The UGA Faculty Jazz Ensemble returns alongside Jazz Ensemble I for a fantastic evening of music composed by multi-award-winning composer, arranger, and conductor, Michele Corcella. Corcella graduated in Musical Studies (DAMS) at the University of Bologna, defending a thesis on Duke Ellington’s soundtracks. In addition, while at the Bologna Conservatory, he graduated in Jazz Music, as well as Arrangement and Composition for Multimedia Music. Corcella also studied orchestral conducting at the Imola International Academy “Incontri col Maestro.”
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Featured composers include: Holst, Hindemith, Bach, and more!
Wednesday, September 24 7:30 p.m. in Ramsey Concert Hall
Featuring guest artist Itamar Zorman and UGA Faculty Liza Stepanova and James Kim. Reception to follow.
Friday, September 26 5:30 p.m. in Ramsey Concert Hall
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Wednesday, October 1 6 p.m. in Edge Recital Hall HHSOM Building 250 River Road
Hu performs extensively as a concerto soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician.
Thursday, October 2 7:30 p.m. in Ramsey Concert Hall
All Hugh Hodgson School of Music events take place at the UGA Performing Arts Center, 230 River Road in Athens unless indicated.
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GANTT RUNS FOR MAYOR AND MORE LOCAL NEWS
By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com
Clarke County Board of Education member LaKeisha Gantt announced her candidacy for mayor last week with a promise to represent marginalized communities.
Gantt launched her campaign Saturday, Sept. 20, giving speeches at three points of significance to her life, starting at the entrance to the Columbia Brookside mixedincome development. She grew up in what was formerly the Jack R. Wells public housing complex, better known as Pauldoe. She
One of Gantt’s colleagues on the school board, former Athens- Clarke County commissioner Tim Denson, is also in the race. So is current commissioner Dexter Fisher, a former CCSD and UGA administrator. Gantt’s candidacy is likely to draw voters both from the Black community who might have gone for Fisher and Denson’s base of mostly white progressives.
Gantt called Denson “a strong candidate,” but said that she would be better able to reach marginalized communities. “This isn’t any fault of Tim’s, but there is a segment of the population that still doesn’t think they have someone in leadership who’s connected to their struggle,” she said.
then stopped at the now- shuttered Frank C. Maddox Center on Magnolia Street, where her education began, and concluded the tour at City Hall, backed by about 50 supporters (among them Deborah Gonzalez, the former district attorney).
“We tend not to think about what we can do for others, what we can do for the collective Athens, and that needs to change,” Gantt said. “We need leadership that’s bold and connected to the communities that are unheard.”
If elected, Gantt said she would support small and minority-owned businesses, as well as find creative new partnerships to bring more affordable housing to Athens. She noted her mixed feelings about the Pauldoe and Bethel Midtown Village redevelopment projects, which brought additional low-income housing but at the expense of destroying existing neighborhoods.
Gantt graduated from Clarke Central High School and holds a master’s degree in community counseling and a PhD in counseling psychology from the University of Georgia.
She worked as a career counselor and behavioral specialist for the school district before being elected to the school board representing District 7 in 2018 and again in 2022. She served as its president from 2019–2024, during which time she was a staunch supporter of controversial former superintendent Demond Means before helping to hire the more widely accepted Xernona Thomas and Robbie Hooker.
Another development, Walton Summit, is similar to the redevelopment of Athens’ Bethel Midtown Village into the mixedincome community The View at NoDA, which includes market-rate, subsidized and public housing. Lakeside at Harris Square is another comparable project in Gainesville.
ACC officials also learned about Davis Street Cottages, a group of five owneroccupied single- family houses. Commenting on the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on construction costs, Tullar said those houses cost $165,000 to build in 2020 and sold for $150,000. One resident then sold his house for $269,000 in 2023, after owning it for just 18 months. Since then, the city and its nonprofit development arm have put safeguards into place to prevent windfall profits so that houses remain affordable, using a land trust model where the nonprofit retains ownership of the land underneath the house.
system. In addition, sewer expansion would promote development in environmentally sensitive areas, Commissioner Melissa Link said, and Commissioner Carol Myers noted that it would “cost so much.”
Legally, moratoriums must be narrowly tailored to a specific problem and a limited time frame, county attorneys said. Previous moratoriums the commission has enacted include temporary bans on short- term rentals, new downtown bars and demolishing historic properties. Potential pitfalls include not only legal challenges, but also a “land rush” where developers try to submit their projects before new restrictions are enacted, as well as prompting state legislators to pre-empt whatever legislation the local government is considering, ACC Manager Bob Cowell said.
Likewise, she said that, as a native Athenian, she is better equipped to build trust with those voters than Fisher, who has lived in Athens for 35 years but is originally from North Carolina. “There’s a group of Athens people who were born here who feel invisible,” she said.
With qualifying still almost six months away, other candidates could still get into the race as well. The election will be held in May.
Incumbent Mayor Kelly Girtz is limited to two consecutive terms and cannot run.
Gantt’s campaign website is lakeishafor athens.com.
Commission Tours
Gainesville Housing
Mayor Kelly Girtz, seven Athens- Clarke County commissioners and a half-dozen other local officials traveled to Gainesville, GA on Sept. 19–20 to talk about long-range plans and tour their host city’s affordable housing developments.
Like Athens, Gainesville is a regional hub for industry and health care where many workers struggle to afford housing. Gainesville Mayor Sam Couvillon, a Republican, said his city has added 500 affordable units during his tenure but needs more. “If we tripled our affordable housing units, it would not be enough,” he told the Athens group.
One of the stops was Walton Landing, where Gainesville used state and federal tax credits to partner with a private developer to replace 32 aging public housing units with 164 new ones, all affordable for people making 60% of the area median income. Some are set aside for seniors 55 and up. Gainesville contributed $1 million in federal Community Development Block Grants for water and sewer infrastructure, according to Housing and Special Projects Manager Jessica Tullar. Families receive free afterschool child care and summer camps.
Over 20 years, Gainesville poured $90 million into the Midland redevelopment district, which has generated $400 million in private investment, Tullar said. Couvillon said the city is also working on a $450 million project similar to the $660 million redevelopment of Georgia Square Mall. He said he expects the developer to request an approximately $100 million bond backed by future property tax revenue generated by the new development; Leaven Property Group has a deal for $189 million in reimbursements from an Atlanta Highway tax allocation district but now is asking for some of it upfront.
“ If we tripled our affordable housing units, it would not be enough.
In addition, Girtz floated the idea of creating a new sales tax that would both give homeowners a tax break and fund new housing and youth initiatives.
Last year, the state legislature passed and voters ratified House Bill 581, which caps increases in property assessments to the rate of inflation. The legislation also allows counties to introduce a 1% “FLOST,” or Floating Local Option Sales Tax.
ACC officials also briefed the mayor and commission on development moratoriums. The discussion was not prompted by any particular project, although several commissioners—including Ovita Thornton (who did not attend), Dexter Fisher and Tiffany Taylor—have brought up the idea at various times. Fisher said at the retreat that the commission should use a moratorium to do a comprehensive review of sewer capacity, calling for expanding sewer service to all residents. But Girtz noted that ACC can’t force property owners to tie onto the
If the commission decides to put FLOST on the ballot and voters approve it, the property tax rate would be cut by four mills, or approximately $400 for the average homeowner. The remaining $7 million in annual revenue would go toward replacing the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan Act funds, which expire at the end of next year. $5 million a year would be devoted to affordable housing and $2 million to youth programs. Girtz said this arrangement would put more of the tax burden on visitors and UGA students who do not pay property taxes.
Girtz told Flagpole that none of the six commissioners present on Saturday objected to the idea of a FLOST, and it could go on the agenda in January or February, setting up a referendum in November 2026. f
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Smoke and Mirrors
By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com
When John T. Edge arrived at UGA from a small town near Macon in 1980, he set out to escape the Confederate mythology he’d grown up with and become the artistic bon vivant his mother had aspired to be.
It didn’t quite work out that way. After three years of partying and late nights at the 40 Watt Club, Edge flunked out. But the experience—recounted in his new autobiography House of Smoke—set him on a path of discovery that took him to Atlanta, the University of Mississippi and eventually all over the South, reinventing food writing and broadening the definition of Southern cuisine along the way.
It’s doubtful Edge would ever use a word like “cuisine,” though. He’s always been more comfortable at a gas- station taqueria or roadside barbecue pit—the types of working- class, locally owned restaurants championed by the SEC Network show “TrueSouth” he cohosts with acclaimed sportswriter Wright Thompson. That’s what drove Edge to start the Southern Foodways Alliance, an Ole Miss-affiliated nonprofit that “documents, studies and explores the diverse food cultures of the changing American South.”
Edge spoke to Flagpole while on the road from Oxford, MS to Birmingham, AL to record a Southern Living podcast. On Wednesday, Sept. 24, he’ll be in Athens to discuss House of Smoke with Moni Basu, the director of UGA’s MFA in Narrative Nonfiction program, where Edge teaches part- time.
Edge grew up in what he calls the “Lost Cause terrarium” of Clinton, GA. Raised by a father who worked to rehabilitate prisoners and an alcoholic, antique-hoarding mother, his family lived in a ramshackle house once owned by Confederate officer Alfred Iverson, Jr. As a child, he recalls lecturing visitors about how Iverson tricked a much larger Union cavalry force into surrendering during Sherman’s March to the Sea. While his parents considered themselves moderates on race, they sent him to an all- white private school when the Supreme Court finally enforced integration in 1970.
Edge enrolled at UGA because “Athens, from my perspective as a small- town kid in Georgia, was a more literary place. It was a place where you could get your ya- ya’s out, and also go on a search about who you are.” This was around the time the John Belushi comedy Animal House came out, so he thought “joining a fraternity was a way to rebel.”
In House of Smoke, Edge recalls attending R.E.M. and Love Tractor shows (two of his frat brothers once “roughed up” Michael Stipe because he “looked weird”), as well as forming a friendship with painter John Cleaveland, who still lives in nearby Farmington. But like many UGA students, he got a few too many ya- ya’s out, and wound up leaving without a degree. “I started college at 17, and I was an immature 17,” he says. “It took flunking out of college and hitting rock bottom to pick myself back up.”
The next stop was Atlanta, where Edge worked as a waiter and in corporate jobs while living in the bohemian Inman Park neighborhood. This informal education inspired him in the late 1990s to go back to school at the Ole Miss Center for Southern Studies, which accepted him despite his lackluster GPA. That led to a career in food writing, with regular columns in prestigious publications like the Oxford American and Garden & Gun, as well as books like 2017’s The Potlikker Papers, netting him four prestigious James Beard awards. The Potlikker Papers includes a section about Blanche’s Open House, a downtown Athens restaurant that served as the headquarters for the KKK members who followed Black Army
short passage about doing an interview with the “local weekly” circa 2001 that was cleverly headlined “Does Foucault Dunk His Cornpone?” (He confirmed the writer was then-Flagpole editor Richard Faussett.) In 2015, the late Valerie Boyd hired him as a faculty member for UGA’s new narrative nonfiction program. Edge cites his wife, artist Blair Hobbs, and Boyd, who died in 2022, as the two most important influences on House of Smoke. “She encouraged me to think about the power of my story,” he says of Boyd.
As he’s watched Athens grow over the decades, the 62- year-old says he embraces change and sees new development as a net positive, but believes big-money builders should do more to preserve arts and culture. “I think Athens is a reflection of the state as a whole. It continues to have challenges and fight against retrograde people, but it’s a much more tolerant place,” he says. “It’s a place like my home in Oxford that’s struggled with remaining in service to the artists and a certain cadre of students who make a college town a college town.”
reservist Lemuel Penn to the Broad River Bridge and shot him to death in 1964.
With the Black Lives Matter movement at its peak in 2020, though, Edge’s career imploded. He cannot explain why he argued in favor of a gradualist approach to racial discrimination during a debate with Nigerian-born chef Tunde Wey, but within weeks dozens of colleagues were calling for his resignation. “They say he is a white man—however charming—who has too much power over who tells the story of food in a region where so much of the cuisine was created by enslaved people,” Kim Severson of The New York Times wrote about the controversy.
He stepped down as the Southern Foodways Alliance director in 2021. While devastating at the time, Edge now says that the ordeal taught him another lesson: In seeking to use his privilege to tell untold stories, he had become the type of well-meaning paternalistic white man he spent most of his adulthood fighting against. Searching for answers as to where he went wrong, Edge took a painful but cathartic look back at his childhood. “I reported out the book,” he says. “I did not rely on memory. I used memory as a prompt for research.” Through it all, Edge has maintained his ties to Athens. House of Smoke includes a
Since Edge’s ouster from the SFA, the Trump administration has unleashed a backlash to the backlash—canceling diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and pressuring companies and universities alike to do the same. As exemplified by the recent right- wing furor over Cracker Barrel changing its logo, food is political now for very different reasons than it was five years ago. Edge says it reminds him of white conservatives’ response to Brown v. Board of Education
“That massive resistance led to 15 years of turmoil,” he says. “Looking back, you say, ‘Yes, of course the forces of humanity and morality won out.’ Now we find ourselves at another inflection point, and I’m not just talking about politics, but culture and how we treat each other. Will the forces of humanity and morality win out again? I believe they will. I’m an optimist.” f
WHAT: John T Edge in conversation with Moni Basu WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 24, 6 p m WHERE: UGA Special Collections Libraries HOW MUCH: FREE!
Hospitals Are Laboring
ST. MARY’S OUTPOST CLOSES ITS OB/GYN DEPARTMENT AFTER MEDICAID CUTS
By Maya Homan news@flagpole.com
St.Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital in rural Northeast Georgia will discontinue its maternal health services next month as its parent company moves to consolidate OB/GYN services to one location, the hospital announced last week. The decision will affect the hospital’s labor and delivery unit, as well as Clear Creek OBGYN, a separate center which provides reproductive care for patients at all stages of life.
The closure of St. Mary’s labor and delivery unit in Lavonia is one of the first Georgia-based casualties of the federal budget reconciliation package, colloquially known as the “big beautiful bill.” Hospital administrators say the bill, which included a $1 trillion cut to Medicaid funding, contributed to their decision to consolidate OB/ GYN services, though it was not the only factor.
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Health care experts have warned that recent federal Medicaid cuts could accelerate those closures, particularly those in rural areas, where health care providers rely on funding from Medicaid to sustain their facilities. In Georgia, 45% of all births are covered by Medicaid, according to nonprofit health policy research organization KFF. That number jumps to nearly 60% in rural areas.
Closing obstetric services can also harm a community’s economic development, said HomeTown Health CEO Jimmy Lewis, since hospitals are often the main employer in an area.
“Over a period of the last five to 10 years, we’ve closed somewhere in the vicinity of 14 baby delivery systems,” Lewis said. “And when they close, it puts the community in an extremely adverse situation, both from a health care standpoint and from an economic development standpoint.”
“This decision follows an extensive 18month discernment process that included intensive efforts to recruit additional physicians, create new partnerships and pursue incremental funding sources,” St. Mary’s, which is owned by Trinity Health Georgia, said in a statement. “Changing demographics in our region, physician recruitment challenges, increasing outmigration for labor and delivery services, and recent congressional cuts to Medicaid solidified this decision.”
Pregnant patients in at least four Northeast Georgia counties will now be transferred to other facilities, such as St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, which is over an hour from Lavonia by car. Sacred Heart Hospital’s emergency department will still be able to deliver babies in emergency situations, according to a press release, but will not be equipped to help patients who need a “higher level of care.”
The decision also comes as part of a growing trend of rural hospitals closing their labor and delivery units amid budget shortfalls. As of last month, only 36% of Georgia’s rural hospitals still provided labor and delivery services, according to data from the Center for Healthcare Quality and
Other hospitals in Georgia are also discussing scaling back services, citing federal cuts to Medicaid. Evans Memorial Hospital, which closed its labor and delivery services in 2010, is now contemplating closing down its intensive care unit due to a $3.3 million budget shortfall. Though the budget reconciliation bill set aside a $50 billion fund intended to offset the impact of the Medicaid cuts, it is up to state governments to apply for and distribute the money.
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, a Democrat who opposed the Republican-backed reconciliation bill, criticized the service cuts during an appearance at First Congregational Church in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 14. “It’s not a mystery that in a flourishing society, the means of achieving health and long life are a right accessible to all, and not just to those who live in the right place or have the means,” Ossoff said. “Especially when the disap pearance of those services for the people is a result of the pursuit of other priorities, namely to further enrich those who already have the most.”
Lexy Doherty, the Democratic candidate for Athens’ congressional district, said that Republicans’ Medicaid cuts would endanger women and infants. “It is unthinkable that the richest country in the history of the world now forces mothers and their unborn babies to risk death on dark highways, desperate for care,” she said in a statement. “But it is enraging that these unborn chil dren face this danger with their mothers for the sole reason that the superWashington and demanded tax cuts.”
This article originally appeared at georgiarecorder. com. Deputy Editor Ross Williams and Editor Blake Aued contributed to this report.
Pregnant patients in four Northeast Georgia counties may have to travel an extra hour for care after a Lavonia hospital closes its labor and delivery unit.
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EVENT | THU, SEPT. 25
Meet Athens’ Secret River
Ciné • 7 p.m. • FREE!
Photography, music, history and ecology are coming together for this special event dedicated to the Middle Oconee River, put on by the Oconee River Land Trust. Local photographer Jason Thrasher will be presenting a slideshow of his new images from the river alongside clarinet and baritone saxophone music from The John Kiran Fernandes and Franklin Russell Duo. Attendees will have the chance to bid on the photographs in a silent auction. Following the presentation, Oconee Joe will talk about the history and ecology of the river and ORLT’s efforts to protect it through the Middle Oconee Conservation Corridor Initiative, and he and Thrasher will talk about their personal experiences on the Middle Oconee. [Mary Beth Bryan]
Athens’ well-loved music and wrestling crossover event series is returning for another installment. Classic City Wrestling was created with the purpose of platforming wrestling as an artform in its own right, presenting it side-by- side with music for an entertaining creative synergism. This time around, the special musical guest is chaotic post-grunge band The Dictatortots. The match will be a faceoff between The Hoochie Daddy Najasism and pro wrestling Junkie Massacre Champion Alan Angels. Najasism is a proven fighter, but this promises to be one of his biggest challenges yet against the man who made waves with his debut in Atlanta. VIP tickets are available to witness the mayhem from the first or second row, and general admission tickets are $20. [MB]
MUSIC | SAT, SEPT. 27
support, Here Be Monsters, is an emotive folk punk project that delivers double- time drums, desperate vocals and intricate songwriting. [MB]
Locally-run label and collective Primordial Void is hosting a show featuring Athens-based bands Night Palace and Chairs alongside Soft as Snow, an eclectic pop project from Berlin. Avery Draut is the face of pop band Night Palace, which is known for the lush, dreamy melodies and lyricism of its debut album Diving Rings Chairs is a five-piece shoegaze-influenced recording project featuring Primordial Void creator Marcel Sletten. Soft as Snow is a duo composed of Norwegian-born artists Oda Egjar Starheim and Øystein Monsen whose experimental sound combines a variety of pop textures with elements of ASMR, rough sampling, drum machines and more. Starheim’s sensitive vocal stylings act as the emotive glue of the tracks. The duo recently released remixed versions of recent album Metal.wet by artists including KMRU, Klara Lewis, foodman and Apartment Fox to celebrate its first U.S. tour. [MB]
The Grawks, PINKEYE, Here Be Monsters
Flicker Theatre & Bar • 8 p.m. (doors) • $10
Two local bands, The Grawks and Here Be Monsters, are joining out-of- towner PINKEYE for a bill at Flicker this week. PINKEYE is a punk trio composed of bassist Scott Sturdy, drummer Chad Clay and guitarist Joe Hooten. The three hail from Asheville, NC, though they’re not new to the Athens scene. The band has traveled here before for stops at Redline and Ciné, with this special visit to Flicker marking the release of its second album, Better Stay Clear. The record is a relentless, no- frills work of punk rock that features local musician Jay Gonzalez on vintage keys. The first support act, The Grawks, is a punk/ garage rock outfit inspired by the ’70s New York punk scene that released the Threats & Promises-reviewed EP, Songs of Shame and Regret, earlier this year. The second
Experimental indie-rock group Deerhoof is currently touring to celebrate 31 years as a band, playing fresh setlists each night that pull from across the entire decades-long span of its discography. Deerhoof formed in 1994 in San Francisco, beginning as the improvisational bass and harmonica solo project of Rob Fisk. Greg Saunier was added on drums soon after, then bassist and singer Satomi Matsuzaki, who joined just a week after moving to the U.S. from Japan despite having no prior band experience. Fisk eventually left the band in 1999, replaced by John Dieterich, and guitarist Ed Rodríguez rounded out the current lineup in 2008. While the focus of the tour is the band’s anniversary, it is also in support of Deerhoof’s newest record, Noble and Godlike in Ruin, which Pitchfork calls its “most abrasive album to date,” complete with everything from “mangled, fractured grooves” to “anarchic free- jazz squawk.” Joining Deerhoof in Athens are local punk bands Mr. [Redacted] and Bad Kill. [MB] f
threats & promises
Katie Collins’ She’s A Tenor PLUS,
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By Gordon Lamb threatsandpromises@flagpole.com
YOU NEED A MIRACLE: Tickets for Widespread Panic’s New Year’s run at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre went on sale last Friday. The specific dates for these shows are Dec. 29, 30 and 31. While there are multiple locales noted among Spreadheads as being particularly special venues for the band, the Fox is ranked very high on that list. I shouldn’t even have to note that these shows absolutely will sell completely out, if they haven’t already by the time you read this. For all other information, please see widespread panic.com.
TUNE IN: Pianist and vocalist Katie Collins released her album She’s A Tenor recently, and I’d encourage setting aside some quiet time to absorb this fully. Collins wrote the 10- song album this year and recorded it with engineer Mark Maxwell in a single day. She has a history in theater, and some of her compositions (“Act On Our Stage,” “She’s A Tenor,” “Like a Gypsy”) clearly reflect this tradition. Her playing is chill inducing, and that’s before her voice, which is as rich as the depth of experience from which it comes, arrives. Her tenor-acity is swathed in sympathy and strength and could very easily be presented a’cappella. Particular highlights for me here are “Two Black Crows,” “Gravedigger None” and opening song “Beach Waves.” Find this on major streaming services, and for more information, please see instagram.com/katiecollins music.
processed signal path) used to bridge here to there across massive dams of intelligible thought and understanding, effectively transporting nature through the built environment back upstream and back into dream.” Also on the bill this night are multimedia artist Ihlayat (J Anderssen), who is slated to be creating experimental videos on the spot, as well as electronic jack-of-alltrades Other Voices, Other Rooms, who recently released his latest mixtape Summer Ov Our Pilgrim Wandering. Doors open at 7 p.m., music begins at 8 p.m. and the suggested donation is $10. For more information, please see athica.org.
SKATEBOARD ANARCHY: A curious little selftitled EP by Johnny’s Skate Party came out last week. As much as I hate to plead ignorance, I’ve not even the slightest clue
THE COWBOY WAY: After The Pink Stones play a two-night stand at Flicker Theatre and Bar this Friday and Saturday celebrating the release of the group’s newest LP Thank the Lord… It’s The Pink Stones, they’ll dip into Atlanta for one night, then it’s back to the road for these boys. From Oct. 6–Nov. 1 The Pink Stones will travel through the Midwest, touch the West slightly, head back down through Texas and Louisiana, dip down into Florida for a few dates, and then end up in Columbus, GA for the tour’s final night. The new album arrives courtesy of the band’s longtime label New West Records. For more information, please see thepinkstones.com.
GET INSIDE: The next instance of Sonic Space at ATHICA occurs this Friday, Sept. 26. Featured in this go ’round is headliner Salmon Tubes (Jon Vogt and Kyle MacKinnel) and the project is self-described as “…the expression of multiple instruments (salmon) carried electronically through a narrow system of tubes (a heavily
who this is, but damn if I’m not diggin’ it. It’s got five songs of varying quality, but everything kind of meshes together in classic punk demo fashion. Opening song “Little Boxes” cooks in a mid- tempo Misfits- style, its synth flourishes notwithstanding. From there the sweet spot is right in the middle with the one- two punch of “Johnny’s Skate Park” and “A Mis-ile of Curious Strength.” From there it all kind of tapers off, but give this one a listen and see how she fares for you. Turn it on over at johnnysskateparty.bandcamp.com.
DAVID REMINISCES ABOUT HIS DAYS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Athens Resonates and the Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards will host its second Athens Songwriters’ Forum at Ciné on Friday, Sept. 26. This instance features performances by, and interviews with, David Lowery (Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven) and Jordan Reynolds (Rose Hotel). Tickets are $30. The evening starts at 8 p.m., and I’d plan on getting there a little early, because this will fill up. Proceeds from this evening will benefit Nuçi’s Space, Athens Boys & Girls Club and The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter Awards. The evening is hosted by Athens Resonates’ Drew Vandenberg. For tickets, please see athenscine.com. f
MUSIC | TUE, SEPT. 30
Katie Collins
Deerhoof
Thank The Lord, It’s The Pink Stones
By Patrick Barry music@flagpole.com music
There aren’t many folks breathing new life into cosmic country the way The Pink Stones have in their career. Over nearly five years, two albums and countless raucous live shows, The Pink Stones have made a name for themselves in the country world with their psychedelic bent and powerful stage presence, drawing early comparisons to the likes of The Byrds, Merle Haggard and Earl Scruggs.
After a two-year break in releases, The Pink Stones are back with an 11-track record that serves as a love letter to the genres and artists that inspired them, while also looking to add a modern and innovative twist to twang. Thank The Lord, It’s The Pink Stones was just released Sept. 19 via Normaltown and New West Records.
A lot has occurred in the intervening years between this album and the last. Namely, the band experienced a change in lineup that saw the departure of pedal steel player John Neff and the arrival of Caleb Boese, as well as extensive touring in Australia and Europe.
“People in Europe really love the country music thing,” says Hunter Pinkson, founder, frontman and presumptive namesake of the band. “They dress up like cowboys; it’s super cool.”
Athens drummer Michael Alexander joined the band for the record, alongside longtime band members Adam Wayton on bass and Neil Golden on keyboard. Following the lineup changes, the band continued its touring, workshopping songs on the road that would eventually end up on Thank The Lord. “We try to stay on the road as
halls of country. That’s no insult, either. In fact, it’s right in the subtitle of the record: “Eleven new country standards.” The subject matter focuses on themes of unrequited love, loss, nostalgia and longing, while still retaining the wit and humor that Pinkston’s writing has become known for over the years.
“I see this as sort of a concept album. Love and loss is my classic songbook. Everyone experiences that kind of stuff, you know? It’s just part of being a human being,” Pinkston says.
The album plays very sarcastically with religion throughout, as well. From the title to the masterful album art featuring Pinkston himself, with the backdrop of a church and his shadow casting a pair of devil horns
wasn’t simply an obedience tale, but rather a real, physical adversary that had to be battled daily.
“I’ve never been religious,” Pinkston says, “but I’ve always been fascinated with those early country guys who sang gospel tunes and wore suits with crosses on them, even while they were getting into some pretty immoral stuff.”
“Real Sad Movies, Big Jet Planes” is a particular standout, evoking the work of artists like Tom T. Hall and Dave Loggins while Boese’s pedal steel wails between verses. To the heartbroken, airplanes are only a momentary escape from the reality of loss.
Thank The Lord was recorded at Henry Barbe’s home studio in Athens, a relaxed environment that allowed the band the space to experiment with ideas and piece things together without a deadline or strict studio hours hanging over their heads. And with the band spread across the South (Boese in Nashville and Alexander in Atlanta) working jobs of their own, time together was a precious commodity in the studio.
The constant touring, however, began to have its effect. Following the loss of Neff, Pinkston began to step up as a lead guitar player in a greater capacity, and had to find a lineup of players more conducive to the touring and performance pace he had become used to.
much as we can, because that’s the only way we can all be together,” Pinkston says.
On the whole, the record is deeper and more thematically and musically mature than any other prior work The Pink Stones have released. In some ways it comes off as very traditional, a wonderful entry into the
so small that they are nearly unnoticeable. Originally meant as a joke, the title track “Thank The Lord” (featuring mandolin phenom Wyatt Ellis) could serve just as well as a 1960s revivalist praise song. It harkens back to the days when God could be found in every clapboard church, and the devil
The record was put together piecemeal, with Boese and Pinkston formulating ideas at their respective instruments during live tracking sessions, speaking through their guitars to each other to craft parts that come across as so effortless on the record.
“It was a pretty loose recording process,” Pinkston says. “But I’m more proud of this record than any other we’ve put out.”
Following the release of Thank The Lord, The Pink Stones are set to perform a two-night run at Flicker Theatre and Bar with Little Gold on Sept. 25 and T. Hardy Morris on Sept. 26. Then, it’s on to a free record signing and show at Atlanta’s Criminal Records before hitting the road again for a two-month tour that will take them across the country and into the sunset, with only a fine plume of dust rising in their wake. f
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PANCHO’S AND TRES AMIGOS
By Hillary Brown food@flagpole.com
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MEXICAN RESTAURANT OPTIONS
Ask anyone who half pays attention to the local food scene what characterizes the past year, and they might say, “Too many Mexican restaurants.” They’re not wrong, exactly. It becomes a bit numbing to keep writing that such and such spot will become yet another Mexican restaurant.
Yet, the experience of eating at most of these places is pleasurable. Mexican food is delicious and, at least theoretically, varied, even if most of these places are drawing from the same well. It works for vegetarians (mostly). It works for bringing your whole family and enjoying a margarita at the end of a long week. The audience is there.
nearly as good, again really digging into exterior caramelization as its predominant flavor. Shrimp doesn’t reward that kind of sear as much and is a step down, but still tasty.
Eat in the restaurant rather than get ting takeout, and it’ll become clear that the tortillas are made inslightly imperfect and varied in thickness, but all with a beautiful chew and a waft of masa. They come on the side of many plates, including the delicious barbacoa, and it’s easy to focus on the side over the main, eagerly tearing off bits of tortilla and dunk ing them in the brothy refried beans or wiping the meat juices from the plate, chasing each lovely morsel. Wait a while to eat them, even if they’re wrapped in foil, and they lose this immediacy.
There’s a reason Athens keeps opening Mexican restaurants and, although I also want Greek and Burmese and dim sum, at least while I’m eating at a Mexican restaurant that I enjoy, it’s hard for me to let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Anyway, here are two new Mexican restaurants in Athens, both of which are pretty good.
PANCHO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA (675 Pulaski St., 706-215-9579, panchostacos andtequila.com): This restaurant moved into the former Pulaski Heights BBQ, which I dearly miss. The space isn’t that different, apart from the brightly colored textiles that cover most surfaces.
The second half of the name wasn’t yet accurate when I went, but the liquor license was only days away, according to staff. But the big, pleasant patio was empty, despite gorgeous weather. It seems like the restaurant just needs to find its audience, and it should because the food is legitimately good. Digging into an al pastor taco, you’ll find not only an intense maximization of surface area for the Maillard reaction on each morsel of meat, but also tiny bits of traditional pineapple incorporated throughout. You can add cilantro and onions and salsa, but you don’t need to. The lengua is
The empanadas are also worth your time: big, thinextremely crisp and hot from the deep fryer, their crust puffed with oil and their tasty fillings eager to burn your tongue. Get the timing right, and it’s thrill ing. If you live nearby, and you’re not going, GO. Pancho’s is open approximately 11 a.m.–8 p.m. daily, although it seems to open as early as 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. some days.
TRES AMIGOS
St., 706-215-
sathens): This was less promis ing—designed to reach students, keeping late hours for the bar crowd downtown, occupying a space that has seen a series of places come and go. And yet it is far better than it should be or has to be, with the kitchen dialing up shots of acid to invigorate the food. You can order a plate of sliced cucumbers heavily sprinkled with Tajin and drizzled with chamoy, for example—an extremely simple side that is perfect for summer, marrying crunch, tang and vegetable sweetness. The lengua and the shrimp tacos are nicely caramelized, perky with flavor and well sized. A salsa bar near the ordering window includes limes, sliced radishes, onion, cilantro and a few piquant sauces, plus an array of bottled condiments. The bread for the tortas is briefly toasted on the griddle, but is mostly too floppy, shedding ingredients all over the place, and I’d argue in favor of more pickled jalapeños in the fillings. The al pastor is fine, but nothing compared to the version at Pancho’s. Add a side of esquites to your tacos, however, and you’ll be delighted by the kitchen’s heavy hand with the Tajin. Creamy, crunchy, salty, acidic—it’s a great snack, whether you’ve been pounding margs or not.
SPARK JOY
I’m not sure you need to go out of your way for Tres Amigos, but if you are downtown already, the service is speedy and the food plenty decent. It’s open Monday to Wednesday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m. f
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live music calendar
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.
VAULTBOY Pop singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, FL whose name pays homage to his love of video games.
Hendershot’s No Phone Party. 7 p.m. 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.”
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.
WUOG
Live in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www. wuog.org
KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They’ll rock your whiskers off!
TANNER USREY Country singersongwriter from Prosper, TX who takes inspiration from George Strait, Tom Petty and Whiskey Myers.
COLTON BOWLIN Authentic country storyteller from Albany, KY. Athentic Brewing Co.
7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
’90S THEMED KARAOKE Sing your favorites with DJ Gregory and dress up for a ’90s costume contest. Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with 38 strings between them. (6 p.m.)
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 6–11 p.m. www.instagram.com/ elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday. Flicker Theatre & Bar
BUICK AUDRA Grammy Awardwinning musician, songwriter and producer living in Nashville, TN blending heavy rock, soul, R&B, punk, Americana and bluegrass.
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.
MARY MARGARET COZART
Former Athenian now based in Savannah who crafts beautiful indie rock songs.
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
WIND SYMPHONY Performing the finest standard and new repertoire for wind band.
SYMPHONIC BAND Experienced undergraduate music majors, minors and non-majors from across campus play classic band repertoire and new music.
SALMON TUBES Electro-acoustic improvisation duo Jon Vogt and Kyle MacKinnel.
IHLAYAT Experimental sound and visual artist using a mixture of samples, synth and guitar heavily manipulated.
OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS House, rap and shoegaze-inspired music on synth hardware.
Athentic Brewing Co. Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. www.athenticbrewing. com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Ciné
8 p.m. $30. www.athenscine.com
ATHENS SONGWRITERS’ FORUM A dynamic talk-show-style evening hosted by Drew Vandenberg featuring live performances
and intimate interviews with acclaimed artists David Lowery (Cracker) and Jordan Reynolds (Rose Hotel).
JAKE BROWER Whimsical psych pop for fans of David Kilgour, The Bats and Apples in Stereo. Long Term Wave tape listening party and release show!
FLORAL PORTRAIT Stunning baroque psych-pop ensemble led by composer Jason Bronson and collaborator Jacob Chisenhall. Solo set.
DAVE’S BEES’ HONEY Dave (Cicada Rhythm) plays outsider folk for fans of Michael Hurley and Twain.
Ciné
Primordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.athenscine.com SOFT AS SNOW Norwegian-born, Berlin-based duo that creates oblique pop drawing inspiration from techno, ’90s IDM, cold wave and more.
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dreampop group fronted by Avery Draut. CHAIRS Enigmatic local recording project that pulls from shoegaze and post-punk influences. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flicker theatreandbar.com
THE GRAWKS Pure bastard rock from Athens. PINKEYE Asheville, NC punk band.
HERE BE MONSTERS Athensbased folk punk band that delivers emotive, introspective music blended with a high-energy stage performance.
Front Porch Bookstore
6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
ADAM KLEIN Singer-songwriter playing folk, folk rock, Americana and West African Mande-inspired music.
Hendershot’s
8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens. com
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy.” Album release show!
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic
DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more.
DJ DE LA LUNA Sebastian Granados is a Columbian DJ who plays Italo disco. No. 3 Railroad Street
6 p.m. www.3railroad.org
CAROLINE AIKEN This guitarist and singer’s bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance.
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
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 28
ACC Library
Live at the Library.
3 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org
TREMBLING EARTH ORCHES-
TRA Psychedelic power trio. Boutier Winery & Inn
Wine Down. 3–5 p.m. www.boutier winery.com
TIM MORGAN Singer and pianist playing hits from John Denver, Elton John, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and more.
The Classic Center
7 p.m. $51–367. www.classiccenter.
com HOME FREE Five-piece country a cappella sensation that won the fourth season of NBC’s The Sing-Off THE LONGEST JOHNS Viral English folk music group known for their powerful performances of sea shanties.
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
8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.
com
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local sevenpiece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
Oak House Distillery
3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.
com
FOLIE À QUATRE Playing a mix of French chansons, jazzy tunes and originals by Lavon Smith, accompanied on guitar, accordion and double bass.
Monday 29
Ciné
7:30 p.m. (Phantom of the Opera), 9:30 p.m. (Nosferatu). $25/single, $40/double. www.athenscine.com
THE INVINCIBLE CZARS Performing a live score for the screening of two classic silent films.
Flicker Theatre & Bar
8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com
BLUE MONDAY De La Luna and
DJ Charlieflower spin new wave, post-punk, remixes, goth and Italo disco for this ’80s dance party. Porterhouse Grill
7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.
com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast.
ZINDELPHIA Philadelphia-based singer and guitarist who blends neo-soul, jazz, funk and folk into a timeless sound.
HUNLO Electrified, soulful artist with a soft, inspiring sound. Hendershot’s No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets from his catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $52–84. pac.uga.edu
AUGUSTIN HADELICH Violinist known for his phenomenal technique, insightful and persuasive interpretations and ravishing tone.
Normal Bar 8–11 p.m. FREE! booking@rudy montayremusic.com
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
WUOG
Live in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www. wuog.org
DOG FIGHT Screamo band that’s all bark no bite.
The World Famous 9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www. facebook.com/theworldfamous athens
LOTHARIO The visceral, razoredged solo project of Melbourne, Australia’s Annaliese Redlich.
OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.
CRYING FORM Local hardcore punk trio.
Down the Line
10/01 Hibbs Family Band (Creature Comforts Brewery)
10/01 Horn Studio Recital (Hugh Hodgson School of Music)
10/01 Cruise Control, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, Rowan Newby, The Falling Spikes (40 Watt Club)
10/01 Polar Waves (Georgia Theatre Rooftop) f
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event calendar
Tuesday 23
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
FILM: Athentic Movie Night (Athentic Brewing Co.) Screening of the fairytale classic The Princess Bride 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com
GAMES: Miss Thing’s Drag Bingo (40 Watt Club) Play bingo hosted by Sophia Lo’Rent, Cola Fizz and Karmella Macchiato to win prizes. All ages. 5 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (bingo). www.boybutante.org
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
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: Death Over Drafts (Athentic Brewing Co.) Casual destigmatizing discussion about all things death and dying while using The Death Deck. RSVP encouraged. 6–8 p.m. organizingdeath@gmail. com
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
Wednesday 24
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
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.friendsof acclibrary.org
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
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: 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
KIDSTUFF: Story Time (Oconee County Library) Drop in for songs, fingerplays and early literacy skills. Ages 3–7. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee
LECTURES & LIT: A Conversation With John T. Edge (UGA Special Collections Library) The author, restaurant columnist and co-host of “TrueSouth” will discuss his autobiography House of Smoke with Moni Basu. 6 p.m. FREE! grady.uga.edu
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
Thursday 25
ART: Closing 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: Open Workshop with Symbio (Ramsey Hall) The musical duo will discuss their music, instruments and Swedish culture. 12:45 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
CLASSES: Line Dance Lessons (Boutier Winery & Inn) Learn how to line dance with Amy. 7–9 p.m. $5. www.boutierwinery.com
COMEDY: Brad Upton (Rialto Club) The comedy veteran is best known for his stand-up special produced by Dry Bar Comedy. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $42.77 & up. www. facebook.com/AubreyEntertainment AthensGA
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.friendsof acclibrary.org
EVENTS: Athentic Farmers Market (Athentic Brewing Co.) Weekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
EVENTS: Good Neighbor Day (Creature Comforts Brewery) Help build hygiene kits with Advantage Behavioral Health and play “Homegrown” trivia about all things Georgia. 5–7:30 p.m. www.creature comfortsbeer.com
EVENTS: Meet Athens’ Secret River (Ciné) Learn about the Middle Oconee River’s history and ecology with Oconee Joe, preview Jason Thrasher’s photography series and enjoy food, music and a silent auction. 7–8:30 p.m. www. oconeeriverlandtrust.org
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: Adult Dungeons & Dragons (Bogart Library) A gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart
GAMES: Bad Dog BINGO (Amici at The Falls) Play BINGO with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www. facebook.com/baddogathens
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: Lil Master Chef (Howard Park & Community Center) Create snacks while having fun in the kitchen, this month making quesadillas. Ages 2–5. 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga. myrec.com
KIDSTUFF: LEGO Builder’s Challenge (Oconee County Library) Drop in to complete challenges and earn prizes. Ages 5–12. Fourth Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee
KIDSTUFF: Chapter Chat (Bogart Library) This month’s chat will feature The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
LECTURES & LIT: Across the Board Book Club (Oconee County Library) Discuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
LECTURES & LIT: Conservation Talk (Georgia Museum of Art) Atlanta-based conservator Larry Shutts will talk about techniques, tools and approaches to conservation and restoration. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
LIBBALOOPS ALBUM
ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart
MEETINGS: Tarot & Tea (Indie South) Gather to learn more about Tarot cards and practice readings. Registration required. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. www.theindiesouth. com
MEETINGS: Disco Hills Skate Club (Firefly Trail, Winterville) Join the group to socialize or exercise while skating outdoors. Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. FREE! Find Disco Hills Outdoor Skate Club on Facebook MEETINGS: Excavating Ancient Burial Sites (Phi Kappa Hall) The Phi Kappa Literary Society is hosting a debate on whether or excavating ancient burial sites is unethical. 7 p.m. FREE! www.phikappauga.org
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
SPORTS: UGA Hockey vs. University of Alabama (Akins Ford Arena) Cheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $14–35. www.classiccenter.com
THEATER: The Revolutionists (Morton Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a darkly comedic play set during the French Revolution, bringing together four unlikely heroines. Sept. 25–26, 30 and Oct. 1–2, 8 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 2 p.m. $18. www.ugatheatre.com
Friday 26
ART: Opening Reception (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) The second annual Invitational Art Exhibit features “The Bounty of the Land.” 5–7 p.m. FREE! www. uuathensga.org
ART: Opening Reception (OCAF) “Forging Connections: Metal Art Inspired by the Marine Carbon Cycle” by Barbara Mann and “Teaching Through Creation: Works by Local Art Educators” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf. com
ART: Paint & Sip (Winterville Cultural Center) Guided step-by-step instructions to paint a work inspired
CLASSES: Sunset Salutations (Dudley Park) This outdoor session blends gentle flows, mindful breathwork and deep stretching to help relieve the stress. 6:30 p.m. $5 (ACC resident), $7 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
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.friendsof acclibrary.org
EVENTS: Sustained Excellence (UGA Special Collections Library) Take a curator-led tour of the UGA swim and dive exhibition. 3 p.m. libs.uga.edu
EVENTS: Dollar Shave Club Toss, Kick and Catch Competition (Normaltown Brewing Co.) Compete against former Georgia kicker Rodrigo Blankenship for a chance to win tickets to the UGA vs. Alabama football game. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.normaltownbrewingco.com
GAMES: Friday Night Initiative (Tyche’s Games) Learn how to play 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: Homeschool Day (Georgia Museum of Art) Learn about women in the arts with Art Cart activities, watching a demonstration and creating art. 10 a.m. FREE! gmoa-tours@uga.edu
KIDSTUFF: Morning Makers (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Hali to make themed crafts. Ages 4–7. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart
PERFORMANCE: Classic City Wrestling (40 Watt Club) A night of high flying, power slamming independent wrestling, with a side of rock and roll by The Dictatortots. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–30. www.40watt.com
PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays (Hendershot’s) Enjoy an R-rated “A Night on the John” comedy drag show. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
SPORTS: UGA Hockey vs. University of Alabama (Akins Ford Arena) Cheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $14–35. 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. 26–27, 7 p.m. Sept. 28, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. tking@cityofelberton.net
THEATER: Into the Woods (Oconee County Civic Center) Performance of the popular Broadway musical weaving together enchanted fairy tales. Sept. 26–27 & Oct. 3–4, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 & Oct. 4, 2 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 3 p.m. $22. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
THEATER: The Revolutionists (Morton Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a darkly comedic play set during the French Revolution, bringing together four unlikely heroines. Sept. 25–26, 30 and Oct. 1–2, 8 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 2 p.m. $18. www.ugatheatre.com
Saturday 27
CLASSES: Bring Back Your Backyard (Ben Burton Park) Learn
about invasive plant species and techniques on how to remove them. Wear closed toed shoes and cloths for yard work. 10 a.m. FREE! www. accgov.com/myrec
CLASSES: Ayurvedic Self-Care Workshop (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Learn grounding and empowering routines for perimenopause. 12 p.m. $60. www.revolutiontherapy andyoga.com
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: Adult Trips (Howard Park & Community Center) Leisure Services offers roundtrip travel to the Duluth Fall Festival. 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $15 (ACC resident), $22.50 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/ myrec
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.friendsof acclibrary.org
EVENTS: Bettis Bunch Family Fundraising (Athentic Brewing Co.) There will be special mugs for sale, food and drink, raffles and tailgating in benefit of helping firefighter Robert Bettis through a serious health issue. 2 p.m. www. athenticbrewing.com
GAMES: Board Games (Bogart Library) Enjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart
GAMES: Chess Tournament (Oconee County Library) Informal play led by instructor Bryce Dejno open to all skill levels and ages. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee
OUTDOORS: Morning Paddle (Watson Mill Bridge State Park) Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/ vehicle.. www.gastateparks.org/ WatsonMillBridge
OUTDOORS: Pollinator Bioblitz Hike (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Join a hike around the nature center to search for pollinators and host plants. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/ myrec
OUTDOORS: Build-a-Kit (Watson Mill Bridge State Park) Make your own outdoor kit with all supplies provided. Registration required. 11:15 a.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks. org/WatsonMillBridge
OUTDOORS: Tree ID Hike (Watson Mill Bridge State Park) Learn about local plant life on a guided walk. 12:45 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks. org/WatsonMillBridge
SPORTS: UGA vs Alabama (Sanford Stadium) Cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Crimson Tide. 7:30 p.m. www. georgiadogs.com
THEATER: Into the Woods (Oconee County Civic Center) Performance of the popular Broadway musical weaving together enchanted fairy tales. Sept. 26–27 & Oct. 3–4, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 & Oct. 4, 2 p.m.
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. 26–27, 7 p.m. Sept. 28, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. tking@cityofelberton.net
Sunday 28
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
CLASSES: Teamaking and Tea Spilling (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn about a native tea plant, watch the brewing process and enjoy a cup of tea. Registration required. 2 p.m. Donations suggested. 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: Beer Launch Party (Terrapin Beer Co.) Try the new Public Lands Pale Ale plus live music and a raffle for a public water fly fishing trip sponsored by the Georgia Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. 2–5 p.m. www. terrapinbeer.com
EVENTS: Family Skate Night (Fun Galaxy Athens) Stop by for a family friendly skating session and refreshments provided by One Hope Church. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.onehopeathens.com
EVENTS: Community Night (Alps Road Presbyterian Church) Enjoy line dancing lessons, a DJ, cornhole and a food truck. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.alpsroadpres.org
GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (The Globe) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www. facebook.com/baddogathens
KIDSTUFF: Tiny Picasso (Heard Park & Community Center) Play a game and explore your artistic side, this month making painted pumpkins. Registration required. Ages 1.5–4. 10 a.m. $4 (ACC residents), $6 (non-residents). www.accgovga. myrec.com
OUTDOORS: Morning Paddle (Watson Mill Bridge State Park) Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/ vehicle.. www.gastateparks.org/ WatsonMillBridge
OUTDOORS: Bridge History (Watson Mill Bridge State Park) Learn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 11:30 a.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www. gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
OUTDOORS: Creek Critters Hike
(Watson Mill Bridge State Park) Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks. org/WatsonMillBridge
OUTDOORS: Afternoon Kayak
Paddle (Watson Mill Bridge State Park) Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 3 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/ vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/ WatsonMillBridge
OUTDOORS: S’mores (Watson Mill Bridge State Park) Join the park staff to learn how to start a
fire using flint and steel strikers, and make s’mores. 5:15 p.m. $5 (adults), FREE (12 & under). www. gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
PERFORMANCE: Drag Brunch (Athentic Brewing Co.) A high tea themed afternoon of drag entertainment. 12 p.m. $10 (show only). 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
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. 26–27, 7 p.m. Sept. 28, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. tking@cityofelberton.net
THEATER: The Revolutionists (Morton Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a darkly comedic play set during the French Revolution, bringing together four unlikely heroines. Sept. 25–26, 30 and Oct. 1–2, 8 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 2 p.m. $18. www.ugatheatre.com
THEATER: Into the Woods (Oconee County Civic Center) Performance of the popular Broadway musical weaving together enchanted fairy tales. Sept. 26–27 & Oct. 3–4, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 & Oct. 4, 2 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 3 p.m. $22. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Monday 29
ART: Painting Acorns for Fall Decor (Oconee County Library) Bring your creativity and your ideas to make your own unique painted trinkets. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee
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: Phantom of the Opera & Nosferatu (Ciné) Screening of the classic silent films with a live score performed by The Invincible Czars. 7:30 p.m. (Phantom of the Opera), 9:30 p.m. (Nosferatu). $25/single, $40/double. www.athenscine.com
GAMES: Pinball Tournament (Starland Lounge & Lanes) Casual and beginner-friendly with prizes and giveaways. 7–9 p.m. $5 entry & coin drop. tflipsamusements@ gmail.com
GAMES: Shih Tzu Not Trivia (Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen (Normaltown)) Test your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www. instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia GAMES: Anime Trivia (Athentic Brewing Co.) Test your anime trivia knowledge with host Nick. 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Tuesday 30
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
EVENTS: Our Casa es Tu Casa Fundraiser (Athentic Brewing Co.) Casa de Amistad’s second annual fundraiser will feature food, music, dance lessons and a silent auction. 5–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing. com
FILM: Zombie Problems Double Feature (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of two zombie themed films. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flicker theatreandbar.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: 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
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
THEATER: The Revolutionists (Morton Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a darkly comedic play set during the French Revolution, bringing together four unlikely heroines. Sept. 25–26, 30 and Oct. 1–2, 8 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 2 p.m. $18. www.ugatheatre.com
Wednesday 1
ART: Artful Conversation: Zebedee Armstrong (Georgia Museum of Art) Mallory Lind, associate curator of education, will lead a discussion about Zebedee B. Armstrong’s “Calendar on VW Hubcap.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
ART: Opening Reception (Athentic Brewing Co.) Landscape and still life works by Sonja Amor will be on view. 5–7 p.m. www.athentic brewing.com
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: Open Master Class (Ramsey Hall) Violinist Augustin Hadelich will work with UGA violin students. 10 a.m. FREE! pac.uga. edu
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
foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www. athensfarmersmarket.net
EVENTS: Vaccination Panel Town Hall (ACC Library) Learn about recent developments with vaccine access and ask questions of the panel consisting of local doctors. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
EVENTS: Attaboy Tapes Presents Art Market & Show (40 Watt Club) Browse local art vendors with live music by Cruise Control, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, Rowan Newby and The Falling Spikes. 7 p.m. (art market), 8 p.m. (show). www.40watt.com
FILM: Boots and Brews Halloween Movie Series (Athentic Brewing Co.) Sci-fi double screening of Predator and Alien. 5:30–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
FILM: Blood Everywhere (Flicker Theatre & Bar) A disfigured man becomes obsessed with a student at his sister’s boarding school while grappling with his own dark past in Bloody Moon. 7 p.m. FREE! www. instagram.com/bloodeverywhere. athens
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 “LEGO Edition.” Ages 3–6. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $4.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga. myrec.com
KIDSTUFF: Story Time (Oconee County Library) Drop in for songs, fingerplays and early literacy skills. Ages 3–7. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/oconee
KIDSTUFF: Teen Prism Club (Oconee County Library) Hang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/oconee
LECTURES & LIT: Word of Mouth (The Globe) Athens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader Kodac Harrison. 7 p.m. (sign-ups), 8 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www.facebook.com/ athenswordofmouth
MEETINGS: Greater Athens Libertarian Party (Akademia Brewing Co.) Fellowship with others of likeminded politics. First Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenslp. square.site
THEATER: The Revolutionists (Morton Theatre) UGA Theatre presents a darkly comedic play set during the French Revolution, bringing together four unlikely heroines. Sept. 25–26, 30 and Oct. 1–2, 8 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 2 p.m. $18. www.ugatheatre.com f
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.
AAAC QUARTERLY GRANT (Athens, GA) The Athens Area Arts Council offers $500 grants to visual and performing artists. www.athensarts. org/support
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM (Lyndon House Arts Center) The AIR Program provides participants with a workspace, access and a stipend. www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
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@athens library.org
CALL FOR ART (Winterville Library)
Apply to be a featured local artist in the Front Room Gallery. The library accepts all 2D mediums. swatson @athenslibrary.org
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.themadisonartists guild.org/call-for-artists
CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKER JOKERtv is accepting proposals from artists and curators living in Athens. Artists worldwide can submit 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. 24. 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@
art around town
ACE/FRANCISCO GALLERY (675 Pulaski St., Suite 500) Heaven4theYoung presents “The Uncanny Valley” which features ceramics, oils and watercolor by Frances Thrasher. On view Oct. 16 through January 2026. Opening reception Oct. 16, 6–9 p.m.
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 to investigate materiality as a metaphysical force. Through Nov. 22.
ATHENTIC BREWING CO. (108 Park Ave.) Landscape and still life works by Sonja Amor will be on view through November. Opening reception Oct. 1, 5–7 p.m.
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,” Ukraineborn artist slinko transforms a New York Times investigation into the disappearance of certain words from federal language in this 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.” The installation weaves natural and manmade fibers into both a literal and social fabric. Through Sept. 26.
DONDEROS’ KITCHEN (590 N. Milledge Ave.) Susan Pelham’s collages, oil and acrylic works are on view through Sept. 30.
athenshc.org
CALL FOR VENDORS (Athens Library Store) Local artists, artisans and publishers can submit applications for Nov. 29 “Holiday Market.” Deadline Oct. 10. www.friendsofacc library.org
CALL FOR VENDORS (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Seeking artists, crafters and creatives for Oct. 26 “Little Joyfest” market event. Deadline Oct. 10. kristen@treehousekidand craft.com
OPEN STUDIOS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Studio members have access to spaces for photography, ceramics and more. www.accgov. com/7350/Open-StudioMembership
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. 24. Show held Nov. 7 at the Morton Theatre. Schedule appointments only. 706-613-3628, act@accgov.com
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.athens symphony.org/openings
Classes
ACCENT REDUCTION CLASS (Covenant Presbyterian Church) Improve your American English pronunciation skills. For ages 18 & up. Tuesdays, 12 p.m. marjoriemiller@ gmail.com
ADULT KICKBALL (Bishop Park) OutLoud Sports LGBT+ kickball league begins Oct. 4 and runs for 8 weeks. Ages 21 & up, all skill levels. $50 all sessions. www.outloud athens.leagueapps.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
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 sculptures through careful repair, fresh paint and modern upgrades. On view by appointment through Oct. 26.
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) 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.
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 co-principal 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. The two have not met prior to the opening of this exhibition. 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. Opening reception Sept. 26, 5–7 p.m.
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. An extension of the exhibit in the hallway cases features historic and current literature as well as photographs. 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.
(Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, Watkinsville) OCAF offers a number of classes including painting, ceramics, textile dying, fashion design and more. ocaf.com/courses
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.SALS AthensDancing@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.
GUIDED GARDEN TOURS (UGA Botanical Garden) Learn about various plants at a guided walk for groups of less than 10. Every Tuesday–Friday, 11 a.m. $5 per person. botgarden.uga.edu
HOW TO DO BUSINESS (ACC Library) Workshops to help busi-
nesses navigate the vendor process for local organizations. Oct. 8, Athens-Clarke County Government. Oct. 15, University of Georgia. Oct. 22, Clarke-County School District. Registration required. www.accgov. com/doingbusiness
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
SERVSAFE (Hampton Inn Athens) Food Protection Manager Certification in-person class and exam. $95 & up. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Oct. 22, Dec. 15. www.hrfoodsafe.com
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” (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.merritmusic academy.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.
STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “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.
TAYLOR GRADY HOUSE (634 Prince Ave.) “Quilt & Lace” features antique and contemporary quilts and laceworks displayed throughout the historic home. On view Oct. 3–12. Opening reception Oct. 3, 5 p.m. $15 entry fee. First Annual “Airing of the Quilts Ceremony” enacts traditional methods of bringing textile art outdoors. Local quilters are invited to bring their works to display and discuss. Oct. 5, 1–4 p.m.
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. 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. • “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.
www.tidycal.com/animalservices
volunteer
ATHENS REPAIR CAFE (Solid Waste Office) The repair cafe is seeking volunteers comfortable fixing a variety of items including: clothing, small appliances, tools and more. Fourth Sunday of every month. reuse@accgov.com, www.accgov. com/RepairCafe
ATHENS SKATEPARK PROJECT
(Athens Skate Park) Seeking volunteers and community input. Every third Sunday of the month. www. athensskateparkproject.org
BRAS FOR A CAUSE (Grail Bra Specialists) Seeking donations of gently-used bras for distribution to local shelters, recovery centers and communities in need. Contact Athens Area Bra Bank at 706-8500387. support@grailbras.com
COMMUNITY SUPPORT NEEDED
(Historic Athens) A petition to name the park adjacent to the Costa building as the “Richardson-Davis Park” in honor of local African American leaders is now collecting community signatures. Signatures accepted at Welcome Center, by appointment at Old Firehall No. 2 or by special arrangements. www. historicathens.com
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. jlathens service@gmail.com
DIAPER DONATIONS (Athens Area Diaper Bank) Diaper donations needed for local infants. All sizes and open packs/boxes are accepted. www.athensareadiaper bank.com
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. the biggervisionshelter@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 706-546-1133, 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 Beautiful 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) Volunteers needed for 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
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.foxdenthird space.com
Programs for homeschool children ages 5–12 focused on home economics. 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.sheatssocial services.org
Support Groups
ADVANCED CANCER SUPPORT
GROUP (University Cancer and Blood Center) A support group for those living with advanced/ terminal cancer with the goal to find comfort, encouragement and valuable resources. First Monday of every month, 5:30–7 p.m. www.university cancer.com
ATHENS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (Athens, GA) Open to people of all ages with vision impairments, their families and friends. Topics include adaptive equipment, recreational and social opportunities, and advocacy. 706-424-2794, dlwahlers@ gmail.com
BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP (St. Mary’s Hospital, 5th Floor Therapy Room) This support group for survivors of traumatic head injury, their families, friends and caregivers offers info about resources and opportunities for advocacy. Every third Monday, 4:30–6 p.m. floretta. johnson@stmarysathens.org
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (Nuçi’s Space) Direct connections to mental healthcare like counseling and psychiatry, medical care for physical concerns and more. www. nuci.org, 706-227-1515
NAMI CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP (Multiple Locations) Peerled support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. First and third Friday of the month, 5:30–7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Athens. Second Monday of the month, 6:30–8 p.m. at Oconee Presbyterian Church, Watkinsville. www.namiga.org
NEW PARENTS AND INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP (BYL Family Resource Center) Come as you are for community, snacks and feeding advice from professionals. Babies and children of all ages are welcome. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. www.byyourleave.org
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (Multiple Locations) Do you worry about the way you eat? OA may have the answer for you. Meetings held Tuesdays, 12 p.m. at 24th Street, Inc. and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Text 678-736-3697 about Tuesdays or 706-224-4919 about Saturdays. www.oa.org
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP (First Baptist Church) This group is to encourage, support and share info with fellow sojourners who manage the challenges of Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders. Second Friday of the month, 1 p.m. gpnoblet@bellsouth.net
PET LOSS AND GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (Chase Park Warehouses) A peer-led support group of people who understand the depth of love and grief for animal companions. Meets every second and fourth Wednesday, 6:30–8 p.m. www. vibrantbeing.net/grief-support
POLYAMORY SUPPORT GROUP (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) An open support group for adults practicing or considering polyamory or nonmonogamy. Thursdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. $10 donation. www. revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
PREVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN (Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support) Women ages 18–50 who have been diagnosed with a genetic mutation for breast
cancer (but not diagnosed with cancer) can gather for peer support and share unique challenges. Third Thursdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m. 706465-4900, loransmithcenter@ piedmont.org
PROJECT SAFE (Family Protection Center) Project Safe hosts a support group for survivors of domestic violence. Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m. www. project-safe.org
RECOVERY DHARMA (Athens Addiction Recovery Center) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from any addiction. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.athensrecoverydharma. org
RECOVERY DHARMA (work.shop) Help for those suffering with addictions and self-destructive habits. Peer-led and open to all. Meets every Monday, 6:30 p.m. www. recoverydharma.org
SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (Nuçi’s Space) SOS is a support group for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Meets the third Wednesday of every month, 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.nuci.org
Word on the Street
CALL FOR STORYTELLERS (Rabbit Box) Rabbit Box seeks story ideas for upcoming shows. www.rabbit box.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.athens roadrunners.org
FRIDAY EVENTS (Multiplechoices Center for Independent Living) The organization hosts ongoing Friday gatherings. Tech discussions, support groups, movies and games. www.multiplechoices.us/youreinvited
SQUARE DANCE CLUB (YWCA, Winder) Open square dance for all skill levels. Sept. 26, 7 p.m. $8 per person. oak.street.park@gmail. com, 706-254-2320
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) Events for those in local wellness sector seeking support and educational opportunities. admin@ integrativemedicineinitiative.org
OPEN STUDIOS (Nuçi’s Space) Four sound-treated, climate-controlled rooms available for rent. Equipped with a full PA system, drumkit and Wi-Fi. www.nuci.org
SEVENTH GENERATION (No. 3 Railroad Street, Arnoldsville) Seventh Generation Native American Church hosts various gatherings on Sundays, 11 a.m. 706-340-7134 f
14th Annual Native Plant Sale
Join garden professionals at the Mimsie Lanier Center for Native Plant Studies for on-site plant shopping. Experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space, from large gardens to pots. See details and a plant list at botgarden.uga.edu
Oct. 2-4
Thursday and Friday, 2-6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
classifieds
REAL ESTATE
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 @pablo fromseed, email pkozatch@ gmail.com or call 631-9034365.
PETS
Pamper your pup at Bark Dog Spa, Athens’ premiere dog grooming facility! Book online at barkdogspa.com
JOBS
FULL-TIME
Pancho’s Tacos and Tequila is hiring bartenders and servers for lunch and dinner shifts. Contact hello@panchostacosand tequila to apply.
White tiger is hiring servers and cooks for both locations. Stop by for details!
Flagpole ♥s our readers.
Seeking a motivated and reliable Carpenter/Assistant for full- time position. Must have own transportation and basic tools. Salary based on experience. Call 706- 340- 1370 for more information.
PART-TIME
Hotel Abacus seeks a parttime social media content assistant. Contact Trina Jordan at TJordan@hotel abacusathens.com.
NOTICES
ORGANIZATIONS
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. 706543-3331 or project-safe.org.
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