The Arts
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Halloween Activities in YOUR Area
Take a look at the "spooktacular" Halloween activities in the Northeast Georgia area!
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Back to the Future’s 2015 Versus Reality
By: Danielle Herman GREAT SCOTT! It’s Oct. 21, 2015, which means that Marty McFly and Doc Brown have arrived! But things are a little different than what “Back to the Future: Part II” predicted 30 years ago. Take a look at what the future actually holds.
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‘The Walking Guys’ Take Stage in Athens
Looking for adventure- that’s the Facebook post that started one musician and three then-strangers– on the tour of a lifetime. Some 1,600 miles later, Benjamin Butler and those strangers are now friends who call themselves The Walking Guys. Reporter Erin O’Brien walked with the band on their journey into Athens.…
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ICYMI: Ryan Seacrest Interview
Ryan Seacrest will headline the University of Georgia’s spring Commencement on May 13, 2016, and receive his honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Reporter Ann Drinkard spoke with him Wednesday about what this honor means.
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‘Bachelor’ TV star to ‘Rock the Grind’
The Bachelor TV show’s Josh Murray will make his way to Athens Wednesday night to host Sigma Delta Tau’s Greek Grind. This year’s dance competition between the sororities at UGA will have a “rock-and-roll” theme. SDT Greek Grind Coordinator Rebecca Friedman said they chose Murray to host the competition because…
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How Can Public Art Help Shape Our Community’s Future?
The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission has proposed Two Artists and Creative Economy Roundtables to answer just that question. You have two opportunities to join the discussion with Master Public Art Planner, Todd Bressi: October 13 at 1 p.m. Broad 9A (160 Tracy St. #10) October 14 at 5:30 p.m. Athens…
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ICYMI: Orange is the New Black Actress Visits UGA
By Kalyn Wilson Jackie Cruz, also known as “Flaca” on Netflix’s Orange is the New Black, spoke in Tate Grand Hall Tuesday night as the keynote speaker for Hispanic Heritage Month at UGA. “You play the game, and then you change it,” Cruz said in regards to overcoming adversity. Cruz discussed her…
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Southern University’s ‘Human Jukebox’ to perform Saturday
By Ann Drinkard The seventh-ranked Georgia Bulldogs and the Southern University Jaguars tee it up between the hedges on Saturday, and this game day will be like others in many ways – tailgating, football and a halftime performance. The difference will be who is performing at halftime. The Southern University Marching…
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Cafe Soul Auditions
The University of Georgia’s Black Affairs Council is holding auditions for their annual showcase, Cafe Soul. It celebrates African-American culture through the arts of poetry, music, song, and spoken word. Here is where and when you can audition. Where: Tribal Lounge (2nd floor Memorial Hall) When: September 14, 15, 17,…
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Pinterest: The New Wedding Planner
Social media app and visual discovery tool Pinterest is changing the way brides plan costly weddings.