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The Developers Win Again Mitchell Street Condo High-Rise Is a Go, and More Local News By Blake Aued and Nate Harris news@flagpole.com After listening to opponents of a proposed condominium tower near downtown for two hours, it was the commissioners’ turn to talk. Harry Sims started to lecture one speaker, Irami Osei-Frimpong, who had demanded that the developer hire black contractors and subcontractors, then noticed that Osei-Frimpong wasn’t in the room. “They come in and say what they want to say, then they’re out the door,” Sims said. “They don’t get to hear the rest of the story.” Just then, Osei-Frimpong burst through the door, walked up the aisle and sat down. Like many others, he had been outside in the hallway, watching the meeting on TV. It was a dramatic—and amusing—moment in a night full of drama. (Commission meetings are fun again, y’all! Some guy threatened to sue if the city removes the Confederate monument! Andy Herod told Melissa Link to move to Chattanooga!) It was also another example of how defensive the commission can be. Like hairy dogs, they tend to hunker down when criticized. Some commissioners seemed not only to ignore their constituents on this issue, but to actively disdain them. They had received more than 100 emails against the 256-bedroom, 10-story Mitchell Street project and heard from dozens of speakers. When the public comment period was over, commissioners Allison Wright and Dickerson rattled off long lists of all the reasons why those speakers were wrong. In an absurd twist, Dickerson and Mayor Nancy Denson even accused opponents of discriminating against wealthy retirees. “We’re vilifying people who’ve done well and been successful by saying we don’t want them in our community,” Dickerson said. Of course, that’s not what anyone was saying at all. The point many speakers were
trying to make was: Why should ACC do any favors for a developer who wants to build a development that will do little or nothing for the people of Athens? Adam Lassila of the activist group Athens for Everyone called the development “a giveaway to those who already have enough” on behalf of its 1,075 members. “We want to be a community that meets the needs of all of our residents,” including the 38 percent in poverty, he said. To build it, developers Carl Nichols and Steven Hill needed a rezoning from multifamily residential to the much denser commercial-downtown category. The rezoning will allow them to build more than six times as many bedrooms as the prior designation. “It’s basically a gift… of about $30 million to this developer,” Link said. “What are we getting in return?” Nichols and Hill claimed that the development will provide office space for 100 tech workers and $700,000 in tax revenue. But what the development’s critics wanted was a place where ordinary Athenians could live, not one for wealthy out-of-town alumni who want to spend their twilight years reliving their glory days, or—as many suspect—more luxury student housing, or gameday condos that are occupied six weekends a year and empty or rented out on Airbnb the rest of the time. Sure, as Realtor Stephanie Leathers pointed out, there’s a lack of housing for seniors in Athens. There’s a lack of housing in and around downtown for anyone who doesn’t make six figures or have rich parents, unless you make so little you qualify to live in Bethel or public housing. Commissioner Kelly Girtz tried to broker a deal where units would be set aside for middle-class retirees such as teachers and managed by the Athens Land Trust, an affordable housing nonprofit. “This is
something dozens of cities have done, and we need to be talking about here,” Girtz said. The developers wouldn’t bite. Commissioner Mike Hamby proposed setting aside 30 percent or more of the tax revenue the development would generate for ACC’s affordable housing trust fund (which is nearly empty after redeveloping Pauldoe into the Columbia Brookside mixed-income housing project). “Once and for all, we can quit talking about it and actually do something,” Hamby said. No one signed on. As last year’s workforce housing study showed, there is a disconnect between housing prices in Athens and what most people can afford, especially in desirable areas like downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. The one-year moratorium the commission declared on new downtown apartments earlier this year would have been a perfect opportunity to discuss options for more affordable housing— inclusionary zoning, density bonuses, tax credits, reduced parking requirements, smaller lot sizes, accessory dwellings. It also would have been a perfect opportunity to discuss downtown’s design guidelines. “Everywhere I go, people talk about how much they hate these high-rise, boxy, bulky buildings,” Link said. “They absolutely hate them.” Commissioner Andy Herod cast sprawl as the only alternative to the type of developments coming up downtown. He and Commissioner Diane Bell (correctly) noted that the 2000 comprehensive land use plan funneled development downtown for a reason—to curb suburban sprawl and efficiently provide services. “Our community is growing,” Herod said. “People are coming here. We have two choices: We can grow upward, or we can grow outward.” That’s true, but growing upward doesn’t have to be so ugly, or so expensive. “Your constituency is not retirees who don’t live here,” Ashley Na reminded commissioners at the Sept. 5 meeting. “Your constituency is in this room.” But the rezoning was approved 7-3, with Dickerson, Sims, Wright, Bell, Herod, Hamby and Commissioner Jerry NeSmith in favor. (As a planning commissioner, NeSmith, incidentally, once called a nearly
identical development proposal on the same property “too Paces Ferry.”) Link, Girtz and Commissioner Jared Bailey—who raised concerns about water and sewer capacity— voted against it. [Blake Aued]
Zoning, Zoning, Zoning! Earlier that evening, the commission voted 6-4 to deny a rezoning for a bank at the corner of Epps Bridge Parkway and Timothy Road, partly to protect a small neighborhood of affordable single-family homes on residential Kirkwood Drive, and even after the bank’s CEO threatened to go across the county line to Oconee. Commissioners have been dealing with Epps Bridge parcel by parcel for years because its 1990s zoning remains residential, even as the rest of the corridor develops as commercial. Now, they’re finally going to create a master plan for the corridor, along with upcoming master plans for Atlanta Highway and Lexington Road (not the rinky-dink studies done on the cheap a few years ago, but real, honest-to-God master plans). Commissioners also unanimously voted to send plans for a QuikTrip gas station off Oconee Street at the Loop back to the planning commission due to concerns about access and the development’s interaction with Firefly Trail. But they signaled their approval for the overall concept by voting to change the future land use map to pave the way for it. [BA]
ACTION Building Will Be Renovated Ten years after the Athens-Clarke County Commission rejected a plan to tear down ACTION Inc.’s headquarters in a former school off Oconee Street and build townhouses, a developer has finally stepped in to renovate the historic property. Planning commissioner Alice Kinman was on the commission in 2007 and voted against that rezoning, one of the most controversial in memory. “For all those years, I’ve looked at this property and said, ‘I hope I did the right thing,’” she said. The 1908 building is the oldest schoolhouse left in Athens, planning commissioner and retired principal Maxine Easom
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Gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp called out the media and his Democratic opponents and defended his record as secretary of state Wednesday night while visiting the UGA College Republicans. Kemp stopped in his Athens hometown during his statewide campaign tour in an effort to get the college students involved in his “grassroots army.� Kemp, a former Athens state senator who’s in his second term as secretary of state, lectured students on the four-point plan that his campaign is centered around: small business, reforming the state government, strengthening rural Georgians and “putting Georgia first� by defunding sanctuary cities and campuses and “protecting our Georgia values.� “We’ve got to lift everybody up,� he said, touting his goal to visit all 159 counties during his campaign. “It’s not healthy to just have population centers like Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah and Macon.� Kemp said his campaign is working to fight for rural Americans. The focus has drawn some comparisons to Donald Trump, Kemp said, which he accepts. “We are literally building a grassroots army,� he said. “At the end of the day, you
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have to have more votes than anyone else. There is no second place in this race, and I didn’t enter it to lose.� Kemp lambasted Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams for her suggestion to sandblast the Stone Mountain carving, calling the move unproductive. “I think it’s all political for her to win the Democratic primary, and I hope she does,� he joked, insinuating that he would beat her if the two faced off for the office. Kemp also responded to controversies during his time as secretary of state, including his decision to supply state voter data for President Trump’s voter fraud commission and a 2015 leak of 6 million voters’ information, including Social Security numbers and driver’s license numbers. “I appreciate you not calling it a hack like the fake-news AJC did,� he said when asked about the 2015 incident. Kemp said the incident was instead an employee disregarding security policy, and his office’s delayed statement was an effort to get the data discs back and not raise attention to it. Kemp was hit with a class-action lawsuit because of the breach, and offered free credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services for those affected. Kemp said no one ended up needing the services. Regarding his compliance with the Trump Administration’s request for voter files, Kemp reiterated that the data is available for anyone who requests it. He again blasted Abrams for complaining about giving the information to the voter fraud commission, when Abrams received the same information for campaign purposes. Kemp said he does not believe his office has sent the data to the commission yet, since the administration has yet to go through the proper channel of requesting the information. “Anyone can govern in easy times,� Kemp said, trying to turn the incidents in his favor. “Look who’s going to be able to handle a hard time.� Before Kemp potentially faces off against Abrams or Stacey Evans, he’ll have to get past at least three other Republican candidates, mostly notably Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle. In an effort to draw in the college crowd, as well as anyone who typically attends Georgia football games, a newly formed student organization, Dawgs for Kemp, plans to rally for the gubernatorial candidate at a tailgate during the UGA-Samford game on Sept. 16. [Nate Harris] f
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Sustaining Excellence Perseverance Pays Off Over a Decade or Three By Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com Things Considered” and is now executive producer of Slate’s online podcasts; Melissa Gray, who is senior producer for “All Things Considered;” and Angela Elam, who hosts and produces the nationally syndicated “New Letters on the Air.” All along, David Bryant contributed wonderful aural essays, and Mary Kay Mitchell fought to keep news and community affairs, and gave local
The Willson Center for Humanities and Arts kicked off its 30th anniversary celebration with a gala reception in its offices at the charmingly restored old house on Lumpkin Street across from the UGA track field. The walls were (and still are) adorned with an exhibit of Margie Spalding’s lush floral paintings, and the swarm of guests was fortified with substantial delicacies by home.made. The Center rose to its present prominence thanks to the generosity of a couple of successful South Georgia pecan farmers, Jane and Harry Willson, who were nutty enough to invest in the promotion of research and creativity in the humanities and the arts. Such a center could of course be a place where Tim Johnson (l) and Broderick Flanigan were in the large crowd that enjoyed people lounge around sipthe Willson Center reception. ping wine and pontificatpeople a voice. Abbie Thaxton has managed ing about deconstructing post-modernism. all that traffic since the beginning, and of Instead, driven by the intellectual athleticourse, from those early days all the way cism of Nicholas Allen, its current director, through until his retirement several years the Willson Center crams the campus with ago, Robb Holmes was the constant voice of a continuous smorgasbord of art, ideas, WUGA, and he parlayed his love of music dance, music, film, food and drama. After into a showcase for our local musicians. 30 years of such endeavors, the Willson Center’s tentacles reach into every area of the campus involved in the exploration of life’s rich panoply. The Center is like a supercharger for the intellectual life of the Ten years in the life of a locally owned university, supporting and enhancing the business is probably equivalent to 30 at work of faculty and a public institution, students and constantly especially a business bringing in a plethora that opened on Labor of top-notch talent, Day 2007, just as the helping us grapple with economy was beginning issues that profoundly its dive into the Great affect our ability to surRecession. Republic Hair vive in our fast-changSalon not only opened ing world. then, it has survived, and now it thrives and celebrates its first decade and is consistently voted a Favorite Meanwhile, another by Flagpole readers. UGA institution celLocated within the old ebrates its 30th annibrick walls on the third versary. WUGA 91.7 floor of the former FM went on the air Aug. Athens Refrigeration 28, 1987, and it has Robb Holmes signed WUGA 91.7 on the air Building (originally built been our NPR station Aug. 28, 1987. for the famous Michael ever since. WUGA has always struggled with meager resources and Brothers mercantile company around 1890), the salon exudes the Athens vibe. bureaucratic indifference, but they started Local business, in addition to UGA, has a radio station from scratch and have kept made Athens Athens. There is nothing to it going for 30 years. The main ingredient compare with the audacity of putting your right from the beginning has been talented heart, your energy, your family and your people figuring out how to make radio finances into the effort to make your dream work, and the station over the years gradua functioning business. Congratulations ated a lot of people into integral positions to Republic and to all our local businesses within NPR: Robin Hilton, producer and that are making it after their first year, their co-host of “All Songs Considered;” Melinda fifth, 10th or 30th. (Hey, that’s Flagpole, Weir, who was an NPR producer/editor too. We’ll turn 30 on Oct. 27. More about for five years; Steve Lickteig, who was that later, of course.) f executive producer of NPR’s “Weekend All
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by Cy Brown news@flagpole.com than $70 billion in property damage and resulted in 40 deaths. Most of the federal relief funding for Hurricane Sandy was contained in a $50.5 billion spending bill that Congress finally passed early in 2013. Of the 24 Republicans in Texas’ congressional delegation, 23 of them voted against passage of that funding bill, including Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn. Members of the Texas congressional delegation, including Cruz and Cornyn, are now seeking federal assistance to help rebuild Houston in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. When Cruz was asked about his hypocritical stance, he replied: “The problem with that particular bill is it became a $50 billion bill that was filled with unrelated pork. Two-thirds of that bill had nothing to do with Sandy.” That is a bald-faced lie. The Congressional Research Service issued a report on the bill showing that nearly all of its provisions were related to the damage caused by Sandy. I’m sure Congress will pass an aid package for Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey—and some of the congressmen from New Jersey and New York, the states that were most affected by Hurricane Sandy, have said they will vote for it. This column was written as Hurricane Irma approached Florida. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency and called up the National Guard to assist in response and recovery efforts. I don’t think anyone is going to accuse Deal of “overreaching” by signing that executive order. No rational person is going to say that the money Georgia spends on its response to the hurricane is “pork barrel” spending. As with Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Sandy, this is one of those times when we really need our government to be there. f
I’ve got some good news, folks: Georgia sucked against Notre Dame. If there was a mistake to be made, it seemed like the Bulldogs were bound to make it Saturday night. Dumb penalties piled up. Freshman quarterback Jake Fromm was skittish and forced too many throws. There were a number of questionable play calls, as well as a questionable
The most troubling problem is a continuation from last season—poor play-calling in crucial situations. Exhibit A: When Georgia was trying to ice the game on 3rd-and-1 up a point with a few minutes left, Kirby Smart and Jim Chaney elected to hand the ball to fullback Christian Payne instead of Chubb. Payne was stopped at the line, and the Irish got the ball back. Perry McIntyre / UGA Athletics
You may have heard this old saying: There are no atheists in foxholes. That aphorism means that when bullets are flying at you, and artillery shells are landing all around you, you will most likely be praying to some supreme deity to save your hide. A similar saying derives from that one: There are no libertarians waiting on rooftops to be rescued from raging floods. That saying would hit home to any resident of Houston, who recently huddled on their rooftop hoping that some government agency would come by with a boat or helicopter to rescue them from the floods unleashed by Hurricane Harvey. For years, I have heard my libertarian and conservative friends insist that all governments are corrupt and incompetent. If you’ll just get government out of the way and let the free market do its work, all our problems will be solved. It was the conservative Republican Ronald Reagan who said: “Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” Hurricanes and other natural disasters serve as reminders that there are some things that can best be handled by the people who make up our local, state and federal governments. In the case of Hurricane Harvey, without the assistance provided by local police and firefighters, emergency medical technicians, National Guardsmen and other government employees, most of the people in peril would have drowned and been washed away. Hurricanes and natural disasters serve another useful purpose for us: They shine a spotlight on the hypocrites who get elected to public office. In late October of 2012, Hurricane Sandy hit several Eastern states and dropped huge quantities of rainfall on them, very similar to the damage done now by Hurricane Harvey. Sandy caused more
Linebacker Reggie Carter and the rest of Georgia’s ferocious defense stepped up against Notre Dame.
strategic decision to give Nick Chubb just 13 carries. The defense did its job and then some, but self-inflicted blows put the Bulldogs in a position to let a win in South Bend slip through their fingers. But, as you know, Georgia didn’t lose. In front of a Notre Dame Stadium crowd that was at least 40 percent red—nice work, Dawg fans—UGA won 20-19. And that’s why all those bad decisions and mental mistakes are good news. For the first time since I don’t know when, Georgia powered through a game that wasn’t going its way and scraped together just enough big plays to win. It’s not the ideal way to win, but considering the number of well-matched opponents Georgia has left on its schedule, the ability to scratch and claw and overcome their mistakes could give the Dawgs the edge they need to get over the hump in the SEC East. That doesn’t mean there is no reason for concern over those mistakes. Penalties were a big reason Georgia won by only one point. UGA racked up 12 for 127 yards. Many of those extended Notre Dame drives that led to points. One of of them brought back a 90-yard kick return. Another issue was Fromm, who looked much more like a freshman against the Irish than he did against Appalachian State (which is understandable, considering Notre Dame’s defense is much fiercer than App State’s). But, as he did in Week 1, Fromm still stared down his receivers and forced throws. He finished with 141 yards, a touchdown and an interception. I’ll feel much more comfortable when Jacob Eason is back under center.
That bad call will be somewhat forgotten because the defense stepped up—as it did all night—on the ensuing Notre Dame series. But sometimes the obvious decision is the right one. Give the ball to Chubb when you need a yard. Hell, just give the ball to Chubb. Thirteen carries is far too few. The exciting thing about these mistakes is that they can be corrected fairly easily. That’s a far cry from last season, when many of Georgia’s issues were more endemic. Last year, it was clear early in the season that the line was an issue. You’ve got the players you’ve got, and they weren’t magically going to become more talented midseason. This team has shown no flaws that can’t be fixed—at least not yet. Given some time and effort from Smart and his coaches, all the aforementioned ills can be remedied. And while they do it, the team has one rock it can rely on: the defense. The defense was lights freaking out. It’s the most ferocious defense I’ve seen at Georgia in ages, and they’ve bought into Smart’s system. Without Lorenzo Carter and Davin Bellamy containing the edge on QB runs and coming off it on passes, Georgia loses this game. Regardless of what the offense does, the defense should be good enough to keep us in striking distance of a win in every game this year. Kudos to Mel Tucker for the job he’s done with this unit the last two seasons. One of the marks of a good team is the ability to overcome its own flaws. Georgia did that against Notre Dame. The next step is to win without the flaws instead of in spite of them. f
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A Life of Struggle Fearing Deportation, Haitians Flee the U.S. for Canada By Karen Houppert democracyincrisiscolumn@gmail.com Administration has declared Haiti’s earthquake recovery complete; its refugees must go back. The announcement was made the same day the U.S. government updated its travel warning for those considering a trip to Haiti: “The Department of State warns U.S. Karen Houppert
Francois LeFranc, 45, lingers over breakfast in the dining room of the NAV Centre, an Ontario hotel and conference center on the banks of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Dressed in a T-shirt and jeans, he displays only one sign that he had been detained by the Canadian immigration authorities five days earlier: a plastic, hospital-style turquoise bracelet he wears with his ID number on it. He slipped across the border in upstate New York and into Quebec on Aug. 15 with his wife and four kids, leaving his oldest daughter, 20, behind. Although it has not gotten as much attention as the repeal of DACA, the promised repeal of another protection to immigrants—the Temporary Protected Status offered by President Obama to Haitian immigrants following the 2010 earthquake—has sent LeFranc and more than 5,000 others to seek asylum in Canada since Aug.1. More than 50,000 Haitian immigrants qualified to live legally in the U.S. after the earthquake, which killed more than 220,000, injured more than 300,000, displaced 1.5 million and damaged 4,992 schools—23 percent of the total, according to the Haitian government. It took LeFranc until 2012 to finally reach the U.S. “We are looking for a better life,” he says. “I was looking for a better education for my children.” Now, fearful of being deported back to Haiti, he is one of 294 Haitian immigrants wandering the halls and grounds of this conference center in the sleepy city of Cornwall, population 50,000. He is part of a mass exodus of Haitian asylum-seekers that are fleeing the U.S. on the heels of a letter from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security informing them that their documentation will likely be revoked in January and warning them to arrange their departure from the U.S. The Trump
Haitian refugees go through orientation at an Ontario conference center.
citizens to carefully consider the risks of traveling to Haiti due to its current security environment and lack of adequate medical facilities and response.” Migrants are pouring over the border near the small Quebec town of Hemmingford and then turning themselves in for arrest by Canadian border officials, who bring them to a series of temporary holding centers as they begin processing
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the paperwork, pleading their asylum cases. The French-speaking Haitians are attracted to Quebec, which also has a sizeable Haitian community, but with immigration processing centers there bursting at the seams, the federal government moved this group of nearly 300 to neighboring Ontario over the course of two days in August. Within a week, they had a tent city prepared to accommodate 800 refugees here. On one section of the conference center’s vast green lawn, musicians are making their way to a massive white event tent where hundreds of locals will soon pour in for the annual MusicFest, “The Barley and Hops Tour,” $40 tickets at the door. Within sight of concertgoers are 50 black army tents,
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erected by soldiers in the last 24 hours to house the anticipated influx of 500 more Haitian migrants, according to Lt. Karyn Mazurek, an army public affairs officer. Inside the upscale NAV Centre (overnight golf packages run $170), patrons get wedding-planning tours, a Christian group coalesces in the lobby, soldiers in fatigues stride the halls, and a cluster of migrants use the glass-encased miniature model of
the hotel to both get their geographical bearings and pepper an official with questions about the worn documents they pull from purses and pockets to press on the glass for inspection. Soldiers share a smoke with a few refugees near an exit, and one migrant asks directions to the local pharmacy; the asylum seekers are free to roam. It’s a far cry from U.S. detention centers. Still, the efficiency and kindness Canadians are displaying should not be misconstrued as welcoming the asylum seekers with open arms. Over dinner tables, at border crossings and in the press, Canadians are having many of the same debates over immigration that Americans have been having. Back in January, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to the anti-immigrant sentiment in the U.S. by tweeting, “To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength #WelcomeToCanada.” But by Aug. 5, with Montreal’s Olympic Stadium temporarily housing hundreds of the arriving Haitians, Trudeau cautioned, “We remain an open and compassionate country, but part of remaining that way is reassuring Canadians that we are processing properly all of these new arrivals,” he said. At the same time, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen, in an interview with the CBC, warned against what Canadians politely refer to as “irregular” border crossings. Back in the NAV Centre’s Propeller Dining Room, LeFranc finishes his breakfast. Since arriving in the U.S., he says, he has worked construction jobs to support his family. His kids have spent their formative years in America, with his oldest daughter attending college until recently, when her immigration status rendered her unable to qualify for student loans. “I am waiting to see if I can find a way for the children to go to school and to find work to help my family. The children do not know nothing about Haiti.” He doesn’t know how things will turn out for his family in Canada. “I’m just taking a chance,” he says. “We live a life of struggle,” he says with a shrug. “If your eyes are open, you will see struggle all around you. That’s the way life is.” f
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The Broad River Runs Dry New Ordinance Prohibits Coolers, Cans, Bottles on River Trips
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many, beer is a must when floating down the river on a hot day. So, fewer people may be heading to the Broad River in Madison County following a recent ordinance that prohibits tubers and kayakers from bringing coolers or large quantities of beverages with them on their trip. The ordinance, passed earlier this month, makes it illegal for Broad River and Hudson River outfitters to allow their customers to bring “glass, plastic, styrofoam or metal [containers] and containers known as cups, bottles or cans” on the river. Each person, however, can bring one plastic or metal bottle of up to two liters. The ordinance addresses several riverfront property owners’ complaints about river-goers trespassing on their property and littering in the water and along the shore. “This is something that’s been going on for quite some time,” says Scott Edwards, a river property owner who coordinated the effort behind the ordinance. “The river is the last little bit of wilderness in this area, and it has become an amusement park.” Since the mid-1990s, large groups frequently party along the river, often with alcohol, Edwards says. Beer bottles, cans, cups, coolers and picnic supplies end up abandoned in the water, floating onto private property areas. Often times, people may pull off the river and stop along the shore for hours, trespassing and littering in some people’s backyards, he says. “A lot of the property is posted with signs. Once someone gets out of their boat and they touch the bottom of the river, they’re on someone else’s property,” Tom Krobot says. Krobot owns over half a mile of property along the river; on a monthly basis, he has to clean up the trash left by river-goers in his backyard. “It never fails. I pick up anywhere from a half a case to a full case of bottles,” he says. “We own the property, we pay taxes on it, and we’re having to pick up other people’s trash.” While Krobot and others have had some who stop on their property be “belligerent and aggressive,” most of the river-goers are respectful. “We’re more than willing to share our space with people,” Edwards says. “But 500 to 1,000 people a day, that’s when it becomes too much.” According to Edwards, years of trying to get the outfitters to inform their customers about the private property and prevent littering and trespassing got them nowhere.
“You know, you have to go through the outfitters to get on the river,” he says. “They have fences around their buildings so no one can get on their land, but they’ll put 500 people on the river to trespass on other people’s land.” Eventually, the group of property owners got together and drafted an ordinance to present to the Madison County commission. “The problem has grown over the years,” Commissioner Lee Allen says. “There’s been more trespassing [and] more litter, according to homeowners.” After two public hearings on the ordinance, the commission unanimously passed the proposal. Both Allen and Edwards were quick to say that the ordinance is not an attempt to put anyone out of business. “Wherever you have many people gathering and you want to keep it pristine, you have rules,” Edwards says. “It’s just the tiniest, itty bitty, little mundane ordinance. We’re not asking for much.” Michael Moody, owner of the Broad River Outpost, does not believe that for one minute. “It’s nonsense,” he says. “Of course they’re not trying to put me out of business. They’ll just put me out of business.” Moody is quick to call out the landowners, many of whom he says used to be his friends, saying their intention behind the ordinance was to get rid of the outposts altogether. “It’s not a question of cleaning up the litter,” he says. “I do agree there’s more litter than there should be, and we should work to fix that. But they should have worked with us, let us limit the size of a cooler, rather than an outright ban.” Customers have said almost unanimously that if they’re not allowed to bring a cooler, they won’t come back, Moody says. He calls the ordinance a “knee-jerk reaction” from “relatively wealthy, relatively new to the area” property owners. “They bought property on the most popular river in northeast Georgia. If you buy property on the river, you have to expect there’ll be garbage,” he says. “When they bought that property, they acted like it’s their river. It’s not; it’s a public river.” Though two of the three area outfitters participated in the hearings and meetings leading up to the vote, Allen says, Moody and others are disappointed about the way the issue was addressed. “We would have appreciated being contacted by landowners before going to the commissioners,” says Sarah Owens, a representative for the outfitter Sandbar.
The ordinance will go into effect next year, and with the season winding down, the outfitters will have the offseason to get any necessary signage in place. “We’ve had some customers ask about the ordinance, but we’re not entirely sure on the information yet, so we’re trying to get answers to give them answers,” Owens says. Employees at the Broad River Outpost have been telling their customers about the new rule. “Some people seem irritated by it,” says Bret Eady. “But most people aren’t very informed about it yet.” Under the rule, if someone is caught bringing a cooler or any other prohibited item, the outfitter that allowed them on the river is responsible. That part concerns outfitters the most. “I’m supposed to have someone down at the river and check what people are bringing on the river,” Moody says. “And if they sneak by and get caught, I pay the $1,000 fine.” “There’s 100 people out here around noon,” adds Eady. “It’s hard enough to get them to get on the bus, much less listen to the ordinance that they can’t bring their beer on the river.” An exception in an ordinance lets outfitters allow those with “specific medical or physical needs” to bring larger or multiple containers or coolers with them. Outfitters expect that exception to be abused by customers. “Medical information is private,” Owens says. “I have to take people at their word, and I don’t feel I should be held accountable for that.” They also raise concerns about the safety of limiting each person to two liters of water, assuming they opt for a full two liters of water and forgo any alcohol. Northwest River Supplies recommends river-goers drink roughly a fourth of a liter every 15–20 minutes. People on the Broad River would be out of water after two hours at that rate. “Some people go in at 10 [a.m.] and come out at 7 [p.m.], and two liters is definitely not enough water,” Eady says. A citizen is donating a boat to the Department of Natural Resources to assist the game warden in patrolling the river, Allen says, but some are still skeptical about the number of officials available to monitor the area. The game warden normally works in another county on the weekends, and the county is cash-strapped to hire more patrol, Allen says. Moody says he intends to challenge the legality of the ordinance. Property owners “have their legitimate gripes, but their solution sucks, and it probably won’t stand up in court,” he says. f
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help them get a sense of the work and have When the Athens Land Trust first broke an enjoyable experience.� ground on Williams Farm four years ago, But there are advantages to being an hopes for the success of this urban, educaoutdoor classroom, says Nivens. “We’re trytion-driven farm were sown along with the ing to do things a little different, which is winter crops. As a piece of the land trust’s nice. With part of our mission being educacommunity agriculture program, the farm tion, you have that leeway to try new things serves a complex mission. then share what we learn. If it doesn’t work, It takes on a production role, as selling that’s the learning process.� sustainably-grown local produce simulFor example, Nivens wants to move away taneously boosts the local economy and from tilling. Raking the soil each season connects low-income families with fresh with a metal till can disturb the microorveggies, and the farm provides education and training in organic, sustainable farming ganisms that renew the health of the soil, he says. On a farm where the production to boot. schedule takes precedence, it would be difThree years into production, Williams ficult to experiment with untested sustainFarm seems to have lived up to the chalable techniques. lenge and then some. These days, in addition to seasonal growing demands, the farm has added a training program for new and beginning farmers, as well as a Community Supported Agriculture program (subscriptions to whatever produce is harvested each week). ALT’s Young Urban Farmers program trains at the farm regularly, and students from UGA and the University of North Georgia have classes at the farm, too. “It’s got a lot going on,� says Seth Nivens, who took over as farm manager at the end of 2016. On a 5-acre parcel off Ruth Street that had been a working farm in the past, it still takes most people by surprise that a honest-to-goodness farm exists just one mile from the lights and cacophony of downtown Athens. “Our volunteer coordinator lives right around the corner from here, and he didn’t know that this farm was here until he started working for the land trust,� Nivens jokes, but to be fair, the lot is bordered by woods and largely disguised The Athens Land Trust’s Seth Nivens tends to crops at Williams Farm. from street view. Though well used by students and land Over the past few years, the farm has trust program participants, Williams quietly added infrastructure and more Farm is open to all. Nivens encourages any growing space. To a visitor who saw community members who want to dig in Williams Farm when it first broke ground, the dirt from time to time to reach out. the hoop house, greenhouse and pavilion are all new. So, too, are the processing room Volunteer hours are flexible, but the farm does host regular volunteer days on the and walk-in freezer. These additions have allowed the farm to scale up to 1.25 acres of second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. dedicated garden bed space. “It’s a really special place, being a workIn September, Nivens will work along ing, sustainable farm inside the Loop, and a with ALT staff and student farmers to prebig part of what we’re doing is figuring out pare for fall and winter harvests. Though how to get local, fresh, sustainably grown most of the produce the farm grows is sold food to the people who don’t usually have at the West Broad Farmers Market or disaccess to it,� Nivens says. “There’s a pretty tributed through the CSA, it also sells to cool opportunity to be a part of that, if anysome local restaurants. body wants to come check it out.� Despite the pace of production, Nivens If you’re more of an eater than a planter, says the farm never loses sight of its eduthe fall CSA began Sept. 2, and the land cation mission. “If push comes to shove, being a profitable full-scale production farm trust will host its annual Harvest Moon fundraising dinner at Williams Farm on would take the back seat,� he says. “That’s Oct. 7. Visit athenslandtrust.org for more the nature of it when you’re working with information. f folks who are learning and your goal is to
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with inspiration from the Live Aid concert of 1985 and Cramer’s love of music, led to the creation of Brain Aid Fest, which Cramer has pulled together over the course of a few months. “[The musicians were] so receptive to the idea… I’ve been very pleasantly surprised at the lineup that I’ve been able
tephen Cramer, the founder of local nonprofit Brain Aid, is transparent about his own struggles with mental health. “Every time you hear of a suicide, whether it is a celebrity or just anyone, it just breaks my heart, because I have been there,” he says. With Brain Aid, Cramer hopes to end the stigma associated with mental illness. From Sept. 14–17, he is bringing this message of awareness to Athens nightlife with Brain Aid Fest, the first of what Cramer hopes are many socially responsible music festivals organized by his nonprofit, whose board of directors includes professional therapists and a licensed psychologist. Taking place at Flicker Theatre & Bar, Little Kings Shuffle Club and The World Famous, the Brain Aid Fest lineup boasts 39 artists spanning a plethora of genres. Local favorites such as Blacknerdninja, Rev. Conner Tribble, African Soul and Los Cantares will perform, among many others. The sets are scheduled so that as a set ends at one venue, the next starts at another, alternating as the night goes on and ensuring maximum music consumption for all attendees. Interspersed throughout will be a clear message of caring for one’s own mental health, a topic that has long been taboo in Stephen Cramer many circles. to put together,” Cramer says. “I’m just excited about the “Everybody’s chemistry is different. I know a lot of peowhirlwind that it will be… Just seeing my friends playing ple who are pro-mental-health, like my dad, but they still music and [being] positive about mental health.” are not proactive with theirs,” says Cramer. “They feel the The gravity of the overarching topic is not lost on the stigma with taking medicine.” artists scheduled to perform, as many have encountered The tie between music and mental health awareness—a mental illness in life and can draw on those experiences. topic familiar to Athenians thanks to the efforts of Nuçi’s “I’ve had friends in the past who have suffered from Space—was obvious to Cramer, as the entertainment mental illness, so it was like a no-question, no-brainer type industry has been particularly affected by mental illness. of deal,” says Eugene Willis, aka Blacknerdninja. “When it “Comedians and musicians, I would bet they die by suicomes to things on the local level, something that impacts cide or overdose more often than the rest of the world,” Athenians, I try to make time to do it. Out of all of the he says. “Creative people are more sensitive.” This, along
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shows, those are the most important shows.” The rapper has seen firsthand the dangers of mismanaged mental health after losing a friend to suicide, which is closely linked to depression. Willis emphasizes the importance of being aware, speaking about these issues and paying close attention to loved ones who might be struggling. “I’m looking forward to the event because of what it stands for,” he says. “There are so many people who will talk about mental illness, and there will be a platform to come out and be in a place where they can speak about it.” Others emphasize the healing power of music. “Musically, it’s just trying to provide a good feeling… I think that setting is helpful for anyone trying to overcome anything,” says Los Cantares’ Jim Wilson, who has been open about his struggles with mental health and swears by the cathartic effect of playing music. “Our set will be fun. It will be full of positive energy, and there might be some onstage banter appropriate to the theme at hand.” For Cramer, this first festival is just the beginning. “My weird goal is for people to see a positive mental-health ad every day,” he says, adding that he hopes to expand this venture with ambitious social media, advertising and partnership goals. One day, he hopes to gain national momentum for the nonprofit and continue spreading awareness through festivals, concerts and conferences. “[People] don’t need to be ashamed if they are depressed, they just need to be proactive,” he says. “And I want to keep pounding the idea that there is hope.” f
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lot gets written about millennials, children born in the 1980s and ’90s whose lives and ambitions are supposedly much different than those of prior generations. These starving artists—overeducated and underachieving twenty- and thirtysomethings—often chase big-city and college-town dreams that, barring a lot of breaks and a little luck, might suddenly die on the vine. For Lilly Hiatt, the daughter of legendary songwriter and musician John Hiatt, the talent is there for her to thrive in Nashville. Still, her latest album, Trinity Lane, out on Athens’ New West Records,
(“Imposter�) are fearlessly exorcised in song. Like her father, Hiatt writes songs that are not exclusively country-sounding. What she and fellow Americana upstarts are doing, however, is different than past decades’ roots revivalists. Millennials were the last generation to grow up with real-life rock stars on television and the radio. They discovered Dad’s Led Zeppelin cassettes and formed friendships with neighborhood kids who discovered punk before the internet, leading to a firm base of rock knowledge. These youngsters, with tastes neither old nor obscure,
is the product of an ambitious 33-year-old maneuvering through a social and creative landscape that hasn’t necessarily dealt young people a fair hand. Trinity Lane drives listeners through Hiatt’s neighborhood, centered around Nashville’s actual Trinity Lane. The title track’s lyrics figuratively circle through a residential area away from the more mythologized and tourist-friendly side of Music City. Opening track “All Kinds of People� focuses on the emotional baggage tied to specific places, as Hiatt goes out of her way to avoid passing the house of a former lover. Of course, such alternate routes aren’t generation-specific; the lyrics invite all sorts of listeners to relive their own hometown heartbreak. Hiatt’s sense of place, paired with a lamenting of losses and struggles, goes multimedia with her video for “The Night David Bowie Died.� The juxtaposition of failed love and the rock legend’s death backs footage of Hiatt coping with inner pain amongst her Nashville neighbors. The album as a whole, in modern terms, is a first-person think piece. Personal demons beyond just ex-lovers take center stage. Hiatt’s drinking problem and subsequent sobriety, as well as her mother’s suicide when the child was just a year old
did not stray too far from their musical raising after changing tastes and a sharpened focus on writing lyrics found them chasing the ghosts of Hank Williams and Townes Van Zandt. The result of ’90s kids going country is artists like Hiatt. The keyboard part that ties together album closer “See Ya Later,� for instance, will sound comfortably familiar to modern garage rockers, further demonstrating the songwriter’s ear for music beyond county. (Not that those worlds are separate in Hiatt’s neck of the woods; Jack White’s Nashville-based Third Man Records is doing much to give talented young women in country a global platform.) Maybe Hiatt would be on a big label and live in a swankier part of town if she made her art in a different era, when smart songwriting could net airplay alongside disposable pop. Instead, she lives the millennial life as an independent musician, crafting autobiographical songs with varied influences, all of which are just a click away. f
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I’m eager to cover all thing called the F3T film musical events happening tour downstairs. This event, in Athens, especially those presented by Blue Ridge benefiting worthy causes. Fly Fishing, is an annual Non-traditional venues and tour of the United States organizers—churches, meetand Canada, and the staring halls, student groups, ring attraction is, of course, etc.—are more than welcome fly fishing. The tour runs to pitch me ideas! The only a collection of excerpts stuff I’m not hype to cover from current and upcoming are events designed to prodocumentary films about mote a political or religious the sport, and also features cause. That said, just because regional films. Doors open at something has a political or 7 p.m. for the film tour, and religious affiliation doesn’t tickets are $15 in advance. mean it’s off the table. But The rooftop concert is free, it better be pretty interestbut I bet you an RC Cola ing and serve a level of full of peanuts that Blue public interest. Everything Blood’s Hunter Morris, a else with an Athens music professional fly fisherman connection is welcomed and guide and owner of via threatsandpromises@ Fly Fishing North Georgia flagpole.com. If you miss the (flyfishingnorthgeorgia. print deadline, you can send com), would really be happy stuff to Music Editor Gabe if you sprung for the film Vodicka at music@flagpole. tour, too. For more inforcom; there’s a good chance we can get it covered onlineHot tip, you say? R.E.M. reunion, you say? Yes, my refrigerator’s running. mation, see facebook.com/ FlyFishingFilmTour and style. This is a publication Why do you ask? thef3t.com. For tickets, head for the community, and even to georgiatheatre.com, or just walk down the street to the though I only write one column a week, I want everyone to feel welcome here. Of course, your stuff is still open to criti- box office and pick ’em up in person. cism, but I’m generally a big softy, especially when it comes HEADS UP: As detailed on p. 11, mental-health advocate to things I’m covering for the first time. and activist Stephen Cramer will launch his Brain Aid Fest this week. This isn’t the first show done under this FOREVER YUNG: Athens rapper Yung Cuz, via his label banner, but this is the first instance of a music marathon NBlock Records, will host his birthday bash at the under this name. It’ll span a full four nights, with the first Caledonia Lounge Wednesday, Sept. 13. Several months three at Flicker Theatre & Bar and Little of planning have gone into this, and the lineup reflects Kings Shuffle Club and the final one at that. Featured artists include 3ft, We’re Weird, Travis The World Famous. I’m not gonna “Dictator” West with Kxng Blanco, Ant Da Ripper, break the whole lineup—which Mykell Scott, DK, Tru Thought, Rebel Lion, Big is huge!—down day by day, so Homie Rich, Valley Girl D and others, with DJ you’ll need to head over to faceKuntry Boy spinning the whole night. Yung Cuz book.com/brainaidfest. What himself is picking up the entry fees for everyone I can do is tell you that 37 artists are playing, including Naoko Uno, Garrett Hatch, Donny Knottsville, WUOG 90.5 FM’s 10 Most-Played Recordings The Fuzzlers, Los Cantares, Aug. 30–Sept. 5 Rev. Conner Tribble, African Soul, Murder the Mood, 1. The Districts Popular Manipulations (Fat Possum) Davey Wrathgabar, Rat 2. Trailer Trash Tracys Althaea (Double Six) Babies, Forbidden Waves, 3. Gothic Tropic Fast or Feast (Old Flame) Sea Wall (aka Christopher 4. Crumb Locket EP (Independent Release) Without His Liver) and tons 5. The Drums Abysmal Thoughts (Anti) more. Brain Aid, Inc. was 6. Cigarettes After Sex Cigarettes After Sex (Partisan) recently granted nonprofit 7. Toro Y Moi Boo Boo (Carpark) status. Athens musician and 8. San Fermin Belong (Downtown) artist Kimberly Sloan is 9. Ratboys GN (Topshelf) Brain Aid’s creative direc 10. See Through Dresses Horse of the Other World (Tiny Engines) tor. Visit the above link for Get the latest WUOG news, including the Live in the Lobby schedule, at wuog.org. show times, prices and beneficiaries. f
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Caledonia Lounge · 9 p.m. · $5–7 After winning local converts with a Japan Nite performance at last year’s Slingshot Festival, upbeat, Tokyo-based funk-rock band Otonana Trio returns to Athens this week for a headlining gig at the Caledonia Lounge. The trio’s core appeal is its tuneful absurdity; songs like “No Ramen No Peace,” from last year’s Space Power Delight, feature sing-along choruses silly enough to make you forget your troubles, even if for an evening. Un-ironic slap bass abounds. Local support for Friday’s show comes courtesy of melodic, psychedelic rockers Calico Vision and angular art-rock act Hannie and the Slobs. [Gabe Vodicka]
Tuesday 12 ART: Athens Fibercraft Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Guild welcomes all fiber artists including knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, fabric designers, basket makers, quilters and embroiderers. Today will be an organizational meeting for the year and includes an ice cream social. 12:30 p.m. FREE! 706-543-4319 CLASSES: Computer Class (ACC Library) “Intro to Computers.” Registration required. 10 a.m. 706613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org/ athens CLASSES: Swing Night (Dancefx) A one-hour lesson is followed by a two-hour dancing session. No experience or partner necessary. Every Tuesday. 8–11 p.m. $4–6. www. athensswingnight.com
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Jug Tavern Park, Winder · 6–11 p.m. (Fri), 1–11 p.m. (Sat) · FREE! Winder’s annual outdoor festival includes arts and crafts, info booths from community organizations, barbecue and snacks from food trucks, and cornhole tournaments with prizes throughout the day, plus inflatables, games and activities for children. Music kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday with The Regulars Band and Aerosmith tribute Pandora’s Box, and 4:30 p.m. Saturday with Brandon Whitley, Five Speed Band, Thomas Fountain and Josh Thompson. The Dixie Cruisers Car Club will showcase classic cars, motorcycles, trucks and tractors from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday. [Jessica Smith]
Hendershot’s Coffee Bar · 8 p.m. · $15–20 A.J. Croce is the product of folk royalty—his father is the late, great Jim Croce—but the accomplished songwriter and pianist has carved out his own musical path, as evidenced by his brand new album, Just Like Medicine. The record, which features contributions from Vince Gill, David Hood and a slew of Muscle Shoals session players, is a joyous affair steeped in Southern blues and soul, with a touch of Americana grit. It also features a faithful reworking of an unreleased song written by the elder Croce shortly before his death, “Name of the Game.” Croce hits Athens for a show at Hendershot’s Saturday. [GV]
UNG Oconee Art Gallery · 2–4 p.m. · FREE! Last winter, the University of North Georgia Oconee Campus Art Gallery held its third annual “Reciprocal” exhibition, which brings in works by members of the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation. After winning Best in Show, Jeanne Whatley was offered a solo exhibition. Her series of paintings, “Flight Path,” takes its title from the freedom of a bird’s flight. Often painted from a bird’s eye view, many of her human subjects appear as abstracted shapes in the midst of migration. In her body of work, Whatley explores the role hope plays in the lives of of people moving along uncertain paths. Her paintings will remain on view through Oct. 11. [JS]
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EVENTS: University Woman’s Club Fall Coffee (570 Prince Ave.) Connect with members of the club, college and community. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! womansclub.uga.edu FILM: May it Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers (Ciné Barcafé) Filmed over two years, the documentary offers a revealing look at the Grammy Award-nominated North Carolina band fronted by Seth and Scott Avett. 10:30 p.m. $15. www. athenscine.com GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia with host Jamie
Pisarich. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8508561 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Bingo (Ted’s Most Best) Win delicious drinks, sweet treats and gift cards. Every Tuesday on the patio. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.tedsmostbest.com KIDSTUFF: Teen Movie Night (Bogart Library) Watch Everything, Everything, based on Nicola Yoon’s YA book. Ages 11–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Toddler Tuesday (Georgia Museum of Art) Families and children 18 months–3 years can take a tour tailored for young chil-
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dren, listen to stories and participate in a hands-on activity. This month’s theme is Gio Ponti. 10 a.m. FREE! callan@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs and crafts for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos provided. Ages 3–11. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Stories, songs, puppets and more. Ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Drawing with Jayln (ACC Library) Learn different drawing techniques. Ages 11–18. 4:30
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p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens LECTURES & LIT: African American Authors Book Club (ACC Library) This month’s title is The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore. Newcomers welcome. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: Johnstone Lecture: Backyard Bugs (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Associate professor of entomology at the University of Florida Jaret Daniels speaks on Backyard Bugs: An Identification Guide to Common Insects, Spiders and More. 7 p.m. FREE! garden@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Episcopal Church of the Advent, 338 Academy St. Madison) One Morgan Writers’ Workshop presents a reading by Joshilyn Jackson. 6:45 p.m. luke.mcfarland@morgan.k12. ga.us
MEETINGS: Volunteer Fair (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Receive information on how to volunteer at the botanical garden over coffee and a breakfast treat. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden. uga.edu MEETINGS: ACC Democrats Happy Hour (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Discuss issues at the county, state and national level at the water cooler end of the bar. 5:30–7 p.m. www.clarkedemocrats.com PERFORMANCE: Hugh Hodgson Faculty Series Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Elizabeth Knight’s recital has been cancelled. 8 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $12. music. 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. &
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their parents. 10 a.m. $4–6. www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Library Adventures (Bogart Library) A storytelling program with hands-on activities. Ages 3.5–8. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Stories, songs, puppets and more. Ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschool Pals (Bogart Library) Preschool aged children will learn social and language skills through songs stories and crafts. Ages almost 3–almost 5. 10:15 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 LECTURES & LIT: Urban Resilience (UGA College of Environment and Design, Jackson Street Building, Lecture Hall 123) Stephanie Stuckey, Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Atlanta, discusses urban resilience in the 21st century. 5 p.m. FREE! jlmesser@ uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Nuçi’s Space) Meet musician Peter McDade, in conversation with Kim Ware, in celebration of his book The Weight of Sound. 6:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.nuci.org
Thursday 14 ART: Student Night (Georgia Museum of Art) Join the Student Association of the Georgia Museum of Art for a night of food and fun to celebrate the latest exhibitions. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Art Party (Creature Comforts Brewery) The first quarterly Art Party includes artwork by Chakura Kineard, Gunnar Tarsa, Meredith Anne White and Megan Sparks. 5–10 p.m. www.creaturecomforts. com 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 CLASSES: Tech Tips (ACC Library) Learn about Amazon’s digital assistant for the Echo in “Meet Alexa, Your Smart Assistant.â€? 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: KnitLits (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are welcome. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart FILM: David Gilmour: Live at Pompeii (CinĂŠ BarcafĂŠ) See Wednesday listing for full description Sept. 13–14, 8 p.m. $9.75. www.athenscine.com FILM: Italians and Design Film Series (Georgia Museum of Art) Watch Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita in conjunction with “Modern Living: Gio Ponti and the 20th-Century Aesthetics of Design.â€? 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org GAMES: Duplicate Bridge (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Beginner and experienced players welcome. 6:30 p.m. ejstapler@gmail.com GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Bogart Library) Build Lego creations. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Teen Gaming (ACC Library) Play WiiU, card games and board games. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens
KIDSTUFF: Baby Music Jam (Oconee County Library) Preschool aged children and their caregivers play instruments, sing and dance together. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706613-3950 KIDSTUFF: Children’s Book Club (ACC Library) Discuss Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Bully Busters Academy (Oconee County Library) Participants will learn how to spot a bully and what to do when confronted with Borders Black Belt Academy. Ages 5–11. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Ecology Lecture (UGA Ecology Building) The Odum School of Ecology kicks off a celebration for its 10th anniversary with the lecture “Darwin, Odum and Ecological Challenges for the 21st Century.� Followed by a reception, book signing and viewings of related exhibitions in the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.ecology.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Oconee County Library Friends Book Sale (Oconee County Civic Center) Books, CDs and DVDs will be sold for bargain prices. Proceeds benefit the Oconee County Public Library. Sep. 14, 4–8 p.m. (member preview night), Sep. 15, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. & Sep. 16, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www. oconeelibraryfriends.org LECTURES & LIT: Alzheimer’s Lunch & Learn (ACC Council on Aging) This lunch’s topic is “Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body.� RSVP to receive lunch. 1 p.m. $5. www. accaging.org MEETINGS: Athens Land Trust Annual Celebration (West Broad Market Garden) Athens Land Trust celebrates its accomplishments with live music and guest speakers. Refreshments will be served. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org MEETINGS: Public Review for Trail Creek Master Plan Revision (East Athens Community Center) The ACC Leisure Services Department’s Office of Park Planning invites the public to look over revisions. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/parkplanning MEETINGS: CASA Volunteer Orientation (Children First) CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) speak up for abused and neglected children in the community. Find out more about becoming a child advocate. 10:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-1922, www.childrenfirstinc.org OUTDOORS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Meet at Shade Garden Arbor) Learn more about flora and fauna of the garden while enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Secret City Burlesque (The World Famous) The local troupe performs burlesque routines. 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/ theworldfamousathens
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THEATER: Rent (The Classic Center) The Tony Award-winning musical inspires with message of hope in the face of fear. 8 p.m. $21–66. classiccenter.com THEATER: Guys & Dolls (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) Encore Productions and ElbertonNET present a musical set in 1950s New York City. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town Sept. 8–9 & Sept. 15–16, 7 p.m. Sept. 10 & Sept. 17, 2 p.m. $9–16. 706283-1049
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EVENTS: Celebrate Constitution Day (Big City Bread Cafe) Learn about Georgia’s signers and sing the Preamble. Decorate a quilt square and listen to local students read the Bill of Rights. 1 p.m. FREE! egcarr@ charter.net EVENTS: Big Trail & Tug (Camp Hooray, 193 Strickland Lane, Jefferson) This trail run and tug-ofwar competition also includes food and games. Proceeds benefit Extra Special People. 12 p.m. $25. www. extraspecialpeople.com/big-trail-tug GAMES: Lord of the Rings Fantasy Fan Track (The Rook and Pawn) Meet fans of Tolkien and the fantasy genre. Games include War of the
LECTURES & LIT: UUFA Forum (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Hear research on the American diet in “Your Diet, Your Health and Your Planet.” 10 a.m. FREE! uufa@uuathensga.org PERFORMANCE: Keyboard Music of “The Three Bs” (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Three master concert artists perform keyboard works of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. 3 p.m. $39. pac.uga.edu SPORTS: Power Championship Wrestling (United Team Sports Center, 375-B Commerce Blvd.) Physical and mental power combine at the family-friendly show. 5–9 p.m. $5–12. www.utscenter.com
Saturday 16 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 CLASSES: Intro to Excel (Oconee County Library) Learn the basics of Excel 2010. 3 p.m. FREE! 706769-3950 EVENTS: Jug Tavern Festival & Cornhole Tournament (Jug Tavern Park) See Friday listing for full description Sept. 15, 6–11 p.m. & Sept. 16, 1–11 p.m. FREE! www. jugtavernfestival.com EVENTS: Rhythm & Brews Festival (Sandy Creek Barn, Greensboro) The Oconee Performing Arts Society and Reynolds Lake Oconee present craft beer, wine tastings, local and regional food trucks, and live music by Whisky Bent with special guest John Popper of Blues Traveler. 6 p.m. $75. www.opas.org EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Shop for fresh and affordable produce and prepared foods. The market also includes kids activities, cooking demonstrations, educational booths and entertainment. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www. athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Greek Festival (St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church, Watkinsville) Enjoy traditional Greek food, music, folk dancing and church tours. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $1. www.athensgreekfestival.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: Draper James Pop-up Shop (Graduate Athens) See Friday listing for full description Sept. 15, 3–7 p.m. & Sept. 16, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.draperjames.com EVENTS: Gem, Minerals, Arts and Related Crafts Show (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Shop among quartz crystals, amethyst, fossils, jewelry, opals, minerals from local mines and more. Sept. 16–17, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5. squareup.com/ store/elemental-curiosities GAMES: Pathfinder Society Event (Tyche’s Games) Fantasy RPG. Bring your imagination. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-345-4500 KIDSTUFF: Dad and Me Storytime (ACC Library) Participants will hear Monkey with a Tool Belt then make a tool belt to take home. Ages 2–8. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Mexican Independence Day (Bogart Library) Drop in to make papel picado, a traditiona tissue paper flag. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Oconee County Library Friends Book Sale (Oconee County Civic Center) See
director Harvey Hubbell V faced growing up dyslexic in the 1960s and ‘70s. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. learningally.org GAMES: Duplicate Bridge (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Beginner players welcome. 1 p.m. $4. ejstapler@gmail.com GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! highwirelounge.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Team trivia contests with house cash prizes every Monday night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Songs, finger plays, wiggles and giggles for ages three and under. Caregivers will recieve pointers for building literacy and language skills. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: 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: Improv Theater Games for Youth (State Botanical Garden) This year’s theme is “For the Love of Language.” Theater games focus on sounds, gestures, rhythms and nonsense words. 6 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Law Conference (UGA Dean Rusk Hall, Larry Walker Room) The Dean Rusk International Law Center brings in experts to discuss “The Next Generation of International Trade Agreements.” Registration required. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.law.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: 3rd Monday Book Club (Oconee County Library) The Book of Tomorrow by Cecilia Ahern. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee PERFORMANCE: UGA Symphonic Band (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The ensemble focuses on classic band repertoire as well as new music. 8 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
Tuesday 19 Currently on view at Pixel & Ink Studio, “Monochromatic” shares paintings and prints by Jacob Wenzka. A closing reception will be held on Sunday, Oct. 1 from 4–6 p.m. elry artist and Georgia Goldsmiths Guild artist-in-residence. 5 p.m. FREE! athensmetalartsguild@gmail. com ART: Artist Reception (Oconee County Library) Meet and greet with “Women of Watercolor.” 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee CLASSES: Orchid Repotting Demonstration (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The Northeast Georgia Orchid Society presents potting techniques for differenty types of orchids. Other aspects of orchid care will be discussed. 1 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Gem, Minerals, Arts and Related Crafts Show (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) See Saturday listing for full description Sept. 16–17, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $5. squareup.com/store/elementalcuriosities
Ring, Battle of the Five Armies, Lords of Waterdeep and more. 12:30–3:30 p.m. therookandpawn.com GAMES: Netrunner Open Play (Tyche’s Games) All are welcome to join in. 12:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Playground Scavenger Hunt (Lay Park) Travel around to various playgrounds in town and take pictures of the scavenger hunt’s items. 2–4 p.m $5–7.50. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Family Fun Day (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Pizza and games for all ages. RSVP. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! dre@uuathensga.org KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (ACC Library) Beginning readers read aloud to certified therapy dogs. 3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org
THEATER: Guys & Dolls (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description Sept. 8–9 & Sept. 15–16, 7 p.m. Sept. 10 & Sept. 17, 2 p.m. $9–16. 706-283-1049
Monday 18 CLASSES: Build Your Credit (ACC Library) Learn how to plan and start building credit. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.peerlessfg.com EVENTS: 25th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Opening (Food Bank of Northeast Georgia) Celebrate 25 years of service. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiafoodbankassociation.org FILM: Dislecksia: The Movie (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) This documentary traces the many trials
ART: Visiting Artist (Lamar Dodd School of Art, S151) Matt Kenyon is an associate professor in the Digital and Media Program at Rhode Island School of Design. His art practice resides in the sculptural and digital world, and focuses on themes such as mass media, global corporations and the military-industrial complex. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu CLASSES: Computer Class (ACC Library) “Intro to Mac Computers.” Registration Required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: Lighting Setups Made Easy (Craig Gum Photography Studio, 160 Winston Dr., Suite 10) Gain hands-on experience shooting 1, 2 and 3 light photography setups. Bring your own camera. 6:30–9 p.m. $50. jeremyadambarton@gmail.com CLASSES: Swing Night (Dancefx) A one-hour lesson is followed by a two-hour dancing session. No experience or partner necessary. Every Tuesday. 8–11 p.m. $4–6. www. athensswingnight.com k continued on next page
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THE CALENDAR! CLASSES: Computer Class (Bogart Library) “Intro to Excel.” 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart EVENTS: Open House (320 E. Clayton St.) Explore the Park Plaza executive offices and suites. 5 p.m. www.michaelbrothersbuilding.com EVENTS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) Bring a new treasure or story from the summer to share at “Show and Tell.” 7:30 p.m. FREE! wwwathensrockandgemclub.org FILM: Bad Movie Night: Final Score (Ciné Barcafé) Mildmannered businessman and ex-commando Richard Brown goes berzerk after Mr. Hawk indiscriminately murders his wife and son. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ badmovienight FILM: Cinema Politique (Miller Learning Center, Room 250) Watch a screening of 12 Angry Men, a film that focuses on the jury deliberations of a murder case. 7 p.m. FREE! mlmiller@uga.edu FILM: Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers (Winder Cultural Arts Center, Winder) When God Sleeps tells the story of exiled Iranian artist-activist Shahin Naiafi against the backdrop of the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks and the global right-wing backlash against Middle Eastern refugees. Following the screening, director Till Schauder will offer a Q&A. 7:30 p.m. www.winderculturalarts.com 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 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.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 KIDSTUFF: Tea on Tuesday Book Club (Bogart Library) Paint kindness rocks for the commnity and plan community outreach for the upcoming year. Girls, ages 8–10. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart 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. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs and crafts for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Pirate Day (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Participants are invited to dress like a pirate and go on a treasure hunt for “Talk like a Pirate Day.” Children must be accompanied by an adult. 3–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty. com/sandycreeknaturecenter KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Stories, songs, puppets and more. Ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens
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LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Authors (Avid Bookshop) Meet UGA Press authors Sonny Seals and George Hart in celebration of their book Historic Rural Churches of Georgia. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: Sunflower Music Series (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) This month features David Lowery and Mackalie Davidson. 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 20 ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Sage Kincaid, assistant curator of education, leads a conversation on John Linton Chapman’s painting “Via Appia.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org ART: Artist Reception (UNG Oconee Campus) Jeanne Whatley will talk about her latest exhibit “Flight Path.” 2–4 p.m. FREE! ung.edu CLASSES: Video Editing for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn the basics of video editing using Adobe Premiere. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) See Wednesday listing for full description 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102 GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia (Your Pie, Eastside) Every Wednesday. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.yourpie.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Gather a team. Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. willys.com GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Washington St.) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. saucehouse.com GAMES: Boybutante Bingo (The Foundry) Play some rounds of bingo hosted by fabulous drag performers including Ms. Clementine May Jackson and Ming Vase-Dynasty. 7 p.m. $10 (three cards for five rounds each). www.boybutante.org GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) Drop in and win prizes! 8–10 p.m. FREE! highwirelounge. com KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Teen Movie (ACC Library) Unwind with a movie and
snacks. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Stories, songs, puppets and more. Ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs and crafts for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. 10 & 11 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. Crafts will be made during the second hour. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Library Adventures (Bogart Library) See Wednesday listing for full description 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Maryn McKenna shares her latest book, Big Chicken: The Incredible Story of How Antibiotics Created Modern Agriculture and Changed the Way the World Eats. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Talking About Books: Adult Book Discussion Group (ACC Library) This month’s title is All Over But the Soutin’ by Rick Bragg. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org MEETINGS: Brown Bag Lunch (Lyndon House Arts Center) This lunch’s topic is “Confederate Monuments: Context and Controversy.” Presented by the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.achfonline.org MEETINGS: Athens Retired Educators Association (Logan’s Roadhouse) Socialize with other retired teachers from Athens and stay for a program. 11 a.m. clarkc255@gmail.com PERFORMANCE: Faculty Recital (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) This performance features Liza Stepanova on piano. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga. edu PERFORMANCE: UGA Wind Symphony (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The group includes undergraduate music majors, music minors and gifted non-majors who are preparing for careers in performance, music education or a lifelong involvement with music. 8 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu
LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 12 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com SUN SEEKER Folky, Nashville-based band with sunny melodies and spacious instrumentals. Creature Comforts Brewery 5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com JULIE HOLMES TRIO Local singersongwriter/multi-instrumentalist who specializes in acoustic jams. The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. thefoundryathens.com RED OAK SOUTHERN STRING BAND This Watkinsville-based band plays rootsy Americana tunes. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band.
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Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot. Backline provided!
The Bar-B-Que Shack 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-6752 BLUEGRASS JAM Bring your own instrument! All pickers are welcome every Thursday.
Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! (21+), $2 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com YUNG CUZ BDAY BASH A party for the local rapper, featuring performances from Slick Kooley, Mykell Scott, TaeKyon Carruth, 3ft, DK, Rebel Lion, We’re Weird, Tru Thought, Dictator, Kxng Blanco and many others.
Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES & FRIENDS Local band playing a fusion of folk, country and rock, with jazz. This week features guest John Clark.
Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $17 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com CBDB Alabama-based “joyfunk” band playing a mix of funk, progressive rock and jam fusion. MISTER TIE DYE Local nine-piece instrumental fusion group with a potent horn section. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com PLASTIC PINKS Miami-based psychedelic garage-rock band. THE MAMMOTHS Austin, TX-based high-energy rock outfit drawing on old-school techniques. The Globe 10 p.m. $2 (headphone rental). 706353-4721 SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with wireless headphones and three channels of music. One of them is a request line! Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 MAGNA CUM LORD Post-punk/ psych-rock band featuring Thom Strickland, Larry Choskey and Nate Mitchell. DJS NATE FROM WUXTRY & LARE BARE Two local rockers team up for a DJ set. 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 BLUES JAM Hosted by Jesse Mariah. Bring your voice and instruments. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Rd. location) CHRIS HAMPTON TRIO A versatile band that plays covers, originals and gladly takes requests. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE WORKSHY Six-piece funk band from Denver, CO. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday! Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards. The World Famous 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens KAREN & THE SORROWS Brooklyn-based alt-country band. LEEANN PEPPERS Local singersongwriter playing sparse, evocative folk music.
Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com SALINE Local four-piece “shoegrease” band with hints of post-punk and fuzz-rock. AIRPARK Groove-oriented, Nashvillebased indie-pop duo. PANSY Athens punk band influenced by indie rock and ‘80s hardcore. SUBSCRIBER Local psych-pop project of songwriter Jeff Webber. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com BRAIN AID FEST Featuring Davey Wrathgaber, Davis Ripley Keller, Scott Spillane EXP, Johnathan Coody, The VG Minus and Repent at Leisure. See story on p. 11. The Foundry 8 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com DAVID COOK Nashville-based singersongwriter and “American Idol” winner Cook has evolved from his country roots, exploring and experimenting with other sounds. KATHRYN DEAN Singer-songwriter focusing on “the human experience.” Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com UNTIL THREE Brand new local rock duo. 8 p.m. $14 (adv.), $16 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com FLYNT FLOSSY & TURQUOISE JEEP The internet-famous culthip-hop heroes bring their satirical tracks to town. On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com KINDERCORE VINYL NIGHT Kindercore’s DJs spin indie rock, new wave, Britpop and more. Go Bar 11 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic Dr. Fred and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Every Thursday! Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com ANSLEY STEWART Local singersongwriter playing rock, blues and classical. ALL THE KIMONOS New band led by musician Ferrill Gibbs. Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $1 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance 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 LG’S BIRTHDAY BASH A party for the local MC features performances from local rap stars and hopefuls. Little Kings Shuffle Club 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub BRAIN AID FEST Featuring African Soul, J Goodnews,
Blacknerdninja and DJ Brain Aid. See story on p. 11. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 HUGHES TAYLOR BAND Energetic blues outfit from Macon. 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. Southern Brewing Company 5 p.m. www.sobrewco.com DJ SO BREW Spinning funk, soul and rock vinyl. Bring your own records!
Friday 15 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEE PILCHER BAND Guitarist and graduate of Atlanta Institute of Music plays a variety of funky music. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com OTONANA TRIO Party-funk outfit from Japan. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. CALICO VISION Dream-pop group from Athens. HANNIE AND THE SLOBS Garagerock project featuring members of The Rodney Kings and Muuy Biien. Creature Comforts Brewery 5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com ASHUTTO MIRRA Newly reformed local rock and roll band. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com BRAIN AID FEST Featuring Bursters, Paul McHugh, Andy Dixon, Donny Knottsville and The Spookie Moon. See story on p. 11. The Foundry 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE DIRTY DOORS Tribute band performs a set of classic Doors hits. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Good old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverance. 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com FUTUREBIRDS Athens’ roots-rock heroes return for a headlining performance. NEIGHBOR LADY Twangy, melodic rock group led by local singersongwriter Emily Braden. PARKER GISPERT Frontman for former Athens rock trio The Whigs performs a solo set. On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com RELL DJ and producer from Jacksonville, FL. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 BILLBOARD BAGGINS New local experimental project. MIDNIGHT BOI Alias of local musician Eli Rickli, playing “pseudoSatanic hip hop.” RICKY DIGITS Local MC who cites MF Doom, cLOUDDEAD, Wu Tang Clan, and Eminem as influences. DJ MAHOGANY & DJ SIPPY Longtime local favorite Mahogany teams with up-and-comer Sippy for a groovy night of sounds.
Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com STEPHANE WREMBEL Gypsy jazz guitarist from New York who penned original music for Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris. 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 KATIE COLLINS Singer-songwriter playing classical piano with a melodic twist. JACKIE JONES Conjuring up a “delicate storm of music and emotions.” Little Kings Shuffle Club 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub BRAIN AID FEST Featuring Harry Carey, Ancient Whales, Los Cantares, Garett Hatch and Rev. Conner Tribble. See story on p. 11.
The Foundry On the Patio. 4 p.m. www.thefoundryathens.com DJ RE>RON Playing your favorites for the UGA game pre-party. Front Porch Book Store 6 p.m. FREE! 706-372-1236 DRIFTWOOD Local Americana collective plays darkly accented folk music. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com RUMOURS Fleetwood Mac tribute band based in Atlanta. 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. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DEAD NEIGHBORS This local band plays shoegaze-inspired garagerock.
KITH & KIN Americana and honky tonk and group led by Barrett Smith. Little Kings Shuffle Club 9 p.m. facebook.com/lkshuffleclub BRAIN AID FEST Featuring Rat Babies, Tears for the Dying, Kate Jan, Lydia Sera and Naoko Uno. See story on p. 11. Live Wire 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. livewireathens.com EL TEN ELEVEN Experimental postrock duo from Los Angeles. SEGO Indie electronic outfit from L.A. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 LIQUID DYNAMITE Athens-based group featuring Dwayne Holloway. Sandy Creek Barn (Greensboro) 6 p.m. www.opas.org WHISKY BENT Country and Southern rock group. The band is joined by
Iron Factory 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 DAVID LOCOCO Local musician performs classic jazz standards in the styles of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and more.
The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. thefoundryathens.com LILLY HIATT Edgy Americana singersongwriter from Nashville, TN. See story on p. 12.
The World Famous 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens BRAIN AID FEST Featuring Leisure Service, Severe Blush, Edmondson, Euglossine, David Dondero, Christopher Without His Liver, Barrett C. Smith and Gift Economy. See feature on p. 11.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com BLUE BLOOD Melodic local psychedelic pop project fronted by singersongwriter Hunter Morris. T. HARDY MORRIS Athens-based singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, raucous folk-rock.
Monday 18 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com MORNING TELEPORTATION Highenergy psychedelic rock band from Bowling Green, KY.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 7 p.m. $5 (ages 6–12), $15. www. botgarden.uga.edu DAVID LOWERY Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven frontman performs a solo set. MACKALIE DAVIDSON Local folk and pop singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $14 (adv.), $16 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com ELECTRIC GUEST L.A.-based electronic R&B duo. TOMI Highly visual experimental singer-songwriter. On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com BEACH TIGER Synthpop group out of Charleston, SC. The Globe 10 p.m. $2 (headphone rental). 706353-4721 SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with wireless headphones and three channels of music. One of them is a request line! Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 FREESTYLE CYPHER NIGHT A night of rhymes and beats, featuring local and touring MCs and hosted by Space Brother and Dedric Knowles. 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.
Max 9 p.m. FREE! 706-286-0339 DJ ZELIUM A bumpin’ deep house outdoor dance party. Video projections, good vibes and no cover!
The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday!
Mellow Mushroom 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 TIGHTLY STRUNG New Athens trio of Doug Peters, Lee Hiers and David Lococo play blues, folk, bluegrass and country. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 NSM Local all-star dance-pop group.
Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday!
Southern Brewing Company 5 p.m. www.sobrewco.com CHIEF ROCKA Local DJ expertly spins a set of old-school hip hop.
Saucehouse Barbeque 7 p.m. FREE! www.saucehouse.com LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot performs tasty sets of funky Southern folk rock ‘n’ roll.
The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens JENNY PARROTT Folky indie-pop singer-songwriter from Austin, TX. LEEANN PEPPERS Local singersongwriter playing sparse, evocative folk music.
Southern Brewing Company 4 p.m. www.sobrewco.com JIM COOK Wailing slide guitar, gritty vocals and swamp stomp with this local bluesman.
Saturday 16 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com WICKED KING Hard-hitting local rock trio dedicated to the roots of true heavy music. THE GRAWKS Local rock band that sounds like “Bazooka Joe bubble gum laced with shrapnel.”LIBERATOR Athensbased three-piece hard-rock band. HECKLEHAMMER New local stoner/ doom-metal outfit. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com BRAIN AID FEST Featuring Forbidden Waves, Murder the Mood, Radio Decay, Claire Cronin and Jef Whatley. See story on p. 11. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $13. www.40watt.com THE LONELY BISCUITS An eclectic mix of soul, funk and hip-hop based out of Nashville. OKEY DOKEY Nashville group mixing Motown ideals with psychedelic storytelling.
El Ten Eleven plays Live Wire Athens on Saturday, Sept. 16. HARLOT PARTY Local rock group featuring intertwining guitar riffs and haunting, emotive vocals. CITRIS Fuzzed-out indie-rock group from New York. NOVELTY FOXTROT Heavy local emo four-piece. DJ GOOD GIRL Playing pop, R&B and other hits from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. hendershotscoffee.com A.J. CROCE The son of legendary musician Jim Croce plays soulful Southern roots-rock. See Calendar Pick on p. 14. 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 LILY HERNE Local group playing dream-rock with psychedelic and folk influences.
John Popper of Blues Traveler fame.
Sunday 17 Cali ‘N’ Tito’s Eastside 7 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7087 THE LUCKY JONES Rockin’ rhythm and blues from this local band. Every Sunday! Creature Comforts Brewery 1 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com PAT SOUL Eclectic, Atlanta-based singer-songwriter. The Foundry Tommy Valentine Fundraiser. 6 p.m. www.thefoundryathens.com THE SPLITZ BAND This band’s wide range encompasses classic Motown, funk, disco and both old-school and contemporary R&B. DJ SEGAR Spinning smooth jazz selections. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 6 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com CLASSICAL REVOLUTION UGA School of Music graduates and students play works by Dvorak, Ligeti, Bach and more.
OAK HOUSE Melodic and complex post-rock group from Athens and Atlanta. WANDERWILD Local indie-rock project led by songwriter Matt Martin. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night every Monday. Hosted by Larry Forte.
Wednesday 20 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot. Backline provided!
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Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com TALLULAH GEORGE Alt-rock group that presents “pure unadulterated entertainment.” JACK’S JOHNSON Local band featuring members of Wieuca and Big Morgan. KYLE LACEY & THE HARLEM RIVER NOISE Touring group drawing on traditional rock and roll and swing.
Creature Comforts Brewery 5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com LAMAR WILLIAMS BAND Pop-rock band from Atlanta fronted by the son of Allman Brothers bassist Lamar Williams.
40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $21. www.40watt.com MELVINS An important forerunner in the genres of sludgy, heavy metal and experimental drone rock. SPOTLIGHTS Brooklyn-based sludge-rock duo.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 JAZZ FUNK JAM Local jazz musician Mason Davis hosts this monthly jam session.
Down the Line 9/21 BASH & POP (Caledonia Lounge) 9/21 ELIOT BRONSON (The Foundry) 9/21 SUSTO / GREAT PEACOCK / THE HIGH DIVERS (Georgia Theatre) 9/21 QUIET HOLLERS (Georgia Theatre) 9/21 JAZZ JAM (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 9/21 ECHO MAESTRO (Nowhere Bar) 9/21 DANIEL LEVIN / L’OR / KILLICK HINDS (Trio Contemporary Art Gallery) 9/22 SHADE / DAVID BARBE & INWARD DREAM EBB / LINGUA FRANCA (Caledonia Lounge) 9/22 GARY LAZER EYES / BLANKO / WORLDS GREATEST DAD / SCOOTERBABE (Creature Comforts Brewery) 9/22 RADIOLUCENT / THE WHISKEY GENTRY / THE PONY LEAGUE (40 Watt Club) 9/22 DRIVIN’ N’ CRYIN’ / MICHELLE MALONE AND DRAG THE RIVER (The Foundry)
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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 nonprofits, 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. 706-548-1973, director@ath festeducates.org, athfesteducates.org Call for Artists (Hip Vintage and Handmade) Local art and crafts vendors needed for Handmade Holiday Market. 10x10 spaces are $35. Dec. 2, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. www.hipvintagehandmade.com
Exhibition Proposals (Lyndon House Arts Center) The center reviews proposals for art exhibitions twice annually. Exhibitions can be by local, regional, national or international artists, exchanges from other states and countries, invitational or juried exhibitions, themed exhibitions or exhibitions of historical works owned by local collectors. Due date Sept. 20. www. athensclarkecounty.com Indie South Fair (Multiple Locations) Now accepting artist and vendor applications. Holiday Hooray at 660 N. Chase St. Deadline Sept. 25. Market Dec. 2, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Dec. 3, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday Holiday Market at Monday Night Brewing in Atlanta. Deadline Oct. 16. Event Dec. 10, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Apply at www.indiesouthfair.com Statewide Art Competition (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Seeking student artwork to use on items like totes, T-shirts and scarves in the garden’s gift shop. Open to GA students in ninth grade or above. Winners can receive up to $1,000. Deadline Dec. 1. Visit website for
art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are inspired by Magic Realism, Surrealism and nursery rhymes. Through September. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) New paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Chatham Murray, Candle Brumby, Lana Mitchell and more. ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (17 N. Main St., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass. ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) In the Bertelsmann Gallery, see three-dimensional mixed media assemblages by Barbara Odil and paintings by Ainhoa Bilbao Cebrero. Through Oct. 6. • In the Myers Gallery, view “Horace Farlowe: Paintings, Drawings and Sculptures.” Through Oct. 27. • In the Harrison Center Foyer Gallery, this year’s permanent exhibit is “Animals: Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings.” 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. Through Sept. 17. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. 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. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) “Bartram Trail Farm Photography” shares images from a Winterville farm co-owned by Jones and Scott Brandis, who supply many local restaurants with fresh produce. Through Oct. 1. DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Artwork by Caroline LaRousse. Through September. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Patrick Sprague. Through September. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Profiles of cultural figures and other illustrations by Klon Waldrip. Through September. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Spotlight 2017” features artwork by Erin McIntosh, Paul Collins and Christina Foard. Through September.
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complete guidelines and application. 706-542-6014, www.botgarden. uga.edu
Auditions A Christmas Carol (Winterville Auditorium) The Circle Ensemble Theatre Company presents auditions for the beloved tale. Auditions Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. and Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. Callbacks on Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. Performances run through weekends Dec. 2–10. Adults and children needed. Email to reserve your slot. circleensemble@gmail.com Christmas Belles (Arts!Oglethorpe, Historic Crawford School) A Southern farce. Seeking seven women and four men. Auditions on Sept. 17, 2–5 p.m. Rehearsals begin in October. Performances Nov. 30–Dec. 3. sbdillard@windstream.net, www.artsoglethorpe.com Love, Loss and What I Wore (Arts!Oglethorpe, Historic Crawford School) Audition for a play of monologues and ensemble pieces
about women. The cast is five women. Audition on Sept. 17, 2–5 p.m. Rehearsals begin in January. Performances Mar. 2–4. sbdillard@ windstream.net, www.artsoglethorpe. org
Classes AWE-Wakening: Adult Mentoring Program (Oglethorpe County) Spread out over seven weekends throughout the year. Games, play, exploration, wandering and quiet spaces. Begins Sept. 16. $645. 706-255-8937, sara@wild intelligence.org Artist Workshops (KA Artist Shop) “Abstract Watercolor with Erin McIntosh.” Sept. 12, 19 & 26. $190. www.kaartist.com Building Connections (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Wild Intelligence leads an eight-week nature connection course for adults. Begins Oct. 4, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $155. www.wildintelligence.org Classes (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) “Chinese Calligraphy,” Mondays 5:30 p.m. “Pilates,” Tuesdays 5 p.m. “Belly Dancing,” Wednesdays 7 p.m. “Mahjong,” Thursdays 1 p.m. “Gentle Yoga,” Thursdays 5:30 p.m. “Ballroom Dancing,” Thursdays 6
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Modern Living: Giò Ponti and the 20th-Century Aesthetics of Design.” Through Sept. 17. • “Modern Masters from the Giuliano Ceseri Collection” includes 19th- and 20th-century works on paper by masters of the medium. Through Nov. 12. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Rainbow Cube” is a site-specific installation by Candice Greathouse and Curtis Ames. Through October. HEIRLOOM CAFÉ (815 N. Chase St.) Davy Gibbs presents “Empires,” a collection of large color photographs focused on the changing face of the Southern economy. Through Nov. 6. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Paintings by Will Eskridge. HIGHWIRE LOUNGE (269 N. Hull St.) Nature photography by Jonathan Shuster. Through September. HIP VINTAGE & HANDMADE (215 Commerce Blvd.) Fiber art by Katherine Crossan and Margaret Agner. Through September. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) “Stilled Life” includes drawings and paintings by Emily Morrison and Mikaila Guerra. Through September. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) “Primary Information” is a New York-based nonprofit organization founded to publish affordable artists’ books and writings. Through Oct. 5. • “Losing; Keeping” includes collaborative works by MFA candidate in painting and drawing, Annemarie DiCamillo, and Los Angeles-based artist Luke McCusker. Through Oct. 5. • “SEWW” includes photographs of the South East Women Wrestlers, a local group of artists who participate in theatrical role-play. Through Oct. 27. • “Rosemary Mayer: Beware of All Definitions” shares works by the post-minimalist and feminist artist. Through Nov. 10. LOWERY GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery celebrates “24 Years of Art” with Giclee prints, originals, photographs and sculptures by over 24 artists including Claire Clements, Ben Rouse, Peter Loose, Kip Ramey and more. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) Held in celebration of the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation’s 50th year, “Captured in Time” presents a collection of photographs from Growing Up in Athens. “Unidentified Houses of Athens.” Through Nov. 1. • “Aurora: An Installation by Zane Cochran” includes 40 suspended structures that glow and fade as visitors explore the gallery. Gallery Talk Oct. 7. Currently on view through Oct. 13 • “The Game Show” includes playful pieces by Esteban Patino, Curtis Ames, Mike Landers, Lea Purvis, Meg Aubrey, Noah McCarthy, Nicole Jean Hill Paul Pfeiffer, Hope Hilton and Kaleena Stasiak. Through Oct. 17. • “All That Remains is Nowhere” includes conceptual book art from Brian Hitselberger, Eileen Wallace and curator Margot Ecke. Through Oct. 13. • “Connecting: Stairways to…” is a site-specific installation by Thom Houser that explores the many types of connections that occur while using stairways. Through Oct. 21. • Collections from Our Community presents “Zig Dot Zag,” works by the Athens Fibercraft Guild’s “Challenge Project” participants. Sept. 19–Oct. 28. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) A partnership between the Madison Artists Guild and the Morgan County Primary School, “Farm” celebrates the agrarian lifestyle of the rural South through paintings, photography and sculpture. Opening reception Sept. 15. MAMA’S BOY (197 Oak St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by Magic Realism and Surrealism.
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p.m. 706-742-0823, winterville center@gmail.com, www.winterville center.com Classes (OCAF, Watkinsville) “Watercolor: Painting Values & Color with Kie Johnson.” Wednesdays, Sept. 13–Oct. 18, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $285. “Portait Painting in Oils with Abner Cope.” Saturdays, Oct. 7–Nov. 18, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $190. In “ABC’s of Writing for Children,” Gail Karwoski discusses kids’ books. Saturdays, Oct. 28–Nov. 11. $120. www.ocaf.com Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s wheel every Friday from 7–9 p.m. “Family Try Clay” classes show hand-building methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. 706355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Dance Class Registration (East Athens Educational Dance Center) Classes for beginners through advanced students. Ballet, modern dance, tap and more. 706613-3624, www.athensclarkecounty. com/leisure Guitar Strum at Hip (Hip Vintage and Handmade) Group guitar lesson for adults taught by Caroline Aiken. Bring a guitar, tuner, paper, pen and list of songs you’d like to learn. Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. $15. www.hipvintagehandmade.com Hot Yoga (Fuel Hot Yoga) Classes in hot yoga are offered seven days a week. Beginners welcome. Student discounts available. 706-353-9642, www.fuelhotyoga.com Job Interviewing Skills Workshop (East Athens Community Center) The workshop includes mock-interviews and tips
for different types of interviews. Sept. 22 & 29, 5:30–7:30 p.m. For ages 15 & up. Registration required. 706-613-3593, www.athensclarke county.com/leisure One-on-One Computer Skills (ACC Library) Personalized instruction available for computer topics. Thursdays, 9 a.m. 706-613-3650, 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 Personal Safety & Security Workshop (Protective Reach) (Contact for Location) This self-defense class incorporates lectires and scenario based exercises. Tactics include self-defense spray, kubaton and grappling release. Sept. 30, 5:30–9:30 p.m. $75. 888-9018697, www.protectivereach.com Photography & More (Craig Gum Photography Studio, 160 Winston Dr., Suite 10) Classes are held every first and third Tuesday of the month. Subjects vary. jeremy adambarton@gmail.com Tai Chi (Rubber Soul Yoga) Tai Chi, Yang style, traditional long form. All levels welcome. Thursdays, 9–10 a.m. 770-630-1252 Teen Tumbling (Bishop Park) Registration is underway. For ages 12–15 from beginner through advanced levels. Mondays through Nov. 27, 6:30–8 p.m. $10–15/class. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure Therapeutic Yoga (m3yoga, 159 Oneta St., Unit 5) m3yoga
MASON-SCHARFENSTEIN MUSEUM OF ART (567 Georgia St., Demorest) “Gloria Victis: Three Artists Respond to War” includes works by painter Temme Barkin-Leeds, sculptor Jim Buonaccorsi and ceramicist Richard Notkin. Through Sept. 15. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) “Women of Watercolor” features watercolor paintings by local artists. Reception Sept. 17. Currently on view through September. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) The 15th annual “Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational” features 7,000 pieces by 50 artists from across the state. The Members Gallery hosts “Echizen in Japan,” a collection of works by Naoki Izuma. The Hall Gallery features “In a Galaxy Not Far Away” by Beau Raymond. Through Sept. 13. PIXEL & INK STUDIO (766 W. Broad St.) “Monochromatic” shares paintings and prints by Jacob Wenzka. Several are from the upcoming children’s book The Girl Who Kept Night in Her Closet. Closing reception Oct. 1. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) In the Brown Media Library, see the “Steele Vintage Broadcast Microphone Collection.” • “Spirited: Prohibition in America” is a traveling exhibition and part of the NEH On the Road program. Through Oct. 20. • “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. Through Dec. 5. • “Covered with Glory: Football at UGA, 1892–1917.” Through Dec. 22. SOUTHERN BREWING COMPANY (231 Collins Industrial Blvd.) Artwork by Sam Balling. Through September. THE STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) “Meet Your Neighbors” features large-scale photographs of insects, birds, plants, reptiles and amphibians by Jena Johnson and Chuck Murphy. Through Oct. 8. THE SURGERY CENTER (2142 W. Broad St.) Weaving by Dreamweaver teacher Erika Lewis. Through October. TRIO CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY (766 W. Broad St.) “#colortheory” is a group exhibition celebrating the visual impact of color in all of its forms. Through Oct. 15. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) Jennie Snare shares a collection of acrylic still life paintings depicting objects in front of a home window with interesting light. Through September. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA OCONEE CAMPUS GALLERY (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., Watkinsville) “Jeanne Whatley: Flight Path” is a series of paintings. Reception Sept. 20. Currently on view through Oct. 11. VIVA! ARGENTINE CUISINE (247 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Antoine Stewart. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Jamie Calkin creates ink and watercolor paintings of scenes around Athens. Through September. 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.
specializes in the healing aspects of yoga. Donation Flow Yoga Classes every Thursday at 8 p.m. $5 yoga classes offered to all veterans, and a “Community Warrior” membership offers reduced rates for local educators, active military members, firefighters, health care professionals and law enforcement. Check website for classes. www.m3yoga.com Women to the World (PALS Institute) The PALS Institute provides training in GED preparation, literacy, EFL, business and computer skills to women. Women to the World covers the cost of materials and testing fees. 706-548-0000, survival@womentotheworld.org Yoga (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
Free IT (Free IT Athens) Volunteers wanted to refurbish and recycle computers. Free IT Athens provides technology resources to Athens residents and organizations. No experience necessary, but first-timers should come to an orientation. www.freeitathens.org/volunteer Seeking Mentors (PALS Institute) Women to the World offers programs for obtaining a GED, computer literacy, language and job-skill training. 706-548-0000, www.womentothe world.org
Kidstuff Art Passport (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Art Passport is a new free booklet that provides an interactive visit for families and children. Get your passport stamped each time you visit an exhibit, or feel free to draw on its pages in response
“Stilled Life,” currently on view at Just Pho…And More, includes drawings and paintings by Mikaila Guerra (pictured) and Emily Morrison. Yoga (Rubber Soul Yoga) Kundalini, Hatha, gentle yoga, laughing yoga, acroyoga, karate and one-on-one yoga as well as guided meditation. Check site for schedule. Donation based. calclements@gmail.com, www.rubbersoulyoga.com Zumba and Boot Camp Fitness Programs (East Athens Community Center) Zumba for ages 16 & up Mondays through Nov. 6, 6–7 p.m. and Saturdays through Nov. 11, 10–11 a.m. $5–7.50/class. Circuit training and intervals to improve the heart and muscular health of participants of all fitness levels. Wednesdays through Oct. 25, 7–8 p.m. $5/class. www. athensclarkecounty.com/fitness
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 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
to what you see in the galleries. Available at the front desk. 706-613-3623 Kids Classes (Treehouse Kid and Craft) “Saturday Morning Craft.” 10 a.m. (ages 2–4) and 12 p.m. (ages 5–8). “STEAM Saturdays.” First Saturday of the month, 1–4 p.m. (ages 9–14). Eight-week sessions require reservations and include “Homeschool Art School” on Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. (ages 6–10); “Visioneers” on Tuesdays, 4 p.m. (ages 9–14); “Baby Art” on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. (12–24 mo.), “Art Schools I, II and III” (various ages); and “Fun Fridays” at 4 p.m. (ages 4–6). Visit website for descriptions and to register. www.treehousekidandcraft.com YWCO Performing Arts Program (Athens YWCO) Technique Tuesdays for kids ages 2–12 includes singing, dancing, rhythms and rhymes. Explore acting, improv, costumes, mime and puppetry. Through December. wootenwoopets@gmail.com, www.ywco.org Youth Futsai League (Lay Park) The U12 Futsai Co-ed League season is for children ages 10–11 and takes place Tuesdays from Sept. 19–Nov. 7, 6:30–8:30 p.m. The U14 Futsai Co-ed League season for ages 12–13 takes place Thursdays from Sept. 21–Nov. 9, 6:30–8:30 p.m. www.athensclarkecounty.com/ leisure
Support Groups Alanon 12 Step (Athens, GA) Recovery for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Meetings at various times and locations. 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 Alternative Lifestyle Meetups (Multiple Locations) “Athens Polyamory Meetup” first Thursdays, 7 p.m. at the ACC Library. “Athens Area Lifestyle” third Thursdays. Email for location. athens alt@yahoo.com Athens Debtors Anonymous (Covenant Presbyterian Church) Manage money problems. Sundays, 1 p.m. 949-235-2508 Athens TNG (Athens, GA) Athens The Next Generation is for ages 18–30 who are interested in nontypical relationship dynamics. Meets third Friday of the month. Email for location. athenstng@gmail.com Dudes Helping Dudes (Nuçi’s Space) Weekly support group for anyone who identifies as a man. Park in the lot on Williams Street. Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. tinyurl.com/ DudesHelpingDudes 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.emotions anonymous.org NAMI Family Support Group (First Presbyterian Church of Athens) For family members, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses. Thursdays through Dec. 5. Registration required. FREE! 770-225-0804, namihallga@gmail. com, www.nami.org Overeaters Anonymous (Athens, GA) A 12-step program. Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at Princeton Methodist Church, www.oa.org Reiki Healing Circle (Heart Path Studio) Reiki is an ancient Japanese technique which reduces stress and promotes relaxation. Each circle involves meditation, sound healing and Reiki treatments. Second and fourth Thursday, 7–9 p.m. $10 donation. kelli@followingwisdom. com, www.heartpathstudio.org
On The Street Boo-le-Bark on Boulevard (The Tasting Room at Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company) Register your canine friend to walk in the costumed dog parade. $20 per dog. www.barkonboulevard.com Cause + Effect (Athens, GA) Pogressive film competition and festival is seeking short films focused on social, political, environmental or economic issues facing Georgia. Winners receive a $1000 prize. Submissions accepted through Oct. 15. Winners screened at Ciné. FREE! www.causeandeffectfilm.org Senior Adult Trips (Rocksprings Community Center) “Trip to Gibbs Garden.” Sept. 15, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $25–38. “Mountain Mystery Tour.” Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $15–23. “Wings over North Georgia Air Show.” Oct. 21, 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m. $27–41. “Trip to Annual Native American Festival & Pow Wow.” Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $25–41. “The Atlanta Comedy Theatre.” Nov. 17, 6–11 p.m. $35–53. For ages 50 & up. All programs depart and return from Rocksprings Park. www.athensclarke county.com/leisure f
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Rainbow Room With #colortheory, Trio Places Color Front and Center By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com Om Hum and Allergic, for example—while others leave Beyond its immediate role of pleasing the eye, color has more to the imagination, such as Mood Swing, Dentist’s always held multifaceted significance on personal and culOffice, Lost Cat Found, Baby’s Burp and Nonline Dating. tural levels. Currently on view at Trio Contemporary Art The gallery will host Three @ Trio on Thursday, Sept. Gallery, “#colortheory” seeks to explore the visual impact 21 at 8 p.m. with music by New York-based cellist Daniel of color in all its forms through artwork that incorporates Levin, electronic performance artist L’Or and improvicolor as a central element. Scratching deeper than what sational guitarist Killick Hinds. Influenced by European appears on the surface, the group exhibition collectively classical music, American jazz, improvisation, noise and touches on color’s unique ability to set a mood within microtonal music, Levin transcends the limitations of traan environment, evoke emotional responses and carry ditional approaches to cello. He is currently on tour in supsymbolic meaning. Works by over two dozen artists are port of his new solo record, Living, which will be released included, ranging from abstract paintings by Hannah Friday, Sept. 15. Betzel and Andrew Indelicato, architectural photographs by Frances Berry and Nirvana SQ, an anatomical sculpture by Kyle Sullivan and an interactive “Pixel Sorting” video installation by Connor Trotter. Given the theme of the show, it feels only natural that curator Tatiana Veneruso arranged many of the pieces in proximity to others that compliment their colors. In one corner of the gallery, Tammy Cantarella’s “Green Dot,” a collection of 25 large chartreuse circles, occupies close to the entirety of a small wall. To the left, Beth Thompson’s “Red Coneflower Bee” offers a kaleidoscopic photograph of a flower star-bursting across a solid green background. To the right of Cantarella, René Shoemaker’s painted silk of a building’s facade hangs beside Claire Clements’ cut paper botanical “Orchid Vibration,” with both pieces continuing this common bright yellow-green thread. Appearing on the cover of Flagpole this week, Argentinian photographer Karen Navarro’s portrait from her series “Deconstruction” emphasizes how a customized color palette can establish tones of surrealism and fantasy within an image. After studying fashion design at the University of Buenos Aires, Navarro relocated to Texas and studied at the Houston Center for Photography. She now combines her interests in fashion and photography through highly stylized pictures that she often views as selfportraits using models. “This series calls into question the idealization of women, showing how we reconstruct ourselves based on what we have learned and what has been imposed upon us,” says Navarro. “The perfect world is only an idea, and here I want to show both perfection and the uncertain.” Several of the exhibition’s pieces hold deep personal significance for their creators. Ginger Goekjian’s photograph “Sweet Dreams” was taken at an old sum- “Sweet Dreams” by Ginger Goekjian mer house built by her great-grandfather over 100 Trio will also host a screening of Akounak Tedalat Taha years ago in Montreat, NC. Taken at night with all of the Tazoughai, a 2015 homage to Prince’s cult classic rock opera house lights turned off, she used two flashlights—one with Purple Rain, on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. The film literally a warm light, one with a cooler blue-toned light—to illumitranslates to Rain the Color of Blue With a Little Red in It, as nate individual surfaces. Her ability of layering color and there is no word for “purple” in Tamashek, the language charm onto faded, old wood parallels the inclination of the mind’s eye to reimagine cherished memories with increased spoken by the Tuareg, a semi-nomadic group in North Africa. Directed by Christopher Kirkley, this first-ever luster and beauty. Tamashek-language fictional film tells the story of a musi“In 2009, I knew that the house would soon be sold, and cian—played by real-life guitarist Mdou Moctar—trying I decided that the only way I could ‘save’ it was by taking to make a name for himself in the Nigerien city of Agadez. photographs of it, to use it to create images in loving tribWhile touching on universal experiences like challenging ute to all it meant to me,” says Goekjian, who used to visit artistic rivals, conservative parents and ego, the film offers the home every year when it was owned by her great-aunt a rare view into the Tuareg musical subculture popularized Lucy. “The photographs from there comprise my favorite by the likes of Bombino and Tinariwen. portfolio and resulted from my hiraeth [Welsh for homeThe free October screening will be followed by live sickness]. They are for me a representation of a personal journey. My hope is that they can perhaps evoke memories, performances by Mdou Moctar, The TaxiCab Verses and Drunken Foreigner Band (with ex-Athenians Jim McHugh feelings, emotions or thoughts for the viewer.” and Jeff Tobias) at 8 p.m. on the Georgia Theatre Rooftop. Krysia Ara’s “Swatch Out,” a grid of shades mimicking “#colortheory” will remain on view through Thursday, house paint swatches, demonstrates how fun it can be to Oct. 12. In addition to providing event rentals within Trio’s play with colors. Taking inspiration from the countless gallery space, Pixel & Ink recently completed a photo studio rooms she’s painted since childhood, Ara jotted down color that is now available for hourly or daily rental, and in-house names that came to mind over the course of several weeks. photographer Jordana Dale offers portraits, styled sessions Many of the colors are completely spot on—greens include and product photography. f Uncontrollable Kudzu, Last of the Mojitos, Glint of Mint,
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A King Adaptation That Works Plus, a Character-Driven Indie and a Perplexing Rom-com By Drew Wheeler movies@flagpole.com to go missing in the town of Derry, ME, IT (R) The competition to top a list of he and his pals—wisecracking Richie Stephen King adaptations is not terribly “Trashmouth” Tozier (Finn Wolfhard), new stiff. If you remove the dramas, e.g. The kid Ben Hanscom (Jeremy Ray Taylor), Shawshank Redemption, the list loses even redheaded outcast Beverly Marsh (Sophia more of its heavy hitters. Basically, you are Lillis), constantly sick Eddie Kaspbrak (Jack left with The Shining, Misery and Carrie; I Dylan Grazer, nephew of super-producer would also toss in Christine, if solely for its notes of John Carpenter. It easily floats nearly to the top. The film is scary, funny and heartfelt, populated by sympathetic characters that lose little of the depth endowed to them by King, who is as much a master of character as he is the master of horror. King’s original novel took place in the late ’50s and the mid ’80s. Smartly, the cinematic adaptation moves the early scenes to the ’80s, allowing the film to capture that decade’s nostalgic zeitgeist and the Spielbergian view of childhood so well recreated by the Netflix hit “Stranger Things.” Mom, can I get a few bucks for the Gathering of the Juggalos? A Gremlins poster is prominently Brian), rabbi’s kid Stanley Uris (Wyatt displayed on the back of the bedroom door Oleff) and orphan Mike Hanlon (Chosen of Bill Denbrough (Jaeden Lieberher, from Jacobs)—begin to suspect something evil is previous ’80s nostalgia piece Midnight stalking the town’s streets. Special), the de facto leader of The Losers. Though the kids all meet their worst After Bill’s brother, Georgie (Jackson fear when they meet It, the one face they Robert Scott), becomes the latest child
all meet is that of Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Bill Skarsgård, last seen in Atomic Blonde). Pennywise is the clown most responsible for society’s mass case of coulrophobia, thanks to Tim Curry’s iconic performance in the 1990 television miniseries (trust me; your memories of that “It” are better than “It” actually is). Skarsgard has the film’s toughest task, and he adequately conjures up a Pennywise that is both entertaining and truly terrifying (it’s all in the eyes and beaver chompers). While Pennywise is what everyone remembers about It, the movie uses him sparingly. The movie belongs to the children, all of whom are brilliant young performers. The movie also relies heavily on its ’80s aura. Director Andy Muschietti (the OK Mama) It channels a Spielberg coming-ofage tale as well as anyone save “Stranger Things” creators the Duffer Brothers. It lacks that moment of untruth or obvious infidelity to its source so capable of ripping the audience out of the cinematic world. I cannot wait for chapter two; yes, It’s not over yet. MENASHE (PG) Menashe offers a look into the cloistered world of ultra-orthodox Judaism, as the titular widower (Menashe Lustig) struggles to regain custody of his son, who the community’s religious leader, the Ruv, has put in the custody of his wife’s brother and his wife until Menashe gets remarried. Menashe is not quite the put-together hotshot. He dresses sloppily (no hat or coat) and clerks at a local kosher grocery store. In Menashe, writer-director Joshua Z. Weinstein and co-writers Alex Lipschultz and Musa Syeed have created a man for whom you feel sympathy while wishing he would get his act together. When he has his son for the evening, he takes him to a party where Menashe has too much to drink; he then oversleeps, making both him and his son late. Menashe never strays into giant drama, but is an excellent example of small, character-driven melodrama. This well-acted, sharply crafted independent film, mostly conducted in Yiddish, is easy to overlook. Don’t make that mistake. HOME AGAIN (PG-13) The feature writing and directing debut of Nancy Meyers’ daughter, Hallie Meyers-Shyer, tells an odd, unlikely story. On her 40th birthday, Alice Kinney (Reese Witherspoon) meets a young wannabe director, Harry (Pico Alexander); the next day, Harry and his moviemaking collaborators, actor Teddy (Nat Wolff) and writer George (Jon Rudnitsky), move into her guesthouse. That house belongs to Alice’s deceased father, a John Cassavetestype filmmaker worshiped by the trio of young men. Oh yeah; she is also separated from her music-exec husband, Austen (Michael Sheen). And she is failing to be an interior designer for a stuck-up socialite/ user (Lake Bell). The plot is so odd and overstuffed it feels like the logline for an ’80s sitcom. While retaining the well-dressed trappings of Meyers-Shyer’s mother’s films, Home Again lacks their wish fulfillment. Still, Witherspoon’s grace and appeal offer audiences an Alice who would almost certainly have been shriller in the hands of someone else. I’m still parsing out what exactly happened in this bizarre romantic comedy. f
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Are These Bug Bites, or Worse? Advice for Athens’ Loose and Lovelorn By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com I’ve been in my current relationship for a couple of years. My partner sublets an older furnished loft, and I stay over on the weekends so we can be in town. Recently, I’ve noticed that there must be something giving us both bites. We both noticed it and have discussed the possibilities. We love the loft, but we are beginning to wonder what is causing so many tiny bites. If it’s the worst-case scenario, then what? Finding a great place is so difficult and costly to move, etc. What should we do? I don’t want to hurt her feelings by looking too deeply. I know she would be totally embarrassed if it is the worstcase scenario. I want to be as supportive as possible. P.S. There are no pets involved. Desperate Dawg Yo Dawg, Calm down! I think I know what you’re getting at when you say “worst-case scenario,” and that’s an STD. Which would be an indication of infidelity, I’m sure, since you two have been together for two years. This all depends on where these bites originated on your bodies, how they look, if they’re fluid-filled or draining and a host of other indicators of STD versus bug bite. If they showed up
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either of you traveled recently?) I really think it would be evident if you had crabs or worse. My husband and I have only been married for three months. It seems like I can’t do anything right. He accuses me of doing things I’m not doing, or he gets upset about the stupidest things. For example, tonight there weren’t any more Cokes left in our room (we bought some earlier today). He said he doesn’t have anything to drink, and he won’t get any out of the car. He claims I hurt him all the time, but I didn’t do anything, Bonita. I don’t know what to do. I love my husband. He constantly says he is going to leave, and I’d have to explain to my kids what happened. What should I do? My knee-jerk response is to tell you to put his stuff on the porch right now. What a man-child! Did he live with this parents before you two moved in together? He sounds like a jerk who thinks you should be waiting on him hand and foot because you’re his wife. There were more sodas in the car and he refused to go get one, correct? He chose instead to just bully you about how he “didn’t have anything to drink” because you didn’t
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originally in your crotch, be afraid. There aren’t many STDs for which symptoms could be interpreted as “bites.” The only one I can think of is pubic lice, and you’d DEFINITELY know if either one of you had those. You said she lives in an old loft that came furnished. Did she just move in this year? If so, then I bet the place wasn’t properly cleaned between tenants and the former resident left a gift that keeps on giving. It’s also possible that either one of you might have carried something home from wilderness (Been camping recently? Tubing? Anything in the great outdoors?) or a gross friend’s house. Start with this loft. I would begin by talking to the landlords and finding out if the former tenant had a pet. Hell, it could just be fleas, or maybe bedbugs. (Have
foresee his need to consume a crappy beverage, correct? I’m very disturbed by him using the potential shame of you having to explain your divorce to your children as a way to keep you in line. Saying you “hurt him all the time” with no evidence to that beyond a lack of soda in the room is pure manipulation on his part. This is a person with intense control issues who needs to feel fawned over and victimized, and he gets a kick out of pushing you around. Talk to him, sure, but don’t bite when he starts acting like you’re tearing him apart for asking for some respect. If he does that, leave him. Tell your kids the truth: Mama met a man and thought he was the one, but it didn’t work out. Happens all the time. You have nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed about if you decide to end this relationship. f
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