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the same day as the mayor’s race and other commission races. Currently in his seventh term, Sims is by far the longest-serving county commissioner, with 25 years behind the rail, not counting two years on the Athens City Council before unification in 1991. At Tuesday’s meeting, downtown busiBy Blake Aued news@flagpole.com ness owners also asked the commission to reconsider its decision to fast-track utility It was a blockbuster afternoon for the West through gentrification, are floating a plan work on Clayton Street. Frontier owner parents lived there. So, with the loss of Broad Market Garden. With a film crew to preserve the garden and the school. They Devin Clower, who said she was speakthat, we’ve lost greater independence as a and his Run the Jewels partner El-P in tow, recently asked the Clarke County school ing “on behalf of pretty much the entire community. We’ve lost a financial incentive rapper and activist Michael Render—better downtown Athens business community,” that would’ve kept violence and poverty out board to lease the school property to the known as Killer Mike, though he asked not land trust. ACC would provide $3.2 million presented a petition signed by 29 Clayton of the community. This was an opportunity to be identified by his stage name because in current SPLOST funding to restore the Street business owners asking them to to come out and see a community that is his mother doesn’t like it—spent more than restoring that, to talk to them about that. school “as a place for community learning” delay the project until Jan. 1, after the 2018 an hour touring the Athens Land Trust’s while preserving the garden. ACC would football and holiday shopping seasons. “It’s also about food sustainability, from community garden in the largely black West farm to table,” he said. “It’s also about how also consider building CCSD a new central If work can’t be completed by the end of Broad neighborhood on Wednesday, Feb. 7, office on county-owned land as part of the July 2019, the letter asks that the county this isn’t just a black problem, it’s a class the day before Run the Jewels played a sold- problem. Poor people don’t have access to next round of SPLOST-funded projects pause for the fall and resume the project in out show at the Georgia Theatre. They also (talks on which are scheduled to gear up January 2020. good food.” met with students in the land “Everyone we spoke to has trust’s Young Urban Farmers gotten on board,” said Russell program and walked down the Edwards, a downtown business street to garden matriarch Ethel owner and District 7 commis“Ms. Ethel” Collins’ house for sion candidate. “Business owndinner. ers are deeply concerned with Render and the crew how this project has come on wouldn’t say much about the thus far.” project they’re working on, Clower said the petition grew other than that it’ll be out out of a Jan. 20 Downtown “sometime this year,” and it Athens Business Association involves Render spending three meeting that was attended by days trying to live totally within Girtz and Mayor Nancy Denson. the black economy—food from That meeting came more than black-owned restaurants, weed two weeks after the commission from black growers, etc. “Other hastily approved preliminary ethnic groups seem to do a plans for the Clayton Street better job keeping dollars in project without much public their economy, which in turn input so it could start in May strengthens the community,” he rather than August, ideally said. “I think America is a betwrapping up before the 2019 ter country when we [African football season. Americans] as a community are Native America Gallery a stronger community.” owner Tim Stamey added that Render even spent some a longer public input period time on a bench the night would allow business owners to before because he couldn’t find correct staff misinformation. a black-owned hotel in town. “There [are] a lot of concerns,” Run the Jewels’ Michael Render (right) speaks with Decton Hylton, head of the Athens Land Trust’s community agriculture program, at the “That was a little too much dedhe said. “There are more conWest Broad Market Garden. ication for the cause,” he said, cerns now than I ever thought.” sniffing his armpit as a joke. Commissioner Melissa Link, in May). While the commission hasn’t for“I’m OK,” he concluded. who had pushed to slow down the project, Render gave another shout-out to West mally acted on Hamby’s proposal, it has A scout told Render about the garden, reiterated her call for more public input. Broad at the concert, as well as the Hot “significant support,” he said, and he asked and he said he had to check it out. “One of “It’s really important that we get folks Corner, historically the center of Africanthe things that we have done traditionally American commerce in Athens, which dried the school board to discuss it at their March aware and involved at the very, very front retreat. well in our time here [in America] over end,” she said. up after integration. “I want everybody in the past 400 years is agriculture, and for In other business: here to find a black business or local busithe last 80–100 years or so, we’ve seen • Denson said she received a letter from the ness that you support,” he said. “Black peoshrinkage in that area, specifically because NAACP expressing concern about minors ple, support your businesses. White people of what Dr. [Martin Luther] King [Jr.] was out late at night without adult superviwho support black people and support black talking about his last three years of life. The culture, support those businesses.” In case sion. “I think it’s a very valid concern,” she Harry Sims will officially resign his machine called America refused to subsidize anyone is curious, local artist Broderick said, before assigning the issue to the comAthens-Clarke County Commission black farming, refused to do some of the mission’s Legislative Review Committee. Flanigan maintains a directory of blackseat next Tuesday to run for mayor, he grants and things that were given to other • Girtz suggested that the Public Utilities owned Athens businesses at MOBAthens. announced at last Tuesday’s commission farmers, land grants that he talked about Department consider a policy allowing com. meeting. in that famous speech,” he said, referencproperty owners who want to tie on to Because Sims has almost three years left ing a 1968 speech in Mississippi in which city water or sewer lines to spread the in his term, state law requires him to resign King talked about how the government costly fee out over 10 years. Meanwhile, the future of the West Broad before he qualifies to run for mayor the gave whites land to farm, land grants for • Commissioner Sharyn Dickerson garden remains uncertain. The Clarke first week in March. Commissioner Kelly colleges, experts to teach them about farmannounced the first “Eastside Spring County School District has plans to renoGirtz, who’s also running for mayor, is not ing and subsidies to buy equipment while Fling Festival.” Scheduled for Apr. 7 at vate the West Broad School—the long-varequired to resign since his term will expire telling blacks to lift themselves up by their Southeast Clarke Park, it will feature cant segregation-era black school where the at the end of 2018—the same time he’d be bootstraps. bands, food trucks, yoga, BMX and skategarden sits—into administrative offices, sworn in as mayor if he wins—although he “Because of that, we’ve seen such a boarding, she said. which may or may not involve paving over is not allowed to run for re-election and for reduction not only in big black farms, but • Commissioner Jerry NeSmith is very mayor at the same time. some of the smaller local stuff,” Render con- the garden for employee parking. concerned about “flushable” wipes being Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Sims said he decided to resign now so tinued. “When I was growing up as a kid, flushed down the toilet because they don’t Mike Hamby and neighborhood resident that “this seat will not be vacant any longer people had gardens right in their backyard. dissolve and can clog up sewer pipes; it People had chickens right in their backyard, Ella Willingham, who are co-chairing a com- than it has to be… and to save the taxpayhappened twice recently near Burneymittee whose goal is to improve the neighers money.” The timing will allow a special and I lived in Atlanta, I lived in the West Harris-Lyons Middle School. Throw them borhood without pushing out residents election to be held for his seat on May 22, End neighborhood in Atlanta. Dr. King’s in the trash, he said.

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The Mystery of Antwon Stephens In addition to Sims’ resignation, last week was also the week that candidates filed campaign finance disclosure forms, which makes it sort of the unofficial kickoff of election season, even though it’s been going on quietly for months and qualifying—the official start—isn’t for three more weeks. These forms, which disclose how much money candidates raised and from whom, always get political junkies chattering, but this round brought a real stunner: A virtually unknown 21-year-old candidate for mayor, Keyantwon “Antwon” Stephens, supposedly raised over $100,000. To put it in perspective, that’s about how much Mayor Nancy Denson—as well-connected a politician as Athens has ever seen—had raised at this point in her re-election campaign four years ago. Stephens’ disclosure lists 10 pages of three- and four-figure contributions, some from people on Leann Drive, where he grew up, and other parts of Athens, but many from out-of-towners as far away as Iowa and Virginia. He also reported $55,000 in donations of under $100, which don’t have to be itemized, and three loans totaling $7,100, including $2,000 from himself and two others from a man in Raleigh, NC, and another in Mount Pleasant, SC. While candidates typically tap friends and relatives from out of state for money, it’s unusual for this many non-Athens residents to be supporting a candidate for local office. And none of these numbers are verified—Cora Wright at the ACC Board of Elections told me that as long as all the blanks are filled in, their job is simply to send the forms on to the (woefully understaffed) Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission. Stephens chalked up his fundraising success to connections he’s made working in politics since he was 11 years old. “It helps to have a political background,” he said, adding that he needs to raise big bucks to overcome his underdog status. “My main concern is making sure we have a strong ground game and fundraising game,” he said. The ground game is not readily apparent to me—as far as I know, I’ve never met Stephens in person or seen one of the $10,000 worth of postcards and yard signs he ordered, and his canvassing events on Facebook draw little to no engagement. In 2013, Stephens was the 17-year-old founder of the Athens-Clarke County Tea Party Patriots. He organized a conference—booking speakers like Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson—that

was booted out of the Classic Center after a check bounced, attended by only a about 100 people and wound up $65,000 in debt. He also worked for Lloyd Kelso, a fringe 2016 presidential candidate, and “hundreds” of others. Currently, he said he is heading up Ready for Kamala PAC, a group that is urging Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) to run for president. “I look at each election individually and make my decision,” he said. The $102,396 Stephens reported raising was four times as much as what Girtz was able to bring in. Unlike Stephens, nobody maxed out for Girtz, but he raised a respectable $25,184 in smaller contributions from all the usual people in Athens who give to progressive candidates. As of Jan. 31, he had $12,956 cash on hand, compared to Stephens’ $88,695. But Girtz should bring in a good haul from an upcoming $35-a-head fundraiser featuring the Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood. Marketing firm owner Richie Knight reported raising a respectable $20,498 for the mayoral race, including an $8,000 loan from himself. According to Sims’ nearly illegible disclosure, he somehow raised just $820 while having $2,645 on hand. Lawyer Samuel Thomas did not raise any money, so we can probably count him out. In the District 3 commission race, incumbent Melissa Link reported raising $1,825 and challenger Tony Eubanks $6,905. Interestingly, District 5 incumbent Jared Bailey, who has said he plans to run for a third term, did not raise any money. He has two challengers: spa owner Danielle Benson, who raised $8,585, and Athens for Everyone founder Tim Denson, who raised $7,574. In District 7, business owner Russell Edwards raked in $25,709—including checks from Democratic state legislators Bob Trammell, Deborah Gonzalez and Jonathan Wallace—and lawyer Bill Overend, who just jumped into the race, raised $1,193. Incumbent Diane Bell did not file a disclosure, indicating she is probably not running again. In the race to replace Girtz in District 9, school board member Ovita Thornton raised $2,430, and Tommy Valentine, a UGA PhD candidate in public policy, has raised $22,838. Thornton is backed by the local NAACP, while Valentine has popular former mayor Gwen O’Looney on his side. In Sims’ District 2, Taylor Pass raised $585. Announced candidate Mark Martin had not filed a disclosure as of Friday, Feb. 9, the day after the grace period ended. If you’re wondering who gave money to whom, go to this story on flagpole.com and click on the links. f

Money isn’t everything in politics. The candidate who raises the most cash isn’t always going to be the candidate who gets the most votes. But it is better to have money than not, and the candidate who raises the most is generally in the strongest position. The latest round of campaign disclosure reports were filed last week and indicate that the dynamics of the race for governor are about where they were during the last batch of disclosures. Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle is the leader in the Republican primary, having out-raised all of his opponents by a margin of better than two-to-one (Cagle’s contributions total just under $7 million). Not surprisingly, the few public polls that have been released so far also show Cagle to be the frontrunner in the GOP primary. Secretary of State Brian Kemp comes closest to Cagle with a campaign war chest of $2.88 million, followed by former state senator Hunter Hill with $2.26 million, businessman Clay Tippins with $2.14 million and state Sen. Michael Williams (R-Cumming) with $1.78 million. There’s a saying that if you have to spend your own money, you probably shouldn’t be campaigning. Williams might be the most vulnerable Republican in that respect. He has pumped $1.5 million of his own money into his campaign, which amounts to about 84 percent of his total take. The conventional wisdom is that Cagle’s support is a mile wide and an inch deep. He’s leading the Republican field but could be in trouble if one of the others catches fire and starts peeling away his supporters. Over on the Democratic side, Stacey Abrams and Stacey Evans find themselves more evenly matched, each having raised a little under $2.3 million so far. Abrams, who is better known on the national level, has drawn contributions

from Hollywood celebrities like Alyssa Milano and Meryl Streep. Evans gets in-state support from people like Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and former governor Roy Barnes. Evans has also put a little more than $1 million of her own money into the race. One of the most important factors to consider is the “burn rate,” or how quickly a candidate is spending his or her available money. Most of the candidates running for governor have spent somewhere between 25 percent and 33 percent of the money they have raised, with the rest still in the bank to use during the weeks between now and the May 22 primary election. Abrams is the glaring exception. She has an astonishing burn rate of about 80 percent, which means that most of her money has already been spent. Since we are still more than three months out from the primary, it doesn’t seem likely a campaign burning through its money so quickly could sustain itself. Abrams’ campaign manager, Lauren GrohWargo, disagrees. She contended in a recent memo that raising money to spend on broadcast commercials closer to election day is a “losing formula.” It is better, she said, to spend money early building a field organization to get out the vote. You can make a good argument that it’s important to build a strong ground game for a campaign, but that argument only works as long as you have money to pay the staff and organizers. If a campaign runs out of money and can’t pay salaries anymore, you will see the staffers quickly resign and find another campaign to work for. It’s entirely possible, of course, that Abrams has found a way to suspend the law of political gravity here. If that is the case, I’ll be the first to say I was mistaken. f

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Which Is the Real FBI? THE MEMO HYSTERIA AND BALTIMORE CORRUPTION By Baynard Woods baynard@therealnews.com Last week, I got a text from my mom flipping out about on Osage-owned lands. The Memo. She’s smart but not especially political, and her And yet, the national media—which covered every sectext made it clear that the #releasethememo movement ond of the burning CVS—was largely silent about the vast that began as an alt-right rallying cry had now reached the police misconduct revealed in the trial, even though they mainstream. “As a teenager you ranted about the CIA (you dovetailed in some uncomfortable ways with the Memo were right),” she wrote. “Now the FBI. Can we trust any pol- Watch hysteria. itician or any government office?” The Memo, authored by House Intelligence Committee It was a strange moment for me, because at the same Chairman Devin Nunes (R-CA), who worked on Trump’s time every mainstream news network in the country was transition team and had a weird midnight Uber ride and on Memo Watch, I was covering secret White House lawn a woefully un-covered trial in a few months back, The Memo was a dud, but it does meeting Baltimore, where the FBI uncovultimately alleged that the highlight the weird moment where Steele Dossier—source of ered a vast police corruption conspiracy after they traced “pee tape”—was paid for the right is attacking law enforcement the some opioids that killed a young by the Democratic National woman back to a drug gang and, agencies and the left is valorizing them. Committee and used to get a upon tapping their phones, wiretapping warrant on former realized they were working with a Baltimore police officer Trump advisor Carter Page. named Momodu Gondo. When they tapped his phone, they Ultimately, The Memo was a dud—the Democrats are realized that he and other officers were regularly targeting trying to get the president to allow the release of their citizens to rob. counter-memo—but it does highlight the weird moment Over the last three weeks of a federal trial—six of the where the right is attacking law enforcement agencies and officers pleaded guilty, while two maintained innocence and the left is valorizing them. It’s not hard to find countless stood trial—we have learned that, according to testimony, examples of FBI malfeasance—the agency’s CoIntelPro is one officer executed a man point-blank in 2009 because one of the worst incidents of law enforcement over-stephe “didn’t feel like chasing him.” According to Gondo’s tesping in American history, as J. Edgar Hoover and his team timony, a deputy commissioner came out to the scene to plotted illegal, Jenkins-esque ways to destroy the black milcoach everyone on what to say: The victim was about to run itant movement. them over, and he had to shoot. Likewise, the rather young and dashing dynamic duo We also learned that during the uprising following of federal prosecutors in Baltimore, Leo Wise and Derek Freddie Gray’s death, Wayne Jenkins, the ringleader of the Hines, come across as champions of Baltimore’s most vulelite task force that was nerable citizens. But indicted, came to a bail as they pulled out a big bondsman with two big bag of black masks and trash bags of pharmaclothes that Jenkins ceuticals stolen from used for burglaries, pharmacies and told him I couldn’t help but to sell them. The bail think of their colleague bondsman testified that Jennifer Kerkhoff, who, Jenkins came to him an hour down the road with stolen drugs almost in Washington, DC, is every night. still trying to prosecute Jenkins, who did 59 people for wearing not testify, has come black clothes during across as something Trump’s inauguration, like a demon. Even following a protest Jemell Rayam, who shot where a few windows the man to keep from were broken. chasing him, thought But the Trumpist Jenkins was excessive. attempt to undermine Most of the officers the FBI can still be seen said they were scared of as an attempt to proFederal prosecutor Leo Wise questioning Momodu Gondo. him. He is, in Trump’s tect people like Wayne language, “high energy,” Jenkins—local law and is in many ways the perfect image of Trumpian law enforcement officers like the super-racist former Arizona enforcement: If people are poor, black or immigrants— sheriff Joe Arpaio, whom Trump pardoned—under the unprotected—then they are inherently criminal, and nothpremise of “local control” or “states’ rights.” It is part ing you can do to them is criminal. of what Steve Bannon called the “deconstruction of the Jenkins had been involved in this kind of activity since administrative state.” at least 2010, when he and Det. Sean Suiter—who was Just as testimony in the Baltimore trial wrapped up, it murdered in November, the day before he was supposed came out that the Trump team was trying to plan a big milito testify to the grand jury in the case—chased a “target,” tary parade on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. Surely, causing a fatal car crash, and then planted drugs in the car. that will elicit massive protests—and may be the best gift Jenkins, as many people testified, was protected by the to the lagging and fractured protest movement—but I local power structure. But the plodding investigations by couldn’t help but imagine Jenkins with his grappling hooks the FBI—and prosecutions of the U.S. attorneys—brought and stolen drugs riding with Arpaio at the front of the down Jenkins’ long reign of terror. whole thing as a perfect picture of Trumpian law enforceThis is similar to the story told by David Grann in last ment. But he better not wear his black burglary clothes— year’s Killers of the Flower Moon, which is about how the D.C. prosecutors might mistake him for an anarchist and newly formed FBI was able to break through the whitecharge him with another conspiracy. f power structure of 1920s Oklahoma law enforcement and expose local authorities’ involvement in killing hundreds of Baynard Woods is a reporter for the Real News Network. Tips at baynard@therealnews.com. On Twitter @baynardwoods. Native Americans in order to steal their payments from oil

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Stories have circulated of coyotes—omnivores that mainly eat fruit, rodents and other small animals—catching small pets, but Larson said they shy away from people. “Being opportunistic, they can [prey] and have preyed on cats or small dogs, but generally speaking they want to avoid humans at all costs,” he said. “…Probably a significant amount of feral cats have fallen prey to coyotes, but it’s hard to say.” By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com Fewer than 400 people have been bitten by coyotes nationwide in the past 35 years, compared to more than 4 ood fences make good neighbors, Robert Frost once a neighbor can’t get even if they just don’t like each other.” million dog bites, according to Larson. ACC Animal Control wrote, but so do good conversations. The best way While Animal Control picks up stray dogs, one attendee Administrator Patrick Rives said he’s aware of only two to avoid conflicts with neighbors is to talk to them, asked why they don’t pick up more of the many stray or instances when a coyote bit a pet dog, although that figure according to panelists on a Federation of Neighborhoods feral cats around town. “We don’t have the resources to go only counts dogs that have been through the county pound. forum last week called “Neighborhood Living 101.” out and trap every cat that’s on someone’s property,” Fluck Upon seeing a coyote, the best thing to do is to use “hazNoise is one of the biggest complaints, followed by said, but the department will lend people humane traps. ing or harassment techniques” like yelling at it or squirting people parking in their front yards, according to Doug Neighbors are not just people or pets, though—increasit with a hose to scare it away, Larson said. To protect pets, Hansford, director of the Athens-Clarke County Building ingly, it seems, they’re wild animals. Prompted by a rash bring food inside when they’re done eating and secure Permits and Inspections Department, which includes code of coyote sightings in town and on the Eastside, according garbage cans, he said. If a wild animal is acting lethargic, enforcement. “We love having students, aggressively or otherwise strangely, it but sometimes there are lifestyle clashes,” may be sick, and Larson and Fluck said to Hansford said. “We don’t target students, call DNR or Animal Control for advice. but a lot of that is student living.” The most common calls, Larson said, And every year, a new crop of freshare about bats. Residents will sometimes men has to be educated on the law—and, awaken to find a bat flying around the sometimes, common courtesy. “We have bedroom, and they must be treated for to start over every year because of howrabies, because bats can bite a sleeping ever many new students we bring in,” person without them knowing it. said Sgt. Tony Kincaid of the ACC Police Deer are also commonly seen in urban Department. and suburban areas, especially during “One of the keys is to get to know your rutting season from October through neighbor,” Hansford said. For instance, December. “In the fall, deer start breedthe grass next door might be too long, ing, and they move,” Larson said. “It’s but talking to the resident rather than another issue like coyotes—they’re not calling code enforcement might reveal going away.” that he’s been sick. DNR relies on hunters to keep the ACC law prohibits more than two deer population under control, Larson unrelated people from living together said. But in most parts of Athens-Clarke in single-family zones. It’s hard to prove County, it’s illegal to discharge a firea violation, Hansford said, but code arm or shoot an arrow, Kincaid said. enforcement tries to address the symp(Likewise, there are no restrictions on Coyotes like this one, photographed at Union Station in Chicago, are now found in urban areas all over the country, toms, like front-yard parking. Overall, killing coyotes, as long as local gun laws including Athens. 90 percent of the time, a warning is all it are followed.) takes. “Most of the time, we do get good Government agencies will pick up dead compliance,” he said. to moderator Suki Janssen, the federation also invited animals in the road, but which one depends on which road, Likewise, Animal Control issues 20 warnings for every Georgia Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist said Janssen, who’s also director of the ACC Solid Waste ticket, said David Fluck, director of the Central Services Drew Larson to speak on the panel. Department. Solid Waste handles roadkill in the “urban Department, which oversees Animal Control. “We try to Coyotes are native to the West, Larson said, where services district”—basically, inside the Loop. Outside the go by a philosophy of learn and comply,” he said. “We don’t their population is kept in check by apex predators like Loop, that’s handled by the ACC Transportation and Public want to issue citations and burden the court system if we bears, wolves and cougars. They made their way east of the Works Department on local roads, and by the Georgia don’t have to.” Mississippi in the 1970s or ’80s, and with a lack of natuDepartment of Transportation on state highways. The carThey get calls about dogs being illegally tethered or lackral predators in the Southeast, they’ve flourished. “Now casses are buried in the county landfill, unless they’re pets, ing food and water, but the most contentious issue is often they’re in every county in the state, and they’re here to in which case workers will try to contact the owner first, barking. The local barking law is intentionally complex, “so stay,” Larson said. Janssen said. f

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his week, alt-country gods Drive-By Truckers make their annual return to Athens for a series of soldout homecoming shows at the 40 Watt Club. This year’s shows happen to fall during Valentine’s Day week, ensuring there will be plenty of DBT-loving couples in attendance. To get y’all in the V-Day spirit, we’ve prepared a playlist of DBT’s 10 best love songs, which you can stream at flagpole.com. Here are a few of our favorites:

“Feb. 14,” from A Blessing and a Curse (2006) Like most Truckers “love” songs, “Feb. 14,” in the strictest sense, is about a tumultuous relationship that has seemingly fallen apart. Patterson Hood sets the scene of a man attempting to win back a scorned lover with a glorious Valentine’s display of chocolate and flowers, only for it all to get thrown across the room and destroyed. The protagonist laments the fact that his ex is “blossoming all over” while he “wither[s] on the line,” but you get the sense from Hood’s

desperate delivery that this suffering is well-deserved. “Back of a Bible,” from Hood’s Murdering Oscar (and Other Love Songs) (2009) As evidenced by its title, Hood’s solo album isn’t exactly focused on sweet,

traditional romance. An exception is made for “Back of a Bible,” a simple and deeply moving tune about being far away from a loved one. The song is written from the perspective of someone staying in a cheap motel by their lonesome after traveling to attend a wedding. As they sit lamenting over the state of the room and missing their beau, they grab the blank page out of the back of the bible and improvise a love song on the spot. The song feels inspired by countless nights on tour away from family; it’s that honesty that gives it real emotional power.

in the Truckers’ repertoire, but one of their best songs, period. Cooley plays a good ol’ boy trying to talk his girl into settling down with him despite his wild ways. Our hero has led a big-city life, but it’s evident from his proposal that he’s ready to settle down in his girl’s do-nothing town. Cooley’s best work tends to come when he inhabits this partying persona—it’s a slimy but entertaining character. It’s not hard to imagine that the protagonist of Truckers classic “3 Dimes Down” might be the same guy from “Marry Me” trying to lead yet another girl into his tangled web of lying, cheating and getting wasted in parking lots.

“Love Like This,” from Alabama Ass Whuppin’ (2000) From early in the Truckers’ catalog comes “Love Like This.” Mike Cooley sings from the point of view of a man coming home from a long work week with a bottle of whiskey in hand, ready to spend the weekend blackout drunk. The man experiences abuse and disapproval from his partner and her family, reminding him of why he drinks in the first place. One could interpret the man’s situation in multiple ways, but when Cooley sings, “You pack a purty mean punch for such a pretty little dish/ And it’s a shame to know most folks don’t ever know love like this,” it’s clear that the character’s true love is Mr. Jack Daniels.

“Everybody Needs Love,” from Go-Go Boots (2011) A cover of a song by Alabama songwriter and frequently cited DBT influence Eddie Hinton, “Everybody Needs Love” is about the universal feeling of acceptance and positivity that humanity needs to thrive. Though Hinton’s version of the song was woefully under-appreciated, the Truckers breathe new life into the track. Hood’s repeated chant of “Everybody needs love, love love,” backed by a gospel chorus, is an iconic moment in the band’s catalog, and can make even the most set-in-his-ways bachelor consider settling down for good. f

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to hear it was always headed this way. You can grab this digitally starting Feb. 16 at wieuca.bandcamp.com and as a clear vinyl 7-inch at local record shops. For more information or to just be a pal, head to facebook.com/wieucaband. ONE NIGHT ONLY: UGA’s Willson Center For Humanities and Arts is hosting a special show by Kishi Bashi at Seney-Stovall Chapel Thursday, Feb. 15. The performance is billed as a “multimedia event built around Omoiyari,” which is the film Bashi made about Japanese internment in the U.S. during World War II. Joining him this night on stage are Julian Saporiti, Erin Aoyama and a string quartet. A panel discussion moderated by UGA professor of history John Morrow will follow the performance. This event is free but strictly limited to 155 people. Online reservations for the first 85 tickets happened a few days ago, and I’m pretty sure they’re all gone. That said, 70 seats will be available at the door, and obviously, they’re first-come, first-served. However, at 7:30 p.m., any online reservations that have not been claimed are to be released to the public, so here’s to people showing up late, right? The performance begins at 8 p.m. For more information, bother the good folks at willson.uga.edu. PRIMARY TIME: Nomination season is underway for this year’s Athens Hip Hop Awards. Nominations for these awards come from community voters, so if you’d like to nominate someone for a particular category, head to ugalive. com and do so. Nominations close Feb. 21, and general voting begins Feb. 25. This year’s Athens Hip Hop Awards show will be held Mar. 25 at The Foundry. THAT’S THE ANTHEM: An EP is out now from Anthemusa, a new project by Corey

BRAND NEW THING: New-to-town songwriter Matt Hodge plays under the name Bedrooms. He worked on his debut EP last fall, and it came out a couple of weeks ago. It’s named Tangerine, and it’s a pretty decent demo-level exploration of indie R&B. The only real stinker here is Hodge’s cover of Jay Americana’s “Always,” and it’s not that he does a bad job with it per se, but the original track isn’t that great to begin with and really doesn’t fit here. Of the remaining four songs, the highlights are “Blu Skies” and the 54-second “On the Couch.” There’s some decent raw material here that just needs further fleshing out and a good polishing, but Hodge is off to a good start. Also, because nothing in life is easy, you’re gonna have to search for this one on your own via iTunes or Spotify. FEST FUNDS: As reported at flagpole.com, AthFest Educates, the local arts-education nonprofit that stages the AthFest Music and Arts Festival, has received a $10,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to help fund this year’s festival. The grant is part of $25 million the NEA has announced it will award in 2018, and falls into the organization’s Art Works category, which “supports projects that focus on the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence, public engagement with diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts and/or the strengthening of communities through the arts,” according to a press release. This year’s AthFest is slated for June 22–24 in downtown Athens. Musicians who are interested in performing at the festival can submit applications until Apr. 1. [Gabe Vodicka] f

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Flowers (Jet Engine Dragons, Beast Mode) and Ross Hardin (Jet Engine Dragons). It’s titled Ghost Companion, and it’s a marked departure from those musicians’ other bands. These instrumental tracks maintain a course of heavily driven post-rock without sliding into numbskull wankery and effects use for effects’ sake. Aesthetically, Anthemusa isn’t terribly aligned with many other bands doing this stuff, and there’s still a little metal edge poking out at times—e.g., the end of “Don’t Go Into The Light”— which is a solid tip to the guys’ roots. The only problem with this is that it’s too short to really get a feel of what they’re going for, but Lord knows that’s better than going on for too long, so count your blessings. Check it out at anthemusa.bandcamp.com.

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ELECTRON BLUE: The guys in Wieuca are releasing a new four-song EP this week named Local Celebrity. This is the first release with new members Jack Webster and Andrew Cleveland. Overall, it’s a little more outsider-y than the band’s previous releases and takes some real head-dives into weirdo land. This is especially true on “Friendster,” which has guest vocals from Atlanta’s Faye Webster, and the title track, which is a glitch-laden, computer-voiced thing. The whole thing is pretty synth-heavy, but if you go back and listen to the group’s other records, it’s fairly easy

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Just 10 miles from the nearest family farm in Athens, researchers at the University of Georgia are working to ensure that some of our favorite foods continue to make it to our plates. Kelly Dawe is aware that corn gets a bad rap in the U.S. As a domestic crop, it’s often associated with Monsanto and anti-GMO sentiments, “but there [are] a lot of people who appreciate corn for its great beauty and history of feeding the world and the world’s animals,” he says. Dawe is one of them. “The corn I know is not poison. The corn I know is this beautiful, productive plant that was developed by humans and is still being heavily developed by humans. Some of the best scientists in the world are working on this species. It has great genetic power,” says Dawe, a plant geneticist at UGA. Dawe is leading a large-scale project funded by the National Science Foundation to analyze and assemble the corn genome. The approach is similar to how scientists sequenced the human genome, beginning with one person and gradually gathering more genetic information from more people over decades to form a more complete picture. Dawe’s team is planning to map a corn “pangenome” in just two years. The pangenome will incorporate 26 different genetic

His team finds ways to tap into desirable traits, like the ability to bounce back after an early flood found in domesticated rice’s wild cousins, and introduce them to the rice we eat. The results of academic genetic analysis are often public knowledge, which is important, says Dawe. “Whenever we make public resources, some of the first and probably the most important people to use that information are the private companies,” he says. “There is a connection, usually informal, between academia and industry, which is important, because why would we do this if people didn’t use the information to make better food?” For now, the news of fully sequenced crop genomes is more likely to excite seed producers and large-scale Midwestern farmers than the small family farms we know here. “That technology and information will filter down to crops grown on a much smaller scale, such these local crops, but it takes people working in these areas, scientists using genetic information, to create new varieties,” says Jackson. While heirloom varieties hold a special place in the heart and on the palates of many, these crops are susceptible to drought, disease and pests. Adopting new resistant varieties, says Jackson, is often a more sustainable way forward. f

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Starry Skies and Sun-Kissed Horizons ‘LOOKING UP’ WITH ANA ANEST AND SCOTT POPE By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com With floating perspectives of swirling galaxies and the landscapes of far-away planets, local artist Ana Anest invites viewers to contemplate the mysterious complexities of the cosmos and explore the intersections of art, science and spirituality. Opening this weekend at Athens Academy, “Looking Up! Artistic Explorations of Our Skies” shares paintings, drawings and sculptures by Anest and Scott Pope. An opening reception with the artists will be held on Sunday, Feb. 18 from 2–5 p.m. “In the Beginning” is a monumental, wall-spanning installation work that represents our solar system through a collection of custom-shaped canvases backlit with glowing blue LED lights. From the electrical wiring to the welding of a metal construct, the project was made possible thanks to the carpentry skills and “technical wizardry” of friend and fabricator Alan Lieffring. The entire process, which is documented through a “making of” video, took roughly four years to complete. As a colorist, Anest has a knack for intuitively finding the perfect shades to make a piece pop. Saturn, which in photographs appears to be a golden yellow with a little lavender near the poles, is given a peachy pink undertone for “In the Beginning,” and Jupiter, which reflects a bit of periwinkle in real life, has bursts of bright teal to balance its yellows Ana Anest and reds. A series of colored-pencil illustrations depicting the planets of our solar system demonstrates her ability to draw highly detailed images that are guided by reference photographs and then personalized with intuitive flourishes. Earth, for example, is covered with unique spiraling cloud formations and rotated in a way that positions her homeland of Greece right at its heart. “Through a Glass Darkly” places an all-seeing eye at the center of a spiral galaxy with gaseous clouds in soft pastels and notable stars like the Pleiades, Sirius and the Orion Trapezium Cluster. Borrowing its name from the popular “Star Trek” phrase, the interactive sculptural piece “Beam Me Up, Scotty” consists of a rainbow of compressed cardboard cylinders that create a semicircle around a beautifully blended spiral

where visitors are invited to stand and take a mental timeout. Anest’s abstract painting “Parallel Worlds,” which also depicts her beloved spiral encircled by translucent neon orbs, is a prime example of her unusual circular canvases, which have a way of echoing the sense of unmeasurable, looping infinity in space.

Many of Anest’s earlier paintings are what she calls visionary landscapes, or natural scenes accentuated by rich colors and flowing shapes that blur the line between reality and fantasy. Celestial bodies like the sun and moon were frequent focal points within these images, indicating the roots of a deep fascination that eventually became center stage in her current body of work. “Looking Up!” is dedicated to Nicholas Anest, her father and a “wannabe astronaut” who influenced her lifelong love of all things space. “He was in the submarine service in World War II, and so he was the kind of person [who] could be in confined, small places and could go deep under the ocean or out into space. None of that bothered him, and it takes a particular psyche

to be able to do that,” says Anest. “He was too old when the space program really got geared up, but he had a marvelous library of space books and all kinds of really cool things. We grew up just loving it. We had an atlas of the universe right alongside an atlas of the world. So, when I inherited his books, I really began to study them and followed in his footsteps.” Holding a BFA in painting and drawing from the University of Southern Mississippi and an MFA in fine arts and art education from the University of Cincinnati, Anest has been teaching privately for the past four decades. Many of her students continue taking lessons for years, and several have found creative ways to inspire her in return. The circular painting “Panselinos” (Greek for “full moon”) depicts slender tree limbs delicately illuminated by a small but mighty moon, and was inspired by a photograph a student had given to her as a gift years prior. The exhibition’s custom soundtrack, which will play on a loop in the gallery, was arranged by another former student, Nick Gogal, who now attends the Savannah College of Art and Design. In addition to theme songs from Anest’s longtime favorites Star Wars and “Star Trek,” the playlist includes classical compositions from Gustav Holst’s “The Planets” suite, scores from video games like “Halo” and “Call of Duty,” and shimmering pop gems from Kishi Bashi. “What I learned a long time ago was that my job is to give birth to the art, and where it goes from there is its own business,” says Anest. “I believe that artworks are sentient beings, and that they know who they belong to, where they should go and who they’re created for, and it’s not my job to know that. Actually, it’s kind of fun to see who buys it or who receives it. A lot of times somebody will say, ‘I want this piece,’ and I’ll go, ‘I made this for you! I had no idea I was doing this for you!’ and it’ll be this perfect adoption.” Anest’s artwork is perfectly paired alongside the oil paintings of Pope, who is well known in the community as the owner of The Loft Art Supply, a shop he has proudly run since 1977. Drawn to the ephemeral nature and complex texture of clouds, he exquisitely captures rare moments as the sun morphs the sky into opalescent brilliance. Scenes at sunset allow viewers to pause and linger within the golden hour as light is quickly slipping away. Many of his skies are painted on black backgrounds, emphasizing their delicate translucence and visually complementing the starry skies from Anest. “Looking Up!” will remain on view in the Myers Gallery at Athens Academy through Friday, Apr. 20. Visitation hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. f

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Caledonia Lounge · 7 p.m. · $35–37 Though the qualifying period for Athens’ upcoming election isn’t until next month, many local progressives have already voiced their support for Commissioner Kelly Girtz’s mayoral bid. Among those who have lined up behind Girtz are well-known members of the music community, including roots-rocking expat Patterson Hood—who also plays three nights with the Drive-By Truckers this week; read more on p. 8— and hip-hop superstar Linqua Franqa. Both of them will perform at Caledonia on Wednesday as part of a fundraiser for Girtz’s campaign, along with Hope for Agoldensummer folk maven Claire Campbell and electro-Americana wild man Don Chambers. [Gabe Vodicka]

Georgia Theatre · 8 p.m. · $20–25 One of the most promising artists currently making noise in Atlanta’s overcrowded underground, 21-year-old rapper UnoTheActivist released the No More Thotties mixtape in 2015 before breaking through with “What,” a 2016 collaboration with his cousin, trap star Playboi Carti. The Gift of Gab tape followed that year. After a lengthy delay, in November he finally dropped Live.Shyne.Die, an ambitious, easy-flowing record that combines cloud-rap ambience with a streetsmart sensibility. Uno hits the Georgia Theatre Thursday evening alongside fellow up-and-comers Thouxanbanfauni, who hails from Atlanta via Chattanooga, and ATLien-turned-Chicagoan Warhol.ss. [GV]

State Botanical Garden · 10 a.m.–2 p.m. · $2 Coinciding with the Lunar New Year, the National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read program will celebrate the Year of the Dog with a series of events themed around To Live by Chinese author Yu Hua, as well as young-adult books by New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin. Saturday’s program includes traditional music, food and art-making, and free copies of Big Read books will be handed out. The series continues with a three-day introduction to Mandarin Feb. 21–23, a fashion show inspired by Chinese couture, a dumpling-making class, a book discussion, a theater performance of BFE and a guest appearance by Lin. Check coe.uga. edu for dates and descriptions. [Jessica Smith]

Contact for address · 3–5 p.m. · $10–20 Kicking off the new season of Artists in Residence, WUGA invites guests into the home, studio, sculpture garden and gallery space of Leonard Piha. Both a painter and sculptor, Piha taught art to students at Barnett Shoals Elementary School for 21 years. His formal art training and a background in carpentry are often reflected in his choice of materials: rusted sheets of tin that are cut into silhouettes, and unusual canvases that are built out of cast-off pieces of wood. Michael Cardin will broadcast an interview with Piha prior to the event. Event proceeds benefit the public radio station, and reservations can be made by contacting 706-542-9842 or bradberry@uga. edu. [JS]

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locally-grown, family-style feast is cooked, prepared and served by students from all four Clarke County Middle Schools. Proceeds benefit Experience UGA. 6:30 p.m. $25. www.mealsinthemiddle.brownpapertickets.com EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at 2 (UGA Special Collections Library) Take a guided tour of the exhibit galleries of the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. Meet in the rotunda. Part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts. 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@uga.edu EVENTS: Mardi Gras Party (Southern Brewing Company) Let the good times roll with beer, beads, Freddy’s Burgers and live music by Rollin’ Home. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com FILM: UGA’s French Film Festival (UGA Tate Student Center) Marion Cotillard stars in Two Days, One Night (Deux Jours, Une Nuit). 8 p.m. FREE! (w/ student ID), $3. drama. uga.edu GAMES: Trivia at Johnny’s (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Play for cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706354-1515 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every

Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia hosted by Jacob and Wes. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Both locations of Locos feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 6 p.m. FREE! www. therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: Teen Photography Club (ACC Library) Learn the fundamentals of digital photography. Second Tuesday of every month. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Mardi Gras Party (Oconee County Library) Celebrate Mardi Gras with music, crafts, special snacks and more. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Mardi Gras Party (Bogart Library) Celebrate Mardi Gras with snacks, crafts and games. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart MEETINGS: University Woman’s Club (Alps Road Presbyterian Church) The general meeting will be

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followed by a tea to honor past UWC Presidents. Members may invite adult daughters or grand-daughters. Stephen Armour, University Archivist and Electronic Records at the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, will speak on “UWC History and Special Collections Library.” 11 a.m. Annual Dues. www.womansclub.uga.edu MEETINGS: Oconee Historical Society (Watkinsville Library) Maggie Collins, president of the Bogart Historical Society, and Janet Luke, historian for the BHS, will speak on the Bogart Museum. 6 p.m. FREE! PERFORMANCE: Drag Rendezvous (The Office Lounge) Performances by Sasha Stephens, Yasmine Alexander, Charlie Prince and more. 9:30 p.m. $3. 706-546-0840 SPORTS: Table Tennis Matches and Training (East Athens Community Center) Beginner to advanced skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 6–8:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 1–4 p.m. FREE! (first 3 visits). www. ttathensga.com

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painting, “Girl Sewing (The Chinese Robe).” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Paint a Bowl for the Food Bank (Georgia Museum of Art) Paint a bowl to be used at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia’s 20th annual Empty Bowl Luncheon (held Mar. 7 at the Classic Center). 3 p.m. $7. www.georgiamuseum.org 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: Valentine’s Dinner in the Conservatory (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Spend the evening in the conservatory surrounded by orchids and other tropical plants. Dinner includes live music and buffet-style meal. Couples will receive an orchid plant to take home. RSVP by Feb. 6. 7 p.m. $75. www. botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Valentine’s Day Dinner (Farmview Market) The evening includes an upscale chef-prepared dinner, live music and a make-andtake class in creating Valentine’s bouquets. 5:30–8 p.m. $60–65/person (dinner), $25 (bouquet class). www.farmviewmarket.com EVENTS: Rabbit Box (The Foundry) Storytellers share true-life tales. This

month’s theme is “Duets.” 7 p.m. $7. rabbitboxstories@gmail.com EVENTS: Romantic Tour of the North Oconee Water Reclamation Facility (North Oconee Water Reclamation Facility, 150 N. Oconee Access Rd.) Learn about the magic of turning flushed water into reusable water. Light refreshments will be served. Registration required. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tinkatthesink.com EVENTS: Beer and Chocolate (Terrapin Beer Co.) Celebrate Valentine’s Day with beer and chocolate flight pairings. 4–8 p.m. www. terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: Valentines at Ciné (Ciné Barcafé) The evening includes a bubbling tasting with Alejandro Ortiz, sweets from Johanna Nicol’s Just Bakery, tunes from SJ Ursey and local wares from Indie South. 6–9 p.m. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Gather a team. Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. willys.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) Drop in and win prizes! 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com

GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Valentine’s Day Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Trivia night is friendly to Valentines, Galentines and anti-Valentine’s day people alike. 6 p.m. avid bookshop.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Washington St.) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Compete for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com KIDSTUFF: Wednesday Reads Book Club (Bogart Library) Read a historical fiction and learn about life way back when. 4th and 5th graders. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart 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: Financial Health for Teens (ACC Library) Learn basic economic and financial concepts. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens 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: 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: Anti-Valentine’s Masquerade (Oconee County Library) Love stinks! Un-celebrate the holiday during a dance party. Wear a mask. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Attendees will share books, songs, puppets and rhymes. Ages 1.5–5. 9:30 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 LECTURES & LIT: True Love Tarot Readings (Avid Bookshop) Bookseller Kristen Carter offers direction. 5 p.m. FREE! (with Avid purchase). avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: Gershwin Big Band (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The Gershwin Big Band performs standards from the American Rhapsody: The Gershwin Songbook. 8 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $44–51. pac. uga.edu

Thursday 15 ART: Gallery Talk (OCAF, Watkinsville) Lisa Freeman will talk about her work in “Repercussion.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com ART: Opening Reception (KA Artist Shop) Meet the artists of the exhibition “Love in all its Many Forms.” 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.kaaartistshop. com ART: Thursday Twilight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) Docents lead a tour of highlights from the permanent collection. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Third Thursday Art Series (Athens, GA) Seven galleries stay

open late the third Thursday of every month. Participating galleries include the Georgia Museum of Art, Lamar Dodd School of Art, ATHICA, Lyndon House Arts Center, Ciné, the GlassCube & Gallery @ Hotel Indigo and The Classic Center. 6-9 p.m. FREE! www.3thurs.org CLASSES: Yoga in the Galleries (Georgia Museum of Art) Five Points Yoga instructors lead a class surrounded by works of art. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Tech Tips (ACC Library) Learn about online streaming services to watch television, movies and sports in Les Shindelman’s presentation “Cut the Cable Cord.” 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens CLASSES: New Year’s Qigong (Thrive) Celebrate the Chinese New Year and Thrive’s fifth anniversary with a class in Qigong. 6 p.m. FREE! www.thrivespace.net EVENTS: Thursday Night Spaghetti Dinner (St. Philothea Greek Orthodox Church) Enjoy homemade spaghetti and live entertainment by Kyle Kordaris as Frank Sinatra. 6 p.m. $4–8. www.stphilothea.org/events/festival-and-dinners EVENTS: Kindness Rock Project (Rocksprings Community Center) Decorate rocks to leave in places for other people to find. Ages 18 & up. 1 p.m. $5–7.50. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure FILM: Black Panther Preview Night (Ciné Barcafé) Featuring a red carpet pre-party with light refreshments provided (cosplay encouraged), plus a preview of Marvel’s new film and a post-screening community mixer. Movie tickets available online. 5 p.m. www.athenscine.com FILM: “Craft in America: Memory” (Georgia Museum of Art) The first episode on the PBS series Craft in America, “Memory,” takes a tour through craft’s history in the U.S. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org GAMES: Trivia at Johnny’s (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Play for cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706354-1515 GAMES: Recreation Night (Terrapin Beer Co.) Play Kan Jam in the backyard or a board game indoors. 4–8 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Duplicate Bridge (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Beginner and experienced players welcome. 6:30 p.m. ejstapler@gmail.com KIDSTUFF: Celebritrees: Arbor Day Celebration (ACC Library) Hear about the Tree That Owns Itself and watch Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. Take home a sapling for your family’s yard. Ages 4–11 and their caregivers. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Sweet and Salty YA Valentines (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Teens can enjoy snacks and play board games like Exploding Kittens and Munchkin. Ages 12 and up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison LECTURES & LIT: Myth Storytime (Oconee County Library) Join the Oconee County High School Latin Club for stories about gods and goddesses, heroes and fascinating creatures from ancient Greek and Roman mythology. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: For the Philo of Philosophy Book Discussion Group (ACC Library) Read philosophy books from ancient Greece to

modern times. This month’s selection is the introduction and chapters 2 and 3 of R.S. Woolhouse’s The Concept of Substance in Seventeenth Century Metaphysics. 6 p.m. FREE! mkapelewski@athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: Holmes-Hunter Lecture (UGA Chapel) This year’s lecture will be presented by award-winning journalist and UGA alumna Charlayne Hunter-Gault. 2 p.m. grady.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Protecting Your Information (Oconee County Library) Experts from Oconee State Bank share tips on protecting yourself against identity theft. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) Meet Jon Jefferson in celebration of his latest book Wave of Terror. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: “I Wrote That One, Too” (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Steve Dorff will discuss his new book I Wrote That One, Too…: A Life in Songwriting from Willie to Whitney, and treat guests to a few selected songs. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Kishi Bashi (Seney-Stovall Chapel) This multimedia event is built around Omoiyari, a film Kishi Bashi made about Japanese internment in the U.S. during WWII. He will be joined on stage by Julian Saporiti, Erin Aoyama and a string quartet. A panel discussion will follow. 8 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: The Kourtesans (Sister Louisa’s Church) The drag troupe performs every third Thursday. BUKween features artists performing at the BUKU Music and Art Project in New Orleans. 9 p.m. FREE! sisterlouisaschurch.com THEATER: Brighton Beach Memoirs (Town and Gown Players) Neil Simon’s depiction of his Depression-era family living in New York is narrated by 15-yearold Eugene, who is obsessed with baseball and sex. See Theater Notes on p. 14. Feb. 9–10, 15–17, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. $8–15. townandgownplayers.org THEATER: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) Project Safe presents its annual production of Eve Ensler’s award-winning play. Women of all ages and backgrounds perform monologues ranging from humorous to devastating, profound to profane. Proceeds benefit Project Safe. Feb. 15–17, 8 p.m. & Feb. 18, 3 p.m. $15. www.project-safe.org

Friday 16 ART: Paint Nite (East Athens Community Center) Painters will be given an example of what to paint and their own canvas to create their work of art. Themes will incorporate Black History Month and Valentine’s Day. Ages 5 & up. 6:30–8 p.m. $10–15. www.athensclarkecounty. com/leisure CLASSES: Intro to Word (Oconee County Library) Learn the basics of Word 2010. 2 p.m. FREE! 706769-3950 CLASSES: Friday Night Dance Party (UGA Memorial Hall) A beginner Cha Cha lesson will be held at 7 p.m. followed by social dancing. No partner or experience necessary. 7–10:30 p.m. $3 (students), $5 (non-students). ugaballroom@gmail.com EVENTS: Percentage Night (Terrapin Beer Co.) Miss Thing and some of her favorite Queens visit Terrapin. Drag shows at 6 &

7 p.m. Music by Emileigh Ireland and Bed Deth. Proceeds benefit the Boybutante AIDS foundation. 1–9 p.m. terrapinbeer.com/events EVENTS: Black History Month Awards Dinner (Georgia Museum of Art) The dinner and awards ceremony feature the presentation of the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Award and the Lillian C. Lynch Citation. RSVP. 5:30 p.m. $60 (members), $80. 706-542-4199, www.georgiamuseum.org GAMES: Friday Night Initiative (Tyche’s Games) Learn new roleplaying games. 6 p.m. www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Spanish Storytime (Oconee County Library) Listen and practice Spanish songs and stories. Participants do not need to speak Spanish. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Teen After Hours (ACC Library) Skip Valentine’s Day festivities for an Anti-Valentine’s Murder Mystery. Registration required. Ages 11–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Elementary Art Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Participants will learn about Alma Woodsy Thomas and create a project in her style. Ages 6–10. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Barnes & Noble) Meet Muriel Ellis Pritchett in celebration of her novel Like Peaches and Pickles. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 OUTDOORS: Arbor Day Celebration (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Take a ramble through the trails and learn facts on Arbor Day’s history. 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu THEATER: Brighton Beach Memoirs (Town and Gown Players) See Thursday listing for full description Feb. 9–10, 15–17, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. $8–15. townandgownplayers.org THEATER: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) See Thursday listing for full description Feb. 15–17, 8 p.m. & Feb. 18, 3 p.m. $15. www.project-safe.org THEATER: The Little Mermaid (Athens Little Playhouse) Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in an adaptation of Disney’s Broadway prodution. Feb. 16–17 & 22–24, 7 p.m. Feb. 18 & 25, 3 p.m. $10. athenslittleplayhouse.net THEATER: Detroit (UGA Fine Arts Building, Cellar Theatre) The lives of an average couple are upended by the arrival of mysterious new neighbors in their Detroit suburb. See Theater Notes on p. 14. Feb. 16–17, 20–24, 8 p.m. Feb. 18 & 25, 2:30 p.m. $16. ugatheatre.com

Saturday 17 ART: Coloring Club (Oconee County Library) Spend the morning relaxing with the therapeutic practice of coloring. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee ART: WUGA’s Artists in Residence (Contact for address) View the home of sculptor and painter Leonard Piha. See Calendar Pick on p. 12. 3–5 p.m. $10–20. 706-542-9842, bradberry@uga.edu CLASSES: Doula Tips for Pregnancy (Thrive) Expectant mothers will learn tips from AthensBorn Birth services, Behold Birth and Classic City Doula. 3 p.m. FREE! www.thrivespace.net CLASSES: African American Genealogy Workshop (ACC Library) Addressing one of the greatest challenges in African-American

genealogy research, the program will provide sample sources to help patrons find info about formerly enslaved persons before the 1870 census. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Grand Opening (675 Pulaski St., Suite 200) Tour the new Steel+Plank storefront featuring handcrafted furnishings, housewares and gifts. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. www.steelandplank.com EVENTS: Nature Singles Bash (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Meet singles, play games, go on a hike, enjoy a planetarium program and make new friends. Ages 21 & up. 2:30–5 p.m. $3–5. 706-613-3615 EVENTS: Groundbreaking Ceremony (Bogart Library) Learn about the plans for the expansion of the Bogart Library. Light refreshments will be provided. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart EVENTS: Lunar New Year Celebration (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Celebrate Chinese culture and the Lunar New Year, Year of the Dog. Festivities include music, literature, origami and giveaways. See Calendar Pick on p. 12. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $2. EVENTS: Working Public Interest Law Conference (UGA School of Law) This year’s conference focuses on the intersection of poverty, criminal justice and community. 8:30 a.m. www.law.uga.edu EVENTS: What is a Nutritional Therapist? (Thrive) Munch on homemade snacks with The Herb Girls, Eileen and Amy, while they explain what a nutritional therapist can do for you. 11 a.m. FREE! getting.herby@gmail.com EVENTS: Saturday at the Rock: High Rope Adventure (Rock Eagle 4H Center) Climb the tower to the top of the zip line and soar through the air. 10 a.m. $10. 706484-4838, jtorhan1@uga.edu GAMES: Pathfinder Society Event (Tyche’s Games) Fantasy RPG. Bring your imagination. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-345-4500 KIDSTUFF: Slime-ology Workshop (Oconee County Library) Make multiple layers of slime. Ages 7 & up. Call to register. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950, www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Let the Winter Olympic Games Begin (ACC Library) Stories, crafts and games. Ages 4–11 and their caregivers. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens KIDSTUFF: Grand Opening for Athens Gymnastics (United Team Sports Center, 375 B Commerce Blvd.) Kids can celebrate the grand opening with an open gym, bounce house, face painting, an obstacle course, prizes and a concession stand. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www. utscenter.com LECTURES & LIT: Hometown Book Launch (Avid Bookshop) Xhenet Aliu and Timothy O’Keefe are the respective authors of Brass and You Are The Phenomenology. 6 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: 13th Annual WIPI Conference (UGA School of Law, Dean Rusk Hall, Larry Walker Room) The Working in the Public Interest Conference explores the intersection of poverty, criminal justice and community. 8:30 a.m. www. law.uga.edu MEETINGS: Clarke-Oconee Genealogy Society (ACC Library) Elyse Hill presents “African American Genealogy Research– Beyond the Basic Sources.” 2 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 PERFORMANCE: Guy Did Ail (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) Visual/performance

artist Gunnar Tarsa and composer/ musician/performance artist Kyle Lewis collaborate as Guy Did Ail. Visitors can visit the open studio to see Tarsa’s wall drawing in-progress Mondays–Fridays, 1–6 p.m. through Feb. 27 (omit Feb. 14). As Guy Did Ail, Lewis performs as Tarsa creates art. Feb. 17, 6–9 p.m. Feb. 24 & 27, 8–10 p.m. www.athica.org THEATER: Brighton Beach Memoirs (Town and Gown Players) See Thursday listing for full description Feb. 9–10, 15–17, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. $8–15. townandgownplayers.org THEATER: Detroit (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Friday listing for full description Feb. 16–17, 20–24, 8 p.m. Feb. 18 & 25, 2:30 p.m. $16. ugatheatre.com THEATER: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) See Thursday listing for full description Feb. 15–17, 8 p.m. & Feb. 18, 3 p.m. $15. www.project-safe.org THEATER: The Little Mermaid (Athens Little Playhouse) See Friday listing for full description Feb. 16–17 & 22–24, 7 p.m. Feb. 18 & 25, 3 p.m. $10. athenslittleplayhouse.net THEATER: The Company You Keep (Morton Theatre) Sheree is tired of her man’s excuses so she sets her eyes on someone new. 7 p.m. $20–25. mortontheatre.com

Sunday 18 ART: Artist Reception (Athens Academy) “Looking Up! Artistic Exploration of Our Skies” features paintings, drawings and sculputre by Ana Anest and Scott Pope. See Art Notes on p. 11. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athensacademy.org CLASSES: Orchard Fruit Production (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn the best ways to expand fruit production in your own orchard. Topics include proper pruning techniques, seasonal maintenance, spraying techniques and pest and disease care. 1–5 p.m. $30. www.botgarden.uga.edu CLASSES: Rock Tape Workshop (Thrive) Learn about how kinesio tape can reduce pain then get taped for free. 5 p.m. FREE! www.thrivespace.net KIDSTUFF: Tail Waggin’ Tutors (Oconee County Library) Reading aloud to a dog creates a relaxed, non-judgmental environment that helps kids develop their reading skills and builds confidence. Register for a 15-minutes session. Grades K-5. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-7693950 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 LECTURES & LIT: CBD 101 (Thrive) Learn about the non-psychoactive supplement CBD. 2 p.m. FREE! www.thrivespace.net MEETINGS: Presentation on the Interfaith Sanctuary Coalition (Cherokee Corners Church, Watkinsville) Learn about the work being done by the Interfaith Sanctuary Coalition. 11:30 a.m. FREE! athensga.quaker.org THEATER: Detroit (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Friday listing for full description Feb. 16–17, 20–24, 8 p.m. Feb. 18 & 25, 2:30 p.m. $16. ugatheatre.com THEATER: The Little Mermaid (Athens Little Playhouse) See Friday listing for full description Feb. 16–17 & 22–24, 7 p.m. Feb. 18 & 25, 3 p.m. $10. athenslittleplayhouse.net k continued on next page

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THEATER: The Vagina Monologues (UGA Chapel) See Thursday listing for full description Feb. 15–17, 8 p.m. & Feb. 18, 3 p.m. $15. www.project-safe.org THEATER: Brighton Beach Memoirs (Town and Gown Players) See Thursday listing for full description Feb. 9–10, 15–17, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. $8–15. townandgownplayers.org

KIDSTUFF: Engineer’s Week: Baby Builders Storytime (Bogart Library) Little ones and their caregivers learn about building literacy skills. Up to age 3. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Danish Hearts (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Make a Danish heart with paper and pipe cleaners. Supplies and instructions are provided. Ages 6 and up. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison LECTURES & LIT: 3rd Monday Book Club (Oconee County Library) Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage: Stories by Alice Munro. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee MEETINGS: Seven Things Successful Beekeepers Have in Common (Oglethorpe County Farm Bureau, 925 Athens Rd., Crawford)

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enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos provided. Ages 3–11. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Adult Book Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Discuss Edgar and Lucy by Victor Lodato. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Ciné Barcafé) Meet Kevin Barry, author of City of Bohane and Beatlebone. 6 p.m. FREE! willson. uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Christopher P. Collins (The Globe, Upstairs) The UGA Creative Writing Program and University of Georgia Press present a reading by poet Christopher P. Collins, the recipient of the 2017 Georgia Poetry Prize. 7 p.m. FREE! www.english.uga.edu SPORTS: Table Tennis Matches and Training (East Athens Community Center) Beginner to advanced skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 6–8:30 p.m. & Saturdays,

Participants can bring writing samples for group critique. 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 EVENTS: Try Out Virtual Reality (ACC Library) Step into another world through the HTC Vive Virtual Reality headset. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Washington St.) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 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: Movie Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Hard movie trivia

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EVENTS: AARP Tax Assistance (Oconee County Library) AARP volunteers will assist individuals of all ages with their tax preparation. This free service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. 12–5 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 FILM: Animal Voices Film Festival: Called to Rescue (Miller Learning Center, Room 148) The documentary showcases the lives of rescued animals and the people who care for them at farm sanctuaries across the country. 7 p.m. FREE! sos.uga.edu/filmfest 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 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! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: General Knowledge Trivia (Beef ’O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8501916 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: Inventors Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Fun projects for bold engineers. Ages 6–10. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison KIDSTUFF: Out of School Program (East Athens Community Center) Participants will test their knowledge in “Game Show Madness.” 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15. www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Youth Field Trip (Lay Park) Children ages 8–15 can take a trop to the Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $17–25.50. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Out of School Program (Rocksprings Community Center) Participants will build a lava lamp and explore physics and chemistry in “Outrageous Science.” 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure 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: Engineer’s Week: Edible Destruction (Bogart Library) The activity encourages kids to build, destroy then eat. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

EVENTS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) Jim Maudsley gives a presentation on petrified wood. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensrockandgemclub.org FILM: Cinema Politique (Miller Learning Center) Watch a screening of Boycott, starring Jeffrey Wright as Martin Luther King Jr., Carmen Ejogo as Coretta Scott King and Terrence Howard as Ralph Abernathy. 6:30 p.m. FREE! mlmiller@uga.edu FILM: UGA’s French Film Festival (UGA Tate Student Center) Watch Gabrielle, a story of a 21-year-old woman with Williams Syndrome who seeks to live a normal life. 8 p.m. FREE! (w/ student ID), $3. drama.uga.edu FILM: Bad Movie Night: Science Crazed (Ciné Barcafé) A mad scientist injects a colleague with a pregnancy serum, giving birth to a full-grown monster wearing blue jeans. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/badmovienight

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: Cooking with Jayln (ACC Library) Learn basic cooking skills with limited ingredients to whip up a tasty snack. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Meet Ward Morehouse III in celebration of his book Broadway After Dark: A Father and Son Cover 100 Years of Broadway. Morehouse and Katherine Boynton will talk about Broadway behind the scenes. 5:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Ciné Barcafé) Meet local author Mokah-Jasmine Johnson in celebration of her first book Spirit of an Activist: Stop Sitting on the Sidelines. 6 p.m. $5. mokahjohnsonedu.com LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Poet (Avid Bookshop) Meet poet Todd Boss for his collection Tough Luck. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop. com THEATER: Detroit (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Friday listing for full description Feb. 16–17, 20–24, 8 p.m. Feb. 18 & 25, 2:30 p.m. $16. ugatheatre.com

LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 13 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com THE PINK STONES Local rock group led by songwriter Hunter Pinkston. The Foundry Fat Tuesday Party. 7:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www.thefoundryathens. com ZYDEFUNK Funky, Latin- and Cajuninspired Louisiana group featuring bassist and bandleader Charlie Wooten.

Amigo plays Flicker Theatre & Bar on Thursday, Feb. 15. The Oglethorpe County Bee Club hosts a lecture by expert beekeeper Keith Fielder. 7 p.m. FREE! ocbeeclub.com PERFORMANCE: Accordion Virtuosi of Russia (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The ensemble has a repertoire ranging from folk music to rock songs. 8 p.m. $36–41. pac.uga.edu THEATER: Cabaret (The Classic Center) See a production of the Tony-winning masterpiece. 7:30 p.m. classiccenter.com

Tuesday 20 CLASSES: Computer Class (Bogart Library) “Intro to Word.” 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart CLASSES: Computer Class (ACC Library) “iPad/iPhone Basics.” 10 a.m. FREE! Registration Required. www.athenslibrary.org/athens COMEDY: Open TOAD Comedy Open Mic (Flicker Theatre & Bar) This regular comedy open mic features established comedians and newcomers alike. 9 p.m. $5. www. flickertheatreandbar.com EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at 2 (UGA Special Collections Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@uga.edu

GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia at Johnny’s (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Play for cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706354-1515 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com KIDSTUFF: Design with Jayln (ACC Library) Teens can learn the art of design from architecture to fashion. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Crafts and Community Club (Bogart Library) Ages 8–10 can make a difference in the community through crafts. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and

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1–4 p.m. FREE! (first 3 visits). www. ttathensga.com THEATER: Detroit (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Friday listing for full description Feb. 16–17, 20–24, 8 p.m. Feb. 18 & 25, 2:30 p.m. $16. ugatheatre.com

Wednesday 21 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Abigail Kosberg leads a tour of “Opera in Print: Fin-de-siècle Posters from the Blum Collection.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org CLASSES: Feng Shui DIY (Thrive) Participants will lunch and learn with Krista Jones, leaving with a succlulent plant and tips to energize their home. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www. thrivespace.net CLASSES: Beekeeping for Beginners (ACC Library) All levels welcome. Topics include starting and maintaining a hive, equipment and supplies, and the benefits of keeping bees. Register by Feb. 20. 6 p.m. FREE! atedrow@uga.edu CLASSES: Making a Living as a Business Journalist & Industry Analyst (Oconee County Library) Veteran industry analyst and journalist Dan Baker will lead a workshop.

hosted by Count Zapula. 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub GAMES: Bingo Bango (Highwire Lounge) Drop in and win prizes! 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com 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: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Attendees will share books, songs, puppets and rhymes. Ages 1.5–5. 9:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Library Adventures (Bogart Library) See Wednesday listing for full description 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Watch some anime and manga, listen to J-Pop music, eat Japanese snacks and share fan art. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $17 (adv.), $20 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com NOAH GUNDERSEN Washingtonbased indie-folk singer performs music from his new solo LP, “White Noise.” AARON GILLESPIE Singersongwriter known for his work with Christian rock group Underoath. Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. www.hiloathens.com APPARITION Athens band playing a raucous, thrashy brand of hardcore. FLESHMOTHER Punk group on tour from Cincinatti, OH. BUGSPRAY New, Athens-based punk rock band. home.made 5:30 p.m. www.homemadeathens.com THE DIXIELAND 5 Local trad-jazz band that features a front line of trumpet, clarinet and trombone and a rhythm section of piano and tenor banjo. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 CAMPBELL HARRISON BAND Local group that blends indie rock and Americana sounds. The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens MERMAID MOTOR LOUNGE Acoustic alternative-rock band led

by Packway Handle Band member Josh Erwin.

Wednesday 14 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! Caledonia Lounge Kelly Girtz Fundraiser. 7 p.m. $35. www.caledonialounge.com PATTERSON HOOD Drive-By Truckers frontman blends country and Southern rock with a direct lyrical approach. See Calendar Pick on p. 12. LINQUA FRANQA Athens-based hip-hop project inspired by the ’90s underground and the study of linguistics. DON CHAMBERS This longtime local favorite delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion. CLAIRE CAMPBELL Hope for Agoldensummer singer plays a set of soft, haunting folk tunes. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com VELVETEEN PINK This long-running group of local musicians plays upbeat, electro-based dance-pop. Album release show! POWERKOMPANY Local pop duo featuring the soaring vocals of Marie Davon and electronic instrumentation from Andrew Heaton. BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin dance hits into the night. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta faves. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE BLIND OWLS Texas-based fourpiece rock and roll band. 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.

Thursday 15 Akademia Brewing Co. 7 p.m. FREE! www.akademiabc.com HUTCH MCCOLLUM Singersongwriter playing old-school country and bluegrass. Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 JOHN SWILLEY Local songwriter who blends gritty Southern rock, sultry R&B and Delta blues. LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com LILY HERNE Local group playing dream-rock with psychedelic and folk influences. NUCLEAR TOURISM Young local rock group playing covers and originals. MURDER THE MOOD Local alternative rock band.

Creature Comforts Brewery 5 p.m. FREE! creaturecomfortsbeer.com ZIGTEBRA Indie-folk band of “beastly best friends” from Chicago. LEA LEA Dreamy indie-folk artist. PRISM LORD Athens-based duo with a bright, warm sound. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $5. flickertheatreandbar.com REX HUSSMAN Rootsy, eclectic singer-songwriter from Atlanta. AMIGO South Carolina-based Americana outfit led by Slade Baird. MRCARTERMRTONKS Americana collaboration between two Athens scene fixtures. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.40watt.com DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS The local Southern rock superstars return to the Athens stage for their annual Homecoming series. See story on p. 8. T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock. The Foundry 7 p.m. $8 (adv.), $12 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com ATHENS A-TRAIN BAND Instrumental group performing a special Valentine’s Day set of “sweetheart jazz.” Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com UNOTHEACTIVIST Up-and-coming rapper from Atlanta’s Zone 3. See Calendar Pick on p. 12. THOUXANBANFAUNI Rapper raised in Atlanta and based in Chattanooga, TN. WARHOL.SS Chicago-based emcee originally from Atlanta. Go Bar 10 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 JAZZ JAM Some of our town’s most talented musicians get together at this happening. Bring your axe, or grab a table and give an ear. Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $1 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with wireless headphones and two channels of music. One of them is a request line! The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 CHRIS HAMPTON AND THE DANCING MAGNOLIAS Local group led by guitarist and songwriter Chris Hampton. Every Thursday! Seney-Stovall Chapel 7:30 p.m. willson.uga.edu KISHI BASHI Talented local songwriter and violinist creates exuberant, loop-driven, experimental pop music. For this special multimedia event, he’ll be joined by musicians Julian Saporiti, Erin Aoyama and a string quartet.

THE STIR Rock band from Athens and Atlanta. THE BUZZARDS OF FUZZ Bluesy stoner-rock group from Atlanta. ROSIE & THE RATDOGS New local hard-rock group. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $3. www.flickertheatreandbar. com LOVE & HIP HOP Featuring performances from DK, Gawdlee, Trvy, JyShohn Lyric, Paid in AmeriKKKa and J GoodNews. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.40watt.com DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS The local Southern rock superstars return to the Athens stage for their annual Homecoming series. See story on p. 8. DAVID BARBE & INWARD DREAM EBB The Athens scene legend is backed by members of New Madrid. CAMP AMPED BAND Tunes from Nuçi’s Space’s group of future rock stars. 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 8 p.m. $17 (adv.), $19 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com ANDERSON EAST Soulful, alternative Americana artist whose music displays shades of Ryan Adams and Ray LaMontagne. JS ONDARA Folk-rock singer based in Minneapolis. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 THE NEW SOUND OF NUMBERS Experimental pop and post-punk project led by songwriter Hannah Jones. JOHN & KIRAN FERNANDES Father and son team up for an experimental instrumental set. JAKE BROWER Athens-based psychedelic-pop singer-songwriter. DJS TWIN POWERS & SLIP-NFALL Two Kindercore DJs team up to lead a dance party. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE DICTATORTOTS Longtime local chaos-cultivators trash the night with post-grunge grooves. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE WOOFS Athens-based funk-rock band. The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday! 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE BACUPS Fun-loving local cover band.

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The Roadhouse 9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-2324 KARAOKE WITH THE KING Karaoke with DJ Brian King to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com THE GOOD LOOKS Young band playing a custom blend of rock, blues, funk, punk and alternative.

VFW 8 p.m. $8. www.vfwathens.com CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Local country and Southern rock singer-songwriter performs with his group.

Saturday 17 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com CAULFIELD High-energy local garage-rap band. ALLEN THOMAS Decatur-based soul artist. THE YOD Party-starting Athens-based alternative hip-hop collective. CASSIE CHANTEL AND ELLE CAPONE Hip-hop duo that’s alternately smooth and gritty. Creature Comforts Brewery 1 p.m. FREE! creaturecomfortsbeer.com THE BROKEN STRING BAND Athens band blending Western folk with indie rock. BIRDS FLY SOUTH No info available. THE LUCKY JONES Local band playing old-school rockin’ rhythm and blues. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.40watt.com DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS The local Southern rock superstars return to the Athens stage for their annual Homecoming series. See story on p. 8. LILLY HIATT Edgy Americana singer-songwriter from Nashville, TN. The Foundry 7 p.m. $20. www.thefoundryathens. com ATLANTA RAT PACK Playing the music of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ GOOD GIRL Playing pop, R&B and other hits from the ’80s and ’90s. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotscoffee. com RALPH RODDENBERY Georgia singer-songwriter playing a blend of Americana and roots rock with a twist of the blues. 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! Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 PZZYFOOT Atlanta-based rock and soul band. Terrapin Beer Co. 4 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com SCARLET STITCH Straight-up rock and roll band from Athens. 5 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com DAVE PARSONS Local solo Americana artist.

Sunday 18 The Classic Center 6:30 p.m. $65–75. www.classiccenter. com TREY ANASTASIO Guitarist and leader of legendary jam band Phish performs a solo acoustic set.

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. Terrapin Beer Co. 4 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com THE DELTA TROUBADOURS Florida group blending blues, garage rock, grunge and more. The World Famous 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens CINDY WILSON Founding member of the B-52s whose current work displays psychedelic and electronic influences. NICHOLAS MALLIS & THE BOREALIS Local songwriter Mallis and his band play quirky, melodic pop music. 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens CANDY BOYS Fun-loving dance-pop duo from Brooklyn, NY.

Monday 19 Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com WOOLBRIGHT Emo-tinged indierock group from Davie, FL. TIDALIST New local alternative rock group. GHOST BUDDY New Athens-based shoegaze band. NOVELTY FOXTROT Heavy local emo four-piece. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 JAZZ JAM Enjoy jazz sounds from talented local musicians.

Tuesday 20 Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 TOM VISIONS BAND Post-mystical, electronic, psychedelic music from Visions and his group, plus special guests. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 BALKUN BROTHERS High-octane blues-rock band from Hartford, CT.

Wednesday 21 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! Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com RUHAA! Local rock band with alternative and blues influences. ACTUS REUS Atlanta-based metal band. DARSANA Local indie band. 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $15. www.40watt.com JONATHAN RICHMAN The former Modern Lovers frontman known for his playful, evocative lyricism returns to town with his longtime drummer Tommy Larkins. ANE DIAZ Venezuelan folk singer-songwriter.

The Foundry 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens.com MARC TEICHOLZ Renowned acoustic guitarist performs with students from UGA’s school of music, featuring sounds from Brazil, as well as classical and jazz selections for solo guitar. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 SUNNY SOUTH BLUES BAND Local band combining a blues and soul spirit with riffy rock and roll. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday! Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Down the Line 2/22 REGGIE STARRETT (Akademia Brewing Co.) 2/22 TYLER KEY / STEADY COMMON / GERKEY (Caledonia Lounge) 2/22 DREAM CULTURE / LILY HERNE / DAMN THE WITCH SIREN (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 2/22 SAM BURCHFIELD / NATHAN ANGELO / CHRIS AYER (The Foundry) 2/22 PHILLIP PHILLIPS / STRIKING MATCHES (Georgia Theatre) 2/22 ROMANOS, FONTAINE, ELLINGTON (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 2/22 ELECTROCHEMICAL (Nowhere Bar) 2/22 CHRIS HAMPTON AND THE DANCING MAGNOLIAS (The Office Lounge) 2/22 TOMI MARTIN (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) 2/23 OAK HOUSE / PALACE DOCTOR / CURT CASTLE (Caledonia Lounge) 2/23 KING ISRAEL (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 2/23 MORGAN WALLEN / RAY FULCHER (40 Watt Club) 2/23 THE INDIGO GIRLS (The Foundry) 2/23 SIDE HUSTLE (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 2/23 KATIE MARTIN (Terrapin Beer Co.) 2/24 DJ MY CHEMICAL BROMANCE (Caledonia Lounge) 2/24 TEARS FOR THE DYING (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 2/24 BIG BUSINESS / BUILDINGS / CINEMECHANICA (40 Watt Club) 2/24 RANDY ROGERS BAND / RED SHAHAN (Georgia Theatre) 2/24 WHISPER KISS / HONEYCHILD (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 2/24 GRÜT (Nowhere Bar) 2/24 SCARLET STITCH (Terrapin Beer Co.) 2/25 THE LUCKY JONES (Cali ’N’ Tito’s Eastside) 2/25 SHAUN PEACE BAND (Terrapin Beer Co.) 2/25 NIHILIST CHEERLEADER (Vega Studio) 2/25 SWEET SOUL MOVEMENT / M Lewis / Chancey / Stella Groove / Jessie Ruth / Rashon Love / Sam Lipkin / Seline Haze (The World Famous)

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Art AAAC GRANTS (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council is seeking applicants for its quarterly $500 grants. All local artists, arts organizations or arts-based projects are welcome to apply. Deadline Mar. 15, June 15, Sept. 15 & Dec. 15. info@ athensarts.org, www.athensarts.org ACAC SEEKS NEW MEMBERS (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking qualified candidates to fill volunteer positions. The ACAC meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Deadline Mar. 2, 11:59 p.m. Interviews on Mar. 13–17. athensculturalaffairs.org ART CLASSES (Lyndon House Arts Center) Now registering for spring classes. “Painting with Will Eskridge. Earth and Air: Plein Air Landscape Painting.” Beginning or intermediate jewelry/metals with Jessie Jordan. “Printmaking with Amanda Burk.” Ceramics for beginners. “Enamel Jewlery with Leslie Litt.” “In the Studio with Charles Warnock.” “Mindful Explorations in Clay with Jasey Jones.” Visit website for class descriptions and dates. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure

ARTS IN COMMUNITY GRANTS (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission awards three grants of $1,500 each to promote creative placemaking in the community. Grants will be awarded based on the level of community enrichment through the arts, contribution to the local identity and quality or artistic merit. Artists, local organizations and groups can apply. Deadline Mar. 9, 11:59 p.m. Fill out online proposal. info@athensculturalaffairs. org, www.athensculturalaffairs.org ATHFEST EDUCATES GRANT (Athens, GA) Individuals from nonprofit organizations, public schools or government agencies serving you in grades K-8 can apply for grants. Grants can be used for music and arts based non-consumable equipment, programs and experiences, and professional development for educators or youth specialists. director@athfesteducates.org, athfesteducates.org HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL LOGO CONTEST (Athens, GA) The Athens Human Rights Festival is seeking logo submissions for use on T-shirts, the newspaper and the stage backdrop. Logos must say 40th Annual Human Rights Festival, May 5–6 and Athens, GA. Deadline Mar. 5. jeff@rubysuegraphics.com

art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Kenneth Storey’s light painting photography removes background distractions and focuses on images from the natural world. Through February. 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) “Looking Up! Artistic Explorations of Our Skies” includes paintings, drawings and sculptures by Ana Anest and Scott Pope. Opening reception Feb. 18. Through Apr. 20. 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.)”heARTwork, Resilience in the Midst of Struggle” presents artwork by James Barnes and Broderick Flanigan. Through Feb. 17. • “Georgia’s Great…African Americans of Historic Distinction” explores the contributions of people who have made an impact in politics, science, entertainment, Civil Rights, media, sports and more. Through February. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) The gallery’s new Artists-in-Residence series presents visual artist Gunnar Tarsa and composer Kyle Lewis, who collaborate on performances as Guy Did Ail. Drawing-in-progress open studios, Mondays–Fridays, Feb. 15–27. Performances Feb. 17, 24, 27. ATHENS LATINO CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND SERVICES (445 Huntington Rd., #120) See 20 paintings by Stanley Bermudez. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CIRCLE GALLERY (UGA College of Environment and Design, 285 S. Jackson St.) “Figure Settings: Sculpture by Jean Wilkins Westmacott.” Through Feb. 22. 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. CLASSIC CENTER GALLERIES (300 N. Thomas St.) “Kaleidoscope” includes artwork by Stanley Bermudez, Tammy Cantarella, Beth Thompson, Starr

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OPEN STUDIO MEMBERSHIP (Lyndon House Arts Center) Local artists can access studio facilities through a new open studio monthly membership program. Studios include ceramics, jewelry, painting, fiber, printmaking, photography and woodshop/sculpture studios. Up to 32 hours per week. Life drawing classes are currently offered on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. as a membership perk. $65/month or $175/ three months. 706-613-3623, www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure WINTERVILLE MARIGOLD FESTIVAL ART CONTEST (Winterville, GA) The festival is seeking artist submissions for artwork that will be featured at the festival. A select group of entries will be chosen to display their work April–June at the Winterville Center for Community & Culture. The top submission will be used for posters, T-shirts and more. Deadline Mar. 11, 5 p.m. Festival May 12. www. wintervilleartscouncil.org

Auditions CHARLOTTE’S WEB (Lavonia Cultural Center) Franklin Community Players will hold auditions for the musical adaptation of Charlotte’s

Web. Actors should prepare a 30-second song. They will also be asked to do a brief cold read. Feb. 16, 5–7 p.m. Feb. 17, 10–2 p.m. 706-491-9374 FARCE OF NATURE (Lavonia Cultural Center) The Franklin Community Players are looking for four men and five women for a production of the comedy Farce of Nature. Feb. 19 & 20, 5:30–7 p.m. franklincommunityplayers.com GARGOYLE AUDITIONS (Athens Little Playhouse) Kids can perform in The Gargoyle Family Goes to Easter Island. Auditions Mar. 6–7, 6–7:30 p.m. Performances run May 4–6 & May 11–13. www.athenslittle playhouse.net SINGULARITY (Athens, GA) Seeking non-union actors of all ages for a short film discussing race and individuality in the digital age. Shoot dates will be late February and early March. singularitymoviecasting@ gmail.com SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER (Athens Community Theater) Two men and five women wanted for a Town & Gown Players production of Tennessee Williams’ Suddenly Last Summer. Auditions consist of cold readings. Feb. 12–13, 7 p.m. Performance dates will be April 13–22. townandgownplayers.org

Classes ACROYOGA JAM (Center City Ballet, 750 N. Chase St.) Work in trios and

Campbell, Katherine Burke, Wilma and Erin McIntosh. Through May. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) “Clouds and Clay: Above Georgia” features aerial photography printed on aluminum by Dr. Chris Greer. Reception Feb. 25. Currently on view through Mar. 4. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Artwork by Laura Lamb. Through February. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Provocative still life oil paintings by Manda McKay and eccentric collages by Kenny Aguar. Through February. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “House Beautiful” explores domestic landscapes through works by Holly Coulis, Sarah Hobbs, Paige Adair, April Childers, Jess Machacek and Justin Barker. Through Apr. 28. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Artful Instruments: Georgia Gunsmiths and Their Craft.” Through Feb. 25. • “Clinton Hill” offers a survey of the 20th-century abstractionist’s career, from printmaker to painter, from pulp-paper pioneer to lyrical wall constructions maker. Through Mar. 18. • “Opera in Print: Fin-de-siècle Posters from the Blum Collection.” Through Apr. 22. • “Crafting History: Textiles, Metals and Ceramics at the University of Georgia.” Through Apr. 29. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Lucha Rodriguez’s site-specific installation, “Amorphous Dislocations of Ultramarine,” incorporates handout paper, translucent color film and LED lights for a floating display that changes color. Through April. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Jeremy Kiran Fernandes, Cal Clements, Hazel Ruth Bray, Cooper Holmes and Sam Benson. Through Feb. 18. HEIRLOOM CAFE & FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Paintings by Neil Hancock and Megan Sparks. Through Mar. 5. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Drawings and painting by Patrick Linker. K.A. ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) “Love, in All its Many Forms” is a group exhibition of intimate works pertaining to the theme of love. Opening reception Feb. 15. Through March. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) Curated by Deepanjan Mukhopadhyay, “Tripwire” addresses anxieties pertaining to dislocation, home and surveillance through immigrant artists and artists from the American South. Through Mar. 22. • In “This is a Developing Story,” Amanda Ross-Ho combines video, sculpture and textiles into a theatrical tableau. Through Feb. 23. • Jon Vogt’s solo show “Oscillations” offers collaged colored pencil drawings resembling waveforms. Through Feb. 23. • Sarah Kennedy and Trent Johnson explore the importance of transparency in communication through “We Have So Much to Talk About.” Through Feb. 23. LAST RESORT GRILL (174 W. Clayton St.) Mosaic artwork by Jane Wright. Through Feb. 28. LOWERY GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery celebrates “24 Years of Art” with Giclee prints, originals, photographs and sculp-

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“Crafting History: Textiles, Metals and Ceramics at the University of Georgia” is currently on view at the Georgia Museum of Art through Sunday, Apr. 29. Pictured above is a portrait of artist Gary Noffke from 1972. rotate through the roles of base, flier and spotter. Sundays, 8 p.m. $5. www.centercityballet.com AFRO-CUBAN DANCE SERIES (Center City Ballet and Movement Arts) Aramis Pazos-Barrera hosts dance workshops on Saturdays in February, 3:30–5:30 p.m. $25/each or $80/all four in advance. www. facebook.com/groups/ugasalsaclub

CLASSES (OCAF, Watkinsville) “Acting for the Camera with Scotty Gannon.” Wednesdays, Feb. 21–Apr. 25, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $180–190. “Going Deeper Into Screenwriting.” Wednesdays, Mar. 1–Apr. 5, 6:30– 8:30 p.m. $130–140. “Telling Your Story with Collage.” Mar. 17–18, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $100–110. www. ocaf.com

tures by over 24 artists including Claire Clements, Ben Rouse, Peter Loose, Kip Ramey and more. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) “Resonating Destinations” features mixed media works by Jim Wilson. Through Mar. 3. • Collections from our Community presents “Angels Everywhere: Connee Flynn.” Through March. MADISON ARTISTS GUILD (123 S. Main St.) Folk art by Peter Loose. Through Feb. 28. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “Contemporary Ceramics in Georgia.” Through Apr. 9. MAMA’S BOY (197 Oak St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by Magic Realism and Surrealism. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) “Resonance: A Bi-Sensory Art Exhibit” pairs works of art with sound. Artists include Jackie Dorsey, Melody Croft, John Ahee, Manda McKay, Denise Stewart-Sanabria and more.• Curated by Moon Jung Jang, “Typo-poetry: Despite Black and White in Sound” investigates typography as a way to write poetry. • “Repercussions” showcases assemblages by Lisa Freeman. Through Feb. 16. PINEWOODS PUBLIC LIBRARY (1265 Hwy. 29 N. #12) See paintings by Stanley Bermudez as well as a community mural currently in the process of restoration. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Wrestling Temptation: The Quest to Control Alcohol in Georgia.” Through Sept. 21. THE SURGERY CENTER (2142 W. Broad St.) See colorful paintings by Dr. Hildegard Timberlake. Through March. TRIO CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY (766 W. Broad St.) “In These Streets” presents the work of North Georgia street artists including 70dot, Cold Tony, DoitDoitLeague, Squishiepuss, Ashley Anderson, Killamari and more. Through Feb. 24. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) Melody Croft’s “Illuminations” are portraits that use newspaper and magazine print to include poetry excerpts. Through February. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA OCONEE CAMPUS GALLERY (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., Watkinsville) In “A Sum of Parts,” Laura Noel’s work explores the shifting place books and words hold in American culture as it becomes increasingly digital. Closing reception Feb. 14. VERONICA’S SWEET SPOT (149 Oneta St., #6C6) See work by local and regional artists, craftsmen, potters and sculptors. VIVA! ARGENTINE CUISINE (247 Prince Ave.) Artwork by Antoine Stewart. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Artwork by Georgeinna Brackett. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.

CLASSES (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) “Community Coffeehouse,” Mondays–Thursdays from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. “American Legion Post 20 Coffee Hour,” Tuesdays at 9 a.m. “Threadwork Gatherers Crafting Club,” Tuesdays at 9 a.m. “Pilates,” Tuedays at 5:30 p.m. “Gentle Yoga,” Tuesdays at 6 p.m. “Tai Chi,” Wednesdays at 10 a.m. “Learn Chess,” Wednesdays at 10 a.m. “Beginning Oil Painting,” Wednesdays at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. “Bellydance,” Wednesdays at 7 p.m. “Mah Jong,” Thursdays at 1 p.m. “Line Dancing,” Thursdays at 4 p.m. “Ballroom Dancing,” Thursdays at 6 p.m. 706-742-0823, wintervillecenter@gmail.com, www. wintervillecenter.com CUBAN-STYLE SALSA (UGA Tate Student Center, Room 473) The UGA Salsa Club hosts dancing every Sunday. Email for details. ugasalsa club@gmail.com, www.facebook. com/groups/ugasalsaclub CULTIVATING HEALTHY SKIN (UGArden) Participants will learn about oil cleansing and make an herbal clay facemask. Registration required. Feb. 17, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $25–35. njfuller@uga.edu DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER CLASSES (ACC Library) Get tips on graphics, audio and video editing projects. Thursdays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION WORKSHOP (Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Healing Lodge) Years of medical research and training are blended into eight Mondays of instruction and a one-day mindfulness retreat focused on reducing stress and anxiety and increasing general well-being. Classes begin Feb. 19, 6–8 p.m. $225/series. 706543-0162, mfhealy@bellsouth.net, www.mindfuliving.org ONE-ON-ONE GENEALOGY ASSISTANCE (ACC Library) Library staff offer assistance to genealogists and researchers. Wednesdays, 5–5:45 p.m. Registration required. 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org/athens OPEN TREE CLIMB (David Henry Hardigree Wildlife Sanctuary, 1110 Old Greensboro Rd.) Access the tree-top canopy with WildRice Adventures using rope, harness and a helmet. Ages 8 & up. Call or email to register. $30. 404-667-5120, wildriceadventures@hotmail.com, www.wildriceadventures.com PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES (Craig Gum Photography Studio, 160 Winston Dr., Suite 10) “Intro to OffCamera Flash.” Feb. 23, 6–8 p.m. $50. craig@craiggum.com, www.craiggum.com SALSA DANCE CLASSES (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Cuban-style salsa dance classes (Casino-Rueda) with SALSAthens. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10 (incl. one drink). www.facebook. com/salsaathens SEWING CLASSES (Community) “Brand a Creative Business.” Feb. 13–Mar. 9, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $233.65. “Beginners Sewing.” Feb. 15–Mar. 8, 6–8:30 p.m. $93.46. “Beginners Sewing II: Basics of Garment Construction.” Feb. 21–Mar. 28, $130.85. www.shopcommunity athens.com THREE DAY INTRODUCTION TO MANDARIN (ACC Library) Terry Waltz will lead a fast-paced introduction to Mandarin using a new approach for fast learning. Feb. 21–23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Registration required. kmcgover@gmail.com, coe.uga.edu

200-HOUR YOGA ALLIANCE VINYASA TEACHER TRAINING (Fuel Hot Yoga) Deepen your practice and become a hot yoga instructor. $2950. www.fuelhotyoga.com WILD INTELLIGENCE (Various Loctions) “Bird Sense.” Mar. 10, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $35. “Tracking 101.” Mar. 24, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $40. www. wildintelligence.org YOGA (Rubber Soul Yoga) Ongoing classes in Kundalini, Hatha, gentle yoga, laughing yoga, acroyoga, karate and one-on-one yoga as well as guided meditation. www.rubber soulyoga.com YOGA CLASSES (M3Yoga) “The Perfect Date: Duo Flow” for Valentine’s Day. Feb. 14, 5:30 p.m. $30/pair. “F U, Love Me: A SelfLove Date.” Feb. 14, 6:45 p.m. $20. “Beyond the Pose: Part 1 Standing Poses.” Mar. 17, 2:30–5:30 p.m. $60. “Low Back Release: A Myofascial Workshop.” Mar. 31, 2:30–5:30 p.m. $30. “Prenatal Modifications: An Introductory Workshop for Yoga Teachers.” Apr. 7, 5–7 p.m. $35. nursenick@ m3yoga.com, m3yoga.com/events YOGA CLASSES & WORKSHOPS (Athens Five Points Yoga Studio) “Helpful Adjustments.” Feb. 17 or Mar. 17, 12 p.m. “Teaching Yoga to Children with Special Needs.” Mar. 3. “Anatomy: Shoulder, Arm and Rotator Cuff.” Mar. 24. “Deepen Your Meditation.” Apr. 7. Ongoing classes in Iyengar, Vinyasa, Hatha, Power Yoga, hot yoga, meditation and more. athensyogainstitute@gmail. com, www.athensfivepointsyoga.com YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (Athens Five Points Yoga Studio) This teacher training program is grounded in self-study. Begins Feb. 22. www.athensfivepointsyoga.com YOGA TEACHER TRAINING (Thrive) RYT200 and RYT500 yoga teacher training offered over 10 weekends. Deepen your practice and earn a certificate through Vastu School of Yoga. Begins Mar. 2, 6:30–9 p.m. $1999. 706-351-5366, vastuyoga@ hotmail.com, www.vastuyoga.com YOGA WORKSHOPS WITH AVIAD SASI (Fuel Hot Yoga) Aviad Sasi is a Vinyasa and Bikram teacher from NYC where he teaches at the Lighthouse yoga school in Brooklyn. “Free Your Hips,” Feb. 23, 6:30–8 p.m. “Fuel Hot 90 Workshop,” Feb. 24, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. “Backbending and Conditioning,” Feb. 24, 12:30–2:30 p.m. “Inversions and Arm Balances,” Feb. 25, 12–2 p.m. $25/workshop, $90/weekend. www.fuelhotyoga.com

9–13.” Fridays, 4–5:30 p.m. $15. Both classes are taught by Hope Hilton. www.kaartist.com ART CLASSES (Lyndon House Arts Center) Now registering for spring classes. Art classes include Art Time (ages 4–6), Homeschool Artists (ages 6–11), “Wear It: Wearable Art” (ages 8–11 or 12–15). Check website for dates and descriptions. www. athensclarkecounty.com/leisure HOMESCHOOL GROUP (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Instruction and activities connect youth to their natural surroundings. Second Mondays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $25/class. botgarden.uga.edu SUMMER CAMPS (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Camps include themed programming on modern art, superhero and fantasy, dollhouse design, natural dyeing and textiles, fairies and nature art, Latin American art, women in art, and more. Check website for full descriptions and dates. www.treehousekidandcraft.com YOGASPROUTS (Athens Five Points Yoga Studio) Yoga for children ages 1.5–18. Group lessons, private lessons, family lessons, themed birthday parties and more. 706-3721757, yogasprouts@gmail.com

Help Out

On The Street

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS (Nuçi’s Space) The Athens Human Rights Festival is looking for volunteers to help with fundraising, publicity, organizing speakers and performers, the tabloid, social media, stage building and more. The 40th annual will be held downtown on May 5–6. Meetings are held every Monday at 6:30 p.m. 706-202-9169, www. athenshumanrightsfest.org DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS NETWORK (Athens, GA) Seeking volunteers to drive veterans to their medical appointments at the Athens CBOC and VAMC in Augusta, as well as to provide dispatch help in the DAV Athens office. Contact Donna Ingram at 1-800-836-5561 ext. 5959 or donna.ingram@va.gov

AARP FOUNDATION TAX-AIDE (ACC Library) AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers offer tax assistance Tuesdays, 12–4 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. aarp.org/taxaide ATHENS HIP HOP AWARDS NOMINATIONS (Athens, GA) Nominate your favorite hip-hop artist, hair stylist, urban business professional, restaurant and other categories for the Athens Hip Hop Awards, which will be held in March. Nominations end Feb. 21 and voting begins Feb. 25. athenshiphop awards.com FREE SPEECH AND HEARING SCREENINGS (The UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic) The clinic is offering free screenings for adults and children ages 3 & up. Feb. 23, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. 706-542-4598, www.coe.uga.edu/csdclinic ICE SKATING (The Classic Center) Ice skating in the outdoor pavilion Through Feb. 25. www.classiccenter. com f

Kidstuff ART CLASSES (KA Artist Shop) “Art Club for Teens.” Fridays, 6–8 p.m. $15. “Art Club Junion for Ages

Support Groups 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 DUDES HELPING DUDES (Nuçi’s Space) A weekly support group for anyone who identifies as a man. Park in the lot across the street on Williams Street. Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. tinyurl.com/ DudesHelpingDudes, www.brain aidfest.com MENTAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT GROUP (Nuçi’s Space) Meets the second Wednesday of every month. Open to anyone focused on improving their life and learning how to live with their condition. Next meeting Feb. 14, 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! nuci.org PROJECT SAFE (Athens, GA) “The New Beginnings Support Group.” Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Monday of the month. Childcare provided. “Athena: Goddess of Courage, Wisdom and Justice Group.” Thursdays, 6–7:30 p.m. “Walk-In Clinic.” Mondays, 1–4 p.m. and Thursdays, 3–6 p.m. 24-hour crisis hotline: 706-5433331. Teen texting line: 706-7658019. www.project-safe.org

A reading by KEVIN BARRY

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PETER RABBIT (PG) If Paddington and its LOVING VINCENT (PG-13) The year’s most with enough faith and slight jingoism to sequel are how-tos on updating classic charlushly animated feature, Loving Vincent pro- pair nicely with Eastwood’s wildly popular acters for modern audiences, Peter Rabbit is motes itself as the first fully painted feature American Sniper. a prime example of how it is going to typifilm, a claim I have no basis to refute. The Where the movie gets strange is in its cally be done. Where Paddington is British result is gorgeous and much more stunning casting; after originally announcing Kyle through and through, Peter Rabbit comes than the surplus of computer animated fea- Gallner, Jeremie Harris and Alexander with a decidedly more Hollywood vibe, tures released each year. courtesy of writer-director Will Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Gluck (Annie) and his co-writer Peter Rabbit Welchman’s film will also teach Rob Lieber. you a few things about Van Gogh James Corden exuberantly that you probably did not know, voices Peter as a rascally scamp, as Armand Roulin (v. Douglas who must care for himself, his Booth), the son of Van Gogh’s three sisters—Flopsy, Mopsy and friend and postman (v. Chris Cottontail (v. Margot Robbie, O’Dowd), attempts to deliver who also narrates, Elizabeth the famed artist’s final letter to Debicki and Daisy Ridley)—and his brother, Theo. The resulting his cousin, Benjamin Bunny (v. narrative loses steam as Armand’s Colin Moody), by stealing from mission drags on (proving that the garden of Mr. McGregor (Sam Rise of the Planet of the Bunnies the original plan of a seven-minNeill). After an untimely demise, ute short may have been smarter), the McGregor farm is inherited but the visual splendor is singular enough Ludwig as his stars, Eastwood decided to by his great-nephew, Thomas McGregor to pull one through the growing disinterest. replace those three professionals with the (Domhnall Gleeson), a fussbudget who may No matter its flaws, the film is truly real Stone, Skarlatos and Dasher. None of not be that bad after all. Too bad the feud lovely—another remarkable score by Clint this heroic trio will be mistaken for profesbetween Thomas and Peter goes nuclear, Mansell helps greatly—and the only real sional actors, but this bit of stunt casting thanks to a sweet, animal-loving painter competition Coco has for the year’s best ani- mostly succeeds in its goal to heighten named Bea (Rose Byrne). mated feature. the realism. (It also makes Judy Greer and With its eclectic soundtrack of modern Jenna Fischer stand out like sore thumbs as tunes and slapstick violence reminiscent of FIFTY SHADES FREED (R) No series’ climax the mothers of Spencer and Alek.) Home Alone, Peter Rabbit is unlikely to age could be more awaited by fans and haters Sort-of-lead Spencer loosens up so much gracefully, but its middle and final acts are alike. For the former, this cinematic wish by the end of the three men’s European not lacking in modern family-film charm. f fulfillment apparently hits the spot well enough to generate spontaneous applause at its conclusion and expected coda, while the latter will be glad to be rid of Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and his sub-love, Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson). With a more appealing lead duo, the Fifty Shades franchise may have been more seductive than reductive. Neither Dornan nor Johnson have the magnetism or the acting presence to convincingly sell this couple’s S&M brand of love. Dornan continues to confuse Christian’s cold calculation with serial killer psychopathy; one keeps waiting for Christian to unleash his inner Patrick Bateman. Again, Johnson fails to provide convincing evidence as to why Ana cracks Christian’s shell. The core failure of the two leads has haunted all three movies. Three chances in the same roles, and both still flounder like first-timers. Fifty Shades Freed can boast about having the trilogy’s strongest sense of humor, though one wonders whether some of the audience titters are sponsored by discomfort rather than intentional comedy. This 105-minute car commercial also ramps up the sexual explicitness, which has always seemed somewhat tame for a franchise built on provocation. THE 15:17 TO PARIS (PG-13) “What an odd film” is an even odder exclamation to follow a film by Clint Eastwood, but The 15:17 to Paris is just that: an odd film by Clint Eastwood. Why Eastwood would want to make this film certainly makes sense. The heroic actions of three childhood friends—Spencer Stone, Alek Skarlatos and Anthony Dasher—to stop a terrorist on a train headed to Paris combines patriotism

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How Do I Help My Sad Dad? ADVICE FOR ATHENS’ LOOSE AND LOVELORN By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com Hey Bonita! woman (and I am). My wife is lovely. I’ve never Just to jump right into this: I need help understood female heterosexual attraction. with my grieving dad. My dad, sister and I I guess I understood it, but I never felt it for recently visited my ailing grandmother out of myself. state, and she passed away while we were out Recently, though, I’ve discovered an unexthere. It was really hard for all of us. It was pected interest that is sincerely making me a slow process, and she seemed to be in pain question if I’m attracted to men or not. Oddly for a lot of it. My dad was literally there when enough, it comes from a film genre about she died, which, as you can imagine, has been empowering women. These films feature men super hard for him to process. Generally, his disguised as women who go out and seduce side of the family tends to suppress emotions, other men. At some point, these women reveal so the aftermath has varied that they are, in fact, men between him seeming OK overpower now-verySometimes having and and him totally breaking confused other men. These a familiar face to films are both beautiful and down. He and I have always The way these lay eyes on can make a touching. been super close, and I love men-women turn the tables situation easier to bear. on men-men is like a reverhim dearly, so it has been hard to watch him suffer like sal of the patriarchy. this. I’ve gone back home in my time off from Here’s where my sexuality comes into queswork to talk to him, and between the stress tion: I find myself wildly attracted to these of getting my grandmother’s affairs in order, men dressed as women. I’m worried my wife dealing with trying to catch up at work from wouldn’t understand. She’s never watched one being out of town, and constant bickering with of these films with me. How should I approach my two adult sisters who still live with him, this? I am genuinely worried that he could have a Sincerely, heart attack or stroke. Wavering Wife I’ve suggested to him that therapy could be a good idea (he agrees), or that really any kind There’s a lot to unpack around men baitof self-care would be helpful to him right now. ing other men by dressing like women. It But he hasn’t done any of those things, and begs questions about harmful allyship in every time I talk to him, he sounds terrible. hetero men trying to make a feminist point I’m really not trying to be judgmental of his with actions that pay service to the stereogrieving process, but it feels like he is just type that trans women “trick” bottling stuff up, and I’m worried men, but that’s about what that could do to his not your health. How can I help him?

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My condolences to all of you. I recommend you enlist the help of family that is near him, specifically that of his two adult daughters who live with him. Lots of hospitals and churches have support groups for those in grief, but the first step is getting Dad to go. Perhaps his live-in kids could offer to go with him for the first few meetings. Sometimes just having a familiar face to lay eyes on can make a situation easier to bear. You can’t force him to go, of course, but I think it’ll be easier for him to take that first step if the kids find out the date and time, arrange transportation and agree to be there with him. Dear Bonita, How far is too far? I’ve been dealing with a lot of internal questions about sexuality lately. I know sexuality is spectral, and until recently I’ve felt comfortable in my “queer” place on that spectrum. But now I’m unsure where I stand. I’ve always been wildly attracted to women and see myself spending my life with a

question. You’re right, sexuality is a spectrum, and we use the word “queer” to respect that diversity while allowing people to define themselves within it. You’re allowed to admire the beauty of another adult, regardless of gender, and still be a queer person. You like videos of straight-baiting, and that’s OK. I assume you’re talking about adult films, and your preferences are fine. Adult film stars are actors who consent to perform for us, and it’s fine to enjoy two consenting adults doing their thing. I hope your wife doesn’t judge you for your preferences, if she ever finds out, because there’s nothing to judge here. Enjoy yourself! f

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A Hidden Piece of History OLD MORNINGSIDE APARTMENTS HOUSED THE GREATEST GENERATION By Martha deBeaugrine What follows is a compilation of memories from three people who were neighbors in Athens many years ago. Milly Betts and her husband, Joe, brought their newborn daughter, Dorsey, home from the hospital in June 1941. They moved into the little house at 390 S. Church St. that Joe’s father, Frank Betts, built for them. Terry Wingfield, son of Lura May and Mid Wingfield, a mortgage banker and insurance broker, grew up at 150 Henderson Ave., just around the corner. I moved with my family to 126 Henderson Ave. in 1946 after my dad was released from the War Manpower Commission in Augusta and came back to his job here in Athens. Together, bringing back the past, the three friends contributed to this story not many people know.

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remembers that men played ball there on Sunday afternoons. Mid Wingfield bought the vacant land and laid out plans for one-story, one-bedroom apartments that would appeal to the married couples. Construction of six buildings began in 1946, as soon as the weather softened. Terry worked on the apartments during his summer vacation. I was in fourth grade, and I remember playing in the midst of the construction on Saturdays, when the workers were away. As the units were coming together, a short lane was constructed through the property from Church Street to Harris Street. Mid Wingfield named it “Morningside,” and the structures became the Morningside Apartments.

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World War II ended in August 1945, and the University of Georgia, along with the town of Athens, was preparing for the rush of soldiers, now veterans, who would be coming to class the next fall. In 1945, the school’s enrollment was 2,468. In 1946, total enrollment jumped to 6,643, including 4,000 new veterans taking advantage of an education paid for by the G.I. Bill. These veterans were older than the other students, and many were married. The university had some dormitory space, but those rooms were not what the married students had in mind. Housing was at a premium, and people all over Athens were pondering ways to add a stove and refrigerator to an extra room in order to create a living space to help meet the demand and bring in extra cash. We recall only one apartment building in Athens at the time: the Henrietta Apartments on Lumpkin Street in Five Points, which remains today as The Park at Five Points. In 1946, the Henrietta was already fully occupied by Athens residents. Seeing the need for married-student housing, Mid Wingfield went to work. Behind the Henderson Avenue houses and backyards was vacant land between Church and Harris streets. Terry Wingfield remembers that his family kept a cow tethered there, and his job was to milk it. Otherwise, the land was empty, and teenagers often gathered there to play ball. Terry

The location was perfect for access to the campus, and students pounced on them. They were willing to be on a waiting list for the next available apartment and glad to pay the $50 monthly rent, which Terry collected. Morningside Apartments became the “in” place to live and remained popular. Today, the apartments are still there and are called “Old Morningside.” The cementblock buildings remain much as they were constructed in 1946, with no plaster on the inside walls. They are still centrally located not far from the campus and are hidden just a block off Milledge Avenue. They still provide affordable, conveniently located housing in a quiet setting. Few people happening by Old Morningside realize what a monument the apartments are to an earlier time when the University of Georgia and Athens were pushed to their limits to accommodate the returning veterans and their wives. Few remember, either, what an impact those soldiers, with their education paid for by their government, had on our town, our state and our nation. They were “The Greatest Generation,” and part of that greatness stemmed from the fact that Congress and the president poured federal dollars into rewarding service with education. Because of the G.I. Bill, the Greatest Generation was also an educated generation, and Old Morningside stands as a reminder of that program’s popularity. f

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