Blog Topic: Tonight

Culture Briefs: Win Tickets and Onion Rings: Comedians Dave Stone and Lisa Best Play The World Famous Tonight

By Gabe Vodicka | November 6, 2014 1:43pm

Former Beard of Comedy Dave Stone is back in Athens for a set of standup tonight at The World Famous, where he'll be joined by fellow L.A.-based funny person Lisa Best. The show will start at midnight, so start guzzlin' coffee now.

Tickets are $7, but we've got a pair—as well as a basket of onion rings courtesy of the world-famous World Famous kitchen—to give away. To enter, tell us in the comments below why you deserve the prize package. We'll choose a winner at 4:45 p.m.

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Homedrone: Win Tickets: Drive-By Truckers Play Georgia Theatre Tonight

By Gabe Vodicka | October 31, 2014 10:35am

Photo Credit: David McClister

As we've noted elsewhere, there are plenty of excellent options for live music this Halloween. But the centerpiece of Athens' concert calendar is the Drive-By Truckers' special, spooky return to the Georgia Theatre.

We've got a pair of tickets to give away to one lucky commenter. To enter, tell us below why you deserve to go for free. We'll choose a winner at 2:30 p.m. Friday.

Good luck, ghouls!

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In the Loop: Jewish UGA Students Are Unhappy Homecoming Falls on Yom Kippur

By Blake Aued | October 3, 2014 11:12am

Jewish students at the University of Georgia are upset that the homecoming game against Vanderbilt falls on Yom Kippur, their religion's holiest day.

In a letter to UGA President Jere Morehead, Jewish students complained that they won't be able to participate in Homecoming because they'll be fasting and praying from sundown today until sundown Saturday.

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Culture Briefs: UGA Hockey, Classic Center Ice Skating Kick Off Today

By Blake Aued | September 21, 2014 1:23pm

Photo Credit: Porter McLeod

The University of Georgia Ice Dawgs kick off their season at 1:30 p.m. today against archrivals Florida at their new home at the Classic Center.

And following the game, at 5 p.m. the Classic Center will open up its temporary hockey rink to the general public. Admission is $12 and includes skate rental. Go to classiccenter.com for the full ice-skating calendar.

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Homedrone: Win Tickets: White Denim Plays 40 Watt Friday

By Gabe Vodicka | September 19, 2014 10:53am

Photo Credit: Mark Seliger

Eclectic, Austin, TX-based rockers White Denim play the 40 Watt Club tonight, Friday, Sept. 19, and we've got a pair of tickets to give away. To enter, tell us in the comments below why YOU deserve to go for free. We'll choose a winner Friday at 2:30 p.m.

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Homedrone: Tonight in Athens: The Mattson 2

By Gabe Vodicka | September 16, 2014 1:37pm

Slimmish pickings for live entertainment tonight, but if you're out and about, consider popping into Green Room, where The Mattson 2 will perform. The California-based group, composed of twin brothers Jonathan and Jared Mattson, takes cues from jazz, surf, drone and new wave; all together, it's a chilled-out, West Coast take on the hyper-extended electro-jazz of Tortoise and their ilk.

Local experimental favorite Hand Sand Hands and a stripped-down duo version of jazz mainstay Kenosha Kid will also perform.

Stream the Mattson 2's new album, Agar, which is out today on Um Yeah Arts, below:

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Homedrone: Q&A With Caleb Caudle, Playing Georgia Theatre Monday

By Dan Mistich | September 15, 2014 10:45am

North Carolina native Caleb Caudle is no stranger to Athens, having made several stops in town during long tours across the country. This time around, he plays the Georgia Theatre rooftop’s Americana Monday series in support of his new record, Paint Another Layer On My Heart, which includes contributions from Americana sweetheart Lydia Loveless and members of American Aquarium.

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Homedrone: Kenny Chesney to Play Georgia Theatre Friday

By Gabe Vodicka | August 29, 2014 12:00pm

In a surprise announcement this morning, the Georgia Theatre revealed that country superstar Kenny Chesney—he of "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy" renown—will perform a show at the downtown venue Friday at 8 p.m. Posters for the appearance include a logo that reads "CMT Instant Jam," leading to speculation that the concert will be taped for an upcoming television show.

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Homedrone: Members of Futurebirds, The District Attorneys Pay Tribute to Whiskeytown at Green Room Tonight

By Gabe Vodicka | August 14, 2014 10:37am

If you're a fan of Whiskeytown, the seminal but defunct Ryan Adams-led act from North Carolina, you're not alone amongst your fellow Athenians. Our little town boasts a rather sizeable and influential alternative country contingent; twangy rockers like Drive-By Truckers and, more recently, Futurebirds have even gone on to represent the Classic City on the national scene.

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Homedrone: Win Tickets to Flagpole's AthFest Showcase Featuring The Coathangers, Axxa/Abraxas, More

By Gabe Vodicka | June 20, 2014 10:51am

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AthFest is upon us! And I know you're all planning to kick off this year's Club Crawl by camping out at the 40 Watt Club tonight for Flagpole's official showcase, featuring The Coathangers, Axxa/Abraxas, murk daddy flex and Shade.

The show is free with an AthFest wristband or $7 at the door without one. Don't have a wristband? Think the Flagpole showcase is the only AthFest stuff worth seeing? That's kinda crazy, but hey, we certainly can't fault you for wanting to soak up these sweet rock and psych vibes.

We've got a pair of tickets to tonight's show to give away. To win, tell us in the comments below why YOU deserve to go for free. We'll choose a winner today at 4:30 p.m.

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