The Arts
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Bitter Southerner Celebrates 10th Anniversary at 40 Watt Club with Music, Philanthropy
S.G. Goodman returned to the city where she recorded her most recent album to perform March 21 at 40 Watt Club for over 250 people at the Bitter Southerner’s 10th anniversary party. Goodman said this was her first time playing a large venue in the Classic City, despite her…
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The Resurgence of Vinyl & The Environment: For Better or For Worse?
That familiar, warm sound of the crackle & pop coming off of a turntable … is there anything more nostalgic? For the past 15 years, vinyl records have become increasingly popular among both older and younger generations. In 2020, vinyl surpassed CD sales for the first time since the 1980s. …
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Nuçi’s Space Works to Destigmatize Mental Illness
On the corner of Williams and Oconee streets, people walking by often catch the sound of music filtering from the recognizable blue brick building. Nuçi’s Space looks like a recording studio and concert venue at first glance, but behind its long-standing walls, the nonprofit is working to destigmatize mental illness. …
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African-American Heritage Pathway Marks Athens Landmarks
Local historians are hoping to shine a spotlight on several lost and forgotten landmarks in Downtown Athens. They hope this effort helps preserve and communicate some of the rich and complex history of African Americans in the Classic City. In November, the Athens Downtown Development Authority, in collaboration with the…
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Review: Best of 2022 in Movies, Music, Books, Gaming and Streaming
From one of the year’s hottest video games to music from Harry Styles and a psychological thriller Apple+ series, here’s what topped critical writing students’ best of 2022 lists. Movies ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ After the abysmal “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” director Martin McDonagh’s last film, I had bated…
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Review: ‘She Said’ Gets Gendered Reporting Right
Media would be nothing without a good story to tell. Unfortunately, this need to entertain can sometimes manifest as the odd writer or director using women’s pain as a cheap tool to move audiences. In the wake of movies like “Blonde,” a semi-fictionalized account of Marilyn Monroe’s life, many of…
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Holiday Movie Offerings Range from ‘Must-Try’ to ‘Worth Skipping’
Holiday movies have dropped on streaming platforms, so here’s a look at two options, plus a seasonal classic. Review: ‘Spirited’ could be your new feel-good holiday favorite “Spirited” is a light holiday musical buoyed by charismatic performances and memorable music. Directed by Sean Anders, whose past work includes other comedies…
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Strong Black Female Cast Shines, Honors Late Leader In ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
A “Black Panther 2” seemed out of the question when Chadwick Boseman unexpectedly died of colon cancer in August 2020. Boseman was more than just the center of the first film as King T’Challa, ruler of the fictional African nation of Wakanda. He symbolized the progression of Black actors and…
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Review: Sigma Delta Tau Successfully ‘Revives the Grind’
I’ve heard about Sigma Delta Tau’s Greek Grind and the chaos of the event every October since being admitted into the University of Georgia. Friends in various sororities have attempted to persuade me to purchase a ticket or join them at livestream watch parties because “it’s seriously so much fun!”…
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Review: Josh Bennett Band, Asymptomatics Show Local Music Scene is Still Flourishing
Tim Sommer, while working for MTV in the ’90s, once described Athens as “red clay, all night parties, loud bands and cheap, cheap rents.” While housing prices have since skyrocketed, the local bands have kept the spirit of its famous music scene alive and kicking through their idiosyncratic sounds and…