ATHENS-Athens Arts League’s free concert series, Art After Hours, continues on Saturday, June 22, with a
performance by Tres Locos.
Tres Locos is a blues-based rock and roll band from Huntsville. The event will be on the street in front of
High Cotton Arts in Downtown Athens, at 103 W. Washington Street. The band features Mike Slaten,
Lance Wright and Kasey Charles. The event will be from 7-9 p.m.
“The group performed at one of our McCandless Hall concerts in January, and several in the audience
asked us to bring them back, so we’re pumped about jamming in the street with Tres Locos,” said
Athens Arts League Board Member Garth Lovvorn Jr.
High Cotton Arts will be open, and attendees can shop for locally made art such as paintings,
photographs, silk scarves, stained glass pieces and small sculptures.
“High Cotton supports a number of artists who operate their art business in Downtown Athens,” said
Athens Arts League Board Vice President Jennifer Hilton Sampieri. “This concert series is a gift to the
community by providing free entertainment, but it’s also a way to encourage the public to learn more
about locally made art that’s available right here in Athens.”
Attendees can check out High Cotton’s current exhibit, “History Takes the Stage.” The exhibit chronicles
some of the history of Athens City Schools through the fine arts and photos and includes items collected
by the late Jackie and Helen Greenhaw. The items are on loan from the Athens City Schools Foundation.
Art and music lovers can dine at local restaurants prior to the event and then enjoy desserts for sale at
the event from Reece’s Treatz food truck and Frostbite Snacks.
This is a family-friendly event and includes a patriotic-themed craft for children. Children can make
either a popsicle stick American flag or patriotic pet magnet, while supplies last.
Art After Hours is supported in part by the City of Athens, Sen. Tim Melson, Alabama Tourism
Department and Morell Engineering. Save the dates for upcoming Art After Hours events, which start at
7 p.m.:
July 6 – JED Eye, classic rock to ‘90s rock
Aug. 10 – Taking It to the Streets gospel concert
Sept. 6 – After Bedtime, R&B, includes a student art exhibit and tribute to September being
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
