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This location used to be the location of the 40 Watt Club. The Caledonia Lounge location reopened and now serves as an indie-rock and alternative music nightclub that houses performances from local and national bands.

Originally called The Melting Point, this historic music venue was reenvisioned in order to preserve Athens’ past and honor the iron foundry that originally occupied the site.

Opened in 1910, the Morton Building was one of the first vaudeville theaters that was built, owned, and operated by an African-American. It is one the oldest surviving vaudeville theaters in the United States. It was restored in the early 1990s and…

This location used to be home to the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, and was a practice space for R.E.M. and the location of their first performance. It is currently under renovation by Nuci’s Space, which is a non-profit organization that serves as…

Athens attorney Ken Dious discusses the desegregation of The Varsity restaurant and the civil rights movement in Athens, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Staff, @ajreynoldsphoto)

Nuci's Space was formed in memoriam of a UGA student and avid musician who committed suicide. It is a health and resource center for musicians that advocates for and helps those who are suffering from a mental illness. The organization works to…

In 1912, the Fire Hall Number 1 was built, which served as Athen’s main station and central meeting location. In the 1980s, this location was the home of the seafood restaurant Sparky’s that had local music acts play, as well as the Athens Folk…

The Classic City Band is the official municipal band of Athens, and founded in 1976, is the oldest continually functioning community band in the state of Georgia. It consists of volunteer members of musical performers ages 14 years old and up, and no…

The Athens Symphony Orchestra is a community orchestra for musically-qualified and skills adults. Many ages are represented by the orchestra. Members must audition to be able to become a part of it. It gives performances in the Athens area several…