Arts & Culture Features

Adam Newman's Backward-Forward Comedic Ascent

Monday, Apr. 21 @ Caledonia Lounge

The former Athenian talks about his "Letterman" appearance and upcoming Comedy Central special.

By Gabe Vodicka | April 16, 2014
Boybutante Is All Grown Up

The popular drag ball and AIDS Athens fundraiser celebrates its 25th year.

By Rashaun Ellis | April 9, 2014
Found Footage Festival Returns

Saturday, Apr. 5 @ Cine

The Onion and "Late Show" vets round up a new batch of absurdist VHS eye-candy.

By Kevin Craig | April 2, 2014
Slingshot Festival: Flagpole's Picks for Music, Art and More

Wednesday, Mar. 19–Saturday, Mar. 22 @ Downtown Athens

The multifaceted fest returns for an impressively curated second installment.

By Various Authors | March 19, 2014
Polyamory Group Aims Arrows at Many Hearts

For Athens Polyamory, it's Valentines' Day, not Valentine's Day.

By Rashaun Ellis | February 12, 2014
Southern Fried Championship Wrestling Offers Old-School Fun

Saturday, Feb. 15 @ American Legion Post 64, Monroe

Get into the gritty groove in Monroe, 30 minutes east of Athens.

By Robert Newsome | February 12, 2014