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City Dope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 NEWS: Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

New Book Explores the History of East Athens

This Modern World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Street Scribe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Slopfest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

MUSIC: Threats & Promises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Movie Dope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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FOOD: Grub Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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Hospitals Defend Ambulance Service PLUS, THE CLASSIC CENTER ARENA IS BACK IN SPLOST AND MORE NEWS By Blake Aued and John Huie news@flagpole.com Amid reports of ambulance response times as long as 20 minutes or more, representatives from both local hospitals defended the private emergency medical service they hired 10 years ago at an Athens-Clarke County Commission work session last week. “We come before you confident that National EMS does a fantastic job,” said Dee Burkett, executive director for patient services at Piedmont Athens Regional. Athens Regional and St. Mary’s Hospital were losing $1 million a year on ambulance service when they contracted with Conyersbased National EMS in 2009. (It has since been bought by Priority Ambulance, a larger company based in Tennessee.) Both hospitals and the ACC and Oconee County governments contribute $100,000 each to subsidize National EMS. Since then, former emergency medical technicians and local residents have raised concerns that National EMS takes too long to respond in some cases, often because it’s responding to more lucrative non-emergency calls, such as transferring patients between hospitals. The progressive group Athens for Everyone analyzed Georgia Department of Public Health records last year and found that National EMS responded in less than nine minutes just 39% of the time. Its contractual goal is to respond within nine minutes 90% of the time. National EMS said those figures are misleading, because they lump in emergency and non-emergency calls. Burkett presented data showing that National EMS responded to 88% of 911 calls in Clarke County in less than nine minutes and 92% of calls in Oconee County in less than 13 minutes. Athens Regional and St. Mary’s would have no reason to keep National EMS if the company weren’t performing, he said. “This ambulance service functions as an extension of each hospital,” he said. “We are responsible for the service and its operational effectiveness, because what they do impacts what we do in the hospital.” Commissioner Patrick Davenport, who lives in Winterville, said he waited 18

minutes for an ambulance to come for his mother, then wound up driving her to the hospital himself. He called the data “a hard pill to swallow.” Other constituents have told him they had to wait over 20 minutes, he said. “It’s so bad in District 1, people say it’s better to drive to the hospital instead of calling EMS,” he said. Commissioner Russell Edwards asked how many times National EMS had taken over 15 minutes to respond. Such long response times are usually because the ambulance driver couldn’t find the location, or the caller or dispatcher gave the driver the wrong address, Burkett said. People also tend to exaggerate the length of time they waited, Burkett said. “It can seem like an eternity if you’re calling 911,” he said. “I’ve been on the receiving end of that as a customer, so I know minutes can change character on you when you’re calling EMS.” Sometimes, cell-phone calls don’t even go to the right county. Commissioner Ovita Thornton said constituents in the Nowhere Road area have told her their 911 calls are sometimes answered by dispatchers in Jackson County. That’s probably because the closest cell tower to the caller is in Jackson County, said Keith Kelley, captain of the ACC Police Department’s communications division. Kelley’s proposal to streamline dispatching caught the interest of commissioners. Currently, an ACCPD dispatcher answers all 911 calls, then decides whether to route them to the fire department or National EMS. EMTs in the fire department respond to car wrecks and cardiac arrests, and can provide treatment until an ambulance arrives. “If I have to say I’m having trouble breathing twice, the second time I might not be breathing,” Commissioner Mike Hamby said. Commissioners expressed little interest in ACC taking over ambulance service— which would likely cost millions of dollars— but Commissioner Jerry NeSmith urged people to bring their complaints to him or Commissioner Andy Herod, who sit on the oversight committee. [Blake Aued]

The future of Athens’ famed “Murmur Trestle” remains as obscure as Michael Stipe’s lyrics. The public is split on whether to repair or replace the partially demolished bridge over Trail Creek—part of the Firefly Trail that’s under construction between downtown Athens and Winterville—and so are ACC commissioners. Consultants presented three options for the trestle in May: Concept A, rebuilding it with new wood and adding a new steel deck on top; Concept B, restoring a portion of it with modern steel arches on either side; and Concept C, shoring up what’s left of the trestle and building a new S-shaped steel

Concept C for the Firefly Trail bridge.

bridge intertwined with the older bridge. Concept A would be the least expensive to build and Concept C the most expensive, but the opposite is true for maintenance, so over the long run costs would be similar— about $4 million to $5 million. “What we heard from the public, quite frankly, is they would be happy with any of these concepts,” said Beth Tucker of consulting firm Kimley-Horn. About 400 people offered input online, at public hearings or at community events, and support for each of the three concepts was fairly evenly split, with a slight lead for Concept A. An online survey attracted responses from all over the world—possibly because it was promoted by R.E.M. fans on social media—with half of online respondents preferring Concept A. People who attended public hearings tended to prefer Concept C. A handful of people also supported tearing down the trestle entirely and replacing it with an ordinary pedestrian bridge, which is not an option officials are considering.

At a July 9 work session, commissioners were split between concepts B and C, with only Mayor Kelly Girtz preferring Concept A. “That grid image of the existing trestle is iconic,” Girtz said. “I love that visual.” Edwards asked about the possibility of a suspension bridge next to the trestle. Kimley-Horn’s Eric Bosman said he’d heard that suggestion, as well. Consultants looked at a suspension bridge over the Reedy River in Greenville, SC and found that the cost would be “enormous,” Bosman said. “It’s not anywhere close to the realm of cost we’re considering with these other options,” he said. As part of Athens’ first railroad, the trestle is a historical landmark in its own right, but it became something of a tourist attraction after R.E.M. used a picture of it on the back cover of its 1983 album Murmur. R.E.M. fans rallied to save the trestle in 2000, when railroad company CSX began tearing it down. However, since then, it has been left to rot, as ACC negotiated to buy the railbed and the rails-to-trails project slowly worked its way through the federal approval process. Now, three-quarters of the wood is no longer structurally sound, according to KimleyHorn engineers. The first leg of the trail, through Dudley Park, opened in 2017. Kimley-Horn and the ACC Leisure Services Department will recommend a design, host more public hearings and give another presentation to the mayor and commission in October. [BA]

Arena Added to SPLOST List Partial funding for an arena at the Classic Center is back on the list of upcoming sales tax-funded projects after longtime director Paul Cramer convinced commissioners to add it. The arena would create 600 new jobs, add 100,000 local hotel room-nights and draw larger conventions to the center, Cramer told commissioners at a SPLOST work session last week. Despite Cramer’s successful track record with past Classic Center expansions, commissioners and the SPLOST citizens committee had balked at the $88 million price tag for the proposed arena. They asked him to come back with a lower figure, and he did, proposing a partnership with private investors who

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million), Bear Hollow Zoo renovations ($5.3 million), an “art walk” on Jackson Street downtown ($3.5 million), a water trail ($750,000), a mobile health clinic ($500,000) and a mental health recovery facility ($5.3 million). Commissioners are scheduled to vote on the final package of projects on July 18. ACC voters will then accept or reject the entire package in November. Thornton, while acknowledging that the SPLOST tax is partly paid by out-of-county shoppers, raised a common complaint about the sales tax: It hits poor people proportionately harder than anyone. “The poor people that we are asking [to pay] cannot continue to pay these penny taxes.” [John Huie]

Gonzalez Launches Run for DA Former state Rep. Deborah Gonzalez is running for Western Circuit district attorney, she announced last week. “All of us want to keep our communities strong and protected, but we know that the old tough-on-crime way of administering justice has been too tough on our communities,” Gonzalez said in a news release. “It’s left us all less safe, less whole and with less opportunity. It’s time for a new approach to justice and crime. It’s time for new leadership.” Gonzalez is a media and entertainment lawyer with no experience as a prosecutor, but in the House she served on the committee that handles bills related to criminal justice, and she also served on a criminal justice task force for the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators. The current district attorney is Ken Mauldin, a Democrat who’s held the post since 2000. It is unknown if Mauldin is running for re-election. The Western Circuit includes Clarke and Oconee counties. Gonzalez represented parts of those counties for a year after she won a special election in 2017, but the Democrat was ousted by Republican Houston Gaines last year. Gonzalez will hold a campaign kickoff event at 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at Little Kings Shuffle Club. [BA] f

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From Massachusetts to the Moon GODDARD’S DREAM SET THE STAGE FOR APOLLO 11 By Ed Tant news@flagpole.com Fifty years ago this week, men from Earth ladled out daily in high schools.” were on their way to the moon. American Disgusted but not discouraged, Goddard astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin continued his work on rocketry. In 1926, maneuvered their small landing craft to a he launched the world’s first liquid-fususpenseful touchdown on the lunar sureled rocket from a farm in his home state face while their cosmic comrade, Michael of Massachusetts, putting the roar of a Collins, orbited above in the Apollo mother rocket into the decade called the Roaring ship. All the world watched and wondered Twenties. Goddard’s rockets increased as the first humans landed on the moon on in size and complexity during the 1930s, July 20, 1969. Here in Athens, and around the world, interest in the moon voyage was high, and media coverage was intense, as the mission captured the imaginations of millions in a world that was, then as now, beset by war and poverty. Athens had two daily newspapers 50 years ago: the morning Daily News and the afternoon Banner-Herald. Both papers ran stories trumpeting the moon voyage for days before the mission lifted off from its seaside Cape Canaveral rocket rookery. “Apollo Speeds Unerringly Toward Lunar Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the moon. Touchdown” was the headline on the front page of the Daily News on July 17, 1969, the when his unmanned creations soared as day after the moon mission thundered aloft high as 9,000 feet at speeds approaching from its Florida launch pad. A story on local supersonic. Goddard died in 1945, but his reactions to the flight included a quote from widow, Esther, who had filmed her husan Athens-area woman who said, “If God band’s historic launches, was later awarded had meant for us to be there on the moon, $1 million by the National Aeronautics and he would have put us there in the first Space Administration for the space agency’s place.” Another local woman told the paper use of concepts and hardware that had been that “she felt that the trip to the moon developed by the formerly maligned sciwas being faked by the entist. German rocket government.” Lynn engineer Wernher von Interest in the moon Wilkins, a 12-year-old Braun, who had mastergirl in Athens who was voyage was high, and minded the death-dealborn when the space ing Nazi V-2 rockets age began with Russia’s media coverage was intense. of World War II and Sputnik satellite in the American Saturn 1957, voiced a more science-minded view, V rocket that took astronauts to the moon, saying that she was glad but not surprised called Goddard “a visionary dreamer.” that people were going to the moon. “When When astronauts landed on the moon I was born, they were already thinking 50 years ago, The New York Times issued about it,” she told the Daily News. a belated editorial apology to Goddard, She was right. This year is also the and the headline on the front page of the 100th anniversary of the publication of Banner-Herald shouted sentiments about a treatise by American rocket pioneer the lunar landing shared by many here and Robert Goddard that mentioned the posaround the world: “It Was Unforgettable!” sibility of sending a rocket to the moon. A copy of Goddard’s “A Method of Reaching The Smithsonian Institution published Dr. Extreme Altitudes” was carried aboard an Goddard’s academic treatise with the under- Apollo spacecraft that orbited Earth in stated title “A Method of Reaching Extreme 1975, a true tribute to an American space Altitudes” in 1919. When it was published pioneer whose work should be remembered a century ago, automobiles and airplanes in this age when science is often disrewere new technology, movies were silent, spected and surly cynicism often trumps and radio had not yet spanned the nation healthy skepticism. Nearly a century ago, and girdled the globe. Television and comRobert Goddard wrote in his diary words puter networks were the stuff of science that were true then and still are true today: fiction. Goddard was ridiculed for his work, “When old dreams die, new ones come most notably by The New York Times, which to take their place. God pity a one-dream said that he “seems to lack the knowledge man.” f

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would build parking and add senior condos and corporate offices as part of the arena complex, and a $3 million donation from a local resident who wants to support workforce development. The public-private partnership would require only $33 million in SPLOST money (plus borrowing $25 million separately, increasing operating costs slightly but reducing initial expense). Commissioners, who have decided to lengthen the SPLOST to 11 years to include more projects, were interested. “We are turning a lot of business away right now,” Cramer said, because the Classic Center cannot handle larger conventions like Future Farmers of America or a Baptist youth convention. “If we have the venue, I know the groups will come.” The arena could double as an exhibit hall supporting conventions, but would be primarily for music, he said. “We want to design this first and foremost for music. We’re a music town.” The revised arena plan would seat 5,500, rather than 6,000, and have 10 suites— suites help pay the bills, Cramer noted— although more suites and seats could be added if financing later becomes available, making the built-out arena comparable to the original plan. Cramer also offered a secondary plan that would cost even less, but could not be expanded to the size he thinks is needed. Eighty-five percent of national touring acts would be able to play the arena, he said, and “when the concert’s over, these people are going to walk into downtown Athens” and spend money. The additions would bring in an estimated $7.8 million in county and school taxes, and create hospitality jobs starting at $11.60 an hour, he said, adding that those are not dead-end jobs. “I’ve seen it again and again: people who walked in at a minimum wage, and now they are my managers and department heads.” Commissioner Tim Denson suggested a child-care facility for employees. Child care is the biggest piece of the commission’s “prosperity package,” he noted, and this would create “jobs that have child care built into them.” Other projects added to the list include a multi-use path along Tallassee Road ($4

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Over the River

New Book Details the History of East Athens By Kristen Morales news@flagpole.com

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high time we gave some props to East Athens. Look through the annals of local lore, and you’ll find hundreds—or, more likely, thousands—of pages written about the west side of Athens: its columned houses and cotton mill and the university that drives a wedge between the two sides of the city. Bottom line, we know a lot about the part of the city that’s west of the North Oconee River. Well, thought Maxine Easom and Patsy Hawkins Arnold, we should do something about that. They did, and the result is the 609-page book Across the River: The People, Places, and Culture of East Athens. It’s a celebration of a part of Athens that has long lived outside the spotlight, and the first book ever written specifically about the history of East Athens. “Our area is what Athens was originally, before consolidation, the First Ward. And it was, in actuality, the first ward,” says Easom, referring to the original city wards, similar to today’s commission districts. “That’s why this story is

Celebrating Across the River On July 18, Avid Bookshop and the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation are teaming up for East Athens History Day, a panel discussion and book release party. At noon is the East Athens History Brown Bag and Mayoral Proclamation of East Athens History Day at the Lyndon House Arts Center, with panelists Maxine Easom, Sheila Neely-Norman, Patsy Hawkins Arnold, Harry Sims and Evelyn Wright. At 6:30 p.m., Avid Bookshop hosts a book release party at the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation’s Old Fire Hall No. 2, 489 Prince Ave.

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urgently important: because there’s nothing written about East Athens, and it was where Athens started.” Both Easom and Arnold know a thing or two about that side of town. Both grew up in the area of Carr’s Hill and Oak Street, and can count multiple generations back from the area. Their mothers attended elementary school together at the old Oconee Street School—now slated to become apartments through a historic preservation tax

Athens,” says Easom. Residents, no matter if they were white or African American, grew up with the same understanding: that life on the east side of the river was somehow different than that on the west side. “So, part of the book addresses the why—the mill concept, the mill village, the idea of working class versus either the people teaching at the university or, as soon as they could leave, they moved [to the west side].” In the early days of Athens, when cotton reigned and it was just a small town on a railroad line, the two East Athens cotton mills, Athens Manufacturing and Whitehall Mill, put it on the map. For as much as the textile mills along the river helped pump up a small town, Easom says the small houses that sprang up around them were looked down upon by the residents on the other side of the river. It was similar in other communities where she researched mill village concepts—no clear reason, just a cloud that hung over certain areas. The residents of these mill villages have a wildly different view of their upbringing, say Arnold and Easom. Aside from the racism that permeated all aspects of life—it wasn’t until the 1970s when the Chicopee Mill’s workforce became integrated, for example—they say residents, both African American Maxine Easom (left) and Patsy Hawkins Arnold, co-authors of Across the River: The People, Places, and and white, recounted a similar Culture of East Athens. sense of community. Everyone knew someone whose house was credit project—and Arnold recalls her mother and father, as the gathering place on Friday nights to listen to records. All a young couple, sharing a house with Easom’s parents. the parents looked out for each other’s kids. Arnold and Easom went on to live and work in the Chapters in the book cover the mills, churches, leisure neighborhood, as well. Arnold went on to have a long career activities, businesses (particularly grocery stores) and as school secretary for Cedar Shoals High School and later “notables” from East Athens. There is also a section of perClarke Central; Easom taught in East Athens schools for sonal stories and recollections from a variety of residents. decades, eventually advocating for the construction of The start of each chapter includes a map that highlights key Fourth Street Elementary School and serving as its principlaces discussed in it. pal before moving on to helm Clarke Central. But they both Arnold and Easom also point to a discovery they admit to not fully investigating the history of their neighbelieve they made while sifting through the archives of borhood until after they retired. the Hargrett Library: a photo that depicts the original “Now, I don’t want to say to you that I grew up knowing East Athens school, the first school for African-American all this, because I did not,” says Easom, who, about a decade children in the neighborhood. The building, located at the ago, was asked by the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation corner of Water Oak and Griffith streets, was torn down to lead a historic tour of Carr’s Hill. “I said, ‘Well, I grew up decades ago. No known photos exist of the building, but the there, but I didn’t know the history.’ I spent the summer authors believe, since the time and location of the photo [doing research], and it was just supposed to be one tour, can be verified, that it’s the long-lost school. but people were interested, so there were many that year. “This is looking across the river, up in the direction of Then I ran into Patsy, and I said, ‘We need to write a book.’” Third Street,” says Easom, pointing to a tower that pokes The remark was off-the-cuff, but not long after that, they up out of the sea of low-slung houses in a black-and-white ran into each other again. “And she said, ‘Are you serious?’” photo. “We know where this is looking, and there weren’t adds Easom. any other tall buildings. And this is a two-story building So, the friends began to methodically tell the story. With with a pinnacle.” each coming from an education background, they knew There’s more. A lot more—history that didn’t make it they wanted to include schools, as well as the churches of into print, and even more still uncovered. It’s a start, they the area. But there was something always unsaid—this nag- say. ging feeling—that both knew they had to address: a certain “I kept saying, ‘Are we stopping?’” says Arnold. “In the perception of East Athens. beginning, we were finding out these wonderful things that “Dr. Farris Johnson grew up in East Athens, and I said we didn’t know, and I said, ‘Maxine, I don’t really want a to him that I was writing a book about East Athens, and he two-hand book.’ You’d need two hands to read it.” said, ‘You going to put in there what everybody says about Easom pauses and considers the pile of pages in front of East Athens?’… That nothing good ever came out of East her. “Well, now we have a three-hand book.” f

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his week marks the 10th anniversary of Slopfest. Initially conceived as a response to the death of Athens Popfest—before that festival was revived in 2016, only to officially fizzle out again a few years later— Slopfest has consistently served as the go-to celebration of Athens’ underground rock scene. With a few exceptions, Slopfest books bands that don’t fit neatly within the lines of what one would expect from a traditional summer-fest headliner, focusing mainly on garage, punk and metal, along with various other odds and ends. Some, like returning festival favorite Monsoon— whose frontwoman, Sienna Chandler, can be seen gettin’ sloppy on the cover of this week’s Flagpole—are well established locally, while others are brand new and/or have barely any social media presence. (Though, how underground can a group be if it posts updates on Facebook as often as everyone’s least favorite aunt?) Indeed, the DIY nature of Slopfest means that if you want to preview the lineup on your own, the process mostly involves navigating a sea of Bandcamp demos of varying sound quality. Some have track lists small enough to fit on half of a Post-It note, while others boast 30 or more songs with names so long they read like a crazed manifesto. This year, Flagpole has done the heavy lifting for you by breaking down six of the most exciting acts playing Slopfest and arranging them into accessible, bite-sized preview blurbs. Whether you’re exploring the festival for the first time or are a seasoned Slopper™, be sure to keep our handy guide within arm’s reach throughout the weekend.

pinKy dOoDLE pOOdle

This Athens-by-way-of-Tokyo duo is an absolute monster when it comes to performing live. The group has played

over 60 shows this year already, and who knows how many more will have been added to the list by the time this blurb gets published. Despite how frequently the band plays, its high energy guarantees that every appearance is a mustsee. PDP’s pop-punk-flavored tunes are quick and easy to remember, so we strongly encourage you to sing or shout along as best you can.

MEAN queEn

Southern sludge tradition. The Shadebeast-affiliated band claims it’s “fueled by whiskey and loud amplifiers,” and it shows through in its songs. While DVE may just look like two dudes with a bass guitar and drum kit, it sounds like 100 druids yowling at the gates of hell. It’s pretty neat stuff!

raZzi KIng

Local dub and hip-hop artist Razzi King is one of the most overlooked figures in Athens music, as the quality of his Dynamic rock trio Mean Queen has been playing as fast output is vastly greater than the amount of public attenand loud as it can for just over two years. The band’s debut tion he receives. His latest album, Impassion, seamlessly EP, Take a Cool Pill—one of the best local releases of 2018— incorporates jazz elements into Razzi King’s genre-hybrid featured a potent blend of math rock, punk and pop. After a style, resulting in his best work to date. Come ready to hear tracks so laid-back they make any song on the “chill lo-fi beats to study and Pinky Doodle Poodle relax to” YouTube stream sound like a damn joke.

rOtTweIlER

Is it possible to create a supergroup in a setting as musically incestuous as the Athens punk scene? Rottweiler makes a good argument that it is. Featuring members of Tit, Apparition and Shaved Christ, among other bands, all of Rottweiler’s songs are loud, short and affecting. If you’re not looking for songs that are labeled in ALL CAPS and are less than two minutes long, you might as well stay home.

HuNGer AnThem

six-month touring break last year, the group has been playing consistently great live shows throughout 2019 while prepping new material for an upcoming release. (Whatever it puts out next, it’s hard to imagine Mean Queen coming up with a better song title than the amazing “Don’t Go Vapin’ Waterfalls.”)

dEaD vIbes EnseMblE

Dead Vibes Ensemble is a relatively new metal outfit whose booming sounds are etching a new chapter into the

Solo punk project turned power-pop trio Hunger Anthem has been peddling its fuzzy synthtune wares all around the Southeast since 2011, and it’s still going strong. With a sound reminiscent of The Thermals, The Rentals and several other “the” bands, Hunger Anthem manages to feel nostalgic in all the right ways, even if you’re hearing it for the very first time. Hunger Anthem’s second full-length will be released this fall. f

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biographies read like a semi-who’s-who of Athens Southern rock. Groups directly or tangentially related to Strawberry Flats include Phil and the Blanks, Diamond Rio, T. Graham Brown and Rack of Spam, Normaltown Flyers, Randall Bramblett Band, Landsharks and more. Details on Saturday’s show can be found at thefoundry athens.com and facebook.com/groups/ StrawberryFlats. NOISES OFF: The big-screen directorial debut of filmmaker Joseph Cross—who has appeared in such titles as Milk, Lincoln, “Mindhunter” and “Big Little Lies”—opens at Ciné Wednesday, July 17. It’s a comingof-age story named Summer Night, and three Athens bands—Deep State, Ruby the Rabbitfoot and Roadkill Ghost Choir—appear in the film playing their own music, but under assumed names. It was kind of a task reading through all the release notes about this film, but it was also super cool to see Athens native James Ponsoldt (Off the Black, The Spectacular Now, Smashed) listed as an executive producer. Furthermore, I felt personally attacked by the character in the trailer who says, “Is this all you guys do? Sit around and talk about bands nobody cares about?” The film shows at Ciné from July 17–20, and remember, air conditioning is included. For more information, click over to athenscine. com. f

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Man Man

Georgia Theatre · 8 p.m. · $15–17 Man Man emerged in the early 2000s with a brash amalgam of freak folk and weirdo pop, injecting the already outsider-prone genres with a dose of carnivalesque primacy. The band’s tour for 2006’s Six Demon Bag featured whitefacepaint-adorned members singing in unison, “Fee-fi-fo-fum/ I smell the blood of an Englishman,” from that album’s standout, “Engrish Bwudd,” if that even remotely begins to give you an idea of where this Philadelphia troupe came from. Man Man has since shuffled its lineup around—though bandleader Honus Honus is still at its core—relocated to L.A. and pared back those wild tendencies in favor of a more accessible take on indie pop. Rebecca Black, of “Friday” fame, opens Friday’s show. [Andy Barton]

Tuesday 16 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) A highlight tour of the permanent collection led by docents. 2 p.m. FREE! georgiamuseum.org ART: Watching TV with my Dealer (Tif Sigfrids) Los Angeles-based artist Joe Sola performs “Watching TV with my Dealer.” The week-long performance concludes with a reception on Friday from 6–8 p.m. See Art Notes on p. 13. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.tifsigfrids.com EVENTS: Rogue Waves (Bogart Library) Retired Navy officer and library staff Bob Deck retells an international sea mystery. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart EVENTS: Downtown Culinary Showcase (Athens City Hall) Discover a variety of vendors selling

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On Stage Walton, Monroe · $15 On Stage’s newest production drops in on the creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky all-American goth family, the Addamses. Based on the popular cartoons and TV series, the musical comedy centers around daughter Wednesday (Evie Combs), who has invited her very normal boyfriend, Lucas (Brock Cantrell), and his parents (Paula Gerhardt and Benjamin Taukersley), to have dinner with her parents, Morticia (Felicity Combs) and Gomez (Daniel Hawkins). Housed inside the historic Monroe Primitive Baptist Church, built in 1910, the On Stage playhouse is located a quick half-hour away from downtown Athens. Performances will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. [Jessica Smith]

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: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Road) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Trivia (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia hosted by Jacob and Wes. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 6 p.m. FREE! www. therookandpawn.com GAMES: Trivia (Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Test your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773

GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Trivia (The Office Sports Bar and Grill) Play to become victorious. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706521-5898 GAMES: Johnny’s Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Classic City Trivia hosts Terrapin-sponsored trivia. Win house cash and prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-354-1515 KIDSTUFF: Crafternoon at the Library (Oconee County Library) Drop in for a fun, self-directed “Make it and Take it” craft. Check the Oconee County Library Children’s Section Facebook page to see what craft is being made. All ages welcome. 2:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/OconeeLibrary

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ACC Library · 12 p.m. · FREE! In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing, the library will host an afternoon of cosmic activities. David Cotten, of UGA’s Small Satellite Research Laboratory, will give a presentation on the NASA CubeSats program, followed by UGA physicist Loris Magnani discussing manned space exploration. The 2019 documentary Apollo 11 will screen around 2:30 p.m. Unusual in that it contains no voice-over narration, recent interviews or simulations, the film involved cataloging over 11,000 hours of audio recordings and hundreds of hours of video. Following the film, a raffle will give away 3D printed models of lunar modules. [JS]

Flicker Theatre & Bar · 10 p.m. · $5 Founded in 2007 by Athens native and scene mainstay Theo Hilton, Nana Grizol became a fast favorite in local rock circles, with Hilton’s thoughtful lyricism underscored by his group’s melodic, breakneck folk-punk. It soon gained a following outside of town, with albums like 2010’s Ruth capturing the hearts of basement-show attendees across the U.S. Though Hilton no longer calls Athens home, much of the band still does, and it remains a staple on the club scene. In 2017, Nana Grizol released its first fulllength in seven years, Ursa Minor, via Orange Twin Records. Hilton and company headline Flicker on Saturday with support from new local indie-pop outfit Trophy Boy, plus hip-hop standout Seline Haze. [Gabe Vodicka]

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KIDSTUFF: Indie Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) An afternoon of crafting and snacks held every other Tuesday. This week’s craft is galaxy soap. Grades 6–12. 3–5 p.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Make Bottle Cap Pins (Winterville Library) Make cool pins using bottle caps. 5:30 p.m. FREE! dmurray@athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Teen D&D Club (ACC Library) A Dungeons and Dragons adventure in the library. Beginners welcome. Grades 6–12. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: In the Stars Trivia (Bogart Library) Students grades 6–12 are invited to test their knowledge of all things star, ranging from Star Wars and Star Trek to celebrities, pop stars and space! Snacks and prizes included. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

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LECTURES & LIT: Seat in the Shade (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Local writer Deirdre Sugiuchi and award-winning poet Jericho Brown read selections of their work as part of Seat in the Shade: Summer Reading Series. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Wednesday 17 CLASSES: Karate Class: AntiBullying (Oconee County Library) AKF Karate hosts a free karate class for kids ages 5 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-7693950, www.athenslibrary.org/oconee CLASSES: CREATE! Studio for Adults (Bogart Library) A DIY class on essential oil candles. Registration required. 3–4 p.m. FREE! 770-7259443, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

COMEDY: Educated Mess (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) See standups from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com 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 FILM: Summer Night (Ciné) A fun coming-of-age Hollywood romcom set against a backdrop of live music. Featuring several Athens bands, including Deep State and Roadkill Ghost Choir. 7:45 p.m. $10. www. athenscine.com/movie/summer-night 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: 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: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/willysmexicanaathens GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com GAMES: Trivia (Craft Public House) General trivia. Industry night. Cash house prizes. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. craftathens.com 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 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 KIDSTUFF: Glow-in-the-Dark Dance (Oconee County Library) Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing. Participants are encouraged to wear bright and space-themed clothes. All ages welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Bad Art Night: Cooking Edition (Oconee County Library) Grades 6–12 can participate in decorating food. Ingredients will be provided. 6–8 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: Meet the Taco Dragon (Madison County Library, Danielsville) A visit from the Taco Dragon of Adam Rubin’s Dragons Love Tacos. Stop in for hilarious stories and a chance to take a photo with the Dragon himself. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison KIDSTUFF: Mother Goose on the Loose (Bogart Library) This special storytime is designed to promote parental bonding and early learning in babies ages 0–24 months. Registration required. 10–11 a.m. FREE! 770-725-9443 www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Talking About Books: Adult Book Discussion Group (ACC Library) This month’s title is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org LECTURES & LIT: Partners in the Search for Truth? (Friendship Presbyterian Church) Reverend Tom Buchanan and Antonio Mantica, a doctoral student in physics at UGA, lead a discussion on the intersection of science and religion. 6:30 p.m. FREE! wwwgotofriendship.org PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Go Bar) Drag performances by local artists. 10:30 p.m. $3. showgirlcabaret@gmail.com, www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

Thursday 18 ART: 3Thurs Talks (Lyndon House Arts Center) Sarah Cowan White will speak in her exhibition “Easement” in the Lounge Gallery. Nena Gilreath, East Athens Educational Dance Center Supervisor, will also speak about the memories associated with her Barbies as part of out Collections from our Community program. See Art Notes on p. 13. 6 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3623 ART: Third Thursday Art Series (Athens, GA) Seven galleries stay open late the third Thursday of every month. Participating galleries include the Georgia Museum of Art, Lamar Dodd School of Art, ATHICA, Lyndon House Arts Center, Ciné, the GlassCube & Gallery @ Hotel Indigo and The Classic Center. 6-9 p.m. FREE! www.3thurs.org ART: Get Artistic: Reception for Broadside Exhibition Project (Creature Comforts Brewery) Onepart gallery show, one-part public art project, this event features eight illustrated poem collaborations between local visual artists and poets. Original artwork will be for sale through the CCBC Gallery and digital prints for sale through The K. A. Artist Shop. A percentage of art sales benefit the Get Artistic nonprofit fund. Music and snacks will be provided. See Art Notes on p. 13. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.getcurious.com ART: Artist Talk (UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries) Local photographer Brittainy Lauback will discuss her exhibition, “Liberty,” which includes photographs examining cruise culture. See Art Notes on p. 13. 6-9 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu/ dodd-galleries CLASSES: Tech Tips (ACC Library) This month’s topic is Airbnb. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org CLASSES: Fix Your Own Bike (BikeAthens, 1075 W. Broad St) Learn how to repair your bike with tools and advice from experts. 6–8:30 p.m. $10/hr. suggested donation. www.bikeathens.org EVENTS: Wine 201 (J’s Bottle Shop) Explore Europe’s sparkling and fortified wine traditions and production. Also enjoy a tasting comparing countries’ different styles. Attendees receive 10% off all purchases on date of class. 6:30–8:00 p.m. $25. 706-353-8881 EVENTS: Snakes Alive (Bogart Library) See snakes up close with a representative from Sandy Creek Nature Center. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart EVENTS: Across the River Release Party (Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, Firehall #2) Avid Bookshop hosts a book signing for Across the River, a new book on East Athens by Maxine Easom and Patsy Arnold. See Story on p. 6. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com EVENTS: Virtual Reality Space Edition (ACC Library) Space battle in real time with a VR experience and make the phases of the moon with Oreo cookies. 2 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens FILM: Summer Night (Ciné) See Wednesday listing for full description. 7:45 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com/movie/summer-night FILM: Deep Blue Sea Film Series: Chasing Coral (Georgia Museum of Art) Divers, photographers and scientists set out on an ocean adventure to discover why coral reefs are disappearing and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org GAMES: Johnny’s Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Classic City Trivia hosts Terrapin-sponsored trivia. Win house cash and prizes. 8

p.m. FREE! 706-354-1515 GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq KIDSTUFF: Graphic Novel Book Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Enjoy snacks and chat about graphic novel The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell. For ages 8 & up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Bogart Library) Read aloud to a canine friend. RSVP. 5 p.m. FREE! 770-7259443, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Meet the Dragon from Dragons Love Tacos! (ACC Library) A Dragons Love Tacos themed party full of music, dragons and taco crafts. The Dragon himself makes a guest appearance. Children ages 2–11. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706613-3650 www.athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: Inclusive Book Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) This facilitated book club serves adults of all abilities and will be reading out loud and discussing book of the month The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison LECTURES & LIT: Brown Bag Lunch (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation presents a brown bag lunch on Across the River by Maxine Pinson Easom and Patsy Hawkins Arnold. See Story on p. 6. 12 p.m. FREE! 404-906-6176 LECTURES & LIT: For the Philo of Philosophy Book Discussion Group (ACC Library) Read philosophy books from ancient Greece to modern times. 6-8 p.m. FREE! mkapelewski@athenslibrary.org

Friday 19 ART: 90 Carlton: Summer 2019 (Georgia Museum of Art) Join the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art to celebrate summer exhibitions with refreshments, door prizes and “Ask the Experts” in the galleries. See Art Notes on p. 13. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $10–15. gmoarsvp@uga.edu COMEDY: Gilbert Lawand (Moonlight Theater) Lawand has hosted over 200 “Comedy Gold” shows in Atlanta, and has also opened for Dave Chappelle and Aziz Ansari. 8:30 p.m. $8–14. www. moonlighttheatercompany.com FILM: Summer Night (Ciné) See Wednesday listing for full description. 7:45 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com/movie/summer-night KIDSTUFF: Cooking for Muggles (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Make some of your favorite treats from the Harry Potter series. All materials will be provided. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 www. athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Sew Easy Sewing Class (Bogart Library) An advanced sewing class for tweens who have before and can do a more advanced project. Limited seats. Attendees may only register for one sewing class. Sewing machines provided. Ages 9–13. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart 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

THEATER: The Addams Family (On Stage Walton) On Stage Walton presents The Addams Family, a musical comedy based on the popular cartoons and TV series. See Calendar Pick on p. 10. July 19–20 & 26–27, 8 p.m. July 21 & 28, 2 p.m. $15. director@onstagewalton.org THEATER: You Can’t Take it With You (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) This Pulitzer Prize-winning play follows an eccentric, free-spiritied family. Ken Little of Encore Productions directs. July 19–20 & 26–27, 7 p.m. July 21 & 28, 2 p.m. $9–16. tking@ cityofelberton.net

Saturday 20 COMEDY: Summer Wrestle Fest (Moonlight Theater) A comedy show inspired by the original 1985 Wrestlemania. The night features live music by Honeychild and other local musicians. July 20 & 26–27, 8:30 p.m. July 29, 8 p.m. $10. www. moonlighttheatercompany.com EVENTS: Criminal Justice Reform in Georgia (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Judge David Sweat presents a personal and unique perspective on the criminal justice system. 2-4 p.m. FREE! www. uuathensga.org EVENTS: Journey Through the Stars (Sandy Creek Nature Center) This month’s theme is “Moon Madness.” 10-11 a.m. $2-3. www. accgov.com/leisure EVENTS: Contra Dance (Memorial Park) A monthly dance presented by Athens Folk Music & Dance Society with live music by Driving Wheels and calling by Janet Shepherd. 6:15 p.m. (lesson), 6:30–9:30 p.m. (dance). $8 (adults), $4 (ages 11–17), FREE! (ages 11 & under). www.athensfolk.org EVENTS: The Wonder of the Unprecedented: Apollo 11 (ACC Library) Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing. Dr. David Cotton will give a presentation of UGA’s award-winning CubeSats program, and physicist Loris Magnani will discuss the future of human space exploration. Followed by a screening of the 2019 documentary film Apollo 11. See Calendar Pick on p. 10. 12–5 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens 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 educational 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 and cooking demos. All produce is grown locally, sustainably and by those who are selling it. Live music by Rachel O’Neal (8 a.m.) and Bill Long and Friends (10 a.m.). 8 a.m.12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Tomatoes at Terrapin (Terrapin Beer Co.) Sandwiches made with locally-grown tomatoes and Terrapin beer are available. Proceeds benefit the Athens Nurses Clinic. Live music by the Common People Band. 4:30–7:30 p.m. $25 (adv.), $27. tomatoesatterrapin.com FILM: Summer Night (Ciné) See Wednesday listing for full description. 7:45 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com/movie/summer-night KIDSTUFF: KinderGarden Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Fun garden-themed

activities and crafts for all ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison KIDSTUFF: Family Day: Color, Form, and Light (Georgia Museum of Art) Explore the exhibition “Color, Form and Light” inspired by the dramatic compositions and bold colors of minimalist works of art. After complete gallery activities and create art to take home. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org 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 SPORTS: Classic City Rollergirls Double Header (Athens Arena) The CCRG Bad News B’s compete against Soul City Sirens, then the CCRG All-Stars compete against The World mash-up derby team. A portion of the night’s proceeds will go to Project Safe. 4 p.m. (doors) & 7 p.m. (doors). $10–20. www. classiccityrollergirls.com THEATER: The Addams Family (On Stage Walton) See Friday listing for full description. July 19–20 & 26–27, 8 p.m. July 21 & 28, 2 p.m. $15. director@onstagewalton.org THEATER: You Can’t Take it With You (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description. July 19–20 & 26–27, 7 p.m. July 21 & 28, 2 p.m. $9–16. tking@cityofelberton.net

Sunday 21 ART: Closing Reception (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) Curator Kayla King will speak on “Effervescence: Emerges XII,” an exhibit featuring work by Hannah Ehrlich, Erin McIntosh, Drema Montgomery, Christine Roman and Ally White. See Art Notes on p. 13. 4 p.m. www.athica.org CLASSES: Modern Dip Pen Calligraphy (KA Artist Shop) Learn about the materials and how to use them, including basic practice strokes, creating letters and your signature alphabet, connecting words and phrases, flourishes, addressing envelopes, using various inks, papers and nibs. 2-4 p.m. $35. www.kaartist.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! athenslibrary.org/athens GAMES: Trivia (Southern Brewing Company) General trivia hosted by Solo Entertainment. House prizes and discounted tabs. 5-7 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com GAMES: Rockin’ Roll Bingo (Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Play to win. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Beginning readers read aloud to a certified therapy dog. 3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 LECTURES & LIT: Online Dating: The Roller Coaster of Midlife (Women’s Session) (VFW) A two-part workshop teaching women the pros and cons of several dating apps, how to review others’ profiles and write their own, and make the move from online to meeting in real life. Those who attend their first session will be invited to the second coed session in August. 2 p.m. $49. 717-515-0820, nikki@groundedvision.net

THEATER: You Can’t Take it With You (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description. July 19–20 & 26–27, 7 p.m. July 21 & 28, 2 p.m. $9–16. tking@cityofelberton.net THEATER: The Addams Family (On Stage Walton) See Friday listing for full description. July 19–20 & 26–27, 8 p.m. July 21 & 28, 2 p.m. $15. director@onstagewalton.org

Monday 22 EVENTS: Painting Moon Rocks (ACC Library) Show off your artistic side and paint celestial scenes on a variety of rocks. Participants get to keep their finished artwork. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens 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: Team Trivia (Beef ’O’ Brady’s) Win house cash and prizes! Every Monday night. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Craft Public House) Terrapin-sponsored trivia hosted by Shelton Sellers of Classic City Trivia. Win house cash and Terrapin prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.craftathens.com GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com KIDSTUFF: Preschool Pals (Bogart Library) Preschool-aged children will learn social and language skills through songs stories and crafts. Ages almost 3–almost 5. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Parents can share plays, songs and simple books with their babies. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Kids Can Bake (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Join Ms. Carley for a sweet storytime and learn how to make a new treat. Ages 5–10 and their caregivers. 2 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Songs, finger plays, wiggles and giggles for ages three and under. Caregivers will receive pointers for building literacy and language skills. 10:15 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart MEETINGS: Dulcimer Group (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Learn to play and read music with the “dirty dulcimers” after hours. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison

Tuesday 23 CLASSES: Computer Class: Gmail Basics (ACC Library) Learn how to compose, reply, forward, delete and archive emails. Participants will receive assistance creating their own Gmail or Outlook account. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www. athenslibrary.org/athens CLASSES: Make & Take (Farmview Market) Learn techniques and recipes for making refrigerated pickles. Participants get to take home two jars of dill/sweet pickles. 5:15–6:30 p.m. $35. www.farmviewmarket.com k continued on next page

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THE CALENDAR! CLASSES: Beginning Sewing for Adults (Bogart Library) An intro to sewing class for adults who have never sewn or have only used a machine once or twice. Sewing machines provided. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 770-725-9443, www.athenslibrary. org/bogart EVENTS: Parrots of the World (Winterville Library) Brenda Bean will bring over a dozen types of parrots from around the world for this educational event. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ winterville 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 FILM: Bad Movie Night (Ciné) After his partner is murdered, a hunky, kung-fu cop leaves the force to seek revenge using only his special skills to turn literally any object into a fighting stick in Stickfighter. 8:3010:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/badmovienight 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: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description. 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Trivia (The Office Sports Bar and Grill) Play to win. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-521-5898 GAMES: Johnny’s Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Classic City Trivia hosts Terrapin-sponsored trivia. Win house cash and prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-354-1515 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com KIDSTUFF: Teen D&D Club (ACC Library) A Dungeons and Dragons adventure in the library. Beginners welcome. Grades 6–12. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org 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: Toddler Time (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Songs, rhymes, books and educational play. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/madison LECTURES & LIT: Seat in the Shade (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Poets Sarah Baugh, Collin Kelley and Theresa Davis read selections from their work as part of Seat in the Shade: Summer Reading Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.teachersactup. com

Wednesday 24 ART: Artist Reception (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) See paintings and drawings by Alice Pruitt. See Art Notes on p. 13. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! heirloomathens.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) See

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Wednesday listing for full description. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net GAMES: Nerd Trivia (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) See Wednesday listing for full description. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/willysmexicanaathens GAMES: Trivia (Craft Public House) See Wednesday listing for full description. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. craftathens.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: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) See Wednesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.com GAMES: 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 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: 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: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) See Wednesday listing for full description. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Mr. Damon (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Mr. Damon performs a puppet show. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison KIDSTUFF: Create! Studio for Teens (Bogart Library) This week features Star Wars snacks. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com MURDER THE MOOD Athens-based alternative rock group. ADDED COLOR Brazilian-American rock group from Brooklyn, NY. THE WARSAW CLINIC Atlantabased rock band. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $5. flickertheatreandbar.com GRAYSON HAUSER Local guitarist blending blues, funk, rock, jazz and more. The Foundry 6 p.m. FREE! thefoundryathens.com GRANT COWAN TRIO Local jazz-influenced, piano-playing singer-songwriter.

an evening of original music, improv and standards.

Thursday 18 Akademia Brewing Co. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.akademiabc.com SIX STRING THERAPY Local vocalist and guitarist Alex Boskoff plays originals inspired by everyone from James Taylor to Garth Brooks. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com EASTER ISLAND Lush, local postrock band with pop melodies, tender harmonies and shimmering guitars. SAFARI ROOM Indie-rock band from Nashville, TN.

On the Rooftop. 9:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www.georgiatheatre.com PERPETUAL GROOVE This local group has long stirred crowds into a frenzy with its exciting jams and spirited cover tunes. This is a special acoustic set.

THE WAYWARD Baltimore band influenced by prog, punk and metal. HEX MACHINE Alternative metal band from Richmond, VA. DOUBLE FERRARI Local metal band playing virtuosic, riff-laden, instrumental rock.

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

Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com BENNYHONDA SUPERSHIFTER Solo project of local musician Ben Hackett. BERLIN TAXI Moody synthpop outfit from New Orleans. TELEMARKET Athens-based punkand indie-influenced rock group.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! hendershotscoffee.com JAZZ JAM Some of our town’s most talented musicians get together at this happening. Bring your axe, or grab a table and give an ear.

The Foundry 8 p.m. $10. www.thefoundryathens. com THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians deliver an exciting, live-energy show. Featuring Mr. Motown! Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $17 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com MAN MAN Acclaimed, long-running experimental rock band from Los Angeles. See Calendar Pick on p. 10. REBECCA BLACK Pop singer-songwriter known for the viral hit “Friday.” On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com DJ Y@ UGA student and DJ whose “energy excites an explosive dance floor.” Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com REDSTONE RAMBLERS Local blues-folk group led by songwriter Mark Wilmot.

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Artwork by Alice Pruitt is currently on view at Heirloom Café through Monday, Aug. 26. A reception will be held on Wednesday, July 24 at 5:30 p.m.

The Foundry 7 p.m. www.thefoundryathens.com FREE RIDE Local ’70s hard-rock cover band featuring members of Wieuca and Material Girls.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com KELLEY SWINDALL Bluesy folk musician from Stone Mountain. On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers’ keyboardist plays your favorite AM Gold, singer-songwriter, power-pop, British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com BOHANNONS High-flying rock group from Chattanooga, TN.

Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 LAMBDA CELSIUS Local experimental electronic performer. AXXA/ABRAXAS Lo-fi psych-pop project of North Carolina singer-songwriter Ben Asbury. ABE LEONARD Asheville, NC-based experimental folk singer-songwriter. CALEB CRAIG Experimental electropop artist from Atlanta.

Wednesday 17 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.

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $6. www.40watt.com RYNE MEADOW “Acoustitronic” local singer-songwriter with a rich musical palette. HONEYCHILD SJ Ursrey (Dream Boat) plays folky pop songs with romantic themes. GREG No info available.

Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) SIMPLE LIFE Local band led by musician Greg Veal. Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy

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TEDO STONE Rootsy, Atlanta-based rock and roll singer-songwriter. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com TAVO CARBONE & EMILEE LEIGH Eclectic folk-pop duo. EMILEIGH IRELAND Local folk-pop singer-songwriter with a strong, compelling vocal style. MUX BLANK Local experimental performer. The Foundry 7 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens.com RED OAK SOUTHERN STRING BAND This Watkinsville-based band plays rootsy and contemporary Americana tunes. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 6 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com REDSTONE RAMBLERS Local blues-folk group led by songwriter Mark Wilmot.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub SLOPFEST Night one of the four-night festival features Looper Nova, Razzi King, Shriekus and Sleepy Company. See story on p. 7. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. $3. facebook.com/nowherebarathens UNAKA PRONG Proggy jazz-fusion group from Boone, NC. Southern Brewing Company 5-10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com KARAOKE Hosted by DJ Gregory.

Friday 19 Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com LAZER/WULF Avant-metal trio blending thrash and other heavy elements.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 8 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub SLOPFEST Night two of the fournight festival features Balding, Blue Bodies, Duckis, Dead Vibes Ensemble, Mean Queen, Monsoon, Pinky Doodle Poodle and DJs Lord Bitter and Lozo. See story on p. 7. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 RAELYN NELSON BAND Up-andcoming country-rock group from Nashville, TN. Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com NEAL JOHNSTON Americana singer-songwriter from Nashville, TN. VFW 8 p.m. $10. www.vfwathens.com RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based traditional country band.

Saturday 20 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net RACHEL O’NEAL Locally based solo folk singer-songwriter. (8 a.m.) BILL LONG & FRIENDS Playing acoustic bluegrass, folk, gospel, country and more. (10 a.m.)

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. www.caledonialounge.com ROSIE & THE RATDOGS Athensbased hard-rock group. THE STONE EYE Fuzzed-out psychrock band from Philadelphia. APE VERMIN Progressive sludgemetal band from North Carolina. MAHEETA Athens band blending metal and reggae. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com NANA GRIZOL Literate, heartfelt folkpunk band led by former Athenian Theo Hilton. See Calendar Pick on p. 10. SELINE HAZE Athens-based hip-hop artist who makes “music to inspire, to empathize and to motivate.” TROPHY BOY New local indie-punk band. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com CANNONANDTHEBOXES Up-andcoming local folk-rock group. MAXX MARSHALL Indie-folk singer-songwriter from Nashville, TN. OZELLO Atlanta-based queercore punk band with folk influences. The Foundry 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com STRAWBERRY FLATS Local group covering artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Steppenwolf, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and the Beatles. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. $30. www.georgiatheatre.com CHAD PRATHER Humorist and musician known for viral videos like “Unapologetically Southern.” On the Rooftop. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com HUMAN RESOURCES Alternative pop-rock group from Charleston, SC. CHRIS WILCOX Country singer-songwriter from Nashville, TN. On the Rooftop. 10:30 p.m. $3. www. georgiatheatre.com BOOTY BOYZ DJs Immuzikation, Twin Powers and Z-Dog spin fresh jams and old-school favorites. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 BETTER LIVING New local dance-centric dark electro group. SUBDIVISION Local ambient electronic project. WELCOME BACK FARNEY Solo sampler-based sounds from Cult of Riggonia’s Ben Vance. AMANITA New local team-up between musicians Ashley Jordan and Thomas Valadez. DJ ZELIUM Athens-based DJ and composer spins a deep house and techno dance party. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. $7. www.hendershotscoffee.com ARETHA FRANKLIN TRIBUTE Local musicians pay tribute to the queen of soul. Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $2 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away to two different channels of music. Little Kings Shuffle Club 8 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub SLOPFEST Night three of the fournight festival features, Harry

Carey, Kneeler, Hunger Anthem, Multiple Miggs, Weaponized Flesh, Apparition, Thousandaire, Bursters, Motherfucker and DJ Mahogany. See story on p. 7. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. 706-546-4742 CATFISH & THE BOTTOM Funky, folky blues band from Atlanta. FESTER HAGOOD This local songwriter’s soft drawl accents his intimate folk-country songs. Terrapin Beer Co. 5 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com CODY WOODY Guitarist, mandolinist and singer-songwriter from Oklahoma.

Sunday 21 The Foundry 6 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz. This month’s show features Isaac Byrd Jr. & His Smooth Jazz Band. Hi-Lo Lounge 8 p.m. $7. www.hiloathens.com SLOPFEST Night four of the fournight festival features CWOHL, Collision Drive, Small Beige Girl, and DJ Yung Smokey. See story on p. 7. Terrapin Beer Co. 3 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com HALEM ALBRIGHT A blend of unique songwriting and electrifying guitar work.

Monday 22 Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com JEFF CROSBY & THE REFUGEES Americana act from Nashville, TN. On the Rooftop. 10 p.m. $3. www.georgiatheatre.com ’90S COUNTRY DANCE NIGHT Dance to your favorite country hits with DJs Divorcee, Dancin Ricky and Bud Tight. Go Bar 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 GOPEN MIC NIGHT Accepting creative performances of any kind. No covers, please. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night most Mondays. Hosted by Larry Forte. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MINGLEWOOD MONDAY Local musicians pay tribute to the Grateful Dead.

Tuesday 23 The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $5. www.thefoundryathens. com THE BROKEN STRING BAND Athens band blending Western folk with indie rock. MANNEQUIN PARTY Three-piece local Americana band.

Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. $5. www.georgiatheatre.com WILEY ATL Rapper and singer-songwriter from Atlanta. DAVIDTHETRAGIC Atlanta-based hip-hop producer and artist. KENT OSBORNE Rap artist from Nashville, TN via Atlanta. LOSTRADAMUS New local indie hip-hop artist. State Botanical Garden of Georgia 7 p.m. $15. botgarden.uga.edu ABBEY ROAD LIVE Beloved local Beatles tribute band known for its attention to detail and musical proficiency. ASHLEY WALLS Up-and-coming local country singer-songwriter.

Wednesday 24 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. Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com ALLCAPS Athens-based pop-punk band with screamo leanings. GRUNFELDER Athens-based garagerock group with punk and ska influences. TAN UNIVERSE “Surfadelicgaragepunk” three-piece from Asheville, NC. UNTIL THREE Athens-based indierock duo. The Foundry 7 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com CAROLINE AIKEN BAND Local group led by guitarist Aiken, whose bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance. MATT JOINER BAND Local group drawing inspiration from blues and classic rock. Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 7 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers’ keyboardist plays your favorite AM Gold, singer-songwriter, power-pop, British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs. 8 p.m. $13 (adv.), $15 (door). www. georgiatheatre.com EX HEX Hard-nosed indie-rock trio fronted by Mary Timony. SPIDER BAGS North Carolina-based punk band led by Dan McGee. NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Local pop-punk band with a jaggedly melodic sound. On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com BLUNT BANGS Local indie-pop band featuring Black Kids frontman Reggie Youngblood. Locos Grill & Pub 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Timothy Road location) THE VIBRATONES Veterans of the Athens scene playing various blues styles. Dancing is encouraged! Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.

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arts & culture

art notes

Art to See This Week ILLUSTRATED POEMS, CRUISE PHOTOS AND NEW DEAL MURALS By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com TIF SIGFRIDS: The local art community has an unusual abundance of receptions and artist talks this week, beginning with Los Angeles-based artist Joe Sola’s performance “Watching TV With My Dealer” at downtown gallery Tif Sigfrids. True to its title, the performance involves Sola and curator Tif Sigfrids watching television for five consecutive days. The two have collaborated in the past with “Portraits: An Exhibition in Tif Sigfrids’ Ear,” which literally presented microscopic paintings inside her ear at the gallery’s former location in Los Angeles. Sola’s performance, which kicked off Monday, will continue each day through Friday, July 19 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. CREATURE COMFORTS: One part gallery show, one part public art project, “Broadside Exhibition Project: Verse 2” combined artists and writers to collaborate on a series of eight illustrated poems that will be on view in the brewery through Aug. 18. Visual artist and poet pairings include Mary Hitchings and Grace Donnelley, Christopher Ingham and Meredith Elder, Savannah Jensey and Savannah Guenthner, Abby Kacen and Mariah Parker, Jackie Kirsche and Lisa Smartt, Gunnar Tarsa and Wesley Peebles, Abigail West and Lindsay Troutman, and Chris Xavier and Paul Cunningham. An opening reception featuring an all-vinyl set by DJ Comforts will be held Thursday, July 18 from 6–8 p.m, and an Art Party featuring poetry readings, a communal printmaking activity and a hip-hop showcase will be held Aug. 15. Additionally, reproductions will be displayed in the Watkinsville Woods from July 22–Aug. 19, with an Art in the Park event held July 27. Digital prints will be available to purchase through K.A. Artist Shop, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Get Artistic fund. DODD GALLERIES: Occurring simultaneously with the aforementioned exhibition, a reception at the Dodd Galleries at UGA’s Lamar Dodd School of Art will take a closer look at Brittainy Lauback’s collection of photographs, “Liberty.” Captured during a five-day vacation aboard a Carnival Liberty cruise ship, the images reveal the clash of opulence and tackiness that permeates the landscape of cruise culture. The reception will be held July 18 from 6–9 p.m., with remarks by the artist around 7 p.m. “Liberty” will remain on view through Friday, Aug. 30. LYNDON HOUSE: Offering yet another Thursday night activity, the Lyndon House Arts Center will present a Third Thursday Artist Gallery Talk to highlight two current exhibitions. Nena Gilreath, who is the supervisor of the East Athens Educational Dance Center, will speak on her collection of black Barbie dolls that are on view as part of the Collections from our Community series. Sarah Cowan White, a Lamar Dodd alum, will then discuss her paintings of interior spaces, “Easement.” The artist talks will begin on July 18 at 6 p.m.

HOWARD’S: The culmination of “Watching TV With My Dealer” will coincide with an opening reception at Howard’s, which is housed under the same roof as Tif Sigfrids. Howard’s newest exhibition presents drawings and cut paper pieces by local artist Samuel Stabler alongside three-dimensional paintings by Justin Adian. Though their work appears very different, they share wide-ranging thematic interests not limited to Hank Williams, Easy Rider, basketball and world history, according to curator Ridley Howard. The opening reception will be held on Friday, July 19 from 6–8 p.m., and also offers an opportunity to view paintings by Margo Rosenbaum that are being co-presented by both galleries. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART: The museum’s quarterly reception, 90 Carlton: Summer, will highlight current exhibitions during an evening of refreshments, door prizes and opportunities to “Ask the Experts” in the galleries. “Celebrating Heroes: American Mural Studies of the 1930s and 1940s from the Steven and Susan Hirsch Collection,” “Women of the WPA” and “Larger Than Life: Mural Studies” all illustrate how New Deal programs commissioned works from artists across the country. Composed of pieces from the permanent collection or on long-term loan, “Color, Form and Light” offers a fun collection of minimalistic, kinetic and op art. Admission to the event, which will be held on Friday, July 19 from 5:30–7:30 p.m., is free for current Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art members or $10–$15 otherwise. ATHICA: Typically dedicated to artists who are either in the early stages of their careers or reinvigorating their work through new approaches, the 12th rendition of the Athens Institute for Contemporary Art’s annual “Emerges” series, “Effervescence,” was also an opportunity for emerging curator Kayla King to further develop her curatorial practice. The selected artists— Hannah Ehrlich, Erin McIntosh, Drema Montgomery, Christine Roman and Ally White—represent a variety of mediums that range from painting to sculpture and fiber art, and share an interest in process-driven works that reflect imaginative responses to the outside world through abstracted forms. A closing reception with the curator and artists will be held on Sunday, July 21 at 4 p.m. HEIRLOOM: Closing out this week’s busy lineup of receptions, Heirloom Café will celebrate “Sweet Southern Summer,” a collection of drawings and paintings by local artist Alice Pruitt. Viewed as a road trip that stops among several of her favorite locations, like the historic French Quarter in New Orleans and Lowcountry marshes of South Carolina, the collection returns home to Athens with familiar images of Boulevard and Normaltown. The reception will be held Wednesday, July 24 at 5:30 p.m., and Pruitt’s works will remain on view through Monday, Aug. 26. f

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

Art AAAC GRANTS (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council is seeking applicants for its quarterly $500 grants. All local artists, arts organizations or arts-based projects are welcome to apply. The next deadline is Sept. 15. info@athensarts.org, www.athensarts.org GET ARTISTIC GRANTS (Creature Comforts Brewery) Creature Comforts’ Get Artistic program offers grants for artists, nonprofit art organizations and DIY organizations. Read more and apply online. The deadline is 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. $65/month or $175/three months. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure

Classes AQUA AEROBICS (Memorial Park) Aqua aerobics is a low impact exercise program that features stretch-

ing, 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. 706-613-3580 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. “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 IYENGAR YOGA (Nimbl) Chet Thomas CIYT teaches Iyengar yoga every Wednesday, 5:45 p.m. $18. www.nimblathens.com MOSAIC ART CLASSES (Corazon Mosaics Studio, 200 Northcrest Dr.) Weekend mosaic classes for beginner and intermediate levels. Visit website for upcoming dates. $150. www.corazonmosaics.com

SALSA CLASSES (Dancefx) Learn how to salsa dance. No partner required. Salsa and Bachata every Tuesday, 6 p.m. (beginners), 6:45 p.m. (intermediate/advanced). $10. www.dancefx.org SEWING CLASSES (Contact for Location) Learn to sew via quilt making. Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. & Sundays from 3-5 p.m. 706-3255283, needleinahaystack7@yahoo. com, www.sewsomethingwith amandawhitsel.com 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) “Loveing Presence Workshop with Julia Corley,” July 26–27. “Parent/Child Yoga Workshop,” July 28. Sixth-month yoga teacher training begins Sept. 5. Autumn Retreat in North Carolina, Sept. 27–29. “The Four Agreements authors at the Botanical Gardens,” Nov. 8–9. Classes include Slow Flow, Iyengar, Restorative, Yin, Power, Hot Yoga and beginners classes. athensfivepointsyoga.com

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. 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.) “Broadside Exhibition Project: Verse 2” is a collaborative exhibition that paired visual artists with writers to create illustrated poems. Opening reception July 18. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Annelie Klein

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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 Wednesday 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 Motherhood Postpartum Group Therapy,” Fridays 12–1 p.m. “MamaBaby Yoga,” Saturdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. “Prenatal Yoga,” Saturdays, 12–1 p.m. www.reblossom athens.com KINDERSWIM (Multiple Locations) Five-year-olds can enroll in Kinderswim, a summer “learn to swim” program. Three sessions run over the summer through 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 SPLASH PAD (Multiple Locations) The Trail Creek Splash Pad will be open during regular hours now through Aug. 4, plus weekends Aug.

and Donna Laymon. Through July. 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. • “Women of the WPA” features works by Lucienne Bloch, Marie Bleck, Marguerite Redman Dorgeloh, Helen Lundeberg, Minnetta Good and more. Through Sept. 8. • “Larger Than Life: Mural Studies” includes studies for murals, some of which were created as part of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal programs. Through Sept. 8. • “Celebrating Heroes: American Mural Studies of the 1930s and 1940s from the Steven and Susan Hirsh Collection. Through Sept. 15. • “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. 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. 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. Through Sept. 1. HIP VINTAGE AND HANDMADE (215 Commerce Blvd.) “Just Passing Through Earth” includes works by Leon Photographs of East and West. Through July. HOWARD’S (119 N. Jackson St.) New York-based artist Justin Adain creates three-dimensional shaped paintings, while local artist Samuel Stabler presents drawings and cut paper pieces. Opening reception July 19. JUST PHO…AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) “No Way! Nineties” features colorful digital paintings by Xavier Watson. LAMAR DODD SCHOOL OF ART (270 River Rd.) “Fountain” includes paintings by Melissa Brown and sculptures by Jaime Bull. Through Aug. 30. • “Ring Wren & Turtle” presents a series of small paintings by New York-based artist Adam Sipe. Through Aug. 30. • “Liberty” contains photographs by Athens-based photographer Brittainy Lauback that were taken during a fiveday vacation on the Carnival Liberty cruise ship. Through Aug. 30.

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) “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. www.double helixsummercamp.wordpress.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. treehousekidandcraft.com 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. 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 AL-ANON 12 STEP (Multiple Locations) Recovery for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Meetings are held daily at various

times and locations. 888-425-2666, www.ga-al-anon.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. 706-389-4164, www. athensaa.org 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, 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! harmreduction moderationathens@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.

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 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. 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. 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.) “Praying Aloud in Public: The Coleman Barks Collection” displays selected items from an archive of roughly 50,000 pages of manuscripts. Through Aug. 23. THE ROOK & PAWN (294 W. Washington St., Suite 300) Pop culture stencil art by Brian Brennenman. Through July. 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. SURGERY CENTER OF ATHENS (2142 W. Broad St., Building 100, Suite 100) Athens Art Association members Lola Gazda, Diane Tigue and Viviane Van Giesen celebrate the organizations 100th anniversary. TIF SIGFRIDS (119 N. Jackson St.) Los Angeles-based artist Joe Sola performs “Watching TV with my Dealer.” July 15–19, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 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.

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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 CORNHOLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION (Southern Brewing Company) Register for this seven-week cornhole league. The

season begins Aug. 26. Ages 21 and up. www.cornholeatl.com 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. Nuçi’s Space hosts meditations every Friday, 3 p.m. Healing Arts Centre hosts Insight Meditation every Monday, 7 p.m. 706-3407288. athensfivepointsyoga.com 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 July, 2 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/athens SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Drop off supplies like backpacks, paper, pencils, crayons, notebooks, glue sticks and scissors during the library’s open hours. Donations will go to students at Madison County Middle School. www.athenslibrary.org/madison SPRING PROGRAMS (Rocksprings Community Center) Programs are offered in the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports, holiday events and more. For both adults and children. accgov.com/leisure 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 photos by email 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. tabletennisathensga@gmail.com WHERE’S WALDO IN THE ATH? (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Through the month of July, look for Waldo at local businesses in this city-wide scavenger hunt. Check website for list of participating places. www.avidbookshop.com f

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Assistant for 40yo female, who is Blind. Duties: Personal care. Activities in community. Basic computer skills required. Patience, Calmness, Flexibility, Maturity, Attention to detail, Organizational skills, Very Reliable. Vocal/Musical ability a plus. Daytime shift Tuesday or Wednesday or Saturday 9-4 available, other pick-up shifts possible. Prefer someone in Athens for the “long-ter m.” $11.50/hour. Training provided. Call 706316-9886 between 9:30-4:30. Leave message if no answer.

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the same time. The folks in the back room don’t skimp on the sauce, either. You may need more than one napkin. Add on a side of grits (Red Mule, plain or cheddar, a tiny bit too loose) or some amazingly crisp home fries for $1.50, and you really do have a substantial meal. Lunch brings some sandwiches, including one that’s billed as ham and cheese that actually consists of capicola, fried egg, white cheddar, greens, mustard and mayo on a housemade Hawaiian roll. It is a fat ball of goo and explosive taste. You may have noticed that the kitchen wants to put a fried egg on everything, and rightfully so. The eggs are as nice as everything else. There’s a butterfly kiss of sweetness to the biscuits and the roll, but it’s never overdone. There are burgers, too, including specials, but they don’t work quite as well as the other options. They’re a bit big and flat, and they take too long to eat, resulting in that same mush of flavors as above.

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BIGGER AND BETTER: If you are going to shut down any praise of Farm Cart’s new brick-and-mortar location (1074 Baxter St., 706-850-8150) by complaining about the fact that its biscuits cost $9 or $10, then you can stop reading now. I thought I might be willing to hear out those objections, but the restaurant is so good and so willing to fight the good fight that I’ve decided to overrule them entirely. Farm Cart originally grew out of downtown’s beloved farm-to-table restaurant Farm 255, which operated for eight years where Iron Factory is now. The cute little cart hung out on the patio and served up a simpler menu based on whatever the chef felt like doing on a given day. When the restaurant closed, the cart was gone, too, for a while, until Michael and Iwalani Farfour revived it and started serving food at the Athens Farmers Market. With the closing of The Sultan, on Baxter, they saw an opportunity to expand, and they’ve done so very successfully.

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The restaurant version of Farm Cart captures some of the feel of the wheeled iteration, with corrugated metal covering the ceiling and the same rustic lettering as the outside of the trailer. If you want to be in the open air, the large patio remains an option, but there’s also AC. You can get breakfast all day, and lunch from 11 a.m. to close. The menu still isn’t big, but it’s bigger than the cart can handle, with a wider variety of meats and veggies alike. Buttermilk biscuit sandwiches are the main thing, with seven numbered options listed at the top of the menu, in the most prominent spot. And, yes, they cost between $9–$14, but they’re also roughly the size and weight of a softball, so the value ends up being pretty good. I almost never tell people to get the chicken (Peruvian restaurants aside), but the Fire Bird, with succulent Springer Mountain fried chicken thigh, fried egg, housemade pickles and Sriracha honey or Sriracha mayo (I recommend the latter), is possibly the best among them. The Carolina Boy (too-soft pulled pork in a mustard sauce with fried egg and appledill slaw) is more of a mush of flavors and doesn’t work quite as well, but the Veggie (two eggs, cheddar, arugula, avocado aioli and, if they’re ripe, some slices of tomato) is wonderful. Eating these fast is recommended. Leave them around, and the biscuit gets soggy and the flavors lose their sharpness, but right when they emerge from the kitchen, they’re pretty marvelous. The greens are assertive and delicate at

Other things you can get include good granola bark packaged cutely in a bag—it would make a good hostess gift—chocolate chip cookies that aren’t too gooey, seasonal salads, Boylan fountain soda, Montane sparkling water, an array of coffee drinks and even a small selection of beer and wine. Farm Cart is open 7 a.m.–3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. AFIELD: Find yourself in Greensboro? You could do worse than to eat at The Yesterday Cafe (114 N. Main St., 706453-0800), a generically named but not-bad-at-all Southern restaurant. Right in the middle of downtown, it gets pretty busy, but has a lot of space to handle the crowds. Does it seem likely that the buttermilk pie is actually world famous? Not so much, but it comes in a mini version that is pretty good. The vegetable plate is a good option, as the Southern-style sides are the place’s great strength, with particularly excellent squash casserole that is perhaps a match for the version served at Weaver D’s—something I don’t say lightly—but also greens, black-eyed peas and more. The cafe does lunch and dinner Thursday through Saturday, and lunch alone Monday through Wednesday. Around the corner, Ripe Thing Market seems to have some good options, too, including fresh-made breakfast biscuits, produce and some interesting items, like dried hibiscus by the bag. f

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live with us, ever. His brother is not financially stable because he thinks it’s beneath him to work full time—he’s practicing his anti-capitalist principles, apparently—and only does odd jobs and carpentry when he needs money for weed or concerts. Not only do I not want to live with him, I don’t want my children to be influenced by his very negative world view—think “nothing matters, so don’t do anything.” His parents are extremely wealthy—I mean, they have a house with a guest house and old money—and if anyone should be supporting his brother’s choices, it should be them. My stuff is packed up—I was sure I was leaving sooner than later—but I’m thinking of ditching the deposit on the U-Haul and throwing in the towel altogether. My boyfriend does not see where I’m coming from. He claims that these aren’t things that are non-negotiable for him—he says he just needs them to be a possibility. I feel like he’s being bizarrely controlling and self-centered, and overall, this shows that he’s more interested in building a future with his parents and brother than he is with me.

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Should I unpack my shit and accept heartbreak over worries about the future? Help, Should I Stay or Should I Go? If these things really aren’t non-negotiable for him, he needs to honor that statement and begin negotiating. He waited until way too close to moving time to tell you his intentions about your housing, and though I’m sure that controlling the situation probably wasn’t his intention, that’s exactly what he’s doing by giving you two so little time to talk and compromise about this. A relationship is a partnership, and all the people involved—apparently “throuples” are mainstream now—have to be able to agree on big life changes like that. This isn’t like choosing Barberitos over Chipotle— you’re talking about your future together and the lives you want to build for your children.

And yeah, I agree that you don’t need a trustfund anarchist smoking out your basement and playing Electric Wizard at inappropriate times. If your boyfriend’s brother wants to justify his laziness by refusing to participate in capitalism— while enjoying all the spoils of it, I’m sure— he can do that at his rich parents’ house. You are absolutely allowed to refuse your partner’s long-term plan for your family, and he is absolutely obligated to honor that choice and work with you to come up with something you can both live with. If he wants to take advantage of his family’s assets, they could help with a down payment on your home together, or pay rent on an apartment until you’re both more stable. There’s no need to live in the guest house or have relatives all up under y’all while you’re trying to start a life together. I don’t think this requires a breakup, but I definitely think you should not hit the road for your new home with all of this on your mind. Reschedule that moving truck and have a serious heart-to-heart with your boo about your future together. f

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Pulpwood Prep I LEARNED A LOT IN THE GEORGIA WOODS DURING SUMMERS By Pete McCommons pete@flagpole.com When the hot weather crunches down, I think back to the high-school summers when I worked in the Georgia woods to stay in shape for football. The father of my buddies Bobby and Sam Roper ran a pulpwood business, and he hired us to cut up felled pine trees, not with a chainsaw, but with a two-boy bow saw, which we pulled back and forth across the pine log until we sawed through it, while the third boy “limbed,” i.e., cut the limbs off the logs with an axe. We were paid by how much wood we cut up, which wasn’t much.

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THURSDAY, JULY 18 toward Veazey one morning, where the two trucks were loaded and waiting for us. We were going to drive them to the mill in Sparta, if we could get them out of the field and up the adjacent steep, red-dirt hill. If we couldn’t, we would have two trucks and a ton or so of logs rolling downhill backwards too fast for the paltry brake systems to halt—plus us. Deeta’s strategy was to put me in front, in the old Ford. If I couldn’t get it up the hill, he would attempt to block its downward plunge with the Chevrolet.

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I figured that if I did that all summer, when the hellacious twice-a-day football practices started up in August, I would be more than ready for them. Truth to tell, I would have been a lot better off if I had worked in the drugstore all summer like our captain, Sonny Thurmond, because by the time practice did start, I staggered in weighing 135 pounds and almost too tired to run the dreaded windsprints. It must have been hot as hell in those woods. We worked barebacked, trying to stay cool, but I noticed that Mr. William West, the head of Mr. Roper’s professional pulpwood team (chainsaws), was wearing a long-sleeved union suit under a flannel shirt. I asked him why, and he explained to me that once his shirts were sweated through, they worked just like an air conditioner for his body, cooling him and picking up the slightest breeze. Thanks to Mr. West, I have always worn at least a T-shirt when I work outside. Another summer, I contracted with the famous, free-spirited Greene County character E.H. Armor to clean up some forest land that he managed. Greene County citizens must have a nickname, so E.H. was known as “H.” My pulpwood experience came in handy, because we had to load logs onto a truck owned by my older cousin, Deeta McCommons, who had a good job as a rural mail carrier and was trying to make some extra money hauling pulpwood. Deeta had two trucks: an old Chevrolet and a much older Ford. He got me down in a field down

We came out of the field and immediately made a hard left up the hill—no room for a running start. The old Ford had a flathead V-8 engine, and I had it in double-low gear. It sounded like an ice cream churn just about to hit froze. Right at the crest of the hill, I thought the motor could not make another revolution, but somehow it did, and we made it over the top. Never mind that Deeta’s truck had a flat tire on the way, and we had to unload it, so that we could change the tire and then load it back. On a later trip, I was driving the old Ford with another load on it, while Deeta and H followed in a car. The front wheel fell off the truck, and it dropped down onto the dirt road and eventually skidded to a stop. I thought I exited the fallen vehicle with some aplomb, but H unkindly reported that my eyes were as big as saucers. Toward the end of that summer, our friend and right tackle Lewis Brown and I were out in the woods loading Deeta’s Chevrolet—the Ford having been honorably retired. Football season was just about to start, and Sonny, feeling the need for some conditioning after a summer behind the ice cream counter, joined us for a day of work. In the hot, humid air, Sonny did not last long. When the heat got to him, and he went limp, all those newsreels of kids in iron lungs rushed through his fevered brain, and he was convinced that, out there in the piney woods, he had contracted polio. He still shudders to remember that morning. Sonny just had back surgery last week. I wonder if there’s any connection. f

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