The time is 8:03 p.m. on April 29. It’s a typical Saturday at The Union, 18 W. Union St., as four bands are set to play and the doors for the night’s show just opened. A small handful of people are already trickling in, saying, “hello” to twin brothers Paul and Weston Nern of local band Rent Free. The band’s bassist, Michael Wells, is on his way to the venue. Wells, a senior studying music production, is graduating the following weekend, effectively making this show the last time Rent Free will be on a stage together for the near future. Read the full story here: https://www.thepostathens.com/article/2023/05/culture-local-music-rent-free-farewell Video and Story by: Tate Raub Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepostathens/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThePost Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePostAthens
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West Union Street Construction
By Danny Gray and Ranjini Shank | May 1Road construction on West Union Street has been going on since this past summer and is set to be finished by December 2024. The purpose of this project is to improve safety conditions, intersections and accessibility. Although these improvements are necessary, they have had a significant impact on motorists and businesses on West Union Street. Video by: Dan Gray & Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens & @thepostmultimedia Twitter: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
The Post TV: Season 3 Finale
By The Post TV Staff | Apr. 26In this episode of the Post TV, we look at the construction that is affecting businesses on West Union, the last showcase of the year for Brick City Records and we take a look at the new dorms coming to Ohio University. You don't want to miss this episode highlighting so many important things around Athens! Producer: Chase Borland Assistant Producers: Cole Patterson & Kendall Timms Hosts: Chase Borland & Cole Patterson Sports Host: Cassie Dye Editors: Ranjini Shank, Kendall Timms, Abby Hiday, Sully Beach, Lilly Marinski Master Editor: Chase Borland Camera Operator: Jack Beeler Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens and @thepostmultimedia X: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
The Debut of Athens Fest
By Ranjini Shank and Nicholas Kobe | Apr. 23With Cornwell Properties canceling BrickLife Entertainment’s involvement with Palmer Place Fest, a new fest was created on short-notice, allowing for the debut of 'Athens Fest.' Video Filmed by: Nicholas Kobe & Dan Gray Video Edited by: Ranjini Shank Visit our website: https://www.thepostathens.com/ Find us on social media: Instagram: @thepostathens X: @thepost Facebook: @thepostathens
