Monthly Archives: June 2016

During the summer, early fall and late spring quarters, the heat in Athens can melt your record collection, solder the cat to the couch, and drown you in your own sweat. Beat the heat with these cool tricks that won’t sizzle your electric bill. $8 DIY Air Conditioner Don’t own an air conditioner? The …

Nothing says summer like free music. In Athens, you’ve got your pick. Stuart’s Summer Fun Stuart’s Opera House features free concerts featuring Woody Pines, on the second Thursday of the month in June, July and August. A free outdoor concert with a beer garden is also in the works. Under the Elms Every Wednesday …

Boogie on the Bricks is set to rock this June 25. It’s one of the best music fests of the summer that will get you out of your Athens Ohio apartment for the price of absolutely free. Dance the bricks and enjoy local music until your heart explodes. Rain or shine, the boogie is …

It’s summertime, and Athens can be quite the ghost town. But there’s still plenty going on if you know where to look. Summertime in Athens is a well-kept local secret. Many alumni  plan trips to Athens during the summertime to avoid the student bustle and enjoy the city on their own terms. Here are …