Blog Topic: Upcoming in Athens

In the Loop: Goodbye, Pauldoe

By Blake Aued | July 25, 2013 4:27pm

And hello, Columbia Brookview.

The Athens Housing Authority and its partner, private developer Columbia Residential, started tearing down Jack R. Wells Homes off Hawthorne Avenue on Wednesday to make way for mixed-income apartments and townhouses.

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In the Loop: Downtown Traffic Is About to Get Worse

By Blake Aued | July 24, 2013 1:06pm

For the next six to eight weeks, workers will be repaving almost five miles of West Broad Street, Oconee Street, Oak Street and Lexington Road, aka U.S. Highway 78 and State Route 10.

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Grub Notes: J. Christopher's to Open in Five Points

By Hillary Brown | July 19, 2013 9:00am

After a surprisingly long time vacant, following the closing of first Five Points Deli and then The Local Jam, the space on the ground floor of the Stiles Building in the heart of Five Points has found a new tenant in metro Atlanta-based franchise J. Christopher's, a breakfast and lunch restaurant.

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In the Loop: Trayvon Martin Solidarity Rally Tonight

By Blake Aued | July 14, 2013 2:30pm

A Trayvon Martin solidarity rally is planned for 6 p.m. today at the Arch.

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Culture Briefs: AAAC Presents 'Taxes 101 for Artists'

By Brittany Joyce | July 11, 2013 2:00pm

The Athens Area Arts Council will host a special seminar, "Taxes 101 for Artists," to help people with creative careers better prepare for tax season. The lunchtime learning session—set for 12–1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17 at the Lyndon House Arts Center—features Michelle Griffith of Little House Accounting, who will explore common issues related to freelance and artistic professions like which deductions to take and how to keep track of expenses.

Packed lunches are welcome, or $10 meals can be ordered in advance from Pulaski Heights BBQ and delivered to the event. The session is free for AAAC members and $10 for non-members, and the cost of the session can be applied toward a $25 membership. RSVP with a lunch order by Friday, June 12 through the AAAC website or by calling 706-205-3055.

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Homedrone: Peter Buck to Play Solo at 40 Watt

By Gabe Vodicka | July 11, 2013 10:20am

Peter Buck

If Mike Mills can do it, I reckon Peter Buck can too. The 40 Watt Club has announced that on Thursday, Nov. 14, the R.E.M. six-stringer will perform solo alongside Drivin' N' Cryin' axeman Kevn Kinney and his Roamin' Countrymen band. The concert is being billed as a "Special Community Show."

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Culture Briefs: Summer Classics at Ciné

By Brittany Joyce | July 10, 2013 6:00pm

Cine’s Summer Classic Movie Series features the best of classic film—all on 35mm prints. The series kicks off on Thursday, June 11 with Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Conner starring in Singin’ in the Rain. A pre-screening reception at 7 p.m. includes desserts from The National and a tap dancing demonstration by The Studio Dance Academy.

See the full list below.

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Culture Briefs: Patterson Hood, Nancy Denson, Spencer Frye, Others Talk Mayonnaise

By Gabe Vodicka | July 9, 2013 2:31pm

In this promo video for the upcoming Tomatoes at Terrapin fundraiser, the local brewery's annual benefit for the Athens Nurses Clinic—you can eat tomato sandwiches and drink beer while supporting a good cause and who doesn't like all those things—local celebrities debate the merits of mayonnaise.

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Homedrone: Upcoming in Athens: Kurt Vile, Bill Callahan, Deerhunter, Father John Misty and More

By Gabe Vodicka | July 8, 2013 1:03pm

Photo Credit: Hanly Banks

Bill Callahan

What's enigmatic songsmith Bill Callahan hiding behind that pussycat smile? Find out when he plays the 40 Watt this September. Below, get the details on that gig and a slew of other notable shows happening in Athens over the coming few months:

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Homedrone: American Music Festival Has NOT Been Canceled

By Blake Aued | July 3, 2013 2:51pm

The Melting Point has tweeted that its American Music Festival will go on Thursday rain or shine, and the outdoor portion of the concert will be moved inside.

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