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This year’s Next to Last Fest in Athens features “a farmer’s market, progressive speakers, and performance art” (that sounds like a Saturday morning by the capital building here in Madison, actually). It will also boast performances by Circulatory System, Dark Meat, Hope for Agoldensummer, Daedelus, Liz Janes, Chris Schlarb, Diane Cluck, and Daniel Clay, with more artists to be announced. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to Common Ground, a progressive social action group. Tickets are on sale now for $15 for one day and $20 for a two-day pass, but you can get in for considerably less (free) if you volunteer. Here’s the announcement from their website:

We need your help! Yes, you, the one with the hands. In exchange for a short shift, volunteers will receive a free pass to one of the days with the option to upgrade to a 2-day pass for $5 and they’ll be able to park for free on the day of their shift. Volunteer for 2 shifts, and get a 2-day pass with free parking both days, or 2 single-day passes. Get involved by sending your name, phone number, email, and any shift preferences to: nexttolastfest@gmail.com