Culture Briefs
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Lamar Dodd School of Art Throws Lively Party to Open Four New Exhibits
The Lamar Dodd School of Art hosted a lively opening reception on Friday night to open four new exhibits: “do it UGA,” “Jiman Choi: Traces of Silence,” “Negritud in Latin American Art”and “Touch: Art and Interaction.”
It was especially raucous in the more open areas upstairs as art students and young families alike enjoyed the interactive nature of some of the shows. The “Touch” exhibit addressed the “physical desire to engage with the art object” and viewers were lined up all evening to interact with MFA student Aaron Obenza’s “Take a Cup.”
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Third Thursday Expands Thanks to Classic Center
This month’s Third Thursday event was enhanced by the addition of an opening at The Classic Center as well as a new shuttle service sponsored by The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Vans circulated every 30 minutes, allowing attendees to visit the Lyndon House, Hotel Indigo, The Classic Center, the Georgia Museum of Art, the Lamar Dodd School of Art, Ciné, and Athica with relative ease.
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Opening in Athens: Fury, The Book of Life and More
Fury
Here's what's new on the big screen this weekend:
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UGA AD McGarity Releases Statement on Gurley
Photo Credit: UGA Athletic Association
Music Editor Gabe Vodicka is officially on suicide watch. From the AJC:
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Florida Fan Bryan Allen Named as Gurley Snitch
Photo Credit: believekevin/Flickr
Someone in Athens paid suspended god-like tailback Todd Gurley $400 to sign 80 autographs last spring, then ratted him out to UGA's compliance office, according to Sports Illustrated.
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Opening in Athens: The Judge, Kill the Messenger and More
The Judge
Here's what's new on the big screen in Athens this weekend:
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Todd Gurley Is Suspended and It's OK to Cry
Welp. There goes the season. Heisman Trophy candidate (until about 15 minutes ago) Todd Gurley has been suspended indefinitely, and we have no idea why. Here's the full two-paragraph statement from the Bulldogs:
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Art Rosenbaum Draws a Crowd for First Folk Festival Fundraiser
Art Rosenbaum played two sets of lively old timey tunes at The World Famous on Sunday evening. Also on the bill were Hawk Proof Rooster. Rosenbaum’s wife, Margo, and son, Neil, joined him for a few songs, including “Old Bill Cheatham.”
The event was the first in a series of evenings sponsored by The World Famous to help raise funds for the upcoming North Georgia Folk Festival.
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