressed and sick. Anxiety, loss of
appetite, high blood pressure or sleeplessness plague many of those affected. Fu believes that much of the university’s communication on this issue has been misleading, that for whatever reason some didn’t get the memo and many faculty and staff are afraid to speak out. “There’s not a peep on campus. People are intimidated, other people are oblivious, it’s nuts,” Fu said. “They [UGA] shaft the staff and buy off the faculty.”
“Because my college and HR cannot agree on whether I should be exempt or nonexempt, I have completely lost allegiance to my college. I no longer care if the dean’s office survives. I am suffering a complete loss of trust, which has resulted in me not being able to do my work.” “Really I feel like our leadership doesn’t value my work, and my inclination is to just come in, do my work and get out. A lot of the joie de vivre is gone. It’s hard not to be bitter.” How has UGA’s FLSA implementation impacted your financial security? “My utility company and credit cards will not allow me to wait four months until I get the rest of my pay so I can pay those bills I previously paid without issue. This is a prestigious university, can we not figure out the simple math here?!” “I will not have enough money this month to pay my mortgage, electric, water, daycare, insurance, food and gas. I don’t [know] where to cut.” “My November paycheck will go from approximately $1850 to $600. As I have two children in daycare (fixed cost), a mortgage (fixed cost) and other bills, this month is obviously going to be very tight. There won’t be much left for savings, debt repayment or groceries.” “I had to cash in 56 hours of annual leave, which I felt was wrong. As a UGA employee I have earned that leave time, and due to UGA’s FLSA implementation, and the pathetic way UGA had handled it, myself and other employees have been left punished by having to cash in OUR leave time to pay bills.”
Basically, I work for a month, get paid for half of it, get a whole month of benefits taken out of what I get paid, have no paycheck and a whole month of bills to pay. You do the math.
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Klein is also worried about the impact the changes will make on the local economy. “The people who had to pull their children out of child care, that’s two children out of the local child-care system. Significant in the local economy. And how many other people are having to do that? I’m going to have to cancel cable, I’m going to have to make all these changes. We’re being roped into making decisions about the food that goes into our bodies, entertainment, Christmas. We’re at a holiday season. It affects the economy.” Here is a representative sample of responses to the survey:
How has UGA’s FLSA implementation impacted your physical, mental or emotional health? “I’ve never felt more cheated or manhandled. Instead of putting the employees first here, the University System of Georgia has asked itself how it can pass the buck while still constructing new, worthless buildings. I don’t want another giant living room on campus, I want my pay.”
“I have to really psych myself up to even go into work most days.” Additional comments: “I feel that UGA could have implemented this MUCH better. Georgia Tech is a great example of correct implementation. They began early enough to allow three paychecks in December, thus relieving the financial hardship much [more quickly] than waiting until March to catch up.”
How has UGA’s implementation impacted your attitude at work?
“I think the way UGA handled it is abysmal. The decision to wait so late to tell us exactly what to expect is inexcusable. [Being] given enough time to prepare could have significantly lessened the financial impact on many of us.”
“The FLSA implementation has negatively impacted my attitude at work. The point of this law was not to regulate professional employees, but that is exactly what the law is forcing UGA to do with time keeping. Our entire department now has a negative attitude.”
“I understand this is a federal law, however my department is handling this so poorly it will more than likely lead to me leaving the position.”
“Aggravation. I’ve worked too long to go back to punching a time clock.”
“Please wish me and my spouse luck as we look for new jobs outside of UGA. Hopefully we can sell our house quickly, since we can no longer afford our mortgage, either.” f
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The Birth Control Bus Mobile Clinic Makes Reproductive Health Care More Accessible By Prosper Hedges news@flagpole.com
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screenings,� says Piaro. “Our focus is women’s health, offer the Nexplanon implant and IUDs like but we are meeting the communities where they’re at. Mirena, ParaGard and Liletta. All of that is Cardiovascular health care is so important in the U.S., so free. There is no income requirement. Until further notice, being able to address that felt really good.� if folks are getting a long-term contraceptive, it is free,� Smith’s goal is to take the van out a couple of times a says Bemene Piaro. Where is this magical place? Well, it changes, because it’s week. “It’s about getting the word out there to develop those partnerships and a set schedule so that we become a a bus. familiar face in [various] communities,� she says. “We did a Piaro is a health educator for the Northeast Georgia Public Health District, a publicly funded network of 18 clin- needs assessment and some mapping of certain characteristics like population and income. A couple places we thought ics spanning 10 Georgia counties, and more recently for would work didn’t seem like a good fit, and areas I didn’t The Mobile Clinic. Newly purchased, outfitted and opened think would [need our services] did. You really don’t know by the district this summer, The Mobile Clinic is a traveling if you have had an impact for three to five years out, and it’s resource focused on women’s health. “I think our goal can a lot of trial and error.“ be simply stated: increased access in birth control services for communities that do not have it,� Piaro says. The Mobile Clinic was in the making for years before opening this summer, district nurse director and Mobile Clinic nurse practitioner Pam Smith says. In addition to longterm birth control methods, the clinic also offers free full gynecological exams, which include STD testing. Offered on a sliding pay scale are the pill and Depo-Provera, an injected form of birth control that lasts three months. Patients don’t need to come in knowing exactly what they’re seeking, either. “We offer counseling around birth control—what [patients] are concerned about, what side effects they are or aren’t comfortable with, how long-term their goals are—and make referrals if necessary,� Piaro says. Piaro says the consultation is part of her personal practice of encouraging patients’ right to determine their own futures. “I don’t push patients into a specific type [of birth control],� she says. “A lot of women are pretty clear on what they want. For me, it just involves listening to them and answering their questions, watching out for their concerns and addressing them accordingly. I just give them the information and [feel] OK with whatever they decide.� So, can any person board the bus and walk out later that day with an IUD inserted? “We administer a test to check for infections and pregnancy. There can be no chance the patient is pregnant. But, yes,� Piaro says. “Basically, if you’re a candidate medically, you can walk up and get it. If they are not yet, they can make a follow-up appointment to come back.� Bemene Piaro works on the Northeast Georgia Public Health District’s Mobile Clinic. The Mobile Clinic is still mapping its route. The reasons why reproductive health care can be inaccesBus “stops� are based on availability and willingness to sible vary and are not always clear. “We’re still trying to find partner with organizations that have brick-and-mortar partnerships in Elbert and Greene counties,� says Piaro. locations. This makes for an intrinsically collaborative and “They’re very small and rural, and there’s no public transit. community-defined clinic, and in these nascent stages the Without The Mobile Clinic, [people in those counties may partnership possibilities are wide open. not have] access to free or affordable services. So there, “We are still in the initial phases and establishing a access barriers look like transportation. But in Clarke, regular calendar. It’s been who has asked us and who I can there’s public transportation, it’s walkable, and folks aren’t get cemented in a partnership,� says Piaro. “We started always coming. Geography isn’t the issue, and we’re not in Jackson County at the Commerce Boys and Girls Club. sure what is. So the clinic is a way of coming right to folks, We just signed a memorandum of understanding with and that looks different in different communities.� Pinewood Estates,� an Athens mobile-home neighborhood, Piaro says The Mobile Clinic is surveying patients to “and we’re still determining how often and which days we determine what brings folks to the clinic, and they “hope to need to come.� learn more about why they maybe haven’t previously gotten In November, the clinic partnered with the Sparrow’s similar services.� Nest, a faith-based community center for homeless people, The next scheduled event is Jan. 10 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. co-organized by Eastside Community Church and Strong, at Pinewood Estates, located at 1465 U.S. Hwy. 29 in northBeautiful and Godly Girls (organizer Latasha Sheats’ eastern Athens. The clinic will be open offering exams and counterpart to Life the Griot’s Chess and Community for birth control. To get in touch with The Mobile Clinic for boys). Attendees were served a Thanksgiving supper inside health care services or regarding potential partnerships, call the Sparrow’s Nest. Kids played basketball next to The or text their hotline at 706-224-0688. f Mobile Clinic. “We mostly ended up doing blood-pressure
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Wind-Driven Sculptures and Georgia Review Plus, What’s Coming to the Museum in 2017 By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com Harnessing the power of wind, New Orleans-based artist Lin Emery is both inspired by and dependent on the natural world to fuel her kinetic sculptures. Currently on view in the Georgia Museum of Art’s outdoor Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden, a space devoted to the works of women sculptors, Emery’s towering creations gracefully twist and turn with each passing breeze. Emery works primarily in either polished or brushed aluminum, a material that nods to her port-city home. Though her chosen material has a historically industrial purpose, the smooth, mirror-like quality of the metal allows each sculpture to exquisitely blend into its environment. As each spinning shape reflects its surroundings, the sculpture becomes a swirling collection of slightly warped branches and clouds. Many of her works are influenced by natural forms as well as music and dance, in both the shape of their silhouettes and the fluidity of their motions. “Umbrella Tree,� “Lyric� and “Octet� each support arms of moving shapes branching off of sturdy metallic trunks. Rising from the ground like Seussian trees or bizarre topiaries, the figures establish a fantastical space. “Splay,� a smaller and much more angular work, stands out from the bunch with a shape resembling an Lin Emery origami swan. Born in New York City in 1928, Emery moved frequently throughout her adolescence and attended five different universities. While at the Sorbonne in Paris, she studied under famed Russian sculptor Ossip Zadkine, an experience that solidified her lifelong passion for sculpture. After settling down in New Orleans years later, her work shifted from figurative works to forms abstracted from nature, and
she began to experiment with different methods of creating motion. She began with water-propelled “aquamobiles,� moved on to systems made of magnets and finally flowed toward wind-driven works. Curated by the museum’s deputy director, Annelies Mondi, “Driving Forces: Sculpture by Lin Emery� will remain on view through Sunday, Apr. 2. In addition to the four large works in the garden, five smaller sculptures are on view in the Alonzo and Vallye Dudley Gallery. Demonstrating the powerful ability of visual arts to convey stories, the exhibition “Storytelling: The Georgia Review’s 70th Anniversary Art Retrospective� offers 25 works by 12 artists whose work has been reproduced by UGA’s quarterly journal. Founded in 1947, the publication shares short stories, poems, reviews and essays, complemented by powerful works of contemporary visual art. The exhibition’s photographic selections offer glimpses at cultures across the world. Independent photojournalist Kael Alford contributes images from the “Eye Level in Iraq� series, which was taken not long after the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003. The portrait of women mourning the loss of family members killed by a missile stands in contrast to a portrait of women on their way to a celebratory henna party. Carl Bower’s two photographs from the “Chica Barbie� collection capture the glitz of Colombian beauty pageants in the late 1990s. Standing near the center of the floor, Vanessa German’s mixed-media sculpture “2 ships passing in the night, or i take my soul with me everywhere i go, thank you� commands attention right away. Two black female figures covered in porcelain doll parts balance decorative ship models
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on their heads, while one holds up a mirror and the other steers her red skateboard. German’s list of materials is worth noting; among the rhinestones, cloth and coffee tins are heavy mental inputs like “slavery on an everyday basis as made real and present by the reality of white supremacy� and “the journey from rage to understanding, the journey from compassion for everyone else to compassion for myself.� The assemblage works well near Patti Warashina’s earthenware sculpture, “Hot Head,� a devilish horned face with a curious expression. Exemplifying The Georgia Review’s relationships with members of the local community, Athens artists Nina Barnes and Margaret Morrison are also included in the exhibition. Barnes, who relocated here from Norway in 2002 and is well known for her visual contributions to the band of Montreal, has an incredibly distinct style. “Bugscape� demonstrates her ability to create fantasy worlds through a process of collaging and digitally manipulating layers of images made with watercolor, colored pencil and acrylic paint. Morrison, a professor of drawing and painting at UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art, contributes “Flying in Formation,� a giant triptych exploring experimentations with flight. “Storytelling� also includes diverse works by Benny Andrews, Tamas Dezso, Daniel Mirer, Celeste Rapone, Bianca Stone, Kara Walker and Masao Yamamoto. Currently on view at the museum through Sunday, Jan. 29, the exhibition was co-curated by Jenny Gropp and Annette Hatton, The Georgia Review’s current and former managing editors, respectively. A closing reception for “Storytelling� will be held on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 7–9 p.m. Sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the evening will include a reading by award-winning poet Jericho Brown. There’s a lot to look forward to next year at the museum, with four new exhibitions opening in January alone. “Advanced and Irascible: Abstract Expressionism from the Collection of Jeanne and Carroll Berry� presents works by “The Irascibles�—a group of 18 artists including Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and Hedda Sterne—who earned their nickname after sending an open letter to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in protest of its juried “American Painting Today: 1950,� which they perceived as closed-minded towards “advanced� artwork. Focusing primarily on abstract works created in the 1950s and ’60s, “Artists of the New York School� will offer paintings, sculptures and works on paper by artists like Helen Frankenthaler, Frank Stella and Philip Guston. “To Spin a Yarn: Distaffs, Folk Art and Material Culture� will showcase 40 decorated distaffs collected from around the world. Finally, “Expanding Tradition: Selections from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection� will include 50 pieces by African-American artists including Amalia Amaki, Benny Andrews and Elizabeth Catlett. f
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flagpole’s Top 10 Albums of 2016 By Music Staff music@flagpole.com
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lagpole’s annual top 10 list of local albums is compiled by Music Editor Gabe Vodicka based on individual lists submitted by our knowledgeable, opinionated music writers. This year, more than 30 records received top-10 consideration, reflecting the overall strength and variety of the Athens scene’s output in 2016. Given that depth, this list is less definitive than representative. Use it as a starting point, but know that there is much more to celebrate.
satisfying its existing ones. Scooterbabe’s first official LP hits all the right notes—emo-influenced melodies, dance-inspiring rhythms, the steady crooning of JJ Posway, Jianna Justice and Evan Tyor—without any unnecessary filler or frills. While it’s often sentimental and melancholy (see the album title), the album also features moments of upbeat nostalgia and excitement for the future to come. [Maria Lewczyk]
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Four Eyes Welcome to Earth In 2014, Erin Lovett expanded Four Eyes from a solo act into a full-fledged band. Lovett’s decision to return to her roots was risky, but thankfully, it paid off. Reminiscent of when Sufjan Stevens followed up the ambitious Michigan with the stripped-down Seven Swans, Welcome to Earth is emotionally raw, with memorable melodies and Lovett’s strongest lyrics to date. By revisiting and revising her minimal bedroom-pop style, Lovett crafted the most impressive release of her career. Sometimes, less is more. [Nathan Kerce]
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Mothers When You Walk a Long Distance You Are Tired Mothers began to turn heads in 2013 as the solo folk project of singer-songwriter and UGA art student Kristine Leschper. Leschper’s simple, striking compositions and expressive singing gave her live show, which sometimes included a performance-art element—at one gig, a masked figure cut Leschper’s hair while she played—a quiet, awe-inspiring quality. Released in February, When You Walk… represents Mothers’ foray into full-band-ism. Rather than obscure the music’s delicacy, the expanded sound accentuates it, incorporating snaking guitar lines, rich string arrangements and serrated rhythms to underscore the defiantly heartbroken quality of Leschper’s songwriting. Mothers’ recent performances, informed by a year-plus of nonstop touring, showcase a bigger, bolder sound that we can’t wait to hear on record. Still, the band’s debut remains a defining moment, one of Athens music’s proudest in years. [Gabe Vodicka]
Muuy Biien Age of Uncertainty If you caught Muuy Biien live in 2016, you knew what was coming, but that didn’t make the revisionary wallop of Age of Uncertainty any less abrupt. Shedding its hardcore punk skin, the new iteration of the band flexes a funkier muscle on its latest longplayer, the majority of which was recorded live at Chase Park Transduction. Singer Josh Evans turns his focus outward, coating bassist Parks Miller and drummer Jacob Lake’s lockstep groove with unfavorable critiques of modern society’s shortcomings. [Andy Barton]
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Scooterbabe The Sorrow You’ve Been Toting Around A terrific homage to the group’s previous EP releases, Sorrow earned Scooterbabe a legion of new fans while
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Futo Futo’s Greatest Hits While Patrick Brick’s music continues to evolve and vary, flitting between danceable synth-pop and lilting acoustic guitar, the one constant in his repertoire is an ability to intertwine the comic and tragic to the point of ambiguity. Take “The Internet Told Me I Have Cancer Again,” the opening track from Futo’s Greatest Hits. Despite that winsome refrain and a head-bob-inducing beat, the song presents a heart-wrenching fear of death only familiar to someone plagued by loss. Thank your lucky stars we have someone in town who can write a song ruminating on the end of life and use a faux-Craigslist ad about necromancers as its hook. [AB]
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Team SS Sawce Team SS dropped Sawce on Jan. 1, which, looking back, seems like a statement in itself. With its alternately playful and hard-hitting lyricism and steadfastly Southern, retro-futuristic beats, the record set the stage for a banner year for Athens hip hop. Sawce found Justin “Loyal” Smith and Keefie “3ft” Johnson making the case for the hip-hop pair-up, and the album foretold stellar outings later in the year from acts like Space Dungeon and We’re Weird. [GV]
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Nihilist Cheerleader Truth or Dare EP While a large majority of Athens’ many (MANY) lo-fi punk bands have failed to leave a mark, dance-punk foursome Nihilist Cheerleader was one of the most notable breakouts of 2016. Its sophomore EP left a lasting impression. With improved sound quality and songwriting, Truth or Dare showcased Nihilist Cheerleader’s knack for mixing strong lyricism with irresistible punk rhythms. Highlights include the absolute rager “More & More” and the loner’s lament “Walk Home Alone.” [NK]
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Cinemechanica Cinemechanica With this sophomore full-length release coming a full 10 years after its debut (an EP, Rivals, was released a mere eight years ago), there’s no denying that Cinemechanica’s audience was built the old-school way: word of mouth. Throughout multiple tours both international and domestic, the band sharpened its rock teeth into daggers; its years-long attention to compositional minutiae became laser-focused. The nine tracks on Cinemechanica deliver the same sweat, anxiety, tension and release as the band’s live show. [Gordon Lamb]
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Squalle Black Picassoul Black Picassoul is as notable for its music—a steamy blend of deep bass, cloud rap and lite jazz—as for what it represents: Athens hip hop finding its voice and, more importantly, that voice being heard. While much of the local rock scene seemed to sit 2016 out, politically speaking, artists like Squalle established a dialogue that inspired slow but steady progress on the local level. “America don’t care about your stolen dreams,” Squalle intones on “Proclamation,” a reminder that in our country, and especially here at home, we’ve got work to do. [GV]
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Claire Cronin Came Down a Storm A collaborative effort with multi-instrumentalist John Dieterich, best known as the guitarist for avant-rockers Deerhoof, Came Down a Storm was Claire Cronin’s first new release since she moved to Athens in 2015 to study creative writing at UGA. The eight-song record is a low-key classic, from unnerving opener “The Unnatural” to stormy closer “Dreamt the Sea.” The unexpected mash-up of Cronin’s elegiac poetry with Dieterich’s mischievous arrangements makes for strange, stunning moments, like the funereal doo-wop of “Valentine.” [GV] f
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Thanks for a Stellar 2016, Athens Plus, More Music News and Gossip By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com Hey everyone, Because this is the final column for the year, I wanted to say thanks to the whole Athens music scene for producing such an astounding amount of good music in 2016. Honestly, this was one of the best years for local music I’ve experienced in a long time. Before we get into this week’s news, let’s take a moment to remember those we lost this year—specifically, Allen Owens, Ross Shapiro, Daniel Marler, Jeremy Ayers, Curtis Vorda and Charlie Pruet. Each left his own indelible mark on both our town and our arts scene, and is incredibly missed by friends, loved ones and even acquaintances. Y’all take good care of each other out there, have a great set of holidays, and we’ll see ya when the calendar turns. WINTER REFLECTIONS: Secret underground roots-music and comedy venue The Lost Mirror just released its first collection of live recordings from the increasingly popular space. This collection, recorded in late November and titled November Presents, features musical performances from Paul Turner, Cortez Garza, Jill Knight, Grassland String Band and Caroline Aiken with Adam Poulin. There are also comedy clips from Mark Taylor and Shaunak Godkhindi. Grab this collection at thelostmirror.bandcamp. com, and look for upcoming events over at facebook.com/ TheLostMirror. DEEP BACKGROUND: Musician Jason Trahan has released two new collections of his experimental collage music,
which he plays under the name Lipperskip. November brought us Updated Sound Files, and this month rained down Additional Updated Sound Files. Trahan works via very large canvases, and every track runs an average of 15 minutes. Instrumentally speaking, his work is best when explored with keyboards and synths, but falters when guitars are brought in. Structurally, Grassland String Band performs at The Lost Mirror. nearly every track is hell-bent on its own Costa. Camacho says Costa has just returned from spending disintegration. That is, each begins with a discernible beat three weeks at the embattled North Dakota area, and both and melody but works itself into a steady lather of layered she and he will pay close attention to those who he knows noise, eventually becoming completely deconstructed, and are still there, “triple check� everything they hear regardnot always to great effect. I’m still kinda on the fence about ing their needs and distribute funds accordingly. All other Lipperskip, but looking forward to hearing more. See lipfunds will be donated to standingrock.org, and I’d encourperskip.bandcamp.com to understand my point. age everyone to head there and read up. It’s amazing how much clarity on an issue one can gain when going directly WATER IS LIFE: Laura Camacho (Athens Tango Project) to the source. has organized a cool lineup for an even greater cause. The Stand Up for Standing Rock benefit show takes place CARPET’S BROWN FOR A REASON: The old homeboys in at Little Kings Shuffle Club Thursday, Dec. 29 from 4 p.m. Hayride are up to their annual holiday shenanigans. For to midnight. This event costs $10, and all funds are to the group’s fourth annual Hayride Holiday Party, they’ll be donated to help with legal and medical costs for those be at the Georgia Theatre Friday, Dec. 30. Also on the bill at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation. The live music this night are the now-once-a-year phenomenon and old lineup will feature the Pylon Reenactment Society, Sunny South Blues Band, The Grawks, Garett Hatch, Broken String favorites Ceiling Fan, as well as the current and always Band, Incatepec, The Hobohemians, Tino Garrido and Ryan performing Shehehe. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the show starts at 9. f “Manito� Wendel, John Fernandes and Robert Black Eagle
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2016 Restaurant Roundup Recapping the Year in Local Food News By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com cocktails, a great wine list and some exceptional dishes. The kale and brussels sprout salad may sound like hippie health food in the abstract, but in practice it is a big, flowery firework of tastes and textures. The setting is tight but warm, and it’s impressively well run. Koyla Sizzling Grill and Hookah Lounge, on South Milledge, is not exactly organized, but it is delicious, with a wide range of Indian and Pakistani dishes presented without flair but at low prices and with great flavor to recommend them. Joshua L. Jones
This year hasn’t been a terrible one for restaurants, even if it has been for a lot of other things. Sure, some beloved places closed. And downtown continues to trend (slightly) away from interesting and adventurous and toward places that serve the students who are moving there in droves. But maybe that means a greater geographic spread of good places to eat, which is good for all of us. Food trucks are more successful in Athens than they’ve ever been, thanks to loosened regulations and a growing community of mobile eateries that joined forces this year to put on semi-regular evenings at Jittery Joe’s on Barber and the Classic Center’s pavilion on Foundry Street. Added to the scene were Nedza’s Waffles, Da Munchiezz and UGA’s surprisingly good Taqueria 1785 (which you can also find on campus), as well as Hankie Pies at the West Broad Farmers Market. The success story of 2016 is probably home.made, Mimi Maumus’ catering business on Baxter that expanded and renovated this year into a serious sit-down dining destination. Dinner, lunch and brunch are packed, leading folks to park across the street, which means they use the crosswalk, which in turn means that traffic slows down a little and the artery feels a bit more lively with pedestrians. That said, my favorite place I went to this year, even though it technically opened in 2015, was La Michoacana, the ice-cream chain out of Mexico, in Hull near the Ingles. A second branch, under different ownership and with a slightly limited menu, is in Georgia Square Mall. Both offer fantastic ice cream in a wide range of flavors, plus fun snacks. The Hull store also does superlative paletas. Polleria Pablo and Tacos Los Plebes are a similar story: a bit of a drive, but 100 percent worth it, the latter with great tacos made on a griddle before your eyes, the former with magical Peruvian dishes (ceviche! Peruvian grilled chicken!), and both in the same strip of businesses on Danielsville Road. Donna Chang’s, in Five Points, is as cool as anything in any city, with gorgeous
restaurants). Apparently, people want to build their own stuff. Downtown, we got a Zaxby’s, a Wing Zone, a D.P. Dough and a Cinnaholic, so there’s that. Cafe Istanbul, a Turkish restaurant out of Atlanta with three other locations, opened recently on Clayton Street next to Utage. Zombie Coffee and Donuts opened on Broad, in the former Your Pie, letting people (yes) build their own doughnuts and offering coffee ice cubes in its iced coffee. Mother Pho took over the space that had been Yummy Pho, making sure we continue to have Vietnamese food downtown. Thai E3 Cuisine moved into what had been Speakeasy, upstairs on Broad. And A-OK Cafe, under Marvin’s Shoe Service on College, turned into Bubble Cafe, doing Taiwanese snacks, rice bowls and bubble tea. The Hankook Taqueria-associated Takorea opened in what was Etienne
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Out in the Epps Bridge area, Groove Burgers isn’t a franchise yet, but it feels like one in a good way: businesslike, smart, speedy and customer-oriented. The menu focuses on burgers and creative sides. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s nicely done. In the same area, Bone Island Grillhouse opened, doing seafood and more, plus Diablo’s Southwest Grill (a franchise build-your-own burrito eatery) and Wok’s Up (the first iteration of a planned franchise of build-your-own stir-fry-bowl
downtown, doing Korean-Mexican tacos with a chef pedigree. The Chase Park warehouses got their own option for coffee and snacks with Veronica’s Sweet Spot, and perhaps more to come in the next year. Baxter added a Hungry Howie’s pizza franchise near the UGA dorms, but, in better news, Mama Jewel’s Kitchen started serving breakfast and lunch, including a lot of tasty from-scratch Southern standards, farther down the same street. If you follow
it to its conclusion, where it runs into the Beechwood shopping center, you can also eat as many kinds of chicken salad as anyone could possibly want at Chicken Salad Chick, or get yourself a big, drippy burger at Fatburger, inside Buffalo’s. In addition to Donna Chang’s, Five Points added a bar connected to and downstairs from The Pine called The Root. Next year and next door, Sakura, the totally solid sushi/hibachi place tucked away on Atlanta Highway, will open a second branch on South Milledge. Lighthouse Seafood returned to Athens, on Vine Street, and Taqueria el Agave vastly improved on its predecessor in the same Oconee Street spot. Out on the Eastside, Craft Public House gave that area of town a real option for a nice, fancy meal, and Peking closed, to be replaced by Red Bowl Bistro. Continuing a bit farther out of town, Too Sweetz Bakery opened in Winterville, inside Wok Star. Bella Noche replaced Piccolo’s in Watkinsville, doing Latin-Italian fusion. JB’s Smokin’ Pig opened near downtown Watkinsville. 5th Avenue Pizza opened on Mars Hill Road. Barberitos added a branch at Athens Tech. Pig O’s Bar-B-Que began operating a trailer in Crawford. In Winder, Pho & Deli, in a gas station, serves Hmong food that includes some great sausages, and the chef behind Atlanta’s closed P’cheen opened Bistro off Broad, a French restaurant, on Candler Street, also in Winder. In Madison, Farmview Market opened with a wide array of fancy local foodstuffs and a very tasty cafe that does breakfast and lunch. Restaurants that closed were Big Daddy Mike’s Barbecue, The Branded Butcher (to rebrand as something with burgers but the same owners), Preserve (sadly, but with the chef shifting to The World Famous, yay!), Hip Pops (still to be found around town, but no more regular store hours), Brixx, Ten Pins Tavern, Tin Drum, Etienne Brasserie, Transmet West, Goodie Two Shoes (still doing catering and rentals) and two of Pete McCommons’ very favorite eateries, the Cafe on Prince and Paul’s Bar-B-Q. The next year should bring us Metro Diner in the old East West downtown (a Guy Fieri-approved franchise out of Jacksonville, FL), a fish shack in what was Preserve, the fourth Taqueria La Parrilla (in what was most recently The Tartar House, at highways 29 and 72) and maybe, someday, Matt Downes’ Liberty on Baxter, which got a sign this year and did at least one pop-up event. f
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The Force Is Strong With Rogue One Plus, an Awards Contender and a Few Faves of the Year By Drew Wheeler movies@flagpole.com and Tony Gilroy craft one of the most ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (PG-13) If wholly satisfying Star Wars entries since The Force Awakens proved Star Wars could 1983. The new characters, good and evil, are thrive in a post-Lucas world, Rogue One finally delivers on the long-awaited promise as appealing as ever; Ben Mendelsohn earns top marks as Director Krennic. Too much of of a vaster universe. While not one of the core “episodes,� the spectacular space adventure expands the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story galaxy far, far away on the big screen. Remember that scene in Star Wars where Princess Leia inputs the plans for the Death Star into R2-D2? Rogue One fills in the events that led to those plans falling into the hands of the Rebel Alliance. In the simplest terms, it is another prequel, were that term not unfairly sullied by episodes I–III. The Rebels have tasked Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) with finding her father (Mads Mikkelsen), the science officer who designed the Empire’s RogueWear by L.L. Bean super-weapon. Ultimately, Jyn a CGI Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin and her allies—Rebel spy Cassian Andor is unappealing but not fatal; a couple of (Diego Luna), an imperial defector (Riz extended appearances by Darth Vader, espeAhmed), a couple of warriors (Donnie Yen cially glimpsing his private castle on a fiery and Jiang Wen) and a droid, K-2SO (v. Alan planet, more than make up for it. The cliTudyk)—discover the flaw that will lead to mactic land-and-space battle may be a franthe Death Star’s destruction. chise high-water mark. Rogue One shows Director Gareth Edwards (Godzilla) and just how strong the Force continues to be. the odd screenwriting duo of Chris Weitz
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (R) Director Kenneth Lonergan’s first feature film since 2011’s Margaret (and only his third since his excellent 2000 debut, You Can Count on Me) is an incredibly sad movie that never actually made me sad. A lonely, angry Boston handyman, Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck), finds out that his beloved brother John (Kyle Chandler) has died and left him guardianship of his 16-year-old son, Patrick (Lucas Hedges). But when Lee returns to his old hometown, he is met with devastating memories of personal loss, as well as run-ins with his ex-wife, Randi (Michelle Williams). Lonergan’s generous characterizations provide his cast with opportunities for greatness. Three-time Oscar nominee Williams is a foregone conclusion at this point, but when can we stop acting like Casey Affleck is a revelation? We have been aware of his talent since 2007 and Gone Baby Gone. His taciturn yet multifaceted portrayal of Lee should certainly earn him that first Best Actor nomination. Don’t be scared off by Manchester by the Sea’s deep well of sadness; the film is filled with wit, heart and life despite its funereal beginnings.
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Looking to avoid talking about anything controversial with the family this holiday season? Why not share one of 2016’s top films instead? After all, there’s something to watch with everyone! Are the kids up early? You cannot go wrong with either The Secret Life of Pets or Zootopia, but I lean Pets thanks to Louis C.K. and Kevin Hart. Are you struggling to come up with something cool enough for the hip brother-in-law who loved “Stranger Things?� Look no further than Jeff Nichols’ nostalgia-fueled Midnight Special; trust me, he will love it, and you will earn some serious brownie points if he has not seen it. What will you and your uncle, who fancies himself a comic and has never missed an episode of “SNL,� simultaneously find funny? Mike Birbiglia’s debut, Don’t Think Twice, should turn over both your tickle boxes. Nothing in common with your highschool age “oops� brother? Try Green Room. He will find it cool and violent. Plus, its neo-Nazi baddies are quite topical! Maybe you can singlehandedly forestall his radicalization at the online hands of the alt-right. Dad will love Jeff Bridges’ reprisal of Rooster Cogburn and Bad Blake in the modern Western-cum-heist movie Hell or High Water. Stick it out when mom (or grandma) puts on Florence Foster Jenkins; Meryl Streep is like catnip to that demographic, but it is a worthy follow-up to Stephen Frears’ excellent The Queen and Philomena. What about that early-afternoon dead time when all, including the kids, are gathered around the TV? The new Pete’s Dragon has the feels for everyone; stock up on tissue. Are the kids snug in bed, and you need a crowd-pleaser for the teen-to-adult set? The harmonious Sing Street, from Once filmmaker John Carney, will have the whole family singing along. You can also try Hunt for the Wilderpeople for its quirky Kiwi hilarity. Try both if you have the time. Is everyone finally asleep but you? It’s time for The Witch. Tell Black Phillip hello for me. f
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Go Bar · 9 p.m. · $5 If you’ve been sitting around the house thinking, “Gee, I sure do wish I could squeeze in a little live hard-house, techno and destructo noise with a bent toward traditional industrial before Christmas Day”—well, you’re in luck. Local acts Group Grope, Doom Ribbons and Hive of Wires will host and play with North Carolina’s Housefire and Sponge Bath on Wednesday at Go Bar. It sure sounds like one huge cliché to say “expect the unexpected,” but dive into this show with an open mind and a closed fist, and we can pretty much guarantee that you’ll get out more than you put in. DJ Other Voices, Other Rooms will spin in between sets. [Gordon Lamb]
Nowhere Bar · 10 p.m. For the past decade or so, Rick Williams’ Blues Olympics has provided a dose of townie-centric holiday spirit to Athenians enjoying a (brief) respite from the student population. The popular Christmastime event consists of an allstar lineup of locals and former locals grooving their way through multiple sets of bluesy rock and roll. Spearheaded by Athens expat Williams, who now lives in New York, the annual show has been known to feature familiar names like Scott Low, Clarence “Big C” Cameron, Jason Fuller, Tony Giordano, Michael Doke, Ted Lahey, Timi Conley and many other Nowhere Bar mainstays and alums. [Gabe Vodicka]
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Tuesday 20 EVENTS: GDOL Recruitment for Wendy’s (Athens Career Center) The Georgia Department of Labor hosts a recruitment fair for 75 positions at a new Wendy’s in town. Dress appropriately and bring a resume. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. 706-5832550 EVENTS: White Buffalo Christmas (Buffalo’s Café) Celebrate Christmas with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy a puppet show and more in the Big Back Room. Tonight marks the culmination of the White Buffalo Christmas for Children gift drive, in which community members have filled shoeboxes with gifts for kids. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ buffaloscafeathens FILM: Bad Movie Night: Elves (Ciné Barcafé) Nazis dispatch a
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murderous elf to impregnate a virgin on Christmas Eve. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/badmovienight 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 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8508561 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern
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GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Taqueria Tsunami, Downtown) Surf the trivia wave every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win drinks, sweet treats and gift cards. Every Tuesday on the patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (The Savory Spoon) Compete to win prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-367-5721 KIDSTUFF: Spanish Play Group (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Parents and children meet to speak or learn some Spanish. 3:30–5 p.m. FREE! www.reblossomathens.com KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, crafts and fun for preschoolaged children and their caregivers.
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Downtown Athens · 7:30 p.m. · FREE! This recent staple of the Athens holiday season is sure to up your cheer factor. Conceived by Phil Kline—a New York musician and composer known for fronting The Del-Byzanteens, an early no-wave group that also featured filmmaker Jim Jarmusch—Unsilent Night is a wintry “moving sound sculpture” that consists of four tracks designed to be played simultaneously. Anyone who wants to participate can download one of the tracks to their mobile device ahead of time, or show up with a boombox and receive a cassette tape or CD. After meeting at Little Kings Shuffle Club, the nouveau-carolers will press “play” and parade through the streets. [GV] 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Wednesday 21 ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Carissa DiCindio, curator of education, leads a conversation on “Still Life with Pears” by DeScott Evans aka Stanley David. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920
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Georgia Theatre · 9 p.m. · $10 Featuring members of a bunch of longgone bands with goofball names that will only ring a bell if you went to UGA circa 2002–2006 (e.g., Drunk and Furious, Attractive ’80s Women, That’s What She Said, Suburban Messiah), Basketball Team presents a release show for its A Very Christmas EP, an unholy celebration of holiday classics. Helmed by guitarist and vocalist Adam Hebbard, who will also open Friday’s show with his band Adam Hebbard and the Et Als, the self-proclaimed supergroup aims to rekindle the scuzzy magic of DT’s Down Under with a little Christmas joy thrown in for good measure. All concertgoers will receive a copy of the EP. [GV]
GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Eastside) Every Wednesday. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Bingo (Highwire Lounge) House cash and drink prizes. Hosted by DJ LaDarius. 8 p.m. FREE! www. highwirelounge.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. saucehouse.com GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com
KIDSTUFF: Winter Kick Off (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Explore the outdoors and attend a planetarium program to celebrate the first day of winter. Ages 4–12. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $6–9. www.athensclarkecounty. com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens
Thursday 22 COMEDY: Comic Strip (Bar Georgia) Show-up and go-up comedy open mic. Hosted by Alia Ghosheh and Veronica Darby. 9 p.m. $5. ghoshehalia@gmail.com EVENTS: Blood Drive (Athens First UMC) To sign-up, contact Mary Claire. 1 p.m.–6 p.m. FREE!
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706-543-1442, maryclaire@athensfirstumc.org GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq KIDSTUFF: Pajama Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Bring your pajama-clad kids in for storytelling and readings by special guests. 7 p.m. FREE! 706795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based games. Blocks provided. For ages 8 & up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-7955597 KIDSTUFF: Kids’ Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Make a self-directed craft. 2:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Meet the Author (Hip Vintage and Handmade) Author Jennifer Mitchell will read from Jingle and the Christmas Wish, a story about an abandoned puppy who finds a new home in time for the holidays. Dec. 22–24, 11 a.m. www. hipvintagehandmade.com
Friday 23 EVENTS: Unsilent Night (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Participate in a public performance of “Unsilent Night.” The 45-minute electronic piece, designed “specifically to be heard outdoors in the month of December” by composer Phil Kline, was debuted in New York City in 1992 and is performed around the world. Meet at Little Kings and bring portable music players for a walk around downtown. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. unsilentnight.com
EVENTS: Selfies with Santa (Bark Dog Spa, 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy) Bring your dog, cat or kid for a picture with Santa. 4–6 p.m. 706353-1065 KIDSTUFF: Meet the Author (Hip Vintage and Handmade) See Thursday listing for full description Dec. 22–24, 11 a.m. www.hipvintagehandmade.com MEETINGS: All Faiths Gathering (Healing Arts Centre) The gathering will begin with Kirtan chanting and Swami Ramananda will speak on “Unity in Diversity.” 5:30–7 p.m. $20 suggested donation. yurtyogaathens.com
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Tuesday 27 CLASSES: Postures for Peace (Healing Arts Centre) Hatha yoga with Swami Ramananda. 5:30 p.m. $20 suggested donation. yurtyogaathens.com FILM: Screening and Sing-along (ACC Library) Watch and sing-along to a 1945 classic starring Judy Garland. Vintage Betty Boop cartoons will be shown before the feature. Light refreshments and prizes. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every
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THE CALENDAR!
MR. E New band from local musician Ethan Lapaquette.
LIVE MUSIC
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 DJ WHOM Local DJ playing a mix of hip hop, ‘90s and 2000s music.
The Foundry 6 p.m. $6 (adv.), $8 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com TRIO Athens-based singers Marty Winkler, Kate Morrissey and Lis Cesnik Ferguson perform with special guest percussionist Tony Oscar in an a cappella holiday celebration. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 THE 8-TRACK GORILLA The mysterious costumed local musician performs. KUSA87 Local experimental band creating visual soundscapes through tapes, pedals, vinyl and more.
Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com AVERY LEIGH DRAUT The leader of indie-pop act WANDA performs with a backing band comprised of Greg Hankins, Zack Milster and Seth Hendershot.
BLACKNERDNINJA Eugene Willis and Larry Gresham deliver explosive rhymes over organic, high-energy beats. SHEDDRICK No info available. AFRICAN SOUL A unique and stirring combination of poetry and song.
Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by John “Dr. Fred” Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com NICK ROSEN Multi-instrumentalist who has performed with artists including Jennifer Holliday, Dionne Farris, Roy Ayers and many more. CLEVELAND P. JONES Soul and jazz singer-songwriter.
Wednesday 21 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES OPEN MIC JAM Bands are welcome, backline is provided and the jam rocks until 2 a.m.
Blacknerdninja plays Hendershot’s Coffee Bar on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
The Foundry 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com GRAND New Athens-based alternative-pop four-piece. CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band. EASTVILLE BELLE New local country/Americana outfit.
Go Bar 9 p.m. 706-546-5609 GROUP GROPE Analog synth beats influenced by classic Chicago house and Detroit techno. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. DOOM RIBBONS Experimental guitar/percussion duo from Asheville, NC.
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One of the nation’s hottest Classic Motown, R&B, and Soul Dance Bands Help us celebrate in the New Year with lots of fun, dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a champagne toast at midnight. When: Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 Where: VFW · 835 Sunset Dr. Price: $45/person
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The Bar-B-Que Shack 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-6752 BLUEGRASS JAM Bring your own instrument! All pickers are welcome every Thursday.
The Foundry 8 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com SONS OF SAILORS Jimmy Buffet cover band, featuring members of the Tony Pritchett Band.
The Manhattan Café Loungy Tuesdays. 10 p.m. FREE! 706369-9767 DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Spinning an all-vinyl set of rare and classic deep soul, R&B and blues. Every Tuesday!
Doors: 7:30pm
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Blue Sky 9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 WARM GLOW BLUE SKY SHOW JJC plays disco, funk, soul & cetera. Every Thursday!
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HOUSEFIRE Electronic and harsh noise project from Raleigh, NC. SPONGE BATH House and techno music from Chapel Hill, NC. HIVE OF WIRES Steven Roach, Michael Pierce and Ryan Unk mix free jazz and electronics.
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GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. saucehouse.com KIDSTUFF: Mr. Keith and Vern’s Holiday Magic Show (Bogart Library) Mr. Keith and Vern present silly holiday magic and fun. Recommended for preschool through second grade. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens
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The Globe 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Mary Sigalas, Dan Horowitz, Steve Key and surprise guests play swingin’ tunes from the ‘10s, ‘20s and ‘30s.
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DJ OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS Spinning selections from Throbbing Gristle, Psychic TV, Sparks and house and techno classics. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com
TRE80 Hip hop artist from Gainesville, GA. 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.
Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ A group of talented musicians play Thursdays and Fridays. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 RICK WILLIAMS’ BLUES OLYMPICS Blues supergroup led
by the multitalented Rick Williams. Featuring Stephen Simmons, Carlton Owens, Scott Low, Clarence “Big C” Cameron, Jason Fuller, Tony Giordano, Michael Doke, Ted Lahey, Timi Conley, Robert Herndon and more. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DANCING MAGNOLIAS Local group led by Athens rock fixture Rev. Conner Mack Tribble. Your Pie 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7048 (Gaines School Road location) LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot performs solo sets of funky Southern folk rock ‘n’ roll.
Friday 23 The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com CAROLINE AIKEN AND SHADOW C.A.B. One of Athens’ most talented and respected performing songwriters. Her bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance.
Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ See Thursday’s listing for full description Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 FESTER HAGOOD & FRIENDS This songwriter sings in a soft drawl that accents his simple, plucked songs. The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 STEVE SHIVER Local singer drawing from jazz, rock and pop. 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 QUIG AND THE BOYS Local rock band playing old, new, blues and rock with a twist. Terrapin Beer Co. 4:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot performs funky sets of Southern rock and roll.
Monday 26 Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by John “Dr. Fred” Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
The Foundry 7 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com THE BEST OF UNKNOWN ATHENS A singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Liam Parke. Featuring Rick Fowler, Adam Payne, Greg Hester, Jim Cook, Todd Cowart & more The Globe 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Local musicians playing swingin’ tunes from the ‘10s, ‘20s and ‘30s. Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 TOM VISIONS Post-mystical, electronic, psychedelic folk music. THIRD EYE STIR FRY Sean McDonald and Jeff Austin doing audio-visual experimentation. SOLODOG A solo set from Smokedog’s Thom Strickland. MR. E New band from local musician Ethan Lapaquette.
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Rev. Tribble and the Deacons play The Foundry on Friday, Dec. 23. REVEREND TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Good old-fashioned rock and roll from Athens mainstay Tribble and his band. Georgia Theatre A Very Christmas. 9 p.m. $10. www. georgiatheatre.com BASKETBALL TEAM Newly minted supergroup playing modern and classic Christmas tunes for everyone to enjoy. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. ADAM HEBBARD AND THE ET ALS All-star group composed of former members of MARINO, Animals with Guns, Mikey Mel & the JDs, The Holy Liars and more. Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE SOLSTICE SISTERS Old-time country ballads, traditional folk and ‘40s-style swing with sweet, warm harmonies.
Tuesday 27 Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 OKEY No info available. NIFTY EMITTER Local artist playing “sweet artful sounds that will blow and stimulate your mind.” THE ELECTRIC NATURE Psychrock/electro duo from Athens. The Manhattan Café Loungy Tuesdays. 10 p.m. FREE! DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Spinning a set of rare and classic deep soul, R&B and blues. Every Tuesday! Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 DJ WHOM Local DJ playing a mix of hip hop, ‘90s and 2000s music.
Wednesday 28 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. flickertheatreandbar.com MERCURY UNCOVRED Electronic post-punk group out of Pittsburgh. HOT WARD No info available. NOTHING No info available.
12/29 THE DICTATORTOTS / NICK MALLIS / LOS CANTARES / METRIC CRAP TON (40 Watt Club) 12/29 STEVEN COUGHLIN BAND / ETHAN CRUMP (The Foundry) 12/29 ATHENS STANDS WITH STANDING ROCK / Pylon Reenactment Society / Sunny South Blues Band / The Grawks / Garrett Hatch / Broken String Band / Incatepec / Hobohemians / Constantino Garrido & / Ryan “Manito” Wendel / John Fernandes / Robert Black Eagle Costa (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 12/30 BURNS LIKE FIRE / VICIOUS DREAMS (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 12/30 THE GRAINS OF SAND (The Foundry) 12/30 HAYRIDE / SHEHEHE / CEILING FAN (Georgia Theatre) 12/30 LAURA CONROY MEMORIAL / Theo Grizol / Shark Shark / Gift Economy / C.W.O.H.L. / DJ Mahogany (Go Bar) 12/30 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE (The Office Lounge) 12/30 100 WATT HORSE / SEMICIRCLE / JIANNA JUSTICE (The World Famous)
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Art 42nd Annual Juried Exhibition (Lyndon House Arts Center) The annual show will be juried by Susan Krane, executive director of the San Jose Museum of Art. All visual art welcome. Drop off entry forms and up to three works on Jan. 26, 12:30–8:30 p.m. or Jan. 27, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Exhibition opens Mar. 3. $25 submission fee. 706613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty. com/exhibits Acrylics Workshop (Georgia Museum of Art) Local artist and educator Erin McIntosh leads a fourpart studio workshop focusing on biomorphic abstraction as expressed through various techniques and acrylic mediums. Jan. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $15. 706-5428863, callan@uga.edu Deck the Walls (Lyndon House Arts Center) A special exhibition features art available for sale by 70 area artists, authors, crafters and musicians. Items include glass ornaments, pottery, sculptural works, embroidery, children’s books, photography and more. Open daily through December. ww.athensclarkecounty.com/ lyndonhouse Fold Unfold (Lyndon House Arts Center) “Fold Unfold� invites skilled makers to weave functional bedding on manually operated looms for an installation. Coverlets should be informed by overshot geometric patterning popular in the South, and should use a modernist color scheme of black, white and gray. Confirm participation by Mar. 1. Submission deadline May 1. foldunfold2017@gmail.com Holiday Studio Sale (170 Canady Dr.) Shop Charles Pinckney’s jewelry, Karen Hamrick’s
chains and Elizabeth Barton’s quilts and paintings in a home studio. Through Dec. 24, 12–6 p.m. 706372-1072 Open Studio Membership (Lyndon House Arts Center) Local artists can now access studio facilities through a new 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.athensclarke county.com/leisure
Auditions ACT After Dark (Athens Creative Theatre (ACT)) ACT After Dark will perform He’s Having a Baby. For adult and senior actors. Auditions on Jan. 3–4, 6–9 p.m. Performances on Feb. 23–26. Call to schedule an appointment. 706-613-3628, www. athensclarkecounty.com/act
Classes BEEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A seven-part series covers the fundamentals of beekeeping. Topics include beekeeping basics, care and feeding of honeybees, ABC’s of assembling a beehive, spring hive management, installing bees, products from the hive, and overwintering your hive. Sundays, through Aug. 13. $35/class, $215/series. www.botgarden.uga.edu Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay� classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s wheel every Friday from 7–9 p.m. “Family Try Clay� classes show children and adults hand-building
methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Dance Classes (Center City Ballet, 750A N. Chase St.) Sulukule Bellydance presents classes in bellydancing and Middle Eastern drumming. Visit website for schedule. www.floorspaceathens.com Hatha Yoga (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) De-stress, relax and move into stillness. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. $10. www.mindfuliving.org HOT YOGA (Fuel Hot Yoga) Classes in hot yoga are offered seven days a week. Beginners welcome. Student discounts available. 706-353-9642, www.bikramathens.com Introduction to Acting (OCAF, Watkinsville) This course for ages 16 & up focuses on the imaginative, physical and vocal skills necessary for acting. The program culminates in a performance of scripted scenes and monologues. Wednesdays, Jan. 25–Mar. 29, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $180–190. www.ocaf.com Lunchtime Yoga (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) Annie Marcum teaches “Mindful Flow Yoga.â€? Mondays, 12 p.m. $5–10. BYO Mat. 706-372-1849 Martial Arts Classes (Live Oak Martial Arts, Bogart) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, Jodo, self-defense, grappling and weapons classes for all ages. Visit website for full class schedule. www.liveoak martialarts.com One-on-One Genealogy Assistance (ACC Library) Library staff offer assistance to genealogists and researchers. Dec. 20, 10 a.m. Dec. 27, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens PALS Institute (PALS Institute) The PALS Institute provides training in GED preparation, literacy, EFL, business and computer skills to women. Women to the World covers the cost of materials and testing
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The photography of Davy Gibbs, currently on view at The Grit through December, captures scenes around Georgia. fees. 706-548-0000, survival@ womentotheworld.org Quilting Classes (Crooked Pine Quilts) Amanda Whitsel offers classes in quilting and sewing for all levels and ages. 706-318-2334, needleinahaystack7@yahoo.com, crookedpinefarm.blogspot.com Salsa Dance Classes (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Cuban-style salsa dance classes (Casino-Rueda) with SALSAthens. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10 (incl. drink). www.facebook.com/ salsaathens Traditional Karate Training (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Learn traditional Yoshukai karate in a positive atmosphere. Accepting new students. No experience necessary. See website for schedule. Classes held Sundays–Wednesdays. FREE! www.athensy.com Winter Art Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) “Cameron Hamton Workshop Series.� Jan. 7, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $75. “Learn to Play Bagpipes.� Jan. 9, 6–7 p.m. $35. “Painting with Charles.� Jan. 13–Feb. 24, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–3 p.m. $120. “Introduction to Acting.� Jan. 25, 6–8 p.m. $180. “Introduction to Bookbinding.� Begins Feb. 4, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $110. “Beginner to Intermediate Wheel Throwing.� Feb. 9, 6–9 p.m. $140. “Metalworking with Sylvia Dawe.� Feb. 11, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Visit the website for full descriptions of the courses. 706-613-3623, www.athens clarkecounty.com/leisure Winter Dance Class Registration (East Athens Educational Dance Center) Now registering in classes for beginners through advanced students. Classes include ballet, modern dance, tap and more. Classes begin Jan. 9. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure
YOGA (Athens Five Points Yoga Studio) Classes are offered in Iyengar yoga, flow yoga, gentle flow, hot power flow, restorative yoga and alignment yoga. Check website for weekly schedule. www.athensfive pointsyoga.com YOGA (Rubber Soul Yoga) Ongoing classes in Kundalini, Hatha, gentle yoga, laughing yoga, acroyoga, karate and one-on-one yoga as well as guided meditation. Check website for schedule. Donation based. calclements@gmail.com, www.rubber soulyoga.com
Help Out Helpful Harvest (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Drop off non-perishable food and hygiene items to the library for delivery to the Madison County Food Bank. The library will collect donations through Dec. 31. 706-795-5597 MLK Day of Service Register to volunteer at 18 sites around Athens. A light breakfast will be served during a morning kickoff event, during which Life the Griot will be the featured speaker. Jan. 16, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensclarkecounty.com/ mlkday Pickled Peach Valentine Classic Tournament (The Classic Center) Volunteers are needed at the 3rd annual tournament which will raise funds for a pickleball venue. Pickleball players can also register. Feb. 10–12. royvdiane@gmail.com Tutors Needed (410 McKinley Dr.) Athens Tutorial Program is seeking volunteer tutors for grades K–8. Multiple subjects. Sessions are scheduled Monday–Thursday, 3–6 p.m. 706-354-1653, athens.tutorial @gmail.com
Kidstuff Craft Classes (Treehouse Kid and Craft) “Art School� for ages 2–4 (Wednesdays, 11 a.m.), ages 4–6 (Wednesdays, 4 p.m.) and ages 6–8 (Thursdays, 4 p.m.). “Baby Sensory Art Session� for ages 6–24 months (Wednesdays, 10 a.m.). www.tree housekidandcraft.com Events for Moms and Children (The Natural Baby) Infant & Toddler Sensory Playgroup is for infants 4–12 months. $2/drop in, $5/month. Fridays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Saturday Open Playgroup. Saturdays, 1–3 p.m. Babywearing Lunch & Learn. Dec. 21, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. info@thenaturalbaby.com, www.thenaturalbaby.com Holiday Mini Camps (Multiple Locations) “Winter Blast Holiday� at Lay Park offers crafts, cooking activities and games. Dec. 27–30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $40–60. “Winter Creations� at East Athens Community Center celebrates the season with winter-themed projects. Dec. 27–30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $40–60. Ages 6–12. www.athensclarke county.com/leisure Youth Sports Program Registration (Multiple Locations) Now registering. Youth basketball for ages 6–13 at East Athens Community Center. Jan. 10–Feb. 20. $65–98. Gymnastics for toddlers to teens at Bishop Park. Jan. 9–May 13. Tennis for ages 5–16 at the Athens-Clarke County Tennis Center and Bishop Park. Jan. 31–Mar. 8. $60–90. www.athens clarkecounty.com/leisure
Support Groups Alanon (540 Prince Ave.) Alanon: a 12-step recovery program for those
affected by someone else’s drinking. Noon and evening meetings are held throughout the week. FREE! www. ga-al-anon.org Alcoholics Anonymous (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164 Breastfeeding Support Group (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Get expert tips from lactation counselors from By Your Leave and share experiences with other mothers. Wednesdays, 4 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. www.reblossomathens.com Caregivers’ Support Group (Tuckston United Methodist Church) Find support with other caregivers. Non-denominational meetings are held the third Sunday of each month. 706-850-7272 Chronic Illness Support Group (Oasis Counseling Center) Six-week group meetings for individuals dealing with fibromyalgia, arthritis, lupus, cancer, severe injuries and other chronic medical conditions. Call to reserve spot. Every Wednesday, 1:30–3 p.m. through Apr. 10. $15/session. 706543-3522, info@oasiscounseling center.com Dudes Helping Dudes (Nuçi’s Space) A weekly support group for anyone who identifies as a man. Fridays, 6–7 p.m. tinyurl.com/ DudesHelpingDudes, www.brainaid fest.com
Life After Diagnosis (Oasis Counseling Center) An ongoing support group aimed at helping those with chronic or life-threatening diseases. Tuesdays, 4–5:30 p.m. 706543-3522, www.oasiscounseling center.com Mental Health Round Table (Nuçi’s Space) This peer support group is open to anyone with a brain illness. Meets every Monday, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Closed Dec. 26. lesley@nuci.org, www.nuci.org New Mamas’ Group (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Meet other parents with babies. Thursdays, 11 a.m. www.reblossomathens.com Project Safe (Athens, GA) Meetings for Athena, a skillsbased group covering relationship topics, are held every Thursday, 12–1:30 p.m. Meetings for the New Beginnings Support Group are held every Monday, 6:30–8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Monday of the month. Childcare provided. 24-hour crisis hotline: 706-543-3331. Teen texting line: 706-765-8019. Meeting information: 706-613-3357, ext. 770. www.project-safe.org The Legacy Circle: A Monthly Women’s Empowerment Journey (The Mother-Daughter Nest, 1161 Long Rd.) Practice the art of sacred self-care and support your own personal growth. Eight women participate in sacred circling the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. $15. themotherdaughternest.com
art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Live music photography by Ryan Myers. Through January. 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) In the Harrison Center Foyer Gallery, “Seven Elements of Art” features sculptural works by Lawrence Steuck, Leonard Piha and Lorraine Thompson. • “The Other 95.6%: Photos from Around the World” is a collection of photography. Through Feb. 3. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) The first-ever “Members Exhibition” is a collection of works by over a dozen of the gallery’s members. Through Jan. 14. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CINÉ BARCAFE (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Wild People” is a series of paintings by Terry Rowlett. Through December. 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 and Joni Younkins-Herzog. “Artscape Oconee: The Monuments of Artland” features eight newly commissioned art panels and six refurbished panels of paintings. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) “Highlights” includes artists from the Classic Center’s permanent collection: June Ball, Greg Benson, Dianne Penny, Henry Ransom, John Ahee, Ana Anest and Lamar Wood. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) “Home” offers two perspectives on the stability of our houses and ourselves through the painting and textiles of Sarah Cowan White and Kendal King. Through Dec. 24. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Collages influenced by Surrealism and Magic Realism by Susan Pelham. Through December. FARMINGTON DEPOT GALLERY (1011 Salem Rd., Farmington) Owned and staffed by 14 artists, the gallery offers works by artists including Matt Alston, John Cleaveland, Peter Loose, Michael Pierce, Dan Smith, Cheri Wranosky and more. • Margo Newmark Rosenbaum and Art Rosenbaum share an exhibition of photographs, drawings, paintings and pastels. The show also includes landscapes by John Cleaveland and ceramics by Holly. JustHolly. Through December. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Liftitdown’s “Shared Psychosis” offers paintings, sculptures, illustrations and costumes made by Eddy Lezama and Laura Maria Ramirez Giraldo. Through December. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Tiny Universe two” is a biennial small works show featuring pieces by over 60 Athens and Atlanta artists who have exhibited at the gallery in the past. Through December. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Gifts and Prayers. The Romanovs and Their Subjects.” Through December. • “Man’s Canyons: New York City on Paper.” Through December. • “Living Color: Gary Hudson in the 1970s.” Through Jan. 8. • “Storytelling: The Georgia Review’s 70th Anniversary Art Retrospective” including 25 works by 12 artists whose work
reMama: A Group for Repeat Mamas (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) A play and support group. Every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. www.reblossomathens.org
On The Street Athens Free School (Athens, GA) Athens Free School is a learning network where people share skills through free classes. Animation showcase will be held on Dec. 21. Find the calendar online. Email with class ideas. athensfreeschool@ riseup.net, www.facebook.com/ athensfreeschool Athens Pétanque Club (Outside of 1000 Faces Coffee) Play a friendly game of Pétanque, a French version of bocce ball, at the Pétanque terrain. Beginners welcome. Sundays, 2–3:30 p.m. athenspetanqueclub@ gmail.com, athenspetanqueclub.wix. com/play Bring One for the Chipper: Christmas Tree Recycling (Multiple Locations) Keep AthensClarke County Beautiful (KACCB) encourages citizens to recycle their undecorated trees and wreaths on Jan. 7, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Participants will receive a free tree seeding and/ or seed packets. Free removal assistance for the elderly, disabled and veterans. Check website for drop-off locations. 706-613-3501 ext. 312, www.keepathensbeautiful.org
Executive Leadership Program for Nonprofit Organizations (J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development) Accepting applications for an intensive week-long program exploring the latest knowledge in nonprofit management and leadership. Financial aid available. Jan. 8–13. $3000. diane.southwood@ fanning.uga.edu, www.elpno.org Health Screenings (ACC Library) The Athens Nurses Clinic provide free health screenings and information. No appointment needed. Fourth Fridays. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. athensnursesclinic.org Ice Skating (The Classic Center) The Classic Center will offer ice skating in the indoor pavilion through Jan. 8 and in the outdoor pavilion Jan. 30–Feb. 16. www.classic center.com Seeking U.S. and State Flags (Athens United Methodist Church) Cub Scout Pack 1 is seeking U.S. or Georgia flags to be retired from service as part of an annual ceremony. Flags can be dropped off Jan. 4. 706-353-3030, flags@pack1athens. org Women’s March on Washington (191 Alps Rd.) The Women’s March on Washington will leave Athens on Jan. 20 to march together in Washington D.C. on Jan. 21. 4humanrights2016@ gmail.com, www.letskedaddle.com/ events/6341 f
the Review has published. Through Jan. 29. • In the Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden, “Driving Forces: Sculpture by Lin Emergy” presents four large kinetic sculptures. Through Apr. 2. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Satisfaction System” is a sitespecific installation by Garrett Hayes that suspends circular forms woven with scrap denim, rope and Electro-Luminescent wire. Through Apr. 15. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Photos taken around Georgia by Davy Gibbs. Through December. HEIRLOOM CAFÉ (815 N. Chase St.) The ambiguity and subtlety of Andy Cherewick’s paintings allow for your own interpretation. Through December. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Jamie Calkin specializes in watercolor paintings of local scenes. Through December. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Collages influenced by Surrealism and Magic Realism by Susan Pelham. Through December. LOWERY IMAGING GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery features paper and canvas giclee prints by Athens artists as well as artists’ renderings of Athens. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) “Upstream I” features paintings by Juan Logan that address the interconnections of race, place and power. Through Jan 14. • “Full House” features artwork by members of the various guilds and artists groups who meet at the Lyndon House. Through Jan. 17. • In the Lounge Gallery, see a collection of works by textile artist Maddie Zerkel. Through Feb. 11. MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 GA-98, Danielsville) The “Discover Tech Exhibition” is a part of the STAR Library Education Network led by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute. Through Feb. 10. • Corn husk dolls and baskets by Beth Zorbanos. Through December. • Stefan Eberhard’s “Crystal Photomicrography” features photos taken through a microscope. Through February. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “The Bond of the South” presents photography by Tamara Reynolds and Jerry Siegel, two artists who have work in the Do Good Fund Collection. Through December. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) Artwork by Cathy Standridge. Through December. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Keep Your Seats Everyone… The Redcoats are Coming!” is an exhibition of photographs, uniforms, sheet music and more memorabilia related to the UGA Redcoat Marching Band. Through Dec. 23. • The “Whisperin’ Bill” exhibit features a guitar, boots, sheet music, poster and a prized “nudie suit” by the legendary country musician. Through December. • “On the Stump: What Does it Take to Get Elected in Georgia.” TERRAPIN BEER CO. (265 Newton Bridge Rd.) Works by members, volunteers and supporters of the Athens Institute for Contemporary Art. Through December. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) “The Medieval Experience, Art and Craft of the Society for Creative Anachronism” includes illustrated manuscripts, needlework and metalwork. Through January. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Ice cream cone sculptures by Jourdan Joly. Through December. WINTERVILLE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CULTURE (371 N. Church St., Winterville) “Wonder” features visual art and poetry. Through December. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.
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Armed Service Providers needed in your area!! Technicians pick up/deliver customer orders a n d AT M m a c h i n e in accordance w/ a designated route. The job duties require lifting at least 50-lbs., verbally communicate w/ customers and re c o rd i n f o r m a t i o n accurately. $11.50/ h r. T h e s u c c e s s f u l applicant will possess a positive attitude, be at least 21 years of age, have a current driver’s license and a good driving record w/ a steady employment history. Must pass a comprehensive bkg. check that includes a criminal history, Dept. o f Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n physical & drug screen, have a valid weapons per mit or be able to pass state weapons licensing requirements. Apply at www.work4loomis. com. Athens, GA. The UGA Hotel a n d C o n f e re n c e Center (Athens) is looking for an Assistant Center H o u s e k e e p e r. E x p e r i e n c e required.Apply at www. u g a j o b s e a rc h . c o m , create online account and application and apply for job posting #20162285. Posting will describe duties and physical demands. Background investigation req.
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Bonita’s Year in Review Advice for Athens’ Loose and Lovelorn By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com Wow, 2016. You really didn’t pull any punches, did you? The general mood locally, nationally and internationally seems to be one of exhaustion and woe from enduring the past 12 months, and most people I know are ready for this year to be over. 2016 marked the end of our first black president’s eight years in office. Regardless of your opinion of him, this was a landmark era for our nation. Then we had our firstever woman nominated for president by a major party—another landmark event, whether you liked it or not. Donald Trump brought the plot of the film Idiocracy to life, and Shirley Caesar issued a legal injunction against a hip-hop heathen for being sinful during the #UNameItChallenge. UGA football had a rough year, and so did that student on PCP who climbed into the back of that garbage truck.
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DOORS 8:00PM • SHOW 9:00PM
ADAM HEBBARD & THE ET ALS
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11
YOUR GEORGIA COUNTRY PRESENTS
DOORS 9:00PM • SHOW 10:00PM
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30
THE 4TH ANNUAL
HAYRIDE HOLIDAY PARTY
BROTHERS OSBORNE
SHEHEHE CEILING FAN
WITH AND
WITH
DOORS 8:00PM • SHOW 9:00PM
DOORS 7:30PM • SHOW 8:30PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12
NEW REARS EVE
RAILROAD EARTH
FEATURING
THE BOOTY BOYZ WITH SPECIAL GUEST
MY CHEMICAL BROMANCE
WITH
DOORS 8:00PM • SHOW 9:00PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13
AN EVENING WITH
I could go on and on, but the events that stick with me the most are the deaths of Laura Conroy and Jeremy Ayers. I’ve known Athens was a close-knit community, but I really saw it when we suddenly lost two of our own. Although I knew neither of them on an intense level, I saw them plenty around town—at least four times a week. Both were vivacious, visible and active in our community, and their loss is still felt and will be for years to come. They were both kind and open towards me, a person on the periphery of their lives who didn’t look like them or have much in common with them. I’ve had my ups and downs, and sometimes I’ve imagined a world without me, wondered whether everyone would be grateful if I were gone. But those thoughts simmered down after I saw the outpouring of grief and love for these two people—regrets from friends who worried they didn’t share that love enough before Conroy and Ayers moved on. This year, Athens taught me that time is finite, so I should love myself and my friends, and do it loudly. I hope to carry that love over into 2017, where I think we’ll all need it the most. I’m
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DAVID WAX MUSEUM
DOORS 7:00PM • SHOW 8:00PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6
of you who no longer can share the holiday table with your racist families. I can support other women and people of color by calling out racism and sexism, and doing what I can to plant the seed of revolutionary thought in those who might not challenge the status quo otherwise. It’s important for us all to do what we can, however small. Small acts of resistance and revolution add up and can shift the paradigms of a whole culture, so don’t feel discouraged if the most you can do is write protest songs, make feminist art or demonstrate locally. You might feel like a drop in a flood, but that flood can become a wave. If you are walking around in this red state with a colored, queer or trans body, your existence is revolutionary in itself, and I’m glad you’re (we’re) still here. No matter how you present yourself to the world, you’re always as anonymous as you want to be here. Know that you have an accomplice in me. Let’s take better care of each other. f
LANco
YACHT ROCK REVUE
LETTUCE WITH
JAW GEMS
DOORS 8:00PM • SHOW 9:00PM
DOORS 8:00PM • SHOW 9:00PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14
HOLMAN AUTRY BAND & ERICA SUNSHINE LEE
THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS
ALBUM RELEASE
WITH EASTVILLE BELLE DOORS 7:00PM • SHOW 8:00PM
WITH
BILLY STRINGS
DOORS 7:00PM • SHOW 8:00PM
COMING SOON
1/16
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2/2
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1/18
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2/4
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1/20
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1/27
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1/28
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2/10
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