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The Hanging Garden BOE MAKES LITTLE PROGRESS ON WEST BROAD AND MORE LOCAL NEWS By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com Two weeks after what Superintendent 7. Currently, the district has eight different Demond Means and several school board reading programs and 13 different assessmembers termed an embarrassing debate ments in its 18 elementary and middle over the fate of the West Broad School, the schools, he said. Clarke County Board of Education tried Means called the reading and writing again May 31. While avoiding the acrimony curriculum the “most critical” and said, of the previous conversation, the short“It is imperative to address inconsistency handed BOE—missing Greg Davis, Vernon around the most important topic you can Payne and Ovita Thornton—also made litteach young people,” comparing the current tle progress in deciding what to do with the fractured system to a house’s foundation vacant historic building. cracking. The new curriculum will also help Out of the six members present, only John Knox expressed a preference regarding three proposals for the property (two for community resource centers and one, submitted by the Clarke County School District itself, consisting primarily of early-learning classrooms). The Athens Land Trust’s proposal is by far the most detailed, the only one that includes information about funding and shares some elements with the Northeast Georgia Business Alliance’s. Knox added that he is dubious about a previous CCSD proposal to convert the school into office space, the administration’s top priority of historic preservation isn’t aligned with the board’s, and the current CCSD proposal doesn’t address the ALT’s popular West Broad Market Garden on the property, which administrators had previously suggested paving over for parking. “We’ve had a tremendous amount of support that cannot be ignored” for the land trust, board member Sarah Ellis said. But Linda Davis—who has been critical of the community garden—said it “feels awkward” Like a race car, this bus only turns left. to be approached by outside groups about district property. “I hope we address issues of equity that have occupied would not acquiesce and fold because we much of Means’ and the board’s attention have a lot of people here,” she said. “A lot of over the past 10 months, he said. Other dispeople are not here as well.” trict officials said students who are not on The discussion—really, just brief statetrack in reading in third grade end up doing ments by each school board member—was more poorly in school, earning less money, originally supposed to happen in executive are more likely to commit crimes and have session. But on Knox’s motion, the board poorer health and shorter life expectancies. voted 4-2 to open it up the public, with Ellis, Carol Williams and president Jared Bybee in favor, and Linda Davis and Charles Going through precinct-by-precinct Worthy opposed. results from the May 22 election, one thing The board also voted 5-1 (with Knox opposed) to approve the controversial AVID jumps out: Harry Sims campaigned for mayor on the premise that residents outprogram, a teaching method intended to side the Loop weren’t getting a fair shake improve academic rigor that will be implefrom the county government. But it turns mented at 18 schools this fall—all but out there wasn’t much of an inside/outsideBarrow and Chase Street elementaries and the-Loop divide after all. Kelly Girtz won at Clarke Central High School. The program least a plurality in every precinct except the comes with a price tag of $511,000 to send two Sims represented on the commission, 200 teachers to out-of-town training conand Girtz won over 50 percent of the vote ferences this summer. in 19 out of 24 precincts. Means also asked for $2.7 million over Turnout was a major factor. In Sims’ fortwo years to implement a new language mer district, it was just 20 percent. In prearts curriculum in kindergarten through cinct 5C (Chase Street Elementary), where eighth grade, which will be voted on June
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Girtz won 87 percent of the vote, it was 50 percent—the highest of any precinct. Either Democrats had a big edge when it came to enthusiasm, or Athens-Clarke County is getting bluer. ACC is usually about 65 percent Democratic, but on May 22, 72 percent of primary voters who picked up a partisan ballot chose a Democratic one. Considering that the number of people who voted was about 1,000 higher than either the Sims or Girtz campaigns expected, signs point to enthusiasm. That’s good news for state Reps. Deborah Gonzalez and Jonathan Wallace, as well as Democratic candidates statewide, come November. If you were wondering whether the local elections or the gubernatorial primaries were driving turnout, the answer is both. Of the 17,939 people who chose a partisan ballot, 554 didn’t vote for governor. That number rose to more than 3,000 by the end of the state and federal ballot. But voting picked up again in the nonpartisan portion of the ballot, with only 699 out of 18,884 voters skipping the mayoral race.
Mayor Denson: Elections Were a ‘U-Turn’ Regardless of what you think of Mayor Nancy Denson’s policies, she knows her stuff when it comes to politics. Denson picked up on a lot of the factors mentioned above in an interview last week on WGAU 1340 AM. Host Tim Bryant suggested that the election results—in which progressives backed by Athens for Everyone swept the mayor’s race and all six commission races—were “a left turn.” Denson responded, “It wasn’t just a left turn; it was a U-turn.” (To which Commissioner-elect Russell Edwards cheekily replied in the flagpole.com comments, “Doesn’t one need to be moving forward to execute a U-turn?”) Both Bryant and Denson chalked the results up to enthusiasm on the progressive side, while, as Athens GOP chairman Gordon Rhoden said in a recent mass email, conservatives stayed home. “When you have that kind of passion from small, very vocal groups, and they organize, we saw what they did… I have to give them credit, they did an amazing job of taking over this election,” Denson said. The state legislature’s decision to move nonpartisan elections like Athens’ from November to May also played a role, Denson said. “This is just not on people’s radar this time of the year, and I think that’s one of the things that made this election happen, that made it possible,” she said. Bryant asked whether the results were a repudiation of Denson. “Probably by some people. As much as I’d love everybody to love me, I know that’s not the case,” Denson said. “But I think the pendulum constantly swings, and this pendulum has swung very far to the left, and I think that’s something that’s been in the works for the past eight years. I have to hand it to [Athens for Everyone founder] Tim Denson, because I
think he’s the architect that started all this. I don’t claim any kin to him, really don’t want to… there are goals that group of people have that I will never support.” The two also discussed the transition to Mayor-elect Kelly Girtz, why Athens has such high poverty in spite of creating so many jobs, the loss of big-box retailers to Oconee County and the perception that the ACC government is unfriendly to business. You can listen to the whole “Mission Timpossible” podcast at wgauradio.com.
Commissioners Talk Housing, Discrimination Affordable housing, a civil rights committee and minority contracts top the agenda for Commissioner Melissa Link and two newly elected commissioners. Link, Edwards and Mariah Parker discussed what they want to do in their first 30 days in office during a panel discussion last week at Hendershot’s hosted by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement’s Mokah Jasmine Johnson. Link called rising housing costs in Athens “a crisis” and called for an affordable housing task force to address the issue. “People who make two to three times the median income are still struggling to find affordable homes in Athens,” she said. Edwards said the creation of a civil rights committee to handle accusations of discrimination by local businesses is his top priority. He said complaints should be publicized so that businesses are shamed into compliance. Link and Parker agreed on the importance of a civil rights committee and a stronger anti-discrimination ordinance that covers not just bars but all types of businesses. The University of Georgia also needs to step up, Link said, because “you have a new demographic of UGA students who have a real sense of entitlement.” Parker, a PhD student in linguistics, also criticized UGA for not doing much to help youth in Athens. “The university extracts a lot of resources from this community and doesn’t give back enough,” she said. As far as discrimination, part of the problem, Parker said, is the lack of resources in the African-American community. “The racists have all the money, still, so it’s economically advantageous to cater to them,” she said. “If we had a black middle class, those places would integrate on their own.” Parker listed her No. 1 priority as setting aside 30 percent of city contracts for black- and Latino-owned companies. The three also discussed the disconnect between unemployment (low) and wages (also low) and poverty (high) in Athens. Edwards recalled driving a woman from the Parkview public housing complex to the polls. She told him that she had worked at a fast-food restaurant for 12 years and made $9 an hour. ACC pays government employees a living wage, and businesses that want tax breaks or other incentives to open in Athens should be asked to do the same, he said. “If you want a public benefit from this government, you should serve the public in return,” he said. Parker drew a link between low-wage service industry jobs and mental health problems. “If you’re getting screamed at in a fiery hot kitchen for 12 or 14 hours, yeah, you might go a little crazy,” she said. “…If somebody’s making $20 an hour, the idea of going to therapy doesn’t seem so far off.” f
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Justice for None TRUMP USES THE LEGAL SYSTEM FOR HIS OWN ENDS By Baynard Woods democracyincrisiscolumn@gmail.com A judge sanctioned the U.S. attorney’s office in the District of Columbia, which has spent the last year and a half prosecuting people who protested the president’s inauguration. Prosecutors failed to hand over evidence to the defense, a major breach in court procedure that endangers the justice system itself. On Jan. 20, 2017—J20—Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department threw more than 70 “non-lethal” grenades, sometimes hitting innocent bystanders in the head, and emptied dozens of canisters of tear gas against protesters. Then they cordoned off more than 200 people and charged them all with violating the Riot Act. Because they relied on a theory that anyone in black conspired to destroy property, all 200 people were charged with breaking the windows of a Starbucks and a Bank of America. The government was forced to drop the charges against all but 58 of the defendants after losing the first case in January. Elizabeth Lagesse, one of the defendants, argued in a motion that the government continued to press charges against her, not because they had any evidence that she had engaged in the destruction of property or even conspired to help anyone else do it, but because she talked to the press—including Democracy in Crisis—and filed a civil suit against the police with the American Civil Liberties Union. “[Prosecutor Jennifer] Kerkhoff’s May 11 email also highlights the government’s ongoing fixation with Ms. Lagesse’s media presence and her pending lawsuit—protected conduct that has no relevance to the case,” the motion argues, making reference to an email from the prosecutor, which, it argues “is filled with derisive asides about Ms. Lagesse’s public statements, which go as far as accusing Ms. Lagesse of spreading ‘misinformation.’” Here Kerkhoff is following Trump precisely—”misinformation” is her more legalistic version of “fake news.” (The main detective in the case, Greggory Pemberton, regularly calls me “Fake News Woods.”) Like most things Trumpian, this prosecution engages with the seediest parts of the alt-right. In this case, the prosecution relied heavily on a video surreptitiously filmed by Project Veritas, the far-right video-editing outfit that brought down ACORN and regularly fails trying to “sting” media outlets like the Washington Post.
The Project Veritas video shows a group of people planning a march and mentioning an “anti-capitalist, anti-fascist” action, and provides part of the basis for the conspiracy to riot charges—which otherwise hinge on wearing black. It has been central to the government’s case against the protesters because they claim it proves that defendants planned to destroy properties and shut the city down. But in court last week, it came out that the government did not give the defense attorneys all of the video—three minutes were cut off. During those three minutes, the Veritas operative said: “I don’t think they know anything.” There was also evidence that the Jan. 8, 2017 planning meeting included a session on how to de-escalate a violent situation. The proceedings also revealed that Project Veritas visited the FBI before the inauguration to talk to them about the protest—and the government revealed nothing of that meeting to the defense, either. The court still did not dismiss all of the charges against all of the defendants. It did sanction Kerkhoff and dismiss the conspiracy charges against all of the defendants. For one defendant, Dylan Petrohilos, that meant that his charges would be dropped altogether, since he was not even arrested at the protest but was picked up months later when police officers raided his home and took an antifa flag and copies of the liberal magazine The Nation as evidence of the conspiracy. For others, the weight of a long prosecution and the potential of a long sentence was still there to bludgeon them. As one defendant, Ella Fassler, tweeted, “it’s starting to look like my co-defendants and I will… only be facing up to ~10-20 years in prison now.” The prosecution has been intended as a form of punishment. After testifying in last week’s trial, one officer named William Chatman wore a shirt with a slogan that condoned police brutality—“Police Brutality… Or Doing What Their Parents Should Have!”—in the courthouse. It is a clear message, not only to the defendants, but potentially to the jury. At the same time that Kerkhoff was being sanctioned in one court, the jury in one of the other trial groups was deliberating—they had not returned a verdict at press time. This prosecution bears all the hallmarks of Trump’s sense of justice. At virtually the same time all of this was going down in the D.C. Superior Court, across town, Trump was underlining the capricious nature of justice in his regime with his pardon of conservative pundit and criminal Dinesh D’Souza. Instead of going through the Department of Justice’s Office of the Pardon Attorney, Trump randomly picks friends, political allies or celebrities. His last big pardon before D’Souza was concentration camp concierge and former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio. In ancient Greek political thought, the mark of tyranny was the desire to help one’s friends and to harm one’s enemies. Both the pardon of D’Souza and the prosecution of the J20 protesters are motivated by this desire. Like Trump, Kerkhoff and the MPD make it seem like the vindictive nature of the prosecution is its purpose, not some accidental feature. f
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certain self-serving politician as well. If the message here is that, as a practical matter, protecting free speech can be costly to the owners, what of the free speakers themselves? Speaking out against injustice has cost thousands of lesser-known Americans their lives, families and livelihoods, and even more celebrated voices of dissent have not escaped unscathed. Just ask 1968 Olympians John Carlos and an employee while he or she is on the job. Tommie Lee Smith what happened after There are laws in many states that prohibit their “black power” salute, or the Dixie bosses from penalizing workers for their Chicks, who nose-dived into Lake Pariah political activities outside the workplace, after criticizing the Iraq war. and there are laws that prohibit discriminaNone of this is to suggest that players tion within it based on race, sex or sexual who kneel in protest during the national orientation. So far as the O.B. knows— anthem are not fully aware that, historiwhich, granted, somecally, there have been sigtimes ain’t all that far—no nificant costs attached to employer can be required to such actions, or that they tolerate on-the-job behavior are not fully prepared to by an employee that he or absorb them. The O.B. will she deems detrimental to the readily admit that his visemployer’s economic interest. ceral reaction to the way What it boils down to is they are making their statethat we as a people pride ments is decidedly negative, ourselves on maintaining even though he recognizes legal protections for free that the necessity for such speech in certain forms and a statement is urgent. He within certain contexts, and concedes that even a more pay unceasing homage to it subtle or individualized in principle. Yet, no less than gesture is likely to invite an most human societies, ours acrimonious reaction, as readily relies on the forces in the shallow, malevolent of popular opinion and the Laura Ingraham’s “shut up marketplace to discourage or and dribble” advisory after punish speech that is seen LeBron James called some San Francisco 49ers kneel during the national anthem before a 2017 game. as unsettling, embarrassing, of the Cheeto-in-Chief’s landivisive or otherwise inimical guage “laughable and scary.” to the dominant interests of the day. the best bet for their pocketbooks lies in The Ol’ Bloviator wishes he could see an There is no denying the racial factors moving to pacify by far the largest and most outcome here based a more constructive that drive and complicate this particular affluent segment of their unevenly divided and sensitive appreciation of opposing controversy. Some 70 percent of NFL playfan base. points of view and a recognition that ers are black, while 80 percent of the fans Cracking down on protests by black play- humane values should always count for in the stands and 70 percent of TV viewers ers obviously promises less overall revenue more than raw emotions. Sadly, he can are white. Increasingly stratospheric ticket lost to fan boycotts than vice versa. A player hardly imagine a time in our nation’s hisprices simply exacerbate this disparity. strike or coordinated refusal to report for tory less propitious for such an eventuality. The heaviest concentration of household training camp in July might well counter Hence, he humbly suggests that if and incomes across the NFL fan base falls this strategy, but given the racial and ideowhen an accommodation is announced, within the range of $75,000–$100,000, logical pressure cooker in which this conflict the appropriate musical accompaniment meaning even the bottom tier of this demo- is playing out, the owners might well double will not be Faith Hill or Whitney Houston’s graphic stands $35,000 north of median down, sensing that folding in the face of a soaring rendition of “The Star Spangled household income for blacks as of 2017. raise by the players would only intensify the Banner,” but Cyndi Lauper belting out By stressing the anti-American backlash from white fans, not to mention a “Money Changes Everything.” f
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NFL OWNERS BOW TO ECONOMIC PRESSURE OVER FREE SPEECH By James C. Cobb news@flagpole.com
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Although the Second Amendment may be giving it a run for its money these days, the Ol’ Bloviator would venture that the most commonly misappropriated amendment to our constitution is the first. A great deal of this is attributable to the deeply ingrained embrace of “free speech,” in principle if not always in practice, as a fundamental component of the American Way of Life. The First Amendment has been interpreted expansively enough to include many forms of individual expression. Likewise, it has been extended to cover state and local as well as federal laws and policy. All of this being said, however, the courts have largely required that some level of government involvement in the restriction of free expression be established before First Amendment protections are operative. Does it apply in the current uproar over the rights of NFL players to kneel, during the playing of the national anthem, in protest of police violence against black citizens? Ironically, the gratuitous self-insertion of the Great Orange Blusterbag into this controversy may have inadvertently rendered the First Amendment more relevant here than it would have been otherwise. While it guarantees his right to criticize the kneelers as a private citizen, there is court precedent to suggest that, as an agent of the federal government, he is not free to use his bully pulpit to encourage Americans to boycott the NFL in order to actively coerce owners into ixnaying the players’ protests. Still, we might rightly ask whether filing another legal action against a man who pays them no more mind than his debts or contracts is akin to trying to calm Kilauea by tee-teeing on it. If legal determinations are to be a factor here, the O.B. can’t see the dispute coming down to anything other than the right of an employer to restrict the behavior of
implications of what the kneeling “sons of bitches” were doing, His Evil Orangeness effectively piled a lack of patriotism on top of the racial antipathy already harbored by many whites, while casting whites more sympathetic to the player’s objectives as America-haters as well. The impact of his onslaught registers in survey data showing the share of respondents with favorable attitudes toward the NFL falling from an already frail 30 percent to 17 percent during DT’s weeklong Twitter rampage on the subject last September; his calculated outrage helped, as one survey firm noted, to render the NFL one of the “most divisive brands” out there, convincing team owners and league officials that
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How Much Power Do Schools Have? MEANS HAS INCENTIVE TO OPT FOR ‘INPUT’ INTERPRETATION OF LSGTS By Leon Galis news@flagpole.com
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Bertis Downs’ recent iPhone “broadcast” from the Library of Congress is the third high-profile contribution to an intense ongoing discussion of how the Clarke County School District is faring as a charter system. The first one, by Karen Gerow, taking dead aim at CCSD Superintendent Demond Means as “autocratic,” ran in the Athens Banner-Herald a few weeks ago and prompted the second, a vigorous defense of Means by Tommie Farmer in Flagpole. Imputations of racism and white privilege were duly entered. While those ugly attitudes can’t ever be completely discounted, I’m not going to pursue them here. My only expertise in this area is that of a taxpayer—I’m really good at paying them. In that capacity, I think that Means’ performance has to be seen in the context of the deeply flawed charter any CCSD superintendent has to operate under, no matter what demographic pigeonhole he or she fits into. In particular, the charter contains critical ambiguities whose resolution pushes any superintendent toward the “top-down” administrative approach opposed by Gerow and Downs. A flashpoint in the published and social-media debates Dr. Demond Means about all this is a central feature of the district’s charter: local school governance teams (LSGTs). They, or something like them, are mandated by state law for charter systems to achieve more decentralized decision-making than is the norm in traditional schools. The state has made decentralization a key element of charter systems to create space at the local level for community involvement in schools. The idea is that kids do better when the surrounding community has a strong sense of ownership of their school and a robust commitment to students’ success. That’s certainly a plausible assumption, and there’s at least anecdotal evidence favoring it. For example, three years ago, Rebecca Burns, writing for Atlanta magazine, profiled a charter school in Clayton County where mostly-minority students were thriving after struggling elsewhere. The school was under-resourced in all kinds of ways, but what made the difference for its students was how heavily invested everyone, from families to staff, was in its success. Decentralization is the state’s prescription for driving this kind of transformation. The Georgia code says districts seeking charter status must explain how they will go about “maximizing school level governance and the involvement of parents, teachers and community members in such governance.” CCSD’s response to that mandate is
the LSGTs, which our charter says shall “maximize school-level governance, uphold the Charter System’s mission and vision, set policy for each Charter System School, ensure effective organizational planning, and ensure that Performance-based Goals and Measurable Objectives… are met.” The “Performance-based Goals and Measurable Objectives” are the metrics our schools have to meet in order for the district to retain its charter status. Here’s the problem: I’m told by people who’ve been trained for service on LSGTs that there’s confusion about their role in district operations, a report confirmed by the current debate about Means’ administrative style. Some believe the LSGTs are independent centers of authority in their respective schools. Others believe they’re merely advisory to the superintendent, to whom they convey “input” about the matters within their purview. And wonky people like me can find support for both views in the charter itself. Now, if I’m a superintendent responsible for implementing the charter, I have to resolve this conflict in one or the other direction. If I go with the “input” story, then I’m exposed to complaints like the ones from Gerow and Downs that I’m betraying the state’s “decentralization” mandate. But if I go with the “independent authority” story, I may end up even worse off. If it’s up to the LSGTs, among other things, to “ensure” that their respective schools come up to par. I can’t just leave them to their own devices. Instead, I’m in the awkward— not to say untenable—position of having to somehow ensure that they ensure that. I have to figure this out, because if the schools miss their metrics, I’m the one who gets fired, not the LGST members. So, leaving Means aside, what do you think superintendents are going to do to get out of the corner our charter backs them into? Isn’t it a pretty safe bet that they’ll prefer hits from the likes of Gerow and Downs to surrendering their career prospects as hostage to as many independent centers of authority as there are schools in the district? Wouldn’t a rational person in Means’ shoes be under tremendous pressure to adopt the “input” story about the LSGTs over the “independent authority” story? If there really is a problem here, we need look no further than the charter itself to identify the people who are responsible for fixing it. The charter was signed on the district’s behalf by the chairperson of our board of education (at the time, Charles Worthy, and now Jared Bybee) and the superintendent (then, Philip Lanoue; now, Means). f
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The partisan divide on Capitol Hill is nothing new, but Democrats and Republicans have historically come together every five years to re-up the bipartisan Farm Bill. This huge piece of legislation funds farm subsidies, urban agriculture, farmers’ insurance and other programs that are critical to the stability of farms across the U.S., including the smaller local farms around Athens. It also provides funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps.
“There’s [a] deeply held belief that people in poverty are not only lazy, but they’re dishonest,” Adams says. “The fact is, this is not a luxury benefit. It’s an emergency supplement for families who have very little.” In fact, most SNAP benefits go to the working poor—individuals who are working but still struggling to make ends meet, says Adams. SNAP dollars may comprise $70 billion in the Farm Bill, but the per family breakdown is pretty meager. Currently, the average benefit for a family of two is $63 a
A conservative House version of the Farm Bill proposed expanding work requirements for SNAP recipients. The new rule would have required able-bodied adults ages 18–59 who are not pregnant or full-time caregivers to work or participate in work training for at least 20 hours a week. The House version failed to pass, but that doesn’t mean future restrictions on SNAP and other types of welfare reform are off the table, and these policies could affect a large number of Athens residents. According to the Urban Institute, an estimated 335,000 people in Georgia would be subject to the new work requirement, if it passes in a later version of the bill, and 67 percent of those individuals would not be able to meet the requirement. That’s nearly a quarter of a million Georgians who could lose their benefits by the stroke of a pen. In Athens, where one in five people are food insecure, the effect could be severe. “SNAP is the last social safety net that we have left that’s responsive to an economy that goes bust. You take that away and put these inflexible bounds on it, then you basically remove a safety net that’s really important for families,” says Grace Bagwell Adams, a health policy professor at UGA’s College of Public Health. As director of the Athens Wellbeing Project, which surveyed local residents on their health-care needs, Adams is especially familiar with the health and economic needs of Athens residents. Just because the benefits are harder to get, she says, doesn’t mean the need isn’t still there. Adams says the proposed SNAP restrictions reflect many of the harmful stereotypes many people carry about poverty and those who receive government assistance.
week, which means recipients more often select cheaper processed foods and fewer fresh items like fruits and vegetables. Several local organizations have partnered to help recipients access healthy foods. UGA’s Campus Kitchen prepares meals for low-income seniors. The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia holds mobile markets at schools to get more produce into the hands of kids and their families. The Athens Farmers Market and the West Broad Farmers Market offer double EBT programs to make market produce more affordable. Beyond the health benefit, these programs provide an economic stimulus to the local food economy. “You’ve got these local institutions who are partnering to accept EBT dollars and expanding the food economy so you can bring in new customers who wouldn’t have shopped at the farmers market before,” Adams says. Local food-assistance agencies could also feel a pinch if funding for SNAP is restricted in later legislation. Adams points to studies describing how the Reagan-era tightening of welfare purse strings just redistributed the burden to local food pantries, who struggled to provide enough food to their communities. So far, the Senate version of the Farm Bill doesn’t appear to contain any restrictions on SNAP, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to get comfortable, says Adams. No matter your political leaning, it’s important to understand that major changes to SNAP could have far-reaching consequences. “It has direct implications on health, and long term it has direct implications on our local economy, work productivity, education and all kinds of things,” Adams says. “It’s never just about food.” f
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Dancing in the Street
Hot Corner Festival Features Hip Hop and Lots More
Hot Corner Celebration Schedule FRIDAY, JUNE 8 (First AME Church) 6:00 p.m. Friday Night Gospel Program SATURDAY, JUNE 9 (Hot Corner Stage)
By Jeremy Johnson music@flagpole.com
Blakely, a recent Clarke Central graduate who considers himself a student of the older artists in the Athens area, says he thinks this edition of the Hot Corner festival will provide a good learning environment for artists his age, as well as an opportunity for the older generation of fans and artists to connect the dots and put a face and voice to his ever-growing reputation. “I always take notes from the people I consider the OGs of the Athens hip-hop scene,” Blakely says. “I’ll be spectating just to get a feel for the dos and don’ts when I get up there… I definitely want to leave an impact on the people that don’t know me. For the people that haven’t been to a Kxng Blanco show, they don’t know why all of the hype is around me. It’s more than just the audio that they hear and the stories that they hear about me—it’s the energy.”
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or local hip-hop artists, performing at the Hot Corner Celebration and Soul Food Festival is a rite of passage and also a source of pride. The annual festival takes place at the “Hot Corner” of Hull and Washington streets on the edge of downtown Athens. The event is an Athens cultural staple, as well as a celebration of AfricanAmerican commerce—something the musical performers also appreciate. “The Hot Corner Celebration is a celebration of blackowned businesses,” says Larry Gresham, known in the rap scene as L.G. “That’s something that we should take pride in, and that’s something we should support. It’s something that we should take joy in. It’s bigger than music. It’s a good way to reach those people that you wouldn’t reach.” After all, he says, “Hot Corner only happens once a year.” Gresham has performed at the festival each of the last few years, but has attended since he was a child. The Hot Corner is the only place he can remember getting his hair cut since he was old enough to walk. For him, the event is a chance to gather with and celebrate people he’s looked up to his entire life. “It means a lot, because Athens isn’t that big to begin with,” he says. “It’s like a family reunion, except that it’s in the middle of the street. This is just the one time where we can come together, and we can dance together, we can eat together, we can sing, and it’s a beautiful thing.” One of the things that makes Hot Corner a unique experience in terms of annual Athens events is the diversity of the crowd, which is made up of people of all ages, races and musical tastes. Gresham says hip hop often gets negative publicity, and the Hot Corner festival gives artists a chance to shed some light on the music’s positive potential and entertain everyone, no matter their age. “It shines a light on hip hop, because a lot of people see the negativity that hip hop brings,” Gresham says. “With the Hot Corner Celebration being a family event, it shows that hip hop can and will have that positive aspect that can entertain the family, from grandmother on down to the children. Hip hop is trying to reach all bases and ages. It just shows the positive side of hip hop. We’re just trying to give hip hop a good look… I aspire to try to entertain everybody.” While Gresham is one of many return performers Saturday, up-and-comer Jeffrey Blakely, aka Kxng Blanco, will be appearing on the Hot Corner stage for the first time. “This is my first time doing it, so I don’t know what to expect,” says Blakely. “This year, I’m just ready to pipe up and give the folks that don’t know me something to remember.”
L.G. and Squalle
Local emcee Torrance “Squalle” Wilcher, who will also perform Saturday, says he was unaware of the significance of the Hot Corner Celebration until relatively recently. Wilcher was born in Athens but moved to the Commerce area as a child. Since returning, the event has become an important part of his Athens experience and helped move his music career forward. “It’s something I always clear my schedule for,” Wilcher says. “[E]ven if I’m not performing, I want to be in the atmosphere. Ever since I’ve known about it, it’s something that I’ve taken pride in doing. [With each performance], my career has taken a different step, because there were so many people.” The Hot Corner Celebration kicks off Friday with a gospel program and prayer service at the First AME Church downtown. Saturday, the action moves outside for a full day of music, performance, kids’ activities and much more. Check out the full schedule on this page. f
12:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony & Remarks 12:15 p.m. Zeke Turner 12:30 p.m. Raleigh Robinson 12:40 p.m. O.F.4.G. (On Fire for God) 12:50 p.m. Adam Paige 1:00 p.m. DESTINED Campers 1:10 p.m. Wise Xpressions Dance Studio 1:20 p.m. Gospel Testimony 1:35 p.m. MC Moments 1:45 p.m. Walker Brothers 1:55 p.m. Shedrick Barnett 2:05 p.m. United Gospel Singers of Athens 2:15 p.m. The Voltures 2:25 p.m. Rashad Stovall 2:35 p.m. Psalms of Fire (Unitarian Universalist Church) 2:45 p.m. Sonuel Devlin 2:50 p.m. Dancers 3:45 p.m. Bahdum Boys Ent. 3:55 p.m. African Soul 4:10 p.m. MC Moments & Dancing in the Streets 4:20 p.m. The Goodman Terrell Band 4:30 p.m. Daniel Mapp 4:40 p.m. Awards 4:50 p.m. Golden Child 5:00 p.m. Liya Endale 5:00 p.m. Ricky Bruckshot 5:10 p.m. WhoHeAzi 5:20 p.m. Jwang 5:40 p.m. Street Legacy Muzik 5:50 p.m. Dancing in the Street 6:00 p.m. The Goodman Terrell Band 6:30 p.m. JyShohn Lyryc 6:40 p.m. KidArsenic 6:50 p.m. Tru Thought 7:00 p.m. Milyssa Rose 7:10 p.m. L.G. 7:20 p.m. Squalle 7:30 p.m. Ag Tezz 7:40 p.m. Kxng Blanco 7:50 p.m. Caulfield 8:00 p.m. Stella Groove 8:10 p.m. Valley Girl D 8:20 p.m. Tee-Roy 3Mill 8:30 p.m. Jet Squad 8:40 p.m. DJ Segar and Mellow Miles 9:00 p.m. The Splitz Band
WHAT: Hot Corner Celebration WHERE: Downtown Athens WHEN: Friday, June 8 & Saturday, June 9 HOW MUCH: FREE!
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Flagpole Scribe Steps Out as Reverie Rush PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com
BIG TOP: Applications are now being accepted to perform/ present/do a thing at the 2018 Classic City Fringe Festival. Almost anything you can think of is acceptable, so long as it is artistically outside the norm. Circus, theater and cabaret performers; poets; and sound, installation and multimedia artists are all encouraged to apply. Applications are processed on a first come, first served basis and are accepted until Aug. 1. This year’s Classic City Fringe Festival will happen Oct. 18–21. For more information and to apply, see classiccityfringefestival.com.
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EASY BREEZY: Flagpole music writer and songwriter/musician Andy Barton will release a new EP this month named Beginners. Working under the name Reverie Rush, this is the project’s debut release. Musically, it’s very much a time capsule. Normally, I might describe something like this as exhibiting certain touchstones, but there aren’t any such slight references here. This thing is double-dipped in 1980s pre-shoegaze jangle and indie pop. Everything is slightly reverb-y and a little buried. Pointedly simple guitar melodies are fleshed out by full-chord strumming, and I caught myself physically bobbing my head more than once. I wasn’t terribly taken by the lyrics, mainly because the music is so intentionally dreamy and forceless it’s just too easy to get lost in one’s own thoughts Andy Barton and not pay attention to any vocal directive. There’s still some need for Reverie Rush to really distinguish itself, as this sound is becoming more popular with every passing day. But Beginners is a fine start, and hopefully more will follow. This comes out June 15, so bookmark reverierush.bandcamp.com and listen in then. LEAVE A LIGHT ON: Songwriter Ty Manning (Bearfoot Hookers) has a new band named Ty Manning & The Slawdog Biscuits. The group has an album coming out Friday, June 15 named Empty House, and coincidentally, they’ll play a release show that night at Hendershot’s. Also
option), you’ll receive every single album released in 2018 by New West and Normaltown Records. This is approximately 18 albums, you can sign up anytime, and your first shipment includes the year’s releases that have already come out so you’re immediately up to speed. There’s also a bunch of bonus stuff, like a special T-shirt and discounts on the web store. All in all a hell of a good deal, even if it stings a little at first. See newwestrecords.com for more information.
on the bill are Scott Low—who also has a new album coming out this day—and Adam Klein. Empty House is chockfull of honky-tonk country, with perhaps the sole exception being the title track, which reminds me of The Jayhawks. For more information, see facebook.com/tymanningmusic. GEORGIA CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION: Have y’all heard of New West University? It’s a little expensive upfront, but winds up being a hell of a deal by the time you graduate. Basically, for $289.99 (vinyl option) or $179.99 (CD
EASY A: I got tipped to the beatmaking prowess of Joseph Wallace last week via exploration undertaken in the Flagpole music office. His stuff kinda sits right there on the fence between shoulder-shrugging slacker indie-pop and honors-program backpacker hip hop. A great example of each of these present in the same track is “Really Angry,” which is self-effacing, tuneful and kinda cringey-confesional all at the same time. None of it is terribly complicated, nor is it street smart in any particular way. Indeed, it remains safely on the sidewalk. Even so, I enjoy its home-project aesthetic and the way Wallace constructs certain tracks in non-obvious ways. For example, the bouncy rhythm of “Better” gets propped up by an extra few notes at the end of each bar. It’s subtle, but it works. This stuff is recorded under the project name F.L.E.D. That stands for “Falling in Love Everyday,” which really sounds like a whole lot of work fraught with increasingly diminishing returns, but, you know, good for him. Check this stuff out at sound cloud.com/fallinginloveeveryday. f
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New at the Lyndon House VERNON THORNSBERRY, SEAN DUNN, PLEIN AIR PAINTERS AND MORE By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com While programming is slowing down elsewhere for summer, the Lyndon House Arts Center is going full force with five new exhibitions. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, June 7 from 6–8 p.m. All exhibitions will be on display through Saturday, Aug. 4, while the Lounge Gallery’s show will remain on view until Saturday, Sept. 1. FULL HOUSE: Beyond its role as one of the most significant gallery spaces in Athens, the Lyndon House serves as a meeting location for over 18 guilds and artist groups who regularly convene to share ideas, techniques and opportunities. Showcasing the wide range of interests held among these groups, the biennial invitational exhibit “Full House” encourages artists to show off what they’ve been working on. This year, the exhibition includes pieces by members of the Athens Art Association, Athens Area Arts Council, Athens Fibercraft Guild, Athens Photography Guild, Charity Bee, Classic City Woodturners, Cotton Patch Quilters, Fiber Frenzy, Lyndon House Arts Foundation, Lyndon House Handspinners, Modern Quilts, Printmaking Collective, Stitch and Chat, Studio Painters, Teen Cartoon Illustrators Club and the Visual Arts Guild of Athens. Additionally, the exhibition invited artists enrolled in the Open Studio Membership program, which offers access to seven studios full of coveted equipment like a potter’s wheel, kiln, print press, loom and darkroom. PLEIN AIR: Over the past 24 years, the Athens Area Plein Air Artists have gathered once a month at interesting outdoor locations to paint, draw or photograph whatever catches their eyes. UGA Associate Professor Emerita Claire Clements founded the group after reading into how stimulation, challenge and service to others could
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lead to the continued growth of brain cells. She sees plein air painting as an approach to this idea: The subject matter is stimulating, while the artistic process is challenging, and the camaraderie and encouragement among artists is an act of service. Presenting local scenes through the perspectives of artists, the exhibition “Our Point of View” captures blooming gardens and parks, historical buildings and objects, charming neighborhoods and beautiful countryside. Because no one teaches during sessions and artists are free to use whichever materials they wish, the pieces range in media from watercolor to acrylics, oils, pastels and colored pencils. Works by 24 artists are represented, including Jack Burk, Olivia Carlisle, Elizabeth Barton, Judy Buckley, Alice Pruitt and Anna Desio.
METAL ARTS: Established five years ago, the Athens Metal Arts Guild was formed for both nationally recognized professionals and skilled hobbyists alike. As one of only two such guilds in Georgia, AMAG meets every other month at the LHAC to learn from guest speakers and demonstrations. The guild’s exhibition, “The Many Facets of Metalsmithing,” demonstrates a wide range of techniques not limited to forging, casting, enameling and keum-boo. Eclectic and impressive pieces are featured by a dozen artists, including Sylvia Dawe, Courtney Poole Pendergrast, Leslie Litt, Barbara Mann, Carol McKay and Jim Norton.
exhibition, a pop-up show held at Firehall No. 2 two years ago. Primarily self-taught, he credits photographer George Dureau—who was also a mentor of famed artist Robert Mapplethorpe—with offering encouragement and resources early on, as well as introducing him to working with the nude. While Dureau’s body of work is frequently found to be carnal and unsettling, Thornsberry instead takes a modest approach with inspiration from classical artists like Raphael, da Vinci and Michelangelo. Often, the artist will insert
SEAN DUNN: As a prize for earning the Arts Center Choice Award during the 43rd Juried Exhibition, Sean Dunn was offered a solo show in the Lounge Gallery, a space dedicated to quarterly exhibitions by artists who are either beginning or re-invigorating their careers. Already well known as a guitarist in Five Eight, Dunn’s first solo photography show was held at the University of North Georgia’s Watkinsville campus in fall 2015, and featured large-scale images shot while on the road with the band. Flash forward, and Dunn’s work has appeared in Playboy and at The Bitter Southerner, as well as in group shows at Slow Exposures and the Oconee Cultural Arts Center. While Dunn has longterm projects documenting both Cuba and New Orleans currently underway, this exhibition, “A Road to the Sky,” spotlights a recent trip to northeast India. Each scene offers a glimpse into everyday life—a woman shopping for textiles, an empty beer bar and restaurant, cows milling about at night. You can almost feel the heat and grittiness through the hazy skies and sunbleached paint. f
VERNON THORNSBERRY: Originally from New Orleans—an influence woven into his musical performances—Vernon Thornsberry has been an Athens icon since 1986. When he isn’t baking cakes Vernon Thornsberry at The Grit, zooming around on his scooter to deliver coffee for Jittery Joe’s or leading a late-night close friends and familiar faces from the dance party at Go Bar, he’s hard at work in community into scenes that appear to be the studio. “Works by Vernon Thornsberry” from a far-away place and long-ago time. includes several portraits, still lifes and The Lyndon House will host a special Third local scenes, and is the first opportunity Thursday event with Thornsberry on June to view his paintings since his last major 21 from 6–8 p.m.
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OCAF · 6–8 p.m. · FREE! The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation’s annual “Members Exhibit” celebrates the talents of the gallery’s supporters with a showcase of paintings, drawings, ceramics, textiles, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more. As a perk of membership, OCAF offers artists an opportunity to show their work in a professional setting; members were encouraged to submit up to two pieces for consideration, with the assurance that at least one would be accepted. Independently funded through memberships, grants and donations, OCAF is approximately $625,000 away from its capital campaign goal of reaching $1.8 million by the end of December. The exhibit will remain on view through Friday, July 6. [Jessica Smith]
Flicker Theatre & Bar · 7:30 p.m. · FREE! Mobile, AL singer-songwriter Abe Partridge is an Americana artist of the true-blue variety, drawing gritty inspiration from outlaw country, red-dirt folk and even classic punk to flesh out his Waitsian story-songs. An Air Force vet and onetime evangelical minister-in-training, Partridge’s rich and unconventional background gives narrative heft to his sweat- and piss-stained music. His new LP, Cotton Fields and Blood for Days, is a standout nine-track set of rowdy roots music that will appeal to fans of Steve Earle and Red Red Meat. Partridge plays Athens Friday evening alongside Athens bluegrass mainstays The Welfare Liners, as well as longtime local singer-songwriter Ken Will Morton. [Gabe Vodicka]
40 Watt Club · 7 p.m. · $7 After a hiatus following its founder’s move to New York, Face/Off returned in 2016 thanks largely to the efforts of Flagpole Arts Editor Jessica Smith. The event, which challenges motley groups of local musicians to form new bands and create 10 minutes of original music, has enjoyed two successful iterations since its comeback. The third will feature members of just about every notable act in town, including Dead Neighbors, Hot Fudge, The Hernies, Family and Friends, Art Contest, Hope for Agoldensummer, Dream Culture, Juan de Fuca, Nihilist Cheerleader, Eureka California and more. Proceeds benefit local music nonprofits, and each set is an adventure. Face/Off is an Athens treasure. [GV]
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Tuesday 5 CLASSES: Computer Class (ACC Library) Macs for beginners. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at 2 (UGA Special Collections Library) Take a guided tour of the exhibit galleries of the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. Meet in the rotunda on the second floor. 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@ uga.edu GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia hosted by Jacob and Wes. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Playtest Night (The Rook and Pawn) Network and try out new
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games from developers. 7:30 p.m. www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: 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: Vampire Beach Trip (ACC Library) Young vampires learn how to have fun out of the sun in Asiago and Vampirina at the Beach. Ages 4–8 and their caregivers. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens
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KIDSTUFF: Teen String Art (Bogart Library) Create a work of art celebrating your favorite fandom. Supplies are provided. Call to register. 6 p.m. FREE! 770-725-9443, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Attendees will share books, songs, puppets and rhymes. Ages 1.5–5. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens 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: Kids Knit (Bogart Library) Learn to knit. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Bogart Bookies Book Club (Bogart Library) Discuss
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The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (40 Watt Club) Meet author and gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams in celebration of her book Minority Leader: How to Lead From the Outside and Make Real Change. 6 p.m. $5 www.avidbookshop.com
Wednesday 6 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Join curator Sarah Kate Gillespie for a special look at “Bloom Where You’re Planted.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Photoshop for Beginners (ACC Library) This hands-on class will introduce
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Georgia Theatre · 7:30 p.m. · $20–25 Though they came up in the same Seattle-area scene that spawned Nirvana and Soundgarden, The Posies never caught on like their zeitgeist-defining contemporaries; their sunny pop was more Big Star than Big Black. Yet it went on to influence influencers like Weezer and Fountains of Wayne, whose hyper-melodic rock owes much to The Posies’ measured approach. Thirty years after the group’s debut, Failure, it’s embarking on a celebratory tour featuring core members Ken Stringfellow—an R.E.M. associate—and Jon Auer, as well as alums Dave Fox and Mike Musburger. Omnivore is also reissuing three of the band’s early records, including the understated classic Frosting on the Beater. [GV]
you to the basics of Photoshop. 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. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: Release Party (Terrapin Beer Co.) Celebrate the release of a barrel aged beer. Barrels will be for sale. 4–8 p.m. www.terrapinbeer. com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music. 4–7 p.m. FREE! athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Compete for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com
GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Bingo (Highwire Lounge) Win prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! highwirelounge.com GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com KIDSTUFF: Todd Key’s Flying Debris Extravaganza JugglePalooza (Bogart Community Center) Throwing, ball spinning, ladder balancing and more. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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KIDSTUFF: Watercolors from Apples to Zebras (ACC Library) The Georgia Museum of Art offers a watercolor class for ages 11–18. 2 p.m. FREE! 706–795–5597 KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Stories, songs and simple crafts. Ages 0–5. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison KIDSTUFF: Curious Critters (Oconee County Library) Meet wildlife with Ranger Nick of UGA and the Georgia Farm Monitor television show. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Real Life BeanBoozled Challenge (Oconee County Library) Play the ultimate game of chance, Bean-Boozled. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) See Tuesday listing for full description Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs and crafts for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth Poetry (The Globe) Open mic poetry readings. This month’s featured reader is Sam Prestridge. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ athenswordofmouth LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (ACC Library) Mary Kay Andrews celebrates her latest novel, High Tide Club. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens PERFORMANCE: Storytelling Concert (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Pat Shields uses music to tell the stories of a boy Jack, Bre’r Rabbit and other color characters. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison
Thursday 7 ART: Opening Reception (Lyndon House Arts Center) The summer soiree celebrates five new exhibtions: “Full House,” “Athens Metal Arts Guild: The Many Facets of Metalsmithing,” “Our Point of View: Plien Air Painters Group,” “Works by Vernon Thornsberry,” and “Lounge
Gallery: Sean Dunn.” See Art Notes on p. 11. 6–8 p.m. FREE! lyndonhouseartsfoundation.com EVENTS: Senior Potluck (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) Bring a dish to share. Mikeand Christy Todd will speak on Grace Children’s Home in India. 12:30 p.m. FREE! wintervillecenter@ gmail.com EVENTS: KnitLits (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are welcome. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart EVENTS: Trail Ambassadors (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Learn how to service Athens’ trails and greenways in this orientation. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/leisure FILM: Museums on Film Series (Georgia Museum of Art) Watch the 1986 classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org GAMES: Poker Night (5 Points Cigar Shop, 1720 Epps Bridge Pkwy.) Play with Interstate Poker every Thursday. 6:30 p.m. www.5pointscigars.com GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq KIDSTUFF: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Make and take a craft. Materials provided. Grades 6–12. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Todd Key’s Flying Debris Extravaganza JugglePalooza (ACC Library) Todd Key puts on a one-man show with club throwing, ball spinning and ladder balancing. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Movie Madness (Oconee County Library) Participants will make their own short films. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Camp Half-Blood (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Participants will complete Percy Jackson themed challenges. Ages 12 and up. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison LECTURES & LIT: OLLI Lecture (ACC Library) David Dallmeyer presents “Kilaueu: Earth’s Most Active Volcano.” 1:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (ACC Library) Meet young adult author Rebecca Ross. A book sign-
ing and reception will follow. 6 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com 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 a.m. FREE! www.naturerambling. blogspot.com
Friday 8 ART: Opening Reception (OCAF, Watkinsville) “The Members Exhibit” showcases the diversity of artwork created by OCAF members. See Calendar Pick on p. 12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com EVENTS: Hot Corner Festival (Downtown Athens) The annual celebration of local African-American culture returns to downtown with a lineup of gospel singing, R&B, jazz, hip hop and other performers. Friday’s events at First AME Church include a gospel program, praise and worship, and a scholarship presentation. Saturday’s outdoor fun features kids’ activities, art, a car show and plenty of soul food. See story on p. 9. June 8, 6–9 p.m. June 9, 12–10 p.m. FREE! 706-338-8042 GAMES: Disco Bowling (Showtime Bowling Center) Every Friday and Saturday night. 11 p.m.–12:30 a.m. www.showtimebowl.com KIDSTUFF: Teen Day of Dance (East Athens Educational Dance Center) Ages 12–19 can participate in a dance sampler that includes modern, tap, jazz, hip hop and more. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3624 KIDSTUFF: KidsKnit Help (Bogart Library) Kids who are practicing their knitting can get extra help from Ms. Deborah. 10 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Go Bar) Drag performances by local artists. 9 p.m. $3. showgirlcabaret@gmail.com, www. athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Saturday 9 COMEDY: Marvin Lee and Quevaughn Bryant (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) California come-
dians Marvin Lee and Quevaughn Bryant combine their one-man shows in a double feature tour. 7:30 p.m. $15–20. www.onemansstand. com EVENTS: Firefly Cruise-In (111 W. Main St., Lexington) See cars, tractors and motorcycles on display around the historic courthouse in Lexington. Other festivities includes food and live music. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! oglethorpecofc.org EVENTS: Hot Corner Festival (Downtown Athens) See Friday listing for full description June 8, 6–9 p.m. June 9, 12–10 p.m. FREE! 706-338-8042 EVENTS: Democrats Breakfast (Saucehouse Barbeque) The Athens-Clarke County and Oconee County Democrats meet for a buffet breakfast. June’s meeting will feature nominees Josh McCall and Tabitha Johnson-Green. 9 a.m. $14. www. clarkedemocrats.com EVENTS: Watermelon Crawl (Terrapin Beer Co.) Celebrate the release of the Watermelon Gose with watermelon shandies, live music by Leaving Countries, snacks from Streets Cafe, a watermelon seed spitting contest and chances to win prizes from the brewery’s gift shop. 1:30–7:30 p.m. $12. www.terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music by Scott Baxendale and Sean McAuley. 8 a.m. FREE! www. athensfarmersmarket.net 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 GAMES: Disco Bowling (Showtime Bowling Center) See Friday listing for full description 11 p.m.–12:30 a.m. www.showtimebowl.com KIDSTUFF: Star Wars Saturday (Oconee County Library) Meet Star Wars characters, play trivia and make Star Wars crafts. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Family Movie Singa-long (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Watch and sing along
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to movies. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Beginner’s Ukulele Camp (ACC Library) Participants will learn basic chords and simple songs. Ages 7–11. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, ext. 314 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: A Look Inside: A Bermuda Triangle Mystery (Bogart Library) The presentation will cover the disappearance of six US Navy aircrafts in December of 1945. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop) Meet bestselling author Lauren Groff in celebration of her latest book, Florida. 6 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Sunday 10 ART: Artist Reception (Oconee County Library) Meet artist Sara Sturges. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee ART: Sunday Spotlight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) Docents lead a tour of highlights from the museum’s permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org 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 KIDSTUFF: Tail Waggin’ Tutors (Oconee County Library) Reading aloud to a dog creates a relaxed, non-judgmental environment that helps kids develop their reading skills and builds confidence. Register for a 15-minutes session. Grades K-5. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-7693950 KIDSTUFF: Hogwarts Sunday School (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Dress up in your wizard robes for an afternoon of spells and making spellbooks. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org LECTURES & LIT: Café au Libris: Rebecca Shriver Davis (ACC Library) Davis will discuss her book, Justice Leah Ward Sears: Seizing
Serendipity. 3 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens
Monday 11 EVENTS: BikeFest (Ciné Barcafé) Federation of Neighborhoods hosts a forum and mini-fair on cycling in Athens. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! accneighborhoods.org FILM: Flicker Film Society (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Kung-fu showcase “Showdown at the Equator” presents Crippled Masters (1979). 8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.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 GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.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 KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Preschool Picnic (Bogart Library) Pack a lunch for stories and fun on the playground. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Morse Code Bracelets (ACC Library) Make custom bracelets with Morse Code phrases and words. Ages 11–18. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Parents can share plays, songs and simple books with their babies. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Songs, finger plays, wiggles and giggles for ages three and under. Caregivers will recieve pointers for building literacy and language skills. 10:15 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart k continued on next page
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THE CALENDAR! LECTURES & LIT: Little Women Story Share Book Discussion (Oconee County Library) Brush up on the classic novel and make a craft. Attendees are encouraged to invite someone from the younger generation. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Book Launch Party (Georgia Theatre, Rooftop) Josiah Garrett celebrates the release of Slap Bass Encyclopedia. 12 p.m. www.georgiatheatre.com
Tuesday 12 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: 2nd Tuesday Tasting (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) This month’s theme is “Italian Summer.” Reservations required. 6 p.m. $20. 706-354-7901, www. heirloomathens.com EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at 2 (UGA Special Collections Library) See Tuesday listing for full description 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@uga.edu EVENTS: Over the Edge (Children First) Children First Inc. hosts a launch party for its Over the Edge event during which participants rappel down the side of an Athens building to raise funds. 6 p.m. childrenfirst-inc.org GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: RPG Night (The Rook and Pawn) Play Pigsmoke: A Roleplaying Game of Sorcerous Academia. 7:30 p.m. www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com 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 KIDSTUFF: Sew Easy (Bogart Library) Complete a beginner project in a two-part workshop. Ages 9–13. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart KIDSTUFF: YA Craft (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Spruce up old headphones with a wrap makeover and discuss musicthemed young adult novels. Ages 12 and up. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Dinosaur STOMP! (ACC Library) An afternoon of musical stories and games. Dinosaur costumes encouraged. Ages 2–8. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) See Tuesday listing for full description Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Adult Book Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Discuss The Journal of Jebediah Barstow by Ellen Levine. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/madison MEETINGS: Athens Fibercraft Guild (Hedgerow Farm, 4931 Price Mill Rd, Bishop) Meet new members and fiber artists at the End of Year Picnic Celebration and Picnic. Bring a dish to share at a potluck lunch. 12:30 p.m. FREE! 706-540-3040
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Wednesday 13 EVENTS: Rabbit Box (The Foundry) Storytelling for adults. This month’s theme is “Anything Goes.” 7 p.m. $7. rabbitboxstories@gmail.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) See Wednesday listing for full description 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: Flicker Film Society (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Watch Arcade (1993), Expect No Mercy (1995) and Cyberjack (1995), three high-tech thrillers way past their prime. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Bingo (Highwire Lounge) Win prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! highwirelounge.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com GAMES: Dirty Bingo (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www. grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Rebecca Sunshine Band (Oconee County Civic Center) Kid-friendly music by Rebecca and her friends. Instruments will be provided for kids to play along. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Teen Leadership & Volunteer Program (ACC Library) Ms. Cassidy helps teen get involved in the community. Ages 11–18. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens KIDSTUFF: Puppy Puddle Cuddle Party (Oconee County Library) Dog lovers are invited to cuddle puppies. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee 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: Kitty Kapow Rock Band (Bogart Community Center) Rock out with these musical superheroes to interactive songs that’ll get you singing and dancing. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Keith Karnok (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Magician, ventriloquist and puppeteer Keith Karnok performs. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Preschooler Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs and crafts for preschool-aged children and their caregivers. 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Preschool & Toddler Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Stories, songs and simple crafts. Ages 0–5. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) See Tuesday listing for full description Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens THEATER: The Merry Wives of Windsor (The Tasting Room at Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company) Shakespeare’s roguish comedy follows John Falstaff and his misadventures with the women of Windsor.
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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.
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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.
Blue Sky 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 WARM GLOW BLUE SKY SHOW JJC plays disco, funk, soul & cetera. Every Thursday!
The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. thefoundryathens.com THE HIGH DIVERS Twangy fourpiece that plays rebellious Southern music.
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.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. $7. www.georgiatheatre.com SHILPA RAY New York-based artist playing dark, goth-infused postpunk. TWISTY CATS Electro-swamp-techno and goth-punk band from Savannah. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 HIP HOP SHOWCASE Featuring music from J Nolan, DK, Kid Arsenic, Lunar Gang, Alpha Baty and Rich Ruger. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 BALKUN BROTHERS High-octane blues-rock band from Hartford, CT.
Wednesday 6 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! The Foundry 7 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com EDDIE RAY ARNOLD Local country singer-songwriter. MACKENZIE CARPENTER No info available. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers’ keyboardist plays your favorite yacht rock, singer-songwriter, power-pop, British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com TIMOTHY EERIE Psych-pop act from Orlando. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) THE VIBRATONES Veterans of the Athens scene playing various blues styles. Dancing is encouraged! Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 DIABLO SANDWICH & THE DR. PEPPERS Local all-star Southern rock band blending country, gypsy, jazz and more. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday!
Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com LAKE HAVEN Singer-songwriter Ian Morrison plays “beachy sounds for landlocked towns.” ESTUARIE Atmospheric indie-rock duo based in Greenville, SC. ALLI KAMAN Up-and-coming singer-songwriter from Suwanee. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com JAMISON MURPHY Atlanta-based indie-folk singer-songwriter. SMIDGEON No info available. The Foundry 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens.com KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com STEVEN PHILLIPS & MIDNIGHT EXPRESS Country and Southern rock band from Hiawassee. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com PAUL CHERRY Jazzy, lo-fi dreampop artist from Chicago. Go Bar 11 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic Dr. Fred and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Every Thursday! Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com OLD SKOOL PRESENTS… Jason Fuller and Seth Hendershot get together with friends to bring you some of their favorite sounds. Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $1 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with wireless headphones and three channels of music. The first hour is free! Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 SONO LUMINI Local electronic-funk jam trio with a big sound and tasty melodies. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. 706-546-0840 CHRIS AND THE HAMPTONES Local rock group led by guitarist and songwriter Chris Hampton. 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!
Friday 8 Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 PSEUDO Local band featuring Kip Jones and Damian Kapcala. Butt Hutt Bar-B-Q 7 p.m. FREE! butthuttbarbecue.com THE LUCKY JONES Rockin’ rhythm and blues from this local threepiece. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com BREAKFAST BUFFET No info available. ROSIE & THE RATDOGS New local hard-rock group. THE STYROFOAM TURTLES Garage-rock band from Asheville, NC. SANE VOIDS Grunge-rock band from Asheville, NC.
performs a set of foot-stomping blues. 9 p.m. $5. www.terrapinbeer.com TURF WARS Emo-tinged pop-punk group from Atlanta. INDIGO INNUENDO Genre-bending alt-rock group from Kennesaw. FAIRSHAKE Atlanta-based group with a melodic alt-rock sound.
Saturday 9 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com ASHES TO OMENS Five-piece local hard-rock band. Album release show! LIBERATOR Athens-based threepiece hard-rock band. RCI “Purveyors of only the finest in filth and chicanery” from Athens.
ing an original set of material with their new bandmates. See Calendar Pick on p. 12. Front Porch Book Store 6 p.m. FREE! 706-742-7735 BLIND ORPHAN KITTY Guitar and vocals-driven blues trio influenced by Junior Wells, The Allman Brothers and beyond. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com DEAD FINGERS Birmingham, AL-based husband-and-wife duo of Taylor Hollingsworth (Conor Oberst’s Mystic Valley Band) and Kate Taylor. 7:30 p.m. $20. www.georgiatheatre. com THE POSIES Iconic power-pop band currently celebrating its 30th aniversary. See Calendar Pick on p. 12.
SEMINOLE JACKSON Blues-rock singer-songwriter from Lilburn. Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com NINE TIMES BLUE Power-pop band from Atlanta. The World Famous Hot Corner Afterparty. 10 p.m. www. facebook.com/theworldfamousathens ROBERT LEE COLEMAN Maconbased musician who has played with Percy Sledge and James Brown.
Sunday 10 Terrapin Beer Co. 3 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com MICHAEL MARTIN BAND Indianabased Americana group with Irish and country influences.
On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com S.M. WOLF Psychedelic power-pop collective from Indianapolis. FUTO Local electro-pop project fronted by songwriter Patrick Brick. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 SPACE BROTHER Electronic- and hip-hop-influenced sounds from local musician Donald Whitehead. BLK CUBES Atlanta-based lo-fi hiphop project. TVPES Instrumental hip-hop artist from Atlanta. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night most Mondays. Hosted by Larry Forte.
Flicker Theatre & Bar 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com THE WELFARE LINERS This fivepiece bluegrass unit blends classic tunes with melodic, high lonesome originals. ABE PARTRIDGE Gritty folk singer-songwriter from Mobile, AL. See Calendar Pick on p. 12. KEN WILL MORTON With his gritty, soulful rasp, Morton blends folky Americana with rock and roll swagger.
Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com CAROLINE AIKEN This guitarist and singer’s bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 FAT ARM DADDY Athens-based rhythm and blues trio. The Office Lounge 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE BACUPS Fun-loving local cover band. 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 local garage-punk band Free Associates
The World Famous 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer performs a solo set. JOE ROWE Local musician singing songs about life and death.
Wednesday 13 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! Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com THE FORMULA New local rock band. FLORAL CEMETARY Alternative rock group from Atlanta. OPEN No info available. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers’ keyboardist plays your favorite yacht rock, singer-songwriter, power-pop, British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs. On the Rooftop. 9:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com DR. DANNY Indie-pop alter ego of New York City songwriter Danny Ayala.
The Foundry 9 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE HIGHBALLS Athens music vets perform a totally awesome set of ’80s dance hits. Farewell show! Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com REV. TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence. On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com CAULFIELD High-energy local garage-rap band. DJ CROWE Local DJ spinning hip hop, electronic, industrial and more.
its attention to detail and musical proficiency. MACKALIE DAVIDSON Local folk and pop singer and guitarist.
Sama Dams play The World Famous on Sunday, June 10. SLEAZY CHEETAH Rock five-piece from Atlanta with punk and glam influences. Downtown Athens 12 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ HotCornerATH HOT CORNER FESTIVAL The annual celebration of Athens’ AfricanAmerican heritage and culture features an all-day lineup of local hip-hop, soul and gospel performers. At the corner of Washington and Hull streets. See story on p. 9. The Falls 6 p.m. FREE! 706-850-2217 LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com SOCIAL CIRCLE Athens-based softpsych-pop project. MR. BLANK Improv glitch-noise project. LILAKK Punk- and grunge-influenced rock band from Savannah. A PLACE BOTH WONDERFUL AND STRANGE Experimental electronic outfit from New York. 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $7. www.40watt.com ATHENS FACE/OFF A social and sonic experiment, Athens Face/Off is a project in which 60 local musicians are randomly assigned into trios and spend one month prepar-
TERRA LIGHTFOOT Folk singer known for her electric guitar riffs and bold vocals. On the Rooftop. 10:30 p.m. $3. www. georgiatheatre.com BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin dance hits into the night. Tonight’s set is a Cardi B vs. Nicki Minaj battle. Grindhouse Killer Burgers 5 p.m. FREE! 706-612-9327 DANIEL HARDIN Singer-songwriter with acoustic and electric blues and rock influences. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $7. www.hendershotscoffee.com LOVE, COVERS & SOUL Featuring local musician Andreana Williams and others. 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 three channels of music. The first hour is free! The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 MIGHTY FINDS Lilburn band playing originals and classic covers.
The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens THE SPOOKIE MOON Local project inspired by ’60s psychedelic folk and pop. THE FORMULA New local rock band. SAMA DAMS Experimental rock group from Portland, OR.
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The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. thefoundryathens.com THE MULLIGAN BROTHERS Americana four-piece from Mobile, AL.
Bella Noche 11 a.m. FREE! 706-310-4414 LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul.
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.
Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com MONSOON Local pop-punk band that dabbles in rockabilly and new wave. SHELL OF A SHELL Alternative rock group hailing from Nashville, TN. HEX PARTY New local grunge- and sludge-inspired rock trio.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 5 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com DJ OSMOSE Spinning an all-vinyl set of funk, soul, roots reggae and more. On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com THE POWERS Local folk-rock band of brothers. ALL THE OTHER REINDEER Progressive rock band from Athens.
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com KATIE PRUITT Nashville-based musician whose music is a combination of old-school blues, pop and rock.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $10 (members), $15. botgarden.uga.edu ABBEY ROAD LIVE Beloved local Beatles tribute band known for
Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) REVEREND TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Good old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverance. The Office Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday! Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
Down the Line 6/14 MALCOLM & SULLIVAN (Akademia Brewing Co.) 6/14 MRJORDANMRTONKS / HISTORIC SUNSETS / DEAU EYES (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 6/14 TURNSTILES (The Foundry) 6/14 THE TAXICAB VERSES / LASSINE KOUYATE (Georgia Theatre) 6/15 S-WORDS AND FRIENDS (Boar’s Head Lounge) 6/15 WHITE RABBIT COLLECTIVE / LEX CALLAHAN / THE FAMILY RECIPE (Caledonia Lounge) 6/15 ANCIENT RIVER / FUTURE APE TAPES / THE PIERRES / JACOB MORRIS (Flicker Theatre & Bar)
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Art AAAC GRANTS (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council is seeking applicants for its quarterly $500 grants. All local artists, arts organizations or arts-based projects are welcome to apply. Deadline June 15, Sept. 15 & Dec. 15. info@athens arts.org, www.athensarts.org FALL RESIDENCIES (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) Now accepting proposals for Artists-inATHICA fall residencies. Artists may work in any or multiple disciplines and traditions, including but not limited to visual, curatorial, musical, performing, written, experimental, cinematic, digital and theatrical arts. Residents can work independently or collaborate with others. Deadline June 30. www.athica.org/updates/ artists-in-athica-residency-program 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 monthly events. www.hatchathens.com/ membership
OPEN STUDIO MEMBERSHIP (Lyndon House Arts Center) Local artists can access studio facilities through a new open studio monthly membership program. Studios include ceramics, jewelry, painting, fiber, printmaking, photography and woodshop/sculpture studios. Up to 32 hours per week. $65/month or $175/three months. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure
Auditions A SEUSSIFIED CHRISTMAS CAROL (Elberton Arts Center) Encore Junior hosts audtions for teens and pre-teens in grades 6–12 for a whimsical version of Charles DIckens’ classic. Auditions on June 18 & June 20, 6–8 p.m. Rehearsals June through early August. Performances Aug. 10–12 at the Elbert Theatre. 706-283-1049 ARE YOU BEING SERVED? (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) Encore Productions presents auditions for the British comedy. The audition consists of readings from the script. Auditions on June 25–26, 6–8 p.m. Rehearsals July through mid-September. Performances Sept. 7–16. 706-283-1049
Classes AQUATIC AEROBICS (Memorial Park) Low impact exercise. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. Saturdays, 10–11 a.m. $5. 706-613-3580 ARTIST WORKSHOPS (KA Artist Shop) “Screen Printing Basics with
art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Dyanne Horgan makes mixed media prints that combine digital and analog practices. Through July. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) New paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Chatham Murray, Candle Brumby, Lana Mitchell and more. ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (17 N. Main St., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass. ATHENS AREA UROLOGY (2142 W. Broad St.) See colorful paintings by Dr. Hildegard Timberlake. 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 traveling exhibit “Just Kids” features photographs by Ryan Johnson of Georgia families and their loved ones who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. June 10–July 8. ATHENS LATINO CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND SERVICES (445 Huntington Rd., #120) See 20 colorful, striped 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. 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.
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Courtney McCracken.” June 13. $45. www.kaartist.com 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. “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. “Tai Chi,” Wednesdays at 10 a.m. “Silver Sneakers Yoga,” Wednesdays at 11 a.m. “Bellydance,” Wednesdays at 7 p.m. “Poets of Winterville,” first Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. “Mahjong,” 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 DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER CLASSES (ACC Library) “Photoshop for Beginners.” June 6, 7 p.m. “Video Editing.” June 20, 7 p.m. “After Effects.” June 27, 7 p.m. Registration required. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens ENERGY HEALING & ANIMAL TELEPATHY (Ancient Suns Intuitive Arts, Cobbham Neighborhood) In “Animal Telepathy I,” learn how to send and receive intuitive communications with animals. Saturdays, June 9–July 7, 3–5 p.m. or Wednesdays, June 13–July 18, 5–7 p.m. Learn gentle techniques to heal animals’ energetic and physical bodies in “Energy Healing for Animals.” Fridays, June 8–July 6, 5–7 p.m. Awaken your clairvoyance while strengthening and protecting the energy body in “Intuitive
Meditation.” Saturdays, June 9–July 7, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. or Mondays, June 11–July 9, 5–7 p.m. $200/five-week classes. ancientsunsacademy@ gmail.com, ancient-intuition.com FARMVIEW CLASSES (Farmview Market) “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). “Cinnamon Rolls & Cinnamon Raisin Bread.” July 24, 5:15 p.m. $33. “On the Grill: Sausage-Making for Tailgating Season.” Aug. 4, 3 p.m. $40. “Columbus Day Sausage-Making: Flavors From Around the World.” Oct. 3, 3 p.m. $40. www.farmview market.com MINDFULNESS MEDITATION WITH RICH PANICO (Athens Physical Therapy, Accessible Yoga Room) A four-week course for new beginners. Thursdays beginning June 7, 5–6:45 p.m. $120. 706353-0709 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 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 facebook.com/salsaathens SEWING CLASSES (Community) A four-week introductory course to machine sewing taught by Maria Teresa Pena. Wednesdays, July 11–Aug. 1, 6:30–9 p.m. $100. www. shopcommunityathens.com SEWING CLASSES (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn how to sew on the library’s sewing
FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Ruth Allen. Through July 7. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Spotlight 2018” shares prints by Ali Norman and paintings by Joseph Peragine and Helen Kuykendall. Through Sept. 15. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Jaime Bull’s site-specific installation “Pillow Fight” is a spirited remembrance of jumping on beds and swinging feather filled cushions in a playful bout. A light-show begins at 7 p.m. each night. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Images of Awakening: Buddhist Sculpture from Afghanistan and Pakistan.” Through June 17. • “Bloom Where You’re Planted: The Collection of Deen Day Sanders.” Through July 29. • “A Legacy of Giving: C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry” shares French and American art. Through 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.) An exhibition of works by British photographer Jonno Morley. Through June. JITTERY JOE’S ALPS (1480 Baxter St.) “Acrylic on Acrylic” features innovative contemporary work by Ella Salt. 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.” LOWERY GALLERY (2400 Booger Hill Rd., Danielsville) The gallery celebrates “24 Years of Art” with Giclee prints, originals, photographs and sculptures by over 24 artists including Claire Clements, Ben Rouse, Peter Loose, Kip Ramey and more. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.) “Athens Metal Arts Guild: The Many Facets of Metalsmithing.” Through Aug. 4. • “Our Point of View: Plein Air Painters Group.” Through Aug. 4. • “Full House” is a biennial invitational exhibit showcasing works by members of the 18 guilds and art groups
machines. Tuesdays through June 19, 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.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. “Yoga for Beginners” is a four-week series beginning June 6, 5:30–6:45 p.m. $60. New Friday night yoga/dance mix classes. Monthly Friday night free meditation class. Special workshops coming up include Ayureva (June 16), Trance Dance (June 8, 7 p.m.), Hip Hop Yoga (June 15, 7 p.m.), Kriyas and Pranayama (June 30) and intro to Yin Yoga (July 21). See schedule online. www.athens fivepointsyoga.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 ART CAMP (Brella Studio, 142 Foreman Dr.) Do art projects inspired by fictional animals and fairy tales. Ages 3–10. Register by June 13. Camp runs June 18–22. $200. alyssa@brellastudio.com, www.brellastudio.com KIDSPLAY THEATRE AND VIDEO CAMP (Winterville Auditorium) Circle Ensemble Theatre hosts a camp focused on writing scripts, improvisation, stage terms and techniques, voice, movement and
ensemble building. Participants will perform at the end of camp. Ages 10–17. June 25–29, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.circleensembletheatre.com REPORT CARD REWARDS PROGRAM (Bishop Park) Any student K–12 in Athens may bring his or her final report card with to the ACC Leisure Services Aquatics Office for a free summer pool pass (all A’s or all E’s) or 10 free swims (all A’s and B’s or E’s and M’s). www. athensclarkecounty.com/aquatics ROOTING FOR COMMUNITY (Williams Farm, 235 Northside Dr.) The camp offers kid empowerment through garden education, cooking lessons, food justice, fine arts and more at the Athens Land Trust’s Williams Farm. For 4th–8th graders. Full scholarships available. July 2–13, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. $160. 706613-0122, athenslandtrust.org/rfc 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 Aug. 5–Sept. 4, plus regular seasonal hours now through Aug. 5. The Rocksprings Splash Pad is now open. $1/person. Pool passes $20–40. www.athens clarkecounty.com/splashpad STRONG GIRLS SUMMER CAMP (Center City Ballet) A camp designed to empower girls through creative activities, yoga, crafts, themed discussions, community service and trips to female-owned businesses. June 4–8 or July 9–13, 1st grade and up. $200. wearestronggirls.com 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.
that meet at LHAC. Through Aug. 4. • “Works by Vernon Thornsberry.” Through Aug. 4. • Photography of scenes from Northeast India by Sean Dunn. Through Sept. 7. Opening reception for all exhibitions June 7. 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. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) Art by Sara Sturges. Opening reception June 10. Through June. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) The annual “Members Exhibit” includes sculpture, paintings, drawings, textiles, jewelry, pottery, photography and more. Opening reception June 8. Through July 6. PEDAL DRIVEN CYCLES (1075 W. Broad St.) Artwork by James Greer and Nathan Tavel. Through June. THE PINE & THE ROOT (1235 S. Milledge Ave.) Artwork by Jamie Calkin, Arezou Taeed and Miranda Rupkey. Through August. 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.) Jack Burk shares watercolor, acrylic and mixed media works. Through July. TRIO CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY (766 W. Broad St.) A tribute to fierce and fabulous feline friends, “CatFest” includes works by over 30 artists. Through July 21. • Trio’s first annual “Young Artist Exhibition” shows works by students in grade 12 and under. Through July 21. VERONICA’S SWEET SPOT (149 Oneta St., #6C6) See work by local and regional artists, craftsmen, potters and sculptors. WHITE TIGER GOURMET (217 Hiawassee Ave.) Paintings by Charles Clinkenbeard. Currently on view through July 22. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.
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Support Groups ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164 EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) A 12-step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Meets Sundays, 4–5 p.m. www.emotionsanonymous.org MENTAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT GROUP (Nuçi’s Space) Meets the second Wednesday of every month. Open to anyone focused on improving their life and learning how to live with their condition. nuci.org NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS (Multiple Locations) For family members, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses. “NAMI Family Support Group.” Every fourth Tuesday, 6–7:30 p.m. in room 302 at the First Presbyterian Church of Athens. Every second Monday, 6:30–8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Watkinsville. namihallga @gmail.com, namihall.org PROJECT SAFE (Athens, GA) “The New Beginnings Support Group.” Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m., with a dinner on the last Monday of the month. Childcare provided. “Athena: Goddess of Courage, Wisdom and Justice Group.” Thursdays, 6–7:30 p.m. “Walk-In Clinic.” Mondays, 1–4 p.m. and Thursdays, 3–6 p.m. 24-hour crisis hotline: 706-5433331. Teen texting line: 706-7658019. www.project-safe.org
On The Street ADULT RECREATIONAL TENNIS LEAGUE ARTL is a flex league offering singles, doubles and mixed doubles. $25–35. tennisforlife.net ADULT TRIPS (Rocksprings Community Center) “Morgan County African American Museum and Shopping in Historic Madison.” Aug. 10, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. $20–30. “Weekend Trip to Cherokee, North Carolina.” Aug. 25, 9 a.m.–Aug. 27, 6 p.m. $240–360. All trips depart and return to Rocksprings Park. For ages 50 & up. Register online. www.accgov.com/leisure INCLUSIVE BOOK CLUB (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Adults of all abilities can read out loud and discuss books. Thursdays through June, 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 a.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. 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 STORMWATER CALENDAR (Athens, GA) The ACC Stormwater staff is seeking photos of stormwater management facilities, nature scenes, plants and animals from all around Athens to create a wall calendar. Email photos. Deadline Aug. 31. stormwater@accgov.com THE CLASSIC CITY FRINGE FESTIVAL (Athens, GA) The CCFF is seeking performers in theater, dance, performance art, puppetry, improv, comedy and more. Deadline Aug. 31. Festival Oct. 18–21. classic cityfringefest@gmail.com, www. classiccityfringefestival.com f
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Han-in-training, and Glover mimics Billy Dee Williams’ charm while giving us a brand new Lando. Composer John Powell strays too far from John Williams’ musical formula; at its worst, Solo barely sounds like a Star Wars movie. As much fun as it is to see Han’s meet-cute with Chewie, Lando and his beloved Millennium Falcon, the overall impact on the Star Wars universe is negligible. If Disney continues to expand the Star Wars universe at this rapid a pace, not every entry can have the importance of a new episode. It is OK for a Star Wars movie to merely be a fun blockbuster that enlarges our knowledge of a wider universe without shaking the foundation upon which it is built.
SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (PG-13) The newlongtime partner Chewbacca and meets est entry in the now quickly-expanding eventual pal and fellow smuggler Lando Star Wars cinematic universe entertainingly Calrissian (Donald Glover), who owned reveals the superfluous origins of the franthe Falcon prior to Han. Solo screenwriters chise’s popular smuggler turned hero, Han Lawrence Kasdan—who contributed to The Solo. After a troubled production during Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi and which original directors Phil Lord and The Force Awakens—and his son, Jonathan, Christopher Miller were replaced by the competent if uncreative UPGRADE (R) Saw writer Leigh Solo Ron Howard, Solo never quite Whannell’s sophomore effort as hits light speed, but it gets from a director deserves to be seen one end of the galaxy far, far by a bigger audience than it will. away to the other without runIn a familiar future, Grey Trace ning headlong into any wayward (Logan Marshall-Green, aka store stars. “Surprising” is not a term brand Tom Hardy) struggles one would use to describe this to avoid the technology that prequel; happily, “fun” is. is overtaking society. His wife, Once a wayward youth on his Asha (Melanie Vallejo), works at home planet of Corellia, where a robotics firm, has a self-driving they build star destroyers, Han car and loves their smart home. Solo (Alden Ehrenreich) yearns He uses his hands to rebuild WHRRARGGHHH!? (Why is it always snow or sand? Can’t we go to better planets?) vintage muscle cars. Then, the for the stars, much like A New Hope-era Luke Skywalker. But couple is devastated by a Death this Han is in love with a girl—a girl who also introduce Han’s shady mentor, Tobias Wish-style act of violence that leaves is not a princess named Leia. Han’s first Beckett (Woody Harrelson), and some ancil- Grey with no choice but to embrace a new love was Qi’ra (Emilia Clarke from “Game lary Mad Max leftovers led by the masked technology called Stem (voiced by Simon of Thrones”), from whom he was separated Enfys Nest (because what is Star Wars with- Maiden). Now, Grey, who was confined to a prior to leaving Corellia. After a failed stint out a masked adversary?). wheelchair, can rumble like a Terminator, in the Imperial military, Han is reunited Ultimately, Solo’s biggest flaw is a lack which is good, because naturally, he uncovwith Qi’ra on a criminal job that led to of the wondrous unknown that makes ers a conspiracy behind the crime that his famed Kessel Run in the Millennium each Star Wars movie seem crucial and robbed him of his life. Falcon. On the way, Han teams up with special. Ehrenreich is a perfectly charming Whannell confidently combines horror movie effects with a “Black Mirror” techno-fable that has not lost its sense of humor—think micro-budget Paul Verhoeven sci-fi satire. The production design is Blade Runner 2049amazing, considering the budget. Grey’s horrified reactions when Stem uses his body to rip grown men to shreds is funnier than most mainstream comedies, and Marshall-Green’s performance is physically impressive. Unlike many low-budget pulp flicks, Upgrade’s no-name cast is no liability. Sporting a horrific mustache and hairstyle that screams evil creep, Benedict Hardie evokes a skeezy Ryan Gosling as main baddie Fisk. It is rare that a movie conjures such strong video-game comparisons without also seeming like it would be better played than watched. ADRIFT (PG-13) The true story of a young couple’s 1983 ordeal in the Pacific Ocean after being capsized in a hurricane is terrifying, tense and inspiring. Contraband director Baltasar Kormákur’s movie version is competent and mostly engaging. Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin (The Hunger Games’ Finnick) are onscreen alone a lot, and the young actors stay afloat with charm, chemistry and a bit of grit. Adrift is the sort of adult movie that Woodley needs to distance herself from Divergent and Claflin needs to prove his leading-man potential. Still, a skilled documentarian may have exposed the story’s weepy reality with more dramatic heft and less transparent, cinematic trickery. Shot beautifully, Adrift is split too evenly between its romantic sensibilities and survival adventure for either to have a meaningful impact on audiences. f
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44 Baseball deal 45 Chinese mafia 46 How long one might stay 48 Captains of industry 52 Cage on a farm 53 Big fat mouth 55 Grind down 56 Basketball goal 57 Scrabble draw 58 Infant's woe 59 Circular current 60 Awfully long time 61 Sings the praises of DOWN 1 Insult, slangily 2 Country road 3 Agenda listing 4 Monk 5 Squeeze out 6 Diamond measure 7 Translucent gem 8 "Fire away!" 9 Souvenir shop item 10 Organized massacre 11 In an orderly way
12 Dance instructor's call 13 Oxen's harness 21 "___ now or never" 23 Kind of cat? 25 Like a new penny 26 Fowl place 27 Lock horns 28 1989 Steve Martin film 29 Impertinent 30 Bag carrier 31 Cultural values 33 Ludicrous situation 36 Blood feud 37 Aussie hopper 39 Diner offering 40 Get in touch 42 Overly sentimental 43 Nautical journal 45 Cassettes 46 Persistent pain 47 Carpenter's supply 48 Drone, e.g. 49 Fragrant resin 50 Cut, maybe 51 Parts of a min. 54 Fix, in a way
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Farewell to Tom Crawford GEORGIA REPORT SPOKE TRUTH TO POWER EVERY WEEK By Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com Flagpole readers have by now noted with old friends from journalism, and he finally concern the absence of Tom Crawford’s created Capitol Impact/Georgia Report, Georgia Report, his column (formerly titled covering Georgia government and politics Capitol Impact) that has informed our read- from his catbird seat under the gold dome ers about goings-on in state government itself. every week for the last 12 years. Tom was ahead of the curve in creating We got a terse email from Tom a couple his own niche while his old world of newsof weeks ago that he would have to suspend papering collapsed. He maintained a news the column for a while because of medical service for subscribers who for business and issues. Soon came the sad announcement: political reasons need to know what’s going “I am, unfortunately, on in government, in the final stages of he cobbled He saw government clearly and cancer and am under together a network and saw it whole. home hospice care. of around 30 Georgia For that reason, we newspapers, large are suspending operation of The Georgia and small, many of them in areas beyond Report after more than 18 years of publithe coverage of the Atlanta newspapers and cation. I appreciate the support of all our TV stations. Highly experienced and well readers. It has been quite a ride. Thank you connected, he reported from the corridors all very much. Your friend and editor, Tom of power every week. Plus, he was his own Crawford.” boss, and he didn’t play golf with anybody. Tom Crawford earned the freedom to tell us exactly what he saw up close in the Capitol, no matter whom he might offend—the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the House, Georgia Power, Delta. Tom never pulled his punches, and it’s surprising that he didn’t get punched, because he worked daily at the Capitol, surrounded by all the people he scrutinized—powerful people who might not like his truths. His old friends can explain it, but Even the dean of the Capitol press corps is not above a selfie. the guess here is that even the sorriUp through last week, Tom was receivest politician had to respect Tom for his ing a stream of old friends and enjoying professionalism and his equal-opportuconversing with them; they reported nity, non-partisan reporting. He had been that he was alert and engaged, though around the Capitol longer than any of them. “diminished.” He knew more than they did, and in that Tom Crawford would have lots of good world of scheming and inflated egos, Tom friends had his career been in a car wash or had nothing to prove. a law firm, but his being a journalist gives Tom is irreplaceable to his wife and son added depth to those workplace bonds. and to all his dear friends. He also leaves Toiling together in a daily newsroom forges an irreparable gap in the coverage of the friendships. The odd hours, the low pay, the government and politics emanating from constant deadline pressure, the imperative our state Capitol. He created a new kind to get it quickly and get it right, even when of journalism, proof against the crash of it’s unfavorable to a government official the corporate model—the independent who plays golf with your boss, are just a few observer who saw government clearly and aspects of the job that make you love your saw it whole. fellow sufferers. Tom has agreed to donate more than two His knack for friendship was always in decades’ worth of his work to the Richard evidence whenever Tom came to Athens. He B. Russell Library for Political Research and made sure to arrange lunch or supper with Studies at UGA, where it will be a available those of us here who covered government. to students and others. Tom came up through the ranks. He Among Tom’s friends are many with the edited The Red & Black, graduated from the experience, contacts and abilities to step Grady College, worked for the Marietta into this void and carry Georgia Report forDaily Journal, the Montgomery Advertiser ward. For all the many and various obvious and The Atlanta Journal. Then, he made a reasons, probably nobody will. But here’s detour into public relations, working with hoping, you guys. f
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