Porchfest
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Grady Nightshift
How One Lyndon Avenue Home Captures Spirit of Athens’ Porchfest
Each October, as the first hints of fall whisper through the air, Athens comes alive in a way true to the Classic City. For eight hours, Athens’ annual Porchfest transforms front yards into concert stages. Neighbors spill into the streets, guitarists perform alongside gardens and the sound of live music…
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Athens-Clarke County
Boulevard Neighborhood Bands Together at Historic Athens Porchfest
Community members in white ringer tees with the words “Save Historic Legion Pool” and kids in costume filled the streets of the historic Boulevard neighborhood on Sunday. The shirts addressed the “Save Legion Pool” initiative to protect the pool on the University of Georgia’s campus and bring attention to the…
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Athens-Clarke County
Growth, Good Weather, Celebration of Community at 7th Annual Historic Athens Porchfest
The first rain in almost two weeks threatened Historic Athens Porchfest hours before the outdoor festival began, but a light breeze and blue sky dispersed the clouds before Sunday’s event was halfway over. First-time host Shawn Baker smiled as the sun emerged, although he was prepared for rain with…
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Athens-Clarke County
After Loss of Bassist, The Original Screw Tops Celebrate His Life at Porchfest
The Original Screw Tops are playing at Sunday’s Historic Athens Porchfest, but things are different this year following the recent death of longtime bassist Jeff Evans. “To be honest, I’m still in shock because he had this heart condition,” vocalist Marcelo Buril said. “It was one of those days…
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Athens-Clarke County
Porchfest 2025: Here’s Some Itinerary Suggestions
The annual Historic Athens Porchfest is coming up on Sunday, Oct. 19, and students in Kyser Lough’s First Year Odyssey course on music journalism and Athens have scoured the 200+ Porchfest band lineup to build a few custom, themed itineraries for attendees. We’ll give you the first five shows to…
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Q&As
Q&A: Student Band Shares Ambitious Plans
The Squatches, a student cover band that debuted in April and has performed at events including Porchfest, shared their beginnings and plans for the year. Q: What went into the making of this name — what inspired it? Harry Greenspan: Freshman year, we would hang out in the dorms, me,…
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Athens-Clarke County
Porchfest 2024: Here’s Some Itinerary Suggestions
The annual Historic Athens Porchfest is coming up on Sunday, Oct. 20, and students in Kyser Lough’s First Year Odyssey course on music in Athens have scoured the 200+ Porchfest band lineup to build a few custom, themed itineraries for attendees. We’ll give you the first four shows to visit,…
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Home & Garden
Porchfest in Boulevard: Colorful Home Balances History, Cozy Feel
The Porchfest home profile project was produced by University of Georgia students in Lori Johnston’s journalism seminar on home and garden writing and Katie Marages’ vernacular architecture course. The students interviewed homeowners, researched the residences and neighborhoods, and captured photo and video of the homes. The residences featured will host…
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Home & Garden
Porchfest in Cobbham: Former Mayor Gwen O’Looney Curates Memory-Filled Residence
The Porchfest home profile project was produced by University of Georgia students in Lori Johnston’s journalism seminar on home and garden writing and Katie Marages’ vernacular architecture course. The students interviewed homeowners, researched the residences and neighborhoods, and captured photo and video of the homes. The residences featured will host…
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Home & Garden
Porchfest in Normaltown: Hidden Gems of Craftsman-Style Home
The Porchfest home profile project was produced by University of Georgia students in Lori Johnston’s journalism seminar on home and garden writing and Katie Marages’ vernacular architecture course. The students interviewed homeowners, researched the residences and neighborhoods, and captured photo and video of the homes. The residences featured will host…