As the finals week approaches and summer is set to begin Athens begins to slightly unwind. Needless to say, this time of year the venues slow down on acts to invite to perform, but still qualiy acts will be performing throughout town. COHEED & CAMBRIA Finally the time has come: New York act Coheed & [...]

A fog of cigarette smoke filled the air as I made the arduous trek from the mouth of downtown to the 40 Watt. Thousands upon thousands of savage drunks have noticed the lifted open container laws, to tense effect. Even the cops look nervous.  So this is Twilight? Trying to cover the race was improbable. [...]

Graduation is within reach for the class of 2012. And though celebratory restaurants have probably been long selected, nothing says, “Congratulations, you did it!” quite like a quality beer with friends and family. Here are a few refreshing options to consider: Nøgne Ø Saison (6.5 percent ABV) — This saison is crisp, thirst quenching and [...]

The Twilight Criterium, one of the fastest bike races in the country, makes its 33rd annual appearance in Athens today. Criterium races are on a short, closed course, which makes it perfect for spectators looking to see speed at every turn. This is an international event bringing cyclists together from as far as Australia, Brazil [...]

Compassion is compelling. For Tyler Bugg, portraying stories of violence against women requires the audience to not only understand, but commiserate. “I think it’s one thing to read a narrative about an incident of rape or sexual violence against a woman, but I think it’s another thing to see an actual body relive that experience,” [...]

Hillary Brown and Paul Manoguerra understand the value of John Baeder’s photographs. They drive by it every day. “There’s a sign out on Old Point outside of Athens that always catches my attention. It’s hand painted and it says ‘Rooster Livers,’” said Brown, director of communications at The Georgia Museum of Art. “[Baeder] didn’t photograph [...]

1. Take it from a ginger: sunscreen will be second to water in sustaining you this Twilight Criterium weekend. Though forecasts predict partly cloudy weather, the Georgia sun won’t relent. Sunscreen avoidance atop heavy drinking will make for a sore Sunday in more ways than one. 2. Wear weather- and time-appropriate clothing. Save the fancy pants for post-race shindigs [...]

With the fun of Twilight — the hairpin turns, the beer gardens — there will be good food. The Twilight Food Court will go all weekend, allowing spectators to buy and eat food similar to the fare of state and county fairs. For those who will experience their first Twilight, most restaurants will be open, but extremely crowded. The food [...]

HEROs will be at Twilight, but not to rescue overturned bicyclists. HEROs — the campus organization that works to help children in Georgia affected by HIV/AIDS — will be hosting HEROs Sports Zone for the second year in a row. The event will include inflatables and a rock wall. Last year, the inflatables were football and [...]