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Lydia Loveless Goes Pop—Kinda FOOD: The Locavore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cocktails Catch On in Athens MOVIES: Double Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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sheriff’s office has been holding an average of two inmates per week for deportation. “This means two families every week… suffered the hurt of the separation of a loved one; a father, a mother, an uncle, a friend or a worker that were ripped apart from our community,” organizer Beto Cacao said in a statement. “This does not By Blake Aued and Rebecca McCarthy news@flagpole.com mean that people will not be deported from Athens. It also doesn’t mean that immiWhat should be done about the Confederate In January, Edwards convened an advigrant workers will live in peace. To achieve To attract and retain 26–34-year-olds, memorial on Broad Street? How can Athens Sims wants to “create an atmosphere of sory committee that could not come to a that dream, we have a long way to go—we retain people 26–34 years old? And what consensus on the issue and recommended need your hands, your voice, your support jobs with living wages. The kids we lose are are you going to do about those pesky that he seek legal counsel from the Athensand that of each and every immigrant in the ones who are productive.” He said there downtown panhandlers? These were some Clarke County attorney’s office, which told this country.” needs to be good jobs, both professional of the questions asked of Commissioner him “there is case law that has identified Although the sheriff is a constitutional jobs and ones in which someone “uses their Kelly Girtz, former commissioner Harry gaps in the current system that do not officer who doesn’t fall under the authorhands,” such as plumbing, electrical and Sims and business owner Richie Knight at allow the Sheriff’s Office to hold individuals ity of the Mayor and Commission, the HVAC. a recent panel for mayoral candidates held solely on a detainer from ICE,” according to detainer policy has become an issue in the To retain post-college young people, at the Athens-Clarke County Library by the a news release. “As such, the Sheriff wishes mayor’s race. Girtz has criticized the polGirtz said the community is at a good point Athens Junior League. icy as unconstitutional and Sims reminded everyone inhumane, while Knight has that the Broad Street memourged “caution” and Sims has rial is owned by the state defended the sheriff while of Georgia, and that state expressing support for immilegislators “have to be part of grants in general. the solution.” It can’t just be Sims released a statement moved away. He said at one Saturday applauding the poltime there were Ku Klux Klan icy reversal—but also drawing members on one side of the a distinction with the tactics memorial and black folks on used by Athens for Everyone the other, “and nobody cared and other groups: about the monument.” “I commend Sheriff Girtz said during a visit Edwards on persevering to the Dachau concentration through this process of seekcamp, he saw information ing to act in accordance within placing the facility in context the law as his office underand talking about human stands it despite attacks from rights. With that in mind, particular individuals, organihe believes the Confederate zations and elected officials. memorial would be better From the outset, the sheriff suited for a museum-ish setexpressed to me his desire ting that would explain its to practice as much mercy purpose and history—not on as the law allows and he and a public street. others have worked tirelessly Knight pointed out that it to determine the boundaries would cost money “to pick it within which they must act. A new Memorial Park master plan calls for building a second dog park, which would allow Leisure Services to alternate the two and allow the up and move it.” He believes “I can take no credit for grass to recover. people could come up with the sheriff’s change of heart the right strategies and that save one; I approached him to avoid the potential risk to the county of whatever is devised “needs to make sense with UGA emphasizing entrepreneurship. as a friend and colleague. Instead of angry civil litigation relating to ICE detainers.” for Athens,” which will demand a “unique A soon-to-be downtown incubator should shouts, I brought kind words. Instead of ICE detainers are generally a type of solution.” help with that. But to keep people in town, placards, I brought legal opinions. Instead administrative warrant, issued by the Panhandlers may be homeless folks Athens needs jobs. of condemning him, I believed in his desire agency rather than a judge. Edwards said he to do right by our people. “who have mental health needs,” said As a 28-year-old, Knight believes Athens would continue to honor detainers that are Sims. Putting money in a meter, a meais a great place for college students and for “The sheriff, task team and many from accompanied by a judicial warrant or court sure endorsed by the Athens Downtown those with families, “but in between, it’s the LatinX community worked tirelessly, order. Development Authority, just won’t work, not so great.” Everyone leaves after college, sometimes disagreeing to come to where we Edwards said he would also continue he said. ACC police officers need to become he said, because the city doesn’t have jobs are now. I support this decision wholeheartto query the Department of Homeland more visible downtown “in order to reduce to keep them here. As mayor, he will “put edly and stand with the community on this Security regarding any foreign national demand.” women first,” and focus on public safety day worthy of celebration.” [Blake Aued] booked into the jail who cannot provide Knight said he lives and works downand remedying gender inequality. [Rebecca “documentation of lawful status,” as town and has served on the board of the McCarthy] required by state law. That will prevent ADDA, and he has first-hand experience The LGBTQ vote in Athens may be up Athens from being declared a “sanctuary with panhandlers. He said that downtown for grabs. Girtz has long been an ally of the city” by the state or federal government, businesses haven’t been brought to the The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office will no according to the news release. LGBTQ community, dating back at least table to discuss what can be done about longer detain undocumented immigrants to a 2009 vote offering benefits to county “The Sheriff intends to communicate the panhandlers. Some business owners for Immigration and Customs Enforcement employees’ domestic partners. Knight and report immigration status as previcomplain that their customers have been to deport unless requests are accompanied issued a news release last week polishing his ously practiced, but will not honor ICE harassed by aggressive people asking for by a judicial warrant, the sheriff’s departbona fides, while Sims wrote an open letter requests to detain persons after criminal money. He wants the Athens community to ment announced late Friday afternoon. seeking to reassure the community. charges or other holds are resolved unless be educated about aggressive panhandling. Sheriff Ira Edwards instituted a new Knight, who is gay, said that he hosted such requests are accompanied by a judicial Girtz said a review of ordinances from policy in July, complying with ICE requests an “LGBTQ dialogue” last Thursday. At least warrant or court order,” according to the other communities trying to deal with panto hold undocumented inmates—many of four LGBTQ people have been attacked statement. handlers showed that the local government whom had not been convicted of a crime— locally since 2017, and safety is a primary Three inmates are currently being held can’t restrict panhandlers unless they’re for up to 48 hours beyond when they would on criminal charges along with ICE detainconcern, he said. Participants also voiced a aggressive. He serves on a legislative comhave otherwise been released so that ICE desire for safe spaces and resources outside ers, but the detainers are being dropped, mittee that crafts local ordinances and has could pick them up and deport them. The of UGA for those who are discriminated according to the sheriff’s department. No attended sessions with business people, inmates are being held in jail on ICE detain- against based on sexual orientation. police officers, local government profession- policy change met with widespread criticism from activists, churches and other Sims’ letter recounted his experiences as ers alone. als and United Way members. He believes elected officials once it became public in UGA’s first black varsity athlete. As a long According to the immigrants’ rights mentally ill panhandlers should be steered December. jumper on the track and field team, he said group Dignidad Immigrante Athens, the to resources where they can get help.
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another college refused to compete based on his race. “I say all this to tell you that I stand in solidarity with you,” he wrote. “I realize that my Christian faith, which is the very core of who I am, might be a source of anxiety instead of inspiration for some who fear policies I might support as your mayor. Please understand me, I will never be OK with prejudice against anyone in this town.” In lighter news, Sims’ Cone Drive house was the victim of a (seemingly random) paintball attack last week. “If only Russell Edwards had been there to jump in front off the paintball,” quipped Sims’ campaign spokesman, Jeff Snowden. (Edwards recently performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking woman while going door-todoor in District 7.) In addition, Girtz released a fivepoint plan to make Athens more business-friendly: Create a one-stop shop for permitting; fund tech incubator Four Athens and branding nonprofit Athensmade; use tax policies to spur development; emphasize Athens’ strengths (arts and music, quality of life) in its economic development strategy; and do a better job of helping businesses find land. As always, see flagpole.com for more. [BA]
Commissioners Commish ACC commissioners didn’t have much to discuss with state legislators during their twice-annual meeting last week—probably because commissioners have stopped bothering to ask the local delegation to do anything. Sen. Bill Cowsert (R-Athens) noted that legislators didn’t receive any local requests before the session that wrapped up last month. “We’ve either given up, or y’all are doing a great job,” Mayor Nancy Denson said. Denson did ask one last time for lawmakers to return local elections to November—they’ve been in May since 2012—when turnout is higher. The Augusta delegation has blocked such a move in the past, believing it’s easier to elect Republicans to local nonpartisan offices in conjunction with partisan primaries. “Better participation, no matter which party you’re in, is better for the country,” Denson said. Commissioner Andy Herod pushed for raises for UGA employees. “I know it’s self-serving, but any time you give UGA employees a raise, it helps our local economy,” said Herod, a geography professor. Commissioners also asked, once again, for the authority to use radar to enforce speed limits on residential streets. Sen. Frank Ginn (R-Danielsville) again suggested speed humps, to which commissioners again responded that they’re expensive and not always a good solution to slow speeding cut-through drivers. As far as what legislators wanted to talk about, Cowsert said he’s proud of the state income-tax cut the legislature passed, as well as increased funding for K-12 education. Freshman Rep. Jonathan Wallace (D-Watkinsville) said he is eager to buy new voting machines that will print paper receipts. Georgia’s current voting machines were purchased in 2002, and Microsoft no longer supports their software, he said. Wallace also touted a bill allowing telecoms to lay broadband fiber along state highways, although a bill easing regulations on small-cell wireless technology failed because cable companies wanted lower franchise fees in exchange, leading lobbyists for
cities and counties to oppose it. Ginn said ACC’s franchise fees—charges for utilities to run lines on public land—are reasonable, but “there are some bad actors out there.” Denson and commissioners stressed that they want to maintain control of local right of ways. At the Apr. 10 work session, commissioners also heard from human resources officials who said salaries for ACC employees still haven’t caught up with the market since the recession ended, so turnover is increasing, especially among law enforcement and bus drivers. A full study will be presented in May. In addition, Transportation and Public Works Director Drew Raessler gave a proposal for a local streetlight utility. Although Georgia Power has installed more energy-efficient LED bulbs—which many people don’t like because their blue tint increases glare—ACC hasn’t seen any savings on its power bill, Raessler said. A utility would also give the local government more flexibility in terms of where to place streetlights. Just a week after cutting the ribbon on a new 1.8-mile stretch of the North Oconee River Greenway between the Lexington Road park-and-ride lot and College Station, Leisure Services officials presented plans for the next leg of the Firefly Trail running from the Loop to Winterville. And they showed commissioners a draft of a master plan for Memorial Park. Inadequate parking is affecting the surrounding neighborhood, so the plan calls for building a small parking deck into the hill near the entrance, with a basketball court on top. The plan also calls for completely renovating Bear Hollow Zoo, a second dog park next to the current one, a larger playground and pool, a kids’ “adventure trail,” ecological improvements to the park’s lake, an interpretative wetland at the old swimming hole and a larger facility for the Athens Creative Theater, with Quinn Hall becoming a rentable space that could also be used for summer camps. The next step is to prioritize the projects and estimate costs. [BA]
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The Blue Wave WILL IT WASH OVER GEORGIA LIKE THE REST OF THE NATION? By Tom Crawford tcrawford@gareport.com The signs seem to point to a comeback this fall by Democrats. More than 30 Republican congressional incumbents aren’t running for reelection. President Trump’s low approval ratings (still in the low 40s) have produced an energized base of Democratic activists who have done such things as elect Sen. Doug Jones in Alabama. The talk of a possible blue wave intensified last week when U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) said he would not run for another term in the House, ending a 20-year career in Congress. Ryan’s retirement was seen in many quarters as another troubling sign for Republicans who already faced the prospect of losing control of the House. By not choosing to stand and fight, they contend, he’s damaging the morale of Republicans who are running for reelection. But there’s a possibility the wave could miss Georgia completely at the congressional level. That’s because skillful gerrymandering by the Republican leadership in the General Assembly has drawn a set of congressional districts that are so deep red they’re almost fire-proof. Republican Reps. Tom Graves, Barry Loudermilk, Doug Collins, Jody Hice, Rick Allen, Buddy Carter and Drew Ferguson will be difficult, if not impossible, to dislodge. The two districts that might produce competitive races feature incumbents Karen Handel in the 6th Congressional District and Rob Woodall in the 7th District. They have both drawn a flock of Democratic opponents, some of whom are raising serious money. Their districts are also trending a bit more Democratic in recent cycles. The 6th District in the northern Atlanta suburbs set a record last year for the most expensive congressional special election ever. Handel prevailed over Democrat Jon Ossoff, but only by four percentage points.
The 7th District includes a wide swath of Gwinnett County, which has become Georgia’s most rapidly diversifying county thanks largely to an influx of immigrants. Woodall has not faced serious opposition in his four campaigns for Congress, winning each with 60 percent of the vote or more against negligible Democratic opposition. But several Democrats are gunning for him this year: Carolyn Bourdreaux, David Kim, Ethan Pham, Kathleen Allen, Melissa Davis and Steve Reilly. Bourdreaux, a Georgia State professor, might seem better suited for a legislative race. She was once the budget officer for the state Senate and has a deep knowledge of the state budget. But so far she has raised more money ($471,281) than anybody in this race—including Woodall, who has put up the modest total of $385,486. Kim and Pham are right behind them, each having raked in contributions of about $173,000 apiece. Kim, an educational publisher, has also put $228,000 of his own money into his campaign. The other candidates have raised less than $35,000 apiece. In the 6th District, Democrats Kevin Abel and Bobby Kaple have emerged as the chief threats to Handel. Each candidate has raised more than $150,000 so far, an amount that will surely increase if one of them should win the Democratic primary. They both have taken sharp positions against Trump on the issues of health care and immigration (Abel himself is an immigrant from South Africa). Kaple goes so far in one of his TV spots as to say, “Thank God for Obamacare,” a statement you would have heard few Democratic candidates dare utter two or three years ago. Those are the most likely places to look for a blue wave. If it’s more widespread than that, you’ve really got a game-changer. f
A “super cool” 35-acre mixed-use development including a 3,000-seat music venue is planned for the the old Westclox plant off Newton Bridge Road, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported last week. The project’s developers, UGA graduate Michael Dinerman and Jennifer Davidson, have been eyeing the property for more than two years. Dinerman, an Atlanta real estate developer, said he has seen similar adaptive reuse projects in Atlanta and noticed that Athens lacks a large music venue. In addition to the music venue, they want to build about 100 apartments, “maker space” for craftspeople, retail space and three or four restaurants. Terrapin Brewery has also signed a long-term lease for warehouse space at the development. Terrapin plans to occupy the warehouse space this October. Construction would begin in January and be completed in the spring of 2020. Dinerman compared the project—called General Time—to The Battery, the mixeduse development at SunTrust Park, the new Braves stadium in Cobb County. It’s also similar to the Southern Mill adaptive reuse project underway off Bryan Street nearby. [BA] f
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Peace Is Hard, Sniping Is Easy PALESTINIAN AMBASSADOR TALKS ABOUT THE GREAT RETURN MARCH By Brandon Soderberg democracyincrisiscolumn@gmail.com
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Over the past three weeks, tens of thousands of Zomlot is aware of the limits to how “the conflict” is Palestinians gathered as part of the 45-day Great Return covered in the United States. Just Google around and March at the Gaza-Israel border and faced the brutal, effiyou’ll find limited, clueless coverage which almost always cient Israeli Defense Forces. So far, the result has been 30 frames what happens with a familiar, frustrating “both Palestinians killed and nearly 2,000 Palestinians injured, sides” lens. When the Israeli government fired on hunshot or otherwise harmed, many by IDF snipers. dreds of Palestinian protesters, it was dubbed “a clash” So it was perhaps a particularly absurd moment for Husam Zomlot, Palestinian ambassador to the U.S. and adviser to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, to address Princeton University last week on the topic of peace. He didn’t see it that way, though. “Some of you would take it as a joke that I talk about peace now,” Zomlot said. “But, in fact, I think it is the right subject—this is the time when we need to talk about peace.” Zomlot is just 43 years old. He got the ambassador gig right as Donald Trump came into power. Trump soon acknowledged Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, making it apparent, no matter what the Trump regime maintains, that sincere U.S. support for a two-state solution is nonexistent. Zomlot instructed the Princeton room not to “focus on the unreal stuff.” The Jerusalem decision is devastating—“a Husam Zomlot, Palestinian ambassador to the U.S., at Princeton University. black day for peace,” he told NPR when it was announced—but if you move through Jerusalem today, he says, you’ll see “nothing has changed.” by most newspapers. As organizations such as Fairness At the same time, he glares at the years since 1993’s Israeland Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) indefatigably observe, Palestine peace accord with disdain: It has been ineffective, coverage often reads as though IDF bullets, both real and pointless, asymmetrical. rubber, just appeared on the scene or leapt from IDF guns. That said, the two-state solution, the only way to go “Poor PR? Maybe in America, but not the rest of the world,” forward, must also be acknowledged as what it is: a comZomlot said. “This might be very depressing at this point promise. Many think of it as a demand of Palestine, but it’s and time, but there are signs that reality is changing.” part of the negotiation, and “no one has negotiated more” For Zomlot, any hope for America lies in the younger than Palestine, Zomlot said. “The best way is a two-state generation: “These kids are on fire. They know more than solution. Not because we see this as the best solution, but their parents, thanks to social media, and they are probecause we are more interested in possibility than desirpeace, pro-justice.” ability,” he said. “The two-state solution is not a Palestinian Zomlot then recalled an incident where young demand; it is a Palestinian concession.” Palestinians surrounded the vehicle of some lost Israeli
soldiers. The scene got tense, then terrifying—and quickly. The Palestinian police arrived, approached and fired into the air to scatter the young Palestinians and protect the Israeli soldiers. The soldiers were given directions back, and that was that. It’s a “feel good” story that is messy, imperfect and therefore useful. “Can you imagine the courage,” Zomlot asked, “to fire a bullet into the air to protect those soldiers?” As we wade through a tedious conversation here in the U.S. about what constitutes “peaceful” protest while the state has a monopoly on violence and right-wing maniacs and Democratic centrists alike accept it, it is easy to dismiss peace. It is, in its current context here, employed as a conversation ender, mostly. Zomlot’s anecdote is a conversation starter. A “commitment to avoid the gush of blood,” Zomlot said, is not easy, but if done right is “more powerful—and it provides results.” Towards the end of the talk, Zomlot extracted the mirth from his voice and moved away from peace towards “justice,” and what that might look like. It must begin with acknowledging what happened to the refugees, which includes people like him (he was born in the Shabura refugee camp in Gaza). “People had to leave their home at gunpoint,” he said. “Denying what happened to them won’t lead to solution.” He wondered aloud whether he would want to return to where his family was removed, where his “father lost his home and property,” where it now looks nothing like he or his family would remember. He isn’t sure what he would do if he had the choice—because he does not. He should be able to “choose freely,” and right now he isn’t allowed to choose at all. Currently, charged-up, fully-armed IDF soldiers look across a fence and view Palestinians like Zomlot as “a demographic threat” to Israel. Zomlot eventually arrived at a heartening, speculative-fiction-like solution—one that he stressed was his belief, not the official stance of Palestine or Abbas. What he envisions eventually is “a two-state solution that is virtual,” he said. In name only, the virtual two-state would exist to satisfy the concerns of Palestinians and Israelis, but would not need to be enforced or even considered. “And it would be one without borders,” Zomlot added. f Brandon Soderberg is the former editor of the Baltimore City Paper, former news editor of the Baltimore Beat and the author of Daddy Lessons: A Country Music Zine for the Trumpocalypse. You can order it at daddylessons.bandcamp.com. Follow him on Twitter @notrivia.
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Strive for District 5 THE QUIET INCUMBENT, THE VOCAL UPSTART AND THE POLITICAL NEWCOMER By Dan Jackson news@flagpole.com
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he race for Athens-Clarke County Commission District 5 pits the cool, experienced incumbent against the surprisingly knowledgeable and youthful upstart and the cheerful, successful entrepreneur—all with a good grasp of the issues facing the county as a whole and the northwest Athens district in particular. Commissioner Jared Bailey has been heavily involved in local civic life and the music scene for 30 years. He founded this publication, launched AthFest more than 20 years ago and co-owned and managed the 40 Watt Club, among other business ventures. Bailey refers to himself as a “social entrepreneur” and can point to numerous “green” projects he has undertaken or supported as commissioner, including
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taking the easy way out. Finding new ways to move forward takes imagination, faith and a willingness to take on some risk.” One issue that has dogged Bailey is his residency. For several years, he lived with his wife in Oconee County while maintaining a legal residence within District 5, but now he has moved back into the house on Marsha Court he has owned since 2004. Bailey doesn’t speak much behind Jared Bailey the rail and tends to work outside of the public eye, which may have left him open to his challengers, each of whom suggest they will offer improved “transparency.” Tim Denson, an activist and 2014 mayoral candidate, espouses a comprehensive view of the county’s business that took shape during his consistent and voluntary attendance at commission meetings. He worked with Occupy Athens and later founded Athens for Everyone to support the poor and the working class. Denson’s platform includes “local first” economic development, affordable housing, local civil-rights legislation and support for black-owned businesses. When pressed on these lofty goals, Denson gives a detailed example of Tim Denson (center) walks with his daughter Sarah Michelle and supporters to the Board of Elections to fill out the dire consequences faced paperwork to run for office. by people who, arrested for minor infractions, are then the recently approved solar array at the Cedar Creek wasteasked to produce bail to be released. For those without water treatment facility; low-emission, fuel-efficient hybrid the necessary cash, this means the accused might spend transit buses; and creating more trails and lanes for bicycle a couple of nights in jail waiting for the judge to hear the commuters. Bailey echoes some of the concerns many have voiced about Mayor Nancy Denson, and as the incumbent he speaks knowledgeably of the challenges of merely putting issues up for a vote. “The mayor has absolute power to put items on the agenda,” he says. “[District 3 Commissioner] Melissa Link once asked the mayor what it would take to put a ban on plastic grocery bags on the agenda. She replied, ‘You’re going to have to have a new mayor.’” Bailey also offered his vision of economic development, citing a recent study about attracting creative types in their 30s. To lure this important demographic, which every city and town seems to be pursuing, Bailey said the commission is looking at improving amenities such as alternative transit, accommodations for pedestrians and cyclists, pocket parks and green spaces, and local investment capital. Danielle Benson with husband Reese and their two daughters. Summing up his first two terms, Bailey reveals his occasional impatience with local government, and quotes his remarks from a recent case. “Before someone is even found guilty, they might find Mayor and Commission review of the manager and other themselves facing problems much bigger than the infraccounty staff: “It is easy to say no. We can always find an tion they were arrested for,” Denson says, “such as losing excuse or loophole or some obscure reason to rest on our their job or even their home.” laurels. It is always easier to maintain inertia than it is to Denson adds that Atlanta and other cities are reworkbreak its bonds. Yes, it takes a lot of work to get things ing these laws to make them less onerous to the poor, moving in the right direction. However, we need to stop even as the state of Georgia attempted—and failed—to
block Atlanta from passing those reforms. Denson cites an Atlantic magazine story quoting MIT’s Peter Temin, who theorizes that it “requires 20 years of nothing going wrong to escape poverty.” “True justice should be a priority for everyone,” Denson says. Denson also cites other examples of his contributions as a local activist, including successful campaigns to implement Sunday bus service, living wages for county employees and body cameras for local police. Also in the race is Danielle Benson, an entrepreneur who owns the Epps Bridge Massage Envy franchise and recently launched a construction firm with her husband, Reese, when he left the family business a few years ago. Why does Benson (all these rhymes!) want to be on the ACC commission? “I want to serve Athens,” she says. I’ve been given a lot by this city… and I felt like it’s my turn to give back to Athens.” Her platform offers a clear alternative to her rivals. On economic development, she focuses on marketing Athens: “I would celebrate artists and small businesses. I think Athens needs a brand,” she says, referencing campaigns by the Athens Downtown Development Authority, Convention and Visitors Bureau and ACC Economic Development Department. “You wouldn’t know it was the same town— nothing says that we are Athens.” Emphasizing the importance of business, Benson wants to ease regulatory challenges. “I have spoken with a lot of business owners,” she says. “We have a perception… that Athens is unfriendly to business.” Benson—who consistently votes in GOP primaries and has donated to Republican candidates, according to voting and campaign finance records—is referred to by the progressive group Athens for Everyone as a “solid Republican with no platform,” a characterization she bridles at, calling herself an independent. Yet even with her business-first image, Benson is vocal on social issues as well. She is enthusiastic about her experience with the Citizen Police Academy, a program for Athens residents who want to learn more about local law enforcement. From her experience, which included ride-alongs with officers, Benson says she learned that “ACC police has a 100 percent commitment to mitigate bias and profiling.” Programs provide “continuing training [to help officers] learn how bias affects us, and to let go of that bias… Our police department is taking every step they can.” According to her A4E candidate response, Benson also supports marijuana decriminalization, the establishment of an Athens Civil Rights Committee and improved bike and pedestrian infrastructure, all of which place her in the progressive camp. Benson also says she would work for her District 5 constituents by helping establish a police substation and making the Prince Avenue corridor safer for cyclists and pedestrians. f
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pring is busy in Athens. We get it: The weather is nice, schools are still in session, and did we mention the weather is very nice? It’s worth noting that there are, in fact, many weekends during the season, each with its own promise of moderate temps, abundant sunshine and justifiable day-drinking. Yet here we sit, staring down more than a half-dozen anticipated annual events scheduled to occur in the coming few days. (There’s also a typically heavy slate of weekly goings-on; see The Calendar on p. 20.) Which is to say: No matter how you choose to play it, a tough decision or two is in your immediate future, dear reader. Here’s a handy rundown to help you navigate the year’s busiest week yet. [Gabe Vodicka] WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
Protect Athens Music 40 WATT CLUB · 4 P.M. · FREE!
Started in 2011 as a way to connect Athens musicians with legal advice and resources both locally and outside the Loop, the Protect Athens Music conference returns to the 40 Watt Wednesday for an eighth edition. A collaboration between the University of Georgia’s School of Law and Music Business Program, the always-enlightening event features industry insiders discussing various music-business-related topics, including promotion, recording, touring, ticketing and more. This year’s conference begins with a networking hour at 4 p.m. featuring music from The Broken String Band, followed by a keynote address from former Flagpole music editor and Davis Entertainment Law founder Michelle Davis. A panel discussion, “Amateur to Entrepreneur: How to Be a Musician and a Professional,” closes out the event. [GV]
and commemorative T-shirts for sale, as well. Ten percent of proceeds will benefit Get Comfortable, a program that funds local nonprofits. [Blake Aued]
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It’s hard to believe that it’s only been four years since Creature Comforts exploded onto the local, state and even national craft beer scenes, considering the brewery has already expanded production at its original Hancock Avenue location in the old Snow Tire building downtown and is nearing completion on a second brewery at the old Southern Mill on Bryan Street just north of Boulevard. Creature Comforts—founded by Adam Beauchamp, Chris Herron, David Stein and Blake Tyers in 2014—is celebrating with a weekend of music, tours of the new facility and, of course, lots and lots of beer. Festivities kick off at 3 p.m. Friday with the release of Legend Has It, a dry-hopped pilsner in honor of Killer Mike’s birthday, and a hazy IPA called Illuminating the Fog. Taylor Smith & The Roamin’ Jasmine, Clip Art, Squalle, Blanko, Luxury Vehicle and Robbie Dude will perform. Saturday, you can tour the Southern Mill brewery from 10 a.m.–noon for $10. Then, from 1–10 p.m., visit the downtown brewery for bands (Cougar Sweat, The Hernies, The Artisanals, Oak House and Velveteen Pink) and brews (including all the usual favorites; hard-to-find hits like The Curious No. 7, Emergence, Southerly Love and Brettomatic; and a make-your-own Paradiso bar with tart Athena, fruit juices and syrups). Admission is $25 and includes a souvenir glass and three beers. If you want to beat the crowd, a $40 VIP option is available that offers entry at 11 a.m. and includes an additional beer. Sunday is the same deal, except the festivities run from 1–6 p.m., and The Shoal Creek Stranglers, Blue Yonder, Little Gold and Rose Hotel will perform. The Manila Express food truck will be onsite, as will 1000 Faces coffee, and the events will feature an art station
In its 11th year, Record Store Day is officially an international affair, with hundreds of independently owned stores in dozens of countries worldwide listed as participants on the event’s website. Here in Athens, two longtime local shops will be open from 8 a.m. slinging lots of exclusives, plus their normal stock. Wuxtry Records, at the corner of College and Clayton downtown, will serve up free doughnuts and coffee for early birds, while Low Yo Yo Stuff, a few blocks west on Washington Street, will feature guest DJ sets throughout the day, plus $1 deals on hundreds of records and cassettes. (See p. 13 for a list of employees’ picks for the best RSD releases.) One Athens store, however, is opting not to participate. Chris Razz, the owner of Secret Sounds, says he decided to skip this year’s RSD because the 2017 event left a bad taste in his mouth. “In my opinion, the RSD thing has outgrown its usefulness and purpose,” says Razz, echoing critics who say that, in addition to clogging up vinyl pressing plants, the event offers little to no financial benefit for smaller stores. “No store can afford to buy all those titles on one day… I am still sitting on unsold non-returnable inventory from last year. So I have decided not to participate this year. I will be on the beach instead.” [GV]
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Stadium to watch the Dawgs battle… the Dawgs. This year, however, with the stadium’s West End Zone project under construction, the school has instituted an assigned-seating policy that will limit the number of fans in attendance. Still, expect the G-Day crowd to be as amped up as ever, with Smart’s recruiting in full swing and the men in red and black coming off a stellar 2017 season that saw them come up agonizingly short in the College Football Playoff National Championship. For an extended preview of this year’s game, see Flag Football on p. 10. [GV] SATURDAY, APRIL 21
Dancing With the Athens Stars THE CLASSIC CENTER · 7:30 P.M. · $21
After 10 years and over $1 million raised, Dancing With the Athens Stars returns to the Classic Center to raise money for Project Safe. In a nutshell, it goes like this: Local “celebrities” get paired up with professional dance instructors to compete for two awards, Audience Favorite and Judges’ Favorite. “Celebrities” is in quotes because Athens has such a unique relationship to the word. Athens loves its radio personalities just as much as its bank managers, and it’s much more than just an opportunity to giggle at your boss clogging in front of hundreds of people. A fun fact about receiving government grants for a women’s shelter or pretty much any nonprofit organization: Those grants are often earmarked for certain uses, which can leave organizations unable to provide other services that their community might desperately need. Donations from the public aren’t bound by any laws, and can be spent at an organization’s discretion. That’s great news for an organization with as much going on as Project Safe, which provides services ranging from support groups to rapid rehousing for abuse survivors and their dependents. It also provides education and outreach by offering presentations and training on domestic violence and safety training to the public. It maintains a confidentially located emergency shelter that it was in the process of expanding at the time of last year’s event, which raised over $129,000.
Dancing is fun, but domestic violence is not, and Project Safe seems to understand how to balance the seriousness of its cause with the levity of watching Chris Shupe dust off his jumpsuit and treat us to his rendition of “Burnin’ Love” after famously retiring his Elvis tribute act in the winter of 2016. Each team’s performance is prefaced by a short video featuring a training montage and the participants talking about why they support Project Safe. Sometimes, those reasons get personal, and the event can morph into something more profound than entertaining. [Rashaun Ellis] SATURDAY, APRIL 21
Boybutante Ball 40 WATT CLUB · 9 P.M. · $25
It’s been four years since I last wrote about Boybutante, and Athens still doesn’t have a gay bar, y’all. That might sound like a petty concern, but community is important, and perhaps it’s even informed the theme for this year’s Boybutante Ball. It’s called the “The Roaring ’20s: A Bootlegger’s Ball,” which also happens to be the only job my grandfather could keep after “the war.” There was a clandestine, secretive, backwoods aesthetic that existed around how my granddad made his money during a time when the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and others) of America also had to do their thing in secret. Or maybe the queens just wanna dress like steampunks—who knows? Boybutante isn’t all fun and games, even though it started out as a literal house party with friends getting dragged up and performing for the fun of it. At the end of the night—or rather, the beginning of the morning—they realized they had amassed a nice little chunk of change, and since these performers clearly have hearts of gold, they decided to donate the bucket to charity. This snowballed into the Boybutante AIDS Foundation, a nonprofit that will host the event for the 29th year in a row. Boybutante is an organization more so than a party, so events happen year-round to raise money and educate the public, but Boyball Week is what we’ve all been waiting for. It started on Apr. 16 with an amateur drag competition, followed by Drag Bingo at The Foundry and a VIP happy hour for the most generous of donors, with the 29th Annual Boybutante Ball being the icing on the cake. Always at the 40 Watt, this year’s ball touts a $25 general admission price with doors opening at 9 p.m. on Saturday. Attendees dress according to the theme with a skill that can rival that of the performers—it’s definitely a “see and be seen” event among a certain sect of the Athens LGBTQIA+ community. If the balls, which are almost mythical in their size and salaciousness, are the icing on the cake, then the cherry on top is the annual Survivor’s Brunch on Sunday, more often referred to locally as Drag Brunch, catered by Mama’s Boy at the Athens Cotton Press at 149 Oneta St. this year. Of course, all of this fun is for a good cause— Boybutante is the largest donor to Live Forward (formerly AIDS Athens), which provides nearly every type of support and outreach to people living with HIV and AIDS in Athens and surrounding areas. [RE] SUNDAY, APRIL 22
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When Kirby Smart was hired by Georgia, he spent much of Sanders doesn’t stare down Tua Tagovailoa in overtime, the spring of 2016 selling hype and hope, banging the drum maybe the Bulldogs live to fight a few more downs and win for “93K Day.” the title. It may seem harsh to criticize them for these sinI was skeptical Smart would draw the crowd. Every gle mistakes over years-long careers, but those are the marG-Day I’d ever been to involved a smattering of fans strewn gins between winning and losing national championships. about Sanford Stadium, watching the scrimmage for a halfGeorgia needed more talent in the secondary, so Smart hour before heading downtown to enjoy the rest of their went out and got more talent. Five-star Tyson Campbell, Saturday. But as he’s done many times since, Smart proved the first blue-chip, shutdown corner Georgia has signed me wrong. Buoyed by belief and eager to back a winner, in ages, will be on campus this fall. That’s in addition to a 93,000 fans packed out Sanford for G-Day ’16. slew of other four-star DBs Smart has signed in the last two Two years later, Dawg fans don’t have to believe anyyears. Star ratings aren’t everything, but pretty much every more. They’ve seen. In his second season, Smart led the DB fighting for a spot in the secondary is rated higher than Bulldogs on a surprising run that included wins over every Sanders, Parrish and Davis out of high school. team in the SEC East, an undefeated home record, an SEC There will be plenty of change on offense, too. For the championship, a Rose Bowl win and an appearance in the first time in four years, neither Nick Chubb nor Sony national championship game. Michel will line up in the backfield. They left as not only So when I heard Smart called for a sellout of Sanford for the most prolific rushing tandem in school history, but as G-Day 2018 (this Saturday, Apr. 21), I didn’t waste time the most prolific tandem in college football history. Their doubting. Since answering his call for a “93K Day,” I’ve seen seas of red descend upon South Bend, IN, Pasadena, CA and Atlanta (twice). Dawg fans are excited for the future and buying what Smart is selling. If he says it’s important to show up for G-Day, they’re showing up. However, there will be no “93K Day” this time around. Construction on the new West End Zone plaza, scoreboard and recruiting area has blocked off a large swath of seats. Georgia has even instituted assigned seating for G-Day in an effort to avoid the chaos that would ensue from 93,000 people trying to cram into a venue that fits far less. The West End Zone project itself is a testament to the progress the program has made since Smart returned to Athens. The administration sat happy for years while Sanford became dated and the fan D’Andre Swift will try to leapfrog the competition to become Georgia’s next star running back. experience deteriorated. Then Smart showed up, won a few games and told them if they want him to keep winwork—along with other great Georgia rushers—has helped ning, he needs a modern stadium where fans are excited to UGA build a reputation as Running Back U, which Smart go and he can host the nation’s best recruits. and his staff use to sell the best high-school tailbacks on Things are changing, but change is good. Change is playing in Athens. progress. And it works. Georgia has been and will continue to That notion applies beyond a revamped Sanford Stadium be the most loaded team in college football in terms of to the team itself. The 2018 Bulldogs will look much difrunning-back talent. Rising sophomore D’Andre Swift ferent than their 2017 counterparts. The dudes from the will likely take the bulk of the carries in 2018, but Elijah legendary 2017 senior class will be missed, and you’ll have Holyfield and Brian Herrien will also finally get their to to learn a lot new names. The 2018 season will be one chances to step into the spotlight. That is, if they can hold of major, necessary changes as Smart attempts to fix what off five-star freshmen Zamir White and James Cook. didn’t work in his first few seasons and fine-tune what did. The most exciting part off all this change is that it Take Georgia’s secondary, for example. A lot of experibrings us right back to the emotions Smart first instilled in enced defensive backs exited the program after last season, Georgia fans: hope and hype. Considering the top recruitlike Dominick Sanders, Malkom Parrish and Aaron Davis. ing classes he’s signed and what he was able to do with a Like most members of the 2017 senior class, I was fond of group of Mark Richt players, you have to be excited about all those guys. what Smart will do when he fields a team full of players he Sanders and Parrish were good players who contributed recruited. Because as beloved and awesome as the players in a lot to the program over their time in Athens, but their the senior class of 2017 were, they aren’t as talented as the miscues cost Georgia the national championship, in the kids Smart is bringing to Athens now. Not even close. most micro of senses. If Parrish bumps DeVonta Smith or Change is good. Change is progress. f
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Masters at the Museum INSTALLATIONS, PAINTINGS AND MORE AT THE MFA EXIT SHOW By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com A decades-long tradition of the Georgia Museum of Art and Lamar Dodd School of Art, the annual “Master of Fine Arts Degree Candidates Exhibition” showcases the creations of exiting students as they embark on professional careers. This year’s candidates are Katelyn Chapman, Whitney Cleveland, Annemarie DiCamillo and Kelsey Scharf (painting and drawing); Ally Christmas and Deepanjan Mukhopadhyay (photography and video); Yeonsoo Kim and Karine Lepage (ceramics); Erin Geagon and Johanna Norry (fabric design); Katherine Miller, Kaleena Stasiak and Ali Norman (printmaking and book arts); Elizabeth Rogers (Art X); Katlin Shae (sculpture); and Alexis Spina (jewelry and metals). Recognized as a terminal degree, the MFA represents the highest level of academic training obtainable by aspiring artists, and several of the candidates demonstrate a strong vision in their field. Norman’s beautiful black-and-white intaglio prints of flora and fauna are simultaneously earthy and mystical through their intricate detail and symbolism. Kim modernizes the centuries-old craft of ceramics by challenging himself to create a new hand-built vessel or mask each day, resulting in a diary-like collection of unusual porcelain pieces decorated with narrative illustrations. Multiple students choose to utilize materials beyond their academic focus. Sculptor student Shae creates handwoven textiles that incorporate fun materials such as metallic threads, pompoms, VHS tape, beads and zip-ties. Photographer Mukhopadhyay’s body of work spans video, installation, sculpture and new media to convey ideas pertaining to identity, politics, labor and the transition from post-colonialism to neocolonialism. Impressively, a few artists present multimedia installations resembling dioramas, offering Ali Norman three-dimensional environments for the viewer to become absorbed in. Norry built the claustrophobic bedroom scene “He Called Me Crazy” based off of and a founder of the Peabody Awards, and his girlfriend a tragic incident that occurred within her own family. In Miriam Thurmond. Norry’s personal curiosity led to finding 1949, her great-aunt Kathleen shot her then-ex-husband hundreds of newspaper articles detailing the events, as well John Drewry, dean of the UGA Grady College of Journalism as an archive at the UGA Special Collections Library full of
letters John wrote in the early ’30s that frequently express concern over marital issues and Kathleen’s mental health. Imagining this dark past eventually grew into the materialization of an unsettling installation that embodies elements of mental illness and patriarchal oppression. The floors are covered in newspaper clippings with a foundation of revealing headlines, while a rotary telephone provides an opportunity to invasively listen in on a recording of one of John’s private letters to Kathleen. Busily patterned wallpaper is accented with haunting silhouettes of Miriam and Kathleen’s former lover, Margaret H. Blair, while other men in Kathleen’s life—her son, her attorney, her psychiatrist—hang on the wall as embroidered witnesses to her unraveling. The most bizarre detail of the scene is an old armchair with long threads embroidered on the worn patches to resemble Kathleen’s nerves spilling onto the floor. Beyond an investigation into family history, the installation demonstrates how the intersection of art and archive can influence collective memory. Hanging on adjacent walls, the paintings of Chapman and Scharf reflect comparable influences of the rural South and working-class life. A series of three oil paintings by Chapman memorialize piles of crushed Busch, Budweiser and Bud Light cans, while “Dirt Rich,” appearing like a scene from a backwoods gas station, depicts a decapitated buck’s head and various cuts of raw meat chilling in a Pepsi cooler. While Chapman focuses on the rituals of everyday life made familiar by her hometown, Scharf contemplates the disappearing histories of abandoned spaces. What began as a search in Athens for connections to her background as a factory worker in northwest Ohio led to the ruins of the Puritan Cordage Mill. Holding an unusual sheen, her oil paintings on copper speak to the use of industrial materials and document the natural decay and adaptive reuse of the space. The Georgia Museum will host MFA Speaks on Thursday, Apr. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Each candidate will give a three-minute presentation offering insight into the concepts and processes behind their artwork, and will then be available in the gallery to answer questions from visitors. MFA Speaks will be immediately followed by Museum Mix from 8–11 p.m. In addition to refreshments and snacks, the free late-night art party features a dance party led by DJ Mahogany, who plans to spin a mix of soul, disco, funk, hip hop, rap and pop. After-hours gallery access also includes the exhibitions “Opera in Print: Fin-de-siècle Posters from the Blum Collection,” “Crafting History: Textiles, Metals and Ceramics at the University of Georgia” and “Images of Awakening: Buddhist Sculpture from Afghanistan and Pakistan.” f
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ever one to stick to a strict definition of Americana, Ohio-born singer, songwriter and guitarist Lydia Loveless proudly borrows from modern pop music at this stage of her ever-evolving career. When she first became serious about songwriting, Loveless figured her peers’ pop and rock tastes wouldn’t pave her a lyrically rich creative path. So, she began digging through discount bins for classic country releases. “I wanted to get more into actual songwriting, so I got into more elementary stuff,” she says. “Not to call Hank Williams a simple songwriter. I just felt that he wrote songs anyone could get into, because he was just singing about life and using pretty simple chords. That was kind of my major inspiration as a teenager.” After years of stressing good lyrics over genre defiance, Loveless started showing flashes of pop inspiration. By opening up her repertoire to include covers of everyone from power-pop-era Elvis Costello to the ever-polarizing Justin Bieber, she celebrates and emulates a much wider range of wordsmiths without abandoning her roots. “My method now is to write music that I want to listen to,” she says. “When I was a kid and listening to stuff that I knew was pretty corny, I didn’t want to write stuff like that. I just wanted to listen to it. I’ve since been able to decipher the difference between what’s fun and a guilty pleasure and something that’s good, which is probably a lot from country music and listening to the stories and getting the emotion out of it.” Who knows how many curious and confused listeners hear both Loveless and Bieber in a different way since her cover of “Sorry” dropped last year. Stripped of the original’s soulless electronic elements, she turned the one song by the Bieb you’re not too embarrassed to love into a jaw-droppingly gorgeous ballad. “I think it’s a really honest song,” Loveless says. “I know people are like, ‘It takes 15 people to write a pop song,’ but I do think a lot of these singers come with a song and someone puts in a ‘bloop bloop’ sound and gets a writing credit. I really do feel that that’s a Justin Bieber song that he really felt the need to sing and write. I guess that’s what I liked about it. It’s almost child-like in its honestly. I like that in any type of music, but especially pop music. It doesn’t sound like it was written by an old Swedish man in a cave somewhere.” Currently, Loveless lives on a farm in North Carolina, away from the hustle and bustle of a typical city-dwelling artist’s existence. Relative isolation from bandmates and a willingness to embrace change allow her to explore DIY songwriting in ways fans of her earlier material might not expect. “The songwriters I’ve always admired have always been very diverse and interesting and always experimenting,” she says. “That’s kind of what I’ve been doing. Lately, I’ve been writing with a keyboard and a drum machine. The record probably isn’t going to sound like that, but those are
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the tools I’ve been using.” Loveless is still the same songwriter whom some laud as a country savior and others celebrate as a true-blue rocker, so don’t expect her to go full Taylor Swift. Instead, it sounds more like she’s taking the Kacey Musgraves path, incorporating more and more pop elements into her rootsy, heartfelt story-songs. COWTOWN CHAD
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“I’ve been saying for so many years how much I like pop music and how much it inspires me,” she says. “At this point in my life, I’m trying to utilize that instead of talking about it and then playing shitty power chords on guitar, or whatever [laughs]. I’m just trying to stretch myself a bit.” With this openness to embrace various influences without fear of watering down a growing reputation as a roots-minded songwriter, Loveless knows she’s on pace to confuse yet fascinate more than her fellow Beliebers. “There’s also people who are like, ‘You give me hope for country music,’ and I’m, like, sitting in my bedroom reading Twitter as my drum machine goes, and I have a synthesizer in my hand,” she says. f
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lanning to hit up Wuxtry Records and Low Yo Yo Stuff on Saturday for Record Store Day? (See p. 8 for details on how our local shops plan to celebrate.) It’s probably smartest to make a plan going in. With dozens of special releases available locally and crowds of shoppers set to swell early and often, you wanna know what you’re looking for to avoid being overwhelmed by the crush. We polled several employees to ask which of this year’s Record Store Day exclusives are most worthy of your hardearned bucks.
Jay-Z, Drake and Kendrick Lamar, as well as R&B divas like Mary J. Blige, Destiny’s Child and Erykah Badu. Plenty of expertly flipped samples and boom-bap drums contained on this mellow, head-nodding mix.
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Tangerine Dream: Zeit Heavenly drones and space music from 1972.
The Legendary Marvin Pontiac: Greatest Hits There’s nothing like an elaborate, intriguing “outsider” backstory to lure in jaded hipster scum (err, excuse me, “connoisseurs”), even if said story is constructed out of 100 percent phony baloney. The real story (spoiler alert!) is this RSD item is the first-ever vinyl pressing of the 1999 vocal debut of Lounge Lizard John Lurie, giving us smooth, smoky, laid-back grooves garnished with a speak/sing baritone timbre à la Morphine’s Mark Sandman, F. Zappa or L. Cohen. I’ve loved this mostly overlooked album for a long time, and am excited that interest is finally renewed, bunk backstory or no.
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Wipers: Live at the Met Also excited to see this live album release by Greg Sage and company, recorded in their hometown of Portland, OR on New Year’s Eve 1982 circa the Youth of America tour, but also peppered with prime-era material from 1980’s Is This Real? and the upcoming Over the Edge. Nirvana was the band that brought me to Wipers, and the line segment that connects Cobain’s songcraft to Sage’s might be even slightly shorter than the one that leads to the Pixies. One of the Pacific Northwest’s finest, these songs continue to endure. King Black Acid: Sunlit Speaking of Portland, here comes the two-LP vinyl debut of this slept-on, sprawling and sleepy “dreamcore” gem, originally appearing as a small-run CD back in 1996. Following a similarly languid pace set by seminal shoegazers like Slowdive, these songs are a wee bit closer in psychedelic spirit to Mercury Rev or Brian Jonestown Massacre, but with some notable dark, dirge-y riffage enfolded in the mix for good measure. 9th Wonder: Zion II Vinyl release of an instrumental “beat tape” by a very successful and influential producer, famous for crafting backing tracks for rappers like
John Fernandes (Wuxtry Records) Baby Huey: The Baby Huey Story—The Living Legend Originally released on Curtis Mayfield’s label Curtom, this is some deep psychedelic soul and funk.
Tom Waits: Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers and Bastards An amazing collection of songs from the master of weirdness himself. Available as standalone albums for the first time. Johnny Mathis & Chic: I Love My Lady In 1982, Mathis got together with Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards to record an album of disco-funk and bossa nova, but Columbia shelved it—until now! Neil Young: Roxy— Tonight’s the Night Live This is the legendary premiere live performance of Tonight’s the Night from 1973. Until now, this was only available as a hard-to-find unofficial bootleg. Beaver and the Trappers: “Happiness Is Havin” b/w “In Misery” 7-inch Sundazed always puts out cool stuff, and we try to carry as much of their catalog as possible. They’ve pulled this crazy gem out of their hat for RSD 2018. Jerry Mathers played the Beav on the hit TV show “Leave It to Beaver.” In 1966, he also recorded these garage-rock jams with his band the Trappers, and it’s awesome! This one will only be available in super-limited quantities, so hopefully we’ll get a few. Linda Perhacs: I’m a Harmony Psych-folk chanteuse Perhacs returned to recording after the resurgence of interest in her 1970 album Parallelograms gained her a new following and cult status. She released I’m a Harmony in 2017, but only on CD. This will be a very limited edition run on vinyl. Phish: Billy Breathes First time on vinyl for this jam-band classic from 1996, with remastered sound in a limited-edition numbered run. f
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Random Athens Memories REMEMBER WHEN XTC AND R.E.M. SHARED A BILL? By Vanessa Briscoe Hay music@flagpole.com Editor’s note: In Random Athens Memories, locals reflect on Athens concerts of consequence. To kick off the series, Pylon’s Vanessa Briscoe Hay writes about English rock group XTC’s 1981 tour stop in the Classic City.
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ocal fans of both XTC and R.E.M. wish they could take a time machine back to Apr. 24, 1981 for their show at the B&L Warehouse in Athens. R.E.M. was a young band with a growing following. XTC was playing at the top of its game. Its sound lay somewhere near the intersection of punk and pop. Recently, I spoke with a few who were there. I also caught up with former XTC members Colin Moulding and Terry Chambers, who have just self-released an EP, Great Aspirations, with their new project, TC&I. Here in Athens, the cavernous, dark room that was once the B&L Warehouse is long gone. Now a part of UGA’s Hodgson Oil Building on Oak Street, it has settled into a more pedestrian persona as an office complex. Brad Cahoon remembers walking to the XTC/R.E.M. show with some friends from his dorm across the railroad tracks. “The venue felt big compared to Tyrone’s O.C., which is what we were used to, but the same crowd seemed to be there.” Like
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so many Athenians in the early 1980s, he listened to WUOG, which had put XTC tunes “Life Begins at the Hop” and “Making Plans for Nigel” in heavy rotation. Cahoon thought it “was cool that our local heroes were opening for a big-time band.” R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills says the show “was one of the most fun nights I’ve ever had… XTC were as hot as any band I ever saw. The crowd simply would not let them stop playing, and I think they were as surprised at the multiple encores as they were happy to play them. The musicianship of Colin and Andy [Partridge], and the power of the band, gave us something to shoot for.” Bryan Cook of Is/Ought Gap and Time Toy says this was the first time he saw R.E.M. with colored lights on the stage. “R.E.M. looked like a real, pro band,” he says. “It was the show of the year for us,” Cahoon adds. “It helped us realize that what was going on in Athens really was part of something bigger.” UGA alumnus Jeff Hollis says, “There was great energy in the room that night. The audience was enthusiastic, and I think the bands picked up on that. I just recall having fun from start to finish.” Moulding, however, has little
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remembrance of this show, as it was one of many dates on a long American tour for the Black Sea album. “I know the reception we got in general across America was nearly always good,” he says. “It was a great time to be young and into music.” When XTC came to an end in 2007, Moulding remembers, “I went down like a wounded horse. It had been such a big part of my life that I couldn’t face starting anything new… I think I just watched TV for two years and made myself a nuisance at the local tennis club.” But Moulding soon found music again, collaborating with prog-rocker Billy Sherwood on several recordings. And last year, Moulding and Chambers debuted their new group. “Terry left the band in
1982 and moved to Australia to be with his wife at that time,” says Moulding. “He had made previous visits to the UK… When he came over in 2016, he expressed a wish that he would like to come back to England on a permanent basis. I asked him there and then whether he fancied playing on some new songs of mine. One thing led to another, and then we formed TC&I. A very enjoyable few months we had, too, recording and having fun.” The four songs on Great Aspirations include adult themes like conservation and facing mortality. One can only hope that Moulding and Chambers continue to record and share their talents with the world. f Check out a video from TC&I at flagpole.com.
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running for best song in the whole collection—but also features heavily on “Enamel” and others. Monroe reverts back to his Art Contest styling with the jaunty “Background Music.” Honestly, the only thing I didn’t care for was the instrumental “Beulah,” which isn’t particularly distinctive. Album closer “Two Eyes,” though, is a nice way to wash out to sea after the particularly tender-souled acoustic number “Portrait of a Heart.” Check it out at okey.bandcamp.com.
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provided by Scott Laniak, The Plague and Acquaviva’s own The Honey Sliders. The book signing starts at 8 p.m., and the show begins at 10. This event is free. BEEP BEEP!: Indie-rock powerhouse Eureka California will hit the road for the rest of the month leading up to the release of its newest LP, appropriately titled Roadrunners. From Apr. 18–30, the duo will plow through Chattanooga and Nashville, TN; Columbus and Cleveland, OH; Boston; Brooklyn, NY; Allentown, PA; D.C.; Roanoke, VA; and Greenville, SC. Then they’ll breathe for a few days before celebrating the album’s release at Little Kings Shuffle Club Friday, May 4. The bill this night is pretty stacked, too, with Harlot Party, Lydia Brambila and Linqua Franqa. Stream “Over It,” the album’s latest single, at flagpole.com. Preorder the record via hhbtm.com, become a fan at facebook.com/ eurekacalifornia and catch up on any tunes you may have missed over at eurekacalifornia.band camp.com. GET THE WORM: Early-bird tickets are now available for the Athens Popfest. The fest, which runs Aug. 8–11, is notable for its solid lineups of legends and up-and-comers, as well as being an annual meeting place for like-minded fans from all over the world. In the spirit of full disclosure, I perform stage-managing duties for this event, but am not in any way connected with its booking, finances, etc. These early tickets are full-festival passes that will increase in price as soon as the lineup is announced, so time is limited. Also, no tickets will be shipped. All purchasers will pick them up at the festival. As of now, they’re only $52, which breaks down to less than 15 bucks a day and includes every performance. To purchase, head to athenspopfest.com. YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY: Athens songwriter Dan Clifford has a new three-song EP out named Future, which he says is titled in tribute to both the rapper (?) and the concept, which makes sense in the context of being the wrapper that surrounds these songs. Each track is a guitar-based exploration of self-reflection and, I suppose, healing. To this end, Clifford has composed pretty gentle songs, but the lyrics are written so that he’s necessarily singing only to himself, and as such, this may work just fine as a deeply personal project, but as entertainment it falls far short. To be fair, I doubt that was his goal in any case. Give it a whirl over at dan clifford.bandcamp. com. f
WHEREVER YOU GO, THERE YOU ARE: Athens musician and author Larry Acquaviva will release the newest book in his ongoing biographical series. This third volume, Nobody Cares Who You Are: The Life and Times of Aceman, a Widespread Panic Roadie—The Panic Years, Pt. 1, covers the first twoand-a-half years of his life as a roadie for Widespread Panic, from October 1987–April 1990. Acquaviva told me via email, “With this book, I hope to shed some light on the early days of the band, to give people a perspective of just how difficult it is to keep a working, traveling band together, and what it takes to survive life on the road when you barely have two pennies to rub together.” Acquaviva is a great storyteller with a sharp memory and eye for WUOG 90.5 FM’s 10 Most-Played Recordings detail. Significantly, he’s Apr. 4–10 not removed emotionally from this work. It is, after 1. Hockey Dad Blend Inn (Kanine) all, the story of his life. This 2. Deer Eyes Deer Eyes (Independent Release)* newest volume is out this 3. Caroline Rose Loner (New West) week and available through 4. Car Seat Headrest Twin Fantasy (Matador) Deeds Publishing, both Avid 5. Superorganism Superorganism (Domino) Bookshops, Barnes & Noble 6. Yo La Tengo There’s a Riot Going On (Matador) and Amazon. The release 7. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Gumboot Soup (Flightless) party happens Saturday, 8. Frankie Cosmos Vessel (Sub Pop) Apr. 21 at Flicker Theatre 9. Lucy Dacus Historian (Matador) & Bar, where you can get a 10. Chai Pink (Burger) signed, personalized copy * local release · Get the latest WUOG news, including the Live in the Lobby schedule, at wuog.org. of the new book or previous volumes. Live music is
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sour mixes,” he says, and bartenders are going back to pre-Prohibition recipe books to rediscover the classic cocktails from the golden era. Matt McFerron was inspired to open The Old Pal in Normaltown in 2013 after living in New York City and New Orleans. “I saw that a neighborhood bar was part of the identity of a lot of neighborhoods in those cities, and in particular, I not only saw the craft beer scene take off, but craft cocktails as well,” he says. The Old Pal offers a menu of handmade cocktails using high-quality ingredients. NICOLE ADAMSON
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At Seabear Oyster Bar, a glittering mosaic of liquor and liqueur bottles line four long shelves stretching across the back wall. But the pièce de résistance is the small machine churning a bright orange slush. The sign reads, “Frozen Negroni.” “There are people who ask, ‘What’s a Negroni? Can I have one of those [frozen] Negronis?’” says Hunt Revell, who runs the bar program at Seabear. “These days, I’m like, ‘Let me let you taste it first,’ because it’s not a sweet, syrupy frozen drink.” A Negroni—equal parts gin, red vermouth and Campari—is a classic cocktail, he’ll explain. It’s bitter and herbal, and it’s an acquired taste. Yet for every person Revell is introducing to the cocktail, that many more are coming in to request a Negroni or another craft cocktail. “We have a full rotating menu of cocktails, and people are ordering them all. We’ve got 20 or 30 options they can get, and specialty drinks, and they’re ordering them,” says Revell, who admits to not knowing anything about a decent cocktail when he came to Athens for school in 2002. So, how did a cheapbeer and sour-mix-lov- Frozen Negroni ing college town come to embrace and support a craft cocktail scene? “The cocktail moment’s been bubbling up for about 15 years now,” says Jerry Slater, a veteran of the restaurant industry who wrote the recently published Southern Foodways Alliance Guide to Cocktails. In Athens, the renaissance took root in restaurants like Five & Ten and The National, he says. As customers gained a taste for locally inspired menus made with care, the demand for high-quality beverages began to follow. Revell got his start 10 years ago bussing tables at Five & Ten. “There were cocktails on the menu then. There were bartenders there making unique drinks or researching old drinks,” he says. “I remember learning about a daiquiri, like, this is good drink? That’s just a silly, frou-frou thing, right? No, these were classic drinks meant to be enjoyed slowly, with good ingredients.” Cocktails had a golden age from 1880 to around 1910, says Slater. “Bartenders were considered craftsmen. On the same block, you would have your cobbler, your tailor and your bartender, who knew exactly what you wanted to drink. It was a respected trade,” he says. Then America “shot itself in the foot” with Prohibition, which launched America into what Slater calls the dark ages, when engineered pre-mixes became the norm. “People now are demanding real juices, not
Since opening, McFerron has noticed that more new faces are coming into the bar. That’s encouraging, he says, because he knows that cocktails can be intimidating, and many of his customers are still getting to know their way around them. “If you look at all these bottles on the back bar, if you’ve never tried them before, I can see how it could be daunting,” he says. The Old Pal offers a less expensive, starter cocktail menu featuring ingredients customers are more likely to be familiar with in the hopes of helping them branch out. “We try not to force anything on people that they’re not comfortable with or don’t want,” McFerron says. Revell and Slater agree. The most important thing is to meet people where they are, they say. Once a customer trusts you, says Slater, then you can start suggesting options outside their comfort zone. Like the transition from drinking flavored lattes to black coffee, there are “stages of connoisseurship” for cocktails, too, he says. “Those cocktails can be very flavorful, and sometimes people aren’t used to that. You have to evolve.” McFerron is optimistic that more Athenians will come around to craft cocktails in time. Already, he’s seeing more cocktail events pop up around town, and he’s not too surprised. “For a small Southern college town, it is open-minded, and people here are willing to try new things.” f
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Let’s Do Lunch FRANKLIN HOUSE CAFE AND LINDSEY’S CULINARY MARKET OPEN DOWNTOWN By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com
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TOAST: By virtue of its location and name, unless you are ordering something else. it’s easy to mistake Franklin House Cafe Everything comes with plastic utensils, (480 E. Broad St., 404-910-9565) for a UGA which isn’t really necessary for most of it operation. The mid-19th Century buildand isn’t very effective when it is actually ing houses several UGA offices, as do the needed. ones next to it, and the name is a little generic, if logical (the name of the building is Franklin House). Zeeshan and Arslan Khan opened the coffee shop at the beginning of the year, and they’ve spent some time tweaking their offerings since then. The space is much larger than you’d expect from the outside, with an array of seating options and tables that include the name of the Wi-Fi network and its password on signs taped to their edges. Said tables also bear the phrase “first class” repeatedly, which is nice, except for when the text runs off the edge and they only say “ass.” Oh well. It’s a place geared to students, who may appreciate that levity. Unlike 1000 Faces down the street, Franklin House actively encourages lingering and collaborative work sessions, as well as customer feedback. Franklin House Cafe The restaurant has a wide array of coffee drinks, including pour-over, French press and iced coffee, The sandwiches aren’t very exciting, and plus smoothies (fruit, chocolate, peanut I hate to see stuff hanging out the sides of butter, vanilla and caramel; add a shot of panini, but they also taste pretty good and espresso for a dollar), Fog of London (a come with a big handful of chips on the spiced tea), hot chocolate and sodas. The side. A spicy grilled cheese heavily dosed food menu is small but has some good with sriracha—a special, not a regular menu options, divided into sandwiches, a few item—is the kind of thing you could make salads and a section of toasts and waffles. in your kitchen but probably wouldn’t; Most of the sandwiches are pressed on a it’s sort of nice to have someone make it panini-maker and can be ordered as a half for you. The “toast” section is the most or a whole, although you want the whole effective, although sometimes the kitchen
doesn’t have the thick-cut brioche that serves it best. Avocado, feta and tomato aren’t whirled together in a green slurry but chopped and smushed together in a way that maintains a texture for grown-ups. The ZK Special Toast (named for Zeeshan) is the house specialty, with strawberry, honey, sunflower seeds, goat cheese, cilantro and, if you want, a bit of chocolate drizzled on top. It seems like too much, but it kind of works, and it’s not too sweet. Franklin House Cafe is open Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m.–7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m–7 p.m.
SCOOPS: Since moving to Thomas Street from its Prince Avenue location, Lindsey’s Culinary Market (520 N. Thomas St., under 1000 Faces, 706-353-0558) has been able to expand into a regular lunch thing. You could get sandwiches before and ready-to-go casseroles to pass off as your own or feed new parents, and you could order catering, but there wasn’t space for a sit-down component, and now there is. The space is unrecognizable from its previous
use as a band-practice facility. It was dark and cramped and a little creepy. Now it’s not. Hooray! The experience isn’t super fancy—you order at the counter; food comes on small metal trays—but it’s nice. You can just get a snack (fancy chocolate bars, gummy things, baggies of housemade trail mix, cookies), or you can put together a whole meal. Sandwiches consist of shrimp salad, chicken salad, grilled chicken and pimento-less cheese and cost $10 or $11 each but do include a scoop of a fresh-made side from the refrigerated case. The same things are available as a scoop on top of any salad. The sides change daily, but could include a savory tart with seasonal vegetables, a quiche with same, a barbecue pork quesadilla, an orzo salad with a bunch more veggies, a rutabaga casserole, spring-roll-type thingies made with collard greens for the wrap and a peanut sauce for dipping. Some are good—fresh and beautiful, with an emphasis on high-quality ingredients— while others need a pinch of salt to bring out their good side. Weekends bring breakfast sandwiches—made with things that are more like rolls than biscuits, vaguely bagel-ish but less bready, and filled with eggs, cheese and bacon—as well as grits. They’re a highlight, as are the cookies, which are big, thin and crisp, not fat and mushy like at most places. If you want to try a bunch of things, your tab will grow faster than you realize, as most things in the case run about $4 a serving. Lindsey’s is open weekdays from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. It serves no booze and has a private room for large parties and to rent. WHAT UP?: Saucehouse hosts its annual Crawfish Fest Saturday, Apr. 21. The Prince Avenue Avid Bookshop hosts Cathy Cleary, author of The Southern Harvest Cookbook, Wednesday, Apr. 25. Check out the Grub Notes blog at flagpole.com. f
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Very Ape PAIR TORRES-TORRES’ LATEST REVISION WITH A ROMERO CLASSIC By Jon Hogan music@flagpole.com After condensing the entirety of the Phantasm series in Phantasm Revision last year, Athens native Jorge Torres-Torres is at it again. On Wednesday, Apr. 18, he returns to Flicker Theatre & Bar to screen his own double feature. Revision of the Planet of the Apes and Evil Dead Revision collapse their respective franchises into efficient, coherent and downright fun CliffsNotes versions. (See The Calendar for details of Wednesday’s screening.) Torres-Torres’ Apes edit achieves the considerable challenge of culling 486 minutes to a sleek 80-minute run time. For another tale of murderous monkeys rising up against their human oppressors, chase the revision with George A. Romero’s 1988 thriller Monkey Shines.
Go Out and Watch REVISION OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (2018) In his Planet of the Apes edit, Torres-Torres wisely eschews the wooden Tim Burton remake and the recent trilogy, whose slick CGI character work sets it apart from the series’ typical milieu of men in monkey costumes. He focuses on the classic series of five films, which are ripe for the type of omnibus that TorresTorres has turned into an art form. The original run comprises a multigenerational saga of the moral and evolutionary failure of humans giving rise to an ape-run society, and the filmmaker’s meticulously crafted edit concisely surfaces and highlights the themes that run throughout this epic. While the original films follow a twisted timeline that starts millennia in the future, jumps back to the 1970s and progresses from there, Torres-Torres avoids the temptation to straighten it into a linear chronology à la the TV miniseries “The Godfather Saga.” Instead, he finds new ways to twist the events of the series into a unique package. We start with the events of the third film, which sees chimpanzee scientists Cornelius (Roddy McDowall) and Zira (Kim Hunter) travel to the present day to flee nuclear destruction. Contemporary audiences watching Revision are introduced to the idea of a world full of talking apes and human slaves at the same time as the contemporary human characters that suspiciously greet Cornelius and Zira upon their arrival. Coupled with an ending that rearranges the events of the series in a way that suggests calamity, Torres-Torres amplifies the original films’ pessimism regarding the human race’s inability to keep itself alive. Any tension or discomfort this device may yield is neutralized by the edit’s clever humor. The patchwork nature of TorresTorres’ revisions allows his Apes edit to become a triumph of intertextuality, summoning visuals and audio from pop culture ephemera surrounding the films. The 1975
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animated series “Return to the Planet of the Apes” makes several appearances, perhaps inspiring the cartoon sound effects overlaid over characters’ pratfalls. Musical cues like George Michael’s “Monkey” add an energy and joy to the series’ fairly rote fight scenes. I will not spoil the edit’s greatest musical appropriation, drawn from the most wellknown television reference to Planet of the Apes and deployed at a time when it’s least expected. These comical touches temper what could have become a graceless exposition dump in the hands of a lesser editor.
Stay Home and Watch MONKEY SHINES (1988) Zombie maestro Romero’s first studio film marries his horror sensibilities with a uniquely weird plot. The generically handsome Allan (Jason Beghe) is paralyzed after being struck by a truck. To boost the spirits of his depressed best friend, scientist Geoffrey (John Pankow of “Mad About You”) gives Allan a helper monkey named Ella. However, Geoffrey fails to mention that Ella has been the subject of a scientific experiment that
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sought to enhance her intelligence with injections of human brain matter. Through the wonders of pseudoscience, Allan and Ella develop a bond that turns the adorable capuchin into a relentless killer hell-bent on punishing her master’s enemies. Monkey Shines makes for such a satisfying double feature with Revision because both boast masterful editing. The cutting in Monkey Shines needs to be particularly smart in order to showcase a lead performance from an animal actor. Stretches of the plot are driven by Ella’s actions, which are often too complex for a monkey to reliably execute in a single take. Romero solves this problem by isolating several distinct actions in individual shots that are then strung together into a sequence displaying a complicated agenda on the monkey’s part. For example, bonding between master and pet earlier in the film involves Ella performing several tasks for her owner before sitting in his lap and smiling. Romero presents each task in a single shot, which means that the monkey only needs to execute one action at a time, instead of a complex chain of actions. With the help of editor Pasquale Buba, the director crafts an antagonist convincingly capable of executing evil schemes, making Monkey Shines succeed as a horror film despite a ludicrous premise. f
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makes something out of a shady government nothing; his tiny, obvious Band-Aid delightfully highlights his character’s survivability. George may be computer-generated but easily breeds the movie’s biggest laughs, as well as its sole moment of genuine emotion. Were the movie just a little more destructively fun, Rampage could be more than a forgettable faux-summer flick.
RAMPAGE (PG-13) It feels like summer battered than any of the Transformers TRUTH OR DARE (PG-13) Horror is a much already at the movie theater! Dwayne “The movies. Still, Rampage is far too grisly more complicated genre than it generally Rock” Johnson just dropped a new block(especially that wolf intro) a PG-13 for gets credit for. However, some horror movbuster featuring a gigantic ape battling a youngsters that might get a kick out of ies are just plainly, irredeemably awful. humongous wolf and an enormous alligator. giant monster fights. The producers also Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare is so bad it is The sort-of disaster movie is based on the should have cast a less charismatic lead had surprising the company wanted to put its ’80s arcade favorite in which players took they been so intent on selling Davis’ whole name before the title. The production house control of George the gorilla, usually churns out adequate Lizzie the Godzilla wannabe and horror movies in which fans can Rampage Ralph the werewolf in order to find something salvageable. This destroy a city, but spends too adaptation of the popular game much of that precious buildshows little in the way of creativing-smashing time to explain its ity—its deaths are particularly overly complicated plot. unimaginative, a horror no-no— You see, two nefarious siblings, or scares, and feels excessively Claire and Brett Wyden (Malin lengthy at a typically acceptable Akerman and Jake Lacy), have 100 minutes. A group of college spent billions—they even built seniors headlined by “Pretty their own private space station for Little Liars” actress Lucy Hale their illegal experiments—on a celebrate their last spring break serum that will genetically modify C’mon Donkey Kong, I see some more barrels. together in Mexico, where they animals into bigger, more dangermeet a stranger (“Degrassi” alum ous predators; naturally, the Wydens plan antisocial personality, which is far too much Landon Liboiron), with whom they go to an to sell this pathogen to the highest bidder. of a stretch even for Johnson, who gives the abandoned mission and play truth or dare, However, they did not account for infectrole everything he’s got. A top-notch comic because why not? ing the primate best-pal of a primatologist actress, Akerman shows the limits of her While Truth or Dare wholly succeeds as a played by the ever-more-muscular Johnson, range as she surprisingly struggles with her cautionary tale about meeting strangers in who makes it his personal mission to foil campy villainess. Mexican bars and going out into the desert their evil scheme. Thank goodness for Jeffrey Dean with them to play a game, it fails in pretty All the rampagin’ clocks in under Morgan and George, both of whom elevate much every other way. It took way too two hours and leaves you feeling far less their every scene. Morgan’s cowboy routine many writers (four?) to concoct a “reasonable” horror plot involving truth or dare, and the best they could do was turn it into a typical story of teens unleashing a demon who kills them one by one. Take the worst part of the Final Destination concept and uncreatively marry it with the inevitability of It Follows. With all its app name-dropping—the movie describes its not-as-creepy-as-itthinks smile as “a messed-up Snapchat filter”—Truth or Dare may actually terrify later generations forced to open this terrible time capsule with their parents, who honestly should have forgotten this movie by then. ISLE OF DOGS (PG-13) Wes Anderson’s newest film, an animated ode to man’s best friend, is delightful. An all-star voice cast including, but not limited to, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, Greta Gerwig, Frances McDormand, Scarlett Johansson, Harvey Keitel and even Yoko Ono tells the fairy tale of a future Japan where all dogs have gone to Trash Island thanks to Mayor Kobayashi, who hails from a centuries-old cat-loving dynasty. Maybe it’s the animal proxies that make Anderson’s sometimes-twee tendencies come across with more sincerity as a young boy searches for his lost dog, Spots (v. Liev Schreiber). While the PG-13 rating feels a bit undeserved, Isle of Dogs is less little-kid-friendly than Anderson’s previous stop-motion gem, Fantastic Mr. Fox. One need not be an animal lover to find Isle of Dogs a charmer. Will its sweet disposition change the minds of Anderson’s detractors? Not in the slightest, but this consistency of aesthetic is exactly what his many admirers, both critical and cult, expect. f
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Lightness of Being
Canopy Studio · $6–15 Canopy’s annual spring show, “Lightness of Being,” is an interpretive tribute to the uplifting activities, songs and general play that bring about feelings of happiness and elation. The nonprofit’s Repertory Company, which is comprised of advanced aerialists, will perform using dance, acrobatics and a variety of apparatuses, including trapezes, slings, fabrics, lyra, aerial chairs, ropes and poles. Performances will be held on Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 4 and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $6 for kids, $10 for students and $15 for adults, and can be purchased at the door 30 minutes ahead of showtime or online by visiting canopystudio.org. [Jessica Smith]
Tuesday 17 CLASSES: Computer Class (Bogart Library) Learn how to use Windows. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart EVENTS: Tanyard Creek Workday (Meet at the North entrance of the Hull Street Deck) Remove invasive species such as asiatic hawksbeard, hedge parsley and Chinese yams. Closed toe shoes and long pants are strongly recommended. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ugachewcrew EVENTS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) Chester and Gail Karwoski will present specimens from the Denver Show, talk about seeing the rock “Garden of Eden” and one of the most famous toilets in the world.
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Vince and Barbara Dooley’s Garden
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MUSIC | SAT, APR 21
Piedmont Gardeners Tour Lou Barlow
Five Gardens · 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · $15–20 A much-anticipated event for the past 25 years, the Piedmont Gardeners Tour lets you into five real, local gardens, where you can stroll at leisure and pick up all kinds of ideas for your own plantings. Rain or shine, this year’s outing clusters three gardens in the Milledge Circle area (including Vince Dooley’s!) and two in the River Bottom area. Get your ticket, which is also your garden booklet and map, in advance for $15 at Always, Always Flowers; Appointments at Five; Avid Bookshop; Cofer’s; Frontier; Goodness Grows; the Botanical Garden Gift Shop; or Thomas Orchard, or pay $20 the day of the tour at any of the gardens. Locations and more info at piedmontgardeners.org. [Pete McCommons]
7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensrockandgemclub.org 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. 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@uga.edu FILM: Cinema Politique (Miller Learning Center) Watch a screening of Waltz with Bashir, an animated documentary on Ari Folman’s attempts to recover his memories in the 1982 war between Israel and Lebanon. 6:30 p.m. FREE! mlmiller@uga.edu GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature
trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia 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. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7289 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 6 p.m. FREE! www. therookandpawn.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia hosted by Jacob and Wes. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Mellow Mushroom) Win prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.mellowmushroom.com
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MUSIC | MON, APR 23
Kindercore Vinyl · 7 p.m. · $26.34 An indie-rock godhead thanks to his work with Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh and The Folk Implosion, Lou Barlow brings his solo acoustic tour to Athens for a stop at our local record-pressing plant. Though he has spent much of the past decade touring and recording with the resurgent Dinosaur Jr., Barlow’s current creative streak finds him reconnecting with his singer-songwriter roots, as heard on 2016’s affecting and efficient Apocalypse Fetish EP. Expect an intimate evening with one of our most underrated songsmiths. According to a press release, “Requests will be taken, stories will be told, and Lou will be in the best setting to share the emotionally direct, melodic songs he’s known for.” [Gabe Vodicka] KIDSTUFF: Toddler Tuesday (Georgia Museum of Art) Families and children 18 months–3 years can take a tour tailored for young children, listen to stories and participate in a hands-on activity. 10 a.m. FREE! callan@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: Crafts and Community (Bogart Library) Ages 8–10 can make a difference in the community through crafts. This month the club will make toys for shelter animals. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Dream and Achieve (ACC Library) Make dream catchers and set goals. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Room 285) Author C. Donald Johnson will
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Georgia Theatre Rooftop · 9:30 p.m. · FREE! Presented by Athens-based hiphop fanzine Volumes, the “Queens of Hip Hop” event on the Rooftop brings together Athens and Atlanta-area artists in order to spotlight some of the most talented female MCs and singers currently operating in our great state. Local performers include R&B standout Stella Groove, upstart rapper Minnie Lea and newcomer Torie Raven, with out-of-towners Feel Jas, Ke Turner and former “American Idol” contestant Nica Nashae also on the bill, plus other guests. Coming on the heels of the recent “For the Ladies” hip-hop showcase at Ciné, Monday’s event is further proof that, in many ways, women continue to lead the way in Athens music. [GV]
discuss his new work The Wealth of a Nation: A History of Trade Politics in America. 4 p.m. FREE! jclevela@ uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Adult Book Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Discuss 84, Charring Cross Road by Helene Hanff. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison LECTURES & LIT: Book Launch Party (Ciné Barcafé) Gordon Lamb will read from his book Widespread Panic in the Streets of Athens, Georgia. Introduction by Gwen O’Looney, refreshments and a screening of Panic in the Streets concert film celebrate the book’s release. RSVP. 6 p.m. press@uga. edu, www.facebook.com/ugapress LECTURES & LIT: Café au Libris: Thomas Mullen (ACC Library) Thomas Mullen is the author of
Darktown, an NPR Best Book of the Year. His latest novel is Lightning Men. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: How Campaigns Work: 2018 MidTerm Elections (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Room 277) This week’s speaker is Dr. Audrey Haynes. Coffee and dessert provided. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ugaspecialcollections LECTURES & LIT: Georgia Review Earth Day (State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Day Chapel) Lauret Savoy, author of Trace: Memory, History, Race and the American Landscape, will give the keynote speech. Reception to follow. 7 p.m. FREE! thegeorgiareview.com MEETINGS: Public Hearing (Multimodal Center, 775 E. Broad
St.) The Athens-Clarke County Transit hosts a hearing to inform riders and receive comments on FY18 revisions. 3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov. com/transit PERFORMANCE: World Famous Popovich Pet Theatre (Morton Theatre) Popovich, a fifth generation circus performer, presents a comedy pet theater with juggling, acrobats and highly intelligent dogs and cats. Pets are trained using positive reinforcement techniques. 6:30 p.m. $15–25. mortontheatre.com
Wednesday 18 ART: In Conversation (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Paul Pfeiffer and Dr. Isabelle Wallace will discuss their love of the Stanley Kubrick film 2001: A Space Odyssey. 1 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Annelies Mondi will give a special tour of the “Crafting History” exhibition. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org COMEDY: Educated Mess (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) See standups from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Boybutante Spring Bingo (The Foundry) The Boybutante AIDS Foundation hosts a fundraiser to benefit programs that provide services to people living with HIV/AIDS. Win prizes, get fed and be entertained by queens Ms. Clementine May Jackson and Ming Vase-Dynasty. 7 p.m. $10 (three Bingo cards). www.boybutante.org EVENTS: Protect Athens Music Conference (40 Watt Club) This conference is for musicians, students and professionals who are interested in issues relevant to the intersection of law, music and business. See story on p. 8. 4 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com FILM: Double Feature (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Filmmaker Jorge Torres-Torres screens two of his new projects, Revision of the Planet of the Apes and Evil Dead Revision. See Double Feature on p. 18. 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Gather a team. Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. willys.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Compete for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Washington St.) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 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: 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 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: Girls Who Code (ACC Library) Learn more about coding. 4:15 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: PRISM (Oconee County Library) PRISM is a safe space for all teens who share a common vision of equality. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Teen Council (ACC Library) Teens can come together to discuss plans for the ACC Library’s teen department’s collections and programs. Ages 11-18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT: Hidden Treasures (ACC Library) Dr. Wilff Nichols presents a virtual tour of the public gardens of Athens. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Georgia Review Earth Day (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Room 271) The annual event includes a reading and discussion with David Gessner and Drew Lanham. Reception to follow. 7 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Georgia Review Earth Day (UGA Jackson St. Building, Room 123) Panel discussion with Lauret Savoy, Drew Lanham and David Gessner on “Identity in 21st Century Environmental Writing.” 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.thegeorgiareview.com LECTURES & LIT: MEH Talks (Live Wire) The Non Mediocre Knowledge of Mediocre Ladies hosts Michelle Sherrill VanDellen, speaking on “Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Georgia: No Tent Needed,” and Elizabeth Mazza, speaking on “Water and Concerns for our Future Generations: One Mom’s Discovery and Interest,” and Ashley Villarreal, speaking on “Choosing a Preschool in Georgia.” 7 p.m. $7. livewireathens.com LECTURES & LIT: Playwright Night (Avid Bookshop) Avid and Athens Playwrights’ Workshop highlight local playwrights. 6 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com MEETINGS: Public Open House (Winterville Depot) The general public is welcome to discuss preliminary plans for the Winterville segment of the Firefly Trail. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3801 THEATER: Skyman (UGA Fine Arts Building, The Cellar Theatre) A lonely video game developer forms a connection with an escort. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ skymanuga
Thursday 19 ART: Artist Reception (White Tiger Gourmet) Teen artists Rose Shelton and Havivah Z. Saltz share their watercolor and ink drawings. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-310-0888 ART: Gallery Talk (Lyndon House Arts Center) Artists Mahera Khaleque, Paula Reynaldi and Kristen Hyink will speak about their work. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/lyndonhouse
ART: MFA Speaks (Georgia Museum of Art) This year’s MFA candidates have three minutes to discuss their work. See Art Notes on p. 11. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.com 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 ART: Museum Mix (Georgia Museum of Art) The museum’s late-night art party includes refreshments, music by DJ Mahogany and access to all the galleries. See Art Notes on p. 11. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: KnitLits (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are welcome. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart EVENTS: Percentage Night (Pouch Savory World of Pies) A portion of proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. 5–9 p.m. pouchpies. com EVENTS: Spring Plant Swap (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Bring a clipping from your garden to share with others. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/madison EVENTS: GreenFest (Flinchum’s Phoenix, 650 Phoenix Rd.) The ACC Environmental Awards Ceremony is a celebration of organizations dedicated to improving the environment. 5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov. com/greenfest 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: Baby Music Jam (Oconee County Library) Preschool aged children and their caregivers play instruments, sing and dance together. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706613-3950 KIDSTUFF: Pocket Poems (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Carry around a written or found poem for “Poem in Your Pocket” day. Ages 6 and up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensibrary.org/ madison KIDSTUFF: Crocodile Smile (ACC Library) Participants will learn how a crocodile takes care of her teeth and how to take care of theirs. Ages 4–8. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Teen Resume Workshop (ACC Library) Mr. Johnelle from the Athens Career Academy will lead a workshop on different resume formats. Grades 6–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Bogart Library) Read aloud to a canine friend. RSVP. 4 p.m. FREE! 770-7259443, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Cathy Park Hong (Ciné Barcafé) The UGA Creative Writing Program presents poet Cathy Park Hong, author of the collection Engine Empire. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com LECTURES & LIT: E. Paul Torrance Lecture (UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries, Room S150) Didi Dunphy will discuss her arts engagement from the design line of recess inspired objects, her time-based art teaching style, and her thoughtful exhibition curation. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.coe.uga.edu
MEETINGS: Public Hearing (Multimodal Center, 775 E. Broad St.) The Athens-Clarke County Transit hosts a hearing to inform riders and receive comments on FY18 revisions. 1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov. com/transit OUTDOORS: Nature Ramblers (State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Meet at Shade Garden Arbor) Learn more about flora and fauna of the garden while enjoying fresh air and inspirational readings. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.naturerambling. blogspot.com THEATER: Suddenly Last Summer (Athens Community Theater) Town & Gown Players presents Tennessee Williams’ Southern gothic tale. Starring Gay McCommons and Ming Vase-Dynasty. Apr. 19–21, 8 p.m. Apr. 22, 2 p.m. $8–15. www. townandgownplayers.org THEATER: Skyman (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/skymanuga THEATER: The Sound of Music (The Classic Center) The story of Maria and the von Trapp Family features the Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning score. 7:30 p.m. $25–75. classiccenter.com THEATER: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Oconee County Civic Center) A small town girl searches for new life in the bright lights of 1920s New York City. Apr. 19 & 21, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 22, 2:30 $16–18. brightstoneathens.com
Friday 20 ART: BFA I Exhibition Reception (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Celebrate the work of BFA students graduating in various studio art majors. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.art. uga.edu CLASSES: Friday Night Dance Party (UGA New Dance Theatre) A beginner Hustle 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: Morning Mindfulness (Georgia Museum of Art) Participate in a guided meditation session in the galleries. Meet in the lobby. 9:30– 10:30 a.m. FREE! sagekincaid@uga. edu, www.georgiamuseum.org GAMES: Planeswalkers for Diversity Meeting and Magic (Tyche’s Games) Play Magic in a welcoming atmosphere. 6 p.m. www. tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Paint Night (East Athens Community Center) Ages 5 & up. Painters will be given an example of what to paint. 6:30 p.m. $10–15. www.accgov.com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Spanish Storytime (ACC Library) Share books, songs, rhymes and activities en Español. Ages 3–8. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Froggie Spring Fling (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Families are invited to learn about amphibians and search for newts, salamanders and frogs. Bring a flashlight and wear closed toe shoes. 7–8:30 p.m. $2–3. 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Afterhours: Fun & Games (ACC Library) Participants will play old school games like hide and seek, man hunt and capture the flag. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Andrea CarsonColey Lecture (Georgia Museum of Art) Award-winning author and associate professor Dr. Bettina Love
presents “GET FREE: Creativity, Hip Hop Civics Ed, Intersectionality, and Black Joy.” 12:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org LECTURES & LIT: National Day of Action Teen Panel (Ciné Barcafé) Teens will share their experiences protesting gun violence and activism with ULead and the Athens AntiDiscrimination Movement. 5 p.m. www.athenscine.com PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Go Bar) Featuring the Armorettes form Atlanta. Proceeds benefit Boybutante Aids Foundation. 9 p.m. $3. showgirlcabaret@gmail. com, www.athensshowgirlcabaret. com PERFORMANCE: Lightness of Being (Canopy Studio) Canopy’s advanced students present “Lightness of Being,” an aerial arts performance featuring silks, cubes, trapezes and more. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. Apr. 20, 8 p.m. Apr. 21, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Apr. 22, 2 p.m. $6–15. www.canopystudio.org PERFORMANCE: Crocodiles (Trio Contemporary Art Gallery) Tooth to Tail, artists Heather Foster and Drema Montgomery, give a performance inspored by Dostoyevsky’s short story Crocodile. Apr. 20, 7–8 p.m. & Apr. 21, 3–4 p.m. www. trioathens.com THEATER: Suddenly Last Summer (Athens Community Theater) See Thursday listing for full description Apr. 19–21, 8 p.m. Apr. 22, 2 p.m. $8–15. www.townandgownplayers. org
Saturday 21 ART: Lexington Art Crawl (111 W. Main St. Lexington) Tour the studios of open artists and see other art around town. There will be stations for rock painting and a kids sidewalk art contest. The Athens A-Train Band will play at 7 p.m. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! lexingtonga.org 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 Series (Contact for Location) See the home of entrepreneur, activist, painter and mural artist Broderick Flanigan. 3–5 p.m. $10–20. 706542-9842, bradberry@uga.edu, www.wuga.org ART: Pop-Up Gallery and Artist Market (Stan Mullins Art Studio) The Georgia Museum of Art Student Association presents a market of student work and local professional artists. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. gmoastudent@gmail.com EVENTS: Dancing with the Athens Stars (The Classic Center) Local celebrities pair up with experienced dancers to compete with choreographed dance routines. All proceeds benefit Project Safe. Visit Project Safe’s website to vote for couples. See story on p. 8. 7:30 p.m. www.project-safe.org, www. classiccenter.com EVENTS: Spring Pioneer Festival (Hard Labor Creek State Park, Rutledge) See demonstrations and displays in quilts, spinning wool, clay, campfire cooking, blacksmithing and more. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $5 (park pass). gastateparks.orb/ hardlaborcreek EVENTS: Kendra Scott Pop Up Shop (Graduate Athens) Shop from classics and new collegiate styles. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. arianna@mcc-pr. com EVENTS: Spring Festival (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the State Botanical Garden with hourly
garden tours, a ballet performance, art and master gardener advice. 12–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Southern Woodpile Derby (Southern Brewing Company) Classic Pinewood rules, open class and unlimited team brackets. Awards given for first, second, last, artistic and weirdest. 3–6 p.m. $5. www.sobrewco.com EVENTS: 21st Annual Southland Jubilee (Greensboro, GA) Find unique vendors lining Main Street with handmade crafts, snacks, live music, classic cars and kids activities. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www. southlandjubilee.com EVENTS: Red and Black Rally: G-Day Tailgate (Live Wire) Win UGA apparel, accessories and autographed photos. RSVP through Ticketfly. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. livewireathens.com EVENTS: Contra Dance (Memorial Park) A dance presented by Athens Folk Music & Dance Society with live music by Joe Willey and the Movin’ Men and calling by Robbin Marcus. 7:30 p.m. (lesson), 8–11 p.m. (dance). $8 (adults), $4 (ages 11–17) FREE! (ages 11 & under). www.athensfolk.org EVENTS: Anniversary Party (Creature Comforts Brewery) Creature Comforts Celebrate their Fourth Anniversary with live music, a Get Artistic art station and special t-shirts. Manila Express and 1000 Faces Coffee will be onsite. Tours of the new Southern Mills brewery will be offered on Saturday from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. for $10. See Story on p. 8. Apr. 21, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 22, 1–6 p.m. $25. creaturecomfortsbeer.com EVENTS: 4th Anniversary Sale and Celebration (Revival Yarns) Revival Yarns celebrate Local Yarn Store Day and their 4th anniversary with giveaways and sales. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. www.revivalyarnsathens.com EVENTS: 29th Annual Boybutante Ball (40 Watt Club) Enjoy the sights, sounds and tantalizing fun of professional drag performances from all over the South. This year’s theme is “Roaring 20s.” Proceeds benefit HIV/AIDs support, education and prevention. See story on p. 8. 9 p.m. $25. www.boybutante.org EVENTS: Crawfish Fest (Saucehouse Barbeque) Festivities include all-you-can-eat crawfish boil, live music, games and more. 12 p.m. $10–30. www.saucehouse. com/crawfish EVENTS: Annual Piedmont Gardeners’ Garden Tour (Athens, GA, Multiple Locations) This selfguided tour features five inspiring private gardens in the Athens area. Tickets are brochures that include a map and directions. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $1520. www.piedmontgardeners.org EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Record Store Day (Downtown Athens) Celebrate Athens’ independent record stores. Wuxtry Records and Low Yo Yo Stuff will have RSD exclusives available for purchase. See story on p. 13. 8 a.m. FREE! www.recordstoreday.com EVENTS: Super Shredder Saturday (ACC Recycling Facility) Residents and small businesses can shred up to two boxes of personal documents for free. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! $5 for each additional box. www.athensclarkecounty.com GAMES: Pathfinder Society Event (Tyche’s Games) Fantasy RPG. Bring your imagination. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-345-4500 k continued on next page
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THE CALENDAR! KIDSTUFF: Sheila Rae the Brave (ACC Library) Discover the secret of this little mouse’s braver and make a craft to go. Ages 4–8. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: STEAM Saturday (Bogart Library) Participants should bring a box for this month’s theme “Shareable Science.” 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart 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 LECTURES & LIT: Writers Circle (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Hargrett Library) Writers may bring pages of their work, any genre, for group feedback. Each meeting will highlight books from Hargrett’s Collections. 2–4:30 p.m. FREE! artzar@gmail.com LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Meet Mike Gunter for his book Tales of an Ecotourist. 6 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Preplanning and Pie (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Lord and Stephens Funeral Home gives a presentation on end-of-life planning for yourself and family. Pie will be seved. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison LECTURES & LIT: Book Release (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Meet local author Larry Acquaviva for his book Nobody Cares Who You Are: The Life and Times of Aceman, a Widespread Panic Roadie—The Panic Years, Pt. 1. Live music by Scott Laniak, The Plague and The Honey Sliders. 8 p.m. FREE! larryacquaviva@charter.net OUTDOORS: Ta-ran-tula 5K (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Interact with tarantulas after the race. Proceeds benefit the UGA Insect Zoo. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $25. tarantula5k.wixsite.com/ugainsectzoo PERFORMANCE: The Hodgson Wind Ensemble (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) Highlights include Katy Abbott’s “Punch!” and Adam Schoenberg’s “Picture Studies.” 7:30 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Surrender (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) For the third installment of Surrender, Kyle Lewis and friends will perform selections from Parts 1-8 by Robert Blatt, a contemporary composer and sound artist, as well as Fluxus works including ones by George Brecht. 8 p.m. Donations encouraged. athica.org PERFORMANCE: Lightness of Being (Canopy Studio) See Friday listing for full description Apr. 20, 8 p.m. Apr. 21, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Apr. 22, 2 p.m. $6–15. www.canopystudio.org PERFORMANCE: Crocodiles (Trio Contemporary Art Gallery) See Friday listing for full description Apr. 20, 7–8 p.m. & Apr. 21, 3–4 p.m. www.trioathens.com SPORTS: Table Tennis Matches and Training (East Athens Community Center) Beginner to advanced skill levels welcome. Mondays, 6–8:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 1–4 p.m. First visit free. www. ttathensga.com SPORTS: G-Day (Sanford Stadium) The UGA football team splits into the Red and Black squads and goes at it. See Flag Football on p. 10. 4 p.m. FREE! www.georgiadogs.com THEATER: Suddenly Last Summer (Athens Community Theater) See
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Thursday listing for full description Apr. 19–21, 8 p.m. Apr. 22, 2 p.m. $8–15. www.townandgownplayers. org THEATER: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Oconee County Civic Center) See Thursday listing for full description Apr. 19 & 21, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 22, 2:30 $16–18. brightstoneathens.com
Sunday 22 CLASSES: Learn Basic Miniature Techniques (Tyche’s Games) Bring a primed figure and learn the basics of miniature painting. 1–5 p.m. www.tychesgames.com EVENTS: Sunday Market (Terrapin Beer Co.) Terrapin and Athens Land Trust hosts a weekly market with local produce and food vendors. 12:30–3:30 p.m. terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: Anniversary Party (Creature Comforts Brewery) See Saturday listing for full description Apr. 21, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 22, 1–6 p.m. $25. creaturecomfortsbeer.com 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 KIDSTUFF: Fancy Nancy Tea Party (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Come for tea, games, snacks and readings of Jane O’Connor’s Fancy Nancy books. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: 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 LECTURES & LIT: Iconic Images of Warfare (Oconee County Library) Colonel Lawrence Saul will present historical paintings and modern photographs of warfare from the late 18th century until today. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee OUTDOORS: Spring Bird Ramble (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Look and listen for spring migrant birds on a walk with the Oconee Audubon Society. 8 a.m. FREE! www. oconeeriversaudubon.org PERFORMANCE: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The Orchestra will showcase Beethoven and Brahms. 3 p.m. $30–76. www. pac.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Lightness of Being (Canopy Studio) See Friday listing for full description Apr. 20, 8 p.m. Apr. 21, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Apr. 22, 2 p.m. $6–15. www.canopystudio.org THEATER: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Oconee County Civic Center) See Thursday listing for full description Apr. 19 & 21, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 22, 2:30 $16–18. brightstoneathens.com THEATER: Suddenly Last Summer (Athens Community Theater) See Thursday listing for full description Apr. 19–21, 8 p.m. Apr. 22, 2 p.m. $8–15. www.townandgownplayers. org
Monday 23 EVENTS: Athens Opioid Summit (The Classic Center) Highlights include a keynote presentation by Senator Renee Unterman, panel discussions, breakout session
group thinks, breakfast and lunch. Attendees will earn six CEUs approved by NAADAC. 8 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.hazeldenbettyford. org/athens FILM: Flicker Film Society (Flicker Theatre & Bar) See the original 1973 adaptation of West World ahead of the series return. 7 p.m. FREE! www. flickertheatreandbar.com FILM: YA Movie Night (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Teens can enjoy a movie with snacks after hours. Ages 12 and up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Duplicate Bridge (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Beginner players welcome. 1 p.m. $4. ejstapler@gmail.com
KIDSTUFF: Money Smart Week Craft: Piggy Banks (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Make a recycled piggy bank. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Songs, finger plays, wiggles and giggles for ages three and under. Caregivers will recieve pointers for building literacy and language skills. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Designed to nurture language skills through literature-based materials and activities. Parents assist their children in movements and actions while playing. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 MEETINGS: TSPLOST Citizens Oversight Committee (Athens City Hall) The Transportation Special
Tuesday 24 ART: UGA CSO Spring Pottery Sale (Lamar Dodd School of Art) The sale features hand-built sculpture and functional pottery by the UGA Ceramic Student Organization and faculty. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! art. uga.edu ART: Visiting Artist Lecture (Georgia Museum of Art) Renowned interior designer Juan Pablo Molyneux will give a lecture entitled “My Russian Rooms.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at 2 (UGA Special Collections Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@uga.edu EVENTS: Money Smart Week: Tax Form Origami (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Recycle old tax
WUGA’s Artists in Residence series will visit the home of local artist Broderick Flanigan on Saturday, Apr. 21 from 3–5 p.m. RSVP by contacting 706-542-9842 or bradberry@uga.edu. GAMES: Dirty South Trivia: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Team trivia contests with house cash prizes every Monday night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650
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Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Citizens Oversight Committee holds a public forum. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com MEETINGS: Dulcimer Group (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn to play and read music with the “dirty dulcimers” after hours. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison SPORTS: Table Tennis Matches and Training (East Athens Community Center) See Saturday listing for full description Mondays, 6–8:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 1–4 p.m. First visit free. www.ttathensga.com
forms into origami art. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison FILM: Flicker Film Society (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Watch a “Bizarre Alien Pals Triple Feature” of three E.T. rip-offs from around the globe: Little Boy Blue: Tiny Terrestrial, Mac & Me and Nukie. 7 p.m. FREE! www. flickertheatreandbar.com FILM: Bad Movie Night: Nomad Riders (Ciné Barcafé) The blandest policeman alive vows to exact revenge on a biker gang. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/badmovienight
GAMES: Play Test Night (The Rook and Pawn) Play test a game. 7:30 p.m. www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Senior Bingo (East Athens Community Center) Bingo for ages 55 & up. Fourth Tuesday of every month. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. $4. 706613-3593 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. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7289 GAMES: Book Trivia (Walls of Books, 1971 Hog Mountain Rd.) Test your knowledge of John Green books. Play in teams of up to five or solo for prizes. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! athens@wallsofbooks.net GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Mellow Mushroom) Win prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.mellowmushroom.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 KIDSTUFF: Teen Movie Night (Bogart Library) Watch a recent hit movie and snack on popcorn. Ages 11–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos provided. Ages 3–11. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: 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 LECTURES & LIT: Peterson Toscano (The Intersection, Tate II) Comedian Peterson Toscano will lead a discussion and casual luncheon ahead of his performance on Apr. 25. 12:30 p.m. FREE! sustainability.uga.edu/peterson LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Chris Offutt celebrates the release of Country Dark. 6 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: The Rest of the Story Book Club (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Room 258) Discuss works connected to the ongoing and upcoming exhibitions and programs at the library. Followed by gallery tours. March’s selection is Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism by Bob Edwards. 5:30 p.m. FREE! jhebbard@uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Peterson Toscano (UGA Fine Arts Building, Room 352) Comedian Peterson Toscano will discuss storytelling techniques and how to reach audiences. 5 p.m. FREE! sustainability. uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Polarization in Congress (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Room 277) This week’s speakers are Dr. Michael Lynch and Dr. Anthony Madonna. Coffee and dessert provided. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ugaspecialcollections PERFORMANCE: Madison Chamber Music Festival (Madison Morgan Cultural Center) Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens performs. 8 p.m. www.mmcc-arts.org
Wednesday 25 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Led by docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: UGA CSO Spring Pottery Sale (Lamar Dodd School of Art) See Tuesday listing for full description 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu CLASSES: Gardening Class (ACC Library) “Totally Tomatoes.” Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! atedrow@uga.edu CLASSES: Tarot Card Lessons (The Rook and Pawn) Learn where to start. 7:30 p.m. $5 www.therookandpawn.com COMEDY: Adam Cayton-Holland (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Cayton Holland has appeared on Comedy Central, “Conan” and more. Line-up also includes Sarah Lynn Kale, Noell Deshon Appling, Andrew Michael and Shaunak Godkhindi. 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) See
listing for full description 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart 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 KIDSTUFF: Anime Con (Oconee County Library) The Anime Club presents its annual anime convention with trivia, cosplay, food and more. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) Meet Cathy Cleary in celebration of her cookbook The Southern Harvest. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Peterson Toscano (UGA Chapel) Peterson Toscano will perform “Everything is Connected– An Evening of Stories, most weird, many true.” 7 p.m. FREE! sustainability.uga.edu/ peterson PERFORMANCE: Rak the Watt (40 Watt Club) Watch as bellydancers
JACOB MALLOW Local singer-songwriter with an acoustic pop sound. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 ANNIE LEETH Local violinist and multi-instrumentalist composer. THE PINK STONES Local rock group led by songwriter Hunter Pinkston. ANTLERED AUNT LORD Fuzz-pop project fronted by local songwriter Jesse Stinnard. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 JOHN SWILLEY Local songwriter who blends gritty Southern rock, sultry R&B and Delta blues.
Wednesday 18 Blind Pig Tavern 7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-4919 (College Station Road location) LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul.
Saline plays an album release show at the Caledonia Lounge on Saturday, Apr. 21. Wednesday listing for full description 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com 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: 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. 8 p.m. www.saucehouse.com GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com 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
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LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 17 Cali ’N’ Tito’s Eastside 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.calintitos. com LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays folk with Latin influences every Tuesday in March. The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com DEAD HORSES Milwuakee-based Americana trio. MICHAEL COAST Nashville-based singer-songwriter formerly of Athens band Grassland. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com HAYRIDE Long-running three-piece local rock band. THE ARCS Long-running local rock four-piece with power-pop influences. 7 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com ANDREW BLOOMS Mosaic frontman Andrew Huang performs solo. THE LITTLE STRONG Athens-based singer-songwriter formerly known as Carly Joy King.
Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot. All musicians welcome. Backline provided! Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), ($7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com KARBOMB High-speed, long-running local punk band. REBUILDER Pop-punk band from Boston. BLUE BODIES Athens-based “bummer-pop” punk band. ROOFTOP Acoustic solo punk rock project. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers’ keyboardist plays your favorite yacht rock, singer-songwriter, power-pop, British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs. 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $14 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com THE MAIN SQUEEZE Jam-rock band from Bloomington, IN. JOE HERTLER & THE RAINBOW SEEKERS Michigan-based, Motown-inspired folk-rock band. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com FAUX FEROCIOUS Nashville-based lo-fi rock band with garage-pop sensibilities. k continued on next page
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THE CALENDAR! The Globe 8 p.m. www.jazzathensga.org THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Local swing and hot jazz ensemble playing music of the 1910s, ’20s and ’30s. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 O KEY Solo experimental project from Art Contest’s Cole Monroe. POST HUNK New wave and postpunk-inspired duo from Atlanta. SMALL SCIENCE Experimental folk project featuring a member of Family and Friends. SOCIAL CIRCLE Athens-based softpsych-pop project. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) SALLY AND THE SIX GRAND Oldtime rock band. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday!
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Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com TRUETT Atlanta-based punk and soul singer-songwriter. 8 p.m. $35. www.georgiatheatre.com JAMEY JOHNSON Alabama native and country singer-songwriter. MOLLY STEVENS Country singer-songwriter known for appearing on “The Voice.” 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 DWTAS Team 9 Fundraiser. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com JAZZ JAM Some of our town’s most talented musicians get together at
Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com DAVID BARBE & INWARD DREAM EBB The Athens scene legend is backed by members of New Madrid. GRAND VAPIDS Local alt-rock band with a dense, dreamy, slowcore-inspired sound. SHADE Dissonant, groove-oriented local post-punk band.
hop/noise-pop group led by songwriter Jacob Lake. MATERIAL GIRLS Atlanta band featuring current and former members of Concord America and Chief Scout.
Creature Comforts Brewery 3 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com ANNIVERSARY KICKOFF Featuring music from Taylor Smith & The Roamin’ Jasmine, Clip Art, Squalle, Blanko, Luxury Vehicle and Robbie Dude. See story on p. 8.
Hendershot’s Coffee Bar Human Rights Festival Fundraiser. 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com THE MOONSHINE Local roots band with a blend of guitar, autoharp and upright bass. MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks’ collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies. THE HOBOHEMIANS This six-piece acoustic band performs popular American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s.
Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com THE SPOOKIE MOON Atlanta-based psychedelic folk-rock group.
Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night.
Saturday 21 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local allstar rock and roll cover band. Caledonia Lounge 9:30. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www.caledonialounge.com SALINE Local four-piece “shoegrease” band with hints of post-punk and fuzz-rock. Album release show! NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Local buzz band plays energetic, lo-fi punk rock. SCOOTERBABE Scrappy, jangly local emo group fronted by songwriter JJ Posway. Creature Comforts Brewery 5 p.m. $25. www.creaturecomfortsbeer. com ANNIVERSARY PARTY Featuring musical performances from Cougar Sweat, The Hernies,
Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy an evening of originals, improv and standards.
Glen Phillips plays Hendershot’s Coffee Bar on Saturday, Apr. 21. this happening. Bring your axe, or grab a table and give an ear.
Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com BASS NIGHT An evening of electronic music, featuring Canvas, Optimal Grime, Partywithgunther, Kelly Romo, Auntie Venim and more.
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!
40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com JAMESON RODGERS Up-andcoming pop-country singer-songwriter. HUNTER PHELPS Country rock musicians.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742. LIVE OAK No info available.
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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!
Little Kings Shuffle Club 6 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub ATHENS SURF STOMP A showcase of local surf-inspired music, featuring The Mystery Men?, Outersea, The Flamethrowers, The De Lux Interiors, Forbidden Waves, Kinky Waikiki and The Nice Machine, plus DJ Kurt Wood and DJ Nate From Wuxtry.
Blue Sky 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 WARM GLOW BLUE SKY SHOW JJC plays disco, funk, soul & cetera. Every Thursday!
Georgia Museum of Art Museum Mix. 8 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org 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. $17. hendershotscoffee.com. GLEN PHILLIPS Former frontman of alt-rock mainstays Toad the Wet Sprocket performs solo.
Kindercore Vinyl 7 p.m. $26.34. www.kindercore.com LOU BARLOW Known for his work with indie-rock icons Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh, Barlow’s current tour finds him playing solo. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.
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The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com ERIC DODD BAND Nashville-based Southern rock and country group. JOSH BRANNON BAND South Carolina-based country band. JORDAN ROWE Country singer-songwriter from South Georgia.
Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 SELINE HAZE Athens-based hip-hop artist who makes “music to inspire, to empathize and to motivate.” DK Detroit-born, Athens-based hiphop artist. DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta faves.
Iron Factory 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 DANCE PARTY Featuring hiphop and electronic music from Auntie Venim, SLZRD, 3FT, Motorhead2x, The YOD and BYV.
Terrapin Beer Co. 8 p.m. $5 (21+), $8 (18–20). www. terrapinbeer.com JEFF RUBY Americana singer-songwriter from Nashville, TN. ANDREW BRANTLEY Member of jam band The Orange Constant plays a solo set. HALEM ALBRIGHT A blend of unique songwriting and electrifying guitar work. DAVID WINSTON Local singer-songwriter dabbling in Americana, jazz and hip hop.
Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul.
On the Rooftop. 10:30 p.m. www.georgiatheatre.com BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin dance hits into the night.
The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 SALLY & THE SIX GRAND BAND Long-running dance band playing oldies, classic rock, blues, disco and some fun originals. WUOG 90.5 FM Live in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www. wuog.org CALICO VISION Athens-based psychedelic pop group.
Friday 20 Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q 7 p.m. FREE! butthuttbarbecue.com THE LUCKY JONES Rockin’ rhythm and blues from this three-piece.
THE POWERS Local folk-rock band of brothers. BIRDS FLY SOUTH No info available. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $15. www.40watt.com LYDIA LOVELESS Gritty alt-country singer-songwriter from Columbus, OH. See story on p. 12. THE DARNELL BOYS The Darnell brothers play country blues originals backed by upright bass, singing saw and junkyard percussion. Fully Loaded Pizza Co. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-705-6150 LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com KELLEY SWINDALL Bluesy folk musician from Stone Mountain. 8 p.m. $35. www.georgiatheatre.com JAMEY JOHNSON Alabama native and country singer-songwriter. MOLLY STEVENS Country singer-songwriter known for appearing on “The Voice.” Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 THE PLEASURE POINT Local hip
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Iron Factory 10 p.m. FREE! 706-395-6877 TWISTED BOTTLE DANCE PARTY Dance the week’s woes away with music from DJ Q and Chief Rocka. The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 REV. CONNER TRIBBLE Local artist playing old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence. Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com ALEXA ROSE Singer-songwriter exploring American roots music, from mountain ballads to rock and roll. 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $8 (18–20). www. terrapinbeer.com THE PINK STONES Athens-based rock group led by songwriter Hunter Pinkston. HINDSIGHT Modern alt-rock act from Macon. PONCE Rock-pop duo based in Nashville, TN consisting of twin brothers Carson and Michael Poncé. SHOEGAZERS Power-pop band from Kennesaw. THE TWO TAKES Atlanta-based indie rock band influenced by groups like Arctic Monkeys and The Killers.
The Artisanals, Oak House and Velveteen Pink. See cover story on p. 8. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com THE HONEY SLIDERS Detroitinfluenced rock band from Catropolis. THE PLAGUE Original, ballsy rock harkening back to The Stooges, Sonic Youth and The MC5. SCOTT LANIAK Member of local garage-punk band Free Associates performs solo.
Low Yo Yo Stuff Records 8 a.m. FREE! www.recordstoreday.com RECORD STORE DAY Featuring special guest DJs spinning music all day long. Wuxtry Records will also participate in this year’s RSD. See story on p. 13. Max 10 p.m. FREE! 706-286-0339 DJ KUT DAILY A member of Atlanta’s El Camino Boyz spins funk, soul and more. CHIEF ROCKA Local DJ expertly spins a set of old-school hip hop and more.
Front Porch Book Store 6 p.m. FREE! 706-372-3928. ADAM KLEIN & THE WILD FIRES Local songwriter playing a rustic blend of country, folk and Americana.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE HEAP Funky local indie-soul band with a killer horn section and fronted by Bryan Howard’s low, bass growl.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com AIRPARK Groove-oriented, Nashvillebased indie-pop duo. 8 p.m. $20. www.georgiatheatre.com WOLF ALICE British band that has performed at festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza. THE BIG PINK Electronic rock band from the United Kingdom.
Oconee Brewing Co. 8 p.m. $20. oconeebrewingco.com SHAWN MULLINS Atlanta-based, adult-alternative singer-songwriter known for hits like “Lullaby.” Saucehouse Barbeque 4 p.m. FREE! www.saucehouse.com LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot performs tasty sets of funky Southern folk rock ’n’ roll.
Terrapin Beer Co. 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $8 (18–20). www. terrapinbeer.com OAK HOUSE Melodic and complex post-rock group from Athens and Atlanta. ESTUARIE Atmospheric indie-rock duo based out of Greenville, SC. WAKEVILLE North Carolina-based indie-rock band. Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com WHISKEY DAWGS Atlanta group “spreading the truth three chords at a time.” Wonderbar 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ wonderbarathens GEORGE THE INFINITE Local DJ spins the best in Top 40, EDM and bass music every Saturday.
Sunday 22 Cali ’N’ Tito’s Eastside 6 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7087 THE LUCKY JONES Local band playing old-school rockin’ rhythm and blues. Creature Comforts Brewery 1 p.m. $25. www.creaturecomfortsbeer. com ANNIVERSARY PARTY Featuring music from The Shoal Creek Stranglers, Blue Yonder, Little Gold and Rose Hotel. See story on p. 8. The Foundry 6 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz. This month’s show features John Dunn & The Jazzman Band. Southern Brewing Company 2 p.m. $10. www.classiccitymusicfestival.com CLASSIC CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL New West Records and the UGA Music Business Program present an all-day lineup of music, featuring Cracker, David Barbe & Inward Dream Ebb, School U, Kaptivated, Hunter Callahan, Property of Bolton, Bahinz and the Band, Xanny P, The Powers, Room 9, The Pink Stones and more. See story on p. 8. Studio 1093 4 p.m. $10. www.musicontheboulevard.com MICHELLE MALONE Americana singer-songwriter who puts an honest and emotional spin on her music. Terrapin Beer Co. 3 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com JEREMIAH STRICKLIN One-half of local Americana duo Oh Jeremiah performs solo.
Monday 23 Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com QUEENS OF HIP HOP Area female MCs perform, including Minnie Lea, Feel Jas, Ke Turner, Queen.Wavey and Torie Raven. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.
Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 WESDARULER Athens-based hiphop producer and emcee with a laidback, throwback style. CUNABEAR Jazzy, psychedelic rap artist from Savannah. SB THE MOOR Emo-rap outfit on tour from California. WRONGBOY Indie hip-hop artist from Long Beach, CA. SPACE BROTHER Electronic- and hip-hop-influenced sounds from local musician Donald Whitehead. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night most Mondays. Hosted by Larry Forte. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MINGLEWOOD MONDAY Local artists pay tribute to the Grateful Dead. The Pub 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-353-2831 KARAOKE Sing to your heart’s content every Monday.
Tuesday 24 Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $12 (21+), $14 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com CHARLEY CROCKETT Blues and country artist based in Austin, TX playing music influenced by the Deep South. NIKKI HILL Soul-drenched rock and roller from North Carolina. Cali ’N’ Tito’s Eastside 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! calintitos.com LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays folk with Latin influences every Tuesday in March. 40 Watt Club 8:30 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com THE ORANGE CONSTANT Athensbased jam band with prog, pop and funk influences. A.F.T.M. Local band started by a group of UGA students. The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $8. www. thefoundryathens.com PARKER GISPERT Frontman for former Athens rock trio The Whigs performs a solo set. DON CHAMBERS This local favorite delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $23. www.georgiatheatre.com POSTMODERN JUKEBOX Collective founded by pianist Scott Bradlee that re-interprets modern pop music through a historical lens. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 GOSH! Fuzzed-out psychedelic pop duo from Chicago. JIM GOLDY Sarah Swillum’s hallucinatory Dada-beat-pop performance features existential chants and dance. MANS TRASH Skewed psych-pop sounds from Mercer West. The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens VIC VARNEY Former Method Actors frontman credited with assisting the explosion of alternative rock in Athens.
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Blind Pig Tavern 7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-4919 (College Station Road location) LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul.
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Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot. All musicians welcome. Backline provided!
... just listen WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH
Caledonia Lounge 7 p.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com RUEN BROTHERS Up-and-coming, rockabilly-influenced band of siblings from England.
educated mess (free comedy) THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH
jazz jam
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers’ keyboardist plays your favorite yacht rock, singer-songwriter, power-pop, British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH
human rights festival benefit feat. the hobohemians SATURDAY, APRIL 21ST
glen phillips (of toad the wet sprocket)
The Globe 8 p.m. www.jazzathensga.org THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Local swing and hot jazz ensemble playing music of the 1910s, ’20s and ’30s. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) REVEREND TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Good old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverance. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 JIVE REVIVAL Five-piece Georgia rock band.
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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 4/26 SCARLET STITCH (Akademia Brewing Co.) 4/26 KENOSHA KID / THAYER SARRANO / THE VIKING PROGRESS (Caledonia Lounge) 4/26 ZAC CROOK / HARVEY FUNKWALKER / GREG MEREDITH (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 4/26 CAULFIELD / LEX CALLAHAN / KXNG BLANCO / SON ZOO (40 Watt Club) 4/26 WIEUCA (Georgia Theatre) 4/26 DEER TICK / JOHN MORELAND (Georgia Theatre) 4/26 SALLY & THE SIX GRAND BAND (The Office Lounge) 4/27 DANGFLY! / CREE MO / THE ROYAL VELVET (Caledonia Lounge) 4/27 STRONGER SEX / CELIA VERBECK / CAROLINE CRONIN / TJ POMPOUS (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 4/27 JOBE FORTNER / JORDAN ROWE (40 Watt Club) 4/27 THE HIGHBALLS (The Foundry)
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Art AAAC GRANTS (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council is seeking applicants for its quarterly $500 grants. All local artists, arts organizations or arts-based projects are welcome to apply. Deadline June 15, Sept. 15 & Dec. 15. info@athens arts.org, www.athensarts.org CALL FOR ART (Lyndon House Arts Center) Members of groups that meet at the Lyndon House can submit artwork to “Full House,” a biennial invitational exhibit. Online registration opens May 5. Drop off May 17, 1–8 p.m. Opening reception June 7, 6–8 p.m. 706-613-3623, www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse CALL FOR ARTISTS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Entries are currently being accepted through May 8 for the exhibition “Picturing the Black Fantastic,” scheduled to open in Fall 2018. akaprofessordavis@ gmail.com, www.accgov.com/8230/ Picturing-the-Black-Fantastic EXHIBITION PROPOSALS (Lyndon House Arts Center) The center reviews proposals for future art exhibitions twice annually. Exhibitions can be by local, regional, national or international artists, exchange exhibitions from other states and countries, invitational or juried exhibitions, themed exhibitions or exhibitions of historical works owned by local collectors. Due date Apr. 20 by 11:59 p.m. www.accgov. com/lyndonhouse
MAKERSPACE MEMBERSHIP (The Hatch) Makers can have access to a full woodshop, metal shop, electronics lab, clean prototyping space, as well as fine art tools, sewing, 3D printing, laser cutting and other tools. $50/month for 24/7 access. Members also get discounted classes and attendance to monthy events. www.hatchathens.com/ membership
Classes ATHENS TECH CLASSES (Athens Technical College) “Beginning Forklift Operator Certification.” Two-day course. Begins Apr. 25. $199. training@athenstech.edu, athenstech.edu BEGINNING BEEKEEPING COURSE (West Broad Market Garden) Participants will learn about backyard beekeeeping. Saturdays, May 5–26, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $25 per week or $100 for all sessions. 706613-0122, athenslandtrust.org CLASSES (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) “Community Coffeehouse,” Mondays–Thursdays from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. “Silver Sneakers Stretch,” Mondays at 10 a.m. “Jewelry Beading,” Mondays at 11 a.m. “Silver Sneakers Senior Aerobics,” Mondays at 11 a.m. “American Legion Post 20 Coffee Hour,” Tuedays at 9 a.m. “Threadwork Crafting Club,” Tuesdays at 9 a.m. “Pilates,” Tuesdays at 5:30
art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Gunnar Tarsa creates stream of consciousness drawings where ideas collide and coalesce through the ordering of line and shape. 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-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) On view in the upstairs Quiet Gallery, “Organizing Chaos” is an exhibition of works by Gunnar Tarsa. Through Apr. 25. ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) “Looking Up! Artistic Explorations of Our Skies” includes paintings, drawings and sculptures by Ana Anest and Scott Pope. Through Apr. 20. ATHENS ART AND FRAME (1021 Parkway Blvd.) Heidi Hensley’s paintings depict colorful and eclectic scenes of Athens and UGA. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (160 Tracy St.) Curated by Kira Hegeman and Jon Vogt, “Emerges: Collaborations” is a site-specific installation by Megan Burchett, Maddie Zerkel, Jonathan Quinn Nowell, Forest Kelley and Alexis Spina. Through May 13. 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.) “A Voice Offstage: James Rose” is an experiential exhibition inspired by the work of the mid-century modernist landscape designer. Through Apr. 21. 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
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p.m. “Silver Sneakers Stretch,” Wednesdays at 10 a.m. “Oil Painting,” Wednesdays at 1 & 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 COMPUTER CLASSES (ACC Library) “Voice Assistants and Smart Home Devices.” Apr. 17, 10 a.m. “Tech Tips: Google Photos.” Apr. 19, 4:30 p.m. Registration required. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens 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 FARMVIEW CLASSES (Farmview Market) “Basic Sausage-Making with Butcher Glen Wellman.” May 16, 3 p.m. $40. “On the Grill: SausageMaking for Tailgaiting Season.” Aug. 4, 3 p.m. $40. “Columbus Day Sausage-Making: Flavors From Around the World.” Oct. 3, 3 p.m. $40. www.farmviewmarket.com HOT YOGA WORKSHOPS (Fuel Hot Yoga) “Bikram Yoga: From Effort to Grace.” Apr. 27 or Apr. 29, 4:30 p.m. “The Art of Backbending.” Apr. 28, 10 a.m. “Sacred Geometry Hips and Inversions.” Apr. 29, 2:30 p.m. “Vinyasa Class with Ben Sears.” Apr. 29, 12:30 p.m. $20. All other workshops $35 by Apr. 20, $40 after. www.fuelhotyoga.com
Teenage artists Rose Shelton (above) and Havivah Z. Saltz currently have an exhibition of watercolors and ink drawings on view at White Tiger through Sunday, Apr. 29. A reception will be held Thursday, Apr. 19 from 6–8 p.m. MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts, Bogart) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, Jodo, self-defense, grappling and
artwork by Stanley Bermudez, Tammy Cantarella, Beth Thompson, Starr Campbell, Katherine Burke, Wilma and Erin McIntosh. Through May. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWING CO. (271 W. Hancock Ave.) “Art Decko,” a public art project that will be later installed in the downtown College Avenue Parking Deck, features large-scale paintings by Ruth Allen, Ashley Anderson, Hannah Betzel, Jared Brown, Dorian Edwards, Will Eskridge, Jeremy Kiran Fernandes, Jacob Wenzka and Jeanne Whatley. Through Apr. 29. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Jamie Calkin creates ink, watercolor and silkscreen paintings of scenes around Athens. Arezou Taeed, Mark Huber and Amy Scott photograph people, places and things. Through April. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Paintings by Marisa Mustard. Through May 5. 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.) “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. • “The Master of Fine Arts Degree Candidates Exhibition” features exiting students of the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Through May 20. • “Images of Awakening: Buddhist Sculpture from Afghanistan and Pakistan.” Through June 17. 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. HEIRLOOM CAFE & FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Paintings by Mallory Moye. Through April. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE (237 Prince Ave.) Organized by Creature Comforts Brewing Co., “The Broadside Exhibition Project: verse 1” is a series of illustrated poems by collaborating poets and artists. Through April. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Drawings and painting by Patrick Linker. KRIMSON KAFE (40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville) Susan Pelham presents 20 surreal collages in “More Bits and Pieces.” Through May. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) The “BFA 1 Exhibition” showcases work by graduating students. Closing reception Apr. 20. 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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MOSAIC ART CLASSES (200 Northcrest Dr.) Weekend mosaic classes for beginner and intermediate levels. Visit website for upcom-
tures by over 24 artists including Claire Clements, Ben Rouse, Peter Loose, Kip Ramey and more. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) The 43rd Juried Exhibition was juried by Wassan Al-Khudhairi, chief curator at the Contemporary Art Museum in St. Louis. The show includes 126 pieces selected from 373 artists. Through May 5. • Community Collections presents unique pins traded by members of the Enamelist Society and collected by jeweler Leslie Litt. Through May 19. • On view in the Lounge Gallery, Kristen Hyink’s otherworldly illustrations are inspired by nature, dreams and the power of self-discovering. Through June 2. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) The annual juried “Southworks” exhibition includes 90 artworks submitted from across the country. “Fold + Facet” highlights the artistry of Eleanor Annand, Justin Turcotte and Emily Rogstad. Through May 4. PEDAL DRIVEN CYCLES (1075 W. Broad St.) Artwork by James Greer and Nathan Tavel. 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.” THE SURGERY CENTER (2142 W. Broad St.) See colorful paintings by Dr. Hildegard Timberlake. TRIO CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY (766 W. Broad St.) “Media Circus” celebrates mixed media artwork by 70dot, Whitney Cleveland, Meredith Elder, Lisa Freeman, Vivian Liddell, Lift It Down, Julia Wynn Safer, Anna Lee Shultz and more. Through May 26. 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.) Susan Pelham’s “Stories in Bits and Pieces” features collages influenced by Magic Realism and Surrealism. Through April. WHITE TIGER (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Teenage friends Rose Shelton and Havivah Z. Saltz create watercolors and ink drawings of women, mermaids and pop culture icons, as well as a series inspired by astrological signs. Reception Apr. 19. Through Apr. 29. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.
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before skydiving on May 12. The Big Jump celebration includes live music, pony rides, bounce houses and more. extraspecialpeople. kindful.com/register/jump-2018 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
Kidstuff ACC SUMMER CAMPS (Multiple Locations) Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services offers camps in science, dance, sports, art and more. Visit website for dates and details. 706-613-3800, www.accgov.com/ leisure ALLEGRO (Center City Ballet and Athens YMCA) Classes incorporate singing, dancing, movement and instrument play. www.centercity ballet.com AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS (Athens Little Playhouse) Theater day camp for kids ages 5 & up. The week concludes with a performance for families. Choice of nine weeks, May 21–July 27. www.athenslittle playhouse.net BAKING AND COOKING CAMPS (Olive Basket) April after-school cooking classes include phyllo apple strudel, pop tarts, ravioli and breakfast burritos. May after-school cooking classes include Korean fried rice, Italian style breakfast muffins, chocolate mousse and Korean ice cream
sundaes. For ages 7 & up. Choose one class a week from Monday– Thursday 3–4:30 p.m. or 4:30–6 p.m. or Friday, 3–4:30 p.m. $35/ class, $125/month. “Cooking Class” with Korean sushi and stir fried glass noodles takes place Fridays in April at 6 p.m. $35. “Summer Baking Camp.” June 4–29. Kids Camp 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Teen Camp, 2–5:30 p.m. “Summer Cooking Camp.” July 9–Aug. 10. Kids Camp, 9 a.m. –12 p.m. Teen Camp, 2–5:30 p.m. $200. charleshay428@gmail.com EXPLORING THE EARTH SUMMER CAMP (Little Rose Nature Adventures, Watkinsville) This camp is a nature-based, visual and performing arts, STEAM program for kids ages 5–12. Runs June and July, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. $200/ week. www.exploringtheearth.org GROUNDED KIDS YOGA (M3Yoga) Children can learn about the tools of yoga to cultivate self-awareness. Saturdays, 10 a.m. Ages 7–12. $10. m3yoga.com 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 ROOTING FOR COMMUNITY (Williams Farm, 235 Northside Dr.) The camp offers kid empowerment through garden education, cooking lessons, food justice, fine arts and more at the Athens Land Trust’s Williams Farm. For 4th–8th graders. Full scholarships available. July 2–13, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. $160. 706613-0122, athenslandtrust.org/rfc SPRING PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS (Lay Park) “May Showers.” May 11, 10 a.m. $4–6. www.accgov.com/leisure
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 SUMMER SPORTS CAMP (United Team Sports Center) Basketball, baseball, football and other team sports. www.utscenter.com TEEN SUMMER CAMP (Lyndon House Arts Center) “Live Action Puppets and Video” for ages 12–16. June 25–29, 1–4 p.m. “Fine Art Intensive” for ages 12–16. July 9–20, 1–4 p.m. 706-613-3623 WHIRLIGIG CREATIVE CAMPS FOR KIDS (Chase Park Warehouses) Activities include movement arts, 2D and 3D visual and applied arts, written and spoken word, nature explorations, mindfulness, music and sound play, improvisation and more. Five weekly camps offered May 29–June 28, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. whirligigcamps.com
Support Groups ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS SUPPORT GROUP (Twin Lakes Recovery Center, 723 Baxter St.) Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) is a 12-step program for people who grew up in alcoholic homes. Mondays, 7–8 p.m. meetings.adultchildren.org EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) A 12-step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Meets Sundays, 4–5 p.m. www.emotionsanonymous.org
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. www.nuci.org NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS (Multiple Locations) For family members, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses. “NAMI Family Support Group.” Every fourth Tuesday, 6–7:30 p.m. in room 302 at the First Presbyterian Church of Athens. Every second Monday beginning May 14, 6:30–8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Watkinsville. namihallga@gmail. com, www.namihall.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 SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) A 12-step recovery group for those affected by sexual addiction. Mondays, 7 p.m. saa-recovery.org/meetings
On The Street AARP 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 ACC LIBRARY BOOK CLUBS (ACC Library) Book Clubs include The African American Authors Book
Club, Talking About Books, Philo of Philosophy, Last Monday Book Group and After the End: PostApocalyptic Fiction. www.athens library.org/athens ADULT FIELD TRIPS (Lay Park) “Dahlonega Arts and Wine Festival.” May 19, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. $15–17.50. Trips depart from and return to Lay Park. www.accgov.com/leisure ADULT TRIPS (Rocksprings Community Center) “John’s Creek International Festival.” Apr. 21, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $20–30. “Taste of Alpharetta.” May 3, 3–10 p.m. $25– 37.50. For ages 18 & up. All trips depart and return to Rocksprings Park. www.accgov.com/leisure INCLUSIVE BOOK CLUB (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Adults of all abilities can read out loud and discuss books. Apr. 25, 1 p.m. www. athenslibrary.org/madison MEDITATION IN ATHENS (Multiple Locations) Meditations are offered in various forms across town. The Griffin Dubose Healing Lodge hosts the Dedicated Mindfulness Practitioners Group every first and third Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and the Mindful Living Center every second Friday at 5:30 p.m. Athens Physical Therapy has meditation Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Satchidananda Mission hosts sessions Sundays at 6:30 p.m. jaseyjones@gmail.com SPRING PROGRAMS (Rocksprings Community Center) “Fairy Tale Fun Shop.” May 3, 10 a.m. $6–9. Ages 2–6. www.accgov.com/leisure THE PET CARE CLINIC (Pet Supplies Plus) The Athens Area Humane Society offers a clinic the first Saturday of each month, 1–4 p.m. Services include microchipping, nail trimming, flea treatments and more. 706-769-9155 f
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About the Mayor and Commission WHERE WILL THE SURGE OF PROGRESSIVE ENERGY TAKE ATHENS? By Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com Atlanta activist Rev. Hosea Williams used to call up Georgia Senator Wyche Fowler during elections and tell him, “Wyche, I can come out for you or against you—whichever will help you the most.” I thought about Hosea and Wyche when I heard that Nancy Denson has endorsed Harry Sims for mayor. I wondered if it even fleetingly went through Harry’s mind to ask Nancy if she would mind not endorsing him. This whole election is about the pent-up political energy breaking out among those who have chafed for almost eight years under Denson’s smiling, business-as-usual leadership. Harry has been the centerpiece of support for Do-Nothing Denson, and this might be a good time to try to distance himself from her.
not without their ironies. Melissa Link in District 3 and Jared Bailey in 5 have tried to get things done in spite of Denson’s roadblocks, and now they face challenges from other progressives. Tony Eubanks is less “in-your-face” than Link, but more “behind-your back.” Tim Denson brings a lot more energy and activism to voting the same way Jared has been voting all along, and Danielle Benson includes enough progressive points to be acceptable while appealing to conservative voters. In District 7, what could have been a clear choice between longtime progressive activist Russell Edwards and newcomer moderate Carl Blount is muddied by Bill Overend, who could draw votes from both and leave bruised feelings that keep Overend or Edwards voters home during a runoff. The other races are more straightforward, even though hard to predict or even to choose. In District 1, Patrick Davenport is mounting a spirited challenge to incumbent Sharyn Dickerson; District 2 has the fired-up activist outsider Mariah Parker against the heir to the East Athens political tradition, Taylor Pass; and District 9 pits Tommy Valentine’s attractive, Sell you a candidate, or sell you a used car: Some folks have already made up intelligent approach their minds. to government against Ovita Thornton, who Of course, it’s too late for Harry to has paid her dues in the political trenches escape Nancy’s blessing; he is running to and on the school board. continue her legacy of keeping the lid on More, maybe, on other races later, but let any real change other than whatever develthis be an early warning to Flagpole readers opers want to do. I realize that’s not fair to who usually depend on this column to find Harry, because he has a long list of concerns last-minute guidance on how they might about how to make Athens better for every- want to vote. Pete is so far not paying attenone, and he knows how the government tion to the races like he has in the past. works. But there’s no escaping his long That’s unfortunate, of course, since this is record on the commission of supporting the most interesting and energetic election Denson’s limited agenda. we have had in a long time, probably since Commissioner Kelly Girtz, on the other the government was unified. Maybe Pete hand, has struggled during the Denson can get it into gear in time to come up with years to move the progressive needle forhis usual prognostications, but meanwhile, ward while being respectful of the political he couldn’t stay awake during the mayoral realities. That’s a left-handed way of trying debate at the library. to say that Kelly is a moderate progressive Fortunately, Blake Aued and his stable who should be a consensus choice, because of writers are keeping an eye on all the he has tried to remain open to all shades of races and giving you a rundown on who political opinion in Athens. But that’s not the candidates are and where they stand the way things work. We could, in fact, have on various issues. If you read Flagpole rega repeat of the three-way race that first ularly, you should be able to step up to the elected Nancy Denson, when hard feelings voting machine with your mind made up in among the supporters of her two oppoall the races that pertain to you, in all the nents prevented their coming together in districts and subdistricts designed for our the runoff. Richie Knight could prove this enjoyment by our Republican friends, and time around to be the spoiler who elects vote so confidently and clearly that even the Harry. Russians will be able to decipher your vote. The rest of the election has brought If there is still a groundswell of voters out a great surge of energy that is bound clamoring for Pete’s Cheat Sheet, maybe he to invigorate local government no matter can prevail on our ace city editor to let him how it shakes out. The contested races are channel Blake’s Fake Take. f
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ROOFTOP • NO COVER • 21+ DOORS 7:00PM • SHOW 7:30PM
AIRPARK
(FORMERLY OF THE APACHE RELAY)
ROOFTOP BEFORE WOLF ALICE NO COVER DOORS 6:00PM • SHOW 7:00PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 21
THURSDAY, APRIL 19
JAMEY JOHNSON
WOLF ALICE
DOORS 8:00PM • SHOW 9:00PM
DOORS 8:00PM • SHOW 9:00PM
W/ MOLLY STEVENS
4/21 4/23 4/24 4/24 4/24
W/ THE BIG PINK
COMING SOON
BOOTY BOYZ * QUEENS OF HIP HOP * SCOTT BRADLEES’S POST MODERN JUKEBOX CHARLIE CROCKETT (CALEDONIA LOUNGE) THE ORANGE CONSTANT (40 WATT)
4/25 4/26 4/26 4/18 4/19
WEDNESDAYS W/ JAY * DEER TICK & JOHN MORELAND WIEUCA * ANIMAL YEARS * PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG W/ FUNK YOU
* = ROOFTOP SHOW
* FOR COMPLETE LINEUP VISIT WWW.GEORGIATHEATRE.COM * APRIL 18, 2018 | FLAGPOLE.COM
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