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‘Hardest-Working Journalist’ Retires Jim Thompson Personifies the Importance of News That Can’t Be Faked By Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com
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Some years ago, before the Athens Banner-Herald publisher decided that an editorial voice was bad for business, I used to call Jim Thompson “the hardest-working journalist in Athens.” Jim at that time was editorial page editor for the Banner-Herald. In addition to assembling opinion columns from the community and syndicated sources, Jim wrote an editorial column every day except, maybe, Saturday. Now, just suppose that you got up every day with a deadline staring you in the face, demanding 1,000 well thoughtout words about some controversial local issue that everybody already had an opinion about. For that kind of writing, you can’t just bang out stuff you made up. You’ve got to know what you’re talking about. You’re carrying on a dialogue with your community, and they’re looking to you for some thoughtful, informed opinion. That means you’ve got to do your homework before you sit down in front of your keyboard. That means you’ve got to attend a lot of meetings at night after work and talk to a lot of people and go see stuff for yourself. That’s why I used to call Jim the hardest-working journalist in Athens, though he may not have even been the hardest-working journalist at the B-H, because at the same time they had Blake Aued reporting all those meetings as straight news, and Lee Shearer covering the university, and
Don Nelson keeping an eye on business and other matters, and Allison Floyd reporting and editing—all of them, plus a lot of other talented journalists presided over by that genial genius, Executive Editor Jason Winders. When the current publisher decided opinion was bad for business and purged the editorial page, Jim was able to hang on by going back to being a reporter, doing whatever he had to do to survive in today’s journalism. He got passed over several times as the executive editor position became open again and again, but Jim just kept his head down and did what needed doing. He may no longer have been the hardest-working journalist in town, but he was busy. In fact, as time went by, he got busier and busier again. He practically wrote every story on every front page the B-H published. Jim is the very model of the modern newspaper pro, earning depressed wages from an over-extended newspaper chain in a shrinking newsroom where all the work increasingly has to be done by fewer and fewer. And like all the good newspaper people I’ve ever known, Jim has accomplished this balancing act without losing his wry sense of humor. Well, I forgot to say that Jim gave his notice last week. He’s taking early retirement. He has held on until the moment he could get out and make it work. I haven’t talked
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to Jim yet, but I guess he’ll soon be holed up in his “palatial” digs on the Eastside, decompressing. I don’t know how the Banner-Herald will come up with a front page when he’s gone. I congratulate Jim for being a survivor in a tough game that has become the model for the new Trump economy— wealthy absentee owners able to demand more work for less pay and fewer benefits from workers who have no alternative but to knuckle under and try to hold onto their jobs. Jim is indeed a hard-working journalist. The BannerHerald and Athens will be poorer without him. When a guy like Jim sits down in front of his keyboard to report on our community, he is writing not only with the information he has just gleaned from meetings and interviews, but also with the knowledge of how things work, gained over years of observing our town and those involved in it. That’s called “institutional memory,” and the only way to get it is the way Jim got it, by waking up every morning ready to stare down those deadlines. Jim is no armchair journalist; he’s not afraid to take a contrarian position, and he’s open to being convinced by other arguments. He was skeptical of the efficacy of bike lanes when the rest of us were demanding them. So, he got out his old three-speed and commuted in from the Eastside every morning for a couple of weeks, learning that bike lanes might have some values he had overlooked. Jim is a journalist, a breed under pressure not only from those who own journalism but from those who own government. They cut his pay and call what he does “fake news,” but Jim has prevailed, and our community is stronger because of his hard work. That’s journalism down where the rubber meets the road, and it’s real.
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All About Trump The President Looms Over the 6th District Race By Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com outright by drawing 50 percent of the vote, Trump started tweeting attacks on Ossoff the day before the election. Trump also made a robo-call urging Republicans to get out and vote. Trump gave himself all the credit for Ossoff falling just short of a first-round victory with 48 percent of the vote, tweeting late on election night: “Despite major outside money, FAKE media support and eleven Republican candidates, BIG ‘R’ win with runoff in Georgia. Glad to be of help!” One way or another, you will see Trump’s name raised a lot as we proceed through this runoff, whether Handel likes it or not. This dynamic cuts both ways, of course. Conservative PACs in Washington, DC have already spent millions of dollars running attack ads that try to link Ossoff with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and the late Osama bin Laden. They’ll spend millions more making these same connections over the next few weeks. In terms of raw votes, Handel has the advantage. The 6th District is still GOPleaning, and Republican candidates drew a combined 51 percent of the vote where the Democrats attracted 49 percent (with most of that going to Ossoff). Ossoff has the advantage in money. With thousands of anti-Trump Democrats sending their money to him, Ossoff so far has raised more in contributions than all the Republicans combined. Ossoff also has the edge in enthusiasm. He drew a little more than 48 percent of the vote in a district where a Democrat had never broken 40 percent before. It will probably be easier for him to get his supporters back to vote in the runoff, while Handel will have to work on pulling together the various factions that voted for the other Republican candidates. f
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The first round of voting in the 6th Congressional District special election was a giant exercise in sorting. Voters sifted through the 18 candidates on the ballot, found the ones they were most comfortable with, and ultimately decided on Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican Karen Handel. The runoff election, which is nearly two months away, is going to be all about Donald Trump. The primary reason that Ossoff has raised nearly $10 million to this point is that contributors have chosen him as the channel to vent their anti-Trump feelings. Ossoff invited people to “Make Trump Furious,” and they have jumped right into it. Handel, on the other hand, is not so eager to make this all about Trump. On election night, when it was clear that she had made it into a runoff with the frontrunner Ossoff, Handel delivered a victory speech to her supporters that made no mention of Trump at all. She had sound strategic reasons for doing this. The two Republicans in this election who tried to associate themselves most closely with Trump, Bob Gray and Bruce LeVell, drew a combined total of barely 11 percent of the vote. LeVell, who is often quoted by the media in his role as the director of Trump’s “diversity coalition,” ended up with a grand total of 455 votes—not even one-fourth of one percent. Given all that, you would expect Handel to try to get through her runoff campaign without mentioning Trump at all, if possible. But that really won’t be possible. Ossoff and his supporters will try to hang Trump around Handel’s neck at every opportunity, both in speeches and attack ads. Trump will also continue to insinuate himself into the race. When it looked as if Ossoff might win the Apr. 18 election
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A Safer Prince Praise hands emoji! Athens-Clarke County added two pedestrian refuge islands to Prince Avenue crosswalks last week, and similar improvements will be coming to other parts of the city within the next couple of months. The Transportation and Public Works Department installed the islands at mid-block crosswalks at Pope Street and Piedmont College. They give pedestrians a place to pause safely after crossing two
A Nicer Downtown The Athens Downtown Development Authority has formally applied for funding for three projects—Clayton Street streetscape improvements, a roundabout at the North Avenue/Dougherty Street/ Thomas Street intersection and a greenway along Jackson Street to the Lyndon House Arts Center—from the upcoming transportation sales tax vote in November.
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Why won’t Athens realize its full potential and become the best community that people want it to be? A lack of coordinated leadership and a lack of dedicated funding. Those were the reasons a majority of respondents picked during Thursday night’s Envision Athens Community Summit at the Classic Center. The summit was an interactive meeting, held by consultants from planning NEXT as part of the $244,500 Envision Athens process, which will continue into the summer and fall. “The key is to trust the process,” planning NEXT’s Jamie Greene told participants. “There are no hidden agendas.” Begun in October 2016, the process is designed to envision a future for the community and create “an achievable strategy” document that guides Athens’ economic and community development for the next 20 years. County officials also hope to use the results in updating the county’s comprehensive planning documents. The 225 or so participants at Thursday night’s gathering ranked several goals for improving Athens that have emerged in other Envision Athens sessions. Some participants have been in Athens for as little as two weeks, while others are Athens natives now working professional jobs. The goals were gleaned from 3,700 comments offered by 600 people during the public meetings and focus groups, and online, over the past few months. Participants at the Community Summit heard some of the community assessment research the consultants shared. The full assessment can be found at envisionathens.com. Some of the information is widely known, but some isn’t. Athens Clarke County has a 36.7 percent poverty rate that falls to 28.4 percent without UGA students. The number of families with children is decreasing, while the number of those 65 and older is increasing. The number of multi-family housing units exceeds singlefamily housing units. In the last 10 years, roughly 2,000 manufacturing jobs have disappeared, and 2,000 in health care and social assistance have been added. Half of the population is 26 or younger. Between 2000–2015, the county added 7,000 residents, and it’s likely to continue its steady growth. Attendees used their cell phones or tablets to participate in a live poll, ranking various topics as important or not. How important is a vibrant arts scene? What about the unique character and value of all of Athens’ neighborhoods? Should we protect agricultural land? Is public education important? What about improving transportation choices, including transit, biking and walking? Is there support for having diverse housing options for residents? How could anyone but a Grinch dismiss any of these topics? The consultants wanted to assess the level of support among the participants for various topics cited by earlier participants. It’s as if a yard has been sodded, seeded and weeded, then mowed with a high blade, and now it’s being mowed again with a much
The projects are part of a slate of pedestrian and bike improvements the ACC commission approved in November. The $265,000 list also includes the Dougherty Street road diet and crosswalk beacons completed last year, as well as a pedestrian island and beacons on Lumpkin Street and Cedar Street, reprogramming traffic signals on Barnett Shoals and Gaines School Road, moving a Hawthorne Avenue bus stop to a safer location, reflective markings on Baxter Street and more visible red-brick crosswalks on Baxter and Oglethorpe Avenue. Those projects came from a list compiled by TPW of the most dangerous stretches of local streets for pedestrians, based on crash data. [Blake Aued]
Workers install an island at a Prince Avenue crosswalk. Polar bears and a mysterious hatch will be added soon.
lanes of traffic before crossing the other two. “They’re small, but they do provide some protection for the pedestrian,” TPW Traffic Engineer Steve Decker said. In addition to the islands, TPW gave the crosswalks a fresh coat of paint and installed solar-powered rectangular rapid flash beacons similar to those at the Newton Street crosswalk on Prince. That crosswalk is scheduled to be moved to a safer location on the other side of Newton once the 100 Prince project at the former St. Joseph Catholic Church gets underway. The islands will be similar to those TPW installed on Milledge Avenue near Clarke Central High School last year, except not in a turn lane (that stretch of Prince doesn’t have one). Instead, TPW restriped the lanes to leave a few feet in the middle for the islands. Next, Decker said the department will move on to Cedar Shoals Drive, North Avenue and Baxter Street. Crosswalks with islands and RRFBs will be installed on Cedar Shoals at the Barrington Drive and East Paces Drive intersections, and on North Avenue near the Department of Labor building. (“That one really scares me,” Decker said.) He expects them to be completed by the end of May.
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The Clayton Street project was supposed to be funded by SPLOST 2011, but it’s been on hold for several years after bids came in millions of dollars too high. T-SPLOST, which is expected to raise $100 million over five years, could provide the rest of the funding. The project will include new sidewalks and storm sewers (hopefully getting rid of Clayton’s notorious stale-beer odor), but ADDA Director of Planning and Outreach David Lynn specifically noted that it will also be an opportunity to reduce the high number of crashes on the street—237 over the past five years, almost twice as many as on Washington Street. Most were just fender-benders, and ADDA board members could only speculate as to the reason why there have been so many: Delivery trucks unloading in the center lane? Out-of-towners unfamiliar with downtown’s one-way streets? After-2 a.m. impairment? Suggestions include reconfiguring parking so that drivers back into spaces, which studies have shown makes it safer to pull out, or spaces that have a sharper angle. The latter idea, though, would reduce the number of on-street parking spaces, which Lynn cautioned against. “Consumer behavior is often influenced
by at least the perception that there’s going to be a parking space in front of a building,” he said. “If there’s even the slightest hesitation [about] going downtown, that’s only going to hurt us.” As laid out in the downtown master plan, the Jackson Street greenway would carve out 40–50 feet of the governmentowned parking lots at the federal building and north of Dougherty and turn them into a greenway with a wide sidewalk running past Lay Park and the Lyndon House to the railroad tracks. Some have proposed lining the greenway with art exhibitions as well, turning it into an “art walk.” The roundabout, also suggested in the downtown master plan, would eliminate the intersection’s odd angles, reduce rush-hour congestion on North Avenue and create a gateway into downtown. [BA]
Jail Health Care At least one commissioner and activists are raising questions about the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office’s choice of a contractor to provide medical care at the county jail. Sheriff Ira Edwards and Chief Jailer Tommy York have recommended Armor Correctional Health Services Inc. for a five-year contract paying nearly $1.7 million next year, rising each year to $2 million in fiscal 2022. The current contractor, CorrectHealth Athens, lasted just one year, and the contract was opened up for bidding, with five companies responding. Athens for Everyone President Tim Denson expressed concern about Armor in a letter to the Mayor and Commission, citing “questionable deaths” in New York, Milwaukee, Oklahoma and Florida. “At the least, the contract with Armor Correctional Health Services needs be debated thoroughly,” he wrote. “I believe that this contract should be rejected and that Armor should not be hired due to the serious concerns stated above.” Commissioner Melissa Link said at the commission’s Apr. 18 agenda-setting meeting that she has also heard concerns. She asked Manager Blaine Williams how well the bidders were researched. “I’m not discounting at all what was said,” Williams said. “I did a quick search on the other respondents, and it seems to be something that happens in the industry. With the people in their care, in those adverse conditions, things happen, and there are lawsuits that result… We can talk more with the sheriff and hear from them.” A mother filed a lawsuit against the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office last year over the death of her 22-year-old son while in custody, alleging that he was denied treatment after complaining of chest pain, dizziness and shortness of breath. The commission is scheduled to vote on the contract Tuesday, May 2. [BA]
Episcopal Dorm You can’t blame commissioners for being a little befuddled by the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta’s proposal for a five-story “dormitory” on Lumpkin Street. The development would be the first privately owned dorm in Athens. With 126 bedrooms arranged in pods of two to four, units will be like apartments, except with communal kitchens, and like the new apartment complexes downtown, it’ll have retail—possibly including a restaurant—on
the ground floor. But the lack of kitchens in each unit means they’re not considered apartments under ACC zoning law, nor is it an overgrown fraternity house. “If this had three Greek letters in front of it, we’d be talking very differently about it,” Commissioner Allison Wright said. Commissioners raised concerns about ingress and egress. Since the University of Georgia denied permission for a curb cut on University Court, cars will enter and leave the two-story parking deck behind the L-shaped building via busy Lumpkin Street. “There’s potential for more vehicles entering very close to the intersection, possibly being an area that causes some conflicts,” Commissioner Jared Bailey Christina Van Allen
said. Restricting cars to right-in, right-out will help, Griffin said, but “no doubt, you pointed it out, it is challenging from an access standpoint.” Some commissioners complained about the development’s modern architectural style, comparable to the Uncommon Athens apartment building at Dougherty and Lumpkin. “It does look kind of out of place” compared to nearby buildings like Myers Hall, Commissioner Sharyn Dickerson said. “I think this is an appropriate location for a development like this,” Link said. “I don’t even mind the way it looks.” She doubted it will generate many car trips, because it’s across the street from campus, and many of the people who will go to the chapel or retail businesses will live there. The county’s professional planners recommended denying a rezoning for the development, but a split planning commission overruled them. “There were some issues with scale and size and proximity that we had,” Griffin said. “The planning commission felt a little differently, and it’s their right to do so.” But county commissioners will make the final decision. They don’t respect district privilege the way they used to, but the property’s representative, Diane Bell, said she can’t think of a good reason to vote against the development. The county and the diocese have done what they can on parking and traffic, and architecturally, “I had to get
used to what’s gone on downtown, so I feel like I can get used to this,” she said. [BA]
March for Science Inspired by Washington, DC’s “March for Science” that coincided Saturday with this year’s Earth Day, more than 700 Athenians rallied in front of the federal courthouse downtown to listen to speakers defend scientific research and protest huge budget cuts threatened by the Trump Administration. Organized by Athens veterinarian Kathy Fowler, the one-hour rally featured speeches by a science teacher, an alumnus with EPA, an epidemiologist, a chaplain and several others. People attending the rally carried signs reading “Science not Silence” and the Dr. Seuss quote, “I Speak for the Trees.” A thread raised by many of the speakers was the rising concern that the current administration believes that the widely accepted literature on climate change is a “Chinese hoax” and is gagging most federal agencies from speaking on the topic. Agencies including the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Agency have been ordered to delete references to climate change from their websites and to refrain from speaking of climate change research in any arena, including social media. Speaker Duke Geddis, formerly of the EPA, captured the mood when he quoted Granger Morgan, a Carnegie Mellon professor of engineering and public policy and one-time chair of the Science Advisory Board: “Independent science advice is a real pain in the neck for people who already know the answer and don’t want to be confused by the facts.” A rousing cheer greeted the speech by Almeta Tulloss, program director of Seed Life Skills, celebrity chef Hugh Acheson’s program that teaches students how to cook healthy food. She concluded her speech by saying, “Do not back down. Stay engaged. Love each other more. Learn, but do not back down.” Marilyn Williams, a chaplain with St. Mary’s Hospital, challenged organized religion to support science and suggested that “there is no conflict between science and religion.” The Union of Athens Scientists, a local group of academics and researchers who began meeting soon after the administration issued its gag order to federal scientists, was well represented at the rally, wearing T-shirts featuring a beaker. Fowler gave the final speech of the rally, and called out to thank other local science organizations for supporting the event, including The Georgia Climate Change Coalition, the Oconee River Youth Science and Technology group, the UGA Office of Sustainability and others. At the conclusion of her speech, she invited the children in the audience to appear on stage with their hand-lettered signs, saying, “These guys are the future. They’re going to inherit the planet from us. We can’t trash it before we go.” [Dan Jackson] f
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“Put them in cell No. 4.” Recep Tayyip Erdogan, recently granted dictatorial powers in formerly secular Turkey, makes a hand gesture showing support for the Muslim Brotherhood.
United Kingdom’s Brexit referendum last June. Forty-nine percent voted for keeping Turkey’s existing parliamentary system. But it’s still a victory, and if Erdogan can go on winning elections, he could have almost absolute power in Turkey until 2029. He can certainly go on winning elections for a while, because his support is rock-solid among the half of the population who felt oppressed by the secular state created by Ataturk almost a century ago. His Islamism is the main source of his political support, and the devout will go on voting for him no matter what he does. You almost wonder why he bothered with this referendum. He already has almost absolute power in practice. Since the attempted coup last July (the origins of which are still murky), the country has been under a state of emergency. The government controls almost all the mass media. One hundred fifty journalists, 13 members of parliament and at least 45,000 other people are under arrest, and upwards of 130,000—academics, judges, police, teachers and civil servants—have been fired from their jobs on suspicion of disloyalty. With those who urged “no” to the constitutional changes being publicly denounced as coup-plotters, traitors and terrorists, it’s remarkable that almost exactly half the population still dared to vote against Erdogan’s plan. But that doesn’t really
economy was thriving (highest growth rate among the G20 countries year after year), and the country was at peace. And much of this was at least partly due to Erdogan’s own efforts. However, democracy, as Erdogan once famously said, “is like a train. You get off once you have reached your destination.” He was a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Now the few remaining free media outlets are under siege, civil rights are a joke, the economy has plunged into recession, and the country is at war. And this is mostly Erdogan’s fault. At least 2,000 people have died in the war against Kurdish separatists in the past year, and 500 have been killed in terrorist attacks in the big cities. Ordinary Turks are shaken by all the violence, and at least half of them clearly don’t buy Erdogan’s explanation that evil foreigners who hate Turks are to blame for it all. Unfortunately, the other half, mostly pious, rural and/or illeducated, believes it all and sees him as the country’s saviour. Erdogan is unlikely to last until 2029; the failing economy and wars will gradually drag him down. But he has divided the country so deeply with his determination to “re-Islamize” Turkey that an attempt to oust him, even by democratic means, could easily end in a civil war. What has happened to Turkey is a tragedy, and it’s hard to see a safe way back. f
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In Sandtown, where Freddie Gray was “We lived through a George W. consent decree, [with a] arrested, residents referred to the police as an occupying Republican in the White House in Prince George’s County army, a reality symbolized by [in Maryland], and that consent barricades placed around the decree lasted more than four If there was almost a revolution, the Western District station, where years,” Davis said. “So anyone Trump is the backlash. officers in riot gear lined up with [who says] ‘With Republicans in sticks and shields. the White House, consent decree On Saturday, Apr. 25, the barricades broke out of is out the window,’ that’s not based on reality. So I expect Sandtown and came to the tourists. Fights broke out we will have a consent decree. I expect it will be something between protesters and sports fans drinking at bars outside we can work with.” of Camden Yards. A racist slur, a thrown beer, and suddenly Trump, of course, is not just any Republican. And the it was chaos as punches, bottles and chairs were thrown. consent decree, which was finally approved just before Kids took orange traffic cones and smashed out the winTrump took office, was almost out the window when dows of a police car, reaching inside, taking an officer’s hat, Sessions asked a federal judge to halt the court’s approval and wearing it. of the agreement, having placed all consent decrees under Later that night, the police had revenge, away from the review. cameras—most of them, anyway. “I have grave concerns that some provisions of this When a line of riot cops wanted to snatch up a guy who decree will reduce the lawful powers of the police departhad been yelling and shadow-boxing in front of them, they ment and result in a less safe city,” Sessions said earlier this also beat on Baltimore City Paper photographer J.M. Giordano and arrested a Reuters photographer. Giordano got the shot as they dragged him across the ground: They were beating the shadow boxer with a billy club. As the sun rose the next morning, National Guard trucks rolled into town as a weeklong curfew set in. For the next several nights, authorities tried to confine reporters to a pen in a corner near the protests. These moments seem to prefigure our new reality now. If there was almost a revolution, Trump is the backlash. He did not create violent cops or angry sports fans—they created him. And instead of reigning in individual local cops, he wants to give them free reign. His policies will likely increase the dire poverty and month. “Make no mistake, Baltimore is facing a violentsegregation that account for so much crime. It’s hard to crime crisis.” imagine another uprising where people do not die. The city is in the midst of a murder crisis—318 murThe patterns or practice report issued by the DOJ in ders in a population of just over 600,000 made 2016 the August of 2016 was scathing, finding that the department city’s second-most murderous year, after 2015, which saw regularly violated the civil rights of citizens, made unlaw344 homicides—but Davis is clear that the consent decree ful stops and used excessive force. Mid-level commanders, will help, not hinder his attempts to fight violent crime. brought up on the drug-war policies favored by Sessions, “We need a consent decree in Baltimore to fundamentally change this police department for decades to come,” he told were noted as the worst offenders. Still, it seems Sessions will gut the DOJ’s Civil Rights me. The Department of Justice began an investigation of the Division. Trump’s budget calls to cut the agency’s budget Baltimore Police Department before Freddie Gray’s death in by more than $1 billion, and many expect much of that to police custody and the uprising that followed it in late April come from civil rights enforcement. Baltimore is the 14th Obama-era consent decree to go 2015—but the widespread unrest showed just how badly through—and it may be the last. And there’s still the danpolicing in the city was broken. ger that the Feds won’t sue for violations of the agreement. “[The police] come in, they move us, and they push us It’s hard enough to win reform with people in the streets wherever they want to go,” a young man named Greg Butler and a strong civil rights division in the DOJ. 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Our modern health-care system has often treated nutrition like a second-string player, and it’s up to us to “eat right.” Recently, however, doctors have begun looking to local farms and food banks to help provide those healthy fruits and vegetables we’re supposed to be eating, even writing prescriptions for them. The Athens Farmers Market, Athens Nurses Clinic and UGA Snap-Ed are collaborating to launch a Fruit and Vegetable Prescription program, FVRx for short. The program, which is sponsored by Wholesome Wave, seeks to help low-income members of the community access the nutritious produce typically recommended to decrease risk of disease. Athens Nurses Clinic director Paige Cummings says many of the 1,800 patients the free clinic serves each year are dealing with a chronic disease that could be improved by eating healthier foods.
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“Obesity is becoming one of the major medical disorders,” she said. Cummings also names the usual suspects—diabetes and high blood pressure—as the more common ailments they see. All are related to eating too many sugars, carbohydrates and fats and too few fruits and vegetables. Around 40–50 Athenians will participate in the pilot run of FVRx. Clinic staff will document key biometrics—height, weight, abdominal circumference, blood pressure, blood sugar levels—and provide medical counseling if needed. UGA Snap-Ed will give monthly nutrition classes and cooking lessons to help participants feel comfortable working with a variety of fruits and veggies. Each participant is given $1 per day per family member, so a family of four would receive $120 in tokens redeemable for fruits and vegetables at the Athens Farmers Market. Cummings says cost has always been a barrier to eating healthier foods, but she was surprised to learn that many of her patients didn’t even realize Athens had a farmers market. Market Manager Sarah Thurman says she and local farmers are excited to share
conference last year. “Doctors will write prescriptions for certain foods that have a vitamin or something they’re deficient in that can be filled at the local hospitals or food banks,” says Elder. “I think it’s awesome.” Elder says food bank President John Becker is supportive of adding a food prescription service, but for now, the nonprofit has several current projects it needs to finish before taking on a new one. The first step, she says, is to continue educating kids and families about nutrition and how to use the variety of produce the food bank distributes. “And then what I’d like to do after that is talk to pediatricians in the area see if they are interested in a program like Boston’s,” says Elder. “Eventually, I’d like to see us go in that direction.” Athens’ FVRx program will kick off in June. Cummings hopes the pilot program will gain momentum as word spreads throughout the participants’ communities. “If you get one person healthier,” she says, “then you get their family healthier, then you get the neighborhood healthier. If your neighborhood is healthier, your whole community improves.” f
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An Old Route and New Events at the Twilight Criterium By Kat Khoury news@flagpole.com
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xcitement is building again for the annual Twilight Criterium this weekend, and there’s more to be pumped about than just the main event. For starters, the popular bike race is returning to its traditional date, the last Saturday in April, after moving to May last year to avoid conflicting with G-Day. It will also return to the route it used prior to 2015—Clayton, Lumpkin, Washington and Thomas streets. The past two years, competitors raced along Hancock Avenue and Jackson, Washington and Hull streets, a change made when construction work was planned for Clayton. The switch back will mean more exposure and foot traffic for businesses along one of downtown’s most shop-heavy streets. That’s good news for racers as well as spectators, because it brings back into play the world-famous Georgia Theatre corner, a rough turn that tests the best cyclists’ abilities. “It’s gonna be a hard bike race this year,” says Gene Dixon, founder and director of the Twilight Criterium. “I mean, Dan Holloway’s coming back—he’s won twice—and then there’s a team out of Greenville. Holowesko’s the name.” The Holowesko squad is made up of guys who, according to Dixon, are “ironically” all from Athens, and he says two to watch out for are Ty Magner and John Murphy. Magner is a former national champion, and Murphy once missed winning Twilight by three inches, “so this team is super strong,” says Dixon. For those new to the sport, criterium racing has about as much in common with the Tour de France as the Daytona 500 does with LeMans. Over the course of 40 (for women) or 80 (for men) one-kilometer laps, cyclists work in teams to position their fastest riders in “breakaways” ahead of the pack, where they can sprint to the finish line. Wrecks are common—even huge pileups coming around tight corners. Twilight is one of the sport’s biggest events, drawing tens of thousands of people to downtown. Another cyclist to keep an eye on is Frank Travieso, who’s finished in the top three several times and might retire after this year—although Travieso said the same thing last year, Dixon explains with a laugh. “Holloway’s the best in the business,” Dixon says, “so we’ll see. It should be good.”
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For the women, the favorite could be Tina Pic, a University of Georgia graduate and three-time champ who raced conservatively last year to preserve her overall Speed Week lead. Relative unknown Marie-Soleil Blaise won in 2016. While the Saturday night men’s criterium is the main event and sees the biggest spectator turnout, there are a lot of other events that people may not know about.
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Thursday, April 27 5:30–9:30 p.m.: Kickoff Party at Terrapin Brewery
Friday, April 28 12–11 p.m.: Twilight Expo & Food Court 6–9 p.m.: Kids’ Zone 6–9 p.m.: Registration and Packet Pick-up 7–11 p.m.: Live Music 8:30–9:30 p.m.: Red Bull Races
Saturday, April 29 8:30 a.m.–3:05 p.m.: Amateur Cycling Race 8:30–9:30 a.m.: Twilight 5K 9 a.m.–4 p.m.: Kids’ Zone 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.: Mountain Bike Time Trials 10 a.m.–3 p.m.: The Gambler 10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m.: Kids’ Criterium 11 a.m.–4 p.m.: Washington Street Cafe Areas 12–5 p.m.: BMX Jam 12–1 p.m.: Big Wheel Race 12:30–3:30 p.m.: Street Sprints 3:30–4:30 p.m.: Trike Races 5 p.m.: Mountain Bike Criterium 5:35 p.m.: Amateur Finals 6:30 p.m.: Kids’ 1K Fun Run 6:30 p.m.: Kids’ Criterium Victory Lap 6:30 p.m.: Sponsor Parade 6:45 p.m.: $1,000 Mile 7:15 p.m.: Women’s Pro-Am 8:30 p.m.: Men’s Pro-Am 10:30 p.m.: Awards Ceremony
Thursday night, Terrapin will host a party to kick off the weekend. Attendees will have the chance to meet professional cyclists, try the brewery’s Road Warrior brew (a Kolsch-style draft brought back just for Twilight) and participate in a silent auction. The proceeds of the night will go to one of Twilight’s charity partners this year, The Mulherin Foundation. Friday evening features live music on College Square from Beatles tribute act Abbey Road Live!, as well as powerpop group The Everywhen, led by songwriter Chris McKay, plus Conner Tribble and the Deacons. For a surprise, watch this year’s Red Bull event on Friday, which typically has been a chariot race, but this year the sponsor is reformatting it, and even Dixon isn’t sure what it will look like yet. Kids can participate in Twilight in a variety of ways, including Saturday morning’s Kids’ Criterium. The Kids’ Zone near City Hall will feature live music Saturday from young performers, including Connor Byers, The Voltures, The Varsity Band and two groups from Nuçi’s Space’s Camp Amped program. Other events that Dixon is excited about include the always-entertaining BMX competition and the new pump track—a dirt track where cyclists ride without pedaling, using their upper bodies to pump the bikes to keep their momentum. Following some personnel changes, the criterium is no longer a fit for the goals of Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, the race’s previous charity partner, Dixon says. The affordable housing nonprofit—which also handled logistics and provided labor for the race—left the partnership after inheriting several properties from the late Sol Adams to focus on rehabbing them into rental units. This year’s proceeds are benefitting the Athens Jaycees, a group of young professionals who enhance the community through leadership and education. “The Athens Jaycees are really helping us out this year,” Dixon says, “and we have a few different charities that are still involved, and we do fundraisers for about five different ones throughout the weekend.” To the left is the full schedule to help you plan for your Twilight experience. For more information, see The Calendar or visit athenstwilight.com. f
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A Parent’s Guide to Twilight By Kristen Morales news@flagpole.com As much as I love AthFest for all its musically sweaty glory, Twilight is a great way to test the festival waters with your kids. If you’re new to Athens, new to parenting or simply new to hauling your kids downtown to an event, the annual all-things-bike fest is a great way to break the ice. It’s taken me a few years—and lots of mistakes—to finally figure out how to navigate Twilight with kids. And you, dear reader, can reap the rewards. Behold, my tips for taking your kids to Twilight: Ride Your Bikes: This one should be a nobrainer, although I know it’s more difficult if you don’t live in a neighborhood that borders downtown. But you know what? You can always drive in and park somewhere along the Greenway—say, in Dudley Park or along Willow Street—or even in a nearby neighborhood and ride your bike from there. It’s a great experience for the kids, and it makes them feel special when they watch all the cool cyclists and know they’re riding their bike, too. Plus, as hostile as Athens’ roads can be to cyclists, this is the one time of the year when drivers realize they need to share the road. We should capitalize on that.
Pack Food and Drinks: I made the mistake one year of only packing one water bottle and some sunscreen. I thought I was well prepared, but within 30 minutes of arriving, my daughter was complaining of hunger. Thus, we began an hour-long trek to find someplace—anyplace—that had a kidfriendly food item and a wait less than an hour. Didn’t happen. Don’t be me and end up on the roof of the Georgia Theatre with a crying, hangry child—pack an assortment of granola bars, fruit, chips, beef jerky—anything! Pick Your Spot: As the day goes on, the crowds will thicken. Keep this in mind as you settle into a spot to watch the races. Look for a place where you can see the action but also give the kids a place to run around and blow off steam. For example, if you select a spot along the course fence, consider the areas behind you for possible play spots. City Hall and the courthouse, for example, are great family-friendly places to set up camp. Oh, and while you’re packing your food staples, you might also want to pack a blanket and some folding chairs— they will all come in handy throughout the day.
Avoid the Hay Bales: Yes, there is an attraction to watching the race from the sharp corners on the west side of the course. But unless you’re watching with your adult friends, avoid this spot with the kids. The crowd is too thick here to get a good view of the race anyway. Be a VIP: Whether or not “beer tents” are kid-friendly is your own call, but I’ve always found that so many families and kids attend Twilight that no matter where you go, most places become kid-friendly by default. Last
year I paid a ridiculously small amount for entry into the BikeAthens VIP area, and it was worth every dime. I had a proper chair (bonus since I was pregnant), access to food and drinks (both alcoholic and nonalcoholic), and it was adjacent to a wideopen area in front of some buildings where a gaggle of kids entertained themselves. If you’re not a fan of packing chairs, blankets and other items to set up your own camp, paying for entry to a special area is a good way to go. Enjoy the races! f
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his Friday, Apr. 28, two local bands, The Hernies and Nihilist Cheerleader, will co-headline a show at the 40 Watt. While at first glance these groups couldn’t be more different from one another, they have one thing in common: Each will release a highly anticipated debut album this spring, with Friday’s concert serving as a kickoff for both records. Before these bands enter the next phase of their careers, they spoke with Flagpole about what it took to get to this point, and where they hope to go next.
Barbe Bros Find Their Groove Starting out as the solo project of Henry Barbe, rock act The Hernies will release their debut album as a four-piece, If You Can’t Think, Then You Cannot Be Afraid of the Consequences of Your Actions, on Orange Twin Records Apr. 28. Visitors to The Hernies’ Facebook page will notice a Saving Private Ryan-sized graveyard of names in the “previous members” section. Barbe has always been the primary creative force behind the project, but one might wonder why this particular group of guys was the one that stuck. According to bassist Evan Amburn, the current lineup represents what The Hernies was always supposed to be, and the new album captures the earliest moments of the band becoming a cohesive unit. “I think this album really captures what we sounded like in our infancy,” says Amburn. “A lot of these songs have changed, in a live context, from when we recorded them [in November 2015], but I’m still a fan of this album as a sort of picture of us as a young, freshly formed band. We sat on it for a while, but because of that it sounds like a proper introduction to The Hernies as a group instead of a solo act.” Drummer and longtime band member Glenn Reece explains that “it all just settled in eventually. It was hard to maintain a steady lineup, really, until Evan joined the
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According to Henry, once the band found its chemistry, it wasn’t long until the group decided it needed to record an album. “We needed something to give to people,” he says. “Everybody wants something you can hold. You can play as many shows as you want to, and we’ve played a good bit, but that’s fleeting. We needed an album.” Listening to Consequences, it’s clear that a wide variety of bands and genres influence The Hernies. Television and the Minutemen are brought up frequently as the group discusses its favorite tracks. “This album is like listening to rock and roll while driving down a mountain with no brakes,” says Henry. “There’s a lot of stylistic shifts, and the album goes in a lot different directions. It keeps you on your toes.” Amburn, in particular, is happy with how the album turned out in the context of The Hernies’ previous release as Henry Barbe’s solo project. “The album is slick, but it still sounds like a group playing,” he says. “It doesn’t sound like one guy doing a billion overdubs and pressing play—it sounds like four different people playing music together as a unit.” Adds Reece, “This project is not out of place from the first, self-titled album when you put them side by side. It’s different, for sure, but that spirit is still there. Now we just have an opportunity to get that sound into more people’s hands.” Reflecting on the new album’s context in the wider history of Athens music, as well as walking in the footsteps of his father David Barbe’s well-known tenure in bands like Mercyland and Sugar, Henry is humble. “I don’t really consider that kind of stuff,” he says. “It’s great playing music with my brother, and I like to play
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music with my dad. I’m not really sure I fit into any kind of legacy. Everybody’s family has their ‘thing,’ and I’m just a part of my family’s business. That’s all it is.”
The Kids Are (Still) Alright Punk foursome Nihilist Cheerleader’s first show was at AthFest 2014—on the festival’s KidsFest stage. Usually reserved for high-school bands who specialize in Weezer and Led Zeppelin covers, it’s surprising that a band that’s come to be known for its strong social message and hardcore antics got its start next to a bounce house. But everyone has to start somewhere, and Nihilist Cheerleader took the stage—under its original name, Bent—and performed “Bleach Boy,” a song that highlights the unjust actions of white, male authority figures. While she’s not sure the audience understood what was going on, bassist Leora Hinkle fondly remembers a group of small children asking for her autograph after the show. “It was kind of embarrassing, but hey, the little kids loved us,” she says. Nihilist Cheerleader started when singer and guitarist Flynne Collins and her friend Lewis Gutierrez got together as teenagers to make “shitty music.” “It was really bad,” says Collins. “But I loved it anyway. It was great having our own little shitty thing to hold onto.” Not long after that, they asked Hinkle to join the group. “I was very opposed at first,” says Hinkle. “There was nothing recorded yet—it was the very early stages [of] the band. I was nervous to join because I hadn’t played bass in about a year, because I was recovering from cancer. I hadn’t done any music stuff at all, really. Then I gave it a shot, and it worked out. We recorded our first EP in Lewis’ bedroom.” That EP, Parkour, was fun, if rough around the edges. While it was received well by early fans of the band, Hinkle and Collins don’t look upon it too fondly. “It’s very poorly recorded,” says Collins. “It’s intentionally a lo-fi record, but we weren’t very confident at the time. We were very much amateur musicians at that stage.” Between that EP and 2016’s Truth or Dare EP, the band went through some changes. Gutierrez left, making way for Charley Gumby and Dylan Loftin to join on drums
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and guitar, respectively. “We’ve grown a lot as musicians together since then,” says Hinkle. “We’ve kept that lo-fi sound, but we’ve developed our songwriting and instrumentals to a whole different level.” Truth or Dare brought Nihilist Cheerleader a lot of the hype it has enjoyed over the past year, but the group didn’t exactly expect that response. “We recorded that EP in about four hours,” says Collins. “It was the first time we were paying to record, and we were all really broke, so we wanted to record it as fast as possible. We went into the studio to make something that was really personal. We never made it expecting anyone else to like it but us.” While the EP was released quietly in January 2016, over the course of the year it started attracting listeners. “The more people listened to it, we started to get some significant attention,” says Hinkle. “I think when we won the Flagpole [Athens] Music Award [for Upstart of the Year] is when people really started paying attention to us. People liking that EP was kind of a happy coincidence.” Now Nihilist Cheerleader is prepping its debut fulllength album, Riot, Right?, set for release in the coming months. According to Collins, the process of putting the record together has been both more strenuous and rewarding than the fast-and-loose approach of the band’s previous projects. “We’re putting a lot more into the songwriting for this album, so it’s taking a lot longer than it used to,” she says. “The songs are a lot more complex. We’re putting more thought into not having every song sound the same. We’re a lot more perfectionist this time around, so we’re taking way longer to make sure songs are to our liking.” Hinkle elaborates on the album’s sound. “There’s a lot more emotion on this album. Not just in the instrumentals, which are more intricate and thought out, but also in the vocals. Flynne is touching on a place where she hasn’t been before, sonically.” Hinkle and Collins describe the album’s sound as a mix of pop-minded dance-punk with the occasional foray into the heavier sound of Nihilist Cheerleader’s previous material. The album is politically minded, with songs that tackle tough subjects like the death penalty, and an updated version of “Bleach Boy” that more accurately reflects the dangerous type of power we’ve seen take hold in the Trump era. One of the more difficult parts of the recording process, according to Hinkle, was capturing the band’s essence. “There are a lot of musicians who are incredible live, and it’s hard to capture their energy in recordings,” she says. “That’s exactly what we’re trying to [do]… I don’t think it will ever be the same—you have to see us live to fully understand us as a band—but we’re gonna try.” The group is known for its intense performances, and Collins and Hinkle promise things will only get crazier once they begin touring around Riot, Right? this summer. “We used to be really stiff on stage. Now we get a little wild,” says Collins. “I like performance art, and I like to conceptualize different stunts to do on stage. Lots of stuff, like drawing on each other with lipstick and spanking our guitar player. I plan to up the ante as much as possible as things move forward.” Collins and Hinkle say they cherish the time they’ve had together as a band, and are excited for where Nihilist Cheerleader will go once Riot, Right? is in people’s hands. “I wouldn’t be involved in music at all right now if it weren’t for this band,” says Hinkle. “Flynne pushing [me] to pick music back up at a point in my life that was very uncertain—it made a huge difference.” For Collins, the band has given her a necessary boost in determination and heart. “I don’t think I’ve ever felt more confident in myself or what I’ve been doing,” she says. “I’ve been honored to get so much support from people on this. Nihilist Cheerleader is definitely the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done.” f
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equipment in the studio and at concerts. Events and outreach focuses on planning and making sure gigs run smoothly. The music team acts as a demo committee; when artists record for the label, this team decides what song to release as a single, gives feedback to the artist and more. These teams have been hard at work since Rock Lobster signed its first group, local progressive rock band Honeywheel. The band, formed in summer 2015, consists of UGA students Shubham Kadam, Jacob St. Amand, Jake Pokalsky and Blake Kole. Landon Trust
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Huynh enrolled at UGA, but couldn’t shake the idea. Upon finding out about the university’s Music Business Program and speaking with MBUS students, Huynh discovered there wasn’t really a good liaison between student bands and the music industry in Athens, which added fuel to her fire. Huynh shared the idea with her friend Izzy Ceron, who agreed it had promise, and in summer 2016, Ceron and Huynh co-founded Rock Lobster, named after the B-52s hit. Getting it started, Huynh says, took a lot of preparation, and resulted in a business plan in the form of a 20-page Google Doc. Huynh and Ceron met with MBUS Director David Barbe, who looked over their plan and encouraged them to move forward with the idea. Back at UGA last fall, Huynh registered Rock Lobster as a student organization, had a few more meetings with Barbe and hit the ground running. The label soon held an interest meeting, at which 41 people showed up. Now, Rock Lobster has about 20 consistent volunteers who operate in six different teams that work to help the label’s artists: events and outreach, marketing, A&R, visual media, engineering and music. The marketing team promotes the artist’s brand. A&R books shows and helps form relationships between artists in the community. Visual media produces content for social media and other promotional efforts. Engineering operates sound
Signing Honeywheel was a collective decision. “I’m really into making sure everyone in the organization has the ability to speak on decisions of the organization,� Huynh says. Thus, she implemented a “voting registration process� to figure out what band or artist would be the label’s first. Bands who were interested applied, then members of the organization voted on the bands. One Atlanta group got more votes than Honeywheel, but Huynh wanted to keep things local. According to Kadam, Honeywheel’s guitarist and vocalist, the relationship has been mutually beneficial. The band gives the students who run Rock Lobster an opportunity to practice operating a real-world record label, and the label handles most of the band’s administrative tasks. “They provide an extra hand of support,� Kadam says, giving Honeywheel more time to focus on writing. Not only does UGA have its first record label, but it will soon have a recording studio, too. According to Barbe, a new, oncampus studio is being built for exclusive use by MBUS students. It will reportedly be in operation by the 2017–2018 school year. For now, Huynh and Rock Lobster want to focus on their first signee, but if things continue to go well, Huynh hopes they will pick up another band by this fall. She says if UGA students are interested in getting involved with the label, they can email rocklobsterrecords@uga.edu. f
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GRIND TIME: Hendershot’s Coffee Bar will host a benefit Friday, Apr. 28 for the buildout of the Skate Park of Athens’ Phase 2 project. Built in 2005 after being unofficially hosted on the former vacant lot where the Chamber of Commerce now sits, SPOA has been popular with skaters since the moment it opened. However, for all its bowl’n’-curvature charm, there’s not a whole lot with which street-style skaters can engage. This is where Phase 2 comes in. According to previously announced plans, this new area would include “14,000 square feet of concrete [with] a staircase with handrails and hubbas, inclined boxes, ledges and rails, pump bumps and tiny quarters, in addition to a bank wall that will have a raised ledge.” The benefit will feature Dream Culture, Lucky Kitty and the White Rabbit Collective. Technically it’s a free show, but please throw some cash in the collection box. There’s a long-languishing fundraising campaign at gofundme.com/ SPOAphasetwo that could use your attention, too. WHAT DID YOU DO IN THE WAR, GRANDPA?: The Athens-Clarke County Library Heritage Room launched a new podcast a few weeks ago, “Keeping Athens Historical.” The project is headed up by the library’s Head of Archives and Special Collections Dream Culture Rikki Chesley. True to its title, it tracks the history of the Athens music scene through the eyes and memories of different players and personalities. Already available for streaming are episodes featuring scene encyclopedia Paul Butchart (The Side Effects), who will eventually figure in four total episodes following his walking tour of Athens sites, and photographer Jason Thrasher. Upcoming episodes include appearances by 40 Watt Club talent buyer Velena Vego, Nuçi’s Space’s Bob Sleppy, Elf Power’s Andrew Rieger, The Foundry’s Troy Aubrey, rapper Elite tha Showstoppa, Athens Hip Hop Awards organizer Knowa Johnson and native son William Orten “Ort” Carlton. For more information, see athenslibrary.org.
on his new music in dribs and drabs, he’s launched a new profile for his output on artist-patronage site Patreon. For a mere $3 each month, Spiers will provide “a symphony, a song and a solo… every month starting July 1. In other words, I will post here… for your listening pleasure, at least 15–25 minutes of orchestra/ensemble music recorded and written, one quality song and one five-minute (minimum) guitar solo a month.” This is more than a bargain, people. This is a new ground-floor opportunity to directly support one of the most creative, rewarding and confounding Athens artists of the past 25 years. Act accordingly. Go to patreon.com and put “Creston” in the search bar. He’s the first thing that’ll come up. SPIN AROUND: A nice surprise arrived this month in the form of the new album Purple Ghost by Sean McDonald (Heat Sureens, MMM Sound). It’s a tight, 10-track package of surprisingly and satisfyingly tuneful tracks. It’s difficult to discern which parts were performed—as opposed to sampled—by McDonald, but that adds a nice measure of seamlessness to the whole thing. Especially hot are “Florida Man” (featuring saxophone by Margo Summer Fortune), the vapor-y “October / December” and the layered vocal work of “Purple Heart.” Overall, it’s a fairly positive, mood-enhancing record that I didn’t mind repeating a few times in a row. Check it out at purpleghost.bandcamp.com. LUCK OF THE POT: There’s a show Tuesday, May 2 at the Georgia Theatre to benefit photographer Jason Thrasher’s Athens Potluck book, which he plans to publish this year. The concert will feature musicians featured in Thrasher’s series and others, including the Pylon Reenactment Society, Patterson Hood, The Darnell Boys, Don Chambers, Jill Carnes, Vernon Thornsberry, T. Hardy Morris, Mike Mantione, Dave Marr, John Neff and Art and Margo Rosenbaum. You can trade your ticket stub for a $10 discount on a book preorder, too. Check out athenspotluckbook. com for more info. [Gabe Vodicka] f
HEY, BIDDER, BIDDER!: The Gretsch Foundation donated a 1999-built, never-sold, 6118 model guitar to AthFest Educates, which got everyone in Drive-By Truckers to autograph it. Now it’s up for auction to benefit the local nonprofit. The auction is live at biddingowl.com, and will end at noon June 25—the final day of AthFest—unless one of you heavy-pursed fans jumps in the deep end WUOG 90.5 FM’s 10 Most-Played Recordings and throws down $3,000 to Apr. 12–18 buy it instantly. That’s only the cost of two fancy cups 1. Tennis Yours Conditionally (Mutually Detrimental) of coffee every day for a 2. Thundercat Drunk (Brainfeeder) year, so scram, cheapskates! 3. Nana Grizol Ursa Minor (Orange Twin)* Currently, the opening 4. Yucky Duster Duster’s Lament (Infinity Cat) bid is set at $1,700. Head 5. Real Estate In Mind (Domino) to athfest.com for more 6. The Quiet Pack Steam Zone (Independent Release)* information. 7. Scooterbabe The Sorrow You’ve Been Toting Around (Jigsaw)*
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in intrigue and, often, danger. As shot by Darius Khondji, these unexplored lands are as gorgeous as they are deadly. But so is the pacing established by Gray; many audience members may get as lost as Fawcett.
FREE FIRE (R) In this period bullet-fest set in 1978 Boston, British filmmaker Ben Wheatley—who turned in what many horBy Drew Wheeler movies@flagpole.com ror fans consider one of the finest genre entries of the decade, Kill List, and the welland the magnetism to engage viewers for THE LOST CITY OF Z (PG-13) James Gray’s received High-Rise (his A Field in England is nearly two and a half hours. As Fawcett’s films (Little Odessa, The Yards, We Own the only recommended for the most stalwart of constant companion, Henry Costin, Robert Night, Two Lovers) typically have a reliable fans)—has his most accessible and widely one-time watchability while lacking the cen- Pattinson is near unrecognizable beneath a released film. bushy beard, which probably does more to tral appeal required for multiple viewings. Two gangs meet in a deserted warehouse separate him from Twihards seeking more The Lost City of Z fits that description quite to complete an arms deal. IRA soldiers Edward Cullen than anything. Recognizing well. The film, based on David Grann’s bestChris (Cillian Murphy) and seller, recounts Colonel Percival Frank (Michael Smiley) are meet“Percy” Fawcett’s obsession with The Lost City of Z ing nutty arms dealer Vernon discovering a lost civilization in (Sharlto Copley) to purchase the Amazonian wilds. He made machine guns. The deal, faciliseveral trips, including the illtated by intermediary represenfated final one upon which he tatives Justine (Brie Larson) disappeared, to the same river and Ord (a bushy-bearded Armie near the border of Bolivia and Hammer), is going fine, if not Brazil to find the city he dubbed smoothly, when trouble breaks Z (his critics derisively said he out between the muscle brought sought El Dorado, or some other by the two groups. It seems such mythical city of gold). Stevo (Sam Riley, aka Ian Curtis In Gray’s well-meaning but in Control) has a brief but bad methodically paced explorahistory with Harry (Jack Reynor, tion of Fawcett’s obsession, “You are past due on your membership to Ye Olde Moustache League.” who was memorable in last year’s Charlie Hunnam (“Sons of terrific Sing Street). Gunfire breaks out, and Ian “Emperor Palpatine” McDiarmid in a Anarchy”) plays the British explorer with just about everyone gets hit as the bullets rare non-Star Wars appearance is just an the proper amount of stiff upper lip and continue to fly. added treat. controlled hubris. What starts as a mapIn Free Fire, Wheatley cribs from the Guy Excursions, however brief, into other, making expedition at the behest of the Ritchie playbook of bullets and flippant non-exploratory aspects of Fawcett’s life, Royal Geographical Society becomes a dialogue delivered in oft-incomprehensible like World War I, slow down an already survival quest into a land actively trying accents. That’s meant to supply more deliberate film. Fortunately, each of the to kill him. Hunnam has both the gravitas three Fawcett expeditions depicted increase shorthand descriptor than insult; once of an early 20th Century British soldier upon a time, it was cool to like Ritchie. Additionally, Wheatley’s film lacks any of the former Mr. Madonna’s trendy, hubristic flaws. Wheatley simply aims for a pulpy bull’s eye and hits it with every projectile in his well-stocked magazine. The laughs whiz by as fast and furious as the slugs. Hammer seems to be particularly entertained by his own antics, and Copley is the king of crazy. If there is a moral to be found in Free Fire, it seems to be not to work with armed incompetents. Or maybe it is to not arm incompetents. Either way, everyone ends up bullet-riddled.
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Caledonia Lounge · 8 p.m. · $10–12 Durham, NC folk-pop trio Bombadil was forced to reconsider its writing and recording process in early 2015 following the departure of guitarist Bryan Rahija. The band churned out the stopgap Still Bombadil EP before adding Stacy Harden to the fray and moving forward. After the restored trio completed a series of demos in Massachusetts, Bombadil headed to San Francisco to work on its eighth album, Fences, with producer John Vanderslice. Those sessions resulted in a nofrills, back-to-basics folk album emphasizing the group’s trademark vocal harmonies. Greater Pyrenees, the new project from Sean Kirkpatrick—the former guitarist for emotive Mississippi indie rockers Colour Revolt—will open the show. [Andy Barton]
Rose Hall · 8 p.m. (Fri & Sat), 2:30 p.m. (Sun) · $12 Rose of Athens Theatre presents the tale of Eurydice, a nymph who died prematurely following her marriage to Orpheus, but gets a second shot at life—if she can be retrieved from the underworld. Written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Gary T. Moore, this version tells the classic Greek myth from the perspective of its heroine. In fall 2016, RoA acquired Rose Hall, a warehouse at 150 Fritz Mar Lane that has been used for classes, rehearsals and workshops. Eurydice is the inaugural production of Petal Projects, a series of smaller-scale performances envisioned by Danielle Bailey Miller. Seating is limited to 30. Call 706-340-9181 or email booking@roseofathens.org. [Jessica Smith]
40 Watt Club · 11 a.m.–6 p.m. · $2 The annual festival for minicomics, zines and small-press publications offers an opportunity for artists, underground publishers and enthusiasts to share their latest projects and ideas. Shying away from becoming an advertising-saturated convention, Fluke keeps its setup simple to keep visitors focused on what matters. The venue will be filled with as many tables as possible for exhibitors to display their creations. Works range from fold-out paper comics the size of a thumbnail to graphic novels covering every genre imaginable. Sponsored by Bizarro Wuxtry and Inch-High Button Guy, the fest is co-organized by Robert Newsome, creator of wrestling zine The Atomic Elbow, and Patrick Dean, an illustrator and comic artist. [JS]
40 Watt Club · 9 p.m. · $16–18 The post-rock era began some two decades ago. And while many of its purveyors trade in a kind of self-consciously arty style—however original each may be—there’s often a dourness permeating their music. That’s not the case with Russian Circles. The Chicago band’s sound is rooted in the rock trio format, and in the instrumental music the group has made on its six albums—with 2016’s Guidance being the most recent—listeners can find something that’s equal parts bludgeoning and transcendent. The group displays a healthy interest in the styles of Godspeed You! Black Emperor and King Crimson, but applies those influences in the process of creating something distinctively original. [Bill Kopp]
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R. Wood Studio · 9 a.m.–4 p.m. · FREE! Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the studio of Athens artist Rebecca Wood, located at 450 Georgia Dr., will host a spring sale of handmade clay dishware ranging from plates and bowls to mugs and other one-of-a-kind pieces. Currently one of the largest pottery studios in the South, R. Wood has become well recognized across the country for producing functional and decorative pieces offered in simple shapes and bold colors. For summer 2017, Wood has created a special new design of dogwoods that decorate two sizes of platters. The series of seasonal Southern flora will continue in the fall with pokeberries. Also at Saturday’s sale, a “seconds” table of slightly flawed pieces will be sold at discounted prices. [JS]
KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories and fun for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos provided. Ages 3–11. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Club Create (Bogart Library) Celebrate National Poetry Month by decorating a journal. Ages 9 and up. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KIDSTUFF: Teen Positivity Circle (ACC Library) Get support from your fellow teens. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Ages 2–5. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Lunch & Learn (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Room 277) Guest speakers will talk about “Use of the Executive Order.” Coffee and dessert provided. 12:30 p.m. FREE! russlib@uga.edu, 706-542-5788
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LECTURES & LIT: Common Ground LGBT & Book Club The first book selection is Beyond Magenta by Susan Kuklin. 7 p.m. FREE! commongroundathens.org PERFORMANCE: Rak the Watt (40 Watt Club) Watch as bellydancers demonstrate their skills. 7 p.m. $5–8. www.40watt.com PERFORMANCE: UGA Philharmonia (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The orchestral ensemble is mostly comprised of non-music major string performers. 8 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
cussion with community leaders. Matthew Purkey, president and CEO of the Northeast Georgia United Way, presents alongside Community Impact Director Emily Nichols. 7:45–10 a.m. FREE! www.myathensis.com EVENTS: Cask Night (Terrapin Beer Co.) Sample Maggie’s with orange and white pepper. 5:30 p.m. www. terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared
by DJ LaDarius. 8 p.m. FREE! www. highwirelounge.com GAMES: ATHICA Art Trivia Night (Normal Bar) Team up to prove your art knowledge and win prizes. Proceeds benefit ATHICA. 7 p.m. FREE–$10. info@athica.org GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team. 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
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Wednesday 26 ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Sage Kincaid leads a tour of “Michael Ellison, Urban Impressions.” 2 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org ART: UGA CSO Spring Pottery Sale (Lamar Dodd School of Art) The sale features hand-built sculpture and functional pottery by the UGA Ceramic Student Organization and faculty. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! art. uga.edu CLASSES: Flower Arranging Unit 5 (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) This class focuses on creative miniature design. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $45. www.botgarden.uga.edu COMEDY: Comic Strip Comedy Show (Jerzee’s Sports Bar) Alia Ghosheh hosts a comedy showcase headlined by Akil Bjorn. 9 p.m. $5. ghoshehalia@gmail.com EVENTS: Go Getters (Morton Theatre) My Athens presents Go Getters, a quarterly event that features breakfast, coffee and dis-
foods, crafts and live music. 4–7 p.m. FREE! athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: 24 Hour-ish Film Festival (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Teams received a prop, piece of dialogue and a special requirement and had to create a short film. Finished films will be screened and judged at this showcase. 9 p.m. FREE! www. filmathens.net FILM: World Premiere of Athens in Our Lifetime (Ciné Barcafé) Grady and Kathy Thrasher present a documentary exploring a decade of change in Athens. SOLD OUT! www. athenscine.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Compete for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Eastside) Every Wednesday. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Bingo (Highwire Lounge) House cash and drink prizes. Hosted
GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Washington St.) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 KIDSTUFF: Wednesday Library Adventures (Bogart Library) A storytelling program with hands-on activities. Ages 3.5–8. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Harry Potter Live (Oconee County Library) Wear a robe and bring a wand to act alongside Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Money Smart Week Craft: Piggy Banks (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Make a recycled piggy bank. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Curator & Book Signing (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Curator Shawnya L. Harris celebrates the release of Expanding Tradition: k continued on next page
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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: Teen Studio (Georgia Museum of Art) Teens ages 13–18 will learn about still-life painting traditions and see examples from the permanent collection. Pizza included. 5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! callan@uga.edu 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: Twilight Bicycle Giveaway (Pinewoods Library, 1465 Hwy 29, North Lot F-12) Academy Sports and Athens Twilight
Selections from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection. 6:30 p.m. FREE! avidbookshop.com MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) Meet local entrepreneurs, tech talent and other fellow Athenians who are making cool stuff at this weekly Four Athens networking happy hour. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/happy-hour PERFORMANCE: UGA Jazz Ensemble (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Students from UGA’s school of music perform jazz tunes. 8 a.m.–10 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com THEATER: New Play Festival (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Tuesday listing for full description Apr. 23–26, 6 p.m. FREE! drama.uga.edu
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Friday 28 ART: Art Show & Sale See paintings by Leslie Moody at her studio. (1020-b Twelve Oaks Pl., Watkinsville). Apr. 28, 5–8 p.m. Apr. 29, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. ldmoody@ gmail.com
Forestry, UGA and more will discuss tree care and forest benefits. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! hollycam@ uga.edu EVENTS: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Viewing (The Pub at Gameday) Watch season nine with the Athens Showgirl Cabaret. 8 p.m. FREE! www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com KIDSTUFF: Snap Circuits (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Try your hand at circuit building. Ages 8 and up. 4–5:30 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Pint Size Fun (Lay Park) In this month’s program “I See Myself,” participants look in the mirror and find what makes them unique. Ages 2–4. 10 a.m. $5–7.50. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure LECTURES & LIT: Meet Author/ Illustrator Joey Weiser (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Celebrate the release of the fifth Mermin graphic novel, Making Waves, with local author Joey Weiser. 6:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Money Smart Week (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Lanier Burdon presents
THEATER: Eurydice Rose of Athens presents a new series called Petal Projects. The inaugural production offers a new twist on the classic Greek myth. (Rose Hall, 150 Fritz Mar Lane). Apr. 28–29, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 2:30 p.m. $12. 706-340-9181, booking@roseofathens.org THEATER: Grease (Athens Academy) See Thursday listing for full description Apr. 27–29, 7 p.m. $2–5. 706549-9225
a session on life insurance and long-term planning options. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison PERFORMANCE: Hyphenated American (Ciné Barcafé) The program includes music, visual arts, spoken word poetry and dance from a variety of cultures. A discussion on diversity will follow. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ha.diversity PERFORMANCE: Dreamland (Morton Theatre) Dancefx presents its annual end of year concert with the Concert Dance, Apprentice and Training Companies, CONTACT Dance Company, Sweet Dreams, The Modern Pin-ups, the Tap Company and the Dancefx Adult Studio Program. Apr. 28, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 30, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. $13–16. dylan. stephan@athensclarkecounty.com PERFORMANCE: Athens Symphony Pops Concert (The Classic Center) This year’s theme is “A Romantic Evening in Vienna” featuring Dance FX. Apr. 28–29, 8 p.m. FREE! (tickets required) www. athenssymphony.org THEATER: Old Time Radio (Memorial Park) See Thursday listing for full description Apr. 27–30, 7:30 p.m. $12–15. 706-613-3771
pottery. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.rwoodstudio. com ART: Art Show & Sale See Friday listing for full description (1020-b Twelve Oaks Pl., Watkinsville). Apr. 28, 5–8 p.m. Apr. 29, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. ldmoody@gmail.com CLASSES: Nature Writing and Poetry (Beech Hollow Farm, 1575 Elberton Rd.) Participants will work on observation in nature. Wear walking shoes and bring a notebook and lunch. 11 a.m. $20. www.beechhollowfarms.com CLASSES: Georgia’s Native Plants and Native Bees (Beech Hollow Farms, 1575 Elberton Rd., Lexington) Learn how to identify three of the major families of gentle native bees. The presentation covers bee habitat needs and how to support them in your garden. 10 a.m. FREE! classes@ beechhollowfarms,com, www.beechhollowfarms.com CLASSES: Medicinal Herbs of the Southeast (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn traditional uses and preparations for medicinal plant species, with special attention to Georgia natives. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $35. www.botgarden.uga.edu
Saturday 29 ART: Pottery Sale (731 Cobb St.) Browse the works of three local potters. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. glkurtz44@ yahoo.com ART: Pop-Up Gallery and Artist Market (Stan Mullins Art Studio) The Georgia Museum of Art Student Association presents a market of student work and local professional artists. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. gmoastudent@gmail.com ART: Spring Sale (R. Wood Studio) View the ceramics studio and select from the new collection of functional
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ART: Artist Reception (UNG Oconee Campus) The galery features the 2017 winners of the UNG Department of Fine Arts Outstanding Achievement in Art Scholarship award: Lindsey Blankenship, Roberta Johnson and Lyra Marshall. 5:30 p.m. FREE! gallery@ung.edu ART: Gallery Talk (Lyndon House Arts Center) Artists Jaquelynn Faass, Erin McIntosh and Duane Paxson will lead guests through the “42nd Juried Exhibition.” 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3623 ART: UGA CSO Spring Pottery Sale (Lamar Dodd School of Art) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! art. uga.edu ART: Laura Deems (BMA At Home) The shop’s newest artist will paint live. 5–8 p.m. www.bmadesigns.com CLASSES: Basic Computer Skills (Oconee County Library) Learn setup, maintenance and how to install and uninstall software. Registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: SoundBoard Marketing Conference (Morton Theatre) The conference will feature media experts from Google, MailChimp, Buffer and Moz. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $175. soundboardevent.com EVENTS: You Ain’t Nothing But a Pound Dog (The Foundry) The Athens Area Humane Society presents a yappy hour on the patio terrace with music by DJ Re>Ron. Meet adoptable dogs looking for furever homes. Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they’re kept on a leash. 6–9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.thefoundryathens.com EVENTS: KnitLits (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are welcome. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart EVENTS: Creative Preschool Open House (Emmanuel Episcopal Church) Attend an information session and tour the school. Programs are for ages 2–4. 10 a.m. FREE! www.emmanuelathens.org EVENTS: Cheers & Gears (Terrapin Beer Co.) Get a head start of celebrating Athens Twilight. 5:30–9:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com FILM: Vertigo (Georgia Museum of Art) Bring blankets and chairs to watch this Hitchcock classic in the Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org GAMES: Johnny’s Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-354-1515 GAMES: Duplicate Bridge (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Beginner and experienced players welcome. 7 p.m. ejstapler@ gmail.com
more about flora and fauna of the garden while enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu THEATER: Old Time Radio (Memorial Park) Athens Creative Theatre goes back in time with programs such as the “LUX Radio Hour,” “The CBS Mystery Hour,” “Ozzie and Harriet” and more. Apr. 27–30, 7:30 p.m. $12–15. 706613-3771 THEATER: Grease (Athens Academy) The Upper School Drama Department presents the classic story of summer loving. Apr. 27–29, 7 p.m. $2–5. 706-549-9225
The Young Step plays Flicker Theatre & Bar on Saturday, Apr. 29. will present 20 bicycles and helmets to children in the Pinewoods community. 4 p.m. FREE! athenstwilight. com KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (Oconee County Library) This special storytime is for the youngest readers-to-be and their caregivers. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: AADM Workshop Series (ACC Library) Criminal Justice Attorney Barbara Mattes presents “The Impact of Mass Incarceration and How to Regain Your Legal Rights.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.org LECTURES & LIT: Money Smart Week (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn how to be “money smart” in this financial literacy class. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop Five Points) Meet Amy Trauger in conversation with Craig Page for the book We Want Land to Live: Making Political Space for Food Sovereignty. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com OUTDOORS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Meet at Shade Garden Arbor) Learn
ART: Healing the World Through the Arts (Georgia Museum of Art) Jerry Gale of the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences leads a conference on art and mindfulness. Breakout sessions focus on yoga, tai chi, walking meditation, nonviolent communication, singing and the museum’s Artful Conversation program. 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Morning Mindfulness (Georgia Museum of Art) Join instructor Jerry Gale for a meditation session in the galleries. Meet in the lobby. 9:30–10:30 a.m. FREE! branew@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Twilight (Downtown Athens) The Athens Twilight Criterium is a professional cycling event and festival. Visit the expo and sports zone, and watch live music by Abbey Road Live and other bands (Clayton St. & College Ave., 7–11 p.m.). See story on p. 12. 12–11 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com EVENTS: Winterville Tree Tour (230 N. Georgia Ave. Winterville) Take an educational walking tour in honor of Arbor Day. Experts from New Urban Forestry, Georgia
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CLASSES: Learn to Paint Miniatures (Tyche’s Games) Try your hand at painting minis. 12 p.m. www.tychesgames.com CLASSES: Activist Hip Hop Workout and Fundraiser (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Get into shape while learning a few hip hop and Caribbean dance moves. Proceeds will benefit a documentary and book about activism and breaking the cycle of discrimination. 12:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.mokahjohnsonedu.com EVENTS: Open House (Sandy Creek Nature Center) The “Astronomy Day” will include telescopes, sun spotters and a brief planetarium. 3–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/ sandycreeknaturecenter EVENTS: Twilight (Downtown Athens) The Athens Twilight Criterium is a professional cycling competition and festival. Activities include a 5K run, amateur cycling races, a kids’ zone, BMX competition, Big Wheel race, parade of vehicles and more. The women’s Twilight Criterium begins at 7:15 p.m. and the men’s race begins at 8:30 p.m. See story on p. 12. 8:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com EVENTS: Spring Harvest Festival (Farmview Market) Madison’s seasonal Farmers Market reopens with live music, a photobooth, samples, kids crafts and demos. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! farmviewmarket.com EVENTS: Super Spring Saturdays (Washington Farms) Pick the fields for strawberries. Children’s activities include a wagon ride, petting zoo, slides, vortex tunnel, corn hole, a bounce house and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $8. www.washingtonfarms.net EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Shop for fresh and affordable produce and prepared foods at the Grand Opening. The event includes live music, bound houses, kids activities, face painting and more. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www. athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Independent Bookstore Day (Avid Bookshop) This day champions local, independent bookstores. Avid celebrates with face painting, live music, tarot readings and more. 9 a.m.–9 p.m. (Five Points) 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (Prince Ave.) FREE! www.avidbookshop.com EVENTS: 16th Annual Fluke MiniComics Festival (40 Watt Club) Mini-comics, zines and independent publications by comic artists, underground publishers and enthusiasts. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. $2. www.flukeathens. com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music by Gary Grossman (8 a.m.) and Pickle Holler (10 a.m.). 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: 1st Anniversary Party (home.made) Celebrate with live music by Dixieland Five. 9–11 p.m. FREE! www.homemadeathens.com EVENTS: DREAMFest (Nuçi’s Space) The student-led art and music festival raises money for U-Lead scholarships that assist students pursuing secondary education. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ dreamfestulead2017 KIDSTUFF: Dia: Day of the Book (ACC Library) “In Dreams We Fly” is a bi-lingual storytime sharing amazing stories from different cultures about children flying. Ages 3–11. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop Five Points) Meet
best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews in celebration of The Beach House Cookbook. 11 a.m. FREE! avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Goetry (Go Bar) Monthy poetry open mic. South Carolina poet Derek Berry will read from his new book Good Ghost. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ go.bar.35 PERFORMANCE: Athens Symphony Pops Concert (The Classic Center) See Friday listing for full description Apr. 28–29, 8 p.m. FREE! (tickets required) www.athenssymphony.org SPORTS: Table Tennis Matches and Training (East Athens Community Center) Beginner to advanced skill levels welcome. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.ttathensga.com THEATER: Old Time Radio (Memorial Park) See Thursday listing for full description Apr. 27–30, 7:30 p.m. $12–15. 706-613-3771 THEATER: Eurydice See Friday listing for full description (Rose Hall, 150 Fritz Mar Lane). Apr. 28–29, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 2:30 p.m. $12. 706340-9181, booking@roseofathens. org THEATER: Grease (Athens Academy) See Thursday listing for full description Apr. 27–29, 7 p.m. $2–5. 706549-9225
Sunday 30 ART: Artist Reception (Athens Academy) The Myers Gallery hosts the “Senior Exit Show,” a display of work by senior portfolio students. The Myers and Bertelsmann Galleries host “Artscape,” a showcase of work by students in grades 1-12. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.athensacademy.org EVENTS: UOWN Ice Cream Social (Harris Shoals Park, Watkinsville) Eat ice cream and learn about ways to protect the Upper Oconee Watershed. 1–4 p.m. FREE! uown. org EVENTS: Boulevard Gardening Club Roving Garden Party (White Tiger Gourmet) This year the Boulevard Gardening Club will explore the reclaimed, restored and renovated corners of Nantahala and Nacoochee. Meet in front of White Tiger. 3 p.m. $15 (members), $15–20. 762-728-0575, www.boulevardgardeningclub.com FILM: The Circle (Ciné Barcafé) The screening will be followed by a live video Q&A with director James Ponsoldt. Showtime TBD. $10. www. athenscine.com KIDSTUFF: Fancy Nancy Tea Party (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Come for tea, games, snacks and readings of Jane O’Connor’s Fancy Nancy books. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: A Drag Queen Story Time Extravaganza Live Forward co-hosts an extravaganza with story times, dress-up, face painting, crafts and a dance party. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: Dreamland (Morton Theatre) See Friday listing for full description Apr. 28, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 30, 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. $13–16. dylan.stephan@athensclarkecounty. com PERFORMANCE: Athens Flute Choir (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The choir’s spring concert tours “Music of the World.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Athens Youth Symphony Spring Concert (UGA Chapel) The Symphony is comprised of high school and middle school musicians from the AthensClarke County area. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-543-1907
THEATER: Old Time Radio (Memorial Park) See Thursday listing for full description Apr. 27–30, 7:30 p.m. $12–15. 706-613-3771 THEATER: Eurydice See Friday listing for full description (Rose Hall, 150 Fritz Mar Lane). Apr. 28–29, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 2:30 p.m. $12. 706340-9181, booking@roseofathens. org
Monday 1 EVENTS: Cocktail Party with Owl’s Brew (Shiraz) Cocktails will be made with wine, beer, sake and sherry. Snacks available. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $15. www.shirazathens.com EVENTS: No More Deportations Rally (Prince Ave. & Lumpkin St.) May Day is International Workers Day. Dignidad Immigrante en Athens, the Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition and Athens for Everyone join together in the national call to stop all deportations. Children are invited to dress up as what they’d like to be when they grow up. 5 p.m. FREE! cross.jess@gmail.com GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! highwirelounge.com GAMES: General Knowledge Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8501916 GAMES: Duplicate Bridge (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Beginner players welcome. 1 p.m. $5. ejstapler@gmail.com GAMES: Double Helix Bingo (The Foundry) Double Helix STEAM School presents a game of Bingo. 5 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. www. thefoundryathens.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Team trivia contests with house cash prizes every Monday night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Teen Advisory Board (Oconee County Library) Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of teens who gather at the beginning of every month to discuss and plan upcoming events. Ages 11–18. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Nerd Herd Hang Out (Oconee County Library) Geek out with other nerds. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee LECTURES & LIT: May Day Readings in Resistance (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Readings based on themes of politics, paganism and work by Jordan Rothacker, Ryan Rudder, Chistopher Nelms, Patrick Morales, Adrienne Hamil, E.G. Cunningham, Faisal Kahn, Freia York, Andy Dixon and Al Dixon. 6:30 p.m. www.heirloomathens.com MEETINGS: Meet the Author (Oconee County Library) Meet historian and author Ashley Callahan in celebration of her book Southern
Tufts, which highlights Chenille in fashion history. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tuesday 2 ART: Opening Reception (Gallery @ Hotel Indigo–Athens) “Rock Paper Scissors” presents works of paper by Malissa Ryler, Kendal Nevada King, Blair Janine Taylor, Lucha Rodriguez, Leisa Rich and Elizabeth Lide. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com COMEDY: OpenTOAD Comedy Open Mic (Flicker Theatre & Bar) This comedy show allows locals to watch quality comedy or perform themselves. 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com COMEDY: Jim Breuer (The Foundry) After joining the cast of “Saturday Night Live” in 1995, Jim Breuer has gone on to play roles in Half Baked, Zookeeper, Dick and Titan A.E. 7:30 p.m. www.thefoundryathens.com COMEDY: Krish Mohan (Jerzee’s Sports Bar) Stand-up comedian Krish Mohan performs “Approaching Happiness.” 9 p.m. ramannoodlescomedy.com EVENTS: Keep Calm and Get Ready for College (The Athens Career Academy, 440 Dearing Ext.) Learn how to navigate your first year of college. This event is for collegebound high school seniors and their families. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.cultivatingalifetimeoflegacy.com 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 Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Taqueria Tsunami, Downtown) Surf the trivia wave every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.dirtysouthtrivia.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com
Wednesday 3 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Lynn Boland, Pierre Daura Curator of European Art, leads a tour of the permanent collection that will examine the theme of social commentary in art. 2 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Guided Trail Hike (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Take a guided walk on the trails to discover the beauty and variety of the center’s ecosystems. Followed by refreshments. 9 a.m. FREE! www. athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreeknaturecenter EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. 4–7 p.m. FREE! athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: Cult Classic Wednesday (The Foundry) Watch Smokey and the Bandit on the big screen. 7:30 p.m. FREE! thefoundryathens.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920
GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Eastside) Every Wednesday. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) See Wednesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Movie Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Hosted by Count Zapula. 9:30 p.m. www.facebook. com/lkshuffleclub GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. saucehouse.com GAMES: Bingo (Highwire Lounge) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Washington St.) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com KIDSTUFF: Star Wars Cooking Class (Oconee County Library) Participants will make edible TIE Fighters, Wookies, Storm Troopers and more. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth Poetry (The Globe) Open mic poetry readings. This month’s featured reader is Eugene Bianchi. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/athenswordofmouth MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) See Wednesday listing for full description 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/ happy-hour
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The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday!
MICHAELSOFT 98 Lo-fi pop and vaporwave project from Asheville, NC. SUBSCRIBER Local psych-pop project of songwriter Jeff Webber. GARY EDDY Local psychedelic singer-songwriter plays a solo set of music.
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.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 DJ WHOM Local DJ playing a mix of hip hop, ‘90s and 2000s music.
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Wednesday 26 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.
Dos Palmas Restaurant & Cantina 6 p.m. FREE! 706-353-7771 TRE POWELL Local singer-songriter playing bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals.
Blue Sky 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 WARM GLOW BLUE SKY SHOW JJC plays disco, funk, soul & cetera. Every Thursday!
Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Every Thursday!
Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com BOMBADIL Durham, NC folk-pop band with charming and picturesque lyrics and intrumentation. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.
Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. $5–$10. www.hendershotscoffee.com GIFT ECONOMY Local acoustic folk-punk project. CD-book release show!
Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Nowhere Bar 8 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE BIG SMOOTH Bluesy tunes with soulful vocals courtesy of Tre Powell and company. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 ROBBIE DUDE & FRIENDS Local DJ spinning “futuristic, hip hop, electrosoul, funky freshness, wine sippin’, bumpin’, grindin’ bass music.” 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.
40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Local upand-comers play energetic, fun, lo-fi punk rock. Album release show! See story on p. 14. THE HERNIES Local riff-heavy rock band displaying influences from classic to indie rock. Album release show! CRUNCHY Athens-based “doomdance” duo featuring Phelan LaVelle and Kathleen Duffield. NATE & THE NIGHTMARES Garage-rock act fronted by Cars Can Be Blue’s Nate Mitchell and featuring members of Free Associates and Mother the Car. FART JAR Local musician and performance artist.
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The Foundry 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com TRIBUTE Allman Brothers tribute act.
Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com KELLY ROMO With her DJing, Romo “keeps the crowd moving with
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com HANK VEGAS Singer-songwriter with alt-country vibes.
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Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com DEGA Local indie-pop duo featuring former Ponderosa frontman Kalen Nash. MECHANICAL RIVER Lo-fi folk-rock project from Charleston, SC.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com REDSTONE RAMBLERS Local blues-folk group led by songwriter Mark Wilmot. 7 p.m. $28 (adv.), $32 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com CHASE RICE Former UNC linebacker and NASCAR crew member has turned his focus towards radiofriendly country music. RYAN KINDER Up and coming Nashville artist straddling the line between country and pop. MEGAN MORONEY No info available.
Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night. Iron Factory 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 BLUE BODIES New local punk band. SATHIEL SALADANA Playing psychedelic blues with echoing effects. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub THE FIGGS Enduring band from New York state with power-pop and classic rock influences. TRYCOH New local band featuring Frank Mcdonald, Matt Nelson and Aaron Simms. Live Wire 9 p.m. $5–12. www.livewireathens.com CBDB Alabama-based “joyfunk” band playing a mix of funk, progressive rock and jam fusion. THE ORANGE CONSTANT Athensbased jam band with prog, pop and funk influences. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE HEAP Funky indie-soul band based here in Athens with a killer horn section and fronted by Bryan Howard’s low, bass growl. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 BIG DON BAND Southern-fried local rock group.
40 Watt Club 10 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com MIDNIGHT MADNESS Midnight Music Productions presents a showcase hosted by DJ KY.
The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday!
The Foundry 7 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com THE BEST OF UNKNOWN ATHENS A monthly singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Liam Parke and featuring Katie Collins (aka Another Me), Michael Brandt, Drew Kohl, Steve Coughlin, Sarah Zuniga and Ralph Roddenberry.
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Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com THE ARCS Long-running local rock band featuring Dave Gerow, Kevin Lane, Brandon Reynolds and Ben Spraker. 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $14 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com SURFER BLOOD Florida indie rock group known for its hook-heavy guitar-pop. BOYTOY Brooklyn-based indie-rock trio. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com ADIOS GHOST Psychedelic, world and electronic group out of Brooklyn, NY. SHY LAYERS Dreamy electronic pop music from this Atlanta producer.
Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GARY GROSSMAN Local folk artist whose music is informed by his scientific teaching background. (8 a.m.) PICKLED HOLLER Local “folk-grass” collective. (10 a.m.)
Iron Factory 8 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 JAZZ JAM Bring your voice and instruments and jam with Peter Madruga. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) RICK FOWLER BAND Original, guitar-driven blues-rock group. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 CHRIS PADGETT Local guitar virtuoso and songwriter performs a solo set.
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Fiona Silver plays the Georgia Theatre Rooftop on Tuesday, May 2. GREATER PYRENEES Folkpop endeavor headed by Sean Kirkpatrick. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com GYPSY AT HEART Local collective that mixes Middle Eastern and Indian ragas with classical, jazz and folk. SHAWQ MUSIQ Local Arabic band playing Middle Eastern music. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com MOSAIC Local indie-folk group with a rich sound. THE VINYL SUNS Athens-based blues-rock five-piece. DESIGN COMPANY Folk-influenced rock band from Athens. The Foundry On the Patio. 6 p.m. www.thefoundryathens.com DJ RE>RON Playing your favorites.
BED DETH No info available. BLUE BODIES New local punk band. EMMA FERN Local indie-folk singersongwriter. FORBIDDEN WAVES Surfy local garage-rock combo. Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $1 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with wireless headphones and two channels of music. One of them is a request line! Iron Factory 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 BEAU HIGGINS The lead singer of Decatur’s Beauregard and the Down Right gets down solo. Live Wire 7 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. livewireathens.com RANDALL BRAMBLETT This established Georgia singer-songwriter’s
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those bass heavy lows and grimy sounds that make you question your existence.” College Square 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com ABBEY ROAD LIVE! Local Beatles tribute band known for its attention to detail and musical proficiency. THE EVERYWHEN Local rock quartet blending classic pop melodicism, edgy rock, dance music and experimentation. REVEREND TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Good old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverance. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com QUIET COYOTE Athens-based rock four-piece. JET PHASE Local grunge- and indieinfluenced band. THE CANVAS PEOPLE Indie rock group out of Austin, TX.
8 p.m. $18 (adv.), $20 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com SISTER HAZEL Florida-based melodic alternative rock band known for the ‘90s radio staple “All For You.” ERIC DODD Local country and Southern rock singer-songwriter. On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com THE NORM Local group that combines funk, reggae, pop, rock and hip hop. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar SPOA Benefit. 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com DREAM CULTURE Jammy local psychedelic rock group. WHITE RABBIT COLLECTIVE New open ensemble featuring local musicians and artists, curated by Nick Bradfield. LUCKY KITTY New local dream-pop band.
Caledonia Lounge WUOG Spring Benefit Drag Show. 8 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com VHS COLLECTORS CLUB Athensbased bedroom-electronica project. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com THE YOUNG STEP Mysterious swamp-rock outfit from St. Augustine, FL. OUTERSEA Athens-based psychedelic surf-rock five-piece. FABULOUS BIRD Catchy, lo-fi indie rock with the character of old guitars and drums that’ve been collecting dust in a garage for years. LEEANN PEPPERS Local singersongwriter playing sparse, evocative folk music. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $16 (adv.), $18 (door). www.40watt.com RUSSIAN CIRCLES Post-metal three-piece band from Chicago, IL. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. FOTOCRIME Post-punk and electronic rock band.
The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $16 (adv.), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com RUSSELL MOORE & IIIRD TYME OUT Award-winning vocal bluegrass group from Cumming. JESSE KRAMER Young singer and guitarist influenced by traditional country and blues. Front Porch Book Store 6 p.m. FREE! 706-742-7735 DRIFTWOOD Local Americana collective plays darkly accented folk music. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. $24 (adv.), $29 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com SOMO Joseph Somers-Morales sings intimate, sex-obsessed R&B. CARTER REEVES Member of the alternative hip-hop duo Aer performs solo. DEMARIOUS COLE R&B and pop singer-songwriter from Hunstville, AL. On the Rooftop. 10:30 p.m. www.georgiatheatre.com BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin dance hits into the night. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE EVERYWHEN Local rock quartet blending classic pop melodicism, edgy rock, dance music and experimentation. Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $1 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with wireless headphones and two channels of music. One of them is a request line! Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night. Iron Factory 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 BLANKS AND POSTAGE Athensbased alt-rock band. JET PHASE Local grunge-influenced indie-rock band. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Live Wire 7 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www. livewireathens.com LILY ROSE Local pop-folk singersongwriter. KEVIN WHITFIELD Alternative country artist from Jefferson. OH, JEREMIAH Local alt-country band inspired by songwriters like Josh Ritter and Ryan Adams. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 UNIVERSAL SIGH Athens-based jazz fusion/funk-rock band that strives to create a unique experience with each performance. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 SACRED HOLLOW Local hard rock band influenced by Tool, Sevendust, Soundgarden and more. home.made One-Year Anniversary. 9 p.m. www. homemadeathens.com THE DIXIELAND 5 Local trad-jazz band that features a front line of
trumpet, clarinet and trombone and a rhythm section of piano and banjo.
Sunday 30 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 OPEN MIC Sing loud, sing proud. The Foundry 6 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz, featuring Dwayne McMillan and Friends. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com MON DON RAM BAND Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School’s Ram Band performs. Iron Factory 9 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 HARLOT PARTY Local folk-rock duo featuring intertwining guitar riffs and haunting, emotive vocals. LINGUA FRANCA Athens-based hip-hop project inspired by the ‘90s underground and the study of linguistics. DEAD NEIGHBORS This local band plays shoegaze-inspired garagerock. Vega Studio 6 p.m. $10. www.vegaproductionsathens.com NEW SOUTH SHOWCASE Host Caroline Aiken interviews and introduces performers Sean VanMeter and Gibson Wilbanks. The World Famous 1 p.m. www.facebook.com/worldfamousathens BLOODKIN The long-running Athens quartet plays a bluesy style of rootsrock music with big guitars and sharply written lyrics. 9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens BEHAVIOR Los Angeles-based artpunk band featuring members of Wand. APPARITION New local band playing hardcore thrash. HANNIE AND THE SLOBS Athens garage-rock project featuring members of The Rodney Kings and Muuy Biien.
Monday 1 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. flickertheatreandbar.com JUAN DE FUCA Driving indie-rock band fronted by local songwriter Jack Cherry. NIGEL WRIGHT Folky indie-pop singer-songwriter and Jasper native. DWIGHT SMITH Folk singer-songwriter from Austin, TX with pop and electronic influences. Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. $28. www.georgiatheatre. com THE NAKED AND FAMOUS L.A.based indie electronic group originally from Auckland, New Zealand. WAVVES California-based pop-punk band fronted by songwriter Nathan Williams. LUNA SHADOWS Multiinstrumentalist/producer playing indie-pop with a tinge of melancholy. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night every Monday. Hosted by Larry Forte.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 BLUES NIGHT WITH BIG C Nobody in Athens sings the blues quite like Big C. Expect lots of soulful riffs, covers and originals.
Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) THE VIBRATONES Veterans of the Athens scene playing various blues styles. Dancing is encouraged!
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Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $5. www.georgiatheatre.com ATHENS POTLUCK VARIETY SHOW A concert to benefit photographer Jason Thrasher’s Athens Potluck book project, featuring music from the Pylon Reenactment Society, Patterson Hood & Friends, The Darnell Boys, Jill Carnes, Vernon Thornsberry, T. Hardy Morris, Mike Mantione, Dave Marr, Daniel Ray, John Neff, Jim Wilson, Art & Margo Rosenbaum, Charlie & Nancy Hartness and more. On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com THE BOTTOM DOLLARS Brooklynbred classic rock that’s as loud as it is sweaty. FIONA SILVER NYC artist who uses her buttery voice to blend genres from rock and roll to electric soul to “ukulele blues.” Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 6 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com PIANO HAPPY HOUR Jason Fuller, Bart King, Grant Cowan, Caroline Aiken and guests play piano songs in the round. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 DJ WHOM Local DJ playing a mix of hip hop, ‘90s and 2000s music. The Old Pal 6 p.m. FREE! 706-850-4340 JAZZ VINYL NIGHT JazzAthensGA hosts a listening session on the first Tuesday of each month. Bring your favorite jazz vinyl.
Wednesday 3 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES OPEN MIC JAM Bands are welcome, backline is provided and it rocks until 2 a.m. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com MOTHERSHIP “Intergalactic heavy rock trio” from Dallas, TX. TORO Atlanta-based heavy rock group fronted by guitarist Zack Hembree. SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 5 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com STUART MCLAMB Frontman of indie-rock band The Love Language plays a solo acoustic set. 7 p.m. $25 (adv.), $27 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com SPOON Long-running indie-rock band from Austin, TX known for its lean, guitar-centric sound. TENNIS Buzzy, husband-and-wife indie-pop duo from Denver, CO. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com GRAND VAPIDS Local alt-rock band with a dense, dreamy, slowcoreinspired sound.
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. Your Pie 6 p.m. FREE! 706-705-1510 (Watkinsville location) JIM COOK Wailing slide guitar, gritty vocals and swamp stomp with this local bluesman.
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Art AAAC Grants (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council is seeking applicants for its quarterly $500 grants. All local artists, arts organizations or arts-based projects are welcome to apply. Deadline June 15, Sept. 15 and Dec. 15. info@athens arts.org, www.athensarts.org ATHICA Membership Month (ATHICA) Sign up as a gallery member and participate in Shoot Your Darlings Artwork Documentation Day with Matt Beall on Apr. 29, 1–6 p.m. Free for current members. Bring up to three pieces and receive high-resolution and web-quality images. www.athica.org AthFest Educates Grant (Athens, GA) Individuals from nonprofit organizations, public schools or government agencies serving you in grades K-8 can apply for grants. Grants can be used for music and arts based non-consumable equipment, programs and experiences, and professional development for educators. AthFest Educates awards up to $25,000 per grant cycle. 706-548-1973, director@athfest educates.org, athfesteducates.org Call for Artists (Amici) Currently accepting artists for exhibitions. Email samples of work to ryan.myers@amici-cafe.com Call for Artists and Skate Decks (Athens, GA) The Skate Park of Athens is seeking local artists to participate in an upcoming show at Creature Comforts that will feature used, redesigned skateboard decks. Artist registration opens May 1. SPOA is also seeking used skateboard decks of any size, shape, color or condition for the show. Donated decks will be collected at the Jittery Joe’s Roaster and Hendershot’s. Deadline June 30. spoa706@ yahoo.com, www.facebook.com/ skateparkofathens
Call for Entries (OCAF, Watkinsville) The annual Members Exhibit is open to OCAF members and showcases a wide range of artwork. Members can submit up to two pieces of work, and at least one piece is guaranteed to be accepted. Drop off on May 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Opening reception June 2, 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com Call for Public Art (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) invites professional artists to submit a proposal and images of a public art concept for consideration in the Rails-toTrails Network project. Deadline Apr. 30. 706-248-1604, info@athens culturalaffairs.org, www.athensclarke county.com/7500/Call-for-PublicArt---Rails-to-Trails-Ne 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. www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure Seeking Artwork for Live Forward (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council is seeking submissions of donations of artwork for Live Forward (formerly AIDS Athens). Artwork will be hung in counseling and exam rooms, hallways and waiting areas. Artwork must be framed, uplifting and by an Athens artist. Donations are tax deductible. Email to arrange a donation. Deadline May 1. jessica@ athensarts.org
Classes Artist Workshops (KA Artist Shop) “Modern Calligraphy: Beginners Basics with Kristen
Through a partnership between ATHICA and Athens Twilight, seven artists—Ryan Adams, Lauren Fancher, Mike Harboldt, Laura Hull, Rhys May, Kell Pihera and Taylor Shaw (pictured above)—created custom trophies for a silent auction on Thursday, Apr. 27, 5:30–9:30 p.m., at Terrapin Brewery. The trophy with the highest bid will be purchased, with proceeds benefiting the Mulherin Foundation, while the remaining six trophies will be awarded to race winners on Saturday.
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Ashley.” May 7 or July 16, 1–3 p.m. June 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $65. “Creative Journaling with for Adults with Hope Hilton.” May 2, 6:30–8 p.m. $20. “Product Photography & Editing with Kristen Ashley.” May 20, 3–6 p.m. or May 23, 6–9 p.m. $50. “Brush Lettering & Watercolor Calligraphy.” May 13, 1–3 p.m. or June 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $40. www.kaartist.com 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 Career Coach (ACC Library) A Goodwill’s Virtual Career Coach will assist patrons with job applications and resumes. First Tuesdays, 1–3 p.m. and last Thursdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. www.careerconnector.org Classes (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) “Crochet Class” meets the second Monday of each month, 6–7 p.m. $7.50. “Pilates for All Ages” focuses on exercises to strength your core, legs, glutes and back. Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. $7.50. “Plants of the Bible” provides an overview of plants mentioned in Christian and Jewish Bible texts. Mondays, 6–8 p.m. $7.50. “Belly Dancing” teaches basic posture and combinations in a relaxed class for all ages and abilities. Wednesdays, 6–7 p.m. $10. “Gentle Yoga” is perfect for beginners. Thursdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $7.50. “Reflexology Teaching Class.” Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $30/ three classes. “How to Stay Fit as You Age.” Wednesdays, 10–11 a.m. FREE! “Beginning Oil Painting.” Wednesdays, May 10–June 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $10/session. RSVP. wintervillecenter@gmail.com, www.wintervillecenter.com 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 Cooking Classes (Olive Basket) “Costa Rican Class” includes three classic recipes, plus history and family stories. $35. Apr. 27 or 29 at 10:30 a.m. “Bread Class” goes over the basics of bread baking. $35. Apr. 25 at 10:30 a.m. charleshay@ olivebasketonline.com G.E.D. Tutoring (First Baptist Church) Professional educators offer idividualized tutoring for adults. Meets every Monday and Wednesday, 12:15–2:15 p.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org Gentle Hatha Yoga (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) Drop in for a gentle Hatha, mindfulnessbased class. Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $10. 706-543-0162, mfhealy@ bellsouth.net
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Cameron Bliss’ painting is currently on view in the “Southworks National Juried Exhibition” at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation through Friday, May 5. Hot Yoga (Fuel Hot Yoga) Classes in hot yoga are offered seven days a week. Beginners welcome. Student discounts available. 706-353-9642, www.fuelhotyoga.com Knitting Classes (Revival Yarns) “Crochet 1 Class.” Apr. 29, 10:30 a.m. FREE! “Knit Kids Class.” Apr. 25, 4–5 p.m. $15. RSVP. www. revivalyarnsathens.com One-on-One Computer Skills (ACC Library) Personalized instruction available for various computer topics. Thursdays, 9 a.m. 706-6133650, ext. 354, www.athenslibrary. org One-on-One Digital Media Center Tutorials (ACC Library) Get individual instruction for graphics, audio or video editing projects or learn to convert albums and cassettes to DVDs and CDs. Thursdays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. 706-613-3650 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 Women to the World (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 fees. 706-548-0000, survival@womentotheworld.org 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. www.rubber soulyoga.com Yoga (Athens Five Points Yoga Studio) Classes are offered in Iyengar yoga, flow yoga, gentle flow, hot power flow, restorative yoga, alignment yoga and meditation. www.athensfivepointsyoga.com
Help Out Gallery Volunteers (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art:
ATHICA) The gallery is seeking volunteers to assist in opening the gallery during exhibitions, preparing exhibitions, photography, graphic design and more. Must be at least 18 years old. volunteers@athica.org, www.athica.org Help Athens Win the National Water Conservation Challenge (Athens, GA) During the month of April (Earth Month), you can participate in the Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Win cash prizes, eco-friendly gear or a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. Pledge on www.mywaterpledge.com Readers Needed (Learning Ally) Learning Ally is looking for volunteers to train as readers to help create audio textbooks for people with print disabilities. 706-549-1313, scourt@learningally.org Relay for Life of Clarke County (Clarke Central High School) Help fund a cure for cancer while planning a fun community event. Seeking new volunteers to help plan one of the largest local events of the year. 706-543-2240, natalie.peck@cancer.org, www.relay forlife.org/clarkega Seeking Mentors (PALS Institute) Women to the World offers programs for obtaining a GED, computer literacy, language and job-skill training. 706-548-0000, www.womentothe world.org Tutors Needed (410 McKinley Dr.) Athens Tutorial Program is seeking volunteer tutors for grades K–8. Sessions are scheduled Monday– Thursday, 3–6 p.m. 706-354-1653, athens.tutorial@gmail.com Volunteer for the Amazing Acro-Cats (Morton Theatre) Cat-loving volunteers are needed to craft, clean, handle money and talk to people. 18 and up. www. circuscats.com
Kidstuff ACC Summer Camps (Multiple Locations) Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services offers camps in science, dance, sports, art and more.
Visit website for dates and details. 706-613-3800, www.athensclarke county.com/leisure Art Classes (KA Artist Shop) “Teen Art Club.” Fridays, 6–8 p.m. $20. “Junior Art Club for Ages 9–13.” Fridays, 4–5:30 p.m. $15. Both classes are taught by Hope Hilton. www.kaartist.com Intermezzo Piano Academy (The Church at College Station) Each day of summer camp offers classes in rhythm, music history, composition, theory and piano ensemble for beginning and intermediate pianists. Ages 5–12. Begins July 10–14. $160–260. intermezzo.academy@ gmail.com, www.intermezzopiano. com/piano-academy Kids Play Theatre Camp (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) Summer camp culminates in a performance at the end of the week. Ages 8–16. June 26–30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $150. 706-742-0823 New Moon Summer Adventure Camp (Athens, GA) Now accepting registration for a summer camp that travels to different locations daily. Activities include hiking, swimming and boating as well as educational trips. Fee includes all activities and travel expenses. For ages 6–12. Weeks of June 12, June 19, July 10 & July 17. $175/week. 706-338-2892 Relate & Create Workshops (OCAF, Watkinsville) Week-long workshops will be offered in drawing, painting and pottery. Ages 12–18. Workshops begin in late June. Mondays–Fridays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. 706-769-4565, info@ocaf.com, www.ocaf.com Strong Girls Summer Camp (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) A camp designed to empower girls through creative activities, yoga and fun. June 5–9 or July 24–28, 1st grade and up. July 17–21, 5th grade and up. $180-200. wearestronggirls.com Summer Art Camp (OCAF, Watkinsville) Two-week sessions include one week of pottery and one week of painting and drawing instruction. Mondays–Fridays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. www.ocaf.com
Summer Camps (Multiple Locations) “Creative Arts for Imaginative Hearts” (May 22–26) includes puppetry, culinary arts, musical theater, arts and crafts. Ages 6–9. “Photographic Arts for Phones with Smarts” (May 29–June 2) focuses on digital art. Ages 11–15. $150. “Backyard Broadway Creative Arts” (June 5–9 and July 17–21) focuses on theater and writing with a performance. Ages 10–14. “Café Kids, Jr. Summer Reading and Writing Adventure!” (July 24-28) Focuses on reading and writing skills through games, arts and crafts. Ages 6–8. $150. 706-340-7461, www.communityvoicesinaction.org/ summer2017 Summer Camps (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Camps include themed programming on food in art, mythical creatures and storytelling, recycling, sewing, stop-motion animation, superheroes, photography,
natural wonders, animals, indie crafts and more. Check website for full descriptions and dates. Register in advance. www.treehousekidand craft.com Summer Enrichment Program (Athens Montessori School) Weekly programs include art, music, games and experiments. Early morning drop-off and afternoon care available. Ages 6–12. $135/week. 706-549-8490, info@ athensmontessori.com Summer Theater Camps (Athens Little Playhouse) Weekly camps are offered May 22–June 26. Visit website for registration form. www.athenslittleplayhouse.net Youth Summer Theatre (Lavonia Cultural Center, 12221 Augusta Rd.) Auditions will be held June 3, 9 a.m. Participants will stage a musical after a two-week program July 21. Ages 8–15. www.fcplayers. com
art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Rick Andriola’s artwork is a fusion of pop art, street art and fine art portraying his love of iconic American film and music. Through May. 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. Through May 26. • “Artscape” showcases students in grades 1–12. The “Senior Exit Show” shares works by senior portfolio students. Opening reception Apr. 30. Through May 26. ATHENS ART AND FRAME (1021 Parkway Blvd.) Heidi Hensley’s paintings depict colorful and eclectic scenes of Athens and UGA. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CINÉ BARCAFÉ (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Ciné hosts a group exhibition to raise funds for its campaign to purchase its building. Through May 10. CIRCLE GALLERY (UGA College of Environment and Design, 285 S. Jackson St.) “Landscape, Remembrance, and Healing” is a series of paintings by Rich Panico, a medical practitioner, yogi and artist. Through Apr. 28. 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.) Madeline Bates and Jen Holt present a collaborative installation using photogram and cyanotype processes to represent the four ingredients in beer: water, hops, grain and yeast. Through Apr. 29. DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Acrylics, pastels and illustrations by Emma Shore. Through April. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Laura Douglas. Through April. • Artwork by Mark Hodges. Through May. 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. • “Cross Pollination” presents sculptural works by Joni Younkins-Herzog and Rick Herzog. Through Apr. 29. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) In the concert room, see a collection of paintings by Donald Whitehead. Through May 7. • James Greer and Mina Kim are collaborating on an illustrated tarot deck called Paradox Tarot. Greer has also recently released a new skateboard design. Reception May 26. May 1–31. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Rock Paper Scissors” presents works of paper by Malissa Ryler, Kendal Nevada King, Blaire Janine Taylor, Lucha Rodriguez, Leisa Rich and Elizabeth Lide. Opening reception May 2. Through July 29. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Expanding Tradition: Selections from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection” showcases over 50 works by African American artists. Through May 7. • The “Master of Fine Arts Degree Candidates Exhibition” includes works by students graduating from the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Through May 14. • “Michael Ellison: Urban Impressions” shares a selection of block prints produced by the Atlanta-based educator and printmaker. Through May 21. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Rainbow Cube” is a site-specific installation by Candice Greathouse and Curtis Ames. Through October. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Two-dimensional works by Margaret Scruggs. Through May 7.
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Alcoholics Anonymous (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Find out methods to end addiction. Contact for meeting times and locations. 706-3894164, www.athensaa.org Dudes Helping Dudes (Nuçi’s Space) A weekly support group for anyone who identifies as a man. Park in the lot across the street on Williams Street. Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. tinyurl.com/ DudesHelpingDudes, www.brainaid fest.com Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) A 12-step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Meets every Sunday, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www. emotionsanonymous.org
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. RSVP. Sundays, 1:30–3 p.m. athenspetanqueclub@ gmail.com, athenspetanqueclub.wix. com/play Athens Street Hockey (YMCA, Hockey Rink) All skill levels. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. athensfloorhockey@gmail.com Call for Performers (Winterville, GA) The 2017 Marigold Festival is seeking family-friendly acts to perform on the children’s stage. The festival is on May 20. aha.AthensHasArt@gmail.com Senior Adult Trips (Rocksprings Community Center) Scott Antiques Market. May 19, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $30. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure f
HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Paintings by Broderick Flanigan. Through April. • Artwork by Emma Shore. Through May. HIGHWIRE LOUNGE (269 N. Hull St.) Hanging sculptures by Marisa Delgado. Through April. HIP VINTAGE & HANDMADE (215 Commerce Blvd.) John Lawson, an Australian who studied painting at the Vrije Academy boor Beeldende Kunst in The Hague, Holland, now lives in Athens, working as a building designer and painter. Through April. JITTERY JOE’S ALPS (1480 Baxter St.) Susan Pelham’s collages inspired by Magic Realism and Impressionism are on display. Through April. JITTERY JOE’S FIVE POINTS (1230 S. Milledge Ave.) Sophie Fernandes presents a collection of photographs taken in India. Through April. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Hand-painted silk by Amitabh Verma. Through May. 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.) Collections from our Community presents “Tibetan Treasures,” Education Specialist William Stephanos’ collection of objects from Tibet and Northern India. Through May 27. • The “42nd Juried Exhibition” contains works selected by guest juror Susan Krane. Through May 6. • “We Are the Other: A Photographic Portrait of Athens” was created through Wing Young Huie’s chalk talks, a public art project. Through June 1. • In the Lounge Gallery, Katherine Burke presents a solo show of collages created in response to childhood memories. May 2–Aug. 24. Reception May 18. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) The “40 Years: Madison Morgan Cultural Center” exhibit celebrates the creation, history and evolution of the MMCC through photographs, artifacts and text. Opening reception Apr. 28. Through Aug. 27. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) The Athens Photography Guild presents a collection of images. Through April. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) The “Southworks National Juried Art Exhibition” includes 71 works of art by 62 local and national artists. Through May 5. • This year’s annual Director’s Choice Exhibition, “Still Lives,” features narrative paintings by South Carolina artist Rebecca Davenport. Through May 5. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) In the Hargrett Library Gallery, see “Necessary Words & Images: 70 Years of the Georgia Review.” Through May 12. • In the Russell Library Gallery, see “On the Stump: What Does it Take to Get Elected in Georgia.” Through Aug. 18. • In the Brown Media Library, see the “Steele Vintage Broadcast Microphone Collection.” • “A Championship Tradition: The NCAA Tennis Tournament in Athens” marks the 29th time the tournament has been held in Athens since 1972. Through May. SIPS (1390 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Jamie Calkin and Lauren Krueger. Through April. TERRAPIN BEER CO. (265 Newton Bridge Rd.) See photographs taken at past Twilight Criterium races. Through April. TWO STORY COFFEE (1608 S. Lumpkin St.) Ryan Dorsey’s black-and-white illustrations are influenced by Surrealism and the subconscious. Through May. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA OCONEE CAMPUS GALLERY (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., Watkinsville) An exhibition of works by Oconee art students includes scholarship winners Kyra Marshall, Lindsey Blankenship and Robert Johnson, plus faculty picks Megan Carter, Rowan Bird and Natalie Briscoe. Closing reception Apr. 27. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) Broderick Flanigan and his young students share multimedia artwork exploring healthy eating, social justice and usage of vibrant color. Through May. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) New paintings, drawings and block prints by Cooper Holmes. WINTERVILLE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CULTURE (371 N. Church St., Winterville) Presented by the Winterville Arts Council, “Beginnings” includes works by Lisa Freeman, Will Eskridge, Chris Taylor, Cheryl Washburn, Jacob Wenzka and more. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more. • Artwork by Erin Stacer. Through April.
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2BR/1BA House. 196 Magnolia St. CHAC, W/D. Avail. now. Call 678-6987613. Boulevard Area: 672 Barber St. 2BR/1BA. W/D, DW, microwave, porch, HWflrs, high ceilings, small fenced yard. Some pets ok w/ prior approval and fee. Avail. Aug. 5. $825/mo. Call 706-5404752. Eclectic 3/4 BR House Avail. on quiet street in the heart of Normaltown, Chase St. Elementary Dist. $1600/mo. 706-255-7374.
Normaltown Cottage Avail. June 1. 2BR/1BA brick cottage w/ all amenities. HWflrs, CHAC, DW, W/D, fenced-in backyd, covered patio. Perfect for grad students or professionals. On busline & only 2 mi. from Dwntn. Pets OK w/ dep. $1200/mo.+ dep. normal townrentalcottage@ gmail.com. T h re e s p a c i o u s a p t s avail. Aug. 1 in historic Victorian on Hill St. Call 706-548-9797 to set up a tour or visit our website rentboulevardproperties. com for more info.
Houses for Sale Call Daniel Peiken if you are looking to buy or sell a house or condo. Specializing in first time home buyers and in-town proper ties w/ over 15 years of Real Estate experience in Athens, GA. 706-296-2941, Daniel@ AthensHome.com, www. AthensHome.com.
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Sunday 4/30 2p.m.–5p.m. Join Us for an Open House! 770 Cherokee Rd. Winterville. Main House 4BR/3BA - Guest House 2BR/2BA- 11 Acres Clarke Co. close to Downtown. Workshop, 5 Bay Open Garage, Outdoor Kitchen, Wine Celler.
Roommates Looking for non-smoking, neat individual to share Westside house w/ openminded single male. Preferably no pets but would consider small dog. Avail. now. $650/mo. 706202-7922. Private, furnished 1BR/1BA on S. Milledge. Avail. now. Tub and shower. W/D, on buslines. $475/mo., $400 dep. Incl. water, electric, cable, wifi, printer. Send resume to: gemcgriff@aol. com.
Wanting to rent Professional writer looking for furnished room (or studio apt.) to rent. Starting 4th novel. Want clean, quiet, no roommate. Reply to: garytowers53@ gmail.com.
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For Sale Antiques A r c h i p e l a g o Antiques: A treasury of home decor and personal accents. 1676 S. Lumpkin St. Open daily 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 706-354-4297.
Furniture Queen pillow top mattress. Brand new, in the plastic. $175. King-size pillow top mattress set. Brand new, in the plastic. $295. Call 706-347-4814. Can deliver.
Yard Sales Trash To Treasure Yard Sale: May 5th, 4-7PM ($3 admission) and May 6, 8a.m.–12p.m. (free admission). At the CHaRM facility, 1005 College Ave., Athens.
Music Equipment Nuçi’s Space needs your old instruments & music gear! All donations are tax-deductible. Call 706227-1515 or come by Nuçi’s Space, 396 Oconee St.
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These pets and many others are available for adoption at: Athens-Clarke County Animal Control 125 Buddy Christian Way · 706-613-3540 Open every day except Wednesday 10am-4pm
Athens School of M u s i c . Instruction in g u i t a r, b a s s , d r u m s , piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin, fiddle & more. From beginner t o e xpe r t . Visit w w w. athensschoolofmusic. com, 706-543-5800. Do you want to make $$$ with your music related business? Are you advertising in Flagpole? Call 706-549-0301 for details.
UGA Community Music School. Group and private instruction avail. for students 18 mos. through adult seniors! Private instruction in popular and classical styles. ugacms. uga.edu, ugacms@uga. edu, 706-542-2894.
Music Services Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition. Wuxtry Records, at corner of Clayton & College Dwntn. 706-369-9428. Professional recording, mixing and mastering at The Glow Recording Studio. Super vibey! Super affordable! Text: 706347-3323, email jesse@ theglowrecordingstudio. c o m o r v i s i t w w w. theglowrecordingstudio. com.
Services Cleaning P e a c h y G re e n C l e a n Co-op, your local friendly Green Clean! Free estimates w/ rates as low as $39. 706-248-4601, peachygreencleancoop. com.
Misc. Services Exclusive Thoughts. Shared by mail. Send $5 check/m.o.: Justin, P.O. Box 70838, Milwaukee, WI 53207.
Printing Self Publish Your Book. Local (Five Points) professional publishing service. Editing, design, layout and printing services. 25+ yrs experience. Let’s meet at Jittery Joe’s— The coffee is on me! 706-395-4874.
Jobs Full-time Big City Bread Cafe is hiring experienced cooks. Must be available to work weekends. Apply in person between 3–5p.m. No phone calls please. Front Desk and Housekeeping needed. Must be flex. all shifts, 7 days. Wingate, 255 North Ave. Apply in person, bring resume. 8:30a.m.– 2p.m., M–F. Mr. Singh. Growing local company is hiring! Production artist positions and supervisor opportunities avail. Apply online at uberprints.workable. com.
F T & P T, S u m m e r & Ye a r Round. ClassicCityInstallation. com: Assistant Supervisors starting at $12/hr & Assistant Managers (management req.) star ting at $18/ hr. Travel nationwide this summer- all expenses covered. Contact: info@ classiccityinstallation.com. FT or PT openings now in our Photo Center on Epps Bridge Parkway next to Catch 22. For more info and application, go to AthensArtAndFrame.com and click on “Now Hiring.” Graduate Athens is seeking FT experienced Line Cook. Must have weekend/night availability. Great benefits! Apply online at www. graduateathens.com/ careers. Graduate Athens is seeking FT Maintenance Engineer, prior hotel or apar tment experience preferred. Must have weekend/night availability. Great benefits! Apply online at www. graduateathens.com/ careers. Modern Age is hiring! FT positions avail. Vaping experience/knowledge a plus! Bring resumes into Modern Age. No phone calls please. N o w H i r i n g Immediately! Five Points Bottle Shop is looking for highly motivated individuals to fill several positions. Experience in retail, stockroom, wine or craft beer preferred, but not re q u i re d . Yo u m u s t be 21+ yrs old and avail. to work nights a n d w e e k e n d s . Do not apply in store. www. fivepointsbottleshop.com Swimming pool service company needs FT help. E x p e r i e n c e p re f e r re d but not req. Must have w o r k re f e re n c e s a n d valid driver’s license. Fax resumes: 706850-5253, email: poolservicesathens@ gmail.com. SMI Composites wants to train you to make Carbon Fiber parts for the Automotive & A v i a t i o n i n d u s t r y. Full benefits, vacation. Contact: fowler@ smicomposites.com. Smoker’s Den is hiring! FT positions avail. Vaping experience/knowledge a plus! Bring resumes into Smoker’s Den. No phone calls please.
Part-time A c u r a a n d Vo l v o o f Athens is looking for PT car washers. Avail. hours Mon.–Sat. If interested call Phillip: 706-546-1033 or email: phillip@volvocarsathens. com. Athens Country Club is looking for PT line cooks and a.m. servers. Experience pref. Apply in person: 2700 Jefferson Rd. Tue.–Sat., 2–4 p.m. Athens Country Club is hiring pool snack bar employees for m i d - M a y – L a b o r D a y. Apply in person: 2700 Jefferson Rd. Tue.–Sat. 9–11, 2–5. No phone calls please! Clocked! is looking for servers, cooks, bussers and hosts for busy season and beyond. Must be fun, energetic, and willing to learn. Resumes only. 259 W. Washington St. Athens. No phone calls please. Hotel Indigo is looking for professional PT Bellman (weekend availability) & Venue Setup positions. Please contact laceygreen@indigoathens. com for inquires. Positions re q u i re h e a v y l i f t i n g . Students Welcome! In our relaxed work environment you create your own schedule and get paid to type! CBSG is a financial transcription company seeking those w/ strong touch-typing and English grammar/ comprehension skills for our office on S. Milledge Ave. Learn about being an employee and apply at www.ctscribes.com. Our Hope MCC seeks PT pianist 10a.m.–1p.m. Sundays. Proficient skills, ability to read music, including sight reading. Church music experience preferred, not required. Please submit resumes to ourhope1999@gmail. com.
Hiring experienced dish washers and cooks. Please apply in person at: 2080 Timothy Rd., Depalma’s Italian Cafe. Restaurant Help Wanted: servers, bartender and dishwasher. Green Acres Shopping Center, 1935 Barnett Shoals Rd. Athens. Call: 706-227-7888 or Fax: 706-850-6757. New Red Bowl Asian Bistro. The UGA Hotel (Athens) is looking for temporar y, PT House keepers.Experience preferred.Must be able to work weekdays, weekends and some holidays. Apply at www. ugajobsearch.com,create online account and application then apply for job posting #20151318. Posting will describe duties and physical demands. Background investigation req. Washington Square Studio is looking for a creative, quick witted, hard working apprentice/hair assistant. Recent cosmetology grads welcome, but no experience needed. E m a i l re s u m e h e l l o @ washingtonsquarestudio. com.
Vehicles Autos 2010 Porsche Panamera 4s. Excellent condition. Call 732-672-1117.
Notices Missed Connections Overheard at Flicker: “It’s $20 and all the cat cuddles you could ever want!” Were you talking about actual felines and, if so, how can I get in on this deal?
Pets Missing Cat “Mr. Ibis”: 3-legged brown tabby, n e u t e re d m a l e , l a r g e shaved area from surgery. Missing from Sunny Hills Drive/Creekstone area. Contact Aleta: 706-7146417.
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I Hate My First ‘Real’ Job Advice for Athens’ Loose and Lovelorn By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com Dear Bonita, I am a recent college graduate in my first “real/adult” job, meaning I get benefits, and my degree is applicable. I hate it. Most of the people I work with are OK, but my boss and overall work environment really make me hate coming into work. I feel underpaid, overworked, undervalued and very angry and unhappy on a daily basis. I’ve tried discussing aspects of this with my boss, but it is always pushed off, disregarded, etc; my boss is very work-driven and doesn’t understand my complaints. Its starting to affect my work ethic and mood even when I’m not at work. I know that, for my first “adult” job, it looks bad to future employers if I stay less than a year. Ideally, I’d like to get my name on a publication before quitting, but I don’t think I can stand working here for that long. (I’m not even sure I can make it to the one-year mark without losing my sanity.)
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I’d advise against talking to your boss about your issues with work, though, because a recent college grad complaining about his or her job can come across as pretty obnoxious to the person who’s eventually gonna have to provide a reference for you. Also, your boss is probably as overworked as you are, so be sensitive to that. I recommend commiserating with other employees who have worked there for a while and know how to handle what’s clearly a stressful environment. (However, if you feel there are labor law violations being committed, go directly to the Georgia Department of Labor and talk to someone there about how to proceed. And keep searching for a new job.) Most post-undergrad jobs suck, so you’re gonna have to put in time at some crappy places, but that doesn’t mean you have to put up with any
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I’ve been looking for other jobs, but so far that’s going nowhere. I’ve only been working this job for about six months, but have been thinking of quitting since the third month. Is it worth it for me to make it to the oneyear mark? Should I just save my sanity and happiness and move on, regardless of if I have another “adult” job lined up? How can I cope with this? Is it worth it to discuss it with my boss again? Thanks, Adult-Job Hater Dear Hater, First off, I want to congratulate you for finding a job in your field immediately out of college. Most people I know end up in the service industry post-graduation, so you’ve already shown a level of industriousness that makes me believe you’d bounce right back if you left that shitty job. I think you just work at a real bummer of a place— somewhere that’s either too big or too swamped to really take care of their human resources.
mistreatment. Work shouldn’t leave you angry and unhappy. Talking will only get you so far, because it’s really hard to change the culture of a well-established business. That’s why I recommend finding a new job—something in your field but completely different from what you’re doing right now. Maybe somewhere smaller that does more nuanced work. Or, if you’re at an overbooked start-up, try a larger company with enough employees to handle its workload. And don’t worry too much about how your résumé looks. Most managers base their hiring decision on the interview, so just make sure that you’re really good at talking about your talents and how much better any company would be with you working there. I wouldn’t recommend leaving before you have another job lined up. You could be unemployed for a quite a while in this job market, and believe me, it’s the worst. You do not wanna move back home. The search might feel fruitless right now, but that’s no reason to give up. Something will come along. f
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