Georgia Theatre Grand Re-Opening August 1, 2011

Nearly two years after an early-morning fire decimated the 122-year old venue on June 19, 2009, the Georgia Theatre is thrilled to announce the performers that will take the stage during its official two-week re-opening celebration in Athens, Ga. beginning Monday, August 1 through Saturday, August 13, 2011. The lineup includes: The Glands with Madeline; Chuck Leavell and Friends with SNAP!; Kenosha Kid; Blackberry Smoke; RJD2; J. Roddy Watson and the Business; Don Chambers; Goat; Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; Big Boi; Drive By Truckers; and Gillian Welch. Additional artists and further details will be announced in the coming weeks. Single show tickets for the two-week long celebration go on sale Monday, June 6th at 10 a.m., from $10 to $30 and are available online at www.georgiatheatre.com.