Athens’s Got Talent: A Night of Fun and Fundraising
This weekend, the vibrant community of Athens can look forward to a spectacular event combining entertainment and a noble cause. The Cottage, a local nonprofit, is organizing its annual fundraiser, Athens’s Got Talent, promising an evening filled with diverse performances and exciting opportunities to support a meaningful mission.
The event is set to take place at the Terrapin Beer Company on Saturday, May 16, from 6 to 8:30 pm. The talent show, open to all ages, aims to raise funds for The Cottage’s initiatives, which offer free support services to survivors of sexual violence and child abuse within the Athens area.
“We have 10 contestants of different ages and different talent backgrounds coming to compete for judge favorite, based on their talent,” stated Executive Director Linnea Ionno. “And then audience favorite which is based on votes.”
In addition to the talent show, attendees can participate in a silent auction featuring an impressive array of prizes. Collectors’ items, travel experiences, and exclusive club memberships are among the offerings. President Stephanie Rountree highlighted some standout auction items: “One of our featured items is a collection of swag from the band R.E.M. which was given to The Cottage personally by the band,” she said. “So, we’re especially proud of that particular item. Another is, we’ve got this fabulous Nike UGA visor that was signed personally by Kirby Smart and gifted to The Cottage as part of our grant with the Kirby Smart Family Foundation.”
This year’s edition of Athens’s Got Talent is presented by The Wild Rumpus. For more details on the event, visit www.northgeorgiacottage.org/Athens-got-talent.
