Bilbo Books Publishing

08/19/2024

Elizabeth Williamson has always been a fan of Arthur Conan Doyle’s mysteries and the venerable character of Sherlock Holmes, but when she began to write her own, she wanted her detective to be unconventional. In “The Genial Genealogist: Careening to Freedom,” we follow a forensic genealogist as she uses her skills to uncover the truth and solve puzzling mysteries for her clients. 🔎

08/13/2024

Kristen Baskin’s “Digitarians” is the story of a rogue anti-book cult and one lonely professor’s determination to dismantle it. 📚 Order your copy today from Avid Bookshop!

08/07/2024

David C. Coleman — distinguished research professor emeritus at the University of Georgia — is commonly referred to as the David Attenborough of the rhizosphere for his exploration of the ground we tread on daily. “Rootin’ in the Rhizosphere: Growing up in Ecosystem Ecology” chronicles Coleman’s expeditions around the world and his experiences as a soil pioneer.

08/06/2024

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07/22/2024

“The easiest way to live in Bali seems to be from day to day, if not moment to moment. However, I do write down the date when my visa must be renewed.” 🌱

Looking for your next summer read? Dive into Claire L. Dunphy’s latest memoir “Times of Living with Magic” and transport yourself to magical places with magical people!

07/15/2024

Our Georgia Fine Arts Academy has a not-to-be-missed workshop offering for you on August 18th. We could all use a bit of this these days. Please make plans to attend and spread the word! Thanks!

07/01/2024

Bali is a magical place with magical people! Immerse yourself in it with Claire L. Dunphy’s latest memoir, “Times of Living with Magic.” 💫

06/24/2024

With dozens of photos captured during her time in Bali, consider Claire L. Dunphy’s latest book part memoir, part scrapbook 📸 Swipe through to see a few of our favorites!

01/06/2024

SAVE THE DATE for the Georgia Fine Arts Academy's "Authentic and Confident Speaking" course on February 24th!

SAVE THE DATE! On Sat., Feb, 24th, Athens' own Leslie Gordon will be conducting a day-long workshop on "Authentic & Confident Speaking" for us, and we want you to take part! The location will be ATHICA in the Leathers Bldg. Her approach can help you build skill in several environments, not just public speaking (as most people typically think of public speaking). Actors! Artists who PITCH and market their art! Small business owners and community leaders! Folks who Fundraise! Educators! Come one, come all! Watch this space for times, fees, and pre-registration info.

01/05/2024

We will be volunteering and dancing around the s'mores firepit in the Children's Garden tonight at the State Botanical Gardens. Join us for Disco Wonderlights!

In January, the garden will offer a special event for the new year, WonderLights Disco Nights, on Jan. 4-7, 2024.

08/31/2023

Check out some of our favorite moments from the Georgia Fine Arts Academy residency in ATHICA this past Summer!

08/31/2023

Looking for more real world experience? The Georgia Fine Arts Academy and Bilbo Books Publishing are in search of a new Digital Media Intern for the school year! The intern will assist in running our social medias, volunteering at events, and preparing and running our Café Apollinaire show!

Interested in applying or know someone who might be? Email us at [email protected] for more information about the role and the application.

08/01/2023

We would like to extend the biggest THANK YOU that we can to everyone who made July possible for us. We can’t express enough how much we appreciate ATHICA for giving us the opportunity to execute our mission, and to Athens for sharing our love for the arts.

07/31/2023

Hey music lovers! Cam Norton of Cam and his Dam Jam Band gave an incredible performance at our Café Apollinaire in April. This Friday he will be part of a really fun show at Athentic Brewing Company! Go check out his music.

07/31/2023

07/28/2023

Join us tonight as we kick off the LAST TWO EVENTS of the Georgia Fine Arts Academy residency! Walk-ins welcome for tomorrow’s filmmaker workshop, ONLY $10!

Sign up for our Filmmaking Workshop, given by Fr3der1cK Taylor of Tomorrow Pictures! Sign up using the QR code or on our events page: https://georgiafinearts.org/event-list/

07/26/2023

07/26/2023

TONIGHT! Come enjoy some of your favorite actors read Bowen Craig's latest comedy-in-progress! 7 pm in the Leathers Building at ATHICA, 675 Pulaski St., suite 1200. Readers include Steven Elliott-Gower, Bryn Adamson, Florence King, Fran Teague, Gay McCommons, Kelly McGlaun Fields, Michael Brewer, Pete McCommons, Sean Polite, Skip Hulett and more - "The Best Little Old Folks' Home in Georgia" is a full-length play ~ Refreshments available, donations to the Georgia Fine Arts Academy appreciated. FREE admission

07/25/2023

Our LAST events of our residency are this weekend! We are welcoming Fr3deR1cK Taylor to our stage with a FREE filmmaking event on Friday night and a filmmaking workshop on Saturday - only $10!

Sign up for our Filmmaking Workshop, given by Fr3der1cK Taylor of Tomorrow Pictures! Sign up using the QR code or on our events page: https://georgiafinearts.org/event-list/

07/21/2023

Have you ever wanted to turn your writings into a podcast? TOMORROW is the time to learn! We've brought Aaron Strand to you, just show up at 2 pm and learn! You can pay at the door (cash preferred). https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cu4ZfBhsBhT/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D It's in the Leathers Building, at ATHICA, stuite 1200, 675 Pulaski St. Pulaski BBQ is at the end of the bldg.

07/20/2023

Thank you to everyone who came to the staged reading of John Patrick Bray’s play last night as part of our Plays in Progress series! Join us again tonight at 7 pm for a presentation of short scenes written by our Playwriting Workshop students and two ten-minute plays written by Vale Prosper and Bowen Craig!

Join us on Wednesday 7/26 at 7 pm for the last event of our Plays in Progress series with a staged reading of a play written by Bowen Craig!

07/18/2023

Join us on Thursday night for a public reading of scenes written by members of our Playwriting Workshops and NEW ten-minute plays written by local writers and read by local actors!

Be there at 7 PM! FREE admission and refreshments are available! We can't wait to see you there.

Vale Prosper will be teaching two playwriting seminars as part of our “Coming in Hot” series! We will also have readings by John Patrick Bray and Bowen Craig - free to attend!

Sign up for seminars on the events page of our website: https://georgiafinearts.org/event-list/

07/15/2023

NEWS FLASH! Tomorrow's Film Acting Class is now a Beginners Class! Sunday, 2 pm at 675 Pulaski (ATHICA, in the Leathers Bldg), walkups welcome! Just pay when you get here (cash preferred). You may want to go ahead and find a 2-person scene and bring two copies. We have some here if you can't. Today was such a huge success with people LOVING what Kathleen Hogan is teaching, we're changing Sunday's class to Beginning, ZERO experience required! She adjusts for you if you've done a lot of acting, no worries. Don't miss this opportunity!

07/13/2023

Support the Georgia Fine Arts Academy by doing your everyday shopping! Create or use your existing Kroger rewards account by associating your account with our organization. Thanks for your support!
Visit this website for more information: https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

07/11/2023

On-Camera Acting Technique Workshop with Kathleen Hogan! These workshops are part of our ”Coming in Hot” Artist-in-ATHICA activities this summer.

Sign up by scanning the QR code or visiting the workshop’s link on our events page: https://georgiafinearts.org/event-list/

07/11/2023

Join us for Bill Cody’s presentation tonight at 7:30 of “Don’t Look Back”, a Bob Dylan documentary that created the template for the “rockumentary” film genre!

07/06/2023

RSVP to attend our Tea Dance by emailing [email protected] ! 🫖

07/06/2023

Sign up for co-founder Bowen Craig’s creative writing workshop tomorrow! This is the last creative writing workshop of the Georgia Fine Arts Academy’s residency in ATHICA

Tracy Coley and Bowen Craig are teaching three different Creative Writing classes, and if you take all of them you get a discount! Scan the QR Code to sign up or under Events at www.georgiafinearts.org (or show up and pay at the door).

07/05/2023

Eva Elarbee is sharing a theatrical costuming presentation in addition to teaching our Kids Movement camp! Free to attend! Scan the QR code to read more about the presentation!