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NEWS: Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

SPLOST Proposals Include Two New Parks ARTS: Theater Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Starstruck and More on Local Stages FOOD: Grub Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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City Dope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 This Modern World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SPLOST Proposals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Comment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Art Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Silent Disco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Threats & Promises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Radio Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Bulletin Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Art Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Movie Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Flickskinny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Hey, Bonita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Adopt Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Crossword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Puzzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pub Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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How Georgia Can Improve Education CCSD WEIGHS IN; WILL LEGISLATORS LISTEN? PLUS MORE LOCAL NEWS By Blake Aued and Rebecca McCarthy news@flagpole.com The Clarke County Board of Education presented six proposals for improving public education in Clarke County and the state for the local legislative delegation to the Georgia General Assembly last week. Among the proposals addressed were issues such as the 34-year-old Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula, the salary disparity for pre-K and elementary teachers, the increasing costs to taxpayers for private school vouchers, and teacher recruitment and retention. But, said state Rep. Spencer Frye (D-Athens), “It’s difficult to get Republicans to fund public education.” Since the Republican Party controls both houses of the legislature, the governor’s office and all statewide elected positions, they “have it locked up,” he said. None of the Republicans who represent Athens—Reps. Houston Gaines and Marcus Wiedower and Sens. Frank Ginn and Bill Cowsert—attended the town hall meeting. The Georgia legislature plans this year to fully fund QBE. While this is laudable, the problem is that the formula, which provides local school districts with state dollars, was written in 1985, when the needs of school—think technology—were very different, said District 5 board member

Kara Dyckman. Performance standards have changed. The way teachers teach has changed. What’s needed, she said, is a formula that reflects today’s classrooms. There’s a separate metric for funding transportation, Dyckman said. In 1991, the state paid 54 percent of the cost of busing Clarke County students to and from school. In 2017, the state covered only 15 percent. So the school district had to make up the difference. The formula doesn’t begin to address the huge cost of transportation for school districts, and that needs to change, she said. Greg Davis, from District 1, talked about the school voucher system, which gives an income tax credit to those who donate money to a private school through a Student Scholarship Organization. The organization gives the money to the private school as a tuition subsidy, and the donor gets to claim 100 percent of the money as a state income tax credit. It effectively means tax dollars go to private schools rather than public schools. Since the program was introduced in 2008, the cap on donations has risen. It was $58 million in 2017, rose to $100 million in 2018 and will likely double to $200 million this year, as Gov. Brian Kemp wants. All

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three of his daughters attend or attended the private Athens Academy. Davis said that while public schools are subjected to standardized testing, a state-mandated curriculum and teacher certification, private schools are not. He wants the school voucher program to end. LaKeisha Gantt from District 7 talked about the developmental growth of 4-yearolds and how critical Pre-K education is. And yet, funding for Pre-K classes hasn’t risen enough to accommodate more than 60 percent of those wanting to enroll their children. The recommended class size, she said, is 10 students for one teacher, but recent data show Georgia has 22 children per teacher. Certified Pre-K teachers earn less than those teaching first, second or third grade, which has contributed to a turnover rate of 33–50 percent. She called for salary parity and more money in general for the program. John Knox of District 8 said there’s a need to attract and retain good teachers. Unfortunately, there are not enough college students majoring in education to fill vacancies left by retiring teachers. Most of those in the teaching profession would not encourage students to become teachers. He called for an increase in teacher salaries— Kemp wants to give a $3,000 raise to every public school teacher this year—as well as loan forgiveness if a teacher works in a high-poverty district like Clarke County’s. He also advocates effective mentoring. District 9’s Tawana Smith Mattox wants Georgia to create a needs-based scholarship program for technical and four-year college students. Students in poverty aren’t getting the financial help they need to pay for post

secondary education, she said. Board President Jared Bybee of District 4 called for the legislature to allow 60,000 college-age Latinx Georgians to attend the state’s public colleges and universities. By blocking the continued education of those who have graduated from Georgia high schools, the state is missing out on creating a diverse workforce, not meeting its workforce needs, depriving companies of skilled workers and not capitalizing on its investment. “We need to give these Georgians the tools to flourish,” Bybee said. Frye said he thinks one issue that may have broad support is remedying the pay difference for Pre-K teachers. Frye said as far as he knows, he is the only Georgia House member with children in public school. He also said that teaching is the only profession the legislature thinks they know more about than do the professionals. [Rebecca McCarthy]

The Word of the Day Is ‘Innovation’ The University of Georgia is planning an “innovation district” near downtown Athens to train students in entrepreneurship, President Jere Morehead announced during his annual State of the University speech last week. Morehead said he has instructed his staff to find space for the innovation district on UGA-owned property near Broad and Oconee streets. It will include a startup incubator for faculty and alumni, coworking space and offices for “industry partners” who want to collaborate with students and faculty. The district is part of Morehead’s vision for a “campus of the future”

that’s a hub for startups and research commercialization. “Our innovation ecosystem is booming. A movement is already underway,” he said. “This is our moment to accelerate, and we must seize it.” PETER FREY / UGA

scholarships for 350 students, he said. In addition, Morehead announced that he has appointed a committee to create a new strategic plan for 2020–2025. He is also continuing two recently established grant programs: one for interdisciplinary research seeking solutions to “the grand challenges of our time,” and another that assists first-generation, rural and underrepresented students. [Blake Aued]

MEA CULPAS: Last week’s City Dope item on CEO Charles Peck’s departure mentioned that Flagpole has heard reports of pay and benefit cuts at Piedmont Athens Regional. A UGA President Jere Morehead, disrupting the podium industry. hospital spokesperson said that is incorrect. UGA spent $453 million on research “Last week, all eligible Piedmont employees last year, up 30 percent from 2013. The received annual merit increases, which is university was also recently ranked No. 1 in tied to the employee and organization’s perthe nation for using that research to bring formance,” said Sydney Walker. “Piedmont products to market. UGA researchers introalso raised the starting wage of employees duced more than 50 new products last year, to $11 per hour in May 2017, an amount many of them in agriculture, Georgia’s top that exceeds the federal minimum wage by industry, Morehead said. more than 50 percent. Part of Piedmont’s Morehead said he is introducing strategic framework is to be an employer semester-long innovation fellowships for of choice for a top-tier and diverse workfaculty members to help them commerforce, and as a nonprofit health system, it cialize their ideas and inventions, and an is important to reward employees who play extended orientation camp to introduce a vital role in helping us fulfill our purpose, students to UGA’s culture of innovation and caring for our communities.” entrepreneurship. The Oconee Hills Cemetery Board of Among the figures Morehead cited in his Trustees also took issue with a report on speech: UGA’s economic impact on the state the trustees’ negotiations with Athensof Georgia is $6.3 billion annually. A record Clarke County over extending the North 68 percent of students now finish their Oconee River Greenway through cemetery degrees in four years, and 86 percent in six property. While a broad agreement has years or less. And 96 percent of new gradbeen reached, there are still a number of uates find jobs or enroll in graduate school details left to work out, and it is by no within six months, also a record. means a done deal, according to board UGA also set a record for fundraising chairman Tom Wilfong. Meanwhile, the last year at $242 million, putting it on pace ACC Commission was scheduled to vote to exceed its goal of raising $1.2 billion on design plans for the greenway segment by 2020. That money has helped endow Tuesday, Feb. 5. Check next week’s issue for 71 new professorships and need-based more. [BA] f

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mong the 88 proposals vying for a piece of the SPLOST 2020 pie—including sidewalks, athletic fields, police cars and a glass observation tower—two projects in particular could change the face of the county’s parks on the west side of Athens. One is a $13.6 million proposal for infrastructure and improvements at Beech Haven, a 149-acre site north of Atlanta Highway along the Middle Oconee River. The other is a $44.2 million proposal to create a park, recreation area and community center on the western side of the county in a space yet to be determined. These projects, both proposed by community organizations, are in addition to four projects proposed by Athens-Clarke County’s Leisure Services Department totaling almost $60 million for improvements at Bishop Park, Memorial Park, Sandy Creek Park and elsewhere. But bottom line, said Westside resident Carla Braswell, there is a demand for park space on the western side of the county. “There’s no access for children and families on the Westside,” said Braswell, a member of the Athens West Business Association, which proposed the Athens West Park. After the success of last year’s West Fest, she and other organizers realized they had the demand, but not the space. “We want to do something big, but this is shedding a light on that obvious need,” she said.

Beech Haven Proposed by the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, which holds a lease on the historic house that sits on the property, the project would connect several areas of town, as well as the overall parks network. In a recent presentation hosted by the ACHF, Executive Director Tommy Valentine and President-elect Kevin Bates pointed out one of the major pluses to the project: The county already owns the land. Originally purchased for watershed protection, the property provides a connection in two directions: via a bridge across the river to a larger plan for a greenway

stretching all the way to Ben Burton Park, as well as to Oglethorpe Avenue, offering unique bike and pedestrian access. “This is a different kind of park with very different kinds of amenities,” said Valentine. “When you walk through, the topography is very dynamic.” Beech Haven first came into the public eye in 2014, when the county purchased the last piece of its land puzzle from the Rowland family, which had used it as a retreat for decades. What made it so significant was the historic house, one of the best examples of Arts and Crafts architecture in the area, and the surrounding gardens, bridges and stone sculptures. Family patriarch Charles Rowland was a fundraiser for the Presbyterian church who traveled to Asia as part of his work. What he saw there heavily influenced the hand-built gardens and bridges that surround the home. The house has since been stabilized through ACHF’s efforts, and it’s ready for its next steps. This could be an education center, a community gathering spot, an event rental space or something else— that’s all part of the SPLOST plan, said Bates. Along with more practical things, like parking lots, restroom facilities, paved and gravel trails through the property and a bridge connecting it to a 25-acre parcel across the river, Bates said the proposal also includes a master plan to develop the best uses for the house. “Part of the process is to establish a master plan and $700,000 to renovate the house. And part of the master plan is to find a use for the house,” said Bates. “We want to make sure there’s room for input as we move forward, and we’re not locked into any one use.” Valentine also noted the recreational benefits, not just in the greenway connectivity Beech Haven provides, but also to the children in the surrounding neighborhoods. Quoting from a recent study on youth activities published by ACC, Valentine cited some of the needs noted by children living in the area, especially in Sycamore Drive apartments across Atlanta Highway from the site.

The house at Beech Haven, one of the finest local examples of Arts and Crafts architecture, could become a community center or event space.

“When these children were asked what they do for fun, most said they would walk to the library,” said Valentine. He also noted the benefits of play therapy and exposure to nature as a way to combat stressors brought on by growing up in a low-income household. “Just think about what this would mean to the youth of the area.”

Athens West Park Access to recreation is also a large reason why members of the Athens West Business Association proposed a SPLOST project for the extreme western side of Athens. Braswell and Denise Ricks, also a member of the Athens West Business Association, said the closest recreation areas to that side of town are Bishop or Memorial parks. Even hosting last year’s first-ever West Fest, which took place at Georgia Square Mall with live music and exhibitor booths, was eye-opening, Braswell added. “I was looking into renting the county’s mobile stage, but because it wasn’t on county-owned property, it was unavailable to rent,” she said. “This isn’t just for the benefit of a business group; a lot of us have kids. There is this need for children, and there’s no home for their programs.” Ricks said the park would also serve neighborhoods along Atlanta Highway that lack bus service, such as Stonehenge, and provide opportunities for families there who may lack regular transportation. Also, with plans for a community center, she said it could also be a space for the Athens

Community Council on Aging to expand its services. The proposal includes a list of bells and whistles, in fact—Ricks and Braswell said that’s because they want the park to serve as many people as possible. “There are no parks in Athens-Clarke County that are fully accessible [to children with disabilities]. Leisure Services advised us that we shouldn’t have a space less than 50 acres,” said Ricks. “So, we’re looking to get the moon and the stars in this proposal. We’re trying to make it so that everyone has something in it.” The location of the park is still up in the air, although the committee has eyes on a few sites. Commissioner Jerry NeSmith, who attended the Beech Haven presentation at the Lyndon House Arts Center, said organizations with SPLOST proposals should have a Plan B with a smaller price tag in their back pocket. His district includes both proposals—although what is considered “Athens West” by the association includes parts of other districts, too—and he noted that competing parks projects would make fully funding any project difficult. The Athens West park proposal was heard by the SPLOST Citizens Committee Jan. 7, while the Beech Haven proposal was presented Feb. 6. The committee will hear all presentations by the end of March and will send a list of projects to the ACC Mayor and Commission in April. A final list will be approved in August and then voted on by Athens-Clarke County residents Nov. 5. f

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The SPLOST Quandary WHAT SHOULD ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY FUND? By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

overnment agencies, nonprofits and individual citizens have submitted 88 (!) requests for funding from the 1 percent Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax. The projects add up to about $1.2 billion. Problem is, the tax will raise less than a quarter of that amount over 10 years. A citizens advisory committee is listening to presentations on each project and will make a preliminary recommendation to the ACC Mayor and Commission in April, with the commission expected to make a final decision on the project list in August. The list—and renewing the tax—will go before voters in November. In the meantime, Flagpole can’t possibly write in-depth about each project, so we’d like to hear from readers about which ones deserve more coverage. Email news@flagpole.com or comment on this article at flagpole.com to let us know. f 1. Airport Capital Improvement Plan

14. Bicycle Improvements Program

Proposed by: ACC Airport Cost: $5,257,000

Proposed by: TPW Cost: $13,522,000

2. Animal Shelter Renovations

15. Bridge Improvement Program

Proposed by: ACC Central Services Department Cost: $559,000

Proposed by: TPW Cost: $1,564,000

3. Facilities Life Cycle Equipment/Systems Replacement Program

16. Fire Station Signal Preemption

Proposed by: Central Services Cost: $10,506,000

Proposed by: TPW Cost: $1,147,000

17. Intersection Improvement Program 4. Gateway and Corridor Visual Enhancements

Proposed by: TPW Cost: $14,564,000

Proposed by: Central Services Cost: $2,920,000

18. Live Stream Pipe Replacement Program

5. New Judicial Center—Building Construction

Proposed by: TPW Cost: $22,259,000

Proposed by: Central Services Cost: $70,585,000

19. Local, State, Federal Matching Project

6. New Judicial Center—Optional Parking Deck Proposed by: Central Services Cost: $11,360,000

7. New Judicial Center—Renovate Old Courthouse for Municipal Functions Proposed by: Central Services Cost: $9,388,000

Proposed by: TPW Cost: $5,202,000

20. North Avenue Bridge Replacement and Intersection Project Proposed by: TPW Cost: $11,325,000

21. Pavement Rehabilitation Proposed by: TPW Cost: $17,445,000

8. New Municipal Building—Building Construction

22. Pedestrian Improvements Program

Proposed by: Central Services Cost: $45,625,000

Proposed by: TPW Cost: $11,443,000

9. New Municipal Building—Old Courthouse Security Improvements Proposed by: Central Services Cost: $5,996,000

New “smart” traffic signals, sidewalks, crosswalks, repaving and intersection improvements are among the proposals for the next SPLOST.

29. Industrial and Commercial Product Development Proposed by: ACC Economic Development Department Cost: $46,930,000

41. Sandy Creek Park Renovations: Phase II Proposed by: Leisure Services Cost: $6,703,000

30. Innovation Infrastructure

42. The Cook’s Trail Bridge and Boardwalk Replacement Project

Proposed by: Economic Development Cost: $36,018,000

Proposed by: Leisure Services Cost: $7,587,000

31. Emergency Operations Center

43. E911 Phone System Replacement

Proposed by: ACC Fire Department Cost: $1,421,000

Proposed by: ACC Police Department Cost: $767,000

32. Fire Department Equipment

44. Police Vehicles

Proposed by: Fire Department Cost: $4,830,000

Proposed by: Police Department Cost: $2,191,000

33. Fire Department Training Center Improvements

45. Public Safety Training Center

Proposed by: Fire Department Cost: $4,085,000

Proposed by: Police Department Cost: $14,753,000

46. Water Reuse Program 34. Hazard Mitigation Strategies Proposed by: Fire Department Cost: $5,404,000

Proposed by: ACC Public Utilities Department Cost: $5,039,000

47. Water Transmission Grid Improvement

23. Regional Stormwater Facilities

35. Headquarters, Fire Station 1, Apparatus Maintenance Shop

Proposed by: TPW Cost: $9,821,000

Proposed by: Fire Department Cost: $14,679,000

Proposed by: Public Utilities Cost: $10,537,000

48. ACC Recycling Creative Reuse Space and Facility Relocation

24. Sign Replacement Program

36. Replacement of Fire Station 5

10. New Municipal Building—Optional Parking Deck

Proposed by: TPW Cost: $6,469,000

Proposed by: Fire Department Cost: $6,444,000

Proposed by: Central Services Cost: $9,293,000

25. Smart City Transportation Project

37. High Speed Wireless Broadband

49. New Recovered Material Processing Facility

Proposed by: TPW Cost: $5,203,000

Proposed by: ACC Information Technology Department Cost: $6,800,000

Proposed by: Solid Waste Cost: $16,181,000

26. Traffic Calming Program

38. Bishop Park Renovations: Phase 1

Proposed by: TPW Cost: $4,163,000

Proposed by: ACC Leisure Services Department Cost: $17,613,000

50. Environmental Mitigation and Restoration Program

27. Traffic Signal Replacement Program

39. Memorial Park Renovations: Phase 1

Proposed by: TPW Cost: $17,574,000

Proposed by: Leisure Services Cost: $7,884,000

28. Vision Zero Program

40. Parks Facilities Improvements

Proposed by: TPW Cost: $6,242,000

Proposed by: Leisure Services Cost: $24,944,000

11. Public Safety Vehicles Replacement Program Proposed by: Central Services Cost: $18,726,000

12. New Corrections Facility Proposed by: ACC Corrections Department Cost: $16,408,000

13. Areawide Stormwater Improvement Program Proposed by: ACC Transportation and Public Works Department Cost: $18,727,000

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Proposed by: ACC Solid Waste Department Cost: $1,104,000

Proposed by: ACC Sustainability Office Cost: $7,188,000

51. Renewable Energy Program Proposed by: Sustainability Office Cost: $3,535,000

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52. Sustainability Investment Program

70. Jackson Street Art Walk

Proposed by: Sustainability Office Cost: $4,620,000

Proposed by: Athens Cultural Affairs Commission Cost: $5,239,000

53. Transit Bus Stop and Transfer Facilities Improvement Program

71. Little Athens Children’s Museum Build-out

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Proposed by: Athens Transit Cost: $5,749,000

Proposed by: Little Athens, Inc. Cost: $9,450,000

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54. Transit Vehicle Replacements & Expansion Vehicle Program

72. Mobile Research Laboratory

Proposed by: Athens Transit Cost: $17,168,000

Proposed by: Athens Nurses’ Clinic Cost: $469,000

73. New Facility for Athens Creative Theatre 55. ABHS Path to Recovery Residential Program

Proposed by: Friends of Athens Creative Theatre Cost: $12,555,000

Proposed by: Advantage Behavioral Health Systems Cost: $11,422,000

74. Oconee Rivers Greenway Project

56. Athens Welcome Center Access Improvements

Proposed by: Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission Cost: $28,714,000

Proposed by: Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation Cost: $1,089,000

75. Quality Child-care Center Partnership Program

57. Athens West Park

Proposed by: Athens for Everyone Cost: $7,003,000

Proposed by: Athens West Business Association Cost: $44,283,000

76. Rail-Trail Expansion Project

58. Athens-Clarke County Affordable Housing Proposed by: Georgia Initiative for Community Housing—Athens Team Cost: $44,485,000

Proposed by: Rails to Trails Committee Cost: $17,203,000

77. Sandy Creek Nature Center Exhibit Modernization Proposed by: Sandy Creek Nature Center, Inc. Cost: $308,000

59. Athens-Clarke County Public Libraries Proposed by: Athens-Clarke County Libraries Board of Trustees Cost: $14,449,000

78. Southeast Clarke Park Enhancements Proposed by: Citizens for the Improvement of Southeast Clarke Park Cost: $16,647,000

60. Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail Renovation Proposed by: Friends of Bear Hollow Cost: $13,614,000

79. Tallassee Forest Park Proposed by: Oconee River Land Trust Cost: $3,822,000

61. Beech Haven Park Proposed by: ACHF Cost: $13,684,000

80. Tallassee Road Connector Shared Use-Path

62. CCSD High School Athletic Field Upgrades

Proposed by: BikeAthens Cost: $9,465,000

Proposed by: Clarke County School District Cost: $4,388,000

81. The Classic Center Arena

63. Downtown Improvement Program

Proposed by: The Classic Center Authority Cost: $88,879,000

Proposed by: Athens Downtown Development Authority Cost: $18,543,000

82. Trail Creek Park: Phase III Implementation

64. Dudley Park Master Plan Improvements for Completion

Proposed by: SORBA—Athens Cost: $4,440,000

Proposed by: Friends of Dudley Park Cost: $5,164,000

83. Vincent Drive Sidewalk

65. Firefly Trail Extension and Completion

Proposed by: BikeAthens Cost: $1,877,000

Proposed by: Firefly Trail, Inc. and ACC Rails-to-Trails Committee Cost: $22,025,000

66. Five Points Pedestrian Safety Improvements Proposed by: Friends of Five Points Neighborhood Organization Cost: $1,862,000

84. Energy Sustainability Program Proposed by: Unnamed ACC resident Cost: $18,309,000

85. Bicycle and pedestrian safety on Agriculture and Brooks Drive Proposed by: ACC resident Cost: $2,595,000

67. Gaines Youth Development Complex

86. Flint, MI Avoidance Project for ACC

Proposed by: CCSD/Boys and Girls Club of Athens Cost: $15,452,000

Proposed by: ACC resident Cost: $96,066,000

68. Greenspace Acquisition Program

87. Glass Tower at MLK and North Avenue

Proposed by: Athens Land Trust Cost: $7,994,000

Proposed by: ACC resident Cost: $860,000

69. Holland Youth Sports Park Usability and Safety Improvements

88. Upper Oconee Water Trails

Proposed by: Holland Park Youth Sports Coalition Cost: $16,514,000

Proposed by: ACC resident Cost: $2,593,000

news

By Regina Smith news@flagpole.com Not all Georgians know what has happened next voting system. This recommendation since 2018, when the entire nation learned should be of interest to every Georgian who about our old voting-system vulnerabilities. understands that our democratic form of The news from Atlanta is that Gov. Brian government, messy as it can sometimes Kemp and his replacement as secretary of be, has at its foundation our full faith in state, Brad Raffensperger, have requested our voting system. The only cybersecurity $150 million from the legislature to purexpert on the commission warned repeatchase a new system for Georgia’s 7 million edly that hand-marked paper ballots read registered voters. Why are both pushing by an optical scanner represented the safest hard for an expensive touch-screen, baland most reliable voting technology. lot-marking device (BMD) system that The National Academies of Sciences, cybersecurity experts say will not prevent Engineering and Medicine recommend hacking and malicious election mischief? that all states adopt paper ballots. The lead Both are aware that a recent Atlanta program director for the National Science Journal-Constitution poll showed a majority Foundation’s Secure and Trustworthy of Georgians prefer a hand-marked paper Cyberspace Program, the nation’s fundaballot system costing an estimated $50 mil- mental cybersecurity unit, says ignoring lion. All voters in the state should be aware an attack surface that can be put into of two pieces of this voting machine puzany computer system—even a simple QR zle. An aware electorate can better inform code—imperils the system. Experts caution Georgia legislators what is expected of that if there is anything of value in a system them insofar as a new system is concerned. (a vote), somebody is going to try to hack Last year, then-Secretary of State Kemp it. And on Jan. 29, this country’s security appointed the Secure, Accessible and Fair experts testified before Congress that Elections (SAFE) Commission to study Russia will be up to no good again in 2020. options for a new votWho could benefit ing system. Happily, from a BMD system? Democracy thrives when On Jan. 22, Sue members got an earful from those who saw we place our full faith in Halpern published several voting-maa piece in The New the integrity of the ballot. chine manufacturers Yorker exposing the demonstrate two types lobbying efforts and of voting systems: BMDs and hand-marked cozy relationships between voting-machine paper ballots read by an optical scanner. manufacturers and Georgia’s elected offiBMD voters use a touch screen to enter cials. Google it. Halpern’s article should be vote choices. The machine prints a paper required reading for every Georgian who receipt for your approval. It contains two cares about fairness, honesty and openness. versions of the same information: a barcode She examines Election Systems & Software or a Quick Response Code (codes like those (ES&S), the largest voting-machine manon smartphone screens). This code is where ufacturer in the U.S., and the system once your vote is actually encrypted. The printknown as Diebold when it manufactured out also provides a written list of the candiGeorgia’s infamous 2002 system. dates for whom you voted. If the printout Here are two of Halpern’s eye-opening is accurate, a poll worker optically scans the facts regarding players in Georgia’s elecpaper and records the vote embedded in the tions/voting machines game: Kathy Rogers, bar code. If the printout is inaccurate, it is ES&S’s current senior vice-president for destroyed, and you revote. The issue with governmental affairs, was Georgia’s elecBMDs is that the barcode isn’t human-read- tions director in the Secretary of State’s able. Can anyone be sure that both forms of office in 2006 when she opposed a bill information on the printout are identical? requiring a paper record for each ballot cast. Barcodes can be hacked. Former state Rep. Charles Harper, a lobbyHand-marked ballot systems print an ist and legislative director for Kemp’s forindividual paper ballot on demand, similar mer office through the end of 2017, then an to what Georgia’s old 2002 system did when ES&S lobbyist through June 2018, is Gov. it loaded your personal voting options on Kemp’s new deputy chief of staff. a yellow plastic card that you fed into a There is much more in the article. These touch-screen machine. But rather than use revolving-door relationships between a total machine interface that is nothing officials and voting-machine company more than a big black box you know nothrepresentatives have gone unchallenged ing about, paper ballots are filled out by and must be exposed before our legislators hand. Then the voter simply feeds the paper authorize the purchase of a new system. ballot into a scanner that determines voter Hand-marked paper ballots are not a intent and records the vote. The paper balperfect solution, but they do represent the lot is retained for audit purposes. will of the people and have the strong backCitizens overwhelmingly favor paper ing of cybersecurity experts. Democracy ballots over still-hackable and expensive thrives when we place our full faith in the BMDs. The dangers inherent in using touch- integrity of the ballot. Our elected offiscreen BMDs will not restore faith in the cials must be transparent about how they voting process. BMDs will inevitably give protect that faith. Much is expected of rise to the problem the SAFE Commission Georgia’s new leaders. Citizens, learn the was formed to avoid in the first place. facts. Use your voice. Leaders, we demand The commission recommended the state a secure, unhackable, paper-ballot voting proceed with a touch-screen BMD for our system. f

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arts & culture

theater notes

Modern Classics STARSTRUCK, IN THE BLOOD AND MORE LOCAL PRODUCTIONS By Dina Canup arts@flagpole.com

Thursday, Feb. 14–Saturday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays, Feb. 10 and 17. Tickets are $12–$20 and available at townandgownplayers.org or 706-208-8696. MATT HARDY

Starstruck Described as “Star Wars meets ‘GLOW’ as female freedom fighters battle for the fate of the free multiverse,” Starstruck is a female-dominated, retro-futuristic romp that pays tribute to our favorite sci-fi clichés. It was written by an Emmy-nominated soap opera star, Elaine Lee, who then turned it into a comic book series, in collaboration with renowned artist Michael Kaluta, and became a critically acclaimed innovator and trailblazer in the field. The play, which has been lauded for its wicked, absurdist, convention-upending humor, debuted Off-Off Broadway in 1980, when most women in sci-fi were damsels in distress or objects of the male protagonist’s desire. In Starstruck, the women control their destiny, and the men are more likely to need rescue. The crew, led by intrepid, hard-drinking Captain Galatia 9 (Julia Roessing) with space marine Brucilla the Muscle (Vivian Vaeth), a liberated sexbot (Shannon Crawford) and mystical Sister Bronwyn of the Veil (Emily Myers), sets out on a dangerous mission worthy of “Star Trek,” Galaxy Quest, Flash Gordon or Spaceballs, with the fate of the multiverse hanging in the balance. Director Steven Carroll, known for his top-notch staging of science fiction and fantasy at Town & Gown Players (Neverwhere, She Kills Monsters, The Rocky Horror Show, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog), has found another gem that is perfectly suited to T&G and to Athens. Illustrator Tym Stevens considers the universe of Starstruck as equal or superior to The Sandman, Watchmen and The Dark Knight Returns, “because it was more ambitious, progressive, funnier and subversive without the aggro-male angst underlining them. It was for sharp adults with a sense of wonder and subversion, for radical free spirits, for punk grrrls who were too young to know about it yet.” The comics expand on the stories introduced in the play, so see the play first before diving into them. Starstruck is presented by Town & Gown Players at the Athens Community Theatre Friday, Feb. 8, Saturday, Feb. 9 and

In the Blood “‘My life’s my own fault. I know that. But the world don’t help… I don’t think the world likes women much,” says Hester La Negrita (Kasey Freeman), who lives under a bridge in New York with her five children by five different men, none of whom are still in the picture. How do you raise your kids to have a better life when you have nothing and society treats you like you are nothing? Welfare used to help make ends meet, but “the ends got further apart,” she tells The Welfare Lady (Rachael Simpson). Illiterate, exploited and scorned as a “slut,” Hester is described by Ben Brantley of The New York Times as a “bona fide latter-day tragic hero, a lower-depths Willy Loman, both running in place and headed for self-destruction.” She’s doing her best for her kids, but she is wise enough to know that fate is unlikely to be kind to her. Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks is a Pulitzer Prize winner who “seems to reinvent the form with every new offering,” according to Starstruck Brantley. He writes glowingly of In the Blood as one of Lori-Parks’ “blessedly unclassifiable works,” “genre-mutating drama” and “enduringly fresh.” Inspired by Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, In the Blood is about the guilt of those around her as much as Hester’s own: The Welfare Lady, the men who use her and fail her (Luis Omar O’Farrill, Brett M.

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Green), and her best friend, hustler Amiga Gringa (Atalanta Siegel). The same actors play Hester’s children, as well; “they are Hester’s ‘treasures,’ her ‘joys,’ but they are also five hungry, volatile, feral creatures,” Sara Holdren writes in New York Magazine. “Seeing them manifested in big adult bodies forces us to recognize how heavily they bear down on their mother.” UGA Theatre continues its tradition of bringing in one professional guest director each season, and Martin Damien Wilkins is a great choice for this production. He’s the recipient of the 2018 Suzi Bass Award for

Best Director and recently directed another Parks play, Father Comes Home From the Wars, at Actor’s Express in Atlanta. He’s working with a very strong cast and design team, so expect an excellent, powerful production and get your tickets early for this intimate space.

In the Blood is presented by UGA Theatre at the Cellar Theatre Feb. 15–16 and Tuesday, Feb. 19–Saturday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m., with 2:30 p.m. matinees Sundays, Feb. 17 and 24. Tickets are $12–$16 and available at ugatheatre.com/blood or 706-542-4400. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? An awkward, drunken afterparty for four turns downright disturbing in this 1962 classic of American theater featuring a married couple that puts the fun in dysfunctional. George (Steve Elliott-Gower) is a tenured professor of history with a stagnant academic career at a college where his father-in-law is president. His wife, Martha (Leslie Whitehead-O’Neal), is a dissatisfied, vicious mess. Young professor Nick (Christian Madura) and his sweet wife, Honey (Carley Moore), have no idea what they’ve gotten themselves into by accepting Martha’s invitation to come over for more drinks after a faculty party. George and Martha drink like pros and use words like weapons of mass destruction, and the younger couple are quickly in over their heads. Will George and Martha finally blow their lives all the way apart? This is a cast you’ll want to see, directed by T.A. Powell. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, by Edward Albee, is presented by Athens Creative Theatre at Quinn Hall Feb. 21–23 at 7:30 p.m., with a 3 p.m. matinee Feb. 24. Tickets are $12–$15 and available at mortontheatre.com or 706-613-3771. The Flashback Cabaret OnStage After Dark is presenting a mature night of “music, laughter, comedy and drinks” with nostalgic music and skits from several decades. The price of admission includes one drink ticket and snacks, with additional adult beverages available for purchase. It’s presented by OnStage Walton at the Wayfarer Music Hall in Monroe Feb. 8–9 at 8 p.m., with the bar opening at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at onstagewalton.org. f

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Banana Splits and Braided Hair SURREAL ARTWORK AT TIF SIGFRIDS AND HOWARD’S By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com Though still fairly new to Athens, the new femininity and identity through absurd or galleries Tif Sigfrids and Howard’s are no fantastical details. Her portraits, “Caress” strangers to the national art scene, and and “Soothe,” both focus on two of her once again, they have delivered exciting most prevalent motifs: hair and nails. works by out-of-state artists. A three-perWhether braided or slicked into a style, hair son exhibition at Howard’s brings in pieces is seen as a signifier of femininity rooted in by New York-based artists Genesis Belanger, Julie Curtiss and Anthony Iacono, who each transform familiar iconography into something much more alluring with influences of surrealism, pop art and noir sexuality. After receiving a BFA in fashion design from the Art Institute of Chicago, Belanger moved to New York City and began working as a prop-maker for advertising campaigns. The experience motivated her to pursue sculpture and her MFA at Hunter College, and exposed her to one of her greatest influences: the visual languages used by the advertising industry to manipulate desire. With her background, she’s able to present seemingly mundane objects as lush and delightful. Belanger’s sole yet strong inclusion at Howard’s is “Wifebait,” a traditional banana split topped with a gemstone “Wife-bait” by Genesis Belanger ring sinking into a dollop of whipped cream. Her porcelain and stoneware ceramics are pigmented with history and culture, but as soon as a beauty pastel colors and appear fluffy and soft, standard is subverted—say, by sprouting up as if slowly melting at room temperature. where it’s unwanted—hair often becomes Influenced by claymation and cartoons, the catalyst of repulsion. Long, brightly her shapes are slightly exaggerated and colored nails appear extravagant, impractiuncanny. cal and not unlike claws. Though invited to Similarly identifying strangeness in the come very close to the figure, both faces are mundane, French artist Curtiss creates turned away from the viewer, suggesting illustrative paintings that contemplate shyness or voyeurism.

Known for producing work that incorporates imagery related to queer culture and fetishism, New York native Iacono collages ink portraits that are playful and humorously erotic. Each component was individually hand-cut from paper dyed with magenta washes, creating a subtle relief and dimension once assembled together. Semi-nude figures are seen in what could be interpreted as suggestive positions, with ordinary objects—in this case, an umbrella and a bird-of-paradise plant—dropped into the mix. In the adjacent gallery room lined with sunny windows, Tif Sigfrids presents “Semifreddo,” a solo exhibition by

Los Angeles-based artist Gracie DeVito. A recipient of a BA from Brown University and an MFA from CalArts—and yes, a daughter of Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito—she alternates between painting, installation and performance in her practice. “Semifreddo” consists of hazy landscapes grown from automatic drawing and wispy brush strokes. Occasionally, a figure

appears, best observed from a distance, before sinking back into the splotches of color. Applied onto what appears to be a thin, gauze-like surface, the layers of paint create an unpredictable, bumpy surface that adds a topographical element. Interestingly, there are no confining straight edges to place parameters around any of the scenes. Instead, the fabric is allowed to dry into whatever irregular squiggle gravity pulls it in. Custom frames hug these wavy borders perfectly, maintaining the only boundary that exists—one between the white walls and the vistas that could otherwise extend forever. Co-presented by Tif Sigfrids and Howard’s, “Cabin Boy, Auntie Gladyce and Three More” is a collection of unusual portraits by Margot Bergman, a painter who has been active in the Chicago art scene since the late 1950s. Selected by exhibition organizer Adrianne Rubenstein, the works were created between 2002–’12 by repurposing canvases found in thrift stores or flea markets. By allowing the subject matter, color palette and spatial composition of the original scenes to serve as subtle grounding points, it’s as if she worked in collaboration with the anonymous makers behind these discarded pieces of art. “Lulu,” “Auntie Gladyce” and “Beth Jo” are uncanny portraits of women painted upon other portraits, with little pairs of eyes peering out from in between Bergman’s loose, gesturally painted eyes. The double faces are simultaneously playful and haunting and easily malleable to the viewer’s imagination. It’s possible they could be embodying multiple personas within the same person, representing the recollection of someone’s face or reflecting the viewer’s own gaze. Located downtown above Jittery Joe’s, the galleries are open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. or by appointment. All three exhibitions will remain on view through Saturday, Mar. 2. f

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food & drink

grub notes

Oconee Eats SUNCATCHER ADDS SUNDAY LUNCH, AND THE PICNIC BASKET DOES TAKEOUT By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com

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SUNNY SUNDAYS: It’s always nice to see an independent TO GO: Also in Watkinsville but over on the other side of 441 business succeed, including in Oconee County, where is The Picnic Basket Meal Market (1973 Hog Mountain downtown Watkinsville has done a decent job of fostering Road, 706-705-1292, picnicbasketmealmarket.com), a grabsuch. Suncatcher Cafe (42 Greensboro Hwy., 706-424and-go/take-and-bake/heat-and-eat kind of place. There are 8281) opened in 2017 next door to a Citgo convenience a couple of armchairs, but it’s not a place to stay and eat. store. Previously devoted purely to breakfast—both bisMost of the offerings are in a series of tall refrigerated cases cuits to go and things like pancakes and grits to eat in the with sliding doors, either in oven-and-microwave-safe plasdining room—it added Sunday lunch a little while back, running from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. You can still get your food packed in a Styrofoam clamshell, but more people pack into the eating area, sitting close by one another in a family environment. The same steam table at work in the morning hours does the job for the afternoon, meaning your meat-and-two, meat-and-three, veggie plate or kids meal (one meat, one side, one bread) is ready in a hurry. You can expect to find things like fried chicken (with a nice, thick, cornmeal-inflected crust), fried pork chops (better with gravy), salisbury steak (pretty tasty), mashed potatoes with gravy, a broccoli casserole that tastes mostly like breadcrumbs, good white creamed corn, simply prepared baby lima beans and green beans, a reasonably cheesy baked macaroni and cheese, deviled eggs (two to an order), coleslaw and thin slices of fatback. The Picnic Basket Meal Market Don’t sleep on the strawberry cake, sliced and plastic-wrapped on plates. I might be a snob about making this Southern standard that tic clamshells or pint and quart containers, neatly labeled usually tastes strongly of Jell-O, but I sure am not when it with ingredients and heating instructions. comes to eating it. Suncatcher’s is a classic—moist, light, The heat-and-eat stuff comes refrigerated rather than intensely flavored. There is also banana pudding, should frozen, which means you don’t have to plan ahead as much you prefer that for something sweet. for an hour in the oven. Instead, you can count on 20 or The menu varies weekly, depending on what the owners 30 minutes to end up with a hot meal that someone else want to make, and you might find lasagna, stewed apples, assembled, which can make a big difference if you’re starvsalmon, fried okra, fried fish, sirloin tips, pecan pie and ing. The all-day beef roast is probably the best of the bunch, the like on a given weekend. You can check the menu on adequately gravied and fork tender, from what seems like a Facebook a day or two ahead of time, and the kids meal is decent cut of meat. It’s a bit spartan in its accoutrements, just $3.99. but it works well. The Smoky Mountain Chicken—chicken

breasts topped with ham, cheddar and barbecue sauce— isn’t quite as successful, and the pasta bake needs a bit more seasoning, but feels like it’s made with fresh ingredients. The broccoli casserole is bechamel-based and probably needs more cheese, but the central vegetable hasn’t been boiled into submission, which is a point in its favor. It’s recognizable as something fresh and green. Roasted squash is just that, and a big winter salad with cranberries, feta, pecans and a white balsamic dressing is a good accompaniment to anything and substantial enough to stand on its own. The Caesar pasta salad with spinach is too heavyhanded with its dressing, and a combo of kale, quinoa and other superfoods is the opposite. Let it be said that there are many, many other choices: lasagna, strawberry salad, glazed carrots, creamed potatoes, poppyseed chicken, zucchini boats and so on. The owners plan to add box lunches in the near future, and are more than happy to assemble a picnic basket or a party platter for you, especially with advance notice. Meals serve two to four, depending on their size and your appetite. The store is open from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday through Friday. POPPIN’: I’m not a big fan of pop-ups in general, but I’d recommend you keep your eyes out for the next appearance of The Plate Sale, which you can find on Instagram @theplatesale. Mike and Shyretha Sheats are busy trying to raise funds to restore a historic farm in Carlton, and although they’re in Atlanta half the time, you can occasionally find them here. A recent pop-up at Lotta Mae’s, on Barber Street, included smoked, braised beef cheeks with Carolina Gold rice and an onion and romanesco casserole, all of which was a sort of fireworks of umami in the mouth. The yeast roll was completely skippable, but not the magical creation described only as “ginger drink,” a complex, botanical housemade soda with notes of some mysterious citrus (yuzu?) that I have no doubt will be one of the best things I taste this year. WHAT UP?: Koa Surf Bar is closed. Eden’s Cafe, a vegan restaurant, is opening in the former Fish Shack on West Broad. The Expat has added a lunch menu. Athentic Brewing is opening in Boulevard. Square One Fish Co. is coming to the former P&M Army Store on Prince. Find lots more local food news at flagpole.com. f

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music

QUIET RIOT

Silent Disco Is Athens’ Latest Late-Night Craze By Rosemary Scott music@flagpole.com

“The last time I went to silent disco was on my 20th birthday, and the vibe was so fun and positive,” Starkes says. Starkes says she likes how easy it is to customize her experience. The headphones’

the 40 Watt Club and, most recently, Little Kings Shuffle Club. (Chandler no longer runs Highwire’s silent disco, though the venue still hosts a similar event weekly.) The addition of the 40 Watt to the lineup has made it so the 20-and-under crowd can participate, leading to silent disco becoming a little less locally exclusive. For students, specifically, this addition could not come fast enough. Third-year UGA student Charity Starkes says that, since her group of friends are not all of drinking age, it’s one of the only opportunities for them to go downtown and dance together.

different colors allow others to see what channel she is listening to and vice versa. “It’s an individualized dance party, where you get to choose your own music and have fun the way you want to,” Starkes says. “I love it.” As for Chandler, he has big plans, including hosting pop-up silent shows around the city, in addition to his regularly scheduled events. The first surprise party took place in the parking lot of the Prince Avenue McDonald’s in December. There were 38 people in attendance at that robot-themed dance party, which Chandler says is just the start of what is to come.

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wo years ago, Athens musician and promoter David Chandler dreamed that he had booked a show where everyone was dancing and wearing headphones that were plugged into the ceiling. When he woke up, he decided to make the dream a reality, and silent disco in Athens was born. After extensive internet research, Chandler purchased 50 pairs of lighted headphones and sound equipment. After first testing the headphones at house shows, he bought 100 more. Chandler worked at Trappeze Pub at the time, so its adjoining sister bar, Highwire Lounge, became Athens’ first silent-disco venue. Silent disco, which began as a music-festival curiosity and has grown in popularity across the globe, is basically what it sounds like. Attendees are given headphones, which have three music channels. Two contain playlists curated by Chandler, and the third is a request line. Each channel correlates with a color, alternating between red, green and blue. Before starting the Athens series, Chandler had never been to a silent disco, but he knew he wanted to make a space that felt safe and comfortable for everyone, even those who aren’t typically party animals. “The headphones are a safety blanket,” Chandler says. “You put them on, and bam, you’re in the party.” The format gives those who are self-conscious about their dancing or singing a chance to feel more at ease. No one can hear anyone else’s singing with headphones on, and, unless two people are on the same channel, no one will know if someone else’s moves are off-beat.

“You’re in the same party as other people, but you’re more detached and, through that, sort of more together,” Chandler says. After two years at Highwire, Chandler now regularly sets up shop at The Globe,

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Arguably Chandler’s most interesting pop-up idea is to host a show at a local skating rink, where he plans to feature a live performer whose music will be transmitted directly into participants’ headphones. That way, they can skate and move wherever they want without having to sacrifice sound quality. “During the pop-up shows, we don’t charge anything,” Chandler says. “The point is for people to be able to come have fun and just let go in a new way.” Chandler has used his unique setup for other events, too, like The Globe’s hip-hop open-mic night, held the last Wednesday of each month, where performances are broadcast through silent-disco headphones. The event often goes until the early morning. For Chandler, this is nothing new. He recently hosted a mini-festival at his home called BreakFest, where attendees wore his headphones so they could be connected no matter where they were in the house. Instead of leaving when the performances were over, partygoers stayed for a homemade breakfast made by Chandler himself. “For me, this is a labor of love,” Chandler says. “Every time I put the headphones on, I feel carefree. I just enjoy it, 100 percent.” To find out about Chandler’s pop-up shows and what’s next, follow @hushhush yall on Instagram. f

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nterpol’s sixth studio album, Marauder, retains the acclaimed indie-rock group’s signature sound, but recalls a time before its formation with its analog style. Tracked to tape, Marauder avoids heavily produced sheen in favor of a more organic sound. While exploring the concept of free thought—one of the album’s recurring themes—listeners meet the character of the Marauder, a charismatic wanderer with his eyes on the end of time. Exercise your agency and chart your own meandering path through Athens below to get a personalized song recommendation—and perhaps meet the titular character.

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1. The evening has just begun, and you’re itching to leave your apartment. Your friends haven’t responded about hanging out, so you’ll be striking out on your own. You decide to: A: Head out and let something find you. You choose to partake in the night. (Go to No. 2.) B: Head to Ciné. You’d rather be an observer tonight. (Go to No. 3.)

A: Well, if you hadn’t been, you were now. You sit up and tentatively respond to the massive screen. “Yes?” There’s a beat, and then he turns away. (Go to No. 9.) B: No—you’d definitely drifted off and missed the climactic fourth-wall break. (Go to No. 10.) 7. At first, you feel like you’re flying along with the crew as they head toward Jupiter, but you start losing track of the plot as the film slips toward surrealism and the timeline falls into question. You make a bet with yourself about the ending and guess that: A: The leading pair gets separated and one is left behind. (Your Song: “If You Really Love Nothing”) B: You’re seeing clips of two expeditions—one that’s happening now and one that ended poorly. (Your Song: “It Probably Matters”)

2. The crisp air of approaching night knocks you as you step outside. Zipping up your jacket, you start walking down Pulaski without regard for where you’re headed. You: A: Keep straight on toward downtown. There’s more happening there. (Go to No. 4.) B: Veer left and make off toward the Oconee River. If no one is free, you might as well go exploring. (Go to No. 5.) 3. The dimming light of day cuts off behind you as you enter Ciné. Having come spur of the moment, you have no idea what’s playing, so you head to the posters. Two movies are starting shortly, and you decide to get a ticket for: A: The desert adventure. (Go to No. 6.) B: The space drama. (Go to No. 7.)

8. You quickly realize that he’s not a preacher in the typical sense. The man is connecting aliens, ancient buildings, and Adam and Eve. He has a dynamic personality: A: But you determine this isn’t your taste, and you head off to find something more your style. (Your song: “The Rover”) B: And you decide to stay for a few minutes to see if you can make sense of his “guidance.” (Your song: “Stay in Touch”)

4. You reach downtown and see a small group clustered around a man on the Hot Corner. You approach the end of the block, but before you can hear what he’s saying, passersby skirting around the group suggest he’s some sort of preacher. You: A: Give in to your curiosity and walk over to listen. (Go to No. 8.) B: Decide it’s time to cross the street. You duck into Flicker, where you spot a friend and head over to sit with them. (Your song: “Number 10”)

9. You laugh at yourself as the character begins to address the bar’s occupants. He’s dazed from wandering through the desert, and the film begins to reflect his mind’s distortions. You: A: Let your eyes blur and focus on the music pouring out of the fictional bar’s jukebox. (Your song: “Complications”) B: Resist the screen’s trance and focus on dissecting what the character’s saying. (Your song: “Flight of Fancy”)

5. After a walk that’s longer than you remember, you make it down to the greenway. The horizon hasn’t swallowed the sun whole yet, but it’s getting darker. You: A: Spot a misshapen tree and plunk down to watch the fading sky and its reflection on the still water. (Your song: “Mountain Child”) B: Pick your way to the river’s edge. You know the area well—what’s the harm besides a few stray sticks in your shoes? (Your song: “NYSMAW”) 6. Your eyes start to droop as the vast desert backdrop hypnotizes you. The lead character enters a dusty bar, and he abruptly turns to look straight at you. “Are you awake?”

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10. You’re dozing as the lead character gives his monologue, but something in the soundtrack rouses you. You: A: Are disoriented. Slightly annoyed, you’ll complain later to your friends. (Your song: “Surveillance”) B: Are startled. A sense of urgency grips you, and you’re pulled back into the film. (Your song: “Party’s Over”) f

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relaxes into the subdued porch rockin’ of “Sunrise.” It closes out with slow-jam R&B number “Peralta Winds” and a reprise of “City Nights” appropriately titled “City Nights Pt. 2 (Keep Dreaming)” that features a pretty surprising and rhythmic outro. While nothing here is a total mind-blower and it feels more like a demo than a proper release, there are a few shining moments. Honestly, most of what I like is its honesty in presentation. There are some obvious overdubs, but they’re all in service of getting the tracks down, not for covering anything up. Indeed, there are some clearly audible stray notes, accidental mutings, etc. peppered throughout. In 2019, when even the tiniest indie band feels compelled to polish over its humanity, leaving the flaws in can have the counterintuitive effect of making a recording better than envisioned. Check this out at graysonhauser. bandcamp.com, and keep up at facebook.com/ graysonhauserguitar. RISE UP, GATHER ’ROUND: The Athens Free Skool is hosting a songwriting workshop titled Songs of the Oppressed Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 6–8:30 p.m. There’s no special skill needed, nor instrument-playing ability required. This workshop is specifically billed as “songwriting for non-musicians,” so anyone is welcome to attend and participate. The Athens Free Skool operates as a collective learning syndicate, whereby classes are proposed and held at various locations around town. The only hardcore requirement is that the classes be free. Other upcoming classes include one on beekeeping and another on guitar setup and maintenance. This particular class happens at the regular hosting space at 317 N. Chase St., more information can be found at facebook.com/AthensFreeSkool, or drop a line to athens freeskool@riseup.net.

SHOOT OUT THE LIGHTS: Sound and visual artist J Anderssen, operating under the name Ihlyatt, released a new full-length last month named Fetch. The album notes METAL HEALTH: Normally, I don’t put anything in here about explain the title as “an apparition that appears to observers big, national-type shows, but I’ve gotta shout these local at the instant of an individual’s passing.” Significantly—to dudes out. Anyone ready to dive headfirst into the weekend me, at least—“passing” is left open to interpretation. True owes it to their self and metal family to hit the 40 Watt to its theme, Fetch—which is quite deliberately composed Club Friday, Feb. 8, when one of the hardest touring Athens but heavily populated by sheets of noise, static, storm bands ever, Lazer/Wulf, along with another favorite set sounds and other aural textures—delivers a steady current of road hogs, Double Ferrari, join Raleigh, NC’s Between of emotional devastation. By the time it’s gotten to its centhe Buried and Me. Now, tickets aren’t cheap, at $21–$24, terpiece, “Brocken Bow,” it’s fully in the storm, although but if you’ve got it to cough up, get to coughin’. Also, this this particular track functions something like an eye and show is all ages, but those is slightly clearer in delivery. The record is completely under 18 need to bring instrumental, but not in any way an easy or simple listen. a parent or guardian. Discernible instruments include guitar and bass, but honFor more informaestly, trying to pick this thing’s bones is less than satisfytion and tickets, ing. At only five tracks, you’d think this would be easier to slam your face into handle, but once you’re in, there’s no way out but through. 40watt.com. f All of which is to say, this is gorgeous and sad and more than a little uncomfortable at times, so go give into it at WUOG 90.5 FM’s 10 Most-Played Recordings ihlyatt.bandcamp.com.

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GUITAR MAN: Athens guitarist Grayson Hauser released a five-song record last September named Portraits, but it only recently crossed my desk. It opens with the gentle ’n’ jazzy “Lakeside Sketches,” leans in heavily on the Pink Floyd-ish “City Nights”— which is full of that kind of ’70s-ish guitar wail you’ll remember well—then

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Lyndon House Arts Center · 1:30–3:30 p.m. · FREE! Broderick Flanigan’s latest exhibition, “Sitting with the Elders: Stories of Black Athenians,” attempts to preserve and promote the histories and legacies of notable locals. Over 20 painted portraits are included, like Mary Frances Early, Harold Rittenberry, Fred Smith, Ovita Thornton and Ed Turner. Several of the portraits are accompanied by QR codes that can be scanned to access interviews that have been made available by the Athens Oral History Project. During the closing reception, Flanigan will describe his creative process and the research involved in preparing for the exhibition. After his presentation, there will be a roundtable discussion with elders from the community. [Jessica Smith]

Tuesday 5 ART: Lunchtime Gallery Talk (Lamar Dodd School of Art, Bridge Gallery) Dodd MFA candidate Yana Bondar will discuss her exhibition “Purgatory.” 12 p.m. FREE! www. art.uga.edu CLASSES: Safe Dance Training (Center City Ballet) Sessions will help practitioners of all types of movement strengthen their form and posture. No experience required. Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 7, 4:45 p.m. FREE! ccbma.athens@gmail.com EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at Two (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Take a guided tour of the exhibit galleries of the Walter J. Brown Media Archives and Peabody Awards Collection, the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript

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The Foundry · 7:30 p.m. · FREE! Presented by the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society, the Sweetheart Duets Hoot is one of the Classic City’s most warm and cuddly annual traditions. Gear up for Valentine’s Day by grabbing your sweetie and shuffling down to The Foundry, where local musical couples will take turns playing songs in the key of love. This year’s performers include Lynda and David Fioritto of Random Acts, Tim and Lillie Potts of The Clay Babies, Steve Erwin and Patricia Caya, Gabby and Josh Daniels, Marissa Chilton and Clay Chastain and more. Stalwart Hoot vet Susan Staley, of The Hobohemians and The Solstice Sisters, will host the show and also perform alongside her husband, Jim Beall. [Gabe Vodicka]

Georgia Theatre · 7 p.m. · $29.50 Los Angeles-based folk-rock sensation Dawes released their sixth studio album, Passwords, last June and have been touring steadily since August. Made up of brothers Griffin and Taylor Goldsmith, as well as members Wylie Gelber and Lee Pardini, the outfit writes and performs songs drawing from personal experiences in a way that is both mesmerizing and emotional. The band’s “Evening With Dawes” shows feature two separate sets with an intermission, something the group often does rather than feature a touring opener. Every pre-ordered online ticket purchase for Tuesday’s show comes with the buyer’s choice of a physical CD copy or digital download of Passwords. [Jessie Goodson]

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Creature Comforts · 4–6 p.m. · FREE! An homage to the intertwining histories of art and video-game graphics, “Family Computer: Familiar Interiors” is a series of pixelated cyanotypes by Atlanta artist Ashley Anderson. Building upon a collection that was shown at Kibbee Gallery in Atlanta last October, this installment focuses on the landscapes of classic video games. The pixelated imagery of Nintendo worlds is translated through a centuries-old photographic process that uses varying sunlight exposure times to create silhouettes in shades of blue. Supported by the brewery’s Get Artistic program, Anderson will offer a cyanotype workshop on the exhibition’s closing day, Mar. 24, with pre-registration available online. [JS]

Library and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. Meet in the rotunda on the second floor. 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@ uga.edu GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia hosted by Jacob and Wes. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Lunch and Learn (Tyche’s Games) Bring your own lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 6 p.m. FREE! www. therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station

Road) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: Tiny Tales on Tuesdays (Memorial Park) Storytime and a craft. Ages 18 months–6 years. 10:30 a.m. $3–4. www.accgov.com/leisure LECTURES & LIT: Barnes & Noble Book Club (Barnes & Noble) Join a discussion on The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict. 7 p.m. FREE! www.bn.com LECTURES & LIT: Chika Unigwe (Ciné) Reading by author Chika Unigwe. 7-9 p.m. FREE! cwp@ uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Meet award winning author Sonia Kamal in celebration of Unmarriageable. 6:30-7:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

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PERFORMANCE: Mozart Madness on Chinese New Year (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) The Faculty Artist Series concert geatures world-renowned pianist David Fung. 7:30 p.m. $6–12. musicpr@uga.edu

Wednesday 6 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Docents lead a tour of highlights from the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org CLASSES: Culinary Literacy Class (ACC Library) Using the Edible Alphabet curriculum, students will learn about nutrition and cooking while improving English language skills. Mondays, 10:30–12 p.m. & Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

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CLASSES: Athens Free Skool (Bombs Away Books, 317 N. Chase St.) “Songs of the Oppressed” is a songwriting workshop for non-musicians. 6-8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AthensFreeSkool COMEDY: Educated Mess (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) See standups from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: Native Plant Symposium (The Garden Club of Georgia) This day-long program considers gardening with native flowers and trees along with related conservation issues. Learn how to incorporate your appreciation of these plants into your home landscape. Includes lunch. Pre-registration required. 8:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $65. www. botgarden.uga.edu EVENTS: Project Safe Girls Night Out (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Enjoy a

movie night out with Dirty Dancing. All proceeds with go to Project Safe. 7-9 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com FILM: Mary Frances Early: The Quiet Trailblazer (UGA Tate Student Center, Tate Theatre) Documentary about the first African American graduate of UGA. 5 p.m. (reception), 6 p.m. (screening). FREE! news.uga.edu GAMES: Nerd Trivia (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Every Wednesday night. Great prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Shadowfist Power Lunch (Tyche’s Games) Learn to play the Shadowfist Dynamic Card Game. 11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-354-4500, www.tychesgames.com GAMES: Trivia (Craft Public House) General trivia. Industry night. Cash

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Thursday 7 CLASSES: Safe Dance Training (Center City Ballet) See Tuesday listing for full description. Feb. 5, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 7, 4:45 p.m. FREE! ccbma.athens@gmail.com CLASSES: Fix Your Own Bike (BikeAthens, 1075 W. Broad St) Learn how to repair your bike with tools and advice from experts. 6–8:30 p.m. $10/hr. suggested donation. www.bikeathens.org CLASSES: Car Seat Safety (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn car seat safety and receive training on proper car seat installation. Pre-registration is required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison CLASSES: Super Bowl Stats (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn about Excel by using the software to create a spreadsheet of Super Bowl statistics. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/madison CLASSES: Naturally Flavored Vinegars for Cooking and Sipping (Farmview Market) Learn about the history and trend of drinking vinegars. Pre-registration

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DVDs will be sold for bargain prices. Proceeds benefit the Oconee County Public Library. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www. athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: Graduate Athens Brewery Tour (The Foundry) The event includes an overnight stay at the hotel, lunch and dinner in the Foundry Ballroom, tickets to Sons of Sailors, and a three-brewery tour to Creature Comforts, Terrapin and Akademia Brewing Co. 12:30 p.m. www.thefoundryathens.com EVENTS: ESP Big Hearts at Bat (The Classic Center) Extra Special People (ESP) perform in a “Big Hearts at Bat” themed show. Silent auction and banquet to follow. 4-8

required. Fee includes supplies. 5–7 p.m. $35. www.farmviewmarket.com COMEDY: Comedian Andrew Stanley (Moonlight Theater) Join this Atlanta-based comedian who’s been named the South’s Funniest Accountant. 8:30-9:30 p.m. $12. www.moonlighttheatercompany.com EVENTS: Ladies Night in the Winery (Boutier Winery & Inn) Ladies are invited out for wine, food and line dancing. 6:30-10 p.m. $15. www.boutierwinery.com EVENTS: Friends of the Oconee Library Book Sale (Oconee County Library) Books, CDs and DVDs will be sold for bargain prices. Proceeds benefit the Oconee County Public Library. 5-8 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq KIDSTUFF: Book Club (ACC Library) This month’s book is Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Teen Social Justice Speech & Debate Club (ACC Library) Learn communication and leadership skills with the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement. Ages 11–18. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Tayari Jones (The Foundry) Celebrate the release of An American Marriage with New York Times bestselling author, Tayari Jones. 7-9 p.m. $22. www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Oconee Rivers Audubon Society (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Kristen Lear speaks on “The World of Bats.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon. org LECTURES & LIT: After the End: A Post-Apocalyptic Book Group (ACC Library) This month’s title is The Sheep Look Up by John Brunner. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens

Proceeds benefit the Oconee County Public Library. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. www. athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: Friday Night Pints (Terrapin Beer Co.) Join former kicker Marshall Morgan with Devon Gales to benefit Build for Devon. 6 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com EVENTS: A Valentine’s Tango (Dancefx) Beginner Argentine Tango lesson followed by social dancing. All proceeds will benefit Project Safe. 7-9:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.dancefx.org FILM: Mr. Gaga (Center City Ballet) Center City Ballet and Movement Arts presents a screening followed by a discussion with Dr. Amit

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Photographs by Mark Paul are currently on view at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia through March.

ART: Under the Big Top (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) Take a closer look at the exhibition “Under the Big Top: The American Circus and Traveling Tent Shows” and enjoy games and circus-themed snacks. 6 p.m. FREE! jhebbard@uga.edu ART: Opening Reception (Madison Morgan Cultural Center) “Connexus” celebrates Black History Month with works excerpted from the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art’s recent exhibition, “Casting the Net of Brotherhood.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. mmcc-arts.org CLASSES: Cardio Dance Class (Healing Arts Centre) Get your body, mind, emotion and spirit in shape with this workout. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $16. 706-424-9873 COMEDY: Comedian Cyrus Steele (Moonlight Theater) Cyrus Steele has been featured on HBO’s Comedy Wings. 8:30-9:30 p.m. $12. www. moonlighttheatercompany.com EVENTS: Morning Mindfulness (Georgia Museum of Art) Participate in a guided meditation session in the galleries. Meet in the lobby. 9:30– 10:30 a.m. FREE! sagekincaid@uga. edu, www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Kick Off (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Celebrate the competition with local songwriters. 7 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: Friends of the Oconee Library Book Sale (Oconee County Library) Books, CDs and DVDs will be sold for bargain prices.

Abraham. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. ccbma. athens@gmail.com GAMES: Friday Night Initiative (Tyche’s Games) Learn new roleplaying games. 6 p.m. www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Elementary Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Enjoy books and crafts. Ages 6–10 and their caregivers. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison LECTURES & LIT: Women’s Studies Friday Speaker Series (Miller Learning Center, Room 250) Lea Johnson presents “Clementine Hunter’s Speculative Visions: Re-inscribing Black Women’s Geographies into Rural Spaces.” 12:20 p.m. FREE! www.iws.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Dis/Connect (Canopy Studio) Canopy’s advanced students present an aerial exploration of sensory overload featuring aerial silks, dance trapezes and more. Feb. 8, 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. www.canopystudio.org PERFORMANCE: Flashback Cabaret (Wayfarer Music Hall) Performance from improvisational group OnStage Walton. See Theater Notes on p. 10. Feb. 8–9, 7:15 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org THEATER: Starstruck (Town and Gown Players) Strap on your jetpacks, charge up your lasers, and get ready to blast off into an out-of-this-world sci-fi comedy. See Theater Notes on p. 10. Feb, 8–9 & 14–16, 8 p.m. Feb. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12–20. townandgownplayers.org

ART: 6th Annual Handmade Lovers Market (Nitch, Chase Street Warehouses, 160 Tracy St.) Indie South presents a market of handmade and vintage items, cards, edibles and gifts from over 35 vendors. The event also features activities and a vinyl DJ. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com ART: Opening Reception (Creature Comforts Brewery) Ashley Anderson presents “Family Computer: Familiar Interiors”, a solo exhibition that pays homage to the intertwining histories of art and video game graphics.

Complimentary snacks will be provided. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. 4-6 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer. com ART: Sitting with the Elders (Lyndon House Arts Center) Join local artist Broderick Flanigan as he takes a look at the stories of black Athenians. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. 1:30-3:30 p.m. FREE! www. accgov.com/lyndonhouse CLASSES: Yamuna Foot Fitness (Healing Arts Centre) Learn how to relieve foot pain and improve foot function. 9-10:15 a.m. $25. 706613-1143 COMEDY: Comedian Amtrack Jack (Moonlight Theater) Comedy show about a Southern handyman who thinks he has the tools for every problem. 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. $12. www.moonlighttheatercompany.com EVENTS: Winter Community Market (The Tasting Room at Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company) Browse work by local artists, enjoy food trucks and more. Proceeds benefit the Culinary Kitchen of Athens. See Story on p. 10. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.jitteryjoes.com EVENTS: Really Really Free Market (Reese & Pope Park) Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Free lunch prepared by Food Not Bombs. Second Saturday of every month. 12–2 p.m. FREE! reallyreallyfreemarketathens@gmail. com EVENTS: Friends of the Oconee Library Book Sale (Oconee County Library) Books, CDs and

p.m. $18 (all ages), $15 (groups). www.extraspecialpeople.com FILM: Black History Month Family Movie (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Enjoy a family movie commemorating Black History Month on the big screen. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison GAMES: Day of Board Game Demonstrations (Tyche’s Games) Learn to play new games. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Family Day: Celebrating Black History Month (Georgia Museum of Art) Participants will learn about works by artists of color in “Stony the Road We Trod.” 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: Critter Tales (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Families are invited to listen to a story about nature. Staff will then bring it to life by visiting a critter or going outdoors for an activity. 2:30–3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Saturday Morning Club (UGA New Dance Theatre) See a performance by the UGA Core Contemporary and Aerial Dance. This program is for ages 4–12 and their guardians. 10 a.m. pac.uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Nerf Wars (175 Old Epps Bridge Rd.) Bring a nerf gun and safety goggles. Ages 7 and up. Pizza will be provided. 5–8 p.m. $25. www.akfathens.com KIDSTUFF: Kids Book Hangout (Barnes & Noble) Discover your next favorite book. 2 p.m. FREE! www. bn.com

KIDSTUFF: Children’s Art Workshop (ACC Library) Artist Tex Crawford, whose exhibition “On Loan From The Universe: The Creative Spirit of Tex Crawford” opens tomorrow, will lead a workshop for kids. 11 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Storytime: All You Need is Love (Barnes & Noble) Storytime and a cookie coloring activity featuring the book All You Need is Love. 11 a.m. www.bn.com LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Celebrate Hue Henry’s Take Down: Inside the Jan Kemp Affair. See Pub Notes on p. 27. 6:30-7:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com OUTDOORS: Critter Tales (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Listen to a story about nature and visit a critter. 2:30–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov. com/sandycreeknaturecenter PERFORMANCE: Dis/Connect (Canopy Studio) See Friday listing for full description. Feb. 8, 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. www.canopystudio.org PERFORMANCE: Spelman College Glee Club (Madison Morgan Cultural Center) Sacred and secular choral literature, with a focus on traditional spirituals and African American composers. 6-8 p.m. $40. www.mmcc-arts.org PERFORMANCE: Flashback Cabaret (Wayfarer Music Hall) See Friday listing for full description. Feb. 8–9, 7:15 p.m. $20. www. onstagewalton.org PERFORMANCE: International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (Morton Theatre) Varsity Vocals, with local host the UGA Accidentals, presents the south quarter-final of the ICCA featuring groups from around the Southeast, all vying for two advancing spots to the semi-final round. 7 p.m. $18–20. www.mortontheatre.com SPORTS: Classic City Rollergirls (Athens Arena) The two home teams will kick off the season and compete to claim the Athena trophy. 7-9 p.m. $10-12. classiccityrollergirls.com THEATER: Starstruck (Town and Gown Players) See Friday listing for full description. Feb, 8–9 & 14–16, 8 p.m. Feb. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12–20. www.townandgownplayers.org

Sunday 10 ART: Sunday Spotlight Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) Docents lead a tour of highlights. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Opening Reception (ACC Library) See “On Loan From The Universe: The Creative Spirit of Tex Crawford,” works by the self-taught Georgia artist. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Frog Hop 5K (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Run or walk the 5K. A one-mile Tadpole Fun Run will precede the 5K. 2 p.m. $17–25. 706613-3615, www.athensclarkecounty. com/sandycreeknaturecenter FILM: Black History Month Film Festival (Morton Theatre) Dr. Lesley Feracho will introduce world music videos ahead of a screening of Marshall. 4 p.m. Donations appreciated. www.mortontheatre.com GAMES: Trivia (Southern Brewing Company) General trivia. House prizes and discounted tabs. 5-7 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com GAMES: Rockin’ Roll Bingo (Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Play to win. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773 GAMES: Open Play (Tyche’s Games) All are welcome to join in. 12:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! PERFORMANCE: Dis/Connect (Canopy Studio) See Friday listing for full description. Feb. 8, 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. www.canopystudio.org THEATER: Starstruck (Town and Gown Players) See Friday listing for full description. Feb, 8–9 & 14–16, 8 p.m. Feb. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12–20. www.townandgownplayers.org

Monday 11 ART: Amateur Art Night (Oconee County Library) A night of casual painting to a Bob Ross video. All skill levels welcome. Registration is required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee CLASSES: Culinary Literacy Class (ACC Library) See Wednesday listing for full description. Mondays, 10:30–12 p.m. & Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 CLASSES: Meditation (M3Yoga, Tree Room) Pranayama (breath) class. Donations are welcome. 8:309:15 a.m. FREE! www.m3yoga.com EVENTS: Trail Ambassadors (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Learn how to service Athens’ trails and greenways in this orientation. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/leisure FILM: Last of the Longnecks (Miller Learning Center, Room 150) Speak Out for Species and the UGA Office of Sustainability present a film about giraffes and how close to becoming extinct they are. Part of the Animal Voices Film Festival. 7 p.m. FREE! sos@uga.edu FILM: Showdown at the Equator (Flicker Theatre & Bar) A bookish boy and his sword-obsessed sister must defeat a number of zany villains, including a kung-fu trained gorilla, in The Battle Wizard. 8-10 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Trivia (Craft Public House) General trivia. Industry night. Cash house prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! www. craftathens.com 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: Meet Your New Commissioners & Mayor (Ciné) Listen and ask questions for the new commissioners and mayor. 7:30-9 p.m. FREE! contact@accneighborhoods.org

Tuesday 12 ART: Athens Fibercraft Guild (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) The Guild welcomes all amateur and professional fiber artists including knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, fabric designers, basket makers, quilters and embroiderers. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org CLASSES: Computer Class (ACC Library) “Basic Formatting.” Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens

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EVENTS: Tuesday Tour at Two (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) See Tuesday listing for full description. 2 p.m. FREE! jclevela@uga.edu GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description. 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: Toddler Tuesday (Georgia Museum of Art) Families and children 18 months–3 years can take a tour, listen to stories and participate in a hands-on activity. This month’s program is “My Funny Valentine.” 10 a.m. FREE! callan@ uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: Tiny Tales on Tuesdays (Memorial Park) See Tuesday listing for full description. 10:30 a.m. $3–4. www.accgov.com/ leisure KIDSTUFF: Teen Gaming (ACC Library) Virtual reality, video games and board games for grades 6–12. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos provided. Ages 3–11. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: African American Authors Book Club (ACC Library) This month’s title is Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Newcomers welcome. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: More Than Meats the Eye (Miller Learning Center, Room 213) Author and activist Jenny Brown will speak about the ethical and sustainability issues inherent in animal agriculture, challenging listeners to take a closer look at the food production system and find better ways of feeding the planet. 7 p.m. FREE! sos@uga.edu

Wednesday 13 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Shawnya Harris, Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Curator of African American and African Diasporic Art, gives a tour of “Stony the Road We Trod.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Culinary Literacy Class (ACC Library) See Wednesday listing for full description. Mondays, 10:30–12 p.m. & Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 EVENTS: Rabbit Box (The Foundry) Storytelling for adults. This month’s theme is “Swipe Left.” 7 p.m. $10. rabbitboxstories@gmail.com GAMES: Trivia (Craft Public House) See Wednesday listing for full description. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. craftathens.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) See Wednesday listing for full description. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/willysmexicanaathens GAMES: General Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Weekly trivia hosted by the one and only Count Zapula. Win prizes. 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706369-3144

GAMES: Beer Goggles Trivia (Southern Brewing Company) Walter Lane hosts weekly trivia. Teams can have up to 10 players, and prizes include tab discounts. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Nerd Trivia (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) See Wednesday listing for full description. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. www.athenslibrary.org/athens

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com THE UGLY ARCHITECT Coloradobased indie-folk project. MIHALY Folk-inflected indie-rock band from Colorado. The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens. com THE BEST OF UNKNOWN ATHENS A monthly singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Liam Parke. This show features Lily Herne, Carrie Bowen, Heidi Holton, Jaclyn Steele, Annie Leeth and Mary Sigalas with Brian Smith. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $22 (adv.), $25 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com LIQUID STRANGER Swedish-born EDM producer.

KING OF SUMMER Atlanta-based pop-punk four-piece. NEEDLE TEETH New local “sparkle-punk” band. The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock. DEAD HORSES Milwuakee-based Americana trio. CALICO VISION Athens-based melodic psychedelic-pop group. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com YOUNG THE GIANT Radio-friendly rock collective from California. SURE SURE Arty pop band from Los Angeles.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com ALBERTA Seattle-based dark Americana project led by songwriter Dave Boone. DAVE MARR Local singer-songwriter and bandleader with a deep, resonant country twang. EMMY LAW Folk-pop singer-songwriter from Atlanta. 40 Watt Club 6:30 p.m. $21 (adv.), $24 (door). www.40watt.com BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME Popular progressive-metal band from North Carolina. LAZER/WULF Avant-metal trio blending prog, thrash and more for a high-energy live show. DOUBLE FERRARI Local metal band playing virtuosic, riff-laden, instrumental rock. The Foundry Food Bank Can Drive. 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15 (door). www.thefoundryathens.com THE MUSIC OF SANTANA Featuring Jason Fuller, Eddie Glikin, Clarence “Big C” Cameron, Carlton Owens, Sunny Ortiz and more. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com YOUNG THE GIANT Radio-friendly rock collective from California. SURE SURE Arty pop band from Los Angeles. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

Between the Buried and Me plays the 40 Watt Club on Friday, Feb. 8. KIDSTUFF: Prism: AntiValentines Ball (Oconee County Library) Neverland-themed ball with food, dancing and games. Grades 6-12. 6-8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, movement, crafts, and a whole bunch of fun for preschool aged children. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950

LSDREAM Well-known electronic producer. CHAMPAGNE DRIP L.A.-based EDM producer formerly of the project SPL. LUCII Orlando-based DJ and producer, also known as Emily Rose.

LIVE MUSIC

Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Tuesday 5 Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com LIGHT BRIGADE Local rock and roll five-piece. EVERYDAY DOGS High-octane altrock band from Athens. ELIJAH JOHNSTON Local indie-folk singer-songwriter. The World Famous 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens FIRST TUESDAY A monthly hip-hop showcase hosted by Montu Miller and Chief Rocka. Featuring AD Santana, LB, Joe Peeples, G-Money, Tru Thought, The Gifted, Solo 10K and Kyng Kilo.

Wednesday 6 Boar’s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot. All musicians welcome. Backline provided!

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Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 REDSTONE RAMBLERS Local blues-folk group led by songwriter Mark Wilmot.

Wayward Lounge 6 p.m. FREE! 706-372-6972 CAROLINE AIKEN This guitarist and singer’s bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance.

Thursday 7 Boar’s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 PARKER OLIVER Local musician playing soul and rock covers and originals. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com JEFFREY VERNON Local indie-rock singer-songwriter. BRAD GERKE Local folk and alt-country singer-songwriter. LUKE RUSHING Athens-based folk singer-songwriter. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com KNEELER New local punk band.

Go Bar 11 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by fanatic Dr. Fred and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com ROSHAMBO Jason Fuller, Seth Hendershot, Nick Johnson and Aaron Trubic play soulful renditions of classic hits. BETSY FRANCK Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 FAT ARM DADDY Athens-based rhythm and blues trio. Southern Brewing Company 5-10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com KARAOKE Hosted by DJ Gregory.

Friday 8 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Two-piece local sludge-metal band. TORO Atlanta prog-metal band that blends relentless heaviness with intricate melody. HUSK Local Southern metal band formerly known as Fallow. MANDIBLE RIDER Heavy rock and roll duo from New York. The Falls 6 p.m. FREE! 706-850-2217 LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com SONGS & STORIES IN THE ROUND Musicians Bain Mattox, Cortez Garza, Scott Low and Adam Payne share songs and stories to mark the start of the nomination period for this year’s Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Award. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 PREACHERVAN Alt-pop four-piece band from Atlanta. THE HEAD Jangly, Atlanta-based indie-rock trio. Southern Brewing Company Records and Brews. 5 p.m. FREE! www. sobrewco.com DJ OSMOSE International touring DJ and Athens resident lays down an all-vinyl set of funk, soul, boogie and more. VFW 8 p.m. $10. www.vfwathens.com RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based traditional country band.

Saturday 9 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com THE PROXIES Athens-based Pixies tribute band playing B-sides and deep cuts. THE SEARCHIN’ DESTROYERS Local band blending psych-pop and garage-rock. BEN RICKETTS Psychedelic pop singer-songwriter and visual artist from Oxford, MS.

FRENCH EXIT Local group playing psych-tinged baroque pop. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com SUPERBODY Lo-fi indie-pop outfit from Chattanooga, TN. 40 Watt Club 10:30 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away to three different channels of music. One of them is a request line! See story on p. 13. The Foundry 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com SONS OF SAILORS Jimmy Buffet cover band, featuring members of the Tony Pritchett Band. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com ST. PAUL AND THE BROKEN BONES A psychedelic mixture of soul, blues and R&B from Birmingham, AL. VALLEY QUEEN L.A.-based indierock band. 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. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 9 p.m. $10. hendershotscoffee.com LATIN NIGHT Featuring music from El Kartel Latin Band. Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $2 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away to two different channels of music. See story on p. 13. No. 3 Railroad Street 6 p.m. $10 (suggested). www.3railroad. org THE ORIGINAL SCREWTOPS Crankin’ the blues since 1962. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 BILLY GILMORE & FRIENDS Florida group blending bluegrass and rock, led by The Grass Is Dead’s Billy Gilmore.

Sunday 10 Cali ’N’ Tito’s Eastside 6 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7087 THE LUCKY JONES Local band playing old-school rockin’ rhythm and blues. Terrapin Beer Co. 3 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com ZACK STILTNER Country singer-songwriter from South Carolina. The World Famous 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens LYDIA SERA Local visual artist and musician. LILY HERNE Local group playing dream-rock with psychedelic and folk influences. FUNKASAURUS WREX Local psychedelic funk group. 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens GRAND VAPIDS Athens-based, alt-rock band with a dense, dreamy,

slowcore-inspired sound. EP release show! T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock. BABY TONY & THE TEENIES Local band plays doo-wop-inspired pop songs about wasting time and having crushes.

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Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com NUCLEAR TOURISM Local college-rock band playing surf-punk originals. JESSE’S DIVIDE Three-piece alt-rock group from the UK. THE PIERRES Alt-rock group from Athens.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com THEE FINE LINES “Rough and ragged” rock band from Springfield, MO. FUN ISN’T FAIR Garage-rock group from Atlanta. DEADLY LO-FI One-man garage-rock project with surf and goth influences. The Foundry 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.thefoundryathens.com SWEETHEART DUETS HOOT The annual Valentine’s Day event features several musical couples singing and playing a short selection of songs, hosted by Susan Staley. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night most Mondays. Hosted by Larry Forte.

Tuesday 12 Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com ASPEN ANONDA Athens-based indie-pop singer-songwriter. MANSELL Three-piece indie-rock group from Atlanta. JUNIPER DOUGLAS Playful and psychedelic indie-pop band from Minneapolis. MOTHER FORE Athens band exploring elements of progressive and psychedelic rock. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com JOE CAT & THE GUIDESTONES Local troubadour whose influences range from Steve Earle and Townes Van Zant to Johnny Cash. GEORGIA DISH BOYS Raucous and rootsy local rock group fronted by songwriter Seth Martin. GARETT HATCH Local songwriter and member of blues-rock band Mother the Car plays a solo set. 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.40watt.com INTERPOL Acclaimed New York City indie-rock band led by songwriter Paul Banks. See story on p. 14. SUNFLOWER BEAN Psychedelicleaning post-punk revivalists from Brooklyn, NY. The Foundry 7 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com THE FIRESIDE COLLECTIVE Progressive folk and Americana group from Asheville, NC. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. $29.50. www.georgiatheatre. com DAWES Acclaimed folk-rock band from Los Angeles. See Calendar Pick on p. 16.

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Flicker Theatre & Bar 11 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com PILGRIM Local hard-hitting, riffheavy rock band led by songwriter Paul McHugh. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $16. www.40watt.com ADAM’S HOUSE CAT Reunited roots-rock band featuring Drive-By Truckers members Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley. JAY GONZALEZ Athens-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for classic pop melodies. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $30 (adv.), $35 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com MATT & KIM Celebrated indie-electronic duo from Brooklyn, NY. YUNO Electro-driven indie-pop project from Jacksonville, FL. The Globe 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Mary Sigalas, Dan Horowitz, Steve Key and surprise guests play swingin’ tunes from the ’10s, ’20s and ’30s.

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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. The next deadline is Mar. 15. info@athensarts.org, www.athensarts.org ARTS IN COMMUNITY GRANTS (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission awards three grants of $1,500 each to promote creative placemaking in the community. Grants will be awarded based on the level of community enrichment through the arts, contribution to the local identity and quality or artistic merit. Artists, local organizations and groups can apply. Deadline Mar. 10, 11:59 p.m. Fill out online proposal. info@athensculturalaffairs. org, www.athensculturalaffairs.org LOVE IN ALL ITS MANY FORMS (KA Artist Shop) Seeking artwork

representing or inspired by love for a group exhibition. Submit images and brief descriptions by Feb. 5. Exhibit opens with a reception Feb. 14, 5–7 p.m. Find guidelines online. kaartistshop@gmail.com, www. kaartist.com

Auditions RIPCORD (Athens Community Theater) Town & Gown Players hosts auditions for the comedy. Auditions on Feb. 11-12, 7 p.m. Performances held Apr. 5–14. www.townandgownplayers.org

Classes CLASSES (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) “Open Community Coffeehouse,” Tuesdays from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. “Oil Painting,” Mondays at 1:30 p.m. “Chess Club,” Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Grateful Beads hand makes bohemian chic gemstone jewelry. Through February. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) New paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Chatham Murray, Candle Brumby, Lana Mitchell and more. ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (17 N. Main St., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass. ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) “Reflections of Good and Evil” features paintings by Manda McKay and Andrea Wellnitz. Reception Feb. 24. Currently on view through February. • In the Harrison Lobby Gallery, Elizabeth Barton shares quilts and watercolors. Through June. • In the Lampkin Lobby Gallery, a permanent exhibition showcases Greek and Italian photography and artwork. 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.) “On Loan From The Universe: The Creative Spirit of Tex Crawford” shares painted tin creations by the Hull-based self-taught artist. Opening reception Feb. 10. Currently on view through Mar. 24. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200) The 2018-19 Members’ Showcase includes two-dimensional and three-dimensional works in various media by over 30 supporting members including Richard Huston, June Ball, Julia Wynn Safer, John English and Helen Kuykendall. Through Feb. 10. 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.) “Cameron Lyden: The Wave Tamer’s Lullaby and Other Artifacts” includes fictional tools with ambiguous and fantastical functions. Through Feb. 24. CIRCLE GALLERY (UGA College of Environment and Design, 285 S. Jackson St.) “The New American Garden: The Landscape Architecture of Oehme, van Sweden.” Through Feb. 21. CITY OF WATKINSVILLE (Downtown Watkinsville) “Public Art Watkinsville: A Pop-up Sculpture Exhibit” consists of sculptures placed in prominent locations around downtown. Artists include Benjamin Lock, William Massey, Stan Mullins, Robert Clements, Harold Rittenberry and Joni Younkins-Herzog. • “Artscape Oconee: The Monuments of Artland” features a total of 20 paintings on panels installed around town. Artists include Claire Clements, Peter Loose, Andy Cherewick, Lisa Freeman, Manda McKay and others. CLASSIC CENTER (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.) Ashley

“Coffee with a Veteran,” Tuedays at 9 a.m. “Threadwork Crafting Club,” Tuesdays at 9 a.m. “Square Dancing,” Tuesdays at 2 p.m. “Bellydance,” Wednesdays at 7 p.m. “Mahjong,” Thursdays at 1 p.m. Chess tournament on the second Friday of the month at 6 p.m. 706742-0823, wintervillecenter.com FREE KARATE (East Athens Community Center) Learn the basics of karate. All ages and skill levels welcome. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3593 MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION WORKSHOP (Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center) (Healing Lodge) Years of medical research and training are blended into a mindfulness workshop focused on reducing stress and anxiety and increasing general well-being. Eight-week program begins Feb. 11, 6–8:30 p.m. $224. www.mindfuliving.org MOSAIC ART CLASSES (200 Northcrest Dr.) Weekend mosaic

classes for beginner and intermediate levels. Visit website for upcoming dates. $175. corazonmosaics@ gmail.com, corazonmosaics.com NAMI (First Presbyterian Church of Athens) “NAMI Basics” is a free, six-session educational program for parents or caregivers of a child or adolescent living with mental illness. Registration required. Sundays, Feb. 17–Mar. 31 (skip Mar. 10), 3 p.m. 770-225-0804 ext. 708, namihallga@gmail.com, www. namihall.org NIMBL CLASSES (Nimbl, 160 Winston Dr. #9) Classes offered for kids, teens and adults in dance, creative movement, choreography, pilates and more. nimbleathens.com OCAF SPRING ART CLASSES (OCAF, Watkinsville) “Paint with Charles,” “Painting Portraits in Oil with Abner Cope,” “Paper Beadmaking,” “Four-Part Watercolor Workshop: Light and Shadow” and “Four-Part Workshop: Making Color Speak.” Check website for dates, times and fees. www.ocaf.com PIEDMONT MANDOLIN CAMP (Athens, GA) Brian Oberlin and Jordan Ramsey teach campers the ins and outs of playing mandolin. Mar. 7–9. www.mandoberlin.com

Anderson’s “Family Computer: Familiar Interiors” is a new series of pixelated cyanotypes that pays homage to the intertwining histories of art and video game graphics. Reception Feb. 9. Currently on view through Mar. 24. DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Artwork by Adrienne Foxx Tolbert. Through February. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) “Middle Class Revolt” presents paintings by tattoo artist Matty Goldstein and collages by Kenny Aguar. Closing reception Feb. 28. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “One Heart, One Way: The Journey of a Princely Art Collection” includes Russian fine and decorative arts dating from ca. 1660–1952 from the family of the Russian Princes Belosselsky-Belozersky. Through Feb. 10. • “The Reluctant Autocrat: Tsar Nicholas II.” Through Mar. 17. • “Out of the Darkness: Light in the Depths of the Sea of Cortez” is a solo exhibition by Rebecca Rutstein. Through Oct. 27. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Solar System (dad, you came to earth a long time ago)” is a site-specific installation by Trevor Reese utilizing miscellaneous furnishings, colored lights and mirrors. HEIRLOOM CAFE & FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) John Weber presents nature photographs emphasizing special attention given to shapes, textures, colors and light. Through Mar. 4. HIP VINTAGE & HANDMADE (215 Commerce Blvd.) Graphic artist Keith Bennett presents his latest works of playered photography and graphics. Through February. HOWARD’S (119 N. Jackson St.) New York-based artists Genesis Belanger, Julie Curtiss and Anthony Iacono work in different media and share an affinity for French 19th-century painting, pop art, cinema and the Chicago Imagists. Through Mar. 2. • Co-presented with Tif Sigfrids, “Cabin Boy, Auntie Gladyce and Three More” is an exhibition of paintings by Chicago-based artist Margot Bergman. Through Mar. 2. JITTERY JOE’S ALPS (1480 Baxter St.) Susan Sellew creates fiber art constructions from crocheted acrylic yarn stretched over hula hoops. Through Feb. 7. JITTERY JOE’S DOWNTOWN (297 E. Broad St.) Susan Pelham creates collages influenced by Magic Realism, Surrealism and folklore. Through February. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) “Pop Legacy” includes colorful paintings by Tylor Parrott. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) “Hysteric Sign (Ribbed Tomato ’n Grapes)” is a site-specific wall installation by Katya Tepper. • “Pigeonhole” is a collaboration between New York-based artists Priyanka Dasgupta and Chad Marshall. • “Congeal” is a group exhibition exploring the comfort and discomfort of living in a body. • “Purgatory” presents narrative ceramic works by Dodd MFA candidate Yana Bondar. • The “Undergraduate Curated Exhibition” was curated by Jamie Steele of Atlanta gallery Camayhus. Through Feb. 22. 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.) “Sitting with the Elders: Stories of Black Athenians” is a series of paintings by Broderick Flanigan. Closing reception Feb. 9. • On view in the Lounge Gallery, “Citrine Visuals” features abstractions by Antoine Stewart. Through Mar. 2.

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SALSA DANCE CLASSES (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Cuban-style salsa classes. 7:30 p.m. (beginner lesson). Richard and Victor perform salsa music every second Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Blue Eyed Amigos perform swing and salsa every fourth Wednesday at 9 p.m. $10/class (incl. one drink). Music show is $3 for class participants and $6 otherwise. www.facebook.com/ salsaathens SEWING CLASSES (Contact for location) Learn to sew via quilt making. Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. & Sundays from 3-5 p.m. 706-325-5283, needleinahaystack7@yahoo.com, www.sewsomething withamandawhitsel.com YOGA CLASSES (5 Points Yoga) “Kindness Yoga” on Feb. 10. “Lunar Flow” on Feb. 16. “Teacher Training Info Session” on Feb. 16, 12 p.m. “Yoga: An Act of Self-Love” on Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. “iRest” on Feb. 17. “Fascia, Breath and the Nervous System” on Feb. 22–24. New 200hour and 300-hour teacher training school begins February. Various classes include flow, yin, restorative, power flow, gentle, Iyengar and simple stretch. www.athensfivepoints yoga.com

Help Out KACCB LITTER SURVEY (Athens, GA) The Athens-Clarke County Littery Abatement Steering Committee is conducting a survey to help direct initiatives. Be entered

to win one of four $25 Walmart gift cards. Survey ends Mar. 30. www. accgov.com/littersurvey LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR FOOD DRIVE (Madison County Library) The Madison County Library will be accepting donations of non-perishable food and hygiene items during the month of February. Items will be delivered to the Madison County Food Bank. 706-795-5597 RESEARCH STUDIES (Athens, GA) The UGA Clinical and Translational Research Unit welcomes the community to participate in research studies. ctru.uga.edu

Support Groups ALS SUPPORT GROUP (Oconee Veterans Park, Watkinsville) Provides awareness and education to individuals living with ALS. Meets fourth Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 706-207-5800 ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS SUPPORT GROUP (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) 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 ALANON 12 STEP (Young Harris Memorial United Methodist Church) Recovery for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Meetings are held at various times. 478-9553422, www.ga-al-anon.org ATHENS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS (Covenant Presbyterian Church) A

MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 GA-98, Danielsville) The “Georgia Artists with DisAbilities” exhibit features works promoted by the organization, which aims to provide opportunities for showing and selling work. Through February. MADISON MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “Connexus” celebrates Black History Month. Opening reception Feb. 8. Through May 5. NORMAL BOOKS (1238A Prince Ave.) A variety of art on display, including paintings by Mary Eaton, GCH Pet Portraits, metal art by Julia Vereen, ceramics by Shannon Dominy, sculpture by Doug Makemson and handwoven rugs by Bonnie Montgomery. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) “MFA: The Next Generation” shows artwork by second year graduate students at Lamar Dodd School of Art. Through Feb. 22. • “The Georgia Watercolor Society 2019 Signature Exhibition” shows works from across the nation. Through Feb. 22. THE PINE & THE ROOT (1235 S. Milledge Ave.) Artwork by Emmi Walker. PINEWOODS PUBLIC LIBRARY (1265 Hwy. 29 N. #12) See paintings by Stanley Bermudez as well as a community mural. RICHARD B. RUSSELL BUILDING SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Under the Big Top: The American Circus and Traveling Tent Shows” explores circuses, vaudeville troupes and other traveling tent shows in the U.S. from the 1820s–1930s. Through July 5. • “Nevertheless, She Resisted: Documenting the Women’s Marches” shares posters, photographs, articles and ephemera from the Women’s March on Washington, D.C. in January 2017. Through July 5. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) The Mountain Laurel Quilters’ Guild presents “Put a Bird on It,” a collection of 30 wall quilts using tradition, contemporary and art quilting techniques. Each quilt features one or more birds. Through Mar. 3. • Mark Paul presents a collection of photographs. Through March. STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “Faces in Time” includes works on paper, sculptures, mosaics and fiber art portraits of renowned individuals by Steffen Thomas, Leanna Leithauser Lesley and Chris Cook. Through Mar. 30. SURGERY CENTER OF ATHENS (2142 W. Broad St., Building 100, Suite 100) Works by members of the Athens Art Association, including large acrylics by Barbara Frohmader and watercolors by Zee Nagao. Through March. TIF SIGFRIDS (119 N. Jackson St.) “Semifreddo” is a solo exhibition of paintings by Los Angeles-based artist Gracie DeVito. Through Mar. 2. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA OCONEE CAMPUS GALLERY (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., Watkinsville) “Cameron Bliss: loss, lost, found” includes portraits that are mesmerizing, moody and deeply evocative. Reception Feb. 13. Currently on view through Feb. 20. 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.) Artwork by CapMan. Through March. WINTERVILLE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY AND CULTURE (371 N. Church St., Winterville) Folk art by Cap Man. Through January. 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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Mondays, 12–4 p.m. aarp.org/ taxaide ADULT TRIPS (Rocksprings Community Center) “Hannah’s Cherokee.” Feb. 11, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $25–37.50. All trips depart and return to Rocksprings Park. Ages 18 & up. Register online. www.accgov. com/leisure KACCB TIRED OF TRASH TIRE AMNESTY WEEK (ACC Landfill) There will be no disposal fees for tires brought to ACC Landfill or CHaRM Feb. 25–Mar. 2. Limit of six tires. 706-613-3508, www.athens clarkecounty.com/1309/landfill, www.athensclarkecounty.com/5894/ CHaRM 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. Mindful Breath Sangha offers mindfulness meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Sundays, 6:30–8 p.m. beckylockman@gmail.com. M3Yoga offers meditation Sundays, 8:30 a.m. www.m3yoga.com. Dedicated Mindfulness Practitioners meets at the Griffin-Dubose Healing Lodge every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. jasey jones@gmail.com. Mindful Living Center offers intro mindfulness classes every second Friday, 5:30–7 p.m. at the Healing Lodge, Piedmont Athens Regional. www.mindfuliving. org. 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. Let It Be Yoga hosts the Athens Singing Circle every Monday, 7–9 p.m. 5 Points Yoga hosts meditations Thursdays at 8–9 a.m. Nuci’s Space hosts meditations every Friday, 3 p.m. Healing Arts

Centre hosts Insight Meditation every Monday, 7 p.m. 706-3407288. athensfivepointsyoga.com MUSICIANS HEALTH CLINIC (Nuçi’s Space) A team of doctors visit twice each month to assist uninsured and low income musicians. Call to book an appointment. 706-227-1515, www.nuci.org NURTURING PARENTING PROGRAM BrightPaths is offering a ten-session, research based parenting program for parents with children of all ages. Registration is required. Tuesdays, Feb. 5-Apr. 9, 6-8 p.m. 706-548-3216, garthur@ pcaathens.org SPRING PROGRAMS (Rocksprings Community Center) Programs are offered in the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, holiday events and more. For both adults and children. www.accgov.com/ leisure VIC CHESNUTT SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS (Athens, GA) Classic City Rotary seeks nominations for Athens-area songwriters. Finalists will be recognized at the Vic Chesnutt Award Show in May. Visit website for official rules and entry form. Deadline Mar. 15. www.classiccityrotary.org WATER CONVERSATION LEADERSHIP AWARD NOMINATIONS (Athens, GA) Nominate an individual, business or organization that demonstrates wise water use. Deadline Feb. 8. The award recipient will be recognized during the Green Life Expo & Awards on Feb. 23. Find the nomination form online. www.accgov.com WINTERVILLE MARIGOLD FESTIVAL (Pittard Park) The Winterville Marigold Festival seeks applications for vendors. Festival is on May 11. www.marigoldfestival. com/vendor-information f

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MISS BALA (PG-13) The 2011 Mexican film on which Miss Bala is based sounds more interesting. Recent criticism leads one to presume the first film was more exciting, as well. Catherine Hardwicke’s remake stars Gina Rodriguez (a Golden Globe winner for the CW hit “Jane the Virgin”) as Gloria Fuentes, a makeup artist from Los Angeles, who gets kidnapped by the Las Estrellas gang after visiting an old friend, Suzu (Cristina Rodlo), in Tijuana. As Gloria attempts to locate Suzu—a contestant in the Miss Baja California pageant—after a shootout at a local nightclub, Gloria is forced to blow up a DEA safe house by gang leader Lino Esparza (Ismael Cruz Córdova—former “Sesame Street” resident Mando). This action brings Gloria into the sights of roguish (i.e., goateed) DEA agent Brian Reich (Matt Lauria from “Friday Night Lights”), who threatens prison if Gloria does not cooperate with catching Esparza. Now, Gloria has to save herself, as well as find the missing Suzu. The movie trots out too many lazy plot devices (dumb kid turns on cell phone that allows drug dealers to find Gloria) and hoary clichés (are any Mexican officials not corrupt?) to overlook, despite its beautiful locales. The movie argues against itself as a tempting ad campaign for Mexican tourism that simultaneously provides its own

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Are My Friends Excluding Me? ADVICE FOR ATHENS’ LOOSE AND LOVELORN By Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com Bonita, I’m the odd one out! I really do love my friends. I have a group that I treat as my social circle and support system. They are made up of men and women alike, and everyone plays their role well. It’s just that I’ve realized that I’m the fifth wheel of this group. We all get together for dinner and drinks a lot, but I found out about a bunch of smaller hangouts that regularly happen without me. Three or so people will get together do this or that over the weekend, and I’ll find out about it on Instagram or something. I’m always around for the big group get-togethers—or, I hope that’s the case—but I can’t help but feel a little left out over these smaller events. I guess that they’re all much more close friends than I thought, or they don’t want to be real close friends with me. I love having a big group of people to hang out with, but I want to get in on these small groups. They all feel closer to each other than they do to me— or, at least that’s what I see by them leaving me out all the time. A few of us are couples— though I’m single—and I guess that plays a part, too, but it was super shocking to find out about camping trips or Dollywood visits that never ever came across my radar at all. Do my friends not like me as much as I like them? That is the sense that I’m getting. Sincerely, The Runt of the Litter

You haven’t described any behavior that I would interpret as isolating or attempts to shun you, beyond the obvious move of not inviting you to a small event. Perhaps these trios and quartets share an interest that leads them to smaller social events, or maybe they just don’t know that you’re interested, too. Maybe they assume your disinterest in Dollywood or camping, though that doesn’t make it OK. I have a feeling that, if they knew about how isolated you felt, they’d probably be shocked, remorseful and embarrassed. I don’t think these people are trying to hurt you by having fun within sight of you. Valentine’s Day is coming up. Friendships and intimate relationships give us confirmation of our goodness, our worthiness, our attractiveness and our value. Friendships impact our self-esteem just as much as romantic relationships do—maybe more. Friendship is love, and I believe we should nurture our friendships and be as intentional about those relationships as our romantic endeavors, because they often last longer and are just as integral to our feelings of actualization and value. For you, dear Runt, I think that means speaking up and taking up more space in this friend group. If you want to hang out with two or three of them, schedule dinner and a movie somewhere

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Hi Runt, I don’t think your friends like you any less than the next one, or that they don’t desire to forge a closer connection with you. Big social groups tend to function in the way you’re describing, with smaller groups operating within the larger ones. You’re right that these small groups are comprised of people who feel much closer to each other individually than they do to the group as a whole, but I don’t think you need to take that personally. If your friends truly didn’t like you, I don’t think you’d be getting invited to the large-group hangouts at all.

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more intimate than the AMC. Share a few plates at The National, then bop over to Ciné, which has a full bar. Afterwards, go to your usual watering hole and talk too loudly with your friends, yell about that movie and have fun. Also, never hesitate to speak up about small events that appeal to you. Ask them plainly if you can come to Dollywood next year or join them on a camping trip. You are their friend—I promise you that—but they just might not know that you want to be more involved. f

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Blast From the Past HEAR HUE HENRY READ FROM AND DISCUSS HIS BOOK, TAKE DOWN By Pete McCommons pete@flagpole.com If you could go hear David describe how he slew Goliath—what size rock he chose, which sling, how close he was, how scared he was, how everybody told him Goliath was unbeatable, that he would crush David—you’d go, wouldn’t you? Well, we had a Goliath right here in Athens at the University of Georgia, who ruled through terror and systematically eliminated his enemies, no matter how distinguished or prominent. Our Goliath had the support of the chancellor and the Board of Regents and the legislature, and he was unbeatable on campus, until a lone teacher stood up against him and found a David to fling the rock. Actually, he was a Hue—Hue Henry—and, with fellow attorney Pat Nelson, he accepted Jan Kemp’s lawsuit contesting her firing and went up against the administration of UGA President Fred C. Davison, the Goliath who ruled the campus with an iron fist. In his book Take Down, reviewed here in the Aug. 22, 2018 issue of Flagpole, Hue gives us a blow-by-blow description of the trial that pitted Pat and him against the university’s hired gun and the whole state power structure. Hue is the only one left who could have written it. Fortunately, he finally got it all down on paper. Take Down reads like a legal thriller distilled to the final showdown in the courtroom, and it is written in Hue’s voice, with his typical blunt assessments of the participants. But, here’s the deal: you can hear Hue’s voice yourself at 6:30 p.m. in the Prince Avenue fire hall, sponsored by Avid Bookshop, this Saturday, Feb. 9. Hue will read from and sign copies of Take Down, and he’ll talk about that epic trial and answer questions, and, knowing Hue, probably make several inflammatory statements that wouldn’t have been appropriate for the book. If you know Hue, too, you’ll realize how important it is to get his personal take on his book in that Geechee drawl that has charmed juries and infuriated prosecutors all over Georgia and the South. If you don’t know Hue, this is your opportunity to get his book and get his voice fixed in your mind as you read it. Who was Jan Kemp? She was an assistant professor in UGA’s Developmental Studies program back in the late ’70s and early ’80s. She taught English in the program, which was set up to help students who were admitted to the university but weren’t quite ready to do college-level work.

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Kemp really believed in the program and in her own mission to help her students succeed in college. They couldn’t just stay in the program forever. There were rules and regulations in place that determined how long students could be in Special Studies before they had to move back into the regular curriculum to sink or swim. Kemp began to realize that Special Studies was being misused on behalf of some students with well-connected parents and for athletes. The rules were waived for how many chances they got to bring their work up to college level. Kemp complained. She brought attention to the misuse of her program. She pointed out that Special Studies was, in effect, being used to create the illusion that boys playing football could actually get a college education, when they would get nothing more from the university, once their athletic eligibility ended. The result of Kemp’s protest was that her supervisors and their superiors suddenly decided that she lacked the credentials necessary for her job and that her employment would be terminated. If you were not around then, you cannot imagine what a common occurrence that was at that time. People within the university who stood up to the dictatorial methods of the Davison administration were demoted, transferred, removed—vice presidents, deans, department heads, assistant professors—but always for some made-up deficiency that protected the administration from legal consequences and always shielded the president, while his administrators did his dirty work. What made the Jan Kemp affair doubly dangerous was the football thing. The athletic department, aided and abetted by the Davison administration, was doing everything it could to keep its players eligible during a run toward the national championship. Jan Kemp’s million-dollar judgement against the university system, orchestrated by Hue Henry, focused the glare of national publicity on the subversion of academic standards for the benefit of athletics and pierced the veil of administrative legerdemain that had protected the president. As a result of the trial and its publicity, Davison eventually resigned, and academic assistance for athletes was reorganized. A painful era ended at the university, because a principled teacher stood up to power and found a champion with unerring aim. Come hear Hue tell the story at 6:30 p.m. in the firehall Saturday. There will be wine available, should you want to toast him. f

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