Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
Good morning, Athens.
Athens Physical Therapy hosted its 15th annual Firefly Trail Ticket to Ride cycling event on Saturday morning at Dudley Park and nearby trailheads to raise funds for the nonprofit to complete the 39-mile trail connecting Athens, Winterville and Union Point.
Cyclists on bikes, including electric, participated to boost trail awareness.
The 13th TEDxUGA event was held on Friday, March 27 at the Morton Theatre as UGA students and local residents gathered to explore shifts in perspective (Dark Mode) through engaging talks and presentations.
Watkinsville native Chris Greer previewed Season 4 of PBS travel show Viewfinders during a WUGA interview on March 28, highlighting its mix of conservation + photography that will air on GPB soon.
Lillie Brooks (an Athens resident and former teacher) is running for the District 7 seat on the Clarke County School District Board of Education with a clear platform.
Her race is on the ballot this year.
The University of Georgia women's golf team hosted the 54th annual Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic yesterday at the UGA golf course in Athens, with 17 schools competing to honor Hall of Fame coach Liz Murphey.
Barnhouse Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Ages 18+ — Experience the high-energy southern rock sounds of Barnhouse as they turn up the dance party in Athens.
Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram - The Hard Road Tour
7-10 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Check for ticket prices — Experience the sound of a modern blues guitar hero blending Delta spirit with innovative musical exploration.
Old Crow Medicine Show Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $78/ticket — Enjoy an evening of live music with the renowned Old Crow Medicine Show.
2000's Party
6-9 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — Get ready to groove with the biggest hits from the 2000s in a night filled with nostalgia and Y2K fashion.
Willy Tea Taylor Concert
12-3 AM — Flicker Theatre & Bar — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening of live music with singer-songwriter Willy Tea Taylor.
French Language Class
6-7 p.m. — Oconee County Library — Free entry — Dive into the basics of French with expert instructor Emma Auer.
Warren Hollow with Maple Street Band and The Midknighters
7-10 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — $10 (adv.), $12 — Experience Southern rock echoes from the 1970s as Warren Hollow takes the stage alongside local favorites.
Drivin' N' Cryin' Live
7-10 p.m. — 40 Watt Club — Under 18 with parent or guardian — Enjoy a night of legendary Southern rock with recent music hall inductees Drivin' N' Cryin'.
Mize: Free Documentary Screening
6-7:30 p.m. — Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries — Free admission — Watch a documentary revealing baseball Hall-of-Famer Johnny Mize's story through the lens of author Jerry Grillo.
JUMP - An Evening with America's Van Halen Tribute
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Georgia Theatre — $TBA — Experience the surprise of youthful energy paired with classic Van Halen hits to rock your night away.
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