The Arts
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Apple Allowing Users to Opt Out of Intentional Slowdown
Last year Apple admitted to using software updates to slow down batteries of older iPhones in order to prevent them from suddenly turning off. Apple’s next update will allow users to opt out of intentionally slowing down their iPhone’s performance to extend battery life. The iOS update will be available…
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New Trend Among UGA Students Matching Selfies with Famous Art
Google’s Arts and Culture app matches your face to a piece of famous artwork. This started a new trend among UGA’s students. Social media is filled with people trying out the new feature. Our newsroom had a little fun of its own with the app. The app’s description on iTunes…
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UGA Celebrates Hindu Diwali
By Kaleigh Galvin The Indian Cultural Exchange at UGA celebrated this major Hindu holiday with food, worship and performances.
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Independent Record Labels on the Rise
By Devon Tucker Athens, Georgia is a town known for various alternative rock bands, but many of these groups would not be known without the hustle and bustle of numerous independent record labels. Independent record labels are on the rise in the global market and generated $6 billion in…
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University of Georgia Actress Undergoes a 9-Month Transformation
By Angelina Lewis University of Georgia Master of Fine Arts student Katherine Butcher underwent a nine-month fitness journey for her thesis role in the university’s biggest production of the year, “Cabaret.” Butcher, given the lead role of Sally Bowles, took this performance seriously. The actress began working with a…
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2017 Downtown Parade of Lights Deadline Thursday
Kicking off the holidays in Athens this year is the annual Downtown Parade of Lights, but before the parade, floats and other acts must register with ACC to make the spectacle possible.
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Georgia Museum of Art Hosts Toddler Tuesday
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1HNQYMrvmA&w=560&h=315] The Georgia Museum of Art hosts Toddler Tuesdays once a month. Toddlers ages 18 months to three years get to have story time, go on a scavenger hunt around the museum and draw with chalk, markers and charcoal. Toddler Tuesdays has been offered for over a year and…
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Five Best Athens Restaurants for Valentine’s Day Voyage
ATHENS, Ga.– Valentine’s Day is upon us. The most-anticipated day in February is filled with hugs, kisses and showmanship. It’s also a popular day to go out and share the night with a significant other. It just so happens that restaurants are the prime location. So, we at Grady Newsource…
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Top 10 Family Favorite Holiday Activities in the Athens Area
Athens, GA – Tis the season to be jolly! Today is the start of December which means joy, laughter, and cheer for all! Check out the many holiday festivities and activities for the entire family to enjoy. \t Downtown Parade of Lights: “A Fairytale Christmas”, December 1 2016, 7:00 p.m. Downtown…
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What Are Hot Gifts for Christmas 2016?
There are only 23 days left until Christmas… have you finished all of your holiday gift shopping? Well, if you haven’t here is a list of the top 3 toys and gifts for children, men, and women. Click on the hyperlink to see where to find them. Children’s toys:…