As if the intricate, vibrant light shows of rock bands at music festivals weren’t eye candy enough, a growing form of artistic expression has been turning throngs of fans into an equally colorful sea of twirling LED light.
There’s no question that steampunk, a subgenre of science fiction that blends Victorian era fashion with modern technology, has been part of the national consciousness for years, with pop stars as mainstream as Justin Bieber making music videos based on the subculture.
Students dining without a meal plan may prefer an empty stomach to an empty wallet, but a local non-profit is bringing a new chef to Athens to show how to avoid both hunger and high grocery bills with a plant-based diet.
As landlords of off-campus rental properties have begun to grant tenants the right to have a dog or cat around the house with the start of Fall Semester, some students are already finding that pet ownership can be a bittersweet endeavor.
As the dull day-to-day struggles of the opening week of classes weigh on students’ spirits, two graduate students will look to liven things up with a festival inspired by one of India’s most colorful traditions.
As students return to campus, the new Jo-Ann Fabrics on 743 E. State St. looks to provide Athens with a renewed set of craft materials for the new school year.
As downpours and round two of summer session classes threaten to bog down students' spirits, those who have stuck around the hills can find solace in laughter — and air conditioning.
With the Athens music scene heavily dominated by variations of folk and metal music, it would be easy for those behind the Nelsonville Music Fest to bypass other styles in favor of what’s popular.
Fans of Athens-born psychedelic quintet Papadosio have plenty to look forward to at this year’s Rootwire Festival as the masterminds behind the music and arts event will play three of the four nights alongside a slew of similar acts.
Solutions by The State News
