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NEWS: City Dope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Commission Debates SPLOST, Bike Lanes MUSIC: Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Vanessa Hay Chats With Kristin Hersh FOOD: The Locavore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Where to Pick Blueberries in and Around Athens Can Athens Stay Athens?

This Modern World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Day Tripper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Adopt Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Puzzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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A Longer SPLOST Looks Likely PLUS, CALL CENTER JOBS, FREE TRANSIT (FOR SOME) AND MORE LOCAL NEWS By Blake Aued and John Huie news@flagpole.com After hearing from nearly 20 citizens last week about proposed SPLOST projects and park maintenance needs, ACC commissioners seem poised to extend the sales tax from 10 to 11 years—assuming voters approve it in November. The extra year of collections, bringing the total to over $300 million, would enable a few more projects to be added, such as a maintenance fund for parks, access improvements to Athens Welcome Center and a mental health inpatient facility. Nobody mentioned the once-controversial new courthouse, which commissioners have already decided to keep on the list. Representatives of the Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission—a government-sponsored board of citizens— spoke in favor of building out the county’s recently purchased Beech Haven property (149 acres off Atlanta Highway by the river) as a public park, and also of limited park development at the county’s Tallassee Forest land (which will largely remain wild). Both projects are already on the commission’s approved list. The 310-acre Tallassee Forest is “an exceptional environment” with largely undisturbed streams and springs, a holly forest and over 50 species of butterflies, ORGC’s Karen Porter told commissioners. Local trail pioneer Walter Cook agreed: The forest park would provide “a sense of ‘away’—away from development,” he said. “There is nothing like it anywhere in our small county.” But not everybody wants a public park next door: “Homeowners and residents closest to the park have opposed it year after year,” neighbor Joan Rhoden said.

While some are lobbying to keep projects on the list, others asked to add projects, such as improvements to Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park. Chris Sparnicht said over 400 people had signed a petition to include the $13 million project, which would add a reptile house and other new exhibits, plus needed animal areas and utility buildings. Also not on the current list: a residential addiction treatment facility, and access improvements to the Athens Welcome Center, located in the ChurchWaddell-Brumby house that Jill Read told

struction. “I think what everybody wants to see is being able to get from East Broad Street to Oglethorpe County,” where the trail is planned to go. And citizens and commissioners asked for “speed studies” on various local streets that might enable lowering speed limits along Timothy Road, College Station Road, Epps Bridge Parkway, Old Lexington Road and Cleveland Road. Georgia cities cannot set their own speed limits—they must be approved (if they are going to use radar enforcement) by the state, which requires evidence of how fast cars are currently on a given street and approves a There is nothing like it anywhere going lower speed limit only if 85% of cars are in our small county. already going under that speed. Commissioners also met their new commissioners was “the reason historic parliamentarian and county attorney, preservation happened in Athens.” Eleven Judd Drake, who replaces the retiring Bill thousand people visited the Welcome Berryman. Drake was most recently lead Center last year, Read said, but “more would attorney for the Macon-Bibb County unified have come if they had [enough] parking.” government, and sought an opportunity to Commissioners will vote by mid-July on return to Athens, where he attended UGA the final list of projects, and will discuss the and met his wife. [John Huie] list again at a July 8 work session. Bike lanes along Hancock Avenue downtown, coming this summer, will be ACC’s A customer-service call center for first “protected” bike lanes—separated Wayfair, a Boston-based online home-goods from car traffic by metered car parking. The retailer, will become an “anchor tenant” at lanes will also connect to new bike lanes along College Avenue. BikeAthens Executive the redeveloped Westclox/General Time Director Tyler Dewey offered “vigorous sup- factory on Newton Bridge Road. The redevelopment plan also calls for a Terrapin port” for the plan, which he said will have warehouse, a music venue, more offices, “almost no impact on motor vehicles” on the wide streets. And a section of the Firefly apartments, restaurants and retail within the former clock factory. Trail east of Winterville “has been a long Wayfair will bring 500 new full-time jobs time in the making,” Mayor Kelly Girtz said to the facility, starting at $14 an hour and as commissioners prepared to approve conaveraging $36,500 a year. The call center was lined up over “many, many months” by the local and state economic development departments, Girtz said, and will be “paying

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Andrea Farnham recently announced her intention to run for the Commission District 8 seat held by Andy Herod since 2007. Farnham, a couples and sex therapist, is active in the Green Acres/Crestwood neighborhood association, the local Democratic Party chapter, Oconee Street United Methodist Church, Gaines Elementary School and several professional organizations. She said she was motivated to run by entrenched poverty in black communities and social and political disenfranchisement. “I am tired of hearing all the excuses about how, because of some factor of nature, as if it were set in stone, we must remain the poorest college town in the United States,” she said in her announcement. “Athens can be built into an ethical community with a more urgent approach to making it a just city.” Qualifying for the May 2020 election will take place in March. Effective July 1, seniors over 64, disabled people and ACC government employees will be able to ride Athens Transit for free. Currently, youth under 18 and UGA students, faculty and staff can ride Athens Transit for free (with UGA reimbursing Athens Transit). The partial fare-free policy cost $94,000 and was funded in the fiscal 2020 budget commissioners approved earlier this month. “Providing transit support for these additional riders adds significant value to our community,” Mayor Kelly Girtz said in a news release. “Those who have been isolated or challenged by mobility needs will be able to readily access resources throughout the community, and Athens-Clarke County employees will be able to heighten their advocacy for transit while freeing-up key parking locations.” Proof of age, disability or employment with ACC is required. Athens Transit will issue ID cards to qualified riders who lack another form of ID. Such riders are encouraged to use any bus passes they’ve already purchased by June 30. Plans for a 10,000-seat amphitheater off Commerce Road near the Loop, approved by the ACC Commission last June, are progressing, with a plans review meeting scheduled for July 27. [BA]

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a wage that will allow people to live a good life.” ACC will pay the company $100 for each new job created, up to $50,000, plus $10,000 for site development. The state will contribute another $200,000. “It’s not like we’re investing millions and forgiving property taxes,” Commissioner Jerry NeSmith said. The state, ACC and Oconee County paid out a combined $77 million in infrastructure and tax breaks when they lured Caterpillar to Bogart in 2012. [JH]

Means Addresses Neher Resignation Clarke County School Superintendent Demond Means was “surprised” and “disappointed” that Chase Street Elementary Principal Andrea Neher resigned earlier this month, he said in an email to parents and staff last week. Neher abruptly left her job June 14, saying Means had told her she had “more than fallen short in meeting his expectations.” Just days later, she became principal of Winder Elementary in Barrow County. Means responded that it was “highly unusual” to share performance evaluations. “Feedback is given as a means of increasing professional capacity, not as a criticism of an individual’s skills,” he said. “As I have said before, Chase Street is a wonderful school known for its high student achievement and an engaged community that has truly rallied around the school,” he said. “Although Chase has performed well in the aggregate, more focused attention to the performance of all students, especially the students in the greatest area of need at Chase, is essential for the next phase of sustained continuous improvement for the school.” Because assistant principal Sabrina Lumpkin had been transferred to Barnett Shoals Elementary, Chase is without both top administrators, with teachers returning to work in less than five weeks. Means said the district “will look to recruit and select an instructional leader who is mindful of school performance needs, committed to ensuring that all students achieve to their full potential and continuing to focus on meeting high expectations.” [Blake Aued] f

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Crack the Code, Get the Loot ESCAPE THE SPACE IS A VIDEO GAME COME TO LIFE By Dan Jackson news@flagpole.com Gamers who are looking to step away from their online avatars, assume their flesh and blood forms again and reacquaint themselves with the 3D world might want to try their hands at cracking the codes at Escape the Space, an Athens game facility where participants work together to solve problems and riddles, decipher codes and eventually make their way out of locked rooms, sometimes carrying tens of thousands of dollars and comically large diamonds with them. COURTESY OF ESCAPE THE SPACE

Escape the Space owners Alicia and Andrew Brasher launched the company in 2014 at a two-room facility at the Bottleworks complex, and within a year they moved into their current four-room facility on Hawthorne Avenue. The couple estimates they have hosted 3,000 escape rooms since they opened their doors. Not everyone gets out. The Brashers say that only 64 percent are deemed “puzzlemasters,” with 36 percent publicly shamed with the label “failed escapes.” Photographs of masters and failures line the walls of a reception area, where gamers arrive and get to know one another, and learn the rules of the game from the room runner, who provides an entertaining introduction to the way the games work. Andrew Brasher is the room designer, and he starts the process by coming up with a theme for each room. Current rooms include “The Heist,” with its “score of a lifetime”; “Bunk’r,” where teams are locked into a private family bunker; “Snowed In,” perfect for these hot days, with its mysterious briefcase in a frosty ski cabin; and the intrepid students who break in to a lab in search of a test answer key in “BioLab 101.” The room is set up with lots of random objects, most of which serve only as obstacles to locating the real clues, which are revealed in series and require gamers to follow the proper sequence. And these aren’t leisurely problem-solving exercises: If

a team doesn’t break out within the allotted hour, they become a “failed escape,” and their photos are posted on the appropriate wall. Brasher creates a complex web of intertwining clues and puzzles for the escapees, who break into different teams to solve puzzles that will ultimately help the entire group escape. For our escape, the first part was an intense search for small items with colored labels that will ultimately lead to other clues to help solve new puzzles. Others work out cryptexts and decode puzzles using a Mexican cypher to perform various functions that lead to the escape. He also adds other obstacles, probably with a certain amount of glee, that produce groaning “duh!” moments among the gamers. No spoilers here, though. At the end, the various teams are reunited to work out specific puzzles that lead directly to the escape. With time running out, these final minutes can become harrowing. Brasher’s goal is providing “an alternative to everyday life, as an opportunity to experience a heist that otherwise [customers] would only encounter in a movie.” Since the company opened, it has attracted a loyal fan base among young adults, families, classes and other groups. The Brashers never run the same room twice, and steady customers come back when a new room is introduced. For instance, Brasher is retiring “The Heist” in July. Some “failed escapes” come back to see if they can successfully escape a room. Brasher says that “a group of highly educated professionals, including a doctor, a lawyer and a professor, returned to play four times” and still couldn’t make it out of the room. One estimate suggests that there are about 8,000 escape rooms around the world. The trend falls neatly into a larger trending phenomenon called the “experience economy,” with companies providing neatly organized, full-fledged events for parents or young adults seeking entertainment. Meanwhile, readers of this column will be relieved to learn that your trusty Day Tripper and his friends made it out before the hour elapsed. The successful escape was thanks largely to a strong assist from the band of enthusiastic, and far more talented, young gamers with whom we shared the experience. We got out with only a minute and a half to spare. With all the loot. f

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On the Fringe MICHAEL POTTER HELPS ATHENS’ AVANT-GARDE THRIVE By Nathan Kerce music@flagpole.com

ocal guitarist Michael Potter is wrapping up a tour in support of his latest release, Rain Song, a 21-minute, slow-building instrumental piece that starts with the familiar sounds of cars driving over wet asphalt during a light rainstorm. Guitar, drums, bass and synth elements are gradually introduced into the fold, until they completely overtake the sounds of the storm. It’s a mood piece, one with a familiar concept to fans of experimental or ambient music, but Potter’s execution feels uniquely expert and artful. With backup from Web Hughes (Cult of Riggonia) on bass and Steven Ledbetter (Mani) on drums, Potter has crafted the perfect soundtrack for getting caught on Prince Avenue without a raincoat. The physical edition of Rain Song, released by the partially Atlanta-based label Already Dead Tapes and Records, contains three secret live recordings, including the aptly named “Go Bar Boogie.” Potter’s discography reveals an artist frequently seeking out new sounds and not content with repeating himself. His solo work throughout the years has dipped into psych rock, drone, ambient music and beyond. Though he’s always willing to go in different directions, Potter doesn’t want that to define him. “I don’t like using the term ‘experimental,’” says Potter. “I think we’re just talking about music that doesn’t follow the most basic Western pop music formula.” The ethos of avoiding that basic pop structure carries over into Potter’s business endeavor, running a local tape label. Potter has been running Null Zone (stylized as \\ NULL|ZØNE//) since late 2016. Initially beginning as a way to release his own music, Potter has expanded the label and its roster significantly in the last three years. It boasts just under 40 releases, with 22 in 2018 alone, featuring artists such as Future Ape Tapes, Carey, African Ghost Valley and Potter’s own band, The Electric Nature. Twelve additional tape releases are scheduled for 2019. Potter’s tape-making process is a relatively simple DIY affair. After he receives the music, he sends it off to Null Zone’s in-house album art maker, Atlanta-based artist Ellana Taylor. She listens to the music to get a basic idea, then usually draws “whatever comes to her head in that moment,” according to Potter. The dubbing of the tapes themselves requires anywhere from two to five tape decks, and can take upwards of a week, depending on how much time Potter can spare between shifts at work. Because of the meticulous and sometimes slow-moving process, Null Zone’s

release dates are occasionally pushed back. But Potter puts a big emphasis on the label not taking over his life. “I just try to keep everything as stressfree as possible,” he says. “Sometimes, shit goes wrong, or I have to keep pushing back release dates. But everything is fine—we’re just doing this because we like doing it. There’s not much business to it, really. If a release breaks even to the money I put into it, that’s great, but there’s no mission or financial goal or anything for Null Zone. I just want to release good, interesting music.” And though he may not agree with the terminology, Potter has gained a reputation SEAN DUNLAP

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as a sort of local gatekeeper for experimental and fringe music, which doesn’t get as much attention in Athens as it once did but comprises a thriving segment of the scene. “Athens is very crowded musically,” says Potter, “but I’d say there’s a small but healthy experimental scene that is very supportive of itself. “This music isn’t for everyone,” Potter acknowledges. “I think there’s a squad of local folks that are really into non-traditional music, or whatever, so that’s nice to be a part of that community. It’s also nice to be recognized here and there from the larger national and international music community. But ultimately, it’s been great building new friendships with folks… it’s just been a fun and loving experience all over.” f

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Flagpole: It’s a true pleasure to get to talk with you. Anyone who has followed music since the early 1980s is aware of your work with Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave—or should be! I have somewhat of a connection to you, in that my band Pylon recorded our third album,

reason, I had this idea that I could make it sound like the effect of a live show without sounding like a live recording, which often just sucks. Something close to chaos, but chaotic enthusiasm, rather than violence. Trying to play out of time and out of tune helps, but only if you have big muscles, and these particular friends have big muscles. Dark sunshine is what happens when intensity isn’t diminished by production, but enhanced by it. FP: This is your first tour in several years with a backing band. Tell us a little about the experience so far, and the personnel. What can fans expect?

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Chain, with your early producer Gary Smith and his engineer Steve Haigler. I reconnected with Gary briefly recently. It was good to hear from him. Kristin Hersh: Hi, Vanessa! Thank you so much for doing this. It’s an honor to “talk” to you. FP: Reading your bio, I was surprised to see that you were born in Atlanta and moved to Rhode Island at the age of 6. Do you remember anything about your early years in Georgia? KH: Georgia made me. I was raised by Southern hippies who made it very clear that I was not ever to become a Yankee, that I was not ever to stop saying “sir” and “ma’am,” that I should be able to quote Jesus and the Buddha, to be able to throw a punch and make biscuits. FP: Tell us about Possible Dust Clouds. The concept of “dark sunshine” is intriguing. I see that you both produced it and played most of the instruments. KH: I usually produce my records and play the instruments—the sound of having no friends—but this time I let a handful of buddies, including my son, Wyatt True, play whatever they wanted to. For some

KH: A review called this a “supergroup,” and we laughed, but [we] immediately adopted the term, ’cause it made us feel ’70s cool. Fred Abong from Throwing Muses and Rob Ahlers from 50 Foot Wave are my heroes, both musically and personally. Which means that I don’t let myself off the hook for one measure. You ask a lot of yourself when your heroes are hanging around. FP: Any future releases or special tour dates that you would like to mention? KH: Throwing Muses is in the studio now. In fact, they’re yelling at me to get back in the control room. So, we’ll be on the road before too long. And Fred Abong and I are playing acoustic shows to promote both of our new records. Those are usually grown-up shows… less sticky, and old people like us get to go to bed early. f

WHO: Kristin Hersh Electric Trio, Fred Abong WHERE: 40 Watt Club WHEN: Friday, June 28, 8 p.m. HOW MUCH: $15 (adv.), $18 (door)

Ah, the week after AthFest is always one of the most difficult times of the year to schedule anything. Nobody wants to work, nobody wants to play, and nobody wants to go out. Well, tough luck, punters. Don’t worry. I haven’t loaded this column with a bunch of activities. Even so, there’s a whole week’s worth of news below, and I expect you to act accordingly. Get in accord now… PSSST. OVER HERE: Birmingham, AL’s Secret Stages festival is, hands-down, one of the most exciting live music things happening in the Southeast. For the unfamiliar, Secret Stages is billed as a “music discovery festival,” which means you’re not going to deal with a high ticket price, the same lineup as a billion other summer festivals, or any number of headaches major music events present. What you will get is a killer lineup of—to steal a phrase from JoE Silva—bands that are just off the radar of the national scene. Chances are good they’re heavy hitters Lambda Celsius in their hometown scenes, but in any case, they haven’t yet made that jump from super indie to major indie. Secret Stages has always been enthusiastic about booking Athens bands, and this year, we’ll be represented by WesdaRuler, Partials, Lambda Celsius and Eureka California. Secret Stages happens Aug. 2–3, and you can find all the information you need at secretstages.net and facebook.com/secretstages. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE: Drew Kirby (Marching Banana Records) has a new collection of tunes out under his Civils project. This one is named Birch Richmond’s Rainbow Cowboy Collection and, ostensibly, is an outlet for the songwriting of totally made-up character Birch “Hardbody of the Hills” Richmond. At any rate, this is pretty off-the-rails. It’s full of freak-folk, tape manipulations, sampled oddities, etc. It’s also got some bursts of incredible and pretty melody, and deliberate songwriting. For example, “Levity Reaching” and “Kinda Lighted” are real shining gems here. Sing along sort of at marchingbanana.bandcamp.com. TWO FOR FLINCHING: Group Grope and Wet Garden, two of Athens’ most stalwart and steadfast names in experimental electronic music, will head out on a short tour this week. They’ll be hitting up Boone, NC, Lexington, KY, and Columbus, OH on this jaunt. But first, there’s a tour kickoff show happening at their home base of Go Bar on Saturday, June 29. DJ Other Voices,

Other Rooms—a Group Grope member himself—is spinning this night, too. If you’re unfamiliar, learn yourself something over at soundcloud.com/group-grope and soundcloud.com/wet_garden. FAMILY AFFAIR: The next instance of Museum Mix at the Georgia Museum of Art happens Thursday, June 27 from 8–11 p.m. Museum Mix is a thrice-yearly event that is free, open to the public and an opportunity for folks to gather at the SAVANNAH COLE

Editor’s note: Kristin Hersh is currently touring behind an acclaimed new solo record, Possible Dust Clouds. She is also recording with her original band, influential alt-rockers Throwing Muses, who were chosen by The Cure’s Robert Smith to play the Pasadena Daydream festival in August. Former Pylon frontwoman Vanessa Briscoe Hay caught up with her via email.

museum, see the exhibitions and hear some DJs spin tunes. There’s also food, beer and wine, and I’m pretty sure that got your attention. It’s a really neat piece of community outreach, to be honest. This time around, the guest performers are John Fernandes (Cloud Recordings, et al.) and his sons Ravi and Kiran. It’s anticipated that the three will play a combination of live music and tune spinning. For more information, see georgiamuseum.org. EVERY MOTHER’S SON: Local dudes Jet Phase just released their debut self-titled EP. These guys have been playing out for quite a while now, so it’s high time they recorded something. One of their self-identified descriptors is “adult alternative pop/ rock,” and that’s certainly true enough on the Boz Scaggs-meets-Matchbox 20 “Bad Karma” and the soft-rocking “Nowhere.” Opening track “Sane” has a fairly catchy lead guitar line reminiscent of the Descendents, and “Who Could Do Right by You” shows Jet Phase doing its Foo Fighters best. Overall, this is all really characteristic of what we used to call a booking demo. That is, a short collection of tracks meant to show clubs the breadth of a band’s music and get their feet in the door. It isn’t really something that should be for sale. This is the kind of thing that’s given away at shows—if manufactured in quantity at all. That said, you can totally buy it at store. cdbaby.com/cd/jetphase5 and stream it on all the major services. f

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An Athens Legacy HOT CORNER MURAL HONORS CULTURAL PAST AND PRESENT By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com

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Anyone who has ever attended the annual tify the specific values or struggles experiHot Corner Celebration, held the second enced by a community in order to merge art weekend of June at the intersection of and social consciousness. His Hot Corner Washington and Hull streets, can attest to the incredible cultural contributions this little corner of Athens has provided over the last century. Downtown’s newest mural, “Hot Corner: An Athens Legacy,” pays tribute to the area’s rich history as a locus of African-American entrepreneurship. Organized by the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission, the mural and its correlated outreach programming are supported by a $24,000 budget that includes a $12,000 Art Works grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts. Found through a national call for proposals, Miami-based street artist Elio Mercado caught the eyes of the selection committee through his incredible ability to create meaningful works that strengthen a sense of place. Impressively experienced in the realm of public art and mural projects, Mercado’s painting has led him to beautify and enrich the daily lives of communities across the globe in countries not limited to Mexico, Australia and his home country, the Dominican Republic. Working under the pseudElio Mercado onym Evoca1—a play on the Spanish word “evocar,” or “to evoke”—Mercado’s photorealistic, figuramural aims to evoke pride while amplifytive style is awe-inspiring, empathetic and ing the often silenced African-American powerful. Many of his projects aim to idenvoice. In a town whose physical and cul-

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tural landscapes are constantly reshaped by rising rental prices, racial inequality and other power imbalances, the mural guarantees that Hot Corner’s history and legacy will not be lost or forgotten by future generations. Executing a mural of this magnitude was not without its hiccups. On the day Mercado was scheduled to arrive to Athens, preparation of the exterior wall of the Morton Theatre, the original intended site, was halted due to an unforeseen complaint from the adjacent property owner. Working gracefully under the pressure of a disappointing dispute, the ACAC swiftly secured a new wall for the mural: the city-owned Costa Ice Cream building at 140 Washington St., a mere block up the street from the Morton. Over the course of two weeks, Mercado painted alongside local artist and activist Broderick Flanigan, an Athens native who helped serve as a liaison to community stakeholders. While Mercado guided Flanigan through the process of scaling a mural of this size and magnitude, reflecting an element of mentorship, Flanigan offered invaluable insight into the history and culture of Hot Corner. “Elio and I worked well together,” says Flanigan. “[He] and I are both passionate about people in less fortunate circumstances, and how we use our art to bring joy and awareness to them in a way that shines light and love on things they can enjoy and identify with. We were able to connect on varying levels, and we may be working with one another again in the future.” The mural itself is a montage of significant local figures joined by everyday people to portray the vibrancy and beauty of black culture, both past and present. Monroe “Pink” Morton, who constructed the Morton building in 1910, appears above

Homer Wilson, owner of Wilson’s His and Hers Styling Shop and founder of the Hot Corner Celebration. Though they worked long, physically demanding days that seemed to alternate between sizzling sun and torrential rain, the artists’ moods stayed positive in part due to the overwhelming interest, appreciation and joy expressed by passersby. “The highlight for me was having a little boy drop by and say, ‘That’s me,’ referencing the boy in the chair getting his hair cut depicted in the mural,” says Flanigan. As the owner of Flanigan’s Portrait Studio and new consulting business Enlightened Media Productions, Flanigan is a natural-born entrepreneur who recognizes firsthand the challenges minorities face when attempting to launch businesses. For several years, he has directed his efforts towards elevating the visibility of black entrepreneurs, finding along the way that most roads metaphorically lead back to roots in Hot Corner. Currently, he is working with Alexander Stephens on a new audio documentary that aims to preserve the stories of this special community. “To have this accompanying mural to add to the legacy of Hot Corner will serve as a visual reminder of what was, and still is, a major part of black history in Athens,” says Flanigan. “In some of the interviews for the documentary, people noted that Hot Corner was a central hub for the black Athenian, where we could let our hair down and be our natural selves, without the pressures and judgments of the world during Jim Crow segregation.” Flanigan anticipates that the audio documentary will be ready to release by next year’s Hot Corner festival, coinciding with its 20th anniversary. “The spirit of Hot Corner is still very much alive although many of the buildings and businesses have left,” he continues. “We have a responsibility as a community to make sure these stories such as Hot Corner are preserved and passed on to future generations. Every year on the second Saturday in June, the corner of Hull and Washington [is] teeming with laughter, good food, music, fellowship and love. Connecting the past and present in a seamless thread that is and forever will be Hot Corner.” f

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Love Tractor

THEATER | JUN 28–30

EVENT | SAT, JUN 29

MUSIC | SAT, JUN 29

MUSIC | MON, JUL 1

115 Grady Ave. · 8 p.m. (Fri–Sat), 2 p.m. (Sun) · $5 Under the direction of Brian Jones, the Town and Gown Players present a production of Irish playwright Martin McDonagh’s horror-comedy The Pillowman. Set under the rule of a totalitarian dictatorship, Katurian (played by Ben Ray) is a fiction writer who is being interrogated by two detectives (Sam Hopkins and Drew Doss) because his gruesome stories, which often depict violence against children, seem to mirror a recent outbreak of recent child murders. As it turns out, his nightmarish stories were inspired by overhearing the abuse his brother Michal (Josh Darnell) endured at the hands of their parents, and these stories in return motivated Michal to kill. [Jessica Smith]

Downtown Athens · 5 p.m. · FREE! Downtown Athens plays host to an early birthday party for the United States of America, which continues to limp along at the ripe old age of 243. Clayton Street will be closed for the event between College Avenue and Thomas Street. Cover band The Funk Brotherhood provides the music, while Ladybug Events provide kids’ activities. Cool treats will be available from Hokulia Shave Ice, Kona Ice, Lil Ice Cream Dude and La Micochana es Natural. Fireworks will be launched from the Classic Center parking deck around 9:30 p.m. and can be viewed throughout the downtown area, as well as from North Campus. Download the free J&M Displays app to hear a synchronized playlist. [Blake Aued]

40 Watt Club · 8 p.m. · $15–20 Frequently mentioned alongside R.E.M., the B-52s and Pylon as an Athens pop pioneer, Love Tractor never quite gained the same level of mainstream recognition as its more famous peers. Yet the intricate, melodic tunes found on seminal LPs like 1982’s Love Tractor continue to inform new generations of indie-pop and post-rock bands with their singular blend of braininess and poignancy. The group has experienced a resurgence of sorts, releasing a promising new single, “A Trip to the Museum,” playing AthFest and Athens Popfest and hinting at a reissue campaign. Love Tractor’s Atlanta jangle-pop cohorts The Swimming Pool Q’s share Saturday’s 40 Watt bill. [Gabe Vodicka]

The World Famous · 10 p.m. · $21 One of contemporary indie’s most reliable singer-songwriters, Damien Jurado has released nearly 15 full-lengths over the course of his 20-plus-year career, each of them offering a unique glimpse into the Seattle musician’s creatively fertile mind. From the pared-down confessionalism of albums like 2000’s Ghost of David, Jurado explored narrative-driven Americana on 2003’s Where Shall You Take Me? and wrote richly detailed vignettes for 2010’s Richard Swiftproduced Saint Bartlett. Jurado teamed with the late Swift on a trilogy of mystical psych-folk records before last year’s The Horizon Just Laughed. An even sparer acoustic LP, In the Shape of a Storm, followed in April. [GV]

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Tuesday 25 ART: Modern Macramé (KA Artist Shop) Learn basic knots and how to read a pattern. Compete your own project with step-by-step instruction. 6:30–8 p.m. $35. www.kaartist.com ART: Artist Talk (OCAF, Watkinsville) Artist Lisa Freeman will discuss her installation “Dark Cotton.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com EVENTS: Downtown Culinary Showcase (Athens City Hall) Discover a variety of vendors selling everything from sweets, jewelry, Jamaican food, flavored vinegar, loose leaf teas, vegan cupcakes and more. A portion of proceeds help support the Culinary Kitchen of Athens, a shared commercial kitchen

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to help small local businesses. Every Tuesday. 4–7 p.m. www.culinarykitchenofathens.com FILM: Count Zapula Summer Triple Adventure (Flicker Theatre & Bar) See Treasure of the Four Crowns, Firewalker and Eliminators. See Movie Dope on p. 23. 7:30 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia hosted by Jacob and Wes. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia (Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Test your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773 GAMES: Lunch and Learn Games (Tyche’s Games) Learn some new games on your lunch hour. 11:30 a.m. www.tychesgames.com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside loca-

tions of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Road) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern KIDSTUFF: Toonsday (Oconee County Library) Every other Tuesday features a day full of cartoons. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Toddler Time (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Songs, rhymes, books and educational play. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/madison KIDSTUFF: The Baby-Sitter’s Club Baby-Sitting Academy (ACC Library) Are you a Kristy, a Dawn,

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a Claudia, a Stacey or a Logan? Learn tips of the babysitting trade. Crafts included. Ages 7–11 and their caregivers. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: STEAM Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Listen to stories related to science, technology, engineering, art and math. 2 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison LECTURES & LIT: Filing an Open Records Request (Athens City Hall) Learn how to engage with local and state government to get the information and knowledge you seek. This discussion covers how to file open record requests, meeting laws and transparency requirements. 6 p.m. FREE! athensfreeskool@ riseup.net

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Wednesday 26 ART: Tour at Two: Color, Form and Light (Georgia Museum of Art) Callan Steinmann, curator of the education, and Sage Kincaid, associate curator of education, will give a tour of the exhibition. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Democratic Debate Watch Party (Normal Bar) Watch, discuss and cheer on the first Democratic debate in a friendly setting with volunteers of Warren for President. 8:30 p.m. FREE! events. elizabethwarren.com/event/96071 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Vendors offer local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked

goods, prepared foods, live music and crafts. Every beer purchased at Creature Comforts during the market will get you free tokens to spend at the market. 4-7 p.m. FREE! www. athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Democratic Debate Watch Party (Multiple Locations) Join Athens-area democrats to watch the debates. June 26 at Little Italy & June 27 at Flicker Theatre and Bar. 8:30 p.m. FREE! clarkedemocrat.com EVENTS: Beer Release Party (Terrapin Beer Co.) Celebrate the release of Manhattan Night Cap. 4 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com GAMES: Trivia (Craft Public House) General trivia. Industry night. Cash house prizes. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. craftathens.com k continued on next page

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Thursday 27 ART: Museum Mix (Georgia Museum of Art) The museum’s late-night art party includes refreshments, music by DJs John and Kiran Fernandez and access to all the galleries. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org COMEDY: Let’s Go Comedy Show (Go Bar) Five comedians perform 20-minute sets. Hosted by Alia Ghosheh. Followed by karaoke. 8 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/gawdamthatsfunny EVENTS: Democratic Debate Watch Party (Multiple Locations) See Wednesday listing for full description. June 26 at Little Italy & June 27 at Flicker Theatre and Bar. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.clarkedemocrat.com GAMES: Thorsday (The Rook and Pawn) Celebrate your favorite Creature Comforts-drinking, hammer-wielding god with Marvel and Norse-themed games, plus superhe-

ro-themed cocktails. All day. www. therookandpawn.com GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq KIDSTUFF: Parrots of the World (ACC Library) Brenda Bean will bring 14 types of parrots from around the world for this educational event. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Pajama Storytime (Madison County Library) Bring your pajama-clad kids in for bedtime stories, songs and a light snack. Ages 0–7. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Kristy Dempsey reads from her children’s picture book, Papa Put a Man on the Moon. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com

playing games. 6 p.m. www.tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Grand Slam Summer Program (Cedar Shoals High School) Each Friday evening will include concessions, games, giveaways, guest speakers, life enrichment activities, music, pizza, sports and more. Transportation will be provided to and from Grand Slam at the East Athens Community Center and Lay Park. For ages 11–14. 7-10 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/ grandslam KIDSTUFF: Space Camp (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Explore the duties and adventures of astronauts and earn a pair of wings with space-themed crafts, activities and snacks. Ages 8–14. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Erin L. Richman speaks on her book, Mary Blair Destiny. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com

EVENTS: Star Spangled Classic (Downtown Athens) Athens’ annual Independence Day celebration children’s activities, food trucks and fireworks. Live music by Funk Brotherhood. See Calendar Pick on p. 9. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.accgov. com/fireworks EVENTS: Star Wars Day (Oconee County Library) Meet members of the Georgia 501st Legion. All ages. 11 a.m–1 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 EVENTS: Stitch and B*tch (Normal Books) All skill levels welcome. Hang out, knit, crochet or just socialize and snack. Bring your own materials and materials to share if you like. 4-6 p.m. FREE! normalbooks@gmail.com EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market (West Broad Market Garden) WBFM offers a wide-variety of fresh and locally-sourced produce, hot food, handmade crafts, and other functional goods as well as entertainment, activities, and edu-

3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (ACC Library) Join us for Lego art and Lego-based games and activities. No need to bring your own Legos. For ages 6–11. 11 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Hargrett Writers Circle (UGA Special Collections Library, Room 285) Writers group to share work of any genre, discuss, and explore the process of writing and publishing. 2–4:30 p.m. FREE! artzar@gmail. com LECTURES & LIT: Micropoetry: A Reading and Signing (ACC Library) Athens poet and author David Oates reads from his new book, The Deer’s Bandanna. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens LECTURES & LIT: Firearm Safety and Security (Bombs Away Collective, 317 N. Chase St.)

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GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St.) Compete for prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Nerd Trivia (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Every Wednesday. 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 (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/willysmexicanaathens GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 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: General Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Weekly trivia hosted by the one and only Count Zapula. 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3144 GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com KIDSTUFF: Bad Art Night (Oconee County Library) Grades 6–12 can participate in a painting and crafting night. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Bean and Bear (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Meet Bean and Bear, the silliest friends ever, for stories, puppets and wacky hijinks. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: The Bean & Bear Show (Oconee County Civic Center) Bean and Bear put on a show with magic and puppetry. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) Attendees will share books, songs, puppets and rhymes. Ages 1.5–5. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, movement, crafts and fun for preschool-aged children. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950

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GAMES: Rockin’ Roll Bingo (Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Play to win. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773 GAMES: Trivia (Southern Brewing Company) General trivia hosted by Solo Entertainment. House prizes and discounted tabs. 5-7 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com THEATER: The Pillowman (Athens Community Theater) See Friday listing for full description. June 28–29, 8 p.m. & June 30, 2 p.m. $5. www. townandgownplayers.org

Monday 1 FILM: Brown Bag Movie (Oconee County Library) Bring your lunch and watch a family movie on the big screen. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee GAMES: Trivia (Craft Public House) General trivia. Industry night. Cash house prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! www. craftathens.com GAMES: Team Trivia (Beef ’O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge. Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com

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Hayes Carll plays The Foundry on Wednesday, June 26. MEETINGS: Junior League of Athens Prospective New Member Information Session (Georgia Museum of Art) Women interested in learning more about the league are invited to meet current members and ask questions. 7 p.m. FREE! www.juniorleagueofathens.org MEETINGS: ACC Democratic Committee Meeting (Lay Park) Join local Democrats and members of your local Democratic Committee for a monthly meeting. 6-8 p.m. FREE! timmdenson@gmail.com

Friday 28 COMEDY: Sweet Baby Kita (Moonlight Theater) Licita “Sweet Baby Kita” Cromer has been on Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City” on Comedy Central, “Showtime at The Apollo” on Fox, and toured across America. June 28–29, 8:30 p.m. $10–16. www.moonlighttheatercompany.com EVENTS: Mid-Summer Music and Market (Lazarus Vintage Emportum, 406 E. Spring St., Monroe) Lazarus Vitnage hosts a music and artist festival with four bands, 20 handmade artists and vintage dealers, poetry readings and more. 5 p.m. FREE! lazarusvintagerevival@gmail.com GAMES: Friday Night Initiative (Tyche’s Games) Learn new role-

LECTURES & LIT: Reading Between the Wines Book Club (Normal Books) Discuss what you’ve been reading while enjoying wine and cheese. Conversation tends to slant towards fantasy, fiction and YA. Ages 21 & up. 7–9 p.m. FREE! normalbooks@gmail.com THEATER: The Pillowman (Athens Community Theater) Town & Gown Players present a play by Martin McDonagh. See Calendar Pick on p. 9. June 28–29, 8 p.m. & June 30, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers. org

Saturday 29 COMEDY: Sweet Baby Kita (Moonlight Theater) See Friday listing for full description. June 28–29, 8:30 p.m. $10–16. www.moonlighttheatercompany.com EVENTS: The Personal is Political (Miller Learning Center, Room 250) SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW and Feminist Women’s Health Center present “The Personal is Political: A Town Hall on Reproductive Justice.” 11:30–3 p.m. FREE! megang@feministcenter.org EVENTS: Warehouse Sale A fun, “down and dirty” warehouse sale of women’s clothing like the outlet shopping days of yore. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.asuskaproduction.com

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cational workshops. The WBFM is an inclusive space for cross-cultural and inter-generational engagement. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) The market hosts around 45 vendors, children’s activities, cooking demos and live music. All produce is grown locally, sustainably and by those who are selling it. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Auxiliary VVQ Fundraiser (BP, 1735 Lexington Rd.) Enjoy a BBQ plate and receive a chance to win prizes. Proceeds benefit veterans. 10 a.m. jerriemt2@ gmail.com EVENTS: Axe to Grind Axe Throwing (Southern Brewing Company) A wristband offers access to the throwing cages all evening. 5–9 p.m. $10. www.sobrewco.com EVENTS: Bus Stop Chronicles (The Foundry) Local hip hop legend and entrepreneur, Ishmael Cuthbertson aka Ishues, presents a night of live music and poetry. 7 p.m. $10–15. www.thefoundryathens.com GAMES: Day of Board Game Demonstrations (Tyche’s Games) Learn to play new games. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com GAMES: Satur-D&D (Oconee County Library) Join in on a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Grades 6–12.

Discuss firearm safety and ammunition storage. No functioning firearms will be used during this class. 2 p.m. FREE! athensfreeskool@riseup.net THEATER: The Pillowman (Athens Community Theater) See Friday listing for full description. June 28–29, 8 p.m. & June 30, 2 p.m. $5. www. townandgownplayers.org

Sunday 30 CLASSES: Sewing with a Serger (Community) Work on a T-shirt using only the serger. 1–4 p.m. $40. www.shopcommunityathens.com EVENTS: The Mueller Report: A Community Discussion Series (ACC Library) WUGA and the library are partnering for a reading and discussion of the Mueller Report. Discussion will be held in six sessions, which will all be recorded by WUGA for short weekly features. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens EVENTS: Sunday Brunch Fair (The Tasting Room at Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company) Food trucks, vendors, games, arts and crafts, live music and more. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.culinarykitchenathens.com GAMES: Open Play (Tyche’s Games) All are welcome to join in. 12:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

EVENTS: Downtown Culinary Showcase (Athens City Hall) Discover a variety of vendors selling everything from sweets, jewelry, Jamaican food, flavored vinegar, loose leaf teas, vegan cupcakes and more. A portion of proceeds help support the Culinary Kitchen of Athens, a shared commercial kitchen to help small local businesses. Every Tuesday. 4–7 p.m. www.culinarykitchenofathens.com GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia (Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Test your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773 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) Hosted by James Majure. 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: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Make and take a craft. Materials provided. Grades 6–12. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Toddler Time (Madison County Library) Songs, rhymes, books and educational play. 11 a.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: STEAM Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Listen to stories related to science, technology, engineering, art and math. 2 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Indie Crafternoon: Galaxy Candles (Oconee County Library) Make a galaxy-inspired candle. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee PERFORMANCE: Tuesday Tunes (Georgia Center for Continuing Education) A live series featuring new groups and fresh music each month. All musicians are students

or TAs at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. 5:30 p.m. FREE! hotel. uga.edu

All musicians welcome. Backline provided. The Foundry 8 p.m. $18 (adv.), $23 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com HAYES CARLL Texas based folk-country artist. BEN DICKEY Americana musician and actor known for playing Blaze Foley in the film Blaze.

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LIVE MUSIC Tuesday 25 The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com RUEN BROTHERS Up-and-coming, rockabilly-influenced band of siblings from England. CORTEZ GARZA Local singer-songwriter pushes the envelope with his unique blend of Americana.

Wednesday 26 Boar’s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot.

Georgia Center for Continuing Education 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-215-9333 CAROLINE AIKEN This guitarist and singer’s bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance.

The Foundry 8 p.m. $15. thefoundryathens.com SAIL ON Beach Boys tribute band performing that band’s classic hits. Georgia Museum of Art 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org MUSEUM MIX Enjoy art, refreshments and music courtesy of

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com ROSIE & THE RATDOGS Athensbased hard-rock group. FISH BUG New local rock band of high schoolers. JET PHASE Local grunge-influenced indie-rock band. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $5. flickertheatreandbar.com MICHAEL POTTER Local guitarist creates a blend of ambient folk and psychedelic songs and soundscapes. See story on p. 6. JACOB SUNDERLIN Local musician who incorporates elements of noise, folk, ambient and drone.

ALEXA VISCIUS

EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) See Wednesday listing for full description. 4-7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: Family Space Movie (Madison County Library) Enjoy snacks, crafts and a space-themed movie. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison GAMES: Trivia (Craft Public House) See Wednesday listing for full description. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. craftathens.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) See Wednesday listing for full description. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/willysmexicanaathens GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Nerd Trivia (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com GAMES: General Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Weekly trivia hosted by the one and only Count Zapula. 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3144 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: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Stories, songs, movement, crafts and fun for preschool-aged children. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Heroes vs. Supervillain Party (Oconee County Library) Dress up as your favorite hero or villain and watch a new Marvel movie. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Rebecca Sunshine Band (Oconee County Civic Center) Kid-friendly music by Rebecca and her friends. Instruments will be provided for kids to play along. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth Poetry (The Globe) Open mic poetry readings featuring Sam Sutlive. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/athenswordofmouth

Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com LO-FI & CHILL A night of hip-hop performances, featuring DK, Seline Haze, Conscious Astro & C. Durango, john.AVERAGE, Terrell Ray and Aizen.

TOMMY TRAUTWEIN Local alt-pop singer-songwriter. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 NANA GRIZOL Literate, heartfelt folkpunk band led by former Athenian Theo Hilton. APPARITION Athens band playing a raucous, thrashy brand of hardcore. BLUE BODIES Athens-based “bummer-pop” punk band. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. $10. hendershotscoffee.com RALPH RODDENBERY Georgia singer-songwriter playing a blend of Americana and roots rock with a twist of the blues. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE GEORGIA HEALERS Longrunning local jump blues band. Saucehouse Barbeque 7 p.m. FREE! www.saucehouse.com ROBBIE O’SULLIVAN Local singer-songwriter influenced by classic rock and folk.

Twen plays the Georgia Theatre Rooftop on Thursday, June 27. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com DOWNTOWN ABBY & THE ECHOES Soulful rock and roll group from Charlotte, NC. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) CHRIS HAMPTON TRIO Athensbased variety cover band hosts a dance party, playing classic and new tunes. Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards. Starland Pizzeria and Pub 9 p.m. FREE! www.starlandpizza.com WOLF’S DEN OPEN MIC Featuring musical performances and live interviews. VFW 6:30 p.m. $12. www.vfwathens.com THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians deliver an exciting, live-energy show. Featuring Mr. Motown!

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DJs John, Ravi and Kiran Fernandes. See Calendar Pick on p. 9. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. $6. www.georgiatheatre.com TWEN Nashville-based psych-rock group. NICHOLAS MALLIS Local pop songwriter with classic melodies and clever lyrics. Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic Dr. Fred and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Every Thursday. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com JAZZ JAM Some of our town’s most talented jazz musicians get together at this popular happening. Bring your guitar, or grab a table and give an ear. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. 706-546-4742 REDSTONE RAMBLERS Local blues-folk group led by songwriter Mark Wilmot. Southern Brewing Company 5-10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com KARAOKE Hosted every Thursday by DJ Gregory.

Akademia Brewing Co. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.akademiabc.com CAVEMAN DAVE Singer-songwriter playing children’s songs, classic folk tunes and more.

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Big City Bread Cafe 6:30 p.m. www.bigcitybreadcafe.com MUSIC ON THE PATIO Live music on the patio every Thursday and Friday evening, weather permitting.

MYLA Experimental musician from the Pacific Northwest. ARIEL ACKERLY Local noisemaker makes meditative loops from dulcimer and synthesizers. GODDESS COMPLEX Athens-based avant-garde project led by composer Cloud Powers. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18 (door). www.40watt.com KRISTIN HERSH ELECTRIC TRIO Singer-songwriter and former Throwing Muses member performs with her band. See story on p. 7. FRED ABONG Singer-songwriter and former member of Throwing Muses. The Foundry 8 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com MONDAY’S ALIBI Local band specializing in ’70s and ’80s rock and roll. SLAVING FOR RACHEL Local alternative rock band. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com JACOB WOODS Acoustic singer-songwriter. 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Longrunning country band from South Georgia. GRANDVILLE No info available. On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com FUTURE CRIB Melodic indie-pop group from Nashville, TN. PEPPERMINT BOYS Experimental pop band from Nashville, TN.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band. Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $2 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away to two different channels of music. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE DROUND HOUNDS Atlantabased rock and roll band. Southern Brewing Company 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com DESOTO New local band playing everything from gunfighter ballads to indie rock and originals.

Sunday 30 Cali ’N’ Tito’s Eastside 6 p.m. FREE! 706-355-7087 THE LUCKY JONES Local band playing old-school rhythm and blues.

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Monday 1

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+) $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com WICKED KING Hard-hitting local rock trio dedicated to the roots of true heavy music. JET ENGINE DRAGONS Local band playing a blend of shoegaze, progressive rock and technical metal. CONTROL THE DEVASTATOR Atlanta group that falls somewhere between progressive and death metal. DAYGLO MOURNING Stoner- and doom-metal band.

Go Bar 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 GOPEN MIC NIGHT Accepting creative performances of any kind. No covers, please.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com CHEVROLET PILE Experimental guitar-based roots music from songwriter Jason Miller. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www.40watt.com LOVE TRACTOR Long-running, largely instrumental local post-rock group. See Calendar Pick on p. 9. THE SWIMMING POOL Q’S Legendary Atlanta/Athens new-wave group. The Foundry 7 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com BUS STOP CHRONICLES A night of hip hop, poetry and more, featuring music from Ishues, Squalle, Kxng Blanco, Troop Brand, Motorhead 2x and more. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com BERO BERO “Sultry synth-driven mood music” from Savannah composer Veronica Garcia-Melendez. Go Bar 9 p.m. $5. 706-546-5609 WET GARDEN Synthesizer explorations with erotic incantations. GROUP GROPE Analog synth beats influenced by classic Chicago house and Detroit techno. DJ OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS Playing techno, post-punk and other propulsive sounds.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night most Mondays. Hosted by Larry Forte. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 BLUES NIGHT WITH BIG C Nobody in Athens sings the blues like Big C. Expect lots of soulful riffs, covers and originals. The World Famous 10 p.m. $21. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens DAMIEN JURADO Acclaimed singer and guitarist from Seattle known for his rich, detailed songwriting. See Calendar Pick on p. 9. CORRINA REPP Folk singer-songwriter from Portland, OR.

Wednesday 3 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. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) KIP JONES Local songwriter playing all your favorite folk, rock, R&B and country covers and his own tunes. Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy an evening of originals, improv and standards. Starland Pizzeria and Pub 9 p.m. FREE! www.starlandpizza.com WOLF’S DEN OPEN MIC Featuring musical performances and live interviews.

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Art

Auditions

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 Sept. 15. info@athensarts.org, www.athensarts.org GET ARTISTIC GRANTS (Creature Comforts Brewery) Creature Comfort’s Get Artistic program offers grants for artists, nonprofit art organizations and DIY organizations. Read more and apply online. The deadlines are July 14 for DIY projects and Sept. 1 for artists and nonprofits. www.getcurious.com/ get-artistic/grants OPEN STUDIO MEMBERSHIP (Lyndon House Arts Center) Local artists can access studio facilities through a new open studio monthly membership program. Studios include ceramics, jewelry, painting, fiber, printmaking, photography and woodshop/sculpture studios. Up to 32 hours per week. Call to register. $65/month or $175/three months. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarke county.com/leisure

DRINKING HABITS (Elberton Arts Center, Elberton) Encore Productions hosts auditions for Tom Smith’s hilarious Drinking Habits. Be prepared to read excerpts from the script. Auditions on July 8–9, 6–8 p.m. Performances Sept. 13–15 and 20–22 at the Elbert Theatre. 706283-1049

Classes AQUA AEROBICS (Memorial Park) Aqua aerobics is a low impact exercise program that features stretching, limbering and weight routines set to music in the pool. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6–7 p.m. and Saturdays, 10–11 a.m. $5/ class, $20/five classes. 706-6133580 CLASSES (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) “Gentle Nia,” Mondays at 1 p.m. “Oil Painting,” Mondays at 1:30 p.m. “Drawing,” Mondays at 6 p.m. “Chess Club,” Mondays at 6 p.m. “Community Coffeehouse,” Tuesdays from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Carole Chalmers shares flowers, landscapes, still life compositions, birds and Athens scenes. Through July. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) New paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Chatham Murray, Candle Brumby, Lana Mitchell and more. ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (17 N. Main St., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass. ATHENS AREA UROLOGY (2142 W. Broad St., Building 200, Suite 200) “Skies and Space” features paintings and silk dye pours by Margaret Agner. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) The library’s Quiet Gallery presents a collection of watercolors and art quilts by Elizabeth Barton. Through July 28. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (675 Pulaski St., Suite 1200) Curated by Kayla King, “Effervescence: Emerges XII” features artwork by Hannah Ehrlich, Erin McIntosh, Drema Montgomery, Christine Roman and Ally White. Closing reception July 21. 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.) “Alexis M. Spina: Obsolescence.” Through June 28. 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.) Classic Gallery I shows “Checkerboard Checkered Floor,” an exhibition exploring pattern with boxy abstractions by Cal Clements, black-and-white patterned interiors by Hanna Friedlander, ombré assemblages by Jess Machacek, pop paintings by Jared Brown and geometric collages by Courtney McCracken. • Classic Gallery II presents a solo exhibition of Moby Dicks and other paintings by Dan Smith. CREATURE COMFORTS BREWERY (271 W. Hancock Ave.) “Creature Colors” includes chalkboard murals to accompany a staff-designed coloring booklet. Through July 14. EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Susan Pelham creates collages influenced by Surrealism, Magic Realism, folklore and fables. Through June. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Pete Though, Madison Sparks and TripleBummer aka Ed Edderson. Through June.

“Coffee with a Veteran,” Tuedays at 9 a.m. “Threadwork Crafting Club,” Tuesdays at 9 a.m. “SilverSneakers Stretch,” Wednesdays at 10 a.m. “SilverSneakers Yoga,” Wednedsays at 11 a.m. “Aikido,” Wednesdays at 2 p.m. “Acrylic Painting,” Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. “Zumba,” Wednesdays at 6 p.m. “Belly Dance,” Wednesdays at 7 p.m. “Mah Jongg,” Thursdays at 1 p.m. “Watercolor,” Thursdays at 6 p.m. Chess tournament on the second Friday of the month at 6 p.m. 706-742-0823, wintervillecenter@ gmail.com, wintervillecenter.com GEORGIA CHARCUTERIE WORKSHOP (Contact for Location) Award-winning author Meredith Leigh visits a Statham farm for a workshop on curing meat at home. Participants will make sausage, salami, confit and other artisan foods while learning about topics such sustainable meat production and food justice. June 30, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $200. 828-222-3686, mereleigh food@gmail.com IYENGAR YOGA (Nimbl) Chet Thomas CIYT teaches Iyengar yoga every Wednesday, 5:45 p.m. $18. www.nimblathens.com SALSA CLASSES (Dancefx) Learn how to salsa dance. No partner

Creature Comforts presents four new chalkboard murals to celebrate “Creature Colors,” a collectible, colorable screen printed booklet. The murals will be hung through Sunday, July 14 for visitors to color. required. Salsa and Bachata every Tuesday, 6 p.m. (beginners), 6:45 p.m. (intermediate/advanced). $10. www.dancefx.org WINE CLASSES (Normal School of Wine at J’s Bottle Shop) “Wine 101: Understanding Acidity in Wine.” Aug. 7, 6:30–8 p.m. $25. “The OneHour Wine Geek.” Aug. 8, 6:30–8 p.m. $25. “Women Who Wine Summer Boot Camp: Wine 101– Basic Concepts of Wine & Wine Tasting.” July 24, 25, 31 & Aug. 2, 6:30–7:45 p.m. $80. 706-353-8881, wine.jsbottleshop@gmail.com, www.jsbottleshop.com YOGA CLASSES AT 5 POINTS (5 Points Yoga) “Connect-4-Kids: Parent/Child Workshop” on June July 28. Classes include Slow Flow,

GALLERY@HOTEL INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Spotlight 2019” features prints by Columbus-based artist Elizabeth McFalls and paintings by Maggie Davis and Jeanne Ann Davidson. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Sculptured Adornment: The Jewelry of David Hayes.” Through July 28. • “Our Town and Beyond: Works by Early Members of the Athens Art Association.” Through Aug. 11. • “Color, Form and Light” showcases abstract works from the museum’s permanent collection or on long-term loan. Through Oct. 13. • “Out of the Darkness: Light in the Depths of the Sea of Cortez” is a solo exhibition by Rebecca Rutstein. Through Oct. 27. • “Storytelling in Renaissance Maiolica” offers a selection of tin-glazed earthenware produced in the duchy of Urbino, Italy, in the 16th Century. Through Jan. 5. GIVE BACK REAL ESTATE (624 S. Milledge Ave.) “Primal Dreams,” a series of paintings by Will Eskridge, celebrates misunderstood wildlife and the importance of coexisting harmoniously. Through July 5. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Keeping it Classic,” a site-specific installation by Taylor Shaw, acts as a roadside attraction with bright ‘90s colors and nostalgic imagery. THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) “The Milkening” contains 200 milk cartons printed by Amanda Burke. Through June. HEIRLOOM CAFE & FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) Art educator Alice Pruitt presents a collection of works focusing on Southern architecture and landscapes. Reception July 24. Currently on view through Aug. 26. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE BAR (237 Prince Ave.) Chris Cane shares the “Nirvinyl Album Art Museum,” a rotating collection of vintage album cover art from the classic age of vinyl. HIP VINTAGE & HANDMADE (215 Commerce Blvd.) Paintings by Manda McKay. Through June. HOWARD’S (119 N. Jackson St.) Mo Costello shares a selection of gelatin silver prints depicting an intimate exchange between the artist and her then partner in an apartment in Providence, RI. Through July 13. JITTERY JOE’S COFFEE ALPS (1480 Baxter St.) Robin Nunan’s exhibition, “Petals and Lines,” features a collection of florals, abstracts and special commission works for the Googe and Ripps families of Jittery Joe’s. Through June. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) “No Way! Nineties” features colorful digital paintings by Xavier Watson. 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.) Collections From Our Community presents Nena Gilreath’s collection of black Barbies. Through Aug. 17. • “Cut and Paste: Works of Paper” features paper works by Steven L. Anderson, Jerushia Graham, Matt Haffner, Elizabeth Lide, Lucha Rodriguez, Betsy Cain, Imi Hwangbo, Samuel Stabler, Hannah Israel, Teresa Bramlette Reeve and Kalina Winksa. Through July 27. • “Raucous” features work by

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Iyengar, Restorative, Yin, Power, Hot Yoga and beginners classes. www.athensfivepointsyoga.com

Help Out LITTER INDEX SURVEY The Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Litter Index is a simple survey for citizens to provide input on the litter they see in their community. Surveys accepted until July 15. www.keep athensbeautiful.org

Kidstuff ART CLASSES (KA Artist Shop) “Art Club for Teens” and “Art Club

Junior” cover subjects like dream catchers and moving flexagons. Check website for details and to register. www.kaartist.com BE… TWEENS & TEEN YOGA, MINDFULNESS & MORE (5 Points Yoga) Includes yoga, breathing, mindfulness, team-building, music and more. For ages 9–14. Wednesdays through July 24, 4 p.m. $15/drop-in, $65/six classes. www.athensfivepointsyoga.com CLASSES FOR PARENTS AND KIDS (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) “Parent & Tot, Recycling Trot,” fourth Wednesdays of the month, 10–11 a.m. “Crawlers & Toddlers Play Group,” Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. “Storytime,” Fridays, 10:30 a.m. “Finding Balance in

Kelly Boehmer, Jaime Bull, Christina Foard, Vivian Liddell and Erin McIntosh. Through Aug. 3. • “A Century of Art: The Athens Art Association.” Through Aug. 15. • “Easement” features paintings of domestic interiors by Sarah Cowan White. Through Aug. 31. MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 GA-98, Danielsville) Bookmarks by the Drake family. Through June. MAMA’S BOY AT THE FALLS (8851 Macon Hwy.) Collages and paintings from Lorraine Thompson’s series, “The Nest, The Angel, and The Muse.” 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 COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville) Artwork by Sarah Poplin. Through June. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) “A Room of Their Own: OCAF Summer Installation Invitational” invited Alice Schindel, Chastity Williams, Hannah Duggan, Stephanie Sutton and Lisa Freeman to create rooms within the larger gallery space. “Sense of Touch: Fiber Arts by Shirley Chambliss” features handwoven textiles. Through July 12. 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. THE ROOK & PAWN (294 W. Washington St., Suite 300) Stream of consciousness drawings from Gunnar Tarsa’s “Mind Matter” series. Through June. STEEL + PLANK (675 Pulaski St., Suite 200) Paintings by Andy Cherewick, Erin McIntosh, Emily Mann and Donna Mintz, plus textile art by Shirley Noland Chambliss and photography by Benjamin Galland. THE SURGERY CENTER OF ATHENS (2142 W. Broad St.) Photographer Ethan Bixler-Smith aims to capture the emphatic counterbalance between works of man and the triumph of nature. Through June. TIF SIGFRIDS (119 N. Jackson St.) An exhibition of works by Becky Kolsrud, Jasmine Little and Amy Pleasant highlights the artists’ overlapping interests in representation with emphasis on the fragmented female figure. Through July 13. VERONICA’S SWEET SPOT (149 Oneta St., #6C6) See work by local and regional artists, craftsmen, potters and sculptors. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.

Motherhood Postpartum Group Therapy,” Fridays 12–1 p.m. “Mama-Baby Yoga,” Saturdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. “Prenatal Yoga,” Saturdays, 12–1 p.m. www.reblossom athens.com COMEDY CAMP (Moonlight Theater) “Kids Comedy Camp” is a threeweek summer course focused on playfulness, failure, clowning, communication, imagination and artistic collaboration through a diverse series of theater games, exercises and challenges. Ages 6–9. Saturdays & Sundays, July 13–28, 1–2:30 p.m. $125. “Summer Comedy Intensive” is a three-week program for ages 13–18. Saturdays & Sundays, July 13–28, 4–6 p.m. and Mondays, July 15 & 22, 7–8:15 p.m. $160. moonlight.theater. company@gmail.com, www.moon lighttheatercompany.com/school KINDERSWIM (Multiple Locations) Five-year-olds can enroll in Kinderswim, a summer “learn to swim” program. Three sessions run over the summer, June 25–July 12 or July 16–Aug. 2 and the program is held at all five pools. Participants will receive a free pool pass for the season. Register online. $33-50. www.accgov.com/aquatics REPORT CARD REWARDS PROGRAM (Bishop Park) Any student K–12 in Athens may bring his or her final report card with to the ACC Leisure Services Aquatics Office for a free summer pool pass (all A’s or all E’s) or 10 free swims (all A’s and B’s or E’s and M’s). www.accgov.com/aquatics SATURDAY CRAFTS (Treehouse Kid and Craft) A special seasonal craft is offered every Saturday. 10 a.m. (ages 2–4) & 11 a.m. (ages 5–11). $12. www.treehousekidandcraft.com SPLASH PAD (Multiple Locations) The Trail Creek Splash Pad will be open during regular hours now through Aug. 4, plus weekends Aug. 10–Sept. 2. $1/person. Pool passes $20–40. www.athensclarkecounty. com/splashpad SUMMER CAMP (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Hogwart’s School Under the Pyramid is for ages 6–12 and is held July 29–Aug. 2, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $100– 150 sliding scale. 706-546-7914, dre@uuathensga.org SUMMER CAMPS (Double Helix STEAM School) “Games!” June 24–28. “Chocolate-making Camp,” July 1–3 & 5. “Music and Movement Camp,” July 8–12.” Harry Potter Camp,” July 15–19. “Fiber Arts and Baking Camp,” July 22–26. “Tour of Global Visual & Pop Culture: Welcome to the BTS World!” July 29–Aug. 2. Camps run each day from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. $175/week plus supply fees. www.doublehelix summercamp.wordpress.com SUMMER CAMPS (KA Artist Shop) Five-day camps offer a variety of craft activities. Morning camps explore drawing, painting, collaging, sculpting, writing and more. Afternoon camps focus on particular themes like figure study (July 8), drawing and painting (July 15), watercolor (July 22) and comics and illustration (July 29). For ages 10–15. Check website for dates and descriptions. www.kaartistshop.com SUMMER CAMPS (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Summer camp themes range from “ARTcheologist,” “Back to the Future Inventions,” “Rainbows, Unicorns and Sparkles,” “Pee-Wee’s Treehouse,” “Food Truck Camp,” “Happy Little Trees” and more. Visit website for descriptions, dates and registration. www.tree housekidandcraft.com TEEN SUMMER CAMPS (Lyndon House Arts Center) “Media Arts

& Storytelling” for ages 12–16 includes writing storyboards and scripts, designing and building sets, and creating and designing props. 706-613-3623 WHIRLIGIG SUMMER CAMPS (Nimbl, 160 Winston Dr.) One-week summer themed camps for ages 6–12. “Let’s Make a Show,” July 29– Aug. 2. Camps culminate in a final performance for family and friends. www.whirligigcamps.com

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 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) If you think you have a problem with alcohol, call the AA hotline or visit the website for a schedule of meetings in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson and Oconee Counties. www.athensaa.org ATHENS DEBTORS ANONYMOUS (Covenant Presbyterian Church) A 12-step program for anyone wishing to recover financially and be rid of debt. Meets every Sunday, 12:30– 1:30 p.m. 949-235-2508 CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP (Contact for Location) Meet others who are dealing with chronic illness such as ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Lyme. Third Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. athenschronicillness@gmail.com EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) EA is a 12-step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Meets Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotionsanonymous.org H.A.M.S. (Nuçi’s Space) Harm Reduction Abstinence Moderation Support is a peer-led and information group for anyone who wants to change their drinking habits for the better. Mondays through July 22 (no meeting July 2), 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! harmreductionmoderationathens@ gmail.com NAMI (Multiple Locations) “NAMI Connections” is a support group for adults living in recovery with mental illness. “NAMI Family” is for family members, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses. Both groups meet every fourth Tuesday, 6–7:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of Athens. 770225-0804. “NAMI Support Group” in Watkinsville meets second Monday of the month, 6:30–8 p.m. at Oconee Presbyterian Church. namihallga@ gmail.com, www.namihall.org REBLOSSOM SUPPORT GROUPS (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) “Nannies & Nannas Play & Support Group,” Mondays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. “Breastfeeding Support Group,” Wednesdays, 4–6 p.m. & Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. “Our Differences Are Beautiful Play and Support Group,” Thursdays, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. “Finding Balance in Motherhood Group Therapy,” second and fourth Fridays, 12–1 p.m. www.reblossomathens.com REFUGE RECOVERY (The Recovery Center, 8801 Macon Hwy.) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from any addiction. Thursdays, 7–8 p.m. FREE! Find “Refuge Recovery

Athens GA” on Facebook SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) (Email for Location) Sex Addicts Anonymous offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from a compulsive sexual behavior. Mondays, 7 p.m. athens downtownSAA@gmail.com

On The Street ACC POOL SEASON (Multiple Locations) Public pools are located at Bishop Park, East Athens Community Center, Lay Park, Memorial Park and Rocksprings Park. Pools are open Tuesdays– Fridays and Sundays from 1–5:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 12–5:30 p.m. Bishop Park is open on weekends only. $1 admission. $20 pool pass. www.accgov.com/aquatics COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY (Athens) The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department seeks input through a community needs assessment as part of a 10-year plan for the department’s future. Give feedback on parks, programs and facilities. Each household that completes a survey will receive two one-day passes to an aquatics facility or two one-day passes to Sandy Creek Park. survey.uga.edu/leisureservices GENEALOGY ONE-ON-ONE (ACC Library) Heritage Room staff will assist attendees in working on genealogical or local history research questions. Thursdays, 2 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/athens MEDITATION IN ATHENS (Multiple Locations) Meditations are offered in various forms across town. Athens Zen Group offers a newcomers orientation on the second and fourth Sundays of each 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. becky lockman@gmail.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 second 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. www.nuci.org SCANNING ONE-ON-ONE (ACC Library) Get help digitizing family heirlooms for lifelong preservation. Library staff is available to assist in working with documents, photos and slides. Registration required. Wednesdays through June, 2 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/athens STORMWATER CALENDAR (Athens, GA) The ACC Stormwater staff is seeking photos of water and nature scenes from all around Athens to create a wall calendar. Submit with the name of the photographer and a description of where, when and why it was taken. Deadline Aug. 31. stormwater@accgov.com TABLE TENNIS (East Athens Community Center) Table tennis games are held three times a week.

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Summer’s here, and the time is right for laying on some high-SPF sunblock, playing farmer and finding a ripe-for-the-picking blueberry patch. These perfect little indigo orbs of deliciousness have a fairly long season here in Georgia, and the 17,000 acres of the berries state farmers have under cultivation bring in just over $100 million in a good year. Georgia consistently ranks among the top five blueberry producers in the U.S. In 2017, though, the state was hit by a hard freeze after flowers bloomed during a warm spell in February. Farmers’ yields dropped by 80%, according to Erick Smith, UGA’s blueberry expert. Recently, Georgia congressman Buddy Carter successfully tucked a provision for the state’s blueberry farmers into the $19 billion disaster aid bill signed earlier this month. Meanwhile, 2019 seems to be shaping up to be a good year for the blueberries, and local fans are fanning out to the many “you pick ’em” blueberry farms in the Athens area. Armed with buckets and big floppy hats to shield against the sun, people are looking for the ripest, most delicious blueberries for the many treats they can make: pancakes, muffins, pies, smoothies, fruit salads, cocktails, pan sauces for grilled meats, compotes, jams—the list goes on and on. Health benefits abound, too. Blueberries are called by some the “king of antioxi-

Location: 5055 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens Number of bushes: 500 Certified Naturally Grown. Price: $12 per 5-pint bucket. Use the available buckets placed on the picnic basket along the driveway. Buckets are for sale ($1), or bring a sack for your harvest. Honor system. Hours: Sunup to sundown. Contact: 706-224-1708

Whippoorwill Blueberries Owners Steve and Kay Smith actively run the business and will greet customers and answer their questions.

Location: 1571 Whippoorwill Road, Watkinsville Number of bushes: 450 Price: $10 per gallon bucket. Hours: Wednesday– Saturday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Contact: Daily updates on Facebook, or 706-769-1929.

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Owner Ron Putman is a font of blueberry knowledge, and says the sweetest blueberries are at the end of the pink, not green, stems, and yield more readily to picking. He will also describe to customers the relative merits of the several varieties of blueberries on his farm, and says that some connoisseurs travel far to pick specific berries. Putman is also a professional dancer and dance instructor.

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Owner Laura Podriznik also raises figs and dairy goats. Figs are sold prepicked when they ripen in late July; contact her through Facebook to place orders and obtain info on pickup. She is a certified goat producer and teaches classes on goat keeping. She also keeps bees and sells beeswax- and honey-based soaps and shampoos through ReBlossom, an Athens boutique and parenting resource center. Podriznik will soon open a haberdashery shop in a historic schoolhouse, where she will offer handsewn garments made from natural fibers. She is also experimenting with dyeing fibers with blueberries and other plants around the farm.

Location: 158 Wolfskin Road, Arnoldsville Number of bushes: 2,000

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Location: 1375 Union Church Road, Watkinsville Number of bushes: 2,500 Price: $2.25 per pound. Buckets available on front porch. Pick, and then weigh. Hours: 7:30 a.m.–1 or 2 p.m., “because it gets too hot to be picking.” Contact: ronputman.com/blueberry-farm, or 706-765-3076

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of Athens. Farmers ask berry pickers to look online or call to find out when they are open or closed, due to the vagaries of the availability of ripe fruit. Most farmers say their season will extend into mid-to-late July.

Price: $13 per 1-gallon bucket, or $24 for 2 gallons. Honor system. Hours: Sunup to sundown. Contact: Facebook, or 770-624-4576.

Owners Laura Pallas and Cameron Phillips also tend seven beehives and grow raspberries ($9 per pound; season almost over) and blackberries and mulberries ($5 per pound), herbs, vegetables and strawberries earlier in the summer. They sell at the Athens Farmers Market, Broad Street Farmers Market and the Monroe Farmers Market. Location: 810 Stevens Grove Church Road, Lexington Number of bushes: 2,500 Certified Naturally Grown. Price: $5 per pound. 10% discount for 25–50 pounds. 20% discount for more than 50 pounds. Hours: 7 a.m.–dark. Contact: bcberryfarmga.com, or 706-201-5553

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Academy Award winner Danny Boyle and Love Actually’s Richard Curtis team up for the fantastical musical Yesterday. A struggling musician named Jack (Himesh Patel) wakes up in a world without the Beatles and becomes the No. 1 artist in this alternate world. It is hard to determine whether audiences will love or cringe at this summer counterprogramming. Some local theater is likely to screen The Other Side of Heaven 2: Fire of Faith, but does anyone remember its 17-yearold, Anne Hathaway-starring predecessor? (Note: Hathaway does not return for the sequel.) If, like me, you have yet to see Jim Jarmusch’s star-studded zomcom, The Dead Don’t Die, Ciné has you covered starting June 28. Pavarotti, the new documentary from Ron Howard and his The Beatles: Eight Days a Week—The Touring Years collaborators, is also scheduled to open at Ciné as well, where you can still catch The Souvenir (Joanna Hogg’s period romance is one of the year’s best reviewed films) and Shadow (the new film from China’s acclaimed Zhang Yimou) through June 27. On June 28, Pagemasters, the kids’ book and movie club at the Oconee County Library, will debate which is better—the book or the movie of The Tale of Despereaux. A screening is included. No movies are scheduled at Flicker, but you can still enjoy Summer Blockbuster Pictionary on June 27. Now, which recent toy story is right for you? TOY STORY 4 (G) Of course, nearly a decade after the superb Toy Story 3, Toy Story 4 continues the adventures of Woody (v. Tom Hanks) and Buzz (v. Tim Allen) without losing a step. Now a plaything belonging to soon-to-be-kindergartener Bonnie (v. Madeleine McGraw), Woody is no longer the king of the toy room and takes it upon

himself to protect his charge’s new favorite toy, an animated spork dubbed Forky (v. Tony Hale), who keeps trying to throw himself in the trash. When Forky escapes during a late summer vacation, Woody heads out on his own to save the googly-eyed utensil. Instead, the vintage sheriff doll finds an old friend, Bo Peep (v. Annie Potts), and new antagonist in Gabby Gabby (v. Christina Hendricks), another vintage doll interested in Woody’s undamaged voice box. As moviegoers have Toy Story 4 come to expect from the greatest animated franchise of all time, Toy Story 4 prepares young and old with lessons on loss, growing up and moving on through the sweetly humorous antics of toys come to life. The new additions are amusing (especially Key and Peele’s Ducky and Bunny), and, at this rate of increasing creative returns, these movies could go on forever, despite an ending that leaves major questions about the future of these friendships. Might I suggest featuring the Keanu Reeves-voiced Canadian stuntman toy, Duke Caboom, in either a short or the next entry? CHILD’S PLAY (R) Child’s Play purists are certainly setting the internet on fire upon the release of this latest horror reboot. First, series creator Don Mancini, who wrote all seven previous entries, had no role in this remake. Second, Chucky is no longer voiced by Brad Dourif, though Mark “Luke Skywalker” Hamill should appease most complainers—Hamill’s voice work is extensive and includes a long-running tenure as Batman’s No. 1 villain, the Joker. The third issue may be the biggest sticking point for Chucky traditionalists: The redheaded doll’s evil is no longer caused by demonic possession by serial killer Charles Lee Ray—a change which explains the aforementioned second point. The Buddi doll taken home by Andy (Gabriel Bateman) and his single mom, Karen (Aubrey Plaza), is a self-learning, smart doll capable of controlling most of your household devices, and his safety protocols have been deactivated. As a result, Chucky—as the doll inexplicably names himself—can curse and kill, all so he can make his best friend, Andy, happy. The newest Child’s Play gets a lot of fun mileage out of its concept. We love our technology, but how much is too much control to give away to smart computers? The movie offers nearly as much comedy as horror, though the kills are impressively grotesque. It would help if a few of the characters were more appealing than Chucky. It is fine to supply a few jerks for Chucky’s murder spree, but audiences probably should not hope the evil doll kills everybody in the end. f

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