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Water rates will go up slightly, typiwhat’s working about Bishop Park, what Rejecting last-minute appeals by some 20 people said they want, and making it betsupporters of the Classic Center and Athens cally $2 per month. The property tax rate remains unchanged, although increasing ter,” Cochran-Davis said. Convention and Visitors Bureau, Athensproperty values will raise many homeownThe aging gymnasium and administraClarke County commissioners last week tive offices would be replaced with a new passed a 2018 budget that includes a cap on ers’ tax bills. Street parking downtown will go up to $1.25 an hour, while decks will 15,000-square-foot building. The multifunding for both entities. remain $1 an hour. use field along Sunset Drive, popular with Citizens who spoke—mostly employees Members of Athens Anti-Discrimination soccer players, would remain, but a new and representatives of Athens’ hospitality quarter-mile walking path would be built industry—were enthusiastic in praising the Movement asked commissioners to set up a civil rights committee, a longstanding around it, providing a shorter alternative successes of the CVB and the Classic Center request of the group that has been echoed to the longer jogging trail on the north side in bringing conventions downtown and also by the local NAACP, ACLU, Athens of the park. The three baseball/softball/ growing the hotel industry here. Three new Immigrant Rights Coalition, Al-Huda kickball fields would remain, too, and get hotels totaling 500 rooms will open in the new bleachers and dugouts, along with the coming year, speakers said, but if occupancy Islamic Center and Congregation Children rates (typically 60 percent) drop to only 50 percent, hotels will be losing money, warned Mike Waldrip, a hotel operator and president of the Athens Area Hotel Association. “We’ve got to sell those rooms,” Waldrip told commissioners. Past budgets have allotted the Classic Center and CVB sixth-sevenths of the 7 percent hotel/motel tax collected in the county. This year, commissioners proposed to change that, allotting them only a flat amount (which would not automatically increase if collections go up in future years). Any additional money, commissioners suggested, could go toward trying to secure scheduled air service to Athens, which commissioners consider a priority to encourage new industry to locate here. $200,000 was included in the new budget for that purpose. “This isn’t a cut at all,” Commissioner Jerry NeSmith The basketball courts at Bishop Park would be moved to the edge of the park near the VFW under a new master plan. pointed out, but merely a of Israel. In response, Commissioner cap on automatic increases. Most other ability to retrofit them for football and socMelissa Link said that “some kind of framecommissioners agreed—other departcer practices. work” for such a committee will be brought ments don’t get “a blank check,” said A new pool—the same size as the curforward later this month by the manager. Commissioner Sharyn Dickerson—and rent one—would be installed, and a splash [John Huie] voted 7-2 to include the change in the pad added. The small existing playground 2018 budget, which goes into effect in July. would be replaced with one comparable Commissioners Harry Sims and Diane Bell in size to World of Wonder at East Clarke opposed the funding change. Park. The picnic pavilion next door would be That budget gives all county employees replaced (and a restroom added), and coma pay raise of 1 percent plus $300, costing missioners would have the option to replace taxpayers $1.5 million but helping employthe covered tennis court with another Bishop Park is one of Athens’ most ees cover higher health insurance premipavilion. Parking would be streamlined and popular recreational areas, but it hasn’t ums. It also: enhanced, with 56 spaces added, including had a facelift in more than 40 years. “We’re • continues night bus service despite very 28 on-street spaces along Sunset Drive. surrounded by all-1974 infrastructure, light usage, and will add a new “flex Access, especially from Hawthorne and it’s bad. It needs repair,” Park Services route” van (service on request) covering Administrator Mel Cochran-Davis said at an Avenue, was a major issue at public hearCommerce Road to Winterville and the open house for the Bishop Park master plan ings last year, and the master plan includes eastside Walmart. two upgraded pedestrian entranceways on last week. • adds six new county employees in variHawthorne, as well as one at the corner of Location-wise, not much would change ous positions and transfers four county Sunset and Oglethorpe Avenue. But more in the master plan, except the basketball employees into the manager’s office: two crosswalks on Hawthorne are not part of courts would be moved from the center of for a new “sustainability office” to work the plan. “With the speed of traffic and the park to the far northern edge, makacross departments to implement “a longthe sightlines, we couldn’t make it work,” ing way for a stormwater pond. (Water term sustainability plan” for green space, Cochran-Davis said. (There are two trafdrains there naturally, so Leisure Services and two for a “geographic information fic signals nearby, one at Oglethorpe and couldn’t find anywhere else to put it, office” to centralize mapping data. another near Bell’s.) interim Director Kent Kilpatrick said.) But • adds a revolving loan program to employ All of this comes with an estimated price many existing facilities would be replaced in high-school students to fix up historic tag of $25 million. Leisure Services officials phases with new, better and larger ones. properties. said they’ll present the plan to the Mayor “This is our polished version—taking
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and Commission at a work session in July for an August vote, then ask for at least partial funding in the next round of SPLOST, which is likely to come up within the next year or two. The project is divided into four phases, so not all of it has to be done at once (nor could it, unless the county wanted to close the park entirely). Leisure Services is also seeking outside funding, such as money from local hospitals for wellness programs at the park, Cochran-Davis said. Plans can be viewed, and comment forms filled out, at athensclarkecounty. com/6213/Bishop-Park-Master-Plan. [Blake Aued]
Firefly Trail Hits Fundraising Goal More than 300 donors helped the nonprofit Firefly Trail LLC exceed its goal of raising $61,385 for “model miles” in three small towns near Athens. The 39-mile trail would run along an abandoned railroad from downtown Athens east to Winterville, then turn south through Oglethorpe and Greene counties. The portion from Dudley Park to Winterville Road, funded by SPLOST and a federal grant, is under construction; ACC officials plan to use funding from the upcoming T-SPLOST referendum to complete it out to Winterville. From there, the Firefly Trail group is working with cities along the railroad to win grants to finish the trail, viewed by many as an economic development project along the lines of the Silver Comet Trail in western Georgia that would attract recreational cycling tourists. $25,000 of the funds raised will go to Maxeys to match a $100,000 federal grant to build a mile of paved trail, along with an unpaved path for running, mountain biking and horseback riding. Union Point will receive $30,000 to match a $100,000 state grant for a portion of the trail running past the city’s STEAM academy, providing a safe route to school. The City of Winterville will use $5,000 to promote completion of the stretch of the trail from Old Winterville Road to the Oglethorpe County line. Firefly Trail will hold a “thank you” party at the Terrapin brewery Thursday, June 15 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. It is open to the public. [BA]
Two Alleged Cedar Shoals Rapists Are Back in Jail The cases of three teenagers accused in the alleged rape of a Cedar Shoals High School student in January 2016 appeared last week on the trial calendar of Superior Court Chief Judge David Sweat, marking a continuing chapter in a scandal that roiled the Clarke County School District. Xavier Marquise Clarke and Markel Dereek Brannon, both 19, and Jaivious Malik Collins, 18, were charged with rape, criminal attempt to commit a felony, false imprisonment, child molestation and conspiracy in the alleged incident, which took place in a Cedar Shoals stairwell and
was captured by a security camera system. Collins and Brannon were also charged with influencing a witness and tampering with evidence, according to court documents, as the former Cedar students were accused of asking the victim to recant her allegations against them. In the year and a half since the alleged incident, the three have been in and out of the Clarke County jail. The court has modified special conditions of their bond, only to see them return to jail after violating those court orders. At present, Brannon and Clarke now sit in jail, while Collins must now wear an ankle monitor as a condition of his bond following a traffic charge Apr. 21 of driving 108 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone on U.S. Highway 29.
victim and her mother sought to quash. The judge ruled the records should be turned over to the court under seal to determine their probative value, and later ruled some of the records are admissible for use on the defendant’s behalf, though at present the records remain sealed. [Ed Morales]
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Brannon returned to jail May 24 following his involvement in a traffic accident. While he was not at fault for the accident, his license had been suspended earlier for failure to appear for a court date. Clarke, meanwhile, was served an arrest warrant June 1 for revocation of bond and charged with contempt of Superior Court. It was the second time an arrest warrant for revocation of bond was issued against Clarke, as court documents show another was issued Nov. 29. The three were initially jailed three weeks after the alleged rape took place and were not suspended from the school between the time of the incident and their arrests. At the time, Brannon was dealing with another court case—he was charged in November 2015 with simple battery and disorderly conduct, accused of striking another student and placing him “in reasonable fear of the safety of his life, limb and health,” according to the accusation. In April 2016, while in jail on the rape charge, Brannon pleaded guilty to the simple battery and disorderly conduct charges and received a sentence of 60 days in confinement. He was released from jail in June 2016 on a $16,700 property bond, but arrested two months later after a warrant was served on an affidavit for revocation of bond. The trial calendar date has been set for the three in each of the last three months, so there’s no way to know if this will indeed be the month the three will have their day in court. In preparation for trial, Clarke’s lawyer issued a subpoena for the victim’s school records from the Clarke County School District, which a lawyer representing the
Daniels will be replaced by Robert Ezekiel, who’s currently assistant principal at Stroud Elementary and has formerly served as assistant principal at Hilsman Middle School. At Whit Davis Elementary—where Susan Tolbert left to take a job with the Commerce school district—Tanisha Sanders will take over. Sanders is assistant principal at Creekland Middle School in Gwinnett County, and formerly was assistant principal at Gwinnett’s Hopkins Elementary and an elementary-school teacher. Melanie Sigler, the 2015 Georgia middleschool principal of the year, resigned from Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School to accept a position in Jefferson. She’ll be replaced by Makeba Clark, a former assistant principal at BHL who most recently served as principal at Cousins Middle School in Covington. Tomas Ramirez, principal at Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, CT, will take over at Coile Middle School, replacing the retired Dwight Manzy. One vacancy still remains, at Cleveland Road Elementary. Interviews are still going on for that position, district spokeswoman Anisa Sullivan Jimenez said. The Clarke County School District has a two-tiered hiring process. A committee made up of school faculty, staff, parents, central office staff and a principal interview candidates and recommend finalists to the superintendent and other top administrators. The school board then votes on the superintendent’s recommendation. These hirings will be the last by interim Superintendent Jack Parish, who took over for Phil Lanoue in January. Newly hired Superintendent Demond Means will start work next month. [BA] f
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Flagpole is what’s known as a “hyperlocal” newspaper (or magazine). This is just a buzzword for saying that we concentrate on Athens-area news on the assumption that we can do that better than The New York Times, just like they can cover national news better than Flagpole can, obviously. But what are you going to do when local people are walking around filled with dread caused by the national government and especially by its head, Donald (“I still can’t believe he’s President”) Trump? Forrest Aguar / File
Athens didn’t just happen.
Our 10th District Congressman Jody Hice ardently supports Trump and the whole Republican agenda, including its plan of health care for the rich. With the exception of Democrat Spencer Frye, our local legislative delegation— thanks to gerrymandering—is solidly Republican: senators Bill Cowsert and Frank Ginn, along with representatives Chuck Williams and Regina Quick, whose allegiances are dominated by the rural counties surrounding us. Here in Athens itself our local elections are nonpartisan, which means that nobody has to admit his or her political party leanings, providing cover for those who are Republican in this still-Democratic-majority city-county. The nonpartisan arrangement has allowed Republicans to slip onto the commission and has made it easier for Republicans to influence the mayoral vote. So, our first order of business is to identify issues, as Athens for Everyone has been doing with some success. Our AthensClarke County candidates can run without political affiliation, but they can’t hide from issues. We need to understand what kind of local community we want, define it by the issues that can shape it and find candidates who are willing to work to enact that vision. Diane Bell, who is so obviously out of tune with our vision of Athens, was elected by default in District 7—Five Points. Nobody else even ran for that commission seat. Melissa Link, who so obviously gets Athens, has a long and active involvement
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in our public life, and she worked hard to make herself a candidate and a commissioner for all the citizens of her diverse District 3. The role of the hyperlocal newspaper is to help us all understand the issues that are important and where candidates stand on those issues—not just what they say but what they have done. The role of the hyperlocal voter is to pay attention to those issues and those candidates and to get out and help good candidates get elected. Local though we are, we cannot escape the fact that Athens more than most cities is inextricably linked to state government through the University of Georgia. That relationship has always brought great largesse to Athens, with the tradeoffs of a diminished tax base and low wages paid to UGA employees like custodial workers and teaching assistants—contributing greatly to Athens’ endemic poverty. (Oddly, when Athens was gerrymandered into two Republican state senate districts, the boast was that UGA would get twice as much local representation, yet neither Cowsert nor Ginn is on the senate’s higher education committee.) So, hyperlocal though we are, none of us can escape the fact that our local community is affected by how our state representatives and senators vote (campus carry, y’all) and the Trump-worship of our congressman, Hice. Elections are coming up next year. Candidates are announcing. Now’s the time to be making our choices and getting behind those we believe will work to address our local issues, whether on the commission or in the state legislature and in Congress. This stuff doesn’t just happen (unless you’re Diane Bell). Running for any office is a tremendous commitment of time, energy and money, especially when running against an incumbent. Supporting a candidate takes the same kind of commitment. It’s hard, hot, time-consuming work, but if you get out and do it for a candidate you respect, you will make a direct contribution to making our community what we want it to be, and you will learn so much about your hometown and truly earn your citizenship. We face a lot of pressing issues locally, and also as a congressional district and as a state. We need to organize and register voters. We need to hold candidates accountable for the issues with more than talk. We can make a difference here in Athens and perhaps outside Athens, too, if we dread globally and act hyperlocally. f
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Kansas is one of the reddest of America’s red states—there’s not a hint of purple in it. The state’s voters went for Donald Trump by more than 20 percentage points in the last presidential election, and Republicans have a firm command of state government. But look at what happened in the GOP-controlled legislature: A coalition of Republican and Democratic lawmakers teamed up to pass a bill that increased state income taxes by an estimated $1.2 billion and killed a tax break for businesses. The legislators were reversing huge reductions in state taxes that Gov. Sam Brownback, a most conservative Republican, had signed into law in 2012 and 2013. Brownback said the tax cuts would bring explosive economic growth and create thousands of new jobs for Kansas. He was conducting a state-level experiment of the theory that tax cuts will pay for themselves because the economic growth they bring means more tax revenues for government. The experiment failed. Kansas did not see the growth and the flood of new jobs that Brownback promised. The tax reductions instead blew a hole in the state budget, and left Kansas without money for basic services like schools and roads. The state faced a $900 million budget deficit. That prompted even Republican legislators to restore some of the old tax rates so that state government would have enough money to do the things that citizens normally expect it to do. When Brownback vetoed the tax hike, both chambers of the legislature voted by two-thirds majorities to override the veto. I mention these events in Kansas because there is a significant number of Georgia legislators who want to do the same thing here that Brownback did in the Sunflower State. They want to reduce state
income taxes, especially for businesses and corporations, to as close to zero as they can get. They would make up for the shortfall in revenues by raising the state sales tax. What they don’t mention is that it would probably require a sales tax of 12 or 13 percent to replace the income tax. State Sen. David Shafer (R-Duluth), who is running for lieutenant governor next year, is one of the leaders here. He got the ball rolling in 2014 when he sponsored a constitutional amendment, subsequently approved, that caps the state income tax at its current top rate of 6 percent. In every legislative session, there are bills introduced that would cut state income taxes by 1 or 2 percent and offset that with a sales tax hike or the elimination of special exemptions. None of those bills have passed, but people like Gov. Nathan Deal have had to be the adult in the room and warn lawmakers of the folly of their idea. When Rep. John Carson (R-Marietta) introduced a bill in 2015 in cut state income taxes, he discussed the measure with Deal after session had ended. The bill was still alive for a possible vote in the following legislative session. “I met with the governor in his office the second week of July,” Carson said. “One of the main concerns brought up was Kansas.” Carson’s bill went nowhere. Like it or not, the state income tax is the major source of revenue for Georgia’s government. It supplies the bulk of revenues to pay for things like schools, roads, health care and public safety. When you start fooling with that tax, you endanger a state’s ability to provide basic services. There will always be a strong push in some legislative quarters to eliminate the state income tax. Kansas is a stark reminder of how that move can backfire. f
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Comey and the Secret Police Lessons From the FBI’s Dark Past By Baynard Woods democracyincrisiscolumn@gmail.com
of Justice—began to arrest and surveil German immigrants. “The bureau launched its first nationwide domestic surveillance programs under the Espionage Act of 1917, rounding up radicals, wiretapping conversations, and opening mail,” Weiner writes, noting that more than 1,000 people were convicted under the act. In 1920, Hoover orchestrated the “biggest mass arrest in U.S. history,” according to Weiner’s research in unclassified documents, when the bureau “broke into political meetings, private homes, social clubs, dance halls, and saloons across America,” arresting more than 6,000 people, for many of whom there were no warrants. Two hundred people, including a reporter, were charged with felony rioting
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Hoover—a powerful and paranoid eccenHundreds of people lined up in the marble tric—crafted the FBI. He started working hallways of a Senate office building, hoping for the Department of Justice in 1917. The to get one of the 88 public seats in Room country had finally entered World War I in 216, where James Comey, the FBI direcApril of that year. But in 1915, as the war tor President Trump fired over the Russia in Europe escalated, Germany feared U.S. investigation, was scheduled to testify at involvement and began a propaganda cam10 a.m. That was at 8:30 a.m. More came. paign (or “active measures,” as we’re calling Some of the people waiting in the winding it now). As Tim Weiner writes in his book line said they arrived at 4 a.m. Bars were opening early and, for once, it seemed like reporters and senators were the only people in Washington not daydrinking. Comey said that Trump asked him for loyalty. It freaked out the thendirector, because if the FBI is not independent of political factions, it becomes a secret police force abetting tyranny or totalitarian control. At one point, Comey tried to explain why he had assured the president he wasn’t personally under investigation on several occasions. Comey said he told the president about salacious material—probably the Russian sex workers pissing on the hotel bed the Obamas slept in—in a dossier gathered by a former intelligence official and later published by Buzzfeed. He didn’t want Trump to think that that the FBI was trying to Fired FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee. blackmail him with the material. “I charges for protests on Inauguration Day Enemies: A History of the FBI, a German offiwas worried very much of being in kind of and arraigned the day after Comey’s testicial “began to build a propaganda machine a J. Edgar Hoover-type situation,” Comey mony. Reality Winner, the NSA contractor in the United States; the Germans secretly said, referring to the legendary director— who leaked secrets about Russian attempts gained control of of a major New York you might say dictator—of the FBI for half to hack voting machines in 2016, was newspaper, the Evening Mail; their front a century. arrested and charged under the Espionage men negotiated to buy the Washington It was remarkable to hear Comey talk Act a couple of days earlier. But it’s still Post and the New York Sun. Political fixers, this way about the man more associated hard to imagine the scope of those 1920 corrupt Germans and crooked detectives with the bureau than anyone else, but he raids. It shouldn’t be. served the German cause.” had good reason: It helps us contextualHoover later distanced himself from The U.S. eventually entered the war, and ize what is happening now, because things the raids and denied involvement. But the government—especially the bureau, were even more messed up a century ago, rather than backing off as outrage grew which worked under the Department and that should make us feel a little better.
over the violations of civil liberties, Hoover started to collect secret files on his political enemies. That’s what Comey was referring to when he referred to a Hoover-type situation. David Grann’s stunning new book, Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI, shows how valuable an independent investigative force can be in its detailing of the FBI’s role in solving at least some of the murders of the indigenous Osage people in Oklahoma in the early 20th Century, as a means to steal their money. The entire white power structure—from businesspeople to police to doctors—was in on the conspiracy to kill the Osage. But the FBI was outside of that local structure, and was able to solve and prosecute some of the crimes as a result. That is the power of its independence. But much of the bureau’s history is shameful, reactionary and racist, as in COINTELPRO, or Counterintelligence Program, which targeted civil-rights and peace activists in the 1960s. In a 2015 talk, Comey said he kept Hoover’s application for a warrant to wiretap Martin Luther King Jr., which cited “Communist influence in the racial situation,” on his desk. He said he required agents to study the bureau’s MLK files and other instances of injustice, “to ensure that we remember our mistakes and that we learn from them.” The idea of remembering our mistakes and learning from them is about as far as you can get from the whitewashed view of history implicit in Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan. Trump doesn’t seem like a person who is capable of admitting, much less learning from, a mistake, so the Senate needs to be particularly vigilant in its confirmation of Christopher Wray, Chris Christie’s Bridgegate lawyer, whose appointment as Comey’s replacement was announced over Twitter the day before Comey testified. Things may seem bad now, but the bureau’s previous political persecution of minorities, immigrants and political opponents should remind us that they can always get worse. f
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upstream into wetlands and estuaries, potentially affecting plants, animals and nutrient cycling in these notoriously fragile environments. To study these effects, the research team set up 30 freshwater “plots” separated by plastic boundaries, and began mixing specific amounts of salt water brought in by truck from the ocean. They then com-
grants. These projects also serve as recruiting tools. When faculty members bring in exciting research projects, that helps lure in more and better quality graduate students.” The funding cuts “certainly have the potential to make a difference for the graduate school if the funding declines,” Barbour continues, and she adds, “If there aren’t funded
he Trump Administration’s proposed budget includes dramatic cuts to federal agencies that fund scientific research, and some of the effects of these budget cuts will be felt here in Athens. The University of Georgia’s scientific community fears an increase in competition among U.S. scientists for dwindling grants, meaning lost jobs for technicians and graduate students who work on these projects as a way of building their careers. The UGA Office of Research estimates that the Trump budget would cost UGA research projects $24 million, using a formula that extrapolates the cuts at federal agencies and applies those losses to the UGA projects they fund. With nearly 80 percent of the University of Georgia’s research projects paid for by federal agencies, those cuts could have an impact on the university and the Athens economy. Even without cuts, “competition for research funding is fierce,” says UGA Vice President for Research David Lee. “Only a few projects out of a hundred are selected for funding. If our professors are fortunate—and they are often fortunate—the project funds are awarded to the researchers.” Research is vital to the University of Georgia. Universities communicate their prestige to prospective students by excelling at, promoting and licensing their research. Professors and scientists fiercely compete for funds to conduct scientific research. At the conclusion of these projects, research papers are published, presented and discussed within academia at conferences, and sometimes licensed to corporations, who use it to go on to develop products and services. UGA professor Merryl Alber (pink shirt) guides Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) on a tour of the Marine Institute at Sapelo Island in 2014. Congress controls the purse strings, and Trump’s budget outline is extremely unlikely to pass as-is. pile detailed data on the effects they observe over time, and projects for these students to work on, then we won’t But it is a statement of priorities for an administration share the results with the scientific community and coastal attract the same number or caliber of students.” that’s already proven hostile to science, for example by pull- managers. According to the Office of Research website, UGA ranks ing out of the Paris agreement and scrubbing information Alber’s project, along with the other LTERs, may be in among the top five universities in research that is used to about climate change from government websites. danger as the new budget calls for an 11 percent decrease in develop new products. Research at UGA brings in more NSF funding—bringing it down to 2002 levels. than $150 million in annual revenue and supports nearly 1,100 jobs. Funding is up, too, and the university is working to continue the trend. Dollars for UGA research from all sources have increased 20 percent in the past two years. Lee says The largest source of federal funds for UGA research is this run of success can be attributed to strategic developthe Department of Health and Human Services, which proResearch professors agree that funding cuts could have vides more than $73 million to UGA projects. The proposed long-term effects, especially on graduate-level students just ment in “hot” areas of study such as infectious diseases, vaccine development and plant genomics. Luring professors budget would cut HHS funding by almost 18 percent. Using beginning to compete for research grants. Pam Knox, an with good track records in attracting research funds also the research office’s formula, UGA projects funded by HHS agricultural climatologist with the College of Agricultural helped boost these numbers. Lee expects another increase would lose more than $13 million. and Environmental Sciences who studies the ways climate of 10 percent in grant money for the coming year. The biggest loser in the proposed budget is the change is affecting animal agriculture, is concerned for The Trump budget could more than cancel out those Environmental Protection Agency, which stands to lose 31 graduate students seeking their first grants. gains, though. As Alber contemplates the potential effects, percent of its funding. While the effects of such a reduction “Four years could wipe out a lot of careers,” she says, she focuses on the upside of her research. on Athens’ EPA office are unknown, UGA’s loss would be referring to Trump’s first term of office. “I feel especially “The Georgia Coast Ecosystems LTER project provides minimal—about $200,000. bad for students just graduating now, so it’s tougher for A major long-term research project is underway on the them. For someone who is just getting started, four years is long-term data that is critical for tracking the changes that we know are occurring in these ecosystems,” she says. Georgia coast’s Sapelo Island, where Merryl Alber and 21 an eternity. Four years is enough to get rid of a whole gen“The research that we do is important for making informed other scientists work on a “Long Term Ecological Research” eration of scientists.” decisions about the wise use and protection of coastal project, one of 25 similar projects funded by the National Suzanne Barbour, dean of the UGA Graduate School, is resources. Science Foundation. NSF established the LTER network in also concerned about the funding cuts. “Students are the “It also contributes to our understanding of the natural 1980 to study long-term change, including climate change, base of the research pyramid,” Barbour says. “Grad students world… and I believe there is a fundamental argument to in specific ecological settings such as prairies, coasts and working as research assistants rely on research grants to be made for advancing this type of research regardless of its other environments. The Georgia Coastal Ecosystems projpay for their training, but the projects also rely on students direct relevance. Scientific curiosity can bear fruit in unpreect joined the LTER network in 2000. to do a lot of the work. dictable, unexpected ways, and it is part of what makes us The project at Sapelo is studying the effects that sea“Right now we have approximately 775 doctoral and human.” f level rise will have as it causes saltwater to move further 160 master’s students who are working on funded research
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Lee Ranaldo Breaks Free of His Past By Gabe Vodicka music@flagpole.com
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a co-founder of legendary rock act Sonic Youth, guitarist Lee Ranaldo was integral in developing the band’s boundary-busting sound. Ranaldo’s supple, melodic playing served as a foil to Thurston Moore’s wiry abstractions, helping the group strike the balance that lifted it out of the experimental underground and into the mainstream in the early 1990s. After Moore and wife Kim Gordon—the group’s bassist and third songwriter—split up in 2011, Sonic Youth followed suit. Its members have pursued other projects since. Moore continues his avant-garde exploration, and has released several moretraditional albums under his name and with Chelsea Light Moving. Gordon, also a visual artist, wrote a memoir and established the noise duo Body/Head. Drummer Steve Shelley has toured and recorded with Sun Kil Moon and Howe Gelb, among others, while contributing to his former bandmates’ various ventures. After releasing the pleasantly folky Between the Times and the Tides via Matador in 2012, Ranaldo dropped a couple meandering LPs the following year with his band The Dust. Newly energized, he’s set to return this September with Electric Trim, his first album for Mute Records, which the songwriter calls “one of the best things I’ve ever done.” He plays the 40 Watt Thursday as part of a triple bill that also includes guitarists Steve Gunn and Meg Baird. After expressing appreciation for each other’s work, the three musicians first toured together in January. “We just had an absolute ball,” says Ranaldo. “We had so much fun. There was something really cool
partnered with lyricist Robert Hunter about the way the whole thing shook out, with three different takes on acoustic guitar throughout its existence. Ranaldo, who covered the Dead deep cut presentation.” “Mountains of the Moon” for the sprawling, For Ranaldo, going solo after 30 years of star-studded 2016 tribute album Day of the constant collaboration has been both liberDead, sees parallels between the legendary ating and disorienting. psych-rock group and his own creative path. “It’s freer in some ways, and it’s more “From the time I was first listening to restrictive in some ways,” Ranaldo says. music seriously and learning to play guitar, With Sonic Youth, he explains, “it was very I was always interested in the whole singerrare that somebody would come in and say, ‘I’ve got a new song, and here’s how it goes.’ songwriter mode, whether it was John Fahey or Neil Young, Bob Dylan or Joni Usually, someone had an idea for a riff, Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, whoever it was,” or a section, and we would work on it as a he says. “But at the same time, I was always group… Sometimes it was hard to find your interested in group dynamics.” own self inside of that.” This dichotomy, as well as a Dead-like Ranaldo says he now approaches his knack for balancing pop songcraft with music as a director would a film, “where an unconventional you’re at the helm, approach to texture you’re making all the If Trump really became and structure, can decisions,” he says. “It’s all on your shoulders.” president, this could be be found throughout Sonic Youth’s discograFor Electric Trim, the the song of the resistance. phy, from its expertly guitarist stepped furnasty no-wave beginther out of his comfort nings to the band’s commercial peak in the zone, working with Spanish producer Raul ’90s and its lustrous, Jim O’Rourke-aided Fernandez, as well as novelist Jonathan last act. Now, Ranaldo is discovering the Lethem, who co-wrote the lyrics for many limits and possibilities of a stripped-down of the album’s songs. singer-songwriter mode. Ranaldo says Fernandez played a large That’s particularly true of this current role in shaping the new album’s sound. “He tour, which sees Ranaldo, Gunn and Baird was bringing in… some more modern elecflying solo, without the comfort—or contronic sounds, and rhythms derived from finement—of their backing bands. While stuff that I’m sure for him is fairly innate— flamenco-style rhythms, different rhythmic their first shows together took the form of three separate sets, they eventually adopted figures that a typical American rock record a looser, more group-minded approach. doesn’t have on it.” “I’ve kind of mastered a couple of Steve’s Lethem’s involvement sprang from a budding friendship between the two artists, songs now, and one or two of Meg’s as well, so there might be a chance that there’ll be and calls to mind the working arrangement favored by one of Ranaldo’s musical inspira- a little more sitting in during each other’s sets,” Ranaldo says. tions, The Grateful Dead, which famously
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In another throwback to 1960s folk culture, there will be at least one protest song performed. “Thrown Over the Wall,” a stirring Electric Trim tune that Ranaldo wrote with Lethem, took on a new significance after last year’s election. “I wasn’t really sure what the lyrics were about,” says Ranaldo. “One day, a friend of ours was in the studio when we were working on it, and he said, ‘You know, it sounds like the kind of song that, if Trump really became president, this could be the song of the resistance.’ And all of the sudden, it was like, ‘Yes, this is a protest song.’” Like many musicians, Ranaldo has felt increasingly motivated to speak out against the new administration’s agenda. “There are periods of time where artists can safely kind of ignore the political scene, and go about their business, talk about their personal relationships or whatever,” he says. “But it’s been such an intense period, where it’s impossible to ignore the political situation and the ramifications that are going on.” On Jan. 20, alongside Gunn and Baird, Ranaldo performed “Thrown Over the Wall” at an Inauguration Day concert in Washington, DC. “It felt very heavy,” he says. “This song has taken on this cast… now it’s got this whole other meaning behind it.” f
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want it to sound like?’� Even though Super Doppler maintains a regular performance schedule, the songs on Moonlight Anthems weren’t written on the road. “I can’t write songs when I’m in and out of a van all day,� says Friedman. “A couple [songs], like ‘The Clap,’ we had played live before recording,� Friedman says. Others were new. “We just rehearsed them, arranged them for the band and brought them straight into the studio. ‘Holidays’ is like that.� Super Doppler isn’t a jam band—there’s a conciseness to its writing that owes more to 1960s rock and pop influences—but the musicians do sometimes stretch out onstage. While the group’s debut has some longer musical passages —“I listened again
Bands of brothers have developed a reputation for infighting: dust-ups among the Davies brothers of the Kinks, the Gallaghers of Oasis and the Everly Brothers are the stuff of rock legend. But Super Doppler has avoided that strife. Playing in a band with one’s brother “does make bickering easier and more commonplace,â€? Friedman admits, “but it’s never going to boil over into something that could break up the band.â€? He pauses and adds with a smile, “I’ll cross my fingers and knock on wood when I say that.â€? Super Doppler didn’t wait for a record deal to make its second full-length. Friedman says the band recorded Moonlight Anthems “before we had any label support at all‌ we recorded [the album] and shopped it around.â€? The group was aided by Richmond, VA producer Matthew E. White (Natalie Prass, Foxygen), who worked behind the recording console. “It began as, ‘We should get Matthew to produce our album, ha ha’— kind of joking,â€? recalls Friedman, and then they actually connected. “Matthew is world-renowned now,â€? says Friedman, “but we knew his name just from playing around Virginia.â€? The band didn’t even have to provide demo recordings to win over the producer. “He just asked us, ‘What are you trying to do? What do you
a few weeks ago and was surprised at all the instrumental breaks we had,â€? says Friedman—Moonlight Anthems represents a more streamlined approach. “We focused more on the songs,â€? he says. Some of the members’ influences arose from immersion into music when they were young. The Friedmans’ grandfather owned Frankie’s Birdland, a popular record store in one of Norfolk’s African-American neighborhoods. “I never had a lack of new things to listen to—or [musical] opinions pushed on me,â€? says Friedman. “One of my first summer jobs was working at the record store. I got paid two CDs a day.â€? Several songs on the latest album incorporate a horn section that features as many as five players. But on the current tour, the horns are staying home. “The songs hold up live without them,â€? Friedman says. “The first album pretty much just caught us in a room playing‌ Moonlight Anthems is harder to reproduce onstage. But we bring it.â€? f
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DOUBLE SPACE WRANGLER: Due to the faith and enthusiasm of the University of Georgia Press—specifically, Intellectual Property Manager Jordan Stepp and Director Lisa Bayer—I signed my first book contract last month. We’re coming up on the 20th anniversary of Widespread Panic’s “Panic in the Streets� show that happened here in April 1998, and this book is about that event. Because the plan is to publish it around the time of the anniversary, the timeline for completion is tight—the manuscript is expected by September. This is where you come in. This type of project is impossible without outside input. If you were at the show, lived in town at the time, worked the show or anywhere around it or just remember what Athens was like 20 years ago, I’m seeking your memories, photos, conversations, tips toward “Panic in the Streets� key organizational players, governmental issues, travel stories, happy and/or horror stories, etc. This isn’t a biography of Panic, nor is it a guide to the band. It’s a story about a specific event. Everything gathered will be used for background, fact-checking, follow-up, direct quotation, color, feel and mood. If you’re game to share what you know, email me directly via panicbook98@gmail.com. Also, please pass this info around, and
remember it’s not only Panic fans I want to hear from. It’s a Panic story, but it’s also an Athens story. And that’s all of y’all. Thank you in advance for your kind participation. For more information on UGA Press, see ugapress.org. POP MUZIK: Experimental musician Michael Potter recorded an entire album before he moved to Athens and credited it to his project The Electric Nature. In the ensuing four years, he’s changed the project so much he didn’t feel like these early tunes were of the same cloth. So he’s released this collection under his own name and titled it Garden Portal Almanac. It’s true this work is more—to use his term—“pop,� but it shows a bit where he was headed with regard to use of space and timing. That said, if you dig Pink Floyd, Animal Collective or Washed Out, this’ll grab you pretty quickly. Personally, I can’t help but hear Billy Squier’s 1982 hit “Everybody Wants You�—and more than a little of Dave Gilmour’s guitar solo from “Comfortably Numb�—all over Potter’s “Get Out.� None of which is to say this is bad or derivative. Instead, it’s tastily inspired and a rather nice listen. This is out now on cassette via Brooklyn’s Already Dead Tapes. Stream and buy via
SEASONAL EFFECTIVENESS ORDER: Five Eight’s new album Songs for Saint Jude won’t be released by Austin, TX label Chicken Ranch Records until late July, but pre-orders are being taken now. If you pre-order, you’ll get exclusive sneak tracks and videos for being such a kind and generous person. The album is produced by Cinemechanica’s Mike Albanese, which should be prima facie evidence of its rockitude, but any Five Eight fan worth his or her salt would know this already. So, sailor, are you salty? If so, head to pledgemusic.com/projects/fiveeightsaintjude and do the thing. And don’t miss Five Eight at the Flagpole Athens Music Awards Thursday, June 22 at the Morton Theatre. (More on that in next week’s paper.) DADS-N-GRADS: Future Lives, the creative outlet for former King of Prussia dude Brandon Taj Hanick, has a new album coming out named Mansions. The other folks on board are Nick Robbins (Velveteen Pink), Sarah Robbins, Benji Barton (Boulevard), Cameron Steuart (Magpie String Band) and John Neff (everyone). They recorded it over at The Glow Recording Studio with engineer Jesse Mangum and mixed and mastered it with needs-no-introduction John Keane. The whole vibe of the album is one of a band trying very hard to wrap its arms around as wide a swath of folk, country and gentle, acoustic-based indie pop as possible. The faster songs (“California Vibe,� “St. John’s Fair�) are much better than the slower ones (“Continental Drift Divide,� “The Strangest Dreams�), but mostly it’s all super slippery. I can’t find any distinct personality or statement here. It feels more like a demo than an album, but at 12 tracks long I suppose it’s the latter. This kind of stuff makes millions of dollars for some folks, so it might as well be these guys. You know, shop local and all. The band next plays live in Athens June 23 for AthFest at Flicker Theatre & Bar along with Paul McHugh, Boycycle and Hunger Anthem. Grab the album at futurelives.bandcamp.com when it comes out June 27. f
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A book like Hunger is hard for those who are used to people like singer Beth Ditto wearing spandex and flipping off paparazzi at 350 pounds, because Gay is not telling a story of triumph. Actually, that’s the first line of the book: “The story of my body is not a story of triumph.� We are accustomed to stories of the body being about triumph, usually in the sense that they will end with a massive weight loss that stays off for life. Another narrative we see a lot is that of the fat person who loves and accepts themselves exactly the way they are, or even the ex-model who now loves her thunder thighs and jiggly belly. That is not Gay’s story. She’s been fat ever since her childhood ended in the woods at 12, and she’ll probably always be fat. She admits that freely. Gay is fat and unapologetically so, but that doesn’t make her less of a person or less of a woman, with the same desires for respect, adoration and intimacy that we all have. She has piles of clothes in her closet that she’d love to wear—colorful skirts and blouses with interesting cuts—but she always wears her
Gay did not want to be beautiful, because the only boy who had returned her affection raped her when she was 12.
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“uniform� of slacks or jeans and a men’s button-down shirt, because her body is at its safest and blandest in this outfit. When she sits in the makeup chair for a photo shoot or TV appearance, she feels unworthy of such primping. This is the Roxane Gay who has become the voice that women like myself seek out. I also have been a fat woman for most of my life. Up until a few weeks ago, I had no idea that my own experience with assault was so similar to hers, or that I wasn’t the only survivor who also prefers the term “victim� sometimes. I ate to hide my body after it had been violated, too, and though I finally understand that it was not my fault, I’m also still working on taking my body back and seeing it on my own terms. Gay’s voice on fatness is valuable and unique because she is not afraid to admit that she doesn’t get it right every day, or even most days. Most of the time, it seems Gay does not feel pretty or like her fatness, but she’s allowed to feel that way and still accept her own fatness, and advocate for a world that doesn’t deride people’s bodies. In that respect, this book feels rare and priceless. f
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unger is a memoir about author Roxane Gay’s relationship with her body. It’s about the weight of her body and the weight of our expectations about it. It’s about a loving, happy childhood that ended after a devastating trauma at the age of 12. Gay’s body changed just like her life would, taking her down a path away from selfconfidence and the fellowship of family and friends. On paper, Gay is a winner: She attended Exeter and Yale, and is now an English professor at Purdue whose 2014 essay collection, Bad Feminist, was a New York Times best seller. She has written for Slate, Salon, The Nation, Time— you name it. She is currently writing the World of Wakanda comic book for Marvel, making her their first and only black female writer. She frequently appears on television to provide social commentary on feminism. She’s also 6 feet 3 inches tall and can be categorized as “supermordibly obese,� according to the widely accepted body mass index chart. For many people, the latter sentence completely negates the accomplishments listed in the sentences before it. Gay knows, too, that the world values beauty over most other things, and that fatness is not considered beautiful. This becomes clear early in the book, during Gay’s initial post-puberty weight gain, because she was doing it on purpose. Gay did not want to be beautiful, because the only boy who had returned her affection raped her when she was 12, along with several of his friends. Her young mind was unable to understand that what happened to her was not her fault, so she blames herself. Specifically, she blames her body and the access to it that she’d once trusted this boy with. So she began to eat to make her body ugly, to protect herself, to become safe. Her thin and sporty family is shocked and embarrassed by her weight gain, and soon correcting “the problem of her body� begins to earn more commentary from them than her academic feats. She’s sent to fat camp during summer break one year, where she mostly just ends up running the bases with the counselors, learning to purge and picking up cigarette smoking. She’s put on liquid diets and low-carb diets and SlimFast, some of which work, but the weight loss never lasts, because deep down she doesn’t want it. She seems to think that conventional beauty is not “meant for� her, and a smaller body is a more vulnerable body. Closeness to the beauty standard takes her further from safety, and she comes to relate to her size as a wall between herself and the world. Gay was once a polarizing personality in the fat-acceptance community, mostly because of the incongruence between her responses to thin people’s comments on fatness and her own words about her own body. In her 2011 review/essay regarding Diana Spechler’s novel Skinny, she derided the author for positing that 30 pounds of excess weight constituted obesity, as well as its blatantly hateful perspective aimed at the morbidly obese. The book is set at a fat camp, and Gay took tremendous issue with a nonfat person portraying fat people as living isolated, solitary lives because they know no one loves them. Conversely, in Hunger, Gay actually seldom uses the common language of fat acceptance—“I’m beautiful the way I am�—because, even if that is her attitude towards the world, it’s not always her attitude towards herself.
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David Hale on ‘Beloved Land’ A Q&A With the Local Artist By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com Long before Athens existed as we know it today, the land located between the forks of the Oconee Rivers was known as Ikunutchaka, or Beloved Land, by the Creek (Muscogee) Indians. David Hale, whose reverence for the natural world has always been observable through his art—which extends beyond his widely admired illustrations, tattoos and murals—dedicates his latest body of work to the flora and fauna that inhabit this land. Created over a year and encompassing over 100 original works, his exhibition “Beloved Land” varies among drawings, paintings, etchings, assemblages and interesting wooden constructions. From deer, birds and foxes to snakes, bats and frogs, all creatures great and small are rendered with a sense of sacredness. The Lyndon House Arts Center will host a reception celebrating its summer exhibitions on Thursday, June 15 from 6–8 p.m. In addition to “Beloved Land,” the lineup includes “To & Fro: Correspondence Art by Jack Logan and Kosmo Vinyl,” a collection of original pop-culture themed postcards; “Time Warp… and Weft,” woven works by Janet Austin, Geri Forkner, Janette Meetze, Rebecca Mezoff, Tommye Scanlin and Kathy Spoering; and “In Wood and Word: Bible Scenes Carved by Cal Logue.”
and the earth below; there must be a conduit between these two, and we are that conduit. All in all, we can start by taking the time to say “thank you” daily to those that came before us. FP: In what ways do you find that the ancestors’ connection to the land resonates with your own? DH: I know with my intuition and the compass that is my heart, that others before me have loved this land in the way that I love it now, have walked this land in the way I walk it now. I also know that my connection is dependent on this web that is woven together with them. I am humbled daily by what this place offers me and my family, and I know that when I drink the water and eat the food of this land I am very much consuming the flesh and blood of those who lived and died on this “beloved land.”
FP: Can you tell me about your process for creating “Beloved Land”? DH: About a year and a half ago, I set the intention for making this body of work. The process was initially anchored in creating images inspired by things I saw and experienced on the watersheds of the forks of the Oconee River. I began collecting ideas and experiences with my Flagpole: How were you first introduced to the history and culture of the Creek Indians? family and translating them into drawings that would also be translated into David Hale: I have been interested in tattoos as well. American Indian history and culture since There was a structure of around I was a child exploring around the woods 10 images a month at first, but as the near my home in Marietta, and at various project continued it began to read much sites like the Etowah Indian Mounds. A more like the few years ago, I met Oconee itself. Steven Scurry and It’s difficult for me to draw The river mainsaw a lecture of his on the Oconee Wars, a line in the sand between tains a general course but is also and actually read his groups of people and their fluctuating in its articles in Flagpole. nature, and the That opened my eyes art, when I have seen the sand process of the to a much greater shifting for so many generations. show was much depth of the story, like this, and difand I have pursued it ficult to contain in words. All this story since. I also have found things like pottery is left in the images, and hopefully the remnants and arrowheads on the land that I live upon, and that has deepened that con- process can be found there for dedicated viewers. I will say, there is an abundance nection and story. of inspiration around us that draws from FP: What lessons do you think people today a bottomless well of creation; I am just the guy pulling on the rope. can learn from this area’s ancestors? DH: I think people should be aware that FP: Do you consider traditional artwork or connection to ancestors is a relationship, craftsmanship of any specific Native American and it is important not only to recognize what can be received, but what can be given. tribes to be an influence? The “Love Hawk Bird,” for example, calls to mind the Pacific This, to me, is a very real and tangible relationship, and one that should be recognized Northwest, both in style and color palette. DH: I try to be sensitive to cultural by individuals and the larger community if appropriation in my work, while also allowwe are to adopt a holistic and healthy maning myself to explore naturally my inherent ner of existing in this place. This is a land sources of inspiration. I don’t start a piece of displacement, and in one way or another you are consuming the stories both told and of art trying to make it in the “style” or “technique” of one particular people or peruntold by the ancestors of this place. son; the art-making process is very intuitive This is not only one cultural group; this and experiential for me, and I could hardly can also be seen with what is currently claim to have that kind of control over it. happening at Baldwin Hall. Everyone and As for American Indian influences in everything is woven into this story. As the living, we act as a bridge of communication. my work, I have been so deeply inspired since childhood by the art created on this You can imagine it as the ancestors above
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continent as a whole, both by American Indian peoples and all others who have been blessed enough to grace this land. I have been welcomed into so many homes. It’s incredibly difficult for me to draw a line in the sand between groups of people and their art, when I have seen the sand shifting for so many generations. I see a lot more similarities than differences, that is for sure! One amazing thing about the displacement that has occurred on this land is that we are in a period akin to post-floodwater ecological stage, where so much fertile soil and seed varieties have spread. I hope my art shows some of the incredible gratitude for all these peoples, and not just the things they have created, but from where they have sourced these creations. FP: What was the experience of creating “Beloved Land” like for you personally? Did it strengthen or alter your understanding of the
natural world, or mankind’s role within it? DH: If I were to try to find a common thread in the process… it is a deepening sense of humility and gratitude. It is humbling to find out how little I have to do with the process of creating this art, and I have found that deeply and completely in creating this body of work. I am an instrument, not the musician or the maker. I truly am the smallest component in this act of making, and it becomes a visceral experience to begin to witness that truth. Humankind is of nature, and there is not a division between the two; our role is inherent in this story. This land does not recognize our accolades, and our egos merely add unnecessary weight to our footfalls on this place that supports us so fully. I hope I learned to live a little more like this place, not just for myself, but for my family, our ancestors and the generations to come—giving more completely and expecting less in return. f
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COOL LIKE THAT: With luck, I can manage to cover popsicles and ice cream all summer. Condor Chocolates (1658 S. Lumpkin St., 706-850-4803) recently hooked up with Hip Pops to create a Condor Pop made with its chocolate. The latter business no longer has a regular shop to sell popsicles, but you can still get them at Ike & Jane in the summer, and its pop cart can be found around town at occasional events (swim meets, AthFest).
The resulting popsicle is less sweet and creamy than the chocolate flavor made by La Michoacana‌ es Natural, and children may reject it as too bitter. The texture feels grittier than a Fudgsicle. But that’s the point, right? Condor’s been smart about creating sophisticated chocolate that still tastes good, and if you want something cold and tasty that your kids probably will not steal from you (although they may want the vanilla gelato the store also serves), the popsicles do the trick. AFIELD: If you happen to be in or near Rutledge (camping at Hard Labor Creek State Park, for example), you could do a lot worse than to get breakfast, lunch or a snack at The Caboose (102 W. Main St., 706-557-9021, thecabooseinrutledge.com). Austin Steele
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REVISED: You might not have noticed, due to its out-of-the-way location, but the former La Dolce Vita has a new owner and a new name. Shawn Jones and her husband now run Dolce Vita Trattoria Italiana (323 E. Broad St., 706-353-3911), upstairs between Takorea and Bourbon Street, but other than fresh faces and some slightly green servers, there isn’t a huge difference between the new place and the old place. That’s good news if you were a fan of the classic Italian cuisine it served, but not of the drama in which it was embroiled for the past few years, with unhappy employees outside the restaurant protesting the fact that they hadn’t been paid. It seems like a fresh start. The dining room seems to have changed not at all, with an open kitchen, a framed letter of praise from Tony Bennett and nice views of Broad Street downstairs. The menu is similarly unaltered. Miss the carpaccio? It’s still there. Looking for a basket of hot bread brought to your table with a dish of nice olive oil? You’ll get that, and be able to scatter crumbs across the white tablecloth while you wait for your proper meal. The panzanella is a bit on the crunchy side, but even the basic marinara sauce is nicely executed, full of fresh tomato flavor and not overcooked. The meatballs are as good as they ever were, back when you could get them in a little space on Hawthorne in a side business the restaurant’s original owner set up. Condor Pop A standard like chicken Marsala arrives on a large plate, a huge amount of food designed for sharing, with olive-oil whipped potatoes and sautÊed rapini as well as a not-too-sweet Marsala sauce and plenty of mushrooms. The restaurant’s offerings aren’t transcendent, but they are nicely done, straightforward and aimed at grownups. As a bonus, the new ownership means it has its liquor license back. Dolce Vita Trattoria Italiana is open for dinner from 5–10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5–11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Occupying a storefront and, yes, an actual caboose in downtown Rutledge, across the street from an old-school playground, it is well priced and sweet, with a fine backstory transformed into a children’s book the owners wrote and illustrated. Instead of searching for a sad fast-food restaurant, you can sit outside and breathe fresh air while you eat good grits, French toast, omelets (add veggies or meat to the standard cheese), big, thin pancakes with lacy edges (studded with small chocolate chips for an extra 50 cents) or a biscuit with meat, egg and cheese. Later in the day, you can get deli sandwiches, hot dogs, chili dogs, homemade soup and an array of baked goods and ice creams. You can also get deviled eggs, pimento cheese, chicken salad, potato salad, pasta salad and coleslaw to go, and the drinks (all nonalcoholic) include a house-brewed root beer. The restaurant is open every day, but the hours vary seasonally. In the summer, it closes at 5 p.m., but if there’s a special event in the park, it might stay open a bit later. f
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THEATER | Jun 15–18
MUSIC | Fri, Jun 16
ART | Sat, Jun 17
MUSIC | Sat, Jun 17
Jittery Joe’s Roaster · 8 p.m. · $8–16 “It’s like Tom Waits has hired a bunch of railroad vagabonds to put on a show!” director Jeremy Miller says, and producer Danielle Bailey Miller adds, “That kind of style will be present in the costuming and music: a wanderlust, romantic traveler kind of feeling.” Yes, it’s Rose of Athens’ summertime Shakespeare Under the Stars outdoors at Jittery Joe’s Roaster: Star-crossed, crossdressed lovers, confusion, bemusement, multiple alliances and dalliances, featuring RoA regulars plus newcomers and live music. Bring your family and a picnic and something to sit on. Seating at the stage is limited. There’s a $5 preview Wednesday, June 14, also at 8 p.m. Tickets and more info at roseofathens.wordpress.com. [Pete McCommons]
Caledonia Lounge · 9 p.m. Athens band Easter Island was a standout on the local scene at the start of this decade, specializing in a thoughtful, dreamy brand of post-rock suited to soundtrack intimate moments and epic adventures alike. Though it flirted with success following the Frightened LP in 2012, the group called it quits less than two years later, citing health issues and other life changes. But two of the band’s core members, Ethan Payne and Ryan Monahan, quietly continued a writing and recording collaboration, and have revived the Easter Island name. They’ll play Caledonia on Friday to give folks a taste of the band’s new material—a 7-inch is due in August, coinciding with an East Coast tour—along with Jianna Justice and Juan de Fuca. [Gabe Vodicka]
ATHICA · 6–9 p.m. · Donations Dedicated to showcasing locals on the rise, “Emerges” is a rite of passage for many artists. For the series’ 10th anniversary, curator Madeline Bates approached four Athenians who seek to inspire social change through their creative practices. Trevor Blake promotes experimentation in fashion and self-expression through a series of photographic works, while Caty Cowsert offers large-scale prints and a series of political protest ceramic tiles. Courtney McCracken’s installation features collages and zines created for Athens Free School, which she cofounded, while Mariah Parker combines elements of her hip-hop lyrics with data analyses drawn from her graduate research in linguistics. “Emerges X” is on view through July 16. [Jessica Smith]
The Foundry · 8 p.m. · $15–20 Like classic-rock clockwork, Athens legend Randall Bramblett is back with his annual new album, in this case titled Juke Joint at the Edge of the World and out July 7 via Bramblett’s longtime label, New West. The inimitable songwriter and guitarist’s 11th studio record “reflects the freedom that my bandmates and I have found in the last few years of playing together,” he is quoted as saying in a press release. “Garbage Man,” Juke Joint’s playful, soulful first single—available to stream in advance of the album’s arrival—is full of Bramblett’s typical warmth and wit, as he continues to settle into an agreeable second-act groove. Texas-based blues singer-songwriter Seth Walker opens Saturday’s Foundry show. [GV]
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Tuesday 13 CLASSES: Swing Night (Dancefx) A one-hour lesson is followed by a two-hour dancing session. No experience or partner necessary. Every Tuesday. 8–11 p.m. $3–5. www. athensswingnight.com CLASSES: Facebook for Beginners (ACC Library) Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: CenterSpace: Pulse Orlando One Year Later (ACC Library) Gather for a community conservation about hate and healing. Share your thoughts about the tragedy and your hope for the future. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ commongroundlgbtathensga
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FILM: Harvest of Empire (ACC Library) This documentary reveals the direct connection between the long history of U.S. intervention in Latin America and the immigration crisis we face today. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens FILM: Film Athens Happy Hour (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Hang out with the Film Athens crew and discuss upcoming film events and projects. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.filmathens.net GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia with host Caitlin Wilson. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8508561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289
GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) (2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win drinks, sweet treats and gift cards. Every Tuesday on the patio. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com KIDSTUFF: Super Hero Super Origins (ACC Library) Wear a superhero costume and learn the origin stories of superheroes. Ages
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4–11. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Make and take a craft. Materials provided. Grades 6–12. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: PRISM Presents (Oconee County Library) Watch Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Grades 6–12. Popcorn provided. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Lunch & Learn: Crazy Inventions (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for a funny story time based on Oh No!: Or How My Science Project Destroyed the World. Build your own kooky invention using found objects. 12:15 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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KIDSTUFF: Make an App with Will (ACC Library) Leran how to make your own app. 2:30 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 KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, crafts and fun for preschoolaged children and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee PERFORMANCE: Sunflower Music Series (State Botanical Garden) This month features Caroline Aiken and Jack Cherry. 7 p.m. $5 (ages 6–12), $15. www.botgarden.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Experimentique Night (Ciné Barcafé) This ongoing
series challenges ladies, ladyidentified and non-binary people to perform with instruments, songs or musicians they don’t normally play with. Tonight features performances by Jennie Cain, MJ Hassell, Emileigh Ireland, Adriana Thomas and Marie Uhler, as well as art by Jessica Smith. 9 p.m. FREE! www. athenscine.com
Wednesday 14 ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Callan Steinmann, associate curator of education, leads a tour of George Segal’s sculpture “Young Woman in Doorway.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org k continued on p. 17
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The Athens Historical Society, in Association With the UGA Libraries, Invites You to Join Vince Dooley and Samuel Thomas Jr. as They Discuss Their New Book
THE LEGION’S FIGHTING BULLDOG
The Civil War Correspondence of William Gaston Delony, Lieutenant Colonel of Cobb’s Georgia Legion Calvary, and Rosa Delony, 1853-1863
JUNE 25, 3 P.M. RUSSELL SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY AUDITORIUM 300 S. HULL STREET
OPEN AND FREE TO THE PUBLIC RECEPTION AND BOOK SIGNING FOLLOWING PROGRAM This compilation of letters between lawyer-soldier William Delony and his wife, Rosa, opens a window onto the struggles, hopes, fears and dreams of this prominent Athens couple during Georgia’s most traumatic years. Founded in 1959, the Athens Historical Society welcomes all who want to preserve, understand and appreciate the history of Athens and the surrounding area. For more information, including a membership form, visit www.athenshistorical.org.
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THE CALENDAR! CLASSES: Guitar Strum at Hip (Hip Vintage and Handmade) This is a group guitar strum for adults taught by Caroline Aiken. Bring a guitar, tuner, paper, pen and list of songs you’d like to learn. 5:30–6:30 p.. $15. www.hipvintagehandmade. com CLASSES: Podcasting for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn how to record and edit basic sound files with the freeware sound-editing program Audacity. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org CLASSES: Gardening Class (ACC Library) This month’s topic is “Getting Along with Garden Bugs.” 6 p.m. FREE! atedrow@uga.edu CLASSES: One-on-One Genealogy Assistance (ACC Library) Library staff offer assistance to genealogists and researchers. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: Computer Class (Bogart Library) Learn about Facebook’s privacy settings and how to connect with family and friends. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. June 14 features Scarlet Stitch Unplugged. June 21 features Carly Moffa. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Cask Night (Terrapin Beer Co.) Sample a unique cask. 5:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. saucehouse.com GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie) (Eastside) Every Wednesday. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) (2440 W. Broad St.) Compete for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: 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: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) (Washington St.) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com KIDSTUFF: Zines for Teens (Oconee County Library) Make a zine to be donated to incarcerated youth. Grades 6–12. Materials provided. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Picadilly Puppets (Bogart Library) The Picadilly Puppets Company performs their enchanting Chinese tale, Once Upon a Time in China. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Rebecca Sunshine Band (Oconee County Civic Center) Kid-friendly music by Rebecca and her friends. Instruments will be provided for kids to play along.
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10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Save the Bees (ACC Library) Do your part to help save vital pollinators. Decorate planters and fill them with bee-friendly plants. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens 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 THEATER: Shakespeare Under the Stars (Jittery Joe’s Coffee) (Roaster) Rose of Athens Theatre presents Two Gentlemen of Verona, which follows the lovesick journey of Proteus, Julia, Valentine and Silvia. See Calendar Pick on p. 15. June 14, 8 p.m. $5 (preview night). June 15–18, 8 p.m. $8–16. roseofathens. wordpress.com
Thursday 15 ART: Summer Exhibitions Opening Reception (Lyndon House Arts Center) Exhibitions include “Beloved Land” by David Hale, “Scenes from the Bible: Woodcarvings by Cal Logue,” “To & Fro: Correspondence Art by Jack Logan & Kosmo Vinyl” and “Time Warp…and Weft.” See Art Notes on p. 13. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-6133623 ART: Thursday Twilight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) Docents will lead a tour of highlights from the permanent collection. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Third Thursday Art Series (Athens, GA) Seven galleries stay open late the third Thursday of every month. Participating galleries include the Georgia Museum of Art, Lamar Dodd School of Art, ATHICA, Lyndon House Arts Center, Ciné, the GlassCube & Gallery @ Hotel Indigo and The Classic Center. 6-9 p.m. FREE! www.3thurs.org CLASSES: Knit Happens (Oconee County Library) Beginners can learn how to knit and intermediate knitters can get help on projects. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee CLASSES: Intro to Word (Oconee County Library) Learn the basics of Word 2010. 2 p.m. FREE! 706769-3950 EVENTS: Firefly Trail “Thank You” Celebration (Terrapin Beer Co.) The Modern Miles Project thanks their donors for supporting the Firefly Trail. See City Dope on p. 4. 5:30 p.m. terrapinbeer.com GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Duplicate Bridge (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Beginner and experienced players welcome. 6:30 p.m. ejstapler@gmail.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 KIDSTUFF: The Bean & Bear Show (ACC Library) Bean and Bear put on a show with magic and puppetry. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Lunch & Learn (Bogart Library) Celebrate Father’s Day with a “Dino Dads” lunch. 12:15 FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Bogart Library) Read aloud to a canine
friend. RSVP. 4–5 p.m. FREE! 770725-9443, www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart KIDSTUFF: Pre-K Open House Event (Primrose School of Athens) Learn more about the school’s programs. 6 p.m. FREE! www.primroseathens.com LECTURES & LIT: For the Philo of Philosophy Book Discussion Group (ACC Library) Read philosophy books from ancient Greece to modern times. 6 p.m. FREE! mkapelewski@athenslibrary.org OUTDOORS: The Hummingbird Trail (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Enjoy a walk through the trail to find the hummingbirds’ secret hiding places. Feel free to bring a camera or binoculars. 9–11 a.m. FREE! 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/ botgarden OUTDOORS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) (Meet at Shade Garden Arbor) Learn 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 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu THEATER: Shakespeare Under the Stars (Jittery Joe’s Coffee) See Wednesday listing for full description June 14, 8 p.m. $5 (preview night). June 15–18, 8 p.m. $8–16. roseofathens.wordpress.com THEATER: Into the Woods (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) (Theater in the Woods) Brightstone Productions presents James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s play that brings together multiple popular storybook characters. June 15–17 & June 22–24, 8 p.m. $15. www. botgarden.uga.edu
Friday 16 EVENTS: Hackathon (The Hatch, 160 Tracy St.) Craft, paint, draw, sew, build, repair, solder and hack things. Participants do not need to bring a project but the favorite project wins a prize. Pizza provided. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/hatchathens EVENTS: Pickin’ on the Greene (Downtown Greensboro) This downtown event features kids activities, barbecue and live music by Stewart and Winfield. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www. greeneccoc.org EVENTS: Craft for Causes (Terrapin Beer Co.) The tapping of Soul Czech will support the 2017 Wheels of Soul Tour. 1–7:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: French Wine Tasting (Ciné Barcafé) Sample five wines from every corner of France. 6–9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com EVENTS: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Go Bar) See up-andcoming kings and queens. 10:30 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/athensshowgirls GAMES: Friday Night Magic Draft (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com GAMES: Athens Homeless Shelter Benefit Trivia Game (Southern Brewing Company) Prizes include gift cards to local businesses. Holy Crepe will be on site for snacks. 5–9 p.m. $12. www. sobrewco.com KIDSTUFF: Family Camp Out (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Watch the stars, listen for frogs and go on a night hike. An evening snack and breakfast are included but dinner is not. June 16, 6 p.m.–June 17, 9 a.m. $15–20. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Kids’ Karaoke & Open Mic (Oconee County Library) Sing
your favorite song. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) (Five Points) Atlanta author Laurel Snyder celebrates the release of Orphan Island. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop. com THEATER: Shakespeare Under the Stars (Jittery Joe’s Coffee) See Wednesday listing for full description June 14, 8 p.m. $5 (preview night). June 15–18, 8 p.m. $8–16. roseofathens.wordpress.com THEATER: Into the Woods (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) See Thursday listing for full description June 15–17 & June 22–24, 8 p.m. $15. www.botgarden.uga.edu THEATER: 9 to 5 (Crawford School) Arts Oglethorpe presents the musical based on the popular film with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. Three coworkers concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical boss. June 16–17 & June 22–24, 7:30 p.m. June 18, 3 p.m. $13–18. www.artsoglethorpe.org
Saturday 17 ART: Coloring Club (Oconee County Library) Spend the morning relaxing with the therapeutic practice of coloring. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee ART: Gallery Talk (Lyndon House Arts Center) Jack Logan and Kosmo Vinyl will hold a Q&A in connection with their show “To & Fro” 2 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/ lyndonhouse ART: Opening Reception (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) “ATHICA Emerges X” showcases art to promote social change by Trevor Blake, Caty Cowsert, Courtney McCracken and Mariah Parker. See Calendar Pick on p. 15. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www. athica.org CLASSES: Saturday at the Rock: Backyard Beekeeping (Rock Eagle 4H Center) Learn about local pollinators and how to start and maintain your very own colony. 9:30 a.m. $5. jtorhan1@uga.edu EVENTS: Father Daughter Dinner & Dance (UGA Tate Student Center) (Grand Room) Celebrate Father’s Day with a special event. Dresses are encouraged for ladies, and coats and ties are encouraged for men. 6–9 p.m. $40 (father/daughter duo), $15 (additional guests). www.athensalumni.org EVENTS: 2nd Birthday Celebration (The Rook and Pawn) Highlights include birthday cake, party hats and plenty of games. If you bring a birthday card, 10% will be taken off your tab. All day. www. therookandpawn.com EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Shop for fresh and affordable produce and prepared foods. The market also includes kids activities, cooking demonstrations, educational booths and entertainment. Today’s Juneteenth Celebration will feature 25 vendors, children’s activities, workshops, cooking demos, horseback riding and the Piedmont Health education mobile. Performances include MC Mokah Johnson, DJ Blaque Starr, Palms of Fire Dance Team, Simply Imani African wear fashion show, Repunza, Musa Poem and more. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Daddy Daughter Dance (East Athens Community Center) Celebrate Father’s Day with a dance contest, keepsake photo, musical games and refreshments. 6–8 p.m. $25/father-daughter pair. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure
EVENTS: Where do Hummingbirds Hide at the Botanical Garden? (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn where the hummingbirds perch and hide throughout the garden. Bring a camera or binoculars if you’d like. 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $15. 706-5426156, www.uga.edu/botgarden EVENTS: Fathers Day Event (Southern Brewing Company) Live music by O’Connell and Parke, snacks from Streets Cafe food truck, and plenty of freshly brewed beers. 2:30–7:30 p.m. $20. www.sobrewco. com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and much more. Live music from JAGA. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Dad-D-Q Day (Farmview Market) Celebrate Father’s Day with barbecue, samples, live music and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. farmviewmarket.com EVENTS: Classic City Roller Girls (The Classic Center) (Atkins Arena) The Classic City Rollergirls wage war on wheels in a doubleheader against the Red Stick Roller Derby from Baton Rouge. 4 p.m. $20–22/ double. www.classiccityrollergirls. com EVENTS: Contra Dance (Memorial Park) A dance presented by Athens Folk Music & Dance Society with live music by Beside the Point. Live calling by Stuart Whipple. 7:30 p.m. (lesson), 8–11 p.m. (dance). $8 (adults), $4 (ages 11–17) FREE! (ages 11 & under). www.athensfolk. org GAMES: Pathfinder Society Event (Tyche’s Games) Fantasy RPG. Bring your imagination. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-345-4500 KIDSTUFF: Big Family Read (Bogart Library) Discuss I Survived the Titanic by Lauren Tarshis and enjoy a themed activity. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Gold Digging Family Day (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Held in conjunction with the exhibit “Gold-digging in Georgia: America’s First Gold Rush,” the event includes craft activities, scavenger hunts and more. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.libs. uga.edu/scl LECTURES & LIT: Writer’s Circle (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) (Hargrett Library) Serious writers may bring up to ten pages of their work, any genre, for group feedback. Each meeting will highlight books form Hargrett’s Collections. 2–4:30 p.m. FREE! artzar@gmail.com LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Barnes & Noble) Athenian Ransom Jackson signs and talks about his book—Handsome Ransom Jackson: Accidental Big Leaguer—his account of playing during the 1950s with the Cubs and the Dodgers. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.bn.com LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) (Five Points) Local author Susan Abel celebrates her new book, Through the Mist. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com 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: 9 to 5 (Crawford School) See Friday listing for full description June 16–17 & June 22–24, 7:30 p.m. June 18, 3 p.m. $13–18. www. artsoglethorpe.org THEATER: Shakespeare Under the Stars (Jittery Joe’s Coffee) See Wednesday listing for full description June 14, 8 p.m. $5 (preview
night). June 15–18, 8 p.m. $8–16. roseofathens.wordpress.com THEATER: Into the Woods (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) See Thursday listing for full description June 15–17 & June 22–24, 8 p.m. $15. www.botgarden.uga.edu
Sunday 18 EVENTS: 6th Year Anniversary Block Party (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) Celebrate with live music from Eric Zock and LeeAnn Peppers, bar snacks, drink specials, cake and more. 6–9 p.m. www.heirloomathens.com EVENTS: Father’s Day at Terrapin (Terrapin Beer Co.) Local brews and local food vendors to celebrate Dad. 1–3:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com GAMES: Netrunner Open Play (Tyche’s Games) All are welcome to join in. 12:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com THEATER: Shakespeare Under the Stars (Jittery Joe’s Coffee) See Wednesday listing for full description June 14, 8 p.m. $5 (preview night). June 15–18, 8 p.m. $8–16. roseofathens.wordpress.com THEATER: 9 to 5 (Crawford School) See Friday listing for full description June 16–17 & June 22–24, 7:30 p.m. June 18, 3 p.m. $13–18. www. artsoglethorpe.org
Monday 19 FILM: Brown Bag Movie (Oconee County Library) Bring your lunch and watch Finding Dory on the big screen. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee 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: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! highwirelounge.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: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Songs, finger plays, wiggles and giggles for ages three and under. Caregivers will recieve pointers for building literacy and language skills. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Designed to nurture language skills through literature-based materials and activities. Parents assist their children in movements and actions while playing. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT: 3rd Monday Book Club (Oconee County Library) Discuss Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee MEETINGS: Memorial Park Visioning Sessions (Memorial Park) Participants will break into small groups and discuss the future k continued on next page
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Tuesday 20 ART: Art Pop Up with Jamie Calkin (Craft Public House) Jamie is known for vibrant watercolor art of landmarks and scenes around Athens. He will be painting the scene at Craft Public House in anticipation for AthFest, and will also have prints available for purchase. A portion of proceeds will benefit AthFest. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.jamiecalkin.com ART: Gallery Talk (Lyndon House Arts Center) Artists Janet Austin, Geri Forkner, Janette Meetze, Rebecca Mezoff, Tommye Scanlin and Kathy Spoering will have a discussion and demo in connection to “Time Warp…and Weft.” 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3623 CLASSES: Computer Class: eBooks and Audiobooks (ACC Library) Learn how to use Georgia Download Destination. Registration required. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org COMEDY: OpenTOAD Comedy Open Mic (Flicker Theatre & Bar) The Laughfest at AthFest lineup includes Olivia Cathcart, Sean Smith, Kyle Rehl, Evie Jones and more. 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com EVENTS: The Muscle Shoals AllStars (ACC Library) Enjoy a screening of a musical performance by the Muscle Shoals All-Stars featuring Patterson Hood, Bettye LaVette, Sam Moore, Dan Penn, Donnie Fritts and John Paul. Presented by Lincoln Center Local. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens FILM: Nature Matters (Ciné Barcafé) Wild Intelligence and the Arts + Sciences Council present a new documentary following the story of ten teenage digital natives over the course of one summer as they find themselves hiking trails, cleaning a polluted city creek and traveling 2,000 miles to visit Yellowstone National Park. Followed by a discussion with filmmaker Barbara Ann Temple. 7:30 p.m. $7.50–10. www. athenscine.com FILM: Bad Movie Night: Wilding: The Children of Violence (Ciné Barcafé) Tommy and his honor roll friends trade their textbooks for guns and drugs. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/badmovienight 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: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win drinks, sweet treats and gift cards. Every Tuesday on the patio. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com KIDSTUFF: The Story of Ferdinand the Bull (ACC Library) Learn basic Spanish and act out parts of a classic story. Ages 3–8.
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2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Make Your Own Marbled Stationery (ACC Library) Learn how to make marbled stationery with shaving cream and food coloring. Ages 11–18. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens KIDSTUFF: NASA Solar Eclipse (Bogart Library) NASA Solar System Ambassador Chris Thompson will discuss how eclipses occur, when and how to safely observe them. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Lunch & Learn (Bogart Library) Learn about the author and painter Eric Carle then create a piece of art. Lunch is provided. 12:15 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: PRISM Presents (Oconee County Library) Watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on the big screen. Popcorn provided. Grades 6–12. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee
Wednesday 21 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Led by docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Illustrator for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn how to create graphics with vectors using Adobe Illustrator. This is ideal for logos or artwork you want to print in multiple sizes. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: International Yoga Day (The Classic Center) (Pavillion) Celebrate Summer Solstice by trying different styles of yoga from different studios around town. Giveaways. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/yogaathens COMEDY: 7th Annual Laughfest (Georgia Theatre) AthFest’s official comedy showcase features headliner Shane Mauss, who combines elements of stand-up, storytelling and TED Talks for a show about psychedelics. Sponsored by the Multidisciplinary Assocation of Psychedelic Studies. 8 p.m. $12–25. www.georgiatheatre.com COMEDY: “The Good Stuff” Stand Up Comedy (The World Famous) The Laughfest at AthFest lineup includes Amber North, Andrew Michael, Jack Peeples and more. 9:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ theworldfamousathens EVENTS: You Ain’t Nothing But a Pound Dog (The Foundry) The Athens Area Humane Society presents a yappy hour on the patio terrace. 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: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) See Wednesday listing for full description 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) See Wednesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie) (Eastside) Every Wednesday. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. saucehouse.com
GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.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: Minecraft with Will (ACC Library) Play on your own Minecraft server. Registration required. Ages 11–18. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Bean & Bear (Oconee County Civic Center) Meet Bean and Bear, the silliest friends ever, for stories, puppets and fun. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Family Open Studio (Bogart Library) Learn basic techniques to create an oil pastel masterpiece. All ages. 1 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Children’s Book Club (ACC Library) Chapter readers can discuss Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. Grades 8–11. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Veggie Iron Chef (Oconee County Library) Cook up some fun, vegan style. Grades 6–12. 6 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: Mr. Richard (Bogart Library) Mr. Richard teaches “Music and Movement” with songs and dances. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Talking About Books: Adult Book Discussion Group (ACC Library) This month’s title is The Rebel Queen by Michelle Moran. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: Roxane Gay (40 Watt Club) Roxane Gay is an associate professor of English at Purdue University, contributing writer at The New York Times, founder of Tiny Hardcore Press, and author of Bad Feminist, An Untamed State and Hunger. See story on p. 12. 7 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com MEETINGS: Memorial Park Visioning Sessions (Memorial Park) See Monday listing for full description June 19, 6:30 p.m. June 21, 6:30 p.m. June 24, 10 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3801 MEETINGS: Tech Happy Hour (The World Famous) See Wednesday listing for full description 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.fourathens.com/ happy-hour
EMILEIGH IRELAND Local singersongwriter and experimental performer. DEADPAN NANCY Playing bluegrass songs and non-bluegrass songs that have been bluegrassed.
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The Foundry 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens.com DAVE HOWARD Singer-songwriter plays his own material as well as Americana covers.
Tuesday 13 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com THE FORD THEATRE REUNION Eclectic “circus-punk” group from Lexington, KY. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com KATIE COLLINS Singer-songwriter playing classical piano with a melodic twist.
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The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. thefoundryathens.com APPALACHIAN RHYTHM A blend of instrumental and vocal tunes in the Appalachian folk and bluegrass traditions. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com ANDY BRUH Local DJ Andy Herrington spins and mixes dubstep, EDM and bass music. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 LOUDERMILK & MOON Experimental folk outfit from Atlanta. SOCIAL CIRCLE Athens-based softpsych-pop project. GARY EDDY Local psychedelic singer-songwriter plays a solo set. BIG IFF Local experimental performer. Mellow Mushroom 9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 KARAOKE Every Tuesday. Sing for your chance to win Terrapin swag. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 DJ WHOM Local DJ playing a mix of hip hop, ‘90s and 2000s music. State Botanical Garden of Georgia 7 p.m. $5 (ages 6–12), $15. www. botgarden.uga.edu CAROLINE AIKEN Guitarist and singer Aiken’s bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance. JACK CHERRY A solo set from the Juan de Fuca bandleader.
Go Bar 10 p.m. $5. 706-546-5609 LAVENDER HOLYFIELD Experimental pop project from local musician Charlie Key. Album release show! MIDNIGHT BOI Alias of local musician Eli Rickli, playing “pseudoSatanic hip hop.” Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com BRIAN SMITH Classical and avantgarde guitarist who incorporates various looping effects. Iron Factory 8 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 OPEN MIC Hosted by Katie Collins.
THAYER SARRANO Local songwriter playing hazy, shoegaze-inspired Southern rock. DAVE MARR Local singer-songwriter and bandleader with a deep, resonant country twang. 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! Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com KIP DOCKERY QUARTET An eclectic mix of jazz, funk, blues and countryrock-bluegrass.
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!
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!
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 ELECTRIC KIF Touring instrumental quartet blending cosmic funk, rock, soul and jazz.
Iron Factory 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 CHRIS PADGETT Local guitar virtuoso and songwriter performs a solo set.
The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday!
Live Wire 7 p.m. $5. www.livewireathens.com ATHENS UNSIGNED A monthlong battle of the bands competition featuring local groups competing for prizes.
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.
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Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MISTER TIE DYE Local nine-piece improvisational fusion group. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DANCING MAGNOLIAS Local group led by Rev. Conner Mack Tribble.
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Blue Sky 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 WARM GLOW BLUE SKY SHOW JJC plays disco, funk, soul & cetera. Every Thursday!
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.
DePalma’s Italian Cafe 7 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1237 (Timothy Road Location) JIM COOK High-energy solo blues performer with strong vocals, slide guitar and “swamp stomp.”
Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. 706-369-3040 MILLENNIAL FALCON Playing indie, rock and dance covers with an emphasis on hits from the 2000s and ‘10s.
College Square 12 p.m. FREE! www.downtownathensga.com MRJORDANMRTONKS Local musicians Tommy Jordan and William Tonks’ collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com CONVINCE THE KID New local alternative rock band. EVERY BODY SLEEPS No info available.
Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com EASTER ISLAND Lush, local postrock band with pop melodies, tender harmonies and shimmering guitars. See Calendar Pick on p. 15. JUAN DE FUCA Driving indie-rock band fronted by local songwriter Jack Cherry. JIANNA JUSTICE Athens-based indie-pop project with a compelling, summery sound.
Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net SCARLET STITCH Straight-up rock and roll band. Playing a special acoustic set.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com NIGHT FEVER New duo featuring Ansley Stewart and Jason Fuller playing ‘70s hits. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com SUPER DOPPLER Poppy rock and roll act with a little psychedelic twang from Norfolk, VA. See story on p. 10.
40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $15. www.40watt.com LEE RANALDO Best known as a founding guitarist of Sonic Youth, Ranaldo’s solo acoustic work has an intricate, melodic sound. See story on p. 9. STEVE GUNN The acclaimed psychedelic folk-rock singer-songwriter and guitarist plays a solo set. MEG BAIRD San Francisco-based psych-folk musician known for her work in bands like Espers and Heron Oblivion.
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Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com LOS MEESFITS Misfits covers done Cuban salsa style!
The Foundry On the Patio. 7 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens.com VAN MORRISON TRIBUTE Local musicians pay tribute to the music of the legendary songwriter.
40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $16 (adv.), $19 (door). www.40watt.com ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS Poppy rock group from Tempe, AZ with reggae and Americana influences. ANDREW LEAHEY Nashville-based roots-rock artist.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com HARDY AND THE HARDKNOCKS Local singer-songwriter T. Hardy Morris and his band play twangy, raucous folk-rock.
The Foundry 8:30 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.thefoundryathens.com MOTHER’S FINEST A mix of rock, gospel, R&B, metal and jazz seen through the lenses of an “Afro-Euro mosaic” sound.
CHIEF ROCKA Local hip hop DJ expertly spins a set of music. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com GYPSY WILDCATS Local group playing classic gypsy-swing tunes, as well as Americana and vaudeville standards. On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com BELLE ADAIR Atmospheric Americana group from Alabama. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com O’CONNELL & PARKE Local singersongwriter duo consisting of Tim O’Connell and Liam Parke, playing original folk and Americana.
Cinematic, Kayla Berrie, Vices of Vanity, Milyssa Rose, Bast, Prisca, Concrete God and Sydney Rhame. The Foundry 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singersongwriter’s Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. CD release show! See Calendar Pick on p. 15. SETH WALKER Austin, TX-based blues guitarist and songwriter. Front Porch Book Store 6 p.m. FREE! 706-742-7735 KATE MORRISSEY Best known for her velvet voice, Morrissey’s songwriting is literate and sincere, and
11 p.m. $1 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance with headphones and two channels of music. One of them is a request line! Iron Factory 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 RCI “Purveyors of only the finest in filth and chicanery” from Athens. PSYOP New local hard-rock group. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE GROOVE ORIENT Groove-rock band from Orlando, FL. Nuçi’s Space 7 p.m. FREE! www.nuci.org CAMP AMPED FINALE SHOW Camp Amped concludes with young musicians showcasing the originals
The Foundry 6 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens. com FRANKIE’S BLUES MISSION For over a decade this group plays blues, jazz, R&B and zydeco, led by South Georgia native Frankie Lee. This is a special Father’s Day show. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 5 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com CLASSICAL REVOLUTION UGA School of Music graduates and students play works by Dvorak, Ligeti, Bach and more. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com VELVET CARAVAN High-energy, acoustic gypsy jazz quintet from Savannah.
live performance is “pure kinetic energy.” 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 JAZZ FUNK JAM Local jazz musician Mason Davis hosts a jam session. The World Famous 9 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens EXPERIMENTAL MONDAYS Featuring boundary-pushing performances from Willie Gussin,
Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night.
Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com KARBOMB High-speed, long-running local punk band. BAD IDOLS Punk band on tour from Knoxville, TN. REMNANTS Pop-punk group from Long Island. RESIDENT ONE Punk rock band from Atlanta. GREG BAKER Solo punk artist from New York City. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com UNTIL THREE New local rock duo. THE PIERRES New alt-rock group from Athens. GUMLOG Jangly, melodic local indierock group. HONEYWHEEL Athens-based progressive rock band. LOGAN HOBUS Local songwriter. 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com LIBERATION OF SISTERHOOD Featuring performances from
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.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers’ keyboardist plays your favorite yacht rock, singer-songwriter, power-pop, British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) REVEREND TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Good old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverance.
The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday! 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 ERIK NEIL BAND Local trio playing blues/rock covers and originals.
Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net JAGA PRESENTS JazzAthensGA presents a jazz performance.
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Creature Comforts Brewery 5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com CARLY MOFFA Country singer-songwriter and guitarist from Nashville.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 REVEREND TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Good old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverance.
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Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONAL This series, hosted by Fester Hagood, showcases acoustic solo sets from talented singersongwriters from Athens and across the country.
College Square 12 p.m. FREE! www.downtownathensga.com THE TUTEN BROTHERS Athensbased folk-rock family band.
Iron Factory 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 KALIKO Long-running Athens rapper with a rapid-fire delivery. MR. D SWAGG South Carolinabased hip-hop performer. SOHI Underground hip-hop MC formerly of Athens groups Mad Axes and Deaf Judges.
Terrapin Beer Co. 4:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com JEFFERSON PARRISH No info available.
Mellow Mushroom 9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 KARAOKE Every Tuesday. Sing for your chance to win Terrapin swag.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 PAULA BOGGS BAND Americana group out of Seattle.
Those Lavender Whales play the Caledonia Lounge on Monday, Jun 19. her live shows come with an offbeat sense of humor.
and covers they learned during camp.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com HEATHEN SONS Alt-countryinfluenced rock band from Nashville. 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. The weekly summer “VS” series pits two musical powerhouses against each other.
The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE FLAMETHROWERS Athensbased surf-rock band. THE NICE MACHINE Local instrumental surf-punk band.
Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 APPARITION New local band playing hardcore thrash. EKUMEN New Orleans-based punk rock group. FISHMONGER Athens- and Atlantabased punk band. MULTIPLE MIGS Up-and-coming Athens thrash band. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com LIQUID DYNAMITE Local drummer phenom Dwayne Holloway leads this four-piece through improvised jazz, blues, and funk. Featuring guest Isaac Bramblett. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night.
Southern Brewing Company 4 p.m. www.sobrewco.com O’CONNELL & PARKE Local singersongwriter duo playing original folk and Americana. Terrapin Beer Co. 4:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com ZACK MARUNIAK Florida-based singer-songwriter. VFW 7 p.m. $15. www.vfwathens.com THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians entertaining crowds in the Southeast for nearly 18 years promise an exciting, live-energy show.
Sunday 18 Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 OPEN MIC Sing loud, sing proud. Cali ‘N’ Tito’s Eastside 7 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7087 THE LUCKY JONES Rockin’ rhythm and blues from this local band.
Iron Factory 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 REPENT AT LEISURE Celtic pub band playing “Irish rock,” including traditional, punk, modern and original Celtic music. Terrapin Beer Co. 1:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com JAY ALM Acoustic singer-songwriter from Jackson, WY.
Monday 19 Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com SON & THIEF Local band playing dreamy, melodic indie rock. VALLEY MAKER The music of Seattle-based songwriter Austin Crane features delicate fingerpicking and emotive vocals. THOSE LAVENDER WHALES Indie rock group from Columbia, SC with folk and pop leanings. MITCH FOSSIER Atlanta-based acoustic guitarist and songwriter. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com JUICEBOXXX Punk-rap artist and producer out of Milwaukee whose
Killick Hinds, Aprotag and Chris Lott.
Tuesday 20 The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. thefoundryathens.com THE WELFARE LINERS This fivepiece bluegrass unit blends classic tunes with melodic, high lonesome originals. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com LOS CANTARES Local desert-rock supergroup featuring members of Old Smokey and Moths. THE DIAMOND CENTER Psychedelic rock band from Austin, TX. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 THE ELECTRIC NATURE Athensbased experimental drone and noise-rock outfit. BONEMAGIC Underground industrial and noise composer. DENDERA BLOODBATH Experimental darkwave with autoharp and electronics of the artist’s own design.
The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday! 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.
Down the Line 6/22 WARM GLOW BLUE SKY SHOW (Blue Sky) 6/22 THE FLAMETHROWERS / FORBIDDEN WAVES / THE NICE MACHINE (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 6/22 THE DARNELL BOYS / AARON LEE TASJAN / DANIEL ROMANO (40 Watt Club) 6/22 THE OTHER BROTHERS BAND (The Foundry) 6/22 THE LANES / NSM (Hi-Lo Lounge) 6/22 FLAGPOLE ATHENS MUSIC AWARDS / Five Eight / Lingua Franca / Nihilist Cheerleader / LeeAnn Peppers / Thunder O(h) m / Kenosha Kid (Morton Theatre) 6/22 THE LAST SAMURAI / CLARENCE SUN & THE MOONSHYNES (Nowhere Bar)
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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 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 or youth specialists. AthFest Educates awards up to $25,000 per grant cycle. 706-5481973, director@athfesteducates.org, athfesteducates.org 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. 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 #COLORTHEORY (Trio Contemporary Art Gallery) “#COLORTHEORY” is a group exhibition celebrating the visual impact of color in all its forms. Email name, contact info, website or social media links, photo examples of work, artist statement, equipment needs and CV. Deadline July 31. trioathens@gmail.com Cranial Offerings (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) ATHICA seeks wearable head pieces suitable for a runway show and auction fundraiser in time for Halloween and the Wild Rumpus. All materials welcome, but piece must be able to be worn on the head. Artists will receive two tickets to the benefit event, a gallery membership and Juried Exhibition entry fee waiver. Deadline to apply July 31. Show and runway performance Oct. 19 at Live Wire. www.athica.org Exhibition & Mural Proposals (Trio Contemporary Art Gallery) The new gallery is seeking proposals from curators, artists and collectives. All media welcome. The building’s outdoor marquee mural will also be changed every few months. Email ideas to trioathens@ gmail.com 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. Call to reserve a space. $65/month or $175/three months. 706-6133623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/ leisure
Aquatics Fitness Programs (Multiple Locations) “Aqua Aerobics” is held at Memorial Park Pool on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 5, 6 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. $5 per class. “Adult Lap Swim” is held at Bishop Park Pool on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 6:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. $55. 706613-3589, www.athensclarkecounty. com/leisure Basics of Welding (Athens Technical College) Structured for creative makers, artists and hobbyists who are completely new to welding, this four-day workshop covers the basics you will need. July 17–20, 6–9 p.m. $199. 706-3695875, pmcgill@athenstech.edu, www.athenstech.edu 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 Beginners Photography (Community) Aspiring photographers will learn camera and composition basics. Sundays, June 18–July 23, 4–6:30 p.m. $150. www.shopcommunityathens.com 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) “Reflexology.” Three Mondays beginnning June 19, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $30. “Little City Hookers” meets the third Monday of each month, 3–6 p.m. $7.50. “Poets of Winterville” meet the third Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m. “Ballroom Dancing” is held Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Mondays at 10 a.m. $10/ session. “Introduction to Digital Photography.” June 24, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $3. RSVP. 706-742-0823, 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) Cooking Class Camps cover knife skills, modern restaurant techniques and various menu items each day. June 26–30 or July 24–28. Baking Class Camps cover soft rolls, enriched doughs, quick breads, biscuits, tarts and more. June 19–23 or July 17–21. Both camps held 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $200. charleshay@ olivebasketonline.com
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Farmview Schoolhouse (Farmview Market) “Farm to Table: Through the Seasons.” June 13 or July 11, 5:30–7 p.m. “Water Bath Canning.” June 13, 5:30–8 p.m. “Refrigerator Quick Pickles.” June 28, 5–7 p.m. “Make-Ahead Meals.” July 18, 5:30–7 p.m. “Delta Tamales.” July 19, 5–7 p.m. $25 per class or session. farmviewmarket. com 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 Love Your Body Again Yoga (Healing Arts Centre, Sangha Yoga Studio) Tom Camp leads gentle movement and breath practices to improve overall comfort. All levels welcome. Mondays, 12–1 p.m. www.healingartscentre.net 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 Power Pilates (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Listen to TSOL while you plank in “Power Pilates.” BYO mat. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. The Wee Box (OCAF, Watkinsville) A Wee Box is a way to display small treasures. Margot Ecke leads a class on how to make a customized box. June 24, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $60. www.ocaf.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. Check website for weekly schedule. www.athensfivepointsyoga.com Yoga (Rubber Soul Yoga) Ongoing classes in Kundalini, Hatha, gentle yoga, laughing yoga, acroyoga, karate and one-on-one yoga as well as guided meditation. Check website for schedule. Donation based. cal clements@gmail.com, www.rubber soulyoga.com Yoga Teacher Training (Athens Yoga Institute) Get certified at the 200-hour level with yoga teacher training. Six-month format begins June 30. www.athensyogainstitute. com
Help Out Litter Index Survey The Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Litter Index is a simple survey for citizens to provide input on the litter they see in their community. Surveys accepted until July 16. www.athens clarkecounty.com/4026/litter-index Readers Needed (Learning Ally) Learning Ally is looking for volunteers to train as readers to help create audio textbooks for people with
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“Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego” and other paintings by Leslie Moody are currently on view at Just Pho…And More through June. print disabilities. 706-549-1313, scourt@learningally.org 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
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 Crawlers and Walkers Playgroup (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) A weekly meeting for parents and their children, ages 8–24 months, to relax and socialize. Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., www.reblossomathens.com Dance Camps and Classes (East Athens Educational Dance Center) A variety of dance camps and classes, including ballet, jazz and modern, are available for ages 6–15. 706-613-3624, www.athens clarkecounty.com/leisure Hip Hop Camp & Girls Rock Camp (Athens, GA) Hip Hop Camp includes guest speakers, performers, history lessons on hip hop music, lessons in performing and more. June 19–23. Showcase on June 24. Girls Rock Camp guides kids
through music education, creation and performance. Campers form a band, write songs and perform. No experience required. July 31–Aug. 4. Showcase on Aug. 5. Ages 9–15. www.girlsrockathensga.org/signup 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 Open Art Studio & Summer Camps (Frog Stomp Studio, 160 Tracy St.) Open Art Studio is offered Tuesdays–Fridays. Weekly summer camps run June 12–July 24. Themes include “Movement & Simple Machines,” “Welcome to the Jungle,” “Space Dreams and Shooting Stars” and more. Ages 5–11. $200/week. Check website for descriptions and times. info@ frogstompstudio.com, www.frog stompstudio.com 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 Splash Pad (Multiple Locations) ACC Leisure Services offers the Trail Creek Park Splash Pad and Rocksprings Splash Pad. Tuesdays–Sundays through Aug. 6, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $1/person. Pool passes $20–40. www.athensclarke county.com/splashpad Sports Camps (Multiple Locations) Triathlon Camp for ages 8–12 at Bishop Park includes cycling, running and swimming. June 26–30, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. $65–98. Skate Camp for ages 6–12 at Southeast Clarke Park covers maneuvers, skills and tricks. June 10–14 or July 17–21, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Tennis camps for ages 7–16 are offered at the ACC Tennis Center and Bishop Park. www.athensclarke county.com/leisure Summer Camps (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Peace Camp teaches peacemaking skills through games, stories, art projects and yoga. Ages 6–12. June 26–30. Hogwarts School at the Pyramid is full of wizardry classes and Quidditch. July 10–14 or July 17–21. $80–150 (sliding scale). 706-546-7914, dre@uuathensga.org 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. www. treehousekidandcraft.com Summer Camps (KA Artist Shop) “Creative Handwriting and Lettering Projects” for teens. June 19–23. $160. “Public Art and Social Sculpture” for teens. June 26–30. $200. www.kaartistshop.com Summer Code Camps (Four Athens) Four Athens offers weeklong day camps to teach kids coding skills through game development. “MineCraft Moddling & Art Camp” is for grades 2–5. Laptop required. June 26–30, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $175. “Teen Tech Experience” instructs students how to build a web application using the Ruby programming language. $475. www.fourathens. 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 Food Service Free lunches will be served to children at multiple locations around Athens. Check website for participating locations and schedule. Through July 14. 706-425-5367, www.athens housing.org Summer Theater Camps (Athens Little Playhouse) Weekly camps are offered through June 26. Visit website for registration form. www.athenslittleplayhouse.net
Support Groups Alanon 12 Step (Athens, GA) Recovery for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Weekly meetings are held at various times and locations around Athens. Upcoming meetings include May 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Emanuel Church, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Commencement Center, and June 5 and June 7 at 12 p.m. at Young
art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Sarah Hess’ paintings are inspired by nature and personal themes. Through July. 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 ART AND FRAME (1021 Parkway Blvd.) Heidi Hensley’s paintings depict colorful and eclectic scenes of Athens and UGA. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) Curated by Madeline Bates, “Emerges X” includes work by Trevor Blake, Courtney McCracken, Mariah Parker and Caty Cowsert. AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) Photographic images by Richard Farber, Beth Richardson and Kenneth Storey as well as new work by Andy Nasisse. Through June. 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.) “Dance This, Fight That” is a solo show of works by Zuzka Vaclavik. Through July 7. CITY OF WATKINSVILLE (Downtown Watkinsville) “Public Art Watkinsville: A Pop-up Sculpture Exhibit” consists of sculptures placed in prominent locations around downtown. Artists include Benjamin Lock, William Massey, Stan Mullins, Robert Clements, Harold Rittenberry and Joni YounkinsHerzog. • “Artscape Oconee: The Monuments of Artland” features a total of 20 paintings on panels installed around town. Artists include Claire Clements, Peter Loose, Andy Cherewick, Lisa Freeman, Manda McKay and others. THE CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) “Warm Days, Cool Nights” celebrates summer vibes through Ariel Lockshaw’s pool paintings, Frances Berry’s minimal golden hour photos, Wade Sheldon’s nautical night skies and Hannah Ehrlich’s cloud compositions. Through December. • Jackie Dorsey’s solo exhibition in Gallery II features watercolor portraits of musicians, artists, chefs and other familiar faces of Athens. Through December. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) “The Universe Within Us: Illustrations by Carlee Ingersoll.” Through June 18. DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) The collages of Susan Pelham are influenced by Surrealism and Magic Realism. Through June. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Ruth Allen. Through June. ELLISON, WALTON & BYRNE (2142 W. Broad St.) Plein air paintings by Michael Spronck. Through June. 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. • The photography of Wendy Garfinkel-Gold presents new interpretations of the natural world through a focus on color, composition and light. Through June 25. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Mary Cims. Through June 30. 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. Through July 29. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “The Past is Never Dead: Kristin Casaletto” shares works of paper by the Augusta-based artist and teacher. Through July 30. • “The Genius of Martin Johnson Heade” includes landscapes, marine scenes and still-life objects by the 19th century painter. Through Sept. 10. • “Local Color: Martin Johnson Heade Paintings from the Collection of Deen Day Sanders.” Through Sept. 10. • “Modern Living: Giò Ponti and the 20th-Century Aesthetics of Design.” Through Sept. 17 • “Avocation to Vocation: Prints by F. Townsend Morgan.” June 17–Sept. 10. 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.) Drawings by Michael Ross. Through June 18.
Harris Methodist. 478-955-3422, www.ga-al-anon.org Alcoholics Anonymous (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164, www.athensaa.org Caregivers’ Support Group (Tuckston United Methodist Church) Find support with other caregivers. Non-denominational meetings are held the second Sunday of each month. No meeting June 11. 706-850-7272 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, 6:30–7:30 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 Sundays, 4–5 p.m. www.emotionsanonymous.org
NAMI Family Support Group (First Presbyterian Church of Athens) For family members, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses. Next meeting June 27, 6:30 p.m. FREE! 770-225-0804 ext. 700, namihallga@gmail.com, www.nami.org New Mamas’ Group (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Meet other parents with babies. Tuesdays, 10 a.m. www.reblossomathens.com
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HEIRLOOM CAFÉ (815 N. Chase St.) Greg Benson depicts landscapes using oils and pastels. Through July 3. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Jean Mann. Through June. HIP VINTAGE & HANDMADE (215 Commerce Blvd.) Graphic designer and photographer Keith Bennett shares a collection of manipulated images. Through June. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Paintings by Leslie Moody. Through June. K.A. ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) The “Spring Showcase” focuses on “process” through the works of Malissa Ryder, Kenneth Kase, Hannah Betzel, Michele Chidester, CC Calloway and Leslie Snipes. Through June. LOWERY GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery features paper and canvas giclee prints by Athens artists as well as artists’ renderings of Athens. • “The Mother Show IV” presents artwork inspired by the theme of motherhood from over 30 artists including Manda McKay, Claire Clements, Lisa Freeman, Joni Younkins-Herzog, Lucy Calhoun, Julia Vereen, Njambi Mwuara and Ruth Allen. Through July 8. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) In the Lounge Gallery, Katherine Burke presents “On a Whim,” a solo show of collages created in response to childhood memories. Currently on view through Aug. 24. • David Hale’s “Beloved Land” series was inspired by the Creek (or Muscogee) Indians. Reception June 15. Currently on view through July 22. • “Scenes from the Bible: Woodcarvings by Cal Logue” contains 50 scenes. Reception June 15. Currently on view through July 22. • “To & Fro: Correspondence Art by Jack Logan & Kosmo Vinyl.” Reception June 15. Through July 29. • “Collections from Our Community: Clay 1976–2017” features hand built clay creations by Rich Panico. Through July 29 • “Time Warp…and Weft” includes works by Janet Austin, Geri Forkner, Janette Meetze, Rebecca Mezoff, Tommye Scanlin and Kathy Spoering. June 15–July 29. 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. Through Aug. 27. MAMA’S BOY (197 Oak St.) Malaya Megan Nelson’s monochromatic, Surrealist-inspired work was created in charcoal, graphite, pastel and intaglio print. Through June. MASON-SCHARFENSTEIN MUSEUM OF ART (567 Georgia St., Demorest) Curated by John Lee Matney, “Locus” includes works by Dana Jo Cooley, Andy Cherewick, Brian Hitselberger, Christi Harris and Michael K. Paxton. Reception June 10. Currently on view through June 25. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) Betsey Barth Withington shares a collection of artwork. Through June. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville)The “Annual Members’ Exhibition” showcases the artwork of the gallery’s supporters. Through July 7. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) 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.” • “Golddigging in Georgia: America’s First Gold Rush” tell’s the story of Georgia’s antebellum gold rush through nuggets, historic maps, photographs, postcards and other artifacts. THE SURGERY CENTER (2142 W. Broad St.) Scientific botanical drawings and paintings by O.C. Carlisle. Through June. TERRAPIN BEER CO. (265 Newton Bridge Rd.) Artwork by Kenzi Fennimore. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) Elizabeth Bishop-Martin’s landscapes, chickens and other birds are depicted through acrylic paint and colored pencil. Through July. 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, a marigoldthemed exhibition celebrates this month’s Winterville Marigold Festival. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.
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turns out Will (Christopher Abbott, Charlie of “Girls”) is a father just looking for the means to save his own family (including Riley Keough of Mad Max: Fury Road). As we learn, good intentions do not mean much when the real horror is humanity. Not showing the horror is one thing, and a false truth has become accepted that a greater film does not have to stoop so low as to explicitly depict its horrors. While such restraint can certainly heighten tenexposition, a risky narrative decision as capable of earning critical accolades as leav- sion in the right hands, it can as often lead ing an audience unnecessarily confused and to frustration and disappointment, which is much worse for word of mouth. It Comes at unsatisfied. Night makes the most of some frightening In It Comes at Night, the decision forces natural imagery—those gnarled tree roots audiences to rely upon Paul’s word. Sure, are the stuff of nightmares—and evocathe film opens with his afflicted father-intively lamp-lit darkness, but it also goes beyond not showing The Mummy the horror. It lacks anything else to show; we know as much after the credits roll as we knew when the trailer ended. The final act is expectedly tense and brutal, but the overly reticent film risks underwhelming audiences expecting to be more terrified based on its hype and a trailer that promises too much.
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THE MUMMY (PG-13) Universal’s Dark Universe—an interconnected series of movies populated by all of its classic movie monsters—starts with a summer popcorn movie that is less big-bang and more no-big-deal. Kudos for the out-of-the-box decision to toss Tom Cruise into this world of movie monsters; I’d pay to see him fight Dracula or the Creature From the Black Lagoon or woo the Bride of Frankenstein. Unfortunately, his Mummy entry cannot top the matinee serial-action adventure of the 1999 Mummy starring Brendan Fraser as a Diet Indiana Jones. Cruise’s Nick Morton is barely a stone’s throw from Fraser’s Rick O’Connell, but the deft camp tone of Stephen Sommers is sorely missing as Cruise battles/woos the more-than-impressive evil Egyptian princess Ahmanet, played by Sofia Boutella. Russell Crowe’s decision to channel Ricky Gervais for both his Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde may be the movie’s most questionable choice. Ultimately, the DNA is too much Cruise and not enough Mummy, though Jake Johnson’s talking corpse à la An American Werewolf in London makes great use of the wisecracking perma-sidekick.
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IT COMES AT NIGHT (R) A24 is on quite a roll. The independent entertainment company celebrated an Oscar win with Moonlight, and its horror output—highlighted by The Witch and Green Room—has been top-notch. Now, writer-director Trey Edward Shults (Krisha) invites audiences into the nightmarish apocalypse of It Comes at Night, an intense vision of what one family will do to survive. The film has been prematurely hailed as the latest feature to save the sagging horror genre, an oft-repeated mantra that frankly is a lie— actual fake news. Horror is in stunningly good health, thanks in part to A24, and does not need Shults to save it with his fragmentary vision of what could be another family man’s experience on a road adjacent to that of Cormac McCarthy. In a dark fortress of a house, Paul (Joel Edgerton, Show me the mummy! whose The Gift was a satisfying law’s sad demise, but perhaps the rest of slice of domestic fear) and his family—wife the world is not as bad off as this potenSarah (Carmen Ejogo) and teenage son Travis (Kelvin Harrison Jr.)—are riding out tial doomsday prepper believes. When a younger, stronger man attempts to break an outbreak of a dangerously contagious into Paul’s kingdom, secured behind a disease. At least, that is what audiences high-gloss red door, he fears the worst. It must assume; Shults is fairly stingy with
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Houses for Rent 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 BR houses, walk to UGA/town. Preleasing for Fall! Old world charm, modern amenities. Pet friendly. $795–1650/mo. Email: luckydawg96@hotmail. com. Avail. Aug. 2017, Boulevard area, 2 blocks from Chase Elementary. Large garden apartment: 3 BRs, 1 BA, W/D, DW, easy to heat/cool. $1300. Email: lwnow1@gmail. com. Avail Aug 1, 2BR/2BA apt in renovated house. Walk Downtown and to Bottleworks. HWflrs, CHAC, W/D and DW for $1200/mo. rentboulevardproperties. com or 706-548-9797.
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Eclectic 3/4 BR House Avail. on quiet street in the heart of Normaltown, Chase St. Elementary Dist. $1600/mo. 706-2557374. Nor maltown 5BR/3BA or 7BR/4BA: Fully re n o v a t e d , g o r g e o u s historic features. Mindful roommate-style floorpan. A must see. Will go fast, lease now for Fall. $525/ BR. 706-546-6900. www. ValerioProperties.com.
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 properties w/ over 15 years of Real Estate experience in Athens, GA. 706-296-2941, Daniel@ AthensHome.com, www. AthensHome.com.
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Female Dean’s list UGA student seeks roomate. 2.5BA/2BR condo: HWflrs, private baths, pool. Clean, recently rennovated. 2 miles from campus. Stones Creek Condos: 460 Bar nett Shoals Rd. 12 mos lease. Avail. Aug. $425/mo. Parking avail. 678-5752662.
Rooms for Rent 1 spacious BR w/ private entrance, $550/mo. Avail. in July. West-Athens, safe/quiet area close to Oconee shopping center. All utilities incl. No couples/pets/smoking. t.rachelle.ellis@gmail. com.
Wanting to rent Family of three in search of minimum 2BR/1BA (minimum), not too far from downtown. R e l o c a t i n g f ro m t h e country, we’re in search of a long-term home to raise our daughter and let her get her fill of this beautiful city called Athens. Budget at $575/ mo. Credit checks and re f e r r a l s a v a i l . u p o n inquiry. 706-246-5798.
Professional writer looking for fur nished room (or studio apt.) to rent. Starting 4th novel. Want clean, quiet, no ro o m m a t e . R e p l y t o : garytowers53@gmail. com.
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. Kingsize pillow top mattress set. Brand new, in the plastic. $295. Call 706347-4814. Can deliver.
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Ve g e t a b l e s f o r s a l e . Fresh from Burnell Farms. Squash, zucchini, tomatoes & much more. Call 706-567-0931.
Yard Sales Eastside Moving Sale: 245 Ansley Dr. Athens, o ff o f W h i t e h a l l R d . Starting 8 a.m., Saturday, June 17. Tons of baby boy and baby neutral items (clothing, crib and matress, sheets, toys, etc.), ladies clothing-size small, furniture/ kitchen supplies, various other household items). Flagpole Classifieds are a great way to let the public know about your sale! Ya r d s a l e ! C l o t h e s , furniture, baby clothes and toys. J u n e 1 7 , 8–11a.m. 245 Ansley Dr.
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Pick your own blueberries at Healing Path Farms, 5055 Barnett Shoals Rd. Seven days: 8–8. Organically grown. Call: 706-224-1708.
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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 Music. 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 to exper t. Visit www. athensschoolofmusic. com, 706-543-5800. Gettin’ outta town? Don’t miss the weekly goodness of a freshly cracked Flagpolefull of news from back home. Subscribe: $40 for 6 mo., $70 for a yr.! Call 706-549-0301.
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, 706542-2894.
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Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition. Wuxtry Records, at corner of Clayton & College Dwntn. 706-369-9428.
Services Cleaning Peachy Green Clean Co-op, your local friendly Green Clean! Free estimates w/ rates as low as $39. 706-248-4601, peachygreencleancoop. com.
Jobs Full-time Busy hair salon in downtown Athens needs a Salon Cleaner w/ attention to detail and ability to carry supplies up 3 flights of steps. Mon–Fri 8:30a.m.–3p.m. Please apply in person (No phone calls please). Republic Salon: 312 E. Broad St., 3rd flr. (Jackson St. entrance). Looking for the perfect employee for your business? Advertise your job opportunities in Flagpole Magazine!
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 customer service oppor tunities avail. Apply online at uberprints.workable.com. Modern Age is hiring! FT positions avail. Vaping experience/knowledge a plus! Bring resumes into Modern Age. No phone calls please. Smoker’s Den is hiring! FT positions avail. Vaping experience/knowledge a plus! Bring resumes into Smoker’s Den. No phone calls please. The Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter seeks receptionist. Wed.–Sun., 8a.m.–5p.m. 40hrs/wk, $7.25/hr. Must be 18 yrs of age or older. Reception experience preferred but not required. Send resume: moaspets@ gmail.com or complete application at: 1888 Colbert-Danielsville Rd. Danielsville. 706-7952868.
Part-time Big City Bread Cafe is now accepting applications for cooks and bakers. Experience preferred. Apply in person between 3–5p.m. No phone calls please. DePalmas on Timothy Rd. is now hiring e x p e r i e n c e d pi zza makers. Must have experience hand tossing pizzas. Please apply in person: 2080 Timothy Rd., DePalmas Italian Cafe. FOH servers needed! The Georgia Center is hiring restaurant servers, banquet servers, cafe attendants and baristas. Star t above minimum wage. Please apply at www.ugajobsearch.com, job posting #20070165, waiter/waitress. Flagpole Magazine wants you to find a good job! Graduate Athens is seeking PT Banquet Servers. Must be available nights and weekends. No experience required. Apply online at www.graduateathens. com/careers. I n o u r re l a x e d w o r k 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 https://www.ctscribes. com.
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Yoga Can Help Mom Find Herself Advice for Athens’ Loose and Lovelorn By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com Hey Bonita, My mom has been in an emotionally abusive relationship with my father for many years. She recently separated from him, moved into a new house and has grown into her sense of self. It’s been incredible to watch her grow, but there’s still so much depression, loneliness and hopelessness in her. I want to be there for her and help her, but there’s only so much I can do. She needs friends. She needs a reason to leave her house. I’d like advice on what I can do to help a woman in her 50s find self worth. I’m also searching for suggestions of activities she could do in Athens, or if there are support groups where she could make friends. Thanks! Forever a Mama’s Girl
glasses—like, Carrie Donovan huge. She wears crazy culottes now and shows her arms, which she always complained about when I was growing up. She drinks less, because she feels her mortality nowadays, but she won’t turn down a sip of moonshine. She exercises for joy of movement and its meditative benefits, not just to keep her body in an acceptable shape. She travels with her sisters. She buys Usher albums. It’s amazing to see her this happy and vibrant, especially when I think back on times when she certainly was not. To your mom: Get out there and let your freak flag fly. Do what you want, and joy will find you. Athens is a great place to get
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Mama’s Girl, I’m very happy to know that your mother found the strength to leave and is now living her life on her terms. Leaving is one thing, but getting your life back together can be a whole ’nother struggle. With the shock of such an intense change in the face of a lifetime of emotional abuse, I imagine there’s plenty of self-doubt and anxiety swirling around in her head. She’s lucky to have a super-supportive daughter like you, but cultivating a network of support and friendship will help her out even more. I wanna start by recommending Project Safe as a starting point for finding support from women with her unique experience. They can put her in contact with abusesurvivor support groups and provide access to other therapeutic interventions that can help her heal and get back to herself. Their 24-hour crisis hotline is 706-543-3331. There are lots of free and reduced-cost therapy options in Athens, as I always mention, and they’re located all over the city for ease of access. My mom is in her late 60s, and she also recently sorta “got her groove back,” in a way. She realized that she was retired and all of her kids were adults, so why not do what she wants? For example, my mom got some seriously HUGE frames for her
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SATURDAY, JUNE 17
AND THE HARDNOCKS
older, and it’s crawling with active and jubilant mature types like you. Specifically, I’d like to recommend yoga. As we get older, our bodies cooperate less with the lives we want to live, and I believe staying limber and active is key to longevity. The physical and mental benefits of a regular yoga practice are indisputable, but within our local yoga community is a scene that is mature in age and lifestyle, and I know they’d welcome you with open arms. Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution, in the Leathers Building at the tracks on Pulaski Street, is a donation-based studio that offers gentle yoga for beginners. Urban Santosha Yoga Studio, on Nantahala Avenue, offers classes to address stiffness, arthritic pain or back problems. Also, I can’t resist mentioning that both of these fine establishments are run by silver foxes just like you, Mom. Health benefits aside, I think pursuing a yoga practice or some other wellness endeavor will put your mama in touch with people who are also trying to live better and stay connected as they make their way through life. f
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