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their project scope and contractual commitments,” Williams wrote in the Oct. 24 memo. “As time has progressed, the project has achieved an intolerable level of federal non-compliance that must be addressed.

While it is plausible that AFDC can come back into compliance, it may well not be in time to restore the service of the Eviction

By Blake Aued and Shelby Israel news@flagpole.com Prevention Program.”

AFDC representatives have not The Athens-Clarke County Board of breaks and processing absentee ballot appli- responded to a voicemail or email asking for Elections voted last week to expand comment. cations. “Anytime that we add to our work, advance voting hours at three locations.

Expecting a wave of evictions after we take away from other work that has to The board unanimously approved a pandemic-related federal moratorium be done,” Sosebee said. expanding hours at the ACC Elections Office expired, the ACC Commission voted to creElections Assistant Lisa McGlaun from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. from Oct. 31–Nov. 3. ate the eviction prevention program in May said having nine poll workers at a voting The board also voted 3–2 to adjust hours at 2021. It is modeled after Project Reset in location is optimal because with only six the Miriam Moore Community Center and workers, there is no time for breaks without Gwinnett County, which pays landlords up the Lyndon House Arts Center to 9 a.m.–7 to 95% of tenants’ back rent in exchange for leaving a station unattended. McGlaun said p.m. on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The adjusted wiping the slate clean many of the office’s poll hours will add nine more hours for voting allowing the tenants workers find 10-hour I’m hoping we can get and at the elections office downtown, as well as to stay in their homes. work days taxing and four hours each for the other two locations.

But the county have expressed concerns someone to jump in and In addition to those three locations, had trouble attracting about their accuracy. run it in a competent way. early voting started Oct. 31 at the applicants to run the Sosebee said out of Winterville Train Depot, the ACC Tennis program. AFDC was the elections office’s Center, the ACC Extension Office and the only nonprofit to apply for funding.

95 workers, 64 responded that they would the ACC Library. Hours are 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

ACC staff raised concerns at the time about have availability to stay at their respective except for Nov. 2, when those locations will AFDC’s ability to manage the program polling locations after 7 p.m. on some days, open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. The Tate because it was a new nonprofit that had but not every day. [Shelby Israel] Center on campus will host a polling place never dealt with the stringent requirements that will be open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 1 of a federal grant before. Not wanting to and 3 and 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Nov. 2. Early votdelay further, the commission approved Athens-Clarke County has suspended an ing ends Nov. 4. a $2.5 million contract in October 2021. eviction prevention program after discover- Before the program was suspended, that The Board of Elections has been under ing that money was missing from the bank pressure to expand early voting hours contract was up for renewal this December. accounts of the nonprofit running it. because Athens-Clarke County lags behind Before the financial reporting issues The ACC Housing and Community the record turnout elsewhere in the state. emerged, Williams said the program had Development Department—which oversees been successful. “There were a great number As of Thursday, ACC was fourth from last local housing and social services programs among Georgia counties, with a voter turnof people helped, I think about 300,” he funded through federal grants—susout rate of 9.7%. said, “so it was working as intended.” pended the eviction program Monday, after Members of the public who commented The possibility remains that AFDC could Athenian First Development Corp. was agreed that expanding advance voting come back into compliance, but the comunable to provide documentation for more hours the week of Oct. 31 would provide mission could also find another nonprofit than $100,000 in expenditures, accordmore opportunity for Athens residents to to run the program or redirect the remaining to a memo from ACC Manager Blaine cast their vote, with many noting that voting $1.1 million elsewhere. “I’m hoping we Williams to the Mayor and Commission. ers cannot always make it to the polls due can get someone to jump in and run it in At least $37,895 is missing, said Andrew to typical work days. a competent way,” said Commissioner Tim Saunders, interim director of HCD. “It was “One of the most eye-opening days of Denson, the driving force behind starting not in the account we were expecting it to my life was in 2020 during the presidential the program. be in,” he told Flagpole. election when I’d seen Georgia turn into a However, Williams said he is not sure All told, there are questions about blue state,” said University of Georgia law ARPA funding can be spent on evictions $55,462 in direct expenses (benefits to tenstudent Mark Lee. “But that’s the imporanymore. That funding was aimed at helpants and landlords) and $66,834 in administance of our democracy. That is why it is trative costs that HCD is working with AFDC important for everyone to get out and vote to resolve. As a recipient of federal American and make sure their voice is heard.”

Rescue Plan Act funding, AFDC receives Bryant Barnes, co-chair of the United monthly prepayments and is required to Campus Workers of Georgia, said he also submit documentation on spending to HCD, supports expanding voting hours. which then reports to the U.S. Department “Voting rights are under attack, but of Housing and Urban Development. The workers’ rights are also under attack,” Barnes said. “Expanding those hours after 5 documentation issues date back to June, according to Williams’ memo. when most folks get off of work would just Last week, AFDC informed HCD that make our democracy more effective.” it could not repay the $37,895, nor could But Director of Elections and Voter it meet its October payroll or process 22 Registration Charlotte Sosebee said that applications for financial assistance. The adding advance voting hours could actually nonprofit also would not provide updated lead to longer lines because poll workers August and September documentation will be stretched thin. When elections staff or submit a written plan, according to are not assisting with advance voting, they Williams, although Saunders said cooperaare answering phone calls, helping when tion has improved in recent days. there are long lines, giving poll workers Williams said the ACC government will file for reimbursement from AFDC’s insurance. He also referred the matter to CORRECTION: A section of last week’s Police Chief Jerry Saulters for investigation, City Dope, entitled “Commission although Williams described that move as Favors Student Apartments,” incorrectly stated that UGA has only built due diligence and said there was no particuone new dorm in 20 years. It opened lar reason to suspect a crime. new dorms in 2004 and last year, “The ACCGov team has worked diligently and has rebuilt several other dorms, to try to rectify this problem with AFDC adding a total of 2,500 new beds. since it was identified in June; and yet, at each junction, AFDC has failed to uphold

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ing local governments and individuals affected by the pandemic. But most evictions have been the result of market forces, not COVID-19, Williams said. If the program is no longer eligible for ARPA funding, the commission could continue the program using other funds, he added.

In the meantime, tenants facing eviction are being referred to two other local nonprofits that receive federal housing funds through the ACC government—the Ark and Family Promise—for assistance. Nineteen AFDC clients were left in the lurch, according to Saunders. Because the eviction prevention program has been suspended, though, no one is sitting in Magistrate Court during eviction proceedings to tell landlords and tenants about the help available, Denson said.

“In all of this, people’s lives and their housing security are at stake. Staff believe the mitigating measures described above… are sufficient to help individuals participating in the eviction prevention program,” Williams wrote in his memo. “I can assure you HCD staff will do everything in their power to ensure people are helped.” [Blake Aued]

Hooker Holds Town Halls Newly appointed Clarke County School Superintendent Robbie Hooker will host a series of town hall meetings over the next month. The forums are scheduled for Nov. 1 at Clarke Central High School, Nov. 7 at the Nellie B Community Center, Nov. 14 at the Rocksprings Community Center, Nov. 17 at Cedar Shoals High School, Nov. 30 at New Grove Baptist Church and Dec. 5 at the Pinewoods Estates library. All meetings will run from 6–7 p.m.

Hooker replaced the retired Xernona Thomas on Oct. 10 after the school board officially hired him Sept. 1. He previously served as superintendent of the Social Circle school system, assistant superintendent in Henry County, principal at Clarke Central and Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School, and a teacher at Coile Middle School, where he was named teacher of the year in 199596. He was also named Georgia high school principal of the year in 2013. [BA] f

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Thoughts on Affordable Housing I wanted to write you a letter to express my critical understanding and thoughtful solutions on the housing market and why rents and home prices have gotten so high in Athens. Currently, I am a graduate student at the University of Georgia, and I am interning at the Athens AntiDiscrimination Movement, where several residents have voiced their hardships and struggles with affordable housing in the area.

While you have a dedicated section titled “Students drive up rent” in your Sept. 14 article, I feel as though UGA led to the increase in rent. I am also aware of third parties who are buying up specific land parcels in the Athens community. Every year UGA accepts more students than the set number of student housing in the area.

This causes everything to be impacted in a domino effect. Having a city such as Athens that houses such a large university that continues to grow enrollment results in a lot of conflict with local communities seeking affordable housing.

So far for this year, there have been two new apartment complexes in Athens that are considered luxury apartments. These apartments are in low-income communities and, with that being said, rent is bound to increase for homes near those establishments. New housing projects that are currently being built plan to increase the money that they are receiving and keep the

Rainbow Crosswalk Is Hypocritical The recently installed rainbow crosswalks provide a prominent message of inclusiveness in Athens, and, at the same time, shine a light on a significant symbol of oppressiveness and exclusion sitting on the steps of City Hall.

The double-barreled cannon located at City Hall in Athens needs to be removed.

Like the removed Confederate monument on Broad Street, the Civil War cannon equally represents and glorifies the Southern blight of slavery.

The Athens Mayor and Commission should continue the process of inclusiveness by removing the cannon from its prominent position. It only serves as a reminder of the South’s dark past and is most certainly offensive to people of color who pass by the cannon each day.

Of course, this same mayor and commission could have exercised true, non-selective inclusiveness by not having removed the Confederate monument in the first place, avoiding the obvious hypocrisy they now face by keeping the cannon in place.

In America, of all places on earth, rainbow crosswalks and a Confederate monument should be able to coexist. Clearly, the University of Georgia embraces this coexistence and with demonstrable meaning.

Buildings named after former presidents believed to have been slave owners, including Waddell, Meigs and Mell, stand among the Holmes-Hunter Academic Building, named to honor those who overcame oppression and the shadow of slavery to attend that very same university.

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‘I WANT TO STOP PUTIN FOR CHRISTMAS’ IS A GAS I would not want you to think that Grady Thrasher is not a serious man. After all, he led the fight against the Athens/UGA establishment when they tried to put a federal high-risk germ facility (the “bio-terror lab”) next to the botanical garden. He is a retired attorney, a prize-winning children’s author, a filmmaker, a philanthropist, and the partner, with his wife—artist

to the world, an anti-war tune that (in my immodest opinion) might be today’s generation’s answer to Bob Dylan’s ‘Blowin’ in the Wind.’ It will definitely be breaking its way up the charts when released.”

Here is the world premiere of Grady Thrasher’s new song, just in time for the holidays. Grady’s other songs can be found on YouTube at Sunnybank Music.

JEFFERY VERNON

I’m writing in response to Pub Notes from Oct. 19, 2022, “Pete’s Cheat Sheet.”

At the very end of this column, Pete McCommons writes, “the local referendum at the end of the ballot helps homeowners a little bit while hurting local government’s ability to supply the services we all need.

I’m voting no.”

As a homeowner in Athens’ West Broad neighborhood, I’d ask Pete to look at the whole referendum, because what he doesn’t say in his column is that it includes a property tax freeze for homeowners with incomes under 200% of the poverty line.

This will help people with fixed incomes and very low incomes stay in their homes.

Our state representatives who passed this bill came to meetings in my neighborhood and listened to people who this referendum will help. Voting no means we’ll continue to lose affordable homes in my neighborhood and other parts of Athens where people are already struggling. I know the county has been talking a lot about affordable housing lately; well, it’s a lot easier and smarter to keep homes affordable than try to build new ones after they’re gone.

I know that my property is worth a lot more to developers and investors who could rebuild it for a fancier house or apartment, but it’s worth more than that to me. It’s my home, and it has been for 45 years. I hope people will consider how this referendum will help low-income families in Athens stay in their homes.

Willie Thomas Athens

working class and non-college age residents out. Establishments and third party investors aren’t allowed to discriminate, but they use rent as a barrier for people living in low-income areas.

The housing crisis is causing many Athens residents to move out or become homeless, as stated in the article, and I suggest that we offer support by advocating for UGA students and volunteers to work with organizations like the Ark, the Backpack Project, Sparrow’s Nest and many more. As a result, students and volunteers will have an opportunity to learn about homelessness and how they can dispel misconceptions about people in homelessness. I would also suggest reaching out to other states who are currently experiencing the same housing crisis and collaborate on different solutions that will help best resolve or provide temporary relief in the meantime.

I would also suggest building more affordable housing. Housing through the Athens Land Trust will ultimately and permanently be considered affordable, since it is completely off of the private market.

To conclude, I would recommend enacting rent stabilization policies that would work to decommission housing in order to make affordable housing more accessible to more people.

Destiny Cruz Athens

(l-r) Joe Ellison, Jim Hawkins, Jay Gonzalez, Dick Daniels, Grady Thrasher, Bill Oglesby, Michelle Castleberry, Matt DeGennaro

Kathy Prescott—in various eleemosynary endeavors.

Recently, shut in by the pandemic and by health issues, Grady has turned his considerable mental energies to writing song lyrics. It’s true that Grady’s first effort was mostly for fun, resulting in “True Love and Plastic Money,” recorded by the Florida duo Lucky Mud. But lately, he has grown serious about his lyrics, and when Grady gets serious, he goes all in.

His lyrics lately have been love songs (“It’s Never Too Late to Fall in Love Again,” “I Wonder if Maybe”), but he knows he’s no musician, so he has hired some local people who are. Chief among them is Jay Gonzalez (Drive-By Truckers), who takes Grady’s words and turns them into music.

And what music! Jay has recruited local musicians Michelle Castleberry, saxophone; Bill Oglesby, saxophone and flute; Dick Daniels, bass; and Joe Ellison, drums. Jay plays piano and guitar as well as creating and arranging the tunes.

All together Jay and The Boulevardians make Grady’s lyrics and Jay’s compositions into bouncy, jazzy, head-nodding songs recorded at Jim Hawkins’ Studio 1093 on Boulevard (hence the band name) and videotaped by Matt DeGenarro against 1093’s warm, wooded background. Grady is not exactly a self-promoter, but he has a great deal of self-confidence, and he’s convinced that this time he has come up with a song that manages to be both humorous and deadly serious at the same time, driving home a timely message fit for Christmas and for the ages.

As Grady puts it with just a touch of dry humor, “It’s sure to be a Christmas hit, an ultimate standard, perhaps—a rallying cry

I Just Want to Stop Putin for Christmas I just want to stop Putin for Christmas, No, I’m not speaking gastronomically, Please help me stop Putin for Christmas, So, Ukraine remains a sovereign state and free.

Dictators have no Holiday Spirit, No, it’s not their modus op-eran-di, They can’t win Freedom’s game, so they fear it, Both Putin and his Chinese buddy Xi. You could give Ukraine back its Crimea, Arrest a couple of Arab princes too, Squash that nuclear kid from North Korea, But, if that’s too much for now to ask of you, I just want to stop Putin this Christmas, No, I’m not speaking gastronomically, Please help us stop Putin for Christmas, So, Ukraine remains a sovereign state and free.

So, Ukraine remains a sovereign state and free.

Gonzalez says, “I never thought I’d be singing the word ‘gastronomically’ in a holiday song (or any song, for that matter), but I love the message, and I had a blast setting it to music and recording it with the Boulevardians!”

To hear what Jay and the Boulevardians have done with Grady’s words, go to Pub Notes on flagpole.com and click the link.

They make a good team. Here’s hoping “Stop Putin” becomes a hit and these guys continue making music. f

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By Ed Tant news@flagpole.com

KEMP’S OPPOSITION TO FREE MONEY IS KILLING HOSPITALS AND PEOPLE WALKER AND REPUBLICANS HAVE ABANDONED ALL PRINCIPLES on the dollar to expand Medicaid coverage in their states up to a new national standard—138% of the poverty level—at a cost to the states of just 10 cents on the dollar.

At that point the feds provide a new “sliding scale” program of private insurance premium subsidies, based on the ability to pay.

Ironically, states with the worst records under traditional Medicaid, like Georgia, were going to be the biggest beneficiaries of Medicaid expansion. We were going to use federal dollars to expand Medicaid coverage to people between 36% of the poverty level and 138%. It was almost as if Georgia was going to be rewarded for our leadership’s past hard-heartedness.

So far, 38 states have accepted Medicaid expansion. Only 12 states, including Georgia, are still holding out. Among the holdouts are states as poorly led as Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee and Texas.

Despite the politics that these states have in common, a surprising number of states—with leadership just as partisan—have decided to quit this “Medicaid Confederacy” and rejoin the Union.

Arkansas adopted Obamacare’s Medicaid expansion eight years ago. Arkansas. So did Kentucky and West Virginia. And Ohio. And North Dakota. Indiana (under Governor Mike Pence, no less) adopted it seven years ago. What do these states know that Kemp doesn’t? One thing they know is that their states are already paying for Medicaid expansion everywhere else, with their federal taxes, so they might as well get what they’re paying for. Another thing they know is that their states stand to gain more than their fair share of the benefits of Medicaid expansion. That’s because, like Georgia, they have the biggest Medicaid gaps to close, and they’re getting the feds to pick up 90% of the cost.

But without a doubt the most important thing these states know is that it is in their state’s economic self-interest that their people have basic health insurance. These states know that a workforce riddled with people who don’t have health insurance cannot compete with states whose workers have good health insurance. Which is why rural Georgia is getting economically sicker the longer her people remain uninsured.

According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, over 450,000 Georgians are stuck in the gap between Georgia’s current Medicaid income cap and subsidized insurance under Obamacare. That’s how many people would be covered by Medicaid expansion—with the feds picking up the tab—if only Kemp would do what Mike Pence did. These people sicken and die at a rate all out of proportion to those who have health insurance. The hospitals they frequent also sicken and die. All because their leaders are fighting a “lost cause” against anything with the name “Obama” attached to it.

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Who’s to blame when the Grand Old Party cheering mobs,” he said in 2010. “I have the gets out of hand? Writing in The Atlantic on dread sense of the dark clouds of fascism Oct. 16, longtime Republican Peter Wehner gathering” over the American political says that today’s GOP has become “an intel- landscape. Chomsky’s dystopian vision of lectual wasteland.” Wehner is a conservative 2010 is coming true in 2022. An embattled who served in the administrations of GOP Trump hopes a White House win in 2024 presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. will cancel his legal troubles and return Bush and George W. Bush. Today he is a him to power. Across America, Republican critic of former President Donald Trump candidates for political offices are parroting and the current crop of MAGA Republican Trump’s lie, cry and deny tactics claiming candidates like that the presidency was Herschel Walker and stolen from the GOP in Extremism in the defense 2020.

Marjorie Taylor Greene here in Georgia.

The Capitol Hill of liberty is no vice, and invasion In his article titled of Jan. 6, “The Perfect Candidate moderation in the pursuit of 2021 showed the face for a Fallen Party,” of fascism right here in justice is no virtue.

Wehner says that America. Right-wing Walker exemplifies a groups like the Proud Republican Party that has become a cult Boys, the Oath Keepers and the militia of personality that “has turned on nearly movement were the stormtroopers in a every noble principle it once claimed to political putsch to overthrow democracy stand for. It has become a freak show and keep Trump enthroned in the White embodied by people like Trump and House. The Nov. 8 election and the upcomWalker…” He calls today’s GOP “conspiracy ing 2024 election are watershed contests minded, anti-democratic, and anti-truth” that could shape the future of America. and laments the fall of his party into an In 1964, conservative Republican presiabyss of trumpery, chicanery and political dential candidate Barry Goldwater roared, paranoia.

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Twice in the last six months, I’ve heard Andy Young tell an audience that any time the federal government offers to pay you 90 cents on the dollar to do something you ought to do anyway, it’s like being given “free money.”

He was talking about the time in the 1970s when the federal government wanted to invest in urban airports so much that it was willing to pay any city 90 cents on the dollar to expand and upgrade their airports.

Sam Massell was the only big-city mayor who took the federal government up on that offer, and the result is the JacksonHartsfield International Airport we know today.

The biggest issue in Georgia’s gubernatorial contest is whether Georgia should accept the same offer. That’s the cost to Georgia of Medicaid expansion under Obamacare: 10 cents on the dollar. Stacey Abrams is in favor of it, and Brian Kemp is opposed. But unlike the opportunity seized

by Sam Massell, the cost of Kemp’s refusal to take a similar deal is measured in more than lost economic opportunity—it’s measured in terms of sickness and death.

In exchange for $350 million from Georgia’s state government, the federal government would pump $3.5 billion dollars into Georgia—mostly rural Georgia.

The multiplier effect of health-care spending on that level is staggering: That’s a $4 billion economic stimulus plan, a jobs program, a workforce development plan and a health care Marshall Plan all rolled into one. With the feds picking up practically all of the tab.

Unlike Medicare, Medicaid is a cost sharing program between the federal and state governments, under which the feds provide most of the money, but the states get to decide who is covered and how good that coverage is. Georgia is among the stingiest states in the country when it comes to who is covered by Medicaid. No able-bodied adult is covered unless they have a child in the household. And if they do have a child in the household, they lose their Medicaid when their household income goes over 36% of the federal poverty level. For a single parent, that’s $6,600 a year.

Georgia is also among the stingiest states in the country when it comes to what it pays doctors and hospitals. Georgia Medicaid pays doctors so much less than private insurance or Medicare that many doctors simply won’t take any Medicaid patients at all.

Meanwhile, hospitals lose money on every Medicaid patient. As a result, the hospitals that suffer the most are those with high concentrations of Medicaid patients— namely, those in rural Georgia and those that serve the poorer populations of our big cities. Which is why rural hospitals in Georgia are closing left and right, and why even giant trauma centers like Atlanta Medical Center are closing down, and Grady goes on the “watch list.”

Obamacare fixed the Medicaid problem, not only in Georgia but all over the country. It did so by paying the states 90 cents

Herschel Walker tries to scam a half-price Whopper.

Walker will go up against incumbent Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock in the Nov. 8 election that will decide which party will control the Senate. Walker has had plenty of faults and fumbles in his run for the Senate, but he also has the unflinching support of Republicans who will forgive any transgression by any candidate who can help them retain and expand their power.

The former University of Georgia football star was hand-picked by Trump to run against Warnock in a contest that looks like a close race in a state where early voting has already started. Georgia Democrats need a high turnout or Herschel Walker could score a political touchdown for the state’s GOP. More than a decade ago, author and social critic Noam Chomsky warned of the danger of fascistic trends in America.

“I’m old enough to have heard a number of Hitler’s speeches on the radio, and I have a memory of the texture and the tone of the

no vice, and moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.” Today’s MAGA mob of Qanonsensical Trump troops is interested not in liberty and justice, but in partisan political power. Sadly, millions of Americans would be happy with an authoritarian regime today, just as millions of Italians supported the dictator Benito Mussolini because “he made the trains run on time” and millions of Germans supported Adolf Hitler because he was good for business and was making Germany great again.

America is in trouble when the Republican Party has been hijacked by a carnival barker conman and naked emperor like Donald Trump. America is in trouble when the Republicans have become so bad that they’re making the Democrats look good. America has hope only if its citizens remember the words of the late Congressman John Lewis: “We can’t afford to let democracy slip away.” f

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HOW TO AVOID FREEZES IN THE FALL

The first frost hit, and if you, like me, had a few casualties, it might make you want to put up the gardening gloves for the year.

That’s fair. Watching damaged frozen leaves curl and brown can cause despair. Then you add the shortening days, and man, do I get it.

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But, if you want to keep growing throughout the colder months, there are a few ways to continue greening up your thumb and reaping the benefits. Here are a few suggestions: • Bring your tropicals and herbs inside.

Folks more qualified than I am can talk a heap about growing plants inside. I just manage to keep the Meyer lemon tree, lime trees and various light-loving tropicals alive (not happy, but alive) during the winter months. My 120-year-old farmhouse has zero windows facing south and likely is as drafty as you can imagine.

The second bedroom—which also has the only subflooring in the house—turns into the plant room every winter. The last two years, I’ve kept plants in a homemade pallet-constructed plant bookshelf illuminated by bright fluorescent lights. This year, I’m going to cozy it up, adding plant lights in lamps and focusing one light per plant group.

• Protect your porch from freezing temps with a little help. Twineing Christmas lights (the old-fashioned kind, not the LEDs) around your tender plants can give them enough heat to weather through the winter. Gardeners also use bubble wrap to insulate pots, and thus the roots, of their prized plants. I push my 3-foot olive tree close to the hot tub. Even covered, the hot tub leaks enough heat to keep the frost at bay.

• Frost cloth for garden beds. Quality frost cloth generally protects past 30 degrees Fahrenheit, but not much more than 25 degrees. Just last year, many of my spring veggies got nipped by that 22-degree low

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in March. Unfortunately, adding another layer of frost cloth does not double its power to keep out the cold. You’ll also need some way to hold the cloth away from wet, tender plants, or else they’ll freeze against the cloth. The cloth also needs pins or sandbags or bricks to secure it in place. I’ve found the best prices and quality on frost cloth online; in person, I’ve seen a lot of overpriced, shoddy-looking products. If you get stuck in a pinch, a bedsheet will work, but not as well as frost cloth. Not every plant needs frost cloth.

Right now, my lettuce and bok choy are covered. A month from now, I’ll cover the broccoli and kale. I don’t ever have to cover root crops like carrots, turnips or beets.

• Cold frames for raised beds. A cold frame is like a tiny greenhouse with no heater. Basically, you attach a window to a raised bed on a hinge. This allows fall and winter gardeners to keep harvesting for most of the winter without worrying about heating or blustering about covering and uncovering frost cloth. This is a great way to keep a few low-growing favorites growing throughout the winter, like lettuce.

• A greenhouse. As someone who used to work in a commercial greenhouse, this is something I know and love. Is it a giant pain? Yes. Is it also worth it? Yes, I think so. Greenhouses can grow all sorts of wonderful flora throughout the cold months, and they can be outfitted with heat and lights, tricking plants into growing or blooming when they normally wouldn’t.

Some folks get the expensive kits; others make do with whatever they have lying around. Whether you want to start small and cheap or go big and fancy, this tool will up your winter gardening game.

But what if you goofed and now have a frozen plant? Is it just ugly or dead? Some annuals die after one good freeze, like tomatoes or cucumbers. Other annuals, like a sturdy pepper, rely more on the ground’s residual heat and won’t die off until a few frosts in a row. Tropical perennials (many of our indoor plants) should be moved inside as soon as possible, and any damaged leaves should be snipped off. If the plant’s stem feels soggy (that’s from the cell walls bursting while frozen), you’re probably out of luck. Many perennial herbs, like thyme, lose most of their leaves and look terrible, but will bud into beauty next spring. Don’t ditch your unlovely greenery until you know whether it’s an annual or a perennial. f

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PLUS, THE STAKES FOR TENNESSEE COULDN’T BE HIGHER

Legendary Georgia football coach and athhave been big-play machines. They ain’t letic director Vince Dooley, Damn Good a fluke or a joke. They’re legit, and Kirby Dawg, died at 90 last week.

Smart will need the Dawgs to be on their Before writing this, I spent a few hours A-game to come out with a win and control scouring the internet for a pithy quote from our destiny in the SEC East.

Coach Dooley to include here. The Dawgs Do you remember what the 2017 season face Tennessee next week in what will be felt like? That season, we arrived in the one of the biggest, most important games College Football Playoff picture well ahead at Sanford Stadium in decades. Between his of schedule. Every game, every win, felt like showdowns with the Vols as a coach and his catharsis, like the program’s destiny was son Derek’s ignominious end as Tennessee’s changing before our eyes. It was intoxicathead coach in 2012, I thought there had to ing in a way even the national championbe at least a small burn buried in an intership campaign last year wasn’t. view somewhere. But nope, I couldn’t find That’s what Tennessee fans are experia thing. encing right now. They’re in the midst of Maybe a more skilled researcher than a fantastic run unlike any they’ve expeI will dig something up before the game, rienced since Phil Fulmer was in charge. but I doubt it. Coach Dooley had grace and We’re a more talented team, and will be the gravitas. He was never the trash-talking favorite to win, but those Tennessee players sort. If the stereotypical “Southern gentlebeat Alabama, and now they believe they man” actually existed, it was Coach Dooley. can beat anyone.

He had an accent that could melt butter, and was happy to take the time to speak with anyone who crossed his path or wanted a word.

I met Coach Dooley briefly when I was in school around 2012 or so. I didn’t get the pleasure of carrying on a conversation with him. Those who did all have memories to last a lifetime. A poster in the Reddit thread on Dooley’s death said the coach—a noted Civil War buff— audited his history class and attended a 10-hour field trip to the Chickamauga battlefield with the students.

My favorite Vince Dooley looks out over Sanford Stadium recounting of a conversation with Dooley came from a college friend who spoke with That’s where the X-factor comes in: the him about his favorite dining choices in ticket-holding fans and Athens. The Vols Athens. In that old Southern drawl, the have played a couple of road games against kind you just don’t hear anymore, I can tough teams this year, going to Pitt and practically hear him say, “Barbara likes that LSU. But Pitt plays in the sterile atmoLast Resort, but I prefer the Chili’s.” sphere of an NFL stadium, and the typically Coach Dooley will be honored before the rowdy Death Valley was subdued for LSU’s Tennessee game, along with Charley Trippi, nooner against Tennessee. another legendary Bulldog who died since Sanford Stadium at 3:30 p.m. will be a our last home game. Normally, honoring much more hostile environment than anyarguably both the greatest coach and greatthing they’ve seen this year. It’s incumbent est athlete in Georgia sports history would on those with enough money or fortune raise the stakes of a game. However, I don’t to secure a ticket to make it the loudest think it’s possible to raise the stakes for this we’ve ever heard. Louder than LSU in 2013. one any higher.

Louder than Notre Dame in 2019. Louder For anyone who hasn’t been paying than Arkansas last year. attention, Tennessee is rolling this year.

This season, Vol fans have crawled out The Vols are 8-0, with an upset of Alabama from under every rock and crevice between to boot. While we were busy brushing Memphis and Mountain City, and they’ll be aside Florida 42-20, Tennessee demolished crawling all over Athens this weekend. I’ve Kentucky 44-6. Quarterback Hendon enjoyed a nice decade-plus of silence from Hooker is a legit Heisman contender, while those orange-clad cretins, and I’d love nothreceivers Jalin Hyatt and Cedric Tillman ing more than to shut them up again. f

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ARTWALL@HOTEL INDIGO ATHENS (500 College Ave.) New York-based photographers Lucy Reback and Megan Reilly share a collection of intimate vignettes of their relationship in addition to snapshots before they met.

THE ATHENAEUM (287 W. Broad St.) Brooklyn-based artist and educator Kameelah Janan Rasheed presents “SMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTH OPERATOR,” an exhibition examining the poetics and power of machine learning.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) Juried by Liz Andrews of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, “MOOD: 2022 Juried Exhibition” presents works by 37 contemporary artists who explore or reference mood in all of its many forms. Through Nov. 20.

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CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) “Spotlight: Paintings by Amy Watts” presents bold, colorful canvases full of cowgirls, farmers, miners and Indigenous people. • “Light Bright” presents works by Caitlin Gal, Allison McPheeters and Alivia Patton, who all utilize simple circles to create inspiring works.

DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) “Yevgeniya Baras & Pete Schulte” brings together the work of two artists to create a broader dialogue on abstraction, line and color as it coincides in contemporary painting and drawing. Through Nov. 10. • Atlanta-based artist Madora Frey presents a site-specific installation for the “Wall Works” series. Through Nov. 14.

• “Twin Realms” pairs the work of Dodd MFA candidates Katie Ford and Lindsey Kennedy. Through Nov. 17. • Curated by Ciel Rodriguez, “Soft Architecture” is a group exhibition of works by Ashley Freeby, Jacob Goble and Hope Wang in an investigation of the relationship between architectural spaces and grief. Through Nov. 17. • “Pretty in Pink” features work by Catie Cook and Sarah Landmesser, and eplores contradictions inherent to femininity and feminism. Through Nov. 17. • On view in the C-U-B-E Gallery, “Design for a Museum: Tangible & Functional Objects III” is a graphic design student exhibition. Mondays and Wednesdays through Nov. 30.

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Through December.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Mark Dalling. Through November.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Infinity on the Horizon” highlights modern and contemporary works that expand common understandings of landscapes. Through Dec. 31. • “Reckonings and Reconstructions: Southern Photography from The Do Good Fund.” Through Jan. 8. • “Allison Janae Hamilton: Between Life and Landscape.” Through Feb. 5. • “Kristin Leachman: Longleaf Lines” focuses on close-up views of the patterns and biology of the longleaf pine and its ecosystem. Through Feb. 5. • On view in the Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden, “Jane Manus: Undaunted” includes five large abstract works. Through Feb. 12. • “In Dialogue: Henry Ossawa Tanner, Mentor and Muse.” Through June 18. • “Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection.”

Through July 3.

GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Zane Cochran presents “Aurora,” a sculptural interpretation of the aurora borealis using 3D geometric figures and lights.

HEIRLOOM CAFE (815 N. Chase St.) Local artist Jack Burk shares a collection of nature-inspired works in pastel, collage, pen and colored pencil.

Reception Nov. 22, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Through Dec. 23.

HENDERSHOT’S (237 Prince Ave.) The Nirvinyl Album Art Museum presents “Nirvinyl 1 Revisited & Halloween Selections.” Through mid-November.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) Collections from our Community presents Carrie Slayton’s tarot cards and crystal skulls.

Collector’s Talk Nov. 3, 6 p.m. Through Nov. 12. • Cedric Smith presents a series of portraits for “Window Works,” a site-specific series that utilizes the building’s front entrance windows for outdoor art viewing. Reconfiguring playing cards of kings and queens, his portraits question the absence of Black figures in the country’s graphic history. Through Dec. 21. • “The Ties That Bind: The Paradox of Cultural Survival amid Climate Events” presents sculptures by Anina Major and photographs by Tamika Galanis. Through Nov. 30. • The biennial Clarke County School District student art exhibition “RE-” features works by students in Kindergarten through 12th grade in all media.

Through Jan. 14. • “Resilient Civic and Musical Life: Ware-Lyndon House Enslaved and Descendant Stories” includes a film; reading room of books relevant to the African American experience in art, music and heritage; and a visual timeline relating a fuller and more truthful story of the property and its inhabitants.On view Thursdays–Saturdays. • Bess Carter, the recipient of the 2022 Art Center Choice Award from the 47th Juried Exhibition, presents a solo show of landscapes, room interiors and still life paintings. Artist talk Feb. 16. On view Nov. 8–Mar. 4. • “A Pattern of Moments” features works by Kate Burke, Rebecca Kreisler and Sylvia Schaefer. Workshop Nov. 17, 6 p.m. On view Nov. 8–Mar. 4. • In preparation for “The Same, Yet Separate Artworks,”

SALSA DANCE CLASSES (Cloud) Join SALSAthens for Cuban style salsa dance classes. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome.

Every Wednesday, 7–8 p.m. $10. gwyneth.moody@gmail.com TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts) Traditional and modern-​style Taekwondo, self-​defense, grappling and weapons classes are offered for all ages. Classes in Jodo, the art of the Japanese staff and sword, are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Visit the website for a full schedule. liveoak martialarts@gmail.com, www.live oakmartialarts.com YOGA (Elixir Movement Arts, Mercury A.I.R.) Build a yoga practice, deepen connections to yourself

and others, and learn to use yoga in everyday life. “Vinyasa Flow” is also offered Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. $10/class. shelley downsyoga@gmail.com, www. shelleydownsyoga.offeringtree.com YOGA AND MORE (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Jasey Jones leads weekly Raja Yoga classes covering meditation, pranayama, singing and discussion of yoga philosophy.

Sundays, 5:05 p.m. Donations accepted. Private one-​on-​one yoga sessions with Kelsey Wishik can focus on strength building, mobility, relaxation and more. Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. $55. “Yoga Flow and Restore with Nicole Bechill” is held Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Online classes include “Trauma Conscious Yoga with Crystal” Thursdays at 6

metalsmith and interdisciplinary craft artist J Taran Diamond toured the WareLyndon Historic House Museum and created new objects in response. Third Thursday Gallery Talk Jan. 19. On view Nov. 8–Mar. 4.

MASON-SCHARFENSTEIN MUSEUM OF ART (567 Georgia St., Demorest) “I ain’t no hick from Habersham” features multimedia paintings and assemblage sculptures by Joni Mabe, the owner of the Everything Elvis Museum in Cornelia, GA. Through Nov. 29.

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) “Serenity: Paintings by Anna Desio” showcases watercolor landscapes.

“Warrior Women from Invisible to Formidable: One Hundred Strong” includes over 100 ceramic figures created by Alice Woodruff over the span of five years. The exhibition is the culmination of three series, each depicting the mass victimization of women, women’s roles and importance, and their bravery. Through Nov. 11.

ODUM SCHOOL OF ECOLOGY GALLERY (140 E. Green St.) Natural science illustrator C Olivia Carlisle shares insect, botanical and ecosystems illustrations using graphite, carbon pencil, watercolor, acrylic, ink, color pencils and Adobe Photoshop. Through May. STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave) Vicky Tavernier and Jenifer Borg’s collaborative exhibition, “Words About Birds, Insights About Insects,” is made up of playful collages of found and altered objects with accompanying poems. Through Nov. 20. TIF SIGFRIDS (393 N. Finley St.) Brooklyn-based artist Austin Eddy presents “Passers-by,” a collection of new paintings and works on paper. Book release and closing reception Nov. 19, 4–6 p.m. Currently on view through Nov. 22.

TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Dedicated to the late Art Rosenbaum, Peter Loose’s solo exhibition “Places of Peace” centers around paintings of birds he created the night he learned of Rosenbaum’s death, as well as other new paintings. Opening reception Nov. 4, 5–8 p.m. Open Third Thursday Nov. 17, 6–9 p.m. Open by appointment weekdays after 5 p.m. through November by emailing tinyathgallery@gmail.com.

UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Georgia on my Mind: Finding Belonging in Music History” explores the genres, spaces and performers who have helped to define music in the state over time. Through Dec. 9. • “Unequal by Design: Housing in Georgia and America” draws upon historic government documents, photographs, historic newspapers and other records to trace the evolution of housing policy, tackling issues such as zoning, gentrification and suburbanization. Through May 26. • “A Chance to Play: Title IX and Women’s Athletics at UGA” celebrates 50 years of women’s sports at UGA. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA OCONEE CAMPUS (1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy., Watkinsville) Lisa Freeman’s exhibition of mixed media assemblages and works on paper, “Dark Cotton Revisited,” sheds light on the lives impacted by a racially biased world. Through Dec. 9.

VIVA ARGENTINE (247 Prince Ave.) A retrospective exhibit of paintings by the late Chatham Murray in celebration of what would have been her 80th birthday. Through November.

Kidstuff ART CARD CLUB (K.A. Artist Shop) Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher lead weekly gatherings to create, trade and exhibit miniature masterpieces the size of playing cards.

Some materials provided, but participants can bring their own as well. The club meets on Fridays through Dec. 9 (skipping Nov. 25), 4:30–6 p.m. (ages 10–12) and 6:30–8 p.m. (ages 13–17). $25 (drop-​in), $225 (semester pass). www.kaartist.com CREATIVE CLASSES (Treehouse Kid & Craft) Activities range in theme and skill level. Sessions run through May 19. Register online. www.treehousekidandcraft.com DRAWING CLUB FOR TEENS (K.A. Artist Shop) James Greer leads a weekly workshop. Wednesdays through Dec. 7 (skipping Nov. 23), 4:30–6:30 p.m. $30 (drop-​in). www.kaartist.com MAKING DANCES (work.shop) This alternative dance class teaches improvisation and choreography techniques. For ages 10–14. Taught

by Lisa Yaconelli. Tuesdays, 6:15– 7:30 p.m. $60/month, $210/14 weeks. lisayaconelli@gmail.com, www.lisayaconelli.com SPARK: WEEKEND ACADEMY (University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education) Middle and high school students can take weekend courses in specific professional fields. Nov. 12–13 covers 3D animation, creative writing and “Infinity: The Strange and Beautiful.” Courses held 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $185/weekend. www.georgiacenter. uga.edu/youth/spark TUTORING (Online) The Athens Regional Library System is now offering free, live online tutoring via tutor.com for students K-​12, plus college students and adult learners.

Daily, 2–9 p.m. www.athenslibrary. org

Support Groups ACA ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) This support group meets weekly. Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. annetteanelson@gmail.com ATHENS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (ACC Library) Open to people of all ages with vision impairments, their families and friends. Topics include adaptive equipment, recreational and social opportunities, and advocacy. Call if you need transportation. Fourth Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 706-​ 338-​3889, dlwahlers@gmail.com FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP (ACC Library, Classroom A) Alzheimer’s Association Georgia presents a support group conducted by trained facilitators that is a safe place for those living with dementia

and their caregiver to develop a support system. First Wednesday of every month, 6–7:30 p.m. 706-​ 206-​6163, www.alz.org/georgia LGBTQIA+ VIRTUAL ALPHABET FAMILY GATHERING (Online) This is a safe space for anyone on the LGBTQIA+/TGQNB spectrum.

Fourth Sunday of every month, 6–8 p.m. uuathensga.org/justice/ welcoming-​congregation MENTAL HEALTH PEER RECOVERY GROUP (Nuçi’s Space) Participants support each other through life’s challenges by sharing from their skills, experiences and proven coping mechanisms. Newcomers welcome. First Tuesday of the month, 4–6 p.m. pr@nuci.org, www.nuci.org PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP (First Baptist Church) This group is to encourage, support and share information with fellow sojourners who manage the challenges of Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders. Second Friday of every month, 1 p.m. gpnoblet@ bellsouth.net PROJECT SAFE (Family Protection Center) Project Safe hosts a support group for survivors of domestic violence. Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m. www. project-​safe.org RECOVERY DHARMA (Recovery Dharma) This peer-​led support group offers a Buddhist-​inspired path to recovery from any addiction.

Visit the website for details. Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athens recoverydharma.org RESTORING RESILIENCE (Heart Stone Therapeutic Healing) Five-​ week resource building psychotherapy group for trauma survivors.

Fridays through Dec. 2, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $35/session. RSVP by Oct. 21. info@heartstoneth.com SUPPORT GROUPS (Integrity Counseling & Personal Development) ICPD offers several support groups.

“LGBTQIA+ Young Adults Group” is offered for ages 18–30. Email for dates. “Survivors of Suicide Loss Group” is offered the first Wednesday of every month, 7–8 p.m.

Register by emailing avipperman@ gmail.com. “Veterans, Dependents & Caregivers Benefits Resource & Claim Assistance Group” is offered the first Saturday of every month, 9–10 a.m. “How to Talk About Bullying Workshop for Parents & Children” is held Jan. 7, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. $10. “Self-​Care Workshop” is held Dec. 8 and Jan. 5, 7–8 p.m. $10. lbennett.icpd@ gmail.com, www.integrityofjefferson.com OVERCOMING SHAME (NBK All-​ Risk Solutions) This psycho-​educational art therapy support group is an opportunity to connect with others, learn and process experiences of shame related to sex and sexuality. Mondays through Dec. 5, 7 p.m. $12/session. www.sun academyga.com

Word on the Street ATHENS BEER TRAIL TROLLEY TOURS (Athens, GA) A new trolly tour will provide transportation between six local breweries: Akademia, Athentic, Creature Comforts, Southern Brewing, Terrapin Beer and Normaltown Brewing. Tours run every Thursday and Friday from 3–9 p.m. www.athenstrolleytours.com/ beer-​trolley-​tour FALL FUN (Washington Farms, Bogart) Pick your own pumpkins and flowers, get lost in a corn maze, stroll through the petting zoo, jump on jumping pillows, shoot a corn cannon, enjoy a wagon ride and more. Visit website for hours and a

complete list of activities. Through Nov. 6. www.washingtonfarms.net ICE SKATING VOLUNTEERS (Classic Center, Atkins Ford Arena) The Classic Center is seeking organizations to volunteer at the skate rental center. Volunteers will early $1 per paid skater towards their non-​profits. Email to participate. stephanie@classiccenter.com MARGO METAPHYSICAL EVENTS (Margo Metaphysical) Monday Tarot Readings offered 1–5 p.m. ($6 per card). Tuesday Tarot with Davita offered 4–6 p.m. ($5 per card). Wednesday Night Sound Healing with Joey held 6–7:30 p.m. ($35). Thursday Tarot with Courtney is offered 12–5 p.m. ($10–45).

Friday Henna Party with Aiyanna ($10–75). 706-​372-​1462 MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT (Athens, GA) Local assistance is available at no cost for Medicare, Medicaid, prescription drug assistance programs and financial assistant programs. Medicare open enrollment runs through Dec. 7.

706-​549-​4850 MLK DAY OF SERVICE (Athens, GA) Now accepting applications from organizations that would like to be considered as volunteer project sites. Deadline Nov. 11. Also seeking financial and in-​kind sponsors.

Event held in Jan. 16. www.accgov. com/mlkday PAUL T. MARTIN HOSPITALITY EDUCATION FUND (Athens, GA) The Classic Center Cultural Foundation provides $25,000 from the education fund to individuals interested in pursuing careers in hospitality, event, music or sports management.

Students enrolled in hospitality industry programs at UGA, Athens Tech and Athens Community Career Academy are encouraged to apply.

Deadline Feb. 17. www.classic center.com/scholarships PRINCE AVENUE PILOT PROJECT FEEDBACK FORM (Athens, GA) Share your thoughts about the pilot project to turn a half-​mile section of Prince Avenue into a three-​lane road with bike lanes. Deadline Nov. 23. www.accgov.com/prince RABBIT BOX (VFW Post 2872) Seeking storytellers to share seven-​minute true tales. Upcoming themes include “Ready or Not” in January, “Duets” (two presenters at a time) in February, “Mystifying” in March, “Awkward!” in April and “Gone but not Forgotten” in May. Email to participate. rabbitboxstories@ gmail.com RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole Studios) Monday Song Circle, Tuesday Open Mic and Thursday Song Circle are all held 7–10 p.m.

Other events include free Seventh Generation Native American Church services (Sundays, 11 a.m.), Athens Blockchain Society meetings (Wednesdays, 2 p.m.), yoga (Wednesdays, 5 p.m.), meditation (Wednesdays, 6 p.m.) and Athens Area Pagan meetings (Wednesdays, 8 p.m.) Events are free or donation based. www.rabbitholestudios.org/ calendar WARNOCK AND ABRAMS CAMPAIGN YARD SIGN PICKUP (Multiple Locations) Signs can be purchase every Saturday leading up to the election at Kmart from 10 a.m.–11 a.m. and behind the Georgia Square Mall from 1–2 p.m. contact@athensclarkedems.com WINTER REGISTRATION (Athens, GA) The Athens-​Clarke County Leisure Services Department offers a variety of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events for adults and children. Registration begins Nov. 5. Scholarships available. www.accgov.com/myrec f

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p.m. and “Yoga for Wellbeing with Nicole Bechill” on Saturdays at 10:45 a.m. www.revolutiontherapy andyoga.com YOGA CLASSES (Feel Free Yoga + Wellness) The new studio offers various class times and styles Mondays–Saturdays. A 45-​minute class is offered Tuesdays at 8 a.m. on the patio of Molly’s Coffee. www. feelfreeyogawellness.com ZOOM YOGA (Online) Rev. Elizabeth Alder offers “Off the Floor Yoga” (chair and standing) on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and “Easy on the Mat” yoga classes on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Ongoing classes are $5/class or $18/month. 706-​612-​8077, ommmever@yahoo.com

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Getting Familiar With Christy Bush GLIMPSES OF LIFE IN 30 YEARS OF PHOTOGRAPHS

By Sam Lipkin editorial@flagpole.com

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The first set of selected photos were images of Bird Smith, whom Bush photographed as a pre-teen through her teenage years. Then the team began looking at other sets of images where Bush had photographed models throughout their life, providing a clear visual of them growing up.

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hotographer Christy Bush has been capturing friends, rock and roll, fashion and moments through time reflective of coming of age in the South for over 30 years.

Now a collection of her previously unpublished photos is available as a photobook, Familiar, published by The Bitter Southerner and released earlier this year.

Despite traveling, working and living around the world, Bush considers herself a Southern photographer, particularly one with a special connection to and deep roots in Athens. Growing up in Atlanta with family in South Georgia, Bush made her way to Athens in the early ‘90s to attend UGA for photography. At that time she made friends with people like R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe—who wrote the foreword to Familiar—who propelled her photography career by sharing knowledge, support and inspiration. Currently Bush lives in Asheville, NC to take advantage of better schooling opportunities for her 13-year-old daughter, and both of them have a longing to return to Athens when the time is right.

Bush was living in Athens and commuting to the outskirts of Atlanta daily to take her daughter to school when the COVID lockdown happened. Suddenly she had hours of free time in her day, so she began going through her photo archives and organizing them. The idea to create a book came to her, but she didn’t have a plan on how to go about it. Then, Bush met Kyle Tibbs Jones, media and communications director of The Bitter Southerner, in October of 2020. Jones expressed she’d like to publish the book, and set to work with her coworker, Editorial and Creative Director Dave Whitling, to bring Familiar to life.

“We would mask up, and I would lay images out in my kitchen on the table, on the island and the floor, and we sort of just systematically went through these boxes,” says Bush. “There were certainly images that really stood out, that were kind of a no-brainer. We would kind of know when we all connected to one. But it was interesting to see Kyle or Dave connect to something I hadn’t thought about.”

This aspect of the collection contributes to the “coming of age” side of the book’s themes, and it creates a unique perspective of time that can be physically seen. Smith is also featured on the cover, an image that was chosen to portray a mood rather than theme or topic.

“It’s very Southern—Southern Gothic, kind of deep, murky, sweaty, heavy mystery,” says Bush of the original intent. “I would say if I was looking at that cover now, it makes me think of night swimming in the summertime, which I did when I was young in Athens. The R.E.M. ‘Nightswimming’ song I’m connected to, I’m in that music video. And we did that. We would dance all night at the 40 Watt Club, and it was a hot, hot, hot Athens summer, and we would go find a place to night swim.”

Although Stipe’s fame began with R.E.M., the musician is also a photographer and visual artist who attended the same art program as Bush, only a decade earlier. Bush says that her history sort of starts with Stipe because he was the first person to buy one of her photographs and was a mentor to her outside of what she was learning in school.

As a collector, Stipe owned a lot of art and work that wasn’t available to Bush in school or accessible for her to see in larger galleries. For Bush, it just made sense for Stipe to write the foreword in her book as someone who has seen her career evolve from the beginning and been beside her through many major life events and milestones.

“My journey as a photographer is so intertwined with my journey as a person, as a young woman growing into a woman, coming of age several times in my own life. They’re so deeply intertwined that I think for a long time I didn’t even look at the value of the photos because they’re just so much part of my soul,” says Bush.

As part of UGA’s Spotlight on the Arts celebration, there will be a reception for Familiar at Ciné on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. featuring a Q&A between Bush and Chris Black, who published some of Bush’s Polaroids in Vogue. The photographer hopes to have an engaged conversation opening the floor for the models from her photos present to share their experiences as well. There will be a DJ and food provided, and Bush wants to create a “traditional Athens vibe” with fun and dancing through the night. To round out her Athens experience, Bush will be speaking to students at Clarke Central High School the next morning, which she is honored to participate in considering that age group has informed so much of her work.

“I am an outgoing person, but sort of being on display is not easy for me, which I think is kind of why I’ve always chosen to be behind the camera,” says Bush. “People that I don’t know have told me that they see themselves in these pictures. It brings back memories of a certain time in the South. I think I’m pleasantly surprised and pleased that it really does seem to resonate with people in their own personal experience.” f

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Reckonings and Reconstructions THE DO GOOD FUND PRESENTS A COMPLICATED SOUTH

By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com Conveying the complex contradictions that have come to characterize Southern history, culture and identity, “Reckonings and Reconstructions: Southern Photography from the Do Good Fund” presents a visual narrative of an ever-changing region. Currently on view at the Georgia Museum of Art, the exhibition portrays the American South not as a land of uniformity and defined boundaries, but as an interconnected patchwork of wide-ranging perspectives and experiences.

“As the individual images and stories in the Do Good collection bring to light, it is a place of bewildering contrasts, with great environmental beauty and degradation, and vast economic opportunity and systemic

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The exhibition’s installation flows through six core themes: land, labor, law and protest, food, ritual and kinship.

This approach positions disparate works together to collectively construct and deconstruct each thematic category. Rather than sugar-coating the South with images that only emphasize its rootsy, dilapidated charm, the exhibition demonstrates how past tragedies have bled into modern life.

This deeper, more truthful reflection of the South reveals itself to be a place of both scarcity and abundance, loss and survival, alienation and belonging, trauma and healing.

Each image feels like a window into a memory, inviting the viewer to consider the moments before and after the photo was taken, or to imagine who or what might exist just beyond the camera’s gaze. As its title suggests, the exhibition attempts to reconcile the past and empathetically envisions a better future.

“What rings ever more clearly at this moment in our nation’s history is that we cannot understand the present realities and identities of the American “Southern Heritage Classic Parade” by Andrea Morales South—be they legacies of racial injustice, oppression existing side by side throughout the indelible marks of the Confederacy on the region,” writes the fund’s founder Alan the built environment, or the impact of ecoF. Rothschild Jr. in the exhibition’s accomlogical recklessness—without a thorough panying publication. grounding in the region’s past, including Since its founding in 2012, The Do Good its photographic traditions,” says Jeffrey Fund has steadily amassed over 800 phoRichmond-Moll, the museum’s curator of tographs taken from the 1950s to the presAmerican art. “We also aim to reach beyond ent. The Columbus-based charity’s mission the American South, acknowledging that is to make its remarkable collection broadly Southernness is a shared sensibility, rather accessible through regional museums, nonthan a consistent culture rooted in a speprofit galleries and nontraditional venues, cific geography.” and to encourage community-based proCo-published by the museum and the gramming and discussion.

University of Georgia Press, the exhibiFeaturing 125 photographs by 73 artists tion’s accompanying book of the same title diverse in race, ethnicity, gender and geogfurther investigates contemporary phoraphy, “Reckonings and Reconstructions” is tography’s role in portraying the South. In the first large-scale survey of the fund’s col- addition to essays thoughtfully reflecting lection. Though it includes 25 Guggenheim on the exhibition’s core themes, the pubfellows and five Magnum photographers, lication includes anecdotes from over two the collection also emphasizes the talents of dozen photographers who share invaluable early and mid-career photographers. context and insight behind their intentions “If anything, the project reveals the and creative processes. These anecdotes South not as a monolithic, homogenous are transcriptions of the Do Good Fund’s realm of lock-step cultural thought, but a “Small Talks” series of audio stories, region of various, divergent, and heterowhich can also be heard while viewing the geneous awareness and artistry, in short, exhibition. a region where documents, reports, dis“Reckonings and Reconstructions” will patches, and pictures from a polyphonic remain on view at the Georgia Museum of land use varied voices to tell stories of Art through Jan. 8. The exhibition will then resistance and redemption, legend and spend the following year traveling to the (perhaps its antonym) truth,” says William Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, VA, Underwood Eiland, director of the Georgia the Lowe Art Museum at the University Museum of Art, in the publication’s of Miami and the Figge Art Museum in foreword.

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MUSIC | WED, NOV. 2

The Wrecks, Arlie

40 Watt Club • 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show) • $23, $73 (VIP)

New York band The Wrecks is bringing its unique brand of alternative rock to the 40 Watt Club. Guitarist Nick Anderson, upon realizing the lack of a music scene in his rural New York town, decided to assemble a band through the internet. The band’s aesthetic is somewhere between ‘90s alt rock and early 2000’s pop. Their music videos are charming, homespun creations with a fair amount of comedy. Sonically, their music is anthemic and sharply produced. Opening for The Wrecks will be Arlie. Arlie reaches deep back into 2000’s indie and electronic music, touching on sounds reminiscent of MGMT and M83, while still remaining in the present day. This is more of a double header than a headliner-opener scenario, with two huge up-and-coming indie bands.

Tickets are $23 for general admission or $72 for the VIP pass, which includes a pre-show meet and greet, photo opportunity and a signed tour poster. [Patrick Barry] MUSIC | NOV. 2–3

Villalobos Brothers

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall • 7:30 p.m. $30–50 (Wed), 10 a.m. (Th), $2–4

he didn’t let that admittedly frightening experience deter him. Newman also lived in Athens for five years, during which time he was a member of the bands Coulier and Just These Dudes. Since then, his work, both music and comedy, has been featured on “The Late Show with Letterman,” “Late Late Show with James Corden,” John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show, MTV, Animal Planet, CollegeHumor and Comedy Central. He also has a one-hour stand-up special on Amazon. [PB] ART | SUN, NOV. 6

Look What I Can Do!

The Cotton Press • 5 p.m. • $50 (student), $75

Love.Craft Athens has long championed people of all abilities, providing them with the tools they need to succeed and empowering them to create art and music. On Nov. 6, Love.Craft will host “Look What I Can Do!” a live art expo at The Cotton Press.

Artists will be creating works live as well as displaying and selling them. Broderick Flanigan’s emotive and intimate portraits will be available for sale and viewing, as well as the vibrant works of Marissa Leilani Mustard, the chaotic yet refined doodles of Gunnar Tarsa, textural pieces by Megna Weatherford and works by Daelynn White. Work by Love.Craft’s Logan, Judah, Norman, Melanie and Hannah Jo will also be available. There will also be a silent auction, as well as food from Epting Events,

For the first time ever, Hugh Hudgson Concert Hall will welcome the immense talent of the Villalobos Brothers, a trio of virtuoso violinists with a story to tell. The brothers have traveled the world with their childhood friend, playing shows in India, Russia, Canada and the U.S. Now, they’re coming to Athens for a special two-show run.

The first is an evening show on Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. The second is the following morning, at 10 a.m., as part of Piedmont Athens Regional’s Performances for Adam Newman Young People, a program Jack’s Cheesecakes and beer and wine. All designed to expose young people to diverse proceeds from the event will benefit Love. experiences. As such, tickets for the Nov. 3 Craft Athens. [PB] morning show will be $2 for students and $4 for adults. Through the fusion of traLECTURES & LIT | MON, NOV. 7 ditional Mexican folk with complex forms of jazz, classical, blues and pop, Villalobos Brothers have risen to become one of Classic Center Theatre • 7 p.m. • Mexico’s top contemporary ensembles. $21.50–39.50 You won’t want to miss this. Tickets are In support of the release of his newavailable online at pac.uga.edu or at the box est book, Happy Go Lucky, a collection of office by calling 706-542-4400. [PB] personal essays perfectly in line with the COMEDY | THURS, NOV. 3 rest of his work, David Sedaris will be live on stage for one night only, offering new readings and tales, a Q&A and a book signThe World Famous • 10 p.m. • $10 ing. The author, humorist and frequent Los Angeles-based comedian Adam NPR contributor has maintained a conNewman will grace the stage of The World sistent body of written work which is just Famous to perform “The World is Ending as likely to have you burst into laughter and We’re All Gonna Die,” a show that’s as it is tears. His books frequently touch half stand-up, half musical comedy. Some on themes such as family turmoil, mental may remember the name Adam Newman health, drug use and labor, and more often from a viral video posted in 2012, in which than not are direct retellings of personal Newman, during a set at Laughing Skull events. The event, that is being put on by Lounge in Atlanta, pulled a bag of cocaine Avid Bookshop, is a unique opportunity to from the interior pocket of an audience catch an author of impressive caliber in a member’s coat. Well, it’s been nearly a live, intimate setting. Tickets are for sale at decade since that video was released, and classiccenter.com. [PB] f

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event calendar

EVENTS: Spotlight on the Arts Student Spotlight (UGA Tate Student Center) Enjoy performances by UGA students and student groups in the Tate Plaza. This is the opening event of the annual Spotlight on the Arts Festival. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu/spotlight-​on-​the-​arts EVENTS: Food Bank of NEGA Stuff the Truck (Kroger) Food bank volunteers, UGA students and members of the UGA athletic department will collect food items donated by shoppers to fill nearby distribution trucks. All proceeds and food will benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and residents of its 14-​county service area. 4:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.foodbanknega.com EVENTS: No Phone Party (Hendershot’s) Disconnect to connect with a phone-​free, laptop-​free happy hour featuring drink specials, snacks, games and a record player.

Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www. hendershotsathens.com EVENTS: Line Dance Lessons (International Grill & Bar) All experience levels welcome. Open dancing follows an intro class. Every first and third Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. $10. thatotherruthgirl@gmail.com EVENTS: Open Mic Hosted by Turtle Grenade (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Visual artists are invited to showcase their art alongside open mic performers sharing comedy, music, poetry and more. First come first serve with sign-​ups at 8 p.m.

Hosted by Turtle Grenade every first Tuesday. 9 p.m.–12 a.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia at Amici (Amici Athens) Top three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Hosted

by TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www. facebook.com/baddogathens LECTURES & LIT: 2022 Gregory Lecture (UGA Chapel) Professor Jim Downs from Gettysburg College will give a lecture on “The Troubled Origins of Epidemiology: How Colonialism, Slavery, and War Transformed Medicine.” 3:30 p.m.

FREE! www.calendar.uga.edu MEETINGS: Robbie Hooker Town Hall (Clarke Central High School) Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Robbie Hooker will host a series of upcoming town hall meetings, sharing his vision for CCSD, answering questions and listening to concerns from community members. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www. clarke.k12.ga.us SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park Community Center) New players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. vicepresident@athenspetanque.org

Wednesday 2 ART: Curator Talk: “In Dialogue: Henry Ossawa Tanner, Mentor and Muse” (Georgia Museum of Art) Jeffrey Richmond-​Moll, curator of American art, will give a gallery talk on the latest “In Dialogue” installation. Register online or at the front desk. 2 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Salsa Dance Class (Cloud) Join SALSAthens for

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Cuban-​style salsa dance classes.

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque 7:30 p.m. $25–80. www.clasSaturdays, 3–5 p.m. Donations No partner necessary and beginners Club (Lay Park Community Center) siccenter.com accepted. www.aadmovement.org welcome. 7–8 p.m. $10. www.

New players welcome. Scheduled CLASSES: Middle School Creative facebook.com/salsaathens play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays Writing Workshop (Oconee COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. vicepresCounty Library) Author Muriel Improv League (Buvez) Come ident@athenspetanque.org ART: Collector Talk: Carrie Slayton Pritchett will lead this one-​hour out for some home-​grown townie (Lyndon House Arts Center) Carrie workshop featuring writing exerimprov. Bring some interesting Slayton will discuss her tarot card cises, feedback and tips on starting suggestions and a loose funny bone and crystal skull collection that’s a writing career for middle schoolto help create some improv magic ART: Morning Mindfulness (Georpart of the “Collections from Our ers. There will be food and drink on the spot. Every Wednesday, 7 gia Museum of Art) Instructor-​led Community” exhibition. 6–7 p.m. provided. Sign up online to attend. p.m. $5 suggested donation. www. meditation, movement and mindFREE! www.facebook.com/Lyndon 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. flyingsquidcomedy.com fulness techniques in the galleries.

HouseArts org/oconee EVENTS: Creative Reuse Open No experience necessary. Email to COMEDY: Adam Newman (The EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market House (Teacher Reuse Store) reserve a seat. Every other Friday, World Famous) Los Angeles-​based (Bishop Park) Markets offer locally Every other Wednesday, non-​ 9:30 a.m. gmoa-​tours@uga.edu comedian and musician performing grown groceries and handmade teacher community members are ART: Opening Reception: “Places comedy with special guests. He has goods. Attendees can enjoy free invited to browse free supplies. of Peace” (tiny ATH gallery) Peter his own Comedy Central Half Hour live music and children’s activities.

Eligible groups include students, Loose’s exhibition is centered and an hour special on Amazon, AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent nonprofits, artists/creatives, small around the work that he created Fuzzies. 10 p.m. www.facebook. at the market. Every Saturday, 8 business owners, social workers the night he learned of Art Rosencom/theworldfamousathens a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersand religious organizations. Camps, market.net after-​school and EVENTS: Oconee daycare programs Farmers Market are included.

(Oconee County 2–6:30 p.m.

Courthouse) Over 20 FREE! reuse@ vendors offer a variaccgov.com, www. ety of fresh produce, facebook.com/ local honey, fresh-​ athenstrs cut flowers, unique EVENTS: Athens crafts, dog treats, Farmers Market fresh gelato, home(Creature Commade pasta, locally forts Brewery) sourced meats and Markets offer fresh eggs, plants and produce, flowers, more. Many vendors eggs, meats, offer pre-​ordering prepared foods options and curbside and a variety of pickup. Saturdays, 9 arts and crafts. a.m.–12 p.m. www.

Live music begins oconeefarmersmarat 6 p.m. AFM ket.net doubles SNAP EVENTS: YaYa’s dollars spent at Pre-​Holiday the market. Every Gathering (YaYa Wednesday, 5–8 Sisters & Co.) Enjoy p.m. www.athensblow-​out sales, farmersmarket.net raffles and music FILM: Wednesday

by The Humdingers Cozy Movie Night with books, fabric, (Athentic Brewing Join the curator for a gallery talk about the exhibition “In Dialogue: Henry Ossawa Tanner, Mentor and retro kitchen items, Co.) Bring a comfy Muse” at the Georgia Museum of Art on Nov. 2. furniture, clothing blanket, your and more for sale. 10 favorite snacks and baum’s passing. 6–9 p.m. FREE! EVENTS: Creatures at Creature a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. cuddle up for a night of feel-​good www.tinyathgallery.com (Creature Comforts Brewery) Interact com/yayasvintage cinema classics. 7–9 p.m. FREE! EVENTS: Football Friday Tour Take with creatures brought by the UGA EVENTS: Arts and Crafts Bazaar www.athenticbrewing.com a tour of “A Chance to Play: Title Herpetological society, Warnell pre-​ and Book Sale (#3 Railroad KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time IX and Women’s Athletics at UGA,” vet club and Zoo Crew student orgaStreet) Friends of Oglethorpe Co. (Bogart Library) Ms. Donna presan exhibition celebrating women in nizations of UGA. 5–9 p.m. FREE! Library are sponsoring a one-​day ents a highly interactive storytime the past 50 years of UGA athletics www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com sale featuring local artisans and featuring rhymes, songs, puppets history. Held every Friday before EVENTS: The Litas Athens Bike crafters selling their wares on the and a simple story. 10 a.m. and 11 home football games. 3 p.m. FREE! Night (Akademia Brewing Co.) lawn and a book sale inside the a.m. FREE! 706-​441-​9099, www. libs.uga.edu/events Female motorcycle collective The Book Room. 10 a.m.–2p.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org/bogart EVENTS: Harvest for the Homeless Litas Athens welcomes everyone www.oglethorpefol.org KIDSTUFF: Lego Builders Club (The Cotton Press) The Athens to enjoy music, beer and bikes.

EVENTS: West Broad Farmers (Bogart Library) Lego lovers of all Area Homeless Shelter presents its Womxn who ride or are interested Market (West Broad Farmers Marages are invited; Duplos, Mega annual fundraiser featuring food, in riding are invited alike. 6–9 ket and Garden) The market offers Blocks and blocks will be available beverages, a silent auction and p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ fresh produce, locally raised meat for younger builders under the age music by Mary & the Hot Hotty-​ thelitasathens and eggs, baked goods, flowers, of 7. 3:30 p.m. FREE! 706-​441-​ Hots. 7–10 p.m. $50/ticket. www.

EVENTS: Sex Ed 2.0 (Revolution artisan goods and more. Online 9099, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart helpathenshomeless.org/harvest-​ Therapy and Yoga) Join Kamryn ordering is available Sundays– LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth for-​the-​homeless Gillham and Meg Wilson as they Thursdays for drive-​thru pick up.

Poetry Open Mic (The Globe) AthKIDSTUFF: Homeschool Day: The explore consent, safety and pleaSaturdays, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ens’ longest-​running spoken word Ever-​Changing American South sure in college with content made www.wbfm.locallygrown.net event has returned the first Wednes(Georgia Museum of Art) Families by students for students. 6:30–8 KIDSTUFF: Athens Montessori day of every month. Tonight’s can engage with our shared Southp.m. FREE! www.revolutiontherapySchool Fall Festival (Athens featured reader is Bob Ambrose. ern history and culture by completandyoga.com Montessori School) There will be a 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ing fun Art Cart activities, watching GAMES: Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s book sale, bouncy house, magician, athenswordofmouth a demonstration and creating their New York Style Pizza) Jon Head bake sale, live entertainment, face SPORTS: Pétanque Club of Athown art. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. hosts trivia every Thursday. Win painting and other vendors. 10 ens (UGA Redcoat Band Practice FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org pitchers and gift certificates. 7–9 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! AMSFallFest@ Field) Learn to play the greatest p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com gmail.com game you’ve never heard of. RSVP. LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk: MEETINGS: Merry Meet Every Wednesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! athensFamiliar (Cinè) Photographer Week (Rabbit Hole Studios) Meet petanqueclub@gmail.com, athensChristy Bush will discuss her book members of the Athens Area Pagans petanqueclub.wixsite.com/play ART: Art for Justice Saturdays Familiar through a Q&A moderand discuss Pagan Pride Day. THEATER: Anastasia (The Classic (AADM Justice Center and Bookated by Chris Black. There will be Meetings held every Saturday, 5 Center) This Broadway musical is store) Paint to soothing music and refreshments and music. 7 p.m. p.m. Donations encouraged. beth@ inspired by the film Anastasia with discuss local issues. Supplies FREE! www.christybush.com athensareapagans.org dazzling set and costume designs.

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PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Hendershot’s) Celebrate with Kellie Divine and Jenn Sparx for their birthdays at this Drag For All show. All ages welcome. 8 p.m.

FREE! www.athensshowgirlcabaret. com SPORTS: Watch Party: UGA vs.

Tennessee (Athentic Brewing Co.) Cheer on the defending National Champs, the Georgia Bulldogs, as they take on Tennessee, and enjoy some game day food by Cafe Racer.

3–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Sunday 6 ART: Artist’s Way Study Group (24th Street Athens Clubhouse) Artists, musicians, writers and creatives meet to discuss the book The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron.

Every Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Donations welcome. beth@beththompsonphotography.com, www.24thstreetathens.com CLASSES: Drawing in the Galleries (Georgia Museum of Art) This workshop is led by a teaching artist and provides drawing instruction, art supplies and space to spread out.

RSVP by emailing gmoa-​tours@ uga.edu. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org EVENTS: Car Show (Akademia Brewing Co.) Presented by Street Masters Car Club, have brunch and a brew while looking at vintage cars. First Sunday of every month.

12–4 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/AKADEMIABC EVENTS: Conversation Stations (Oconee County Library) The community can get to know veterans in the area by talking with them at stations to learn about their service to the country. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee EVENTS: Look What I Can Do! (The Cotton Press) An art exhibition of local artists and Love.Craft Crew creating art in real-​time. Artists include Broderick Flanigan, Marissa Leilani, Megan Weatherford, Daelynn White and Gunnar Tarsa, alongside five Love.Craft crew members. Beer, wine, food from Epting Events and Jack’s Cheesecake will be available. 5–7:30 p.m. $50–75. www.lovecraftathens.org/ GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia at The Office (The Office Sports Bar and Grill) Top three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Hosted by John Bellerjeau. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens LECTURES & LIT: History Lecture Series (Oconee County Library) This lecture, presented by military historian and retired colonel Lawrence Saul, will discuss fallen WWI GI John W. Adams, from Greene County, and how he is memorialized in France. 3 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee MEETINGS: Plant Parent Social (Foxglove Plantbar) Meet and mingle with local plant parents, and get tips and advice from local growers.

Door prizes will be given out. 12–2 p.m. FREE! athensplantcommunity@gmail.com SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park Community Center) New players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays

and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. vicepresident@athenspetanque.org SPORTS: UGA Football (Sanford Stadium) The Bulldogs play against the Tennessee Volunteers. 3:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com

Monday 7 GAMES: Open Chess Play (ACC Library) Learn how to play chess or sharpen your skills while connecting with your neighbors. Open to all skill levels. Ages 7 & up. 3–5 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org GAMES: Monday Trivia (Athentic Brewing Co.) Come enjoy trivia with Erin, win prizes and enjoy 25% off draft beer. FREE! 7–9 p.m. www. athenticbrewing.com KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday Story Time (Bogart Library) Ms. Donna presents a highly interactive story time featuring movement, songs, crafts and learning fun. Ages 3–5.

Registration suggested. 10 a.m.

FREE! 706-​441-​9099, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Behind the Seams: The Art of Performance Costumes (UGA Special Collections Library) Fashion historian Sara Idacavage will lead a talk about the many ways in which musical artists construct their identities and inspire communities through style. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: An Evening with David Sedaris (The Classic Center) The author of multiple bestsellers and regular National Public Radio contributor will offer a selection of new readings followed by a Q&A and book signing. 7:30 p.m. $25–45. www.classiccenter.com MEETINGS: Robbie Hooker Town Hall (Nellie B. Community Center) Clarke County School District Superintendent Dr. Robbie Hooker will host a series of upcoming town hall meetings, sharing his vision for CCSD, answering questions and listening to concerns from community members. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www. clarke.k12.ga.us MEETINGS: Crafters Club (Oconee County Library) Stop by with your current sewing, scrapbooking, quilting or crochet project to chat with crafters and exchange tips and tricks while everyone works on their projects. 7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee

Tuesday 8 COMEDY: IGB Comedy Night (International Grill & Bar) Enjoy a night of stand-​up comedy hosted by Zack Hayes. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/IGBAthensGA COMEDY: Open Toad Comedy Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Comedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com EVENTS: No Phone Party (Hendershot’s) Disconnect to connect with a phone-​free, laptop-​free happy hour featuring drink specials, snacks, games and a record player.

Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www. hendershotsathens.com GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia at Amici (Amici Athens) Top three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Hosted

by TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www. facebook.com/baddogathens KIDSTUFF: Toddler Tuesday: No Place Like Home (Georgia Museum of Art) Little ones and their families can enjoy art and storytime together in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Email to reserve

a spot. 10 a.m. FREE! gmoa-​ tours@uga.edu SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park Community Center) New players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. vicepresident@athenspetanque.org

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No partner necessary and beginners welcome. 7–8 p.m. $10. www. facebook.com/salsaathens COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Come out for some home-​grown townie improv. Bring some interesting suggestions and a loose funny bone to help create some improv magic on the spot. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www. flyingsquidcomedy.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market.

Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www. athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: The Garden Party Pop-​up (Athentic Brewing Co.) The Garden Party is a local houseplant store and events service provider that emphasizes sourcing eco-​conscious and homegrown products. FREE! 5–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com FILM: Athens, GA: Inside/Out Screening with Bill Cody (UGA Special Collections Library) Join for a guided tour of the “Georgia on my Mind: Finding Belonging in Music History” exhibition (5 p.m.), a screening of Athens, GA: Inside/ Out with producer Bill Cody (5:30 p.m.), followed by Athens/Inside-​ Out 2: Red Turns into Blue (7:30 p.m.). FREE! www.libs.uga.edu FILM: Showdown at the Equator (Flicker Theatre & Bar) After his martial arts school is infiltrated and destroyed by ninjas, Shao must master the art of ninjutsu in order to avenge his family in the ultra-​ bloody Five Elements Ninjas. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/ showdownattheequator GAMES: MCU Trivia Night (B&B Theatre) Teams of 2–6 will go head-​ to-​head on their Marvel cinematic universe knowledge with Quizmaster David. The winner will receive a B&B Theatres gift card. 7:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/bbathens12 KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time (Bogart Library) Ms. Donna presents a highly interactive storytime featuring rhymes, songs, puppets and a simple story. 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. FREE! 706-​441-​9099, www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Lego Builders Club (Bogart Library) Lego lovers of all ages are invited; Duplos, Mega Blocks and blocks will be available for younger builders under the age of 7. 3:30 p.m. FREE! 706-​441-​ 9099, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Johnstone Lecture (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Named in honor of the State Botanical Garden’s first director, The Johnstone Lecture will feature Cassandra Quave, author of Plant Hunter. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu SPORTS: Pétanque Club of Athens (UGA Redcoat Band Practice Field) Learn to play the greatest game you’ve never heard of. RSVP. Wednesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! athens petanqueclub@gmail.com, athens petanqueclub.wixsite.com/play f

music

threats & promises

Two Nights with The Orange Constant PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP

By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com NOW’S THE TIME, THE TIME IS NOW: Rapper Niño Brown has yet to release an album but continues his string of singles. The newest is “Jailhouse Ramble.” It’s not a hip-hop track, either. It’s also unlike Brown’s earlier work, when he operated as an acoustic troubadour under his birth name, Cortez Garza. This is a claustrophobic blues number that slithers, not struts. I wish I’d been given a lyrics sheet for this, but as best as I can tell, the song is a story of murder and revenge. At least that’s what the video appears to portray, which is another way of saying go find this on YouTube, because that’s the only way you can hear it right now.

Tape Feed, Vol: 2 featuring a tight set of 11 tracks. This release was produced with assistance from the Athens Area Arts Council, and its goal is to help raise donations for the food bank. Volume 1 of this series helped provide approximately 1,200 meals. While remaining technically genre-less, the label has done a stupendous job over the years of creating its own identity through its propagation of multiple underground creative styles from roots country

ONE OF THE MOST ZEN PLACES ON EARTH: Bill Cody, the producer of both the 1986 classic Athens, GA: Inside/Out and its 2021 semi-sequel Athens/Inside-Out 2: Red Turns into Blue, has recently relocated permanently to the Classic City from Los Angeles. So, welcome to town, Bill! In other news, on Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 5–9 p.m., The Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries will host a guided tour of its current collection “Georgia on my Mind: Finding Belonging in Music History” followed by back-to-back screenings of each film. The event is free and happens in room 271. For more information, please see libs.uga.edu/ events or drop a line to event contact jess. grant@uga.edu.

A SIMPLE PROPELLER TO OCCUPY MY TIME: Fairly new label Propeller Sound Recordings, which is making quick work establishing itself as a label dedicated to classic Athens and Athensadjacent recordings, will re-release Squalls’ self-titled 1984 debut EP on Friday, Nov. 4.

Originally released on founding member Bob Hay’s MBrella Records, this new edition is expanded with an additional five rare tracks. A release party is slated at Ciné on Friday, Nov. 18. This past August Strolling Bones Records released the electrifying Live From The 40 Watt album, which is a collection of 24 songs recorded by legendary 40 Watt soundman Patton T. Biddle and composed of performances from approximately five shows from the early 1980s. Squalls existed from 1981 to 1989, and while garnering a good amount of popularity locally, the group’s profile was substantially raised by its inclusion in the aforementioned Bill Cody film from 1986. For more information, please see squalls.bandcamp.com, propellersoundrecordings.com and facebook.com/Squallsband.

DOUBLE HEADER: Although there’s a tendency to tag them with the imperfect categorization of “jam band,” hardworking locals The Orange Constant is actually like many of its peers and draws from blues, folk, rock, funk and loads of other genres. And fortunately, unlike many of its peers, the band’s pretty consistently successful with its execution thereof. Now, it’s trying something it’s not done before.

On Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5, the group will play a two-night run at the 40 Watt. Tickets for each show are $12 in advance, $15 at the door and $20 for a two-day pass.

Openers on Friday are Florida Man and Frute, and openers on Saturday are Cam and His Dam Jam Band and TAND. Doors open at 7 p.m. each night, and music begins at 8 p.m. For more information, please see theorangeconstant.com, and for advance tickets, please see 40watt.com.

UNDER THE BUSHES, UNDER THE STARS: Few labels in town have ever been as consistently satisfying as Gypsy Farm. Earlier this month, the label released the excellent compilation

to garage rock to indie pop and more. In a very real sense, it’s a spiritual heir to labels such as Capricorn and IRS. Featured on this new collection are tracks from Bat & The Bears, Marble Soup, The Drovers Old Time Medicine Show, Thee Crucials, The Bear Traps, The Humms, Tommy Powell, Outersea, Shoal Creek Stranglers, The Gravely Stoned and The Ice Creams. Find this and more over at gypsyfarmrecords.bandcamp.com, and for more information, please see gypsyfarm.net.

BE PREPARED: Dylan Loftin (Nihilist Cheerleader) has a project named Eagle Scout, and last month he released a full album titled Early Bird. I’ve been meaning to cover this for weeks but, you know, best laid plans and all. I’m not much for the opening song “Steady Eye” which, with its jittery tempo, is anything but. However, between songs 2 and 11, Loftin glides along quite smoothly and delves into wellthought-out indie rock (“Flying Under The Radar,” “I Miss Running Into You” and the Beatle-esque “In Third Person”), a slight touch of Tin Pan Alley (“Won Me Over”) and some softer, reflective material (“Letters” and the title track “How It Ends”). To my ears, this is very much a demo and not very polished, which is exactly how I enjoy hearing new projects. Find this at eaglescout1.bandcamp.com. f

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Wednesday 2 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $23 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com THE WRECKS Alternative rock band formed in rural New York.

ARLIE Indie summer dance music.

Cali N Tito’s Eastside 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/theluckyjones THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin’ rhythm and blues band from Athens featuring Brian Crum on drums and vocals, “Slim” Green on guitar and Dick Daniels on bass.

Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m.

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket. net PAUL LOMBARD Local blues singer and guitarist. (6 p.m.)

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). $12–15. www.georgiatheatre.com THE UNLIKELY CANDIDATES Indie rock band from Keller, TX formed in 2008.

NOX HOLLOWAY Nashville-​​based alternative pop band.

KENZO CREGAN Singer-​​songwriter from Los Angeles.

Hendershot’s 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens. com NEW FACES NIGHT Discover new Athens musical talent. Hosted by Lizzy Farrell.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall Day of the Dead Concert. 7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID),$25. pac.uga.edu

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JESH YANCEY & THE HIGH HOPES Folk singer-​​songwriter from Denver, CO with a gritty, no-​​ frills style.

Southern Brewing Co. 6–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com KARAOKE NIGHT Every Thursday evening.

Friday 4

rock, jazz and Southern gothic, Sarah Lawing and Brian Smith aim to paint a picture of growing up and living in the South through song.

The Root 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA MIX TAPE Covers of ’90s hit songs.

Southern Brewing Co. 7 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.sobrewco.com JUPITER COYOTE Mountain rock legends playing a mixture of good ol’ Southern Appalachian boogie and bluegrass-​​infused funk rock.

STEWART & WINFIELD Savannah and Athens-​​based lowcountry rock and folky tunes.

VFW (Post 2872) 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ vfwpost2872 CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-​​ based three-​​piece band performing classic and modern hits.

40 Watt Club 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $8 40 Watt Club (adv.), $10. www.40watt.com 7 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15.

EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-​​Sun drinking, surfer-​​punk www.40watt.com rockers of Atlanta.

THE ORANGE CONSTANT Vintage RED MILE ROAD Local hard rock rock with a contemporary twist. band influenced by Seattle grunge FRUTE Jam-​​based post-​​pop psych and classic Southern rock. rock.

RECESS PARTY Local band proFLORIDA MAN Local jam band ducing smooth and catchy garage with psych influences.

Athentic Brewing Co. rock.

Athens Moose Lodge 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.

6:30 p.m. (dance lesson), 7:30 com p.m. (show). d_pass@yahoo.com JIIG AND FRIENDS JiiG, djbobfish PRINCESS & ROYAL BLUE and other local deejays provide BAND No info available. beats on the patio.

Athentic Brewing Co. The Cotton Press 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.

Harvest for The Homeless. 7 p.m.

40 Watt Club com $50. www.helpathenshomeless.org COMIN’ HOME THE BAND 7 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15.

MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-​​HOTS Husband and wife duo playing Led by Mary Sigalas, the band plays www.40watt.com acoustic bluesy rock with emotive hot jazz and swing music from the THE ORANGE CONSTANT Vintage harmonies. ’10s, ’20s and ’30s for your nosrock with a contemporary twist.

Flicker Theatre & Bar talgic partying pleasure. Tonight’s TAND High energy, funky party rock 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. proceeds will benefit the Athens from South Florida. www.flickertheatreandbar.com GOURDHEAD Three piece rock band comprised of Athens music veterans, Chris Henderson, Ethan Houseman and Noel Holloway.

EXIT ROW Guitar-​​ driven pop band with members of Eagle Scout, Needle Teeth and Nuclear Tourism.

SWEAR JAR Local band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative.

Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.georgiatheatre. com THE STEWS Local band blending hard rock, alternative, indie rock and more.

Hendershot’s 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, Corb Lund will perform at the 40 Watt Club on Tuesday, Nov. 8. accordion and triangle-​​ Area Homeless Shelter.

CAM AND HIS DAM JAM BAND driven country music from Brazil, Creature Comforts Local jam band. every first Thursday of the month.

Brewery Bishop Park Hotel Indigo 7–9 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 Live After 5. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. beer.com p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersfacebook.com/AubreyEntertainment SARAH MOOTZ Indie pop and rock market.net AthensGA artist with a lot of soul.

NATHAN MORGAN Country rock KIP JONES Local songwriter playDancz Center for New from Atlanta. (8 a.m.) ing all your favorite folk, rock, R&B Music 38 STRINGS Multi-​​generational, and country covers and some of his 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu acoustic folk music. (10 a.m.) own tunes.

CLARE LONGENDYKE Hear works Boutier Winery & Inn Hugh Hodgson Concert

by Claude Debussy, Vivian Fung, 8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com Hall Anthony R. Green, Emily Koh, DWIGHT WILSON AND THE Piedmont Athens Regional Michael R. Oldham, Amy Williams CLASSIC SOUL BAND A blast Performances for Young People. and Bryan Wysocki on piano. from the past playing classic funk, 10 a.m. $2 (students), $4 (adults).

Jay Domingo’s Bday Bash. 8 p.m.

Motown sounds and more. pac.uga.edu Flicker Theatre & Bar www.flickertheatreandbar.com VILLALOBOS BROTHERS Trio of 8 p.m. $10. bit.ly/ GOTH KARAOKE Sing a spooky virtuoso violinists blending tradisong.

CurrentRageAthens tional Mexican folk music with jazz, Hendershot’s CURRENT RAGE Post-​​punk band classical and pop.

8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com that toured extensively in the ’80s Nowhere Bar THE LONESOME DAWN Referwith REM and Pylon. Album release 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ encing styles such as folk, country, show!

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CURBSIDE PICKUPS Classic City ska quintet taking influence from traditional and Two-​​Tone era sounds.

DJ NATE Local DJ spins a patchwork of ’50s/’60s soul/R&B, garage rock, psychedelic and more.

YaYa Sisters & Co. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/yayasvintage THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul.

Today’s event is a pre-​​holiday sale of vintage finds.

Sunday 6 ACC Library Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org DOG PERSON New Athens band mixes Casio-​​based pop with breezy ennui. Perfect for plugging your nose while jumping into water.

DIM WATTS Folk-​​rock band fronted by local musician Jim Willingham.

The Classic Center 3 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com ATHENS SYMPHONY The fall concert will feature guitar soloist Philip Snyder and Peter and the Wolf, with narration by celebrity chef Alton Brown.

NOAH FALLIS

40 Watt Club 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com NAPALM DEATH Grindcore band around since 1981.

BRUJERIA Deathgrind metal band from Mexico formed in 1989.

MILLIONS OF DEAD COPS San Franscisco ’80s hardcore punk stalwarts.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (sign-​​ups), 9 p.m. (doors).

FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com OPEN MIC HOSTED BY TURTLE GRENADE Turtle Grenade hosts an open mic and artist market for makers, musicians, comedians, poets and other creatives. Each artist gets 15 minutes. Every first Tuesday of the month.

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $22 (adv.), $25. www.georgiatheatre. com PENNY & SPARROW Chamber folk duo from Texas.

ANNIKA BENNETT Intimate, emotional songs with Phoebe Bridgers style vocals.

Ramsey Hall 7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $12. pac.uga.edu GREG SATTERTHWAITE The UGA Faculty Artist Series continues with a jazz piano performance.

VILLALOBOS BROTHERS Alberto, Ernesto and Luis Villalobos, three singing and songwriting violinists from Veracruz, Mexico, fuse classical, jazz, rock and music of their homeland.

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JOSH BENNETT BAND Local banjo-​​driven group combining bluegrass, rock and funk THE OCHO Band comprised of UGA students playing funk, alternative and classic rock.

KHALIKO Atlanta-​​based groove-​​ rock band.

THREESIXTEEN No info available.

The World Famous 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/theworldfamousathens DAVID DONDERO Singer-​​songwriter and guitarist.

TIM DENSON ACC Commissioner and community organizer plays a solo set.

Monday 7 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $15 (adv.). www.40watt.com NIGHT PALACE Dreamy indie-​​pop ensemble fronted by Avery Leigh Draut.

PEEL DREAM MAGAZINE Lush songcraft informed by bossa nova, folk and ’70s songwriting.

CDSM Funked-​​out synth pop.

Hendershot’s 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens. com SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.

TATSUYA NAKATANI DUET Avant-​​garde percussionist, composer and artist of sound.

Tuesday 8 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.). www.40watt.com CORB LUND Canadian songwriter and rancher singing trail songs and Western ballads.

LAUREN MORROW Nashville songwriter by way of Georgia, and member of The Whiskey Gentry.

Georgia Theatre 7 p.m. (doors). SOLD OUT! www. georgiatheatre.com CHRIS RENZEMA Contemporary Christian artist.

JESS RAY “Friendly folk” artist touching on Christian themes.

Wednesday 9 Creature Comforts Brewery 3–5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com LIVE JAZZ Every Sunday afternoon.

Ebenezer Baptist Church West 4 p.m. FREE! jrussellvoices@ att.net VOICES OF TRUTH CHOIR Founded in 1979 by director James R. Smith, the choir performs contemporary gospel, traditional hymns, spirituals and beautiful anthems.

Hendershot’s 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens. com KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-​​ piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.

Southern Brewing Co. Miracle Midtown. 3–8 p.m. $10 (adv.). bit.ly/MiracleMidtown

Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m.

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket. net RED OAK SOUTHERN STRING BAND This Watkinsville-​​based band plays rootsy Americana tunes.

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Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

Red Line Athens 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). flogamocker77@gmail.com CLOT Harsh, dark death metal from Atlanta with grind and hardcore influences.

CLAVUS Local screamo band.

LOW BEFORE THE BREEZE Atlanta band fusing elements of mathcore, screamo and black metal.

POPE EYES Hardcore punk from Atlanta. f

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