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‘I ain’t no hick from Habersham," an exhibition of works by Joni Mabe, owner of the Everything Elvis Museum in
Cornelia, is currently on view at the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum in Demorest through Nov. 29.
and their caregiver to develop a
support system. First Wednesday
of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. 706-
206-6163, www.alz.org/georgia
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 RECOV
ERY GROUP (Nugi’s Space)
Participants support each other
through life’s challenges by sharing
from their skills, experiences and
proven coping mechanisms. New
comers welcome. First Tuesday of
the month, 4-6 p.m. pr@nuci.org,
www.nuci.org
OVERCOMING SHAME (NBK All-
Risk Solutions) This psycho-edu
cational art therapy support group
is an opportunity to connect with
others, learn and process experi
ences of shame related to sex and
sexuality. Mondays through Dec.
5, 7 p.m. $12/session, www.sun
academyga.com
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 move
ment 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 vio
lence. 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. Thurs
days, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athens
recoverydharma.org
SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Ath
ens, GA) Athens Downtown SAA
offers a message of hope to anyone
who suffers from a compulsive sex
ual behavior. Contact for location.
www.athensdowntownsaa.com
SUPPORT GROUPS (Integrity Coun
seling & Personal Development)
ICPD offers several support groups.
‘‘LGBTQIA+ Young Adults Group”
is offered for ages 18-30. Email for
dates. “Survivors of Suicide Loss
Group” is offered the first Wednes
day of every month, 7-8 p.m.
Register by emailing avipperman@
gmail.com. “Veterans, Dependents
& Caregivers Benefits Resource &
Claim Assistance Group" is offered
the first Saturday of every month,
9-10 a.m. “How to Talk About
Bullying Workshop for Parents &
Children" is held Jan. 7,10:30
a.m.-11:30 a.m. $10. “Self-Care
Workshop" is held Dec. 8 and Jan.
5, 7-8 p.m. $10. Ibennett.icpd@
gmail.com, www.integrityof
jefferson.com
Word on the Street
ATHENS BEER TRAIL TROLLEY
TOURS (Athens, GA) A new trolly
tour will provide transportation
between six local breweries: Aka-
demia, 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
BOOK SALE (Georgia Museum of Art)
Shop for new and used publications
in all genres. Dec. 6-11. www.geor-
giamuseum.org
CORNHOLE LEAGUE REGISTRA
TION (Southern Brewing Co.) Now
registering for the seven-week win
ter league. Four different divisions
of play are offered to accommodate
all levels. League meets Wednes
days, Jan. 11—Feb. 22, 6-9 p.m.
info@cornholeatl.com
HOLIDAY GALA (Whitehall Mill) His
toric Athens is seeking volunteers
for its annual winter event on Dec.
11. Volunteers will be fed and have
a one-hour break to enjoy the gala
during their shift. michelle@histor-
icathens.com, bit.ly/whitehallhelp
ICE SKATING VOLUNTEERS (Clas
sic Center, Atkins Ford Arena) The
Classic Center is seeking organi
zations to volunteer at the skate
rental center. Volunteers will early
$1 per paid skater towards their
non-profits. Email to participate.
stephanie@classiccenter.com
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
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT
(Athens, GA) Local assistance is
available at no cost for Medicare,
Medicaid, prescription drug
assistance programs and financial
assistant programs. Medicare open
enrollment runs through Dec. 7.
706-549-4850
PAUL T. MARTIN HOSPITALITY
EDUCATION FUND (Athens,
GA) The Classic Center Cultural
Foundation provides $25,000 from
the education fund to individuals
interested in pursuing careers in
hospitality, event, music or sports
management. Students enrolled
in hospitality industry programs
at UGA, Athens Tech and Athens
Community Career Academy are
encouraged to apply. Deadline Feb.
17. foundation@classiccenter.
com, www.classic center.com/
scholarships
RABBIT BOX (VFW Post 2872) Seek
ing storytellers to share seven-min
ute true tales. Upcoming themes
include “Ready or Not” in January,
“Duets” (two presenters at a time)
in February, “Mystifying” in March,
“Awkward!" in April and “Gone
but not Forgotten" in May. Email
to participate. rabbitboxstories@
gmail.com
RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole
Studios) Monday Song Circle,
Tuesday Open Mic and Thursday
Song Circle are all held 7-10 p.m.
Other events include free Seventh
Generation Native American Church
services (Sundays, 11 a.m.),
Athens Blockchain Society meet
ings (Wednesdays, 2 p.m.), yoga
(Wednesdays, 5 p.m.), meditation
(Wednesdays, 6 p.m.) and Athens
Area Pagan meetings (Wednesdays,
8 p.m.) Events are free or donation
based, www.rabbitholestudios.org/
calendar
WINTER REGISTRATION (Athens,
GA) The Athens-Clarke County
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
WORK.SHOP (160 Winston Dr.)
Open rehearsal and performance
space for theater, comedy, dance,
classes and events. $10/hour.
lisayaconelli@gmail.com, www.
workshopathens.com®
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EVENT | NOV. 23-JAN. 8
State Botanical Garden of Georgia • $15 (3 and
under free)
In a new tradition that began last year,
the State Botanical Garden of Georgia
transforms from a regal sprawl of greenery
and brickwork into a wintery wonderland
for the enjoyment of families far and wide.
During select nights, the botanical garden
will open after hours with thousands of col
orful, shimmering lights. Visitors will take
a half-mile long stroll past, around and even
through these impressive light structures,
with opportunities for roasting marshmal
lows and enjoying hot or cold beverages
along the way. The path will end at a holiday
market where, among other festive foods
and items, Condor Chocolates’ “Winter
WonderBar” can be purchased. A portion of
sales from the seasonal treat will go towards
education and conservation programs at
the State Botanical Garden. To plan your
visit, be sure to check out the calendar at
www.b otgarden .uga.edu/wonderlights.
[Patrick Barry]
MUSIC | FRI, NOV. 25 & SAT, NOV. 26
Cloud Recordings Festival
Flicker Theatre & Bar • 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m.
(music) • $10/night
“Prolific” is the operative word when
describing the trajectory of local musician
John Kiran Fernandes’ career. From his
time with legendary Elephant 6 ensembles
Olivia Tremor Control and Circulatory
System to his ambient solo projects, numer
ous one-off projects, collaborations and
bands, Fernandes has simply not stopped.
John Kiran Fernandes
He also releases recordings under his
label, Cloud Recordings. This year’s Cloud
Recordings Festival is showcasing some
of the most compelling musical acts avail
able in town. Kicking off the first night is
the fuzzed-out pop music of Telemarket,
followed by a set of improvised music
by Fernandes and avant-garde guitarist
Shane Parish. Next comes the psych-folk
meanderings of The Rishis. Rounding off
the first night is John’s son, Kiran, and his
fingerpicked folk music. Night two starts
strong with the ambient electronica of
Marcel Sletten, followed by the lush ambi
ent music of In A Kythe (Lydian Brambila).
Shane Parish will play a solo set, followed
by the electronic space disco of Organically
Programmed. [PB]
ART | SAT, NOV. 26
Athens Farmers Market
Holiday Artist Market
Bishop Park • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
If you’re looking for something to
kick off the holiday cheer right after
Thanksgiving, the Holiday Artist Market
may be just the thing. Back with its third
annual holiday event, the Athens Farmers
Market will feature over 85 vendors and
artists, all with plenty of goods and hand
crafted products. There will be jewelry,
ceramics, woodworking, textile works and
more from regional makers such as Studio
Mod Glass, Jim Norton Jewelry, Very
Good Puzzle, Abigail West Studio, Forged
& Found, Absynia and Bee Natural. It’s
the perfect place for one-stop shopping.
Visitors can also peruse the organic produce
available while grabbing a coffee and break
fast from the numerous hot food vendors.
It’s the perfect way to recover from that
Thanksgiving turkey hangover. [PB]
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THEATER | NOV. 28-29, DEC. 2-3
'Loving God Boldly Together
(the Igbi chnrch play)'
Cellar Theatre (Mon & Tues), Oconee Street
United Methodist Church (Fri & Sat) • 7:30
p.m. • FREE!
UGA Theatre presents a student writ-
ten-and-directed play, “Loving God Boldly
Together (the lgbt church play),” for two
nights at the Cellar Theatre in the Fine
Arts Building and two nights at Oconee
Street United Methodist Church. The play
was written by UGA student Caro Caden
and follows six LGBTQ+ individuals and
their difficulty navigating the evangelical
world. The play includes themes of religious
upbringing, purity culture and friendship.
Caden is a board member of the Athens
Pride and Queer Collective (APQC), and has
conducted extensive research of the LGBTQ
community. They credit this research as the
inspiration for creating a work focused on
community building. [PB] ©
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