Blog Topic: Tonight

In the Loop: Forum Tonight on ACC Plans to Widen Sidewalks, Replace Trees, Change Trash Pickup Downtown

By Blake Aued | September 12, 2013 10:47am

Credit: Natalie Blackburn via Flickr.

An upcoming streetscape project will drastically change downtown Athens. You can learn more at a drop-in public forum from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Dougherty Street government building.

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Homedrone: Tonight in Athens: Leverage Models, Mothers

By Gabe Vodicka | September 11, 2013 3:48pm

Mothers

Tonight at Flicker, there's a great triple-bill of local talent, featuring Ryan Gray Moore of Brothers, Steven Trimmer of Grass Giraffes/Glasscrafts and Mothers, the folky project from songwriter Kristine Leschper. Watch Leschper play the gorgeous "Blood-Letting" below:

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Homedrone: Tonight in Athens: Woe, Rene LeConte, Wild Child

By Gabe Vodicka | September 10, 2013 12:47pm

Photo Credit: Samantha Marble

Woe

There's a pretty stellar bil of heavy music over at the Caledonia Lounge tonight, featuring locals Pale Prophet and Antpile as well as Richmond, VA's Inter Arma and Philly black-metal phenoms Woe, a band fronted by guitarist Chris Grigg whose latest album, Withdrawal, can be streamed after the jump:

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Homedrone: Echo Starts Live Music This Weekend

By Gabe Vodicka | September 6, 2013 11:03am

On Tuesday, Echo, the vegan restaurant that took over the Washington Street space recently vacated by Farm 255, opened for business. Among the questions surrounding the transition was whether the new restaurant would continue Farm's tradition of hosting late-night live music and, more specifically, whether the new owners would keep Mercer West, who has been responsible for assembling some of the most interesting bills in Athens over the past near-decade, on as talent buyer.

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In the Loop: Calls for a Circus Ban Over Animal Abuse Concerns

By Blake Aued | September 3, 2013 8:49pm

The Athens-Clarke Commission approved arena-style seating for the Classic Center tonight in spite of citizens' concerns about circuses abusing animals.

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Homedrone: Tonight in Athens: Tedo Stone, Gender Infinity

By Gabe Vodicka | September 3, 2013 2:42pm

Gender Infinity

Over at Green Room tonight, Atlanta rocker Tedo Stone kicks off a weekly September residency. Stone's well-worn Americana should appeal to fans of The District Attorneys and their This is American Music ilk.

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Homedrone: Pizza Hut on Baxter Street to Offer 'Listening Room'

By Gabe Vodicka | August 30, 2013 2:49pm

As new bars move into Normaltown, the Pizza Hut franchise in that neighborhood decided to pack up and move to Baxter Street, across from the UGA dorms (and right next to the Papa John's. Mediocre pizza wars, anyone?).

But the new location will offer more than pepperoni: it will also house a "listening room," where you can enjoy stripped-down live music every weekend, complete with beer and wine for sale, according to local musician Bruce Moshe Lutz, who is booking the music there.

The unlikely pairing begins tonight at 9 p.m., when songwriter and luthier Scott Baxendale will perform. For future listings, keep your eyes peeled to our Calendar.

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In the Loop: UPDATED: New Watering Rules, Selig Plans and Downtown Parking Meters

By Blake Aued | August 6, 2013 9:00pm

As anyone who's gone outside or even looked out a window the past few months knows, the drought is over. It's safe to water your lawn again.

Mayor Nancy Denson officially lifted almost all outdoor watering restrictions July 25. The Athens-Clarke County Commission ratified the decision tonight, and it takes effect Thursday.

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AthFest: What Will the Weather Be Like for AthFest?

By Blake Aued | June 21, 2013 1:15pm

Pretty nice, actually. This could be the first AthFest I remember when it wasn't 100 degrees outside, pouring down rain or both.

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Homedrone: The Barlettas, New Madrid or Easter Island: Who Will Win Artist of the Year?

By Gabe Vodicka | June 20, 2013 1:13pm

Easter Island

In case you haven't heard, the 2013 Flagpole Athens Music Awards show happens tonight at the Morton Theatre. In addition to a sweet slate of performances, we'll be handing out 19 awards in various categories, including Hip Hop, Rock, Experimental and so on.

But perhaps the most anticipated award is the final one: Artist of the Year, the ballot's sole write-in-only category (look at us, all democratic 'n shit), which, this year, resulted in three pretty disparate finalists. Meet them all, and hear a track from each band, below.

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