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Is it possible for rebellious punk rock pixies and prized philosophers-in-training to dwell together in peace? If metal-clad Mohawk-donning deviants decided to crash an Ivy League dining club, you better hope they're commiserating over the addicting and innovative new breed of organic pop-ska by New York's Vampire Weekend. … 0 Comments
They have cheerfully filled the front bins of grocery stores all summer, rotund and shiny under the fluorescent lights. They have accented our summery salads with their bright red color, distinctive and inviting against the uniform greens. Their beloved flavor creates and invades memories of summer. … 0 Comments
'Superbad' Rating: R Comedy Starring: Michael Cera, Jonah Hill, Christoper Mintz-Plasse After pleasing audiences with stories about old virgins and unplanned pregnancies, Seth Rogan and his team are back with a raunchy teen comedy, originally written by Rogan and friend Evan Goldberg when they were only 14. … 0 Comments
'Version' Mark Ronson "Treat others as you would like to be treated." "I get by with a little help from my friends." These are just a taste of the colloquialisms by which we abide in our sweet collegiate state, and on Mark Ronson's new project, the turn-tablist-turned-high-profile-producer solidifies these euphemisms as his M. … 1 Comment
A typical Friday night costs around $15. A typical Friday night in Athens costs around $25. A typical Friday night spent at a University Union event costs ... nothing. BIG DAWG WELCOME CONCERT When: Concert at 8 p.m., Dawgs After Dark at 10 p.m. Where: Legion Field and Tate Center Cost: All events free for students with valid UGA ID. … 0 Comments
This Saturday, rehab will no longer be limited to young, female celebrities. In fact, it won't even be limited to the addicted. This won't be the rehab of the Lohan/Spears variety, but rather the Rehab of the alternative rock/rap band variety. Returning to the stage of the Georgia Theatre as the headliner of the ReverbNation tour, longtime local favorite Rehab will be joined by The Crazy Anglos and Demun Jones. … 0 Comments
An improvised jam session between Dr. Arvin Scott and Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz, percussionist of Widespread Panic, shouldn't seem out of place in the Athens music scene. Tonight, The Melting Point houses the "Beat the Drum" benefit concert as a fundraiser for Scott's "Drumming for Success" foundation, which focuses on children ages three to 16 and gives them free lessons on percussion instruments while striving to build character and cooperation. … 0 Comments
As the much-anticipated college football season approaches, The Georgia Museum of Art highlights another aspect of Southern culture. The museum's "Southern Summer" series continues Sunday with a panel discussion by literary scholars focusing on the rich literary tradition of the American South. … 0 Comments
It's that familiar time of year again. It's too hot to think, traffic is crawling, Wal-Mart storerooms are running low and Milledge Avenue is holding its annual sundress fashion show. After another sleepy summer, Athens is once again ready to be invaded. If you're new in town, welcome. … 0 Comments
Do not let the fleeting connotation of the name fool you - Flicker Theatre and Bar is here to stay. After closing unexpectedly this summer, the treasured downtown gathering spot reopened under new management August 3. FLICKER THEATRE AND BAR (21+)Where: 263 W. … 0 Comments
THURSDAYAugust 16 Big Thangs Poppin' Georgia Theatre, 10 p.m. $10 Athens 411 Week feat. Kenosha Kid, Timber, M. Coast Morton Theatre, 8 p.m. $8 Beat the Drum Benefit feat. Sunny Ortiz & Dr. Arvin Scott Melting Point, 7 p.m. $6/adv, $8/door Long Legged Woman, Medicine Man, Smoke Dog Caledonia Lounge, 10 p. … 0 Comments
The history of Athens' music scene is well-documented. What's not always so well known, however, are those that work hard to preserve the legacy and see that it presses forward for future generations. Athens 441 is one such organization, dedicated to promoting our local scene through live shows recorded at the Morton Theatre downtown. … 0 Comments
The 10 most played albums on 90.5 fm this week: 1. Black Moth Super Rainbow - Dandelion Gum (Graveface) 2. Battles - Mirrored (WARP) 3. LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver (Capitol) 4. Metric - Grow Up & Blow Away (Last Gang) 5. Feist - The Reminder (Polydor) 6. … 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
This afternoon, the Science Lab will play host to a demonstration of the scholarly uses of everyone's favorite ubiquitous search engine - Google. The event, titled "To Infinity and Beyond: A Tour of the Google Universe," is sponsored by University Libraries and hopes to show that Google's extensive capabilities are worthy of Buzz Lightyear's catchphrase. … 0 Comments
