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ture. ACC Senior Planner Bruce Lonnee was quick to note that the plans include a protective fence around the 100-plus-year-old magnolia trees along Milledge Avenue.

The plans are unique for Athens, Lonnee told Flagpole, comparing them to the Atlantic Station Target in Midtown Atlanta.

“It’s very urban. There’s no other way to describe it,” he said. “But it’s a very urban location. There’s nothing wrong with that.”

Prior to The Varsity selling the property, ACC Commissioner Melissa Link pushed through an overlay district to preemptively address neighborhood concerns about future development. The legislation man-

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The Athens-Clarke County Commission authorized the local government to purchase several units at 440 College Ave. at

By Blake Aued and Chris Dowd news@flagpole.com a cost of $2.95 million to relieve a critical need for office space. Renovations are While it’s likely the last thing on people’s expected to cost another $1 million. standing on the border after Riley’s murder, minds right now, the qualifying period for As Athens continues to grow, the local the district is a safe one for the GOP. local and state races began Monday and government has grown along with it, addSo are three state House districts and ends at noon Friday, Mar. 8. Even-numing 122 full-time positions since 2019. two state Senate districts that include parts bered Athens-Clarke County Commission But many of these employees don’t have of Athens, currently represented by Reps. and Clarke County Board of Education seats Houston Gaines (R-Athens), an office to work in, even are up for grabs, as are the offices of sheriff though telecommuting by Marcus Wiedower and district attorney and all of Georgia’s government employees and a (R-Watkinsville) and Trey state House, state Senate and congressional Rhodes (R-Greensboro), high vacancy rate have eased seats. the constraints somewhat. and Sens. Bill Cowsert Already Sheriff John Q. Williams and DA (R-Athens) and Frank “We are in need of some Deborah Gonzalez have drawn opposition space,” said Mayor Kelly Ginn (R-Danielsville). in the form of CCSD police officer Tommy Girtz. “We have some Immigration will be a key Dorsey and prosecutor-turned-defense employees who don’t have topic in those races, too, attorney Kalki Yalamanchili, respectively. any space right now, and we assuming the incumbents Both those races will now be colored by the have others who are going face opposition—Gaines in incumbents’ policies on cooperating with to be migrating, ultimately, particular has championed federal immigration authorities and haninto a new municipal facility. several immigration bills dling of Laken Riley’s alleged killer, Jose But we’re going to need a since Ibarra’s arrest Feb. Ibarra. waystation along the way.”

24. As late as last week, While its address is 440 College Ave., the building actually fronts Dougherty Street.

In Commission District 6, restauraThe Central Services Democrats were still trying teur Rashe Malcolm and ex-ACC auditor Department has been taking to recruit candidates in some Stephanie Johnson (formerly Stephanie “extraordinary measures” in recent years to dates setbacks and limits building heights, of those races.

Maddox) have announced their candidacies. deal with the lack of office space, including stepping down from the commercial corCheck flagpole.com for the latest on The incumbent in the Atlanta Highwaythe reactivation of Old Fire Station No. ridor along Broad to the residential neighwho’s running for what. [Blake Aued] area district, Jesse Houle, is not expected 2 and modifying the buildings of several borhood behind it, and limiting access via to run for re-election. Incumbents Melissa other departments. These measures are not narrow Reese Street. The overlay district Link, Allison Wright, Carol Myers and Mike sustainable for long, according to ACC staff. also limits bathrooms per apartment unit More than five years after the family Hamby were unopposed at press time, While voters have already approved to two, an attempt to ensure housing isn’t that owns The Varsity announced it would though that could change by the end of the $77.9 million as part of SPLOST 2022 to aimed solely at college students. Newer sell the property for redevelopment, and week. build a new judicial center and renovate the student-oriented apartments often have The school board seats on the ballot May almost three years after the landmark existing courthouse into municipal governfour bedrooms with a bathroom for each restaurant closed, plans have been filed 21 include those currently represented ment offices, costs have escalated and both bedroom. with Athens-Clarke County. And yes, the

by Claudia Butts, Patricia Yager, Mumbi projects are stuck in the conceptual phase.

The overlay district, combined with magnolias will be saved.

Anderson and Nicole Hull.

Local government space needs have also the underlying commercial-general zonThe plans call for two buildings—one at Two Democrats, Lexi Doherty and increased. The size of the building in the ing and the involvement of other local the corner of West Broad and Chase streets Jessica Fore (who also ran in 2022), are original concept was 142,000 square feet, agencies, plus the Georgia Department of featuring a grocery store on the second running against Republican Mike Collins but officials currently estimate they’ll need Transportation, complicates review of the floor with parking on the main level underof Butts County, who represents the 10th 172,000 square feet. The estimated cost of project, Lonnee said. Although planners neath, and a second on the Milledge Avenue want more information, such as archiCongressional District, including Athens the proposed judicial center and municipal and wide swaths of conservative, rural areas side with retail and restaurant space on the building, adjusted for inflation and size tectural elevations, right now the project ground floor and residential units above, to the south. While Collins has angered increases, is now $140 million—far beyond appears to meet the zoning code, and the wrapped around a second parking strucmany of his Athens constituents by grandavailable funds. developer is not seeking any variances, he 440 College Ave. is currently the site said. Unless something changes, that means of the Western Circuit Public Defender’s it won’t have to go through the planning Office, which will remain on location for commission and county commission for the time being. The ACC government will approval. become its landlord, receiving $155,239 The overlay district also preserved four yearly from the lease, which will go towards historic houses along Reese Street, which the building’s upkeep. were turned over to the Athens Land Trust, ACC Manager Blaine Williams told the renovated and are now used as affordable commission at a Feb. 20 called meeting that housing. Those houses include a historic landmark in the Mack-Burney House, home the public defender’s office is secure at this location as long as the commission wants to Athens’ second Black dentist, Isadore Burney, and his wife Annie, an educator and them to remain. “Whether or not they stay in that building will be up to the commisnamesake of Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle sion, long term,” Williams said.

School.

In an interesting wrinkle, the local The Varsity itself was also a landmark of government won’t actually own all of 440 Athens history as the site of sit-ins during College Ave. after the purchase. The facility the civil rights era. Inspired by the famous is held in ownership by a condominium sit-ins at the Greensboro, NC Woolworth’s, association, which the local government Black young people based out of nearby will join without having a controlling share Ebenezer Baptist Church West occupied of the votes. That was somewhat concerning The Varsity and marched against the Klan to commissioners, but ACC attorneys asked because they weren’t allowed to eat inside for several changes to the association’s in the early 1960s. voting procedure and now say the local Atlanta-based Fuqua Development government is not at risk of major changes bought the property in 2021, but the to the property. The local government will developer listed on documents submitted hold six of the association’s 13 votes, with to ACC is NRF Athens Property Owner College Avenue Partners, a limited liability LLC. Records show that company shares partnership, holding the other seven. [Chris a Charlotte address with a construction Dowd] f and property management company called

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he murder of Laken Riley traumatized not only her family and friends, but the entire Athens community and people all across Georgia. It shook students, made every parent’s worst nightmare come to life and sent shivers through women who’ve had their own brushes with violence while walking or jogging alone.

The 22-year-old nursing student went for a run the morning of Thursday, Feb. 22 and never came back. Police found her body shortly after noon Thursday, Feb. 22 near a secluded trail behind Lake Herrick, her skull crushed by blunt force trauma. Less than 36 hours later, a suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, was in custody.

Riley and Ibarra did not know each other, according to UGA Police Chief Jeff Clark, who called it a crime of opportunity. “This was an individual who woke up in the morning with bad intentions,” Clark said.

Riley ran track at her high school in Woodstock before enrolling at UGA in 2020 and joining the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Last year, she transferred to Augusta University to complete her nursing degree while remaining in Athens.

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Clark announced that a suspect was in custody and told dozens of reporters gathered for a news conference that Ibarra is not a U.S. citizen. At the time, Clark said he was unsure of Ibarra’s immigration status, but with the border a hot-button issue in national politics, that didn’t stop an almost immediate backlash.

“The blood of Laken Riley is on the hands of Joe Biden, [Homeland Security Secretary] Alejandro Mayorkas, and the government of Athens-Clarke County,” Athens’ congressman, Republican Mike Collins, tweeted just minutes after the news conference ended. “The Venezuelan suspect in Laken Riley’s murder is one of millions of illegal aliens that the Biden administration has released into this country to be welcomed with open arms by Democrat-run sanctuary jurisdictions.”

Soon after, flocks of social media users began hurling online insults and threats at Mayor Kelly Girtz, other local elected officials, journalists and even ordinary residents who expressed a desire not to scapegoat immigrants or politicize Riley’s death.

It wasn’t until two days later that Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed that Ibarra had unlawfully crossed the border at El Paso, TX in 2022 and sought asylum, claiming a credible fear of returning to his violence-torn home country. Ibarra’s wife told the New York Post that they were put on a bus to New York City, where he worked for a time as a delivery driver. Layling Franco said the couple split up in November, and Ibarra went to stay with his brother, Diego, who briefly worked at a UGA dining hall before being fired because his immigration documents didn’t check out. The brothers lived in a South Milledge Avenue apartment complex not far from the trail where Riley was killed.

While in Athens, the brothers were cited for shoplifting from a local Protesters interrupted Girtz’s news conference to tell him has “blood on his hands.”

Walmart, which police said is a common practice for the misdemeanor Chloe Mullis, president of Alpha Chi Omega, remarked charge. Officers in the field don’t have immediate access that the campus has lost one of its brightest lights, and to federal information about immigration status, which that the sisterhood will not be the same without Riley. At is usually checked when suspects are booked at the jail, a memorial service that drew thousands of people to Tate according to ACC Police Chief Jerry Saulters.

Plaza, she encouraged audience members to be kind, catch A bench warrant was issued for Jose Ibarra in December up with friends and strive to be the kind of person Riley after he failed to appear in court on the shoplifting charge. was.

When asked whether the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office “Laken showed incredible wisdom throughout her ever attempted to serve that warrant, a spokesperson friendships,” Mullis said. “Whether it was nursing school, responded: “We had no contact with Mr. Ibarra prior to his being the Alpha Chi banner chair or the incredible runner arrest related to the murder.” that she was, Laken showed devotion throughout every Ibarra was never booked into jail, but the sheriff’s office avenue of her life.” has a policy—instituted under community pressure in 2018 Students were already reeling from the unrelated death

by Sheriff John Q. Williams’ predecessor, Ira Edwards—of of another classmate, Wyatt Banks, the day before Riley not holding inmates past their release date for ICE pick up was killed. Nick Nichols, a close friend of the business unless a judge orders it. Ibarra’s lawyer, public defender major and Kappa Sigma member, said he was a constant John Donnelly, said in court filings that Ibarra won’t seek spreader of positivity and a hardworking student. He urged bail. As long as he’s being held without bond, he will not be anyone who is quietly suffering to speak out, because there turned over to ICE for deportation, the sheriff’s office said. is always someone who will listen.

Meanwhile, Girtz denied at a news conference last week “Wyatt never hesitated when he noticed others in need, that Athens is a sanctuary city. Although there’s no official and always made those around him feel safe and welcomed legal definition of a sanctuary city, Georgia law bans them, in his presence,” Nichols said. “I and many others will forand cities are required to certify with the state yearly that ever wish that we had noticed his pain.” they’re not one in order to receive state funding. A resolution the commission passed in 2019 condemning white supremacy and declaring Athens a “welcoming” community for immigrants regardless of documentation was prompted by violence against immigrants during the Trump adminisRiley’s death was already a national story, but all hell tration, Girtz said. A resolution is an expression of opinion really broke loose the evening of Friday, Feb. 23, when by a government body, not a law.

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Mayor Kelly Girtz announced new public safety initiatives and addressed the myth that Athens is a sanctuary city at a news conference Feb. 28.

At times, a small group of protestors shouted over the mayor, calling him a liar and telling him to resign. “I taught high school for a lot of years, and I got better behavior out of them,” he quipped.

One of those protesters, James Depaola, was later interviewed on Fox News under the name James Lee. Prior to that appearance, his claim to fame was a 2016 charge of threatening his wife for putting too much cheese on his grilled cheese sandwich.

Campus Safety “I caution you not to conflate immigration and crime,” Girtz said at the news conference. “The data suggests the two are not connected.” Even the conservative Cato Institute concluded, based on Texas data, that the crime rate among both documented and undocumented immigrants is far lower than among native-born U.S. citizens.

Nevertheless, in the wake of Riley’s murder, Republicans introduced a slew of legislation aimed at undocumented immigrants and law enforcement officials perceived as tolerating or abetting them. On Feb. 29—generally, the last day for bills to pass one chamber or the other, although some dead bills can be revived—the state House passed a bill requiring jailers to cooperate with ICE, which Democrats fear will overload law enforcement agencies and lead to more racial profiling.

“There are so many people both in this body and outside of this body who would be suspected as foreign nationals and would be unfairly detained until it was proven they were citizens,” said Rep. Ruwa Romman (D-Duluth).

The Athens Immigrants Rights Coalition released a statement expressing sorrow over Riley’s murder and commending authorities for acting quickly, but also warning of a backlash against immigrants: “The safety of all members of our community is paramount. Unfortunately, violence against women is a continuously present reality in our country, and cuts across all ethnic or racial lines. As a community, we must work together to address the conditions that continue to put women at risk in these ways.

“That includes rejecting messages of hate. We vehemently oppose assertions that immigrants and Latinos as a group pose threats to or diminish our community. Our immigrant neighbors spend their days working hard to build a life here for their families, and contribute to our schools, economy and social fabric in positive ways, as shown in all statistics.”

Gov. Brian Kemp and state Rep. Houston Gaines (R-Athens) took the opportunity of speaking engagements at an Athens Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast last week to excoriate the Biden administration and District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez.

“This community, all of Georgia, and the entire country have been robbed by this inexcusable and avoidable murder,” Kemp said. “Laken’s life should not have ended so soon. We need to demand justice for what happened to her.

She deserves justice, her family deserves justice, and we need justice on a national level to prevent this type of thing from happening again.”

Kemp and Gaines, both long-standing critics of Gonzalez, expressed doubt that her chronically short-staffed office can handle the case. Gonzalez brought in Sheila Ross, who has experience in several high-profile murder trials, from the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia for assistance.

“From day one, our office has worked diligently to keep this community safe from anyone who seeks to do it harm. This includes those who believe violence is the answer.

We will ensure such individuals are brought to justice,” Gonzalez said in a statement.

Beyond the DA’s checkered success rate prosecuting major crimes, Riley’s murder left students and parents questioning whether campus—and Athens as a whole—is safe. “UGA’s campus is safer than others, but I think safety can definitely be improved right now,” said Laken Riley Trey Manning, a third-year psychology major and resident advisor at Brumby Hall.

A Fayetteville-based group called SafeD Athens that claims 4,000 members—a few of whom were among Girtz’s hecklers—and has enough clout to meet with top UGA leadership is pushing for a “safe zone” extending 500 yards beyond UGA property, and possibly to student housing fur-

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President Jere Morehead announced a permanent 20% increase to the campus police budget. He also announced

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Girtz announced his own public safety package, including installing more security cameras, a real-time crime center, mobile surveillance trailers that can be deployed during public events and all-terrain vehicles for police to patrol off-road areas. Far from defunding the police, as critics have accused ACC of doing, the county has spent millions in recent years on salary raises, perks and equipment for the department—some of which has been controversial among those on the left, like Girtz’s “cadet corps” that encourages high school students to become police officers.

Girtz also pointed to Athens’ crime statistics, which show that most types of crimes fell in 2023.

Violent crimes like assaults, aggravated assaults and shootings were down 7%. At 66 per 1,000 residents, the crime rate compares favorably with other similarly sized college towns like Fayetteville, AR (88 per 1,000) or Tuscaloosa, AL (92 per 1,000).

Under the Clery Act, colleges are required to report statistics on certain crimes that happen on campus.

UGA reported 24 rapes and sexual assaults, four aggravated assaults and 44 cases of battery in 2022, the most recent year data is available.

The number of murders on the UGA campus since 1996 is one. As Girtz said, though, “The only appropriate number of murders is zero.” f

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Russian dissident Aleksei Navalny died in International, an organization that aids the cold confinement of a Siberian prison political prisoners around the world, said on Feb. 16. The longtime foe of Kremlin that Navalny “demanded political freedom dictator Vladimir Putin lived a political for himself and his supporters. He called prisoner’s life until he died a martyr’s death out corruption and challenged Putin. His in a remote Arctic Circle lock-up in Russia’s death is a devastating and dire indictment dreaded Gulag prison system. of life under the oppressive and stifling rule Navalny’s death in cruel captivity at the of the Kremlin. He paid the ultimate price age of 47 set off protests around the world, for being a critical voice, and championing and mourners brought flowers to hastily freedom of expression.” erected memorials across Europe and in the United States. In his home country of Russia, citizens braved the iron heel of Putin’s regime by carrying protests and remembrances into the streets of cities across that nation.

Hundreds were arrested

by Russian authorities in the aftermath of the dissident’s death. Some were dragged off to jail for merely leaving flowers at memorials for Navalny. In Moscow someone left a copy of Franz Kafka’s novel The Trial at an impromptu Navalny shrine in the city, an appropriate gesture since the 1925 novel is about an innocent Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny marches at a 2020 memorial man ensnared by a guilty for Boris Nemtsov, another politician allegedly assassinated by the bureaucracy.

Putin regime.

Navalny himself had reread another appropriate novel while in prison, One Day in After Navalny’s death in prison, the the Life of Ivan Denisovich, by Russian 2022 documentary titled Navalny was writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn. The somshown on American television. In the ber tale is the story of a single day in the program, the determined dissident said, 10-year prison sentence of a Gulag inmate.

“You’re not allowed to give up… We don’t Published in 1963 during the Cold War realize how strong we actually are.” Though between Russia and the United States, the the Putin regime had denied responsibility novel is relevant today as political prisoners for Navalny’s death, the documentary’s languish in Russian jails while the country’s director, Daniel Roher, fumed, “Of course strongman, Putin, dreams of being a 21st they murdered him. It’s almost as if they century tsar over a new Russian empire. had rented out a billboard to say to anyone Today, Russia’s future under Putin could else who thinks about being in the oppobe expressed by the words of another sad sition, ‘This is what’s going to happen to novel, 1984 by George Orwell, in which you.’” he described the future under authoritarPresident Joe Biden and former ian rule as “a boot stamping on a human President Donald Trump had markedly difface—forever.” ferent responses to Navalny’s death. Biden The jackboot of tyranny has only made placed the blame on “Putin and his thugs,” Navalny’s face known around the world. while Trump said nothing about Putin and Though the dissident is dead, his wife has compared his own legal troubles in America vowed to continue his work for human to Navalny’s plight in Russia, calling his rights and against the kleptocracy of the criminal indictments “a form of Navalny” Putin regime. Yulia Navalnaya is now and claiming, “All because of the fact that a widow because her husband died in I’m in politics, they indicted me.” a Russian prison, but she has called on In 1977, in a column for the local Athens Russians “to come together in one strong Observer newspaper, I wrote that activists fist and strike with it at this maddened in Russia “have endured a campaign of offiregime, at Putin, at his friends and his bancial harassment, imprisonment, exile and dits in uniform, at these thieves and killers brutality that makes George Orwell’s 1984 who have crippled our country.” seem not a chilling prophecy but a grim In the years before his death, Navalny reality.” That grim Russian reality continues was poisoned and sprayed with green dye today, and Aleksei Navalny’s death proves that almost blinded him. Still he continued again the truth of Martin Luther King’s to protest what he called “the swindlers warning that “Injustice anywhere is a threat and thieves” in the Kremlin. Amnesty to justice everywhere.” f

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EXPLORING THE TAROT UNIVERSE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY

By Sam Lipkin editorial@flagpole.com

T

he world of Tarot, the set of cards used as a divination tool, has made the transition from taboo to trendy in the mainstream. While hobbyists and professionals still practice within their homes and private spaces, tarot readings have also moved into public-facing retail businesses.

Tarot comes with many variations and uses, from different styles of readings to custom decks of cards. The simplest reading is the three-card spread; it’s a concise way to answer questions, explore themes or seek insight. However, there are many different card layouts and methods suited to various topics that can offer a glimpse into your path, help examine hidden aspects of a situation or support thinking outside of the box. The decks themselves are designed with different art styles and may specialize in certain areas.

INDIE SOUTH

Serra Jaggar

In Athens, several retail businesses focus on the metaphysical, holistic healing and divination tools. Indie South, located on Hawthorne Avenue, sells traditional and modern tarot decks, crystals, gems, candles and the like, but it also has a strong focus on home goods and handmade items.

The store placed in more than one Flagpole Favorites category this year, which can be found on p. 19. Owner Serra Jaggar offers appointments for tarot readings of different lengths, and she sees them more as consultations that open a dialogue.

“When I first started out, I approached Tarot as more of a psychological exercise to tap into the subconscious and create a dialogue around whatever the client wants to discuss. That’s all some readings are, and I think that’s fine because there’s definitely value there regardless,” says Jaggar. “After my first year of doing readings and having a couple of experiences that left me shaken, I stopped taking walk-in clients and became much more conscious about preparing myself and my space as a safe container for whatever might come through… I no longer believe that Tarot is simply a projection, and I take it seriously and approach all my readings with respect for both the client and the practice itself.”

Nestled downtown on Clayton Street, Margo Metaphysical has a stronger focus on healing stones and crystals, including individual rocks, jewelry and spiritual

tools. However, it also carries tarot decks, herbs and aromatherapy items. Walk-in tarot readings are available, or appointments can be booked with the house tarot reader Veronica Naylor. Adjacent to downtown on Prince Avenue is Sisters of the Moon in the Bottleworks, a newer establishment that recently celebrated its first year of business.

This space is dominated by art and handcrafted items made by small businesses, similarly housing a collection of crystals, candles and home goods. It hosts community events open to all, including gatherings with tarot readings, journaling and ritual ceremonies.

Jaggar and Naylor say that their respective locations draw a diverse clientele both in the type of people who browse and those interested in readings. Some are simply curious, but many come seeking advice in different areas of life, wanting dream interpretations or even hoping for medium services.

“We always have a lot of new people coming in who have never had a reading before and just want to see what the cards would say, or if it even seems real. If they don’t have any particular question in mind, I like to read about what they need to hear in that moment and some advice for the near future. These are always fun, because it could bring up almost anything under the sun, and it reads past, present and future energies.

It’s a great way to introduce people to Tarot,” says Naylor.

Tarot readers are as unique as the decks and readings, drawing from different backgrounds, perspectives of the craft and natural spiritual abilities. Naylor, who began getting in touch with her spirituality and practicing reading tarot cards during COVID, has found new skills through the cards. Her first experience as a medium was surprising and unintentional.

“The client didn’t even ask about the person that came through, but it turns out it was someone they needed to hear from. I was reading the cards, and then all of a sudden I had full body chills and took a deep breath, and I felt another presence in the vicinity, and without giving any personal details, I asked about the possible relation to this person I felt, and they knew who it was, and we both began to tear up,” says Naylor.

“That reading impacted me a lot and showed me another part of my spiritual journey and my purpose as a reader. It really was touching, and I don’t think I’ll ever forget it.”

One of the major misconceptions around Tarot is that it is “fortune telling” in the sense that the cards depict an unwavering truth. Jaggar describes Tarot as an “energetic snapshot” of conditions that exist and actions that may lean toward certain outcomes, but it is always possible to switch course. Readings can provide insights, warnings or a different way of thinking about things, but they cannot define the future.

For those interested in learning how to read tarot cards, the amount of cards and meanings can be intimidating, and Jaggar was one of those people at first. She says that she grew up in a house with paranormal activity and was drawn to all things mystical at a young age, and she began exploring spiritual practices and Tarot as a teenager. But it was a starting and stopping process before she truly learned Tarot.

“What really got me hooked on it is that the learning is endless, you can never know all there is to know about it, and in doing so you are absorbing so many stories, ideas and archetypes that are woven into humanity,” says Jaggar.

Each of these three locally owned businesses have held Tarot-centric gatherings and workshops, and the store offerings include resources and supplies needed for those interested in learning how to read the cards. f

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2024 FLAGPOLE ATHENS FAVORITES

THRASHER PHOTO AND DESIGN

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2343 W. Broad St. · 706-850-0297

ITALIAN

SUSHI

BBQ

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

ZZ & Simone’s

1540 S. Lumpkin St., Ste. 4 · 706-395-6556

Chuck’s Fish

220 W. Broad St. · 706-395-6611

RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

401 E. Broad St. · 706-354-6966 1965 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-369-0085 2080 Timothy Rd. · 706-552-1237

251 W. Clayton St. · 706-353-7933

DePalma’s Italian Cafe

AMERICAN WINNER

Clocked!

259 W. Washington St. · 706-548-9175 RUNNER UP

Hi-Lo Lounge

1354 Prince Ave. · 706-850-8561

Shokitini

WINNER

Cali-N-Tito’s

1427 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-227-9979 1245 Cedar Shoals Dr. · 706-355-7087 RUNNER UP

Agua Linda Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 1376 Prince Ave. · 706-543-5711 2080 Timothy Rd. · 706-543-0154

WINNER

Mannaweenta

1055 Gaines School Rd. · 706-850-8422

RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

149 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-548-9222

1040 Gaines School Rd., Ste. 119 · 706-559-0000

2024 FLAGPOLE ATHENS FAVORITES

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WINNER

WINNER

Thai Spoon

RUNNER UP

Pulaski Heights BBQ BAKERY

INTERNATIONAL

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MEXICAN/LATIN AMERICAN

ASIAN

Puma Yu’s

Dawg Gone Good BBQ

Taste of India

Independent Baking Co. 1625 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-850-3550 RUNNER UP

Sweetie Pie by Savie

150 E. Whitehall Rd. · 706-850-9255

DOWNHOME/SOUTHERN WINNER

The Place

229 E. Broad St. · 706-850-2988 RUNNER UP

South Kitchen and Bar

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LOCAL COFFEE HOUSE WINNER

Jittery Joe’s Coffee

1860 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-354-8000 1480 Baxter St. · 706-548-1099 1230 S. Milledge Ave. · 706-208-1979 297 E. Broad St. · 706-613-7449 1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy. · 706-345-8900 RUNNER UP

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar

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LOCAL PIZZA WINNER

Automatic Pizza

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RUNNER UP

DESSERT

220 W. Broad St. · 706-395-6611

WINNER

Chuck’s Fish WINGS WINNER

Paloma Park

235 W. Washington St. · 706-850-7356 RUNNER UP

Blind Pig Tavern

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VEGETARIAN OPTIONS WINNER

Maepole

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RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

125 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-613-7100

1354 Prince Ave. · 706-850-8561

Little Italy

LOCAL BURGER WINNER

Clocked!

259 W. Washington St. · 706-548-9175

Hi-Lo Lounge SANDWICH WINNER

Marti’s at Midday

184 W. Clayton St. · 706-549-0810 RUNNER UP

Condor Chocolates

1658 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-850-4803 160 E. Washington St. · 706-521-8966

BUBBLE TEA WINNER

Bubble Cafe

247 E. Broad St. · 706-355-3002 RUNNER UP

Taichi Bubble Tea

151 E. Broad St. · 706-395-6483

ICE CREAM/ FROZEN TREAT WINNER

Jeni’s Ice Creams 1710 Lumpkin St. · 706-493-7377 RUNNER UP

Andy’s Frozen Custard

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1280 Prince Ave. · 706-543-3541

RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

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1354 Prince Ave. · 706-850-8561

Farm Burger

Last Resort Grill

Hi-Lo Lounge

THRASHER PHOTO AND DESIGN

FRIES WINNER

Trappeze Pub

269 W. Washington St. · 706-543-8997 RUNNER UP

Hi-Lo Lounge

1354 Prince Ave. · 706-850-8561

BURRITO WINNER

Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina 259 E. Clayton St. · 706-549-9008 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd. · 706-549-9954 1880 Epps Bridge Pkwy. · 706-354-0300 1739 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-548-1866 680 N. Hwy 29 · 706-543-5299 RUNNER UP

Cali-N-Tito’s

1427 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-227-9979 1245 Cedar Shoals Dr. · 706-355-7087

TACO WINNER

Paloma Park

235 W. Washington St. · 706-850-7356 RUNNER UP

Taqueria del Sol

334 Prince Ave. · 706-353-3890

STEAK WINNER

Slater’s Steakhouse 1653 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-395-6082 RUNNER UP

Porterhouse Grill

459 E. Broad St. · 706-369-0990

SEAFOOD WINNER

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297 Prince Ave., Ste. 10 · 706-850-4367

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Hendershot’s Coffee Bar WINNER FAVORITE COMMUNITY INVOLVED BUSINESS RUNNER UP FAVORITE INTIMATE MUSIC VENUE RUNNER UP FAVORITE LOCAL COFFEE HOUSE

BREAKFAST

CATERING

TAKE OUT

WINNER

WINNER

WINNER

Mama’s Boy

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Cafe Racer

2343 W. Broad St. · 706-850-0297

LUNCH WINNER

Marti’s at Midday 1280 Prince Ave. · 706-543-3541 RUNNER UP

The National

232 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-549-3450

Marti’s at Midday 1280 Prince Ave. · 706-543-3541 RUNNER UP

Home.made

1072 Baxter St. · 706-206-9216

MEAL FOR A DEAL WINNER

Paloma Park

235 W. Washington St. · 706-850-7356 RUNNER UP

Taco Stand

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BRUNCH

KID-FRIENDLY LOCAL RESTAURANT

WINNER

WINNER

Mama’s Boy

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Big City Bread

393 N. Finley St. · 706-353-0029

Ted’s Most Best

254 W. Washington St. · 706-543-1523 RUNNER UP

Cali-N-Tito’s

1427 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-227-9979 1245 Cedar Shoals Dr. · 706-355-7087

SPECIAL OCCASION

OUTDOOR DINING

WINNER

WINNER

The National

232 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-549-3450

Ted’s Most Best

254 W. Washington St. · 706-543-1523

RUNNER UP

RUNNER UP

1073 S. Milledge Ave. · 706-546-7300

1427 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-227-9979 1245 Cedar Shoals Dr. · 706-355-7087

Five & Ten

Cali-N-Tito’s

Maepole

1021 N. Chase St. · 706-850-3600 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. · 706-510-3133 RUNNER UP

Ahi Hibachi and Poke

489 E. Clayton St. · 706-543-8898

CHEF WINNER

Pete Amadhanirundr at Puma Yu’s 355 Oneta St., Ste. D-400 · www.pumayus.com RUNNER UP

Burns Sullivan at The National 232 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-549-3450

UNIQUELY ATHENS RESTAURANT WINNER

Cali-N-Tito’s

1427 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-227-9979 1245 Cedar Shoals Dr. · 706-355-7087 RUNNER UP

Puma Yu’s

355 Oneta St., Ste. D-400 · www.pumayus.com

BARS BARTENDER WINNER

Richard Mikulka at Flicker 263 W. Washington St. · 706-546-0039

2024 FLAGPOLE ATHENS FAVORITES

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RETAIL

RUNNER UP

SEX POSITIVE BUSINESS

355 Oneta St., Ste. D-400 · www.pumayus.com

WINNER

Ally Smith at Puma Yu’s SPECIALTY DRINKS WINNER

The Old Pal

1320 Prince Ave. · 706-850-4340

Sexy Suz

4124 Atlanta Hwy. · 678-661-0700 RUNNER UP

Elations

4100 Lexington Rd. · 706-552-1492

RUNNER UP

STORE TO BUY GIFTS

355 Oneta St., Ste. D-400 · www.pumayus.com

WINNER

Puma Yu’s

HAPPY HOUR WINNER

Paloma Park

235 W. Washington St. · 706-850-7356

Indie South

470 Hawthorne Ave. · 706-850-0644 RUNNER UP

Community

260 N. Jackson St. · 706-316-2067

RUNNER UP

STORE TO BUY HOME GOODS

262 College Ave. · 706-353-3093

WINNER

Silver Dollar

BEER SELECTION WINNER

Trappeze Pub

269 W. Washington St. · 706-543-8997

Indie South

470 Hawthorne Ave. · 706-850-0644 RUNNER UP

Athens Cooks

100 Prince Ave., Ste. 103 · 706-623-3373

RUNNER UP

LOCAL CLOTHING BOUTIQUE: FEMININE

1354 Prince Ave. · 706-850-8561

WINNER

Hi-Lo Lounge

WINE SELECTION WINNER

The Lark Winespace 493 Prince Ave. · 706-850-5455

Community

260 N. Jackson St. · 706-316-2067 RUNNER UP

Cheeky Peach

160 W. Clayton St. · 706-353-1322

RUNNER UP

LOCAL CLOTHING BOUTIQUE: MASCULINE

1664 Lumpkin St. · 770-215-9100

WINNER

Bar Bruno

LOCAL BREWERY WINNER

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-410-1043

Kempt

175 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-850-1686 RUNNER UP

Onward Reserve

146 E. Clayton St. · 706-543-0106

RUNNER UP

PLACE TO BUY LOCAL ART AND HANDMADE GOODS

108 Park Ave. · 706-206-2074

WINNER

Athentic Brewing Company OUTDOOR BAR SPACE WINNER

Paloma Park

235 W. Washington St. · 706-850-7356

Indie South

470 Hawthorne Ave. · 706-850-0644 RUNNER UP

PLACE TO BUY CBD/HEMP PRODUCTS WINNER

Franny’s Farmacy

2361 W. Broad St., Ste. 10 · 706-224-9505 RUNNER UP

Elations

4100 Lexington Rd. · 706-552-1492

THRIFT/VINTAGE STORE WINNER

Mother Lode

1005 Baxter St. · @motherlodeathens RUNNER UP

Dynamite Clothing

143 N. Jackson St. · 706-543-1243

PLACE TO BUY WINE WINNER

The Lark Winespace 493 Prince Ave. · 706-850-5455 RUNNER UP

J’s Bottle Shop

1452 Prince Ave. · 706-353-8881

PLACE TO BUY BEER WINNER

J’s Bottle Shop

1452 Prince Ave. · 706-353-8881 RUNNER UP

Five Points Bottle Shop

1655 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-543-6989

UNIQUELY ATHENS STORE WINNER

Indie South

470 Hawthorne Ave. · 706-850-0644 RUNNER UP

Avid Bookshop

1662 S. Lumpkin St. · 706-850-2843

MUSIC RECORDING STUDIO WINNER

Chase Park Transduction 160 Winston Dr. · 706-227-0680

Community

260 N. Jackson St. · 706-316-2067 THRASHER PHOTO AND DESIGN

RUNNER UP

Little Kings Shuffle Club

223 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-369-3144

PLACE TO PLAY GAMES WINNER

The Rook and Pawn

294 W. Washington St. · 706-543-5040 RUNNER UP

Wonderbar

240 E. Washington St. · @wonderbarwonderbar

UNIQUELY ATHENS BAR WINNER

Hidden Gem

625 Barber St., Ste. 140 · @hiddengemglobalhq RUNNER UP

Silver Dollar

262 College Ave. · 706-353-3093

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MASON PEARSON

Paloma Park WINNER FAVORITE WINGS WINNER FAVORITE HAPPY HOUR WINNER FAVORITE TACO WINNER FAVORITE MEAL FOR A DEAL WINNER FAVORITE OUTDOOR BAR SPACE

RUNNER UP

PET BOARDING/SITTING SERVICE

SUMMER CAMP

www.theglowrecordingstudio.com · 706-347-3323

WINNER

WINNER

The Glow Recording Studio PERFORMANCE VENUE WINNER

40 Watt Club

285 W. Washington St. · 706-549-7871 RUNNER UP

Georgia Theatre

215 N. Lumpkin St. · 706-850-7670

INTIMATE MUSIC VENUE WINNER

Flicker Theater & Bar 263 W. Washington St. · 706-546-0039 RUNNER UP

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 237 Prince Ave. · 706-353-3050

PETS & KIDS VET CLINIC WINNER

Firehall 4 Animal Hospital 815 Hawthorne Ave. · 706-583-9191 RUNNER UP

Athens Animal Hospital 1400 N. Chase St. · 706-549-4320

PET GROOMER WINNER

Gameday Grooming

2095 S. Milledge Ave., Ste. B4 · 706-850-5364 RUNNER UP

Pawtropolis

130 Whitetail Way · 706-227-7887 670 Olympic Dr. · 706-850-8744 RUNNER UP

Athens Pet Sitter

www.athenspetsitter.com · 706-254-5232

PLACE TO SHOP FOR KIDS WINNER

Treehouse Kid and Craft 585 Barber St., Studio G · 706-850-8226 RUNNER UP

Reblossom Mama and Baby Center 625 Barber St., Ste. 160 · 706-549-8900

KIDS’ CLASSES: MOVEMENT WINNER

Canopy Studio

160 Tracy St. · 706-549-8501 RUNNER UP

The Studio Athens

160 Tracy St., #8 · 706-850-0446

KIDS’ CLASSES: CREATIVE WINNER

Treehouse Kid and Craft 585 Barber St., Studio G · 706-850-8226 RUNNER UP

Frog Stomp Studio

160 Tracy St., Unit 1A · 706-286-8449

Canopy Studio

160 Tracy St. · 706-549-8501 RUNNER UP

Athens YMCA

915 Hawthorne Ave. · 706-543-6596

SERVICES ECO-FRIENDLY SERVICES WINNER

Awesome Possum

www.awesomepossumecomposting.com · 706-395-5042 RUNNER UP

CHaRM

1005 College Ave. · 706-613-3512

ECO-FRIENDLY PRACTICES WINNER

Maepole

1021 N. Chase St. · 706-850-3600 1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. · 706-510-3133 RUNNER UP

Community

260 N. Jackson St. · 706-316-2067

HOTEL WINNER

Hotel Indigo

500 College Ave. · 706-546-0430 RUNNER UP

Graduate Athens

295 E. Dougherty St. · 706-549-7020

Bark Dog Spa

1850 Epps Bridge Pkwy. #307 · 706-353-1065

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PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO WINNER

Thrasher Photo and Design www.thrasherphoto.com · 706-380-7778 RUNNER UP

Carmen Matheny Studios FB:carmenmathenystudios

FLORIST WINNER

Flowerland

823 Prince Ave. · 706-549-1884 RUNNER UP

Petals on Prince

1470 Prince Ave. · 706-353-2760

HAIR SALON WINNER

Washington Square Studio 253 W. Washington St. · 706-395-6633 RUNNER UP - TIE

Republic Salon

312 E. Broad St. · 706-208-5222

Wild Moon Studio

468 N. Milledge Ave., Ste. 102B · 706-850-9453

MASSAGE THERAPIST

RUNNER UP

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532 Newton Bridge Rd. · 706-613-0028

Krystal Elliott at Living Balance 997 Gaines School Rd. · www.livingbalancemassage.com

STYLIST

RUNNER UP

WINNER

468 N. Milledge Ave., Ste. 101 · 706-850-1920

Jeannie Bennett at Ritual Day Spa

John-Presley Orvin at Wild Moon TATTOO STUDIO WINNER Studio Pink Goblin 468 N. Milledge Ave., Ste. 102B · 706-850-9453 RUNNER UP

Matt Wheeler at Salon 220 220 Prince Ave., Ste. B · 706-850-1990

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH TREATMENT WINNER

Thrive Integrative Medicine 2080 Prince Ave. · 706-850-2000 RUNNER UP

KayaKalp Acupuncture

485 Huntington Rd., Ste. 195 · 678-570-3730

160 Tracy St., Ste. 10 · www.pinkgoblintattoo.com RUNNER UP

3 Ravens Tattoo and Piercing 159 W. Clayton St. · 706-850-3330

SCREEN PRINTER WINNER

Satisfactory Screenprinting & Design 810 W. Broad St. · 706-543-7081

Ruby Sue Graphics SPA WINNER

Urban Sanctuary

810 N. Chase St. · 706-613-3947 1348 Jordan Dr. · 762-310-0300 RUNNER UP

Ritual Spa

468 N. Milledge Ave., Ste. 101 · 706-850-1920

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR WINNER

Collyn Sackett at Pure Barre Athens 191 Alps Rd., Ste. 17 · 706-850-4000 RUNNER UP

Phelan La Velle at M3 Yoga

1260 S. Milledge Ave., Ste. E · 706-214-2232

PLACE TO GET FIT WINNER

THRASHER PHOTO AND DESIGN

M3 Yoga

1260 S. Milledge Ave., Ste. E · 706-214-2232 RUNNER UP

Pure Barre Athens

191 Alps Rd. · 706-850-4000

ADULT CLASSES: MOVEMENT WINNER

M3 Yoga

1260 S. Milledge Ave., Ste. E · 706-214-2232 RUNNER UP

Canopy Studio

160 Tracy St. · 706-549-8501

ADULT CLASSES: CREATIVE WINNER

Good Dirt

485 Macon Hwy. · 706-355-3161 RUNNER UP

K. A. Artist Shop

127 N. Jackson St. · 706-850-1224

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Washington Square Studio WINNER FAVORITE HAIR SALON

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PLACE TO SEE LOCAL ART

CAR REPAIR SHOP

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140 Ben Burton Rd. · 706-548-1328

Five Star Automotive 605 Macon Hwy. · 706-549-1315 RUNNER UP

Hawthorne Automotive

475 Hawthorne Ave. · 706-548-4943

CAR DEALERSHIP WINNER

Heyward Allen Toyota 2910 Atlanta Hwy. · 706-433-0433 RUNNER UP

Hughes Subaru

3010 Atlanta Hwy. · 877-672-6568

PLUMBER WINNER

Carson Plumbing

259 Wynburn Ave. · 706-548-3397 RUNNER UP

Plumber Pro Service and Drain www.plumberproservice.com · 706-769-7761

ELECTRICIAN WINNER

Blue Moon Electric

www.bluemoonelectricathens.com · 678-907-5945 RUNNER UP

Powerload Electric

www.powerloadelectric.com · 706-248-9959

HVAC WINNER

Stanfield Air Systems

Stiles Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

Blasingame, Burch, Garrard, Ashley PC 440 College Ave., Ste. 320 · 706-354-4000 RUNNER UP

HY Attorneys at Law

320 E. Clayton St., Ste. 500 · 706-549-9010

BANK WINNER

Synovus Bank

150 W. Hancock Ave. · 706-357-7000 RUNNER UP

First American Bank and Trust 300 College Ave. · 706-354-5000

REALTOR WINNER

Cord Sibilsky

675 Pulaski St., Ste. 1100 · 706-363-0803 RUNNER UP

Jarrett Martin

940 Prince Ave., Ste. C · 229-869-5734

COMMUNITY INVOLVED BUSINESS WINNER

Hendershot’s Coffee Bar

237 Prince Ave. · www.hendershotsathens.com RUNNER UP

Avid Bookshop

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Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St. · 706-613-3623 RUNNER UP

tiny ATH gallery

174 Cleveland Ave. · www.tinyathgallery.com

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Nuçi’s Space

396 Oconee St. · 706-227-1515 RUNNER UP

Project Safe

www.project-safe.org · 706-549-0922

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE WINNER

Books for Keeps www.booksforkeeps.org RUNNER UP

ACC Animal Shelter

125 Buddy Christian Way · 706-613-3540

EVENT WINNER

AthFest Music and Arts Festival www.athfest.com

RUNNER UP

Wild Rumpus

www.wildrumpus.org

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Holy Liars’ Fury of the Days PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP

By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com SIGNALS, CALLS & MARCHES: One of the things that snuck out while we were sleeping in December is the newest EP from Rag Bags named Sweet Talk. From the opening chords of “Narcan,” which marry the unlikely duo of Fugazi and Mission of Burma, I knew this was going to hold my attention. And it did, right on through the classic first-wave emo of “Best Man Wasted” and then the more traditional, if you will, 1990s alt-rock of the title track. The hypnotically paced closer, “103,” pulls the congas back out of the drum closet and runs through the psych-folk dream of the post-Nevermind years with a tune that’s easily a million times better than, say, anything Blind Melon did. For the unfamiliar, Rag Bags is composed of Barron Nicholson (vocals, rhythm guitar), Ian Hemerlein (keys, bass, backing vocals), Daniel Hogan (drums) and Scott Andrews (guitar). Find this on Spotify.

DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK: By my best estimation, dark country and rock-and-roll band Holy Liars began work on its latest album, Fury of The Days, about a dozen years ago.

This album features the core members (C.

Nicholson Ross, Asa Leffer and Peter Van Schoick) joined by a veritable cast of thousands in the form of Scott Nicholson, Will James, Jef Whatley, Jake Wells, Bernard Pierce, Matt “Pistol” Stoessel, Claire Campbell, Paige Campbell, Marie Davon, Serena Scibelli and Jeff Cummings. When it comes to its country tunes, Holy Liars is damn near unimpeachable. The rock songs can be hit or miss, though. For example, the Stones-y boogie of “Daisy” and “Now It’s On” totally shines, but the sluggish heavyhanded plod of “Only The Finest” can be skipped over. The record is quite heavy in themes of dissolved relationships, loneliness, reconciling adulthood and just overall heady stuff. By far, though, the best song here is opening track “Time,” which you could probably convince someone was written by Neil Young with George Jones hanging out in the corner. It’s a heavy sigh of a

tune full of its own regret and resolve. Plus, it’s easily the most emotionally charged tune of its type since old local band Junker was releasing music, and that hasn’t happened for quite a while. Find this on Spotify and keep up with the boys at facebook.com/ holyliars.

AND ANOTHER ONE: It was only weeks ago when I mentioned the rarity of Widespread Panic releasing a new single, and here we are with another new one.

Back in mid-February the band released the lovely, but mournful, Allmans-flavored “We Walk Each Other Home.” That’s literally all the news on this one! There’s still no official word on a new studio album, but signs seem to be pointing that way. Find this on every major streaming service and bookmark widespread​panic.com for future reference.

THE NICE PRICE: Preorders are open now for the re-release of Elf Power’s 1997 LP When The Red King Comes. This new version comes courtesy of Orange Twin, is fully remastered and includes a bonus 7” of a couple of songs recorded during the album sessions. Now, I’ll be the first to admit I still get sticker shock when I see albums going for $30 plus, but let me tell you this: In 2024, $30 for this package is pretty dang reasonable.

While the price of vinyl has outpaced general inflation by orders of magnitude, I think this pricing is quite thoughtful and accommodating to its audience. Oh, if you’re wondering, the Red King arrives May 3.

Elf Power will celebrate this release at Nowhere Bar on Saturday, Apr. 27. Also on the bill is Giant Day, making its Athens debut. As you might guess from its name, there is indeed a former Olivia Tremor Control member onboard here in the form of Derek Almstead (formerly of Elf Power and of Montreal). Preorder the album over at orangetwin.com, and keep up with everything else over at elfpower.com.

HEADS UP: If you’re still holding your tickets for the rescheduled Randall Bramblett show that was to happen last October, keep holding them. The rescheduled show happens Saturday, Mar. 9. The show takes place at The Foundry. This show is billed as featuring “Randall Bramblett’s Big Band” and also as “Randall’s Birthday Show” so, you know, be prepared to celebrate. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music starting at 8 p.m.

Also on the bill are The Megablasters.

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and keyboardist and woodwind player Kiran Fernandes. Together, they created the band’s debut self-titled album and released it via Cloud Recordings in 2020, followed by Mercy of the Crane Folk via Fire Records in 2023. The show will feature support from

Athens Word of Mouth The Globe • 7 p.m. • FREE!

Kodak Harrison—a poet, musician and painter from Atlanta—is the featured reader for Athens Word of Mouth’s open mic event this month. Harrison is an accomplished artist, having released 22 recordings of original music and spoken word (most recently 2023’s Lovin’ Soul), published a book and traveled across Europe on eight tours.

He was also the chairman of Poetry Atlanta for over 10 years, and founded and hosted the award-winning Java Monkey Speaks open mic event. In the past, Harrison’s poetry has been heavily intertwined with his music, even earning him comparisons to lyrical heavyweights like Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen. He has since developed a tremor Kodak Harrison that affects his ability to play guitar, but in the face of this Chandelier, an esoteric guitar band from adversity, he has found that his sense of Atlanta, and Robe, a local shoegaze band led poetry as a standalone skill has become

by Bryan Casey. [MB] greatly strengthened. [Mary Beth Bryan] MUSIC | FRI, MAR. 8

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Bolo Bolo • 8 p.m. • $10

Morton Theatre • 8 p.m. • $35–65

Frank Hurricane

Liverpool Legends

Frank Hurricane is perpetually inspired by the spiritual energy of Appalachia. The former Athenian’s music is full of both mystical and down-to-earth imagery combined with psychedelic folk stylings. Frank Hurricane’s songs give listeners the impression of traveling through the mountainous South beside him as he shares stories along the way. In an interview with It’s Psychedelic Baby! Magazine, he explains the strong interconnectedness he finds between music and storytelling, saying, “The music is a holy tool that I’m blessed with to help tell the stories.” The show, which is presented

by Attaboy Tapes, will be opened by Lebo Jenkins, who plays Appalachian music, oldtime tunes and American primitive compositions on banjo and scordatura guitar, and local group Infinite Favors. [MB] MUSIC | FRI, MAR. 8

Godcaster & Immaterial Possession

Liverpool Legends are a Beatles tribute band assembled by George Harrison’s late sister, Louise Harrison, to honor the legacy of the celebrated rock quartet. Liverpool Legends have played sold-out shows worldwide, performing everything from the Beatles’ classic hits to its more experimental, psychedelic material. They have rocked out at esteemed venues like Carnegie Hall, and even featured as headliners at the Rose Bowl four times. Liverpool Legends are more than just a live Beatles experience, though. The group also recorded and produced for the Grammy Award-nominated spoken word album Fab Fan Memories, showing their dedication to sharing the Beatles’ music and stories with audiences far and wide. Their Athens show will feature narration, costume changes, vintage instruments and a multimedia experience. [MB] MUSIC | SAT, MAR. 9

JW Francis

Buvez • 7 p.m. • $10

Ciné • 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show) • $15

Godcaster is known for the maximalist and emotionally explosive revelations of sound that are its live shows. The Brooklynbased rock band was founded by childhood friends Judson Kolk and Bruce Ebersole and solidified in 2018 with the addition of David Mcfaul, Von Kolk and Sam Pickard.

They are currently on a tour of North America, including shows supporting Deeper, Model/Actriz and Panchiko. Their co-headliner, Immaterial Possession, is a local band that fuses folk, psychedelia and prog rock to create its shadowy and otherworldly discography. The band was formed

by Atlanta natives Cooper Holmes and Madeline Polites, who moved to Athens and teamed up with percussionist John Spiegel

In his own words, New York City-based musician JW Francis makes “lofi jangly bedroom slacker pop with a twist of lemon.”

Music journalist Alex Curle writes for When the Horn Blows that Francis’ newest album, 2023’s Dream House, is “a dreamy escape to your daftest fairytale.” This dreamlike element swirls around in upbeat and bubbly instrumentals combined with surrealist lyrics and idiosyncratic vocal inflections.

The show will also have performances by Oceanic Sound Research, an ambient electronic trio from Athens featuring members of Olivia Tremor Control, Organically Programmed and Casual Ether, and multi-instrumentalist Doc Calico & John Kiran Fernandes of Elephant 6 fame performing as a duo. [MB] f

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

Cozy Bar 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations encouraged.

HENRY LUTHER & THE BLACKOUTS South Carolina-​based folk singer specializing in drinking songs, indie-​folk impressionism and country-​folk surrealism.

ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-​themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-​pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.

PRETTY COLORS Athens/Atlanta ambient psych rock.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com BUBBLEGUM OCTOPUS Musical project of Mark Morden that mixed synth-​pop, punk, electronica and EDM. MARCEL SLETTEN California-​born and Athens-​based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.

BAD STRAPLES Local DJ who creates electronica-​influenced sets.

SAFETY FLUID New local screamo project.

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 Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.

Rabbit Hole Studios 8–10:30 p.m. www.rabbitholestudios. org IMPROVS AND ORIGINS Musical experiments, originals and improvisations.

Wednesday 6 40 Watt Club Camp-​In #10. 7 p.m. $25. www.40watt.com CRACKER DUO David Lowery and Johnny Hickman perform to kick off the 10th annual Camp-​In. DAVID RYAN HARRIS Los Angeles singer-​songwriter who has performed with artists including John Mayer, Dave Matthews and Santana.

Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net STRING THEORY Local group playing old-​time bluegrass and Americana. (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.

Hendershot’s 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com HENDERSHOT’S OPEN MIC NIGHT Discover new Athens musical talent. Hosted by Lizzy Farrell.

No. 3 Railroad Street 6 p.m. FREE! www.3railroad.org OPEN MIC Picnics, chairs, dogs and children are welcome.

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Porterhouse Grill 6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrill athens.com JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Thursday 7 40 Watt Club Camp-​In #10. 7 p.m. $25. www.40 watt.com SONG SWAP Cracker members David Lowery and Johnny Hickman join Ike Reilly for a song swap.

Athentic Brewing Co. Blues and Brews Residency. 6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-​driven local blues-​ rock group. Every first Thursday of the month.

The Classic Center 7 p.m. $39–155. www.classiccenter. com CELTIC WOMAN Recording ensemble and performing collective whose repertoire encompasses Irish classics, contemporary songs, classical favorites and stirring originals.

20th anniversary tour!

Flicker Theatre & Bar Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.

FUST Twangy and dreamy indie rock band based Durham, NC. ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-​ tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.

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

Friday 8 40 Watt Club Camp-​In #10. 7 p.m. $25. www.40 watt.com CRACKER Acclaimed alt-​rock group that has explored many genres and sounds over its two-​ decade career.

FREE MOUNTAIN Local hard-​rock supergroup featuring members of Hayride and The HEAP. MEGAN SLANKARD San Francisco indie rocker.

Athentic Brewing Co. Swing & Suds. 7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com MARY & THE HOT HOTTY HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, ’20s and ’30s.

Bolo Bolo Athens Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath FRANK HURRICANE Spiritual mountain psych folk storyteller and former Athenian.

INFINITE FAVORS Featuring members of Pride Parade, Los Meesfits and Cars Can Be Blue.

LEBO JENKINS Alien Appalachian, old-​time tunes and American primitive compositions on banjo and scordatura guitar.

Buvez 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ darkentriesathens

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DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-​punk, punk, ’80s and J-​Pop. Ciné 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15. www.athenscine.com GODCASTER Brooklyn-​based rock band known for its explosive and maximalist live shows.

IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Dark psychedelic folk pop group often incorporating visual art, theater and improv into their creative sets.

CHANDELIER Esoteric guitar band from Atlanta.

ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-​ tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com NEWPORT TRANSPLANT Dynamic honky-​tonk band straddling punk rock and sci-​fi wonder.

CHRISTOPHER SEYMORE Self-​described hillbilly poet and honky-​tonk musician based in Houston, TX. TYLER KEY & THE STRANGERS Multi-​instrumentalist Tyler Key of T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies and others plays his own set of folk rock, backed by The Strangers.

Hendershot’s 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.hendershots athens.com EDDIE 9V Blues artist with a Freddie King-style approach to guitar playing retro originals.

Morton Theatre 8 p.m. $35–65. www.mortontheatre. com LIVERPOOL LEGENDS Started by Louise Harrison, sister of George Harrison, this group honors The Beatles’ legacy by tracing their musical evolution from early hits to psychedelic masterpieces.

Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens HEDONISTAS Five-​piece funk rock band from Atlanta.

The Roadhouse 10:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/ roadhouseathens EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-​Sun drinking, surfer-​punk rockers of Atlanta.

Saturday 9 40 Watt Club Camp-​In #10. 7 p.m. $25. www.40 watt.com CRACKER Acclaimed alt-​rock group that has explored many genres and sounds over its two-​ decade career.

AARON LEE TASJAN Drivin N Cryin and Semi Precious Weapons member with his own style of indie folk grit.

ANNE HARRIS Chicago-​based singer-​songwriter and violinist who incorporates elements of Celtic music, folk rock, Afrobeat, soul and chamber music into her own unique sound.

Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)

MARION MONTGOMERY & GLYN DENHAM Bluesy local acoustic folk duo. (10 a.m.)

Boutier Winery & Inn 8–11 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery. com DWIGHT WILSON AND THE CLASSIC CITY SOUL BAND A mix of classic Motown, soul and funk.

Buvez 7 p.m. $10. www.cloudrecordings. com JW FRANCIS NYC lo-​fi jangle dream slacker bedroom pop.

OCEANIC SOUND RESEARCH Ambient electronic trio from Athens featuring Elephant 6 pioneer John Kiran Fernandes (Olivia Tremor Control, Circulatory System), Oliver Domingo (Organically Programmed) and Kyle MacKinnel (Casual Ether) perpetually scanning the depths.

DOC CALICO & JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Mystical wizard multi-​instrumentalist from Atlanta with John Kiran Fernandes on clarinet.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www. flickertheatreandbar.com JULIANNA MONEY Existential indie folk-​rock musician based in Atlanta known for her haunting vocal delivery and inspired melodies.

GRACIE HUFFMAN Singer-​songwriter of the Athens-​based band lighthearted.

DREW BESKIN Local power-​ pop singer-​songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.

The Foundry Randall’s Birthday Show. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/RandallBramblettMarch9 THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-​songwriter’s Southern-​ tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Tonight’s performance will include the Megablasters.

Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens BROKEN STRING BAND Americana band blending Western folk with indie rock.

The World Famous 10 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/ theworldfamousathens HIGH. Four-​piece loud indie rock band from New Jersey.

JOYER Indie rock duo based in Brooklyn and Boston composed of brothers Nick and Shane Sullivan.

COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-​punk and no wave.

JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-​hitting songs and complex theatrics.

Sunday 10 ACC Library 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-​ inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.

REED WINCKLER Atlanta singer-​ songwriter specializing in melancholic folk for fans of Elliott Smith and Joanne Robertson.

Athentic Brewing Co. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community.

Every second Sunday.

Buvez 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvez athens TOM CARTER Member of legendary Houston psych-​folk act Charalambides performs solo on guitar.

PARISH / POTTER Ahleuchatistas frontman Shane Parish and experimental label Null Zone owner Michael Potter join forces.

IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.

Hendershot’s 7 p.m. $12 (adv.). www.hendershots athens.com SLOW FICTION New York City indie group inspired by poets like Anne Waldman and Ted Berrigan as well as early 2000s garage rock bands.

HONEYPUPPY Four-​piece indie rock band self-​described as a “menace to society.”

KID FEARS Evolved from Rose Ewing’s solo songwriting project, this Atlanta band draws influence from slowcore and shoegaze giants like Low and My Bloody Valentine.

Oak House Distillery 3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery. com MCHANlX BAND Rock, country and pop cover duo from Gwinett.

The World Famous 8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamous athens HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-​rock trio with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched songs and a DIY punk rock ethos.

SORRY, ERIC Cincinnati indie rock marring Midwestern post-​punk and skewed NZ pop.

INFINITE FAVORS Featuring members of Pride Parade, Los Meesfits and Cars Can Be Blue.

Monday 11 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. (doors). $13 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com THEY ARE GUTTING A BODY OF WATER Heavy shoegaze band from Philadelphia.

LOWERTOWN Duo creating a lo-​fi indie blend of electronica and folk.

FLORAL PRINT Angsty psychedelia and deconstructed pop band from Atlanta.

NU11 Athens-​based post punk and self-​described Adderall pop band.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-​genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.

MOON TOKKI Blondie-​inspired angular rock band from San Antonio, TX. THE DOWNSTAIRS The youth gone wild.

Hendershot’s 6–8 p.m. $10. www.hendershots athens.com PROJECT SAFE FUNDRAISER Join Dancing with the Athens Stars team members Heather Fletcher and Chelsea Harney for an evening of Latin American music by members of Bichos Vivos.

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FESTER HAGOOD’S MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday.

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Tuesday 12 40 Watt Club 7 p.m. (doors). $18 (adv.), $23. www.40watt.com BALLYHOO! Reggae rock and punk band from Aberdeen, MD. 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 Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $35–70. pac.uga.edu MAX RAABE & PALAST ORCHESTER German crooner who revives classic songs of the 1920s and ’30s with a dozen-​member ensemble blending elements of cabaret, jazz and pop.

Rabbit Hole Studios 8–10:30 p.m. www.rabbitholestudios. org IMPROVS AND ORIGINS Musical experiments, originals and improvisations.

Wednesday 13 Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, ’20s and ’30s. (6 p.m.)

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

Hendershot’s 7 p.m. (sign-​ups). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com BEATS, RHYMES AND LIFE OPEN MIC Emcees, poets, rappers and freestylers of all styles are invited to perform with the backing band playing the tempo of their choice.

Ramsey Hall 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu CHAMBER RECITAL Faculty and guest artists perform.

Down the Line 3/14 Municipal Waste, Ghoul, Necrot, Dead Heat (40 Watt Club) 3/14 The Stews, Happy Landing (Georgia Theatre) 3/14 UGA Hodgson Singers – The Poet Sings (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) 3/14 Don Chambers, Fourth Mansions, In a Kythe (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 3/14 Bob Dylan (The Classic Center) 3/15 Fawney Rig (Nowhere Bar) 3/15 Jacob Mallow, James Morse, Zac Crook (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 3/15 Bob Dylan (The Classic Center) 3/16 Fawney Rig (Front Porch Bookstore) 3/16 Salsa Night (Athentic Brewing Co.) 3/16 Apathetic Discharge, NAW, Attest (Flicker Theatre & Bar) f

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Women’s Works for Viola: Past, Present, and Future - Maggie Snyder, viola With Timothy Lovelace on piano. Includes three world premieres: And a Cry Came from the People for viola & piano by Mary Kouyoumdjian, Variations on a Feeling (Chaconne) for viola alone

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ART: Tour At Two (Georgia Museum of Art) These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Free Pilates Class (Oconee County Library) Certified instructor Francine May will lead a beginner class. Bring a mat and water. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee CLASSES: Salsa Dancing (Starland Lounge & Lanes) Join SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/ intermediate). $10. SALSAthensDancing@gmail.com COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Townie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com EVENTS: Explore The Creative Space (Oconee County Library) Demos for the new 3D printer, laser engraver, digital editing stations and Classic City Vibes recording studio will be available in addition to gaming experiences. 6 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee FILM: Blood Everywhere (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the murder mystery film Black Belly of the Tarantula. 7 p.m. FREE! www. flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Shadowfist Power Lunch (Tyche’s Games) Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist.

New players welcome. 12 p.m.

FREE! www.tychesgames.com GAMES: Classic City Trivia (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: LEGO & Builder’s Club (Bogart Library) Drop in to use LEGOs and other building materials.

All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Teen Prism Club (Oconee County Library) Hang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space.

Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth (The Globe) Athens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader being Kodac Harrison from Atlanta. 6 p.m. (sign-ups), 7 p.m. (poetry).

FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth MEETINGS: Avid Writers’ Collective (Avid Bookshop) Members critique each others’ pre-submitted writing of all forms. First Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. FREE! events@ avidbookshop.com OUTDOORS: ‘Normal’ Run (Athentic Brewing Co.) Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Every other Wednesday,

6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Thursday 7 CLASSES: Free Apple & Android Training Class for the Blind (Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living) A comprehensive seminar is focused on sharing essential skills for seamlessly and efficiently navigating devices. Registration required. 10 a.m.​​–2 p.m.

FREE! 706-850-4025 CLASSES: Classic City Squares Dance Lessons (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Beginner square dance lessons for singles, couples and children. Ages 12 & up. Thursdays, 2​​–4 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/groups/classiccitysquares COMEDY: Flying Squid Improv & Lanny’s Comedy Show (Hendershot’s) Members of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted

by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy. com GAMES: Teen Dungeons & Dragons (Bogart Library) Volunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7:45 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart GAMES: Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza. com GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (The Foundry) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens KIDSTUFF: Open Play (Oconee County Library) Drop in for bubbles, playtime, children’s music and companionship. Ages 5 & under.

Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Drop in to read a story to Grady the therapy dog. All Ages. 2:30–3:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: LEGO Club (Oconee County Library) Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12.

Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee MEETINGS: Coffee Hour (Oconee County Library) Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last.

Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 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 MEETINGS: Oconee Rivers Audubon Society Meeting (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Chuck Murphy, a professional bird photographer and photography teacher, will speak about tips and tricks for better backyard bird photos. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org OUTDOORS: Roaming Readers (Oconee County Library) Enjoy a morning walk around Wire Park, and talk about books (or anything). First Thursdays, 10 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. info@petanque.org, www.athenspetanque.org THEATER: Blue Stockings (Quinn Hall) Athens Creative Theatre presents a play following a tumultuous academic year with students fighting to change the future of education. Mar. 7–9, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.accgov.com/act

Friday 8 GAMES: Mahjong Club (Winterville Cultural Center) Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong.

Tuesdays & Fridays, 1​​–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com GAMES: Chess Club (Winterville Cultural Center) Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com GAMES: Friday Night Initiative (Online: Tyche’s Games) Learn how to play a RPG game with others on Discord. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.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.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Fantastic Friday (Bishop Park) An instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com THEATER: Blue Stockings (Quinn Hall) Athens Creative Theatre presents a play following a tumultuous academic year with students fighting to change the future of education. Mar. 7–9, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.accgov.com/act THEATER: Love Letters (Town & Gown Players) This fundraising performance will be performed by guest actors Daphne Ostle and Vince Rossano of the Lakeside Players. 8 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org

Saturday 9 ART: Family Saturdays: Art Workshop (Lyndon House Arts Center) A drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. 12​​–2 p.m. FREE! www. accgov.com ART: Opening Reception (Spaceball Bazaar) The exhibition “In Like a Lion” will feature local works by Gary Autry, Jamal Whitaker and more with snacks and G. Bronco spinning tunes. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar CLASSES: Free Line Dance Lessons (Oconee County Library) Guest instructor Becky Galvin will teach some basic line dances in a laid back environment. 6 p.m.

FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee COMEDY: Down the Rabbit Hole Comedy (Rabbit Hole Studios) A showcase of comedians from Athens and Atlanta hosted by Miles Bunch. 8 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www. instagram.com/athenscomedy

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. 12–1:30 p.m. reallyreallyfreemarketathens@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens EVENTS: Georgia Beer Day (Athens, GA) Athens’ participating breweries Athentic Brewing Co., Creature Comforts and Southern Brewing Co. will be offering a limited edition collector’s pint glass with individual celebrations. 12–10 p.m. FREE! www.georgiacraftbrewersguild.org EVENTS: Camp-In Meet and Greet (Hendershot’s) As part of Cracker’s Camp-In weekend, meet and greet with the band followed by a music performance by Johnny Hickman. 2 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com EVENTS: Ciné Oscar Gala (1055 Barber) This fundraiser features a red carpet entry, swag bags, live music, dancing, buffet, live auction, photo booths, contests and more.

6–10 p.m. $150 & up. www.athenscine.com GAMES: Day of Board Game Demonstrations (Tyche’s Games) Try new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All (Hendershot’s) Enjoy a fabulous night of fun with open drag night. 7:30 p.m. (sign-ups), 8–11 p.m. $5. www. athensshowgirlcabaret.com PERFORMANCE: Moulin Rouge!

(Georgia Theatre) The Studio Athens presents a dance performance reimagining Baz Luhrman’s 2001 cult classic film. 8 p.m. (doors). $12–15. www.georgiatheatre.com THEATER: Blue Stockings (Quinn Hall) Athens Creative Theatre presents a play following a tumultuous academic year with students fighting to change the future of education. Mar. 7–9, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.accgov.com/act

Sunday 10 ART: Art + Wellness Studio (Georgia Museum of Art) Art therapist Meg Abbot will lead in exploring art and creating something together.

RSVP by email. 2–4 p.m. FREE! gmoa-tours@uga.edu COMEDY: Tournament of Topics (The Globe) Hosted by Levi Crumely, see over a dozen comedians compete by riffing on random topics drawn from a hat. 9 p.m. $5. www.athenscomedy.com EVENTS: Spring Fling and Shop (The Globe) Browse locally crafted jewelry, art prints, home decor and ceramics. 2​​–5 p.m. FREE! www. globetavern.com GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Southern Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 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. info@petanque.org, www.athenspetanque.org

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EVENTS: UGA Humanities Festival Kickoff Reception (UGA Founders Memorial Garden) The program will begin with remarks from staff and follow with conversation and refreshments. 5 p.m. FREE! willson. uga.edu GAMES: General Trivia with Erin (Athentic Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Erin.

Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. athenticbrewing.com GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Dooley’s Bar and Grill) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox.

7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (LumberJaxe) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens GAMES: Team Trivia (Southern Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Team Trivia. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart MEETINGS: Classic City Rotary (Athentic Brewing Co.) The local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com MEETINGS: Hook and Needle (Winterville Cultural Center) A crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter. com MEETINGS: Pen Pals Writing Group (Oconee County Library) Meet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second Mondays, 5:30 p.m. Fourth Mondays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Tuesday 12 ART: Artist Reception (Lyndon House Arts Center) Katie Ford’s work in the exhibition “Soft Trap” will be on view. 6 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts ART: Opening Reception (Lyndon House Arts Center) The 49th Juried Exhibition will be on view featuring 160 works by 111 local artists.

6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/ exhibits CLASSES: ESOL (Bogart Library) Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person basic conversation and vocabulary. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart CLASSES: Reiki Circle (Serenity Attunement) Connect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com COMEDY: Open Toad Comedy Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Comedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com GAMES: Lunch and Learn New Games (Tyche’s Games) Come down with your lunch and try out some new games. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

GAMES: Mahjong Club (Winterville Cultural Center) Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong.

Tuesdays & Fridays, 1​​–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com GAMES: Tuesday Night Shenanigans (Southern Brewing Co.) Play board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com GAMES: Singo! (Beef O’Brady’s) Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens KIDSTUFF: Toddler Tuesday: Lucky Charm (Georgia Museum of Art) Enjoy art and storytime 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: Crafternoon (Oconee County Library) Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages.

Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee LECTURES & LIT: Monthly Book Swap (Athentic Brewing Co.) Browse free books to take home or settle in to read in the front lounge.

Donating books is encouraged but not required. Second Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com LECTURES & LIT: UGA Humanities Festival Opening Keynote (UGA Chapel) A.E. Stallings is a poet who studied Classics at the University of Georgia and Oxford. 6 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk & Book Signing (Avid Bookshop) Author Kate Manne will speak about her book Unshrinking, discussing how fatphobia has become a vital social justice issue. 7 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com LECTURES & LIT: tell me: Any/ Body Poetry Open Mic (Buvez) Spoken word artists and poets are invited to share pieces on physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www. instagram.com/buvez_athens LECTURES & LIT: Normal Talk (Normal Bar) Charlotte N. Varnum discusses topics on news, media consumption, bias and how to find important information amid all the noise. 7:30–​​9 p.m. FREE! www. normaltalk.org MEETINGS: Veterans Coffee Hour (Winterville Cultural Center) Sit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m.

FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com MEETINGS: Athens Fibercraft Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) Bonnie Montgomery will teach the members how to make a braided rag rug. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org MEETINGS: Knot Just For Knitters (Oconee County Library) Bring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters.

Tuesdays, 3–5 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 SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. info@petanque.org, f

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Art AAAC QUARTERLY GRANT (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council offers $500 grants to visual and performing artists in any medium to support specific projects that enrich the culture of Athens. Rolling deadlines are Mar. 15, June 15, Sept.

15 and Dec. 15. Apply online. www. athensarts.org/support CALL FOR ARTISTS (Spaceball Bazaar) Seeking artists to submit works for an upcoming exhibition, “In Like a Lion.” Submit up to three pictures and a brief artist statement or bio. Deadline Mar. 7. Opening reception Mar. 9. $10 entry fee. www.instagram.com/spaceball. bazaar EMERGING BLACK ARTIST SCHOLARSHIP (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council will award a $500 scholarship annually to one Black artist from a Clarke County high school who is attending, or has been accepted to, a college or university to study the arts. Deadline June 30. www.athensarts.org/ support JOKERJOKERTV CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is actively accepting proposals for collaboration from visual, musical and 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 PUBLIC ART SELECTION PANELS (Athens GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking community members to participate in upcoming public art selection panels. Panels review, evaluate and select from submitted proposals for ACC-​funded public art commissions. www.accgov.com/9656/ Public-​Art-​Selection-​Panels SEEKING ACAC MEMBERS (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking three candidates to fill three-​year volunteer positions. The mission of the ACAC is to foster the development and enjoyment of performing, visual, cultural and other arts in the Athens-​Clarke County community and to make recommendations to the Mayor and Commission in many areas of ACC planning and development. The ACAC meets the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m.

Application deadline Mar. 17, 11:59 p.m. Tatiana.veneruso@accgoc. com, www.accgov.com/aac STUDENT ART COMPETITION (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Selected original artwork will be used for items in the garden’s gift shop, such as note cards, T-​shirts,

art around town ACE/FRANCISCO GALLERY (675 Pulaski St., Suite 1500) Jason Thrasher’s exhibition of photographs, “Kashi Washi,” documents his return to a specific street corner in Benares, India 25 years after his first visit in 1998.

Through May by appointment.

ATHENAEUM (287 W. Broad St.) Brooklyn-based artist Fabienne Lasserre presents “Listeners,” an immersive and responsive installation consisting of a series of sculptures made of clear vinyl spray-painted with translucent gradients of color. Through Mar. 16.

ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) The “2024 Members’ Showcase” features all types of media, including sculpture, photography, painting and more. Artist Roundtable and Closing Reception Mar. 17, 4 p.m.

ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) Christina Habibi shares a collection of large abstract paintings incorporating architectural and structure elements juxtaposed with single words. On view Through Apr. 25.

CLASSIC CENTER (300 N. Thomas St.) In Classic Gallery I, “Wild Thing” features animals, plants and people intermingling through the works of Margo Rosenbaum, Shelby Little, Carolyn Suzanne Schew and Amanda Burk.

• In Classic Gallery II, “LOVE.CRAFT Athens” features works by Melanie Jackson, Hannah Jo, Norman Austin Junior and Brittany Wortham.

DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) “Trust Fall: 2024 Faculty Exhibition” features the work of Lamar Dodd School of Art faculty working in painting and drawing, textile design, photography, video, printmaking and book arts, interior design, scientific illustration and graphic design. Through Mar. 20.

• “Star Dancers” is a mixed media wall-bound creation by Jaime Bull.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Sam Granger, selftaught artist behind the World Famous SamG Land roadside attraction in Clarkesville, presents bright, often funny paintings. • Artwork by Neil Hayden. Through March.

FOYER (135 Park Ave.) New York City-based multidisciplinary artist Amelia Briggs shares a collection of oil paintings on paper that imagine interior landscapes. On view by appointment through Mar. 16.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) “Nancy Baker Cahill: Through Lines” is a mid-career survey demonstrating the artist’s progression from drawing into digital works of art in augmented reality. Through May 19. •

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Classes ACCA CLASSES (Athens Community Council on Aging Center for Active Learning) “Qigong for Vitality with Anna DiBella” includes gentle movements to help improve balance, coordination and the mind-​body connection. Mondays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. $20–25/five week series. “Feel Better Yoga with Elizabeth Alder, CYT” is a slow-​ going yoga class for all abilities.

Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30 p.m. $20–25/ five week series. abarefoot@acc aging.org ART CLASSES (K.A. Artist Shop) The shop offers a range of fine art classes and workshops for adults, private classes and parties, summer camps, and art clubs for youth.

Topics include acrylic, aqua oil, bookmaking, calligraphy, gouache, printmaking, and watercolor. Register online. www.kaartist.com ART CLASSES (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) “Intuitive Painting,” Mar. 9. “Collage & Principles of Design,” Mar. 23. “Middle Schoolers: A Day of Fun Art Activities, Pizza & Making New Friends,” Mar. 30. All programs held 10 a.m.–4 p.m. edriscoll60@gmail.com

BLACKSMITHING CLASSES (Greenhow Handmade Ironworks, Washington) A variety of classes include “Two-​Day Railroad Spike Knife and Tomahawk” (Mar. 15–16), “Basic Tong Making” (Mar. 30), “Forge a Firepoker with Decorative Handle” (Apr. 6, May 11 or June 14), “Forge Grilling Tools” (Apr. 13 or June 1), “Forge a Three Hook Rack” (Apr. 26 or May 25), “Forge Garden Tools” (Apr. 27 or June 8) and “Forge a Railroad Spike Knife” (May 3 or May 24). Classes run 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.greenhowhandmade. com/blacksmith-​classes CLASSES (Winterville Cultural Center) “Chair Yoga” promotes deep breathing, mindfulness and inward listening. Mondays, 9:10–10:10 a.m. $12/drop in. “Botanical Sketchbook” explores drawing techniques like shading, perspective and light. Mondays, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $12/drop in. wintervillecampus@gmail.com, www.winterville center.com FELDENKRAIS CLASSES (Sangha Yoga Studio) Gentle lessons for the brain and body. Thursdays, 2 p.m. $15–18. www.healingartscentre. net/sangha-​yoga-​studio NIA TECHNIQUE CLASSES (RxGym) Nia combines dance, martial arts and mindfulness with uplifting music to create a holistic fitness experience. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. $15–20/class. athens pt.com/rx-​gym/athens PÉTANQUE CLUB OF ATHENS (5 Alumni Dr.) Learn to play Pétanque.

RSVP for a free Wednesday introduction. athenspetanqueclub@ gmail.com, www.athenspetanque club.wixsite.com/play QPR SUICIDE PREVENTION TRAINING (Nuçi’s Space) Nuçi’s

“Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything” includes a suite of works based on the joke archives of comedian Milton Berle. Through June 16. • “Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection.”

Through July 3, 2024. • “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun” uses photography to examine the intergenerational trauma of nuclear disaster and the possibilities of healing and reconciliation. Through July 14.

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.) Nirvinyl Album Art presents “Nirvinyl For Sale” featuring vintage album cover art. Through mid-April.

JUST PHO… AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are inspired by Magic Realism, Surrealism, fables and more. Through March.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) “Memory Worker: Kelly Taylor Mitchell” explores ancestral seeking through hand-sewn stitches and handmade paper. Through Mar. 12. • “Tell Me A Story: Jasmine Best” presents narrative works combining fabric, yarn and digital sewing to reflect on memories and Black female identity. Through Mar. 12. • “Soft Trap” is a site-specific installation by Katie Ford created for “In Case,” a new annual series that utilizes the lobby case as an installation space. Through Mar. 28.

• Collections from our Community presents Ikla McConnell’s collection of Pyrex casseroles and dishware. Through Apr. 9. • The 49th annual Juried Exhibition features 160 works by 111 local artists. Opening reception Mar. 12, 6–8 p.m. Artist Talks held Apr. 4, 11, 18 and 25, 6 p.m. Through May 4.

MADISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S. Main St., Madison) “John Lewis Series: Painting by Benny Andrews” features 17 paintings by Andrews depicting the life of late U.S. Congressman John Lewis and the Civil Rights Movement. • In celebration of National Women’s History Month, the gallery shares 13 photographs by Frances Benjamin Johnston (1864–1952) taken in Madison in 1939 of seven antebellum homes and one church as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. Through May. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) “Youth Art Month 2024” features artwork by students in kindergarten through 12th grade attending Oconee County schools. Through Apr. 6. • “Explosive Encounters: Where Paint Meets Thread” features over 20 art quilts by Laura Leiden. Through Apr. 6.

PORCELAIN AND DECORATIVE ARTS MUSEUM (2450 S. Milledge Ave.) Two new collections celebrating the connection between art and nature include a complete Jasperware tea set from Wedgewood in England and a

New works by painter Christina Habibi are currently on view at ATHICA@ Ciné Gallery through Apr. 25. hosts free monthly QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention sessions for anyone interested, not just mental health professionals.

Nuçi’s also offers free training for businesses and organizations. A public trainings will be held Mar. 28 at 9:30 a.m. qpr@nuci.org, www.nuci.org/qpr SPANISH CLASSES (Multiple Locations) Casa de Amistad offers beginning and intermediate GED and ESL classes in-​person and online. An eight-​week course to learn Spanish meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30–1:30 p.m. $60. www.athensamistad.com TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts)

Traditional and modern-​style Taekwondo, self-​defense, grappling and weapons classes are offered for all ages. Classes in Jodo, the art of the Japanese staff and sword, are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Visit the website for a full schedule. liveoak martialarts@gmail.com, www.live oakmartialarts.com YOGA 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.revolutiontherapy andyoga.com

series of hand-carved coconut vessels.

SPACEBALL BAZAAR (130 N. Church St., Bogart) “In Like a Lion” is a group exhibition featuring regional artists. Opening reception Mar. 9, 7 p.m.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave) Judy Bolton Jarrett presents “ART and SOUL,” a collection of paintings depicting landscapes and flowers in textured acrylics as well as mixed media works featuring collage techniques. Closing reception Apr. 28.

STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “Peace in Our Time: Steffen Thomas Meisterwerke from the Lowrance Collection” shares works collected by Marjorie and Richard Lowrance over the span of 60 years. Through July 23.

TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) Artwork by LeeAnn Peppers.

Opening Reception Mar. 9, 5–8 p.m. Closing Reception Mar. 21, 6–9 p.m.

UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LOBBY GALLERY (230 River Rd.) The new gallery debuts with large-scale paintings from Margaret Morrison’s “Paradigm Shift,” a series created after Morrison began questioning historical aspects of her closely held Mormon faith. Through July 26.

UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Paving the Road to Progress: Georgia Interstate Highways” traverses the rocky path of the interstate system’s development through maps, reports, correspondence and legislation. Through Apr. 24. • “HBO at 50: The Rise of Prestige Television” highlights some of the groundbreaking programming created by and aired on HBO with items selected from the Peabody Awards Archive.

Through May 2024. • “Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022” celebrates the life and career of the late UGA football head coach and athletic director through photographs and artifacts. Tours held before home games on Fridays at 3 p.m. Through spring 2024. • Developed by James W. Porter, Meigs Professor of Ecology emeritus at UGA, “Sunken Treasure: The Art and Science of Coral Reefs” explores the marine lives of coral through specimens and photographs. Family Day Apr. 13, 1 p.m. Through July 3.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS CLEMENTS GALLERY (780 Timothy Rd.) Paul Hartman presents “A Lightmonkey Show,” a collection of photographs. Through March.

THE VALTON GALLERY AT STATE (625 Barber St., Suite 120) Self-taught painter Valton Murray shares works dominated by abstract botanicals, bright colors and surreal landscapes.

WINTERVILLE CULTURAL CENTER (371 N. Church St., Winterville) Students attending Winterville Elementary School share their creations.

Through Mar. 22.

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

Help Out ADOPT AN ANIMAL (Bear Hollow Zoo) Different sponsorship levels are available to “adopt” a zoo resident. Donations are used for exhibits, food and wildlife education.

706-​613-​3580 TRAIL GUIDES NEEDED (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Seeking volunteers to lead hikes for school children while they attend a field trip. Must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check. Orientation held Mar. 6, 9:30–11:30 a.m. naturecenter@accgov.com, accgov.givepulse.com/event/ 379177

Kidstuff ATHENS FOREST KINDERGARTEN (Sandy Creek Park) Now enrolling children ages 3–6. AFK is a cooperative preschool that aims to develop initiative, persistence, interdependence, and empathy. www.athensforestkindergarten.org GROUPS AT REBLOSSOM (ReBlossom) A variety of classes, playgroups and support groups are offered for parents and young children. Topics include birth and breastfeeding, prenatal and parent-​baby yoga, instrument play, maternal mental health and more.

Check website for a schedule. www. reblossomathens.com LIBRARY STORYTIMES (ACC Library) Storytime for preschool aged children and their caregivers is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. www.athens library.org SUMMER ART CAMPS (K.A. Artist Shop) Art Camps for Promising Young Artists are offered for half or full days Mondays–Fridays during the summer. Activities range from drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, illustration, calligraphy and character design. www.kaartist.com SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services Department offers camps highlighting art, nature education, sports and theater. Registration begins Mar. 16 at 9 a.m. for ACC residents and Mar. 18 at 12 p.m. for non-​residents. www.accgov.com/myrec TREEHOUSE SUMMER CAMPS (Treehouse Kid & Craft) Camps are offered in a variety of themes including “Camp Swiftie,” digital art illustration and animation, “Mouse Palace,” “Craft Inc. Business,” fairy tales, “Crafty Carnival,” “Mini Museum” and more. Visit the website for details and to register. www. treehousekidandcraft.com UGA SUMMER ART CAMP (Lamar Dodd School of Art) High school students with a passion for the arts are invited to participate in a four-​ day camp featuring drawing, painting, printmaking and photography.

June 24–27. summerartcamp@ uga.edu, art.uga.edu/programs/ community-​programs/uga-​ summer-​art-​camp

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. Free daytime and evening meetings are held several times throughout the week in Athens. Tuesday meetings, 1:30–2:30 p.m., are held at Watkinsville United Methodist Church. www.ga-​al-​anon.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) If you think you have a problem with alcohol, call the AA hotline or visit the website for a schedule of meetings in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson and Oconee Counties. 706-​389-​4164, www. athensaa.org 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 NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP (Oconee Presbyterian Church) Peer-​led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Second Monday of the month, 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! joannehnamihallga@gmail.com 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. Second and fourth 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.

Tuesdays, 12 p.m. 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 the 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 RECREATE JOY (Sunny Days Therapeutics) Nuçi’s Space hosts a recreational therapy support group.

Improve coping skills and self esteem while reducing depression and anxiety through adaptive yoga, games and leisure education. Six-​ week sessions. Wednesdays, 5–6 p.m. tinyurl.com/rnvuhesa RECOVERY DHARMA (Athens Addiction Recovery Center) This peer-​led support group offers a Buddhist-​inspired path to recovery from any addiction. Visit the website for details. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.athensrecoverydharma.org SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) Athens Downtown SAA offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from a compulsive sexual behavior. Contact for location. athensdowntownsaa@gmail.com SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (Nuçi’s Space) SOS is a support group for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Meets the third Wednesday of every month, 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.nuci.org

Word on the Street ADVANCE VOTING (Athens, GA) Advance voting for the Mar. 12 Presidential Preference Primary is currently underway through Mar. 8 at 5 p.m. Check the website for

a complete list of advance voting dates, times and locations. www. accgov.com/advancevoting BIKE REPAIR STATIONS (Multiple Locations) Over 15 free bike repair stations are located across Athens with tools, an air pump and a QR code for quick guides on basic bike repairs. Visit the website for participating locations. www.accgov. com/10584/Bike-​Repair-​Stations DIAMOND HILL FARM CSA (Athentic Brewing Co.) The Community Supported Agriculture program offers a variety of seasonal vegetables, fruits and/or flowers directly to consumers each week. Check website for weekly pickup locations, home delivery details and to register. $15 (flower share), $25–35 (farm box). www.diamondhillfarm athens.com MACORTS 2050 PLAN (Athens, GA) The Madison Athens-​Clarke Oconee Regional Transportation Study is currently developing a Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Take an online survey to share your experience about walking, biking, driving and riding around. Deadline Mar. 31. www.macorts.org PUBLIC COMMENT ON POLICE COMMUNICATIONS (Athens, GA) The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) is currently receiving comments regarding the Police Department’s Central Communications Division, which is responsible for 9-​1-​1. Deadline Apr. 3. cimrs2. calea.org/338 RABBIT BOX THEMES (Athens, GA) Seeking storytellers to share true short stories on stage. Upcoming themes include “Better Late Than Never” on Mar. 26, “The Story of Your Name” on Apr. 23 and “With This Ring” on May 28. Visit website to apply. www.rabbitbox.org/tell RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole Studios) Weekly events include Open Mic (Tuesdays, 7–11 p.m.), Acoustic Song Circle (Thursdays, 7–11 p.m.) and Drumming and Song Circle (Sundays, 3–5 p.m.).

Wednesday Yoga (5 p.m.) is followed by Meditation and Integration (6 p.m.). Events are free or donation based. www.rabbitholestudios.org/ calendar SEVENTH GENERATION (Multiple Locations) Seventh Generation Native American Church hosts gatherings on Sundays at 11 a.m. at Rabbit Hole Studios. Men’s Group meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Healing Path Farm. www.seventhgenerationnativeamericanchurch.org SIDEWALK POETRY CONTEST (Watkinsville, GA) The City of Watkinsville, Downtown Watkinsville and Oconee Library are teaming up for a sidewalk poetry contest.

Winning poems will be chalked onto the downtown sidewalk in April. Enter one to three poems no longer than 250 characters including spaces. Include your name, age and contact info. Deadline Mar. 25. jmitchell@athenslibrary.org SPRING ACTIVITIES (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services will offer a variety of arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events this spring for all ages. Now registering. www.accgov.com/myrec VHS DIGITIZATION (Athens, GA) Brad Staples (of the Athens GA Live Music crew) is seeking previously recorded concerts and events on VHS, VHSC or DVDs to digitize and archive on his YouTube channel, vhsordie (@vhsordie3030). Original recordings will be returned, and credits and dates will be included in the online video description. Digitization services are free. Contact for details and to coordinate shipping. bradley.staples88@gmail.com f

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706-543-1500

2080 Timtothy Rd.

by Academy Sports

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Located at 1005 College Ave Athens, GA 30601

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Locally owned Asian Infused Bakery Wide selection of unique baked goods and custom cakes with unique Thai flavors We have Thai tea, available by the glass or half gallon.

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