Hosted by Georgia Music Exhibit Coordinator Ryan Lewis and Public Programming and Exhibition Specialist Jess Grant, “House Party: Digging Into House Show History in Athens” will take the audience through over eight decades of house parties featuring the Classic City’s most prominent bands. The display is meant to showcase the creativity within the Athens community, as well as its role as a haven for musicians of all types. The bands featured in the exhibit include Skinner Hicks & His Georgia Bulldogs, The Coasters, The B-52s, R.E.M., Side Effects, the Olivia Tremor Control, Neutral Milk Hotel, Joe Christmas, kincaid, Dub Narcotic Sound System, Madeline, Elf Power, Ishues, Gemini Cricket, Elekibass, Pylon, The Agenda, Nana Grizol and more. The opening reception on Thursday will include light food and beverages. Both Lewis and Grant will be in attendance to answer any questions about the exhibition that attendees may have. The show will be on display in the Hargrett Library through December.
WHO: “House Party” Opening Reception
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 31, 5:30–7 p.m.
WHERE: Hargrett Library at UGA Special Collections Libraries
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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