An Announcement from Mama's Boy restaurant:
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of a very dear friend and late Athens resident. Reese Fitts passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at the young age of 23.
Many of you will remember Reese’s charming smile and sharp wit. He made a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was an avid reader with a tremendous desire to acquire knowledge. Reese moved to Athens in 2005 with an academic scholarship to attend the University of Georgia.
While in Athens, he became involved with Chi Phi fraternity, volunteered for Nuci’s Space, supported the local music scene, and helped open and work in the kitchen at Mama’s Boy restaurant for the first three years of its conception. Reese’s contribution to Mama’s Boy is absolutely immeasurable. As his nickname the “hurricane” would suggest, he truly was a force of nature. He genuinely took an interest in the lives of everyone around him and we are all blessed to have been touched by him. He touched by more people than he would have ever imagined. All of those who knew and loved Reese and those who simply want to support Nuci’s Space are invited to eat dinner at Mama’s Boy on Saturday February 6.
The evening special will be one of Reese’s favorites, a low country boil. A memorial party to celebrate Reese’s life will follow dinner from 9 pm– 11 pm
The party will include drink specials, music and memories. A percent of the evening sales will be donated to Nuci’s Space in Reese’s name.
MAMA'S BOY HOMEPAGE
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Sarandon spanks of Montreal... whatever
There's no way to really lead into this other than to say that actress Susan Sarandon got on stage with Athens' own of Montreal recently and spanked a dude dressed up as a pig. In other news, Susan Sarandon is awesome.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Camp Amped Band opens for DBT!
Photo by David ManningA band made up of former Camp Amped participants had the incredible experience of being able to open for Drive-By Truckers at the sold-out 40 Watt last Thursday (January 14th). Here’s a rundown of some links to photos and video of the band, plus check out this awesome review of the show by Flagpole music editor Michelle Gilzenrat.
Online Athens Photos
Photos by Jamie
Video of Camp Amped performance of Morally Challenged
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Official Drive-By Truckers Pre-Party!
JAN 16 @ 4:30pm
JAN 16 @ 4:30pm
Nuci's Space is hosting the OFFICIAL DBT pre-party and art auction before the final show of Truckers' 3-night stand at the 40 Watt.
Join us on Saturday, Jan. 16th from 4:30-7:30 for a happy-hour gathering and art auction.
We will have signed DBT and other music memorabilia, and tons of DBT-related photography and art up for auction (Art can be previewed at The Grit in Athens, GA until Friday the 15th).
If you are a DBT fan, this event is not to be missed!
For more details, please visit www.nuci.org/dbt2010
We’ll be auctioning off tons of cool artwork and music memorabilia – including:
**Wes Freed: The official artist for Drive-By Truckers, Freed has done the artwork for all of their albums since Southern Rock Opera.
We are auctioning off an original DBT Three-Night Stand 2010 concert poster (with handmade and painted frame) PLUS a Gretsch acoustic guitar painted by Wes Freed!
**Billy Reid: clothing designer who does T-shirts for Drive-By Truckers: wooden box w/ T-shirts (retail $195). Check them out on his website.
Artwork from:
Three Links
1. Here's a great essay by a former Athenian and his comparisons of Athens-Manhattan, Frank McCourt-Vic Chesnutt
2. Flagpole's Pub Notes takes a look at Vic Chesnutt's death - very well-written and thought-provoking.
3. Young, Foxy & Free has a 2010 calendar out - you can get it here at Nuçi’s Space, or downtown at most record shops and stores/restaurants.
(photo of Vic by Mike White/Deadly Designs)
(photo of Vic by Mike White/Deadly Designs)
Monday, January 4, 2010
Murmurs puts on donation drive in honor of Stipe's 50th
Ethan Kaplan, head honcho over at the R.E.M. fansite Murmurs has put together a donation drive that benefits Nuçi's Space in honor of Michael Stipe's 50th Birthday (today, Jan. 4th).
Here's a snippet of Ethan's post:
Michael Stipe, lead singer for R.E.M., friend of many, artist of conceptual metal pieces turns 50 today. Happy birthday Michael from all of us at Murmurs!
One of the artists Michael has mentored, been a fan of and championed was the late Vic Chesnutt. Michael discovered Vic, produced two of his records and never shied away from evangelizing his work.
Tragically, Vic died last week.
In the spirit of the kind of person Michael is, and the message of selflessness he has always espoused, for Michael's birthday I'm asking for the Murmurs community to donate to a charity who's mission is to help people like Vic: Nuçi's Space. So, head on over to the donation page, and donate if you can. Thank you, and again, happy birthday Michael!
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