Culture Briefs
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Submit Artwork to the UGA Earth Day Challenge, an Online Exhibition
In celebration of Earth Day's 50th anniversary, the UGA Office of Sustainability will present a virtual exhibition called the UGA Earth Day Challenge. Between climate change and COVID-19, it’s a critical time to contemplate how to collectively maintain our relationships to natural systems. Might as well make it beautiful! -
Don't Forget Convenient Grab-and-Go Flagpole Distribution Locations
Hey Athens, we know things are pretty tough right now with the Coronavirus protocol in place, but we didn't want to make it tough for you to get the local news and info you deserve! Below is a list of outdoor stops (as of Mar. 25) where you can grab a Flagpole to stay informed while practicing social distancing at this time.
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UGA Willson Center Announces 'Shelter Projects' Micro-Fellowship Program
UGA's Willson Center for Humanities and Arts has just launched a new micro-fellowship program called "Shelter Projects," inviting graduate students and community-based artists to develop works that reflect their unique experiences during the pandemic. The call for submissions is open to all create media.
Read the official statement below.
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Athens Twilight Criterium is Postponed
The 41st annual Athens Orthopedic Clinic Twilight Criterium, originally scheduled for Apr. 24–25 next month, has been officially postponed until Sept. 18–19 this fall. The annual race brings in cyclists representing teams from all over the world, while the festival itself attracts thousands of locals and tourists through its live music, food court, expo and other various activities. The cancellation is in accordance with safety precautions against the spread of coronavirus. See the official press release below.
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Congrats to the 2020 Flagpole Athens Favorites!
Thousands of readers to infinity and beyond voted in this 10th year of the Flagpole Athens Favorites contest. Congratulations to all of the Athens businesses who won or were chosen runner-up in over 100 categories!
Thanks to the out of this world Flagpole staff who made this issue possible. The cosmic theme, layout and designs were created by Larry Tenner and his crew, Chris McNeal and Cody Robinson. Anita Aubrey and Jessica Mangum are the hard-working ground control of the Flagpole advertising department. The intergalactic photos of our space model, Mark Weathersby, were taken by Jason Thrasher. A special thanks to our E.T. model, Scarlett Alston, for her fierce poses. Photos of our celestial winners were captured by Flagpole photographer Whitley Carpenter.
A big thanks to the terrestrial photo locations: Hotel Indigo, Half-Shepherd Market and Cheese Shop, Marti’s at Midday, The Law Office of Sam Thomas, Creature Comforts and Cine.
And finally, congratulations to all the winners! A full list is below.
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Photo Gallery: Snow Day in Athens
Surprise! It snowed in Athens on Saturday, transforming the Classic City into a bona fide winter wonderland for a few precious hours.
Here are a few photos for proof, courtesy of Flagpole's Whitley Carpenter:
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Photo Gallery: MLK Day Parade and Festival
The 2020 MLK Day Parade and Music Festival, presented by United Group of Artists, took place downtown on Monday, bringing Athenians of all walks together on a chilly day to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of advocating for social and racial justice. Check out photos from the parade below:
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Voting Is Open for 2020 Flagpole Athens Favorites
Calling all opinionated Athenians! Voting is open for this year's Flagpole Athens Favorites contest.
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