Athens This Weekend: April 30 - May 2

Friday, April 30:

• Tasty World will host the AthFest CD Release Show this Friday night! The CDs will be available at the show for a special price before the official release date of May 4, 2010. The CD includes 16 diverse tracks of high energy rock, quirky pop, soulful Americana, jam rock and more, representing a fine cross-section of the Athens music scene. A full track listing can be found at AthFest.com.

• If you've never seen a blues lady who can play her guitar behind her head, belt out songs, and roll over to sweet gospel, you've never been in the house when Beverly 'Guitar' Watkins was on stage.This event is in conjunction with the Hot Corner Association's 10th annual street festival full of fun, food, music. Attendees will enjoy a free wine tasting gathering prior to the show at 6:30 pm.

Saturday, May 1:

• It's open house at Bear Hollow Wildlife Park! Zoo Day features animals not normally housed at the zoo, plus displays, demonstrations and educational sessions. Come meet the newest Bear Hollow residents, two orphaned bear cubs rescued by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources! There will also be presentations by local experts on topics including Georgia wildlife and birds of prey.

• Join the Athens Symphony for music, juleps and roses at their Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser. A Kentucky Derby Event is a derby-style celebration with food and beverages, win-place-show cash raffle, wide screen TVs for race viewing, entertainment, cash bar and ladies Derby hat contest. Proceeds benefit the Athens Symphony.

Sunday, May 2:

• Join us for an afternoon of cooking and fun! Prepare your own decadent chocolate dessert along with Foundry Park Inn and Spa executive chef Martin Smetana. Something to taste, something to share. Raffle drawing for prizes during the event. Cooking for the Cottage is a fundraiser for the Cottage, a sexual assault center and children's advocacy center.

• Enjoy the harmonies of Arioso, a 12-member a capella singing group, as they sing King's Singers arrangements ranging from the Lennon/McCartney hit "Blackbird" to Billy Joel's "Goodnight, My Angel" and "You Are the New Day." The Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library will conduct a brief business meeting before the concert, and light refreshments will be served following the show.

Ongoing Events:

• Professional golf returns to Athens! The Stadion Athens Classic at UGA, known in the previous four years as the Athens Regional Foundation Classic, is this weekend at the UGA golf course. It is the only event on the Nationwide Tour that is owned and operated by an institution of higher education. Former UGA All-American and three-time Ryder Cup participant Chip Beck will serve as the honorary chair.

• The 32nd Annual Athens Human Rights Festival brings together political activists, musicians and artists in a call for action on human rights issues. It is, as well, a celebration of advances in the area of human rights. Featured bands include American Cheeseburger, Kite to the Moon, Abbey Road LIVE! and more. There will also be numerous speakers from TOMS, Habitat for Humanity, Green Party Athens and more.

• Looking for a weekend of music, art, kids' entertainment and soul food? Head over to Morton Theatre to commemorate the history and heritage of the African-American community in Athens! Hot Corner Celebration and Soul Food Feast will include Hot Corner Blues, Soul Food Feast and Family Vaudeville Night.

• Canopy Studio Repertory Company presented Fractured Fairytales, a twist on classic fairy tales as told through aerial dance on the trapeze, fabrics, bungee and invented equipment. All music written specifically for this show by Sam Fogarino of the band Interpol. This kid-friendly show will sound and look amazing!

For a full calendar of exciting events happening this weekend, click here.

AthFest CD Release Show

Calling all music lovers... Tasty World will host the AthFest CD Release Show this Friday night! This is a FREE show with performances by Ken Will Morton Band, The Incredible Sandwich and Pride Parade.

The 2010 AthFest CD will be available at the show for a special price before the official release date of May 4. The CD includes 16 diverse tracks of high energy rock, quirky pop, soulful Americana, jam rock and more, representing a fine cross-section of the Athens music scene.

This year's CD includes bands like The Whigs, Charlie Garrett Band, Timber, The Incredible Sandwich, Packway Handle Band and Modern Skirts, to name a few. Most of the tracks are previously unreleased. For a full track listing, click here.

At the show, there will be an announcement by AthFest founder/director Jared Bailey beginning the eBay auction for a Gretsch guitar signed by Drive-By Truckers. Proceeds from the sale will benefit AthFest, Inc. educational programs in local schools such as AthFest InSchool, AthFest AfterSchool and Keys for Kids.

Can't make it to the Release Party? The album will be available in select stores, online at AthFest.com and at online digital music stores worldwide. The CD will also be available at AthFest 2010 - the Athens Music and Arts Festival - which will be held in downtown Athens June 23 - 27.

To listen to the AthFest 2009 Compilation CD, visit our website and click "The Athens Sound."

Win 2 Tickets to Canopy Studio's Fractured Fairytales

Enter this Twitter contest for your chance to win 2 tickets to a great family event!

Canopy Studio Repertory Company presents Fractured Fairytales, a twist on classic fairy tales as told through aerial dance on the trapeze, fabrics, bungee and invented equipment. This kid-friendly show will sound and look amazing! All music written specifically for this show by Sam Fogarino of the band Interpol. Winner of the 2 tickets will choose which show he/she would like to attend, all staged between April 30 to May 2 at the studio.

Canopy Studio community arts center offers exhibits, performances and classes in flying dance trapeze, movement education and performance arts. Guest artists have included members of the famed Cirque du Soleil troupe. Canopy Studio is available for rental for birthday parties and gatherings, and offers private lessons and workshops in trapeze for groups, reunions and couples looking for a fun and unique activity.

How to participate in the Twitter contest:

Simply retweet my Twitter post about the event. After midnight on Wednesday, April 28, a random number generator will select a winner!

New to our contests? Not sure how to retweet? Click here or here for examples.

For official contest rules, click here.

Athens This Weekend: April 22 - 25

• The 40 Watt presents Packway Handle Band with opening act Lera Lynn this Friday. Packway Handle Band is touring in support of their most current album release, What Are We Gonna Do Now? Formed in 2001 in Athens, Packway Handle Band has emerged at the national forefront of bands that use the "gather-around-the-mic" style. They are known for their energetic performances, off-the-wall covers and vocal harmonies.

• This weekend marks the 30th anniversary of America's best criterium! Athens Twilight Criterium is a professional cycling event and festival for fans, families and racers. Twilight is a favorite spot on the national cycling tour circuit, both for its unique evening format and the large crowds that gather in Athens' vibrant downtown. This event offers something for everyone!

• The Second Annual Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage will transport you back in time to historic homes, authentic battle sites, impressive architecture and magnificent museums. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at any of the Welcome Centers along the trail prior to or during the Pilgrimage, providing access to seven participating attractions and events in any city along the Antebellum Trail.

• Support recycling efforts and fund local initiatives in the community by shopping and donating at the Athens Habitat ReStore! This weekend the ReStore will have a 3 day sale event in the spirit of spring cleaning. On Thursday, celebrate Earth Day t-shirt tie dying and recycling initiatives. On Friday, bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic under the trees. On Saturday, receive 20 percent off your purchase before noon.

• Come enjoy the Dancefx Spring Studio Concert featuring jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballroom and more. Dancefx Inc., a not-for-profit dance organization, is dedicated to bringing professional quality dance and other cutting-edge dance forms to the Athens community while providing a continuing dance education and performance outlet for dancers and artists to express themselves.

• This Sunday, the Miss Black A-CC Teen Pageant Committee presents the 35th Annual Miss Black Teen Pageant with contestants from the Athens-Clarke County School District ranging in ages 13-18. Don't miss out on seeing the talents of young women in the Athens-Clarke County area who will compete in various areas such as community service and academia. This event is sure to be entertaining and noteworthy!

30th Annual Athens Twilight Criterium

This weekend the busy streets of downtown Athens will be blocked off as the Classic City transforms into a festival of live music, street vendors and outside activities. The 30th Annual Athens Twilight Criterium is guaranteed to be a weekend filled with intense competition, music, arts and fun!

The 30th Anniversary Athens Twilight is a professional cycling event and festival for fans, families and racers. Founded in 1980 by Gene Dixon, Athens Twilight was the first nighttime race in the United States in over 60 years. What began as one race with 40 competitors has since grown to offer eight seperate race classes and 150 cyclists competing in the main event, the men's criterium, a 60-km race around downtown Athens.

Renowned for the bike races held on the downtown track that runs over Clayton and Washington Street, Twilight offers more than just the proclaimed men's and women's cycling event on Saturday night. Athens Twilight offers outdoor stages with live bands as well as kid's play areas with moon walks, face painting, music and games-- there truly is something for the whole family.

In addition, Twilight has numerous events open to anyone who wants to join in the Twilight experience, including the 5K Run/Walk, Gambler, Terrapin Twiathlon, BMX Jam and Kids Criterium. For the third year in a row, the University of Georgia School of Music will be hosting the Jazz Festival in Downtown Athens.

So head to Athens this Friday to get up-close-and-person with your favorite professional riders as they battle it out for coveted starting places in America's best criterium. We hope to see you all here this weekend in the Classic City!

For a full schedule of events planned for this year's Twilight Criterium, click here.

Georgia's Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage

Georgia's Antebellum Trail, the state's first official tourism Trail, presents the second annual Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage this weekend! Tickets are $25 and provide access to seven participating attractions and events in any city along the Antebellum Trail.

The 100-mile heritage trail spans seven historically significant communities including Athens, Watkinsville, Madison, Eatonton, Milledgeville, Gray/Old Clinton and Macon. During the Pilgrimage weekend, communities along the Trail will offer a wide array of museum tours and special events as well as entrance into private historic homes not generally open to the public.

The northern gateway of the Antebellum Trail is our very own historic town of Athens. Patrons can tour four house museums featuring four architectural styles from four different time periods. One featured attraction is Athens' oldest surviving residence, the Church-Waddel-Brumby house. After touring historic attractions, patrons can attend the annual Athens Twilight Criterium, a well-known professional cycling and festival that draws thousands to the Classic City.

Listed below are some of the local "Top of the Trail" privileges you will receive with purchase of an Antebellum Trail Pilgrimage ticket. Tickets can be purchased at any of the Welcome Centers along the trail prior to and during the Pilgrimage or online at www.atpilgrimage.com.

ATHENS Pilgrimage Privileges:

• Tours of four house museums: T.R.R. Cobb House, Church-Waddel-Brumby House, Taylor-Grady House and Ware-Lyndon House.
• Rose of Athens theatre vignettes at T.R.R. Cobb House, Saturday and Sunday.
• Classic City Tours featuring Athens heritage driving tours, 2 p.m. daily.
• Old Athens Cemetery Tours, 10:30 p.m. daily.

WATKINSVILLE Pilgrimage Privileges:

• Guided tours of the Eagle Tavern, a former stagecoach stop and tavern built in the late 1700's with antebellum artifacts.
• Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation's display of a national juried exhibit featuring selected works produced by skilled artists from around the country.
• Discounts at Jittery Joe's Coffee, Ashford Manor and Grisoles!

MADISON Pilgrimage Privileges:

• Tours of Heritage Hall, a Greek Revival house museum circa 1811.
• Guided tours of Rogers House, a Piedmont Plain style house, and Rose Cottage, an old slave residence.
• Discounts at Maggie's on Main and James Madison Inn!

Athens This Weekend: April 16 - 18

Friday, April 16:

• Abbey West Apartments presents Reality Tour 2010! Stop by for lots of free food, prizes, music, games, contests and a celebrity meet and greet. There will be a swimwear fashion show sponsored by b.swin and baskit as well as your chance to try out to become a reality TV celebrity! RSVP online to win prizes.

Saturday, April 17:

• The 21st Annual Boybutante Ball is a Broadway-style event at the 40 Watt featuring the talents of approximately 20 local and imported drag queens and kings. All performances and costumes will be set around the central theme of "Fairy Tales," and guests are encouraged to dress to the theme. All proceeds benefit AIDS Athens.

• Enjoy a picturesque tour of five lovely private homes and gardens at the 17th Annual Garden Tour of Athens! The tour features the private gardens of Magdalena Williams, Mary and Charlie Weiland, Patti and Charlie Burch, John Knowlton and Lee Epting. Your ticket is a brochure that includes a map and directions.

• The Classic Center presents The All-Star Comedy Jam featuring "Martin" sitcom star "Bruh Man from the 5th Floor (Reginald Ballard)," the amazingly funny Steve Brown (HBO Def Comedy Jam, Showtime at the Apollo,) and pharmacist by day and comedian by night, Lavar (Jamie Foxx's Laffapalooza, BET Comic View.) All hosted by Miss Sophia from Atlanta's V-103.

• Celebrate Terrapin's 8th Anniversary with a cask ale tent, live music and special beers. Expect an exciting cask ale tent with almost ten special Terrapin fixkins and live music from Timmi Conley, Kite to the Moon and Jango Monkey. Terrapin also just released the newest member of their Monster Beer Tour, Monk's Revenge.

Ongoing Events:

• Throw on your boots, grab your hat and head down to the Livestock Instructional Arena this weekend! UGA's Block and Bridle Club organizes the Great Southland Stampede Rodeo each year. Steeped in tradition as the ONLY all student-run PRCA rodeo in the country, it is a guaranteed two-and-a-half hours of slam-packed action.

• SpringSing Weekend 2010 is the second-annual two-day a cappalla music festival for cancer research and awareness. SpringSing uses the power of human voice to bring people together for one common cause, gathering nearly a dozen of the best college and professional a cappella groups, who donate their time and talents to charity.

• UGA Sports: Watch Georgia Softball take on Auburn, Women's Tennis take on Tennessee and cheer on UGA Track at the Spec Towns Invitational track and field home meet.

For a full calendar of spring events, please click here.

Win 2 Tickets to the 21st Annual Boybutante Ball

Enter this Twitter contest for your chance to attend one of Athens' biggest social events! Two lucky winners will each win 2 tickets to the 21st Annual Boybutante Ball this Saturday at the 40 Watt.

The Boybutante Ball is a Broadway-style event featuring the talents of approximately 20 local and imported drag queens and kings. The Ball also includes costume contests and the crowning of "Miss Bogart." All performances and costumes will be set around the central theme of "Fairy Tales," and guests are encouraged to dress to the theme. All proceeds benefit AIDS Athens.

The Boybutante Ball, followed by a brunch the morning after, concludes a week of Boybutante events. For a full schedule of Boybutante events happening this week, click here.

How to participate in the Twitter contest:

Simply retweet my Twitter post about the event. After midnight on Wednesday, April 14, a random number generator will select 2 winners!

New to Twitter or our contests? Not sure how to retweet? Click here or here for examples.

For official contest rules, click here. Good luck!

My Adventure at Active Climbing: Georgia's #1 Indoor Rock Climbing Gym

Today I discovered a new hobby- and believe it or not, it is indoor rock climbing. Even more unbelievable is that I did not have to leave Athens to discover it. Located on Barber Street, Active Climbing is truly a hidden gem of Athens. Whether you are a beginner to climbing or are looking to advance to the next level, one of Romania's BEST climbers (Adrian Prelipceanu) has something to offer you at Georgia's #1 Indoor Rock Climbing Gym.

When I arrived at Active Climbing, I was pleasantly surprised at how large the building and climbing walls were. At first I was a little intimidated, because while rock climbing is not entirely new to me, it has been about four years since I have ventured up the face of a climbing wall. My skill level (or lack thereof) did not matter at Active Climbing, however. Dustin, the Active Climbing intern, was extremely friendly, and he taught my friend Melanie & I how to use the safety belay devices in less than 10 minutes (they provide all the necessary equipment, even shoes!) Before we knew it we were on our own, climbing and bouldering the different courses.

There are two separate climbing gyms at Active Climbing, and each gym has multiple courses for different skill levels. Melanie and I started off at the easier courses and quickly gained courage to attempt the harder ones. The atmosphere at Active Climbing is very relaxing with great music, and everyone (especially the regulars!) is willing to help out. Because of this, I felt extremely comfortable climbing the walls and challenging myself to the harder courses in front of complete strangers. So, if you are like me and have very little experience in climbing, do NOT be afraid. Active Climbing is the perfect place for you to learn about this unique sport and try it out for yourself!

Active Climbing offers something for everyone, including those on a tight budget. They offer daily specials like Monday night Ladies Night ($8) and Wednesday night College Night ($8) as well as monthly or year-long memberships at a cheap rate. And if you do not feel like climbing, there are alternatives like yoga and gymnastics. They even offer a birthday party room for kids with tunnels, a FAST slide (I tried it!), a rope swing and more!

For more information, please click here. And don't forget to keep climbing- I know I will.

Win Tickets to the 17th Annual Garden Tour of Athens

Enter this Facebook contest to win TWO tickets to the Piedmont Gardeners' 17th Annual Garden Tour of Athens, a picturesque tour of five lovely private homes and gardens.

The tour will be held on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., rain or shine. Proceeds from the tour are used for maintaining the gardens of Brumby House Welcome Center, funding annual scholarships for UGA horticulture students, and donating books about gardening to the Athens-Clarke County Regional Library.

The tour features the private gardens of Magdalena Williams, Mary and Charlie Weiland, Patti and Charlie Burch, John Knowlton and Lee Epting. Be sure to check out the gardens beforehand by clicking here.

How to participate in the Facebook contest:

1. Log in to Facebook and type in "Visit Athens, Georgia" or use this link. Become a fan! (You must be a fan of Visit Athens, Georgia on Facebook to win.)
   


2. Reply to my post with a comment about the garden you are most excited to tour. After midnight on Monday, April 12 a random number generator will select the winner.

The winner can pick up the tickets from the Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau, located on North Thomas Street at the Classic Center.

For official contest rules, click here.

Good luck!

Athens this Weekend: April 9 - 11

This weekend in Athens is filled with art, athletics, culture, music and wine! Don't miss out on the great events and annual festivals the Classic City has to offer.

Friday, April 9:

• It's time to Celebrate the Arts! The Athens Area Arts Council presents the biggest fundraising event of the year, where material-world art meets the runway to support the artist-designed bus shelters. The celebration will be held at Hotel Indigo and will include a runway of wearable art featuring exotic creations from local and emerging artists. The event is free and open to the public, but VIP runway seats are on sale for $40.

Saturday, April 10:

• Georgia Football is back in action! Come get a preview of the great things that lay ahead for the 2010 Bulldogs at the G-day Spring Football Game! The game annually features the Bulldog team split into the Red and Black squads. Tickets can be ordered at 12:30 p.m. on the day of the game at Sanford Stadium Gates 2, 4, 6 and the Main Gate located below the Sanford Drive Bridge. Kick-off benefits Hope Haven and starts at 2 p.m.

• The 12th Annual International Street Festival, presented by UGA's International Student Organizations, will feature colorful cultural displays from around the world, traditional costumes, dances and international bands. Collect "Passport" Stamps, watch musical and dance performances, and participate in hands-on activities with your children. Door prizes and giveaways will be available from local businesses.

• Enjoy a cold one after the 2nd Annual Terrapin Beer 5K Plus One More Mile. The race begins at 3:30 p.m. and will end at the brewery with a tour. Only $25 to compete!

Sunday, April 11:

• The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra heads to Athens! The UGA Performing Arts Center presents this program which features two of Tchaikovsky's great masterpieces. Russian guest conductor Vasily Petrenko, pianist Barry Douglas, and the ASO will bring excitement to these melodic treats.

Ongoing Events:

• Calling all aficionados and novice wine lover alike! Athens Wine Weekend will be a treat for the senses featuring seminars with wine experts including Master Sommelier Brett Zimmerman, a Grand Tasting showcasing wines from around the world, and a gourmet seven-course meal with multiple wine pairings. The event benefits The Classic Center Cultural Foundation.

• This weekend presents the newest addition to the Bike MS cycling series in Georgia! Bike MS: Deloitte. Atlanta to Athens Ride is a two-day, fully-supported bicycle ride that will raise money to fight multiple sclerosis and help the Georgia Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

• Fashion, music, arts and fun - what else do you need for the perfect weekend in Athens? Don't miss blvd. Magazine's three-day fashion extravaganza, A Weekend Fashion Affair, showcasing local art and fashion with runway shows, music events and dance parties!

A Weekend Fashion Affair

Fashion, music, arts and fun - what else do you need for the perfect weekend in Athens? Don't miss blvd. Magazine's three-day fashion extravaganza this weekend, showcasing local art and fashion with runway shows, music events and dance parties!


Thursday: Start off your fashionable weekend with an evening of fashion, food, drinks, live music and beautiful scenery. The 2nd annual "blvd.'s House of Fashion" is a fashion show showcasing summer looks from local boutiques such as Rouge, George Gibson, Flaunt and Agora. Food and beverages will be provided as well as music by The Big Fundamentals and DJ Winston Parker. Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. at the Stan Mullins Garden located on 650 Pulaski St. Admission is only $8, and all proceeds benefit the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation.

Friday: The Athens Area Arts Council (AAAC) will host "Material World: Art Meets the Runway" from 7 to 11 p.m. at Hotel Indigo. This fashion show will feature textiles and wearable art from local designers as well as complimentary hors d'oeuvres from Athens area restaurants. Following the show, Sonny Got Blue will play in the Rialto Room. 50 percent of all bar sales benefits the AAAC. RSVP on Facebook!

Saturday: To wrap up the weekend, you are invited to dance the night away! UGA Style will host "Spring Scene," a FREE fashion party at Max Canada from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with music provided by DJ Graverobbers. Don't forget - dress to impress!


For more information on "A Weekend Fashion Affair," go to athensblvd.com.

Not Since You

This weekend I attended the premiere of "Not Since You" at Athens Cine. I cannot stop bragging about the film- I was truly impressed with everything from the characters, the scenery and the music to the story line itself.

"Not Since you," produced by Epting Events' Ashley Epting, is a film that everyone will enjoy. It is the story of a group of once tight-knit college friends coming back together for a wedding-and having unresolved issues resurface even after years apart from one another. It addresses issues that we have all dealt with such as tensions in distant relationships, reevaluating life, finding love, growing up, getting married and even the tragic events of September 11.

Most importantly, it is set in this beautiful and historic town of Athens. Not only is the film set in Athens, it portrays Athens as itself- a unique and diverse town filled with great music and art.

Several historic landmarks and familiar faces are featured in the movie, including The Hill, The Arch, The Tree That Owns Itself, Jackson Street Bookstore and Athens-Ben Epps Airport, to name a few. You will immediately recognize cast members from well-known film and television shows including Desmond Harrington of "Dexter" and Kathleen Robertson of "90210." Other actors include Christian Kane, Sara Rue, Jon Abrahams and Will Estes.

"Not Since You" will be at Athens Cine until April 15. Every night this week from Monday - Thursday, patrons can elect for one dollar from each ticket to go to the designated charity of the day. On Friday, April 9, Epting Events will host a VIP Cocktail which will include a ticket to the screening, drinks, a cocktail buffet and a meet and greet with Ashley Epting.

Please spread the word about this movie around Athens and other communities, and most importantly, buy a ticket! I promise you will not be disappointed.

Athens this Weekend: April 2 - 4

Spring is in the air, and the warm weather is here! Start enjoying the month of April with the great events that Athens has to offer this weekend.

Friday, April 2:

• A parade of dog breeds, farrier and horseback riding demonstrations, hospital tours and exhibits- these are just some of the activities available to the young and old alike at the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine Open House! Guided tours of the College and Teaching Hospital facilities will be available throughout the day, and interesting exhibits will focus on topics such as animal behavior, equine reproduction and herd health.

Saturday, April 3:

• Great exercise, great fun and a great cause! Join the Athens' Habitat for Humanity and the Athens' Homeless Shelter for the 17th Annual Run/Walk for Home 5K! The race will start at the Classic Center in downtown Athens, run through the downtown area, the North Oconee Greenway and finish behind the Classic Center on Foundry Street. The race will start at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine, and is an event for walkers and runners alike. Proceeds benefits Athens Area Habitat for Humanity and the Athens Area Homeless Shelter.

• The Athens Symphony will present its FREE Spring Concert this Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Classic Center! The Symphony will perform movements from famous fifth symphonies and will feature a former UGA professor and a Monroe band teacher as soloists.

Sunday, April 4: Happy Easter!

• You're invited to celebrate Easter at The Georgia Center, with Easter Lunch served in the Magnolia Ballroom. Reservations required. Entree selections include leg of lamb, honey-glazed ham, sirloin of beef, chicken Key Largo and pecan crusted tilapia. Call 706.542.6341 to reserve today! Only $19.95 for adults, $6.95 for children and children under 6 are free!

Ongoing Events:

• Happy 30th birthday, R.E.M.! April 5, 1980 marked the very first time Bill, Peter, Mike and Michael took the stage together in Athens, GA. It has been 30 years since R.E.M. made its debut, and the Classic City is ready to celebrate with a weekend full of very special events! Take a music heritage tour with scenster Paul Butchart, celebrate at a very special party at The Melting Point, view a 90-minute retropective at Cine and listen to WUOG 90.5 fm for 5 STRAIGHT HOURS of R.E.M. music!

• Now is your chance to see Athens on the big screen! Produced by Athens native Ashley Epting, Not Since You is the story of a group of once tight-knit college friends coming back together for a wedding. This movie was filmed and set in Athens! One screening per day brought to you by Epting Events and Harry's Pig Shop. Monday through Thursday, each night will have a charity designation for which patrons can elect for one dollar from each ticket to go to the designated charity of the day.

• UGA Sports: UGA Tennis has two home matches this weekend and Top Ten-Ranked UGA Softball takes on Arkansas.

DON'T FORGET! Spring means festivals, and Athens has over 10 annual events/festivals just this month! We are offering 18 web coupons and 5 great getaway packages to make your planning easier! We also have a calendar of events with a list of all music, festivals, etc. Click here to see what we have to offer.