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When Asa William Green co-founded the first University organization for gay students in 1971, he said the greatest challenge he faced daily was "staying alive." Friends escorted the former executive director for the Committee on Gay Education across campus, protecting him from death threats and harassment. … 1 Comment
Elliott Earls has dabbled in nearly every artistic medium imaginable, including graphics, music, film and sculpture. This week, he's bringing his works to Athens, hosting lectures and film screenings, conducting a workshop and opening an art exhibition. "I told him what a great music town Athens is, so come spend a week here," said Mark Callahan, associate director of Ideas for Creative Exploration, a project-based program involving students, faculty and the community. … 0 Comments
Michael Lachowski, bass player of local band Pylon, takes a swig from his Pabst Blue Ribbon tall boy while signing autographs at Wuxtry Records Monday night. The band held the signing in honor of Tuesday's re-release of its album "Gyrate," first released in 1980. … 0 Comments
It is often said that when one door closes, another opens. For Sam Holt, when a seven-year-plus stint with Widespread Panic ended, another door did open. "It was kind of a gradual, organic thing. It just kept evolving," Holt said about Outformation and its recent boost into the spotlight. … 0 Comments
This Little Red Book doesn't contain Chairman Mao's favorite aphorisms, and not once are comrades called to unite. To be sure, this magazine isn't a vehicle for communist thought at all. Instead, it speaks of "faux paws" and Athens' latest fashion trends. FASHION MAGAZINEWhat: Little Red Book launch party When: 6 to 9 tonight Where: Tasty World (upstairs) Cost: $5-8 More info: Next meeting will be Oct. … 0 Comments
David Bordwell, film theorist and writer, is all too familiar to some University students. Those studying film examine movies by analyzing the cinematography and direction with technical vocabulary, and they learn the terms from Bordwell's writings. "Film Art: An Introduction," written by Bordwell and his wife Kristin Thompson, is the most widely used introductory textbook for the field in the United States. … 0 Comments
The Athens-Clarke County Library resembled the aftermath of a rock concert Friday night as long lines of fans waited for autographs. Only the celebrities weren't musicians or actors - they were four of Georgia's most acclaimed authors. When it came time for the authors' speeches the auditorium was filled beyond capacity. … 1 Comment
