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Artist finds inspiration in buildings

Jamie Calkin can bring any building to life.

The artist has gained local popularity by painting locales such as The Last Resort, The Varsity and the University Chapel. His vibrant works are a combination of ink and watercolors.

“I use a technique called ‘plein aire.

Feature film set in Atlanta starring Univ. student

“Terminus,” a film set in Atlanta, is the first movie for a producing duo that stars University junior Sydney Slotkin.

The film is made of a series of vignettes about art, music and falling in love in Atlanta.

The producing team, Isidore (Izzy) Bethel, a sophomore at Harvard and Jack Mayer, grew up in Atlanta and decided to do a feature close to home.

Local games shops and University groups reclaim childhood

Although college is the time to find oneself and start thinking about a career, some students still like to stay in touch with childhood – and who can blame them?

Clubs such as UGAnime and the Gamers’ Association of UGA show students that college can still include playtime.

Motown mavericks a rare appearance

Marvin Gaye. Pattie LaBelle. The Platters. Few bands today can say they have performed with these soulful greats, but The Jesters can without hesitation. The Jesters, native to Athens, gained its start at a young age and quickly moved on to play behind big time names of the Motown music era.

Play mines meaning of art and friendship

For the unveiling of the new Lamar Dodd School of Art, the drama department is putting on a play that addresses the core of the new school – art. “Art,” originally by the French playwright Yasmina Reza, is a three-man performance that discusses not only the meaning and nature of art, but the dynamics of friendships.

Papa John’s: cheese cost spurs increase in Tuesday pizza prices

Cheap beer and cheaper pizza are quintessential college staples. While cheap beer remains, the price of pizza is getting some extra toppings.

Most pizza places around Athens offer deals. But Papa John’s just got more expensive.

Papa John’s used to have a Tuesday special for a $4.

University welcomes

Rolling into town Sunday is a group of performers known as the State Symphony Orchestra of Mexico. The orchestra from Mexico dominates Latin America’s classical music scene. “The SSOM is considered the most important musical group of its country,” said Bobby Tyler, marketing and media relations director for the Performing Arts center.

All that glitters

Want to avoid driving all over town searching for Athens’ finest Christmas lights? Sandy Creek Park has them all in one place for those seeking some holiday shimmer. Athens Holiday Lights is a 3/4-mile drive-through light show, said Tammy Dalton, the event coordinator.

Mentors help make ‘Big’ difference

There’s at least one organization that allows students to hang out with kids, and even act like one.

Bulldawg Bigs, formerly Big Brother Big Sister, is an organization that does just that by pairing up its student volunteers with disadvantaged kids in the Athens community.

Quintet to bring ‘Texas country’ sound to Athens

Texan musicians are flocking to Athens’ music scene. From Pat Green to the Randy Rogers Band, it’s hard to deny this wave. “We are really conscious of the fact that we need to tour there and get in those markets,” Randy Rogers said. “Athens is the place to be.

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