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Instructor tours with Of Montreal, films documentary

University English instructor Spenser Simrill seems awfully serious for somebody who spent two straight weeks with the craziest band to come out of Athens. He thoughtfully assesses the influence of Greek myth, linguistic origins and gender theory when explaining Of Montreal’s revealing, yet untouchable, stage presence. Simrill followed the elusive band as they toured northern [...]

ATHENS LIVING: Both sides of the tracks

Just outside of downtown sits a neighborhood where streetcars roamed amid a canopy of trees. The Boulevard neighborhood is made up of old and colorful houses where equal parts families, students and townies uniquely decorate their porches, giving the area a safe and eclectic personality. Located north of Prince Avenue between Pulaski and Pound Streets, [...]

Simplified Spring Break- Asheville is a locavore heaven

  Editor’s Note: This is the third installment in a weeklong series profiling last-minute spring break trip ideas. Throughout the week, the destinations will get closer to Athens, for even the most last-minute planners. Athens, Ga., to Asheville, NC: 163 miles, 3 1/2 hours by car Comparable to Athens in laidback, college-town demeanor, this city [...]

Listen Up!: Packway Handle Band’s “What Are We Gonna Do Now?”

As soon as The Packway Handle Band starts singing, they seem like they’re coaxing as many people as possible to yell “How-dee!” back at them like amens from a congregation. Traditional bluegrass rhythms and banjo plucking give a humble context to the five-piece suit. But there’s no Carter Family Lord-praising or momma-mourning in here. They [...]

Packway Handle Band shares stage at album release

Packway Handle Band might have to add a third microphone for the lineup they’re planning on Friday. Members from locals Venice is Sinking, Corduroy Road, The Knockouts and Lera Lynn are set to share the spotlight at New Earth Music Hall with the band for their CD release show for “What Are We Gonna Do [...]

‘That Evening Sun’ explores the South

The initial plot of “That Evening Sun” accelerates slowly, but at a perfect speed for a movie that makes a study of relationships between archetypal Southern characters and the evil and courage in each. Abner Meecham escapes from his nursing home and finds Lonzo Choat and his family living on his farm. Both Abner and [...]

Take charge of checkbooks

Many students receive loads of financial advice from parents and credit card companies, and figuring out what is relevant can be confusing. Accounting professor Jane Thayer knows that balancing a checkbook is not always the first thing on students’ minds, but it can prevent overdrafts and a lot of hassle. Following these steps may help [...]

Spanish film looks at love, the past

To be honest, “Broken Embraces” broke me a little. The story of Harry Caine, blind writer jolted into remembering his deliberately forgotten past life, has a tone of celebration and total satisfaction. But after the colorful scenes end, the sadness of memories that shine brighter than the experiences surface. Hidden in the beautiful shots of [...]