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Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 NEWS: Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

City Dope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Kemp Campaign Hits the Highway to Crazytown

This Modern World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

NEWS: Day Tripper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Watson Mill Bridge State Park Beckons

SlopFest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sigh in July . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 R U Talkin’ R.E.M.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

FOOD: The Locavore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bulletin Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

UGA Is Bringing Georgia’s Oyster Industry Back

Art Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

MUSIC: Threats & Promises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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the time they park there. As an alternative, the Bottleworks might establish a stamp My freshman year (2014–’15), I fracsystem whereby people might get their tured my spine. I could still walk, though ticket stamped for free parking if they shop my doctors limited that to one hour a in the Bottleworks. day—and no using stairs. One of my classes What exists now is not only unfair and was on the fourth floor of a building with unwelcoming to customers, but it is also broken elevators. The handicapped ramp confusing. How did the attendant know outside of Reed Hall, long and looping, that I didn’t go to Lululemon after eating routinely shaved 10 minutes off my daily at The Grit? How did the attendant know I walking allowance. North Campus was didn’t have a cup of coffee at Hendershot’s? functionally inaccessible. Unable to bend, I live in Athens. But imagine a visitor I couldn’t reach scoops for most foods in experiencing such a punishment when they the dining halls. Professors were obviously think they’ve done what was necessary to frightened of speaking with me about my park in that lot. Will that visitor return to academic needs: Athens? What will “Don’t worry, if you that person tell don’t do well, I’ll their friends about BUMPERSTICKER OF THE WEEK: pass you. I know our community? I you’re hurting.” I might add, a visitor felt humiliated. to Athens was with None of this will me when our cars Send your sticker sightings to letters@flagpole.com. surprise anyone were booted. I can with a physical only imagine what disability at the University of Georgia. Our she thought about our community after state’s flagship university remains an inhos- seeing our shock and dismay at having our pitable location for the disabled, barely and cars so rudely booted. begrudgingly retrofitted to their needs. Personally, I will avoid the Bottleworks While this remains, the freedom of stufor anything in the future. dents with disabilities to seek an education Joan Curtis should be considered under grave threat. I Athens almost dropped out. How many don’t even bother coming? UGA must address these concerns to ensure the freedom of the physFor all who are discouraged by President ically disabled to seek academic excellence. Willem Styles Trump’s seeming lack of humanity as disAthens played mightily by his mindless, continued implementation of a zero-tolerance policy at the U.S./Mexico border and his new call for just bypassing due process and sending Two years ago, I moved from a town persons back to where they came from, and (Athens, GA) that has the most bars per for all of us who are bewildered by the concapita of any place in the U.S., and I moved tinued existence of people who can morally to a town (Trinidad, CO) that has the most and ethically continue to support President legal pot shops per capita of any place in Trump, I suggest reading Jon Meacham’s the U.S. On hot summer mornings, Athens new book, The Soul of America: The Battle for smells like vomit from the bars, and Athens’ Our Better Angels. main revenue source is taxes on liquor sales In the book, Meacham pulls no punches and DUIs. Trinidad smells like marijuana and states clearly his belief that the Trump from the grow rooms and is undergoing presidency is a dark moment for the an economic renaissance based on pot tax United States. Meacham, as the subtitle of revenue, and there have been no pot-related the book reveals, then steals a sentiment arrests since legalization. spoken by President Abraham Lincoln in I like Trinidad better. his first inaugural address—that a dark Chip Shirley moment can be overcome as we look for Trinidad, CO “the better angels of our nature.” And while it can be discouraging to read in the book about the darkest moments of our collective history—including but not limited Recently, I parked at Bottleworks in the to slavery, Jim Crow, the Ku Klux Klan, lot behind the businesses. I went up to the McCarthyism and Japanese internment parking box, followed the instructions and camps—Meacham helps the reader undergot a ticket to park. When I returned to the stand how these dark moments have been lot an hour and 15 minutes later, both our overcome, oftentimes as the result of the cars were booted. Shocked, I showed the leadership of a caring, committed and couman our ticket. He said, “You cannot eat rageous president. at The Grit and park here.” With no other Sorrowfully, the darkness of Trump’s choice, I paid the $75 fee. presidency seems overwhelming at present. This is an unfair and unwelcome pracI believe Meacham: The country will surtice by the Bottleworks. If they want more vive the darkness of President Trump. But business and more customers, they need only if we who are discouraged, we who are to reevaluate their parking. If a lot is a bewildered, continue to speak out, to stand paid lot, and people pay to park there, they up against the darkness and, of course, vote should not find their cars booted. our way out of this damn mess. 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Start Thinking About SPLOST BIG PROJECTS, BIG MONEY AND MORE LOCAL NEWS By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com Eight years have flown by. In 2010, Athens scattered among City Hall, the courtwas wrangling over the size of a new jail and house, Dougherty Street, Satula Avenue, whether to add on to the Classic Center. Lexington Road and other locations. Now it’s almost time to start thinking about the next round of projects the community • Parks are always popular with voters, and wants to fund with a 1 percent sales tax—if the Leisure Services Department is workvoters want to continue the tax at all. ing on new master plans for Memorial Yes, Athens just had a referendum on Park and Bishop Park. The plan for a sales tax. But that was a different one: Memorial Park calls for a new building T-SPLOST, specifically for roads and such. to house the Athens Creative Theatre, This one is another good ol’ regular SPLOST a small parking deck, a larger dog park, (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax), renovations to Bear Hollow Zoo and other which can pay for just about any kind of improvements. capital expense, like equipment or buildOfficials are also wrapping up a master ings or roads, too, although not governplan for 44-year-old Bishop Park. “This ment workers’ salaries or other operating park needs some love, and it needs it expenses. quickly,” Parks Administrator Mel Cochran Local governments can choose a SPLOST Davis told commissioners last week; facilithat lasts a certain amount of time (up ties are aging, the design is inefficient, and to six years) or until a certain amount of flooding is common because of inadequate money is raised. Last stormwater drainage. time, ACC officials chose the plan calls It’s going to be like, Currently the “fixed amount” for tripling the size of ‘We just voted on option for $195 million the gymnastics building, (which will end up takrevamped parking and another penny for that.’ ing about nine years to new amenities like a It’s going to be a hard sell. splash pad. raise) because of a couple of big-ticket items. Commissioner Jerry The Clarke County Jail and Classic Center NeSmith is pushing to move the gymnasexpansions accounted for half that total. tics facility to the Atlanta Highway district The $70 million jail, especially, was conhe represents. “There is no playground on sidered a priority at the time. The old jail the Westside. Zero. None,” he said. The was overcrowded, parts were crumbling and gym “could be the cornerstone to a new working conditions were poor. A lawsuit park.” But where? at some point was inevitable. Since then, a combination of state and local criminal • Three other, smaller parks are also part of justice reforms have reduced the number of the 2014 downtown master plan. One inmates, and even fewer people are likely to would involve tearing up the parking lot be incarcerated under incoming mayor Kelly next door to City Hall and converting it Girtz, so as it turns out the new jail didn’t into a park. (There is still SPLOST 2005 need to be as big as it is—but that’s another funding available for the City Hall block story. that was never spent because commissionThis time, there’s nothing so expensive ers couldn’t agree on a plan.) Another calls or pressing on the horizon, which will free for converting the stormwater detention up money for other projects. A six-year area in front of the Multimodal Center on SPLOST running from 2021–2026 is curEast Broad Street into a park. The third is rently projected to bring in $159 million. a riverwalk along the North Oconee near What could that money be spent on? Here Potterytown, the old mill neighborhood at are some early ideas: East Broad and Wilkerson streets.

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• Classic Center Executive Director Paul Cramer is expected to make a pitch for a downtown arena. The price tag for a 7,000-seat arena is $70 million, according to a 2017 study, and Cramer has said he will seek at least partial SPLOST funding. But the same study found that such an arena—which could host concerts, athletic events and trade shows that draw from a large region—would have a $35 million economic impact annually. The recent approval of a 10,000-seat amphitheater off Commerce Road could alter those numbers, though. • Commissioners have been informally discussing the idea of building a government complex. Details like size, cost (somewhere between $20 million–$60 million) and location are unknown at this point, but such a complex would bring together under one roof various county government offices currently

to be like, ‘We just voted on another penny for that.’ It’s going to be a hard sell,” she said. • Then there’s the third rail of Athens politics: closing College Square to vehicles. It’s been discussed since the 1970s, with downtown merchants consistently opposing it because they don’t want to lose the parking spaces, and is so toxic that downtown master plan guru Jack Crowley wouldn’t even consider whether to include it. But business owners are now “getting more progressive” about the idea, said Jennifer Zwirn, president of the Downtown Athens Business Association. • Another possibility for downtown is another parking deck. Several years ago, then-ADDA director Pamela Thompson floated the idea because many downtown buildings had been renovated into apartments, but they had no parking, so downtown decks were filling up with new residents’ cars. However, Lynn didn’t include a parking deck in his presentation. “We’re not sure a parking deck will appeal enough to voters to put on a SPLOST,” he said. • While voters did just agree to spend more than $100 million on transportation projects over the next five years, that won’t even come close to funding all of the projects that are on the books. “Athens in Motion,” the nearly completed bike-and-pedestrian plan update, includes 117 new sidewalks and bike lanes throughout the county. But the $11 million set aside in T-SPLOST for pedestrian infrastructure won’t even cover the cost of building the first tier of Athens in Motion sidewalks, even if all of those projects are built as cheaply as possible, according to cost estimates included in the draft plan. At a total cost of $13 million–$51 million for the first tier of bike projects, T-SPLOST’s $6 million for bike infrastructure will barely put a dent in it. Those estimates only cover construction, not design or buying right-of-way, according to Jared Draper of consultant Toole Design Group. They vary so widely

because the consultants—who worked closely with a committee of locals to craft the plan—wanted to give ACC officials several options at each location so they can decide how to get the best bang for their buck. Each project was scored based on criteria like vehicle speed, number of road lanes and connectivity with other bike and walking infrastructure, then divided into five tiers. “We don’t want islands of infrastructure no one can get to or from,” Draper told commissioners at last week’s work session. And what works in one part of town might not work in another. “If you’re downtown, the user might be very different than in a rural area, so the infrastructure needs to match that,” Draper said. The Athens in Motion study also recommends hiring a bike and pedestrian coordinator (which many cities, like Atlanta, have already done), appointing a permanent advisory committee, instituting design guidelines and implementing “Vision Zero,” a commitment to eliminating traffic deaths altogether. “We can design better,” said another Toole consultant, Ernie Bowman. “We can design around a lot of the crash potential.” But design isn’t the only factor, Bowman added. “We need infrastructure, but we also need education. We need safety. We need to reduce crashes throughout the community.” Again, these are just previews of SPLOST projects that might potentially come up. Food for thought. The formal process won’t start until the August/September commission cycle, when Denson will appoint a citizens advisory committee to vet and recommend projects. The committee will accept proposals—from the government, other groups and ordinary citizens—in the fall, when more details will emerge. Those projects will go through several rounds of cuts and public and commission input until the committee makes a recommendation to the mayor and commission in May. The commission can (and, if history is any indication, probably will) tweak the list before approving it to be put before voters in November 2019. f

• The downtown master plan also includes several transportation projects that weren’t included in T-SPLOST: a traffic circle at the Dougherty Street/Thomas Street/North Avenue intersection, which could both improve traffic flow and serve as a gateway into downtown; an “art walk,” or wide sidewalk lined with public art along Jackson Street leading to the Lyndon House Arts Center, that would serve as a leg of a “cultural trail” also connecting the Morton Theatre and Classic Center; and a similar promenade along College Avenue. David Lynn, the Athens Downtown Development Authority’s director of planning and outreach, briefed the ADDA board on those projects last week. Mayor Nancy Denson, though, raised concerns that voters might not want to spend sales-tax dollars on transportation projects so soon after approving a new tax specifically for transportation. “It’s going

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Maybe We’re Crazy Secret Tape Has Brian Kemp Surging in Governor’s Race By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

mislead someone in a way that leads them down a path, to get them to say certain things, that they can then shape a narrative around?” The two candidates have also sparred over who’s the bigger supporter of President Trump. Cagle originally endorsed the relatively moderate former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, and he has accused Kemp of supporting another moderate, Ohio Gov. John Kasich. “Since the day I got into the race, I’ve been very consistent,” Kemp told Flagpole. “Cagle’s the one who’s trying to be the Trump guy, but he

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primary felt like it was who had the biggest gun, who had the biggest truck and who could be the craziest,” Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle said, channeling his inner Cee-Lo in a conversation that was secretly recorded by Clay Tippins, whom Cagle had just bested in the Republican gubernatorial primary. Journalist Michael Kinsley defined a gaffe as “when a politician tells the truth—some obvious truth he isn’t supposed to say.” Cagle’s statement certainly qualifies. The tape—which also features Cagle explaining to Tippins that he had to support an education bill he considered bad policy or a political action committee would give millions to another opponent, Hunter Hill—has turned the race upside down. On May 22, Secretary of State Brian Kemp trailed Cagle 26 percent to 39 percent in a five-man race. A recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution/WSB poll gave Kemp a slight lead in the runoff, 44 percent to 41 percent. Cagle’s comment was most likely in reference to Kemp’s campaign ads. In one, Kemp points a shotgun at his daughter’s (fictional) suitor while declaring his love for the Second Amendment. In another, he brags in an exaggerated drawl about rounding up “criminal illegals” in his pickup truck. The usually soft-spoken Cagle, meanwhile, has released his own Secretary of State Brian Kemp campaigns in Winder. fiery ads attacking Kemp, liberals and the Mexican gang MS-13. Kemp has used the tape to cast Cagle as two-faced. “His was the Jeb Bush guy. Now he’s trying to be the Nathan foundation is on trust,” Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith Deal/Donald Trump guy… He’s trying to be everything to said while introducing Kemp at a Winder barbecue restaueverybody.” rant recently. “He tells you he’s gonna do something, he’s Their allies have even gone so far as to call for criminal gonna do it. Other campaigns are not. It’s in the news. It’s charges against the other—Cagle for accepting bribes and a fact.” Kemp for accepting illegal campaign donations from busiCagle called the tape a “set up” during an Atlanta Press nesses his office regulates. Club debate last week. “Who does this?” he said. “Who Meanwhile, Cagle has dredged up some of Kemp’s old is a person that is that evil in their heart, to come in and positions from when he represented Athens in the state

Any registered voter who didn’t vote in the Democratic primary is eligible to vote in the Republican runoff, whether they voted in the Republican primary, only took a nonpartisan ballot or didn’t vote at all. Likewise, anyone who didn’t vote in the Republican primary is eligible to vote in the Democratic runoff. Early voting runs through Friday, July 20 at the Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections, 155 E. Washington St. Polls will be open Tuesday from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Check mvp.sos.ga.us for information about voter registration status, polling places and sample ballots. Here’s a look at other races on the ballot. Lieutenant Governor (Republican): Former state Sen. David Shafer of Duluth came within a percentage point of winning the primary outright, but he’s facing former state Rep. Geoff Duncan in the runoff. Shafer served as president pro tempore, the Senate’s No. 2 position, for the past five years and is supported by most of the state’s GOP establishment. He lists cutting taxes as his top priority. Duncan has positioned himself as an outsider who wants to end legislative horse-trading. Secretary of State (Republican): Former Johns Creek Rep. Brad Raffensperger received 35 percent of the

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vote and former Alpharetta mayor David Bell Isle 29 percent in a four-man field May 22. Raffensperger is touting his business experience—the secretary of state’s office regulates 700,000 professionals in addition to elections—while Belle Isle has made preventing voter fraud his top issue, vowing to extend the state’s voter ID law to absentee ballots. Both candidates favor updating Georgia’s electronic voting machines to create a paper trail. The winner will face former congressman John Barrow of Athens in November. State School Superintendent (Democrat): Two candidates are seeking to face Republican incumbent Richard Woods in November. Sid Chapman is president of the Georgia Association of Educators, a teachers’ advocacy group. He supports more education funding, higher teacher pay and less “toxic testing.” Otha Thornton is an Army veteran and former president of the National PTA who, like Chapman and the GAE, participated in the effort to defeat the “opportunity school district” charter school amendment in 2016. He also supports additional funding for education, as well as a focus on critical thinking and vocational education. Thornton received 44 percent of the vote and Chapman 36 percent May 22.

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Senate from 2003–2006. Years before Obamacare and Deal refusing to accept federal funding to expand Medicaid, Kemp supported a state Medicaid expansion program modeled after Republican former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson’s “Badgercare.” Kemp defended the program as welfare-to-work. “I’ve always had a conservative voting record,” he said. “I took a lot of grief for a lot of votes in Clarke County.” Cagle has also attacked Kemp over various scandals during his eight-year tenure as secretary of state. In 2015, his office erroneously removed 8,000 people from voting rolls. His then-election director, Linda Ford, resigned. (Ford, now co-director of the Athens Downtown Development Authority, declined to comment.) Later that year, Kemp’s office accidentally released the personal information of 6 million voters, and he was forced to provide them with free credit monitoring for a year. On a personal level, he’s an investor in a Kentucky agricultural company that has been hit with lawsuits claiming investors have not paid back loans. “Casey Cagle has led alongside Gov. Deal to get things done,” campaign manager Scott Binkley said in a statement. “Just like President Trump, Casey keeps his word and delivers results for hard-working conservatives. Meanwhile, Brian Kemp mucks things up by stiffing farmers, defaulting on loans, releasing Social Security numbers twice, and wiping servers to cover his tracks just like Hillary Clinton. Brian Kemp has proven himself to be too incompetent and untrustworthy to be Georgia’s next governor.” Kemp, though, appears to have the momentum, and is in line to become the first gubernatorial nominee from Athens in modern history. A couple hundred people gathered at Smokin’ Po’ Boys in Winder on a recent Sunday to hear him speak during the first stop on a two-week, 37-city bus tour. For at least a few minutes, the sniping and extremism subsided, as Kemp focused mainly on economic development and cutting regulations. He stuck around for almost an hour, shaking hands and posing for selfies, as the restaurant emptied out. Being from Athens—or, rather, outside of Atlanta—is an advantage, according to Kemp. “It’d be great to have a governor from the area who understands the issues,” he told Flagpole. “I think the reason I’m doing so well in the race is, I’m the guy who understands the whole state. [Cagle] has been [in Atlanta] a lot longer than me, but he doesn’t really know the state or understand it as well as I do.” If he wins the July 24 runoff, Kemp will face Democrat Stacey Abrams, the former House minority leader and an unabashed progressive. Democrats, who’ve been wandering in the wilderness of Georgia politics for over a decade, are salivating at the idea of facing a battered and flawed Republican candidate. “Regardless of who emerges, Georgia voters have made their voices loud and clear. Neither Kemp nor Cagle are suited to be the next governor in our state,” DuBose Porter, chairman of the Georgia Democratic Party, said in a statement. “In November, Georgia will have a choice between bold leadership under Democratic nominee Stacey Abrams or setbacks and political kickbacks under the one who emerges as the Republican nominee in the fall.” Although nominees have historically tacked toward the center for the general election, Kemp said he’s sticking with his conservative positions, and he doesn’t expect Abrams to budge from the left, either. “I don’t think you can run from who you are,” he said. “I’ll take that race all day long.” f

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WATSON MILL BRIDGE STATE PARK OFFERS A QUICK, COOL RETREAT

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Even fun and funky Athens can sometimes feel like a sprawling grid of stoplights, fast food outlets and endless stretches of asphalt. We had just that feeling when my friend picked me up to go to Watson Mill Bridge State Park, just outside of Comer, and a mere 20 miles away from downtown Athens. Road trip! GETTING THERE: The fastest route is Highway 72. But then my friend said, “Let’s take the slow way,” and she described a route that goes from Cherokee Road near Winterville

King’s father, Horace King, a slave who was freed before the Civil War, was also well known for his many covered bridges, and is referred to by the New Georgia Encyclopedia as “the most respected bridge builder in west Georgia, Alabama and Northeast Mississippi from the 1830s until the 1880s.” The bridge features the “town lattice” truss design that fastens wood supports with hefty wooden pins. Engineering types can pause while crossing the bridge to look at the arrangement of pins attaching the hundreds of stout wood lattice slats.

Savannah have been in touch, too, but right now the supply is limited. To meet the growing demand, his lab is piloting new methods of cultivating the type of oysters preferred by raw bars. “Wild oysters, since they’re limited for space, grow tightly packed together. They’re what we call cluster oysters, and they’re not easily harvested for sale at a raw bar,” he says. The lab turned its attention to oystering in the last 10 years, working to get oyster aquaculture—cultivating oysters versus harvesting wild ones—established. The lab recently added a hatchery to help speed up oyster production, and it’s been growing oysters from larvae since 2015. It works a bit like growing vegetables from seed into starter plants. The hatchery will raise the oyster larvae until they are about 1 to 5 millimeters in size, then they go to local shellfish farmers who finish raising them until they’re ready for harvest. The whole process takes a little over a year. DYLAN WILSON

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When you think about where good raw oysters come from, do you think of Georgia? Tom Bliss thinks you should. “Georgia has really healthy and productive waters, and we have an excellent wild population here,” he says. He would know. Bliss directs the University of Georgia’s Shellfish Research Lab on Skidaway Island near Savannah, and his lab has been helping to revive Georgia’s oyster industry. Just as peaches, poultry and peanuts have historical and cultural roots in Georgia, oystering has been part of the coastal economy for over 100 years, says Bliss. In fact, at the turn of the century through the 1940s, Georgia was a leading producer for canned oysters. “The canning industry side died out, I think, by the 1960s. Most of it had just run its course because eating canned oysters had fallen out of favor,” Bliss says. “Since then, it’s just been a very localized part of the coastal culture.”

Built by Washington King, the son of a slave, in 1885, the Watson Mill Bridge is one of the few remaining covered bridges in Georgia.

by the airport, then east on Beaverdam, a loping, curving, easy drive. Travel past the small farms and the unexpected, banal subdivisions, the acres of green corn and hay, and on past the strangely ornate gates that suggest opulent and out-of-place estates that are invisible from the country road. It’s an unreeling of images that you don’t see every day: the Southern countryside, with all of its vegetative chaos dancing occasionally with pristine agricultural or suburban order, its mailboxes, outbuildings and barking dogs for whom a passing car must be something of a novelty. But soon, only 20 minutes or so down this brief meditation, and after obeying the well-modulated suggestions of the GPS, we arrived at Watson Mill Bridge State Park. When you park, use the available envelopes to insert your $5 contribution into the box, and place your hangtag on your rear-view mirror. HISTORY: An early owner of the Watson Mill land harnessed the abundant hydroelectric energy of the south fork of the Broad River to power a mill complex, providing electricity for a grain mill, blacksmith shop, community store and even a hotel. These structures are mostly gone or in ruins, but the 229-foot-long bridge is by far the most interesting surviving element, spanning the river at the dam near a series of cataracts now used principally as thrilling water slides by young visitors. Noted covered-bridge builder Washington King built the bridge in 1885.

The park was commissioned in 1971 after the owners donated the land to the state. Last year, almost 200,000 visitors came to Watson Mill Bridge State Park. THINGS TO DO: At 1,100 acres, the park is big and offers lots of activities. A map of the park shows a web of 14 miles of trails for hiking, bicycling and riding horses. The highlight, though, is certainly the wide river tumbling over smooth, slippery rocks just beyond the dam and the bridge. During our trip to the park, virtually every visitor was either splashing around in the cool, fast-moving water or lounging on the shore. While there is no sandy beach, there are lots of warm rocks along the shore to perch on. Nearby picnic areas were busy, but for a very pleasant Saturday afternoon, there was plenty of room for everyone. We also walked along a trail to see the ruins of the old power station. The trail wanders along what appears to be a fairly stagnant canal that leads up to a sharp drop-off, at which point the water furiously falls at least 20 feet with a good roar. The park offers three log cabins and nicely wooded campsites as well, including equestrian “buddy campsites” with horse stalls. For more info, visit gastateparks.org/ WatsonMillBridge. FEED ME: After all that fun, you might want to stop at Maggie’s Café just off Highway 72 in Comer for a very good diner-style lunch. We were dressed about as casually as we ever are, and no one raised an eyebrow. f

Tom Bliss inspects UGA’s oyster hatchery on Skidaway Island.

Now, Bliss says the Georgia oyster industry is poised to make a comeback. “In the last few years, more and more restaurants are wanting to have a larger diversity of oysters on their menu. There definitely is a demand right now for good oysters to serve at raw bars,” he says. Local favorite Seabear has been eager to add Georgia oysters to the menu. “If we could have Georgia oysters on year-round, we would,” says chef Patrick Stubbers. “They always sell well.” Seabear has been an active supporter of UGA’s efforts to boost the industry since its start. The restaurant sponsors the shellfish lab’s annual oyster roast, which funds equipment purchases and student internships. Locally, Stubbers says the staff at Seabear works to educate anyone who comes in on the different origins and flavors of oyster species, so they’ll be ready to embrace local varieties. Georgia oysters, he says, carry the smell and feel of Georgia’s inner tidal area. “They could be a great starter oyster, because they’re very salty. Every one I’ve had has been high-brine, which is very cool.” Bliss says restaurants in Atlanta and

Bliss is adopting techniques and gear, like floating cages and bottom cages, which are commonplace in states with oyster aquaculture. But Georgia’s regulatory codes don’t currently approve the use of this type of gear, because the codes regulating the oyster industry were intended for wild oystering. Working with state agencies to change these codes is a top priority. More and more shellfish farmers in Georgia and others from outside the state are wanting to enter the industry, says Bliss, but the industry can’t expand without updated codes. Bliss is ready for the day he can visit a restaurant in Savannah and see a sign advertising fresh Georgia oysters. “The science is there. The biggest hurdle is regulatory at this point,” he says, but luckily there is momentum to make regulatory changes, though the time frame remains unclear. Once aquaculture gets the OK from the state, however, all signs point to a true revival of Georgia seafood. Between the support of restaurants and a motivated farmer base, it likely won’t be long before oyster fans in Athens have a new local option to slurp down. f

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Here’s Who to Check Out at This Year’s Throwdown By Frances Newton music@flagpole.com

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tarted in 2009 to give service drones and townie crumbums a chance to get rowdy while students were gone, SlopFest has evolved into one of Athens’ most essential music events. Generally focusing on punk, metal and other loud sounds, it serves as a good barometer of the local rock scene’s vitality. This year’s schedule is stacked, featuring nearly 30 bands spread across four days. The first three nights take place at Little Kings downtown, while Sunday’s show moves to Hi-Lo in Normaltown. Here are a few of the acts you can look forward to seeing at SlopFest 2018. For the full lineup, see The Calendar. [Gabe Vodicka]

The Grawks Friday, July 20, 9:30 p.m.

Steve Phillips, Nate Fackler, Matt Hart and Robin Cofer make up The Grawks, a grungy garage-rock band with surf and rockabilly leanings. In certain spiritual and stylistic ways, The Grawks seem to exist on the fringes of the local music scene, but the group turned lots of heads with its most recent release, last year’s All That Lasts, a roaring, seven-song LP that wears its classic-punk heart on its sleeve.

Multiple Miggs Friday, July 20, 10:30 p.m.

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moving with its belligerent punk. Rather than becoming an ultra-aggro, tough-guy group, the band manages to retain a straightforward classic-hardcore sound without falling into cliche. Paintings have been torn off walls, rivalries have started, friendships have been broken, and lips have been busted at the Miggs’ shows, and you’re encouraged to join in—or at least enjoy the spectacle.

Fart Jar Friday, July 20, 11:30 p.m.

Imagine a cartoon world where farts are held in jars and released at will. What various sounds do they make as they are freed? The synthy squeaks and gaseous blurts of your imaginary are realized with Fart Jar, a kind-of metal, kind-of grindcore, definitely goofy local band. One imagines that the heavy, jammy sludge-metal group could have risen from the infernal depths of the Elephant 6/Orange Twin scene’s nonexistent hellacious underbelly.

Blue Bodies Saturday, July 21, 8:30 p.m.

Blue Bodies’ music simultaneously inspires dancing and crying, featuring emotional lyrics summoning feelings of letting go and mourning lost time, lost friends and lost stability. Longtime Athens townies who enjoy the replete honesty of Christopher Without His Liver can catch that project’s principal, Christopher Ingham, on guitar and singing with Elliott Caldwell on drums and Max Manahan on bass in this must-see bummer-pop-punk group.

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Collision Drive With Kevin Dunn Saturday, July 21, 9 p.m.

Although the 8-Track Gorilla has made many SlopFest appearances over the years, the man behind the monkey suit, Kenny Aguar, will be stepping out this time as Collision Drive, playing minimalist, no-wave psychobilly in the style of Alan Vega. He’s joined by Kevin Dunn, a Georgia legend remembered for his dancey post-punk releases on DB Records from the late ’70s and early 80s. This duo is bound to play a killer once-in-a-SlopFest set.

Bursters Saturday, July 21, 10 p.m.

Without spilling too much of the juice on this local thrashcore band of masked orange jammers, we’ll say that it’s truly challenging to determine which of the bandmates within their buzzy, tight-knit citrus crew are human musicians and which are pre-programmed machines. Don’t show up late to this show, because you just might miss their five-minute set. Orange you glad Bursters are playing SlopFest? We know we are. f

WHAT: SlopFest WHERE: Little Kings Shuffle Club & Hi-Lo Lounge WHEN: Thursday, July 19–Sunday, July 22 HOW MUCH: $12 (full pass), $5 (per day)

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ith three stages, 27 bands, nearly a dozen vendors and lots of art, this year’s Sigh in July Music and Arts Festival returns this week. Eclectic Athens rock band Universal Sigh has hosted the festival at Live Wire for the past three years, bringing in a wide variety of musical talent—and now original art—for attendees to enjoy. Sigh in July arose out of Universal Sigh’s members’ desire to showcase their favorite locals and out-of-town acts, with a focus on jam, funk, electronica and related genres. “It seems to fill a niche that we didn’t even quite understand was there,” says guitarist and vocalist Pace Maynard. After a successful residency on the Georgia Theatre Rooftop in 2015, Universal Sigh approached the owners of Live Wire, the Robertson family, who liked the idea and agreed to host the two-day festival. On the first day of this year’s fest, there will be two stages, one indoors and one outdoors. The second day will feature a third stage for the first time, in the parking lot of Dawg Gone Good BBQ down the street. Headlining this year’s Sigh in July are Zach Deputy and Consider the Source, two nationally known bands appearing for the first time at the event. Other acts include Asheville, NC’s Third Nature, Atlanta’s The Yeti Trio, recent Flagpole Athens Music Award Artist and Album of the Year winner Misnomer and, of course, Universal Sigh playing both days, just to name a few. “We absolutely would not be able to do anything like this if we didn’t have so many talented friends and people who

Universal Sigh really want to help contribute to make it,” Maynard says. The festival is spearheaded by Maynard, Daniel Robertson of Live Wire and Erwin Schemankewitz of Ever Upward Entertainment. In hopes of drawing in a larger crowd, the focus will be shifted slightly this year to incorporate things other than music, such as performance art, a sculpture exhibit, a healing tent, mediation and yoga. “I think this is going to be a step forward in a big way for the arts part [of the festival],” Maynard says. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Athens, as well as We’re hEAR for You, a local nonprofit that provides hearing and ear protection and education to musicians and concertgoers. Doors open at 3 p.m. both days, and two-day passes are available for $25 in advance or $35 at the door. Single-day passes are $20 each.

The full passes also grant the buyer free admission to an official pre-party Thursday, July 19 at Live Wire featuring Animal Ace and Fux. “Athens is known for music, and it was known for music way before any of us moved here,” Maynard says. “Part of the intention of the event is certainly to keep that flame alive in Athens.” f

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Talkin’ R.E.M. COMEDY PODCAST EXPLORES THE ATHENS ROCKERS’ DISCOGRAPHY By Tim Kelly music@flagpole.com Editor’s note: On the new comedy podcast “R U Talkin’ R.E.M. RE: ME?”, hosts Scott Aukerman and Adam Scott are diving deep into the legendary Athens band’s discography. Local R.E.M. superfan Tim Kelly has been reviewing the podcast for Flagpole’s music blog, Homedrone. This article first appeared online June 7. Catch up on all of Kelly’s installments to date at flagpole.com. “Why are you writing these pieces, Tim?” It’s a valid question, voice in my head (and internet commenters). I attempted a mission statement in my first entry (May 9): It’s a celebration of fandom in general, while acknowledging the ridiculousness of a review of a podcast reviewing a band. Now, after finishing the episodes on Out of Time (1991) and Automatic for the People (1992), other motivations are making themselves clear, one of which was hiding in plain sight the whole time: nostalgia. When all is said and done and the book is closed on Tim Kelly, there will not be an album with a more formative impact on my life than Out of Time. Listening to it over and over again during the summer of 1991 reprogrammed my brain and shaped not only my musical tastes but life-changing decisions for me in the years to come. Hearing Adam and Scott break down and dissect these tracks brought me back to those days of hearing it, and being amazed by it, for the first time. As Scott points out in the episode, Out of Time is a “weird” album. Whether you agree with him or not on whether “Low” and “Belong” “are even songs” (they are) or whether “Shiny Happy People” is an abomination (it’s not), his point is taken. A rap-rock lead track, mandolin-heavy

super-hit, an instrumental, Kate Pierson on three tracks—this was not a typical R.E.M. release. And let me tell you, it was way weirder for a 13-year-old kid just beginning to find his way into music. Fast forward a year and a half, and 14-year-old me was a full-fledged R.E.M. fanatic anxiously awaiting their next release. I coaxed a friend who lived nearby our high school (and had cable!) to skip class with me the afternoon the “Drive” video premiered on MTV. I asked my father,

who had probably… never?… been inside a record store, to stop on his way home from work to pick up Automatic for the People (on tape!). And Automatic—wow. If you haven’t listened to it start to finish recently, do it now. Last October, my wife and I brought our kids to the #Automatic25 event at the 40 Watt Club, a listening party to benefit

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local charities and honor the 25th anniversary of the album’s release. I was excited to go, to see friends and for our sons to run around the 40 Watt—hey, kids, you’re so lucky—but not necessarily to hear the album. I’d heard it countless times before. But then the remastered version of “Drive” kicked in, and bam, I was back in my bedroom on Daisy Road listening to the tape on my sad, old stereo. I was hypnotized for the next hour, coming up for air every now and then to appreciate my sons dancing to “Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite” and the fact that I was here at the 40 Watt at all. What a one-two punch for someone like me just getting into music. Out of Time broke my brain with its surprising track choices and jarring shifts from slow dirges to jangly bubblegum pop songs. Automatic

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Wedge Goes Aggro PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com DARK AND DEEP: The first new music in five years from Wedge, the namesake project of Tommy Wedge along with songwriting partner Mark Emge, is out now on a fresh album named Phantom Limb. It runs a full 12 tracks and has featured appearances from Athens VIPs like Daniel Ray, Sanni Baumgärtner and Barbara Hawman. Although longtime listeners—Wedge’s first album came out over a decade ago—will recognize that there’s still a solid dream-pop element here, there’s absolutely no denying that this is the most aggressive music to ever be put out under the Wedge name. One listen to the second track, “For the Storm,” should clear up any confusion. Punctuated soundly by Ray’s viola and siren sound effects, it’s a real chiller. Stylistically speaking, Phantom Limb is akin to Pornography-era Cure, whereas all previous output rested fairly contently on the Cocteau Twins’ shoulders—or at least in their living room. Anyway, turn down the air conditioner and head to wedge.bandcamp.com to check it out, or check out Wedge’s official site at heavensville.com. PUNCH YOURSELF IN THE FACE: Noisy, guitar-heavy, industrial space-rock band Unus Mundus released its newest album, Staring at the Sun, back in early May. The group is hosting a public listening party for it Thursday, July 19 at Blue Sky. Then it’s having an official album release

live show at Flicker Theatre & Bar on Aug. 17. The record only runs nine tracks, but that’s plenty. You get the idea clearly after the first couple, and this release marks the band’s fourth release in less than a year, so you know it’s not afraid of overkill. The tunes pretty much all fall within the descriptors I used in the first sentence. While everyone on this has completely firm pedigrees in Athens’ underground dark-rock-aggro-industrial scene—insofar as there ever really has been one—over the past 25 years or so, this record isn’t terribly forward-thinking or particularly regressive, either. It’s loud and ugly and has a tendency to be

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exceedingly annoying, and I’ve no doubt at all that’s exactly how they wanted it. Listen without prejudice over at unusmundus.bandcamp.com, and join the club at facebook.com/ TheeUnusMundus. BREATHE OUT: Universal Sigh presents its annual Sigh in July festival at Live Wire this weekend, July 20–21. Full passes are $25 in advance, $35 at the door or $20 for individual tickets for either Friday or Saturday. Featured performers are Zach Deputy, Consider the Source, Universal Sigh, The Orange Constant, Partials, Opposite Box, Misnomer, The Yeti Trio, Third Nature, Tesheva, Bird Dog Jubilee, Harvey Funkwalker, Dan Nettles & Lonely Orchestra, Robbie Dude, Nifty Earth, Pure Colors, Bootz & Katz, Sono Lumini, Dream Culture, The Vinyl Suns, Pickled Holler, The Broken String Band, White Rabbit Collective, Layne Denton, James Bale, The Wright Ave and A Merry Prankster. For tickets and other relevant information, see sighinjuly.com. Also, check out our feature on p. 9. GET IN THE VAN: By the time you read this, the indie-rock masters in Eureka California will already be halfway through their most recent tour of the UK. More than anyplace else, it really feels like the UK is the band’s second home now, after multiple tours and its latest album, Roadrunners, being recorded there. During this current two-week stint, the band will play London, Brighton, Bristol, Nottingham, Cardiff, Liverpool, Bradford, Huddersfield, Glasgow, York, Cambridge and Derby. No plans yet, though, to play Hogwarts or Stonehenge. Most of these dates are with HHBTM Records labelmates Witching Waves, except at the very end, when the band plays the noted indie-pop festival Indietracks. Get up to speed at eurekacalifornia. bandcamp.com, and sign your name with an X via facebook.com/eurekacalifornia. f

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Caledonia Lounge · 9 p.m. · $5–7 One of the most significant, yet often criminally overlooked, elements of what has made Athens music great is its pronounced appreciation and exploitation of the absurd. To this end, let us guide you toward the celebration of the two-song release by Blanko happening Thursday at the Caledonia. It’s titled Sync in Progress 25%, and the whole thing is over in less than five minutes. It’s electronic and blippy party rock for parties that take place inside fishbowls, computer circuit boards, supply closets or any other claustrophobia-inducing place. Also on the bill are Sephine, Clip Art and South Carolina’s Fratmouth. [Gordon Lamb]

Tuesday 17 CLASSES: Computer Class (Bogart Library) “Intro to Excel.” 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart CLASSES: Athens Swing Night (Athens Fit Club, 1059 Baxter St. Suite A) Intermediate (7:30 p.m.) and beginner (8:15 p.m.) lessons, then open dancing. No partner or previous experience required. 7:30–11 p.m. $4 (students), $6. athensswingnight.com COMEDY: Open TOAD Comedy Open Mic (Flicker Theatre & Bar) This regular comedy open mic features established comedians and newcomers alike. 9 p.m. $5. www. flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature

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Georgia Museum of Art · 5:30–8:30 p.m. · FREE! (members), $5 The museum’s quarterly reception will be the first opportunity to see “One Heart, One Way: The Journey of a Princely Art Collection.” Consisting of fine and decorative arts from 1660–1952, the exhibition shares pieces from the Belosselsky-Belozersky family of Russian princes. Other exhibits include “Bloom Where You’re Planted: The Collection of Deen Day Sanders,” “A Legacy of Giving: C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry” and “Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection.” Also: door prizes, an “Ask the Experts” session and refreshments. [Jessica Smith]

trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia hosted by Jacob and Wes. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Rd.) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 6 p.m. FREE! www. therookandpawn.com KIDSTUFF: YA Virtual Reality (Madison County Library) Try out the HTC Vive Virtual Reality headset. Ages 10 and up. 2 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Minute to Win It Games (Oglethorpe County Library) Part of Teen Summer Fest. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oglethorpe

KIDSTUFF: Jolly Holiday with Mary Poppins (ACC Library) Have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time. For ages 2–9 and their caregivers. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: ’50s Drive-In Theater (Oglethorpe County Library) Come dressed in your best ’50s garb for a blast from the past. Listen to some classic jams, create a cardboard box automobile and park them at a drive-in for a showing of vitnage cartoons. Ages 10 & under. 10:30 a.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe 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: Meet the Author (Normal Books) Author Stanley Longman will read from Corah’s

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The Foundry · 8 p.m. · $8–12 Begun in 2012 to bolster its slow summer concert calendar and celebrate its regulars at the same time, The Foundry’s Motown Downtown series presents two consecutive nights of smooth, soulful Motown classics courtesy of two long-running local outfits. The fun kicks off Friday evening with The Sensational Sounds of Motown, whose members have played and toured with Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight and other luminaries. Saturday concludes with a performance by Grains of Sand, a talented group of local players known for their expert session work and reverent takes on classic beach music, soul, R&B and more. [Gabe Vodicka]

LRG Provisions · 5–7 p.m. · FREE! LRG Provisions will host an unveiling for two new murals by local artist Vivian Liddell: a large painting spanning the exterior wall of the building and a smaller one inside the dining room. At the beginning of her process, Liddell asked community members to submit images of their favorite kitchens. She then combined selected patterns with a few of her own photographs—like her mother’s kitchen wallpaper from the ’80s—to represent a wide range of interior décor and trends. By abstracting the patterns and painting them with a unifying color palette, Liddell designed a mural that is both nostalgic and contemporary. [JS]

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an in-depth conversation on Theresa Pollak’s “Art Studio.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: InDesign for Beginners (ACC Library) Learn the basics to make brochures, flyers, or menus for a business. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens COMEDY: Educated Mess (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) See standups from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: FFS Pets (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Meet lizards, frogs, snakes and more. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597, www.athenslibrary.org/madison EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music by

String Theory on July 18 and B.E.N. on July 25. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www. athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Nerd Trivia (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Compete for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team. 8 p.m. www.saucehouse.com GAMES: Bingo (Highwire Lounge) Win prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! highwirelounge.com KIDSTUFF: Story Time: Music (Oglethorpe County Library) Get

your groove on with fun music. Includes books, songs, puppets and a craft. Ages 2–6 and their caregivers. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe 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: 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: Learning Power (Bogart Library) Georgia Power presents power-themed STEM activities. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Dance Your Socks Off (Oconee County Library) Wear your silliest outfit and dance like crazy. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Podcasting 101 for Teens (ACC Library) Record your own podcast. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Lock In: Horror Mystery (Oconee County Library) Play a spooky game of Horror Mystery. Grades 6–12. 7–11 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Talking About Books: Adult Book Discussion Group (ACC Library) This month’s title is Beartown by Frederik Backman. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org LECTURES & LIT: Seat in the Shade (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) The summer poetry reading series presents Sabrina Orah Mark and Life the Griot. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! coe. uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (ACC Council on Aging) Avid and the Athens Community Council on Aging present author Jonathan Putnam in celebration of his book Final Resting Place: A Lincoln and Speed Mystery. 12 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com

Thursday 19 ART: Third Thursday Art Series (Athens, GA) Seven galleries stay open late the third Thursday of every month. Participating galleries include the Georgia Museum of Art, Lamar Dodd School of Art, ATHICA, Lyndon House Arts Center, Ciné, the GlassCube & Gallery @ Hotel Indigo and The Classic Center. 6-9 p.m. FREE! www.3thurs.org CLASSES: Tech Tips (ACC Library) Learn how to use “GALILEO.” 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens CLASSES: Yoga in the Galleries (Georgia Museum of Art) Five Points Yoga instructors lead a class surrounded by works of art. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Pig n Peach Festival (Pouch Savory World of Pies) Sample local food and beverages from Pouch and partners including Pearson Farm, Riverview Farms, Bear Hug Honey, Ginger’s Bunkhouse Ginger Ale, Monks

Meadery and Creature Comforts. Proceeds benefit Piggy Bank, an organization working to support local family farms. 5:30–8 p.m. $12–15. EVENTS: Local BBQ Dinner (Farmview Market) The July Supper Club features BBQ chicken and pork, plus plenty of Southern sides. 4:30–7 p.m. $12. www.farmviewmarket.com EVENTS: Album Listening Party (Blue Sky) Hear the new album from local space-rock band Unus Mundus. 7:30 p.m. FREE! 706850-3153 EVENTS: KnitLits (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are welcome. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart EVENTS: Get Artistic (Creature Comforts Brewery) In this Meet the Artist event, David Hale will guide participants to create their own art on clayboard. Pre-registration required. Hale will also release two new print editions with a percentage of profits benefiting Get Artistic. 6–9 p.m. creaturecomfortsbeer.com FILM: Southern Women Artists Film Series (Georgia Museum of Art) Watch the film adaptation of Flannery O’Connor’s acclaimed 1952 novel, Wise Blood, on the big screen. Screened in conjunction with the exhibition “Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection.” 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: Pajama Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Bring your pajama-clad kids in for bedtime stories, songs and a light snack. Ages 0–7. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Bogart Library) Read aloud to a canine friend. RSVP. 4 p.m. FREE! 770-7259443, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Magic Tree House Mania (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Discuss the beloved series by Mary Pope Osborne. Ages 6 and up. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Book Club: Chapter Readers (ACC Library) Discuss Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. Games and snacks provided. Ages 8–11. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Artist Workshop (ACC Library) Discover “Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos.” Ages 5–11. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oglethorpe Co. Library) Meet with other fans of anime and manga to discover books, shows, movies, art and Japanese culture. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe 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: Family Music Jam (Oconee County Library) Join Miss Rebecca and her ukulele for a singa-long. Limited supply of rhythm instruments available. For children of all ages and their guardians. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Movie Madness: Movie Making (Oconee County Library) Teens can make their own short film. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Kids Martial Arts (Bogart Library) AKF Martial Arts

hosts classes in safety for ages 3 and up. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Knitting Workshop: Stitch ’n B*tch (Avid Bookshop) Avid and Revival Yarns present a knitting workshop for beginners and experienced knitters alike, featuring the guide Stitch ’N B*tch: The Knitter’s Handbook by Debbie Stoller. 6 p.m. $5. 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 20 ART: 90 Carlton: Summer (Georgia Museum of Art) View the museum’s current exhibitions, “Ask the Experts” questions, participate in gallery activities, enjoy light refreshments and win door prizes. See Calendar Pick on p. 12. 5:30–8:30 p.m. $5 (non-members), FREE! (museum members). www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Quilled Earrings (Bogart Library) Make colorful earrings through the art of quilling, or rolled paper. 18 and up only. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart EVENTS: Celebration of the Arts (The Classic Center) An evening of fine dining and entertainment organized by the students of the Hospitality Careers Academy. 2 p.m. www.classiccenter.com GAMES: Disco Bowling (Showtime Bowling Center) Every Friday and Saturday night. 11 p.m.–12:30 a.m. www.showtimebowl.com GAMES: Family Disco Bowling (Showtime Bowling Center) Bring your disco hair. 6-8 p.m. 706-5481028 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 LECTURES & LIT: Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip (Lay Park) Avid Bookshop and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library have partnered with Scholastic for an afternoon of crafts, activities, book-related giveaways, costume characters, author signings, photo ops and more. 6–8 p.m. www.avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Go Bar) Drag performances by local artists. 9 p.m. $3. showgirlcabaret@gmail.com, www. athensshowgirlcabaret.com THEATER: Into the Woods (On Stage Walton, 215 High School Ave., Monroe) The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. July 20–21 & 27–28, 8 p.m. July 22 & 29, 2 p.m. www.onstagewalton.org THEATER: Beauty and the Beast, Jr. (Lavonia Cultural Center) Young actors from the Franklin Community Players’ Youth Summer Theatre Program present a a musical based on the Broadway hit, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. July 20–21, 7 p.m. July 21–22, 2:30 p.m. $8. www. franklincommunityplayers.com

Saturday 21 ART: Coloring Club (Oconee County Library) Spend the morning relaxing

with the therapeutic practice of coloring. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee CLASSES: RBDigital (Oconee County Library) Learn how to download library ebooks and audiobooks. Call to register. 3 p.m. FREE! 706769-3950, www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee EVENTS: Cruise-In and Classic Car Show (Elberton Square, Elberton) This year’s festivities include Cruzin’ to the Oldies with Tommy Landrum and a fireworks show. 6–9 p.m. 706-213-3100 EVENTS: 9th Annual Tomatoes at Terrapin (Terrapin Beer Co.) Sandwiches made with locally-grown tomatoes and Terrapin beer are available. Proceeds benefit the Athens Nurses Clinic, which is celebrating its 27th year. Live music by Common Peoples Band. 4:30–7 p.m. $25 (adv.), $27. www.athensnursesclinic.org EVENTS: Journey Through the Stars (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Discuss the summer solstice in “Summer under the Stars.” 10 a.m. $2–3. www.athensclarkecounty.com/ sandycreeknaturecenter EVENTS: Release Party (Creature Comforts Brewery) The brewery hosts an Arcadiana Bottle Release Celebration. 7–10 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) Shop for fresh and affordable produce and prepared foods. The market also includes kids activities, cooking demonstrations, educational booths and entertainment. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www. athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music by Gary D. Grossman and True Born Sons. 8 a.m. FREE! www. athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Disco Bowling (Showtime Bowling Center) See Friday listing for full description. 11 p.m.–12:30 a.m. www.showtimebowl.com KIDSTUFF: YA Book Brunch (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Teens can discuss their summer reading over breakfast pastries. Ages 12–18. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Sign Language Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn some ASL with Mrs. Leslie at a special storytime. Ages 6–10. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Drop-in Crafts (ACC Library) Stop by the children’s department to make a craft. Ages 2–11 and their caregivers. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibarry.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Pete the Cat (Bogart Library) Pete the Cat will be live for a meet and greet. Games, crafts and more. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Hargrett Writers Circle (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries, Hargrett Library) Writers may bring pages of their work, any genre, for group feedback. Each meeting will highlight books from Hargrett’s Collections. 2–4:30 p.m. FREE! artzar@gmail.com LECTURES & LIT: Yoga Storytime (Avid Bookshop) Monette Chilson will present her two books Sophia Rising and My Name is Lilith. Rachel Greb of Yoga Sprouts and Strong Girls will lead attendees in a relaxing yoga class. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com OUTDOORS: Trial Gardens Open House (UGA Trial Gardens) See the garden in full bloom with tours from Dr. John Ruter and Brandon Coker.

Hokulia Shave Ice will be on site. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. $5 suggested donation. trial-gardens@uga.edu OUTDOORS: The Hummingbird Trail (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Enjoy a walk through the trail to find the hummingbirds’ secret hiding places. Feel free to bring a camera or binoculars. 9–11 a.m. FREE! 706-542-6156, botgarden. uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Classic City Fringe Festival: Phantasmagoria (UGA Fine Arts Building, Cellar Theatre) The steampunk-themed troupe presents a mini-show of whimsical horror stories. The event is a preview of this year’s Classic City Fringe Festival main event. THEATER: Beauty and the Beast, Jr. (Lavonia Cultural Center) See Friday listing for full description. July 20–21, 7 p.m. July 21–22, 2:30 p.m. $8. www.franklincommunityplayers.com THEATER: Into the Woods (On Stage Walton) See Friday listing for full description. July 20–21 & 27–28, 8 p.m. July 22 & 29, 2 p.m. www.onstagewalton.org

Sunday 22 ART: Mural Unveiling (LRG Provisions) Celebrate Vivian Liddell’s two murals at LRG Provisions with a reception. Light refreshments provided. See Calendar Pick on p. 12. 5–7 p.m. FREE! lrgprovisions.com EVENTS: Bottpalooza (The Bottleworks) Celebrate during a block party with the businesses of Bottleworks. 2–11 p.m. www.bottleworks.net KIDSTUFF: Hogwarts Sunday School (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Dress up in your wizard robes for an afternoon of learning how to care for magical creatures. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. uuathensga.org LECTURES & LIT: Antebellum Architecture (ACC Library) James W. Lineberger will present a historical survey of the Greek Revival style of architecture in Athens. Reception to follow. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens THEATER: Into the Woods (On Stage Walton) See Friday listing for full description. July 20–21 & 27–28, 8 p.m. July 22 & 29, 2 p.m. www.onstagewalton.org THEATER: Beauty and the Beast, Jr. (Lavonia Cultural Center) See Friday listing for full description. July 20–21, 7 p.m. July 21–22, 2:30 p.m. $8. www.franklincommunityplayers.com

Monday 23 CLASSES: Uke Can Do It with Rebecca Sunshine (Oconee County Library) Rebecca Ballard teaches a ukulele class for beginners. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee COMEDY: The Flying Squid Spectacular (DT Productions) Strange and horrifying sketches from the minds behind Krakin Jokes, Weenie Mag and Coffee for Communists. 9 p.m. $7 (single), $10 (two). www.krakinjokes.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: General Knowledge Trivia (Beef ’O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-8501916 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: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Songs, finger plays, wiggles and giggles for ages three and under. Caregivers will receive pointers for building literacy and language skills. 10:15 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart 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: 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 MEETINGS: Dulcimer Group (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn to play and read music with the “dirty dulcimers” after hours. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison SPORTS: Table Tennis Matches and Training (East Athens Community Center) Beginner to advanced skill levels welcome. Mondays, 6–8:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 1–4 p.m. First visit free. www. ttathensga.com

Tuesday 24 CLASSES: Athens Swing Night (Athens Fit Club, 1059 Baxter St. Suite A) Intermediate (7:30 p.m.) and beginner (8:15 p.m.) lessons, then open dancing. No partner or previous experience required. 7:30–11 p.m. $4 (students), $6. athensswingnight.com EVENTS: Storytime for Grownups (ACC Library) An evening of storytelling and fun. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens FILM: Teen Movie Night (Oglethorpe Co. Library) Watch Black Panther with popcorn. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oglethorpe FILM: Black Panther (Oglethorpe Co. Library) Starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira. 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-743-8817 GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description. 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Tuesday: Home in the South (Georgia Museum of Art) Families and children 18 months–3 years can take a tour tailored for young children, listen to stories and participate in a hands-on activity. 10 a.m. FREE! callan@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: This is My Dollhouse (ACC Library) Participants will make and decorate their own cardboard k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! house with found objects based on Giselle Potter’s book. Ages 4–11. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Movie Madness (Oconee County Library) Watch Space Jam. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Story Time with Pete the Cat (Oglethorpe County Library) Everyone’s favorite blue cat will offer a morning of photos, crafts and fun. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oglethorpe KIDSTUFF: Teen Open Mic & Karaoke (Bogart Library) Teens can perform a song, poem, act or more. Prizes. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Oh Canada! (ACC Library) Mark Willis will give an overview of Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories, as well as a brief history of “The Great White North.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens

Wednesday 25 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Join Asen Kirin, Parker Curator of Russian Art, for a tour of “One Heart, One Way: The Journey of a Princely Art Collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Gardening Class (ACC Library) “Houseplants.” Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! atedrow@ uga.edu EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) See Wednesday listing for full description. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Nerd Trivia (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.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: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com GAMES: Bingo (Highwire Lounge) Win prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! highwirelounge.com KIDSTUFF: Story Time: Classical & Orchestra (Oglethorpe County Library) Books, songs, puppets and crafts. For ages 2–6 and their caregivers. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe KIDSTUFF: Teen Movie (ACC Library) Unwind with a movie. Ages 11–18. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Will it Grill? (Oconee County Library) See what can be grilled. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Rockin’ It With Dr. Snook (Bogart Community Center) Dr. Snook will show off different types of rocks, dirt and earth. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) See Wednesday listing for full description. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens 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

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KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Pete the Cat (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Stories, activities and photo opportunities. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison 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: Puppet Show (Oconee County Civic Center) David Stephens presents The Pied Picker Puppet Show. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Seat in the Shade (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) The summer poetry reading series presents readings from Sharon Nuruddin and Dave Bottoms. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! coe.uga.edu

ETHAN MULLENAX Local folk singer-songwriter with an eclectic, evocative sound. LUCAS MCAULIFFE Athens-based guitarist and songwriter.

Wednesday 18 Blind Pig Tavern 7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-4919 (College Station Road location) LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock songs and acoustic Southern soul music. Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot. All musicians welcome. Backline provided! Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net STRING THEORY High-energy acoustic fusion and funk-oriented

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MELD Soul singer-songwriter from Nashville, TN. 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 Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Thursday 19 Akademia Brewing Co. 7 p.m. FREE! www.akademiabc.com REGGIE STARRETT Singersongwriter playing an enthusiastic blend of classic rock and country. Blue Sky 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 WARM GLOW BLUE SKY SHOW JJC plays disco, funk, soul & cetera. Every Thursday!

WATERPLANET Indie group from Baltimore. The Foundry 6 p.m. $2. www.thefoundryathens.com THE FAMILY RECIPE New local jazz fusion outfit. LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot and friends perform funky sets of Southern rock and roll. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com KERCHIEF Alt-rock project led by Tennessee singer-songwriter Brittany Hill. CARLA LE FEVER AND THE RAYS Old-school funk covers and originals and sweet, sappy pop covers and originals. STONI TAYLOR Atlanta guitarist plays a solo set of soul-inspired rock. 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!

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 5:30–10 p.m. FREE! sobrewco.com KARAOKE DJ Gregory plays song requests and lets the bravest of the bunch jump in to sing. Every Thursday! Terrapin Beer Co. 9 p.m. $5. www.terrapinbeer.com PARTIALS Local psychedelic pop band with a rich, danceable sound. RENEE DION Beat-centric R&B and neo-soul artist from Ohio.

Friday 20 Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com EASTER ISLAND Lush, local postrock band with pop melodies, tender harmonies and shimmering guitars. THE PAUSES Orlando-based pop group led by singer Tierney Tough. FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band that consistently pumps out boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll. Creature Comforts Brewery 7 p.m. FREE! creaturecomfortsbeer.com NELAC Hip-hop DJ and producer from College Park. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com GEORGIA DISH BOYS Edgy, dissonant local rock group fronted by songwriter Seth Martin. JONATHAN COODY Frontman of Divine Feed plays a solo set. RODNEY SANDERS New local singer-songwriter. ASHLEY NA Local singer-songwriter playing “garden-fresh folk songs.”

Georgia Dish Boys play Flicker Theatre & Bar on Friday, July 20.

LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 17 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.

progressive rock with elements of bluegrass and Americana. The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $6 (adv.), $8 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com GEORGIA WOMEN OF SONG Songwriters Marty Winkler, Claire Campbell and Kate Morrissey play individual sets and join together for a performance with help from Mark Plemmons and Tony Oscar.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 CLIP ART PRESENTS A series featuring local emcees performing and hosting a variety of acts, from hip hop to experimental to punk.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com NIGHT FEVER Athens-based duo featuring Ansley Stewart and Jason Fuller playing ’70s hits. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com SUNNY SOUTH BLUES BAND Local band combining a blues and soul spirit with riffy rock and roll. GRÜT Atlanta-based band that dabbles in electronica, funk and more.

The World Famous 9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens POST MOVES Solo project of Portland, OR singer-songwriter Sam Wenc.

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!

The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. thefoundryathens.com THE MAMMOTHS Austin, TX-based high-energy rock outfit drawing on old-school techniques.

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Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock songs and acoustic Southern soul music. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com BLANKO Quirky, comedic local rock band. EP release show! See Calendar Pick on p. 12. FRATMOUTH Noise-punk band from South Carolina. SEPHINE Athens-based, electronic-focused indie-rock project. CLIP ART Local rap duo featuring Vann Johnson and Arizona Zimmerman. DePalma’s Italian Cafe 7 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1237 (Timothy Road Location) JIM COOK Local solo performer playing acoustic blues, classic rock and Americana. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com HAPPY CHEESE Local experimental bedroom-pop project. TOM VISIONS Post-mystical, electronic, psychedelic music.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com JAZZ JAM Some of our town’s most talented musicians get together at this happening. Bring your guitar, saxophone, or grab a table and give an ear. Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $1 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with wireless headphones and three channels of music. The first hour is free! Little Kings Shuffle Club 8 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub SLOPFEST Night one of the fournight festival features DJ Cabbage Looper, CWOHL, Shoplifter, Bad Idols and Tabloid. See story on p. 8. Live Wire 8 p.m. $10 (FREE w/ festival pass). www.sighinjuly.com ATHENS SUPERJAM The official Sigh in July Festival kick-off party features performances by Animal Ace and Fux. See story on p. 9.

The Foundry 8 p.m. $8 (adv.), $12 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians deliver an exciting, live-energy show. Featuring Mr. Motown! See Calendar Pick on p. 12. Fully Loaded Pizza Co. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-705-6150 LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com SHAMAN’S HARVEST Rock band from Jefferson City, MO. BLACKTOP MOJO Southern rock band from Texas. On the Rooftop. 10:30 p.m. $8. www. georgiatheatre.com GIMME HENDRIX Award-winning local Jimi Hendrix cover band. 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 groups play every Friday and Saturday night.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 8 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub SLOPFEST Night two of the fournight festival features Lord Bitter/ Lozo, Jeremy Melton, Small Beige Girl, Father Werewolf, Small Beige Girl, The Grawks, Useless Against, Fart Jar, Apparition, Monsoon and Multiple Miggs. See story on p. 8. Live Wire 3 p.m. $25 (full pass adv.), $35 (full pass door). www.sighinjuly.com SIGH IN JULY Day one of the two-day festival features Zach Deputy, The Orange Constant, Universal Sigh, Tesheva, Dan Nettles & Lonely Orchestra, The Vinyl Suns, James Bale, A Merry Prankster, Harvey Funkwalker and White Rabbit Collective. See story on p. 9.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com DEPARTURE Journey tribute band that faithfully recreates the music of the iconic ’80s rock group. On the Rooftop. 10:30 p.m. $3. www. georgiatheatre.com BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin a set of Diplo hits. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 CULT OF RIGGONIA Experimental soundscapes with tribal, world music beats and ornate instrumentation.

Blue Bodies, Bursters, Hot Fudge, Collision Drive, Waltz, Ghost and Goat, Shade and Motherfucker. See story on p. 8. Live Wire 3 p.m. $25 (full pass adv.), $35 (full pass door). www.sighinjuly.com SIGH IN JULY Day two of the two-day festival features Universal Sigh, Consider The Source, Partials, Opposite Box, Misnomer, The Yeti Trio, Third Nature, Bird Dog Jubilee, Robbie Dude, Nifty Earth, Pure Colors, Bootz & Katz, Sono, Dream Culture, Pickled Holler, Broken String

CALICO VISION Athens-based psychedelic pop group. HOPE FOR AGOLDENSUMMER Charming and highly praised local neo-folk band delivers the thriftstore gospel.

PYJIGN Atlanta-based “collector of weird sounds and trippy patterns.” SMALL TALK No info available. SPACE BROTHER Electronic- and hip-hop-influenced sounds from local musician Donald Whitehead.

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Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night most Mondays. Hosted by Larry Forte.

The Foundry 6 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz. This month’s show features Marcus Click.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MINGLEWOOD MONDAY Local artists pay tribute to the Grateful Dead.

Tuesday 24 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.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 IVAN PULLEY BAND Jammy Southern rock band from Jacksonville, FL.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com CWOHL Songwriter Chris Ingham plays a set of loop-heavy solo jams. ALLCAPS New local pop-punk band with screamo leanings. WHEN PARTICLES COLLIDE New England-based rock duo.

The Office Lounge 6 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840 MICHELLE QUIG The leader of local blues-rock band Quig & the Boys plays a solo set. 8:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 FAT ARM DADDY Athens-based rhythm and blues trio.

The Foundry Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. thefoundryathens.com SYLVIA ROSE NOVAK Southern gothic singer-songwriter with sharp vibrato and a sharper fiddle.

Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com DAVID HYDE Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter from Ball Ground.

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Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 CLIP ART PRESENTS A series featuring local emcees performing and hosting a variety of acts, from hip hop to experimental to punk.

Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GARY GROSSMAN Athens-based folk artist whose music is informed by his scientific teaching background. TRUE BORN SONS New local traditional folk project led by songwriter Liam Parke. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www. caledonialounge.com CAVE OF SWIMMERS Innovative, Latin-tinged heavy rock band from Miami. FALLOW Local three-piece dirty grunge and Southern metal band. MARSES Local “party-doom” fourpiece band. JET ENGINE DRAGONS Athensbased band playing a blend of shoegaze, progressive rock and technical metal. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com J WANG Local hip-hop artist. Mixtape release show! 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com MONSOON Beloved local pop-punk band that dabbles in rockabilly and new wave. LAKIN CRAWFORD Savannah-based singer-songwriter. WINDED Dreamy indie-pop group from Tallahassee. O KEY Solo experimental project from Art Contest’s Cole Monroe. The Foundry 8 p.m. $8 (adv.), $12 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE GRAINS OF SAND Local band with a four-piece horn section offering up your favorite ’60s and ’70s beach and Motown music. See Calendar Pick on p. 12.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $10 (members), $15. botgarden.uga.edu KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and gypsy music and featuring Dan Horowitz of Five Eight. TRICHORDO No info available.

Wednesday 25 Monsoon plays the 40 Watt Club on Saturday, July 21. KONG MUST DEAD Experimental North Carolina project centered on the songwriting of Ben Hjertmann. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com PERIOD SIX Playing a unique blend of jazz standards with collective communication and soulful improvisation. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz groups play every Friday and Saturday night. 11 p.m. $1 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance with wireless headphones and three channels of music. The first hour is free! Little Kings Shuffle Club 8 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub SLOPFEST Night three of the four-night festival features DJ Mahogany, Handsome Highway,

Band, Layne Denton and The Wright Ave. See story on p. 9. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local all-star rock cover band playing hits from the ’60s to the 2000s. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. 706-546-0840 SCARLET STITCH Straight-up rock and roll band from Athens. Terrapin Beer Co. 3 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot and friends perform funky sets of Southern rock and roll. Tomatoes at Terrapin. 4:30 p.m. www. terrapinbeer.com THE COMMON PEOPLE BAND Athens party band that specializes in covers of Motown-era classics. 9 p.m. $5. www.terrapinbeer.com SWEET SWEET Jeremy Dunham and Kerrine Gifford blend cello and rustic roots guitar. RUST Atlanta-based roots-rock band.

Hi-Lo Lounge 8 p.m. $5. facebook.com/lkshuffleclub SLOPFEST Night four of the fournight festival features DJ Hermosa and DJ Kaptain, AJ Griffin, Hayride and Luxury Vehicle. See story on p. 8. Terrapin Beer Co. 3 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com JIM COOK Local solo performer playing blues, rock and Americana.

Monday 23 Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 ANNIE LEETH Local violinist and multi-instrumentalist composer. GODDESS COMPLEX Athens-based ambient and avant-garde project rooted in queer culture.

Blind Pig Tavern 7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-4919 (College Station Road location) LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul. Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot. All musicians welcome. Backline provided! Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net B.E.N. Atlanta artist playing “massage room tunes with a splash of electronica and just a hint of funk.” Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com WESTERN MEDICATION Nashvillebased post-punk band.

THE PINK STONES Local dreamrock group led by songwriter Hunter Pinkston. THRUM Space-rock crew from Charlottesville, VA. The Foundry 7 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com THE BEST OF UNKNOWN ATHENS A monthly singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Liam Parke. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com COOL KNIGHTZ Local five-piece band playing AM Gold hits. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Rd. location) CHRIS HAMPTON TRIO A versatile band that plays covers, originals and gladly takes requests. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 SETH WINTERS BAND Mainstream songwriting with a guitar-driven sound. 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 7/26 ALLCAPS / 200 EAST / THELIGHTSEQUENCE (Caledonia Lounge) 7/26 ROCK N SOUL (40 Watt Club) 7/26 THE ALLMAN-GOLDFLIES BAND / MELODY TRUCKS BAND (The Foundry) 7/26 MIGHTY / ILLEGAL DRUGS / THE MINKS / COUNTRY WESTERNS (Georgia Theatre) 7/26 LIVE OAK (Nowhere Bar) 7/26 CHRIS AND THE HAMPTONES (The Office Lounge) 7/27 THE FLYING BUFFALOS (Boar’s Head Lounge) 7/27 CURT CASTLE / GRAND VAPIDS (Caledonia Lounge) 7/27 THE HONEY SLIDERS / TAYLOR MARTIN’S SONG DOGS / RABIES SCYTHE FIGHT (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 7/27 COSMIC CHARLIE (The Foundry) 7/27 TOM MACKELL (Georgia Theatre) 7/27 DJ DREAM DOG (Georgia Theatre) 7/27 FRANK FOSTER (Georgia Theatre) 7/27 SIDE HUSTLE / COASTAL RHYTHMS (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) 7/27 CLARENCE SUN & THE MOONSHYNES (Nowhere Bar) 7/27 STEPHEN EVANS (Terrapin Beer Co.) 7/28 THE WYDELLES / DANIEL MARKHAM / THE LANES (Caledonia Lounge) 7/28 RESIDENT ONE / SHOPLIFTER / NEW JUNK CITY (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 7/28 MEAN QUEEN / ZETA / HEX PARTY (40 Watt Club) 7/28 CHI-TOWN TRANSIT AUTHORITY (The Foundry) 7/28 BLOODKIN (Nowhere 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 Sept. 15 & Dec. 15. info@athensarts.org, www.athensarts.org ARTIST CLASSES (Pixel & Ink Studio) “Broke A$$ Framing: Do it Cheap but Keep it Classy.” July 21. “Sell Your Work: Branding & Marketing for Artists.” July 21. “Sketchy Social.” July 26. “Leaping into Lightroom: Learn the Basics.” July 29. “Hang Your Art at Home.” Aug. 4. “Critique Night: Get Back to Your Art School Days.” Aug. 9. “Photoshop Basics: Learn the Essential Tools.” Aug. 11. “Sell Your Words: The Business of Freelance Writing.” Aug. 18. “Craftluck: Potluck with Crafts.” Aug. 23. “Styled Shoot: Editorial Fashion.” Aug. 26. Visit Facebook or email for details. pixelandinkstudio@ gmail.com BUS SHELTERS (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking design proposals for artistic bus shelters. Application deadline July 27, 11:59 p.m. www. accgov.com/FormCenter/AthensCultural-Affairs-Commission-36 CALL FOR ARTISTS: CLAYTON STREET (Downtown Athens) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission

invites professional artists to submit a resume and portfolio to be considered for the position of public artist for TSPLOST Project #9 Downtown Transportation Improvements Program for Clayton Street. The selected artist will facilitate the development and implementation of a public art plan. Deadline Aug. 12. www.accgov.com/8340/call-forpublic-art-clayton-street 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. www.hatchathens.com/membership MUSIC CONTEST: THE SOUNDS OF ATHENS (ATHICA) Submit up to two audio files at or under 2 minutes and 30 seconds in MP3 format (must also be available in an uncompressed format such as WAV) for “The Sounds of Athens” record. This is a constituent project of the upcoming ATHICA exhibition “The Golden Record.” $10 entry fee. Deadline July 26. www.athica.org

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 SUMMER CAMPS (KA Artist Shop) “Sculpt Week.” “Material Medium Mission.” July 16–20. “Fiber Week.” “Animal Camp.” July 23–27. “Fabric Week.” “Story and Illustration Camp.” July 30–Aug. 3. www. kaartistshop.com

Auditions CAFÉ MURDER (Lavonia Cultural Center) Franklin Community Players seek women and men for the comedy Café Murder, to be presented as a mystery dinner production on Sept. 29. Actors will be asked to do a cold read. July 30 and Aug. 3, 5–7 p.m. franklincommunityplayers.com

Classes AQUATIC AEROBICS (Memorial Park) Low impact exercise. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. Saturdays, 10–11 a.m. Through Aug. 4. $5. 706-613-3580

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 Quiet Gallery presents “The Cartoon Show” featuring local illustrators Alex Burns, Patrick Dean, Abby Kacen, Missy Kulik, David Mack, Scott Stripling, Devlin Thompson, Klon Wadrip and Joey Weiser. Through Sept. 15. ATHENS LATINO CENTER FOR EDUCATION AND SERVICES (445 Huntington Rd., #120) See 20 paintings by Stanley Bermudez. BENDZUNAS GLASS (89 W. South Ave., Comer) The family-run studio has been creating fine art glass for almost 40 years. CINÉ BARCAFE (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Rinne Allen: Garden” has cyanotypes. CITY OF WATKINSVILLE (Downtown Watkinsville) “Public Art Watkinsville: A Pop-up Sculpture Exhibit” consists of sculptures placed in prominent locations around downtown. Artists include Benjamin Lock, William Massey, Stan Mullins, Robert Clements, Harold Rittenberry and Joni Younkins-Herzog. • “Artscape Oconee: The Monuments of Artland” features a total of 20 paintings on panels installed around town. Artists include Claire Clements, Peter Loose, Andy Cherewick, Lisa Freeman, Manda McKay and others. CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) Gallery I shows “Stitch,” an exhibition of contemporary quilts, includes the industrial-scales of Elizabeth Barton, the obsessive geometric precision of Barbette Houser, the vibrant sewn gardens of Cleo Ward, the magic and mischief of Danielle Lasker and the meditative devotion of Anne Marie Vencill. Classic Gallery II features a solo exhibition of detailed portraits by Jaquelynn Faass. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWERY (271 W. Hancock Ave.) “Vessel” shares new paintings and prints by David Hale. Through July 29.

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CLASSES (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) “Community Coffeehouse,” Mondays–Thursdays from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. “Poets of Winterville,” first Thursday of the month at 6:30 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. 706742-0823, wintervillecenter@gmail. com, www.wintervillecenter.com CUBAN-STYLE SALSA (UGA Tate Student Center, Room 473) The UGA Salsa Club hosts dancing every Sunday, 4–6 p.m. Email for details. ugasalsaclub@gmail.com, www. facebook.com/groups/ugasalsaclub DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER CLASSES (ACC Library) “Podcasting for Beginners.” July 25, 7 p.m. Registration required. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER ONE-ONONE (ACC Library) Get individual instruction for graphics, audio or video editing projects or learn to convert albums and cassettes to DVDs and CDs. Thursdays, 6 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m. 706-6133650 FARMVIEW CLASSES (Farmview Market) “Water-Bath Canning: Pepper Jelly.” July 24, 6–8 p.m. $40 (held at Morgan Co. Extension Office’s Consumer Kitchen in

DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by Magic Realism, Surrealism and fables. Through August. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Audey Lee. Through Aug. 4. GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Spotlight 2018” shares prints by Ali Norman and paintings by Joseph Peragine and Helen Kuykendall. Through Sept. 15. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “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. • “Central to Their Lives: Southern Women Artists in the Johnson Collection.” Through Sept. 23. • “One Heart, One Way: The Journey of a Princely Art Collection” includes fine and decorative arts dating from ca. 1660–1952 from the family of Russian Princes Belosselsky-Belozersky. July 21–Jan. 6. 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. HEIRLOOM CAFE & FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Mosaic work by Jane Wright. Through Aug. 27. HIP VINTAGE & HANDMADE (215 Commerce Blvd.) Paintings by Mallory Malloy. Through July. HOWARD’S (119 N. Jackson St.) The new gallery space opens with a show of works by Milano Chow and Torkwase Dyson. Through Aug. 11. 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 paintings by Patrick Linker. KRIMSON KAFE (40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville) Mosaic artwork by Jane Wright. Through July. 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: Athens Area Plein Air Artists.” Through Aug. 4. • “Full House” is a biennial invitational exhibit showcasing works by members of the 18 guilds and art groups that meet at LHAC. Through Aug. 4. • “Works by Vernon

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. “East Bread-Baking at Home: No-Knead Bread.” Aug. 28, 5:15–6:30 p.m. “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) Drop-in for one-hour meditations. Thursdays through Aug. 23, 5:30–6:30 p.m. 706-353-0709 MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION WORKSHOP (Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, Healing Lodge) Years of medical research and training are blended into eight Mondays of instruction and a one-day mindfulness retreat focused on reducing stress and anxiety and increasing general well-being. Classes begin Aug. 20, 6–8:30 p.m. $248/series. 706-543-0162, mfhealy@bellsouth. net, www.mindfuliving.org ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER SKILLS (ACC Library) Personalized instruction available for various computer topics. Thursdays, 9 a.m. 706-6133650, ext. 354, athenslibrary.org/ athens SALSA CLASSES (Dancefx) Learn how to salsa dance. No partner required. Salsa and Bachata every Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. (beginners), 7:15 (intermediate/advanced). $10. www. dancefx.org SEWING CLASSES (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn how to sew on the library’s sewing machines. Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org/madison T’AI CHI (Healing Arts Centre, Sangha Yoga Studio) “T’ai Chi, Yang Style, Long Form.” Thursdays, 7:15–8:30 p.m. 706-613-1143, healingarts centre.net VISION + VOCATION BUSINESS PLANNING COURSE (Old Fire Hall #2) Artists, healers and

change-makers will be guided through the process of creating viable business plans. Led by Jodi Rhoden using Birds Eye Business Planning Curriculum. Aug. 25–26, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $325–375. www. jodirhoden.com YOGA CLASSES (5 Points Yoga) The studio offers classes for all levels including hot flow, hatha, Iyenger yoga, meditation and workshops. “Intro to Yin Yoga.” July 21. “Iyengar Style Restorative Yoga Workshop.” Aug. 25. “Yin Yoga Training.” Sep. 21–23. A six-month teacher training program begins in Sept. www.athens fivepointsyoga.com

Kidstuff DOUBLE HELIX STEAM SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS (580 Tallassee Rd.) “Sculpture Camp (grades 5–9).” July 23–27, $300. “Adventure Camp (grades 3–8).” July 30–Aug. 3, $300. doublehelixsummercamp. wordpress.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). 706613-3589, ext. 226, www.athens clarkecounty.com/aquatics 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 SUMMER CAMPS (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Camps include themed programming on modern art, superhero and fantasy, dollhouse design, natural dyeing and textiles, fairies and nature art, Latin American art, women in art, and more. Check website for full descriptions and dates. www.treehousekidandcraft.com

Thornsberry.” Through Aug. 4. • Photography of scenes from Northeast India by Sean Dunn. Through Sept. 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. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) Art by Cameron Berglund. Through July. 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 in the process of restoration. RICHARD B. RUSSELL JR. SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Wrestling Temptation: The Quest to Control Alcohol in Georgia.” Through Sept. 21. • Photographer Lee Karen Stow’s exhibit “Poppies: Women, War, Peace” combines portraits of women whose lives have been affected by war with a botanical series of the red “Flanders Fields” poppy. Through Dec. 14. • “War of Words: Propaganda of World War I” includes propaganda posters. Through Dec. 14. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) Linda Fraser is a botanical illustrator of native plants in the southeastern U.S. “A Walk Through the Seasons” features over 85 watercolor and colored pencil works. Through Aug. 12. THE SURGERY CENTER (2142 W. Broad St.) Jack Burk shares watercolor, acrylic and mixed media works. Through July. TIF SIGFRIDS (119 N. Jackson St.) “Art Rosenbaum and Friends” features works by Art Rosenbaum, Margo Rosenbaum, James Herbert, Bill Paul, Ridley Howard, Howard Finster, Dilmus Hall, Charlie Rakestraw, Bonnie Loggins, Sam Stabler and Richard Olsen. Through Aug. 11. 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 ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS SUPPORT GROUP (723 Baxter St.) Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) is a 12-step program for people who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. Mondays, 7–8 p.m. www.meetings. adultchildren.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164, www.athensaa.org CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP (ACC Library) Meet others who are dealing with chronic illness such as ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Lyme. Third Wednesdays, 12–1:30 p.m. athenschronicillness @gmail.com EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) A 12-step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Meets Sundays, 4–5 p.m. www.emotionsanonymous.org MENTAL HEALTH PEER SUPPORT GROUP (Nuçi’s Space) Meets the second Wednesday of every month. Open to anyone focused on improving their life and learning how to live with their condition. www.nuci.org NAMI SUPPORT GROUPS (Multiple Locations) For family members, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses. “NAMI Family Support Group.” Every fourth Tuesday, 6–7:30 p.m. in room 302 at the First Presbyterian Church of Athens. Every second Monday, 6:30–8 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Watkinsville. namihall ga@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. www.project-safe.org

On The Street ACC LIBRARY BOOK CLUBS (ACC Library) Book Clubs include The African American Authors Book Club, Talking About Books, Philo of Philosophy, Last Monday Book Group and After the End: PostApocalyptic Fiction. www.athens library.org/athens ADULT 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. For ages 50 & up. www.accgov.com/leisure under recreation tab ASPECT FOUNDATION (Athens, GA) Seeking families to host international high school exchange students who want to attend an Athens-area high school for the upcoming year. 770757-4556, aspectfoundation.org HAPPY, ALIVE AND BUILT TO SURVIVE (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) The East Georgia Cancer Coalition offers a group fitness class for cancer survivors who are at least six months removed from treatment, along with their friends and family members. Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 27, 5:30 p.m FREE! info@eastgeorgiacancer.org INCLUSIVE BOOK CLUB (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Adults of all abilities can read out loud and discuss books. Thursdays, 1 p.m. 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. Submit photos by email. Deadline Aug. 31. stormwater@ accgov.com THE CLASSIC CITY FRINGE FESTIVAL (Athens, GA) The Classic City Fringe Festival is seeking performers in theater, dance, performance art, puppetry, improv, comedy and more. Deadline Aug. 31. Festival Oct. 18–21. classiccityfringefest@ gmail.com, www.classiccityfringe festival.com WHERE’S WALDO IN THE ATH? (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Through the month of July, look for Waldo at local businesses in this city-wide scavenger hunt. The first 125 Waldo seekers who get their passport signed at 10 or more sites can collect prizes. www.avidbook shop.com f

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Flying Rutabagas, Fantasy Creatures and Bell Jars KUYKENDALL, NORMAN AND PERAGINE IN ‘SPOTLIGHT 2018’ AT HOTEL INDIGO By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com Part of an exhibition series at the Gallery@ water scarcity, invasive pests, widespread Hotel Indigo, “Spotlight 2018” offers a extinctions and habitat losses,” says more in-depth view into artists’ bodies of Kuykendall. “And as we are increasingly work. For the current installment, curator disconnected from natural processes in our Didi Dunphy selected two painters and one urban lives, we tend to ignore the threats printmaker who depict natural imagery in confronting our globe. The vegetable is fantastical ways. Helen Kuykendall’s stillsymbolic of one of our most basic elemental life paintings balance realistic root veggies connections with our natural environment with romantic landscapes, while Joseph and how it nurtures us and vice versa. Our Peragine’s paintings of cute creatures are simultaneously adorable and macabre. Ali Norman makes prints of plants and animals that suggest roots in folklore, rituals or dreams. Kuykendall’s collection of oil paintings juxtapose the realism of still life with the idealism of romantic landscapes. While still-life arrangements commonly combine fruits, flowers and vessels as studies on texture and depth, each of her canvases is solely dedicated to one subject at a time, emphasizing their individual beauty and importance. With Helen Kuykendall the exception of a turnip and a pear that serenely perch on pedestals overlooking the sea and connection to food is a vital lifeline to the a pond, respectively, her starring characrest of the natural world.” ters—a peach, rutabaga, cabbage and purKuykendall’s efforts at reinvigorating ple kohlrabi—seem to levitate within their our relationships with underappreciated landscapes, adding a surreal and somewhat vegetables feels like a natural extension of peculiar undertone. By placing fruits and her previous career. She is a former landvegetables front and center, she encourages scape architect who practiced park planning viewers to pay more attention to nature and for the National Park Service and City of reflect on humanity’s role in protecting the Denver Parks and Recreation for over 20 environment. years. It was only about four or five years “The natural world is under dire threats ago when she began to dabble in painting from global warming, pollution, landfills, by taking classes under Charles Warnock

at the Lyndon House Arts Center, where she continues to paint as part of the open studios program. Her shift to landscape painting has presented an entirely new way to engage members of the public about how to better appreciate and preserve the world around them. Though she is fairly new to painting, Kuykendall was inspired by some of the greatest artists early on. The influences on her stilllife techniques span centuries—from Caravaggio and Francisco de Zurbarán to Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keefe—while René Magritte, a longtime favorite, may be responsible for the elements of surrealism. Enjoying the works of 19th Century landscape painters such as John Constable and Gustave Courbet, her own background scenes hold a dreamy romanticism full of sun-kissed tones of pink and soft gold. Incorporating her professional background, she finds it interesting that romantic British landscape painters were influential on early practitioners of garden design such as Capability Brown and Humphry Repton in the early 1800s, whose principles of picturesque landscapes were later applied in the designs of Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of American landscape architecture. A recent MFA graduate in printmaking and book arts from UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art, Norman provides a collection of intaglio and chine-collé works selected from her exit show held at the Georgia Museum of Art this spring. Dizzyingly

detailed and full of intricate patterns, the illustrations become increasingly more bizarre the longer you gaze into them. Look closely at “Home Grown,” a portrait of an alligator proudly wearing a crown beneath a tree, and you’ll find tiny polka-dotted mushrooms sprouting off of the sprawling roots, as well as what appear to be stems of teeth growing like foxglove. Lean in to the imaginative “Heirloom,” and you’ll spot a scaled dragon slinking across the fruit’s peel. Like Kuykendall, the paintings of Atlanta-based artist Peragine are in part inspired by meditations on the complex relationships between mankind and nature. Innocent and tender on the surface, three of his paintings depict gentle, big-eyed bunnies and a newborn fawn curled up among wildflowers, rendered in such a large scale that the cuteness is almost overwhelming. His remaining two pieces, however, show white rabbits positioned stiffly under bell jars, reflecting some of the most prevalent source material for his work: taxidermy and natural history dioramas. Part of a larger body of work called “Love Me Till My Heart Stops,” the paintings collectively suggest how often mankind will go to great lengths to capture and keep what it admires, only to destroy it in the process. The hazy blur of the paintings resembles vaseline on a camera lens, evoking the sensation of grasping for a memory and feelings of nostalgia. After completing his undergraduate studies at Lamar Dodd, Peragine received his MFA from Georgia State University, where he has been on the faculty since 1996, advancing through the ranks to his current position as professor in drawing, painting and printmaking. Effective this month, he is the new director of GSU’s Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design. “Spotlight 2018” will remain on view through Sept. 15. Right outside of the main entrance, the Glasscube@Indigo is currently housing Jaime Bull’s site-specific installation, “Pillow Fight.” Inspired by slumber parties, jumping on beds and staying up all night, the scene incorporates soft forms covered in sparkly fabrics, a disco ball and a light show that begins every night at 7 p.m. f

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Ramblin’ On AN AWARD CONTENDER, AN ANIMATED SEQUEL AND AN UNEXCITING ACTION FLICK By Drew Wheeler movies@flagpole.com LEAVE NO TRACE (PG) The arrogance of “normal” undergirds this sweet story of an unhomed father and daughter after they are uprooted from their camp in the woods outside Portland, OR. Single father Will (Ben Foster) is struggling to raise his daughter while suffering from PTSD from his time in the military. His answer is to live a solitary life of subsistence. This survivalist existence is really all Will’s teenage daughter, Tom (Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie), knows. All we learn of Tom’s mother is that she died before Tom was old enough to remember anything about her.

lure Drac (v. Sandler), Mavis (v. Selena Gomez) and their monstrous friends and family—Frank (v. Kevin James), Wayne the Werewolf (v. Steve Buscemi), Griffin the Invisible Man (v. David Spade), Murray the Mummy (v. Keegan-Michael Key), Drac’s dad Vlad (v. Mel Brooks) and more—to their doom. Kids will laugh, but it kind of stinks that the Hotel Transylvania films are the only animated features Genndy Tartakovsky has gotten to make. None of the three movies have anything that wrong with them, but you could replace the monsters without changing much else besides the locale. Hotel Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Pluto run by aliens would be exactly the same movie. The concept has potential, and the movies could be more interesting if they really dug into their inner Toy Story to depict what monsters get up to when no humans are around. However, that narrative This one goes out to my sweetie Megalodon! would require the monsters to actually have a After a runner sees Tom, the duo are monstrous side; to date, there is nothing rounded up and placed in a house, where particularly hideous about Sandler’s Prince they are tasked with living the life dictated of Darkness. by society. Will is given a job working on the Christmas tree farm owned by their SKYSCRAPER (PG-13) Remember when generous benefactor (popular television Hollywood stars would only appear in genre actor Jeff Kober). The paperwork is commercials in foreign countries? Well, begun for Tom to attend school, but she Skyscraper may be the blockbuster equivnever does, as peripatetic Will feels the urge alent, where a big-time Hollywood star to keep moving. But now that Tom has a appears in a movie more squarely aimed taste of a steady life in a home with a roof at foreign moviegoers than domestic ones. and other amenities, she begins to question Dwayne Johnson searches for his inner a rootless existence. John McClane as former FBI Hostage Debra Granik’s first narrative feature Rescue Team leader and veteran Will since the brutal chill of Winter’s Bone Sawyer, who lost his leg but found a wife is equally moving, if ultimately kinder; (Neve Campbell) during a domestic disturthis world, adapted by Granik and Anne bance gone wrong. Now, Will has a small Rossellini from Peter Rock’s novel My security firm with a contract to perform the Abandonment, is populated by so many kind security review necessary to get the world’s souls, including Winter’s Bone matriarch tallest building insured. Of course, bad guys, Dale Dickey. While these cinematic worlds led by some generic terrorist (the charming may differ, the films do have in common Roland Möller), set fire to the building, a revelatory breakthrough performance trapping Will’s wife and two kids inside. from a young lead actress. McKenzie’s Sure, Die Hard is the obvious structural highest-profile performance to date is just influence, but Skyscraper is more like a as stunning as Jennifer Lawrence’s was. supremely un-woke Snowpiercer. WriterFurther comparisons with Lawrence are director Rawson Marshall Thurber—best futile, but Granik certainly can be comknown for Dodgeball—must have earned plimented for her eye for talented young this gig by directing and co-writing the actresses. Johnson-Kevin Hart team-up Central The second half of 2018 opens strong, Intelligence. He mostly built Skyscraper out with a consensus candidate for the year’s of recycled Die Hard materials, with little to best film. Only time will tell if it has the none of his usual humor. At least he did not staying power to fight off the heavy hitters drag out the ridiculously obvious betrayals; coming in November and December. if you did not see this movie’s couple of villainous reveals coming, you do not watch HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION enough movies. (PG) The third entry in this Adam Sandler In the plus column, Johnson sells the monster mash is so cute and cuddly, one emotional aspect of his musclebound dad wonders why Van Helsing (v. Jim Gaffigan) better than forebears like Ahnuld (get this and his great-granddaughter, Ericka (v. guy a Commando remake, stat!). Otherwise, Kathryn Hahn), are so hell-bent on hunting Skyscraper is straightforward, uncomplithem. The last of the famed monster-huntcated action, which, frankly, is pretty unexing family concocts a monster cruise to citing in 2018, Rock or no Rock. f

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Summer Reading TWO NEW BOOKS EXPLORE OUR HUMAN CONDITION By Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com

One Man’s Trash Bradley Bazzle lives in Normaltown. I don’t know him, but you may. He has taught writing and done stand-up comedy, and now he has published his first novel, and it is a wonderful read.

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because they pull out the recyclables the Bi-Cities Corp. doesn’t want to fool with. So, sure, the dump is a veritable mountain of a metaphor for modern life, and even though the whole proposition sounds distasteful, you’ll want to keep on reading and living along with Ben as he tries to figure things out and wreak revenge on the man who owns Bi-Cities and enriches himself by trashing the lives of all who are impacted by Trash Mountain. But, wait: Life’s not that simple, and neither is this book. Just as we come to realize that within the dump are many layers and endless nuances, so does life unfold around Ben, as we share it by paging along. This is a fine, fun, highly original book. Even though its author is from around here, it’s not an Athens book in subject matter. Rather, it is universal in its reach into the human heart and in its effort to find treasure amid the trash.

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Trash Mountain (Red Hen Press) is gripping, with a finely drawn young protagonist, Ben, and a gigantic dump next door to his home. He and his friends call it Trash Mountain, and it is the central character in this book, a multifaceted character that encompasses and compresses all the strands of modern life. Ben is a teenager close to being trash himself, an outsider anti-hero like Huck and Holden and them. Ben’s mission in life is to infiltrate Trash Mountain and destroy it. The pursuit of his goal, his obsession, enmeshes him in a rich panoply of supporting characters, beginning with his family—his sickly mother, his sister with her deformed spine caused no doubt by growing up in proximity to the dump, his eccentric grandfather and his friends from the Bi-Cities—the black Haislip and the white Komer, separated by the dump. Ben is not doing well in school and does even worse once he infiltrates Trash Mountain and falls in with a weird set of scavengers, who are tolerated at the dump

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One of my favorite authors has a new book coming out, and it looks to be entertaining and rich. I met Inman Majors once at a writers conference, and he is a fun-loving, gregarious sort who teaches English at James Madison University in Virginia. Penelope Lemon (LSU Press) is Inman’s fifth novel, and it appears to be replete with his poignantly humorous characters. Once you have enjoyed Penelope Lemon, I direct you to Inman’s earlier Wonderdog, one of my favorite books, and then to Love’s Winning Plays, a gem of an insider-football book. (Inman is the nephew of Johnny Majors, the famous Tennessee player and coach.) Here’s part of what LSU Press says about Inman’s new book: “Penelope Lemon is a recent divorcée, closet Metallica fan, and accidental subversive to all the expectations of suburban motherhood. After ending her marriage with James, a woodsy intellectual who favors silky kimonos too short for his knobby knees, Penelope finds herself, at 40, living with her randy mother in her childhood home. Broke and desperate for work, she is waitressing at Coonskins, a frontier-themed restaurant where the decor is heavy on stuffed mammals and discarded peanut shells.” This is the stuff Inman’s books are made on, and I can’t wait to savor it. f

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