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Friday, September 19 • 6:30pm Sandy Creek Nature Center

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University of Georgia Wind Ensemble

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 at 7:30 p.m. HODGSON CONCERT HALL

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EVENING OF JAZZ WITH INTERNATIONAL GUEST MICHELE CORCELLA

PLUS: Jazz Ensemble I and Faculty Jazz Ensemble

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 at 7:30 p.m. HODGSON CONCERT HALL

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REPERTORY SINGERS

“In Dreams too Sweet”conducted by Christopher Hickey & Katie Drybrough

Friday, September 19 3:30 p.m. in Ramsey Concert Hall

GUEST ARTIST RECITAL FACULTY RECITAL

Friday, September 19 7:30 p.m. in Ramsey Concert Hall

Myles Boothroyd, saxophone saxophonist, educator, and music scholar Angela Jones-Reus, flute Erica McClellan, piano

Tuesday, September 23 7:30 p.m. in Ramsey Concert Hall

WIND SYMPHONY AND SYMPHONIC BAND

Featured composers include: Holst, Hindemith, Bach, and more

Wednesday, September 24 7:30 p.m. in Ramsey Concert Hall

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Chris McKay debuted the 12-minute epic music video for “The Price of a Wish,” under his alter-ego Mindfield, blurring the lines of reality by using generative AI and real photos. The trippy saga pulls personal elements from

Athens’ Deadly Roads

COMMISSIONERS HEAR UPDATE ON VISION ZERO PLAN

By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com

After a year when car crashes killed a record 23 people in Athens, in 2022 the Athens-Clarke County Commission passed a Vision Zero resolution vowing to eliminate traffic deaths by 2037. Now, local transportation officials are using a $1 million federal Safe Streets for All grant to make a plan to turn that promise into reality.

Drivers kill an average of 12 people a year in Athens. So far this year, six fatal crashes have killed a total of seven people, including five pedestrians.

About 85% of crashes happen on Athens’ “high injury network,” which encompasses 128 miles of roadway and 25 intersections—just 18% of the city’s total transportation network. This includes major arterials like Atlanta Highway, Lexington Road, North Avenue, Hawthorne Avenue, Prince Avenue and Barnett Shoals Road, as well as some smaller but busy collectors like Danielsville Road, Whit Davis Road, Milledge Avenue and Chase Street. The most frequent cause is failure to yield (37% of crashes), and the most common type is an angled crash such as a T-bone (36%).

Speed is a major factor in whether a crash causes a tragedy—90% of people who are hit by a vehicle going 23 miles per hour survive, while 90% of people who are struck by a vehicle traveling 58 miles per hour die. More than half of crashes that kill or seriously injure someone in Athens happen on a road where the speed limit is 45 mph or higher. But simply lowering the speed limit isn’t enough. Experts say motorists tend to drive as fast as they feel comfortable driving, so street design is more effective at reducing speeds.

To that end, the ACC Transportation and Public Works Department will conduct a “quick build” pilot project this fall, testing a cheap and easy fix for a dangerous local

intersection utilizing simple, temporary tools like paint and plastic cones. “The cool thing about this is we can test the street design and most importantly get feedback; then we can alter or improvise either within that pilot or at the conclusion of it,” consultant Courtney Frisch told the ACC Commission at a Sept. 9 work session.

The location has not been chosen, but one candidate is the intersection of Danielsville and Ila roads, which has a dangerous Y-shaped intersection. Two people have died in crashes this year on Danielsville Road. “I think that [55 mph] speed limit on a twolane highway and no lights is another accident waiting to happen,” said Commissioner Ovita Thornton, who represents the area.

In addition, the county will be installing AI sensors on various roadways to measure not only crashes, but near-misses.

Several commissioners brought up Atlanta Highway, a seven-lane road where crosswalks are few and far between. Several people have been killed there trying to cross on foot. A Georgia Department of Transportation Project scheduled to start in 2027 will add a median and a walking and biking path between Epps Bridge Parkway and Hancock Avenue, where GDOT is also building a roundabout to make the intersection safer.

Park as it does further out toward Jackson County. “You have a growing population; you have more people moving around getting groceries, picking up kids. We’ve not adapted our roadways to be safer,” Girtz said.

“ We can test the street design and most importantly get feedback.

As Commissioner Melissa Link and Mayor Kelly Girtz noted, many of Athens’ highways were built at a time when the city was much smaller, and now that it’s grown, designs that prioritize moving cars quickly over the safety of people who are walking or biking are no longer appropriate. Jefferson Road, for example, should not have the same fast-moving design near Bishop

Link wanted to know about the overlap between the high injury network and TSPLOST 2026 projects. The commission is due to approve a project list for the transportation sales tax in December, with a public vote scheduled for May. “We stayed out of the weeds on overlap and concentrated on good projects,” said Alex Sams, chair of the TSPLOST advisory committee.

Commissioner Stephanie Johnson demanded a public presentation on TSPLOST, although as other commissioners reminded her, the commission had just seen one last month and will see more this fall, and the presentation is available online. Lately the mayor and commission has been opening up the floor for questions on some agenda items, rather than sitting through a PowerPoint, in an effort to shorten meetings that often ran four or five hours.

Commissioners had little to say about two other transportation-related items on the work session agenda—a Sycamore Drive sidewalk and pedestrian improvements in the Stonehenge neighborhood. Both projects were up for further discussion at the Sept. 16 agenda-setting meeting.

Retreat Venue Presents Potential Conflict of Interest

The Athens-Clarke County Mayor and Commission will hold a retreat this week in Gainesville, GA at an event venue owned by Jeff Payne, a developer who is proposing a hotel at the former UGA President’s House on Prince Avenue.

The retreat is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20 at The Vault at The National, in an apartment building owned by Payne’s company, Capstone Property Group. The event venue is adjacent to a Courtyard by Marriott hotel also owned by Capstone.

“It’s sort of happenstance more than anything,” Girtz told Flagpole. The county manager’s office booked the venue a year ago, after Girtz and then-county manager

Niki Jones attended a Georgia Municipal Association conference in Gainesville and noticed that the city was doing “some interesting things regarding affordable housing and public spaces,” Girtz said. “They’ve come a long way.”

The University of Georgia held up Gainesville as a leader in providing affordable housing during its 2024 Biennial Institute, an every-other-year educational program for state legislators.

Girtz said he realized the potential conflict of interest about a month ago and asked the manager’s office to look into changing the venue, but doing so would have required forfeiting an 80% deposit of approximately $6,000. He said it was a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” situation where he was fielding concerns about the location choice, but would also be criticized if he wasted taxpayer money by walking away. The local government is paying “full freight,” he added.

Like many local governments, the mayor and commission periodically take retreats to get away from the daily hustle and bustle so they can bond and delve into long-range issues without distraction. The agenda for this weekend’s retreat includes setting longrange goals, looking at budget projections for future years and discussing projects for next year’s vote on extending a transportation sales tax (TSPLOST), as well as touring Gainesville to gather ideas that could be applied to Athens. In recent years the commission has held retreats at Amicalola Falls and Greenville, SC.

Capstone is seeking a rezoning and waivers from the county zoning code to build a 116-room hotel behind the President’s House, which the University System of Georgia put on the market for $5 million in 2023. But the proposal has been met with opposition from Boulevard and Cobbham residents who want a smaller hotel, and ACC planners and planning commissioners largely agreed that the proposed hotel is too big at a Sept. 4 meeting. However, Payne and architects with the local design firm Arcollab argue that the number of rooms is needed to financially support underground parking meant to mitigate nuisances for the neighborhood, and to pay for upkeep for the 170-year-old house, regarded as one of the best examples of antebellum Greek Revival architecture in the state. It is slated to become a restaurant and bar with a suite upstairs. f

Silver Lining

HIGHER POWER BILLS MEAN MORE FUNDING FOR CLEAN ENERGY IN ATHENS

By Chris Dowd news@flagpole.com

Georgia’s Public Service Commission has authorized numerous utility rate hikes over the past five years, causing electricity prices to balloon by 40% across the state. Even worse, Georgia Power expects the state to use 45% more electricity in 2035 than it does today, mostly due to the expansion of power-hungry data centers. While incumbent PSC members have pledged not to raise rates for the next three years, that promise doesn’t include fuel cost recovery or disaster fees, so bills could continue to rise.

Sun Day Celebration

Speakers, songs and sundaes will highlight a celebration of solar energy Sunday, Sept. 21 in Winterville. The free Sun Day event at Winterville’s solar-powered Marigold Auditorium, running from 2:30–5:30 p.m., coincides with the fall equinox, a time of seasonal transition representing the transition from polluting fossil fuels to clean solar and wind energy.

Speakers will include Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Carol Myers, who helped spearhead the 100% Athens Renewable Energy Initiative; Bruce Johnson, a Winterville city council member who’s pushing to solarize city buildings; Laura Iyer of the Southern Sustainability Institute; and Patty Durand of Cool Planet Solutions. The event will also feature a panel on electric vehicles, a Firefly Trail joyride with Electric Bike Group Athens and the Sun Day Choir showcasing songs about the sun as well as demonstrations of solar products, tables with information on renewable energy, free children’s books and free ice cream sundaes. An exhibition of entrants into a youth photo contest featuring images of trees will be on display at the Winterville Cultural Center next door.

Registration at the website actionnetwork.org/ events/sun-day-sunday is optional but encouraged to ensure enough ice cream.

The global day of action is sponsored by Third Act, a group composed of people over age 60

Relying on dirty forms of energy to meet the growing need for energy will have the effect of increasing the chance of severe weather events as time goes on, in addition to the impact it will have on household budgets. Georgia grants data centers reduced rates on their electricity bills, so ordinary households will bear the burden.

The community energy fund has already helped provide funding for solar panels with battery backup at a new Advantage Behavioral Health Systems facility. It also has provided matching funds for a $5 million federal grant that will install 58 chargers for electric vehicles in locations around Athens, although that money is currently being held up by the Trump administration.

The most recent use of the community energy fund happened Sept. 2, when the commission unanimously agreed to spend $600,000 from the fund to create additional “resilience hubs” in Athens and another $150,000 on clean energy educational programming.

With extreme weather events becoming more and more common, public safety officials believe it’s all the more important to start planning for some dire scenarios. What happens if a powerful storm knocks out the power that our emergency responders need to do their jobs? Sometimes even a backup generator can fail if the pumps that provide the fuel stop working.

At the same time, elected officials across the country have been slow to address the twin problems of climate change and increasing energy costs, and in many cases, they’ve been downright hostile to adopting any solution. But fortunately, here in Athens, there’s an upside to increasing energy costs. The mayor and commission established a “community energy fund” back in March 2020 that helps create a path out of relying on fossil fuels. This fund works by capturing increases in the franchise fee that utility companies pay to use public land for power, phone, internet and cable TV lines, and reallocates these dollars to clean energy projects that will help reduce local residents’ bills. When power bills go up, so does the franchise fee, and this money can be used to limit future increases.

MEET ATHENS’S SECRET RIVER:

Join the Oconee River Land Trust for a THURS, SEPT. 25TH 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM AT CINÉ

preview of Jason Thrasher’s photography series of the Middle Oconee River, learn about its fascinating history and ecology from Oconee Joe, and find out about efforts to protect the river through the Middle Oconee Conservation Corridor initiative.

The ACC Fire Department already has solar panels plus battery storage installed at fire stations No. 2 (Cleveland Road) and No. 4 (Oglethorpe Avenue), with fossil fuel-powered generators also available if needed. The fire department could use the $600,000 from the community energy fund to install solar panels at more fire stations. The ACC Leisure Services Department is also currently evaluating what its role could be in creating new resilience hub sites that can keep the lights on in the case of an emergency.

The ACC Sustainability Department considers education to be a foundational part of the county’s transition to 100% clean and renewable energy, with an official goal of 2035 for the county government and 2050 for the community as a whole. To that end, the department will use $150,000 to create educational resources and host training events to help residents and local businesses learn to reduce their energy usage and lower their power bills.

The commission also authorized the first steps to create a green incentive program for local businesses that could involve spending $500,000 from the community energy fund over the next year. It also approved a tentative first step towards a partnership with the Athens Housing Authority to provide solar installations that would lower the bills of public housing residents. f

The Athens-Clarke County Commission recently approved funding for solar panels at more fire stations so emergency responders are not without power during severe weather.

Plus: light hors d'oeuvres, live music, and a silent auction of exclusive photographs of the Middle Oconee by Jason Thrasher!

LatinxFest

By Sam Lipkin editorial@flagpole.com

Athens’ 16th annual LatinxFest will take place this Saturday, Sept. 20, with a daylong celebration downtown from 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on Washington Street between Pulaski and Lumpkin streets. The festival aims to celebrate the cultural heritage and recognize the economic impact of the local Latinx community through food, music and dance, art, community resources and more, but this year’s festival has an underlying message in reaction to the current political administration’s treatment of immigrants.

“While our festival has always been a celebration of our vibrant culture, this year it is also a powerful declaration of resilience, memory and identity. We are making a clear political statement: That Latinx joy is an act of resistance in itself, and we are so much more than the labor we provide to this country,” says Lizette Guevara, one of the festival’s organizers. “We are artists, musicians, chefs, poets and storytellers. This festival is a living testament to that truth—a vibrant, joyful reclaiming of our narrative from those who would seek to reduce us.”

joy, we are stating unequivocally that LatinxFest is a permanent institution in our community. We will continue to gather, to celebrate, and to thrive not in spite of the current administration, but as a direct affirmation that our culture, our community and our collective memory are enduring and cannot be erased. We are here, our joy is unapologetic and our legacy will continue for generations,” Guevara says.

Creating a safe space in the Athens community for the Latinx community to thrive is about more than one day. Guevara says that documented community members and citizens have really stepped up to shield their undocumented neighbors and that “solidarity is the bedrock of

immediate access to resources and support,” says Guevara.

Although it is not the only resource in the area, AIRC is a comprehensive place to start for anyone needing assistance, says Guevara. It has a network of more specialized organizations underneath its umbrella, including know- yourrights training, financial assistance, and other direct and indirect support.

Some of these organizations will be set up at the festival on Saturday. Although these are heavy but necessary talking points, LatinxFest is still a celebration. Its entertainment schedule is packed with a variety of performances that highlight the diversity of the Latinx community.

Each year the festival features a community altar where attendees can honor loved ones who have died, and this year the altar is dedicated to those who have lost their lives while in immigration detention. Guevara says that it’s

making people feel safe.” She points to the Rapid Response Team operated by the Athens Immigrants Rights Coalition (AIRC) as a model that’s working very well to keep people safe.

“This team has been an invaluable support system. It is composed of trained community volunteers who stay vigilant, monitoring for any ICE activity in our area. When a report comes in, they deploy to the scene to document the interaction meticulously. Their presence ensures that protocols are followed, rights are respected, and families have

These performers include Día y Gloria Rmz, Alys, Tepeyac, TIMBAthens, Aklla Sumaq, Bichos Vivos, Consentidos de Mich, Tonalli, La Flor, Danza Azteca, Los Potros del Norte, Alongtime Ago Go, El ChupaSKAbra, La Suegra and Despedida. There are unaffiliated events also celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the coming weeks. The JPN African American Research Library is hosting a Hispanic authors meet-and-greet with an author marketing workshop on Sept. 18 at The Classic Center from 6–9 p.m. Featured authors include Edith Suárez Torres, Samuel Aguilar, Deborah Gonzalez and Paloma Alcantar. Deed Publishing will lead the workshop on how to effectively market your work as an author. Historic Athens’ monthly History Hour on Oct. 7 will focus on local Latinx history with members of DIA, U-LEAD, the Pinewoods community and CLASE. This free program at the Lyndon House Arts Center will begin at 12 p.m. with a complimentary lunch provided by Rashe’s Cuisine. f

WHAT: LatinxFest WHEN: Saturday, Sept 20, 11 a m –8 p m WHERE: Downtown Athens HOW MUCH: FREE!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH HENDERSHOTS

THURSDAY,

arts & culture

Deborah Blum

ATHENS NATIVE INDUCTED INTO GEORGIA WRITER’S HALL OF FAME

By Rebecca McCarthy news@flagpole.com

Clarke Central High School graduate

Deborah Blum will be inducted into the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame on Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. The festivities will begin with a discussion on the history of food safety regulations with Blum in conversation with UGA’s Francisco Diez-Gonzalez, who directs the Center for Food Safety.

The author of several nonfiction books, Blum began her career as a journalist at small newspapers before earning a degree in science writing from Wisconsin, winning a Pulitzer prize and directing MIT’s Knight Science Journalism Program. Her career hasn’t been linear.

After she created a toxic cloud as a freshman in a college laboratory, Blum wondered if chemistry was the right major. She was attending Florida State University, studying science like her father, a UGA entomologist. When her hair caught fire in a Bunsen burner, she thought, “I can’t do this. I’m a danger to myself.” She left Tallahassee and returned to Athens and UGA, where she majored in journalism.

of the many monkeys and apes coming into California and on the conflict between researchers and animal rights advocates.

Blum filed Freedom of Information requests regularly. She told her colleagues at the Sacramento Bee that she would “win a Pulitzer Prize for aggravation.” Instead, in 1992, she won a Pulitzer for beat reporting for a series that became her first book, The Monkey Wars. It appeared in 1994, the year she delivered her second son.

Three years and one more book—Sex on the Brain—later, Blum and her family moved to Madison, WI, where in 1977 she joined the University of Wisconsin journalism faculty. She designed a science writing class and a narrative writing class, also teaching her students about freelance writing and story pitching. And she continued doing her own work, writing a regular chemistry blog for Wired and articles for other publications.

She had always loved to write, so journalism “just clicked for me,” she says. Her first job was at the Gainesville Times, where she was the police reporter. She moved to the Macon Telegraph and then the St. Petersburg Times. “I always wanted to be a science reporter,” she says, so she applied to graduate school at the University of California Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin in Madison. After earning her degree in environmental writing at Wisconsin, she joined the staff at the Fresno Bee before moving to the Sacramento Bee

“I was happy as a clam,” she says. “I was their first science writer, so I got to invent the job.” She knew she had to become the best writer at the paper, to tell a story that would pull people in, so she developed her skills writing in narrative science stories. She wrote about the back story of the HIV epidemic, ozone depletions and nuclear weapons, among other topics. When she was writing about nuclear weapons, a scientist from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory brought her damning classified documents, “and I was so paranoid, I kept moving the documents around to different places.” After her story ran, the federal government shut down the project, a nuclearpumped X-ray laser designed by physicist Edward Teller.

She moved on to exploring the moral and ethical issues surrounding primate research: “We’re the number one species, and what does it mean in the way we handle our closest relatives?” It took her months to assemble the information on the treatment

Two more books followed, Love at Goon Park: Harry Harlow and the Science of Affection and Ghost Hunters: William James and the Search for Scientific Proof of Life After Death Blum then returned in print to one of her early loves, chemistry. The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York was published in 2011 and was the basis of a PBS American Experience documentary in 2013.

In 2015, Blum became the first female head of MIT’s Knight Science Journalism Program, which works to promote “vigorous, accurate, and independent coverage of the sciences,” with a much-heralded digital magazine that Blum co- founded, many training and outreach programs, and an award for best local science journalism. Blum wrote her second poison-related book in 2018, The Poison Squad: One Chemist’s Single-Minded Crusade for Food Safety at the Turn of the Twentieth Century

At the end of July, she left the MIT job and moved to North Carolina, where her three sisters live, planning to return to fulltime writing. She is finishing her final book related to poison, focusing on the history of female poisoners, including Roberta Elder in Atlanta and Macon’s Anjette Lyles. f

WHAT: Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Induction

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 23, 6 p .m . WHERE: UGA Special Collections Library HOW MUCH: FREE!

Displaced in the New South

Ciné • 5:15 p.m. • FREE!

Displaced in the New South is a documentary created by David Zeiger and Eric Mofford that follows the cultural collision between Asian and Hispanic immigrants and the suburban communities near Atlanta that they settled in during the 1980s and ’90s. It highlights immigrant voices during this period, featuring a cast of memorable personalities, such as English as a second language teacher and standup comic Suttiwan Cox. Following a screening of the film, Zeiger will host a panel discussion with some of the people featured in the documentary. This event coincides with Zeiger’s photography project of the same name, which is on display through December in the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. The project includes photographs, negatives, newspaper clippings, pamphlets and other artifacts from the documentary that depict the experiences of these immigrant families and the communities they formed. [Mary Beth Bryan]

MUSIC | THU, SEPT. 18

The Hails, Oceanic

its 20th anniversary of genre-defying jazz music by doing a series of performances and workshops across the Southeast, including two shows at Hendershot’s. The performances will feature a quintet of accomplished musicians, with Nettles on guitar, Marlon Patton on drums, Robby Handley on bass, Jacob Wick on trumpet and Gregory Sinibaldi on baritone saxophone. Night one will be opened by Cheap Heaven, the solo synth project of JoJo Glidewell (of Montreal, Modern Skirts). Night two’s opener is Kalibrator, the performance art project of Haunted Shed frontman Etienne deRocher that combines primitive analog synthesis with screwdrivers. Kenosha Kid will perform two full sets of music each night. [MB]

MUSIC | FRI, SEPT. 19

Cole Swindell

Akins Ford Arena • 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show) • $25–172

Family Day

10 a.m. to noon____Free

40 Watt Club • 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show) • $19 (adv.), $21

The members of Florida-based alternative rock band The Hails first began playing together as high schoolers in Miami before officially forming the band while attending the University of Florida. While there, the college atmosphere became inseparable from their work, with their official bio stating that they turned “the tattered carpeting and beer bottle lined shelves of their shitty college house into a distinct, refined sound.” The Hails’ most recent album, last year’s What’s Your Motive, brought the band into a new echelon with the success of its song “Stay.” Joining The Hails on this Southeast tour is Oceanic, an indie pop trio from Charlotte, NC. Oceanic’s debut album No, Human came out in 2023, and the band developed a cult following across the country as it toured dozens of cities in the wake of its release. Oceanic is known for its high-enthusiasm performances that often incorporate artistic visual effects and lots of personality. [MB]

MUSIC | SEPT. 18–19

Kenosha Kid

20th Anniversary Shows

Hendershot’s • 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show) • $10 (adv.), $15

Kenosha Kid is a staple of the Athens music scene, known for its weekly shows at Hendershot’s showcasing the newest tunes that bandleader and composer Dan Nettles has to offer. Aside from its consistent presence in the live scene, the band has also released over a dozen albums, beginning with 2005’s Projector. Now it is celebrating

Country singersongwriter Cole Swindell is embarking on a tour across the U.S. called Happy Hour Sad, named after a song on his latest album, Spanish Moss Swindell first became a notable figure in the country music scene as a songwriter for fellow Georgia Southern alum Luke Bryan—whom Swindell first met when Bryan returned to GSU to play a show—and several other artists, writing and co- writing hits like “Roller Coaster” and “This is How We Roll.” He released his selftitled debut album around the same time, which includes successful tracks like “You Should Be Here” and “Middle of a Memory.” Swindell’s sound is known for its breeziness and pop leanings, also at times incorporating elements of rock and hip hop. Country singers Priscilla Block and Logan Crosby will be opening the show. [MB]

MUSIC | FRI, SEPT. 19

Stereolab

Georgia Theatre • 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show) • SOLD OUT!

Influential avant-pop band Stereolab began with the relationship between British guitarist Tim Gane and French vocalist Læticia Sadier. The two met at a gig in Paris of Gane’s previous band, McCarthy, and their romantic relationship expanded into a musical one after McCarthy’s disbandment in 1990. The two soon set up a record label called Duophonic Super 45s along with future manager Martin Pike, releasing several EPs and relishing the creativity that resulted from this DIY process. Stereolab’s debut album Peng! was released in 1992, followed by several more studio albums and compilations of more obscure material. The band’s newest record is Instant Holograms on Metal Film, which marks its first studio album since 2010’s Not Music, though several more compilation albums and remasters, as well as solo projects by both Gane and Sadier have come out in the meantime. Critical reception of the record has been positive, citing it as a welcome comeback. Free jazz and psychedelic rock duo MEMORIALS will open the show. [MB] f

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threats & promises Be Steel, My Heart

PLUS, MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GOSSIP

By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com

ON THE BEACH: Athens-adjacent artist Jake Chisenhall (Floral Portrait, Delorean Gray) has let slip his first release under his proper name. The five- song release is titled Be Steel, My Heart. From the first saxophone blast of opening song “Flowers Of Inez,” it’s tempting to categorize this as adult contemporary, but that temptation only lasts a few seconds. Once it’s passed, listeners will notice a distinct Beach Boys influence from vocal melodies to instrumentation and arrangement. This is clearly present on bossa nova- tinged “Beachfront Bossa” (featuring Rose Hotel), but most clearly pronounced in “Boys For The Summer.” The record’s mixing and mastering duties were pretty evenly split between Chisenhall at Blossom Sounds and Jesse Mangum at The Glow Studio, but everything here fits together so well that no difference is noticeable. The nearly Spaghetti Westernisms of closing instrumental “One for Mr. Byrd (ft. Paul Guy Stevens)” wraps this up neatly. Find it at jakechisenhall.bandcamp.com.

I NEED THAT RECORD: The Secret Record Swap returns to Athentic Brewing Saturday, Sept. 20. The event runs from 12–5 p.m., but if you pay $5 you can enter early at 11 a.m. For the unfamiliar, the Secret Record Swap is a semi-quarterly event that hosts record dealers of many stripes and has become a go- to event for record enthusiasts. But it’s not just records, as vendors also deal in DVDs, posters, books and other associated music and pop culture media. For more information, please see facebook.com/secretrecord swap.

single song? Well, Exit Row has managed to distill these lessons learned from the Dismemberment Plan, Farquet and others into a new album, Ill At Ease. But not only that, it’s like all these plus Mark E. Smith (The Fall) on vocals. None of which should be taken as a warning, but as awareness. The band does well with its mid-2000s indie stuff (e.g. “Hesitater,” “Fugue State” and the tuneful “Mythology”). I dunno, man, this kind of stuff has always been so difficult for me to grab onto. However, if you’re in the market for musical calisthenics that Exit Row’s previous releases merely hinted at, then head to exit-row.bandcamp.com, and if this is your bag, then follow along at instagram.com/exit.row.

UP FOR THE DOWNLOAD: Before he was a producer and writer for National Public Radio, Lars Gotrich ran the flourishing, yet humble, Thor’s Rubber Hammer label here in Athens. During these years, roughly 2006–2011, I covered his releases extensively and regularly. Now, in a move designed to benefit Long Beach, CA artist and engineer Chris Schlarb, Gotrich is selling the entire label’s discography—25 releases in all—for a mere $12. Even though most of these names are long buried in the annals of Athens music history, some of you may remember The Elephant 666 Orchestra, Gay Africa, Long Legged Woman, Chartreuse, Better People and others available through this offer. Some of these most likely didn’t even cost twelve bucks to record. In any case, if you wanna grab ’em and add to your digital curio cabinet, please see thorsrubber hammer.bandcamp.com.

THE AIR OVER HERE: You remember that phenomenon of the late 1990s/early 2000s when it seemed like every band had undertaken a personal challenge to insert as many notes as possible into every

NEIGHBORS TO THE NORTH: Cloud Recordings has just released the stellar collaborative project Isthmus, which is a meeting of talents between John Kiran Fernandes and Montreal’s Jardin botanique, whose member Kate Bundy was Fernandes’ neighbor and artistic compatriot back in 2011. She joined up with fellow member JeanGuillaume Bastien after her move to Montreal, originally attempting this collaboration through the postal service. But lost tapes led to working digitally, and this two-piece release features Fernandes laying overdubs on the Canadian pair’s original compositions. These two tracks span just about 46 minutes and are populated by deeply melodic drones with Fernandes’ clarinet accompanying them throughout. Personally, I feel more of an emotional reaction to the second one than the first, but your mileage may vary. You’ll be able to catch them live when this collaboration plays Bolo Bolo (160 Winston Dr.) Thursday, Sept. 18. Also on the bill are Madeline Polites (Immaterial Possession) and Wolfli. Doors are at 7 p.m., and music starts at 8 p.m. Find the record at cloud recordings.bandcamp.com, and for more information, please see cloudrecordings. com.

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING: Primordial Void has dipped its toes into the world of distribution, and its doors are now open for anyone seeking such an arrangement. The goal of this expansion is to highlight “both new and old classics that are difficult or impossible to find in any other U.S. stores.” The label has already had one in- stock item completely sell out, which is pretty sweet for a new distro. Artists and labels interested in setting up a distribution arrangement with Primordial Void should contact the label via primordialvoiddd@gmail.com. I would advise, though, to at least give a cursory listen through the label’s catalog so you know what the aesthetic environment is. You can do that at primordialvoid.bandcamp.com. f

8 PERFORMANCES WITH A FULL ORCHESTRA! TICKETS & DETAILS

live music calendar

Tuesday 16

Ciné

Zach Leary Talk. 6 p.m. (doors). $15. www.athenscine.com

THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.

SKIRR Jazzy post-rock band.

Georgia Theatre

6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $28.46. www.georgiatheatre.com

TANK AND THE BANGAS Grammy Award-nominated band from New Orleans whose songs mix funk, soul, hip hop, rock and spoken word.

Normal Bar

8–11 p.m. FREE! booking@rudy montayremusic.com

OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.

Ramsey Hall

7:30 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $18. pac. uga.edu

FACULTY ENSEMBLES 10 UGA faculty from the Georgia Brass Quintet and the Georgia Woodwind Quintet perform.

State Botanical Garden of Georgia Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $26. botgarden. uga.edu

THE 80’S WALKMEN Playing the best of ’80s college rock and new wave covers. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.

WUOG

Live in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www. wuog.org

KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local sevenpiece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.

Wednesday 17

40 Watt Club

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30 (adv.), $35. www.40watt.com

CAMPER VAN BEETHOVEN Rock band formed in Redlands, CA in 1983, fronted by David Lowery. Playing Telephone Free Landslide Victory from start to finish for its 40th anniversary.

Athentic Brewing Co.

7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday. Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

COMER STRING COLLECTIVE

Playing that jingle jangle old-time string music. (6 p.m.)

El Paso Tacos & Tequila 6–11 p.m. www.instagram.com/ elpasoathenss

KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.

Flicker Theatre & Bar

Indecent Artistry and Mild Pain Presents Book Launch Party. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (reading), 8 p.m. (music) $5. www.flickertheatreand bar.com

TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.

FATAL ERROR New Athens band.

DERBY Corporate music for business bugs.

10 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com

DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock,

indie and more. MaiKai Kava Lounge

7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www. instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.

Nowhere Bar

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebar athensga

DISPLACE Funky jam band. Porterhouse Grill

7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens. com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Thursday 18

40 Watt Club

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $19 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com

THE HAILS Indie-rock band originally formed at the University of Florida that offers edgy vocals over smooth melodies.

OCEANIC Charlotte, NC-based indie pop trio.

Bolo Bolo Athens

7 p.m. $7. www.cloudrecordings.com

JARDIN BOTANIQUE + JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Ambience from Montreal-based musician and former Athenian with local Elephant 6 stalwart.

MADELINE POLITES Haunting songs by Immaterial Possession member.

WOLFLI Experimental set from a somber and reflective songwriter. Flicker Theatre & Bar

8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar. com

DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.

VICIOUS DEVIL Project from Curtiss Pernice, Ballard Lesemann and Larry Tenner.

Georgia Theatre

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32.90. www.georgiatheatre.com

CHERUB Electro-indie duo from Nashville, TN.

The Globe

7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/ globe.athens

MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS

Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, ’20s and ’30s.

Hendershot’s 20th Anniversary Show Night 1. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”

CHEAP HEAVEN Synth-ist JoJo Glidewell (Modern Skirts/of Montreal) presents a solo performance of improvised/generative music.

Hidden Gem

8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/ hiddengemglobalhq JAZZMYN Four-piece ensemble blending jazz with Chinese influences. Debut album release! MOLLY SCHNEIDER Solo violinist performance.

Hotel Indigo Live After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www. indigoathens.com

TODD COWART Country singersongwriter.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $45. bit.ly/MarshallCrenshawAthens

MARSHALL CRENSHAW Rock musician with a career that’s spanned four decades, 13 albums, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations, film and TV appearances and thousands of live performances.

JAMES MASTRO Multi-instrumentalist who has played with legends including Patti Smith, John Cale and Robert Plant.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall

7:30 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $18. music.uga.edu

UGA WIND ENSEMBLE Performing Australian composer Jack Frerer’s “On Again, Off-Again.”

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture

6 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigold auditoriumwinterville

OPEN MIC Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead an open mic on third Thursdays. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.

Normal Bar

Soul Spectacular Dance Party. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normal_ bar_athens

DJ NATE & DJ KURT WOOD Two local vinyl hounds bringing you all the best ’60s soul platters that matter for your dancing pleasure.

RSVP for Location

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 6 p.m. (art show), 8 p.m. (music). www.instagram.com/attaboytapes

DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.

WHIP APPEAL New Orleans bottom shelf country. THE FALLING SPIKES Loud, dumb rock and roll.

Friday 19

Akins Ford Arena

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25–172. www.classiccenter.com

COLE SWINDELL Georgia-born country singer-songwriter known for his vivid storytelling and creative lyrics.

PRISCILLA BLOCK Nashvillebased country singer-songwriter who found fame on TikTok in 2020.

LOGAN CROSBY Musician from Georgia whose goal is to bring the effortless, soulful sound back to country.

Athentic Brewing Co.

7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

NORMA RAE Songs about the South that blend original lyrics with inescapably Southern vocals into an Americana sound.

Ciné

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

VELVET EDGE South Carolina band that has a multi-genre approach to Southern rock. ANDOVIA Hard alternative rock from Atlanta.

SUPERJAW Atlanta-based rock band.

KING OF THE ZOO Atlanta band influenced by Queens of the Stone Age and All Them Witches.

El Paso Tacos & Tequila

7 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/ elpasoathenss

KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Friday. Flicker Theatre & Bar Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

LEFT HAND HOTDOG Atlanta ska to fill your soul and get you dancing.

THE TOUCH Alternative rock band.

BAD KILL Local punk rock band. Georgia Theatre

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com

STEREOLAB Influential AngloFrench avant-pop band formed in London in 1990.

MEMORIALS Duo channeling the spirit of free jazz to create cosmic journeys into psychedelic rock, far out folk and wild analogue electronics.

Georgia Theatre Rooftop

7 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgia theatre.com

ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue. Hendershot’s 20th Anniversary Show Night 2. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.hendershots athens.com

KALIBRATOR Haunted Shed

frontman Etienne deRocher’s solo performance art project combining primitive analog synthesis with screwdrivers.

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/MarigoldAuditoriumSept19

REVEREND TRIBBLE & TWO COOL Newly formed rock, blues and Southern soul powerhouse trio from Athens, featuring Jeff Reilly (Randall Bramblett Band, Chris Duarte), Kevin Sweeney (Hayride, The Sunshine Fix) and Reverend Tribble.

CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.

Ramsey Hall

3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

GUEST ARTIST RECITAL Featuring saxophonist Myles Boothroyd. Nowhere Bar

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebar athensga

COYOTE HOLLER Baton Rouge, LA via Athens cosmic country outfit. DUSTY INKWELL Solo performance by member of The Howdies. ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by ’60s and ’70s songwriting.

No. 3 Railroad Street 6:30 p.m. Donations suggested. www.3railroad.org

FOLIE À TROIS Playing a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.

Sandy Creek Nature Center

6:30 p.m. FREE! www.wuga.org

OFFSCREEN WUGA hosts a listening event for radio stories from This American Life and live music by Cicada Rhythm. Bring a picnic and enjoy free popcorn.

VFW Post 2972

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872

COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band. Line dancing during the band breaks.

Saturday 20

Bishop Park Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmers market.net

DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays originals and covers. (8 a.m.)

LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy.” (10 a.m.)

Buvez

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes

ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL

SOUP The quietest band in town.

MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athensbased alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life.

JULIA BARFIELD Young singersongwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. Flicker Theatre & Bar

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com

AMY JAY Singer-songwriter from New York.

LANE MARIE Indie pop artist raised in Athens whose work explores the ups and downs of the human experience.

JOSEPH BONES Memoir folk pop music for the moody and hopeful. The Foundry Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/RandallBramblettSept20

RANDALL BRAMBLETT BIG

BAND American roots musician known for his genre-blending style and creative song imagery. Featuring the Megablaster Horns!

Front Porch Bookstore

6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook

MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS

Jazz and swing band offering music from the ’10s, ’20s and ’30s. Georgia Theatre

8 p.m. $20.40–38.94. www.georgia theatre.com

IT’S A 2000S PARTY Celebrating the iconic 2000s era, featuring the decade’s biggest hits across pop, hip-hop and rock genres.

Memorial Park Administration Building AFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www. athensfolk.org

SHAPESHIFTER Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society. Nowhere Bar 7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebar athensga

PASADENA Slow-cooked Americana band from Atlanta.

No. 3 Railroad Street

10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.3railroad.org

ATHENS AREA SHAPE NOTE

SINGING Sing from shape note hymnals originally published in the 1800s by Georgia composers: The Social Harp by John G. McCurry of Hart County and The Sacred Harp by B.F. White of Hamilton. Potluck lunch at 12 p.m. Rocket Field 4:30 p.m. (doors), 5–7 p.m. (music). $15 (OCAF members), $10 (nonmembers). www.ocaf.com/music GRASSLAND Seven-piece Americana band that crosses generations, crosses genres and will cross your soul.

The Root 10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com

SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.

Sunday 21

Five Bar

11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com

SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday. The Globe 4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe. athens

TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.

Hendershot’s

7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

LEALEA Local looping artist. VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies. JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.

VINCAS Dark post-punk with doomy, psychedelic flourishes.

Monday 22

Porterhouse Grill

7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens. com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Tuesday 23

Flicker Theatre & Bar

8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar. com

EIGHT PICTURES Like if Pixies took Morrissey’s lunch money.

MICHAEL CARNES DUO A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.

KOHOUTEK Local lofi indie rock.

Georgia Theatre

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.49. www.georgiatheatre.com MICO Toronto-based indie-pop singer.

VAULTBOY Pop singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, FL whose name pays homage to his love of video games.

Normal Bar

8–11 p.m. FREE! booking@rudy montayremusic.com

OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.

Ramsey Hall

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

FACULTY RECITAL Featuring Angela Jones-Reus on flute and Erica McClellan on piano. f

event calendar

Tuesday 16

CLASSES: ESL (Bogart Library) Learn and improve English skills including speaking, listening, reading and writing. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

COMEDY: Monthly Movie Improv (Athentic Brewing Co.) Improv group Take This! will perform an abridged version of The Lorax. 7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

COMEDY: Flying Squid Open Improv Jam (150 Fritz Mar Lane) Improvisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

COMEDY: Open Toad Comedy Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Comedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

GAMES: Lunch & Learn (Tyche’s Games) Bring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com

GAMES: Music Bingo (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Join in to play music BINGO. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.johnnyspizza.com

GAMES: UnPhiltered Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Test your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www. facebook.com/MellowMushroom

Athens

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici at The Falls) Test your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ baddogathens

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Paloma Park) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

GAMES: Singo! (Beef O’Brady’s) Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

KIDSTUFF: Jumping Gym (Howard Park & Community Center) Explore a bouncy wonderland with big jumps and soft landings. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m. FREE! www. accgovga.myrec.com

KIDSTUFF: Storytime in the Park (Dudley Park) Bring a blanket, bug spray and sunscreen to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

KIDSTUFF: Teen Gardening Club (Howard Park & Community Center)

Get your hands in the dirt and bring the garden to life. No experience necessary. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www. accgovga.myrec.com

LECTURES & LIT: Athentic Book Club (Athentic Brewing Co.) Discuss The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com

LECTURES & LIT: Your Extraordinary Mind (Ciné) The Athens Psychedelic Society and Athens Uncharted host a talk with author Zach Leary with live music by The Rishis and Skirr. 6 p.m. (doors). $15. www.athenscine.com

OUTDOORS: Take A Hike (Dudley Park) Persons with developmental disabilities are invited to take a guided hike along the Firefly Trail. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga. myrec.com

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. info@athenspetanque.org, www.athenspetanque.org

Wednesday 17

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: Pétanque Class (Lay Park) Learn the basics of the lawn game pétanque. RSVP required. 10 a.m. FREE! athenspetanqueclub@ gmail.com, www.athenspetanque club.wixsite.com/play

CLASSES: Life Drawing (Winterville Cultural Center) Monthly open drawing studio with a nude model. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 1–4 p.m. $20. drawathens.org

CLASSES: Intro to Screenwriting (Bogart Library) Discover how to format your screenplay, tips for structure, best books to learn from, how the industry works and more. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart

COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Townie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flying squidcomedy.com

COMEDY: Hendershot’s Comedy (Hendershot’s) Enjoy a lineup

Small Business of the Month!

featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

EVENTS: The Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www. athensfarmersmarket.net

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: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (South Main Brewing) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzu nottrivia

GAMES: Trivia Night (Hotel Indigo) Test your trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. indigoathens.com

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Normal Bar) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (La Fiesta) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Locos Grill and Pub Eastside) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/ shihtzunottrivia

KIDSTUFF: Ready, Set, Grow (Aaron Heard Community Center) Ms. Toya will lead the hands-on program “Mad Scientist.” Ages 3–6. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $4.50 (non-resident). www. accgovga.myrec.com

KIDSTUFF: Kick Back & Create (ACC Library) Join Encourage HER Academy for an open creative space. Grades 6–12. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

LECTURES & LIT: Book Launch Party (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Local cartoonist Mild Pain reads from her new graphic novel with performances by Telemarket, Fatal Error and Mild Pain. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (reading), 8 p.m. (music) $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MEETINGS: Science Speaks: Getting Lawmakers to Listen (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Discuss effective advocacy communication

The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize BankSouth as Small Business of the Month. For over 75 years, BankSouth has remained locally-owned and dedicated to doing things the right way for its customers and community with a full range of services and a specialization in home ownership. Through the BankSouth Foundation, local youth can pursue their dreams through educational opportunities and vital resources

Learn how the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce can support your organization at athensga.com

strategy and upcoming things you can do to advocate for change. RSVP required. 7 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/ sciencespeaksathens

Thursday 18

ART: Artist Talk (Lyndon House Arts Center) Artist Maria Korol will discuss her recent work “Playing Ball without a Ball.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse

ART: Eddie Opara of Pentagram (Georgia Museum of Art) A presentation on the strategic visual rebrand for the museum. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

ART: Open Studio (Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10) Artist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view with guest artist Joy Giusto. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com

ART: Opening Reception (tiny ATH gallery) Sculptor Joni YounkinsHerzog’s exhibition “Beauty Is Where You Find It” featuring mischievous, fecund, obsessively feminine works will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

CLASSES: Fabric Embellishment Workshop (Winterville Cultural Center) Paula Lansford will lead a workshop in using Japanese Shashiko stitching and adding embellishments. 10 a.m. $25. www. wintervillecenter.com

CLASSES: S.T.E.M. Tech & Play (Howard Park & Community Center) Persons with developmental disabilities are invited to explore technology online or with friends. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga. myrec.com

CLASSES: Yoga in the Galleries (Georgia Museum of Art) Enjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. First come, first served. 6 p.m. FREE! www. georgiamuseum.org

COMEDY: LOL Comedy Show (The Foundry) Line-up of local comedians. 6 p.m. (doors). $15 (general), $25 (VIP). www.hotelabacusathens. com

EVENTS: Athentic Farmers Market (Athentic Brewing Co.) Weekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie

EVENTS: Grand Opening (Thunderfoot Studio) Celebrate with tours of the new makers space, refreshments and giveaways. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/ thunderfootstudio

FILM: Displaced in the New South (Ciné) Screening of the documentary by David Zeiger in celebration of the new exhibit on display in the Richard B. Russell Library. 5:15 p.m. www.athenscine.com

GAMES: BINGO (VFW Post 2872) Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

GAMES: Bad Dog BINGO (Amici at The Falls) Play BINGO with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www. facebook.com/baddogathens

GAMES: Music BINGO Night (South Main Brewing) Ultimate Hiking Team Walking Wanderers hosts a game night in support of ending childhood cancer. 6 p.m. www. ultimatehike.org

GAMES: Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnys pizza.com

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Terrapin Beer Co.) Test your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzu nottrivia

KIDSTUFF: Toddler Thursday (OCAF) Drop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www. ocaf.com

KIDSTUFF: 123 Toddler & Me (Lay Park Community Center) Bond with your toddler using fun gym games, arts and crafts, and kitchen goodies. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga. myrec.com

KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Bogart Library) Drop in to read a story to certified therapy dog Maisy Jane. Ages 4 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart

KIDSTUFF: Teens Dungeons & Dragons (Bogart Library) Join the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart

Edith Suárez Torres, Samuel Aguilar, Deborah Gonzalez and Paloma Alcantar will be available for a meet and greet. 6–9 p.m. www. thejpnnetwork.com

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: Open Generative AI Debate (Phi Kappa Hall) The Phi Kappa Literary Society is hosting a debate on whether or not generative AI is detrimental. 7 p.m. FREE! www.phikappauga.org

PERFORMANCE: Next Act Cabaret (Athentic Brewing Co.) UGA’s student-run musical theatre group will perform classic Broadway tunes and musical numbers. 7 p.m. www. athenticbrewing.com

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. info@athenspetanque.org, www.athenspetanque.org

Friday 19

CLASSES: Breathing Room (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) A seated breath and guided meditation class with open space for discussion or individual reflection. 6 p.m. $10. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com

COMEDY: Barechuckle (Flying Squid Comedy) Two teams of improvisors battle for the winning title. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquid comedy.com

EVENTS: Dawgtoberfest 2025 (Creature Comforts Brewery) Celebrate this twist on the classic German holiday with hot dogs, a stein-holding contest, on-site dog adoptions with AthensPets and live music. 3–10 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com

FILM: History Film Series (UGA Fine Arts Building Room 400) Screening of the 1946 classic film A Matter of Life and Death. 6 p.m.

a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com

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

KIDSTUFF: Storytime in the Park (Dudley Park) Bring a blanket, bug spray and sunscreen to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

LECTURES & LIT: Athens Science Café (Athentic Brewing Co.) This month Heidi Hunter will give a talk titled “Save Our Hemlocks: Fighting Woolly Adelgid in North Georgia.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe. wordpress.com

PERFORMANCE: Paul Taylor

Dance Company (The Classic Center) The world-renown dance company performs three of its signature works. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $63–100. www. classiccenter.com

THEATER: Kong’s Night Out (The Elbert Theatre) Comedy production about what happened in the hotel room next to the one where Ann was taken by King Kong. Sept. 19–20 & 26–27, 7 p.m. Sept. 21 & 28, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. tking@ cityofelberton.net

Saturday 20

EVENTS: The Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmers market.net

EVENTS: Marigold Farmers Market (Pittard Park) Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www. marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

EVENTS: Journey Through The Stars (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Learn about the night sky with an immersive planetarium program. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $8 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/ myrec

EVENTS: Abnormal Bazaar (Indie South) This market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth. com

EVENTS: Secret Record Swap (Athentic Brewing Co.) Vendors from around the Southeast will be buying, trading and selling records, CDs, tapes, books, posters, DVDs and more. 11 a.m. (early admission). $5. 12–5 p.m. FREE! www. athenticbrewing.com

EVENTS: Ecstatic Dance (work. shop) This ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 2:30–4:30 p.m. $15. Find Ecstatic Dance Athens GA on Facebook

EVENTS: Tea & Terror (Lexington Vintage) Enjoy a Victorian High Tea with refreshments, Tarot readings, photo-ops, music by Joe Willey and excerpts from Eddie Whitlock’s book Terrible Tales of Horror!. 3–5 p.m. FREE!

EVENTS: AFMDS Contra Dance (Memorial Park Administration Building) This community dance features caller Jeremy Peterson and live music by Shapeshifter. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro

session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org

FILM: The Bogart Browncoat Bash (Bogart Library) Celebrate the 20th anniversary of “Firefly” with a screening, cosplay optional. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

KIDSTUFF: Family Day: Art in Action (Georgia Museum of Art) Take a look at Joan Mitchell’s monumental painting “Close” with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org

KIDSTUFF: Talk Like A Pirate Day (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Celebrate with outdoor activities, live animal encounters and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov. com/myrec

MEETINGS: Atheist Society of Athens (ACC Library) Non-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheist societyathens.org

CLASSES: Yoga Festival (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) All ages and all levels of practice are welcome to join the yoga community for 108 Sun Salutations in the garden. 5:30 p.m. $15. botgarden. uga.edu

COMEDY: Comedy Open Mic (MaiKai Kava Lounge) Show up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram. com/bulaatmaikai

COMEDY: Off the Clock Comedy (The Globe) Athens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/ athenscomedy

EVENTS: 20s–30s Speed Dating (Athentic Brewing Co.) A meet and mingle followed by speed dating sessions for ages 20–30. 2–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

EVENTS: Athens Religious Organizations Join for Immigrant Rights March (Downtown Athens) Bring signs, join the march and

come. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. info@athenspetanque.org, www.athenspetanque.org

Monday 22

EVENTS: Marigold Farmers Market (100 North Church Street) Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

FILM: Three Star Cinema (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the film Bus. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flicker theatreandbar.com

FILM: Athentic Movie Night (Athentic Brewing Co.) Screening of the fairytale classic The Princess Bride 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com

GAMES: Lunch & Learn (Tyche’s Games) Bring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www. tychesgames.com

GAMES: Music Bingo (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Join in to play music BINGO. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.johnnyspizza.com

GAMES: UnPhiltered Trivia (Mellow Mushroom) Test your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www. facebook.com/MellowMushroom

Athens

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici at The Falls) Test your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ baddogathens

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Paloma Park) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

PERFORMANCE: Interactive Story Lab (Flying Squid Comedy) Watch or join on the stage local theater artists as they explore and experiment with new interactive techniques and story ideas. Third Saturdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www. flyingsquidcomedy.com

Sunday 21

ART: Artist Talk (tiny ATH gallery) Sculptor Joni Younkins-Herzog’s will discuss her mischievous, fecund, obsessively feminine works on view. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www. tinyathgallery.com

ART: Sunday Afternoon Tour (Georgia Museum of Art) This drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

CLASSES: Mah Jongg (Oconee County Library) Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee

hear speeches On the International Day of Peace. 2 p.m. 706-5895568 for more information.

EVENTS: Sun Day Sunday (Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture) Join Third Act Georgia for a celebration of renewable energy with demonstrations of solar products, a juried photography exhibit, free sundaes, music by the Sun Day choir and more. 2:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.thirdact.org/georgia

EVENTS: Hats, Heels & Bow Ties (Oconee County Civic Center) This fundraiser for The Links Foundation will feature dancing, cocktails and more. 3–7 p.m. $75. www.athens linksinc.org

GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (The Globe) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www. facebook.com/baddogathens

LECTURES & LIT: Author Talk (ACC Library) Author and archivist Valerie J. Frey will discuss their newest work Georgia’s Historical Recipes that explores historical recipes. 3 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org

MEETINGS: STMA Annual Meeting (Steffen Thomas Museum of Art) All are welcome to attend the museum’s annual meeting with refreshments and view the new art exhibitions. 3 p.m. FREE! www. steffenthomas.org

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players wel-

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen (Normaltown)) Test your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www. instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia KIDSTUFF: Storytime with Miss Harli (Bogart Library) Build early literacy skills through songs, letters, language fun, stories and STEAM. Ages 3–7. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart MEETINGS: Classic City Rotary (1430 N Chase St) The local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org MEETINGS: Pen Pals Writing Group (Oconee County Library) Meet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee

Tuesday 23

CLASSES: ESL (Bogart Library) Learn and improve English skills including speaking, listening, reading and writing. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart COMEDY: Flying Squid Open Improv Jam (150 Fritz Mar Lane) Improvisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Wednesday 24

CLASSES: Pétanque Class (Lay Park) Learn the basics of the lawn game pétanque. RSVP required. 10 a.m. FREE! athenspetanqueclub@ gmail.com

COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Townie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flying squidcomedy.com

EVENTS: Scam Jam 2025 (Athens Community Council on Aging) Learn about the latest scams targeting older adults, how to recognize signs of fraudulent activity, and steps to safeguard personal information and finances. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $15. www.accaging.org

EVENTS: FOL Athens-Clarke County Fall Book Sale (ACC Library) Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/ family) and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 24-27. www.friendsofacc library.org

EVENTS: Walk Thru Boo (Lay Park Community Center) Join an outside spooky walk full of live zombies, ghouls and ghosts. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

GAMES: Senior Shenanigans: Puzzles, Donuts & Coffee (Heard Park & Community Center) Join other seniors to chat over coffee and donuts, and enjoy a variety of puzzle games. 9:30–11:30 a.m. $4 (ACC residents), $6 (non-residents) www.accgov.com/myrec

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: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (South Main Brewing) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzu nottrivia

GAMES: Singo! (Beef O’Brady’s) Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/ athens

KIDSTUFF: Painting with Mr. Desmond (Heard Park & Community Center) Join Mr. Desmond for creative painting. Ages 6–12. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec

LECTURES & LIT: Mystery Book Club (Bogart Library) Discuss Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner with the group. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart

LECTURES & LIT: Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Induction (UGA Special Collections Library) Deborah Blum will discuss the science and safety of food before being officially inducted with a light reception. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiawritershalloffame.org

MEETINGS: Athens Photography Guild (Lyndon House Arts Center) Chris Greer will discuss filming a television show that is dedicated to landscape photography. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotography guild.wordpress.com

SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. info@athenspetanque.org, www.athenspetanque.org

GAMES: Trivia Night (Hotel Indigo) Test your trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. indigoathens.com

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Normal Bar) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (La Fiesta) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Locos Grill and Pub Eastside) Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/ shihtzunottrivia

KIDSTUFF: Ready, Set, Grow (Aaron Heard Community Center) Ms. Toya will lead the hands-on program

“Gym Edition.” Ages 3–6. 10 a.m.

$3 (ACC resident), $4.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

MEETINGS: Film Athens (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Meet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/FilmAthens

MEETINGS: C3 to End Homelessness (Heard Park & Community Center) A roundtable discussion regarding housing and homelessness to educate, identify issue and plan steps to solutions. Fourth Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m. FREE! www. athenshc.org/coc f

The Paul Taylor Dance Company will perform at The Classic Center Theatre on Friday, Sept. 19.

PAUL B. GOODE

bulletin board

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

BIPOC ARTIST/CURATOR PROJECT OPEN CALL (Lyndon House Arts Center) Seeking BIPOC individuals residing in Georgia to develop an art exhibition for LHAC. www. accgov.com/9799/ArtistCurator

CALL FOR ART (Amici at The Falls)

Amici is seeking artists to share artwork in monthly exhibitions. Email an introduction and a few examples of work. careywelsh20@gmail.com

CALL FOR ART (Oconee County Library) The library is seeking local artists to share their artwork in monthly exhibitions. adial@ athenslibrary.org

CALL FOR ART (Winterville Library)

Apply to be a featured local artist in the Front Room Gallery. The library accepts all 2D mediums such as watercolor, collage, textile and more. swatson@athenslibrary.org

CALL FOR ARTISTS (Athens Cultural Affairs Commission) Athens-area artists are invited to submit public art proposals for a community center improvements project. The selected artist(s) will work with stakeholders and government staff to create public art for a mural design on the exterior of Lay Park and Heard Park Community Centers. Application deadline Sept. 19, 5 p.m. Contact tatiana.veneruso@ accgov.com with any questions. www.accgov.com/acac

CALL FOR ARTISTS (MAGallery) Now accepting artist application.

MAGallery is a nonprofit cooperative gallery. Gallery Artists work one day a month and participate on a committee. www.themadisonartistsguild.org/call-for-artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is accepting proposals from artists and curators living in Athens. Artists worldwide can also submit films, skits and ideas. www. jokerjokertv.com/submit CALL FOR ARTISTS (WInterville Cultural Center Gallery) Seeing submissions from artists ages 18 & up for upcoming show “Small Works.” Deadline Sept. 20. www. wintervillecenter.com/gallery CALL FOR COLLECTORS (Lyndon House Arts Center) The LHAC’s “Collections from our Community” series features objects found in the closets, cabinets and shelves of Athenians. shelby.little@accgov. com

CALL FOR MUSICIANS (Marigold Collective, Winterville) The Marigold Market is seeking musicians for upcoming market events. All acts considered. bradley@marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS (Athens Homeless Coalition) Seeking submissions for upcoming street newspaper. Poetry, short stories, visual art, song lyrics and more are welcome. enagementcoordinator@ athenshc.org

OPEN STUDIOS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Studio members have access to spaces for photography, ceramics and more. www.

art around town

AKINS FORD ARENA (300 N. Thomas St.) Local photographers Jason Thrasher’s “Murmur Trestle” and Marco Battezzati’s “The Silence Beyond the Window” are on view through September.

AMICI AT THE FALLS (8851 Macon Hwy., Suite 501) Works by artist Camille Hayes will be on view through October.

ATHENAEUM (287 W Broad St.) In the main gallery, Krista Clark’s “assembly” presents a site-specific installation informed by the politics and poetics of the urban built environment. • In the second gallery, Steven Thompson’s “Ever Loyal, Ever True” features recent work that merges handmade pigments, rococo color and symbolic structures. Through Nov. 22. ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) “Material Archive” features textile artists Amanda Britton and Johanna Norry, blending traditional and contemporary fiber works into a layered exploration of material, color and memory. Through Sept. 28.

ATHICA@CINÉ GALLERY (234 W. Hancock Ave.) In “Smoke & Mirrors” Courtney Khail’s paintings play with ink blots as a projection of our subjectivity and bias. Through Oct. 25.

DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) In the Lupin Gallery, “Mountain Tongue” by Aidan Koch reimagines her short story “Man Made Lake” as a handdrawn wall work with the mountain as protagonist. Through Nov. 14. • In the Margie E. West Gallery, “The Body Politic” surveys two decades of work by Kristine Potter. Through Nov. 14. • In “NEOLOGISMS,” Ukraine-born artist slinko transforms a New York Times investigation into the disappearance of certain words from federal language into a site-responsive installation in the Plaza Gallery. Through Nov. 14. • Located in the Suite Gallery, “Slowing Down” pairs new watercolors by Alexandra Stover with ceramics and photography by Jordan Winiski. Through Sept. 26. • In the Bridge Gallery, Gabrielle Gagné presents “The Grid Made Human.” Through Sept. 26.

DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Susan Pelham’s collages, oil and acrylic works are on view through Sept. 30.

EARTH FARE (1689 S. Lumpkin St.) Works by local artist Stuart McCall Libby are on view through September.

FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Aidan Lyerly’s solo exhibition “More Real Than Real” will be on view through September.

FOYER (135 Park Ave.) “ONLY FANS,” a new exhibition by Jack Jiggles, showcases restored vintage electric fans transformed into elegant kinetic

accgov.com/7350/Open-StudioMembership

LIFE DRAWING (Winterville Cultural Center) Limited registrations are available for monthly Life Drawing Open Studio with a nude model. Every third Wednesday. $20. Adult artists only. www.drawathens.org PUBLIC ART SELECTION PANELS (Athens, GA) The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission is seeking community members to participate in upcoming public art selection panels. www.accgov.com/9656/ Public-Art-Selection-Panels

Auditions

ACT’S GOT TALENT (Athens Creative Theatre) Auditions for talent acts and host, Oct. 23–24. Show held Nov. 7 at the Morton Theatre. Schedule appointments only. 706613-3628, act@accgov.com

A TUNA CHRISTMAS (Elberton Arts Center, Elberton) Encore Productions hosts auditions Sept. 19–20, 6–8 p.m. Performances held Dec. 5–7, 12–14. 706-213-3109, tking@cityofelberton.net

OPEN AUDITIONS (Athens Master Chorale) Seeking new members in all voice parts including high sopranos, tenors and basses. Scheduled auditions held at St. Gregory the Great Church. athmcdirector@ gmail.com

OPEN AUDITIONS (Athens Symphony) Auditions and membership open to qualified musicians able

to attend rehearsals and maintain preparation of music. www.athenssymphony.org/openings

Classes

A COURSE OF LOVE (Unity Athens Church) Learn a positive path for spiritual living based on A Course in Miracles. Wednesdays, 10–11:30 a.m. www.unityathens.com

ACCENT REDUCTION CLASS (Covenant Presbyterian Church) Improve your American English pronunciation skills. For ages 18 & up. Tuesdays, 12 p.m. marjoriemiller@ gmail.com

ART CLASSES (K.A. Artist Shop) The shop offers a range of fine art classes and workshops, private classes and parties, and more. www.kaartist.com

CANOPY CLASSES & SCHOLARSHIPS (Canopy Studio) Canopy offers a variety of trapeze and aerial arts classes for children and adults. Scholarships and financial aid are available. outreach@canopystudio. org, www.canopystudio.org/outreach/scholarships

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS (Athens, GA) The Athens Land Trust hosts a variety of virtual and in-person classes. Topics include “Affordable Housing Info” and “Homebuyer Education Course.” www.athenslandtrust.org/classesevents

CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, Watkinsville) OCAF offers a number of classes for all ages and skill levels. Selections include basic and advanced painting, ceramics, textile dying, fashion design and more. ocaf.com/courses

sculptures. On view by appointment through Oct. 26.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) Filmmaker, video artist, photographer and curator asinnajaq’s “Three Thousand” combines archival videos from the National Film Board of Canada with animations, soundscapes and contemporary video footage. Through June 28, 2026. • “Looking Through a Sewn Sky: Rachel B. Hayes” is a commissioned installation in the Jane and Harry Willson Sculpture Garden that blends sculpture, painting and craft. Through Jul. 30, 2027.

GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Atlanta artist Carla Contreras’ installation of sculpture and painting “Echoes of Matter and Spirit” is on view through Sept. 19.

HISTORIC ATHENS WELCOME CENTER (280 E. Dougherty St.) “Anne Brumby: Her Life in Athens,” curated by Caitlin Short, pairs a digital story map with early 20th-century garments reflecting Brumby’s years as coprincipal of the Lucy Cobb Institute. Through September.

JITTERY JOE’S EASTSIDE (1860 S. Barnett Shoals Rd.) Local artist Stuart McCall Libby displays a varied selection of works. Through September. JUST PHO… AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Works by collage artist Susan Pelham are on view through November.

LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) In the Lukasiewicz Gallery, Chris Moss and Sue Fox’s “Habit” offers parallel explorations of form and color. Through Oct. 11. • An exhibition by Cuban-born artist Victor Francisco Hernandez Mora features vivid illustrations of Orishas—West African deities tied to nature and daily life. On view in the North Gallery through Oct. 11. • María Korol’s “Playing Ball Without a Ball” explores the connection between human and non-human through drawings, paintings, sculptures and more. On view in the lobby case through Sept. 27.

OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville)

“Forging Connections: Metal Art Inspired by the Marine Carbon Cycle” by Barbara Mann. Sept. 26–Oct. 31 • “Teaching Through Creation” is a diverse display featuring contributions by local educators. Sept. 26–Oct. 31.

OCONEE LIBRARY (1925 Electric Ave., Watkinsville) In the main galleries

“Southern Cemetery: Tales & Tombstones” explores rural Southern cemeteries through the images of local photographer Jennifer Keene. Through Nov. 3.

STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA (2450 S. Milledge Ave) “Up in the Trees” by local artist Meredith Raiford Akins showcases colorful natureinspired works that blend her love of art and the outdoors. Through Oct. 5. STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead)

COOKING CLASSES (Athens Cooks) Seasonal classes for all ages offered multiple times a year. Upcoming events include “Pith to Pulp: Cooking with Citrus” (Sept. 19) and “Pasta-Making Experience (Sept. 25). www.athenscooks.com

CUBAN MUSIC & MOVEMENT (The Studio Athens) TIMBAthens offers multiple classes for different skill levels. Sundays, 3 p.m. (Level 1), 4 p.m. (Level 2 & 3), 5 p.m. (Advanced). Through Dec. 7, no class Oct. 19. $10 drop-in. timbathens@gmail.com, www. timbathens.com

CUBAN SALSA LESSONS (El Carretonero) SALSAthens offers multiple classes for different skill levels. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced) and 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10 drop-in. www.SALSAthensDancing@gmail.com

DANCE CLASSES (East Athens Educational Dance Center) The center offers classes in ballet, hip hop, jazz, modern and more for all ages and skills. www.accgov.com/myrec

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY SKILLS WORKSHOP (Heart StoneTherapeutic Healing) Learn specific skills to manage emotions, improve relationships and more. Fridays, 12 p.m. Through October 17. Info@Heartstoneth.com

FREE CLASSES (The Athens Free School) Learning network for community centered around compassion, autonomy and playfulness. Visit @athensfreeschool on Instagram.

PILATES MAT CLASSES (work. shop) Drop-in pilates mat classes every Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. 706-247-4513

REINCARNATION CLASSES (Athens Library) Bring your questions about reincarnation to these free classes taught by Edna Muse. Wednesdays through Sept. 10. 6 p.m. www. athenslibrary.org

SENIOR WORKOUT SERIES (ACC Leisure Services) A six week program for ages 55 & up. Tuesdays through Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. www. accgov.com, 706-613-3800

SPORTS OF ALL SORTS (ACC Leisure Services) A program for adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities to experience new sports, skill development and cooperative play. Staff will be present to assist with facilitation and provide adaptations for skill development. If one-on-one supervision is needed, a caregiver should be present for the duration of the program. “Gymnastics for All” (Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 4), “Basketball Workout” (Sept. 25, Oct. 23), “Tennis Time” (Sept. 24, Oct. 1) and “Let’s Play Ball” (Nov. 3) www.accgov.com, 706-613-3800

UKULELE CLASSES (Merritt Music Academy) Group ukulele classes for ages 5 & up. Every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. www.merritmusicacademy.com

WINE CLASSES (Athens Cooks) Offering classes on wine pairings as well as seasonal wine tastings. Upcoming classes include “Exploring Flavor: An Introduction to Wine and Pairings” on Sept. 24 and Oct. 22. $65. www.athenscooks.com

Help Out

ANIMAL SERVICES VOLUNTEER (Animal Services Adoption Center) Volunteers needed for daily interactions with the shelter dogs. Sessions run Monday through Friday, training session required. Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. www.tidycal.com/animalservicesvolunteer

ATHENS SKATEPARK PROJECT (Athens Skate Park) Seeking volunteers and community input. Every third Sunday of the month. www. athensskateparkproject.org

BOOK DRIVE DONATIONS (Books for Keeps) Seeking donations of new and gently used children’s books for Community Book Fair event Oct. 10–19. Donation site at Rivet House restaurant until Sept. 20. To further support the initiative, Osteria Olio will donate portion of

“Steffen Thomas: Exploring His Brotherhood Credo.” Through Jan. 3, 2026. • “Tribute to Richard “Ole” Olsen.” Through Jan. 3, 2026. “Steffen Thomas Through the Eyes of Young Adults” on display in the Educational Gallery. Final date TBA. “1972 Trip to Germany” highlights art inspired by Thomas’ trip overseas. Final date TBA.

TAPPED ATHENS (297 Prince Ave.) Local artist Will Eskridge’s exhibition “Beach Bumz” celebrates “all things sun-soaked, wave-crashed and goodvibes-only.” Through November.

THE ROOK & PAWN (294 W. Washington St.) A photography series by Jennifer Keene that highlights funerary art, cemetery symbolism, ghostly tales and regional history. Extended through October.

TINY ATH GALLERY (174 Cleveland Ave.) “Beauty Is Where You Find It” by artist Joni Younkins-Herzog features large scale nature-centric sculptures. Opening reception Sept. 18, 6–9 p.m. Artist talk and demo Sept. 21, 2–5 p.m. Closing reception Sept. 25, 6–9 p.m.

UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER LOBBY GALLERY (230 River Rd.) “Living Legends of Georgia Music,” an exhibition by Georgia-based watercolorist Jackie Dorsey, pays homage to eight iconic musicians including the Indigo Girls, Big Boi of Outkast and Mike Mills of R.E.M. Through Jan. 5, 2026.

UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style” explores the rise of fast fashion and who pays for the cost of its convenience. Through December. • David Zeiger’s photography project “Displaced in the New South” explores the cultural collision between Asian and Hispanic immigrants and the suburban Atlanta communities in the 1990s. Through December. Screening of Zeiger’s documentary Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m. at Ciné. • “Captain Planet: The Power Is Yours” explores the origins and impact of the TV series, which inspired young people to care for the environment. Through May 2026. • “Sustained Excellence: A History of UGA Swim & Dive” explores the program’s history through photographs and artifacts. Through May 2026. Free tour offered at 3 p.m. on Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 and Nov. 21.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS CLEMENTS

GALLERY (780 Timothy Rd.) The 2nd Annual Invitational Art Exhibit features “The Bounty of the Land” which focuses on the beauty of Earth. Through October. Opening reception Sept. 26, 5–7 p.m.

WINTERVILLE CULTURAL CENTER GALLERY (371 N. Church St., Winterville) “Below the Surface” by Jesse Blalock through Sept. 26.

proceeds from their Focaccia dish to Books for Keeps through the duration of the drive. www.booksforkeeps.org

COSTUME DONATIONS (The Junior League of Athens) Accepting new and gently used Halloween costumes of all sizes until Oct. 4. Drop-off locations include ReBlossom and Historic Athens. Benefiting Family Promise of Athens. jlathensservice@gmail.com

DIAPER DONATIONS (Athens Area Diaper Bank) Diaper donations needed for local infants. All sizes and open packs/boxes are accepted. www.athensareadiaperbank.com

DIAPER DRIVE (Athens Area Landtrust) Diaper and wipes donations can be dropped off through Sept. 19. www.athenslandtrust.org

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) Free home medical equipment provided to those in need. Athens locations for pickup at Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging and Multiple Choices. Donations also accepted. www.fodac.org

MULTIPLE CHOICES VOLUN-

TEERS (Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living) Seeking volunteers to assist a nonprofit agency that serves individuals living with disabilities throughout a 10-country area of Northeastern Georgia. 706-850-4025, dmyers@ multiplechoices.us

PET FOOD PANTRY (Animal Services Adoption Center) The Animal Services community pet food pantry provides pet food to ACC residents at no cost. Donations always welcome. Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sundays, 12–3 p.m. www.accgov.com/adoptioncenter

SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Bigger Vision of Athens) The nonprofit homeless shelter Bigger Vision of Athens, Inc. is seeking new members for its board of directors. thebiggervisionshelter@gmail.com, www.bvoa.org/boardmember

SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Moms Adopting Moms) Local nonprofit seeks board members, including a chair and treasurer, to support foster children and families through mentorship and reunification. momsadoptingmoms@ gmail.com

SEEKING DONATIONS (ACC Human Relations Commission) Currently accepting donations for sealed any brand, quantity or size of menstrual hygiene products. Morgan.lyle@ accgov.com

SEEKING FOOD DONATIONS (The Cottage) Seeking donations of single-serving, non-perishable snacks to help children and adults navigating interviews, therapy sessions and court hearings. To arrange a drop-off please call 706546-1133, ext 223.

SEEKING SPONSORS & DONATIONS (Kickin’ for a Cause) A variety of team participant, donor and sponsor opportunities available for kickball event benefitting UCBC Cares Foundation. Sunday, Oct 26. 803-528-5731

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (Athens Farmer Market) Seeking volunteers for the 2025 season to help with weekly markets, special events and more. Submit applications online. www.athensfarmersmarket.net/ volunteer

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (Historic Athens) Registration for the 2025 Historic Athens Porchfest is now open. In need of porch hosts, performers, volunteers and sponsor support. www.historicathens.com/ porchfest

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (KACCB) Keep Athens-Clarke County Beau-

tiful has volunteer opportunities that include roadside cleanups, adopt-a-ramp and more. www. keepathensbeautiful.org

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (Meals on Wheels) Currently recruiting volunteers to deliver meals, engage in safety checks and more. eschley@ accaging.org

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (Shoal Creek Sanctuary) Local environmental nonprofit seeking volunteers for a variety of events including invasive plant removal, plant adoptions and more. Hands-on opportunities to help plant 3,000 native varieties are available every first Sunday, 1–3:30 p.m. www. shoalcreeksanctuary.org/volunteer

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle) A variety of volunteer, donor and sponsor opportunities available. Saturday, Oct. 26. www.wildrumpus.org

TEACHER SUPPLIES (Teacher Reuse Store) Educators can access free creative supplies at the store. Please bring credentials. www. accgov.com/trs

TOWELS FOR ANIMALS (Animal Services Adoption Center) Seeking donations of gently used bath towels and hand rags for bathing animals and cleaning kennels. Donations can be dropped off at the door after hours. www.accgov.com/ animalservices

VOLUNTEER NETWORK (Community Works, Watkinsville) A nonprofit organization that connects volunteers of all ages to events, resources and training opportunities. CWorksOC@gmail.com

Kidstuff

BRELLA ACTIVITIES (‘Brella Studio) A variety of after-school art lessons available for all ages. Other events and programs include “Art Truck,” art camps, “Mommy & Me” mornings and more. www.brellastudio. com/events

CREATIVE CLASSES (K.A. Artist Shop) Variety of classes including “Art Card Club” for teens and preteens. www.kaartist.com

CREATIVE CLASSES (Treehouse Kid & Craft) Treehouse offers a variety of art-centric activities such as “Art School,” “Saturday Morning Crafts” and more. www.treehousekidandcraft.com

CREATIVE SPACE (Fox Den Third Space) K-12. Drop off for classes, clubs, imaginative play, teen nights and more with makerspace, library, stage, bouldering wall and lounge areas. Memberships and drop-in options available. www.foxdenthirdspace.com

GROUPS AT REBLOSSOM (ReBlossom) A variety of classes, playgroups and support groups are offered for parents and young children. Topics include maternal mental health and more. www. reblossomathens.com

HOMESCHOOL ENRICHMENT

PROGRAMS (ACC Leisure Services) Programs for homeschool children ages 5–12 focused on home economics. Sept. 23 and Oct. 30, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Registration required. www.accgov.com/myrec, 706-613-3800

HOMESCHOOL OUTDOOR

CLASSES (ACC Leisure Services) Programs for homeschool children ages 5–12 focused on hiking, outdoor activities and map making. Next event Oct. 3, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Registration required. www.accgov. com/myrec, 706-613-3800

YOUTH PROGRAMS (Sheats Social Services) Registration now open for a variety of weekly programs that provide educational and community

support for K-12 students including Rainbow Reading Collective and Strong Beautiful Godly Girls (SBG²) Mentor Program. Volunteers are also needed. www.sheatssocialservices.org

Word on the Street

ATHENS ZEN GROUP (work.shop) Sangha sits every Sunday morning 8:30–10 a.m. followed by a discussion of Zen teachings 10:00–10:50 a.m. Newcomers’ orientation is the second Sunday of every month at 11 a.m. www.athenszen.org

CALL FOR STORYTELLERS (Rabbit Box) Rabbit Box presents true short stories shared by community members. Submit story ideas for upcoming shows. www.rabbitbox. org/tell

COMMUNITY RUNNING GROUPS

(Athens Road Runners) Weekly community runs for all skill levels including “Speed Workout” (Wednesdays, 5:30 a.m.) and “Fun Runs” (Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 7:15 a.m.). www.athensroadrunners.org

FILM LOCATION DIRECTORY

(Athens, GA) The Athens Film Office, part of the ACCGov Communications Department, recently launched a new database to showcase potential local sites that could be considered for film, TV or other production projects. www.athensgafilmoffice.com

FRIDAY EVENTS (Multiplechoices Center for Independent Living) The organization hosts ongoing Friday gatherings. Tech discussions, support groups, movies and games. www.multiplechoices.us/youreinvited

GUIDED GARDEN TOURS (UGA Botanical Garden) Learn about various plants at this guided walk. Available for groups of less than 10. Every Tuesday–Friday, 11 a.m. $5 per person. botgarden.uga.edu

MOVIE MATINEE (ACC Leisure Services) Series of screening events designed specifically for populations with disabilities. Staff will be present to assist with facilitation and provide adaptations for skill development. If one-on-one supervision is needed, a caregiver should be present for the duration of the program. www.accgov.com, 706-613-3800

MICROCHIP SCANNING STATIONS

(Multiple Locations) Connect lost pets with their owners via scanning stations. Available 24 hours. Located at ACC Animals Services, Memorial Park Dog Park and Southeast Clarke Park. Instructions provided at each location.

NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD MONTH

(Multiple Locations) Sign up for a new library card or renew your current membership in September for a chance to win prizes. www. athenslibrary.org

NETWORKING AND MEETINGS

(Integrative Medicine Initiative) Monthly meetings and open networking opportunities for those in the local wellness sector seeking support and who have interest in educating the community. admin@ integrativemedicineinitiative.org

OPEN BOARD MEETING (Daily Groceries Co-Op) Monthly meeting every third Wednesday, 5 p.m. at Athentic Brewing Co. Those interested in learning more about becoming board members or available volunteer opportunities invited to attend.

SEVENTH GENERATION (No. 3 Railroad Street, Arnoldsville) Seventh Generation Native American Church hosts gatherings on Sundays at 11 a.m. 706-340-7134 f

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HOUSES FOR RENT

3BR/2BA house, HVAC, granite countertops, HW floors, large backyard, nicely renovated. Located in Colbert, 15 minutes from Athens. $1500/mo. Call Tom 706-247-1259 for more information.

HOUSES FOR SALE

Looking for a house or a home? Condo or land? Call Daniel Peiken. REALTOR 5Market Realty. Selling in and around Athens for over 20 years. 706-296-2941

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

Athens School of Music. Now offering in-person and online instruction in guitar, bass, drums, piano, voice, brass, woodwinds, strings, banjo, mandolin and more. From beginner to expert, all styles. Visit www.athens schoolofmusic.com. 706543-5800

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Group Ukulele Class on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Learn to play your favorite songs and make new friends! Ages 5+. More Info at MeritMusicAcademy.com

MUSIC SERVICES

Instant cash is now being paid for good vinyl records &CDs in fine condition. Wuxtry Records at corner of Clayton & College Dwntn. 706-369-9428

Nuçi’s Space has soundtreated, climate- controlled rooms available for rental by the half hour. All rooms come equipped with full PA system, drumkit and Wi-Fi. nuci.org

SERVICES

HOME AND GARDEN

Happy Summer! WomanRun Gardening Services: We offer garden maintenance, invasive plant removal, personalized edible & native focused gardens for your school, home or business! For more info call/text: 706-395-5321

Hi! I’m Pablo, an expert gardener offering personalized care for your landscape. I specialize in low- maintenance, native gardens that support pollinators and biodiversity. Find me @pablofromseed, email pkozatch@ gmail.com or call 631-9034365.

MISC. SERVICES

Hotel Abacus offers six unique and historic venues for your special event. hotelabacusathens.com

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Pamper your pup at Bark Dog Spa, Athens’ premiere dog grooming facility! Book online at barkdogspa.com

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Pancho’s Tacos and Tequila is hiring bartenders and servers for lunch and dinner shifts. Contact hello@panchostacosandtequila to apply.

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Become a Juvenile Offender Advocate to compassionately and effectively transform the lives of young people in need of mentorship and rehabilitation. juvenileoffenderadvocateinc.org

If you are in crisis due to domestic violence, Project Safe is here to help. Call 706- 543- 3331 or visit project-safe.org.

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