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Stats Show Bias in Criminal Justice BLACK MEN ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE JAILED IN ATHENS, AND MORE LOCAL NEWS By Blake Aued and Chris Dowd news@flagpole.com Jamie Scott could have been a statistic. By when those past offenses occurred and how his count, he was arrested 54 times between serious they were. “We’re constantly lookthe ages of 14–37 and spent time in four ing for some sign of change,” he said. different prisons before going straight and Shannon described the criminal jusbecoming “lead servant” at The Sparrow’s tice system as a series of decision points. Nest, a local nonprofit. Citizens decide whether to report a crime. But in a way, he still is. Starting with Police have discretion on how many their teenage years, black boys and men in resources they put into an investigation and Athens are far more likely to be incarcerated whether to arrest a suspect. Prosecutors than any other demographic group. They have discretion on whether to bring charges also, on average, serve longer sentences for and, if so, how serious the charges are. the same crimes, according to data obtained through open records requests and analyzed by Avery Murdie, executive director of the Georgia Institute for Transitional Justice. “Athens is a fairly progressive community in many regards,” Murdie said before a panel discussion Nov. 7 at the Athens-Clarke County Library, “but it does have its blind spots, shortcomings and challenges.” The criminal justice system is one of them. Many white people, when presented with data, believe there must be some reason so many black men are in prison, because they perceive their own interactions with the system as fair, said Sarah Shannon, a University Here’s what the new Firefly Trail bridge will look like. of Georgia sociology professor who researches race and criminal justice. While there is some evidence Then, prosecutors and defense lawyers black men do commit more crimes, that negotiate on plea bargains—only 1% of doesn’t fully explain the disparity, she said. felony criminal cases actually go to trial, For example, as Flagpole has previously according to Haggard. If they do, judges and reported, African Americans are five times juries have discretion on whether to convict more likely to be arrested for marijuana and on the sentence handed down. offenses as whites, even though the races For African Americans, according to are equally likely to use the drug. Shannon, the decision point often comes at Nor is Athens unique. The data Murdie the arrest stage. Hispanics are far less likely obtained from Superior Court, State Court, to be arrested, but they’re more likely to be Juvenile Court and the Clarke County prosecuted and sentenced harshly, she said. Sheriff’s Office, which runs the local jail, “Where can I mitigate or reduce how mirrors national statistics. “This is an issue those disparities affect an individual?” which is part of our legal system throughMunicipal Court Judge Ryan Hope said he out our society,” Shannon said. asks himself. Black men make up 13% of Athens’ Various efforts are underway to fix the population. However, they make up 45% system. Under former Gov. Nathan Deal, of those sentenced to confinement in State the state created more accountability courts Court, and 60% in Superior Court, accordthat focus on solving underlying problems ing to the data Murdie compiled. (State like mental illness and drug and alcohol Court generally hears misdemeanors, while abuse, rather than punishment. The state Superior Court deals with felonies.) Just also legalized citations in lieu of arrest for under half of all cases in Juvenile Court minor offenses like shoplifting and possesinvolved African Americans. Black males sion of small amounts of marijuana. also served longer sentences than white On a local level, earlier this year, the ACC males, white females or black females, Commission approved the “Freedom Act,” even when the data was adjusted for the which instituted a cite-and-release policy charges faced and the defendants’ criminal for violating local ordinances like disorderly histories. conduct and public intoxication. Still, the The system is compounding, according new policy won’t affect many people. Only to Shannon, because if a black man is more nine individuals charged with ordinance likely to enter the system, once in it, his his- violations spent more than 48 hours in jail tory plays into further interactions. That’s last year because they couldn’t make bail, something Superior Court Chief Judge according to Hope. Patrick Haggard said he struggles with. In addition, courts now send autoOnce, when he heard someone had 20 primated texts to defendants reminding them ors, “that was all I needed to hear,” he said. of their court dates. They also organize But now, he said he considers factors like monthly “access to justice” pop-up clinics

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where people can get free legal advice. “That kind of help goes a long way toward discouraging criminal activity later on,” Haggard said. He also said he’s interested in a St. Louis program called “the living room,” where police take agitated people to see a counselor, rather than to jail. Other efforts involve community groups. The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement has a committee devoted to the schoolto-prison pipeline, said Collisa “Coco”

Lankford, a high school teacher turned cop turned social worker who now runs the Clarke County School District’s alternative high school. “By the time my kids reach me, many of them are reading on a third or fourth grade level,” she said. But CCSD is moving away from zero tolerance and embracing restorative justice, which is mak-

ing an impact, she added. The Sparrow’s Nest works with inmates at the ACC Diversion Center, a halfway house where nonviolent offenders are released to work during the day, as well as the homeless and recovering substance abusers, Scott said. They help people obtain IDs, prescriptions and bus passes and provide food, showers, a place to do laundry and computer access, among other services. But Scott said he can only help those who want to be helped. “It wasn’t until I changed this,” he said, pointing to his head, “that I was able to function as a member of society.” [Blake Aued]

SPLOST 2020 Approved Athens voters overwhelmingly approved extending a local 1% sales tax for capital projects last week. Only 9,000 of 70,000 registered voters turned out Nov. 5, but of those who did, 78% voted for SPLOST 2020. The tax will last an estimated 11 years and fund $314 million worth of projects. Big ticket items include a new judicial center to replace the outdated and overcrowded courthouse, an arena at the Classic Center and redeveloping the aging, dilapidated Bethel Midtown Village affordable housing complex. That’s in addition to 34 smaller projects, ranging from crowd-pleasers like park improvements to necessities like equipment for firefighters. Despite vocal opposition to some projects—particularly the judicial center and the arena— and the regressive nature of sales taxes in general, the margin of victory surpassed past sales tax referendums, which have routinely passed with support in the low 70s. Proponents argued that SPLOST helps Athens-Clarke County put some of the burden on commuters, tourists and UGA students who don’t pay property taxes, and that even if voters were opposed to one or two projects on the list, there was more to

like than dislike. In Watkinsville, Mayor Dave Shearon and challenger Bob Smith may be headed for a recount. Smith, a former Republican state representative who actively courted GOP support in the nonpartisan race, won 402 votes to Shearon’s 400. Georgia law allows a recount when the losing candidate is within 1% of the apparent winner. Incumbent Connie Massey won re-election over opponent Jon Kirkpatrick 400 votes to 354 for Post 2 on the city council. Brian Brodrick won re-election to his Post 1 seat unopposed. And 71% of voters approved earlier alcohol sales on Sunday. And for Winterville city council, incumbent Mary Quinn was re-elected, and Amanda Mooney won another post. Dodd Ferrelle won re-election as mayor without opposition. [BA]

Funding Restored for Clarke Middle Meanwhile, Clarke Middle School is back on the Clarke County School District’s project list for its (completely unrelated) ESPLOST. Superintendent Demond Means told school board members at a Nov. 7 work session that he wants to restore $10 million for Clarke Middle renovations and postpone a new district headquarters. Means had previously proposed pushing Clarke Middle off into the next round of ESPLOST, which will go before voters in November 2021, arguing that $10 million was insufficient and a new central office was an urgent need because the career academy building, where most administrators are currently housed, is bursting at the seams. But the board voted down Means’ proposal to buy a Milledge Avenue building last month, and he also received pushback from teachers, students and parents on delaying Clarke Middle renovations. The school has bug, mold and HVAC problems, and Athens’ three other middle schools have all been rebuilt or renovated. The $10 million budgeted could become $14 million, because CCSD is collecting more sales tax revenue than anticipated, Means said, but that is still only about half of what it would cost for a full rebuild. If that’s the route stakeholder groups want to take, additional funds could be added in ESPLOST VI, he said. [BA]

Commission Approves Murmur Trestle Design The Athens-Clarke County Commission voted last week to approve a preliminary design for a bridge over Trail Creek along the Firefly trail. Under normal circumstances, you might expect a vote like this to be unanimous and end quickly, with little comment from the public. Not this time. Commissioners heard numerous public comments and debated the proposal for over 45 minutes before making their decision, with Jerry NeSmith, Melissa Link and Mariah Parker voting no. This bridge design was contentious because of the historic trestle it will replace. The “Murmur Trestle” in Dudley Park was built in 1888 and was made famous in 1983 when it appeared on the back cover of the R.E.M. album Murmur. The trestle is a beloved monument of Athens music history, but unfortunately, then-owner CSX partially demolished it 20 years ago, and it’s become structurally unsound. That means

Firefly Trail engineers have had to think up other ways for pedestrians to safely cross the 500-foot gap across Trail Creek. The bridge design approved by commissioners includes part of the existing trestle, with a steel arch used for the remaining length. This will make the bridge stronger and easier to maintain while keeping at least some of the historic trestle. The design was supported by Historic Athens, but some commissioners and members of the public were unhappy with the decision and wanted to do more to preserve what remains of the trestle. Speaking of Trail Creek, the commission officially renamed Trail Creek Park a couple of miles away for the late Virginia Walker, a longtime East Athens activist who helped funnel federal dollars and local investment to her long-neglected neighborhood, resulting in programs and facilities like the Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Triangle Plaza and Miriam Moore Community Center. She was the last of the “Four Matrons”—herself, Moore, Jessie Barnett and Evelyn Neely—when she died last year at age 72. The commission had previously considered naming the park for Walker, but some felt uncomfortable with bestowing the honor on a living person. Debate continued over the details of the “prosperity package” as commissioners pushed back the vote on the Neighborhood Leaders program to December. The funding for this $4 million package, intended to fight poverty, was approved in June, but the decision on how to spend it has been delayed time and time again. With numerous work sessions ending in intense disagreements, even bickering, among commissioners, it seems unclear if the prosperity package will be finalized before budget talks begin again next year. The Neighborhood Leaders program has been touted as a success by Tim Johnson, the executive director of Family Connection-Communities in Schools. But commissioners aren’t so much debating the merits of any one program as the nature of government assistance itself. Should help come in the form of a “handout” or a “hand up”? What would a government-directed “hand up” look like in Athens? After months of debate, these questions are still hanging in the air, with possibilities being discussed and then discarded one after another. It’s possible the prosperity package will fail to become a reality in the current fiscal year. Even if that happens, fighting poverty in Athens was always going to be a marathon, not a sprint. If the idea of the package helped to spark a debate among commissioners that they would not have had otherwise, then perhaps it’s a success no matter what happens. This money can always be saved and spent in future years, after the debate about it has concluded. When that will be, it’s hard to say. That wasn’t the only vote commissioners delayed at the Nov. 5 meeting. They also sent a proposal increasing the minimum drink price allowed in bars back to the Legislative Review Committee, chaired by Commissioner Allison Wright, even though the LRC vote to recommend raising the minimum from $1 to $2 was unanimous the first time around. Although recommended by a health study as a way to curb binge drinking and supported by police, the proposal was received coldly by the drinking public and by some commissioners who are not on the LRC. [Chris Dowd] f

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Rebuilding the School System DEMOND MEANS’ PLAN TO MAKE CLASSROOMS MORE EQUITABLE By Kristen Morales news@flagpole.com

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emond Means stood at a dry-erase board behind his have to know the role of schools within that marginalizadesk drawing 20 circles. tion. We have to be able to look objectively and say, ‘OK, He put a loop around four of them; these are the what has the role of education been in perpetuating socikids who are going to a special education class. Another etal marginalization? And not just people who are African loop went around five more; these are the kids going to a American, but really anybody who doesn’t fit a perceived gifted class. Four more little circles got earmarked for an normative that isn’t white, middle class, cisgender and preearly intervention program. dominantly Christian.” Six circles were left—the students who remain for reguThis sentiment is shared by Rhina Fernandes Williams, lar instruction. This, he said, is how our schools continue to a clinical associate professor of critical and multicultural be segregated in 2019. “And this happens in schools across Georgia. We’re trying to stop it in Clarke County,” said Means, who is in his third year as superintendent of the Clarke County School District. “The point is, when you start pulling those kids out, that’s segregation. We’re perpetuating the gap. We’re actually fueling the gap in the name of ‘we’re helping them.’ But we’re not helping them; we’re making things worse.” Reversing this practice is one of several ways Means is trying to change how the school district works, and he’s planning on achieving this through a multi-step equity training process. This process is essentially meant to rebuild the school district within its own walls. It will take several years, Means said, but when the construction is done and the dust has cleared, ideally, all students will make progress Superintendent Demond Means at a recent school board meeting. year over year. education at Georgia State University. Interviewed for her perspective on what equity looks like in the classroom, Fernandes Williams said teachers can often benefit from taking a hard look at themselves, their beliefs and attiIn Clarke County, as in most places, black students’ stantudes, and how they play out in the classroom. dardized test scores lag behind their white counterparts. “Everything that happens in the classroom is filtered They’re also more likely to be disciplined, more likely to through teachers,” said Fernandes Williams, who challenges be placed in special education programs and less likely to her own college students’ perceptions of education with be accepted into gifted programs or take AP classes. But, the question, why school? “We all have biases. We all have according to Means, all students—even high achievers— beliefs about things. But whatever those things are, more should see better results as a result of the equity process. often than not, it’s very hard to get into them without delvElise Frattura, a professor at the University of ing into, ‘How did I learn this?’” Wisconsin-Milwaukee who is co-leading the equity training for the school district, said the segregation of students Means described is one of the main things holding Clarke County back. She and Colleen Capper, co-founders The topic of separating students came up at a recent quesof Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity, have tion-and-answer event at Normal Bar hosted by a local developed a system over the past 30 years that will take educators and administrators through a series of steps that, church. Means, speaking to a crowd of about 100 who had gathered on a weeknight, explained a solution to this modultimately, are the foundation of the rebuilding process. ern-day segregation of students: Rather than pull them out In Clarke County, the process began about a year ago into special classes, students would stay, and their teacher with Step 1, which taught school principals, school leaderwould work with other experts in the building to infuse ship teams and district office staff about equity—what it lessons with additional activities or techniques that play to means, how communities are marginalized and the role the students’ strengths. educational system plays in this. A table of teachers pushed back. How were they to Following this three-day training, principals and school address the needs of non-native English speakers or gifted leadership teams then received the directive to fan out and students or special education students without additional work individually and in small groups of teachers to pass teachers in the room? the same lessons along. This process takes time, Frattura Means said the answer was a concept called co-planning said, to allow the training to fit into everyone’s schedules— to co-serve, which meant teachers collaborated with gifted, and because of the high number of new principals in the ESOL, special education and other teachers to bring their past year, additional training sessions have taken place expertise into the main classroom. more recently to get everyone up to speed. Frattura echoed this sentiment in a later interview with “We want people to know what inequities are. They Flagpole. When students are grouped by ability, they are have to know we created legislation that marginalized the taught that they do not belong, she said. Over time, chilAfrican American population,” said Frattura. “But they also

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dren learn who belongs and who does not. “We know from research that the more diverse an environment, the more everyone learns. Hands down. Because we learn from each other,” she added. She recalled a situation in another school district where teachers and administrators had gone through the equity process, had classrooms that reflected the demographics of their schools, and students were excelling. Then, in one school, a hiccup: Test scores went down. The only change, she said, was 30 minutes at the end of the day when a group of students deemed high-achieving were allowed to go outside and catch tadpoles, while another group of students stayed inside and worked on flashcards. But they could see the other students outside, and even in that 30-minute timespan, the children made the connection that they weren’t part of that group. Expectations fell, as did their test scores. “And it makes sense, when we’re responding to deficits,” Frattura said. “When a system reverses itself and is proactive, it gives teachers more ability to work across more kids, and everyone does better.”

Moving Forward In total, there are four main cornerstones in the ICS equity process. The second step will be implemented in December, said Frattura, when the team will work on forming cohesive and comprehensive instruction, laying the groundwork for co-planning to co-serve. Frattura understands teachers’ frustration with the pace of the work. Many choose the profession because of their desire to make a difference, but when the system is working against you, it makes moving the needle impossible. “Most of us have the philosophy that if you want to make a difference, teach,” Frattura said. “But you’re not going to fix it by changing exactly what you do in the classroom. You can fix it, but it has to be systematic. Teachers can’t fix it, but they can be part of the process to fix it.” Fernandes Williams said there are ways teachers can make their classrooms more equitable, but only after truly understanding what equity means and understanding ways our current system perpetuates issues such as poverty. “And from there, it’s easier to think about, what do they see in all the texts? What do they see in children’s books? What do they see on the walls?” she said. “So, if you have populations who are diverse, you have children coming from different backgrounds. When teachers are aware, they can build on those.” The third cornerstone, which Frattura expects to begin next fall, implements the co-planning to co-serve concept. The final piece of the training involves leveraging funding and policies to eliminate inequities. In total, she said, the process takes about three to five years—but once the concept catches on, she said, she and her team are quick to step out and let the district move forward with its own solutions. “It’s hard. It is,” said Frattura. “And people have to be really kind and patient and loving to each other, because we’re kind of in this thing together.” Means also acknowledged it’s a process, but he said it’s what he’s envisioned since he arrived in Clarke County more than two years ago. At the end of it, the gap in the data between white and black students should close because the culture inside schools has changed. “It does require people to look at their work differently,” Means said. “It requires a level of urgency that maybe we haven’t felt before. But it’s an urgency I feel every day, because I don’t believe that our kids are unable to read on grade level simply because they’re of a certain ethnic group and they’re poor. What I do believe is that if we do our very best as professionals, we can raise achievement for children.”

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Along with the training, Means laid out for Flagpole several other changes that have been implemented in the past two years with the goal of raising student achievement:

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• Eureka Math is now used in grades kindergarten through second. • The district introduced AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a framework that, Means said, helps change the relationship between teacher and student. AVID also includes extensive training for teachers in strategies. “The teacher becomes more of the facilitator of the learning instead of the director of the learning. I’ve seen it work in changing classroom culture,” said Means. AVID is not mandated but is in place in 18 of 21 schools. • A new program, Learning Wednesdays, brings groups of teachers to the district office for professional development and training, specifically in a new instructional model that includes an opening to a lesson, a transition, a work session, a summary and an assessment of what was taught. In addition, there has been a shift in the way student data is collected. Means said the district is using small post-unit assessments to gauge students’ understanding of the content. “We’ve created an infrastructure where we’re continually looking at the performance of students, so we know how students are doing throughout the year, not just on the Milestones,” he said of the NWEA MAP system. Students refer to it as “MAP tests” and encounter them as a short set of questions to answer after finishing a lesson. “So, we’re instituting a lot of strategies and systems in looking at our work differently,” he said, “and I hope we’ve changed the narrative in the organization where failure is not accepted. It’s now, what are we going to do about it, as educators, to support the kids?”

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The Role of Principals Another change is a new instructional framework—and principals play a key role. Means said teachers follow a set order to how a lesson is taught: an opening, a transition to a work session, a work session, a summary of what was taught and some type of assessment to be sure students understood what was taught. And it’s principals, he said, who are instrumental in supporting teachers in this framework. “A principal should be in a classroom every day. Every day,” said Means. “If they’re not, they’re not serving as the instructional leader.” Over time, Means said, principals can watch teachers, ask questions, offer pointers and then be at the table when follow-up meetings take place. If the students aren’t learning what was taught, how can it be retaught? What are the kids doing? “Then, you have a culture that’s no longer based on blaming, or suggesting social factors are the reason for student failure,” he said. “But it’s really making sure that the school system protocols and procedures are so focused on serving every child that we start to elevate our service.” Anyone can manage a school, Means said. Instead, he wants people who are “master educators” to serve in the role of principals. Means has also changed the reporting structure for principals across the district. Now, the three high school principals report to him, while the other principals are split among the district’s chief academic officer and two directors of support and principal supervision. The benefit to this structure, he said, is that it gives principals a specific contact in the district office if they have an issue, and that person can focus on the problem at hand. “So, if there’s a challenge happening at your school, you call your person,” Means said. “And we typically say, ‘We got it from here, you just go back and run your school.’” f

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Score More Touchdowns GEORGIA’S MEDIOCRE OFFENSE IS FRUSTRATING By Cy Brown news@flagpole.com has any red zone issues. The Dawgs rank second nationally in red zone offense, scoring on 97% of trips inside it. But 13 of their scores in the red zone have come on field goals, with 25 coming on touchdowns. Compare that to LSU, which has the best red zone offense in the country and just 10 red zone field goals to 38 red zone touchdowns. That’s the level we have to match ANTHONY WALSH

Anyone who reads this column regularly knows I don’t like to complain. I mean, I do complain. Frequently, in fact. But that doesn’t mean I like it. It just feels necessary sometimes. This is one of those times. I know it’s hard to complain too much about a 27–0 shutout victory, even for Georgia fans. That’s why they pay me the big bucks.

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Despite a ton of good that was on display in Georgia’s shutout victory over Missouri at Sanford Stadium, there was also plenty of bad that made this win at times one of the more infuriating blowouts I’ve ever seen. Maybe “bad” is too strong of a phrase, though. What I’m really talking about is less “bad” in the traditional sense and more “not good enough.” Offensively this season, the first under Kirby Smart’s new offensive coordinator James Coley, the Dawgs have struggled to finish drives with touchdowns instead of field goals, and that problem was on full display against Missouri. As always, Rodrigo Blankenship was excellent in the kicking game, making four of his five field goal attempts, with a long of 48 yards. But the problem isn’t Rodrigo. It’s the fact that we had to kick five field goals, two of which came from inside the red zone and a third (missed) from the 26-yard line. That’s 15 points left on the board right there had they finished those drives with touchdowns instead of field goals. There’s also the matter of a potential 60-yard touchdown catch from George Pickens— who still finished the night with 67 yards receiving and two touchdown catches—that was called back for an illegal formation. In a world in which the offense was just a tad sharper, the final score could have been as high as 49-0. Now, that would have been a real statement shutout. A win is always a win, and shutout is always a shutout, but that extra little bit of scoring would have made a big difference for a fanbase that has been worried about the offense all season. On paper, it doesn’t look like Georgia

now that we’ll likely face LSU in the SEC Championship game. It’s a high standard, but it’s the one you have to live up to when you compete at this level. The Dawgs converted three red zone field goals in the 24-17 win over Florida, a touchdown on any of which would have made the final moments and scoreline of that game much more comfortable. And don’t tell me that game wouldn’t have been way more enjoyable if we had beaten Florida by more than a touchdown. We’ve still got three regular season games to play, plus the SEC Championship game and at least one bowl, but Rodrigo has already kicked 22 field goals this season, one off of his career-high (23). I love Rodrigo as much as everyone else, and I love to see him put up points for Georgia. But he’s been just a bit too important this season for my liking. As fun as it is to see him boot in a 50-yarder, I’ll always prefer seeing him nail extra points to field goals. Amidst all this whining, I shouldn’t go without saying that the offense must first do lots of good things to set up disappointing field goal attempts. Jake Fromm passed for 173 yards and two touchdowns. Pickens had the best game of his career. Lawrence Cager continued to impress with 93 yards receiving before leaving the game after he aggravated a shoulder injury. (Kirby said postgame that Cager would be fine, along with a trio of offensive linemen who left the game injured.) The offense is good, verging on really good. It just needs to start scoring more touchdowns, if nothing else to keep me from pulling out my hair every time we get in the red zone. f

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From Kings to Christmas UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS FROM ACT, BRIGHTSTONE AND MORE By Dina Canup arts@flagpole.com than what it was originally meant to be: a snapshot in time, a story with a universal message.” The King and I, by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon, is presented by Athens Creative Theatre Thursday, Nov. 14 through Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 16 and a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Nov. 17. Tickets are $12–$15 and available at mortontheatre.com, 706-613-3771 and acc.gov/act.

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The King and I This Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, set in the 1860s and debuting on Broadway in the 1950s, features a British governess (Kendall Kookogey) who takes a job in Bangkok to teach the English language and customs to the king of Siam (Richard Hoard) and his large family of wives and children. This, he believes, will give them an edge in an increasingly modernized world that views him as barbaric. The governess and the king clash, learn from each other and may fall in love—all while a secret love bond forms between a slave sent to be one of the king’s wives (Kate Templeton) and a humble scholar (Paul Lee) who wins her heart. The King and I is a beloved musical that many have found problematic. It combines love stories, dance and music with colonialist condescension and a history of yellowface casting. It also contains its own critique of western Orientalism. According to Neil Smith of BBC News, “its portrait of a white woman being both fascinated and repelled by a society depicted as both backward and barbarous can’t help but feel patronizingly out of step with modern sensibilities.” However, the Tony Awardwinning stars of the 2015 revival, Ken Watanbe and Kelli O’Hara, find the musical to have contemporary relevance. “Either Rodgers and Hammerstein were writing ahead of their time, or we’re not learning,” O’Hara told the BBC. “We’re still talking about understanding each other across certain lines, about gender equality and religious understanding. I can’t think of a better time to be doing this again.” The director of the Athens production, T.A. Powell, believes the show can embrace both its theatrical past and “the essentials of cultural change. Unlike contemporary works, not every show can be condensed or updated to reflect something other

The performance features UGA alumni Thomas, Marlon Burnley, J.L. Reed, Vallea Woodbury and Sean Polite. The staged reading will be presented at the University of Georgia Fine Arts Building on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. The event is free to the public.

Mercy Georgia playwright Angela Hall is in the process of developing a TV series, “Mercy,” and is hosting an open reading of the pilot episode in Athens. Hall’s work has been featured more than once in The Best American Short Plays, performed Off-Off Broadway and nominated for a New York Innovative Theatre Award for Best Original Short Play. “Mercy,” an “epic tale of African and African American mythology and folklore,” stars Adetinpo Thomas as Amaka, a person who was born enslaved but discovers she has been gifted with magical abilities. She can fly, she is immortal, and she is her ancestors’ “carrier of Adetinpo Thomas performs as Amaka in Mercy. burdens” who has been charged to avenge the wrongs done against them. When only the descendants College and Common Good Atlanta, as well of her ancestors’ enemies are left, are they as archivists at Spelman, the Woodruff deserving of her vengeance? Hall asks, “Do Library and UGA’s Special Collections the sins of the father pass to his children?” Libraries. The free performance continues

Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 17 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit ugatheatre. com/gaproject. Buckskin Gulch Moonlight Theater has a test night of their new “big dumb western,” Buckskin Gulch, with full performances the following weekend. It promises “everything you’d hope to see: gunfights, betrayal, love, adventure, despair and murder.” The “physical comedy” is appropriate for ages 11 and up. Presented by and at Moonlight Theater Company, the free test night on Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. will be followed by performances Thursday, Nov. 21 through Saturday, 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $14 ($8 for students) and available at moonlighttheatercompany.com. Overnight Christmas There’s something about a pile of packages waiting at your front door that makes it feel like Christmas, so it makes sense for someone to make a holiday musical out of the present-day gift-giving experience. This family-friendly show features a delivery driver’s (Bryan Rante) last run before Christmas, and instead of his usual route, he delivers packages all over the world and learns about “the true meaning of Christmas” with a retelling of the original Christmas story. Musical numbers reflect the variety of his journey, from New Orleans to Russia, China, Scotland, Africa and more. Overnight Christmas, by Tim Goodwin, Lorie Marsh, Denise Thomas, Kathy Jordan, Don Marsh, Vernon Whaley and Adam Lancaster, is presented by Brightstone Productions Thursday, Nov. 21 through Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m., with 2:30 p.m. matinees on Nov. 22 and 23. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and available at 706-705-2599 or brightstoneathens.com. f

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Small Space, Big Ideas TINY ATH GALLERY MAKES HUGE STRIDES IN THE LOCAL ARTS ECONOMY By Alden DiCamillo arts@flagpole.com Located at 174 Cleveland Ave. with only For each show at tiny ATH, Camille takes 174 square feet of space, the tiny ATH gala vigorous approach to promoting artists lery has made dynamic use of the descriptor on social media, embracing a collaborative “tiny.” The space originally served and still approach to exhibitions. This approach functions as a design studio for gallerist extends the gallerist-to-artist relationships and Hodgson School of Music Public Relations Director Camille Hayes. Taking inspiration from her position as a board member for the Athens Institute for Contemporary Art, a community supported space, Camille wanted to create a local-economy-oriented space through her studio, an interest that resulted in a vision of radical local artist support that jump-started in September with Will Eskridge and his show of acrylic paintings, “Central Nervous Breakdown.” Camille has lived in the Athens area since her adoption and, within the last decade, has come to admire the innovative artist community that exists in Athens—a community that has sought to create financial stability for artists and musicians through mutual support and fair trade practices. This kind of network creates a model of interwoven funds that filter into a central network economy, rather than a competitive economy that seeks to create independent pockets of art patronage “Reach Inside the Eye of Your Mind” by Tex Crawford and sales. Thus far, Camille has received funding from the Athens Area Arts Council, and she hopes to after each artist’s show through follow-up continue garnering support through which social media showcases for artists’ exhibishe can exhibit and promote artists and art tions. This promotes artists’ work so they sales. In this way, tiny ATH gallery becomes can generate sales based on their narrative a vivacious conduit of visual narrative for a and merit, rather than spontaneous viewer plethora of artists’ practices. interest.

The artists showing at tiny ATH gallery have been diverse in their media and backgrounds, keeping the potential of the space vivacious and defying limits of space. Because the gallery is literally tiny, the entirety of the architecture must come into play to make a show successful. Tiny ATH has utilized windows, porch space and ceiling fixtures, and soon, it’ll utilize the front yard for a show that will feature Japanesestyle birdhouses. The diverse use of space can be seen in the upcoming exhibition of Tex Crawford, a self-taught artist whose work is born from the narratives of his life and the

mythologies that he finds in the earth and everyday material. His work will feature items like “Reach inside the eye of your mind” from his “Samsonite Saturn Series,” which is a suitcase that responds to a vision of opening and seeing that Crawford had

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while moving through his everyday life. The inside of the suitcase is painted in saturated orange backgrounds with brilliant blue drawings filling all of the negative space. Two alien pillars stand out holding a seeing eye that bears the title of the piece, giving us the opportunity to have our own vision through our own experiences. Crawford centers his creations around the way he centers his life: presentness to personal thoughts, visions and earthly connections. He focuses on positivity and receiving the energy found in the earth in response to both hardship and joy. His work uses the concept of petroglyphs—repeated symbols similar to hieroglyphs— but applies them to a drawing practice that actively utilizes the saturation of color and the energy of line to create kinetic form of visual mythology and vision-making. Crawford’s show demonstrates the mission and vision of tiny ATH gallery with his use of sustainable, innovative arts practices. Artists of any caliber embedded within the Athens arts community are encouraged to submit proposals for shows via the tiny ATH gallery website. Upcoming shows include Phil White’s surrealist photomontage work in January; a female fabric show in February featuring Paual Runyon, Barbette Houser and Heather Elisabeth; Jacob Wenzka’s ink work in “Ecumenopolis” for March; Broderick Flanigan (oils) and Travis Ward (photography and video) in separate April and May shows; Lisa Feeman’s June show “Shack & Awe” that will include mixed media work; and the Athens Area Arts Council members showcase that will open in July. The opening reception for Crawford’s show will be Friday, Nov. 15 from 6–9 p.m. The gallery keeps minimal hours, and is only open for receptions and special events. Stay posted on upcoming events at tinyathgallery.com. f

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employ to convey the intent and messages of his songs. “Certain people may have gotten the idea that the end goal of Titus Andronicus is the construction and the delivery of fast, super hard-rocking punk songs,” Stickles says. “The punk rock song is just one tool in the toolbox, and there are any number of tools that I can utilize if I feel that’s the best way to achieve my essential purpose as an artist,

“Titus Andronicus used to go a lot harder than we have the past few years, in terms of the number of dates we were doing,” he says. “I don’t have all of the figures in front of me right now, but in 2009, we did, like, 170 shows, including one period where we were on the road basically for 77 days straight.” Typically, he says, “We would do, like, a month. Then we would come back home for maybe 36 or 48 hours, and then we’d have to fly off to Europe and do that for two or three weeks. Then we had to come back and do South by Southwest for another two or three. Then we had to go open for some other band, and that was another month. It just went on and on, but we were young, and we had a lot of energy.” The reason for the lengthy round of touring is that Titus Andronicus has a new album, An Obelisk. It’s the band’s sixth album over an 11-year span—a sign that Stickles and Titus Andronicus haven’t been slacking in the creative department, either. An Obelisk stands as a return to form for the band after a 2018 effort, A Productive Cough, which was seen by many as a stylistic left turn. The first four Titus albums were hard-rocking affairs that showed the group’s punk roots, as well as offering injections of Irish rock and Americana. A Productive Cough was a more relaxed, rootsier song cycle that emphasized the less pronounced influences of the earlier albums. “That was not so much of a rock album, exactly,” Stickles says. “There were more ballads and songs that utilized more traditional American or Celtic-derived song forms and not quite so much of the punk stuff.” In a sense, A Productive Cough was meant to show there is a whole other musical vocabulary beyond punk that Stickles can

which is to communicate and to be a validator to my audience.” Stickles came into An Obelisk knowing he wanted to return to his punk roots, and he had a specific person in mind to produce the album: Bob Mould, who co-fronted Hüsker Dü and then the band Sugar and has also built an impressive and long-running solo career. It was an honor, Stickles says, to have an artist of Mould’s stature sign on to helm the project. “There’s hardly a better role model for a guy for me,” Stickles says. “There are very few people at the level of Mr. Mould, not just in terms of his ability to craft great music and awesome rock records, but to do so with an enormous amount of integrity and respect for his own internal moral and artistic compass… These are all things that I would like to do. Not to mention the fact that he’s had a 40-year career, and he’s still ripping it up as hard as ever, basically.” With the current tour, fans have the chance to experience the lyrically potent, relentlessly rocking and invigorating songs Titus and Mould created in a live setting. “The new album will be represented pretty generously, and then we’re looking through the back catalog and seeing which of the songs from there make the most sense in this context,” Stickles says. “Happily, luckily enough, we’ve got plenty of fast songs in the catalog, so I’m not too worried about coming up short in that regard.” f

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then crafted around the cardboard sleeve. There are, of course, several different levels of support you can pledge for this project, but the deadline is Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2:59 a.m. Because this is a Kickstarter project, if it is not fully funded by that time, it will not be funded at all. You can search for the pledge page at kickstarter.com, or make use of this handy URL: kck.st/33YFHIS. COME AND KNOCK ON OUR DOOR: A very special house show will happen Sunday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m., and I’m not going to tell you where, but I’ll let you lead yourself there.

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Anyway, it’s billed as a Harvest of Sound and features Fourth Mansions, which is a new thing by Joe Rowe (The Glands), who is accompanied by Peter Alvanos (Fabulous Bird) and Bryan Poole (Helium Kids); and Cheap Haven, which is JoJo Glidewell (of Montreal) in his first solo show playing improvised tunes and compositional pieces. Headlining is Kenosha Kid, who, it is reported, will debut several category-defying compositions and feature guitarist Dan Nettles with drummer Seth Hendershot and bassist Luca Lombardi. Tickets are $20, but you’ll also get some refreshments— bring more if you need ’em—and they’re also limited. For tickets and location, head to kenoshakid.bandcamp.com/merch— don’t forget to include ‘merch’—and you’ll know everything you need to know. ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN, RELEASE: Lambda Celsius released a new single in the past few weeks named “Get Over You.” It’s a crafty, supremely melodic slice of synthpop, and I hear, for the first time in Lambda Celsius’ music, a pronounced Yaz influence. No idea, really, if this was intentional or simply the long and winding genetic map of synthpop, but it’s there nonetheless. Word on the street is Lambda Celsius is busy prepping an album for a release next year, so considering that next year is almost here, let’s keep hope alive. Stream “Get Over You” and some legacy tracks, too, at soundcloud. com/lambdacelsius. f

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WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD: The closing of Siri Thai’s burning your fingers and your tongue in your eagerness to original Bottleworks location (the Eastside remains open), consume them. followed by the rapid opening and closing of another Some things may remind you considerably of the menu Thai restaurant and then a long period of vacancy for the at another Latin American restaurant, Cali N Tito’s, and in space, seems to be turning out a net positive. Punta Cana those cases, Cali N Tito’s likely does them slightly better. Latin Grill (367 Prince Ave., 706-850-8960) opened in The fried yuca at Punta Cana, for example, is a little too September and, rather than some generic chips-and-guac thick and starchy. The sandwiches are good, including one joint, is a lovely Dominican restaurant with cheery staff, a that’s available as a lunch special called a Riki-Taki (a beef sunny interior, good food and a full bar. If Athens has had a Dominican restaurant, it either isn’t springing to my memory or predates my writing this column, although we have had Puerto Rican and Cuban. Like much Latin American cuisine, it is starchy, with strongly flavored meats and plenty of beans. So, yes, you can get tacos at Punta Cana, as well as empanadas, quesadillas and a Cuban sandwich, but there are other things to explore, as well. Mofongo, for example, is a mash of green plantains with plenty of garlic, some broth and olive oil. Thicker than mashed potatoes, at first it seems bland, but something keeps you going back to it, especially if you pair it with one of the meats or with shrimp. (Veggie is an option, too.) The bandeja tropical, a sort of sampler platter, is a good way to try a little bit of a lot of things, with rice, beans, maduros (sweet plantains, Punta Cana Latin Grill nicely browned and caramelized), fried egg, avocado, slices of chicharron, some delicious sausage dark with cumin and other patty with sliced onion, raw cabbage, fried egg and avocado, spices, thinly pounded steak or chicken and a side salad. plus “Punta Cana sauce”), but they’re not as good as the The Dominican sliders, which are in the appetizer section, ones at Cali N Tito’s, either. They kind of need their sauce, are only one of the items on the menu that make use of in other words. The Caribbean Wrap, which includes your tostones (sliced, fried green plantains) in place of bread. choice of meat, lettuce, rice, beans, mozzarella, peppers and Toothpicked together with thick-sliced Dominican sausage onions, is a bit of a mess and could use some more aggres(sort of like fried bologna) and a slice of fried farmer’s sive seasoning, but it’s still a great way to get a whole meal cheese, they arrive too hot to eat, but you may try anyway, in a flour tortilla.

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There is considerably more to order: soups that change out daily, a Dominican pizza with tostones as its base topped with salami and red onions, guava and cream cheese empanadas and fried rice with ham, egg and maduros. There is a kids menu, and draft beers start at $3. Parking is still a little aggravating, but as long as you know your license plate number, you’re probably fine. The restaurant is open Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m. and Sunday until 9:30 p.m. SWEETS: If you’re driving home from Atlanta on Highway 78, you might want to stop in Grayson at Berens Frozen Custard (1132 Atlanta Hwy., 770-736-7762). Tucked in an unremarkable shopping center next to a fireworks store, it offers a product that is rare in the South. Frozen custard, as opposed to most ice cream, is made with egg yolks and involves a slower churning process that whips in less air, resulting in a creamier product that’s served at a lower temperature. Berens only has three flavors: chocolate, vanilla and a third one that changes daily, all made fresh throughout the day. You might be familiar with the fast-food version at Freddy’s, but this one, no shocker, is considerably better. If you’re looking for a flavor that’s not available on a given day, you can check the case freezer that has packed pints, where you might find black raspberry chocolate chip, spiced apple, pumpkin pie, pistachio pineapple and so on. Or, you could order a concrete, essentially a Blizzard, with various mix-ins, like a Grasshopper, with Andes mints, Oreos and mint flavor, or a combination of vanilla custard, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries or, in the current season, one that swears it blends in an entire piece of pumpkin pie. There are milkshakes and floats, if you prefer something simpler, as well as sundaes and banana splits. You can pick up a printed calendar of the month’s flavors or just check the website at berenscustard.com. The store is open every day (until 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, until 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday) and proudly displays its many “best of” trophies on the walls. WHAT UP?: Ike & Jane, the popular Normal­town restaurant known for its doughnuts, breakfast sandwiches and lunch offerings, will close at the end of the month after 10 years in business. For more, see flagpole.com. f

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The World Famous · 10 p.m. In the years since exiting emotive indie group Scooterbabe, Grafton Tanner has kept busy, penning his first book—a nonfiction dive into vaporwave—completing a master’s degree and diving headfirst into a musical project of his own. Tanner has helmed the avant-minded Superpuppet for roughly five years and released its first EP in 2018, the three-song Museum. Now, with a full-length prepped for release in 2020 that channels all the political, social and economic anxiety of our time, Tanner and Superpuppet show no signs of slowing down amid the chaos. Catch a smattering of the band’s latest material at The World Famous Thursday, where they’ll be joined by OHMU and Daughter Snow. [Andy Barton]

40 Watt Club · 8 p.m. · $16–19 Brooklyn four-piece Crumb has steadily been picking up steam over the past few years, largely on the heels of its highly streamable 2017 single, “Locket.” The dreamy, jazzy earworm—an almost indie rock equivalent to lo-fi beats to study to—fit snugly within playlists the streaming world over, racking up over 19 million plays to date on Spotify alone. The group’s first full-length album, Jinx, released this past June, doubles down on the strength of “Locket,” offering up a strong, cohesive collection of trip hop and psych-rock-inspired tunes. They’ll bring the vibes to the 40 Watt Club Friday, where they’ll be joined by Chicago’s Divino Niño and bedroom producer Shormey. [AB]

Ciné · Midnight Established in 2004 as a local collective of visual artists, musicians and burlesque performers, the Gonzoriffic Underground Movie Show offers a feminist twist on the horror and DIY film industries. Often written, directed or produced by women, the short films typically center around audacious and empowering roles for women characters. This year’s lineup includes Nerd Box, The Last Person on Earth, Supermoon, Annabelle Terror of Darkness, Vincent Price’s Skull and The Ghost of Me. In addition to guest filmmaker Henrique Couto’s Stirring, the program also features the installment of the Bad Girl Dracula trilogy, which was directed by Gonzoriffic co-founder Andrew Shearer. [Jessica Smith]

Lyndon House Arts Center · 1–3 p.m. · FREE! The biennial Clarke County School District Student Art Exhibition returns with the theme “WILD,” which takes its inspiration from the flora and fauna found at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. As part of an award program, several works will be selected for a spring exhibition celebrating the one-year anniversary of the new Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden. Kicking off the opening reception, the Clarke Central High School Honors Chamber Strings will perform a 45-minute program under the direction of Dr. Eunice Kang. “WILD” is accompanied by a publication cataloging each student’s artwork, and the exhibition will remain on view at the Lyndon House through Jan. 18. [JS]

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Tuesday 12 ART: 4’33’’ Spotlight on Arts Scholarship Competition (Georgia Museum of Art) This competition highlights scholarly research by UGA students about any art form or combination of art forms including but not limited to: visual art, music, theater, dance, film, literature, media arts or performance art. Focusing on historical, theoretical and critical research in the arts, the competition provides an opportunity for students to present their research to the university community. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Fall in Love with Painting (Bogart Library) Paint a

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scenic masterpiece using autumn colors and happy little trees. Register to attend. Adults only. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart COMEDY: Decaf Comedy Open Mic (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Hear comics from Athens and Atlanta. Newcomers welcome. Email to perform. 8:30 p.m. FREE! efj32330@ gmail.com, www.hendershotscoffee. com EVENTS: 2nd Tuesday Tasting (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) This month’s theme is “Thanksgiving Wine.” Reservations required. 6 p.m. $20. 706-354-7901, www. heirloomathens.com GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern, 2301 College Station Road) Every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m.

FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) Hosted by James Majure. 6 p.m. FREE! www. therookandpawn.com 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 (Hi-Lo Lounge) General trivia hosted by Jacob and Wes. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 GAMES: Trivia (Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Test your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773 GAMES: Trivia (The Office Sports Bar and Grill) Play to win. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-521-5898

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KIDSTUFF: D&D Club (ACC Library) Dungeons and Dragons for all experience levels. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: AfricanAmerican Authors Book Club (ACC Library) This month’s title is Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine. Newcomers welcome. 5 p.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Author (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Avid presents Andrea L. Dennis in celebration of her book, Rap on Trial: Race, Lyrics and Guilt in America. Purchase a copy of the book to get it signed by the author. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Adult Book Club (Madison County Library,

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Wednesday 13 CLASSES: Infant Massage (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) The class will cover a history of infant massage, how to recognize infant cues and different types of strokes. 10-11 a.m. FREE! www.reblossomathens. com COMEDY: Heckle Hell: Giggles or Gallows (That Bar Athens) Come test your comedic strength. Will you get the giggles or the gallows?

Five open mic spots available, participants are invited to show up and go up. 8 p.m. (sign up), 9 p.m. $3. www.thatbarathens.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Vendors offer local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, live music, prepared foods and crafts. Every beer purchased at Creature Comforts during the market will get you free tokens to spend at the market. Nov. 20 is the final downtown market of the year. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Pop-Up with The Plate Sale (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Come out and try something new at k continued on next page

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German entertainers Eddi Hüneke (formerly of the a cappella group The Wise Guys) and Tobi Hebbelmann will end their US tour at UGA.

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this special pop-up dinner. 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com EVENTS: Foodshed Fall Forum (Ciné) Come out for a forum highlighting some of the great work being done in our community. The event will include three panels of community leaders dedicated to food production, food access and food waste. Afterward, attendees are encouraged to visit the Athens Farmers Market and celebrate the last Wednesday market of 2019. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.sustainability. uga.edu EVENTS: Get Comfortable 2019 Wrap-Up (Creature Comforts Brewery) The brewery wraps up another season of its flagship community-outreach program, Get Comfortable. Learn more about the program’s nonprofit partners. 5–10 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com 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: Trivia (Craft Public House) General trivia. Industry night. Cash house prizes. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. craftathens.com GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/willysmexicanaathens GAMES: Dirty South Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892 GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Saucehouse Barbeque) Gather a team and compete. 8 p.m. www. saucehouse.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, www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Neoliberalism in Crisis: on Chile (Bombs Away Books) Participate in a discussion on the history of Western intervention in Chile, the current resistance movements, and its significance as the birthplace of neoliberalism. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athensfreeskool LECTURES & LIT: McGill Lecture (Miller Learning Center, Room 150) David McCraw, top newsroom lawyer at The New York Times, presents the lecture “Fake, Fake News: The Press, The President and the Future of the First Amendment.” 4 p.m. FREE! www.grady.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Young Choreographers Series: Senior Exit Concert (UGA Dance Theatre) Seniors majoring in dance will premier their final choreographic works. Part of the 2019 Spotlight on the Arts Festival. Nov. 13–15, 8 p.m. $8–12. www.arts.uga.edu THEATER: “Mercy” (UGA Fine Arts Building) Georgia playwright Angela Hall presents an open reading of the pilot episode of her new TV series “Mercy.” Adetinpo Thomas stars as Amaka. See Theater Notes on p. 10. 6:30 p.m. FREE!

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Thursday 14 ART: Student Night (Georgia Museum of Art) Join the Student Association of the Georgia Museum of Art for a night of food and fun to celebrate the latest exhibitions. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org ART: Fine Art Exhibit: The Small Works Show (255 S. Milledge Ave.) Chosen for Life Ministries hosts its third annual art show. Proceeds go towards supporting foster and adoptive families. 7–9 p.m. $8. www.chosenforlifeministries.org CLASSES: Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint (Bogart Library) Learn the basics of using PowerPoint for slideshow presentations. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart COMEDY: Let’s Go Comedy Show (Go Bar) Five comedians perform 20-minute sets. Hosted by Alia Ghosheh. Followed by karaoke. 8 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/gawdamthatsfunny COMEDY: Buckskin Gulch Test Night (Moonlight Theater) Come be a part of the creative process for a new comedy show featuring all the highlights of a good Western: gunfights, adventure, love, murder and more. See Theater Notes on p. 10. 8 p.m. FREE! www.moonlighttheatercompany.com COMEDY: Classic City Color (Caledonia Lounge) Delta Sigma Pi present live music by Ashley Walls and N1ki and stand-up comedy from Jay Badlani, Michaela Wilkins, Noell Appling and Lanny Farmer. Proceeds benefit Project Safe. 8 p.m. $10–12. www.caledonialounge.com EVENTS: Fix Your Own Bike (BikeAthens) Get help fixing your bike from experts so you’re safe to ride. 6–8:30 p.m. $10 (suggested). www.bikeathens.org EVENTS: KnitLits (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share ideas and knit. Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Ages 16 & up. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart EVENTS: Make It An Evening (Georgia Museum of Art) Enjoy Jittery Joe’s coffee, Cecilia Villaveces’ cakes and gallery tours prior to the performance in Hodgson Hall by Daniel Hope and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! $5 (coffee & dessert). www. pac.uga.edu EVENTS: Student Spotlight (UGA Tate Student Center, Tate Plaza) An all-day event featuring performances from student organizations and individuals displaying their talents in music, theater, dance and creative writing. Part of Spotlight on the Arts. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.arts. uga.edu EVENTS: Rural Healthcare Symposium (UGA School of Law) The fourth annual Rural Healthcare Symposium will focus on resilience in rural healthcare and how Georgia’s rural health organizations prepare for risk, disruption, continuity, sustained service and success. The keynote address will be delivered by former gubernatorial nominee and Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams. 9 a.m. FREE! www. law.uga.edu/rural-healthcare GAMES: Trivia Night (Terrapin Beer Co.) Hosted by Shelton Sellers from Classic City Trivia every Thursday. 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer. com GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a

round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq KIDSTUFF: Teen Thursdays (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Teens can drop in each week for a different activity. This month’s activities include book themed snacks, a superhero movie and button making. No registration necessary. Ages 13–18. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison KIDSTUFF: Teen Studio: My Way Quilts (Georgia Museum of Art) Teens ages 13–18 will explore the innovative and abstract quilts by Mary Lee Bendolph and then adapt what they learn to create their own work of art. Includes a pizza dinner. 5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! sagekincaid@ uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Mother Goose on the Loose (ACC Library) A unique, early-literacy storytime program for children ages 0–24 months and their caregiver. This three-week class incorporates books, nursery rhymes, musical instruments and interactive play. Space is limited, please register to attend. 10 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrarly.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Snuggle Down Deep (ACC Library) Learn about animals who live in burrows and dens, then pretend to be one as while exploring a series of play tunnels. Crafts will also be available to make and take home. For children ages 3–7 and their caregivers. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Baby Music Jam (Oconee County Library) Preschoolaged children and their caregivers play instruments, sing and dance together. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Teen Trivia (ACC Library) Test your knowledge on a variety of topics including Harry Potter, video games, movies, music, academics and more with a chance to win prizes. For grades 6–12. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens LECTURES & LIT: A Conversation with Mark Menjivar (ATHICA) In conjunction with the “Losing Control: Guns, Government, and Group-Think” exhibit, visiting artist Mark Menjivar, Assistant Professor in the School of Art and Design at Texas State University, and Marni Shindelman, Associate Professor and Area Chair for Photography at the UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art, will compare notes on social practice, the border and their respective approaches to both. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org LECTURES & LIT: John Lane and David Hale: Neighborhood Hawks (Old Fire Hall #2) UGA Press and Avid Bookshop present John Lane and David Hale for their book, Neighborhood Hawks: A Year Following Wild Birds. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com PERFORMANCE: Young Choreographers Series: Senior Exit Concert (UGA Dance Theatre) See Wednesday listing for full description. Nov. 13–15, 8 p.m. $8–12. www.arts.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: The Zurich Chamber Orchestra (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) UGA Presents brings the Zurich Chamber Orchestra to Athens for a performance led by music director and violinist Daniel Hope. The program will include Vivaldi’s beloved masterwork The Four Seasons, concertos by Bach and Mendelssohn, and Bechara El-Khoury’s Unfinished Journey, which was commissioned for the 10th anniversary of violinist Yehudi Menuhin’s death. 7:30 p.m. $10 (w/student ID), $50. 706-5424400, www.pac.uga.edu

THEATER: The King and I (Morton Theatre) Athens Creative Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I, a timeless love story that offers insight and encouragement for relationships torn apart by cultural differences. See Theater Notes on p. 10. Nov. 14–17, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, 2 p.m. Nov. 17, 3 p.m. $12–15. daniel.self@accgov.com

Friday 15 ART: Activation/Performance/Talk with Mark Menjivar (ATHICA) In conjunction with the “Losing Control: Guns, Government, and Group-Think” exhibition, artist Mark Menjivar leads a conversation related to the work “DLP,” an ongoing project which examines the full contents of convicted murderer David Lee Powell’s cell at the time of his execution in 2010, ending his 32-years on death row. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org ART: Opening Reception (tiny ATH gallery, 174 Cleveland Ave.) Swing by the gallery for a pop-up exhibition by local folk artist Tex Crawford. See Art Notes on p. 11. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com COMEDY: Tiramisu (Moonlight Theater) Come take a light-hearted and physically-comedic voyage to Italy with award-winning writer and performer Michael Burgos. Nov. 7–9 & Nov. 15–16, 8 p.m. $8 (students), $14. www.moonlighttheatercompany. com EVENTS: The Goth Show (Canopy Studio) This aerial dance production from Canopy Studio’s Repertory Company offers a much-needed exploration of sub-culture, identity definitions, and nostalgia as it relates to the goth lifestyle. What defines you? What is your style? Did you have a “dark” period? How does genre identity evolve in relation to age? All of these questions are up for discussion. See Story on p. 9. Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Nov. 16, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Nov. 17, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. $6–20. www.canopystudio.org EVENTS: Gibbous Moon Gala (Athens Cotton Press) Celebrate the first three years of Kaleidoscope with an evening of food, drinks, auctions (live and silent), and a live performance by Kishi Bashi. Proceeds go toward a new building and scholarship fund for the school. 6–10 p.m. $75. kaleidoscopemontessori@ gmail.com FILM: Movies on Tap (Southern Brewing Company) Join the brewery for a movie every Friday night. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ thesouthernbrewingcompany FILM: Gonzoriffic Underground Movie Show (Ciné) The underground film collective presents a program of locally made cinema including “Nerd Box,” “Vincent Price’s Skull,” “Supermoon” and more. See Calendar Pick on p. 15. Nov. 15–16, 12 a.m. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Family Bingo Night (Pub on Main) A fun night of bingo and prizes for the whole family. 6 p.m. FREE! pubonmainwatkinsville.com KIDSTUFF: Snap Circuits (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Enjoy electric wiring and circuitry at the library with snap circuits toys. Ages 8 and up. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Hands In! Presents: American Sign Language for Teens (ACC Library) Hands In! will teach teens how to communicate using American Sign Language. 4 p.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: A.E. Stallings Poetry Reading (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections

Libraries) Enjoy an evening of poetry with 2019 Georgia Writers Hall of Fame inductee A.E. Stallings. A reception will follow. 7 p.m. FREE! www.gail.uga.edu/2019GWHOF LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Authors (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) University of Georgia Press and Avid Bookshop present A Literary Field Guide to Southern Appalachia by Janisse Ray, Holly Haworth and more. Purchase a copy of the book and get it signed by the authors. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: Idea Lab Conversation: CREATE Athens (Lamar Dodd School of Art, S160) Join Erin Barger, project manager of Envision Athens, to learn more about the CREATE Athens action group that recently produced a report about the impact of arts and culture in three key areas: economic development, education, and civic engagement. This lecture is a part of the 2019 Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 10 a.m. FREE! www.arts.uga.edu

him from getting on. Ultimately, it’s up to Connor’s dad to achieve the impossible by Christmas morning. Will he be able to perform a miracle? Nov. 15–16, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, 2 p.m. $9–16. 706-283-1049, tking@cityofelberton.net THEATER: The King and I (Morton Theatre) See Thursday listing for full description. Nov. 14–17, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, 2 p.m. Nov. 17, 3 p.m. $12–15. daniel.self@accgov.com

Saturday 16 ART: Open Studios (Lamar Dodd School of Art) Explore the facilities of the UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art, see demonstrations and view student work in in fabrics, photography, printmaking, drawing and painting. Activities run at the Main Building and Ceramics Building from 2–5 p.m., Thomas Street Art Complex from 4–7 p.m., and back on Thomas Street for a closing party from 6–9 p.m. Part of the UGA

via examples of freemasonry and material culture from the colony and state of Georgia. Luxenberg will also present another exhibition project addressing 19th Century Franco-American artistic education and career development. This lecture is a part of the 2019 Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 12:20 p.m. FREE! www. arts.uga.edu CLASSES: Dancefx Workshop (Dancefx) This month’s workshop is dedicated to American Rumba. No partner required. 1 p.m. (beginner), 2 p.m. (intermediate) $5–8. www. dancefx.org CLASSES: A Champagne Primer (J’s Bottle Shop) Discover the different styles of Champagne, iconic producers, and learn how to buy, store and serve great Champagne. 6:30–8 p.m. $55. wine.jsbottleshop@gmail. com CLASSES: Intro to Microsoft Excel (Oconee County Library) Learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel, including formatting your spreadsheet, data entry and auto-

Photographers Matthew Connors (left) and Curran Hatleberg (right) will host an artists talk at The Humid on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. LECTURES & LIT: Discussion with A. E. Stallings (UGA Park Hall, Room 265) As a part of the Spotlight on the Arts Festival, The Georgia Review will host a discussion with poet, Pulitzer Prize finalist and UGA alumna A. E. Stallings. A limited number of copies of Stallings’ most recent collection, Like, will be available for UGA students attending the afternoon session following this event. 1 p.m. FREE! 706-542-3481, www.thegeorgiareview.com LECTURES & LIT: World at War Book Club (Bogart Library) Adults can pick up a copy of In Farleigh Field by Rhys Bowen and join in for a discussion. 11 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart MEETINGS: Sustainable Industry Roundtable (Terrapin Beer Co.) Businesses and industry professionals share sustainable practices in a discussion organized by ACC Recycling. 4-6 p.m. FREE! www. accgov.com PERFORMANCE: Young Choreographers Series: Senior Exit Concert (UGA Dance Theatre) See Wednesday listing for full description. Nov. 13–15, 8 p.m. $8–12. www.arts.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Improv Athens (Miller Learning Center, Room 214) Improv Athens presents a night of comedy and improv. THEATER: Dad’s Christmas Miracle (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) Encore Productions presents Pat Cook’s nostalgic holiday tale Dad’s Christmas Miracle. The story follows Connor Murphy who wants a go-cart for Christmas, but has some bad grades that may keep

Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 2-9 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu/news/ open-studios-2019 ART: Artist Talk (The Humid) Matthew Connors and Curran Hatleberg have made personal photographic documents of social landscapes in the U.S. and abroad. Matthew’s first monograph, “Fire in Cairo,” shows a first hand account of the revolution in Egypt. Curran was featured this year in the Whitney Biennale with photographs made throughout the underbelly of the American Southeast. 7 p.m. FREE! www.thehumid.com ART: Clarke County School District Student Art Exhibition (Lyndon House Arts Center) Presented by The Lyndon House and The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, this year’s exhibition theme and title is “WILD,” inspired by the ecology, flora and fauna found in the wild of the gardens. A selection of works will be chosen to be on exhibit for the one year celebration of the opening of the Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden. Under the direction of Dr. Eunice Kang, the Clarke Central High School Honors Chamber Strings will perform a 45-minute program at this opening reception. See Calendar Pick on p. 15. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov. com/lyndonhouse ART: The Entangled, Global Histories of Freemasonry and the Visual Arts (Lamar Dodd School of Art, S150) Alisa Luxenberg, professor of 18th and 19th Century European art, will introduce several key relationships and methodological problems

mated formulas. Laptops provided. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee CLASSES: Intro to Microsoft Excel (Bogart Library) Learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel, including formatting your spreadsheet, data entry and automated formulas. Registration required. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart CLASSES: Intro to Excel (ACC Library) Learn how to enter, move, select, format data and create simple equations and a chart. Then use these skills to make a yearly budget spreadsheet. Sign up at the Information Services Desk. 3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org/athens COMEDY: Tiramisu (Moonlight Theater) See Friday listing for full description. Nov. 7–9 & Nov. 15–16, 8 p.m. $8 (students), $14. www. moonlighttheatercompany.com EVENTS: Zoo in the Sky (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Learn about modern and mythical creatures that call the stars their home. 10 a.m. $2–3. www.accgov.com/leisure EVENTS: Spotlight on the Arts Family Day (Multiple Locations) Come out for family-friendly activities and performances showcasing art, theater, dance and literature. Activities include workshops, art projects, a musical instrument petting zoo, performances and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/UGAarts EVENTS: Fall Festival with Girls Rock Athens (Creature Comforts Brewery) The annual fall festival features kid-friendly activities, crafts and snacks. Girls Rock Athens will

have auction items available. 1–5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com EVENTS: The Goth Show (Canopy Studio) See Friday listing for full description. Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Nov. 16, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Nov. 17, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. $6–20. www.canopystudio.org EVENTS: Athens Rock and Gem Club Show (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Showing gem and mineral collections from local enthusiasts. Participants will learn about local geology and participate in educational activities. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreeknaturecenter EVENTS: A Celebration Of 21st Century Georgia: Dinner With John T. Edge (UGA Special Collections Library) Featuring local chefs Mimi Maumus of home. made, Mike and Shyretha Sheats of The Plate Sale, Pablo Rivadeneyra, Homero Elizaldo, and Jerry and Krista Slater of The Expat. The menu will include a signature cocktails, appetizers, soups, entrees and desserts. $10 of each ticket sale will support the Libraries Excellence Fund. Register to attend. 6 p.m. $60. www.gail.uga.edu/2019GWHOF 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 Tom Crossen (8 a.m.) and Derek Sheffield (10 a.m.). 8 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Athens Free to Breathe Run/Walk 5K (Sandy Creek Park) Join community members on a 5K run/walk for lung cancer research and a one-mile memorial walk for all fitness levels. 8:30 a.m. $35. www. freetobreathe.org EVENTS: Coloring Club (Oconee County Library) Coloring sheets and pencils will be provided for participants to drop in, color and relax. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee EVENTS: Contra Dance (Memorial Park, Administration Building) A monthly dance presented by Athens Folk Music & Dance Society with music by Airplay and live calling by Doug Singleton. No partner or experience necessary. 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 FILM: Gonzoriffic Underground Movie Show (Ciné) See Friday listing for full description. Nov. 15–16, 12 a.m. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Satur-D&D (Oconee County Library) Join in on a game of Dungeons & Dragons. Grades 6–12. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) An afternoon of crafting, creativity, and snacks held every other Tuesday. This week’s craft will be involve gingerbread people. Grades 6–12. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Family Day: “Mary Lee Bendolph: Quilted Memories” (Georgia Museum of Art) Learn about the rich artistry of Mary Lee Bendolph in an exhibition of her work. Join in fun gallery activities, make your own modern “quilted” collage inspired by Bendolph’s quilts. Also enjoy a quilting demonstration and quilting activities led by the Brown Sugar Stitchers Quilt Guild of Atlanta. 10 a.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: Kids Can Cook (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Enjoy a savory story featuring the new book Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party by James Dean and make your very own pizza. Ages 5–10 with a caregiver. Space is

limited, please call to register. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 www.athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Bogart Library) Build Lego creations. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Riverside Fun Ride (North Oconee River Greenway) Bring a bike, trike, stroller or wagon for a 1K fun ride on the North Oconee River Greenway. Participants will be able to decorate their wheels at the craft station and parade through fun obstacles on the interactive bike path. Learn more about bike safety and the Water Cycle at pit stops along this easy course. Ages 11 and younger. 2 p.m. FREE! www. accgov.com/leisure KIDSTUFF: Saturday Morning Club (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) UGA Theatre presents a performance coinciding with UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts Festival. For ages 4–12 and their families. 10 a.m. FREE! www. pac.uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Seaver the Weaver (ACC Library) Hear the story of Seaver, an orb weaver spider, and learn to weave yarn into beautiful creations like his web! For children ages 5–11 and their caregiver. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens LECTURES & LIT: Hargrett Writers Circle (UGA Special Collections Library, Room 321) A safe haven for writers to share and discuss their work (any genre) and all aspects of the writing process. 2–4:30 p.m. FREE! artzar@gmail. com MEETINGS: Genealogy Round Table (ACC Library) Clarke Oconee Genealogical Society (COGS) hosts a fall round table to discuss the challenges, dead ends and successes of family history research. Share resources and offer suggestions to others as they share their family research. A short business meeting and annual COGS elections will follow. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Go Bar) Drag performances by local artists. 10 p.m. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com THEATER: By Our Hands (UGA Fine Arts Building) The Georgia Incarceration Performance Project presents By Our Hands, a cross-institutional collaboration between faculty, students and alumni of UGA and Spelman College of Atlanta and Common Good Atlanta, an organization that teaches college-level courses in prisons across Georgia. The production examines incarceration, race and the impact of forced labor within Georgia’s history. See Theater Notes on p. 10. Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m. FREE! www. ugatheatre.com/gaproject THEATER: Dad’s Christmas Miracle (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description. Nov. 15–16, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, 2 p.m. $9–16. 706-283-1049, tking@ cityofelberton.net THEATER: The King and I (Morton Theatre) See Thursday listing for full description. Nov. 14–17, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, 2 p.m. Nov. 17, 3 p.m. $12–15. daniel.self@accgov.com

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THE CALENDAR! 37 oil paintings that range from portraits, landscapes, animals and more. 1 p.m. FREE! www.pineywoodsart.com CLASSES: Beginner American Tango Classes (Dancefx) An introduction to American Tango. 3 p.m. 706-355-3078, www.unstrictlyballroom.com COMEDY: Krakin Jokes XXII (Creature Comforts Brewery) Hear standup from local and Atlanta comedians, plus thought-provoking sketches. 7:30 p.m. $7. www.krakinjokes.com EVENTS: Abnormal Bazaar (Indie South, 470 Hawthorne Ave.) Pick up handmade and vintage goodies from local vendors. Third Sunday of every month. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www. theindiesouth.com EVENTS: UOWN Fall Water Sampling (Sandy Creek Nature Center) After a brief orientation, volunteers will fan out throughout the watershed to collect water samples from surrounding creeks and rivers. 9 a.m. www.uown.org EVENTS: Fall Bonfire (Hull Baptist Church, 39 Charlie Bolton Rd.) Gather around the fire with family and friends while you enjoy hotdogs and s’mores cooked over the fire. Attendees are encourged to bring blankets and extra chairs. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.cornerstoneathens.com EVENTS: Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (UGA Special Collections Library, Room 271) The Georgia Writers Hall of Fame will host this event to mark the induction of John T. Edge, A.E. Stallings and posthumous inductee Julia Collier Harris. A light reception will follow the ceremony. Registration is required to attend. 6 p.m. FREE! www.gail.uga. edu/2019GWHOF EVENTS: Grower Champagne Dinner (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) This special dinner includes three courses, five champagnes and some educational discussion. 6 p.m. www.heirloomathens.com EVENTS: The Goth Show (Canopy Studio) See Friday listing for full description. Nov. 15, 8 p.m. Nov. 16, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Nov. 17, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. $6–20. www.canopystudio.org 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: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create Lego art and enjoy Lego-based activities. Legos provided. Ages 0–11. Nov. 17, 3 p.m. & Nov. 26, 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (ACC Library) Beginning readers read aloud to certified therapy dogs. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org LECTURES & LIT: UUFA Forum (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) In Born Intersex: We Are Human!, Anunnaki Marquez, a gender/intersex educator, writer and speaker, shares general information about the intersex community, the violation of human rights and their journey to achieving the first intersex birth certificate in Colorado. 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org LECTURES & LIT: The Georgia Writers Hall Of Fame Author Discussion (Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries) As a part of the University of Georgia Signature Lecture Series and Spotlight on the Arts, this panel will feature 2019 Georgia Writers

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Hall Of Fame inductees John T. Edge and A.E. Stallings and be moderated by Virginia Prescott of GPB’s On Second Thought. Registration required to attend. 4 p.m. FREE! www.gail.uga.edu/2019GWHOF PERFORMANCE: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas (The Classic Center) Join the celebration as Mannheim Steamroller Celebrates 35 years of holiday magic. Experience a performance from the No. 1 Christmas music artist in history, Chip Davis, and for the first time ever, hear the entire album that started it all. 7 p.m. $40–80. www. classiccenter.com PERFORMANCE: Hodgson Wind Ensemble (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The ensemble will be joined by guest artist is Joe Alessi, principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic. The program will feature works such as “Outdoor Overture” by Aaron Copland, “Time for Outrage” by Marco Putz, “Music of the Spheres” by Philip Sparke and more. 3 p.m. $3-12. pac.uga.edu THEATER: By Our Hands (UGA Fine Arts Building) See Saturday listing for full description. Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m. FREE! www. ugatheatre.com/gaproject THEATER: Dad’s Christmas Miracle (Elbert Theatre, Elberton) See Friday listing for full description. Nov. 15–16, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, 2 p.m. $9–16. 706-283-1049, tking@ cityofelberton.net THEATER: The King and I (Morton Theatre) See Thursday listing for full description. Nov. 14–17, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, 2 p.m. Nov. 17, 3 p.m. $12–15. daniel.self@accgov.com

Monday 18 COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (The Globe) Local improvisors invent scenes on the spot and compete for the coveted screaming chicken. Every Monday upstairs. 9 p.m. FREE! www.krakinjokes.com EVENTS: 3rd Monday Book Club (Oconee County Library) This month’s selection is The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. Copies are available behind the circulation desk. New members always welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: Coffee and Conversation (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Enjoy coffee and chat with neighbors. This program is free and open to all ages and abilities. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison EVENTS: Free Health Clinic (Nuçi’s Space) Under-insured and low income, uninsured? Call to book an in-person or telephone appointment. Nov. 11, 6 p.m. & Nov. 18, 2 p.m. FREE! 706-227-1515, www.nuci.org EVENTS: OCAF Community Gala (OCAF, Watkinsville) Enjoy a nonprofit gala with artist pop-up shops, food, face painting, a silent auction and more. 7 p.m. FREE! (under 12), $4–5. www.athenslibrary.org/athens GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com 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: 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 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Parents can share plays, songs and simple books with their babies. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-6133650, www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Songs, finger plays, wiggles and giggles for ages three and under. Caregivers will receive pointers for building literacy and language skills. 10 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7–18. Registration required. 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Preschool 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 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 19 CLASSES: Computer Class (ACC Library) Learn the ins and outs of search engines like GALILEO, DuckDuckGo, Google, Archive.org and WolframAlpha. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org EVENTS: Athens Rock and Gem Club (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) Lawrence Parker will talk about his recent rock-hunting road trip with David Bruce across four states: Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and California. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www. athensrockandgemclub.org FILM: Film Noir Confidential (ACC Library) Watch a film noir classic. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens FILM: Bad Movie Night (Ciné) After a failed attack, a squad of terrorists invade a small Indiana town and take the high school hostage, forcing the jocks and nerds to band together in Terror Squad. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/badmovienight GAMES: Full Contact Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/blindpigtavern GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) See Tuesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! www. locosgrill.com GAMES: 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: Trivia (The Office Sports Bar and Grill) Play to win. Every Tuesday. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-521-5898 GAMES: Happy Hour Trivia (The Rook and Pawn) See Tuesday listing for full description. 6 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com KIDSTUFF: Bookworm Buddies (Madison County Library, Danielsville) A book club for elementary students will discuss The Wishing Tree by Katherine Applegate. Copies are available at the front desk. Children under 10 must be supervised by an adult caregiver. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: D&D Club (ACC Library) Dungeons and Dragons for all expe-

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rience levels. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Lil’ Leaves (Lay Park) Enjoy all themed crafts and a game of “stomp the leaf” to get the little ones moving. Snacks will be provided. 10:30 a.m. $4 (ACC residents), $6 (non-ACC residents). www.accgov.com/leisure LECTURES & LIT: Faculty Perspectives: Jennifer Crenshaw (Georgia Museum of Art) Jennifer Crenshaw, assistant professor of art and area chair for fabric design at UGA, gives a special gallery talk about the exhibition “Mary Lee Bendolph: Quilted Memories.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org LECTURES & LIT: Meet the Authors (Avid Bookshop, Prince Ave.) Avid Bookshop presents Jonathan Blum for his book, The Unusual Uncertainties, and Sabrina Orah Mark for her book, Wild Milk. Purchase a copy of each book and get them signed by the authors. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Wednesday 20 ART: Artist Reception (Gallery @ Hotel Indigo–Athens) Celebrate the launch of Eli Saragoussi’s “Supple Moments, Dark Corners,” in the GlassCube@Hotel Indigo. 6 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com CLASSES: Mindfulness and Creativity: Is Mindfulness for You? (ACC Library) Dr. Rich Panico will offer guidance to those sifting through the plethora of information and research currently available on mindfulness and its varied programs, teachers and approaches. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens COMEDY: Educated Mess (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) See standups from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee.com COMEDY: Judah Friedlander (40 Watt Club) Judah Friedlander is back at the 40 Watt for his 2019 tour “Future President,” a show dedicated to satirizing American culture. 8 p.m. $21. www.40watt.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) See Wednesday listing for full description. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net 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: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern) See Wednesday listing for full description. 8 p.m. FREE! www.fullcontacttrivia.wordpress.com GAMES: Nerd Trivia (Grindhouse Killer Burgers) Every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash. 8 p.m. FREE! www.grindhouseburgers.com GAMES: 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 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 KIDSTUFF: Preschool Storytime (ACC Library) See Wednesday listing for full description. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. & 10:30

a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens KIDSTUFF: Step into Music (ACC Library) An afterschool music class with Mr. Evan. For children ages 5–7 and their caregiver. 4 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, www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Teen Social Justice Club (ACC Library) Build self-confidence and develop speaking, communication, written and leadership skills presented by the Athens AntiDiscrimination Movement. Ages 10–17 are invited to attend. Nov. 6, 5 p.m. & Nov. 20, 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens 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: Virtually Impossible (Oconee County Library) Dive into the world of virtual reality. Games include Space Pirate Trainer, The Lab, Beat Saber and more. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Wonderful Wednesday: Book Club (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Kay for a fun and interactive book club. This month’s choice is Magic Treehouse: World at War, 1944. Ages 5 & up. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Talking About Books: Adult Book Discussion Group (ACC Library) This month’s title is The Library Book by Susan Orlean. Newcomers welcome. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org MEETINGS: CASA Volunteer Info Session (Children First) CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) speak up for abused and neglected children in our community. Find out more about becoming a child advocate and join the upcoming training class. 12:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. FREE! arden@athensoconeecasa.org

ALTOPALO Experimental pop group from New York City. BESHKEN New York-based producer and multi-instrumentalist.

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The Globe 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Mary Sigalas, Dan Horowitz, Steve Key and surprise guests play swingin’ tunes from the ’10s, ’20s and ’30s.

Tuesday 12 Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. www.caledonialounge.com TC SUPERSTAR Synthwave group from Austin, TX. LAMBDA CELSIUS Local experimental electronic alter ego of artist AC Carter. WALDO WITT Indie rock project from songwriter Waldo John Wittenmyer. MANNEQUIN LOVER Atlanta based “dystopian discotheque” musician. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $17. www.40watt.com DAN DEACON Influential contemporary indie musician playing sweeping electronic pop. ANNIE LEETH Local experimental violinist and multi-instrumentalist composer. NICHOLAS MALLIS Local pop songwriter with classic melodies and clever lyrics. The Foundry 8 p.m. FREE! thefoundryathens.com EMERALD EMPIRE Wedding band specializing in party-pop favorites. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.com COM TRUISE Producer described as creating “mid-fi synth-wave, slow-motion funk”.

Wednesday 13 Blind Pig Tavern 7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-4919 (College Station Road location) LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot performs solo sets of country-rock tunes and acoustic Southern soul music. 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. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $7. www.flickertheatreandbar. com HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio. JOY CLEANER New Jersey-based power pop and indie rock band. SMALL Three-piece punk band from Atlanta. 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.40watt.com GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV Popular Colorado-based singer-songwriter. LUKE SITAL-SINGH British folk singer-songwriter. The Foundry 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE RED CLAY STRAYS Countryrock band from rural South Alabama. EVAN STEPP & THE PINERS “Loud, classic country band” out of Atlanta. Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. $25. www.georgiatheatre. com RANDY HOUSER Top-charting country singer-songwriter known for singles like “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight.” PAUL CAUTHEN Country singer-songwriter from East Texas.

Go Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ go.bar.35 HEALTH & BEAUTY Experimental rock group led by Chicago songwriter Brian J. Sulpizio. J.R. BOHANNON New York guitarist influenced by folk, bluegrass and other American styles. FRANK HURRICANE Experimental artist that describes his music as “spiritual mountain psych gangsta folk.” THE GARDEN PORTAL POND BAND Acoustic guitar improv trio featuring members of The Electric Nature. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com DJ REINDEER GAMES Popular local DJ mixes trap, hip hop, moombahton, ’90s hits and indie dance tunes. Nowhere Bar 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens MUNGION Chicago-based four-piece jam band. MAGIC BEANS Funky, soulful jamrock band from Denver, CO.

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

OHMU New solo synth project courtesy of DJ and designer Winston Parker. DAUGHTER SNOW Macon-based folk project with a warm, ethereal sound.

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Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 AVERY DEAKINS BAND Soulful local pop-rock group.

Boar’s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES & FRIENDS Louis Phillip Pelot and friends play country-rock and Southern soul.

Caledonia Lounge Classic City Color. 8 p.m. $10 (21+), $12 (18–20). caledonialounge.com N1KI Athens folk-pop singer-songwriter. ASHLEY WALLS Up-and-coming local country singer-songwriter.

The Foundry 9 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com RETROPHILE New local indie and alternative rock band. SHAMELESS JAMES Local trio blending jammy rock with alternative influences.

Go Bar 11:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/ go.bar.35 GROUP GROPE Analog synth beats influenced by classic Chicago house and Detroit techno. MEINSCHAFT Mysterious electro-industrial act.

40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $16. www.40watt.com TITUS ANDRONICUS Punk-leaning, New Jersey-based indie band with verbose lyricism and complex song structures. See story on p. 12. PARTNER Alternative rock duo from Canada.

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com MCKENZIE JASPER Indie-folk artist from Atlanta.

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT The acclaimed country-rocker and

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40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $7. www.40watt.com DIVINE MIND New funky local band with rock overtones. JR. JOY Atlanta-based psychedelic rock band. PASCAL’S WAGER Eclectic rock and roll group from LaGrange.

Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com ROSIE & THE RATDOGS Athensbased heavy rock group. SICK RIDE “Disco death-rock” duo from Lafayette, LA. NUCLEAR TOURISM Local college-rock band playing surf-punk originals.

The Globe 11 p.m. $2 (headphone). 706-353-4721 SILENT DISCO Dance the night away with three channels of music. One of them is a request line!

Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $7. www.flickertheatreandbar. com BLUNT BANGS Local indie-pop band featuring Black Kids frontman Reggie Youngblood. THE WOOLLY BUSHMEN Garagerock threesome from Orlando, FL. MERCY MERCY Poppy, scrappy garage-rock group from Jacksonville, FL.

former Drive-By Truckers guitarist plays a three-night stand. WILL JOHNSON The former Centromatic frontman crafts stark, rugged folk songs.

Nowhere Bar 8:30 p.m. $7.50 (adv.), $10 (door). facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens MO LOWDA & THE HUMBLE Altrock band from Philadelphia. ONA West Virginia-based roots-rock group. Nuçi’s Space 7 p.m. www.nuci.org SAINT SYZYGY Experimental solo project of Kwazymoto frontman Ian Hemerlein. KUDZU Local instrumental guitar act led by Hampton Campbell. VFW 6 p.m. $5–10. 706-543-5940 GROWN FOLKS DANCE PARTY WXAG’s DJ Segar plays jazz and R&B. Vega Studio 8 p.m. $10. www.vegaproductionsathens.com RICKSHAW BILLIE’S BURGER PATROL Rock band from Austin, TX, influenced by stoner rock and metal. Veronica’s Sweet Spot 7 p.m. FREE! facebook.com/sweetspotathens OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your creative talent. The World Famous 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens SUPERPUPPET Eclectic local project led by musician Grafton Tanner. See Calendar Pick on p. 15.

ASPEN ANONDA Athens-based indie-pop singer-songwriter.

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

The Foundry 7:30 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com NIGHT FEVER Local duo featuring Ansley Stewart and Jason Fuller playing ’70s hits.

Contact for Location 5:30 p.m. $15. www.sofarsounds.com SOFAR SOUNDS Apply for tickets online, and find out the location the day before. The artists are unknown until you arrive at the show. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 6 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Classical music performed by Athens musicians. Terrapin Beer Co. 3 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com THE RIGHTLY SO Acoustic Americana duo from Buffalo, NY. The World Famous 10 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens DONZII “Post-punk performance art” project from Miami. IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Darkly tinged local underground-pop project. TUSH New, hazy local punk band featuring members of Shade and Cult of Riggonia.

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT The acclaimed country-rocker and former Drive-By Truckers guitarist plays a three-night stand. WILL JOHNSON The former Centromatic frontman crafts stark, rugged folk songs. Go Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-5609 KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic Dr. Fred and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Every Thursday.

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Gregory Alan Isakov plays a sold out show at the 40 Watt Club on Wednesday, Nov. 13. The Falls 6 p.m. FREE! 706-850-2217 LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreandbar. com FLD REC New local post-punk and shoegaze three-piece. DONKEY PUNCH Raucous, long-running local hard-rock band. NOISE MOUNTAIN New heavy rock group. 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $16 (adv.), $19 (door). www.40watt.com CRUMB Psychedelic indie rock band from Brooklyn, NY. See Calendar Pick on p. 15. DIVINO NINO Dreamy indie group from Chicago. SHORMEY Virginia-based lo-fi pop project. The Foundry 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com THE BROKEN STRING BAND Athens band blending Western folk with indie rock. Album release show! SYLVIA ROSE NOVAK Southern gothic singer-songwriter with sharp vibrato and a sharper fiddle. DANGFLY Local all-star rock band led by songwriter and guitarist Adam Payne. Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.georgiatheatre. com JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT The acclaimed country-rocker and

BIG BRUTUS Atlanta-based atmospheric indie-rock group. No. 3 Railroad Street 7 p.m. $15–20. www.3railroad.org DANA COOPER Nashville, TN, singer-songwriter known for his flatpicking and percussive strumming styles. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens THE SNOZZBERRIES Asheville, NC, band blending psych-rock, funk and fusion. VFW 8 p.m. $10. 706-354-6942 THE RUSTLERS Country dance band from Florida.

Saturday 16 Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net TOM CROSSEN No info available. (8 a.m.) DEREK SHEFFIELD Local singer-songwriter. (10 a.m) Caledonia Lounge 9 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com MEAN QUEEN Local rock three-piece with a fiery, discordant sound. NIGHT BATTLES Doomy noise-rock band from Raleigh, NC. SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere. NAW New Atlanta-based noise-rock band.

former Drive-By Truckers guitarist plays a three-night stand. WILL JOHNSON The former Centromatic frontman crafts stark, rugged folk songs. Go Bar 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ go.bar.35 CULT OF RIGGONIA Experimental soundscapes with tribal, world music beats and ornate instrumentation. SUBDIVISION Local ambient electronic project. GODDESS COMPLEX Athens-based avant-garde project led by composer Cloud Powers. TULPAS Exploratory electronic group from Johnson City, TN. Highwire Lounge 11 p.m. $2 (headphone). www.highwirelounge.com SILENT DISCO Dance the night away to two different channels of music in your headphones. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens JON WORTHY & THE BENDS Nashville-based Americana fourpiece. MURDER THE MOOD Athens-based alternative rock group. GETAWAY COMPANY Four-piece local band inspired by ’90s and 2000s alt-rock.

Caledonia Lounge 8 p.m. $16 (21+), $18 (18–20). www. caledonialounge.com TORCHE Influential heavy metal band from Miami. EYE FLYS Underground metal group blending hardcore, noise and sludge. MANDIBLE RIDER Local two-piece doom and post-metal band. IRIST Atlanta prog-metal band that blends relentless heaviness with intricate melody. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. $7. www.flickertheatreandbar. com AVERY LEIGH’S NIGHT PALACE Ethereal indie-pop group fronted by former Athenian Avery Draut. FRAN Dreamy alt-rock project from Chicago songwriter Maria Jacobson. GARDEN CLUB Poppy, lo-fi, femme-centric punk band from Philadelphia. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 7 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com UGA JAZZ ENSEMBLE Students from UGA’s school of music perform jazz tunes. Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens JAZZ FUNK JAM Local jazz musician Mason Davis hosts this monthly jam session.

Tuesday 19 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com BRENDAN ABERNATHY UGA student and acoustic singer-songwriter. HOTEL FICTION Groovy pop band formerly known as Tomorrow Today.

Go Bar 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/go.bar.35 EMILEIGH IRELAND Local folk-pop singer-songwriter with a strong, compelling vocal style. LUCAS TAVARES Local singer-songwriter with traditional Brazilian influences. FACEBLIND New local acoustic act. RYAN MOORE Athens-based guitarist and indie-folk singer-songwriter. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 6 p.m. $20. hendershotscoffee.com MUSIC FOR MOBILITY A benefit for Wheels of Hope, featuring music by Randall Bramblett, Incatapec, Singing Circle, Carly King, The Dixieland Band and The Hobohemians. Nowhere Bar 8 p.m. $3 (21+), $5 (18–20). www. facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens JETPACK SYNDROME Local band blending rock, prog and hip hop. RETROPHILE New local indie and alternative rock band.

Wednesday 20 Blind Pig Tavern 7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-4919 (College Station Road location) OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot. All musicians welcome. Backline provided. Boar’s Head Lounge 11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 OPEN MIC See Wednesday’s listing for full description. Flicker Theatre & Bar 10 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com SCOTT SPILLANE The Neutral Milk Hotel member plays hypnotic folk-rock. JEFF BEAM Psych-rock singer-songwriter from Portland, ME FRENCH EXIT Local group playing psych-tinged baroque pop. The Foundry 8 p.m. $17 (adv.), $20 (door). www. thefoundryathens.com RHETT MILLER The leader of alt-country mainstay Old 97’s performs solo. The Globe 8 p.m. FREE! 706-353-4721 THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Mary Sigalas, Dan Horowitz, Steve Key and surprise guests play swingin’ tunes from the ’10s, ’20s and ’30s. Nowhere Bar 7:30 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens THE DAD BODS Local group playing your favorite rock hits from throughout the years. REBREEDERS Local musicians play the songs of The Breeders. Porterhouse Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy an evening of originals, improv and standards. 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 Dec. 15. info@athensarts.org, www.athensarts.org ACAC SEEKS NEW MEMBERS (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking qualified candidates to fill three-year volunteer positions. The ACAC meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Deadline Nov. 30, 11:59 p.m. Interviews in early April. www.athensculturalaffairs.org CHRISTMAS TREE ON WOOD (ARTini’s Art Lounge) Paint a Christmas tree on a 10.5”x20” assembled wood board. Metal words (additional $5) are available.

Register by Nov. 13. Workshop on Nov. 20, 7–9 p.m. $45. kate@ artinisartlounge.com, www.artinis artlounge.com DECK THE WALLS (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Visual Arts Guild of Athens is seeking local art and crafts for the annual Deck the Walls market that runs Nov. 30–Dec. 28. Contact to sell your items. Drop off is Nov. 14–15, 12:30–4:30 p.m. dgperry77@gmail.com, brooks_ celia@yahoo.com GRASS ROOTS ART WRITING PROGRAM (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA) The Grass Roots Art Writing Program presents “Finessing an Artist Statement” (Nov. 16). Classes are held 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/class. Register online. www.athica.org OPEN STUDIO MEMBERSHIP (Lyndon House Arts Center) Local artists can access studio facilities through a new open studio monthly

art around town AMICI (233 E. Clayton St.) Matt Bahr is a local Emmy-nominated artist and designer. Through November. ANTIQUES & JEWELS ART GALLERY (290 N. Milledge Ave.) New paintings by Mary Porter, Greg Benson, Chatham Murray, Candle Brumby, Lana Mitchell and more. ART ON THE SIDE GALLERY AND GIFTS (17 N. Main St., Watkinsville) A gallery featuring works by various artists in media including ceramics, paintings and fused glass. ATHENS ACADEMY (1281 Spartan Lane) On view in the Harrison Center Children’s Instructional Gallery, a retrospective of Jacob Wenzka’s artwork from three books co-created with Bart King share original artwork, prints and paintings. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) “Tracing History: Rubbings of Monumental Brasses from Medieval England” shares rubbings from various churches in Cambridgeshire by Nancy Kissane. Through Nov. 24. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ATHICA) (675 Pulaski St.) Curated by Arlette Hernandez, “Losing Control: Guns, Government, and Group-Think” presents works by Victor Ali, Natalie Baxter, Jessica Caldas, Deja Echols, Hector Rene Membreno-Canales and more. Through Dec. 8. 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. BUVEZ (585 Barber St., Suite A) Will Eskridge’s “Teen Screams: Part 2” features painted portraits of popular ‘80s horror icons like Freddy, Jason and Michael. Through Nov. 15. CINÉ (234 W. Hancock Ave.) “Suspended: Leah Mazza and Laurel Fulton” presents works by two MFA candidates attending Lamar Dodd. CIRCLE GALLERY (UGA College of Environment and Design, 285 S. Jackson St.) “Snapshots: 50 Years at the College of Environment and Design” celebrates the school’s 50th anniversary with a timeline, wall of curiosities in the tradition of wonder rooms, and a rotating exhibit. 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.) “Good Vibrations” features photographs of cruise life by Brittainy Lauback, drawings of beaches by Warren Slater that are influenced by Aboriginal mark-making, and vivid abstractions by Hannah Betzel. • “Building Facades” is a solo exhibition by Mike Landers that features sophisticated, symmetrical and minimally composed photographs from downtown Athens in the late 1990s and early 2000s. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Sarah Swillum. Through November. GALLERY AT INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “FUN” features works by Neil Hancock, Marla Star, Jolene O’Brien, Kim Truesdale, Katherine Miele, Hannah Betzel and Brittainy Lauback.

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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 PAINT YOUR PET (ARTini’s Art Lounge) A portion of proceeds will benefit the Hart County Humane Society. Register and send a photo of your pet by Nov. 11. Workshop on Nov. 16, 5–8 p.m. $60. kate@ artinisartlounge.com, www.artinis artlounge.com VINTAGE LIGHTED CHRISTMAS TREE WORKSHOP (ARTini’s Art Lounge) Paint your own vintage lighted Christmas tree. Register by Dec. 2. Workshop on Nov. 30, 4–6 p.m. (Register by Nov. 25); Dec. 7, 4–6 p.m. (Register by Dec. 2) or Dec. 18, 7–9 p.m. (Register by Dec. 11). $49. kate@artinisartlounge. com, www.artinisartlounge.com

Auditions

HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY (Elberton Arts Center, Elberton) Encore Productions will host auditions for the first show of their 2020 season: Hank Williams: Lost Highway. Anyone planning to audition should be prepared to read excerpts from the script, sing a prepared piece and be available most evenings from late December to mid-March. Performances will be held Mar. 13–15 and Mar. 20–22 in the Elbert Theatre. Auditions held Dec. 2–3, 6–8 p.m. 706-283-1049, www.elberttheatre.org

Classes ART CLASSES (KA Artist Shop) “Brush Lettering with Kristen Ashley,” Dec. 10, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $40. “Modern Dip Pen Calligraphy with Kristen Ashley,” Nov. 13 or Dec. 3, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $35. “Japanese Binding: Bookmaking Workshop,” Nov. 16–17, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $55. “Silk Painting with René

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) Two large works by Georgia artist Corrine Colarusso, “Stack of Twilight” and “Shaking the Twilight, Reeds Rain and Vapors” are on view. Through Nov. 17. • “Before the War: Photographs of Syria by Peter Aaron.” Through Dec. 1. • “Mary Lee Bendolph: Quilted Memories” features 17 works spanning four decades by the Gee’s Bend, AL, artist and freedom-fighter. Through Dec. 29. • “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. • In the sculpture garden, Rachel Whiteread presents five cast-stone sculptures that reinterpret her earlier resin castings of the space beneath chairs. Through Mar. 7. • “Drama and Devotion in Baroque Rome” celebrates Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio’s influence. Through May 31. GIVE BACK REAL ESTATE (624 S. Milledge Ave., Suite 101) Dortha Jacobson shares 37 oil paintings that range from landscapes, portraits and animals. Closing reception Nov. 17. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) “Supple Moments, Dark Corners” is a site-specific installation by Eli Saragoussi that is accompanied by a soundscape by Max Boyd called :Jungle Drone.” Opening reception Nov. 20. Currently on view through April. HEIRLOOM CAFE & FRESH MARKET (815 N. Chase St.) John Ahee creates vibrantly colorful portraits. Jan. 6. HENDERSHOT’S COFFEE (237 Prince Ave.) Oil paintings by Jeanne Whatley. HIP VINTAGE AND HANDMADE (215 Commerce Blvd.) Leslie Litt shares a collection of colorful enamel works. Through November. • Keith Bennett presents “Altered Images,” a display of layered photo graphics. Through November. HOWARD’S (119 N. Jackson St) “Meanwhile…” includes paintings and works on paper by New York-based artist Greg Bogin, who plays with minimalism, pop art, bike racing aesthetics and graphic design. Through Dec. 15. 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.) Part of the “Wall Works” series, Harrison D. Walker’s “Portals” is a site-specific installation exploring color, chemistry and psychological perception. Through Nov. 16. • “Kiki Kogelnik, Julia Scher, Erika Vogt, Lisa Williamson” is a group show that examines technology in relation to the human body, performance and formal representations of the female figure. Through Nov. 16. • In “Codified Color,” Dodd graduate students Mary Gordon, Christina Foard and Nick Abrami employ color as a means to examine personal histories. • “Baci from Cortona” celebrates 50 years of UGA in Cortona through photographs sharing memories. In “Immortal Beloved,” Dodd MFA candidate Robby Toles challenges authenticity as the artist’s image takes precedence over place. 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.) “This is It!” features pieces by Athens artists working in the food and beverage service industry. Through Nov. 16. • In the Lounge Gallery, Nathaniel Burkins shares a collection of candid photographs. Through Nov. 30. • Collections from our Community presents a collection of unique flyswatters from Tad Gloeckler. Through Jan. 7. • The biennial Clarke County School District Student Art Exhibition, “WILD,” presents artwork inspired by the new children’s garden at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. MADISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 Highway 98 W., Danielsville) “The Georgia Artists with DisAbilities Exhibit” showcases the talents of many artists

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Shoemaker,” Dec. 7–8 or Feb. 8–9, 1–4 p.m. $120. “Calligraphy Club: Monthly Skillshare” is held every first Thursday, 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.kaartist.com ART CLASSES (OCAF, Watkinsville) “Painting with Charles Warnock,” Fridays, Nov. 15–Dec. 13. $120– 150. “Cuttlebone Casting Workshop with Barbara Mann,” Nov. 16, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $100–130. ocaf.com 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. “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. “Acrylic Painting,” Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. “Aikido,” Wednesdays at 2 p.m. “Zumba,” Wednesdays at 6 p.m. “Belly Dance,” Wednesdays at 7 p.m. www.winter villecenter.com COMEDY CLASS: IMPROV, CLOWNING & PRESENSE (Moonlight Theater) Inspired by French clown Philippe Gualier, this course explores the importance of failure, playfulness, collaboration and imagination. For adults and children ages 13 and up. Sundays through Nov. 24, 4–6 p.m. $15/ class, $50/month. www.moonlight theatercompany.com

COMEDY CLASS: INTRO TO IMPROV (Nimbl) This is a fun, low-stakes weekly workshop introducing the basic concepts of improv comedy. No experience necessary. Participants learn improv fundamentals and play introductory games. Tuesdays through Dec. 17, 7–9 p.m. Donation based. 770-833-7969, www.krakinjokes.com/classes DANCE GROUP CLASSES (Ballroom Arts Dance Studio, Watkinsville) Smooth Ballroom Dance Group Class covers the Waltz, Foxtrot, Tago, Viennese Waltz and Quickstep. Mondays, 7 p.m. $15/drop-in. Latin/ Rhythm Ballroom Dance Group focuses on the fundamentals of Rumba, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Bolero and Mambo. Mondays, 7:45 p.m. $15/drop-in. www.ballroomarts.com TAI CHI (Healing Arts Centre) Tai Chi yang style, the 108. Thursdays, 7:15–8:30 p.m. panlexcie@hotmail. com, www.healingartscentre.net WINE 202: AN INTRODUCTION TO WINES OF THE NEW WORLD (J’s Bottle Shop) A four-session course all about wines from the “New World.” Coursework includes up to six wines per class. Nov. 13, 14, 20 & 21, 6:30–8 p.m. $85. wine.jsbottleshop@gmail.com YOGA CLASSES AT 5 POINTS (5 Points Yoga) Classes include Slow Flow, Iyengar, Restorative, Yin, Power, Hot Yoga and beginners classes. Check website for schedule. athensfivepointsyoga.com

living with disabilities. Through Dec. 2. MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “Alchemical Divide” presents metal sculpture, painting and installation by contemporary mixed media artist Corrina Sephora. The show also includes works by Pearl Bryant, Hannah Joy, Gabi Madrid and Richard Pepe. Closing reception Nov. 9. MAMA’S BOY AT THE FALLS (8851 Macon Hwy.) Collages and paintings from Lorraine Thompson’s series, “The Nest, The Angel, and The Muse.” NORMAL BOOKS (1238A Prince Ave.) A variety of art on display, including paintings by Mary Eaton, GCH Pet Portraits, metal art by Julia Vereen, ceramics by Shannon Dominy, sculpture by Doug Makemson and handwoven rugs by Bonnie Montgomery. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) “David and Goliath” features works of non-traditional sizes: 14”x14” and smaller or 48”x48” and larger. ODUM SCHOOL OF ECOLOGY (140 E. Green St.) “Creatures of the Night” features a collection of bats from the Georgia Museum of Natural History and sheds light on how vital bats are to ecosystems. Through Dec. 20. 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.) “The New South and New Slavery: Convict Labor in Georgia.” Through Dec. 13. • “Beautiful and Brutal: Georgia Bulldogs Football, 2017” is a display of photographs, uniforms and other artifacts from the UGA Athletic Association Archives and on loan from the UGA Athletic Department. Through Feb. 28. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) “Growing Through Art” is the final exhibition of the Athens Art Association’s centennial celebration. The show includes botanicals, insects, gardens, stilllife and more. Through Dec. 22. • “Portals: At the Intersection of Landscape and Self” presents kaleidoscopic photographs of nature by Beth Thompson. The images appear in the artist’s book and deck of cards by the same name. Through Dec. 1. 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 Karl and Harold Enter, Anna Desio and Leslie Moody celebrate the organizations 100th anniversary. Through November. TIF SIGFRIDS (119 N. Jackson St.) Marten Elder presents “Polychromatic Adaptations,” a new take on digital photography. Through Dec. 7. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) “Eat Your Vegetables” is an exhibit celebrating sustainable plant-based agriculture through works by local artists. Through November. VERONICA’S SWEET SPOT (149 Oneta St., #6C6) See work by local and regional artists, craftsmen, potters and sculptors. VIVA ARGENTINE (247 Prince Ave.) Brad Morgan, the drummer of the DriveBy Truckers, creates abstract paintings. WINTERVILLE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY AND CULTURE (371 N. Church St., Winterville) View work by multiple new artists for fall. THE WORLD FAMOUS (351 N. Hull St.) Permanent artists include RA Miller, Chris Hubbard, Travis Craig, Michelle Fontaine, Dan Smith, Greg Stone and more.

Paintings by Dortha Jacobson are currently on view at Give Back Real Estate. A closing reception will be held Sunday, Nov. 17 from 1–5 p.m.

Help Out B.E.E. ENGAGED (Multiple Locations) The library seeks volunteers to mentor teen girls at Cedar Shoals High School through B.E.E. Engaged, a community auxiliary for B.E.E. Club, Inc. (Becoming Empowered through Education), which aims to teach life skills through leadership and community engagement. An Interest meeting will be held Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at Cedar Shoals. www.athenslibrary.org CASA SPRING 2020 TRAINING (YMCA) Athens Oconee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will host an orientation Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CASA training begins Jan. 23 and ends Feb. 27. Meetings are held Thursdays, 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 5:30–9 p.m. athensoconeecasa.org

Kidstuff ART CLASSES (KA Artist Shop) “Art Club for Teens” (Fridays, 6:30 p.m.) and “Art Club Junior” (Fridays, 4:30 p.m.) cover subjects like color gradients, charcoal value studies, Japanese book binding and pastel painting. Check website for details and to register. $15. kaartist.com TEEN CARTOON ILLUSTRATORS CLUB (Lyndon House Arts Center) Robert Brown offers lessons and drawing techniques to teens who like to draw anime and cartoons of all kinds. Meetings end with pizza. For ages 11–18. Meets most Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. www.accgov.com/leisure TEEN SEWING AND FASHION CLUB (Lyndon House Arts Center) Teens can focus on sewing projects with the guidance of a professional. Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5 per week. 706-613-3623

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. November and December meetings will be held on the third Wednesday due to holidays. 706-207-5800 ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS SUPPORT GROUP (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) 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. 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 FIGHT 4 CHANGE (Email for Location) Help advocate for a mental health system that serves everyone. Meets the fourth Monday of each month. letsfight4change@gmail.com NAMI (Multiple Locations) “NAMI Connections” is a support group for adults living in recovery with mental illness. “NAMI Family Support” is for family members, friends and caregivers of individuals with mental illnesses. Both groups meet every fourth Tuesday, 6:30–8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Athens. 770-225-0804. NAMI Family Support Groups are also available the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Northeast Georgia Medical Center Barrow in Winder; second Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Oconee Presbyterian Church in Watkinsville; and every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Ridgeview Institute in Monroe. www. namihall.org RECOVERY DHARMA (Recovery Dharma, 8801 Macon Hwy., Suite 1) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from any addiction. Thursdays, 7–8 p.m. FREE! Find “Refuge Recovery Athens GA” on Facebook SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Email for Location) Athens Downtown SAA offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from a compulsive sex-

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On The Street ADULT TRIPS (Rocksprings Community Center) “Marci’s Mountain Mystery Tour.” Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. $15–22.50. All programs depart and return to Rocksprings Park. www.accgov.com/ leisure AMERICA RECYCLES DAY (CHaRM, 1005 College Ave.) Bring your cell phones, inkjets and small electronic devices to raise funds for community beautification projects and programs through Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful. Through November. www. keepathensbeautiful.org CORNHOLE LEAGUE REGISTRATION (Southern Brewing Company) Register for this seven-week cornhole league. The season begins Jan 9. Register by Dec. 30. Ages 21 and up. www. cornholeatl.com DOWNTOWN PARADE OF LIGHTS (Downtown Athens) Now accepting entries. Prizes will be awarded for the most original float, best use of the theme and best use of lights. This year’s theme is “Home for the Holidays.” Deadline Nov. 14. Parade on Dec. 5, 7 p.m. $40. www.athens clarkecounty.com/parade. GIS DAY (Athens) In honor of National Geographic Information System Day (Nov. 13), ACC Stormwater encourages everyone to participate in “Water Logged,” a geocache trail highlighting stormwater management and green infrastructure. www.geocaching.com TABLE TENNIS (East Athens Community Center) Table tennis games are held three times a week. tabletennisathensga@gmail.com WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRATION (Athens, GA) Programs include art, sports, environmental science, recreation, holiday activities and mini camps. Register online. 706-613-3580, www.accgov.com/leisure WORLD TOILET DAY Proper sanitation saves lives, yet 4.2 billion people still lack access to a safe toilet. For November, help raise awareness of the importance of proper sanitation. Pick up a free toilet flapper at Normal Hardware to ensure that your own toilet is safe and functioning. thinkatthesink.com f

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Christmas is no more about Christmas—its Christmas store setting means it could happen in July—than it is a romantic comedy or about homelessness in London or the plight of Yugoslavian immigrants like the one hammily played by the usually stalwart Thompson. While the music of George Michael adorns the movie, it serves no purpose. Clarke has a wonderful voice, but she is barely tasked with singing any of the late artist’s songs. Every filmmaking instinct feels wrong. Just watch Love Actually for the umpteenth time.

The big year-end releases continue trickling clear mind, Dan meets Abra, whose similar out as the holiday season gathers steam. powers have drawn the attention of Rose This week, we get another restart of the the Hat (Rebecca Ferguson) and her tribe Charlie’s Angels franchise, now helmed by of steam-pires. Flanagan balances the Elizabeth Banks, who is writing and directdemands of adapting a large work by King, PAIN AND GLORY (R) Pedro Almodovar is ing a trio of Angels that includes Kristen itself a sequel, with the changes needed to one of the most consistent filmmakers in Stewart, Naomi Scott (Aladdin’s Jasmine) place it in the world fashioned by Kubrick. the world. Pain and Glory stars Antonio and Ella Balinska. With awards in its sights, The result should satisfy both camps. Banderas as an acclaimed Spanish director, Ford v. Ferrari banks on Salvador Mallo, whose the star power of Matt hairstyle will remind Doctor Sleep Damon and Christian Bale astute filmgoers of you to rev moviegoers’ engines know who. Retired due to about the 1966 24 Hours physical ailments, Mallo of Le Mans race. The Good seeks solace in heroin as Liar looks like another he struggles to deal with film seeking approval the loss of his beloved via awards for leads Ian mother (played in her McKellan and Helen prime by Penelope Cruz) Mirren as a con man and and his career. If cinema is his latest mark. Finally, about telling the stories of Walter Dean Myers’ high people, per Scorsese and school lit class mainstay, Coppola’s recent criticisms Monster, gets adapted in of the MCU, Pain and Glory I guess I should fix this door one of these days. All Rise. is cinema at its finest. Ciné still has Parasite Gorgeous visuals—the through Thursday, as well as Almodovar’s LAST CHRISTMAS (PG-13) A Hallmark TV opening titles alone deserve all the awards newest, Pain and Glory. (More on that one holiday movie cannot be any worse than given for title sequences (are awards given below.) If you have yet to see Taika Waititi this disaster from director Paul Feig and for title sequences?—and Banderas’ best as Hitler in Jojo Rabbit, which opened at screenwriter Emma Thompson. Inspired performance, um, ever highlight a stirring, Beechwood last week, it is on the way to by the Wham! Christmas classic, Last emotional tale from one of the greatest Ciné. Gonzoriffic 2019 presents locally Christmas stars Emilia Clarke as a self-deliving filmmakers. Pain and Glory may be as made underground films, including Nerd structive young woman who meets-cute close as we get to an Almodovar biopic— Box, Vincent Price’s Skull, Supermoon and a nice, bland guy (Henry Golding). Last just do not read too much into it. f more, on Nov. 15–16. Bad Movie Night returns on Nov. 19 with Terror Squad, a 1988 movie best known in Kokomo, IN, where it is set and, mostly, shot. Flicker offers the 1980 music documentary and concert film Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise on Nov. 14. The ACC Library continues its Film Noir Confidential series with Gun Crazy on Nov. 19. The University Union offers a second chance to see Shaft and Dark Phoenix at Tate from Nov. 15–17. Dark Phoenix may not live up to its iconic source material, but it is not the abject disaster some make it out to be. (It would have been more fun had it been.) Elsewhere at UGA, the Middle East Film Series continues with the excellent Paradise Now on Nov. 13 at LeConte Hall. Tupinamba: The Return of the Land documents the group’s struggles for recognition on Nov. 14 at Hirsch Hall. At Beechwood, Flashback Cinema continues celebrating the holiday season with the greatest Christmas movie of alltime, Die Hard, on Nov. 13 and The Polar Express on Nov. 17. DOCTOR SLEEP (R) Doctor Sleep somehow pulls off being both a sequel to Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 horror classic The Shining and an adaptation of Stephen King’s 2013 novel. King famously did not like Kubrick’s film but has been enthusiastic about this sequel. While writer-director Mike Flanagan, a horror darling in search of a box office hit, is no Kubrick, the clarity of his narrative filmmaking is flawless. Ewan McGregor stars as grown-up Danny—now Dan—Torrance, who has drowned his ability to “shine” in years of drink. With a

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a proto-incel when it came to the way he talked about women. Yeah, he didn’t get any booty during his stay, and I deeply resented having a single dad who was a decade older than me lazing around my apartment while I was in class. Never again! Unless you two are already official and boo’d up, plan to do things besides hanging out with this person while you’re visiting. Hop on Google and find fun stuff that you’d enjoy doing alone in their town, and if they come here, make sure you hip them to cool stuff they can do during the day while you’re at work/class/etc. Personally, I find that it can be a little overwhelming when meeting someone for the first time to constantly have them at your elbow. Try to think of socializing with the person in the way you’d socialize with someone you’ve just started dating. You don’t have to stay all up under them for eight hours a day— unless that’s your style, of course—and that kind of ever-presence might even be a turnoff.

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Introduce them to your friends so they have other people to converse with at the bar, the rock show or wherever y’all might be hanging out. If this person comes here, I really wanna stress that you not give them your home address or bring them to your home until you’ve met and gotten a feel for them. Everything else is up to you. It’s your choice how far you wanna go with this person— whether you just wanna hold hands on the greenway or have a 72-hour tantra session. But I think you need to get a feel for them in person before you trust them with knowing where you sleep. If you go to their town, have your own place to stay in case things go left and you need to get away. Beyond that, use barrier contraception, and have fun! f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, use the anonymous form at flagpole.com/getadvice, or find Bonita on Twitter: @flagpolebonita.

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The night before Kristallnacht, the Gestapo came for Dot’s father at their home in Koenigsberg. He was a prominent physician and teacher, a German veteran who served with distinction as a medic in World War I. They arrested him for the crime of being a Jew. Only then did her father realize that Hitler, whom he considered a buffoon, a clown, was deadly serious about scapegoating Germans who were Jewish. According to the account written for Atlanta Jewish Times by Dot’s friend Rebecca McCarthy, the Sachs family petitioned for asylum in America. But Congress had established a quota to accept only 95 people out of 40,428 applications for asylum at a time when 83% of Americans opposed immigration and there were Nazi rallies all over the country. England accepted the Sachs family in 1939, but only for a year. Two months later, WWII began, and the German border was sealed. A medical-school friend of Dr. Sachs was practicing in Kansas City, and he prevailed on his friend, Sen. Harry S. Truman, to arrange for a waiver that allowed the Sachs family to immigrate here. They settled in New York City, where Dot grew up, went to college, met Burt Sparer and married him. They had twins, Lisa and

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David, and soon moved to Athens, where Burt put his master’s in regional planning to work and Dot used her degree in magazine journalism to teach in the J-school. They all became quintessential Athenians, deeply involved in our community, working through civic organizations, the schools and the temple to help make Athens a good place to live. Burt died in 2011, David in 2016, and Lisa lives in DeKalb County, so Dot was largely on her own here, but within the extensive web of close friendships built up through the decades with her loving and outgoing personality. It seems that everybody knew her, and she went everywhere, tooling around town in the sports car she drove because she had finally decided she was too old to compete with student traffic on the motorcycle she loved riding. There’s probably a psychological name for Dot’s personality type. She was certainly outgoing, with an extroversion driven by love. She sought you out and engaged you with a teasing regard, so that you were intrigued and could not help but respond. How could you not like Dot, and love her? A cancer came back. An experimental drug failed, and soon Dot lay in intensive care, hooked up to monitors and morphine, rousing to visit with her friends and to accept the kidding about various crushes she had around town and at the gym, where she worked assiduously to keep her body going, while visiting with all the friends she had there. As the end became inevitable, Dot fretted over leaving Lisa alone. Of course, Lisa has her own web of friendships, and she told Dot she had been taking notes on how to emulate her mom’s ability to navigate life and death. Shakespeare had Edgar say at the passing of King Lear, “Men must endure their going hence even as their coming hither. Ripeness is all.” Women, too, and Dot made for herself the ripe old age we all desire. Until the very last moment of her life, her love beamed out and focused on her daughter and her friends, and so did her wit. She was trying to let go, but that proved extremely difficult for someone so fiercely attached to life. She held on, even as her life waned. “You need to get some sleep,” Lisa told her. Dot replied, “Not this kind.” Finally, exactly 81 years to the day after death first came for Dot, she left life on her own terms. She not only endured: She prevailed. f

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