The Arts
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PHOTO GALLERY: 5th Annual Backlight Student Film Festival
Over a week ago, the Backlight Student Film Festival took center stage at the Morton Theatre and Live Wire Athens. From March 28-29, student filmmakers across Georgia came together in celebration of their achievements. From the red carpet to the awards ceremony, here are photos from Sunday’s events captured by…
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UGA Student DJ Russo Powers Athens Nightlife
Streams of neon lights flashed at downtown Athens bar Updawg on Feb. 7 as the crowd of more than 85 dance to the beats of Daniel “DJ” Russo. “Every time DJ Russo is at Updawg, his energy is right there,” said Chase Landmesser, an employee at Updawg. “He sets the…
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It’s Finally Time for the Grammys: Here’s What You Need to Know
Here’s everything you need to know about the biggest night in music before your favorite artist takes the stage at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday. What are the Grammys? The awards show is held annually by the Recording Academy to commemorate and honor the best music from the past…
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How Athens’ Only Art House Theatre Is Bridging the Gap Between Cost and Community
With national box office sales struggling to return to pre-pandemic highs, Ciné continues to serve as a cultural beacon for the Athens community. Just last year, Beechwood Cinemas permanently closed after serving Athens movie-goers since its opening in 1962. But Athens’ only arthouse theatre, Ciné, is still thriving in…
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Keeping Guitars in Play: Sustainability at Classic City Vintage Guitars
In the heart of Athens, Classic City Vintage Guitars is giving new life to instruments that might otherwise be forgotten. Owner and luthier Dylan Keel believes in repairing guitars rather than discarding them, allowing them to live on for generations. “I think it’s worth preserving, because each one of these…
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Athens’ Ciné Adapts to Changing Movie-Watching Habits
As more Americans opt to watch new movies from home, independent theaters like Athens’ Ciné are working to keep the traditional cinema experience alive. Roughly three-quarters of U.S. adults said they streamed a newly released movie at least once in the past year, according to a recent survey conducted by…
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Bluegrass Jam is Sunday Celebration for Music Lovers
It feels like an old fashioned hootenanny on Sundays at Athentic Brewing in Athens. Musicians young and old, amateur and professional, bring their instruments to the brewery each month for Sunday bluegrass jam sessions. Reporter Kristopher Wilhelm takes us to one recent gathering. Kristopher Wilhelm is a journalism major in…
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Art and Sustainability: How One Local Artist Repurposes Materials to Master Her Craft
As climate change reshapes daily life in Athens, local artist Chloe Yune is pushing back against environmental degradation through creative sustainability. At just 23, the Indiana native and UGA graduate is making waves with her eco-conscious approach to art. Using discarded clay scraps and repurposed household “junk,” Yune crafts intricate…