Blog Topic: Upcoming in Athens

Homedrone: Natural Child Talks Music Row, 'Dumb and Dumber To'

By Dan Mistich | November 2, 2014 11:00am

Nashville is best known for Music Row-style country, but a burgeoning indie rock scene has been attracting national attention of late. Peace-punkers Natural Child are just one of the many bands from that contingent that have been tearing up the road with constant touring across the U.S. and the world.

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Grub Notes: Olive Basket to Open in the Bottleworks, American Deli on West Broad

By Hillary Brown | October 27, 2014 1:13pm

Sometimes it seems like Flagpole is The Bottleworks Times, but it ain't our fault—or even due to our location—that we cover the mixed-use development frequently. The new owners have done a fine job attracting businesses, and the newest is set to open Saturday, Nov. 1 (grand opening Nov. 8) next to Seabear Oyster Bar.

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In the Loop: You Can Vote This Saturday or Sunday

By Blake Aued | October 24, 2014 4:05pm

A friendly reminder: The Athens-Clarke County Board of Elections (155 E. Washington St., next to City Hall) will open for early voting this weekend—including Sunday for the first time ever. Hours are 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday and 1–5 p.m. Sunday.

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In the Loop: Jason Carter Is Campaigning in Athens Again

By Blake Aued | October 21, 2014 2:03pm

Photo Credit: Blake Aued

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter will be visiting Athens tonight and Wednesday morning for a fundraiser and to speak to an education group.

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Grub Notes: Alton Brown's Athens Eats

By Blake Aued | October 20, 2014 1:02pm

Food Network mainstay Alton Brown is kicking off his "Edible Inevitable Tour" live show Tuesday at the Classic Center here in Athens (home of his alma mater, the University of Georgia).

Brown told Flagpole last month that he's looking forward to "getting re-acquainted with the place." So where's he been eating? Let's check Twitter to find out.

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Homedrone: Oct. 24 Martina McBride Show Postponed

By Gabe Vodicka | October 16, 2014 5:00pm

This just in from the good folks at the Classic Center:

The Martina McBride performance originally scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2014 has been postponed and been rescheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2015. The Classic Center, on behalf of the concert promoter and Martina McBride’s management team, sincerely thank you for your understanding in this matter. The performance will go on fully as planned on the new date and all tickets already purchased will be fully honored and valid at that time. Existing ticket holders who have conflicts with the new performance date should contact the Box Office during normal operating hours by Nov. 7 for resolution. Remaining available tickets for the concert will continue to be on-sale for the January performance.

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Grub Notes: Eat Local for Life Wednesday and More Food Events

By Hillary Brown | October 14, 2014 10:02am

Photo Credit: Photo via Facebook

Big City Bread

This Wednesday, Oct. 15 is the annual Eat Local for Life percentage night, which benefits AIDS Athens. Participating restaurants and bars are: Barberitos (Eastside and Five Points; dinner only), Big City Bread, Cinco y Diez, Copper Creek Brewing Company (dinner only), George's Lowcountry Table (dinner only), The Globe (dinner only), The Grit, Heirloom Cafe, Last Resort Grill, The National, South Kitchen and Bar (lunch only), Taqueria del Sol, Ted's Most Best, Trappeze (lunch only), Viva Argentine and Your Pie (Lumpkin Street).

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Homedrone: Monsoon Hosts 'Roller Skate Night' to Fund Video

By Gabe Vodicka | October 13, 2014 12:08pm

Local rock trio Monsoon is looking to shoot a fancy music video. But, like most Athens bands, they're hard up for cash. Rather than go the Kickstarter route—"I just couldn't bring myself to ask folks for money when everyone is so tapped these days," says singer and guitarist Sienna Chandler—the band has teamed with Fun Galaxy on Cherokee Road for a night of roller skating, live music and a few special surprises.

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Homedrone: Mike Mills, Others to Pay Tribute to Big Star on College Square Nov. 8

By Gabe Vodicka | September 19, 2014 5:40pm

The Willson Center for Humanities and Arts announced this afternoon that it is partnering with Slingshot and UGA's Music Business Program for an outdoor concert on College Square Saturday, Nov. 8. Headlining the show is Big Star Third, an all-star group of musicians paying tribute to iconic Memphis power-pop group Big Star.

The cast of players, which has been touring the tribute show since 2010, includes original Big Star drummer Jody Stephens, as well as R.E.M.'s Mike Mills, Wilco's Pat Sansone, Ken Stringfellow of the Posies, Chris Stamey of the dB's and Mitch Easter of Let's Active.

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Homedrone: Deer Tick to Play Free Show at 40 Watt on Sept. 17

By Gabe Vodicka | September 3, 2014 3:15pm

Photo Credit: Anna Webber

Deer Tick

The 40 Watt Club has announced a big addition to its September calendar: On Wednesday, Sept. 17, Rhode Island alt-country act Deer Tick will perform a free show, with support from local troubadour T. Hardy Morris.

All that's required for entry to the show, which is sponsored by cable conglomerate Charter—and by the way, Charter, why the hell has my Internet been so spotty lately, like, it totally goes out for 10–15 minutes at a time, I mean, what is even going on with that—is an RSVP.

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