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route changes are also detailed.)

Several routes would be simplified, Eastside service expanded and service added to Whitehead Road. A little-used route through Forest Heights would be eliminated. The No. 9 night bus would be eliminated, adding an additional Eastside night bus instead. Routes through campus would diverted away from Sanford Drive, where a new bridge is being built. Buses would continue to serve “transit-dependent” citizens well, while speeding up service, the report says.

At the end of commissioners’ first-Tuesday voting meetings, citizens can speak

are available to run such a program, she said, if the county could provide facilities.

Imani Scott-Blackwell (who is running for school board) said such a program also addresses health and educational issues.

“These are all things that ultimately cost our community, that could be rectified by just investing in our children,” she said.

By Blake Aued and John Huie news@flagpole.com A big reason Grand Slam was not continued, recalled Commissioner Jared Bailey, The Athens bus system—the state’s secNeSmith asked for a work session prewas the retirement of a dynamic leader. ond-largest behind MARTA—is progressive sentation with more details on the route “Getting some more strong leadership in many ways, with real-time online bus changes. It will be held May 17, and other would be important for a program like tracking, bike racks on buses and new, public hearings have also been scheduled that,” he said. efficient hybrid buses. Still, bus riders wait this week, including one Wednesday, Mayor Nancy Denson responded by unsheltered in the sun appointing five comand rain at many stops, missioners (chaired by and buses tend to be slow.

Commissioner Mike A new 380-page consulHamby) to discuss how tant-produced “transit community groups can development plan,” two partner with the county to years in the works, recspend $2.8 million in salesommends changes. Some tax money earmarked for would need additional youth development. “It’s a money budgeted: new very nice chunk of money routes, more frequent sersitting out there to do some vice, Wi-Fi on buses, more of the things we were asked marketing, better access to do tonight.” for the disabled. But other As for the Reese/ changes would cost nothing Hancock neighborhood, and could be implemented Hamby said “there’s been quickly, such as simplifying some fits and starts” but some routes by changing $25,000 is budgeted to “to loops to faster out-and-back determine from residents routes while covering nearly what they want to happen.” the same territory.

And cannabis: Several Those changes will now citizens wanted it decrimbe delayed as Athens-Clarke inalized. “It’s going to do a County commissioners lot of good for our commuagonize over whether nity if we can keep people the lack of public objecout of jail,” Aaron Gregory tions means there aren’t said. “I have over 800-plus any—or whether people names on this petition, just haven’t heard about and that’s me only going Candidates Richie Knight (mayor), Joe Hunt (10th Congressional District), Harry Sims (mayor), Lisa Lott (Superior Court judge), Imani Scott-Blackwell the changes. “We’ve had out for three days.” Denson (School board District 5), Ovita Thornton (Commission District 9), Richard Dien Winfield (10th Congressional District) and Bill Overend (Commission seven public meetings up to ran for re-election in 2014 District 7) gathered at City Hall last week for an event to promote Saturday voting, which will take place in Athens from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. May 12 at the this point,” ACC Manager saying that small amounts Board of Elections, 155 E. Washington Street. ACC will add two additional voting sites for the week of May 14–18: City Hall and the ACC Library. Both Blaine Williams told comof pot should be decrimiwill be open from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. missioners last week. But “I nalized; but then in 2016 don’t think it’s really been told The Red & Black that it’s discussed enough,” Commissioner Jerry May 9 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and two more on any subject for three minutes, and last a “firm no” on decriminalization while she NeSmith said. “The route changes kind of Thursday, May 10 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and week over a dozen did. A proposed Hancock is mayor. Even if pot were legal to possess, got buried as far as the public is concerned.” 3–7 p.m. (See accgov.com/transit, where the Corridor historic district wasn’t on the “you still have to go to somebody to buy it agenda, but several citizens wanted to talk illegally,” Denson said. about it. “I’m confused why we’re about Flagpole asked Denson to clarify her two weeks away from that demolition morview. “I was disappointed that the recent atorium ending, and nothing’s happened FDA review did not remove marijuanna at that neighborhood, and yet the Five [sic] as a Schedule One drug, as I believe Points neighborhood gets their historic there are yet untapped medical uses, and district,” said Kristen Morales, who helped this category makes even research difficult,” get the Buena Vista district approved five she wrote back. “However, they did not, and years ago. (A historic district for parts of it is still illegal under both state and federal Milledge Circle and Castilla Avenue cleared law to grow, possess or deal in marijuanna. the Historic Preservation Commission last “We have no authority to [decriminalweek.) ize]. The parallel ordinance many support Several citizens asked for the moratosimply creates a local ordinance governing rium to be extended, to give some protecpossession of less than an ounce and allows tion to longtime and current neighborhood our local police the discretion of citing residents and prevent it from quickly tranunder local ordinance or state law. UGA sitioning to student housing. Jody Barber and other agencies are not bound by city said he knows most of his Reese Street ordinances. Many people don’t even realize neighbors, but feels a “loss of the neighwhen they have left the county. borhood” because people come and go so “My objections are several: Young people quickly in some houses. coming into the community will think they Citizens also wanted to talk about Grand are not breaking any law possessing small Slam, an after-hours recreation youth amounts, when in fact they are in violation program that was discontinued in 2010. of both state and federal law. Possession Kirrena Gallagher’s two sons, she said, “go with intent to sell would still be cited under to school with children who know or are state law. part of gangs, or have access to guns, or “I believe we would entice some people who regularly get in fights. And those chilinto a false sense that marijuanna posdren are left with nothing to do during the session is legal. More unemployed young summer.” Local donations and volunteers people will likely be drawn into the drug

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“With thousands of young people coming into our community every semester, I believe the potential problems far outweigh any benefit.” [John Huie]

Get That Paper The mayor’s race entered the home stretch with Richie Knight and Commissioner Kelly Girtz in the best position financially. Girtz reported raising nearly $21,000 in February and March in campaign finance documents filed last month, bringing his total to $46,000, and he had more than $10,000 on hand as of Mar. 31. Knight raised nearly $10,000 during the last reporting period and $30,000 overall, and had $16,000 on hand. Harry Sims had raised just $10,000 total—including $1,000 from 2006 mayoral candidate Charlie Maddox, who is heavily involved in his campaign—and had $485 on hand.

Despite getting into the race late, District 7 candidate Carl Blount amassed more than $17,000 in just three weeks, primarily from family members, lawyers and developers. Russell Edwards, however, had him beat with nearly $26,000 left on hand out of the $31,000 he’s raised. Another late entrant, Bill Overend, had raised a little under $3,000 as of Mar. 31.

Edwards and District 9 candidate Tommy Valentine—who raised about $27,000—have probably both shattered the record for money raised by a commission candidate. But Valentine burned through much of his cash and had just $6,000 left five weeks ago. (He donated $500 to

District 2 candidate and former campaign manager Mariah Parker and paid Imani Scott-Blackwell’s qualifying fee to run for school board.)

If money is any indication, District 5 Commissioner Bailey may be in trouble.

He raised just $4,100—but his few donors may be more influential than most. He counts among them NeSmith, former commissioners Kathy Hoard and Ed Robinson and planning commissioner Lucy Rowland.

Challenger Tim Denson raised more than $10,000, mostly in small donations, and Danielle Benson raised nearly $16,000, including a large number of three-figure contributions from residents of the affluent Moss Side subdivision.

Money won’t be much of a factor in District 1, where incumbent Sharyn Dickerson and challenger Patrick Davenport both raised around $5,000. It’s interesting to note, though, that Mayor Nancy Denson, Hoard, former commissioner Tom Chasteen and Laura Carter, widow of Commissioner Charles Carter, are among Dickerson’s supporters. Democratic congressional candidate Richard Winfield and school board members Thornton and Greg Davis are in Davenport’s corner.

In District 3, incumbent Melissa Link raised a little under $8,000 to challenger Tony Eubanks’ $4,500. Edwards, Hoard, Davis and a slew of progressive activists are backing Link. Eubanks did not report any contributions of over $100, the threshold over which candidates are required to list donors’ names.

In District 2, neither Taylor Pass nor Parker’s disclosures were posted on the ACC Board of Elections website. [Blake Aued] f

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Odds and Ends As reported last week, Commission District 7 candidate Bill Overend was passed over for an endorsement by the Athens-Clarke County Democratic Committee despite being a past chairman of the organization. Overend told Flagpole that he disagrees with the committee’s decision to start endorsing candidates in nonpartisan races because he believes it’s divisive, but he did fill out the group’s questionnaire and returned it, and that his years of service as a Democrat ought to warrant at least a “qualified Democratic candidate” designation.

Kelly “Five-Point Plan” Girtz released another set of policy proposals last week, this one on inclusion and diversity, although it included just four points (sad face emoji).

Richie Knight, however, has him beat: Knight released a 21-point (count ‘em, 21!) plan. Read ‘em both and wonk yourself out at flagpole.com.

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When we told you the endless slog of mayoral forums was over, we were wrong— there’s at least one more forum left, Monday, May 14 from 7–9 p.m. in the Cedar Shoals High School auditorium.

Denson’s proposed fiscal 2019 ACC budget is out, and there’s nothing terribly exciting in it. Although the property tax rate will stay the same at 13.95 mills, county officials expect about $4.3 million additional revenue, mainly because the property tax digest rose 4.5 percent. Most of that money—$2.5 million—will go toward pay raises. A recent study found that ACC lags behind other governments and the private sector, so turnover has risen. The budget also includes additional funding for health care and retirement programs, greenway maintenance and four new positions, as well as a $300 monthly housing stipend for police officers who live within Athens-Clarke County. Public hearings are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 14 at Planning Department on Dougherty Street and 6 p.m.

Tuesday, May 15 at City Hall.

Planning commissioners took their first look at the “General Time” mixed-use development and amphitheatre at the old Westclox plant off Newton Bridge Road last week and mostly liked what they saw. The developers will tweak their plans and resubmit them for a vote at a later date.

The Clarke County Board of Education sent a controversial proposal governing board communications back to committee last week. The proposal could bar board members from communicating with the public on social media. The board’s Policy Committee will take another crack at the plan, likely on either May 21 or June 4, because its usual meeting date falls on Memorial Day. [BA]

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SUPERINTENDENT’S AUTOCRATIC STYLE IS ILL-SUITED FOR CCSD

THE STATUS QUO IN CLARKE COUNTY SCHOOLS ISN’T WORKING

By Karen Sweeney Gerow news@flagpole.com

By Tommie Farmer news@flagpole.com

After observing our school district over that this did not happen. Perhaps if the the last few months, I am left to wonder: decision had gone through LSGTs, teachIs Superintendent Demond Means the ers would have had a chance to point out right choice to move Clarke County schools that they already employ a lot of these forward? Means is passionate, social-jusmethods. Perhaps a parent would have tice-oriented and extraordinarily relatable. wondered about the impact AVID had on Those are all wonderful characteristics, but his previous district. Perhaps a community are they enough to meet the unique chalmember would have been able to delve into lenges of Clarke County? Is his leadership the scant research available about AVID style compatible with the local control our to then find that AVID has no discernible charter system contract dictates? effects on achievement. By bypassing the Recently, I listened to Means’ presentalocal governance teams, we miss out on the tion to the school board about the direction opportunity to make sure these broad-scale in which he wants to take this district. decisions are right for our schools.

Most schools in CCSD are going to particiI am not suggesting that Means is not a pate in AVID (Advancement Via Individual good leader. I am, however, suggesting that Determination), a program of strategies his leadership style is not right for Clarke geared toward closing the achievement gap County at this time. His leadership style is by preparing all students for college. very top-down, almost autocratic. As local The board has indicated that it supports school level control has diminished, posithis move based on Means’ experience tions at the top of the organizational chart with the program in his previous district. have grown. Means has imported colleagues In looking at the data from Mequonfrom Milwaukee to head up both elemenThiensville, WI, one is left to wonder what tary and secondary education. They might impressed the board so much. In 2015, be wonderful educators, but their profi44.3 percent of African-American students ciency data, too, would force one to cry. At scored in the proficient range; that number the same time, key positions in the district dropped dramatically to 31.3 percent by go unfilled. Means often asks for people to 2017. Scores of white, Hispanic and ecohold him accountable, yet the people who nomically disadvantaged students dropped would have been able to are no longer in similarly. What exactly is the board seeing those positions. The only ones above Means to inspire such confidence? Means said that on the organizational chart are the Board of Clarke County’s data “forces you to cry.” Did Education, and our board seems only willhe also cry over this 13 percent drop in the ing to place blind trust in him. proficiency of African-American students in This top-down approach to school goverhis former district? nance seems antithetical to the local school We know that Clarke County’s data governance that we are obligated to follow showed troubling disparities, but at least based on our contract with the state. Did the percentage of stuMeans understand the dents scoring in the prolocal governance model We need creative ficient range is increasing when he applied? Did the each year. Means likes to local solutions, not board not see how inconsay that our schools are gruous his leadership perfectly designed for the repackaged national ones. style is with our legally results we are getting. contracted shared goverI would prefer a slow and steady increase nance model? Who is providing oversight to in proficiency over a system that results in ensure that we are in compliance with the staggering drops in proficiency in a threestate contract? What are the implications if year span. it is disregarded?

Prior to Means joining CCSD, our county If the local school teams had been given elected to have “local control” at the school the opportunity to provide input prior to level rather than at the board office. When the decision to spend upwards of $300,000 CCSD became a charter system in 2015, on teacher training for AVID, perhaps they schools were required to form Local School would have chosen other ways to spend the Governance Teams (LSGTs). Early on, those funds. In fact, the minutes of two schools of us used to the endless waves of initiaindicated that as of February, they had tives were a bit skeptical about whether or other plans for Title I carryover funds that not LSGTs were worth the many hours of included hiring personnel, buying math training and the million-dollar price tag. We supplies and putting the money towards questioned whether or not LSGTs would summer programs. have staying power, especially as a superWe need creative local solutions, not intendent search was being conducted. We repackaged national ones. Our contract were told that the charter system was a five- with the state gives us the freedom to creyear contract with the state; this was insurate this. It also mandates local control. The ance that the LSGTs and all other aspects of board is the only one who is in a position to the charter system would be in place regard- hold Means accountable to this contract. I less of who became superintendent. call upon them to do so. f Decisions about whether or not AVID Gerow is a CCSD parent and a former CCSD teacher is right for the district are meant to go who now runs the private school Double Helix. This through LSGTs first, not after Means and article originally appeared in the Apr. 15 Athens the board decide that they are the right Banner-Herald and is reprinted with the author’s move for the district. One only has to permission. read the minutes of LSGT meetings to see

A headline in the Apr. 15 Athens BannerHerald opinion section asked, “Is superintendent the right choice to lead Clarke schools?” The answer is a resounding “yes.”

Demond Means is the right choice for leading educational improvements for students enrolled in the Clarke County School District.

Means has a vision for quality improvement, and that plan should move forward with deliberate speed. If those who have been entrusted to teach the students can’t commit to embracing the strategies and changes needed for student success, especially students who are underachieving, then maybe they should seek alternative careers or move to another district. It is obvious that the strategies that have been used in past years are not working for the vast majority of the students.

I do not believe the issues in the CCSD are AVID, local school governance teams, a team from Wisconsin, blind BOE members, repackaged national initiatives or others listed by the author. We have a new superintendent who will hold all of us—principals, teachers, parents, students, employees and this entire community— accountable; who is not afraid to advocate for underachieving students; who will not accept poverty as an excuse for underperformance; who believes poverty is a factor, not an excuse; who is courageous enough to communicate the urgent problems to the community; who is committed to changing the status quo; who firmly believes in equity and social justice for all; and who is sensitive and compassionate.

We have a young, gifted and black superintendent who is not ashamed to cry because it hurts to see the condition of our underachieving students. More importantly, we have a new superintendent who believes all students can learn and will learn. Those teachers who have just been collecting a paycheck will have to perform now.

Means’ leadership style requires change—a change in teaching methodology, distribution of resources and expectations.

These changes frighten and threaten the status quo.

The AVID program adopted by the BOE seems to upset the author. The question was, “What exactly is the board seeing to inspire such confidence?” I am sure each BOE member would be happy to respond, especially the BOE member who represents her district.

After being here for less than a year, Means’ leadership style has been attacked.

Because Means introduced the AVID program and the BOE supported it, his leadership style is deemed autocratic. Keep in mind that each principal and school had the opportunity to opt out of the AVID

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program. Three schools—Chase Elementary and Clarke Central and Cedar Shoals high schools—did opt out for various reasons.

Is that top-down or autocratic? I am sure Means would have been and is more than willing to hear the author’s points of view pertaining to the AVID program. One of his strong points is being a great listener. That is evident in all of the meetings he has held across this community.

So, Means has hired a new team. What does it matter whether the team is from Wisconsin or Georgia? The author should know by now it is nothing new for a new coach to bring in a new team, whether it’s an educational team or a football team.

Blind trust was mentioned. I think our BOE members have 20/20 vision. They can very well see that CCSD was sinking quite rapidly. They had enough vision to see a change had to be made.

Yes, the author has valid questions about the overseer of the charter system. Just remember, this system was in place before Means arrived. There is still an overseer who is performing those duties until a new person is in place, even after being promoted. We need more committed personnel like that—not just hardworking, but compassionate and committed, doing whatever it takes to move the district in a more positive direction. We do not need people who spend time grumbling and tearing down Means’ leadership.

How can Means’ leadership style be incompatible with the local governance model when he has not been here long enough? Instead of focusing on the vision, he’s been too busy trying to respond to questions from disgruntled folks who probably have minimal expectations of our low socioeconomic students or no interest in equity and success for all students.

Some of the questions I have heard could have been answered by the outgoing Chase Elementary principal.

We need solutions for this crisis in education—whether they are local, regional, national or even repackaged.

I suggest that the author find ways to work with the superintendent, BOE, teachers, parents, students, principals, other stakeholders and this entire community for the sake of all of our children. How can anyone be satisfied with this status quo? Clarke County has an opportunity to move forward. Let’s not waste any more time. Let’s not waste energy finding ways to undermine our new superintendent. I’d rather try to save a sinking ship, as opposed to throwing stones so it can sink even faster.

Join the team. f Tommie Farmer is a retired CCSD teacher and chair of the local NAACP’s education committee.

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By Brandon Soderberg democracyincrisiscolumn@gmail.com the corporations paying them. Going half-Nazi is a different response surely.

When Cardi B stomped through her video for “Bodak Yellow” with an anarchy symbol appended to her dress, nobody really cared. The anarchy symbol she wore was an accoutrement, clearly, a fashionable pose that framed the stripper-turned-Instagram-star-turned-reality-show-star—

KANYE WEST VIA TWITTER

When Kanye West took to Twitter to post a photo of himself in one of those dog-erection-red “Make America Great Again” hats, that was kind of the end right right there.

Or the end of the end. The rapper—who for more than a decade had merged a kind of political, underground rap sensibility with David Bowie-like art-pop—first veered right in 2016, when he dyed his hair blond and met with Trump. Over the past few weeks, however, his resurrected Twitter account has become a kind of red-pilled hot mess of bad faith arguments culled from 4chan and the dank armpits of Reddit threads and YouTube channels and presented under this loose, critique-proof construct of “free thought.”

Ideas such as how slavery “looked like a choice” to him are just West riffing, wondering where’s the harm in siding with racist alt-lighters adjacent to fascism and and allowing them use your celebrity and platform to spread their terrible ideas?

Rich people are all crazy. Making lots of money is a sickness, and it isolates you, curdles your thinking and makes you very, very cold. West’s heel turn is only a shocker because, while, sure, he has been a rich, obsequious contrarian for a while now, his music is also a grandiose testament to confusion and occasionally, strong truthto-power talk. The son of a college professor and a former Black Panther, West resisted his parents’ legacies and struggled to live up to those legacies, too, sometimes on the same song and always through a baroque version of boom bap, the sound of empowered, conscious, aware hip-hop since its early ’90s golden era.

We should also remember that AmeriKKKa intends to drive its visionary black artists crazy and eat them alive: Lauryn Hill, Dave Chappelle, Kanye and, if some of the confessional paranoia on DAMN. or that recent New York profile are any indication, perhaps Kendrick Lamar or Donald Glover soon enough. It is a no-win situation black popular artists walk into, especially when they locate a sweet spot between being successful and politically engaged. At that moment, everything they do becomes “for the culture,” and they will lose eventually, in the eyes of either The People or

who, it turns out, is one of the most entertaining, empathetic and best rappers around—as an anarchic disruption, a fist to the face of popular rap.

Around the same time that West went Trumpie, Cardi went on a rant in an interview with GQ about Franklin Delano Roosevelt. “This man was suffering from polio at the time of his presidency, and yet all he was worried about was trying to make America great—make America great again for real,” she said. “He’s the real ‘Make America Great Again,’ because if it wasn’t for him, old people wouldn’t even get Social Security.”

It was one of many tossed-off, on-point political observations Cardi B has delivered amid her ascent over the past year or so. At the MTV Video Music Awards in the fall, Cardi declared, “Colin Kaepernick, as long as you kneel with

us, we’re gonna be standing for you, baby! That’s right, I said it!” She has taken to Instagram to tell her fans not to bully, and, after Hurricane Maria, posted to Twitter a video of a room full of supplies and commented, “Look what the strip club I used to work at collected for Puerto Rico.”

Cardi wasn’t trying to make a big deal out of any of them, though her FDR love was quickly picked up by progressives. Bernie Sanders retweeted the account Social Security Works, which turned Cardi’s observation into a shareable image and declared, in a tweet and then a short video, “Cardi B is right. If we are really going to make America great we need to strengthen Social Security so that seniors are able to retire with the dignity they deserve.”

Unlike West, who is willing to bend over backwards for some Trump love, Cardi hasn’t done much to cosign Sanders. And there is the profound Sanders hypocrisy in voting for the SESTA/FOSTA bills, which punish websites promoting sex-work ads and will push sex work further underground, while glomming onto a former stripper’s statements on Social Security—but hey, what else is new.

The entire right wing is as stupid as Kanye West has become. Far worse than West is Ross Douthat of The New York Times fusing his Catholic, joy-free, moralistic nonsense about sex and where the culture’s headed with the philosophy of so-called incels or “involuntary celibates”—violent sexists like Alek Minassian, who in Toronto last month drove a van into a group of people, killing 10, including eight women, for revenge against all of the women everywhere who he believes should have sex with him but won’t. In Douthat’s piece, “The Redistribution of Sex,” he defends incels’ beliefs, calling them a “respon[se] to the logic of late-modern sexual life,” and imagining a future in which “sex would be more justly distributed than it is today.”

This is Douthat free-thinking. Someone with the privilege—in this case whiteness, maleness and economic comfort—to turn lives and agency into something theoretical, abstract, just a commodity to be redistributed. So congratulations, Kanye West: You’re as much of a free thinker as some New York Times ninny.

And then there’s the ridiculous outrage about Michelle Wolf’s jokes at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, wherein the comedian said what needed to be said and was entertaining along the way and everyone freaked out, including the Douthats in the White House press corps— the latest example of right-winger fragility. And her closing comment, “Flint still doesn’t have clean water,” is the 2018 mic-drop that West’s own “George Bush doesn’t care about black people” was back in 2005. f

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Postponement of TDP Recommended Route Changes Effective immediately, all newly proposed Athens Transit route changes are postponed until further notice. Athens Transit will operate the same summer schedules as it did in 2017 (last summer), effective Sunday, May 6, 2018.

Additionally, because of the closure of the Sanford Drive Bridge, Routes 9, 12, 14, 25, and 26 will be detoured. Please check our website for specific route and detour information and expect delays. Individual route schedules are available on our website at www.accgov.com/transit or by calling 706-613-3430.

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Out of the Loop HARRY SIMS HAS A DIFFERENT VISION OF ATHENS FOR EVERYONE

By Rebecca McCarthy news@flagpole.com principals and hundreds of students before retiring. While he was teaching, he ran for a seat on the Athens City Council and served two and a half years, until the city and county governments unified in 1990. He lost an election to Tom Chasteen and later

“For instance, out here,” he says, gesturing to an open pasture in Winterville, “you have septic systems that are going to fail. You’re going to have houses that aren’t inhabitable. These old systems out Nowhere Road, they’re reaching the end of their life span.”

Sims is at a fundraiser off Beaverdam Road, where the late Commissioner Charles Carter used to farm. He had been to church earlier that day at East Friendship Baptist, where he’s been a deacon for decades. One of those attending the fundraising event says she knows Carter would support Sims if he were alive. Sims laughs. He says the two men sat next to each other during commission meetings for years, “and I loved that man and his sense of humor.”

Like Carter, Sims is an Athens native, a graduate of Burney-Harris High and the University of Georgia. After a year of working with his stepfather at the W.C. Crawford Coal and Mattress Company—“at one of those jobs that gives you a push to get your behind to school and to do what you need to do”—he started college. It was 1968, seven years after Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes had integrated UGA. Sims says he was one of maybe 80 black students on campus.

“It was a big change,” he says, the first time he was in school with white students.

“It was a year and a half before I was in a class with another black student. I’d look around at the white students and think, ‘Well, this is who I have to compete against.’”

An interest in helping children led him to major in elementary education. He started teaching at Barrow Elementary School and never left, lasting through five

defeated Miriam Moore for the District 2 commission seat, which he kept for 25 years.

He says he decided to run for the mayor’s office about a year ago, “after much prayer and supplication. I knew Nancy [Denson] couldn’t run again and thought there’s a time and a season for everything, and this is the time.”

For the past few years, Sims has been involved in youth development programs to prevent young people in town from joining gangs, chairing a task force appointed by Denson after departing police chief Jack Lumpkin warned officials that gangs were making a comeback.

He says he’s proud of the commission’s preparations for infrastructure, especially the expansion and upgrade of waste treatment plants. It gives the county capacity until 2050. He chaired the pension board for the county and watched the employee pension fund grow from $32 million to $240 million. “Someone asked me how we did that and I said, ‘You give us nothing, we can make something. You give us something, we can make a lot of it,’” he says.

One problem he sees in town is that there are so many nonprofits that are territorial, leaving him to wonder “who’s in charge” and why they don’t consolidate in order to get a bigger part of the pie.

“Sometimes it seems they’re not working together,” he says.

Rather than copy programs or projects that have succeeded in Greenville, SC, Portland, OR, Chattanooga, TN or Boulder, CO, Sims believes “Athens has its own characteristics and strengths. We need to build on those things instead of copying these other places.” f

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What will you get if former Commissioner Harry Sims gets elected mayor? He says you’ll get “open-mindedness, not tunnel vision,” from someone whose focus is all of Athens-Clarke County, not just the area inside the bypass.

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Schooling the Voters TWO SPOTS ARE OPEN ON THE CLARKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com Voters in two of nine Clarke County Board of Education districts will select new representatives on May 22, at a time when newly hired Superintendent Demond Means is making a few waves by making his mark on the school district. The races pit a University of Georgia lecturer and mom against an undergraduate student in District 5 and a twoterm board member against a former CCSD counselor in District 7.

District 7 board member Carol Williams, a Realtor, put three now-grown children through CCSD schools and has served on the board since 2011. Prior to that, she was on the state school board, which she says gave her a broad perspective on education. It’s a thankless job, she says, but an important one. “If you were here for recognition, you’d better go somewhere else, because this is laser-focused on students Carol Williams and teachers and achievement in the school district,” she says.

The board’s role—often misunderstood—is limited: hire a superintendent, approve policies and budgets, and stay out of day-to-day management. One thing Williams is proud of is working with former superintendent Philip

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Lanoue and other board members to put the district on sound financial footing. “We had not had clean audits for a long time,” she says.

Her opponent, LaKeisha Gantt, worked in about half of CCSD’s 21 schools before moving to the private sector in 2015. Her last job was training bus drivers at Clarke Central High School to handle behavioral problems. She also has four children ranging from 5–15 in Clarke County public schools.

“My kids are all in school now, and I want to do this [run for office] at a time when I’m naturally connected to schools,” she says.

As a counselor, part of Gantt’s job was coordinating among parents, teachers and administrators—but that communication was sometimes lacking, she says, and the job became harder and harder because of a lack of clinical supervision and work-life balance. “At the time, I felt the district had plateaued in terms of how it was addressing issues of climate and culture,” she says.

A year later, an alleged sexual assault at Cedar Shoals High School led to a flood of complaints about lack of

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communication, discipline and other problems within the district, and eventually the departure of Lanoue, the National Superintendent of the Year. “When Cedar happened and sort of the curtain was pulled back, we realized there was a lot to be done,” Williams says.

The school board ordered a rewrite of the student code of conduct after teachers and parents said it didn’t lay out clear consequences for students who broke rules. However, Gantt says the district still has work to do “figuring out

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ways to shift how discipline is done.” Students should face intervention to correct the root cause of behavior rather than punishment, she says, and more conversations about issues like weapons, drugs and bullying are still needed.

Kara Dyckman, running in District 5, has a number of similarities to Gantt, both professionally and personally: She has a psychology background and two children at Chase Street Elementary, and serves on the Local School Governance Team, a newly formed body that sets some policies for Chase and advises the principal and BOE on others.

Dyckman attended UGA, left for graduate school, then came back and has been a lecturer in clinical psychology since 2010. She settled in Oconee County but moved to Athens after realizing she wanted to send her children to CCSD, “mostly for the diversity in the schools.”

While diversity is also important to the other District 5 candidate, Imani Scott-Blackwell, she comes at it from a very different angle. Her brother has served time in prison, and she was expelled from high school in Gwinnett County after, she says, another student falsely accused her of selling drugs. Before that, she says she was “always very engaged in education and loved school.” She was running for class president and dreamed of attending Harvard.

After her expulsion, ScottBlackwell says she spent her senior year being home-schooled and fell into a depression that only Kara Dyckman lifted when she found out she had been accepted into UGA. A while back, she stumbled upon an Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement workshop on the “school-to-prison pipeline” for African Americans, especially boys. “That’s when I realized, ‘Gosh, this is how it happens,’” she says.

Scott-Blackwell is now 22 and on pace to graduate with a degree in philosophy in December. Her age became an issue when she challenged Dyckman to a one-on-one debate.

Dyckman declined because the two had already participated in several forums, and she didn’t feel comfortable with the power dynamics of a teacher debating a student, rather than answering questions posed by a moderator.

Although most students move away after graduation, “I’m going to be in Athens for a long time” working to solve the community’s poverty crisis, Scott-Blackwell promises. Her youth could even be considered an advantage, as she’d be the only school board member who was educated in the post-No Child Left Behind world of overtesting, where students are reduced to a “walking GPA.” Means has expressed concerns about equity and social justice—“This is my niche,” ScottImani Scott-Blackwell Blackwell says. “This is what I need to be focused on”—but she questions’ Means priorities and reliance on data. “Human beings are not data points or statistics,” she says. Instead of test scores, she would look at factors like parental involvement, attendance and classroom participation to measure progress.

Gantt shares some of Scott-Blackwell’s suspicions about data. “I think there was a focus on numbers” under Lanoue, Gantt says. “I’m not saying numbers don’t mean anything, but they can’t be the tail that wags the dog.”

She is not sold on Means, but likes what she’s heard so far. “I’m still learning about Dr. Means,” she says. “I think he has highlighted one of our issues, which is disparity.” Addressing that issue “has to be done carefully and

intentionally,” she says, “with the understanding that it’s not going to be easy, and it’s going to be uncomfortable.”

Means has put an emphasis on academic rigor, ScottBlackwell says, while she would focus on the highest-need students who struggle in unique ways; for example, by feeding students dinner in addition to breakfast and lunch. An emphasis on helping low-income black and brown students would help higher-achieving white and higher-income students as well, she says, by reducing discipline problems and making classrooms easier to manage.

Dyckman, meanwhile, says she appreciates Means’ focus on literacy, math and especially social and emotional development. “Everybody is coming in with vastly different home environments and things that they’re experiencing,” she says. “Social environment, past experience, expectations all affect the way we behave.”

But she questions the AVID program, a teaching method Means is implementing this fall that aims to improve student achievement—especially for those who fall in between gifted and special-needs—but which many teachers are skeptical of. It takes a hard look to get past AVID’s PR, but most studies show it’s had no effect or a detrimental effect on student achievement, she says.

(Scott-Blackwell says she shares Dyckman’s views on AVID.) And although Dyckman believes every student who wants to go to college should be able to, she wonders if the district is pushing too many students toward college.

Gantt says she’s still evaluating AVID, while Williams says she supports it—for now. (Means briefed the board on the program, but it didn’t require a vote.) “Any interjections of something causes questions and all of that, but [Means] is confident it will make a difference,” Williams says. “At this point, the board stands behind the decision, and it will be evaluated like everything else.”

Some parents have been critical of Means lately regarding AVID and popular Chase principal Adam Kurtz’s departure. But Dyckman doesn’t blame Means for Kurtz leaving. “I really liked working with him, and I know the teachers love him,” she says. “At the same time, he’s been here a long time [14 years], so it makes sense that it’s time to move on.”

Williams was partly responsible for hiring Means, and she’s confident he’s the person for the job.

“He’s non-stop, putting in a lot of hours,” she says. “He never stops thinking about how things could be better.”

If re-elected, Williams says she’s looking forward to continuing the board’s work on its internal policies as it seeks to become more effective. CCSD is now a charter system, with a contract that suspends state requirements in exchange for meeting certain benchmarks, and Williams says she’s looking forward to discussions on implementing the charter system. She’s also eager to re-examine the career academy and consider offering summer classes for students who need to catch up or want to get ahead.

The oddly shaped BOE District 5, where Sarah Ellis is stepping down, includes Boulevard, Cobbham, Normaltown and Homewood Hills, as well as neighborhoods along Mitchell Bridge Road. District 7 includes Five Points west of Lumpkin Street, Beechwood and Timothy Road.

Two incumbents—Greg Davis in District 1 and Linda Davis in District 3—did not draw challengers. In District 9, Tawana Mattox is running unopposed to replace Ovita Thornton, who is seeking a commission seat. f

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The West Broad Farmers Market opened for demonstrations, offering recipe cards and its fifth season on May 5, and for the most preparation ideas for items that may not be part it was business as usual, except for one familiar to some shoppers. small but crucial change. The market is now “A lot of times in the community, we’re partnering with Wholesome Wave to offer going to buy what we think is easy to prethe Georgia Fresh for Less program to help pare,” Deadwyler says. “If we can make it low-income families in Athens buy fresh affordable along with the cooking demos local produce. we have, they can consume more than they The program—which has been available were prior.” at the Athens Farmers Market for a few The Athens Land Trust is also looking to years now—has incentivized thousands of expand its Farm Share program, offering an Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program alternative way for low-income community (SNAP) recipients to spend over $2 million members to access fresh produce, and to on local produce since its start in 2009. help small or beginning and socially disad“It will help food stamp recipients purvantaged farmers find an outlet to sell their chase more fresh, local produce at half crops. Bagley says the CSA-style program, price,” says West Broad Farmers Market which is headquartered at the land trust’s coordinator Tarsha Deadwyler.

Williams Farm off North Avenue, had 52 The process is straightforward, says members this year, but it needs to grow.

Deadwyler. Market visitors will swipe their “We see this as a program that is already EBT cards for a certain value and receive great but has potential to grow even furdouble the number of tokens to spend on ther, to impact more people,” especially fruits and vegetables grown by Athens-area SNAP recipients, he says. “Our goal is to farmers. include more of these customers in the The market takes over the blacktop Farm Share program.” of the old West Broad Street School each The biggest limitation, he says, is the Saturday in the growing season, offering upfront cost of joining a farm share. The easy access to residents of the Hancock Corridor. The location of the market is critical, says community agriculture manager Tex Bagley, because the neighborhood is considered a food desert where it’s generally harder to access fresh, affordable food.

Part of the mission of the West Broad Farmers Market is to expand access to healthy food, says Bagley, and the health benefits associated with access to fresh It will help food stamp food make “a world of recipients purchase more fresh, difference.”

“We want all of local produce at half price.

Athens to be coming to the farmers market, but also we want very much to increase access to the program plans to allow SNAP customers to Hancock Corridor,” he says. pay weekly installments and pick up their Farmers markets haven’t always been boxes at the Saturday markets. culturally or financially accessible to low-inHe adds that the Farm Share and Fresh come communities. Adopting the Fresh for Less programs are just part of the land for Less program, says Deadwyler, reduces trust’s larger efforts to provide access to the cost barrier and gives more residents local foods for Athens’ low-income resian incentive to try the market-style way of dents. Outside of the West Broad Farmers purchasing fresh produce.

Market and Williams Farm, the land trust “You have three [public housing combegan hosting a pop-up farmers market on plexes] in that area, and the majority of Sundays at the Terrapin brewery, which will people living in the housing authority are run through June.

SNAP/EBT recipients, so we’re trying to “We’re hoping to grow that market and encourage them to come out and utilize the draw in more people living in the neighbormarket,” Deadwyler says. “Usually, if you hoods behind the brewery,” says Bagley. “So, come to that market once, you will come we’re continuing to look for ways to provide back.” access to fresh food and education.”

Some of the market vegetables can The West Broad Farmers Market is open seem strange to first-time visitors, so the every Saturday from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. through market has always hosted weekly cooking Dec. 15. f

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lthough its name reflects that unavoidable summertime buzz that swarms the region every few years, local Americana duo Cicada Rhythm built a reputation beyond Athens off its modern interpretations of popular music’s Southern roots. On the band’s new album, Everywhere I Go, Juilliard-trained bassist Andrea DeMarcus and guitarist Dave Kirslis wrote songs in the same vein as past releases. But instead of working with a local engineer on stripped-down folk tunes, the duo sought help in Music City. This turned what otherwise might’ve been acceptable album tracks into solid foundations on which producers Kenneth Pattengale (Milk Carton Kids) and Oliver Wood (The Wood Brothers) could build a broader sound.

Pattengale did a lion’s share of the production work, recording the band at his Nashville home and in various studios. On Cicada Rhythm’s end, the group brought a strong selection of new songs and a willingness to be constructively criticized by its new supporting cast.

“It definitely took us out of our comfort zone,” DeMarcus says.”We always made our music in Georgia— primarily in Athens. We got quite comfy with our friends.

Not that that’s a bad thing, but it pushed us to be a little bit better going into it. We had rehearsals just for recording, which had never happened before.”

Pattengale’s influence is instantly apparent. A whirring organ sets the pace for opening track “America’s Open Road,” letting fans know right out of the gate that they’re not spinning a typical Cicada Rhythm release.

“There was a lot of back-and-forth about that organ part,” Kirslis says. “Some people loved it. I loved it. But

some people were like, ‘No, don’t do that!’”

As DeMarcus plainly puts it, the organ part adds a hook to a song that needed one. It doesn’t lessen the duo’s folk sincerity, nor does it water down its sound or turn it into a garage-punk band. If anything, it’s the same progression Bob Dylan experienced in 1965, when he first plugged in his guitar at Newport Folk Festival and had Al Kooper play that sweet organ part on “Like a Rolling Stone.” (Folkies are more prepared all these decades later to embrace such changes, so hopefully it’s not a polarizing development.)

Other added bells and whistles, including Pattengale’s own electric guitar riffs, came via forces outside of the band.

“A lot of the auxiliary instruments on the record came from Kenneth and his source of immeasurably talented friends,” DeMarcus says. “We would go up there and record, and then he’d spend the following week inviting his friends to his house and recording them. The violin and the cello are [played by] two of his really great friends.”

Pattengale pals appearing on the album include Jerry Douglas bandmate and fiddle virtuoso Christian Sedelmyer.

Cicada Rhythm brought some Athens talent to the fray, as well, including drummer Colin Agnew and steel guitarist and Cracker member Matt “Pistol” Stoessel.

Wood produced three tracks—the rollicking duet “Shake Up,” DeMarcus’ socio-political statement “Do I Deserve It Yet” and the orchestral indie-rock opus “Even in the Shadows.” Among his creative wrinkles was the decision to capture these songs in an old church with high ceilings.

When Pattengale wanted to record the tracks “Roses By My Side” and “Back Home” live, he took the band back to the church to recapture that same intimate feel.

By incorporating both producers’ similar yet distinct

visions, DeMarcus and Kirslis added new facets to their already proven creative process.

“It was awesome, because we could fall in love with our songs in a different way,” DeMarcus says. “They weren’t completely overworked or even created from desperation.

I feel like sometimes in the studio, you’re kind of like, ‘Oh, we’ve got to come up with something good.’ Kenneth kind of took that away from us so we could just look at it from the outside. That was really cool.”

However, neither band member sees this new recording process as cause to shake up their songwriting approaches or creative goals.

“The only thing that’ll help me, song-wise, is I don’t have to worry so much about what goes on top of it,” DeMarcus says. “I can just write a really solid foundation. When it comes to recording the new stuff, I don’t have to worry about all the extra parts, or the glitter and sparkles that go on top of it.”

By placing more trust in ambitious out-of-towners, DeMarcus and Kirslis found themselves freed up to focus on their bread-and-butter—genuine, roots-based songwriting. As long as they keep writing straight from the heart, expect this fuller take on a proven formula to remain the perennial soundtrack of fans’ hazy Georgia summers. f

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It’s titled What’s Behind You, and is by Telemarket. Members include label founders Hunter Pinkston (The Pink Stones) and Adam Wayton, as well as Pink Stones member Jack Colclough.

This EP is of twin, yet entirely mixed, personalities that blend quite well. First, there are softly strummed pop tunes like the title track—which also features a fuzzy wormhole of a wah-pedal midsection—and the second track “Wait (the Jordaan Hipster Song).” Then—and this is the only real example of this here— there’s the grunge/garage blast of “Dynamite Girl” and the midtempo and semi-submerged “Red Heron.” The only wishy-washy track is closer “Nothing At All,” which feels sloppy and half-finished, even though it has likely the most complicated arrangement of any of these songs. Quite honestly, if Sarah Records and Creation Records had ever agreed Telemarket to do a split release, this would have been it. Check it out at avenuenoiseandsound.bandcamp.com, and glean slightly more information at avenuenoiseandsound.com.

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opportunity to hear from Athens candidates for elected office and incumbents. Organizers note that there have been multiple events held for candidates to address constituents, but this event is scheduled specifically for workers who couldn’t attend other events or don’t enjoy traditional political forums. To this end, speakers and musicians are staggered in the scheduling, which runs on the half-hour beginning at 9 p.m. (half an hour of speakers, then half an hour of music, etc.). Confirmed speakers are Kelly Girtz, Harry Sims, Tim Denson, Jared Bailey, Russell Edwards, Patrick Davenport, Carl Blount, Linda Davis, Tawana Mattox, Imani Scott-Blackwell, Ovita Thornton, Tommy Valentine, Melissa Link, Kara Dyckman, Greg Davis, Mariah Parker and Bill Overend. The musicians playing are Claire Campbell, Ishues, Sarah Zuniga, Motorhead2x, Blind Astronomer and Eric Johnson. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY SCHOOL: In related news, AthFactor founder and Athens hip-hop ambassador Montu Miller will host the next installment of his film series “It’s Bigger Than Hip Hop” at Ciné on Saturday, May 12. The film this time around is the 1984 classic Beat Street. Screen time is 10 p.m., and the Stella Groove Birthday Bash happens in the Ciné Lab following the film.

are Kwazymoto, Jet Phase, Chris Gustin and Birds Fly South. For more information, see debellapalooza.wixsite. com/musicfestival, or drop Nicholson a line via aylex17@ gmail.com.

GIVE TO THE CAUSE: On Thursday, May 10, AthFactorLiberty Entertainment will host a Town Hall Benefit Bash at The World Famous as a fundraiser for the annual Hot Corner Festival. This event also serves as an

DON’T FLINCH: The new album

by Futo (aka Patrick Brick) is out now courtesy of Marching Banana Records and it’s named In Heaven, All My Jokes Will Kill. Fans of old-style Futo (electronic/pop/sorta glitchy) will need to get through the first couple of tracks before getting to anything remotely familiar-sounding. That said, listeners cheat themselves if they skip the first two tracks, each of which are drop-dead gorgeous acoustic tunes that had me kind of hoping the whole album would follow suit. He touches briefly on this style again later in the record, but doesn’t approach the achievement of the opening tracks. The meat in the middle is all a little darker and messier and burdensome than we’re used to hearing from Futo. Indeed, his last few releases have been pretty emotional things, but this material is expressionistic in a way that’s more physical than psychic. Enjoy it at marchingbanana.bandcamp.com. f

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ou know him—the disarming smile, the warm but sarcastic tone, the irreverent attitude paired with a bright, alert, at times joyful delivery. You might know him from “The State,” Wet Hot American Summer, “Stella,” “Michael & Michael Have Issues,” “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Another Period,” or maybe “Ed.” (Anyone else remember “Ed”?) The point is: You know Michael Ian Black, because everywhere he shows up, he makes you laugh.

Black has the sly charm your trouble-making friend in middle school used to win over your mom, and he’s been deploying it like a comedic ninja since the early ’90s. If American comedy was the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he’d be Black Widow: appearing out of nowhere, executing his targets with with style and stealing the spotlight even as he disappears back into the shadows. And like the character, he’s only become more interesting over time, revealing new depths while staying true to his persona.

Black began his television career just out of college, when his troupe The State scored a deal with MTV. In 1993, the rambunctious ensemble introduced a new generation to the joy of sketch and released 11 talented comedians into the American comedy ecosystem. They’ve been responsible for great comedy ever since, and Black may be their most visible alumnus.

A visit to Athens just after the debut of “The State” would prove prescient in that regard. Stopping through on a road trip with one of his co-stars, Black happened to see Michael Stipe hanging out in a bar, and Stipe recognized him. “[H]e said to us, ‘Hey, are you guys TV stars?’” Black recalls.

“We didn’t feel like TV stars yet, and so I said, ‘No.’ And then, somewhat cheekily, I said, ‘Are you a rock star?’ And he goes, ‘Yeah.’ I was very impressed by his confidence. To this day, I wish I had that kind of swagger.”

Fans might be surprised to hear that Black’s confidence isn’t at rock-star level, as cocky self-assurance is a fixed aspect of his comedic make-up. But he’s admitted in interviews that he’s deeply self-conscious, and other non-scripted appearances—performing stand-up, riffing on Twitter— reveal a thoughtfulness that his roles don’t always allow for.

That thoughtfulness was on full display in his recent New York Times op-ed, “The Boys Are Not All Right,” written in the wake of the Parkland school shooting. In it, he makes a powerful and lucid case that our “suffocating, outdated model of masculinity” is a trap that’s given men only two choices when feeling lost: “withdrawal or rage.” The piece netted him interviews on NPR, CNN and elsewhere, and has helped draw the ongoing conversation out from academic and activist circles and into the mainstream.

“It’s something that I have spent a fair amount of time thinking about, and writing about to a certain extent,” says Black, referring to Navel Gazing, the latest of his three essay collections. “But I wasn’t even sure I wanted to make this kind of deliberative public statement, because I sensed that it was such a vast and deep topic. I didn’t know if I was prepared to start that journey in a public way. But I guess I felt like, if I can be helpful here, I want to be.”

In fact, Black has written two children’s books tackling emotions, I’m Bored and the forthcoming I’m Sad. He’s been educating himself further about the topic of masculinity and has agreed to be part of a panel discussion at a conference. “The last thing I want to be is the celebrity who’s

taken up a cause,” says Black. “One, because I’m a celebrity with the lowest-case ‘C’ that there is, but also because I find myself cringing a little bit when I see celebrities and their causes, the way I think a lot of people do. It can come across as very self-serving, and that’s what I’m trying to avoid to the best of my ability.”

He admits, however, that his career as a children’s book author—he’s written eight so far, covering topics like animal butts and Donald Trump, in addition to emotions—was almost entirely ego-driven. “There was no more

forethought than reading to my own children every night and thinking to myself… ‘I could write a book at least as terrible as the one I’m reading right now. And if so, I’ll make a fortune!’” he says. “As it turns out, I can write a book that terrible, but also there was was no fortune to be made.”

With such a collection of projects—he also finds time to conduct long-form interviews for his podcast “How to Be Amazing,” in which he’s talked with opera singers, mountain climbers, pundits and artists—Black has trouble choosing a favorite. “I enjoy them all at different times and in different ways,” he says. “But as I get older, I find that the thing I enjoy most is whatever allows me to stay in sweatpants the longest.” f

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Seeds, Skin and Soap ‘MEDIA CIRCUS’ SHOWCASES UNEXPECTED ART MATERIALS

By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com Showcasing the elements of bewilderment and surprise frequently found in mixed-media artwork, “Media Circus” is a hodgepodge of visual odds and ends. Currently on view at Trio Contemporary Art Gallery, the exhibition features works by over two dozen artists, with highlights including a field of googly-eyed rabbits by Julia Wynn Safer, soaps embedded with locks of hair

by Jordana Dale and a “Balloonsketball” with metal seams by Taylor Shaw. Rose M. Barron and Priscilla Alarcon make abstract works using cinnamon, nutmeg, beet powder, ground stone and incense ash, while Catherine Chang weaves collected grasses with gold leaf, thread and fishing line.

“The Infinity War Scroll (Ari’s Torah Portion),” by Ari Richter, is one of the exhibition’s most unusual works, depicting a cluster of superheroes—Captain America, Hulk, Rogue, Cyclops, Thor—that were made using human skin and tattoo ink.

“I have been a nervous cheek-biter for as long as I can remember,” says Richter.

“About 10 years ago, I unintentionally discovered that the skin has a resilience and plasticity as a material. I’m endlessly fascinated with the human body and what it produces. It’s a very prolific creator! I’m a huge proponent of the ‘use what you’ve got’ genre of art-making. Especially when it comes to our own renewable resources.”

Channeling his anxiety into a new form, the New York-based artist steadily collects the skin from his daily ritual, freezing the material until there’s enough to work with.

The skin is then cut into small shapes, dredged in ink and laid out on glass, where it dries and cures in place.

“Some people are grossed out by it, which is fine. A lot of folks engage with it on a purely material level, which is also fine,” says Richter. “The work’s visceral quality is certainly part of the calculation.

Although, it’s important to me that the images speak for themselves. That can be a daunting task when the material has such built-in scarcity. Sometimes using it to make a silly image feels better than hoarding the skin and making nothing at all. I like thinking about [how] the skin works in relation to tattoos. When there’s limited real estate for new images, you’re bound to regret a few along the way.”

Part of a larger body of skin drawings on glass, “Infinity War Liftitdown’s installation in “Media Circus” at Trio Scroll” is an homage to Richter’s own comic book-themed bar mitzvah, where he gave a speech relating otherwise end up in a landfill. The items his Torah portion about the virtues of were then painted in bright colors and relapublic service to the actions of his favorite beled with custom stickers, keeping familiar Marvel Universe superheroes. Depicting shapes of common household items yet the “Infinity Wars” storyline on a scroll adding a layer of absurdity through new, suggests a battle extending beyond visible bemusing branding. borders, much like the seemingly endless “We wanted to make an interactive art conflict in the Middle East. piece that was accessible and affordable Liftitdown, a collaborative team comto all walks of life. We wanted you to feel prised of visual artists Laura Maria Ramirez like you were actually in another dimenGiraldo and Eddy Lezama, have transsion when you walked into the room,” formed one of the gallery’s back rooms says Lezama. “The prices were kept low to into the Mega Mega Mart, an immersive encourage more people to bring back a souinstallation resembling a candy-colored venir from the ‘trip.’ Art should be accessiconvenience store. Items like Voofler, Yorps, ble to more than than just the upper class.”

Gungles and Framboogle Dots line the Echoing an interest in utilizing nontrashelves, while packaged Fresh Trump Jowl ditional materials, Trio will host a special meat and packs of Enchanted Wombash Artwerk Fashion Show on Saturday, May 12 Twigs and Space Fingers are kept behind at 7 p.m. Seeking to blur the lines between the counter. For the opening reception, the art and fashion, Artwerk is a newly estabartists masqueraded as shop attendants and lished collective founded by Jennie Cain wore costumes made with insulation foam. of Viva Wild and Gwenny Swan of Fur Hat After noticing just how much waste a Guild, personal stylist Rachel Barnes, visual single establishment can produce through artist Maggie Seee and Trio director Tatiana their positions in the service industry, the Veneruso. Designers were presented with creative duo decided to stock up on recythe challenge of creating wearable garclables and containers that would likely ments and accessories from uncommon

components, and the items won’t fail to disappoint through their incorporation of mirrors, lights, found objects and 3D printed pieces.

“For us, fashion is an art form, and there’s a lot of creative talent in this town we want to nurture with more opportunities to show this type of work,” says Veneruso. “Fashion is such a wonderful means of expression. It can be sculptural, it can be a performance, it can serve as an act of defiance. That’s what we want to convey with these events.”

The fashion show will feature designs by Shelly Attila, Kari Bjork, Mux Blank, Tyler Fisher, Katherine Hillis, Suzy Holcombe, Erika Lewis, Shawna Maranville, Sophie Painchault, Maria Teresa Peña, Benjamin Thrash, Irene Titus and more. The evening will also include music by DJ Zelium, plus special performances by local drag queens Video Tronic, Alex Suarez and Cola Fizz.

“Media Circus” will remain on view at Trio through Saturday, May 26. The gallery’s next shows, “CatFest” and the “1st Annual Young Artist Exhibition,” will run concurrently Friday, June 1–Saturday, July 21. f

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ATHENS ATHENS MUSIC MUSIC AWARDS AWARDS

The Annual Flagpole Athens Music Awards Show is designed to honor and celebrate those who make Athens, GA a center of musical creativity, enjoyment & accomplishment.

Each year, Music Editor Gabe Vodicka convenes a panel of Athens-music experts, including journalists, promoters, producers and others, to determine a list of nominees for the Flagpole Athens Music Awards. This list represents the local musicians who those judges felt were most active and influential, and whose output was most compelling, during the period of May 2017–April 2018.

Don’t agree with our choices in a particular category? Feel free to write in your favorite artist! Winners, as determined by reader vote, will be revealed on Thursday, June 21 at the historic Morton Theatre. The show kicks off AthFest, Athens’ annual music and arts festival.

VOTE ONLINE: musicawards.flagpole.com JAZZ/WORLD • • • • • •

The Hot Hotty Hots Kenosha Kid Klezmer Local 42 Razzi King Louis Romanos Trio Whitehall Jazz Collective

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Ancient Whales David Barbe Dead Neighbors Dream Culture Five Eight Saline Wieuca

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Blue Blood Dega Partials The Shut-Ups Tunabunny Velveteen Pink

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Robbie Dude Severe Blush Space Brother Stay at Home Dad WesdaRuler

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Albatross Timi Conley & Wonderland Rangers Misnomer (formerly Mister Tie Dye) The Orange Constant White Rabbit Collective

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Booty Boyz Chief Rocka Osmose Reindeer Games Wardaddy & Crowe

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Drew Beskin Cortez Garza Lydia Sera Jim White Sarah Zuñiga

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Apparition Deep State The Grawks Kwazymoto Nihilist Cheerleader Shehehe

METAL / HEAVY ROCK • • • • • •

Beast Mode Double Ferrari Guillotine Marses Savagist Vincas

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Caulfield DK Linqua Franqa Squalle Tony B Valley Girl D The YOD

R&B / SOUL • • • • •

African Soul Big C The HEAP Minnie Lea Stella Groove

FOLK / AMERICANA • • • • •

Hawk Proof Rooster The Hobohemians The Moonshine Pickled Holler Whisper Kiss

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Beverley Jacob Sunderlin Lambda Celsius Lavender Holyfield Social Circle Wet Garden

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David Barbe: “Why You Gotta Make It So Hard” Dead Neighbors: “Drown 2” Cortez Garza: “Immortal” Kwazymoto: “Defamed Fatale” Minnie Lea: “Griselda Blanco” Palace Doctor: “There You Go” Velveteen Pink: “Girls Who Abuse” The YOD: “Blood Money”

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Theron Shines in Tully PLUS, A BLEAK HORSE FLICK AND A TRULY BAD THRILLER

By Drew Wheeler movies@flagpole.com TULLY (R) Young Adult director Jason Cody has always had a sharp ear for Reitman, writer Diablo Cody and star dialogue, and her predilection for pith has Charlize Theron prove a dynamite comnot weakened. Cody diagnoses and solves bination yet again. Theron’s talent knows Tully’s troubles in the briefest amount of no boundaries. The one-time Furiosa nails film time possible (barely an hour and a what it is to be a stressed-out, pregnant half). Reitman has always shown a keen mom of two. Marlo and her husband, Drew understanding of his films’ strengths, and (Ron Livingston), are happy enough, but the relentless traffic of a mundane life has worn the lush carpet of their relationship bare in many places. Marlo’s frustration—at her children, their school, her husband, her life—is palpable.

Mommy needs a break, and it comes in the odd form of a gonzo Mary Poppins named Tully (Mackenzie Davis).

Hired by Marlo’s lavishly successful brother (Mark Duplass), Tully is something called a night nanny; she shows up at night to take care of It’s all good. I’m playing Job Simulator. the baby while mommy and daddy get some much needed rest (though, let’s face it, daddy is already his directorial smarts sharpen the focus on sleeping just fine). With Tully’s assistance, Tully’s script and star. The last act removes Marlo learns how to be herself again. She is its illusory makeup to reveal a foundation happier and more rested than she has been that will alienate some viewers, but the in months. However, like the best mood-en- alternative resolution threatens to be far hancers, beware the side effects. less satisfying.

LEAN ON PETE (R) An early contender for 2018 critical darling, Lean on Pete should win over all but the most recalcitrant horse-hater. Poor teen Charley Thompson (Charlie Plummer, surely a candidate for breakthrough performance of the year, an impressive feat for someone who looks so much like Chad Michael Murray) lives with his kind but flawed ladies’ man of a father (Travis Fimmel, “Vikings”). Finding monetary and emotional satisfaction from a summer job caring for the low-end race horses owned by a grouchy trainer named Del (Steve Buscemi), the motherless, seemingly friendless Charley also finds a pal in Lean on Pete, a Quarter Horse at the end of his racing career.

After a family tragedy, Charley exhibits the arrogant Tully nearsightedness of a teen with little life experience and steals the glue-factory-bound (one assumes) Pete before embarking on a quest to find his estranged aunt. Ultimately, this mission leads Charlie and the viewer through an excessively bleak final act (thanks, Steve Zahn) that seems to belong in a different movie. Trust 45 Years writer-director Andrew Haigh.

What may seem like a lot of work to get to such a brutal end is necessary to get Charley where he needs to be.

One does begin to wonder when Lean on Pete takes place; what seems to be a modern world is inhabited by broke folks who still use pay phones and road maps. Extra points are earned for its use of Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s stunning cover of “The World’s Greatest” by R. Kelly.

BAD SAMARITAN (R) After an odd opening (is this a Western? A dream?)—one viewers should not forget, as it does, eventually, figure into the overall narrative—Bad Samaritan struggles to find its tone early.

The early sequences play too broadly comedic before settling into a more generically thrilling milieu. Aspiring (read: struggling) photographer Sean Falco (Robert Sheehan) runs afoul of his unfriendly neighborhood psychopath, Cale Erendreich (David Tennant, who will always be my Doctor), after an attempted burglary alerts Sean to the woman (Kerry Condon) Cale has chained to a chair in his office.

Screenwriter Brandon Boyce (Apt Pupil, Wicker Park and a bad horror flick called Venom) attempts and fails to explain away every inconceivable plot point, from Cale’s motive (notice all the horses?) to why Sean does not let Cale’s captive call the police (he was scared?). Dean Devlin, the Independence Day producer who made a late-career move into directing (Geostorm was his feature debut), lacks the grace to disguise these rather visible narrative stitches.

Tennant makes an effective psycho killer; too bad the material is so beneath him. The entire last act is overshadowed once he disguises himself as Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul. Bad thrillers are a dime a dozen and how direct-to-video survived to become video-on-demand. Diamonds in the rough are out there, but one surmises this flick made it to theaters strictly on the strength of Devlin’s patronage, not its own merits— or lack thereof. Bad Samaritan actually left me wondering whether I had made a bad choice when I picked it over the remake of Overboard. f

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Spotlight 2018

Hotel Indigo · 6:30–8:30 p.m. · FREE! Taking a deeper look into the practice of just a few artists, “Spotlight” will showcase the work of Ali Norman, Joseph Peragine and Helen Kuykendall this year. Norman, a recent MFA graduate from the Lamar Dodd School of Art, infuses elements of fantasy, natural history and dreams into meticulously illustrated prints. Georgia State professor Peragine paints tender portraits of cute animals with an unusual silky surface.

Kuykendall, a former landscape architect with the National Park Service, balances realism and romanticism through surrealistic landscapes interrupted by floating, still-life-like fruits and root vegetables. “Spotlight 2018” will remain on view through Sept. 15. [Jessica Smith]

Tuesday 8 ART: Athens Fibercraft Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Guild welcomes all amateur and professional fiber artists including knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, fabric designers, basket makers, quilters and embroiderers. This month, everyone is invited to bring something to swap. 6 p.m. FREE! athensfiber.org CLASSES: Lunch and Learn (Madison County Library, Danielsville) First Citizens Bank will present information on smart money management and budgeting. Bring your own lunch. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison CLASSES: Mouse and Keyboard Skills (ACC Library) In the second floor computer training room.

Registration required. 10–11:30 a.m.

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Georgia Theatre Roof · 6 p.m. · FREE! Wiry, bleach-blond and quick with a quip, Rev. Conner Mack Tribble has become the unofficial mascot of Athens rock and roll, thanks to his various club residencies and witty, unadorned songwriting. The ordained minister plays the Georgia Theatre Rooftop Friday to celebrate the release of his new solo album, Reverend Tribble’s Sweet Dreams, an id-driven collection of bare-bones acoustic numbers that is both kooky and carnal.

It’s also, one assumes, highly autobiographical, as tunes like “I Really Just Want Your Body” and “The Girls at Publix”— where Tribble works as a grocery bagger—chronicle various days in the entertaining life of the lecherous balladeer. [Gabe Vodicka]

CLASSES: Gentle & Mindful Hatha Yoga Class (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) All levels welcome. 5:30 p.m. $10. mfhealy@ bellsouth.net CLASSES: Athens Swing Night (Dancefx) A one-hour lesson is followed by a two-hour dancing session. No experience or partner necessary. 8–11 p.m. $4–6. www. athensswingnight.com COMEDY: Decaf Comedy Open Mic (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Hear comics from Athens and Atlanta.

Newcomers welcome. Email to perform. Second Tuesday of the month.

8:30 p.m. FREE! efj32330@gmail. com, www.hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at 2 (UGA Special Collections Library) Take a guided tour of the exhibit galleries of the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Richard B. Russell

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ART | TUE, MAY 15

40 Watt Club · 6 p.m. · $7 One of Athens’ most popular annual charity events returns Saturday, as musical groups formed by employees of various local companies square off in both fundraising and battle-ofthe-bands competitions at the 40 Watt, all to benefit Nuçi’s Space in its ongoing mission to provide free and low-cost mental health services to local musicians. This year’s performers include themed bands from Hendershot’s Coffee Bar, TSAV, New West Records, Joma Construction, Sunshine Cycles, Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services, Kindercore Vinyl, Five Points Yoga, the 40 Watt and more. Show up and support your favorites by donating on their behalf, or just show up to have a good time for a good cause. [GV]

Ciné · 6 p.m.

Published last year, author Anthony DeCurtis’ exhaustive Lou Reed: A Life has already been dubbed the essential biography of the New York icon, who fronted the Velvet Underground and released a chameleonic string of solo albums and collaborations before his death in 2013 at the age of 71. DeCurtis, best known for his longtime contributions to Rolling Stone magazine, visits Athens Sunday for a meet-and-greet and musical event following a show at Atlanta’s 529 the previous evening. In addition to signing copies of his biography, DeCurtis will team up with Atlanta group the Andy Browne Troupe to perform a set of Reed’s music, plus original work directly inspired by the late rock innovator. [GV]

Food for the Soul · 4:30 p.m. · FREE! Located on the exterior wall of Food for the Soul, a new mural depicts police-community relations imagined from the past, present and future. The project launched last summer when UGA freshmen enrolled in Brian Williams’ First Year Odyssey seminar, “The Current State of Police-Community Relations: Problems and Prospects,” partnered with local law enforcement officers as well as artist and activist Broderick Flanigan, who led teenagers through the process of painting through his mural arts program, HARPS. The entrance to Colima Avenue off Broad Street will be blocked off for the celebration, so guests are encouraged to park at the Clarke County School District Office on Dearing Extension. [JS]

Athens Business Rocks Lou Reed Tribute

Library for Political Research and Studies. Meet in the rotunda on the second floor. 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@ uga.edu GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-354-7289 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia hosted by Jacob and Wes. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 6 p.m. FREE! www. therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: 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: It’s LIT Teen Book Club (ACC Library) Talk about your favorite books and choose a new book or author to read over the next month. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Bubble Guppies Live (The Classic Center) Nickelodeon presents a fin-tastic world of learning and laughter, “Ready to Rock.”

6:30 p.m. $19–65. classiccenter.com MEETINGS: Transit Route Change Public Hearing (Multi-Modal Transit Center) Find out about potential changes to the transit routes.

See City Dope on p. 4. May 8, 3–7 p.m. May 9, 12–3 p.m. May 10, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 3–7 p.m.

PERFORMANCE: Georgia Children’s Chorus (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The chorus is made up of singers ages 8–18

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from across Northeast Georgia. Their spring concert celebrates their 20th Anniversary. 7 p.m. $12. www.georgiachildrenschorus.org/performance PERFORMANCE: Drag Show (The Office Lounge) Local drag artists perform. Time TBA. $3. 706-5460840

Wednesday 9 ART: Artful Conversation (Georgia Museum of Art) Sage Kincaid leads a tour of Pedro Orrente’s painting, “The Crucifixion.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Illustrator for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn how to create graphics with vectors using Adobe Illustrator. This is ideal for logos or artwork you want to print in multiple sizes. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org/athens

COMEDY: Michael Ian Black (40 Watt Club) Michael Ian Black is a comedian, actor and author who has appeared on “The State,” “Viva Variety” and “Stella.” Comedian Nick Thune opens. See story on p. 16. 8 p.m. $26. www.40watt.com EVENTS: 1 Million Cups (Seller Labs, 1 Press Place) 1MC is a national program designed to educate, engage and connect entrepreneurs. Each week, a local startup presents their company to a supportive audience. 8:30 a.m. FREE! www.1millioncups.com/athens EVENTS: Rabbit Box (The Foundry) Storytelling for adults. This month’s theme is “Think Before You Move,” in collaboration with Chess & Community. 7 p.m. $7. rabbitboxstories@gmail.com EVENTS: Blood Drive (Bogart Library) Donors must be at least 17 and bring a valid ID. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

EVENTS: Dog Days of Summer (Southern Brewing Company) An evening of live music, food and more to help Athenspets find permanent homes or rescue placement for adoptable dogs and cats. 5 p.m. www.sobrewco.com EVENTS: ACC Commissioners Forum (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Hear candidates speak. 7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music by Ken Will Morton on May 9 and Red Oak Southern String Band on May 16.

4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Compete for prizes. 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: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Gather a team. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.willys.com GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Washington St.) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: 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: Wednesday Reads Book Club (Bogart Library) Reader’s choice! Participants can read anything they bring. 4th and 5th graders. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Teen Movie (ACC Library) Unwind with a movie and snacks. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Watch some anime and manga, listen to J-Pop music, eat Japanese snacks and share fan art. Ages 11–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs and crafts for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Brown Bag Lunch (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation hosts “Baldwin Hall: Present and Future,” a discussion about the slave remains found during an expansion at UGA’s Baldwin Hall.

12 p.m. FREE! 404-906-6176 MEETINGS: Transit Route Change Public Hearing (Multi-Modal Transit Center) See Tuesday listing for full description May 8, 3–7 p.m. May 9, 12–3 p.m. May 10, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 3–7 p.m.

PERFORMANCE: After Hours with The Kourtesans (Terrapin Beer Co.) Drag performances by Karmella Macchiato, Raven La’Wrath, Semaj Onyx-Coxring, Cola Fizz, Alex Suarez, Video Tronic and the Talent Show winner Rose A. 9 p.m. www. terrapinbeer.com PERFORMANCE: Spring Showcase (Morton Theatre) Students from Center City Ballet & Movement Arts perform. 7:30 p.m. www.centercityballet.com

Thursday 10 ART: Artist Reception (Gallery @ Hotel Indigo–Athens) The “Spotlight

2018” exhibit features prints by Ali Norman and paintings by Joseph Peragine and Helen Kuykendall. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! galleryhotelindigoathens@gmail.com ART: Athens Area Arts Council 20th Birthday Bash (Akademia Brewing Co.) The AAAC hosts a party in celebration of its 20th year. Live music by White Rabbit Collective and The Pierres. A silent auction features items from businesses such as KA Artist Shop, Avid Bookshop, Wuxtry, Popfest, 5 Bar, Pixel & Ink, Fitness at Five, Treehouse Kid & Craft and more. A percentage of all sales will benefit the non-proft. 5–11 p.m. FREE! www.athensarts.org CLASSES: Deciphering a Wine List (J’s Bottle Shop) Tips and tricks for choosing wines off of Athens area wine lists. 6:15 p.m. $15. wine. jsbottleshop@gmail.com EVENTS: Town Hall Benefit Bash (The World Famous) Meet candidates for local office including Kelly Girtz, Harry Sims, Tim Denson, Jared Bailey, Russell Edwards, Twana Mattox and more. Local music by Claire Campbell, Ishues, Sarah Zuniga, Motorhead 2X, Blind Astronomer and Eric Johnson.

The fundraiser benefits Hot Corner Festival. 9 p.m. $5. www.facebook. com/theworldfamousathens EVENTS: Compost Bin Sale (ACC Solid Waste Department) Recycle Mother Nature style. Master Composters will be on site to answer any questions. 5–7 p.m. $50. letuscompost@gmail.com EVENTS: Tour (780 Barber St.) Tour the Drinking Water Treatment Plant.

5:30 p.m. FREE! www.thinkatthesink. com EVENTS: KnitLits (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are welcome.

6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart FILM: Flicker Film Society (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Kate presents a screening of Night of the Comet. 9 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: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Johnny’s Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Win house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-3541515 KIDSTUFF: Teen Gaming (ACC Library) Play WiiU and board games.

Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Bogart Library) Build Lego creations. 4 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Bloom Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Enjoy a flower-themed storytime and plant your own blooms. Ages 6 & up. 4:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-795-5597 MEETINGS: Transit Route Change Public Hearing (Multi-Modal Transit Center) See Tuesday listing for full description May 8, 3–7 p.m. May 9, 12–3 p.m. May 10, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 3–7 p.m.

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

PERFORMANCE: Talent Show (The World Famous) Hosted by the Classic City Rollergirls. 7 p.m. facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

Friday 11 ART: Collectors Roadshow: Art, Heirlooms and Treasures (Georgia Museum of Art) On Friday, the museum will host a Patrons Party with a silent auction for evaulations of items from expert appraisers from Bonhams. On Saturday, visitors can bring their items for informal verbal valuations. May 11, 6–9 p.m. (Patrons Party). $85–100.

May 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $15–20 (first valuation). FREE! (to attend). www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Spring Sale (Normaltown Pottery, 410 King Ave., 465 Belvoir Heights) The sale features new ceramic work by Juana Gnecco and Nancy Green, as well as paintings

by Chatham Murray. May 11, 4–9 p.m. & May 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 762728-0575 CLASSES: Realizing Greater Joy through Concentration Meditation (Healing Lodge, Piedmont Athens Regional) The practice of concentration is in the service of mindfulness, bringing about many benefits that can be more permanent. 5:30 p.m. FREE! mfhealy@bellsouth.net, mindfuliving.org CLASSES: Lunch & Learn: Composting 101 (ACC Solid Waste Department) Bring a sack lunch and learn the basics from a master composter. 12 p.m. FREE! recycle@accgov.com EVENTS: Retro Prom (The Foundry) Pick your decade, dress to the nines and dance the night away. Proceeds benefit the Athens Community Council on Aging. Music by The Highballs. 8 p.m. $25–30. www. accaging.org/prom EVENTS: Bubbles for Mom (J’s Bottle Shop) Bring your mom along for a tasting of bubblies from around the world. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! (for moms), $15. 706-353-8881 EVENTS: Teacher Appreciation Day (Southern Brewing Company) Bring proof that you’re a teacher (school ID, pay stub, nametag, etc.) and receive a free pint. 4:30–9 p.m. www.sobrewco.com GAMES: Friday Night Initiative (Tyche’s Games) Learn new roleplaying games. 6 p.m. www.tychesgames.com GAMES: Disco Bowling (Showtime Bowling Center) Every Friday and Saturday night. 11 p.m.–12:30 a.m. www.showtimebowl.com GAMES: Family Disco Bowling (Showtime Bowling Center) Bring your disco hair. 6-9 p.m. nerissa@ sp2hospitality.com KIDSTUFF: Summer Reading Kickoff Party (ACC Library) Celebrate the supper reading program by playing WiiU Rockband, eating pizza and watching a step team demonstration. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 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 LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop, Five Points) Author Row Henson celebrates her book, Miracles on College Station Road. 6 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: Blind Boys of Alabama (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The group have been inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and performed for three different presidents. 8 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $39–46. pac.uga.edu

THEATER: The Gargoyles on Easter Island (Athens Little Playhouse) A mysterious yacht explosion brings the eccentric Gargoyle family to the shores of Easter Island. May 11–12, 7 p.m.

May 13, 3 p.m. $5–10. athenslittleplayhouse.net THEATER: Farce of Nature The Southern-fried farce highlights a day in the life of th eWilburn family and the Reel ’Em Inn fishing lodge.

(Lavonia Cultural Center) May 11–12 & 19, 7 p.m. May 13 & 20, 2:30 p.m. $10. www.franklincommunityplayers.com

Saturday 12 ART: Collectors Roadshow: Art, Heirlooms and Treasures (Georgia Museum of Art) See Friday listing for full description May 11, 6–9 p.m. (Patrons Party). $85–100.

May 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $15–20 (first valuation). FREE! (to attend). www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Artwerk (Trio Contemporary Art Gallery) In conjunction with the exhibition “Media Circus,” Trio hosts a fashion show of wearable art pieces that utilize non-traditional materials. See Art Notes on p. 17. 7 p.m. www.trioathens.com ART: Spring Sale (Normaltown Pottery, 410 King Ave.) See Friday listing for full description May 11, 4–9 p.m. & May 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

762-728-0575 CLASSES: Heritage Quest (ACC Library) The Clarke Oconee Genealogical Society gives a demonstration on how to harness the power of HeritageQuest Online to discover census records, maps, city directories and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Family Fun Day (Oconee County Library) A petting zoo, moonwalk, crafts, music, games and more. Pick up a reading log for the summer reading program. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee EVENTS: Hike at Lotsanotty (Lotsanotty Forest, Ford Rd., Jackson County) Hike with the Oconee River Land Trust. Enjoy coffee and donuts before hitting the trail down to the Middle Oconee River. 9 a.m. FREE! www.oconeeriverlandtrust.org EVENTS: Holistic Healing Fair (Unity Athens) Local practitioners demo reiki, sound therapies, chiropractic, aromatherapy and more.

Items for sale include crystals, handmade lotions and body sprays. 12–5 p.m. FREE! unityathens.com EVENTS: Really Really Free Market (Reese & Pope Park) Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Free lunch prepared by Food Not Bombs. Second Saturday of every month. 12–2 p.m. FREE! reallyreallyfreemarketathens@gmail. com EVENTS: Big Jump (Skydive Monroe, 535 Towler St., Monroe) Skydivers jump to funds for Extra Special People. Festivities include live music, pony rides, crafts, plane rides, food and more. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. bigjump@extraspecialpeople. com EVENTS: Winterville Marigold Festival (Pittard Park) The day includes the Marigold 10K, a parade, live music, a talent show and more.

See insert. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldfestival.com EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Shop for fresh and affordable produce and prepared foods.

The market also includes kids activities, cooking demonstrations,

educational booths and entertainment. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www. athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Access to Justice Pop-Up Clinic (Living Waters Christian Fellowship) Attorneys will provide brief individual consultations. Attendees are encouraged to bring relevant important papers with them. 9–11 a.m. 706-310-3606, accgov.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music by Rachel O’Neal and Malarkey Brothers. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: It’s Bigger Than Hip-Hop Film Series (Ciné Barcafé) Watch Beat Street and midnight music videos. Music by Chief Rocka and Stella Groove. 10 p.m. athenscine.com FILM: 2nd Saturday Movie (Madison County Library) Enjoy popcorn and watch a family-friendly film. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison GAMES: Day of Board Game Demonstrations (Tyche’s Games) Learn to play new games. 12 p.m.

FREE! www.tychesgames.com GAMES: Disco Bowling (Showtime Bowling Center) See Friday listing for full description 11 p.m.–12:30 a.m. www.showtimebowl.com KIDSTUFF: Birchmore Convoy LARP (Memorial Park, Quinn Hall) Athens Creative Theatre presents an afternoon of live action role playing.

Ages 10–14. 12–4 p.m. $30–45. www.accgov.com/act KIDSTUFF: Mommy & Me Fairy Garden Workshop (Frontier) Celebrate Mother’s Day by creating a fairy garden. Fee covers a container, soil and plant. Accessories available to purchase. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. $10/pair. frontierathens@gmail.com, www.frontierathens.com KIDSTUFF: Critter Tales (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Families are invited to listen to a story about nature. Staff will then bring it to life by visiting a critter or going outdoors for an activity. 2:30–3 p.m.

FREE! 706-613-3615 LECTURES & LIT: Black Girls Reading: A Writing Workshop (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Hosted

by Mokah Johnson, author of Spirit of an Activist: Stop Sitting on the Sidelines. Girls are invited to work on their writing and find out about black female authors and creators.

11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Author Rick Bragg presents his latest book, The Best Cook in the World: Tales From My Momma’s Table. 6 p.m.

FREE! www.avidbookshop.com THEATER: Farce of Nature See Friday listing for full description (Lavonia Cultural Center) May 11–12 & 19, 7 p.m. May 13 & 20, 2:30 p.m. $10. www.franklincommunityplayers.com THEATER: What God Allows (Morton Theatre) Brothers in Christ Productions present a gospel stage play about a god-fearing man faced with adversity. May 12, 7:30 p.m. & May 13, 5 p.m. $15–22. www. mortontheatre.com THEATER: The Gargoyles on Easter Island (Athens Little Playhouse) See Friday listing for full description May 11–12, 7 p.m. May 13, 3 p.m. $5–10. athenslittleplayhouse.net

Sunday 13 ART: Mother’s Day Date Glassblowing (Ground Up Glassworks, Watkinsville) Take a

50-minute private glassblowing class for two and make glass art with the help of an instructor. Email or call to register. Contact for time. $99/group. 229-603-2540, groundupglass@gmail.com, www. groundupglass.com 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.

1:30–3:30 p.m. terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: Picnics and Pints with Mom (Southern Brewing Company) Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch and your mom. 2–7 p.m. www. sobrewco.com EVENTS: Mother’s Day at the Brewpub (Akademia Brewing Co.) Bring Mom out for a free pint.

12:30–11 p.m. www.akademiabc. com EVENTS: Anthony DeCurtis & Andy Browne Troupe: Lou Reed Tribute (Ciné Barcafé) The Andy Browne Troupe joins Rolling Stone contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis to bring the music and memories of Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground to life. DeCurtis will sign copies of his book, Lou: A Life.

See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 6 p.m. www.athenscine.com THEATER: Farce of Nature See Friday listing for full description (Lavonia Cultural Center) May 11–12 & 19, 7 p.m. May 13 & 20, 2:30 p.m. $10. www.franklincommunityplayers.com THEATER: The Gargoyles on Easter Island (Athens Little Playhouse) See Friday listing for full description May 11–12, 7 p.m. May 13, 3 p.m. $5–10. athenslittleplayhouse.net THEATER: What God Allows (Morton Theatre) See Saturday listing for full description May 12, 7:30 p.m. & May 13, 5 p.m. $15–22. www.mortontheatre.com

Monday 14 EVENTS: Discover Fencing (Oconee County Library) Watch fencers from the Athens Fencing Club demonstrate how it’s done. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee FILM: Martial Arts Film Series (Flicker Theatre & Bar) An undercover ninja must infiltrate and destroy an evil corporation of ninjas stealing human organs for dudes in the Middle East in Clash of the Ninjas. 8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Dirty South General Knowledge Trivia (Beef ’O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes!

Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m.

FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia: Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Team trivia contests with house cash prizes every Monday night. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18.

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THE CALENDAR! MEETINGS: Mayoral Candidate Forum (Cedar Shoals High School) Listen to candidates’ positions on current pressing issues. 7 p.m.

FREE! MEETINGS: Board of Education Candidate Forum (Ciné Barcafé) The Federation of Neighborhoods presents “Meet the Board of Education Candidates” public forum with District 5, District 7 and unopposed candidates. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accneighborhoods.org

Tuesday 15 ART: Police-Community Relations Mural Dedication (Food for the Soul) Celebrate the PoliceCommunity Relations Mural, a mural created between freshman UGA students, Athens police offers, kids from local youth outreach programs and local artist Broderick Flanigan.

See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 4:30 p.m. FREE! tcoley@uga.edu CLASSES: Computer Class (ACC Library) Learn about voice assistants and smart home devices. 10 a.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) This month’s program will be a show and tell from members who attended the Hogg Mine field trip in LaGrange, GA. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensrockandgemclub.org EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at 2 (UGA Special Collections Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@uga.edu GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia at the Rail (The Rail Athens) Trivia hosted by Nic every Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706354-7289 GAMES: 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: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Authors (Avid Bookshop) Meet Caitlin Major and Kelly Bastow, creators of the graphic novel Manfried the Man. Campus Cats will have treats and maybe even adoptable kitties. 6 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Adult Book Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Discuss The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/madison

Wednesday 16 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Sarah Kate Gillespie leads a tour of “A Legacy of Giving.” 2 p.m.

FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: InDesign for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn the basics to make brochures, flyers, or menus for a business. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens COMEDY: Educated Mess (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) See standups from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m.

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tion 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: 1 Million Cups (Seller Labs, 1 Press Place) 1MC is a national program designed to educate, engage and connect entrepreneurs. Each week, a local startup presents their company to a supportive audience. 8:30 a.m. FREE! www.1millioncups.com/athens GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Gather a team. Every Wednesday. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. willys.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, Washington St.) Play to win. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 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: 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 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 LECTURES & LIT: Talking About Books: Adult Book Discussion Group (ACC Library) This month’s title is Moscow by Amor Towles.

Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 8 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.

The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. thefoundryathens.com THE LIL’ SMOKIES Traditional bluegrass quintet from Missoula, MT. THE BROKEN STRING BAND Athens band blending Western folk with indie rock.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com SYLVIA ROSE NOVAK Southern gothic singer-songwriter with sharp vibrato and a sharper fiddle.

7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre.com SHAKEY GRAVES The alias of Texasbased country musician and actor Alejandro Rose-Garcia.

AND THE KIDS Indie-pop group from Northampton, MA.

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Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 JOHN.AVERAGE Rapper and producer from Atlanta known for a candid style of lyricism.

SHALOM LITTLE Conscious rapper from Atlanta.

DEXX Up-and-coming emcee from Conyers.

SON ZOO Athens hip-hop artist with a dark aesthetic and rapid-fire style.

SOLO 10K Hip-hop alter ego of Athens performer Xyquavis Clay.

PACO MARQUEZ Young, Athensbased hip-hop artist.

British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs.

7:30 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com CAITLYN SMITH Nashville-based pop-country musician.

ANDREA DAVIDSON Pop singer-songwriter with a wide range of musical influences.

Wednesday 9 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.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DOUGH SKY Athens group featuring Chris Lott, Chris Tidwell and Sahada Buckley.

ALL THE OTHER REINDEER Progressive rock band from Athens.

SAM FISHER Local folk musician.

IJI RAINO No info available.

Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot.

Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 SIMPLE LIFE Local band led by musician Greg Veal.

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.

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com STAY THE SEA Local instrumental post-rock band.

MURDER THE MOOD Athens-based alternative rock group.

TIN CAN COLLECTIVE Punk- and grunge-influenced rock band from New York.

CHOIR OF BABBLE Melodic and aggressive rock group.

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com THE PROXIES Athens-based Pixies tribute band.

REBREEDERS Local musicians play the songs of The Breeders.

The Foundry 7 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com CICADA RHYTHM Acoustic guitar and upright bass duo playing bluegrass-tinged indie-folk. Album release show! See story on p. 13.

THE ARTISANALS Charleston, SC indie-rock band led by songwriters Johnny Delaware and Clay Houle.

Southern Brewing Company 5 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com KARAOKE DJ Gregory plays song requests and lets the bravest of the bunch jump in to sing. Every Thursday!

The World Famous Hot Corner Fest Benefit. 9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens MOTORHEAD2X Up-and-coming, Athens-based hip-hop artist.

CLAIRE CAMPBELL Hope for Agoldensummer singer plays a set of soft, mesmerizing folk tunes.

ISHUES This legendary local underground hip-hop artist returned recently after a long hiatus.

CORTEZ GARZA Local singer-songwriter pushes the envelope with his unique blend of Americana.

BLIND ASTRONOMER Local alternative rock band.

SARAH ZUNIGA Talented local singer-songwriter with a sweet, strong voice.

ERIC JOHNSON Local guitarist and singer-songwriter.

Friday 11 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 AVERY DEAKINS Soulful singer-songwriter from Johnson, TN. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com MOTHER THE CAR Founded by a brother duo, this garage-rock act incorporates blues and other influences.

THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-inspired local rock and roll band.

JACKSON HAREM Artist based in Asheville, NC with punk and Motown influences.

GEORGIA DISH BOYS Local rock group fronted by singer-songwriter Seth Martin.

Mother the Car plays the Caledonia Lounge on Friday, May 11.

All musicians welcome. Backline provided!

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com ANCIENT WHALES Fuzz-rock band led by songwriter and vocalist Enoch Bledsoe.

COMMON VISIONS Experimental post-punk band from Asheville, NC. NATURE BOYS Gargae-punk group on tour from Kansas City.

Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net KEN WILL MORTON With his gritty, soulful rasp, Morton blends folky Americana with rock and roll swagger.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com PATOIS COUNSELORS Noisy postpunk band from Charlotte, NC. MULTIPLE MIGGS High-octane local hardcore band.

HEX PARTY New local grunge-inspired rock band.

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,

The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday!

Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Thursday 10 Akademia Brewing Co. 7 p.m. FREE! www.akademiabc.com WHITE RABBIT COLLECTIVE Local ensemble with influences ranging from Tuvan folk songs to psychedelic rock anthems to jazz-funk grooves.

THE PIERRES Athens-based alternative rock group.

Blue Sky 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 WARM GLOW BLUE SKY SHOW JJC plays disco, funk, soul & cetera.

Every Thursday!

Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul.

ROBBIE O’SULLIVAN Local singer-songwriter influenced by classic rock and folk.

THE VIKING PROGRESS Local group that plays rockers and ballads about love, death and isolation.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com CREE MO Rock, blues, jazz and soul are mixed together into a smooth, intoxicating concoction of original music.

Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic Dr. Fred and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Every Thursday!

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com LOUIS ROMANOS TRIO Local jazz combo led by percussionist Louis Romanos.

Ciné Barcafé Birthday Bash. 11 p.m. athenscine.com STELLA GROOVE Athens-based hip-hop/R&B artist and singer-songwriter.

CHIEF ROCKA Local DJ expertly spins a set of old-school hip hop and more.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com GREG MEREDITH Athens-based singer-songwriter and loop artist.

MOON HOLLOW Alt-rock group from Chattanooga.

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $6. www.40watt.com 6 STRING DRAG Influential alt-country band from Athens and North Carolina.

DAVE MARR Local singer-songwriter and bandleader with a deep, resonant country twang.

DAVID BARBE AND THE QUICK HOOKS Local all-star rock band led

by Barbe (Mercyland, Sugar).

Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $1 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance with wireless headphones and two channels of music. One of them is a request line!

The Foundry Retro Prom. 9 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com THE HIGHBALLS Put on your bangle bracelets and tuck in those shoulder pads! Athens music vets The Highballs will perform a totally awesome set of ’80s dance hits.

DJ RERON Spinning ’80s classics to start the show.

The Office Lounge 8 p.m. 706-546-0840 CHRIS AND THE HAMPTONES Local rock group led by guitarist and songwriter Chris Hampton.

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. 6 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com REV. CONNER TRIBBLE Local artist playing old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence. Album release show!

See Calendar Pick on p. 20.

6:30 p.m. $33.50. www.georgiatheatre. com CHAD PRATHER Humorist and musician known for viral videos like “Unapologetically Southern.”

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9:30 p.m. www.georgiatheatre.com CROWE & WARDADDY Spinning a set of goth tunes that are dark but upbeat, “for your stomping pleasure.”

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ GOOD GIRL Playing pop, hip-hop and R&B hits from the ’80s, ’90s and beyond.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 6 p.m. $3 (kids), $5 (adults). www. hendershotscoffee.com THE JUMP OFF Featuring performances by Squalle, LG, Kxng Blanco and Billy D. Brell, plus DJ Kountry Boy. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night.

The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 DWIGHT WILSON & THE CLASSIC CITY SOUL Famous for Motown and R&B sound, this group offers soulful R&B. Southern Brewing Company 6 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com DJ OSMOSE International touring DJ and Athens resident lays down an all-vinyl set of funk, soul, boogie and more.

Terrapin Beer Co. 2 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com SCOTT LANIAK Member of garagepunk band Free Associates performs a set of foot-stomping blues.

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com BATTLE OF THE BANDS Ten bands will battle for a chance to play this year’s Candler Park Music and Food Festival.

White Tiger Gourmet 6 p.m. FREE! 706-353-6847 SEAN MCAULEY Rootsy local acoustic singer-songwriter.

Saturday 12 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net RACHEL O’NEAL Local solo folk singer-songwriter.

MALARKEY BROTHERS Celtic folkrock group.

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com LINQUA FRANQA Athens emcee Mariah Parker spits politically charged lyrics inspired by the ’90s underground and the study of linguistics.

DOUBLE FERRARI This local band plays virtuosic, riff-laden, instrumental rock.

OAK HOUSE Melodic and complex post-rock group from Athens and Atlanta.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5 (suggested donation). www. flickertheatreandbar.com SELINE HAZE Athens-based hip-hop artist who makes “music to inspire, to empathize and to motivate.”

CURTA Experimental, electronic hiphop artist from Denver.

DK Detroit-born, Athens-based hiphop artist.

RICH JONES Soul and hip-hop artist from Chicago.

SOCIAL CIRCLE Athens-based softpsych-pop project.

40 Watt Club 6 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com ATHENS BUSINESS ROCKS A fundraising event for Nuçi’s Space that challenges local businesses to showcase the talents of their employees by forming bands to compete against other businesses.

See Calendar Pick on p. 20.

Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. $22 (adv.), $25 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com BUCKETHEAD Bucket-wearing rock and metal guitarist known for his solo output, as well as his time in Guns N’ Roses.

On the Rooftop. 10:30 p.m. www.georgiatheatre.com BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin dance hits into the night.

Go Bar 7 p.m. 706-546-5609 THE GEORGIA HEALERS Longrunning local jump blues band.

10 p.m. 706-546-5609 FEMALE IMAGINATION Carolina girl-noise group featuring “evil and ritual performance.”

DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta faves.

Grindhouse Killer Burgers 5 p.m. FREE! 706-612-9327 MASN JAR DUO Local group led by Partials leader Adriana Thomas.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar NTCP Benefit. 7:30 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com RED OAK SOUTHERN STRING BAND This Watkinsville-based band plays rootsy Americana tunes.

REV. CONNER TRIBBLE Local artist playing rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.

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!

Innovation Amphitheater 6 p.m. $35–$40. www.innovationamphitheater.com COLT FORD Pioneering country-rapper from Athens known for hits like “Dirt Road Anthem.”

CHARLIE FARLEY Self-described as “a country boy with a passion for rapping about what I do.”

The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 GROOVE MOOSE Funky prog-rock group from Atlanta.

Southern Brewing Company 3 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com DJ GREGORY Spinning a special set of Mother’s Day tunes.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com ELDER SUN Trio influenced by classic and alternative rock.

9:30 p.m. $5. www.terrapinbeer.com.

LULLWATER Polished local alternative rock band that explores grunge and Southern rock.

THE DROUND HOUNDS Atlantabased rock and roll band.

MURDER THE MOOD Athens-based alternative rock group.

THE GOOD LOOKS Young band playing a custom blend of rock, blues, funk, punk and alternative.

White Tiger Gourmet 6 p.m. FREE! 706-353-6847 ERIC ZOCK Local singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.

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 13 Ciné Barcafé 6 p.m. www.athenscine.com LOU REED TRIBUTE The Andy Browne Troupe teams with writer Anthony DeCurtis to pay tribute to the famed Velvet Underground frontman. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.

Terrapin Beer Co. 3 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com CORY JOLLY & BRENT DAVENPORT Athens-based acoustic-guitar-and-mandolin duo.

The World Famous Hot Corner Festival Benefit. 5 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens DA ART OF STORYTELLIN’ Featuring music, poetry and comedy from Mr. F.L.Y., Ashley Na, Steve Erwin, The Talented Mr. Winfrey, Genome and Alia Ghosheh.

Monday 14 Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. www.georgiatheatre.com THE PLEASURE POINT Local hip hop/noise-pop group led by songwriter Jacob Lake.

MATERIAL GIRLS Atlanta band featuring current and former members of Concord America and Chief Scout.

ROSE HOTEL “Bedroom-rock” alter ego of songwriter Jordan Reynolds.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 LEISURE SERVICE Michael Pierce plays blown out, bass-heavy techno.

SEVERE BLUSH Experimental electronic sounds from Logan Shirah.

SPACE BROTHER Electronic- and hip-hop-influenced sounds from local musician Donald Whitehead.

DJ ZELIUM Athens-based deep house DJ and composer.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com UWG JAZZ ENSEMBLE University of West Georgia students play under the direction of Dr. Ben Geyer.

Tuesday 15 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. k continued on p. 25

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May 17

CELEBRATE LOCAL MUSIC AND SONGWRITING!

The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards Ceremony and Celebration

Thursday, May 17 · 7-10 pm The Foundry, downtown Athens

Doors open and live music starting at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets $10/$12 at door, from The Foundry.

Awards Ceremony begins at 8:00 p.m.

Performances by Drew Beskin, Armistead And, Claire Campbell, and the five finalists for 2018:

KyKy Knight Linqua Franqa Andrew Rieger Sean Stephansen Cindy Wilson also featuring

Andrew Huang (2017 Winner) Afterparty: (Flicker Theatre and Bar)

Tickets are $5 Cortez Garza Juan De Fuca Squalle

Benefits Nuçi’s Space and other Athens non-profits

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THE CALENDAR! The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. thefoundryathens.com GEORGIA DISH BOYS Local rock group fronted by singer-songwriter Seth Martin.

TYLER KEY Folky local indie singer-songwriter.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com THE LIZA COLBY SOUND Highoctane garage-rock project from New York City.

THE TIP Hard-rocking, Nashvillebased three-piece.

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The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens. com GUN HILL ROYALS Los Angeles band with a “SoCal country” sound.

BRANDON WHITLEY & THE PLAIN JANES Local group playing rock, country, alternative and blues.

JESSE WILLIAMS BAND Blues group based in Atlanta.

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,

an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Down the Line 5/17 NEIGHBOR LADY / THE HERNIES / LITTLE GOLD (Caledonia Lounge) 5/17 CORTEZ GARZA / JUAN DE FUCA / SQUALLE (Flicker Theatre) 5/17 JOE WILLEY AND THE MOVING MEN / THE MOONSHINE / EMILY HORTON (40 Watt Club) 5/17 VIC CHESNUTT SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD (The Foundry) 5/17 ALBATROSS / SONO LUMINI (Georgia Theatre)

JOHAN VIPPER

The Liza Colby Sound plays the Georgia Theatre Rooftop on Tuesday, May 15.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 HIP HOP SHOWCASE Featuring Athens and Atlanta artists Indigo Bang, Trvy, Seline Haze, Tru Thought, Trayvo Finessin, Quezzy Poet and Lil Kell.

Wednesday 16 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.

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!

Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net RED OAK SOUTHERN STRING BAND This Watkinsville-based band plays rootsy Americana tunes.

British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs.

On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com FIONA SILVER NYC artist who uses her buttery voice to blend genres from rock and roll to electric soul to “ukulele blues.”

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) KIP JONES Local songwriter playing all your favorite folk, rock, R&B and country covers and some of his own tunes.

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

5/17 CLOUDLAND / CITY ON DOWN / THE VINYL SUNS / SWEETBAY (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/18 SHADE / FART JAR / MULTIPLE MIGGS / TIT (Caledonia Lounge) 5/18 TIDALIST / LOLA COLE / THE HOLY KNIVES (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 5/18 THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND (The Foundry) 5/18 LUXURY VEHICLE (Georgia Theatre) 5/18 BLEACHERS (Georgia Theatre) 5/18 MATT FASSAS (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/18 ASHES TO OMENS / HIT LIZARD / NATALIE CLADD (Terrapin Beer Co.) 5/18 CHRIS HAMPTON BAND (VFW) 5/18 IVANO (White Tiger Gourmet) 5/19 THE DIXIELAND 5 (Bishop Park) 5/19 ANDREW VICKERY (Front Porch Book Store) 5/19 DON CHAMBERS / THAYER SARRANO / JOE ROWE (Georgia Theatre) 5/19 BOOTY BOYZ / Immuzikation / Twin Powers / Z-Dog (Georgia Theatre)

Deadline for getting listed in The Calendar is FRIDAY at 5 p.m. for the print issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Online listings are updated daily. Contact us at calendar@flagpole.com.

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bulletin board Deadline for getting listed in Bulletin Board is every THURSDAY at 5 p.m. for the print issue that comes out the following Wednesday. Online listings are updated daily. Email calendar@flagpole.com.

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 is now open. 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. Send inquiries to curator Drék Davis, akaprofessordavis@ gmail.com, www.accgov.com/8230/ Picturing-the-Black-Fantastic CALL FOR ENTRIES (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) An exhibition inspired by the sounds of Earth traveling beyond our galaxy, “The Golden Record” seeks works in all media like sound, video, performance, technology and science. Proposal deadline May 31.

Exhibition opens Aug. 18. www. athica.org/call-for-entries CALL FOR ENTRIES (OCAF, Watkinsville) The annual Members Exhibit is open to OCAF members and showcases a wide range of artwork. Members can submit up to two pieces of work, and at least one piece is guaranteed to be accepted.

Drop off on May 26, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.ocaf.com

FALL RESIDENCIES (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) Now accepting proposals for Artists-inATHICA fall residencies. Deadline June 30. www.athica.org/call-forentries GEORGIA RIVER NETWORK’S TRASH TO ART CONTEST (Athens, GA) Participants of all ages are encouraged to submit artwork they create from trash found at river clean-ups. The River Trash Cleanup to Art Contest will be Sept. 8 during the Weekend for Rivers Conference and River Celebration Award Dinner Party. gwyneth@garivers.org 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 PAR TEE DOWN (Trio Contemporary Art Gallery) Par Tee Down will be a nine-hole, artist-designed miniature golf course. Contact to sponsor or design a hole in the course.

The exhibition will be installed in January. trioathens@gmail.com

Classes ARTIST WORKSHOPS (KA Artist Shop) “Indigo Dyeing Workshop with Aaron Head.” May 12. $120.

“Screen Printing Basics with Courtney McCracken.” June 13. $45. www.kaartist.com BEGINNING BEEKEEPING COURSE (West Broad Market Garden) Participants will learn about backyard beekeeping. Saturdays through

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 ART AND FRAME (1021 Parkway Blvd.) Heidi Hensley’s paintings depict colorful and eclectic scenes of Athens and UGA. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) The Georgia Peach Quilt is a collaborative effort by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America volunteers. Through May. 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.

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.

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706-613-0122, 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. “Silver Sneakers Senior Aerobics,” Mondays at 11 a.m. “Oil Painting,” Mondays at 1:30 p.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 p.m. “Tai Chi,” Wednesdays at 10 a.m. “Silver Sneakers Stretch,” Mondays at 10 a.m. “Learn Chess,” Wednesdays at 10 a.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 FARMVIEW CLASSES (Farmview Market) “Basic Sausage-Making with Butcher Glen Wellman.” May 16, 3 p.m. $40. “On the Grill: SausgeMaking for Tailgaiting Season.” Aug. 4, 3 p.m. $40. “Water-Bath Canning: Peach Butter.” June 14, 2–4 p.m. $40. “Water-Bath Canning: Pepper Jelly.” July 24, 6–8 p.m. $40 (Both canning classes held at Morgan Co. Extension Office’s Consumer Kitchen in Madison). “Columbus Day Sausage-Making: Flavors From Around the World.” Visit website for description of classes. Oct. 3, 3 p.m. $40. www.farmviewmarket.com MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts, Bogart) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, Jodo, self-defense, grappling and weapons classes for all ages. Visit website for full class schedule. www.liveoak martialarts.com

Photographs by Arezou Taeed (pictured above) and watercolors by Jamie Calkin are currently on view at Heirloom Café and Fresh Market through Monday, June 25.

MOSAIC ART CLASSES (200 Northcrest Dr.) Weekend mosaic classes for beginner and intermediate levels. Visit website for upcoming dates. $175. corazonmosaics@ gmail.com, www.corazonmosaics. com ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER SKILLS (ACC Library) Personalized instruction available for various computer topics. Thursdays, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. 706-613-3650, ext. 354, www. athenslibrary.org/athens ONE-ON-ONE DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER TUTORIALS (ACC Library) Get individual instruction for graphics, audio or video editing projects or learn to convert albums and cassettes to DVDs and CDs. Thursdays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. 706-613-3650 SALSA DANCE CLASSES (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Cuban-style salsa dance classes (Casino-Rueda) with SALSAthens. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. $10 (incl. one drink). www.facebook. com/salsaathens SEWING CLASSES (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn how to sew on the library’s sewing machines. Tuesdays through May, 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/madison

CLASSIC CENTER GALLERIES (300 N. Thomas St.) “Kaleidoscope” includes 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.) “The Velvet Ditch” is a series of photographs by Lucy Bone that explore the struggles, jealousies and bliss in growing older. Through June 3.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Annelie Klein. Through June 2.

GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Spotlight 2018” shares prints by Ali Norman and paintings by Joseph Peragine and Helen Kuykendall. Opening reception May 10. Through Sept. 15.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “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. • “A Legacy of Giving: C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry” shares French and American art. May 12–Aug. 5.

HEIRLOOM CAFE & FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Ink, watercolor and silkscreen paintings of scenes around Athens by Jamie Calkin, plus photographs of people, places and things by Arezou Taeed. Through June 25.

HIP VINTAGE & HANDMADE (215 Commerce Blvd.) Drawings and paintings

by Lyndon Tewkesbury. Through May. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Drawings and painting by Patrick Linker.

K.A. ARTIST SHOP (127 N. Jackson St.) UGA’s Printmaking Student Association share a “Mini Print Retrospective.” Through June 20.

KRIMSON KAFE (40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville) Susan Pelham presents 20 surreal collages in “More Bits and Pieces.” Through May. LOWERY GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery celebrates “24 Years of Art” with Giclee prints, originals, photographs and sculptures by over 24 artists including Claire Clements, Ben Rouse, Peter Loose, Kip Ramey and more.

TABLET COMPUTING CLASS (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn how to use your tablet. Mondays, 2:30 p.m. www. athenslibrary.org/madison YOGA CLASSES (M3Yoga) Proceeds from Community Classes through June will benefit Nuci’s Space. $8/ drop-in. nursenick@m3yoga.com, m3yoga.com/events YOGA CLASSES & WORKSHOPS (Athens Five Points Yoga Studio) 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training. $2250. Ongoing classes in Vinyasa Flow, Hot Power Flow, Hatha, Iyengar, restorative and more. “Music and Meditation.” May 11, 7 p.m. FREE! “Buti Yoga and Cardio Intensive Dance.” May 18, 7 p.m. “Ayurveda: Sister Science to Yoga” will be a special workshop offered in June. See schedule online. www.athensfivepointsyoga.com

Help Out LITTER INDEX SURVEY The Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Litter Index is a simple survey for citizens to provide input on the litter they see in their community.

Surveys accepted until July 16. www.athensclarkecounty.com/index. aspx?nid=4026

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”

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) 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. • “Pictures and Words with Pictures” features paintings and drawings by cartoonist and illustrator Eleanor Davis. Through June 2.

MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) In “The Bower Bird,” sculptor Thomas Prochnow mimics the Australian bird’s unusual mating ritual of constructing a bower adorned with feathers, shells and other found objects. Through July 31.

PEDAL DRIVEN CYCLES (1075 W. Broad St.) Artwork by James Greer and Nathan Tavel. Through June.

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, Liftitdown, 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.

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.

THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.

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. Visit website to register in advance. www. exploringtheearth.org HOMESCHOOL GROUP (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Instruction and activities connect youth to their natural surroundings.

This program is for homeschooled children to meet other homeschooled children. 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, www.athenslandtrust. org/rfc ROSE OF ATHENS THEATRE SUMMER ACADEMY (SeneyStovall Chapel, Rose Hall, 150 Fritz Mar Lane) “Teaching Life Skills Through Stage Skills,” June 11–22, Grades 1–12. $85–185. 706-3409181, www.roseofathens.org SPLASH PAD (Multiple Locations) The Trail Creek Splash Pad will be open on weekends through May 20 & Aug. 5–Sept. 4, then regular seasonal hours from May 26–Aug. 5. The Rocksprings Splash Pad will open May 26. $1/person. Pool passes $20–40. www.athensclarke county.com/splashpad SPRING PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS (Lay Park) “May Showers.” May 11, 10 a.m. $4–6. www.accgov.com/leisure SUMMER ART CAMPS (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. “Women Artists of the Americas.” July 16–20, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. or July 23–27, 1–4 p.m. Ages 8–11. 706-613-3623 SUMMER CAMPS (Community Voices in Action) “Creative Arts for Imaginative Hearts” for ages 6–9 includes puppetry, culinary arts, musical theater and more. May 29-June 1 or June 11–15. “Backyard Broadway Creative Arts” for ages 10–14 includes theater, writing and creative arts. June 18–22.

“Athens Teen Writers Group Summer Intensive” for ages 13–18 guides writers through short narratives and poems. June 4–8. $125–150/week.

706-340-7461, www.community voicesinaction.org/summer2018 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. A different theme is offered each week. Check website for full descriptions and dates. Registration is required in advance. www.treehousekidandcraft. com SUMMER SPORTS CAMP (United Team Sports Center) Camp kids can play basketball, baseball, football and other team sports. www.uts center.com

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. www.whirligigcamps. com YOUTH SUMMER CAMP (Clarke Central High School) Arts and crafts, sports, guest speakers and other fun activities. For ages 8–14. Apply

by June 1. June 11–14 or 18–21, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov. com/ysc

Support Groups EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) A 12-step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Join any week.

Meets every Sunday, 4–5 p.m. FREE! 706-202-7463, 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. FREE! www. nuci.org PROJECT SAFE (Athens, GA) “The New Beginnings Support Group.”

Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Monday of the month. Childcare provided. “Athena: Goddess of Courage, Wisdom and Justice Group.” Thursdays, 6–7:30 p.m. “Walk-In Clinic.” Mondays, 1–4 p.m. and Thursdays, 3–6 p.m.

Contact the center for details on how to receive support. 24-hour crisis hotline: 706-543-3331. Teen texting line: 706-765-8019. www. project-safe.org

On The Street 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. Adult field trips are for ages 18 and up. Visit website for future trips. www.accgov.com/leisure INCLUSIVE BOOK CLUB (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Adults of all abilities can read out loud and discuss books. Contact library to find out what this month’s selected title is. May 9 & May 23, 1 p.m.

706-795-5597, www.athenslibrary. org/madison MEDITATION IN ATHENS (Multiple Locations) Meditations are offered in various forms across town. Athens Zen Group offers a newcomers orientation every Sunday (except first Sunday of the month) at 11 a.m. athenszen.org. Breathing Heart Sangha offers mindfulness meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Sundays, 6:30–8 p.m. beckylockman@gmail.com. Dedicated Mindfulness Practitioners meets at the Griffin Dubose Healing Lodge every first and third Saturday of the month, 8:30–9:30 p.m. jaseyjones@ gmail.com. Mindful Living Center offers intro classes every second Friday, 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the Griffin Debose Healing Lodge. Rich Panico leads mindfulness meditation at Athens Physical Therapy every Thursday, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Satchidananda Mission offers yoga meditation every Sunday, 6:30–7:30 p.m. and Kirtan every third Sunday, 4–6 p.m. revmanjula@bellsouth. net. Contact the individual studio or instructor for further details on meditation classes f

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REAL ESTATE APARTMENTS FOR RENT Eastside quadraplex, 2BR/2BA, $525/mo. & 2BR/1BA, $500/mo. We have others pre-listing for next year. Call McWaters Realty: 706-353-2700 or cell: 706-540-1529.

Five Points Basement Apartment: private entrance, off street parking, 1BR, bath w/ tub shower, W/D, kitchen, dining area, small living room. $590/mo. plus utilities. No pets. Shown by appointment, available now. Call 706-216-2566.

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Fully furnished, 5BR/4BA, 13.5 acre farm in Clarke County 1 mile from Mall. In town every 4 to 6 weeks.

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2BR/1BA House. 196 Magnolia St. CHAC, W/D. Avail. now. Call 678-6987613.

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Charming Historic House Boulevard neighborhood, 2 b l o c k s f ro m C h a s e E l e m e n t a r y. 4 B R / 2 B A , C H A C , W D , D W, 3 screened porches, fenced yard, $2200/mo. Avail. now. lwnow1@gmail.com.

Archipelago Antiques: A treasury of home decor and personal accents.

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FURNITURE Queen pillow top mattress.

Brand new, in the plastic. $175. King-size pillow top mattress set. Brand new, in the plastic. $295. Call 706714-4365. Can deliver.

MUSIC INSTRUCTION Athens School of M u s i c . Instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin, fiddle & more. From beginner to expert. Visit www.athensschoolofmusic. com, 706-543-5800.

UGA Community Music School. Group and private instruction avail. for students 18 mos. through adult seniors! Private instruction in popular and classical styles. ugacms. uga.edu, ugacms@uga. edu, 706-542-2894.

MUSIC SERVICES Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records & CDs in fine condition. Wuxtry Records, at corner of Clayton & College Dwntn.

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Peachy Green Clean Co-op, your local friendly Green Clean! Free estimates w/ rates as low as $39. 706-248-4601, peachy greencleancoop.com.

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PRINTING Self Publish Your Book.

Local (Five Points) professional publishing service. Editing, design & printing services. 30+ years experience. Let’s meet at Jittery Joe’s. 706-395-4874.

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Join the Barberitos team today. We are now hiring for full and part-time positions at our Barnett Shoals Rd. and Lumpkin S t re e t l o c a t i o n s . Vi s i t Barberitosjobs.com to fill out an application or stop by to speak with a manager.

Front desk, breakfast and laundry help needed. Must be flex. 7 days. Wingate, 255 Nor th Ave. Apply in person, bring resume.

8:30 a.m.–2 p.m., M–F. Mr. Singh.

Groove Burgers is hiring servers and line cooks for FT and/or PT employment.

Line cook pay is based on skill level. We are looking for both day and night shifts. Apply online: www. grooveburgers.com or in person: 1791 Oconee Connector, Suite 510. 762499-5699.

Help wanted in back of house. Apply in person at George’s Lowcountry. FT and PT positions avail.

2095 S. Milledge Ave. Neurosurgeon. Athens Regional Specialty Services, Inc. has opening in Athens, GA for a Neurosurgeon. Provide clinical and operative care to patients suffering from neurological disorders including diseases and disorders of spine, spine trauma and head injury.

MD or equiv + 6yrs of training (Internship/ residency in general surgery and Neurological Surgery), Georgia license or eligible. Send resumes to Athens Regional Specialty Services, Inc., Attn: Stephanie Smith, 242 King Ave MSB 1st floor, Athens, GA 30606. Must ref job title & code: NS-SP. Find a full-time or parttime job in the Flagpole Classifieds! New listings every week. See them also at classifieds.flagpole.com

SMI Composites wants to train you to make Carbon Fiber parts for the Automotive & A v i a t i o n i n d u s t r y.

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INTERNSHIPS Successful Athens area business looking for someone to make us better. Contact Reign if you are that person.

OPPORTUNITIES Do you gamble? UGA is conducting a study on gambling behavior.

Participation includes one in-person assessment and completing several short surveys several times a day for seven days. Earn between $50–65 in cash depending on number of surveys completed. Must have a smartphone. Call 706-583-0819 for more information.

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Get paid to type in our relaxed work environment and make your own weekday schedule. After training, earn $8–$8.50/ h r. w / g u a r a n t e e d increases. Current average compensation after one year of work exceeds $9.50–$10/hr. Apply at www.ctscribes.com.

Lifeguard/Swim instructors wanted at our small nonprofit, the YWCO on the east side. Work around a friendly and fun pool.

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Five Points Bottle Shop and 5 Points Cigar Shop & Lounge is looking for highly motivated individuals to fill several positions. Experience in retail, stockroom, cigars, wine or craft beer preferred, but not required.

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50 Pained expression 52 Make giddy 53 Gunpowder ingredient 54 Prefix with born or found 57 Tab 58 Tomato's family 60 Just lying around 61 Survey choice 62 Kuwaiti ruler 63 Lab procedure 64 Fashionably dated 65 Distribute DOWN 1 Soak up the sun 2 The "A" of ABM 3 Oscar, for one 4 Filming site 5 Disdain 6 Rummy relative 7 Formal address 8 Fido's front limb 9 Bothersome bug 10 Clobber 11 Built-out window 12 Gross out

13 Mouth-watering 18 Like some drinks 22 Wall Street purchase 24 Eye drop?

26 Boot attachment 27 Elton John's "____ Dancer" 29 Turn over 31 Bona fide 32 Demi Moore, e.g.

33 Top-notch 34 Flies, to spiders 36 Linguist's concern 38 Political coalition 41 Low-grade coal 42 Type of piano 43 In that direction 45 Serving of veal 46 Watering holes 47 Ledger entry 48 Say "y'all," say 49 Poolroom supply 51 Subway in Paris 55 Make revisions to 56 "The Way We ___" 58 Swe. neighbor 59 ___ and haw

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Are Conspiracy Theories Dangerous?

ADVICE FOR ATHENS’ LOOSE AND LOVELORN

By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com Hey Bonita, I read your column in the paper every week and feel you do a great job. However, I believe your advice for the conspiracy theorist [Apr. 4] was somewhat off. There are real-world consequences to letting people fall down the Infowars/conspiracy theorist rabbit hole. Death threats were sent to parents of the Sandy Hook shooting. The kids from the Parkland shooting will live their entire lives not only with the memory of the massacre they survived, but with all the idiocy attached to 4chan trolls and the like. If this behavior just stayed within the confines of a few random message boards, perhaps it wouldn’t matter.

But unfortunately, much of this nonsense is becoming mainstream and thus being reiterated by some-

what credible sources.

When people become isolated from society because of their beliefs, it’s easy for them to become defensive and even more entrenched. It seems that many of the people who believe in such extreme views end up being dangerous to themselves and to others. I have a hard enough time having a civil conversation with my parents, who are informed solely by Fox News. I can’t imagine how I’d cope with them if they were on Reddit or watching Alex Jones. The problem is, they are already testing the waters of the Alex Jones world, because some of his beliefs are ending up on Fox News.

While I agree with your advice that the writer should be able to express his or her beliefs freely, I think the caveat to that advice should have been the expectation of being isolated from friends and family. Sure, the people who care about the writer will hopefully recognize the real person behind the conspiracy theorist, but in the real world, that doesn’t seem to happen. Human beings will always form their tribes, and those who don’t fit in will be pushed further and further away. Admittedly, I don’t have a solution. I’m not sure what would be prudent advice for someone like this, but I worry that in today’s political climate, people who fall for the Alex Jones conspiracies will become more isolated, fall through the

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cracks and end up becoming the next school shooter or Unabomber.

Thank you for sharing your perspective and being a supportive reader. I advised the writer to live their truth exactly for the reason you state—to avoid isolation and diving so deep into conspiracy that they live in an echo chamber that does little more than confirm their biases. This person’s tone wasn’t such that I assumed they’d end up immediately alienating themselves from their loved ones, though you seem to think that’ll happen.

Indeed, this is way bigger than “agreeing to disagree.” Conspiracy theorists, as we think of them currently, have proven to be dangerous in the

past, and we have the right to look twice at people who champion that kind of stuff. Timothy McVeigh bombed a federal building and killed 168 people to “retaliate” against the government for ATF actions against the Branch Davidians and Randy Weaver, and he believed that the government orchestrated both of those actions, to a degree. He also believed that the USS Cole attack was a “false flag,” just like the person who wrote in. The Waffle House shooter apparently once declared himself a “sovereign citizen”—two words that are a huge red flag for me personally—and he also managed to only shoot persons of color. You’re right: Our questioner is in the company of some potentially dangerous ideas, and they should be judicious about what they choose to believe.

I’m sure the writer will experience some isolation from friends and family. The fact that they were so afraid to “come out” about their beliefs tells me that they expect to be shunned and/or ridiculed at least a little bit. I didn’t feel I needed to tell them that, because they were already clearly afraid of being rejected by their loved ones, but thanks for your feedback. Hopefully they’ll have room in their bunker for both of us when the shit goes down. f

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Pancakes for the Perplexed IT’S LIKE PETE’S CHEAT SHEET, BUT WITH SYRUP

By Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com Many readers have expressed disappointSims by 61.4 percent. Richie Knight is ment that Pete’s Cheat Sheet will not be in second-place with 17.8 percent, and telling them how to vote this time. Pete has Undecided comes in third with a whopping just not paid close enough attention to feel 14.9 percent. Kelly Girtz is a distant fourth comfortable picking a candidate in some of with only 5.9 percent. That makes a gigantic the races.

94.1 percent Republican vote against Girtz Let us assume that most Flagpole readers and should tell you all you need to know, if who have looked to Pete for voting guidance you’re adopting this voting strategy. are Democrats. Their problem is that local For ACC Commission District 1, elections are nonpartisan, so they don’t it’s Sharyn Dickerson by 48.3 percent, have the party label to guide them. In preand Undecided in second with 29.9 pervious years, Pete has done cent, making a combined the heavy lifting, making it 78.2 percent to Patrick Remember, folks, Davenport’s 21.8 percent. easy to radar through the non-partisan fog and zero In District 2, Taylor this is a totally in on the compatible votes.

Pass and Undecided are unscientific poll.

With Pete on the sidein a dead heat with 45.1 lines, It is possible that the percent each, while Mariah Athens-Clarke County Republican Party Parker barely scores with 9.8 percent. So, if has provided a solution. Over the weekend, you’re marking your ballot according to this they released the results of the straw poll system, you can very readily see that 90.2 they took at Saturday’s pancake breakfast percent of these Republicans do not want and candidate meet-and-greet.

Parker as their next commissioner, so she The usual disclaimers must apply here. must be doing something right.

This is a totally unscientific sample and In District 3, we have the same kind of could be skewed even further by some pattern. The Republican breakfasters prefer unknown variables, such as a preference for Tony Eubanks by 43 percent and Undecided sausage and pancakes among the most conby 31.4 percent, for a combined total of servative of the Republicans.

74.4 percent against Melissa Link’s 25.6 Be all that as it may, local Democrats try- percent. Gee, wonder why they don’t like ing to decipher the candidate lineup might Link? just want to vote the opposite of their In District 5, Danielle Benson pulls Republican brethren and sistren, and our 55.6 percent and Undecided 25.2 perTrump-Pence friends have kindly laid out a cent, for a combined total of 77.8 percent possibly significant sample of their choices. against Jared Bailey’s 13.1 percent and Tim We will hurry over the partisan races Denson’s 6.1 percent, leaving it as kind of a on the assumption that local Democrats toss-up for progressives trying to read these will not be voting in the Republican state coffee grounds. primaries, nor did the Republicans mark In District 7, Republicans prefer their pancakes for any Democratic races.

Carl Blount by 42.2 percent and their pal Suffice it to say Undecided by 31.1 that the straw percent, for a compollers voted 82.5 bined 73.3 percent.

Early voting at the Board of Elections percent in favor of What’s left goes to office through May 18. Hours: Mon.– Congressman Jody former Democratic Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Election Day is Hice, whose politParty chairman Bill Tuesday, May 22 at regular polling ical genes are all Overend, with 18.9 places from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. regressive. percent, and Russell Now, let’s move Edwards, who on to the nonwas an even more partisan local races. For Superior Court aggressive Democratic Party chairman and Judge, the Republicans voted 95.7 percent thorn in the Republicans’ side. Edwards’ for Regina Quick, 3.3 percent for Lisa Lott reward is 7.8 percent. and .08 percent for Undecided. Quick used In District 9, Undecided moves into to be a Republican state representative, so first place with 51.8 percent of the vote. one could intuit that this is a straight party Tommy Valentine is second with 32.5 line vote having nothing to do with judicial percent, making a combined 84.3 percent, qualifications. If you’d rather have a qualwhile Ovita Thornton gets 15.7 percent. ified Democrat as judge, you can cast your In the Board of Education races, lot with Lott.

Undecided takes District 5 with 54.7 Same with the other Superior Court percent, while Kara Dyckman polls 37.2 Judge race. Eric Norris got 85.8 percent of percent and Imani Scott-Blackwell 8.1 the syrup-slurper vote as opposed to 7.9 percent. District 7 has Carol Williams percent for Allison Mauldin and 6.2 percent grabbing 70.7 percent of the Republican for Undecided. Is the pattern becoming vote, Undecided 21.2 percent and LaKeisha clear?

Gantt 8.1 percent.

Well, let’s move on to the Athens-Clarke Remember, folks, this is a totally unsciCounty races. Remember, we’re in topentific poll, but it is awesome, because it sy-turvy land here; down is up, for those of was voted on by some really, really fine peoyou who want to vote Democratic or at least ple, who know which side their pancakes progressive. are buttered on, unlike the sad, failing quitWhy look here! For Mayor, the ter who used to cook up that fake journalRepublican pancake poppers prefer Harry ism called Pete’s Cheat Sheet. f

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