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"Not everyone has a Valentine, but you can always have a groundhog." - Ben Hughes, Phil's Handler Alexandra Alexandra can be found lounging in her home at the Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail at Memorial Park in Athens. She's a sprightly youngster compared to her associates - she's only about 7 years old. … 12 Comments
A well-known band of locals and a world-famous trio will find they have a lot more in common than just their upcoming concert together at Georgia Theatre. Athens' very own SNAP! will open for Soulive, one of the biggest names in contemporary soul and funk. … 0 Comments
I've never been one to call Groundhog Day my favorite holiday (in fact, I've always seen it as a pretty pointless day), but I'm starting to see how it is a fun time of year. Most groundhogs are pretty cute (if you're into that big rat type of look). And it's so bizarre how people from various parts of the world give so much attention to one animal for one day. … 0 Comments
First formed in the stairwells and kitchens of Chapel Hill, N.C., the Steep Canyon Rangers strive to write and play undiluted bluegrass in a world of mainstream music. Woody Platt, Mike Guggino, Charles Humphrey, Nicky Sanders and Graham Sharp have worked hard to create a sound that has been described as a mix of early bluegrass with honky tonk, country and Western swing. … 0 Comments
In a time when the powers that be in America have taken an extremist position on power, religion and money, "Tartuffe" bangs on the door of reason and preaches that we find a middle ground. The University Theatre and Film department is staging this classic, originally written by the French neoclassical playwright Moliere and adapted and modernized by Ranjit Bolt. … 1 Comment
Nobody is perfect, and with imperfection comes beauty - this is the story of "Rent." "Rent" is a Broadway musical about a community of young artists trying to survive in spite of the challenges they face. RENT When: 8 tonight Where: Classic Center Cost: $15-$40/adv at 706-357-4444 More Information: www. … 0 Comments
A slightly different twist to the classic forbidden-love cliché will offer werewolves and Agnes Bruckner in what she described as the best shape of her life. The new horror-romance thriller, "Blood and Chocolate," which is based on Annette Curtis Klause's novel, appeared in theaters Friday. … 0 Comments
'THE MESSENGERS' Rating: PG-13 (Thriller) "The Messengers," directed by Oxide and Danny Pang of Hong Kong, suggests that young children are more open and susceptible to paranormal phenomena. "The Messengers" tells the story of a mysterious darkness that inhabits a seemingly peaceful North Dakota sunflower farm. … 0 Comments
Farm 255 kicks off its new Sunday Supper schedule Sunday with a Super Bowl party, featuring a casual menu and drink specials. In addition to normal Sunday brunch hours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Farm will begin reopening for dinner on Sundays from 5:30 to 9:30 p. … 0 Comments
If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, then so is ugliness. However, those attending the face jug workshop at the Flat Penny Folk Art Gallery Saturday will learn that what is considered "ugly" has a strong history in Southeastern culture. FACE JUGS When: 10 a. … 1 Comment
BForget everything you know about conventional plays, and learn the three rules of Forest Theater of Pure Form. First, every audience member is required to wear a fur hat. Secondly there's no clapping allowed. DAINTY SHAPES AND HAIRY APES Where: Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution, 675 Pulaski St. … 1 Comment
Quilting may be associated with your grandmother, but the Flat Penny Folk Art Gallery could change that stigma with the opening of its new exhibit today. Introducing Black History Month, the exhibit will feature five handmade quilts by Yvonne Wells, a self taught, internationally known quilt maker and artist. … 0 Comments
THURSDAY Steep Canyon Rangers with 16 Tons, Kaitlin Jones Georgia Theatre. 10 p.m. $7/adv, $10/door Bain Mattox Flicker Theater & Bar. 8:30 p.m. Natty Boh Duo Wild Wing Café. 10 p.m. $TBA Madeline WUOG Live in the Lobby. 8 p.m. Free The Lodge of Athens sponsors Penny Ladies Night The Library. … 0 Comments
This February, Thomas N. Lay Park will hold an African-American film festival for the second time in honor of Black History Month. Every Saturday evening starting Feb. 3, Lay Park will show two films on the gymnasium's big screen starting at 2 p.m. and ending at 6 p. … 0 Comments
Pride will be at stake this Saturday when seven of the historically black sororities and fraternities battle it out for the glory of winning Face Off 2007. "Basically it's about pride," said Marcus Johnson, a senior from Jonesboro and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. … 1 Comment
The noise of marching feet and gunshots reached his ears halted as he and his troops entered the town. Along the streets nestled quaint Antebellum homes, cherry-topped with porch-side gardens and lush greenery. He saw the people of the homes peeping over their window sills, wondering what was about to happen as his troops marched down the street and into the square. … 0 Comments
THE ARENA AT GWINNETT CENTER Country singer Sara Evans hit headlines with her very public divorce last year, forcing her to pull out of ABC's successful television show, "Dancing with the Stars." Now she's hitting the stage, touring and promoting her latest album, "Real Fine Place. … 0 Comments
'Hardwire Healing' The Dexateens Country rock and punk rock tend to go together about as well as oil and water, but The Dexateens still claim both as influences. This album is a whole lot of the country part and not a whole lot of the punk, due in large part to the fact that it was coproduced in Athens with Drive by Truckers frontman Patterson Hood. … 0 Comments
Many may think The Scourge of the Sea is Mr. Krabs from Spongebob Squarepants. But Friday that will not be the case - it will be a group of musicians from Kentucky coming to the Morton Theatre to show off their self-described "golden indie rock." ATHENS 441 Featuring The Scourge of the Sea, Waxwing Trio, Mandy Jane and the Jaws of Life When: 8 p. … 0 Comments
Working their way through the South, Philadelphia-based rockers Lotus roll into Athens Saturday for a performance at the Georgia Theatre before continuing on tour to promote the band's most recent album, "Strength of Weak Ties." With the growing popularity of electronic dance beats in pop music and the explosion of dance punk last year, Lotus' explorative sounds have found an easy niche amongst underground dance circuits. … 0 Comments
Being a student has its perks when it comes to getting discounts on social events. University students are being offered half price tickets to an international classical concert at Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall Saturday night. HUNGARIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA When: 8 p. … 2 Comments
Hola! This is just what customers will say when they enter downtown's new tapas restaurant, Casa Mia. This quaint, yet spacious new hot spot is located on Clayton Street next to Last Resort. Our new favorite Spanish eatery is a great place to go with a group of people, since tapas are meant to be shared. … 0 Comments
If the old saying proves true, the third time could be a charm for Tishamingo. The local Southern rock quartet released its third full length album, "The Point," last week. Now the band has hit the road for a tour. The band won't return to Georgia until the end of February with a show in Macon on Feb. … 0 Comments
Athens faces an unusual invasion of the a cappella kind Saturday at the Morton Theatre as six collegiate a cappella groups, including two from the University, attempt to sing, dance and beat box their way to an ultimate a cappella triumph. The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) will bring together groups from the University of Florida, Florida State University, Clemson University and the University in a monumental showdown to determine which group has the complete a cappella package - soloists, harmony and choreography. … 0 Comments
An escape to the tropical rainforests of Panama is only a few minutes away. The photo exhibition at the State Botanical Garden "A Magic Web: The Tropical Forest of Barro Colorado Island," features 40 large-format color photos by tropical ecologist and nature photographer Christian Ziegler. … 0 Comments
'Wild Rides: Artistic Lessons of Nature by Eric Strauss' This exhibit is comprised of nine outdoor sculptures made of steel, located around the Performing and Visual arts complex. According to the Georgia Museum of Art Web site, this exhibit is Strauss' largest. … 0 Comments
Nothing comes easy for independent bands - just ask the Dexateens. The Tuscaloosa-based quintet has seen its share of trouble and strife during its existence, most notably the loss of co-writer and guitarist John Smith to a job offer in Ohio. THE DEXATEENS CD RELEASE SHOW Playing with Dead Confederate and Wheels on Fire When: 10 p. … 0 Comments
In response to a culture fascinated with the idea of outer space, English artist David Bowie released the space-themed glam-rock album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars." … 3 Comments
