Community Corner
Weekend Planner: Too Many Possibilities, Not Enough Time
Here is our pick of activities going on in or around Athens this weekend: from the Georgia Theatre Grand Re-Opening concerts to the Athens Brass Choir concert at the Botanical Gardens.
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Where/When: Georgia Theatre in Athens on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Why Go: The Georgia Theatre is re-introducing itself during the month of August and will be celebrating its first weekend of being back in business with performances by Blackberry Smoke on Friday and RJD2 on Saturday.
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Pricing: Blackberry Smoke: (Sold out); RJD2: $18.50
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Where/When: on Saturday at 8 a.m.
Why Go: The run is in honor of the late Coach Mike Castronis, who was instrumental in promoting athletics in the Classic City, and will benefit the Athens YMCA Youth Programs.
Pricing: $20
3.
Where/When: Meet at the Heirloom Café and Fresh Market on Friday at 6 p.m., ride until 7 p.m. and socialize from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Why Go: Enjoy a safe and leisurely group ride through some of the city’s west side neighborhoods, become more comfortable riding in Athens, and get to know other cyclists and a new local business, the Heirloom Café.
Pricing: Free
4.
Where/When: Bascoe Jackson Community Garden at Hill Chapel Baptist Church on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why Go: The Athens Land Trust will celebrate the first season of the Community Garden Network with a volunteer workday followed by a dedication of the garden featuring vegetables harvested from the plot.
Pricing: Free
5.
Where/When: on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: This talented choir will perform marches, popular tunes and classical pieces in the beautiful air-conditioned comfort of the Conservatory at the Gardens.
Pricing: Free
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