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Female duo presents comedy act “It Was Open Mic Nite at Ye Old Rustic Inn”

Back by demand, this two-woman comedy act revisits Ciné portraying their seemingly infinite cast of characters of “It Was Open Mic Nite at Ye Old Rustic Inn.”

With seven different acts, Stephanie Astalos-Jones and Lisa Mende offer up the comedic duos of the Schmeckle sisters, the Red Hat Ladies, Milk ‘n’ Honey, Carolee and Carlene, a couple of bad mimes, two Christian college girls and a pair of old hippie chicks.

Cine movie previews

ADORATION Internationally celebrated filmmaker Atom Egoyan presents his contemporary mystique to audiences with his most recent film, “Adoration.” Centered on the idea of connections, the search for personal identity, and intimacy in the context of a modern, technological world, Egoyan devises a story that blurs the lines between reality and fiction.

Community remembers legendary Theatre

While most of the roof of the Georgia Theatre collapsed and the interior appears to be a total loss, its walls still stand today. As locals echo solemnly “rest in peace,” owner Wilmot Greene announced vehemently in his speech at the Flagpole Music Awards: “I have been here for 21 years.

A new Tasty World, more money to park

Editor’s Note: Variety writer Laurie McGowan gives those returning to Athens a heads-up on a change for the better and a change for the worse downtown. The New Tasty World Upon leaving Athens earlier this summer, many individuals who drove through downtown on their way home were left with the sad sight of construction with sledge hammers, plumes of saw dust, boarded up windows and men walking through a hollowed out Tasty World.

Wanna see a show? Here’s some places to look

40 Watt Club One of Georgia’s most distinguished music venues, The 40 Watt Club is a local legend. Home to some of Athens’ most prominent bands, it was the starting point for the B-52′s, R.E.M and Widespread Panic. The name refers to the first birthplace of the club in an apartment across the street where the only source of light was a 40 watt light bulb — classic.

Young Athenians fight against ‘visual pollution’ (w/video)

It is no mystery that a large collective of Athenian artists have taken a backseat to Athens’ musicians. The highly competitive art scene goes relatively unnoticed because of the overbearing music industry that has gripped this town for decades. However, now it is their turn to step into the spotlight.

Fourth of July: Four spots to enjoy Independence Day

Staff writer Laurie McGowan highlights four events you can celebrate on the Fourth of July.

ATHFEST: WHERE TO GO

AthFest can be somewhat overwhelming for those less familiar with Athens’ music scene, but it is worth the stress for the myriad of entertaining activities it offers. After much deliberation and countless concerts during her years in Athens, variety writer Laurie McGowan settles upon her top four AthFest venues in an attempt to provide festivalgoers with some sense of direction.

Georgia state parks perfect for getaways on a budget

For summer fun, there’s no better vacation spot than the heart and heat of Georgia, where the sun god sits high and mother earth spreads out in her fullest bloom. Now is when the South can excel in its recreational arts – especially with its abundance of outdoor adventurism.

Free market brings gift economy concept to Athens

With the economy so closely mirroring a period which history ominously titled “The Great Depression,” the capitalists’ theory of “too big to fail” has, and the idea of “free trade for all,” ironically, has not. ATHENS REALLY REALLY FREE MARKETWhen: 1 to 4 p.

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