The Arts
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UGA Student Competes on Wheel of Fortune
Like most college students, Jordan Sollie has dreams. One of them involves Vanna White and a Wheel of Fortune, and it just came true. He’s been applying to reality television shows since he was 11 years old. He has applied for America’s Got Talent, season fourteen of American Idol and…
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CaribSA to Host Annual Cultural Night
The University of Georgia Caribbean Student Association (CaribSA) will host its annual cultural night this Friday and Saturday at Morton Theater from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The night will feature a play, fashion show, and cultural dances like the one shown below in order to highlight a topic relevant…
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Athens Hosts 10th Annual Jewish Film Festival
March 24th marks the first day of the 10th annual Jewish Film Festival. Before the festival begins, a special screening of “Hannah Arendt” will show on March 20th in the Miller Learning Center. Dr. Illya Winham, a lecturer in the University of Georgia’s Department of Political Science will introduce the film…
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Events to Check Out for Athens Staycation
If you’re staying in Athens for Spring Break, don’t worry about being bored! Check out our list of just some of the events happening around town next week: ART- Why go to one art venue when you could visit seven of Athen’s visual art venues in one night? The monthly…
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Lil Ice Cream Dude raises money for STEM Girls to See ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
The Lil’ Ice Cream Dude, also known as Beau Shell, is a famous icon around Athens, Ga. Now instead of ice cream, he is serving up a fundraiser to send 100 girls in STEM to attend a special screening of “A Winkle in Time.” The STEM program is for girls…
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Georgia Becoming Hollywood of South
Georgia’s reputation for in next to California and New York for film production. “Things are booming in Georgia,” said Professor Richard Neupert, coordinator of film studies at the University of Georgia. “It’s going to be a ten billion dollar business this year.” Production teams are flocking to Georgia because…
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Local Groups Help Children See Black Panther film
Haven Charities and Athens Cine team up to ensure children who want to see the movie…will.
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Newsource Twitter Followers Make Oscar Predictions
As award season comes to an end this Sunday with the Oscars, moviegoers are making predictions on what films will take home one of the most recognized trophies in the world. Some of the top nominations include “Darkest Hour,” “Dunkirk,” “The Shape of Water” and “Get Out.” I reached out…
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Inside New York Fashion Week
Grady Newsource Reporter Marielle Williams sat down with model and UGA student Adaire Smithwick to talk about her experience on the runway at New York Fashion Week.
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Events Look Ahead to Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! If you haven’t made plans, we’ve got you covered. There’s lots of events going on around Athens this week. Whether you’re looking for a single night out on the town or a romantic date for two, there’s something for you to celebrate this…