Last month, the county's COVID levels resulted in the cancellation of the 2021 AthFest Music and Arts Festival. 30.Ĭonley told the Banner-Herald that he saw no other option but to start planning the Wild Rumpus at its usual time early in the year and withhold the official announcement until ACC made its determination. The event will take place at the intersection of W. COVID cases in the county had decreased enough for ACC to permit the event, according to Conley.
The 13th Annual Wild Rumpus Halloween Celebration was given the go-ahead by Athens-Clarke County Central Services last week. This year, Conley spent six months planning the event that typically draws thousands without knowing if it would even happen at all. Oct.When founder and director Timi Conley held the first Wild Rumpus in 2009, he arrived 30 minutes beforehand and was shocked to see more than 100 people show up downtown for the parade. The Wild Rumpus is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Publishing under the banner Colorbearer of Athens, Georgia, Flagpole covers local events like the Wild Rumpus Halloween Parade, AthFest Music Fest, and the. Proceeds from the show benefit the 2021 Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle, and Wild Rumpus’ beneficiary, Chess and Community. His widely known and loved musical contributions to Athens’ soundscape include Wonderland Rangers, Kite to the Moon, and Fuzzy Sprouts, as well as legendary David Bowie Ziggy Stardust tribute performances. Her small-town support has tumble weeded itself into international support with more than 300k streams across all countries.įounder of the Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle, and parade Master of Ceremonies since 2009, Timi Conley is one of Athens, GA’s biggest, brightest creative forces. Named Songwriter of the Year for the Vic Chestnutt Award (2021) and Best Female Rapper for the Athens Hip Hop Awards (2013, 2016, 2017, 2018) Chantel is already considered a legend in her hometown of Athens, Ga. Known for embodying both feminine and masculine energy, Chantel gives a fresh perspective to the music industry.
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Gray is a character in the 1890 serial by Oscar Wilde titled The Picture of Dorian Gray. The tone of her voice defies gender and sexuality stereotypes with its ambiguous depth and transcends into her image. Essays published or forthcoming in The Rumpus, Gay Magazine. Leading with the story-telling element of classic Hip Hop while being as unorthodox as today’s Rap/Pop music, Cassie Chantel is a recording artist whose body of work cannot be categorized with generic labels. dance party in the street as part of Halloween Parade celebrationsSponsored in 2017 by Creature Comforts Brewing Co., Allgood Lo. Set to release his first solo record at the end of the summer, this is the first time Nolan and Cindy have performed live on stage together. His other musical projects include Fuzzy Sprouts.
Making her home in Athens again after many years away, Cindy divides her time between family, the B-52s ongoing projects (including plans for touring post Covid) and working with collaborator Suny Lyons on the imminent release of her second solo recording.Ĭindy’s son Nolan Bennett, a multi instrumentalist, singer/song writer, has played in bands since the age of nine, performing over the years at a variety of venues and festivals including Athfest, The Harvest Moon Festival, The High Museum, and The Fox Theatre. Timi Conley is also founder of Athens, GAs famous Halloween event, The Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle. Guests are treated to a Three Course Culinary Menagerie of local fare and beverages provided by:Ĭindy Wilson is a founding (and current) member of the legendary rock and roll act The B-52s. Reserve your special 8, 4, or 2-person tables now! Limited single tickets also available.įood and drink from some of Athens’ finest are included in the price of admission. Kaptiv8 Marketing and Wild Rumpus present an exclusive, intimate evening with international superstar Cindy Wilson of the B-52’s! Cindy is joined by son, Nolan Bennett and friends, for a rare musical appearance in Athens that is NOT TO BE MISSED! Rounding out the night, 2021 Vic Chesnutt Songwriter Award winner, Cassie Chantel performs a set of her dynamic hip-hop, and Wild Rumpus Master of Ceremonies, Timi Conley kicks off the festivities with a cocktail hour solo acoustic Ziggy Stardust Bowie set! The Wild Rumpus is a large-scale crowd-participation Halloween holiday, music and arts celebration in downtown Athens.
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