Broadway Returns to Athens
This Lineup was Worth the Wait! Classic Entertainment presents the 2021-22 Broadway Entertainment Series at The Classic Center Theatre. Don't be afraid to dream big this season, because these shows…
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AthFest 2021 Dates Announced
AthFestEducates Presents 25th Annual AthFest Music & Arts Festival Festival Showcases Artists, Raises Money for Local Music and Arts Education September 9, 2021 Update: A statement from the AthFest Educates Executive Director, Jill Helme, about the 2021 AthFest Music & Arts Festival: "We are very sad to announce that the 2021 AthFest Music & Arts Festival did not receive its final permit from the Athens-Clarke County (ACC) government due to the high number of current COVID-19 cases in the area. Because the COVID-19 community spread numbers were above ACC’s threshold to permit special events, the county will not issue a final permit for the 2021 AthFest Music & Arts Festival scheduled for September 24 - September 26. …
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Special Collections Displays Life, Legacy of Ted Ted Turner
His life’s work ranged from broadcast media to protecting the Earth From his cowboy hat to his Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award and his World Series trophy, the life of CNN founder and environmentalist Ted Turner is on display at the University of Georgia Special Collections Libraries. The permanent exhibit, installed this spring, is part of a tribute to the longtime Atlantan who revolutionized the television industry. Thanks to donations from the Turner Foundation and WarnerMedia, the company that now owns a variety of Turner-created broadcast stations, the entry space for the museum level of the Special Collections Building has been named the Ted Turner Exhibition Hall and Gallery. …
Continue ReadingAthens Mural Alley Artist Announcement
Athens Area Arts Council, Athens Downtown Development Authority and Lyndon House Arts Center collectively announce the selection of seven artists for the Athens Mural Alley project…
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Botanical Garden Nature Trails Now More Accessible
The roughly half dozen miles of nature trails at the UGA State Botanical Garden of Georgia are frequented by hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Now they are accessible to visitors in…
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New Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum Opens in Athens
The Porcelain and Decorative Arts Museum at the Center for Art and Nature at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia will open its doors for free timed ticket access starting the week of March 1. The…
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Athens to Savannah Bike Ride Coming Oct. 23-24
The Athens to Savannah Bike Ride (AthSav) is an annual fundraiser designed to raise support and awareness for the construction of the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail. The proposed trail, when built and connected…
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Wild Rumpus 2020 will be Magical
Announcing the 12th Annual Wild Rumpus Halloween Celebration. All are invited to participate in the Wild Rumpus Parade Event by dressing in costume and marching on Halloween night, Saturday, October…
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Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Announces Los Angeles Expansion
Creature Comforts Brewing Co., one of the fastest growing, respected and recognized new breweries in the U.S., today announces its expansion to Los Angeles with the planned opening of a new brewery…
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Georgia Museum of Art to Reopen Aug. 13
Athens, GA — The Georgia Museum of Art at the University of Georgia will reopen its galleries to the public on August 13, nearly four months after closing due to COVID-19. Visitors can expect some…
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