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This venue began as the band Pylon’s rehearsal space located above 171 College Avenue, and in 1980 moved to 101 College Avenue and opened as an official nightclub. In 1982 it relocated to 256 West Clayton (Caledonia Lounge’s present location), and…

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 Music…

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…

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…

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…

The Georgia Theatre was built in 1935 as the Elite Theater on the foundation of the original 1889-built YMCA building. Between 1920 when part of the original YMCA building was demolished and 1935 when the Elite Theater was built, the building served…

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 a…

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.

The UGA String Project is an outreach program run by the Hugh Hodgson School of Music and the UGA Community Music School that teaches string instrumentation to elementary and middle school students. The teachers are undergraduate and graduate music…