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By Blake Aued news@flagpole.com Former Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Melissa Link will be back behind the rail next month after winning a special election to fill the District 2 seat left open by the resignation of Mariah Parker. Link received 531 votes to former school board member Kirrena Gallagher’s 307, with five ballots in dispute. Turnout was just 11%—not unexpected for a special election where both candidates said that voters were suffering from fatigue after a hard-fought U.S. Senate runoff just three months ago, and that many were confused by the new district lines drawn by Athens’ Republican state legislators over local objections. Link previously represented about two-thirds of the district before the 2022 redistricting left her unable to run for re-election, so she ultimately prevailed as the de facto incumbent. She dominated in the Chase Street Elementary and Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary precincts (Boulevard and Normaltown), and won narrowly at Lay Park (Pulaski Heights and Newtown) and Clarke Central High (Rocksprings, the Hancock Corridor and Brooklyn). Gallagher won Howard B. Stroud Elementary (East Athens), but only 29 votes were cast there. Link’s politics also aligned with Parker’s more often than not, though Parker was occasionally further to the left on issues like police funding. Link emphasized her expertise in affordable housing, transportation and preserving Black neighborhoods honed over two decades as an activist and elected official, while Gallagher presented herself as a fresh face putting youth programs front and center, but acknowledged she was not well-versed on planning and zoning issues. Parker resigned in September to take a job as a union organizer in Atlanta. Link is expected to take office before the commission’s next voting meeting Apr. 4. She will serve out the remaining two years of Parker’s term, which ends in January 2025.
Affordable Apartments, New Subdivision Up for Votes The Athens-Clarke County Planning Commission signed off earlier this month on the Athens Land Trust’s plan for an affordable apartment complex off Bray Street last week, and recommended approval of a single-family subdivision near Holland Park. Both will come before the ACC Commission for a final vote next week. Planning commissioners on Mar. 2 unanimously approved a rezoning from RS-5 (small single-family lots) to RM-2 (low-density multifamily) for the Bray Street complex near Stroud Elementary School, consisting of two three-story buildings and 46 one-, two- and three-bedroom units, despite planning staff’s concerns about access. The 3.6-acre parcel doesn’t have any street frontage, so the land trust would have to make an arrangement with an adjacent property owner to build a driveway. However, a strip of land that is likely
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an abandoned ACC alleyway could be used. Planning staff also said the design lacks diverse housing types and bike/pedestrian access. Athens Land Trust board chair Lara Mathes told the planning commission that the group is applying for low-income housing tax credits from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, but needs the zoning in place first. The plan will “change substantially” if DCA approves the funding, Mathes said. If the access problem can be solved, Planning Director Brad Griffin said, the apartments would be near a cluster of services along North Avenue, including a daycare, the Department of Labor and the Division of Family and Children Services. “While I’m very aware of our housing crisis, I would like to see more detail as far as this development goes,” Commissioner Tiffany Taylor, who represents the area, said at the county commission’s Mar. 21 agenda-setting meeting. “The location is accessible for residents as far as being on the transit, as well as having retail and a grocery store, but I just need more information. We can say yeah, and they say more housing, but then when stuff gets worked out, it doesn’t always end that way.” Commissioner Ovita Thornton called the property “a haven for the homeless,” and said the owner has been after ACC “forever and a day” to solve that problem. The area also needs new development, especially after the CVS drug store recently closed, she said. “I do think this is a good opportunity,” Thornton said. Planning commissioners split 4–2 in favor of the 216-house subdivision off Newton Bridge Road near Holland Park despite concerns about additional traffic and the car-centric nature of the development. D.R. Horton, a national homebuilder based in Texas, is requesting a rezone from employment-industrial to RS-25, or lots of a little over half an acre. The company has agreed to build a pump station to provide sewer service. “I thought there were some valid questions that were asked” at the planning commission meeting, Thornton said, adding that she would be meeting with constituents about the development to get a better grasp on it. Commissioner Mike Hamby said he is concerned that the proposal is a straight rezone, rather than a planned development, which means D.R. Horton would not have to follow precisely the plan it presented. “The fact that it didn’t come in as a planned development is also suspicious to me,” Commissioner Carol Myers said. D.R. Horton also “has a lot of complaints against it with the Better Business Bureau,” Myers said. “Its rating is quite low.” Applicant Tiffany Hogan said the company considers the plan binding unless something changes, but doesn’t go the planned development route when the plans meet the zoning code. “We always talk about housing stock. As you all know, there’s going to be a lot
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of growth on Newton Bridge Road in the future. It’ll be an opportunity for housing,” Commissioner Dexter Fisher said. But he said he would defer to Thornton as the representative for the area. “We need housing, but that doesn’t mean we should approve any kind of housing brought forth,” Myers responded. “We need to do it thoughtfully.” The property is in a tax allocation district—similar to Georgia Square Mall—Commissioner Jesse Houle noted, which could result in a much better development. Rather than connect to Holland Park, the development includes its own private park, Houle said. Thornton said she would like to have a conversation about community benefits from a TAD. The county commission is scheduled to vote on both projects Tuesday, Apr. 4. At a special called voting meeting before the agenda-setting session, the commission voted to declare a moratorium on ACC’s “parklet” program, apparently in response to Trappeze Pub building a wooden deck on about four parking spaces on Washington Street. The six-month moratorium will not affect Trappeze or three other downtown businesses that currently lease parking spaces from the county for outdoor seating, similar to sidewalk cafes. But the commission’s Government Operations Committee will reevaluate the program for future applicants. Like many cities, ACC started the parklets in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as a way to help businesses by allowing them to use public spaces for socially distanced outdoor drinking and dining. It proved so popular that the commission made the program permanent.
Police Monitor on Hold Athens-Clarke County commissioners will likely hold off on hiring a “monitor” to investigate complaints against police until the local government hires a new auditor. That was the recommendation of the commission’s Government Operations Committee after a Mar. 20 meeting to discuss staffing for the Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board. The position of internal auditor—the head of the Office of
Operational Analysis, who reports directly to the mayor and commission rather than the county manager—has been vacant for almost two years, but the mayor and commission are scheduled to interview candidates next month. Members of PSCOB (pronounced “peace cob”) have been pushing for a full-time monitor. The commission could cross-train two management analysts in the auditor’s office, according to the ACC Human Resources Department, or replace one of those positions with an attorney to serve as monitor. “Let’s get the auditor onboard and get their thoughts on it,” Commissioner Mike Hamby said. Commissioner Patrick Davenport, the GOC chair, said PSCOB requests to sit in on interviews for the auditor position are a nonstarter: “That’s not going to happen.” No other advisory board plays a role in staff hiring, and the idea presents confidentiality issues, he said. Davenport also expressed frustration with PSCOB, to the point where he’s ready to replace its members. “I know it’s going to be a lengthy process, but my mom and dad always told me, if something starts off bad, it’s going to continue to be bad,” he said. Commissioner Dexter Fisher disagreed with the idea of disbanding the board, but said he wants to add more members, particularly older ones. “It’s not as diverse as it needs to be,” Fisher said. “The majority of members are under 40. It should look like the community, and right now PSCOB doesn’t look like the community.” The median age of Athens residents is 28. PSCOB supports a ban on people with law enforcement backgrounds serving as monitors. Fisher and Davenport said they disagree with that position but would be willing to go along with it in order to move forward. However, the GOC did not take a stance in its recommendation.
Daily Groceries Is Moving For almost a decade, the Daily Groceries Co-Op has been looking to move into a larger space on Prince Avenue. It’s currently eyeing the flying saucer-shaped building at 1190 Prince, between Barberitos and
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Subway, that used to house various drug stores. “In order to continue to serve as Athens’ only community-owned grocery store, we’re excited to announce our plans to move right down the street into a bigger space,” the co-op said in a news release. “You probably know that Daily Groceries Co-Op is one of the longest-running local businesses on the Prince Avenue corridor, and our mission has always been to intentionally source excellent food for our community while being a welcoming place to shop and work. This move will let us fulfill that mission in a better way—and will make it more likely that we’re here for you for years to come.” According to the news release, a larger space with better parking will allow the co-op to become a true full-service grocery store, take advantage of discounts and lower prices, expand the Community Incubator program that funds local startups, offer more products from local farmers and create a sustainable business model for the next 30 years. Currently occupying a 1,500 squarefoot space at 523 Prince Ave., Daily first began to explore the idea of expanding into a larger space in 2013. Three years later, Daily came close to embarking on a $3.9 million capital campaign to move into the 13,000 square-foot anchor space at the 100 Prince development, but ultimately decided against it. That space was then rumored to become a Piggly-Wiggly, but when the development opened it was occupied by a nail salon. Athens Cooks, in another space within the development, does offer some grocery products—as does Daily, of course, and a couple of carnicerias—but the Prince corridor still lacks a small supermarket. Like many local businesses, Daily has struggled financially since the start of the pandemic as more people make purchases online and have them delivered, including groceries. The co-op has started a GoFundMe seeking to raise $150,000 from the community to finance the move. As of this writing, $12,305 from 202 individual donations has been raised since Mar. 17. “We run a tight ship at Daily Groceries, and we manage our finances with great care. We assure you that every dollar raised in this campaign will go directly to the project of getting us set up and ready to open early this summer,” the co-op said. “The funds that we raise through our community supporters will be used primarily for the security deposit for the new lease, licenses, the physical buildout (coolers are expensive!) and inventory costs. We intend to keep you posted on exactly how the funds are being used so you have con-
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Antisemitic Flyers Condemned U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff condemned the antisemitic flyers dropped on Athens residents’ doorsteps two weeks ago, joining the ranks of local officials and faith leaders who’ve also condemned the flyers. Flagpole reported last month that Cobb ham, Boulevard and Normaltown residents found the antisemitic literature bagged in their driveways the morning of Feb. 27. They were also found in the Newtown and Chicopee-Dudley neighborhoods, according to the Athens Banner-Herald. And last week they were found in at least four Oconee County subdivisions, according to Lee Becker’s blog Oconee County Observations. A UGA political science professor told Flagpole they were most likely the work of a relatively small and unorganized group called the Goyim Defense League. “Athens’ Jewish community will not be intimidated by cowardly acts of hate. I condemn in the strongest terms recent despicable attempts to sow fear and division with hateful flyers delivered to families across Athens. Georgians are united in our rejection of bigotry,” Ossoff, who is Georgia’s first Jewish senator, said in a statement. The Interfaith Clergy Partnership of Greater Athens also recently wrote an open letter expressing their support for the Jewish people. The letter was signed by representatives of Milledge Avenue Baptist Church, Unity Center for Spiritual Growth, Little Valley Church, Watkinsville First United Methodist, the Athens Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), Lake Oconee Community Church, New Grove Baptist, Congregation Children of Israel, Baha’i Faith, National Action Network, Al Huda Islamic Center, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens and St. Mary’s Health Care System, which is Catholic. “The hate others attempt to bring [to] Athens will not be tolerated in our community of love and respect,” Mayor Kelly Girtz tweeted on Mar. 1. “Know that these incidents are under investigation.” Oconee County Sheriff James Hale told Becker that he is also looking for a suspect. However, it’s unlikely a crime occurred. Dunwoody police said last month that such literature is protected by the First Amendment. Similar flyers were also delivered to homes in metro Atlanta last month, sparking a bill in the state legislature that would define antisemitic attacks on Jewish people as hate crimes. f
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ance was not accepted. For low-income families, this statistic increased to 30%. The data in the latest survey shows that there are not enough providers, particularly for mental health care and dental care, and for primary care for low-income patients. This problem, according to recent data compiled by the Kaiser Family Foundation, is not unique to our county, which is designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area. Statewide, only 40% of primary care
Pandemic Year Three LOOKING BACK ON COVID’S IMPACT
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COVID Is Still a Threat
Health Care Disparities Widen Many of these problem areas in our health-care landscape were already present but were exacerbated by the pandemic. Clarke County has high levels of poverty and need and significant wealth and resources, according to the latest Athens Wellbeing Project survey by Grace Bagwell Adams of the UGA College of Public Health, and health care has become more difficult to access. The third iteration of the survey found that “systematic disparity cuts across all domains of life for low income families,
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After three years of relentless updates on COVID-19 cases and data, it’s easy to glaze over the numbers now without consideration for the panned-out impact and larger context of the pandemic for our community. To date, there have been 31,007 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Clarke County, according to Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) data. That number doesn’t include positive antigen at-home tests or UGA students who aren’t counted in the data as residents, and is likely a vast undercount of just how many residents have been infected in the last three years. DPH numbers also show that nearly 1,800 residents have been hospitalized from the virus, as of Mar. 22, and 247 Athenians have died from COVID-19. In this third year of the pandemic, the community here and many nationwide have become considerably more complacent—and understandably so thanks to cultural, political and economic pressures and policy changes—in efforts to test, getting vaccinated and boosted and practicing recommended public health measures like mask wearing. People have come to accept a certain amount of risk to get back to a more normal way of life. So what does that risk look like for the past year? From Mar. 11, 2022 to Mar. 15, 2023, there were nearly 5,000 new confirmed cases and roughly 900 new positive antigen cases, according to DPH. For the previous year, the data showed more than three times as many cases. However, health experts don’t recommend using case numbers to judge the state of the pandemic.
Hospitalizations and deaths provide a better gauge, according to public health expert Amber Schmidtke. Yearly data for Clarke County showed 88 deaths in March 2021–22, and 38 in March 2022–23. Hospitalizations have been consistent, with 660 in the past year and 655 the year prior. For a significant portion of the population, the pandemic continues to be a very serious concern. Mainly, those who are immunocompromised or have other health concerns are still very much at risk. For this group, which the CDC estimates as 3% of the population nationwide, any infection, even the less lethal variants we saw last winter, are still a very real life-and-death risk. According to a recent CDC study of 22,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, 12.2% were immunocompromised.
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racial and ethnic minorities, and those with a high school education or less.” This disparity falls disproportionately on children and older adults. Gaining access to healthcare has become consistently more difficult due to a decline in health insurance coverage for older adults and low-income families in Athens, survey data from 2016, 2019 and 2022 shows. In the last seven years, health insurance coverage has declined significantly in Athens, with 22% of households lacking coverage in the most recent survey, compared to 19% in 2019 and 13% in 2016. Even with health insurance, 23% of Athenians said they had been turned away by a provider because their type of insur-
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t’s been a little over three years now since the threat of COVID-19 abruptly halted life as we knew it in Athens. Seemingly all at once, in March 2020, UGA suspended in-person classes, events were canceled in rapid succession and the Athens community became an eerily quiet landscape as residents sheltered in place after scrambling to find toilet paper, soap, cleaning products and hand sanitizer. We adapted to the challenge of working and learning from home, and found new ways to bide our time as we waited for the nightmare to recede. It didn’t happen all at once, but in the three years since then, we have adapted and adjusted, learning to understand data and assess our own risk of infection. While life is back to a more normal day-to-day now, the pandemic left considerable scars on our community, particularly our health and well-being, in a variety of ways that will require a shift in policy and funding to repair for years to come.
needs are being met, and about a third of Georgians live in an area with a primary care shortage. Only three counties in Georgia meet the standards for sufficient primary care for the population. Behavioral health is another problem area for Clarke County and the state as a whole. According to the survey, 49% of respondents had lost a close friend or family member in the last two years. Of those who experienced a death of a loved one, 41% reported that the death was the result of COVID-19. With the social isolation and grief that many experienced during the pandemic, the demand for mental health care has risen while access and a shortage of providers in the area continues. Overdoses and substance abuse have become more prevalent, with drug overdose ER visit rates rising from 220 per 100,000 people in Clarke County in 2019 to 280 per 100,000 in 2021. The data also shows that health-care providers experienced significant challenges in Athens, including fatigue, work related stress and burnout. Statewide, this has led to a loss of health-care workers. The Georgia Healthcare Workforce Commission report, released in December 2022, shows that, because the need for health-care workers is projected to increase consistently in the coming years as baby boomers age, there’s a great need to educate and retain health-care professionals to replace those lost to burnout caused by the stress of the pandemic years.
Slow Progress on Solutions Potential solutions and policy proposals aim to curb some of the problems that ail Athens and Georgia, but progress has been slow. The impact of loss of the COVIDrelated Medicaid expansion, which will begin phasing out in April, suggests more difficulties for low-income Athenians are
ahead, with nearly half a million people potentially losing coverage statewide. Instead of accepting federal funding to expand Medicaid under the Obama-era Affordable Care Act, Gov. Brian Kemp is implementing his “Pathways to Coverage” program, which would cover 100,000 Georgians in its first year of implementation and cost the state around $249 million, or roughly $2,490 per new enrollee. In contrast, the first year of implementation with full Medicaid expansion would cost the state about $239 million and cover nearly 500,000 Georgia for just $496 per new enrollee. The federal funds with full expansion, notes the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, would more than offset the state costs of expansion for at least the first two years. At least one of the Georgia’s Healthcare Workforce Commission’s recommendations gained some traction this year. The commission’s recommendations included three basic areas and solutions, including maximizing the existing workforce, optimizing the healthcare education system and attracting new workers. House Bill 383, the Safe Hospitals Act, passed the House and gained approval from the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services last week. It’s meant to help curb violence towards health-care workers, which spiked significantly in the contentious political environment of the pandemic and is cited as a major reason for leaving the medical profession. “COVID has been extremely challenging for health-care teams here and all over the world. Challenges have ranged from supply shortages, to surges that in some places overwhelmed the healthcare system, to high burnout rates of physicians, nurses and other staff,” said St. Mary’s Healthcare System Public Relations Manager Mark Ralston. “We are immensely grateful for the support our communities have given us during times of especially high stress. We are most grateful for the commitment, dedication, self-sacrifice and compassion our staff and providers have demonstrated throughout the pandemic. “We are encouraged to see Georgia and other states expanding opportunities in health care education to address critical workforce shortages caused by the pandemic and other stressors,” Ralston added. “And we encourage everyone to remember that COVID is here to stay, just like other serious viral diseases, and that vaccination and staying home when sick remain the best way to protect ourselves, our families and our communities.” Schmidtke echoed Ralston’s sentiments on the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. “I wouldn’t say that the pandemic is over,” she said in her final newsletter. “And my heart goes out to those who are immunocompromised and having to navigate a treacherous disease landscape. As the public health emergency lifts, I think we will see disparities in health that are already too familiar in this country. We must do more to make sure that those who have been medically underserved continue to have access to health education, routine and preventive care, robust availability of nutritious food, mental health, vaccines and other tools that are important in preserving both quantity and quality of life.” f
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The Rise and Fall
GEORGIA’S PER CAPITA INCOME PERFORMANCE
By Charles Hayslett news@flagpole.com Editor’s Note: A fuller version of Trouble in God’s Country, complete with maps and charts, can be found at flagpole.com and at troubleingodscountry.com. As a starting point, I thought it might be useful to spread some key data points across the last four decades of Georgia’s political time-scape. My objective here is to make it relatively easy to see how Georgia’s per capita income (PCI) picture has evolved from one gubernatorial administration to another. As I’ve noted before, Georgia posted remarkable gains in per capita income in its final two decades of Democratic governance, then surrendered all those gains in its first two decades under Republican governors. For most of a 40-year period, Georgia trailed only Florida among the Southeastern states in per capita income, and until the turn of the century it was mostly gaining ground on both Florida and the national average. By the end of this study period, however, the state had lost ground against Florida and had fallen behind Tennessee and North Carolina as well. This analysis is based on per capita income data produced by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and mid-year population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. For each year illustrated below, I ranked all 3,100-plus counties in the country (for which data was available) by PCI and then divided that list into national quartiles. Gov. Joe Frank Harris, 1983–1990 (Democrat): A veteran member of the Georgia House of Representatives, Harris won a hotly contested gubernatorial race in 1982 and succeeded George Busbee in the governor’s office. When he took office, Georgia’s per capita income was 85.4% of the national average, and the state ranked 38th among the 50 states. Ninety-one of the state’s 159 counties were in the bottom national quartile that year, and they were home to 21.8% of the state’s population. Harris continued the international business prospecting Busbee had initiated, and his economic development chief, the late George Berry, put a bright spotlight on the importance of improving the state’s per capita income, proselytizing about it in speeches all over the state. Toward the end of Harris’ term, the General Assembly created a job tax credit program that essentially codified raising PCI—along with lowering unemployment and reducing poverty—as key economic development goals. Gov. Zell Miller, 1991–1998 (Democrat): Miller succeeded Harris as governor after serving four terms as lieutenant governor, and inherited a much-improved PCI map from Harris. By the time Miller took office, the number of Georgia counties in the bottom national quartile was down to 61, and the share of the population had been cut nearly in half, to 11.8%. Miller also oversaw eight years of slow but steady PCI improvement. Miller had the good fortune to preside
over a red-hot Atlanta economy (fueled in no small part by the 1996 Olympics), but he also put in place a number of policies and programs that arguably contributed strategically to the state’s continued economic progress. These included the HOPE scholarship program and the creation of the Georgia Research Alliance. In turn, the PCI map Miller handed off to his successor was also much improved. Gov. Roy E. Barnes, 1999–2002 (Democrat): By the time Barnes, a veteran state legislator, took office as governor in January 1999, Georgia’s per capita income stood at 94.9% of the national average, and the state ranked 25th among the 50 states. Moreover, the number of counties stuck in the bottom national quartile was down to 50 and the percentage of the state’s population in that group was below 10%.
then the largest economic development win in the state’s history—a $1.2 billion commitment to build a new Kia manufacturing plant in Troup County. The new plant would employ nearly 3,000 workers and spawn another 2,600 jobs at supplier facilities, according to a press release issued by the governor’s office. While Perdue earned big political props for the Kia win, it also came as he was presiding over the early stages of a steady decline in the state’s PCI performance. At the end of his first term, Georgia’s per capita income had slipped from 94.6% of the national average in 2002 to 91.3% and the percentage of Georgians living in the bottom national quartile counties had jumped from 9.7% to 17.4%. The number of Georgia’s bottom national quartile counties had climbed from 53 to 79. This deterioration continued throughout Perdue’s second term. By the time he turned the keys to the governor’s office over to Nathan Deal, the number of Georgia counties in the bottom national quartile was up to 104 and the percentage of Georgians living in them had more than tripled from the time Perdue first took office. Georgia’s PCI as a percentage of the national average was down to 85.6% and the state ranked 40th among the 50 states. Basi-
Pierce County is among the large block of southeast Georgia counties stuck at the bottom of national per capita income.
Barnes, who told me Harris had “educated” him on the importance of raising PCI as an economic development goal, had the misfortune of presiding over state government during a period defined by the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center, which stalled the economy nationally. Georgia’s PCI performance basically plateaued during the Barnes years. At the same time, Barnes took actions that arguably helped advance the state’s economic progress. One was the creation of the OneGeorgia Authority, whose enabling legislation was the first state law to acknowledge that rural Georgia was falling behind the state’s urban regions. A second was to convince the General Assembly to strip the Confederate battle emblem from the Georgia state flag. That action contributed significantly to Barnes’ defeat in 2002 at the hands of Perdue. Gov. Sonny Perdue, 2003–2010 (Republican): Perdue took office in January 2003, becoming the first Republican to win the keys to the governor’s office in more than 130 years. In 2006, Perdue’s economic development department landed what was
cally, Georgia was back where it had been when Joe Frank Harris took office 28 years earlier. Gov. Nathan Deal, 2011–2018 (Republican): Deal thus inherited the worst per capita income map in, at least, Georgia’s modern history. And while he, like Perdue, scored a major economic development win by luring Caterpillar to the Athens area, the deterioration in Georgia’s PCI performance continued through his first term. In 2014, the number of Georgia counties in the bottom national quartile rose to 111, and the number of Georgians living in those counties hit 3.4 million, or 34.2% of the state’s population. That year, there were more Georgians living in bottom-quartile counties than in any other quartile. Georgia also had more of its residents in that bottom national quartile than any other state. Texas, with nearly triple Georgia’s population, had only 3.1 million people in that bottom quartile. By now, though, at least some members of the public policy community were beginning to notice the decline in PCI performance. The aforementioned George Berry
wrote a column for Georgia Trend magazine exhorting Deal to focus on that metric: “As Gov. Nathan Deal begins his administration, he would do well to consider the overarching accomplishment that defines Georgia’s advancement over the last half century: The progress we have made toward economic parity with the rest of the nation. That progress can be best defined by comparing the per capita income of Georgians to that of citizens of other states.” In 2012, Maria Saporta, easily Atlanta’s longest-serving business journalist, weighed in with a column in her online newsletter, Saporta Report, quoting both Berry and another veteran of Georgia’s economic development wars, Annie Hunt Burriss. Burriss, who had worked for Berry in the Harris administration and then gone on to play a number of other important roles in state government, was leaving Georgia for a senior education position in Virginia and spoke to a group of leaders about economic development in the state. “The thing I fear most right now is that we have gotten fat, dumb and happy,” Burriss said. “What are we doing to innovate our economy? If you look at what our investment strategy is right now, I don’t know what it is.” Gov. Brian Kemp, 2019–current (Republican): Whether Deal and his successor, Brian Kemp, heard those public pleas is unclear. But the state’s PCI overall performance did bottom out under Deal and then begin a slow crawl back up that has continued under Kemp. By the end of 2021—the latest year for which data is available— Georgia’s PCI stood at 87% of the national average, and we ranked 38th among the 50 states, the same rank we held when Harris took office four decades ago. There is an important difference between then and now, however, and here it’s important to point out that “overall” is the operative word. Much of rural Georgia, especially south of the line that runs from Columbus through Macon and over to Augusta, appears mired in the bottom national quartile for PCI performance. Indeed, that includes virtually every county in East-central and Southeast Georgia except for the coastal counties. When Harris took office, the number of counties in the bottom national quartile stood at 91 and they were less concentrated in a single region. Perhaps more significant, the percentage of Georgians living in those bottom quartile counties stood at 21.8% in 1982. As of 2021, the number of counties stuck in the bottom national quartile stood at 104 and the share of Georgians living in these bottom quartile counties was just under 30%. Key takeaways from this data include not just how disproportionately Georgians are represented in this bottom national quartile, but how quickly they fell into it. In just a few short years, Georgia went from being generally proportionally represented at the bottom of the national PCI heap to dominating it, in terms of both the number of counties represented and the share of its population. I have found similar patterns in education, population health and other economic data, and the picture that emerges is one of huge swaths of the state devolving into a third world territory. The challenge of slowing and reversing these trends is one that ought to command the attention of public policymakers in both parties and at all levels of government in Georgia. f
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ith the exception of 2020, when The first thing I did when I hit the the whole event was canceled due ground in Austin was see Boots Riley (The to COVID-19, this was my 13th Coup) in conversation with pop culture South by Southwest in a row, including two journalist Hunter Harris. Riley was in town years covering it virtually. I was long accuspromoting his new film I’m A Virgo, which tomed as to what to expect and endure—or he wrote and directed. Riley took the audiso I thought. ence on a journey through his life in activThe 2023 instance of the highly anticism and his transition from music maker to ipated international tech, film and music filmmaker. conference was unlike any I’d experienced before. The crowds were reasonable and very navigable, even for high-attendance performances; the usually overwhelming number of free day parties and unofficial night time events was shrunk to an unobtrusive and barely noticeable number; and there was no single galvanizing performer as in previous years, which have included shows by Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Lady Gaga and Green Day. Essentially, it was a year without any fear of missing out, because if you missed something this year, that was a deliberate choice. While I’ve always found a lot of value in attending SXSW, this was the first year that appeared to resemble anything close to what the old timers describe as “the way SXSW used to be.” Of course, they’re not referring to a festival whose major presenting sponsors included Porsche and “Latin America’s biggest financial institution” Itaú Bank, as this year’s did, William Shatner but I know what they mean. To me, what this sentiment means is an event where major superstars Immediately afterward, I sat in on the and their attendant hype didn’t elbow out, conversation between Harry Halpin (CEO even psychologically, up-and-comers as well of internet privacy firm Nym Technologies) as the completely unknown. To be sure, and privacy advocate Chelsea Manning, there were plenty of legendary legacy acts, who spent seven years in prison for leaking including New Order, The Zombies and classified documents to Wikileaks. It was Robbie Krieger of The Doors. And while harrowing to listen to these two esteemed each of these drew sizable, if not packed, experts basically admit that we live in a audiences, their presence in no way overnearly completely surveilled environment shadowed the scrappy hundreds of other now, although they’re each pushing back acts working their way through the week. against it. Manning said, “I’m constantly
thinking about what’s going to be happening in the future. But one of the things that brought me and Harry together to work on various projects is I was very concerned about privacy as the surveillance methods post-2010, post-2013 have solidified, and it’s become cheaper, become easier to do large scale surveillance. Where it’s not just government agencies like the British GCHQ [Government Communications Headquarters] or the American National Security Agency. Now corporations have become able to surveil people and collect large amounts of information quite cheaply.” A lot of what Manning and Halpin spoke about was high-level technical talk and, thankfully, both managed to impart a lot of knowledge without ever speaking down
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to the audience. One particularly fascinating aspect of their conversation was when Halpin mentioned that Manning had identified privacy issues all the way down to the very hardware we use on the Internet. It was an angle I’d never heard before and, while Manning is an advocate for cryptography (and distinctly not a fan of cryptocurrency) there is still the ongoing feeling of always being watched. “I keep getting this feeling, deep inside me, every time I’m on a
Zoom call or scrolling down TikTok or when I’m stuck on my phone at 1 a.m. looking for meaning,” Manning said. “I’ve never felt more alienated in my entire life than the last few years, and I’ve been to prison.” Needless to say, the irony of watching Halpin and Manning speak and then immediately being able to walk downstairs to the Creative Industries Expo and visit booths hosted by the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (which I previously had no idea even existed) was not lost on me. On some level, the intelligence agencies of the United States have also leaned into irony. To wit, at the CIA booth the host gave me webcam covers stamped with the CIA emblem. I remarked that she surely must see the hilarity in this, and she laughed and said she did. Then I popped over to the NSA booth and told them the CIA had sent me, and that I’d gotten CIA-branded webcam covers. Without missing a beat, one of the dudes with the NSA said, “Hey, you want one of ours?” So now I own webcam covers from both externally and internally facing federal agencies, and while obtaining them everyone concerned had a nice time joking around about it. In the moment, it was a lark, but after further reflection, it just felt like living deeply in some science fiction future where the joke’s on you but, hell, you can’t do anything about it anyway, so why not have a laugh about it. At least a small part of me wishes I could have had Chelsea Manning with me when I wandered into the “intelligence community” area of the Austin Convention Center’s trade hall. Don’t worry, we’re going to get to the music soon. I’ve still got a few more speakers to talk about first. The RZA (aka Robert Fitzgerald Diggs; Wu-Tang Clan) was in town to talk about the Hulu series “Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” of which he is a head writer. He spoke in conversation with Evan Narcisse (Brass Lion Entertainment). This session was titled “36 Chambers of The RZA,” and that was pretty spot on, as their conversation went through the whole of RZA’s career and life. After going through many high points of RZA’s life, Narcisse asked, “What does it feel like to remix your own life?” RZA responded, “I don’t know.
demise back in 1969— decided it would be a great idea to also play one of that group’s biggest hits, “Hold Your Head Up.” Offering some clarity no one asked for, he volunteered that the lyrics are actually “Hold your head up, woman” and not “Hold your head up, whoa!” I’d have been more than happy for the whole set to just end right there with that explanation but, no, Argent and the gang proceeded to play a massively extended version of the song. It went on so long that at one point I turned to my colleague, photographer Mike White, and said, “Who do they think they are? Widespread Panic?” All of the above said, I recognize full well the enormous privilege it is to stand fewer than 10 feet from legendary musicians and watch them work their magic. Specific criticisms aside, being able to be so close to two founding members of Joy Division (New Order’s Bernard Sumner and drummer Stephen Morris), a member of the Doors, and even Rod Argent himself was very cool, and I’ll not forget it anytime soon, if ever.
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It’s not that I’m remixing it; I think that as But, now let’s get back to the band. Ever an artist I’m striving to evolve, right? If we since the exit of founding bassist Peter would have stayed in the cave we wouldn’t Hook, New Order has struggled to maintain have gotten to the fire and then the fire to the intensity he brought to the group and, cooking our foods to the skyscraper. I think unsurprisingly, has failed to recapture his art is a wavelength and everybody has the signature sound with other bassists. Even ability to express art. And, for me as an so, the band dutifully plowed through mulartist, I just always find different ways to tiple fan favorites such as “Sub-Culture,” express myself.” “Bizarre Love Triangle,” “Blue Monday” Seeing Cheech Marin (of Cheech & and more. The three-song tribute to the Chong fame) speak with Daniel Cassady group’s origin, that being Joy Division, (ARTnews) about his art gallery located featured “Atmosphere,” “Transmission” and in Riverside, CA was fascinating. Marin that group’s signature tune “Love Will Tear had been a collector of Chicano art for a Us Apart,” which would have been totally very long time, and Riverside wanted to wonderful if it weren’t for singer-guitarist build a new library to replace its legitimate Bernard Sumner forgetting its lyrics. mid-century modern library. The city conSpeaking of forgotten lyrics, though, tacted Marin with an offer: If you donate nothing beats the revolving door of singyour collection to the city, we’ll provide a ers who performed with Doors guitarist gallery for it. Thus, incredibly, Riverside Robby Krieger at The Belmont. Watching now has the Cheech Marin Center for Krieger’s now-77-years-old magic fingers Chicano Art & Culture of Riverside Art slide effortlessly across his guitar while Museum, also known simply as The Cheech. plowing through a massive set of Doors Hands down, though, by far the most hits and even some relatively deep cuts was entertaining and hilarious session I’ve a very special treat. He had several singers ever seen at SXSW came courtesy of William Shatner. The new film about Shatner’s life, You Can Call Me Bill, was screened at the conference. The 91-year-old actor spoke in conversation with Tim League of Austin’s Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas. Shatner had a great time fooling around making jokes with League and even made a poke at his host’s powder blue leisure suit. Full of one-liners, giving casual hilarious takes on various issues, and sharing well-remembered stories from his past, Shatner was as charming as expected, if not more so. Actually, it was more so. There’s not enough space to comprehensively go over everything he talked about, but of particular importance to Shatner is environmental protection, which was brought into crystalline clarity upon his opportunity to venture into actual space via Blue Origin. He remarked that looking out into the blackness of space was like a visual representation of death, but looking back upon Earth he saw Vision Video life. About this experience, Shatner remarked, “I felt this sadness. I didn’t know what it was… I found myself crying. come up and perform with him, including I thought, ‘What am I crying about? Why his own son Waylon. Maybe it’s the music am I crying?’ I went and sat down some itself or how we’ve become conditioned to place to gather my thoughts, and I realized, experience it, but every single person who ‘I’m feeling grief. What am I feeling grief sang with him aped the moves of late Doors about?’” He then further explained, “I’ve singer Jim Morrison—some more than been an ecologist for a long time… I knew others, but it was all very observable to from books that I’ve read and people I’ve anyone who’s ever watched live Doors foottalked to what was coming this way. But age. Thing is, though, if you’re going to do there were a lot of people who didn’t want rock star karaoke, at least have the decency to look at global warming coming this way. to be well rehearsed enough to know the But I knew about it and knew that it was actual lyrics to completion. As much as I gathering steam. And I knew that, even cannot tolerate music stands on a rock and during the time I was up there, there were roll stage, the absolute worst is watching entities going extinct.” a singer use his cell phone as a prompt. And, now, let’s talk music as that’s Other than that—which is admittedly a big always been ostensibly my main reason for “that”—the performance was spectacular, attending SXSW. and Krieger’s song selection only suffered New Order’s show at the Moody Theater from the exclusion of “L.A. Woman.” was more packed than I’d anticipated, but Seeing The Zombies at Stubb’s for still held everyone comfortably. The band the second time in eight years was nice. was introduced by Andy Burnham, the Still featuring founding members Colin mayor of its hometown of Manchester, Blunstone (vocals) and Rod Argent (keyEngland. Sure, he’s no Kelly Girtz, but boards), the group’s set was notably harder seemed like a decent enough fellow. He also edged this time around, even while featurintroduced the group when it did its keying signature songs such as “Time Of The note interview session with Times of London Season,” “Tell Her No,” “This Will Be Our chief rock and pop critic Will Hodgkinson. Year” and “She’s Not There.” Unfortunately, He even used most of the same speech, so Rod Argent—who formed popular rock let’s hear it for recycling. band Argent after The Zombies’ original
But this was the year that brought into full relief what I’ve always really enjoyed the most about SXSW: that is, music discovery and watching known up-and-comers. To this end, I was rocked by Los Angeles’ Seán Barna, Militarie Gun and Death Valley Girls; Philadelphia’s Ron Gallo and New York’s Been Stellar. Additional highlights were Asheville, NC’s Indigo De Souza, Irish and Catalan composer Núria Graham and Canada’s Softcult. Washington, DC’s Bartees Strange was great to see, and his deftly gentle music with its forceful nature seemed resolutely defiant. Philadelphia rapper Armani White and his “happy hood music” was cheered by a relatively small but quite enthusiastic crowd at the Amplify Philly showcase. Both the lovely Hello Mary and the reinvigorated Chickasaw Mudd Puppies performed admirably at the Athens In Austin daytime and nighttime showcases, respectively. In other Athens band news, Vision Video’s Dusty Gannon further solidified his status as the Tony Robbins of the modern goth/deathrock scene. In between nearly every song Gannon shared words of positivity, unity, etc., which heretofore was never imagined by me to be anything someone
would look for in the goth scene. I mean, I certainly haven’t. However, Gannon’s “baby bats” were well in attendance, with most hanging on his every word and more than a few singing along with every lyric. So, his message is resonating somewhere out there. Performance-wise the band was in tip-top shape and featured touring bassist Tom Ashton (March Violets). I was less impressed by a long shot with Hermosillo, Mexico’s Margaritas Podridas, whose records I’ve enjoyed but whose live show sounded like a bunch of Melvins B-sides. Scotland’s much-hyped Dead Pony was a total dud. If it weren’t for the group’s accents—because, face it, Americans are always impressed by foreign accents—its probable status as Glasgow’s greatest 1990s–2000s sounding bar rock band would have been much clearer. Also, one of the bands opening for New Order—Manchester, England’s Loose Articles—was simply awful for the first half of its set. As in it was so bad, so approximately by-the-numbers wannabe post punk, and so poorly played that I began to assume it was all a big put on. I don’t know what happened, but the second half of the group’s set was catchy, extremely tight and enthusiastic. Out on the actual street, I ran into a great corner performance by New York’s A.N.T.S. (Artistry Nourishing The Soul) as well as a casual and spontaneous performance by New Jersey’s own Israeli-American rapper Kosha Dillz, who was hosting his own, much larger showcase elsewhere during the week. At the end of the week, after I’d already seen plenty of great bands, I have to say I was most impressed by and thoroughly enjoyed the sets I saw by Austin rapper and singer Jake Lloyd and Austin’s premier psychedelic Cumbia music group El Combo Oscuro. The 2023 SXSW made it clear where the money is (i.e. technology and technology services and film), and where it’s just not (i.e. music and music-related industries). To be sure, there were plenty of labels and publications hosting their own showcases, but nowhere near as many as previous years. And while there were still a few large-scale brand activations, it was easy to forget how much cash it takes to make this thing run, whereas in previous years the branded experience was unavoidable. The smaller crowds could have been due to a number of things: the fact that the University of Texas was on spring break, rampant inflation and the high cost of travel and lodging, or perhaps a serious crackdown by SXSW and Austin itself on the type of fever-pitched frenzy the conference had engendered during the 2010s. This year was noticeably more evenpaced and, I dare say, ultimately more enjoyable for it. If you read other published accounts of this year’s events, you’ll likely read an entirely different story and, indeed, there’s plenty more in my notes I could talk about here. But if I haven’t said it yet as we approach the 3,000 word mark, chances are more than good I wasn’t ever going to. Every year at SXSW provides multiple opportunities to learn, discover and dig in, but this year in particular really felt intentionally geared this way, and I’m thankful for that. f
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MEAT AND GREET: Nuçi’s Space will host its annual HeAthens Homecoming Cookout and Silent Auction on Saturday, Apr. 1 from 12–3 p.m. This event coincides with the annual Drive-By Truckers return-toAthens shows at the 40 Watt. Attendance is free, all ages and open to the public. Drinks and food, including baked goods, will be available for purchase. The silent auction includes various music memorabilia, fan-made artwork, vinyl LPs and more. All proceeds benefit Nuçi’s Space. If you aren’t able to attend and would still like to participate in the auction, please see 32auctions.com/Nuci2023. In related news, both Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley of Drive-By Truckers have donated handwritten lyrics to be raffled off at the DBT fan club gathering at Ciné on Friday, Mar. 31. This event begins at 1 p.m., and live music by Jay Gonzalez begins at 1:30 p.m. The sugEric Hat gested donation for this particular event is $5, which will also go to benefit Nuçi’s Space. To enter the raffle, which features multiple price points for entry depending on how many chances you’d like to purchase, please follow this ridiculous URL that nobody had the foresight to shorten: secure.lglforms.com/ form_engine/s/6r4itpEkSS1-Em0Fb86F8Q. KOSMISCHE AMERICAN MUSIC: Compositional virtuoso Andrew Steck returns with a new single named “What’s Your Answer?” on Mar. 31. The track is from his upcoming album Sore Thumb, which has not yet been scheduled for release. He mentioned via email that this particular track is the product of his initial approach to the new album, which was to “merge krautrock and big band.” And, to be honest, he pretty much nailed it, even though he also mentioned that, as the track’s composition progressed, other less self-evident elements moved into the process. While it does feature a semi-motorik beat, this has less in common with, say, Neu! than perhaps other, less celebrated krautrock groups, such as Popul Vuh and Cluster. Find this on all streaming platforms Mar. 31. JOKERS, SMOKERS, COOL TUNE BROKERS: JOKER JOKER Gallery (145 Vine St.) is hosting a
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Although they certainly don’t have the worst name ever imagined, it’s still pretty bad. This means the new EP by punk-hardcore rockers Beer Piss really needed to shine out to overcome this and promote a path to healing. To this end, to snatch a phrase from the mighty Jon Bon Jovi, “Whoa-oh, we’re halfway there.” The new
release, actually titled The Worst, features six tracks, of which about half are really cool and the other half just drools. In the thumbs-up column are “Jäger,” “$200,” “Dementia” and “Deuce Coup.” In the thisis-bad column go “Bunnies” and “Starchman (Interlude).” So this clocks in at a solid B. Find it at beerpiss.bandcamp.com. AURALLY ASSISTED NARCOLEPSY: If you’d entered college the last time I mentioned Eric Hat (aka Eric The Hat), you’d be nearly graduated by now. Fact is, while I’ve remained relatively in the dark about his goings on, he’s been steadily releasing more and more music under various names. His very latest, as of Mar. 17, is the single-track release Colderdisc, which runs just over 21 minutes long. It is credited to partydead, as are a few other releases of his. With no hesitation nor hyperbole, I can honestly declare this one of the most authentic ambient releases in Athens for the past several months. That is, this glacially paced piece actually sounds like various environments (wind chimes, wind itself, water, some urban noise, etc). I nearly fell asleep listening to it, and you probably will as well. So hit snooze and wander over to ericthehat.bandcamp.com to finish the job. f
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Art Is a Form of Freedom WOMEN OF WHITWORTH SELECT WORKS AT THE GEORGIA MUSEUM
By Jessica Smith arts@flagpole.com Though incarcerated individuals make up a significant portion of the U.S. population, they are one of the most underserved and least pursued audiences by arts organizations. Recreational and rehabilitative, the effects of arts programming in prison settings can be transformative: improved quality of life, emotional regulation, coping skills, social bonds and educational outcomes. Currently on view at the Georgia Museum of Art, “Art is a form of freedom” presents a collection of works that were selected by incarcerated individuals at Whitworth Women’s Facility, a prison in North Georgia, through a collaborative, interinstitutional project. Common Good Atlanta provides people who are incarcerated or formerly incarcerated with access to higher education by connecting Georgia’s colleges with Georgia’s prison classrooms. Since its founding in 2010, CGA has grown into a network of over 60 faculty members teaching over 35 courses across four different prisons. Students can choose their own adventure through a variety of topics, or seek college accreditation through the Clemente Course in the Humanities, a well-rounded curriculum of core disciplines such as critical thinking and writing, literature, U.S. history, philosophy and art history. Callan Steinmann, curator of education at the museum, began working closely with Caroline Young, a lecturer of English at UGA and site director for the Common Good Atlanta program, in 2021. Over the course of several semesters, UGA students enrolled in Young’s service-learning English course “Writing for Social Justice: The Prison Writing Project” were tasked with designing a way to create a museum experience for the students at Whitworth. After reviewing the museum’s permanent collection, the class created art kits that
he returned to living on the streets after his release, he continued creating powerful artwork by obtaining materials through a homeless resource center and using a friend’s studio space. The artwork of both Goodman and Hazelwood was later presented together at the Georgia Museum of Art in an exhibition focused on art’s ability to confront present-day realities such as homelessness, poverty, violence and corruption. Spanish romantic painter and printmaker Francisco Goya (of “Saturn Devouring His Son” fame) similarly touches on
included high-quality reproductions of over 140 artworks, biographical information, historical context and questions to prompt reflections. These art kits were then integrated into Clemente classes taught by Young and Athens artist and musician Don Chambers. After reflecting on the artworks through discussion, creative writing and art making, the women of Whitworth narrowed down a selection of works that felt personally meaningful to display in the exhibition. Representing a wide range of styles and time periods, the exhibition collectively ties together themes of identity, motherhood, home, incarceration and freedom. The women additionally wrote poetry and prose in response to the pieces, and these writings can be found alongside the artwork on wall placards and in a publication available in the gallery. San Francisco Bay Area artist Ronnie Goodman, whose linocut “Broken Wings” appears on the cover of Flagpole this week, is someone whose story illustrates the potential art has to change an incar“Tan Barbara la Seguridad” by Francisco de Goya cerated person’s path. While serving a sentence for burglary at San Quentin Prison, he the agony of incarceration through his discovered his love and talent for portrait miniature etching “Tan Barbara la Seguridrawing through an Arts in Corrections dad” (“The Custody Is as Barbarous as the Program taught by Art Hazelwood. Though Crime”). Signs of suffering and grief also
flash across the faces within Pierre Bourdelle’s lithograph “Prisoners.” Balancing those sorrowful yet relatable works are others that feel hopeful and earnest. Faith Ringgold’s print “Coming to Jones Road: Under a Blood Red Sky #8” depicts two embraced silhouettes walking down a yellow road towards a house off in the distance. A story around the image’s border reads “Aunt Emmy could be in two places at the same time and Uncle Tate could vanish in a flash and turn up in the same way. One day they just up an walk to freedom an nobody see ‘em go.” To the right, Dox Thrash’s graphite, ink and gouache scene “Monday Morning Wash” depicts a welcoming and comforting domestic scene. John Biggers’ “Star Gazers,” Herman “Kofi” Bailey’s “Mother and Child” and Michael Ellison’s “Looking for a Friend” are each bittersweet reminders of all the friends, children and family members missing their loved ones who are living behind bars. “Art Is a Form of Freedom” will remain on view through July 2. Steinmann will offer a curator talk on Wednesday, Mar. 29 at 2 p.m. Common Good Atlanta will lead a reading and panel discussion called “Can you see me? Here, in this place?” will be held on Apr. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Art & Krimes by Krimes, a documentary exploring the life and secret creative process of incarcerated artist Jesse Krimes, will be screened on Apr. 27 at 7 p.m. Additional related events include a teen studio on Apr. 27 rom 5:30–8 p.m., a creative aging art workshop geared towards ages 55 and up on May 16 at 10 a.m., and an Art + Wellness Studio on June 11 at 2 p.m. Visit georgiamuseum.org for details. f
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Art ATHENS CREATIVE DIRECTORY (Athens, GA) The ACD is a platform to connect creatives with patrons. Visual artists, musicians, actors, writers and other creatives are encouraged to create a free listing. athenscreatives@gmail.com, www. athenscreatives.directory CALL FOR ART (Winterville Center) “The Marigold Festival Annual Art Show” is seeking art to display at this year’s festival. Submit up to three spring-themed .jpgs by email. Deadline Apr. 1. Event held in May. wacartshows@gmail.com CALL FOR ARTISTS (Athens, GA) The first-ever Athens Twilight Artist Market is currently seeking artists to participate. Check website for vendor details. Apr. 22–23. $125/one day, $235/weekend. swgthestore. com/product/artist-market-fee CALLS FOR PUBLIC ART (Classic Center Arena) Seeking public art proposals for the exterior plaza, exterior wall and interior entry of the new arena. Deadline Apr. 7, 5 p.m. Tatiana.veneruso@accgov.com, www.accgov.com/4161/Athens- Cultural-Affairs-Commission GRADUATE SWEET DREAMS SOCIETY (Graduate Athens) This artist-in-residency program is hosted at 10 Graduate Hotels across the country. Participants receive studio space, mentorship and resources to create. Applications due Apr. 17. www.graduatesweet dreams.com/apply JOKERJOKERTV CALL FOR ARTISTS (Online) JOKERJOKERtv is open to ideas and actively accepting proposals for collaboration from
visual/musical/video artists and curators living in Athens. Artists worldwide can also submit music videos, short films, skits and ideas to share with a weekly livestream audience. www.jokerjokertv.com/ submit MUSEUM MADNESS (Georgia Museum of Art) As part of the museum’s 75th anniversary celebration, an art competition pits 64 works from its collection against one another to see which will emerge as the people’s favorite. Voting runs every weekday on Instagram (@georgiamuseum) through July. Winner announced Aug. 26. www.georgiamuseum.org OPEN STUDIOS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Studio members have access to spaces for painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, jewelry, fiber and woodworking. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $65/month. www. accgov.com/7350/Open-Studio- Membership
Classes ART AND WRITING CLASSES (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) “Beginning Pottery Wheel-Throwing with Forrest Gard.” Thursdays, Mar. 30–May 4, 5:30–8:30 p.m. $200–240. “Watercolor Exploration.” Tuesdays, Apr. 4–May 2, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $160–210. “The Joy of Flowers in Acrylic & Watercolor.” Tuesdays, Apr. 4–May 2, 6–8 p.m. $160–210. “Beginning and Intermediate Acrylics.” Mondays, Apr. 3–May 1, 6–8 p.m. or Thursdays, Apr. 6–May 4, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $160–210. “Abstract
art around town ARTWALL@HOTEL INDIGO ATHENS (500 College Ave.) Nancy Everett’s solo show “Classic Inspirations” includes paintings that celebrate Athens and the Southeast. Through mid-May. ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY LIBRARY (2025 Baxter St.) Marisa Leilani Mustard presents a collection of colorful paintings in “WILD!” Through April. ATHENS INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART: ATHICA (675 Pulaski St.) “Confluence” is a pop-up exhibition sharing works by Clarke County School District high school students. Through Mar. 31. AURUM STUDIOS (125 E. Clayton St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by Magic Realism, Surrealism, fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Through March. CREATURE COMFORTS (271 W. Hancock Ave.) Original painting by local artist Kelsey Wishik. Through March. DODD GALLERIES (270 River Rd.) The 2023 “Student Scientific and Medical Illustration Juried Exhibition” spotlights recent works by artists studying in the field. Through Mar. 29. • “Kara Walker: Prince McVeigh and the Turner Blasphemies” is a stop-motion animation of cut-paper silhouettes who reenact several infamous acts of white supremacist history in the country’s recent history. Through Mar. 30. • “Anne McInnis: Full Circle ReSet” maps the cycles of foundation, change, returning and becoming by channeling the lives of New Yorkers working in the textile and fashion industry over the past four decades. Through Mar. 30. • On view in the C-U-B-E Gallery, “Split View” presents works by students taking Newly Formed, an experimental form-making elective taught at the Rhode Island School of Design. Through Apr. 5. FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington St.) Artwork by Spencer Lusk. Through March. • Artwork by Bernadine Sears. Reception Apr. 22, 5–7 p.m. On view Apr. 3–29. GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART (90 Carlton St.) Spanning the 18th century
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required. Sundays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Donations accepted. lisa yaconelli@gmail.com DEDICATED MINDFULNESS PRACTITIONERS (Online) Weekly Zoom meditations are offered every Saturday at 8:30–9:30 a.m. Email for details. richardshoe@gmail.com GET FIT! (Lay Park) Ages 55 and older are invited to participate in aerobic walking classes to improve flexibility and strength. Mondays through Apr. 24, 1–2 p.m. 706- 613-3596 GROW YOUR BUSINESS WORKSHOP SERIES (Athens Land Trust or Zoom) The Athens Land Trust presents a course for budding entrepreneurs and existing businesses. Wednesdays through Apr. 19, 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www. athenslandtrust.org HOMEBUYER EDUCATION WORKSHOP (Zoom) Athens Land Trust presents an eight-hour, HUD-certified course for first-time homeowners that covers the home-buying process in Georgia. Pre-registration required. Apr. 15, May 20 and June 17, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $10. www. athenslandtrust.org INTRO TO AQUA OILS (K.A. Artist Shop) This three-week class led by Lauren Adams covers the essentials of oil painting with solvent-free colors and the importance of value, color and composition. Wednesdays, Apr. 12–26, 6–8 p.m. $75. www.kaartist.com MINDFULNESS PRACTICE EVENINGS (Online) Discuss and practice how to change your relationship with difficult thoughts and emotions. Email for the Zoom link. Second Friday of the month, 6–7 p.m. FREE! mfhealy@bellsouth.net OPEN/COMMUNITY MEDITATION (Sangha Yoga Studio at Healing Arts Centre) Uma Rose leads a meditation designed to guide participants into stillness and silence. Mondays, 4–5 p.m. Donations
to the present, “Object Lessons in American Art” features over 100 works of Euro-American, African-American and Native American art from the Princeton University Art Museum’s collection. Through May 14. • “In Dialogue: Henry Ossawa Tanner, Mentor and Muse.” Through June 18. • “Art is a form of freedom” is a collaborative project through which incarcerated women at the Whitworth Women’s Facility selected works for an exhibition and wrote prose and poetry in response to the pieces. Through July 2. • “Decade of Tradition: Highlights from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection.” Through July 3. GLASSCUBE@INDIGO (500 College Ave.) Zane Cochran presents “Aurora,” a sculptural interpretation of the aurora borealis using 3D geometric figures and lights. HENDERSHOT’S (237 Prince Ave.) “Shh… Art!” features works by Stephanie Reavis, Steve Sweetser, Kylie Woodall and Jeff Rapier. Through March. JITTERY JOE’S FIVE POINTS (1230 S. Milledge Ave.) Recent abstract paintings by Tom Hancock. Apr. 1–30. JUST PHO… AND MORE (1063 Baxter St.) Susan Pelham’s collages are influenced by Magic Realism, Surrealism, fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Through May. LAST RESORT GRILL (174-184 W Clayton St.) Mixed-media, nature-based abstracts on canvas by Michael Shetterley. Through mid-April. LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (211 Hoyt St.) “Resilient Civic and Musical Life: Ware-Lyndon House Enslaved and Descendant Stories” includes a film; reading room of books relevant to the African-American experience in art, music and heritage; and a visual timeline relating a fuller and more truthful story of the property and its inhabitants. On view Thursdays–Saturdays. • Juried by Maria Elena Ortiz, curator at The Modern in Fort Worth, TX, the 48th Juried Exhibition features 154 works by 107 local artists. Through May 6. • “Breathing Room” presents artwork by 16 past and present employees of R. Wood Studio, such as Amanda Burk, Kristen Bach, Rinne Allen, David Barnes, Michele Dross and Lou Kregel. Ikebana workshop Apr. 15, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Artist reception May 18, 6–7:30 p.m. On view Apr. 1–June 8. • “The Green Life Art Contest” is an annual contest geared towards K-12 students that presents artwork inspired by environmental education and sus-
A collection of abstract works by Tom Hancock is on view at Jittery Joe’s in Five Points from Apr. 1–30. encouraged. www.healingarts centre.net PUBLIC DANCE (The Studio Athens) Beginner Rumba lessons followed by DJ’d waltz, swing, salsa, tango, etc. Every fourth Saturday. 7:30–10 p.m. $5 (students), $10 (non-students). www.gmdance.com SALSA DANCE CLASSES (Starland Lounge & Lanes) Join SALSAthens for Cuban style salsa dance classes. No partner necessary. Beginners welcome. Every Wednesday, 7:30–8:30 p.m. $10. gwyneth. moody@gmail.com SPANISH CLASSES (Athens, GA) For adults, couples and children. Learn from experts with years of professional experience. Contact for details. 706-372-4349, marinabilbao75@gmail.com, www.marina- spain-2020.squarespace.com TRADITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES (Live Oak Martial Arts) Traditional and modern-style Taekwondo, self-defense, grappling and weapons classes are offered for all ages. Classes in Jodo, the art of the Japanese staff and sword, are held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Visit the website for a full schedule. liveoak martialarts@gmail.com, www.live oakmartialarts.com
YOGA AND MORE (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) Revolution is a multipurpose mind-body wellness studio offering yoga and therapy with an emphasis on trauma-informed practices. Check website for upcoming classes and programs. www.revolutiontherapy andyoga.com YOGA CLASSES (Let It Be Yoga Studio, Watkinsville) Classes are offered in Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini, beginner, gentle and other styles. Check online calendar for weekly offerings. www.letitbeyoga.org ZOOM YOGA (Online) Rev. Elizabeth Alder offers “Off the Floor Yoga” (chair and standing) on Mondays at 1:30 p.m. and “Easy on the Mat” yoga classes on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Ongoing classes are $5/class or $18/month. 706-612-8077, ommmever@yahoo.com
Help Out MULTIPLE CHOICES BOARD MEMBERS (Athens, GA) Seeking a new board member for Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living, a nonprofit agency of disability advocates serving individuals throughout a 10-county area of Northeastern
tainability. Closing reception Apr. 29, 2 p.m. On view Apr. 1–29. OCONEE COUNTY LIBRARY (1080 Experiment Station Rd.) The Athens Art Association shares a variety of works by its members. Through March. OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34 School St., Watkinsville) Beatrice Brown’s “Quilt Stories of Time and Place” creates a timeline of motifs used in fabric quilting designs dating from ancient Egypt to the present day. Through Apr. 7. • In celebration of Youth Art Month, an exhibition features works by K-12 students attending Oconee County schools. Through March. ODUM SCHOOL OF ECOLOGY GALLERY (140 E. Green St.) Natural science illustrator C Olivia Carlisle shares insect, botanical and ecosystems illustrations using graphite, carbon pencil, watercolor, acrylic, ink, color pencils and Adobe Photoshop. Through May. STEFFEN THOMAS MUSEUM OF ART (4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead) “Hinterglasmalerei: Reverse Paintings of Steffen Thomas” explores the range of experimentation Thomas did with the ancient technique. Through Apr. 22. TIF SIGFRIDS (393 N. Finley St.) Artwork by Andy Giannakakis, Gracie DeVito, John Fahey, Margaux Ogden and J.V. Martin. Through Apr. 1. UGA SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIES (300 S. Hull St.) “Unequal by Design: Housing in Georgia and America” draws upon historic government documents, photographs, historic newspapers and other records to trace the evolution of housing policy, tackling issues such as zoning, gentrification and suburbanization. Through May 26. • “A Chance to Play: Title IX and Women’s Athletics at UGA” celebrates 50 years of women’s sports at UGA. Through May. • “Freemasonry in Georgia: Ideals, Imagery and Impact” presents items that demonstrate the ambitions and tensions that existed within the secret society. Through July 7. UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF ATHENS (780 Timothy Rd.) On view in the Claire and Robert Clements Gallery, “Resonations: Marriage of Photography and Poetry” is a collaborative exhibition that pairs photographs by Lee Reed with poems by Clela Reed. Opening reception Apr. 2, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Through June 25. Open Sunday mornings or by appointment at 706-546-7914.
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Kidstuff ART CLUBS (K.A. Artist Shop) Draw, paint, collage and create during weekly Art Card Club meet-ups. Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. (pre-teens), 6:30–8 p.m. (teens). Drawing Club for Teens, taught by local artist James Greer, is held Wednesdays, 5–6:30 p.m. $25/drop-in, $180 (10-session pass). www.kaartist. com LUTHEROAD DAYCAMP (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) Activities include games, crafts, worship and special events. Register by May 14. Camp runs June 26–30, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.holycrossathens.com/ lutheroad READ MAKE PLAY (’Brella Studio) Various art activities for ages 0–5 are offered weekday mornings at 9 a.m. Check website for upcoming programs. Story time is also held every Friday at 10 a.m. www.brella studio.com SPARK WEEKEND ACADEMY (UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel) “Be Audit You Can Be: Accounting 101” for ages 15–17 is held Apr. 22–23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $15. www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/ youth/spark STUDENT ART COMPETITION (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Students in ninth grade and above (including college) can submit original artwork that may be used to create gift shop items such as note cards, T-shirts, scarves and mugs. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners. Deadline Mar. 31. botgarden.uga.edu/event/ student-art-competition-submission-deadline SUMMER ART CAMPS (K.A. Artist Shop) A variety of half-day or full- day camps are available for pre- teens and teens. Subjects include drawing, painting, calligraphy, creative journaling, printmaking, collage and more. Weekly camps run June 1–July 17, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 1:30–5:30 p.m. $250/week of half days, $450/week of full days. www.kaartist.com SUMMER CAMPS (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services is now registering for summer camps. www.accgov. com/myrec SUMMER CAMPS (Treehouse Kid & Craft) Camps are offered a variety of themes including digital design and illustration, Halloween, apothecary and flora, glow in the dark and blacklight, food trucks, slime and more. Check website for dates and descriptions. www.treehousekidand craft.com SWIM LESSONS (Athens, GA) Swim lessons for children ages 3 and older are offered at Heard Park, Lay Park, Memorial Park and Rocksprings Park pools. $33–50/ session. The ACC Leisure Services’ Kinderswim program for 5-year-old children is free. www.accgov.com/ myrec TUTORING (Online) The Athens Regional Library System is now offering free, live online tutoring via tutor.com for students K-12, plus college students and adult learners. Daily, 2–9 p.m. www.athenslibrary. org
Support Groups ACA ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILIES (Holy Cross Lutheran Church) This support group meets weekly. Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. annetteanelson@gmail.com AL-ANON 12 STEP (Multiple Locations) Recovery for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Visit the website for a calendar of electronic meetings held throughout the week. www.ga-al-anon.org ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) If you think you have a problem with alcohol, call the AA hotline or visit the website for a schedule of meetings in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson and Oconee Counties. 706-389-4164, www. athensaa.org ATHENS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND (Athens, GA) Open to people of all ages with vision impairments, their families and friends. Topics include adaptive equipment, recreational and social opportunities, and advocacy. 706-424-2794, dlwahlers@ gmail.com GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP (ACCA Center for Active Living) First Wednesday of the month, 10:30–11:30 a.m. abarefoot@ accaging.org LGBTQIA+ VIRTUAL ALPHABET FAMILY GATHERING (Online) This is a safe space for anyone on the LGBTQIA+/TGQNB spectrum. Fourth Sunday of every month, 6–8 p.m. uuathensga.org/justice/ welcoming-congregation MENTAL HEALTH PEER RECOVERY GROUP (Nuçi’s Space) Participants support each other through life’s challenges by sharing from their skills, experiences and proven coping mechanisms. Newcomers welcome. First Tuesday of the month, 4–6 p.m. pr@nuci.org, www.nuci.org NEW PARENTS AND INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP (BYL Family Resource Center) Come as you are for community, snacks and feeding advice from professionals. Babies and children of all ages are welcome. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.byyourleave.org OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (24th Street Clubhouse) Learn to stop eating compulsively or curb other unwanted food-related behaviors. Every Tuesday, 12 p.m. FREE! Text: 678-736-3697 PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP (First Baptist Church) This group is to encourage, support and share information with fellow sojourners who manage the challenges of Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders. Second Friday of every month, 1 p.m. gpnoblet@ bellsouth.net PROJECT SAFE (Family Protection Center) Project Safe hosts a support group for survivors of domestic violence. Mondays, 6:30–8 p.m. www. project-safe.org RECOVERY DHARMA (Recovery Dharma) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from any addiction. Visit the website for details. Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athensrecoverydharma.org SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Athens, GA) Athens Downtown SAA offers a message of hope to anyone who suffers from a compulsive sexual behavior. Contact for location. www.athensdowntownsaa.com SUPPORT GROUPS (Integrity Counseling & Personal Development) ICPD offers several support groups. “LGBTQIA+ Young Adults Group” is offered for ages 18–30. “Survivors of Suicide Loss Group”
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FOR ATHENS’ LOOSE AND LOVELORN Word on the Street ByADVICE Bonita Applebum advice@flagpole.com AAMGA ANNUAL BULB SALE (Athens Clarke Co. Extension Office) The Athens Area Master Gardeners Association hosts a sale of flower bulbs. Pre-order now through May 1. Pick-up in October for fall planting. tinyurl.com/aamag2023bulbsale ATHENS BEER TRAIL TROLLEY TOURS (Athens, GA) A new trolly tour will provide transportation between six local breweries: Akademia, Athentic, Creature Comforts, Southern Brewing, Terrapin Beer and Normaltown Brewing. Tours run every Thursday and Friday from 3–9 p.m. www.athenstrolleytours.com/ beer-trolley-tour MARGO METAPHYSICAL EVENTS (Margo Metaphysical) Monday Tarot Readings offered 1–5 p.m. ($6 per card). Tuesday Tarot with Davita offered 4–6 p.m. ($5 per card). Wednesday Night Sound Healing with Joey held 6–7:30 p.m. ($35). Thursday Tarot with Courtney is offered 12–5 p.m. ($10–45). Friday Henna Party with Aiyanna ($10–75). 706-372-1462 RABBIT BOX (VFW Post 2872) Seeking storytellers to share seven-minute true tales. Upcoming themes include “Awkward!” in April and “Gone but not Forgotten” in May. Email to participate. rabbitbox stories@gmail.com RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole Studios) Weekly events include Open Mic (Tuesdays, 7–11 p.m.), Acoustic Song Circle (Thursdays, 7–11 p.m.), Seventh Generation Native American Church services and community potlucks (Sundays, 11 a.m.) and Drumming and Song Circle (Sundays, 3–5 p.m.). Weekly Sunday Funday Markets held 1–5 p.m. Wednesday Yoga (5 p.m.) is followed by Meditation and Integration (6 p.m.). Events are free or donation based. www.rabbithole studios.org/calendar ROLLERGIRL BOOT CAMP (Fun Galaxy Athens) The Classic City Rollergirls host a spring boot camp for aspiring rollergirls or those who would like to learn some tips and tricks. Saturdays, 9–11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6–9 p.m. Through Apr. 5. $20 (gear rental), $3 (skate rental), $2 (mouthguard). www. classiccityrollergirls.com SPRING PROGRAMS (Athens, GA) The ACC Leisure Services Department offers a variety of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events for adults and children. Now registering. Scholarships available. www.accgov.com/myrec SUMMER JOBS (Athens, GA) ACC Leisure Services will hire over 100 summer positions including camp counselors, lifeguards and more. Hourly pay ranges $15.60–17. Now accepting applications. www. accgov.com/jobs TIRED OF LITTER SPRING TIRE ROUND-UP (ACC Landfill and CHaRM) There is no disposal fee for residents of ACC and Oglethorpe Counties to drop off up to six abandoned or used tires. Now running through Apr. 1. www.accgov. com/8116/Tire-Round-Up-Event WORK.SHOP (160 Winston Dr.) Open rehearsal and performance space for theater, comedy, dance, classes and events. $10/hour. www. workshopathens.com f
Hey Bonita, I’ve been in Athens a long time, had a lot of ups and downs, finally in a place with a happy relationship and a decent job. Home feels pretty good. But I can’t let go or get over my bad history here to be fully happy. There are a lot of people I run into a lot that I feel bitter about or just make me angry. There’s probably trauma there in some of the situations, but living in Athens I can’t escape it. Or online, where I’m friends with these people or friends with their friends. Is there any way for me to stay here and get over what I’ve been through? Right now it feels [impossible] to move on. 5 Hey 5, Holy crap, get out of my brain. I mean for real, did I somehow write this and send it to myself? I’ve been in this exact position, and all I can say is that you have to stop beating yourself up. You have to be willing to let distance grow between yourself and the bad thing, the awful memory, and you should do your best to be present in the moments where
those memories aren’t bringing you down. If this seems like an impossible thing, then I’d agree that there must be some kind of trauma associated with these happenings, and already having mental health resources in my own life was invaluable when things happened and my life changed. Things happened ages ago at this point, but there are still moments where deep, soul-punishing shame washes over me. The situation just sucked, and nothing was the same after it, you know? But it can’t be helped, and it can’t be changed. A bad thing happened, yeah. But you’re still in Athens and, more importantly, you’re still choosing Athens as your home. A bad thing happened, but time did not stop for you or for anyone else. For me, peace came when I accepted that nothing could be done anymore. I think we wallow and regret and kick ourselves after the fact because we just want so badly to be
able to turn back time. We’re just bullying ourselves when we shrivel at a sight that reminds us of the bad thing that we can do nothing about, and it helps no one. We want to feel better, but we’re taking the wrong approach to getting there by letting our guilt overwhelm us like this. I started feeling better when I just owned the fact that I messed up and did a bad thing. I definitely owe some apologies still, but we all do, and I want to be real about why I feel the need to apologize: because I want to be told that I am not a bad person. I did something that doesn’t jive with my self image, and I want to be forgiven for my role and told that I did not deserve the pain I experienced. But I cannot foist that labor onto people I hurt and who may well want nothing to do with me at this point in life, and what I can control is my feelings and my self image. So I look in the mirror and I tell myself that I am not a bad person, I simply did a bad thing, and bad things happened to me, too. My entire life changed because of this bad thing, and I don’t have to punish myself anymore
because of it. Life is going to change; it literally cannot stay the same. I will continue to gain friends, lose friends and fall out with people. I am a drop in a flood of people who have had to weather a life change in this manner, and those people are all still alive and kicking after the fact. Healing is possible for everyone, including you and me. You’re allowed to tailor your existence for comfort—don’t feel like you have to do exposure therapy if it really is torture to see certain people or places around town. But zoom out and try to view yourself more compassionately (for example, don’t assume that everyone knows your history or judges you for it), and try to cultivate happiness more than mortification. f Need advice? Email advice@flagpole.com, or use our anonymous online form at flagpole.com/get- advice.
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Wednesday 29 ART: Curator Talk: “Art is a form of freedom” (Georgia Museum of Art) Callan Steinmann will give a tour of the exhibition, which features works selected by incarcerated women at the Whitworth Women’s Facility in Hartwell. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Financial Management Workshop (Online) Hosted by Athens Land Trust, this workshop focuses on managing your credit and credit repair. Registration required for Zoom link. 5–6:30 p.m. FREE! housingcounseling@ athenslandtrust.org COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Home- grown townie improv that invites you to bring some interesting suggestions to help create improv magic on the spot. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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KIDSTUFF: MORP (Oconee County Library) A reverse prom masquerade—dress up or down, come solo or with a date. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee LECTURES & LIT: Peabody- Smithgall Lecture (UGA Chapel) Peabody Awards executive director Jeffrey Jones will interview television producer Marcy Carsey about her career and work on shows such as “A Different World,” “Roseanne” and “That ’70s Show.” 4 p.m. FREE! www.peabodyawards.com
EVENTS: Spring Book Sale (ACC Library) Friends of ACC Library will host a sale including books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and more. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/individual), and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 29–Apr 1. www. athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Emergency Preparedness (Online) Learn about emergency preparedness and participate in a no-cost raffle to win prizes, such as a power bank, flashlights, first aid kits, etc. Mar. 23 (in per-
for activities that help build brain function and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Lego Club (Oconee County Library) Create and enjoy Lego art and activities. Materials provided. Ages 5–12 years and their caregivers. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee MEETINGS: KnitLits Knitting Group (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ con-
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CLASSES: Surviving Sexual Development (Online) Learn how to navigate your child’s sexual development to protect them from sexual abuse and violence. 5:30 p.m. $20. bit.ly/SSD2023 EVENTS: Flavor of Georgia Reception & Awards Ceremony (The Classic Center) The contest is dedicated to promoting small businesses and foodpreneurs around the state. 4–6 p.m. $28. www. classiccenter.com EVENTS: No Phone Party (Hendershot’s) Disconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com FILM: España En Corto (Georgia Museum of Art) This is the 10th anniversary of the two-day festival of awarded short films from Spain. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (showing). FREE! leonard.ward25@uga.edu GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Akademia Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici Athens) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens LECTURES & LIT: Mystery Book Club (Bogart Library) Penny Mills leads a conversation about this month’s book, Georges Simenon’s Maigret and Monsieur Charles. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart PERFORMANCE: Rabbit Box Storytelling: Mystifying (VFW (Post 2872)) This month’s storytelling theme is “Mystifying” with stories told from members of the community. 7–9:30 p.m. $10. www. rabbitbox.org PERFORMANCE: Starin’ at and Spittin’ Down… the Abyss (UGA Cellar Theatre) Ray Paolino presents an original solo performance on personal mortality and the struggle to “live a physical life.” 8 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
EVENTS: Spring Book Sale (ACC Library) Friends of ACC Library will host a sale including books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and more. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/individual), and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 29–Apr 1. www. athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www. athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: España En Corto (Georgia Museum of Art) This is the 10th anniversary of the two-day festival of awarded short films from Spain. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (showing). FREE! leonard.ward25@ uga.edu FILM: Pit and the Pendulum (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1961 horror film based on Edgar Allan Poe’s short story. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com GAMES: Dungeons & Dragons (Oconee County Library) The Oconee County Library Gaming Group is taking sign-ups for a new campaign. 4:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee GAMES: Classic City Trivia (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (I Heart Mac & Cheese) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook. com/baddogathens GAMES: 2000s Music Trivia (B&B Theatres) Test your 2000s music trivia knowledge with Quizmaster David. 7:30 p.m. www.facebook. com/bbathens12 KIDSTUFF: Busy Bee Toddler Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a simple story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for songs, stories and crafts. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Homeschool Club (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley for art and science projects and STEM challenges. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ oconee KIDSTUFF: Lego Builders Club (Bogart Library) Lego lovers of all ages are invited; blocks will be available for younger builders under the age of 7. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Steamsday: Boxitects (Bogart Library) Learn all about building your own creations with repurposed materials and cardboard. Ages 4 & up. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ bogart KIDSTUFF: Drawing Club for Teens (K.A. Artist Shop) In this weekly club for teens led by local artist James Greer, participants will learn a new fundamental skill for drawing with ink and graphite each week. 5–6:30 p.m. $25 (drop- in), $180 (semester pass). www. kaartist.com
Africa Night is an annual cultural showcase of dances, fashion, music and drama that will run for two nights, Mar. 31–Apr.1. LECTURES & LIT: Leah Nieboer Book Launch and Poetry Reading (Ciné) The Creative Writing Program at UGA presents author Leah Nieboer for the launch of her new book, Soft Apocalypse. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.english.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: Magical Creature Cabaret (Rialto Club) Belli Dance Company presents a magical night full of bellydancers, drag performers, sword performers, jugglers, fortune tellers, comedians and more. 7 p.m. (VIP), 8 p.m. (show). $15–35. www.facebook.com/Belli. Dance.Athens PERFORMANCE: Starin’ at and Spittin’ Down… the Abyss (UGA Cellar Theatre) Ray Paolino presents an original solo performance on personal mortality and the struggle to “live a physical life.” 8 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com
Thursday 30 CLASSES: Tarot & Tea (Indie South) Get together to explore, learn and practice with tarot cards. Attendees encouraged to bring a deck and materials. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. $10. www.theindiesouth. com CLASSES: Line Dancing Lessons (Boutier Winery & Inn) Line dance lessons with instructor Amy. Last Thursdays, 7 p.m. $5. www.boutier winery.com COMEDY: Athentic Comedy Showcase (Athentic Brewing Co.) Monthly comedy show hosted by Owen Hunt featuring national headliners and featured guests. This month’s headliners are Joyce Liles and Bobby Sutton. Last Thursdays, 7–9:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www. athenticbrewing.com
son) & Mar. 30 (virtual), 10 a.m. FREE! www.gcdd.org EVENTS: Diamond Hill Farm Produce and Flower Pickup (Athentic Brewing Co.) Vegetables and fresh flowers are available at this community supported agriculture pick up. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com EVENTS: Zumbathon (Cali N Tito’s Eastside) Join Joy Village for two hours of dance fitness to help raise funds for the school. 6–8 p.m. $20. www.joyvillageschool.com EVENTS: Braves Country Podcast Live (Rialto Club) Braves Country focuses on Southeastern lifestyle, music, food, college football and the Braves. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.facebook.com/ BravesCountryPodcast EVENTS: Boulevard Brass Band (595 Nanthahala Ave.) Bring your instrument, meet outdoors and rehearse songs for beginners and advanced musicians. Every Thursday, 7–8 p.m. FREE! calclements@ gmail.com FILM: Bad Movie Night (Ciné) After catching his wife in bed with his best friend, Mike instantly spirals out of control and embarks on an odyssey of murder and self- mutilation in the demented Truth or Dare: A Critical Madness. 8–10 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/ BadMovieNight GAMES: Thursday Trivia (Johnny’s New York Style Pizza) Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 7–9 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com GAMES: Time Travelers Trivia (Akademia Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge through the decades. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AKADEMIABC KIDSTUFF: Open Playtime (Oconee County Library) Join Ms. Carley
tent. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org THEATER: Heaven in Chains (CRCA Theater) This play follows four Roman Catholic priests who have been relieved of their religious duties and ordered to attend psychiatric evaluation and group therapy. Mar. 30–Apr. 1, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 2, 3:00 p.m. $25. www. conyersarts.org
Friday 31 ART: Morning Mindfulness (Georgia Museum of Art) Instructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. Every other Friday, 9:30 a.m. gmoa-tours@uga.edu COMEDY: small talk, BIG SHOW (Work.Shop) An irreverent talk show/variety show hosted by Matt House featuring comedian Kelly Petronis and the musical stylings of libbaloops with special guest Liz Farrell. 8–9:30 p.m. $5. www. flyingsquidcomedy.com EVENTS: IPBGG & PBIO Plant Sale (Multiple Locations – Athens, GA) Fruits, vegetables and herbs will be for sale. Locations include the Tate Student Center and The Center for Applied Genetics and Technology. Mar. 31 & Apr. 1; Apr. 7–8, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.plantbio. uga.edu EVENTS: Spring Book Sale (ACC Library) Friends of ACC Library will host a sale including books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and more. Wednesday
is Preview Night (for members only; $25/individual), and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 29–Apr 1. www. athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: ACCA Dance Party and Fundraiser (Athentic Brewing Co.) Learn about the Athens Community Council on Aging and its annual retroProm while raising donations and dancing to live music by Way Past Cool, Murder the Mood and Here Be Monsters. 6–10 p.m. Suggested donation $7–10. www. athenticbrewing.com EVENTS: Joe Gatto (The Classic Center) Comedian, actor and producer Joe Gatto is best known for the TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” He’s also a founding member of The Tenderloins Comedy Troupe. 7 p.m. $40–56. www.classiccenter.com EVENTS: Africa Night (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) The African Student Union of UGA presents a showcase full of dancing, fashion, music and drama. Mar. 31 & Apr. 1, 7 p.m. $12–15. www.pac.uga. edu EVENTS: TEDxUGA (Morton Theatre) Explore how research and scholarship have flourished into ideas that can change the world. 7–9 p.m. $15. www.tedxuga.com KIDSTUFF: Meet & Play (Bogart Library) Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athens library.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Art Card Club (K.A. Artist Shop) In this weekly club led by local artists Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher, participants will draw, paint, collage and create a collection of Art Cards. Pre-teen club, 4:30–6 p.m. Teen club, 6:30–8 p.m. $25 (drop-in), $180 (semester pass). www.kaartist.com
Saturday 1 ART: Petals and Pollinators in Watercolor (OCAF) This workshop will teach attendees how to draw and paint flowers, bees and butterflies and how to create layers in their artwork. Register online. 10 a.m. $75 (members), $100 (non- members). www.ocaf.com EVENTS: Trial Garden Spring Plant Sale (Trial Gardens) The sale will feature both annual and perennial ornamental plants plus rare and unusual southeastern plants. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. ugatrial.hort. uga.edu EVENTS: IPBGG & PBIO Plant Sale (Multiple Locations – Athens, GA) Fruits, vegetables and herbs will be for sale. Locations include the Tate Student Center and The Center for Applied Genetics and Technology. Mar. 31 & Apr. 1; Apr. 7–8, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.plantbio. uga.edu EVENTS: Spring Book Sale (ACC Library) Friends of ACC Library will host a sale including books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and more. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/individual), and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 29–Apr 1. www. athenslibrary.org/athens EVENTS: West Broad Farmers Market: Opening Day (West Broad Farmers Market and Garden) To mark its opening day, the market
Sunday 2 ART: Opening Reception (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Works by Lee and Clela Reed will be on view in the exhibit “Resonations: A Marriage of Photography and Poetry.” 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org CLASSES: UGA Salsa Club (UGA Memorial Hall) No partner necessary and no experience required for this Cuban-style salsa class. Room 407. Every Sunday. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.ugasalsaclub.com COMEDY: Blaugez Open Mic (Buvez) This show-up/go-up open mic is open to professional and amateur comics alike. Every Sunday, 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www. facebook.com/buvezathens EVENTS: Rabbit Hole Sunday Market (Rabbit Hole Studios) Small
businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last two hours. Every Sunday. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholestudios. org/markets EVENTS: East Athens Creative Market (585 Vine St.) A celebration of community and togetherness featuring culinary arts, fashion, jewelry, resources and more. First and last Sundays, 1–5 p.m. FREE! 706-352-0244 EVENTS: Spring Makers Market (Southern Brewing Co.) Join for two days of local art, music, food and beer. Apr. 1–2, 2–7 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com GAMES: Sunday Trivia with Solo Entertainment (Southern Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco. com GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (The Foundry) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens KIDSTUFF: Easter Egg Hunt (Madison Morgan Cultural Center) Join the Easter Bunny on the front lawn. There will be two separate hunting areas for ages 1–4 and ages 5 & up. 1–2:30 p.m. FREE! www. mmcc-arts.org/event-list/easter– egg–hunt SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org THEATER: Heaven in Chains (CRCA Theater) This play follows four Roman Catholic priests who have been relieved of their religious duties and ordered to attend psychiatric evaluation and group therapy. Mar. 30–Apr. 1, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 2, 3:00 p.m. $25. www. conyersarts.org
Monday 3 CLASSES: Gentle Hatha Yoga (Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA)) McKenzie Raymond from Feel Free Yoga leads this class. All skill levels welcome. Every Monday, 1–2 p.m. $5 (CAL members), $10 (non-members). abarefoot@ accaging.org CLASSES: Get Fit (Lay Park) This senior fitness class consists of chair movements, the use of exercise bands, ankle weights and aerobic movements. Registration required. Every Monday, 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Dooley’s Bar and Grill) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo GAMES: Monday Trivia with Erin (Athentic Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday Story Time (Bogart Library) Join Ms. Donna for movement, songs, crafts and learning fun. Ages 3–5 years. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Tiny Tales at the Zoo (Memorial Park) Enjoy stories, crafts and animal encounters. Ages 6 & under. Every Monday, 10:30–11:30 a.m. $3, $4.50 (non- ACC residents). www.accgovga. myrec.com KIDSTUFF: NBA Math Hoops (Bogart Library) This program includes board games, curricula and apps that help students gain math speed and fluency using the game of basketball. Grades 3–8. 5–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
SPORTS: Watch Party: NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship (Athentic Brewing Co.) Cheer on your favorite team during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game. Pat’s Poutine will be serving food on site. 9 p.m.–12 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Tuesday 4 EVENTS: No Phone Party (Hendershot’s) Disconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com GAMES: Classic City Trivia (Akademia Brewing Co.) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo GAMES: Bad Dog Trivia (Amici Athens) Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens KIDSTUFF: Friendship Bracelets (Bogart Library) Learn how to make bracelets with embroidery floss. Supplies provided. Ages 10 & up. 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart LECTURES & LIT: Bogart Bookies Adult Book Club (Bogart Library) Pick up a copy of The Years of Rice and Salt by Kim Stanley Robinson and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! athenslibrary.org/bogart SPORTS: Classic City Pétanque Club (Lay Park) New players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Wednesday 5 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgia museum.org COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (Buvez) Home- grown townie improv that invites you to bring some interesting suggestions to help create improv magic on the spot. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Creature Comforts Brewery) Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www. athensfarmersmarket.net FILM: Truck Yaro VI: I Am A Man Of Honor (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Screening of the 1977 series film about a rowdy trucker with a heart of gold. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flicker theatreandbar.com GAMES: Classic City Trivia (The Local 706) Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ ClassicCityTriviaCo GAMES: Broadway Musical Bingo (B&B Theatres) Win prizes at this Broadway Musical-themed bingo night. 7:30 p.m. www.facebook. com/bbathens12 LECTURES & LIT: Visiting Author (UGA Miller Learning Center) The UGA English Department welcomes Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi for a night of reading and audience interaction. Room 0248. 5 p.m. FREE! www.english.uga.edu MEETINGS: Sewing Circle (Bogart Library) Bring your own sewing and crafting projects for dedicated time to work. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! 706-441-9099, www.athenslibrary. org/bogart f
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MUSIC | MAR. 29–APR. 1
HeAthens Homecoming 40 Watt Club • 8 p.m. • $50
In what is possibly Athens’ most popular homespun tradition, the 40 Watt Club will once again be ceded for four nights to the raucous crowds of fans of the Drive-By Truckers. As is customary, the Truckers will share the stage with various locally
College of Music. Needless to say, he’s not only a dizzyingly agile fingerpicker, but a soulful and transcendent performer, with compositions that combine instrumental guitar work with lyrical performance and spoken stories from his life. Tsukamoto has been recognized for his talents on stages such as at Blue Note in New York City, on Japanese and United Nations National Television, and by scoring second place
Drive-By Truckers
affiliated acts. Mar. 29 kicks off with Model Citizen, the songwriting project of Truckers member Matt Patton. The next night will feature local hard rock band Hayride, Mar. 31 will be a special double feature with members of Nuçi’s Space’s Camp Amped and Mercyland, and the final night will open with up-and-coming indie rockers Wednesday. The band is called Wednesday; the show is a Saturday. Of course, each night will be bookended with hours of your DBT favorites. [Patrick Barry} MUSIC | FRI, MAR. 31
Dial Back Sound Showcase Flicker Theatre & Bar • 5 p.m. • FREE!
I mentioned Matt Patton earlier as a member of the Drive-By Truckers, but it’s clear now that he does much more. Between being a frequent bassist with the Truckers and a few other bands and projects, he also owns and produces at his studio in Water Valley, MS. Dial Back Sound, Patton’s studio and label, will be holding a free label showcase ahead of the Mar. 31 Truckers show at the 40 Watt Club. The show will feature label artists Eleganza, Krista Show and the Williamson Brothers. It’ll be a charming intersection of roots rock, country and folk. [PB] MUSIC | FRI, MAR. 31
Hiroya Tsukamoto
at the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championship in 2018. This show comes highly recommended by yours truly. [PB] MUSIC | FRI, MAR. 31
The Electric Nature
Bolo Bolo • 7 p.m. • $5–10 (suggested donation)
Considering the title, I don’t believe it would be presumptuous to call the newest album from The Electric Nature, Michael Potter’s experimental group, apocalyptic. Old World Must Die is a lurchingly organic album that incorporates field recordings, found sounds, what sounds like contact microphones being drug through mud, and, of course, the musical talents of John Kiran Fernandes and Sunwatchers’ Jeff Tobias. GARY ALTER
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Hiroya Tsukamoto
No. 3 Railroad Street • 6:30 p.m. • $20 (suggested donation)
No. 3 Railroad Street in Arnoldsville will host an artist of uncompromising quality on Friday. Hiroya Tsukamoto is a Japaneseborn fingerstyle guitarist who moved to the United States in 2000 to attend the Berklee
They both wail anxiously on their respective instruments throughout the pieces, which transition startlingly from free noise to rock to ambient soundscapes of doom. The Electric Nature is kicking off its album tour with a set at Bolo Bolo featuring Vile Body, Marcel Sletten and Magic Tuber Stringband. [PB] f
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t’s officially spring, which means festivals and community events are in full bloom, and the sleepy, barren calendar months are behind us. Healthy competition between events has returned due to full and overlapping schedules. Looking ahead, it might be helpful to mark your calendar for Athens Twilight Criterium Apr. 21–23, Boybutante Apr. 22, Normaltown Music Festival Apr. 22, Winterville Marigold Festival May 13, Athens Pride Parade June 3, Hot Corner Festival June 10 and AthFest June 23–25. Check Flagpole in the coming weeks for more information on each. Attendees of the International Street Festival play games from around the world. However, there’s plenty to do in and around Athens performances, activities and food. Its goal is to promote this Saturday, plus a mid-week outing if you’re looking for internationalization and cultural awareness within the plans even sooner. Athens community, and in pre-pandemic years the festival brought in thousands of participants. To learn more about this year’s festival and UGA’s International Student Mar. 28–29 • Georgia Museum of Art Life department, the planning committee is hosting an Celebrating its 10 year anniversary, this festival started International Coffee Hour Friday, Mar. 24 from 11:30 in 2013 when former UGA graduate student Kate Bundy a.m.–1 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Ballroom. 12–5 p.m. wanted to screen short films from Spain in Athens. Since its FREE! isl.uga.edu second year, the film festival has taken place at the Georgia Museum of Art and is organized by graduate students in UGA’s romance languages department with faculty adviApr. 1 • Terrapin Beer Co. sors. The award-winning film selections this year range in Terrapin Beer Co. is celebrating 21 years in business by runtime from three minutes up to 22 minutes. All films taking fans back in time to “party like it’s 2002!” What does have English subtitles, so knowledge of the language is not that mean exactly? The taproom will be serving up some of required for viewing. After each screening, a presenter will what Terrapin considers its favorite throwback beers from speak on the film’s cultural relevance followed by an audithe last 21 years, including all current beers in rotation. ence Q&A to discuss perspectives. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. Live music entertainment will be supplied by cover band (showing). FREE! simpson2@uga.edu; lmw30723@uga.edu; That’s Rad performing an early 2000s-centric set. It might georgiamuseum.org be time to pull the full denim fit out of the closet, or get comfortable and put those blue jeans on under your dress. Local vendors, food trucks and a vintage Terrapin garage Apr. 1 • Oconee County Civic Center sale will also be set up for the evening. 4–8 p.m. $25. www. The Oconee County Library’s second annual FanFest terrapinbeer.com/21st-birthday is an all ages celebration of creativity. Its activities cover a wide range of interests including live music, publishing, art, cosplay, gaming and more. Attendees can engage in workshops, panel discussions, book signings, performances, Apr. 1 • Dudley Park The Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services Department demos and other activities. Some of the featured guests is hosting an inaugural parade meant to celebrate the comadvertised are Carlton and Darrick Hargro of the comic book and entertainment company 20th Place Media, author pletion of the Dudley Park renovations with the community. Individuals, families, school groups and organizations Tracy Adkins of the Ghosts of Athens series, Mux Blank of are encouraged to participate by bringing flameless lanterns Blank toys and JOKERJOKERtv, and Tonalli Danza Folkand flashlights. There will be three entry points—starting lórica Mexicana presenting Mexican folkloric dances. There will be an array of vendors present including food from Cafe at the Firefly Trail at East Broad Street, North Oconee River Greenway at East Broad Street and Firefly Trail at Little Racer, Rashe’s Cuisine and Kona Ice. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! Oak Street—that converge in the center of the park. Each athenslibrary.com/oconee access point will be color-coded and staffed with friendly volunteers to guide the way. Along the path, participants will be met with live music, performers and large-scale illuApr. 1 • Downtown Athens minated puppets. Participating acts include West African After moving to UGA campus grounds last year, the drumming, the East Athens Educational Dance Center, International Street Festival is returning to its historical a poetry installation from ACC Poet Laureate Jeff Fallis location on College Avenue downtown. Fit for family and and more. It is advised to check the ACC Leisure Services friends, this afternoon excursion provides an opportunity social media for any weather updates. 8 p.m. FREE! accgov. for attendees to explore different cultures through music, com/10599/Flight-of-the-Fireflies-Lantern-Parade f
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40 Watt Club 7 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt. com JONNY CRAIG Former front man of post-hardcore bands Dance Gavin Dance and Emarosa. KEEP MY SECRETS South Carolina hip-hop artist. Ciné 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every Tuesday. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar. com FAITHLESS TOWN Atlanta indie rock. STARDUST RODEO Local band featuring pedal steel and upright bass. CHRISTOPHER HENDERSON Local songwriter and founding member of Athens band Gourdhead. Georgia Theatre 8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.georgia theatre.com GOOSE Nationally touring jam band fluidly blending genres. Hendershot’s No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests. The March residency shows coincide with Hendershot’s No Phone Parties. Nowhere Bar Goose After Party. 7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens FUNK YOU Augusta band playing high-energy, get-your-dancing- shoes-on jams.
Wednesday 29 40 Watt Club HeAthens Homecoming. 8 p.m. (doors). $50. www.40watt.com DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS The Southern rock superstars return to Athens for their annual HeAthens Homecoming series. MODEL CITIZEN Long-running Alabama-based band that includes members of Drive-By Truckers, Dexateens, Bohannons and Capsiz. Athentic Brewing Co. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more. Creature Comforts Brewery Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket. net MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (6 p.m.) Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Hendershot’s New Faces Night. 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com GOOD WILL SON Singer-songwriter project of Alex Wilson, a
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Thursday 30 40 Watt Club HeAthens Homecoming. 8 p.m. $50. www.40watt.com DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing all the favorites for their homecoming show. HAYRIDE Local hard rock band. Flicker Theatre & Bar Shadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com STRAWBERRY REPRODUCTION Local noisy post-punk band. HIRS COLLECTIVE Grind and queercore collective from Philadelphia. CLAVUS Local screamo band. Georgia Theatre 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre. com JUDAH & THE LION Alternative rock and folk band from Nashville. FAMILY AND FRIENDS Indie rock band with positive messages. Georgia Theatre Rooftop 5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com CHAMOMILE AND WHISKEY Virginia-based Appalachian rock band. 10:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre. com TRENT IN THE TREES Atlanta psychedelic soul funk space rock. Hendershot’s 8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens. com BIG BAND ATHENS This 18- member community band performs selections spanning from big band music of the ’40s to dance tunes of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Hotel Indigo Live After Five Series. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/Aubrey EntertainmentAthensGA SARAH MOOTZ Indie pop and rock artist with a lot of soul. Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $12. pac.uga.edu UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Horn lecturer James Naigus will be a featured soloist in his original composition. Madison Morgan Cultural Center Family Jam Night. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org LP & THE VINYL The winners of the Jazz Road Tours grant perform re-imagined jazz arrangements of hits by artists including The Beatles, David Bowie and Stevie Wonder.
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Southern Brewing Co. 6–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com KARAOKE NIGHT Every Thursday evening. UGA Tate Student Center Java Jam. 7 p.m. FREE! SWING THEORY Swing by room 135 for desserts and jazz standards. The Warehouse Athens 7 p.m. $15. www.thewarehouseathens. com COREY KENT Country music singer who competed on The Voice in 2015. NOAH HICKS Nashville-based rising country artist.
Friday 31 40 Watt Club HeAthens Homecoming. 8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing all the favorites for their homecoming show. CAMP AMPED Members of Nuçi’s Space’s Camp Amped program. MERCYLAND Recently revitalized rock band fronted by David Barbe. Athentic Brewing Co. Athens Community Council on Aging Dance Party and Fundraiser. 6 p.m. $7–10 suggested donation. www. athenticbrewing.com WAY PAST COOL New local band that plays fast, catchy, melodic sing-a-long pop-punk anthems with a classic ’90s vibe. MURDER THE MOOD Local alternative rock band. HERE BE MONSTERS Folk-punk solo act with history-laden lyricism atop melodic guitar wizardry. Bolo Bolo Athens 7 p.m. $5–10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath THE ELECTRIC NATURE Experimental improv group that delves equally into psychedelic noise, dark and light ambient, blistering free rock, modular synthesis, formless drone voids and field recording manipulation. Tonight’s show celebrates the release of the LP Old Word Die Must and kicks off an east coast tour. MAGIC TUBER STRINGBAND Durham, NC-based duo known for meditative compositions on guitar and fiddle. VILE BODY Ambient project from Lydian Brambila and Mat Lewis. MARCEL SLETTEN Ambient electronica musician and owner of the independent label Primordial Void. Buvez 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. MICHAEL ALAN SCOTT Indie rock musician from Nashville. TYLER SIDNEY & THE REGULATORS Atlanta artist crafting blues- tinged folk. SOUTHAM Alternative pop rock from Clarkesville. Flicker Theatre & Bar Dial Back Sound Showcase. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar. com ELEGANZA Six-piece rock group from Minneapolis. KRISTA SHOWS Country singer- songwriter. WILLIAMSON BROTHERS Noisy indie rock with a charming, lo-fi sound. Nightshade Family Two Year Anniversary. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatre andbar.com
MISTAH Chicago-based deep dubstep producer. NIGHTSHADE FAMILY NDF resident DJs D:RC, Variant, Curst (co-label head) and Izzy. Hendershot’s UGA Food2Kids Benefit Concert. 8 p.m. $12 (adv.) $15. www.facebook.com/UGAFood2Kids ZOOMST Exploratory rock and “futurismic groove art” project. Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7 p.m. $12 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac. uga.edu AFRICA NIGHT UGA’s African Student Union presents a night of dances, fashion, music and drama. International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ IGBAthensGA THE SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor with dashes of old-school and contemporary R&B. No. 3 Railroad Street 6:30 p.m. (doors). $20 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org HIROYA TSUKAMOTO Innovative guitarist, singer and storyteller from Japan who fuses folk music and unique sonic soundscapes. Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens PICTURE SHOW New melodic indie rock band. STRAITJACKET STRIPPERS Sludge noise band straight from the depths of the sex shop psych ward. Southern Brewing Co. 7 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $15 (adv.). www.sobrewco.com THE ORANGE CONSTANT Athens- based jam band with prog, pop and funk influences. ZACH DEPUTY “Island-infused, drum ‘n’ bass, gospel-ninja-soul.”
Saturday 1 40 Watt Club HeAthens Homecoming. 8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com DRVIE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing all the favorites for their homecoming show. WEDNESDAY Noisy indie rock featuring guitarist MJ Lenderman. Boutier Winery & Inn 8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens- based three-piece band performing classic and modern hits. Buvez 8 p.m. $10. realswingtheory@gmail. com SWING THEORY Big band jazz and swing. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. $15. flickertheatreandbar.com MONSOON Athens-based indie rock band with deep DIY ethics. POWERWASHER Melodic punk band. COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt. The Foundry 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). bit.ly/ KinchafooneeAthens KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia. Franklin Gun Shop 1–3 p.m. www.facebook.com/ anglincowboy52 RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Front Porch Bookstore 6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook DODD FERRELLE AND THE WINTERVILLIANS Americana band with intense and engaging songs, led by Winterville mayor Ferrelle. Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7 p.m. $12 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac. uga.edu AFRICA NIGHT UGA’s African Student Union presents a night of dances, fashion, music and drama. International Grill & Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ IGBAthensGA MILE FROM MEADOW Georgia- based alt-rock three-piece. Jackson County Historic Courthouse Jackson County Jamboree. 7:30 p.m. $10–15. www.facebook.com/JacksonCountyJamboree MAGGIE AND THE MASON JARS A seasoned group of versatile Athens musicians who created a sound at the confluence of Western swing, jazz and traditional high lonesome bluegrass. RON HIPP Singer-songwriter and guitarist. THE ORIGINAL COURTHOUSE ALL-STAR STRING BAND Bluegrass instrumental group. Nowhere Bar 9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/ NowhereBarAthens ZOOMST Exploratory rock and “futurismic groove art” project. Terrapin Beer Co. Terrapin’s 21st Birthday. 4–8 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com THAT’S RAD! Pop punk cover band playing all the classics. This party features local vendors, food trucks, a vintage Terrapin garage sale and favorite beers from the last 21 years. The Warehouse Athens 9 p.m. $20. www.thewarehouse athens.com GREEKFEST America’s college party tour featuring DJs.
Sunday 2 ACC Library Live @ The Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Vocalist Sevda Arjomand is joined by local instrumentalists to play a classical repertoire from Turkish, Arabic and Persian traditions. Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 3 p.m. $20–65. pac.uga.edu STEPHEN HOUGH British pianist, composer and writer performs a selection of works by Liszt, Debussy, Mompou and Skyrabin, as well as his own work, “Partita.” A pre-performance talk will be held in Ramsey Concert Hall at 2:15 p.m. JOKERJOKER Gallery 4 p.m. Donations accepted. www. facebook.com/jokerjokergallery FOUR OSTINATI TWO SAURIANS Improv ensemble consisting of Casen Alesi on marimba and vibraphone, Lydian Brambila on cello and electronics, Jack Curtis Dubowsky on keys and Kevin McFoy Dunn on fretted chordophones and stompboxes. Rialto Club 7 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/Georgia WomenOfSong
GEORGIA WOMEN OF SONG An all-star Athens lineup includes host/curator Mary Winkler, Solstice Sister Maggie Mason Hunter, Hobohemian Susan Staley, Hope for Agoldensummer’s Claire Campbell, Kate Morrissey and more. The World Famous 9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/the worldfamousathens SIMON JOYNER Nebraska-based singer-songwriter who has influenced the music of Bright Eyes, Kevin Morby and more. LITTLE GOLD Bedroom country and rock band.
Monday 3 The World Famous 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworld famousathens RED MCADAM Country musician from Flagstaff, AZ. SIERRA BRYAN Spunky blend of Americana and indie rock from Flagstaff, AZ. CLOVER COUNTY Local emo- country singer-songwriter. CANNON ROGERS Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Tuesday 4 Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 7:30 p.m. $12. pac.uga.edu UGA WIND ENSEMBLE UGA’s wind ensemble plays through a classic repertoire.
Wednesday 5 Athentic Brewing Co. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing. com WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more. Flicker Theatre & Bar 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreand bar.com DR. FRED’S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more. Georgia Theatre Rooftop 8:30 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre. com GIMME HENDRIX Jimi Hendrix tribute act. Hendershot’s 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com HENDERSHOT’S OPEN MIC NIGHT Discover new Athens musical talent. Hosted by Lizzy Farrell.
Down the Line 4/07 Tuck Everlasting: In Concert (Morton Theatre) 4/07 Dooley & Baldwin Band (International Grill & Bar) 4/08 Tuck Everlasting: In Concert (Morton Theatre) 4/08 Masters of Songwriting (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) 4/08 Swing Theory (Hendershot’s) 4/08 The Hobohemians (Front Porch Bookstore) 4/14 Athens Mountain Singers (Athentic Brewing Co.) 4/14 Bridal Party, Dog Person, Handholder (Flicker Theatre & Bar) f
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Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade Saturday April 1, 2023 • 8pm gathering at Dudley Park Let us light up the winding paths to Dudley Park together! Leisure Services is pleased to invite all of Athens community, individuals, families, school, neighborhood groups, and organizations to Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade. Bring your lanterns, flashlights, and your imagination and join in the parade. Participants will enjoy live music, fantastical performers and large-scale illuminated puppets. On the night of the Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade, each access point to Dudley Park will be color-coded and staffed with friendly volunteers to help you find your way. Meet your friends and families at any of the three entry points. DIY lanterns are encouraged! However, only portable light source powered by battery, solar, or other flameless lights are welcomed.
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