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By Blake Aued and Chris Dowd news@flagpole,com After several delays, a plan to devote $189 million in future tax revenue to redeveloping Georgia Square Mall appeared likely to pass late last week, when a majority of county officials serving on a key committee indicated they would back it.

An agreement months in the making and finally ironed out at the end of last week would give developer the Leaven Group, headed by local homebuilder Mark Jennings, access to $189 million in property tax revenue that will be generated by the $650 million development. In exchange, the Leaven Group is providing “community benefits” like affordable housing, reduced

make it even more expensive to redevelop down the line.

The Leaven Group’s current proposal incorporates criticisms of a previous plan that’s been referred to as the “Lego plan,” which consisted of simply building apartments in the mall’s vast parking lot.

Including the amenities listed in the community benefits agreement added $189 million to the cost, said Jon Williams, president of W&A Engineering, the local firm that designed the project.

“Just because the cost goes up doesn’t mean we’re able to charge more rent,” Williams said.

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200 townhouses and 70,000 square feet of new commercial space.

About a dozen people spoke during the public comment period, with some expressing concerns about traffic and transparency, and others pushing for the inclusion of clean energy. One speaker even compared the TAD to “the mark of the beast” in the Bible.

The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce came out in favor of the TAD and the project after a Zoom call with members on Mar. 1. “It will create an incredible boost for the entire Atlanta Highway corridor,” President and CEO David Bradley said.

The MARC was scheduled to take a final vote on the community benefits agreement Monday afternoon. If approved, as appeared likely, it would go to the AthensClarke County Commission for a vote at its Mar. 7 meeting, along with an accompanying zoning change. (It would not move forward if the MARC denied it.) Because school taxes are also involved, the Board of Education was scheduled to vote on extending the TAD from 2030 to 2043 at a called meeting Mar. 6.

The Leaven Group’s final extension on an option to buy the 70-acre mall property from owner Herndon Properties expires at midnight Mar. 7, according to Williams.

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Landscape architect Scott Haines speaks at a Mar. 2 meeting on the Georgia Square Mall redevelopment.

rent for minority- and women-owned businesses, walking and biking trails, sidewalks, traffic circles, a transit station on Atlanta Highway, stormwater drainage improvements, 19 acres of greenspace, 800 more trees, a Boys & Girls Club and a daycare or other educational facility.

Four members of the Mall Area Redevelopment Committee—Mayor Kelly Girtz, Commissioner Jesse Houle, and school board members Linda Davis and Mumbi Anderson—spoke in support of the agreement at a town hall meeting Mar. 2. A fifth, Commissioner Mike Hamby, said only that he heard “some valid concerns” from the public.

“I’m delighted by this project,” Davis said. “I like what I see.”

The tax funding would come not from existing revenue, but from additional property taxes on new developments at the mall site over the next 30 years through a tax allocation district (TAD) created in 2021 to encourage redevelopment of the dying mall.

That’s revenue the county wouldn’t see otherwise, because the developers say they can’t build the project without a subsidy.

Anderson said she was initially skeptical of TADs but has come around to the project.

“We were really hard on the developers,” she said, and the agreement includes safeguards to ensure TAD revenue is properly spent and to hold developers to their promises.

The alternative, Anderson said, is to continue to let the mall deteriorate, which will

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Among the most recent additions to the community benefits agreement: apartments set aside as affordable will be affordable for more people. Ninety-nine units, or 10% of the total, will be affordable for people who make 60% of the area median income for the next 20 years, instead of 80% of AMI for 40 years.

However, that doesn’t mean those units will be cheap. Because the Athens metro area includes more affluent Oconee County, the AMI as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is $82,300 a year for a family of four, making 60% of the AMI about $49,000. Under HUD guidelines that households should spend no more than 30% of income on housing, that would put rents at over $1,300 per month.

County officials and developers also agreed that Clarke County School District employees will have priority for the subsidized housing. In addition, the Leaven Group agreed to set aside 14,000 square feet of commercial space at half-price rent for women- and minority-owned businesses, to hire minority contractors and to provide internship opportunities for CCSD students.

Belk—the last remaining anchor store— and the mall’s other tenants will be allowed to stay open during construction, said landscape architect Scott Haines, as the plans call for preserving the mall’s central area while demolishing the wings. New construction will include about 1,000 apartments,

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The ACC Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board has recently expressed a sense of distrust and dismay with, in the words of one board member, the “bureaucratic evasiveness” of some elected officials who have denied their request to be present during relevant job interviews, have failed to guarantee the board a minimum staffing level or a dedicated budget, and, in their view, seem content to allow the ACC Police Department to police itself.

The ACC Commission created the Public Safety Oversight Board in 2021 to investigate complaints about alleged police misconduct and to review ACCPD internal investigations. The goal of the board is to

provide accountability for ACCPD and other agencies and therefore help to improve community trust in law enforcement.

Civilian oversight of police has been a goal for activists at the Athens AntiDiscrimination Movement for years, but the idea hasn’t always been viewed positively by police or by local conservative groups. For example, former ACC Police Chief Cleveland Spruill stridently objected to the oversight board at first, but withdrew his objections after some changes were made to the proposed ordinance. Members of the Athens Republican Party have also spoken out against the board during public comment in recent years.

The ACC Commission voted unanimously to create the police oversight board in 2021, but the ordinance did not specify the hiring of any new staff members to support the oversight board. At that time, commissioners wanted to wait until after the board was formed so they could be advised about the number of full-time staff members the board felt would be appropriate.

Today, the oversight board would be lucky to get even one dedicated, part-time staffer to support their work.

The Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board (PSCOB) has been meeting for about a year. In that time, they’ve received training from police, worked on their bylaws and decided on recommendations for their yet-to-be-hired staff assistant, a position known as the “monitor.”

Cassie Evans, chair of the PSCOB, told Athens Politics Nerd that her board drafted a job description for a full-time monitor position and passed it onto the ACC Commission’s Government Operations Committee. This committee will change the job description as they see fit before passing it on to the full commission for adoption.

Evans said the oversight board recommended that anyone with prior affiliation to ACCPD, the sheriff’s office or any other division of ACC law enforcement not be considered for the monitor position, because “there is a chance that they would side with the people they are investigating.”

However, during the most recent GOC meeting, there was broad agreement among commissioners that this conflict-of-interest

clause would be removed from the monitor’s job description.

The monitor will likely become a part of the Office of Operational Analysis and would fall under the purview of the new internal auditor, when one is finally hired.

That position is currently vacant, and the commission will be interviewing candidates later this year. Since the internal auditor has an array of other duties, far beyond acting as a monitor of the police department, Commissioner Patrick Davenport, the GOC chair, said he is reluctant to narrow the pool of applicants.

The oversight board is asking for at least one full-time monitor to support their work. However, at the last GOC meeting, Commissioner Mike Hamby questioned whether the monitor should be a full-time position. He wondered if there would be enough work to support a full-time monitor, given that ACCPD only received seven formal complaints last year.

Commissioner Dexter Fisher, who is the commission’s representative on the PSCOB, agreed with Hamby. “Will there be enough complaints out there for the monitor to really have a full-time job?” Fisher asked. “I have not seen any of the complaints.”

According to Evans, the number of complaints might be low because people may feel uncomfortable complaining about the police to the police. “If they make a complaint, then they are afraid that the police officers will retaliate against them,” Evans said.

Lee Reid, executive director of the Atlanta Citizen Review Board, gave a presentation to his counterparts in Athens earlier this month in which he recommended two full-time positions for the Athens board, at a minimum. “You can’t do this work off the side of your desk,” Reid said.

“This can be complex work that requires daily attention.” The Atlanta oversight board has eight full-time staff members, including Reid, and is authorized to have as many as 12.

“We’re not being set up for success,” Evans said. “If there isn’t a person working full-time for this board, it will ultimately fail. That happened in Memphis. All of the people working on their oversight board were volunteers, and it ultimately failed.”

The PSCOB has also made the extraordinary request that they be allowed to sit in on interviews for the internal auditor, which is an officer position listed in the ACC Charter and reports directly to the mayor and commission. Mayor Kelly Girtz denied this request.

While Girtz offered to ask any question the oversight board wants him to ask during the interviews for internal auditor, the board does not seem to trust that Girtz will ask their questions. “We’re rooted in the trust of the community,” Evans pleaded.

“We’re not saying we want to be the ones asking the questions, but we want to be able to observe at least. If we’re missing from that process, there’s a disconnect there.”

In Atlanta, Reid said, not only does the oversight board sit in on staff interviews, but they run those interviews and even do the hiring themselves.

After their January meeting, oversight board members were left feeling discouraged and dismayed. They said they felt “hopeless,” that things were “out of our control,” and even that the entire oversight board was “a facade.”

Fisher said he is concerned about the lack of trust shown by some members of

the oversight board. “I want them to be successful,” Fisher said. “If mistrust is there, then we’ve got to gain that trust. We’ve got to work together and make it better.” [Chris Dowd]

Input Sought on Chase Street Athens-Clarke County is seeking public input on a Georgia Department of Transportation project that will add roundabouts and sidewalks to Chase Street.

The project includes two roundabouts at the Loop interchange and another at Oneta Street, sidewalks on both sides of Chase between Newton Bridge and Oneta, a connection to the proposed Barber Street multiuse path that the ACC Commission tabled last month, raised curbs on the railroad bridge to calm traffic, and converting the westbound Rowe Road approach to right-in/ right-out to accommodate large trucks.

More detailed plans and a survey are available at accgov.com/chase, and a drop-in hearing is scheduled for 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 16 at the Snipes Water Resource Center, 780 Barber St. Comments will be accepted through Mar. 29. [BA]

Anti-Semitic Flyers Distributed Some Athens residents found an unpleasant surprise when they woke up the morning of Feb. 27: anti-Semitic flyers that had been tossed onto their driveways overnight.

The flyers were delivered to homes in the Cobbham, Boulevard and Normaltown neighborhoods, according to several reports from residents. Former mayor Gwen O’Looney, who lives in Cobbham, said they were thrown onto driveways wrapped in plastic baggies with a rubber band.

Flagpole is not publishing the images to avoid spreading their message, but the flyers listed members of the Biden administration who are supposedly Jewish, linked Judaism to Communism and contained anti-Semitic slogans.

Such flyers are uncommon in Athens, said Cas Mudde, a University of Georgia political science professor who specializes in right-wing hate groups and white nationalist movements. “As far as I know, there are no groups in Athens, and UGA has not been targeted by far-right groups that operate outside of the broader [Republican] Party subculture,” he said. “I remember coming across a flyer before the pandemic, but it is really rare.”

Two years ago, a handful of residents found “black sun” stickers in the Brookstone subdivision on the Eastside, an ancient Norse symbol co-opted by Nazis and modern-day white supremacists.

Mudde said the group responsible for the flyers is most likely the Goyim Defense League, which was behind the widely publicized “Day of Hate” scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25.

“That whole action looks like a massive media stunt, as very little actually happened,” Mudde said. “Most of their actions are directed at capturing media attention with very extreme messages. But these groups tend to be small and poorly staffed.

The flyers look like 1990s far-right propaganda, pretty basic in terms of design and production. It is hard to say who is behind it here in town. It probably is just one or a few people, mostly likely younger. They might be actually active within the group or just wanted to do something ‘edgy’.” [BA] f

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Reading the Riot Act

‘VIOLENT’ PROTESTERS COULD DO FIVE TO 20 UNDER GEORGIA BILLS

By Jill Nolin news@flagpole.com

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tate House members passed a pair of (R-Jackson).

Republican bills targeting demonstraSome Democrats also warned that the tors who resort to violent tactics when plan to increase penalties for rioting could protesting, but opponents decried the be loosely interpreted by prosecutors and tough-on-crime measures as unnecessary have a chilling effect on free speech. One and wrong-headed. lawmaker evoked the legacy of the late civil One of the proposals would make it a rights leader John Lewis, who was famously felony to riot and add rioting to the list of beaten on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in offenses where bail must be set by a supeSelma, AL. rior court judge. The bill passed the House Currently a misdemeanor, rioting would last Wednesday with a 98–73 vote. become a felony punishable by between one The second bill would carve out a new and 20 years in prison. Rioting is defined as arson offense for setting a police car ablaze, “any two or more persons who shall do an and allow a judge to fine someone up to unlawful act of violence or any other act in $100,000 for the damage or send them to a violent and tumultuous manner commit prison for a minimum of five years—or the offense of riot.” both. It cleared the House with a 100–69 vote. The bills now move over to the state Senate for consideration.

Proponents framed the measures as necessary to send a message to out-of-state demonstrators, and pointed to a recent protest of a proposed public safety training facility in Atlanta where a police car An Atlanta police cruiser burns near the CNN Center in 2020. was burned. Many of the protestors hailed from outside Georgia. Protests that started “Georgians proudly defend the rights of off peacefully in the wake of the murder of peaceful protestors, but will not tolerate George Floyd in Minneapolis in the summer violence that damages people or property,” of 2020 also turned violent and led to the said the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mike Cheokas destruction of a police car and several busi(R-Americus). “We will prosecute the vionesses in downtown Atlanta. lent in order to protect the peaceful and A photo of an Atlanta police cruiser in innocent.” flames was cast on a large digital screen Cheokas, who chairs the House Small in the House chamber on Wednesday. “I Business Development Committee, said don’t know why people can’t understand the images of destruction broadcast on the that Georgia people don’t do this, and so news hurts downtown Atlanta’s convention don’t come to Georgia if you’re going to and tourism business, and his bill would burn a police car or break into businesses. help protect those valuable industries from We don’t want it,” said Rep. Penny Houston “brand damage” caused by more rioting.

(R-Nashville).

But Rep. Carolyn Hugley (D-Columbus) Rep. Gregg Kennard (D-Lawrenceville) said the change would only make it harder said making it a crime to destroy a police and more expensive for people and their car makes sense. But he argued lawmakers families to bail them out of jail ahead of were whittling away at the changes made their day in court. “People who break the during former Gov. Nathan Deal’s adminlaw are not watching us and know that we istration. “For five years now, I’ve seen are making this a higher penalty, but fammeasure after measure that chips away ilies are the ones who are going to suffer,” at that legacy, that erodes that legacy. We Hugley said. have done an about-face on criminal justice House Minority Leader James Beverly reform, and this measure is proof positive (D-Macon) blasted the bills in a statement of that,” Kennard said.

Wednesday. “We should be discussing how But supporters countered that it would to stop the relentless scourge of gun viostill be up to the judge whether to sentence lence. We should be discussing the many a person to both the maximum fine of Georgians who will be without health insur$100,000 and a prison sentence ranging ance in a month,” Beverly said, referring from five to 20 years. They argued the speto the upcoming end of a pandemic-era cial offense and penalties are warranted Medicaid coverage rule. “These are the since the police cruiser is one of the most issues that our efforts should be focused on. important tools a police officer has. Today, “If you aren’t going to help Georgians, it’s already a crime to damage government you cannot criticize the way in which they property. “When you burn one of the cry out against injustices.” f vehicles, it’s an assault on law and order This article originally appeared at georgiarecorder.com. all across this state,” said Rep. Clint Crowe

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Davis Causey

Memories of My Lai

By Dan Johnson music@flagpole.com

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FOR 55 YEARS HE SHOWED US JUST HOW GOOD MUSIC CAN BE

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he Saturday afternoon call came; Davis Causey was dead. The lead guitar player for my favorite Athens bands of the last 55 years was gone, and I was left with the memories.

My first memory of Davis is him playing the ukulele at the YMCA. By the time he was in the sixth grade, he had started fooling around on the guitar, and after witnessing Terry Melton perform a couple of Chuck Berry tunes during intermission at an Athens High School talent show, Davis knew what he wanted to be.

He didn’t wait until he grew up. In high school he joined with Harold Williams, Bill McDonald, Billy Young, Scotty Pietrowski, Donnie Whitehead, Freddie Seagraves and others over the next few years in forming one of the legendary Georgia beach party bands: The Jesters. The Jesters spent summers in Myrtle Beach’s Beach Club serving

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Davis had caught up with Terry Melton, who had inspired him 10 years before.

I have many memories of the Hedges and Mustache and learning what great music was, and it was usually Davis leading the way.

About this time Capricorn Studios was exploding, and Davis and Randall answered the siren’s call to Macon, becoming part of the great Capricorn roster of musicians. However, in 1975 Davis and Randall returned here as The Randall Bramblett Band.

Despite two great albums, The Randall Bramblett Band could not break out of the small clubs. However, after the breakup of the Allman Brothers, Chuck Leavell brought in his former Capricorn buddies Davis and Randall to join him and the Allman Brothers rhythm section in forming Sea Level. Their first show in Athens was before a packed house at the Georgia Theatre, with Joe Barnes opening.

A truly wonderful night.

It looked like they had hit the big time.

They were playing arenas and had a couple of solid albums.

Then the Rolling Stones made Chuck an offer he couldn’t refuse. Sea Level was history.

Randall took a sabbatical from the music business, and Davis and Randall at the Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture.

Davis was back in Athens full time. as a backup band for some of the top soul Davis immersed himself in his home studio singers in the country, including Marvin (Last House Studio), and he played with the Gaye. Davis was in the big time as a teen.

Normaltown Flyers until Randall came out In Athens, I would get to hear The of seclusion. Randall moved back to Athens, Jesters at our big high school dances or at re-forming The Randall Bramblett Band, private parties at Charlie Williams Pinecrest featuring once again his brother in music, Lodge—my early education in great music.

Davis Causey.

During this time, Davis and Harold Davis concentrated more and more on Williams began playing with King David his studio work, and in the last few years and the Slaves, another legendary ’60s band would appear with Randall when his band out of Jesup. The Slaves featured multi-in(with Nick Johnson now on guitar) played strumentalist/vocalist Randall Bramblett. around Athens.

This led to a musical kinship between Davis, I hadn’t heard Davis play in over a year, Harold and Randall that was the closest and I was really excited to spot him before I’ve ever seen, and which Randall’s Dec. 30 concert at brought Randall to Athens the Marigold Auditorium He didn’t wait around 1970. for Arts and Culture. We until he ‘grew up.’ talked, and I thanked him Musicians were everywhere: Jack Williams, Joe for putting out a Christmas Barnes, Ed Dye, Bennett Johnson, Linda CD with him and the late Jay Smith playing McMullen, Joyce Knight, Bob Jones, Brian Christmas songs. He talked excitedly about Burke, Moi Harris, Cleon Nalley, Arch his latest project in the studio and said that Pearson. Bands were forming: The Leaves we’d talk again soon. of Grass, Crossover, Broken Homes. In the Davis took the stage, and as always he middle of all of it were Davis Causey and and Randall were seamless. It wasn’t long Randall Bramblett. before Davis and Nick were playing off each Two clubs opened up: Your Mother’s other and with each other, always pushing Mustache downtown at 1 Wall St. and for a little more: Creating, taking the crowd Between the Hedges in Normaltown below with them. Still teaching me, showing me Allen’s. Both clubs wanted Mad Dog Melton what great music is, making memories for a and the Laughing Disaster featuring Davis fan of over 55 years. Davis is gone, but the Causey on the guitar for their house band. memories will never go away. f

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LARRY COLBURN INTERVENED IN VIETNAM WAR MASSACRE

On Mar. 16, 1968, American soldiers in the Vietnam veterans who fought honorVietnam brought the hell of war to a tiny ably in Southeast Asia.” After his speech, village called My Lai. The infamous My Lai Colburn was given handshakes and warm Massacre of hundreds of Asian civilians by wishes by local civilians, veterans and American military men that happened 55 active-duty military personnel from the U.S. years ago left bloody stains on the history Navy Supply Corps School, which was then of this nation, but even from that carnage located here in Athens. came signs of hope and heroism. Even Not long before he spoke in downtown in the midst of a massacre, there were Athens in 1998, Colburn and his two crewAmericans who stood heroically against the mates had finally received long-overdue murderers at My Lai. One of those heroes recognition when the U.S. Army awarded was Larry Colburn. them the prestigious Soldier’s Medal Speaking to a large downtown crowd at for their life-saving bravery at My Lai the Athens Human Rights Festival on May 30 years before. Colburn and Thompson 17, 1998—30 years after the massacre— were on hand to receive their medals Colburn recalled his time as a gunner on a at a poignant ceremony at the Vietnam helicopter with crew Veterans Memorial chief Glenn Andreotta in Washington. Crew The memories of My Lai and pilot Hugh chief Glenn Andreotta Thompson. When they still linger, memories that was awarded his saw the killings hapmedal posthumously. led Colburn to remind his Athens He had been killed pening on the ground, Thompson landed the in action just three listeners to ‘remember the chopper, and the three weeks after he helped brutality and inhumanity of war.’ to save lives at My crewmen prevented even more killing Lai in 1968. After the by their fellow American military men at ceremony, Colburn and Thompson gazed at My Lai. Speaking respectfully of his pilot Andreotta’s name forever etched into the 30 years after their wartime experience, black granite wall of the memorial. They Colburn told his Athens audience, “Mr. never forgot their crewmate, and they never Thompson was the decision-maker that day, forgot their war. and he led us through it.”

Both men would return to Vietnam Colburn scorned Army officer William decades after they had landed their heliCalley as “guilty of executing civilians” at copter to interfere with a hellish massacre My Lai, and said that if he could ask Calley there. Colburn told his Athens audience one question, it would be: “Why didn’t you that he and Thompson wanted to help build tell the truth?” “a living peace park with orchards and fish Colburn told the downtown crowd in ponds” on the site of what had been a kill1998 that it didn’t take him long to become ing field. The park was dedicated on Mar. skeptical about the Vietnam War that he 16, 2001—33 years after the massacre at had experienced as a young man in 1968.

My Lai. “About the second day I was in the country, I had questions about our involvement in Vietnam,” he said.

During comments from the audience, Native American activist and Vietnam veteran Aaron TwoElk told Colburn that the My Lai Massacre of 1968 was comparable to the grisly Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890, when U.S. Army troops killed scores U.S. soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed civilians at the village of My Lai in of Native Americans 1968. in South Dakota.

Colburn agreed, saying that there was no one willing to stand Chopper pilot Hugh Thompson died in in the way of marauding troops at Wounded 2006. Gunner Larry Colburn died in 2016.

Knee as he and his crewmates had done Lt. Calley, now 79, the only officer convicted at My Lai. “If Mr. Thompson had been at of crimes at My Lai, was sentenced to life Wounded Knee, I’m sure he would have in prison but served less than four years in done the same thing he did at My Lai,” said house arrest after the Nixon administration Colburn as the crowd cheered. intervened in his case. The memories of My Though Colburn condemned military Lai still linger, memories that led Colburn men who committed war crimes at My Lai, to remind his Athens listeners to “rememhe said, “I urge you to open your hearts to ber the brutality and inhumanity of war.” f

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sculptural installation vandalized twice in downtown Athens is just one of around 200 publicly owned art pieces in Athens-Clarke County.

A recent art inventory of Athens-Clarke public art identified 198 pieces—paintings in buildings, 60 bus shelters that combine art and function, murals on buildings, signature pieces like the statue of Athena at the Classic Center and the “Origins” chicken-and-egg painted sculpture on Cleveland Road that’s already a community favorite, and dozens more. The number is probably an undercount, said Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Director Kent Kilpatrick, whose department is charged with taking care of all that art.

Those dozens of projects rarely draw much negative attention, but the many critics of “Frequency,” the “blue squiggle” sculptures that generated controversy when installed on Clayton Street last December, raised questions about the process for choosing and funding public art.

staff and the volunteer Athens-Clarke County Cultural Affairs Commission that facilitate the process of getting a proposal to the commission.

With SPLOST projects, a so-called user group first decides what type of art and where it will be. In the case of the 5,500seat Classic Center arena, it’s a six-member group that includes Classic Center Executive Director Paul Cramer, but others appointed by the county manager, such as Katherine Stein, director of the University of Georgia’s Hargrett Rare Books and Manuscripts Library; and Athens musician, producer and music engineer David Barbe, director of the University of Georgia’s Music Business Certificate Program.

Once type and site are decided, ACC arts administrators put out a call for artists interested in undertaking the project, then winnow applicants to a few finalists who are asked to submit more detailed proposals. Because public art is a specialized field, the applicants are often artists from elsewhere who travel the region or the country full-time painting murals or installing sculptures, rather than local artists, although Athens-based artists like David Hale, Krysia Ara, Harold Rittenberry and Robert Clements have been chosen for some projects.

A “public art selection panel,” a group that typically meets one time, then reviews

Artist Eric Leshinsky cuts the ribbon on his “Frequency” installation, part of the Clayton Street SPLOST project completed in December. Damaged by UGA football fans, it will likely be replaced.

spending the money it will cost.

Designed by Annapolis, MD Chief of Comprehensive Planning Eric Leshinsky, the 14-piece work drew a flood of negative A lot more public art is on the way. Back criticism on social media soon after it was in 2010, the ACC Commission adopted a installed. Some accurately predicted a dire task force recommendation to devote 1% of fate for the pipes, coated a deep metallic its capital expenditures to public art. One blue. “When UGA wins the national champercent may not sound like much, but ACC pionship again, this thing will probably get spends a lot of money on capital projripped out of the ground (or bent ects, mainly funded by two 1% sales into a pretzel) and disappear,” wrote taxes, the Special Option Local Sales one prescient Reddit commenter in Tax and the Transportation Special early December.

Local Option Sales Tax. “All it takes is for a scrapper to In 2019 voters overwhelmingly realize that these are made of alumiapproved continuing the penny num. And he has a battery-powered SPLOST tax to fund an 11-year, $314 Sawz-All. In less than 60 seconds… million slate of SPLOST projects, he’ll be off with the goods to the recyincluding $44 million for affordable cling center,” according to another housing, $78 million for a new courtReddit post. house, $14 million for an Eastside On about Dec. 16, little more than public library and $34 million to para week after the sculpture was dedtially fund the Classic Center arena icated, someone did use something project now taking shape. Just last like a Sawz-All to remove one of the year, voters said yes by a wide margin smaller segments that had divided a to a $150 million, five-year extension downtown public bench. Police have of TSPLOST. Even discounting the not identified a suspect. kinds of projects that might not lend Then on Jan. 9, drunken revelers themselves easily to a public art comwho flooded downtown Athens after ponent—$6.5 million for broadband UGA’s football team won the national enhancement, for example—ACC will championship game took down spend millions of dollars on new pub“Frequency”’s two larger looping lic art in the next decade. segments at the Clayton Street interA fairly large chunk of that art sections with College Avenue and spending is coming up soon: three Lumpkin Street.

“Origins,” the chicken-and-egg sculpture outside the new Athens-Clarke County Extension office, is already a local icon. projects slated for the Classic Center Arts staff and the Cultural Affairs Arena, one of the first of the SPLOST Commission are recommending reinprojects to get underway. Last month, the stalling the vandalized parts of “Frequency” the detailed proposals and chooses one to The selection panels “are actually Athens-Clarke government issued a call in their original locations, with stronger submit to the Cultural Affairs Commission, quite fun,” said Kuykendall, who was on for qualifications, advertised nationally, moorings for the two taller segments, and which sends its recommendation on to the a four-person panel herself one night for artists who’d like to compete for the shifting the location of the smaller piece to ACC Commission for approval. The selection recently. From among four finalists, the three projects: a sculptural piece for an the side of the bench. panels, appointed by the Cultural Affairs panel unanimously endorsed one proposal. outside plaza ($200,000); a wall-mounted, The replacement parts will have to be Commission, can include not only ACC staff landscape scale piece for an exterior wall fabricated anew; the downed pieces are too and Cultural Affairs Commission members, ($70,000); and a large-scale mural or mosaic but also volunteers who simply want to damaged to repair and recoat, ACC Public “celebrating Georgia music history” for the Art Coordinator Tatiana Veneruso told the have a part in the decision. There is no set The vandalized parts of the $50,000 arena’s interior entryway ($50,000).

Cultural Affairs Commission at its February size for the groups, which pick blind—they “Frequency” sculpture will be restored, The ACC Commission ultimately decides meeting. The cost remains to be deterdon’t know the name of the artists submitassuming the ACC Commission approves yes or no on art projects. But it’s county mined, according to Kilpatrick. f ting the proposals or where they’re from.

Pennies Add Up

The ACAC needs more volunteers, both for the selection panels and for the 11-member commission itself. The ACC government put out a call last month for applications to fill three vacancies. “It’s like pulling teeth to get the public involved,” Cultural Affairs Commission chair Helen Kuykendall said. “It would be so wonderful to have more people engaged.”

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The 48th Juried Exhibition THE LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER CELEBRATES LOCAL CREATIVITY

By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com Since the mid-1970s, the Lyndon House Arts Center has served as a community hub for the arts, not only as a place to view and appreciate artwork, but as an incubator for fostering the creative pursuits of aspiring artists. Today, this is accomplished through a myriad of programs: studio memberships with access to state of the art equipment, an artist residency program, classes for all ages taught by professional artists, internships, educational lectures and other special events.

The 48th annual Juried Exhibition, the center’s annual anchor show that opened last week on Mar. 2, showcases the diverse talents of Athens-area creatives and presents a time capsule of today’s art scene. This year’s guest juror, María Elena Ortiz, was given the challenging task of reviewing 682 works by 245 different artists. From this pool of submissions, she whittled down a selection that totals 154 pieces by 107 artists. Media include painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, printmaking, fiber art, metalwork, woodwork and mixed media, and a total of 18 different awards were distributed to recognize artists.

Ortiz, who recently became curator at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth in Texas, has previously worked at the Pérez Art Museum Miami—where she founded the Caribbean Cultural Institute—and the Sala de Arte Público Siqueiros in Mexico City. In her statement for the exhibition’s publication, she describes how the submitted works represent the diversity of art produced in the region, and how these works reflect shifts happening on a larger geographic scale.

“All of these artists created works inspired by the histories, cultures and environments of Georgia, reflecting on today,” says Ortiz. “The artists epitomize current trends in contemporary art such as scenes of the everyday, figuration, textiles, abstraction, conceptual video and experimental works on paper. The exhibition illustrates the convergence of different art practices and mediums breaking the boundaries among traditional forms of making and craft. The selection is a microcosm of what happens creatively locally, echoing national trends.”

Of particular interest to Ortiz is how traditional art forms can be approached with contemporary twists. On the cover of this week’s Flagpole, “Woman is Smarter than the Devil Himself” by Jasmine Best received the Lyndon House Arts Foundation Award for Excellence. Her other

mixed-media piece in the show, “The Devil Taught Her How To Use Em’,” won the Art Center Choice Award, which comes with an opportunity to present a solo show next year.

Part of a series exploring Black Southern folklore, Best’s creative approach combines traditional fiber art techniques with new digital techniques.

She often starts with a drawing on paper using paints and inks, then photographs or scans the image to paint digitally. This digital painting is then printed onto fabric, which is then stitched into the textile collage.

“I have been exploring Southern storytelling to connect contemporary visual narrative culture in hopes of defining what makes Southern art,” says Best. “Both works in the show play off the Southern story trope of how the devil is seen as the ultimate trickster, often smarter than God in most stories. Despite patriarchy being prevalent in a lot of these stories, women are often depicted as the smartest in a story, so they are often aligned with the devil in stories.”

While walking through the gallery, it’s worth considering each piece’s placement in relation to its neighbors, as many were deliberately arranged to draw parallels, reinforce themes or create visual balance. This thoughtfulness during installation leads to a more cohesive presentation and engag“Joy in the Midst of the Struggle” by Broderick Flanigan ing viewing experience. Beyond looking at each piece individually, visitors are encouraged to make connections between artists and think of the exhibition as Artist talks will be held every Thursday evening in April a collective representation of today’s local scene. at 6 p.m. Participating artists include Abigail West, Michael “In the Garden of My Mind” by Gunnar Tarsa, “A Ross, Kathryn Réfi and Adrien Helm on Apr. 6; Jasmine Message from the Action Man” by Jared Brown and Best, Lauren Fancher, Ray Lee and Kaitlin Thurlow on Apr. “Traitors: Abettors in Sedition” are works in very different 13; Carolyn Schew, Sebastian Granados, Jessica Crooks mediums—digital illustration, painted wood and cotton and Shelby Little on Apr. 20; and Kelsey Wishik, Chad quilting—but, hung together, they heighten each other’s Whitworth, TJ Alexander and Mandy Williams on Apr. 27. vibrant colors and dizzying forms. Jim Herbert’s largerThe 48th Juried Exhibition will remain on view through than-life painting of a reclining nude couple in “At Sea,” May 6, and two additional shows will open on Apr. 1. “The meanwhile, couldn’t be more different than the neighborGreen Life Art Exhibition” is an annual art contest geared ing black-and-white photo of a chaotically disorganized towards K-12 students to promote environmental educa“Paul’s Room” by Sophie Bier at first glance, but the two are tion and sustainability. “Breathing Room” spotlights past similar in the way the eye must unravel details before the and present employees of R. Wood Studio and their indeoverall image pops into place. pendent creative pursuits. f

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By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com TREASURE HIDING: If you were to pay heed to the band’s own description of playing “indie-folk,” you’d be well-forgiven for dismissing the lush, poignant and compelling lighthearted out of hand. I mean, that descriptor just reeks of Millennial-whoop tunes from the 2010s. What lighthearted does is on a much grander scale. The group has a new single, “Again & Again,” out now that opens with a subdued howl of controlled feedback before reclining into a buoyant tune worthy of close attention from fans of Kate Bush, Cocteau Twins and maybe even Bon Iver. Word on the street is the group is prepping its debut album, which will include this song as well as three others previously released. Those tracks, available on Soundcloud, are less huge than this newest one, but basically bulletproof in execution, craftsmanship and pacing.

I’m looking forward to hearing the entire thing when it’s released. For now, y’all keep up with them at facebook. com/lightheartedtheband and, for fun, check out lightheartedband.bandcamp. com just to see if they’ll ever update it.

Hopefully, this clears up any confusion you may have encountered when receiving this information, you can now go about your life, and we never have to talk about this again. Find Super Fury and Branch Avenue Records on Spotify and YouTube, respectively.

KILL FROM THE HEART: The debut EP Parallels by Aunt Moth comes out Saturday, Mar. 11, and the band will celebrate with a release show on the Georgia Theatre rooftop that night. This thing’s been percolating for awhile, so it’s nice to see it finally arriving.

Players on this five-song slab o’punk are Carson Lillard (lead vocals/guitars), Sam Smith (bass), Robbie Rapp (guitars) and Vic Fischer (drums). This thing sincerely drags itself through the gutter of late-’70s trash punk (“Parallels”), wets its beak in

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ADDENDUM: A couple of weeks ago, I told you about the new album Have We Nothing In Common? by Super Fury. I errantly referred to the label responsible as Branch Street Records when, in actuality, it is Branch Avenue Records. Also, please note that Eason Duncan plays bass, piano and backing vocals. Further, let it be known that this was mixed and mastered by John Keane.

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classic Texas-style punk à la Dicks (“The Fluke,” “Chew”) and even touches on some west coast apocalypto-rock (“Men Like Me,” “Angry Twang”). All in all, it’s pretty damn solid and totally enjoyable. Also on the bill for the show are Psychic Death, McQQeen and Soup Kink. The show will run you 10 bucks, and the EP can be found on all major streaming services as well as auntmoth. bandcamp.com.

SELECTED WORKS: Just as surely as Earth circles the Sun, you can always count on a new collection of tunes from electronic warrior Space Brother (aka Donald Whitehead) just about the time you start wondering where he’s been. Last month, he released a set of 14 tracks named Topaz Tapez.

Longtime fans will readily recognize his smooth shapeshifting from truly out-there alien-imagined hip hop, ultra-dialed back electronic simplicity, and large ambient works. The thing about Space Brother is his music actually fills its space, which is to say nothing is wasted nor gratuitous.

Personal highlights here are “Fool’s Goal,” “Headband” and “Smile.” Find this, as well as his sizable back catalog, at spacebrother. bandcamp.com. Careful out there, though, because it’s super easy to go deep-diving into his work and not come up for air for a very long time. f

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Wednesday 8 Athentic Brewing Co. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athentic brewing.com WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more.

Clarke’s Standard 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/swilleyj JOHN SWILLEY Local singer-songwriter.

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

FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-​HOTS Led by Mary Sigalas, the band plays hot jazz and swing music from the ’10s, ’20s and ’30s for your nostalgic partying pleasure. (6 p.m.)

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

Georgia Theatre 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $25–28. www.georgiatheatre.com THE DIP Pop, rhythm and blues band formed by jazz music students in Seattle.

JUICE Rock band known to incorporate elaborate vocal harmonies, electric violin and a diverse array of influences.

Hendershot’s 7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.hendershotsathens.com THE ARCADIAN WILD Four-​piece indie folk-​pop group from Nashville

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Hendershot’s Bi-​Monthly Legends Series. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com KNOWA JOHNSON & THE AQUATIC SOUL COLLECTIVE Tonight’s performance is a special modern tribute to The Commodores.

International Grill & Bar 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/IGBAthensGA MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-​HOTS Led by Mary Sigalas, the band plays hot jazz and swing music from the ’10s, ’20s and ’30s for your nostalgic partying pleasure.

INFINITE FAVORS Superbly crafted, pulsating lo-​fi indie-​pop gems to melt your cold heart.

REAL WOW Weirdo indie/art/noise rock blasted from the past to the future. First show!

Ciné 8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com INSTANT SMILE Guitar/drum heavy pop duo from Athens.

THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-​ inspired local rock and roll band.

MURDER THE MOOD Local alternative rock band.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $5. www.flickertheatreand bar.com

Band, Farin, Hollowbody, djbobfish, Alien Funk Academy, Ishues, Trvy & The Enemy, Shakti Sound, Wonderland Rangers, JiiG, Tall Tall Trees and Indigo Sound.

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Flicker Theatre & Bar skill levels are invited to take place in this open jam, which strives to 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreand unite members of the local folk bar.com music community.

RECESS PARTY A glittery, messy collage of rock, funk and alternative.

LOBBY BOY Airy indie dance pop from Virginia.

DROOK Cinematic indie from Richmond, VA. EQUAL CREATURES Atlanta band making eclectic emo music.

Georgia Theatre 7:30 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www.georgiatheatre. com NUCLEAR TOURISM Local band playing surf-​punk originals.

OCEANEATER Fuzzed-​out surf rock from Atlanta.

BASICALLY NANCY Three-​ piece riot grrrl punk from Savannah.

Hendershot’s The Pavel Haas Quartet performs at the Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall on Monday, Mar. 13.

7:30–11 p.m. $10. www.

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3–5 p.m. www.creaturecomforts L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance org CURBSIDE PICKUPS Classic beer.com. party with salsa, bachata, merengue THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic City ska quintet taking influence LIVE JAZZ Every Sunday afternoon. and cha-​cha-​cha. An hour-​long lesinterpretations of pop and soul. from traditional and Two-​Tone era Hendershot’s son is followed by open dancing.

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Rooftop Georgia-​based traditional country MATT SUCICH Acoustic folk 8 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre. band. singer-​songwriter from New York. com Hugh Hodgson Concert AUNT MOTH Post-​post-​punk band.

Hall EP release show!

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40 Watt Club CLASSIC CITY BAND In celebrapost-​punk influenced by goth and www.40watt.com Cracker Camp-​In #9. 7 p.m. $25. tion of Women’s History Month, new wave.

KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK the spring concert, “Symphony of www.40watt.com MCQQEEN Local noise-​punk band Kentucky songwriter penning AppaFables,” will feature women conCRACKER Long-​running band with reverb-​soaked vocals. lachian alt-​country reminiscent of ductors leading music by women fusing grunge, 90’s alternative and SOUP KINK Loud and expressive Dolly and Loretta Lynn. composers including Louise Farroots rock. garage punk from Atlanta.

THAYER SARRANO Expert keyrenc, Amanda Aldridge, Amy beach HACKENSAW BOYS Shout and Hendershot’s board player and songwriter, as well and more. stomp style roots rock family band.

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The World Famous Athentic Brewing Co. KATHLEEN EDWARDS Canadian CRACKER Long-​running band 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworld 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. singer-​songwriter sharing new fusing grunge, ’90s alternative and famousathens com songs off of her first album in eight roots rock.

COMA THERAPY Cathartic darkHARVEST STRING DUO Hailing years.

Cozy Bar wave post-​punk. from the foothills of North Georgia, MATT SUCICH Acoustic folk 9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/ HIGH Noisy shoegaze from New the Harvest String duo consists of singer-​songwriter from New York. cozybar179 Jersey.

Teri Abler on violin and JP Hester International Grill & Bar SWEAR JAR Local four-​piece rock BUICE Atlanta post-​punk with eleon guitar.

7:30–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/ band exploring new horizons in Bishop Park ments of no wave and noise.

IGBAthensGA punk, alternative and indie.

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 EDWARD BOYER A tribute to Elvis.

COLORBLIND DINOSAURS Florp.m. FREE! www.athensfarmers Live Wire ida-​based, high-​energy DIY band market.net 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. combining elements of ska, punk MARK PLEMMONS Talented local www.livewireathens.com Flicker Theatre & Bar and reggae. pianist. (8 a.m.)

DIRTY TRICK Atlanta’s premiere 8 p.m. $15. www.flickertheatreand SLINK Local alternative punk band NATHAN MORGAN Cranked up Cheap Trick experience. bar.com with a touch of psychedelia. country rock. (10 a.m.)

Southern Brewing Co. TAGABOW Destructive modern Flicker Theatre & Bar Boot Barn 12–10 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 shoegaze from Pennsylvania.

8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreand 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. www.boot (adv.), $15. bit.ly/Franniversary3 KNIFEPLAY Soaring shoegaze bar.com barn.com FRANNIVERSARY 3: MUSIC band with melancholy folk lyrics.

RICKOLUS Songwriter Rick Colado RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country JAMBOREE Franny’s Farmacy celNULL Local post punk band featurpaints his songs in an eclectic and gospel singer with over four ebrates its third anniversary with a ing Will Wise of Garden Club and analog style. decades of experience. family-​friendly festival that includes Adam Wayton of The Pink Stones.

NANOCAR Indie rock band with Buvez music on two stages, food trucks, Georgia Theatre rich harmonic segments.

8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ artist booths and vendors. Proceeds Rooftop BENNYHONDA SUPERSHIFTER buvezathens benefit Nuçi’s Space. The lineup 8 p.m. $15. www.georgiatheatre.

Ben Hackett’s solo indie rock PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner includes Lis, MedX, The Amblers, com project. core-​heavy rock.

Gift Economy, Supernova Rainbow PETRA HAJSKA

Ciné 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every Tuesday.

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

FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com OPEN MIC HOSTED BY TURTLE GRENADE Musicians, poets, actors, comedians and other creatives are welcome to show their talents. Each participant gets 15 minutes. Every first Tuesday of the month.

Georgia Theatre 6:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show).

SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com BILLY STRINGS All-​star picker and alternative bluegrass artist playing a sold out benefit concert for Nuçi’s Space.

Hendershot’s No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-​jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests. The March residency shows coincide with Hendershot’s No Phone Parties.

Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. $5 (w/ Billy Strings ticket), $12. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens THE ORANGE CONSTANT Athens-​ based jam band with prog, pop and funk influences.

combining elements of progressive bluegrass and formal vocal music.

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PLASTIC PICNIC Brooklyn indie band combining shimmering synth lines with atmospheric guitar and bittersweet lyrics.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $20–55. pac.uga.edu PAVEL HAAS QUARTET Prague-​ based quartet performing lush, Romantic music by Antonin Dvorák, Josef Suk and Erich Wolfgang Korngold. A pre-​performance talk in Ramsey Concert Hall will be held at 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday 14 Ciné 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every Tuesday.

Hendershot’s No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-​jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests. The March residency shows coincide with Hendershot’s No Phone Parties.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. FREE! (tickets required). pac.uga.edu US ARMY FIELD CONCERT BAND & SOLDIERS’ CHORUS As the premier touring musical representative for the United States Army, the band has performed in all 50 states and over 30 countries.

Tonight’s program includes epic movie soundtracks, world-​famous operas and solos.

Wednesday 15 Athentic Brewing Co. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athentic brewing.com WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring pop, rock, indie and more.

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.georgiatheatre. com RYAN MONROE Long time member of folk band Band of Horses.

JOSH ROBERTS Songwriter and front man of the band Hinges.

Down the Line 3/16 Asymptomatics, Evelia, Crocodyle, Picture Show (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 3/16 The Movement, Tropidelic, Kyle Smith (Georgia Theatre) 3/16 Six Past Seven, Convince the Kid, Royal (40 Watt Club) 3/17 Wonderland Rangers, Cheese Dream, Honeypuppy (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 3/18 Daily Bread (Georgia Theatre) 3/18 Newport Transplant, Clementine was Right, Pat Barry (Flicker Theatre & Bar) f

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CLASSES: Restorative Yoga (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Join Nicole Bechill for a class that promotes deep breathing, mindfulness and more. Every Tuesday. Register online. 12 p.m. Donation based. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com GAMES: First Quest (The Rook and Pawn) Learn a variety of beginner-​friendly introductory TTRPGS including Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder and indies like Kids on Brooms. All ages. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee GAMES: Classic City Trivia at Akademia (Akademia Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCity TriviaCo GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia at Amici (Amici Athens) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ baddogathens KIDSTUFF: Toddler Tuesday: Still Life with Fruit (Georgia Museum of Art) Enjoy art and storytime together in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years.

RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! gmoa-​tours@uga.edu KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for songs, stories and crafts. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies provided. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Builder Club (Oconee County Library) Build your own creations with STEM toys such as Magna Tiles, Brain Flakes and Bristle Blocks. Ages 8–12. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee LECTURES & LIT: Bogart Bookies Adult Book Club (Bogart Library) Pick up a copy of The River of Kings by Taylor Brown and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! 706-​441-​9099, www.athenslibrary. org/bogart MEETINGS: Writer’s Group (ACC Library) An informal writing group to share your creative writing pieces and critiques. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org

Wednesday 8 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) These drop-​in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org CLASSES: Qigong and Yoga Flow (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Join Paul Brooks for a Qigong and yoga-​ inspired practice that improves health and vitality. Every Wednesday, 6–7 p.m. Donation based. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com CLASSES: Free Vietnamese Class (Oconee County Library) Instructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese.

All ages. Register by email at jmitchell@athenslibrary.org. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Home-​ grown townie improv that invites you to bring some interesting suggestions to help create 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 FILM: Big Time (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1977 film about a small time con-​artist who gets between the FBI and a suitcase filled with money. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia at I Heart Mac & Cheese (I Heart Mac & Cheese) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddog athens GAMES: Classic City Trivia at The Local 706 (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

GAMES: Lady Gaga Music Bingo (B&B Theatres) Win prizes at this Lady Gaga music-​themed bingo night. 7:30 p.m. www.facebook. com/bbathens12 KIDSTUFF: Open Play (Bogart Library) Little ones are invited to the library for playtime and simple art projects. Ages 12–36 months. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for songs, stories and crafts. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Homeschool Club (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for art and science projects and STEM challenges. 2:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Lego Builders Club (Bogart Library) Lego lovers of all ages are invited; blocks will be available for younger builders under the age of 7. 3:30 p.m. FREE! 706-​441-​9099, www.athenslibrary. org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Anime Club (Oconee County Library) Fans of anime and manga can discover books, shows, movies, art and Japanese culture.

Hang out to play games, eat snacks and watch anime. Grades 6–12.

7–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee MEETINGS: Community Safety Listening Session (ACC Library) Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez will address community and individual safety concerns facing Athens. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ athens

Thursday 9 EVENTS: Madison County Library Friends Book Sale (Madison County Library) Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. This night is Preview Night for members only. Sale continues Mar. 10–18. 5–8 p.m. www. athenslibrary.org/madison EVENTS: Boulevard Brass Band (595 Nanthahala Ave.) Bring your instrument, meet outdoors and rehearse songs for beginners and advanced musicians. Every Thursday, 6–8 p.m. FREE! calclements@ gmail.com

GAMES: Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 7–9 p.m. www.johnnyspizza. com KIDSTUFF: Open Playtime (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for activities that help build brain function and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create and enjoy Lego art and activities. Materials provided. Ages 5–12 years and their caregivers. 3:30–5:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee MEETINGS: KnitLits Knitting Group (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org

Friday 10 CLASSES: Fishing for a Compliment (Athens Cooks) Chef Goodman will teach attendees how to make classic but simple fish dinners. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $100. www. athenscooks.com COMEDY: Improv Deathmatch (Work.Shop) Two improv teams must out-​wit, out-​commit and out-​stupid each other through challenges to survive and win the rubber chicken. 8–9 p.m. $5. www. flyingsquidcomedy.com EVENTS: Cup of Sugar (35 S. Main Street, Watkinsville) Mark Yaconelli, author of Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us, will help attendees uncover stories that can heal. 7–9 p.m. FREE! lisa yaconelli@gmail.com KIDSTUFF: Meet & Play (Bogart Library) Drop in for facilitated open play with age-​appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday.

10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Conversations with Friends (Bogart Library) Make friends and learn about new cultures while practicing English through role-​play, songs and storytelling.

3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart

Saturday 11 ART: The Motorcycle as Art (ATHICA) Christina Habibi and special guest Nathan Mende of Boxerworks presents a show and tell about motorcycles and the artful customizations that allow them to be worthy of display at museums such as the Guggenheim. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www. athica.org CLASSES: Basic Blacksmithing: Forge a Fire Poker (Greenhow Handmade Ironworks) Students will learn basic forging skills while making a fire poker with a decorative handle. All tools and materials included. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $150. www.greenhowhandmade.com CLASSES: Lines and Wines (Tapped Athens Wine Market) Attendees will learn how to use and practice various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a glass of wine. 12–1:30 p.m. $25. www. kaartist.com CLASSES: Cosplay Workshop (Oconee County Library) Learn the basics of making ears for cosplay outfits with LindaMarie. Supplies provided. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee CLASSES: Sake me to Sushi (Athens Cooks) Hunter White guides participants through the process of making a variety of sushi rolls, including both vegetarian and seafood options. 6–8 p.m. $100. www. athenscooks.com EVENTS: Blood Drive (YWCO) Jack and Jill of America in partnership with the American Red Cross will focus on recruiting donors from diverse ethnic backgrounds for sickle cell disease. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.jackandjillinc.org/ chapter/athens EVENTS: Really, Really Free Market (Reese and Pope Park) Just like a yard sale, but everything is free.

Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–2 p.m. reallyreallyfree marketathens@gmail.com, www. facebook.com/RRFMAthens EVENTS: Athens Cars & Coffee (Terrapin Beer Co.) A monthly gathering for people interested in classic cars, bikes and good coffee.

12–3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.

com/athenscarsandcoffee EVENTS: Meet and Greet: Cracker and Camper van Beethoven (Hendershot’s) Chat with band members of Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven about the music industry, life on the road and much more. 1 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com LECTURES & LIT: Warrior Women: A Community Conversation (UGA Special Collections Library) View a selection of the sculptures from the exhibition “Warrior Women,” followed by a brief lecture by artist Alice Woodruff and a panel discussion. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga. edu/events/warriorwomen SPORTS: Watch Party: Atlanta United vs. Charlotte (Athentic Brewing Co.) Join the Classic City Terminus Legion as Atlanta United takes on Charlotte. 12–4 p.m.

FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Sunday 12 CLASSES: Sunday Meditation in the Gallery (ATHICA) Join Cal Clements of Revolution Therapy and Yoga for two 30 minute meditations, with some ideas offered before and discussion after. All levels welcome. 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Donations encouraged. www. revolutiontherapyandyoga.com/ booking-​and-​memberships CLASSES: Knitting & Crochet (Oconee County Library) Rebecca Bontempo will lead an hour of instruction and problem solving for all skill levels and ages. Bring your own needles. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee COMEDY: Blaugez Open Mic (Buvez) This show-​up/go-​up open mic is open to professional and amateur comics alike. Every Sunday, 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www. facebook.com/buvezathens EVENTS: Rabbit Hole Sunday Market (Rabbit Hole Studios) Small businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last two hours. Every Sunday. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholestudios. org/markets EVENTS: Madison County Library Friends Book Sale (Madison County Library) Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and

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Monday 13 CLASSES: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA)) McKenzie Raymond from Feel Free Yoga leads this class. All skill levels welcome. Every Monday, 1–2 p.m. $5 (CAL members), $10 (non-​members). abarefoot@ accaging.org CLASSES: Community Meditation (Healing Arts Centre) Group meditation led by Uma Rose. Every Monday, 4–4:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.healingarts centre.net EVENTS: Madison County Library Friends Book Sale (Madison County Library) Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Through Mar. 18. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/ madison EVENTS: Ballroom Social Dance (Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA)) Melissa Gogo and Geoff Newell demonstrate the steps for the dance style of the month, followed by a social dance. No partner required. March is Waltz, April is Cha-​Cha and May is Tango. Second Monday, 3–4:30 p.m. $8 (CAL members), $10 (non-​members). abarefoot@accaging.org GAMES: Classic City Trivia at Dooley’s (Dooley’s Bar and Grill) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCity TriviaCo GAMES: Monday Trivia with Erin (Athentic Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday Story Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for movement, songs, crafts and learning fun. Ages 3–5 years.

Registration suggested. 10 a.m.

FREE! 706-​441-​9099, www.athens library.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: NBA Math Hoops (Bogart Library) This program includes board games, curricula and apps that help students gain math speed and fluency using the game of basketball. Grades 3–8. 5–6 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Tuesday 14 CLASSES: St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Decorating (Graduate Athens) Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with a themed cookie decorating class taught by Baylee from Baylee Bakes. 6 p.m. $65. www.graduatehotels.com/ athens CLASSES: Restorative Yoga (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Join Nicole Bechill for a class that promotes deep breathing, mindfulness and more. Every Tuesday. Register online. 12 p.m. Donation based. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com EVENTS: Madison County Library Friends Book Sale (Madison

County Library) Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Through Mar. 18. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/ madison FILM: Torrey Pines (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 2016 stop-​ motion animated film about a queer punk coming-​of-​age tale. 7 p.m.

FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com GAMES: Classic City Trivia at Akademia (Akademia Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCity TriviaCo GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia at Amici (Amici Athens) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ baddogathens KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for songs, stories and crafts. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: STEAM Club (Oconee County Library) Learn about plants through hands-​on activities.

Reservation required by email at oconeelibrary@gmail.com. 3–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary/ oconee.com KIDSTUFF: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies provided. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Builder Club (Oconee County Library) Build your own creations with STEM toys such as Magna Tiles, Brain Flakes and Bristle Blocks. Ages 8–12. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee MEETINGS: Memoir Writing Group (Bogart Library) During this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart MEETINGS: Normal Talk: Homelessness in Athens (Normal Bar) Community leaders will lead a discussion about homelessness in the Athens area followed by an audience Q&A. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.normaltalk.org PERFORMANCE: Rak The Watt (40 Watt Club) This show includes belly dancers of multiple stylizations and musicality. 6:30 p.m. (doors). $5 (adv.), $8. www.40watt.com SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org

Wednesday 15 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) These drop-​in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org CLASSES: Qigong and Yoga Flow (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Join Paul Brooks for a Qigong and yoga-​ inspired practice that improves overall health and vitality. Every Wednesday, 6–7 p.m. Donation based. www.revolutiontherapyand yoga.com CLASSES: Bolognese, Barolo, Buon Appetito! (Athens Cooks) Chef Filippo Trapella will teach attendees how to create a Bolognese dish and what Italian cuisine goes with a glass of Barolo. 6–8 p.m. $100. www.athenscooks.com COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Home-​ grown townie improv that invites you to bring some interesting suggestions to help create improv

magic on the spot. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com COMEDY: Hendershot’s Comedy (Hendershot’s) Enjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers.

Hosted by Noell Appling. Every third Wednesday, 8 p.m. www. hendershotsathens.com EVENTS: Madison County Library Friends Book Sale (Madison County Library) Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Through Mar. 18. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/ madison 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: UGA Humanities Festival Opening Reception (UGA Founders Memorial Garden) Celebrate UGA’s first Humanities Festival with refreshments and conversation.

5:30 p.m. FREE! www.willson. uga.edu EVENTS: Arts and Drafts (Southern Brewing Co.) Tap into your creative side and socialize with others. All skill levels welcome. Ages 18 & up.

6:30–8 p.m. $25. www.kaartist.com FILM: Latitude Zero (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1969 film about a scientifically advanced underwater utopia whose inhabitants work for the betterment of mankind. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flicker theatreandbar.com GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia at I Heart Mac & Cheese (I Heart Mac & Cheese) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddog athens GAMES: Classic City Trivia at The Local 706 (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo GAMES: Disney Trivia (B&B Theatres) Test your Disney trivia knowledge with Quizmaster David.

7:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ bbathens12 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for songs, stories and crafts. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Homeschool Club (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for art and science projects and STEM challenges. 2:30 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Drawing Club for Teens (K.A. Artist Shop) In this weekly club for teens led by local artist James Greer, participants will learn a new fundamental skill for drawing with ink and graphite each week.

5–6:30 p.m. $25 (drop-​in), $180 (semester pass). www.kaartist.com KIDSTUFF: A Night in Italy (Oconee County Library) Create and enjoy a pasta bar while watching Luca.

Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary/oconee.com MEETINGS: Athens Reparations Action (Athentic Brewing Co.) Learn about Athens Reparations Action’s mission to promote recognition of the financial impact of urban renewal and other racist policies on members of the Black community in Athens. 7–9 p.m.

FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com PERFORMANCE: Feelin’ Lucky (40 Watt Club) Dance performances by the Bombshells Burlesque Company with Dancefx. 7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com f

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MUSIC | MAR. 9–11

from September to November of last year at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, featured Woodruff’s evocative pottery centered around the struggles women face and the ways they overcome. Select pieces from the exhibit will be available for viewing.

Woodruff will give a lecture on the pieces, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. The panel will consist of Project Safe

Cracker Camp-In

40 Watt Club • 7 p.m. • $25, $100 (3-day pass with meet and greet)

For nine years, Athens has hosted the Cracker Camp-In, a music festival of sorts celebrating the band Cracker and its various related acts. Cracker released its debut

JASON THRASHER

audiobooks. Through Mar. 18.

2–6 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/ madison GAMES: Sunday Trivia with Solo Entertainment (Southern Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge.

4–6 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco. com GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia at The Foundry (The Foundry) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt.

Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook. com/baddogathens SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org

David Lowery and Johnny Hickman

album in 1992, and for more than 30 years it has been exciting fans with its alternative rock anthems sprinkled with gravelly country roots. This year’s camp-in kicks off on Thursday with a “song swap in the round” featuring David Lowery, Johnny Hickman and Jim Dalton. Cracker will perform with songwriters Thayer Sarrano and Kimberly Morgan York on Friday, and it will then return on Saturday to play with the Hackensaw Boys. [Patrick Barry] MUSIC | SAT, MAR. 11

Franniversary 3: Music Jamboree Southern Brewing Co. • 12 p.m. (doors) • $12–15

Franny’s Farmacy is celebrating its third anniversary with an absolutely stacked lineup of local talent, food and fun. This family-friendly festival features 15 live music acts across two stages and food from Cafe Racer and Rashe’s Cuisine, with proceeds from the event benefiting Nuçi’s Space. The festival will feature everything from dubstep to hip hop to folk, with music starting at 12:30 p.m. and continuing until 9:30 p.m., when DJ collective Indigo Sound takes the stage.

Performers include Lis, MedX, The Amblers, Gift Economy, Supernova Rainbow Band, Farin, Hollowbody, djbobfish, Alien Funk Academy, Ishues, Trvy & The Enemy, Shakti Sound, Wonderland Rangers, JiiG and Tall Tall Trees. [PB] EVENT | SAT, MAR. 11

Warrior Women

UGA Special Collections Library • 1–4 p.m. • FREE!

Watkinsville artist Alice Woodruff will lead a panel discussion and lecture centered around themes from the exhibit “Warrior Women: From Invisible to Formidable One Hundred Strong.” The exhibit, which ran

Executive Director Joan Prittie, Director of UGA’s Institute for Women’s Studies Patricia Richards and Athens Area Homeless Shelter Coordinator Tracy Brown. [PB] FILM | TUES, MAR. 14

Torrey Pines Screening Flicker Theatre & Bar • 8 p.m. • FREE!

Flicker will hold a free screening of the 2016 stop-motion animated masterpiece film Torrey Pines by filmmaker, musician and animator Clyde Petersen. The autobiographical film follows a young Petersen and his schizophrenic mother as they embark on a two-month long road trip from Southern California to New York.

Told almost entirely without discernible dialogue, the film takes place somewhere between reality and hallucination, expounding on themes surrounding mental illness, transgender identity, coming of age, familial relationship and ‘90s pop culture. The film also relies on a diverse and evocative soundtrack that drives the action and sets the mood. [PB] MUSIC | TUES, MAR. 14

U.S. Army Field Concert Band & Soldier’s Chorus Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall • 7:30 p.m. • FREE! (tickets required)

Since 1946, the U.S. Army Field Band has been traveling the world serving as the musical ambassadors to the United States Army. Considered by music critics to be one of the foremost musical organizations in the world, The Field Concert Band has appeared in all 50 states and more than 30 countries on four continents. Now, the band comes to Athens to present a special show full of favorite songs from the screen and stage, featuring movie soundtracks, world-famous operas and masterful solo performances.

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

Art ACAC MEMBERS (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking three qualified candidates to fill three-​year volunteer positions. The ACAC’s mission is to foster the development of performing, visual, cultural and other arts in the community and make recommendations to the Mayor and Commission. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Fill out online application.

Deadline Mar. 12, 11:59 p.m. www. athensculturalaffairs.org ATHENS CREATIVE DIRECTORY (Athens, GA) The ACD is a platform to connect creatives with patrons.

Visual artists, musicians, actors, writers and other creatives are encouraged to create a free listing. athenscreatives@gmail.com, www. athenscreatives.directory CALL FOR ART (Winterville Center) “The Marigold Festival Annual Art Show” is seeking art to display at this year’s festival. Submit up to three spring-​themed .jpgs by email.

Deadline Apr. 1. Event held in May. wacartshows@gmail.com CALLS FOR PUBLIC ART (Classic Center Arena) Seeking public art proposals for the exterior plaza, exterior wall and interior entry of the new arena. Deadline Apr. 7, 5 p.m.

Tatiana.veneruso@accgov.com, www.accgov.com/4161/Athens-​ Cultural-​Affairs-​Commission JOKERJOKERTV CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is open to ideas and actively accepting proposals for collaboration from visual/musical/video artists and curators living in Athens. Artists worldwide can also submit music

videos, short films, skits and ideas to share with a weekly livestream audience. www.jokerjokertv.com/ submit OPEN STUDIOS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Studio members have access to spaces for painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber and woodworking.

Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $65/month. www. accgov.com/7350/Open-​Studio-​ Membership

Classes ART AND WRITING CLASSES (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) “Portrait Painting in Oils Workshop with Abner Cope.” Mar. 11–12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $155-​205. Heidi Lynn Nilsson offers weekly courses in “Writing Dialogue. Apr. 10–May 8, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $165–215. www. ocaf.com ART CLASSES (K.A. Artist Shop) “Pet Portraits in Acrylic.” Mar. 22 & Mar. 29, 6–8 p.m. $55. “Beginner Basics in Watercolor.” Mar. 26, 1–4 p.m. $45. “House Portraits in Watercolor.” Apr. 23, 1–4 p.m. $45. “Photo + Edit Your Artwork.”

Apr. 29 or May 20, 1–4 p.m. $75.

“Pointed Dip Pen Calligraphy.”

May 6, 1–3 p.m. $55. “Abstract Art in Acrylic.” May 9, 6–8 p.m. $35. www.kaartist.com BLACKSMITHING CLASSES (Greenhow Handmade Ironworks, Washington) “Forge a Fire Poker” covers tapering, bending and scrolling, forge welding, cutting with a chisel and more. Mar. 11, Apr. 15 or May 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $150. “Forge a Bottle Opener” will cover making open face and church key style bot-

art around town ARTWALL@HOTEL INDIGO ATHENS (500 College Ave.) Nancy Everett’s solo show “Classic Inspirations” includes paintings that celebrate Athens and the Southeast. Through mid-May. THE ATHENAEUM (287 W. Broad St.) “Kara Walker: Back of Hand,” the first solo exhibition to be held in Georgia of the work of this internationally renowned artist, includes a series of new works on paper that examine themes such as complicity, racism, misremembered histories and the violence that undergirds the legacy of the South. Through Mar. 23.

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) Marisa Leilani Mustard presents a collection of colorful paintings in “WILD!” Through April.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) The “2023 Members’ Showcase” spotlights over 40 artists who support the gallery as members. Artist’s Roundtable Discussion on closing day, Mar. 19, 4 p.m.

ATHENTIC BREWING (108 Park Ave.) Corwin Weik is inspired by the natural environment and cultural spaces that have shaped the person he is today.

Through March.

AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by Magic Realism, Surrealism, fairy tales and nursery rhymes.

Through March.

CREATURE COMFORTS (271 W. Hancock Ave.) Original painting by local artist Kelsey Wishik. Through March.

DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) Zipporah Camille Thompson presents “HIGH TIDE,” an installation reflecting on the roller coaster of heights and depths of post-grief triumph. Through Mar. 24. • The 2023 “Student Scientific and Medical Illustration Juried Exhibition” spotlights recent works by artists studying in the field. Through Mar. 29. • “Kara Walker: Prince McVeigh and the Turner Blasphemies” is a stop-motion animation of cut-paper silhouettes who reenact several infamous acts of white su-

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tle openers. Mar. 25 or May 27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $150. In “Basic Blacksmithing: First Time at the Forge,” students will forge and assemble a wall mount rack with three hooks.

Apr. 8, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $150.

“Forge a Throwing Tomahawk” is for experienced students. Apr. 1 or May 27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $175.

“The Art of Chain Making.” Apr. 29, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $165. “Forge an Iron Age Battle Spear.” May 20, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $175. greenhowhand made@gmail.com COMMUNITY DANCE IMPROV (work.shop) No experience necessary. Vaccines and boosters required. Sundays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Donations accepted. lisa yaconelli@gmail.com DEDICATED MINDFULNESS PRACTITIONERS (Online) Weekly Zoom meditations are offered every Saturday at 8:30–9:30 a.m. Email for details. richardshoe@gmail.com IMPROV COMEDY COURSES (work. shop) Level 1 is a six-​week course introducing the basics of improv comedy. Fundamental skills include saying “Yes, and…,” creating interesting scenes, cultivating spontaneity and following your intuition.

Begins Mar. 26, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $150. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com MINDFULNESS PRACTICE EVENINGS (Online) Discuss and practice how to change your relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions. Email for the Zoom link.

Second Friday of the month, 6–7 p.m. FREE! mfhealy@bellsouth.net OPEN/COMMUNITY MEDITATION (Sangha Yoga Studio at Healing Arts Centre) Uma Rose leads a meditation designed to guide participants into stillness and silence.

Mondays, 4–5 p.m. Donations

Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation is currently displaying artwork by K-12 students through March in celebration of Youth Art Month. Pictured above is a work by Emma Bennetzen. encouraged. www.healingarts centre.net PUBLIC DANCE (The Studio Athens) Beginner Rumba lessons followed

by DJ’d waltz, swing, salsa, tango etc. Every fourth Saturday. 7:30–10 p.m. $5 (students), $10 (non-​students). www.gmdance.com 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 SPANISH CLASSES (Athens, GA) For adults, couples and children.

Learn from experts with years of professional experience. Contact for details. 706-​372-​4349, marinabilbao75@gmail.com, www.marina-​ spain-​2020.squarespace.com

premacist history in the country’s recent history. Through Mar. 30. • “Anne McInnis: Full Circle ReSet” maps the cycles of foundation, change, returning and becoming by channeling the lives of New Yorkers working in the textile and fashion industry over the past four decades Through Mar. 30.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Spencer Lusk. Through March.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) Spanning the 18th century to the present, “Object Lessons in American Art” features over 100 works of Euro-American, African-American and Native American art from the Princeton University Art Museum’s collection. Through May 14. • “In Dialogue: Henry Ossawa Tanner, Mentor and Muse.” Through June 18. • “Art is a form of freedom” is a collaborative project through which incarcerated women at the Whitworth Women’s Facility selected works for an exhibition and wrote prose and poetry in response to the pieces. Through July 2. • “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.

HENDERSHOT’S (237 Prince Ave.) “Shh… Art!” features works by Stephanie Reavis, Steve Sweetser, Kylie Woodall and Jeff Rapier. Through March.

JUST PHO… AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by Magic Realism, Surrealism, fairy tales and nursery rhymes.

Through May. LAST RESORT GRILL (174 W. Clayton St.) Troy Ayers presents oil paintings while Amanda Ayers shares travel photography. Through March.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) “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. • Juried by Maria Elena Ortiz, curator at The Modern in Fort Worth, TX, the 48th Juried Exhibition features 154 works by 107 local

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 AND MORE (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Revolution is a multipurpose mind-​body wellness studio offering yoga and therapy with an emphasis on trauma-​ informed practices. Check website for upcoming classes and programs. www.revolutiontherapyand yoga.com

YOGA CLASSES (Let It Be Yoga Studio, Watkinsville) Classes are offered in Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini, beginner, gentle and other styles.

Check online calendar for weekly offerings. www.letitbeyoga.org YOGA TEACHER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Revolution now offers a “Scholarship for Embodied Wisdom” during yoga teacher training for individuals interested in contemporary trauma-​informed methods. Apply online. Sessions run Mar. 18–June 4. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com/yoga-​ teacher-​training 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”

artists. Through May 6.

OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) The Athens Art Association shares a variety of works by its members. Through March.

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) Beatrice Brown’s “Quilt Stories of Time and Place” creates a timeline of motifs used in fabric quilting designs dating from ancient Egypt to the present day. Through Apr. 7. • In celebration of Youth Art Month, an exhibition features works by K-12 students attending Oconee County schools. Through March.

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. STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “Hinterglasmalerei: Reverse Paintings of Steffen Thomas” explores the range of experimentation Thomas did with the ancient technique. Through Apr. 22.

TIF SIGFRIDS (393 N. Finley St.) Artwork by Andy Giannakakis, Gracie DeVito, John Fahey, Margaux Ogden and J.V. Martin. Through Apr. 1.

UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “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. Through May. • “Freemasonry in Georgia: Ideals, Imagery and Impact” presents items that demonstrate the ambitions and tensions that existed within the secret society. Through July 7.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) The work of portrait artist Diana Paradise is currently featured in the Claire and Robert Clements Gallery. Open Sunday mornings or by appointment at 706-546-7914.

WINTERVILLE LIBRARY (115 Marigold Lane, Winterville) Nature photography by Ken Storey. Through Mar. 24.

yoga classes on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Ongoing classes are $5/class or $18/month. 706-​612-​8077, ommmever@yahoo.com

Help Out MULTIPLE CHOICES BOARD MEMBERS (Athens, GA) Seeking a new board member for Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living, a nonprofit agency of disability advocates serving individuals throughout a 10-​county area of Northeastern Georgia. Call for information. 706-​ 850-​4025 SCNC BOARD MEMBERS (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Sandy Creek Nature Center, Inc., the founding support organization for SCNC, is seeking new members for its board of directors. Experience in accounting, social media or retail preferred.

Apply online. scncinc@gmail.com, www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc. org/board-​members

Kidstuff ART CLUBS (K.A. Artist Shop) Draw, paint, collage and create during weekly Art Card Club meet-​ups.

Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. (pre-​teens), 6:30–8 p.m. (teens). Drawing Club for Teens, taught by local artist James Greer, is held Wednesdays, 5–6:30 p.m. $25/drop-​in, $180 (10-​session pass). www.kaartist. com LUTHEROAD DAYCAMP (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) Activities include games, crafts, worship and special events. Register by May 14.

Camp runs June 26–30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.holycrossathens.com/ lutheroad READ MAKE PLAY (’Brella Studio) Various art activities for ages 0–5 are offered weekday mornings at 9 a.m. Check website for upcoming programs. Story time is also held every Friday at 10 a.m. www.brella studio.com SPARK WEEKEND ACADEMY (UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel) “Writing Great Fantasy and Sci-​Fi: Worldbuilding Workshop,” “Digital Film Special Effects & Editing” and “Storyboarding for ages 13–17 are all held on Mar. 11–12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $120. “Be Audit You Can Be: Accounting 101” for ages 15–17 is held Apr. 22–23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $15. www.georgia center.uga.edu/youth/spark STUDENT ART COMPETITION (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Students in ninth grade and above (including college) can submit original artwork that may be used to create gift shop items such as note cards, T-​shirts, scarves and mugs. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners. Deadline Mar. 31. botgarden.uga.edu/event/ student-​art-​competition-​submission-​deadline SUMMER ART CAMPS (K.A. Artist Shop) A variety of half-​day or full-​ day camps are available for pre-​ teens and teens. Subjects include drawing, painting, calligraphy, creative journaling, printmaking, collage and more. Weekly camps run June 1–July 17, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 1:30–5:30 p.m. $250/week of half days, $450/week of full days. www.kaartist.com SUMMER CAMPS (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services will launch registration for summer camps on Mar 18 at 9 a.m. for residents and Mar. 20 at noon for non-​residents. www. accgov.com/myrec SUMMER CAMPS (Treehouse Kid & Craft) Camps are offered a variety of themes including digital design and

illustration, Halloween, apothecary and flora, glow in the dark and blacklight, food trucks, slime and more. Check website for dates and descriptions. www.treehousekidand craft.com 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 AL-​ANON 12 STEP (Multiple Locations) Recovery for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Visit the website for a calendar of electronic meetings held throughout the week. www.ga-​al-​anon.org ATHENS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (Athens, GA) Open to people of all ages with vision impairments, their families and friends. Topics include adaptive equipment, recreational and social opportunities, and advocacy. 706-​424-​2794, dlwahlers@ gmail.com GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP (ACCA Center for Active Living) First Wednesday of the month, 10:30–11:30 a.m. abarefoot@acc aging.org 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 NEW PARENTS AND INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP (BYL Family Resource Center) Come as you are for community, snacks and feeding advice from professionals.

Babies and children of all ages are welcome. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.byyourleave.org OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (24th Street Clubhouse) Learn to stop eating compulsively or curb other unwanted food-​related behaviors.

Every Tuesday, 12 p.m. FREE! Text: 678-​736-​3697 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 SUPPORT GROUPS (Integrity Counseling & Personal Development) ICPD offers several support groups. “LGBTQIA+ Young Adults Group” is offered for ages 18–30.

“Survivors of Suicide Loss Group”

is offered the first Wednesday of every month, 7–8 p.m. “Veterans, Dependents & Caregivers Benefits Resource & Claim Assistance Group” is offered the first Saturday of every month, 9–10 a.m. www. integrityofjefferson.com

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hey, bonita…

My Unsupported Health Goals

FOR ATHENS’ LOOSE AND LOVELORN Word on the Street ByADVICE Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com 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 ATHENS BUSINESS ROCKS (40 Watt Club) ABR is a fundraiser for Nuçi’s Space through which local businesses form bands and perform. Registration closes Mar. 15.

Top six fundraising bands as of Apr. 14 will perform on May 6. www. nuci.org/athens-​business-​rocks FREE HEALTH CLINICS (Nuçi’s Space) Nuçi’s offers free health clinics on Mar. 13 and Mar. 27. No insurance, no problem. Call to book an appointment. 706-​227-​1515, www.nuci.org 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 RABBIT BOX (VFW Post 2872) Seeking storytellers to share seven-​minute true tales. Upcoming themes include “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) Weekly events include Open Mic (Tuesdays, 7–11 p.m.), Acoustic Song Circle (Thursdays, 7–11 p.m.), Seventh Generation Native American Church services and community potlucks (Sundays, 11 a.m.) and Drumming and Song Circle (Sundays, 3–5 p.m.). Weekly Sunday Funday Markets held 1–5 p.m. Wednesday Yoga (5 p.m.) is followed by Meditation and Integration (6 p.m.). Events are free or donation based. www.rabbithole studios.org/calendar ROLLERGIRL BOOT CAMP (Fun Galaxy Athens) The Classic City Rollergirls host a spring boot camp for aspiring rollergirls or those who would like to learn some tips and tricks. Saturdays, 9–11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6–9 p.m. Through Apr. 5. $20 (gear rental), $3 (skate rental), $2 (mouthguard). www. classiccityrollergirls.com SPRING PROGRAMS (Athens, GA) The ACC Leisure Services Department offers a variety of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events for adults and children. Now registering. Scholarships available. www.accgov.com/myrec SUMMER JOBS (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services will hire over 100 summer positions including camp counselors, lifeguards and more.

Hourly pay ranges $15.60–17.

Now accepting applications. www. accgov.com/jobs WORK.SHOP (160 Winston Dr.) Open rehearsal and performance space for theater, comedy, dance, classes and events. $10/hour. www. workshopathens.com f

Hey Bonita, My partner and I have different health goals, and living together makes it really difficult for me to make mine happen. We both are sorta chubby, but most importantly we don’t eat healthy. There’s nothing wrong with our bodies—I’m not saying that. But I do personally want to lose weight and really feel better and healthier and stronger. I can feel my diet really bringing me down. But my partner doesn’t see it this way. With food prices the way they are and [us] living together, eating separately is really hard and expensive. On top of that, they aren’t exactly supportive of what I’m doing. They just insist they like the way I look, but it’s about much more than that. I’m getting defeated about my health goals and don’t know how to do what I want for my body while in this relationship. I also don’t want to feel bad for trying to be healthier?

Needing Support Hey NS, I agree that your partner could be much more supportive of your goals. I think they may be doing that thing where we let the belief that the people we love are perfect impede our

ability to be truly supportive of our loved one’s goals. It’s easy to interpret someone wanting to change their appearance as a sign that they hate themselves, and so we fall all over ourselves to validate their appearance just as it is. Some folks will even go further and actively discourage their loved ones from seeking their own version of self-improvement, just because it doesn’t line up with our own image of that deeply loved person.

Most folks who do this don’t realize that it can be interpreted as unsupportive or harmful, and I highly doubt that your partner is fully aware of how frustrating their attitude can be for you. I recommend telling them these things while using the language above—it’s about your own health goals; it’s your body, and you want it to be healthier and stronger; you feel that having your live-in partner’s support is key to achieving those goals.

Money’s very tight for a lot of people right now, and rising food prices aren’t making anything easier. It sounds like money is very tight for you two if you’re truly priced out of preparing and eating your own food. Folks are way too proud about using government assistance, but it exists for food-insecure people like you and your boo. Maybe look into getting EBT, and that extra money can be used to fund healthier food for you. Most of our local farmer’s markets will double the value of food stamps, giving you $20 in tokens for only $10 off of your EBT. Or maybe you’re already on EBT and just eeking by, or you don’t qualify but still can’t afford to feed yourselves as freely as you’d like. I’ve been tuna-and-ramen broke a few times in my life, and I still sort of am whenever my rent is due. Having to share all meals is something I haven’t done in decades, but I do remember how difficult it is to satisfy two different palates with very little money.

Living together and sharing a life requires constant compromise, and your partner should be willing to give a little on this one. This is important for their partner that they love, right?

So have a salad.

What’s the big deal?

But some folks have very particular palettes and can be super bratty about trying new cuisines or even just different dishes from their preferred cuisines. Maybe you don’t have a full blown chicken-tendies-and-fries-only type of person to deal with, but it sounds like your boo may be used to you eating their way and not vice versa. I think you two have a conversation ahead of you that is about way more than what you’re eating every day, and I hope that your partner is able to see how important this is for you and will consent to changes in your shared diet.

But also… y’all know me. I’m the type who would just sit down with our household budget and find a way to split our meals up. It’s your body, and you’ll lose weight if you want to. f Email advice@flagpole.com, or use our anonymous online form at flagpole.com/get-­advice.

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OPPORTUNITIES UU Fellowship of Athens seeks Video and Audio Techs for at least one Sunday morning/month.

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Athens-Clarke County Animal Services 125 Buddy Christian Way · 706-613-3540 Call for appointment

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