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drive shoppers to Oconee County to save that penny, she argued. SPLOST—another 1 percent sales tax—used to cover roads, Sinyard said, “but I don’t know what happened to those dollars.” The state has cut appropriations to local governments for local roads, and a quarter of the $100 million T-SPLOST, if voters approve it in November, would go toward easing a backlog of road repaving, with most of the remainder earmarked for sidewalks, bike lanes, transit, the North Oconee By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com River Greenway and Firefly Trail. provided diversity training to CEOs and matched them as Not all cyclists and pedestrians are Spandex-clad hobbySince shortly after the General Beauregard’s drink scandal mentors with black high-school students. Decatur’s plan ists, though. BikeAthens gave away 70 bikes in the past year in 2015, the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and and repaired another 100 for people with no other mode allied groups have been agitating for a local civil rights com- focused more on government services, such as policing, affordable housing and transit. Beaverton, OR, noticed a of transportation, Executive Director Tyler Dewey told the mittee to deal with accusations of discrimination, not just demographic shift and made an effort to include undercommission. “Yes, bike lanes and sidewalks will benefit at downtown bars, but all over the city. served communities. people from low-income communities,” he said. Last fall, after a contentious debate, the ACC “There is a need for a thorough and frank assessment Lauren Blais, a member of the citizens’ advisory comCommission passed an ordinance outlawing discriminaof the impact of discrimination in the community and mittee that recommended the 14 projects currently on the tion at bars and directed staff to study the feasibility of its connection with equity and socio-economic issues,” list, urged commissioners to look to pavement maintenance such a civil rights committee. A report recently released Williams concluded. He recommended a task force to write rather than bike and pedestrian projects if they want to add by Manager Blaine Williams concludes that state law puts a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan. something, such as improvements to Clayton Street downthe kibosh on such a committee—at least one with any town. “I’m concerned this T-SPLOST teeth. Taxis and alcohol are the only areas where local govlist won’t be marketable, won’t be passernments in Georgia are allowed to regulate businesses; able, if [bike and pedestrian infrastruca broader anti-discrimination ordinance would violate ture is] cut, because they’re already the state constitution, according to ACC Attorney Bill funded at reduced amounts,” she said, Berryman. And there is no court that’s authorized to try warning that proponents will mobilize civil violations of local ordinances. Even a committee that if such cuts take place. merely served as a forum to air grievances could open the The commission also voted to table county up to charges of defamation, Berryman wrote. a proposed pedestrian island on Baxter Williams interviewed members of local minority comStreet near the restaurant home.made munities and consulted studies on discrimination and its after nearby property owner Jeb effects. (Interestingly enough, attitudes differ by age: Older Bradberry asked for more time to look African Americans believe integration destroyed black culat the plans. Home.made owner Mimi ture and commerce, those in middle age see discrimination Maumus signed off after ACC reduced as personal rather than structural, and younger African the size of the island to avoid blocking Americans describe it almost entirely as a downtown pheher parking lot. “Her customers have nomenon.) In addition to anecdotes about being ignored some pretty close calls crossing Baxter at retail stores, stared at in restaurants and passed over for Street,” Commissioner Melissa Link promotions, here are a few statistics: Since Chase Street was reconfigured, Friday rush-hour traffic now rivals I-85. said. Friday, Mayor Nancy Denson announced the makeup of And the commission approved an ordinance requiring all • In Athens, 50 percent of African Americans, 42 percent that task force. Chaired by Grady Martin, the task force will dogs entering the ACC animal shelter to be microchipped of Latinos and 30 percent of whites are below the poverty also include AADM co-founder Mokah Jasmine Johnson (at a cost of $5–$10), and spayed or neutered the second line. (see her Comment on p. 7), Abraham Mosely, Adel Amer, time they wind up at the shelter, unless the owner provides • The unemployment rate is 9.2 percent for African Fred Smith, Beto Mendoza, Robert Finch, Terris Thomas, proof they’re used for breeding. Americans and 5.6 percent for whites. Chris Sheats, Michelle Pearson and Scott Shepherd. • African Americans make up just 3 percent of senior-level The task force will work with the ACC Housing and management at local businesses. Community Development Department with a $50,000 bud• The median household income is $22,342 for African get and finish its work no later than Aug. 1, 2018. Americans, $32,444 for Latinos and $36,210 for whites. Pushback on the recent road diet on Chase Street reduc• A child born into a family at the bottom 10 percent of ing it from four lanes to two with a center turn lane is the income ($16,000 or less) has a one in 25 chance of rising T-SPLOST debate in a microcosm, and one the community’s to the top 20 percent. been fighting over for 20 years: Are roads for cars or people • Of the 705 children the Clarke County School District or both? Sidewalks, trails and bike lanes “are luxury things that knows are homeless, 75 percent are black. After business owners on Oneta and Newton Bridge you use leftover money for,” Five Points resident Leslie complained about cars and trucks backing up waiting to get Sinyard told ACC commissioners at a July 5 public hearing Williams also studied how other communities dealt with on potential sales-tax-funded transportation projects. And on the Loop during rush hour, the county Transportation the problem. In Knoxville, TN, the chamber of commerce and Public Works Department is recommending that the the additional 1 percent sales tax would hurt the poor and commission reverse the new striping—not only returning Chase north of the Loop to four lanes, but eliminating the bike lanes striped between the Loop and Boulevard. As both BikeAthens and Complete Streets Athens have noted, this situation illustrates two major loopholes Another candidate has stepped forward to run for Athens-Clarke County mayor: Samuel Thomas, a lawyer and in ACC’s Complete Streets policy. For one, the policy is Athens native. Thomas is a political newcomer, although he comes from a political family—his grandfather ran for focused solely on cars. First and foremost, the issue in mayor in the 1970s, and his father ran for mayor of nearby Crawford. deciding whether to reduce car lanes is vehicle safety. Bike Thomas grew up on the Eastside and in Oglethorpe County, left to attend law school at the University of lanes are just something to do with the leftover pavement. Alabama, then returned to open a family law practice in 2012. The sole criteria TPW used in its Chase Street analysis He said he’s concerned that Athens has too many ordinances—“I want to go through each one and ask whether was how long vehicles are delayed. That doesn’t take into it’s necessary for the city,” he said—and that some are arbitrarily enforced, citing the controversy over the city’s account the dangers faced by residents who live along efforts to get local celebrity William Orten “Ort” Carlton to clean up his yard last year. Chase who bike on the street or drivers who had to turn out Thomas also sees too many jobs and businesses going to Oconee County, which he thinks might be the result of into four lanes of traffic. property taxes. He wants to incentivize local businesses and focus economic development efforts on the arts. The TPW report states that there’s no obvious destina“I don’t see Athens being that rock and roll haven it once was,” he said. “The whole local feel of Athens is leaving right now.” tion for the Chase bike lanes, but with Southern Mill in the Another issue Thomas cited is marijuana. He’s in favor of reducing the penalty for possession to a ticket, as process of being rehabbed—it will include apartments, a Clarkesville has done, although ACC Attorney Bill Berryman has said that’s illegal under state law. Creature Comforts brewery and other walkable/bikeable Thomas joins four other announced candidates: ACC commissioners Kelly Girtz and Harry Sims, marketing destinations—that will change soon. firm owner Richie Knight and 21-year-old tea-party leader Antwon Stephens. In addition, former congressional Secondly, roads of less than four lanes aren’t eligible candidate and activist Russell Edwards has been quietly lining up support, according to several sources, although for review. It’s only because the four-lane portion of Chase Edwards told Flagpole he is not ready to make an announcement yet. came up for repaving that Link and Commissioner Kelly In the 10th Congressional District, Rep. Jody Hice has drawn a potential challenger in the Republican Primary Girtz were able to shoehorn in the bike lanes to Boulevard (first spotted by the website GeorgiaPol.com): Joe Hunt, a vice president at the Athens-based chicken-finger franand crosswalks near Chase Street Elementary. chise Zaxby’s, who said on LinkedIn he plans to run as a centrist (zentrist?) in the far-right district. The commission will take up the issue again at its Tuesday, July 18 meeting. f
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since, UGA has created the market, and we local folks have done whatever we can to profit from it. We have had other big governmental interventions in the market here, some better than others. In the 1960s, backed by the national government’s Urban Renewal program, the City of Athens tore down African-American homes where The Standard is now, as well as those occupying the land where The Uncommon looms and, among other areas, Baxter Hill, where a stable African-American community was replaced by high-rise UGA dorms. Also in the 1960s, the City of Athens accepted another national government program, Model Cities, that rehabilitated infrastructure in East Athens and brought citizens into the decision-making process. And, of course, our state government’s Hope Scholarship subsidizes the luxury student high-rises by lessening the burden of tuition. So, given our background and our reliance on state and federal government support of UGA, we can’t just say leave the market alone. We all know that nearby cities like Greenville, Asheville and Atlanta have greatly enhanced their liveability and their economies through local government proWhen The Mark opens, 1,000 more students will flood downtown. grams and partnerships. The salient point is: Who will “dare to streets. In other words, Rogers is the man see past the present and define the future” when it comes to the luxury student aparthere in Athens? Lately, that has been Wes ments that are already having such an Rogers, rather than the citizens of Athens, impact downtown. As stated at his award and it looks like the future of downtown ceremony, “This year’s winners represent has pretty much been determined. An era a diverse group of leaders who dare to see of funky charm, of the do-it-yourself local past the present to define the future.” businesses that created the music, club, art My old friend and fellow Greene and restaurant scenes, is beginning to give Countian Jamie Boswell deserves an award, way to a more homogenized, Atlantarized too. As the commercial Realtor handling vision dictated by well-to-do kids who want the sale of the Armstrong and Dobbs propto enjoy their familiar national chains here erty, he endured years of controversy and until they return to live in Atlanta. aborted deals before finally delivering for All university towns are experiencing his client and himself. And Jamie’s friend Mayor Nancy Denson the growth of intown student apartments, and all music towns face the pressures that deserves an award; she headed off an innovative local government proposal to develop make it increasingly difficult for their musicians to survive. a creative river district of high-tech offices, Athens still suffers serious issues of along with restaurants, shops and residencpoverty that were exacerbated by Urban es—thus keeping the area available for the Renewal and not eliminated by Model student high-rises. Cities—poverty that is perpetuated by UGA I’m sure Wes, Jamie and Nancy would wage structures. say government shouldn’t mess with the Does our government continue to keep market, and as it turned out, the market hands off and say, “whatever, leave it to decided it wanted high-rises instead of Wes,” or can we regain control of our city high-tech. It’s an old conundrum and always will be. and let our citizens decide Athens’ present and future? The government certainly messed with the These issues should be debated by the market when the Georgia legislature sent Mayor and Commission and by candidates the Trustees up here on horseback to select a site for the university, much to the delight for those positions in the coming year. The market is a powerful force for economic of Daniel Easley (local entrepreneur of the growth, but only government can look after year 1801), who didn’t even know he had the interests of the people, when it will. f a market until they came riding up. Ever
When you look over the Republican field of candidates in the governor’s race, two names stand out: Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Secretary of State Brian Kemp. They are familiar names with voters due to their service in elected office—Cagle and Kemp both served in the state Senate before moving up to their current jobs, with Kemp representing Athens. They also know what it takes to run and win a statewide campaign. In a battle between Kemp and Cagle for the Republican nomination, Kemp may be giving his opponent the advantage, because the secretary of state has already made several unforced errors. First, there was the massive data breach in the fall of 2015, when Kemp’s office erroneously distributed sensitive personal data about each of the state’s registered voters, including their Social Security and driver’s license numbers. Kemp ultimately found a scapegoat for the mess and fired one of his employees, but not before he was hit by a class-action lawsuit in Fulton County Superior Court. He ultimately was compelled to offer free credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services for the 6.2 million registered voters who were potentially affected by the breach. More recently, Kemp was named in a pair of civil lawsuits alleging that he and other investors in a food processing company called Hart AgStrong had failed to repay more than $700,000 in loans after agreeing to personally pay back the loans. Kemp said in a statement that he was just one of “many” investors in the Hart AgStrong business. Kemp has also put himself in the line of fire because of another decision involving personal information about the state’s registered voters.
Wes Rogers, President and CEO of Landmark Properties, has won an award for Southeast Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 in the field of real estate and construction. Landmark Properties built The Standard, on Strong Street, adjacent to downtown, and is racing to finish The Mark, the 1,000-bed student high-rises on the old Armstrong and Dobbs property in the vast triangle between East Broad and Oconee Pete McCommons / Austin Steele
President Donald Trump created a “Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity” to investigate his unproved allegations that “millions” of people illegally voted for Hillary Clinton in the last presidential election. The commission asked election officials in the 50 states to give it personal data about all of their registered voters, including the last four digits of each voter’s Social Security number, their party registration, their criminal record, if applicable, and their voting history. According to media reports, more than 40 states have refused to comply, either fully or partially, with the data request from Trump’s federal commission. Kemp readily agreed to give voter data to the Trump commission, although he said he would not pass along driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, birth dates, phone numbers, or email addresses. “Through a simple request, any individual can get a copy of the statewide voter file after paying $250,” Kemp said. “During the last 18 months alone, over 600 groups have taken advantage of this service provided by our office.” Kemp’s problem here is that he is showing his allegiance to Trump, who is a very polarizing figure in national politics. He is also handing over personal information about voters to the federal government, which likely won’t please libertarianminded Republicans. None of these controversies are necessarily fatal. I don’t think there was anything venal about Kemp’s actions, and it could be that the civil lawsuits are resolved without anyone having to show up in court. Each of these events generated media headlines, however. You can bet those headlines will come back and figure prominently in attack ads aimed at Kemp. f
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The crazy thing is that it might actually be possible. Thirty-four is two-thirds of 50. That’s how many state legislatures would have to request a convention. Republicans hold both houses in 32 states. If a convention relying on state legislatures would ever work for the right, it would be now. Twelve states have already requested a convention to amend the Constitution. Over the last few weeks, DeMint was lobbying hard in North Carolina to make it the 13th. One of the big problems is the possibility of a “runaway convention.� The Convention of States argues that such a convention could be limited to a single topic: limiting federal control. But because it has never happened, no one Taylor Henry
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In the early years of the Obama era, then-Sen. Jim DeMint embodied a series of contradictions in the American character. The hard-jawed and bitter-faced Sandlapper was simultaneously a theocrat, a cynic and a salesman. What he sold, as salvation, was hate and fear. He realized before the rest of us that it does not matter what politicians say or do as long as they can demonize their enemies, turning them into villains that the American people can love to hate. DeMint came from the fundamentalist mill town of Greenville, SC. BMW and Michelin have recently turned the town into a somewhat more cosmopolitan place. But even 20 years ago—when I finally escaped—it was a town that produced dire, dour and yet grimly visionary people; a severe, joyless place whose preachers obsessed over hellfire and the enjoyable things other people may be doing to hasten it. DeMint galvanized the Tea Party with this schtick, but he could only take it so far. It was a little too grim for the American Sucker. DeMint played the part like a great character actor—Harry Dean Stanton playing Ronald Reagan. Trump came along and brought a little P.T. Barnum to the act, taking DeMint’s gruesome view of America at war with itself and carnival-izing the carnage, in the same way televangelists like Jimmy Swaggart made the hellfire sermons they heard in small Southern churches palatable to the masses on television. “The bigger government gets, the smaller God gets,â€? DeMint said in a radio appearance in 2011. Trump echoed this in May when he told a crowd at the fundamentalist Liberty University, “In America, we don’t worship government, we worship God.â€? Perhaps DeMint was savvy enough to know he would do better as a vicar or an ĂŠminence grise, providing ideas to the crown, rather than the frontman. He left the Senate in 2012 to take over the ultra-conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation. During the election, the foundation remained largely silent on Trump, putting DeMint in a perfect position to help guide the seemingly shocked and ill-prepared transition team. It provided policy papers, personnel and a list of Supreme Court nominees, deeply influencing the beginning of the Trump era. So it was a shocker—and sort of admirable—when the Heritage board ousted DeMint in May, with influential members arguing he had dulled the intellectual edge of the foundation by making it too activist. After his Heritage ouster, the former senator went to work for the Convention of States Project. This is a group that wants to invoke Article V of the Constitution to call for a convention to amend the constitution. Article V outlines two ways to add an amendment to the Constitution; one of them has never been successfully employed before. Each of the 27 existing amendments has been proposed by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and ratified by three-fourths of the states. In the other way, two-thirds of the legislatures of the states can “call a convention for proposing amendments.â€? The conventional way is politically impossible at present and, to a man like DeMint, undesirable. But the alternate way—relying on the states—is almost too perfect an ideological vehicle. DeMint calls the Convention of States the next stage of the tea party, which wanted to limit federal power. It makes ideological sense for him to latch onto state legislatures’ ability to change the constitution to limit federal power.
knows how it will go. Imagine the Proud Boys and Antifa outside the convention hall. The one topic DeMint and his crew want to introduce is the limit of federal control, including congressional and Supreme Court term limits; a balanced budget; and the elimination of federal regulations. While it seems like such a focus may be opposed to the Trump regime, it fits in perfectly with its stated goal of the “deconstruction of the administrative state,� as Steve Bannon put it. Trump’s new voter commission—headed up by Kris Kobach, a Kansas extremist who is the perfect DeMint counterpart—might make the possibility of a new statesdriven, conservative-leaning constitutional convention even more likely. The state-level dominance Republicans presently enjoy is due in part to successful attempts to limit the votes of minorities and others they think might vote Democrat. (The pusillanimous posturing of the Democrats doesn’t help.) If they are further able to control the turnout, Republicans will be more likely to gain even more states, increasing the likelihood of a constitutional convention. The contradiction gives yet another glimpse into today’s so-called conservative movement. The Trump/Kobach commission requires states to give voter data to the federal government (although many have refused). But just as fellow states’ rights Southerner Attorney General Jeff Sessions rejects states’ decisions to legalize cannabis and favors biggovernment mandatory minimum sentencing, the people who want to strip power from the federal government are perfectly happy to allow the Feds to strip the vote from citizens to do so. f
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I Have A Dream For a Diverse and Inclusive Downtown Athens By Mokah Jasmine Johnson news@flagpole.com We still live in a nation where people are not only judged by the color of their skin, but also by their economic status and appearance, as opposed to the content of their character. Since Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous speech, “I Have a Dream,� there have been many setbacks, confirming race relations is still an issue and that the fight for civil rights must continue. In December 2016, the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) established an in-house civil rights council to provide guidance and resources to local citizens who may have experienced discrimination in downtown Athens. After spending several months collecting community input and reviewing issues regarding discrimination claims and issues in Athens-Clarke County, AADM believes that the Mayor and Commission should consider creating an independent citizens’ committee—one that would work together with the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government with the purpose of building dialogue, reducing the discriminatory behavior and creating a more diverse and inclusive community in downtown Athens. The ACC Manager and Attorney’s office has submitted a framework for a possible citizens’ civil rights committee calling for further study by a task force, but I believe
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1. To make recommendations and serve as a liaison between the county and other local diversity and minority organizations. 2. Implement activities and programs that can establish economic equity within downtown Athens. 3. To report to the Mayor and Commission on the extent of discriminatory behavior within Athens-Clarke County, the activities of the citizens’ committee and the overall health of human relations in the county. 4. Organize community activities and educational programs geared toward stimulating a more inclusive and welcoming environment in Athens. 5. Work towards creating and maintaining a healthy, equitable and diverse community, consistent with Section B of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Charter. Section B of Athens-Clarke County’s charter under Article 1: “The unified government shall encourage the meaningful involvement in its operations of all citizens of Athens-Clarke County, particularly those who are members of minority or other traditionally disadvantaged groups, as appointees, employees and independent contractors. No individual shall be denied any opportunity on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, handicap or national origin.�
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for this structure to truly be effective, the Mayor and Commission must be held accountable and be willing to listen to the non-privileged. We must work together! In theory, this citizens’ committee would act as separate but related arm joined with Athens-Clarke County Government. It would require a member of Athens-Clarke County Commission and staff to act as a liaison. The goal of this new public/private structure would be to help make Athens-Clarke County a better place for all people to live, work and do business.
Why? Discrimination has been a debilitating problem for many people for many years in this community. In order to adequately address this issue in our community and ultimately eliminate systemic racism, our local government must lead the way to establish real communication and equitable opportunity for minorities.
What to Expect This citizens’ committee would review community input, recommend action and implement community activities and educational programs aimed to improve human relations and civil rights. Turning a blind eye or deaf ear to discriminatory behavior based on an individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or pregnancy does not and should not reflect the values of Athens-Clarke County.
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The Committee should be made up of 11 members, including both an ACC commissioner and the director of Housing and Community Development. The inclusion of an ACC staff member is pertinent for this partnership to be truly effective; the local government must take accountability and be open to recommendations. The committee members should be appointed by the people of Athens based on an online voting process or by submitting recommendations to the Mayor and Commission or appointed by a chairperson.
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The Life and Death of Ava Barrin The Latest Victim of Violence Against Transgender Women By Ed Morales news@flagpole.com her own skin,” said Nickenson Guillaume, Le’Ray Barrin was a “brave who organized the service and met Berrin young woman who feared last year. That was a memory echoed in nothing, nobody, and especially not being an obituary posted on the website Bazaar herself,” according to her online obituary. Daily News, which noted: “If I could find Only 17, she was coming into her own, as sentiment after sentiment repeats in post after post. She embodied a life full of possibility. But that ended abruptly on the morning of June 25, as gunfire halted a promising life and produced a tragic outcome—the 14th transgender woman, and youngest transgender woman, killed in 2017. According to police, Barrin was shot in the upper left side of the chest and was not breathing when police arrived at Riverview Apartments on College Avenue. Jalen Breon Brown, 21, who also identifies as a transgender woman, was charged with murder and aggravated assault and, at press time, remained in the Clarke County Jail without bond. Brown claims self defense in the shooting of Barrin. Initial reports of Barrin’s killing failed to mention she identified as a woman, as the Athens-Clarke County police report listed the victim as Rayquann Deonte Jernigan. (The responding officer was aware Barrin identified as a woman, but ACCPD is required to use people’s legal names in official reports, said public information officer Epifiano Rodriguez.) Upset at other media outlets for Ava Le’Ray Barrin “deadnaming” her—a frowned-upon a word to describe who Ava was, I’d say practice in the transgender community— unapologetically real. She was an amazing Barrin’s friends and family members girl who didn’t deserve to die, especially not declined to speak with Flagpole. the way she did. Perhaps the most amazing “Like too many transgender victims thing about Ava was that she’d befriend just of violence, Barrin’s name and gender about anyone—as long as you were nice to were misreported by local law enforceher in return.” ment and media A GoFundMe outlets,” the Human Like too many transgender site was created in Rights Campaign Barrin’s honor “for said in a statement. victims of violence, the friends and “Announcements Barrin’s name and gender loved ones who have that fail to respect asked if any help transgender victims’ were misreported by local law can be provided” identities not only enforcement and media outlets. by her sister Keke upset the victims’ Rhodes, with a set loved ones, but may goal of $5,000. Nearly $4,000 was raised lead to additional violence by creating the as of last Wednesday, which included a perception that law enforcement will not $1,500 donation by Solange Knowles, a protect transgender people or pursue their singer and actress who is the younger singer attackers. HRC extends its sincere condoof Beyonce. Jamie Roberts, a grand marlences to Ms. Barrin’s family and friends.” Brown, who is from Athens, was arrested shal for the Pride parade, held a moment of silence for Barrin at the Atlanta Pride twice before, according to law enforcement Grand Marshal Reception last week. documents, but does not have a history All 14 of the transgender women killed of violent crime. She was charged with this year have been people of color—12 criminal trespass by ACC police in March 2014 and entered in the state pretrial diver- African Americans, one Latina and one American Indian. sion program. She was arrested in Oconee “What saddens and infuriates us as an County in May 2016 on a misdemeanor organization that seeks to represent and shoplifting charge. empower black trans women is that Ava In a candlelight memorial service on June 26 for Berrin, her friends remembered was just 17 years old and hadn’t even had a chance to follow her dreams yet,” reads a her as a brave woman who announced her transition to friends in late 2016, according statement by Black Transwomen Inc. “Rest in power and peace, Ava.” f to mic.com. “We knew Ava was happy in
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Fab Four: Tunabunny’s New, Beatles-Inspired Opus By Andy Barton music@flagpole.com
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there’s one thing to be said about Tunabunny, it’s that the adventurous local rock group isn’t afraid to take an idea and run with it, unencumbered and open to where the creative process might lead it. Take the band’s previous two albums, Kingdom Technology and Genius Fatigue, which ostensibly discarded and reworked decades of the rock and pop lexicon. Loud and fast punk numbers made way for hook-laden power-pop before coalescing into off-kilter, synthtinged drones. In other words, when it comes to Tunabunny, expect the unexpected. It only came as a small surprise, then, when the band announced in May that its latest undertaking was a double LP mirroring The Beatles’ self-titled White Album titled PCP Presents Alice in Wonderland Jr. “On the last couple of albums, we had so much material that we always had to cut song lengths to avoid running over time on the vinyl,� writes the band, which insists on being quoted collectively, via email. So, instead of trimming fat from the longer tracks and leaving others off altogether, the band offered to front HHBTM Records head Mike Turner the cash to accommodate its more sprawling songs. “But then, Mike being Mike, he said he’d just pay for it, and not to worry about it,� writes the band. “So we were stoked, thinking we could stretch out and do some longer songs like we used to do in the old days.� Writing for the album commenced, but it didn’t involve sit-down sessions dissecting The Beatles’ masterwork song by song, notebooks haphazardly strewn about the room. “We rely on accidents, serendipity, luck and inspiration to write our songs,� the band says. “Lyrics get written, but most of the time it’s just stuff that sounds cool or evocative—more like describing a film than straight-out telling a story. It’s only later, looking back, that we find connective
tissue. There’s all kinds of clues and connections, but you’d have to put a lot of work in to find them.� PCP Presents provides a welcome update to its original source material, now almost 50 years old. There’s a fair
amount of “Ob-La-Di� pop playfulness on �Incinerate� and “The Rest of Us,� but Tunabunny hits just as hard, if not harder, with a few “Revolution�s of its own. “Blackwater Homes� and “Boundless Informant� present cases of ominous danger, while the back end of the album follows a song cycle centered around motherhood, from delivery to postpartum isolation and the eventual reclamation of identity. While the record is intended as a response to the White Album, it carries its own weight. The group admits it wasn’t its intention to write something so targeted at the perils and pleasures of 2017, though—it just kind of happened that way. “We didn’t set out to write a bunch of songs about life in the 21st Century—it’s because we live in the 21st
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hen you first start playing shows, at least for us, we could only get dive bars [who wanted] us to play maybe three hours,” says Will Ingram, the singer and guitarist for local rock band Wieuca. “But we only had, like, five songs. “Back in those days, we would sometimes play the set twice in the same show, without a break, because we didn’t have enough songs to play,” says Ingram. “We did some Ted Leo, some Truckers,” he continues. “‘This Charming Man,’” adds guitarist Jack O’Reilly, providing a cross-section of the band’s far-reaching influences and interests. It’s a familiar origin story: Band books gig, band plays mix of originals and covers, band begins to take on a form of its own. For Wieuca, a group whose live show has always maintained a high level of curiosity, spectacle and excitement, this early stage proved integral in shaping its sophomore full-length, Guilt Complex. “That’s one thing that’s actually unique about this album relative to our other releases,” says Ingram. “A lot of road test-
ing, and a major evolution between demos and initial concepts, kind of put through the live filter.” Aside from a few singles, the band’s last release was an EP in 2014, providing plenty of time in the interim to hash out songs live before settling on final arrangements. “We spent about 14 months on the album, kind of picking at it,“ says Ingram. “[We] tried to figure out a way to make the songs the most dynamic so that it impacts a live audience. It’s all about range on this one.” “Dynamic” is an apt description. A smattering of shoegazey passages, alt-country fare and ’90s-tinged emo come together seamlessly across the album’s 11 songs, recorded and produced by the band in various houses over the years. The mashup sounds odd on paper, but Wieuca makes it work. “[I]t offers a lot to take a bite out of, but it’s all done through the lens of our
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haphazard recording process and live performance. So, the consistency comes from that, regardless of whatever genres we’re trying to mash together,” says Ingram. “With this album, we tried to make a lot of different genres fuse together, but to not let them cancel out and create just a bland melting pot of one monotonous drone.” The record’s scope reveals a band that’s broadened its palette due to the time it spent throwing ideas against the wall to see what stuck. It makes sense, then, that the themes expressed in Ingram’s lyrics reflect growth and evolving ways of thinking. “Basically, in terms of the subject matter and the tone of the album, it spans five years,” he says, “so it covers a lot of ground. There’s a lot of different interpersonal development that took place in the meantime… Almost every song on the album has to do with… longevity and the precious, finite nature of life. So, there’s a lot of talking about life within the context of death, death within the context of life, aging.” The record’s title came from a similarly weighty place. “In my opinion, a ‘guilt com-
plex’ is an apartment building [or] theme park where all your conflicting convictions co-habitate. It’s a metropolis of discord… your brain,” says Ingram. “Was that on the spot?” asks O’Reilly. “Yeah, that was off the dome,” Ingram replies with a smile. With much still to unpack, a Guilt Complex release show is planned for Friday evening, which Ingram says will be “an intimate evening of sensual music—an experience as physical as it is emotional.” “And better than The Hernies,” quips O’Reilly. f
WHO: Wieuca, Big Morgan, Fruit & Flowers, Breathers WHERE: Caledonia Lounge WHEN: Friday, July 14, 9 p.m. HOW MUCH: $5 (21+), $7 (18–20)
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BACK IN THE RING: Former Athenian Kemp Stroble (Yaal H’ush, Part Bear, Hot Fudge) has assembled a veritable all-star group of local musicians to act as the live band for his new project Yallweh. Well, it’s new to us. In reality, Yallweh’s roots stretch back
and Lozo. Saturday features Danger Bucket, The Gumps, The Fuzzlers, Cuddlefish, Space Dungeon with Dope Knife, Tabloid, Hannie and the Slobs, Karbomb, The Powder Room, Motherfucker and a live drum/DJ set from Luxury Vehicle. Sunday brunch at Hi-Lo
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to May 2015 and include several sessions with different players (including Heather McIntosh and Charlie Estes) in a couple of different states, and Joel Hatstat brought it all home with his mastering prowess. The live band is made up of Andy Gonzales (Marshmallow Coast), Kris Deason (Hot Fudge), Paul Trudeau (Harvey Milk), John Lukas (Hot Fudge) and Stroble. This band celebrates its debut release Saturday, July 15 at Little Kings Shuffle Club, with Outersea, Donny Knottsville and Harry Carey midwifing it all. Check out an exclusive first single from the self-titled album at flagpole.com. SAIL ON: It’s been about a year since we last heard from Sailor Winters (aka Ryan Cox), and previous to that self-titled 2016 release, it had been nine years since we’d heard any new music from the project. The new full-length, Oxen Moon, is a fine addition to an already impressive catalog. Significantly, Cox has slowly moved away from painting the world exclusively in black noise (although it should be noted he maintains a record label named exactly that), and allowed slight bouts of discernible melody to lie on top of his multi-textured electronic experiments. In the previous decade, he seemed unstoppable, and it’s so nice to have him back on top of his game. Don’t look for this album to be wildly out of proportion if you’re familiar with Sailor Winters’ earlier output, but if you’re new to all this, it’ll function just fine as a top stair from which to make your descent into his history. Check it out at stickfigurerecordings.bandcamp.com and sailorwinters. bandcamp.com. PACE YOURSELF: The full lineup for SlopFest 2017 is finalized. The event, a benefit for the Athens Girls Rock Camp, runs July 20–23, with the first three nights at Little Kings and the fourth, at Hi-Lo Lounge. The first night is free, and full weekend wristbands are a mere $10 (or you can pay five bucks a night). Thursday features Cabbage Looper, Blue Bodies, Jackson Harem, Mother the Car, V-8 Death Car and Burns Like Fire. Friday will have Fart Jar, CWOHL, Maximum Busy Muscle, Shehehe, Apparition, Twinki, Lingua Franca, Nurse, Illegal Drugs, Vincas and DJs Lord Bitter
features DJ Mahogany easing you into the day, then Marathon States, Bad Idols, Hunger Anthem, The Joy Kills and Seagulls at night. Whew! DO NOT MISS: Kristine Leschper (Mothers) will play what will reportedly be her last show in Athens for a long time Wednesday, July 12 at the Caledonia Lounge. She’s shoving off to Philadelphia, and let’s face it, we can’t compete with the Liberty Bell, Cheez Whiz sandwiches and the Ben Franklin Bridge. Leschper will play a solo set, which Mothers fans of yore will remember as distinctly special occurrences, so show up on time, don’t complain about it costing $7 (or $9 if you’re age 18–20), and settle in for a nice night. Also on the bill are Group Stretching, Dagmar Vork and Big Hart. For more information, see facebook. com/nestingbehavior. A PLACE OF ONE’S OWN: Creature Comforts Brewery will host its next Industry Appreciation Night Monday, July 17 at 5 p.m. Featured entertainment is courtesy of Cocktail Hour: The Wedding Band and DJ Mahogany. As per usual, this event is a pat on the back to all food and beverage service-industry workers. All ya gotta do is provide proof of employment in said area, and you get in free. And you can bring your non-employee, tag-along pals with you, but they’re gonna have to throw down the standard $14 to drink. MESS WITH THE BULL, YOU GET THE HORNS: Athens-based metal band Jet Engine Dragons have steadily worked their collective tail off over the past few years, and the result is the group’s brand new album, Ashes of Anthemusa. Largely in the death metal style but featuring highly melodic flashes throughout, the album runs nine tracks. For the most part, it’s a totally competent and confident release, and the only complaint I have is that I wish the vocals, which often come in the form of a backand-forth between guitarist Corey Flowers and keyboardist Jonathan Lane, were more distorted. There’s just something odd and a little off-putting about being able to hear the lyrics pretty clearly even through their guttural vocalization. Check it out at jet enginedragons.bandcamp.com. f
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Normal Bazaar Sets Up Shop on Prince Plus, One Beechwood Chain Replaces Another By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com CONVENIENCE, PT. 1: Everyone loves to complain about a lack of well-distributed grocery stores in Athens, even though one is fairly able to cobble together a decent meal from the small options that are much better scattered around. Think about the old-time corner groceries now transformed into other kinds of businesses, then consider the placement of pharmacies, dollar stores and convenience stores. If you need some dried pasta and a jar of pre-made sauce, they’ll do you fine. They don’t help so much with produce, but you can grab that at the various Mexican groceries around town. Never let it be said that J of J’s Bottle Shop, on Prince near Satula, failed to see and seize an opportunity. If people are going into Los Compadres to grab a tomato, that’s business he’s less likely to get. Normal Bazaar, an itty-bitty minimal grocery of sorts, is his brainchild, and it’s now
com) if you are not in the mood to cook or even assemble. Normal Bazaar is open 10 a.m.–10 p.m. every day. CONVENIENCE, PT. 2: Is it a bad thing that the Athens branch of Atlanta chain Tin Drum, in the Beechwood Shopping Center, has been replaced by the Athens branch of Atlanta chain J. Buffalo Wings? At the very least, it’s neutral. J. Buffalo isn’t a giant business, and it does more than just wings. It is, basically, a Chinese-owned version of American Deli, with a counter-based business model, a couple of TVs tuned to sports and a nice little row of succulents lending faint interest to its decor. You can get wings, but you can also get fried fish or chicken tenders, teriyaki proteins of various kinds (chicken, beef, shrimp), gyros, burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, fried cutlets (pork, chicken, fish), fried shrimp, cheeses-
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teaks, fried rice and fried sides (okra, onion rings, french fries, sweet potato fries). Most of this stuff, you may deduce, is fried. It’s not a health-food restaurant. The wings are small but nice and crispy, not drowned in sauce. The fried fish is not as good as that at The Fish Shack, on Broad, but it’s not bad. If you want a gyro, there are better places to go. But if you’re looking for a totally good, classic fried rice, this is your place. The version J. Buffalo puts out is very straightforward, and the shrimp it can include are no great shakes, but the house version, which includes all the proteins plus egg, broccoli, green peppers, corn, onions, carrots, peas and bean sprouts, is well mixed, seasoned and cooked. If you want it spicy, you can add jalapeùo or chili sauce. You can get the same thing as lo mein, and that’s not bad either, but it is considerably greasier, because the wheatbased noodles don’t suck up as much of the oil. J. Buffalo also does regular and spicy ramen, but it’s not available for take-out, and I didn’t get a chance to try it. The business is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. WHAT UP?: The Office Sports Bar and Grill, a Columbusbased restaurant, is planning a second location in the former Brixx space downtown, and more chains cometh, including a Taco Bell near Space Kroger on Highway 29. Stay up to date with local food news at flagpole.com. f
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Terrapin Brewery · 4:30–7:30 p.m. · $25–27 The Athens Nurses Clinic’s summer fundraiser combines two of Georgia’s best products: craft brews and ripe tomatoes. The eighth annual event includes souvenir glasses, brewery tours and all-you-can eat sandwiches made from locally grown tomatoes donated by regional farmers. Music will be provided by The Common People Band, which has been performing Motown, soul and funk hits for well over a decade. In its 26th year of operation, the ANC provides free screenings, treatment and educational resources to uninsured or low-to-no-income residents of Athens and surrounding communities. Its services range from prescription assistance to women’s health, dentistry, chronic disease management, counseling and more. [Jessica Smith]
Caledonia Lounge · 8 p.m. · $7–9 The return of David Lynch’s cult TV hit “Twin Peaks,” which is currently in the middle of an oblique, 18-episode run on Showtime, has many reassessing the filmmaker’s strange and singular career. Atlanta guitarist Jeffrey Bützer is celebrating the occasion by heading up a series of shows dubbed Club Silencio— named for the nightmarish theater in Mulholland Drive—during which he and groups of collaborators play music from Lynch’s body of work. Many of composer Angelo Badalamenti’s most iconic pieces will be performed, including the theme from Blue Velvet and “Falling,” the aching “Twin Peaks” centerpiece. For the Athens show, Bützer will be joined by local musician Don Chambers and others. [Gabe Vodicka]
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and contact policy makers. 5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athensfreeschool GAMES: Playtest Night (The Rook and Pawn) Demo Patrol, an intense game set in the Vietnam War. 7:30 p.m. www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia with host Jamie Pisarich. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8508561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every
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40 Watt Club · 9 p.m. · $5–7 To celebrate their second anniversary, The Kourtesans present a full night of drag performances by local kings and queens. The growing lineup includes Karmella Macchiato, D’Knighten Dae, Cola Fizz, Bird Loren, Raven La’Wrath, Semaj Onyx-Coxring, Eden Cakes, Kitty Stardust, Alex Suarez, Stephie Rosette, Delerea Dae, Charlie Prince and Kai Hudson, plus special guests Lori Divine and D’Lish. Jesse Ward, aka DJ Kimber Tronic, will lead a dance party before and after the performances. Though relatively new as a troupe, The Kourtesans have hit the ground running, with other scheduled events including a show at Sister Louisa’s Church on July 20, a prom at The Globe on July 28 and a talent search at Max on Aug. 3. [JS]
Georgia Theatre Rooftop · 8 p.m. · $10–12 Philadelphia’s Tim Showalter began his musical journey in standard singersongwriter mode—a heartsick fella and his trusty guitar—even if his lyricism largely avoided the confessional style typically associated with that stripped-down setup. (One early song, “Daniel’s Blues,” envisioned a forlorn Dan Aykroyd taking revenge on John Belushi’s dope dealer.) Five albums in, his Strand of Oaks project has evolved into a full-on rock and roll band, as heard on this year’s lavish Hard Love LP. Conversely, Showalter’s writing has become gradually more personal; on the new album’s closing track, “Taking Acid and Talking to My Brother,” the musician details a harrowing night spent in a hospital room with his ailing sibling. [GV]
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Every Tuesday on the patio. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Rd.) Trivia every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: Cooking with Jayln (ACC Library) Learn basic cooking skills with limited ingredients to whip up a tasty snack. Ages 11–18. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens
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hear about an alternate Cinderella who wants to be a space mechanic instead of a princess. STEAM crafts include galaxy slime and rocket ships. Ages 4–11. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Lunch & Learn (Bogart Library) Build with straws. 12:15 FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Financial Literacy Class (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn how to build a better financial future. 6
p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison PERFORMANCE: Sunflower Music Series (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) This month features a performance by String Theory. 7 p.m. $5 (ages 6–12), $15. www. botgarden.uga.edu SPORTS: Table Tennis Matches and Training (East Athens Community Center) Beginner to advanced skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 1–4 p.m. FREE! www. ttathensga.com
Wednesday 12 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Docents lead a tour of highlights from the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org CLASSES: Guitar Strum at Hip (Hip Vintage and Handmade) This is a group guitar lesson 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.m. $15. www.hipvintagehandmade. com CLASSES: Computer Class (Bogart Library) Go over basic layouts, cover letters and more resumé tips and tricks. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart CLASSES: Gardening Class (ACC Library) This month’s topic is “Water-Wise Gardening.” 6 p.m. FREE! atedrow@uga.edu EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Rabbit Box (The Foundry) Storytellers share true-life tales. This month theme is “If These Walls Could Talk.” 7 p.m. $7. thefoundryathens.com FILM: Summer Movie Night (Georgia Theatre) “Los Angeles Night” will screen Boogie Nights (7 p.m.) and L.A. Confidential (9:45 p.m.) 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Washington St.) Play to win. 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: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday. 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: 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) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Compete for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com KIDSTUFF: The Bean & Bear Show (Bogart Library) Bean and Bear put on a show with magic and puppetry. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Bean & Bear (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Meet Bean and Bear, the silliest friends
ever, for stories, puppets and wacky hijinks. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Draw That Animal! (ACC Library) Draw animals just from hearing the description. Ages 11–18. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Family Music Jam (Oconee County Library) Join Miss Rebecca and her ukulele for a singa-long. Limited supply of rhythm instruments available. For children of all ages and their guardians. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Watch some anime and manga, listen to J-Pop music, eat Japanese snacks and share fan art. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens
10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: “The Rise and Fall of Georgia Gold Mining” (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Dr. Drew Swanson will give a history lecture in conjunction with the exhibit “Gold-Digging in Georgia: America’s First Gold Rush.” 6 p.m. FREE! www. libs.uga.edu/scl MEETINGS: Athens Area Newcomers Club (Central Presbyterian Church) This month’s speaker is former Athens Mayor Gwen O’Looney. 9:30 a.m. FREE! 706-850-7463, athensareanewcomersclub.org
a program on taking advantage of recycling resources. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: Night Hike (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Listen to night sounds, look for critters and have fun along the trails. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $2–3. 706-613-3615 GAMES: Friday Night Magic Draft (Tyche’s Games) Win prizes. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Storytime Picnic (Bogart Library) Ms. Donna will read from John Ronald’s Dragons about the boy who would grow up to become author J.R.R. Tolkien. Lunch and craft to follow. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
CLASSES: Introduction to Permaculture (Hubbard’s Homestead, 2670 Commerce Rd. Athens) Jason Hubbard will discuss what permaculture is and its application in a homestead garden. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $35. www.wildintelligence.org CLASSES: Learn to Paint Miniatures (Tyche’s Games) Try your hand at painting minis. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.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,
Thursday 13 CLASSES: Intermediate Excel 2010 (Oconee County Library) Learn more advanced techniques for using Excel. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee CLASSES: Knit Happens (Oconee County Library) Beginners can learn how to knit and intermediate knitters can get help on projects. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: Open Mic Showcase (ACC Library) Sing your favorite song or share a poem. Must be 18 or accompanied by an adult. 6:30– 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee EVENTS: Light the Night: Fall Into Fashion Show (Athens Technical College) See the latest fashions presented by Athens Tech Cosmotology students. 6:30 p.m. Donations. www. facebook.com/atccosmetology EVENTS: KnitLits (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are welcome. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Bingo (Walker’s Coffee & Pub, Basement) Play for house cash. 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ walkerspub KIDSTUFF: Acting Workshop (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Toi Mekhi of STAR Academy will go over basics in pantomime, improvisation, scene study and auditions. Ages 8–14. Registration recommended. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison KIDSTUFF: Teen Movie (ACC Library) Unwind with a movie and snacks. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: S.O.S. Titanic (ACC Library) Learn about the night the Titanic went down in an interactive history adventure. Ages 6–11. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens KIDSTUFF: Lunch & Learn (Bogart Library) “Lego Mania” encourages participants to build with blocks. 12:15 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Learn to Knit (Oconee County Library) Learn the basics of knitting. All materials are provided. Registration required. Participants must attend both classes. Ages 9–13. 2–4 p.m. FREE! 706-7693950, www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (Oconee County Library) This special storytime is for the youngest readers-to-be and their caregivers.
“David Hale’s “Beloved Land” exhibition is currently on view at the Lyndon House Arts Center through Saturday, July 22. 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. 8:30 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu
Friday 14 ART: Friday Art View (Hip Vintage and Handmade) See art by Ruth Allen, Keith Bennett, Margaret Agner, Terry Allen, John Lawson and more. 10 a.m.–9 pm. FREE! www.hipvintagehandmade.com EVENTS: PCP Presents Alice in Wonderland Jr. Release (Ciné Barcafé) See the premiere of Tunnabunny’s “PCP Presents Alice in Wonderland Jr.” music videos. Jennie Cain will host a game show and Tunnybunny will perform songs from their new album. 8 p.m. $5. www.athenscine.com EVENTS: Don’t Trash it, Recycle It (Oconee County Library) Keep Oconee County Beautiful presents
THEATER: Bathroom Humor (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) All of the acting takes place in a bathroom during a party. July 14–15 & July 21–22, 7 p.m. July 16 & July 23, 2 p.m. $9–16. 706-283-1049 THEATER: Chills & Thrills Double Feature (Jefferson High School Performing Arts Center) The Jefferson Community Theatre presents two suspensful plays. Night of the Living Dead is based on the George Romero film and Sorry Wrong Number is based on the 1940s radio show and 1948 film. July 14–15, 7 p.m. & July 16, 2 p.m. $10. www.jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com
Saturday 15 ART: Opening Reception (KA Artist Shop) Teenage participants of the Public Art + Social Sculpture Camp present a gallery installation. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.kaartist.com 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
educational booths and entertainment. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www. athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: 8th Annual Tomatoes at Terrapin (Terrapin Beer Co.) Sandwiches made with locallygrown tomatoes and Terrapin beer are available. Live music by The Common People Band. Proceeds benefit the Athens Nurses Clinic, which is celebrating its 26th year. See Calendar Pick on p. 12. 4:30– 7:30 p.m. $25 (adv.), $27. www. athensnursesclinic.org EVENTS: Journey Through the Stars (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Listen to stories of the scorpion and see what planets are up in “Summer Skies.” 10 a.m. $2–3. www.athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreeknaturecenter EVENTS: Flyball Tournament (The Classic Center) Teams of dogs from across the Southeast will compete in the Double Dog Dare. July 15, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. July 16, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.doubledogdareflyball. com EVENTS: Athens for Everyone Benefit Show (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Help send Athens for Everyone to Netroots Nation, an
annual gathering of progressives. A4E members will perform. 6:30–11 p.m. Donations encouraged. www. athensforeveryone.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Contra Dance (Memorial Park) A dance presented by Athens Folk Music & Dance Society with live music by Contraplicity. Live calling by Janet Shepard. 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: Elephant & Piggie Live (Bogart Library) Meet Mo Willems’ beloved characters, hear stories and make crafts. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart 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: Trial Gardens Open House (UGA Trial Gardens) See the garden in full bloom. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Donations accepted. trial-gardens@ uga.edu PERFORMANCE: The Kourtesans Anniversary Celebration (40 Watt Club) Watch drag performances by Karmella Macchiato, D’Knighten Dae, Cola Fizz, Bird Loren, Raven La’Wrath, Samj Onyx-Coxring, Eden Cakes, Kitty Stardust, Stephia Macchiato, Lori Divine and more. See Calendar Pick on p. 12. 9 p.m. $5–7. www.40watt.com THEATER: Bathroom Humor (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description July 14–15 & July 21–22, 7 p.m. July 16 & July 23, 2 p.m. $9–16. 706-283-1049 THEATER: Un-Shame On You (Morton Theatre) Three women in a suburban apartment complex come face to face with shame. 7 p.m. $25. wwww.mortontheatre.com THEATER: Chills & Thrills Double Feature (Jefferson High School Performing Arts Center) See Friday listing for full description July 14–15, 7 p.m. & July 16, 2 p.m. $10. www.jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com
Sunday 16 ART: Metal Visions: Harold Rittenberry Lecture & Opening Reception (ACC Library) Celebrate the life and work of Athens artist Harold Rittenberry. Fellow artist Robert Clements will introduce Rittenberry’s lecture, which will be followed with a reception. An exhibit of Rittenberry’s work will be on display through Sept. 17. See Art Notes on p. 20. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens ART: Closing Reception (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) For “ATHICA Emerges X.” The reception is also a community potluck. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www. athica.org CLASSES: AdultingU (ACC Library) The library’s new program offers a series of skills and life hacks. Chuck Ramsey of Pulaski Heights BBQ will lead a program on the best ways to season, smoke and serve barbecue. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 EVENTS: Flyball Tournament (The Classic Center) See Saturday listing k continued on next page
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for full description July 15, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. July 16, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.doubledogdareflyball.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: Bathroom Humor (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description July 14–15 & July 21–22, 7 p.m. July 16 & July 23, 2 p.m. $9–16. 706-283-1049 THEATER: Chills & Thrills Double Feature (Jefferson High School Performing Arts Center) See Friday listing for full description July 14–15, 7 p.m. & July 16, 2 p.m. $10. www.jeffersoncommunitytheatre.com
COMEDY: OpenTOAD Comedy Open Mic (Flicker Theatre & Bar) This regular comedy open mic features established comedians and newcomers alike. 9 p.m. $5. www. flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com 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 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Game On! (The Rook and Pawn) The group teaches board games to older adults and retirees. Play a new game each month over lunch. 12–2 p.m. www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7289
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Wednesday 19 CLASSES: Creative Lettering (Bogart Library) Learn the art of creative lettering by using quotes and making cards, posters and other projects. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart CLASSES: Guitar Strum at Hip (Hip Vintage and Handmade) This is a group guitar lesson 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.m. $15. www.hipvintagehandmade.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) See Wednesday listing for full description 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: American Red Cross Blood Drive (ACC Library) Before
GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef ‘O’ Brady’s) See Wednesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 KIDSTUFF: Teen Council Meeting (ACC Library) Teens can come together to discuss plans for the ACC Library’s teen department’s collections and programs. Pick up application forms at the front desk. Ages 11-18. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Hop, Fly & Slide: A Nature Story Time (Bogart Library) Ages 2–8 and their grown-up friends are invited for stories, songs, movement and hands-on fun. 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: Children’s Book Club (ACC Library) Chapter readers can discuss James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. Ages 8–11. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Public Art Project (Oconee County Library) Grades 6–12 can help create art for the Oconee County Senior Center. 6–8 p.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org/oconee
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EVENTS: People’s Power Hour (Hi-Lo Lounge) Find support and contact policy makers. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athensfreeschool GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge! Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! highwirelounge.com GAMES: 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: Toddler Playtime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Toddlers can play with age-appropriate toys in the children’s area. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Sew Easy (Bogart Library) Complete a beginner project in a two-part workshop. Ages 9–14. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: 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 KIDSTUFF: Crafting with Rebekah (ACC Library) Create magnets using bottle caps and glow-in-the-dark jars. Ages 11–18. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Songs, finger plays, wiggles and giggles for young children ages three and under. Caregivers will receive pointers for building literacy and language skills. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Brown Bag Movie (Oconee County Library) Bring your lunch and watch Inside Out on the big screen. 12 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: 3rd Monday Book Club (Oconee County Library) Discuss All Over but the Shoutin’ by Rick Bragg. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee
10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee SPORTS: Table Tennis Matches and Training (East Athens Community Center) Beginner to advanced skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 1–4 p.m. FREE! www. ttathensga.com
MICHAEL LOGEN Nashville-based solo Americana artist. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com MARADEEN High-energy five-piece rock group from Nashville. 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 FREESTYLE CYPHER NIGHT Hosted by Lingua Franca. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 6 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com PIANO HAPPY HOUR Jason Fuller, Bart King, Grant Cowan, Caroline Aiken and guests play piano songs in the round. 8:30 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com PERIOD SIX Playing a unique blend of jazz standards featuring collective communication and soulful improvisation. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. 706-546-4742 TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONAL This series, hosted by Fester Hagood, showcases acoustic solo sets from talented singer-songwriters from Athens and across the country. This week features Uncle Dave Griffin and Ty Manning. The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens WORLD FAMOUS HIP HOP Featuring performances from Trexx, Young Gutta, Billy D. Brell, Pink Molly and Chief Rocka. Hosted by Montu Miller.
Wednesday 12 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam led by keyboardist Dustin Goddard.
Kid Trails play The World Famous on Saturday, July 15. GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: Teen Life Hacks (Bogart Library) Learn adult skills like budgeting and cooking. Then, taste test recipes. Ages 11–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart KIDSTUFF: PRISM Presents: Big Fish (Oconee County Library) A son tries to determine fact from fiction in his dying father’s life. Includes popcorn and drinks. Grades 6–12. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Lunch & Learn (Bogart Library) Learn about “Rainbow Science.” Lunch is provided. 12:15 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart KIDSTUFF: Elephant & Piggie Visit the Library (ACC Library) Get your picture taken with Mo Willems’ superstars Gerald the elephant and Piggie. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, crafts and fun for preschoolaged children and their caregivers.
donating, eat iron-rich foods and drink plenty of non-caffeinated fluids. 2–7 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Movie Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Hosted by Count Zapula. 9:30 p.m. www.facebook. com/lkshuffleclub GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Washington St.) Play to win. 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: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Eastside) Every Wednesday. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team. 8 p.m. saucehouse.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892
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LECTURES & LIT: Talking About Books: Adult Book Discussion Group (ACC Library) This month’s title is The Hissing Cousins: The Untold Story of Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth by Marc Peyser and Timothy Dwyer. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org PERFORMANCE: Russian Fairy Tales Shadow Puppet Show (Oconee Veterans Park) Mr. Damon presents a shadow puppet show of old Russian fairy tales. Make your own shadow puppet. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee PERFORMANCE: Magic Men Live! (Georgia Theatre) A choreographic cabaret experience complete with thrilling storylines, visual mastery and an all-male revue. 7 p.m. $25–75. www.georgiatheatre.com
LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 11 The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. thefoundryathens.com BEAU & LUCI Folk-rock sister-sister duo from South Georgia.
Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com MOTHERS The popular indie-rock band’s leader, Kristine Leschper, plays an intimate solo set. GROUP STRETCHING Local postpop project led by Mothers’ Matthew Anderegg. DAGMAR VORK Athens-baed DIY musician, songwriter and visual artist. BIG HART Downer-folk project from local musician William Marks. Flicker Theatre & Bar 7 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com CARLA LEFEVER AND THE RAYS This band, led by longtime Athenian LeFever, plays old-school jams, groovy funk and sweet pop. JOHN & KIRAN FERNANDES Father and son team up for an experimental instrumental set. 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. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! 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. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) KIP JONES Local songwriter playing all your favorite folk, rock, R&B and country covers and some of his own tunes. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Local rock singer-songwriter and guitarist performs a solo set. 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 Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
Thursday 13 Blue Sky 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 WARM GLOW BLUE SKY SHOW JJC plays disco, funk, soul & cetera. Every Thursday! Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com THE SHOEGAZERS No info available. BY SMALL RUIN Local alternative rock band. EPIFECTS Ambient alternative rock band from Atlanta. 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.” Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com LUKE O’CONNELL No info available. CHRISTOPHER WITHOUT HIS LIVER Songwriter Chris Ingham plays a set of loop-heavy solo jams. LYDIA SERA Local visual artist and musician. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com SONGWRITERS INVASION Featuring performances by Claire Campbell, LeeAnn Peppers, Bed Deth and Emily Backus. The Foundry 7 p.m. FREE! thefoundryathens.com GRANT COWAN & FRIENDS Performing music from the Great American Songbook on the patio. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com WRITERS IN THE ROUND Featuring intimate performances from John Swilley, Michael Lesousky, Cortez Garza, Richard Chamberlain and Sarah Zuniga. Go Bar 11 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! Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $1 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with wireless headphones and two channels of music. One of them is a request line!
Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night.
Iron Factory 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 CHRIS PADGETT Local guitar virtuoso and songwriter performs a set accompanied by Adam Poulin on violin.
Iron Factory 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 O’CONNELL & PARKE Duo consisting of Tim O’Connell and Liam Parke, playing folk and Americana.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MATT PHILLIPS Singer-songwriter from Carrboro, NC playing “future blues.” KATE RHUDY North Carolina-based folk singer-songwriter. DOUG HOYER Local chamber-pop singer-songwriter.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com BANDITOS Eclectic, psych-tinged rock and roll band from Nashville. 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com DWIGHT YOAKAM The legendary honky-tonk artist performs a set of career-spanning songs.
Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub YALLWEH New local psych-rock ensemble featuring members of Hot Fudge, Marshmallow Coast, Dark Meat and Harvey Milk. Album release show! OUTERSEA Athens-based psychedelic surf-rock five-piece. HARRY CAREY Reunited version of this mid-’90s Athens rock group fronted by songwriter Jim Willingham. DONNY KNOTTSVILLE Local hiphop/performance artist combines Dada and Fluxus influences with modern and traditional rap styles.
DEAD NEIGHBORS This local band plays shoegaze-inspired garagerock. BAGGAGE KLAIM Experimental electro-pop project from South Carolina.
Sunday 16 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.
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The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DANCING MAGNOLIAS Local group led by Athens rock fixture Rev. Conner Mack Tribble.
Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub WICKED KING Hard-hitting local rock trio dedicated to the roots of true heavy music.
The Foundry 8 p.m. $8 (adv.), $12 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE GRAINS OF SAND Local band with a four-piece horn section offering up your favorite ‘60s and ‘70s beach and Motown music.
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The Foundry 8 p.m. $8 (adv.), $12 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians entertaining crowds in the Southeast for 20 years promise an exciting, live-energy show. Featuring Mr. Motown! 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 HERNIES Local riff-heavy rock band displaying influences from classic to indie rock. FAYE WEBSTER Folk singer-songwriter from Atlanta. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ GOOD GIRL Playing pop, R&B and other hits from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotscoffee. com NATTI LOVE JOYS Out of Tennessee, this husband and wife duo plays roots reggae and world music.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 JAZZ FUNK JAM Local jazz musician Mason Davis hosts a jam session.
Tuesday 18 The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. meltingpointathens.com STRING THEORY High-energy acoustic fusion and funk-oriented progressive rock with elements of bluegrass and Americana.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 SWILLY SOLO No info available.
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Ciné Barcafé 8 p.m. $5. www.athenscine.com TUNABUNNY Local act featuring a hazy and warped brand of experimental psychedelia. Album release show! This show also features music-video screenings, games and prizes, and pizza. See story on p. 9.
40 Watt Club 10 p.m. $2. www.40watt.com ‘80S DANCE PARTY Dance to your favorite tunes from the 1980s.
Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night every Monday. Hosted by Larry Forte.
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. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com THE MADISONS Folk-rock band from Austin, TX.
Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com WIEUCA Local band playing cheeky, guitar-driven indie rock. Album release show! See story on p. 10. BIG MORGAN Local band that plays a rhythmic, high-energy brand of garage-rock. FRUIT & FLOWERS Surfy psychpunk band from Brooklyn. BREATHERS Synth-pop group from Atlanta.
Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com GRECO Atlanta band of four brothers that plays rock music to make you dance. FUTURE BABES Alt-rock band out of Atlanta.
JASON ANDERSON New Hampshirebased folk-rock singer-songwriter.
Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam led by keyboardist Dustin Goddard.
Banditos play the Georgia Theatre Rooftop on Saturday, July 15. KNIFE RITES New two-piece metal band. GODMAKER Brooklyn, NY-based heavy rock band. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 REV. 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 NEW GYPSY BLUES No info available.
Saturday 15 Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com CLUB SILENCIO Atlanta musician Jeffrey Butzer presents music from the films of David Lynch, featuring Don Chambers. See Calendar Pick on p. 12. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $3. flickertheatreandbar.com NATE & THE NIGHTMARES Garage-rock act fronted by Nate Mitchell and featuring members of Free Associates and Mother the Car. THE WHITE LIGHT SHINES Up-and-coming local rock band. THE SOUND STATION New local garage-rock group. HANNIE AND THE SLOBS Garagerock project featuring members of The Rodney Kings and Muuy Biien.
FAREN RACHELS Sparta, GA native and Nashville-based country singersongwriter. 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 summer “VS” series pits two musical powerhouses against each other each week. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 HAUNTED SHED KARAOKE Local band Haunted Shed hosts a karaoke session. DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night. 11 p.m. $1 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with wireless headphones and two channels of music. One of them is a request line! Iron Factory 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 DAVE LOCOCO Local traditional folk singer-songwriter. PRISM LORD Athens-based duo with a bright, warm sound. CAPTAIN KUDZU Creating loops and textures ranging from garage-rock to hip hop. SACRED HOLLOW Local band playing loud, catchy hard rock with a bite.
Iron Factory 9 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 PARADISE PATIO A weekly LGBTQfriendly series focusing on eclectic techno and deep-house electronica, hosted by DJ Zelium.
No. 3 Railroad Street 8 p.m. www.3railroad.org THE DIXIELAND 5 Local trad-jazz/ Dixieland band that features a front line of trumpet, clarinet and trombone and a rhythm section of piano and tenor banjo.
The World Famous 9 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens MOUNTAIN MOVERS Psychedelic folk collective from New Haven, CT led by songwriter Dan Greene. MICHAEL POTTER Local guitarist creates a blend of ambient folk and psychedelic American Primitive songs and soundscapes.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 ALBATROSS Athens group creating an upbeat mixture of jazz, blues and funk. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 FALSE POSITIVE No info available.
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Southern Brewing Company 2:30 p.m. www.sobrewco.com POLYMATH Electronic indie-rock band from Anderson, SC.
Creature Comforts Brewery Industry Night. 5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com COCKTAIL HOUR: THE WEDDING BAND Local group specializing in the hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
Terrapin Beer Co. Tomatoes at Terrapin. 4:30 p.m. www. terrapinbeer.com THE COMMON PEOPLE BAND Athens wedding/party band that specializes in covers of Motown-era classics. The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens KID TRAILS Synth-pop act featuring two touring members of Toro Y Moi. THOSE LAVENDER WHALES Indierock group from Columbia, SC with folk and pop leanings.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www.georgiatheatre.com STRAND OF OAKS Melodic, driving rock and roll courtesy of songwriter Tim Showalter and band. See Calendar Pick on p. 12.
The Foundry 7 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com THE BEST OF UNKNOWN ATHENS A monthly singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Liam Parke. This is an all-keyboard show featuring Grant Cowan, Bart King, Jason Fuller, Sean VanMeter and more. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com COOL KNIGHTZ Local five-piece band playing AM Gold hits. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com COUGAR SWEAT Two-man garagerock band from Kennesaw. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) PULLIN’ STRINGS Bluegrass band playing a mix of originals and covers from the likes of The Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 PADGETT & POULIN Local guitar virtuoso and songwriter Chris Padgett teams with violinist Adam Poulin. 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 Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
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Art AAAC Grants (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council is seeking applicants for its quarterly $500 grants. All local artists, arts organizations or arts-based projects are welcome to apply. Deadlines Sept. 15 and Dec. 15. info@athensarts. 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 #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 Seeking Artists (White Tiger Gourmet) Seeking artists to display works for temporary exhibitions. Email examples of work. catering@ whitetigergourmet.com
Classes Acroyoga Jam (Center City Ballet, 750 N. Chase St.) Work in trios and rotate through the roles of base, flier and spotter. Sundays, 8 p.m. $5. www.centercityballet.com 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
Art Classes (Lyndon House Arts Center) Courses for adults include painting, metalsmithing, photography, jewelry, printmaking and more. Registration begins Aug. 5. Register online. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure Awakening Inner Intimacy (Athens Five Points Yoga Studio) Review the Niyamas to re-kindle a personal understanding of yourself. July 16, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $80. 706254-0200, www.athensyogainstitute. com 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. July 17–20, 6–9 p.m. $199. 706-369-5875, 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 Classes (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) “Little City Hookers” meets the third Monday
art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Sarah Hess’ paintings are inspired by natural 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 AREA UROLOGY (2142 W. Broad St.) Landscape paintings by Mike Spronck. Through August. ATHENS ART AND FRAME (1021 Parkway Blvd.) Heidi Hensley’s paintings depict colorful and eclectic scenes of Athens and UGA. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) “Metal Visions: The Work of Harold Rittenberry” shares a collection of the local folk artist’s sculptures. Opening reception July 16. Through Sept. 17. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) Curated by Madeline Bates, “Emerges X” includes work by Trevor Blake, Drew Huggins, Courtney McCracken, Mariah Parker and Caty Cowsert. Closing reception July 16. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CHOPS AND HOPS (2 S. Main St., Watkinsville) Betsey Barth Withington presents a collection of paintings in “Familiar Scenes from my Perspective.” Through July. CINÉ BARCAFÉ (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Dance This, Fight That” is a solo show of works by Zuzka Vaclavik. Through July 20. CITY OF WATKINSVILLE (Downtown Watkinsville) “Public Art Watkinsville: A Pop-up Sculpture Exhibit” consists of sculptures placed in prominent locations around downtown. Artists include Benjamin Lock, William Massey, Stan Mullins, Robert Clements, Harold Rittenberry and Joni Younkins-Herzog. • “Artscape Oconee: The Monuments of Artland” features a total of 20 paintings on panels installed around town. Artists include Claire Clements, Peter Loose, Andy Cherewick, Lisa Freeman, Manda McKay and others. 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.
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Emma Foley’s “Kiwi Droplets” can be seen in the group exhibition “Ripening,” currently on view at the Winterville Center for Community and Culture through September. 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. $10/session. 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 under the direction of a professional potter. Every Friday from 7–9 p.m. “Family Try Clay” classes show children and adults handbuilding methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. Call to make reservations. 706-355-3161, www. gooddirt.net
CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) “The Skateboard Deck Art Show” is a fundraiser for Skate Park of Athens: Phase 2 Expansion Project. Reception July 23. DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) The collages of Susan Pelham are influenced by Surrealism and Magic Realism. Through July. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Bill Silman. Through July. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Braid Aid Fest presents a month-long auction of mental health-inspired artwork by over 20 artists including Andy Gonzales, Christopher Ingham, James Wilson, Jeremy Kiran Fernandes, Jessica Smith, Ruth Allen and Mina Kim. Through July. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Rock Paper Scissors” presents works of paper by Malissa Ryder, Kendal Nevada King, Blaire Janine Taylor, Lucha Rodriguez, Leisa Rich and Elizabeth Lide. Through July 29. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Ruth Allen. 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. • “Avocation to Vocation: Prints by F. Townsend Morgan.” Through Sept. 10. • “Modern Living: Giò Ponti and the 20th-Century Aesthetics of Design.” Through Sept. 17. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Rainbow Cube” is a site-specific installation by Candice Greathouse and Curtis Ames. Through October. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Antoine Stewart. Through July. HIP VINTAGE & HANDMADE (215 Commerce Blvd.) Ruth Allen draws and paints dogs, cats, birds, flowers trees and more on paper, canvas and reclaimed wood. Through July. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Crochet sculptures by Brandy Clower. Through July. KA ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) See a gallery installation by teens of the Public Art + Social Sculpture Camp. Opening reception July 15. Through Aug. 4. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) David Hale’s “Beloved Land” series was inspired by the Creek (or Muscogee) Indians. Through July 22. • “Scenes from the Bible: Woodcarvings by Cal Logue” contains 50 scenes. Through July 22. • “To & Fro: Correspondence Art by Jack Logan & Kosmo Vinyl.” 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. Through July
Computer Classes (ACC Library) “Word 2013: Basic Formatting.” July 11, 10 a.m. “Word 2013: Styles, Themes and Templates.” July 18, 10 a.m. “Excel 2013: Spreadsheet Basics.” July 25, 10 a.m. 706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org/athens Continuing Education Classes (Athens Technical College) “CPR, First Aid & AED Certification Class.” July 19, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. $60. “Increasing Efficiency: Excel Level II.” Aug. 23, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $99. 706-3695763, bruiz@athenstech.edu, www. athenstech.edu Cooking Classes (Olive Basket) Cooking Class Camps cover knife
skills, modern restaurant techniques and various menu items each day. July 24–28. Baking Class Camps cover soft rolls, enriched doughs, quick breads, biscuits, tarts and more. July 17–21. Both camps held 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $200. charleshay@ olivebasketonline.com Digital Media Center Classes (ACC Library) “Manga Studio for Beginners.” July 22, 3 p.m. “Aftereffects for Beginners.” July 26, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens Flower Arranging (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The five-part certification series covers “Line Mass Design,” “Foliage Design,” “Creative and Miniature
29. • “Fold Unfold: An Exhibit of Contemporary Coverlets.” Closing reception Aug. 19. • In the Lounge Gallery, Katherine Burke presents “On a Whim,” a solo show of collages created in response to childhood memories. Through Aug. 24. • Held in celebration of the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation’s 50th year, the two-part exhibition “Captured in Time” presents a collection of photographs from Growing Up in Athens. “Unidentified Houses of Athens.” July 15–Nov. 1. “Downtown Athens through the Years.” Aug. 8–Sept. 9. 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.) Mixed media works by Arianna Mantis. Through July. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) Artwork by Rose Shelton and Havivah Saltz. Through July. 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.” • “Gold-digging in Georgia: America’s First Gold Rush” tells the story of Georgia’s antebellum gold rush through nuggets, historic maps, photographs, postcards and other artifacts. THE STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) Watercolors of natural scenes by Cameron Berglund. Through Aug. 13. THE SURGERY CENTER (2142 W. Broad St.) Rita Knight presents a new collection of paintings in “Women…a Journey from Childhood to SelfDiscovery.” Through August. TERRAPIN BEER CO. (265 Newton Bridge Rd.) Artwork by Kenzi Fennimore. Through July. TRIO CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY (766 W. Broad St.) Curated by Melissa Lee and Tatiana Veneruso, “Nasty Women Athens” is a group exhibition demonstrating solidarity through art. Through Aug. 20. 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 AND CULTURE (371 N. Church St., Winterville) Several local artists interpret the theme “Ripening.” Through September. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.
Design� and more. Begins Aug. 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $45 per unit. botgarden. uga.edu G.E.D. Tutoring (First Baptist Church) Professional educators offer idividualized tutoring for adults. Meets every Monday and Wednesday, 12:15–2:15 p.m. FREE! 706-548-6600, www.firstbaptistathens.org Hot Yoga (Fuel Hot Yoga) Classes in hot yoga are offered seven days a week. Beginners welcome. Student discounts available. 706-353-9642, www.fuelhotyoga.com Knitting Classes (Revival Yarns) “Socks That Fit� is a two-session class. July 15 & 29, 10:30–11:30 a.m. $30. “Knit Kids Class� is just for kiddos. July 18, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. $15. “Knit 1� introduces the tools and craft of knitting. July 19, 6–7 p.m. “Crochet 1� introduces the basics. July 22 or 28, 10:30–11:30 a.m. FREE! “Crochet 2� introduces double crochet. July 20, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. $30. RSVP. www. revivalyarnsathens.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 Pose Process (Shakti Power Yoga Athens) This workshop series explores the most common poses in yoga. All levels welcome. Sundays through July 16, 12–1:30 p.m. $20. nursenick@m3yoga.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. calclements@gmail.com, www.rubbersoulyoga.com
Help Out Animal Shelter (Athens, GA) Volunteers are needed to help socialized adoptable cats and dogs, participate at adoption events around town, and assist at the spay/neuter center and general shelter. www. athenshumanesociety.org Back 2 School (West Broad Market Garden) Donate school supplies to Strong, Beautiful and Godly Girls for their annual Back 2 School supply giveaway on July 22, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Find requested items online. Tax-deductible forms available. latasha.sheats@sbgginc.org, www. sbgginc.org Community Clothing Closet (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 706 Whitehead Rd.) Seeking donations of clean,
lightly used clothing, especially professional clothing that can be worn to job interviews. Men’s, women’s and children’s clothing will be offered at an event on Aug. 5. communityclothingcloset1@gmail.com Disabled American Veterans Network (Athens, GA) Seeking volunteers to drive veterans to their medical appointments and assisting in the office with scheduling and dispatching. Contact Donna Ingram, volunteer coordinator, at 1-800-8365561 ext. 5959 or donna.ingram@ va.gov Gallery Volunteers (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) The gallery is seeking volunteers to assist in opening the gallery during exhibitions, preparing exhibitions, photography, graphic design and more. Must be at least 18 years old. volunteers@athica.org, www.athica.org Gentiva Hospice (855 Gaines School Rd.) Volunteer with patient visits or administrative support. 706-549-5736, michelle.moulton@ gentiva.com 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.athensclarkecounty.com/4026/litter-index Project TAKEcare (Multiple Locations) Seeking donations of toothbrushers, toothpaste, deodorant, soaps, shampoo, sealable storage bags and more. Donations will be packaged and provided to ACCUG public safety officers to distribute to those in need. Drop off items to 375 Satula Ave., 3035 Lexington Rd. or 2555 Lexington Rd through Aug. 7. kendra.houghton@ athensclarkecounty.com 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.womentotheworld.org
Kidstuff Girls Rock Camp (Athens, GA) 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 Open Art Studio & Summer Camps (Frog Stomp Studio, 160 Tracy St.) Open Art Studio is offered Tuesdays–Fridays. Weekly summer camps run through 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.frogstompstudio.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.athensclarkecounty.com/splashpad Summer Adventure Clubs (Primrose School of Athens) “Quiet on the Set� gives kids an opportunity to try their hand at film production. Begins July 17. “Midnight at the Museum� explores Egyptian hieroglyphics, dinosaur skeletons and history through visits to museums. Begins July 24. “What Lies Beneath� explores the depths of the deep plue. Begins July 31. For ages 5–12. www.primroseathens.com
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 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.athenshousing.org Teen/Tween Drawing Class (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn how to draw with Madison County High School student Hannah Westwood. Sundays through July. Ages 10–18. www. athenslibrary.org/madison
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. 478955-3422, 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. 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, 6–7 p.m. except July 13 & 20, 6:30–7:30 p.m. tinyurl.com/ DudesHelpingDudes, www.brainaidfest.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. 706-202-7463, www.emotionsanonymous.org NAMI Family Support Group (First Presbyterian Church of Athens) For family members, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses. FREE! 770-2250804 ext. 700, namihallga@gmail. com, www.nami.org Reiki Healing Circle (Heart Path Studio) Reiki is an ancient Japanese technique of healing which reduces stress and promotes relaxation. Each circle involves meditation, sound healing, and performing Reiki treatments on each other. Certification not required. Second and fourth Thursday of each month, 7–9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. kelli@ followingwisdom.com, www.heartpathstudio.org
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‘Metal Visions’ Self-Taught Artist Harold Rittenberry Shares His Work By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com With towering, rusted sculptures of a knight, a robot and various animals inhabiting every possible foot of the yard, the home and studio of renowned self-taught artist Harold Rittenberry Jr. is one of the most unusual sites in town. The artist has become accustomed to curious visitors stopping by his residence, nestled at the corner of Colima Avenue and Rose Street. Several of his sculptures will make their way off of the lawn and into the Quiet Gallery of the Athens-Clarke County Library this weekend for the special exhibition “Metal Visions: The Work of Harold Rittenberry.” Born on Christmas Day in 1938—coincidentally, at the same location where the library now stands— Rittenberry has spent nearly his entire life in Athens, with the exception of three years serving in the Army in Germany. Though he was always interested in drawing and painting, it wasn’t until the mid-’80s, while taking care of his mother, who had Alzheimer’s, that he bought his first welder and began creating metalwork sculptures. He later expanded to working with stainless steel when fellow sculptor Bob Clements approached him to participate in the Atlanta Folk Art Park, a major public-art project established in anticipation of the 1996 Olympic Games. The project kickstarted a very strong friendship, and the two artists continue to collaborate. “I think it’s one of the best jobs you can find. Maybe one of the best things you can do,” says Rittenberry. “I call it a job, but it’s really not a job. It’s a pleasure.” Several of his commissioned pieces are in Atlanta—the College Park Library, East Point Library and Atlanta City Court Gate—but luckily, just as many can be found around Athens. Memorial Park’s Bear Hollow Zoo is home to “Serengeti Dreams,” an 8-foot-tall tower of giraffes, elephants and sprinting antelopes, while the Sandy Creek Nature Center has a memorial bench that offers a peaceful place for reflection. In his own neighborhood, he created a maypole for the community garden at the West Broad School, which he attended as a child, as well as an aquatic-themed bench and mural for Rocksprings Park and Community Center. Some of his commissioned pieces are intended to beautify the surroundings, such as his series of sculptures placed throughout Epps Bridge Centre, while others were created to commemorate specific historic sites. Located in the triangular park on Prince Avenue in front of Piedmont College, “Spirit of Inspiration” is a 12-foot, threepaneled homage to the Cobbham Historic District. He also recently built a gate for the entrance of Brooklyn Cemetery, a sacred
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remaining in motion through the ebbs and flows of life. His favorites are birds, which he views as messengers traveling through the liminal space between Earth and the spiritual world. Birds in flight symbolize freedom and transcendence, and their ascension within sculptures easily draws the eye toward the heavens. “I like to think of them as messengers like angels,” says Rittenberry. “They pick up what they hear, and they carry it, and they drop it all over the world. That might be mysterious talking, but that’s the way I see it.” Occasionally, Rittenberry’s animals from the land, water and sky will be accompanied by characters from the fantasy realm. His inclusion of mythological creatures invites viewers to contemplate how cultures throughout history have used folklore as a way of understanding the unknowable world around them. Positioning mermaids, flute-playing fauns and a prancing unicorn alongside deer, fish and birds blurs the line between fantasy and reality, and emphasizes that both coexist as important aspects of the human experience. “The world is full of fictional things. Old myths. Like your neighborhood. Every neighborhood has got its own old wives’ tale. Old haunted house or something. ‘This old man, he did that, they did that.’ That’s the way of dealing with life,” he says. “You see mermaids and Pan and stuff like that in my work—that’s what it’s all about.”
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When he was a young boy, a spot outside of his family’s home would become submerged by the flow of heavy rain. His mother warned him to avoid the area because a mermaid may lure him close, only to throw her hair up and drag him in. It wasn’t until he was older that he realized his mother’s tale was to keep him protected and out of trouble. “Mermaids in my work are sort of like, you’re making an apple pie and you throw a little spice in there. Give it a little more zazz,” he says. “But mostly, I put them in to give people something to think about.” Rittenberry’s sculptures often include prominent celestial bodies that serve as reminders of change and natural cycles. Seeing his rust-covered sculptures in
various stages of oxidation also reflects this passage of time. He notes that all the rust may return to dust one day. “Everything changes. It’s a revolving thing. That’s the way the moon is. It changes. Everything has phases,” says Rittenberry. “And the sun is a life giver, as we all know.” One of the artist’s most important messages delivered through his work is “Love is all,” a simple but powerful phrase. It feels appropriate that so many of his sculptures are publicly accessible at locations where families, friends and community members share their time. His artwork demonstrates his deep-rooted love for the community and its history, and for animals and the natural world. “Love is everything. Love is stronger than steel. When people have love for each other, it’s stronger than that piece of steel there. Love is all. I mean, love is everything,” he says. “It sort of gives people the idea that you’re supposed to have compassion for other people, even the animals here. Some people just view love as a formality, but love isn’t supposed to be taken that lightly. It’s way stronger than any weapon you could have on earth.” Rittenberry’s exhibition at the library will include several sculptures, as well as a collection of landscape paintings depicting mountains and the ocean. During the opening reception on Sunday, July 16 at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium, Clements will introduce Rittenberry, who will then discuss his passion. “Metal Visions” will remain on view in the Quiet Gallery through Sunday, Sept. 17. f
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DESPICABLE ME 3 (PG) The Despicable Me franchise has had longer legs than one would have thought when it premiered in 2010. The third installment feels the most fractured, like multiple episodes of several animated series edited together into one feature, but it still entertains adults and children. Reformed supervillain Gru (v. Steve Carell) discovers he has a twin brother, Dru, who wants to learn how to be a villain. Gru just wants to get his job back after failing to capture child-star-turned-supervillain Balthazar Bratt (v. Trey Parker). Yes, Gru’s yellow Minions return too, but they spend much of the movie in jail, which makes for some pretty funny sequences. The villain is underwhelming, with Bratt’s spoiled antics and ’80s references flying over the heads of most children, and Parker showing little of the caustic vigor on display in “South Park.” Still, the movie has enough charms to justify another encounter with Gru and crew. f
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Let’s cut to the chase here: The guy I date is a chronic masturbator. He touches himself so much that that’s what he’s usually doing when he’s not at work or in class. He doesn’t even need porn; just regular cable is enough! It’s not sexy. I like pretty much everything else about him, but this has had a disastrous effect on our sex life. I didn’t know he was that into himself (ha, ha) when we first got together a few months ago, and it didn’t have much of an effect on our sex, but the past few months he’s been unable to maintain any sort of erection unless I ORDER him to stay “hands off ” all day until I get home. Otherwise, he is too exhausted to be intimate. I never wanted to have to schedule sex or police my partner’s individual sex habits. Masturbation is natural, and I don’t believe that people shouldn’t do it in relationships, but it’s literally ALL he does, and he rarely wants to have sex with me. He has no hobbies and never wants to go out. I’m about to dump him, Bonita. Please tell me the words to keep me from breaking up with this guy. Sorry, boo, but I don’t think I have those words. It’s not like his interest in you has waned due to outside stress or problems in the relationship. He just can’t keep his hands off of himself, and it’s impeding his ability to meet your sexual needs. If lack of sex is a deal-breaker for you, I’d say it’s your decision, and you should do what makes you
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happy. But first, you should definitely talk to him about this. Let him know how it’s affecting you, and that you’re thinking of leaving. There’s something way more valuable and fulfilling about partnered sex over solo experiences, and if he’s not willing to curb his self-love habits for the sake of your relationship, I’m not sure how invested he is on the whole. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, use the anonymous form at flagpole.com/getadvice, or find Bonita on Twitter: @flagpolebonita.
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