Blog Topic: Upcoming in Athens

Culture Briefs: ESPN's 'College GameDay' Comes to Athens, Paul Finebaum Speaks

By Blake Aued | September 27, 2013 3:22pm

Will be-buzz-cutted ESPN talking head Kirk Herbstreit stop into Mr. Haircut for a little off the top?

Workers were setting up the ESPN "College GameDay" stage in Myers Quad today for what promises to be an absolutely insane football Saturday against LSU. (Pro tip: Unless you're going tailgating or to the game or to a bar to watch the game, DO NOT, under any circumstances, leave your house tomorrow.)

Gabe Vodicka and I had a chance to talk this morning with ESPN personality Paul Finebaum (whose intelligent and caustic Birmingham Post-Herald columns I grew up reading). Here are his thoughts on Georgia fans, the Dawgs' title chances, Mark Richt, Michael Adams and whether UGA fans should boo Zach Mettenberger.

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Grub Notes: Donderos' Grand Opening, Other Food Events Around Town

By Hillary Brown | September 27, 2013 10:37am

Donderos' Kitchen

The new location of Donderos' Kitchen has been open to the public in a soft way for a little while now, but its official grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5 at 3:30 p.m., with members of the Packway Handle Band supplying music.

The grocery has a new phone number (706-354-8688) and new hours (Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed Sunday), plus some new additions. More info after the jump.

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In the Loop: Spying Scandal Villain James Clapper Speaks at UGA

By Blake Aued | September 26, 2013 12:04pm

James Clapper, President Barack Obama's top advisor on national security and known liar, is coming to the University of Georgia to speak.

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Grub Notes: Juice Up Coming Downtown, One Café in Old Hendershot's

By Hillary Brown | September 24, 2013 4:32pm

The space that is probably still most fondly remembered as 283 Bar and that has been a series of bars since is about to focus on healthy living instead of debauchery.

Juice Up: The Original Juice Cafe looks to open at 283 Broad St. fairly soon. Juice is the next fro-yo, and Juice Up aims to offer smoothies as well for those looking to consume their nutrition in liquid form.

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Homedrone: Win Tickets: Washed Out Plays Georgia Theatre Tuesday

By Gabe Vodicka | September 23, 2013 11:31am

Local dude Ernest Greene brings his Washed Out project to the Georgia Theatre stage tomorrow night (Tuesday, Sept. 24), and we've got a pair of tickets to give away.

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Culture Briefs: 'Walking Dead' Producer to Speak at UGA

By Blake Aued | September 18, 2013 4:41pm

Gail Ann Hurd, the executive producer of the hit AMC zomedy (Get it? I just made that up.) "The Walking Dead" is speaking at the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24.

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Homedrone: Win Tickets: Waxahatchee Plays 40 Watt Thursday

By Gabe Vodicka | September 18, 2013 4:03pm

Philly-based folk outfit Waxahatchee plays the 40 Watt Club tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 19, with Screaming Females, Tenement and Grape Soda. Wanna win a pair of tickets? Comment below with why you deserve to go for free. We'll choose a winner on Thursday at 4 p.m.

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In the Loop: This Is Only a Test

By Blake Aued | September 17, 2013 10:57am

Athens-Clarke County and the University of Georgia are testing their emergency alert systems today.

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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: Andy Rourke, Maserati, Cave to Play Athens Intensified 2013

By Gabe Vodicka | September 12, 2013 10:37am

Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Andy Rourke

The lineup for this year's sophomore installment of the Athens Intensified festival, two days of music happening down at the Caledonia Lounge, has been announced. Organizer (and longtime Flagpole columnist) Gordon Lamb reveals that the event will take place Oct. 25–26 and will be headlined by DJ Andy Rourke (the former Smiths bassist) and Maserati, respectively.

For the full lineup, click below.

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