Threat of Inclement Weather on Labor Day Cancels Ashford Manor's Final 'Concert on the Lawn'

The last concert, which was to feature The Sensational Sounds of Motown, will not be rescheduled.

Now Showing: 'The Possession' and 'Lawless'

New movies hit the big screen this weekend -- will you see them?

Video and Photos: 10th Annual Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational

The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation hosts the sale and exhibition of more than 5,000 pieces of pottery through Sept. 19, 2012.

New in Theaters: 'The Apparition,' 'Premium Rush' and 'Thunderstruck'

Which one of these movies will you see this weekend?

‘The Expendables 2’ Reviews: Explosive Fun

The star-studded cast including Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger provides adrenaline junkies with a summer film sendoff that is “loud and dumb but great fun.”

'Bourne Legacy’ Reviews: Not as Good as Other Films in the Series

Critics say the fourth installment in the Jason Bourne franchise has its moments, but plenty of weaknesses, too.

‘Total Recall’ Remake Reviews: Can't Beat the Original

Remake of the 1990 cult classic has plenty of action and thrills, but ultimately falls short.

Oconee Youth Playhouse Presents 'Freckleface Strawberry'

The new show debuts on Aug. 3. at the Oconee County Civic Center.

‘Step Up Revolution’ Reviews: Most Entertaining of the Series

Kathryn McCormick and Ryan Guzman co-star in the fourth installment of the “Step Up” series and this time around the stage is set in the beach town of Miami.

Batman ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Reviews Are Mixed

Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman return to the big screen in the third and final installment in director Christopher Nolan’s Batman series.

‘Ice Age: Continental Drift' Reviews: Kids Will Love it

Will Scrat finally secure the cursed acorn? Will his pursuit have world-changing consequences? Find out in “Ice Age: Continental Drift.”

The Amazing Spider-Man Review: New Cast and Director Deliver

Andrew Garfield, the latest actor to take on the role of Spider-Man, is described as "leaner, more intense and less self-pitying."

‘Magic Mike’ Reviews: Great for a Girls' Night Out

Matthew McConaughey and Channing Tatum head up the studly cast of an all-male revue in “Magic Mike.”

Reviews: Star-Studded ‘Rock of Ages’ Entertains

Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough, Catherine Zeta-Jones and more star in Broadway musical-turned movie “Rock of Ages.”

Rose of Athens' 'Comedy of Errors' Production Filled with Laughter, Slapstick

Rose of Athens Theatre's production of "Comedy of Errors" opened at Ashford Manor in Watkinsville, Ga., Wednesday. The play is an adaptation of one of William Shakespeare's earliest works.

Movie Review: ‘Prometheus’ Spectacular, Yet Disappointing

Space explorers battle to save the future of mankind in epic sci-fi action thriller.

Applesauce Cake Recipe

June 4 is officially Applesauce Cake Day so here is a recipe you are bound to enjoy.

Reviews: Critics Divided About 'Men in Black 3’

Galaxy defenders rejoice! The Men in Black are back! Are you storming the theatre this weekend?

Will ‘Battleship’ Score a Direct Hit With Fans?

“Battleship,” starring Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker and Rihanna, hit the big screens this past weekend. Did you see it? Read what critics have been saying about it.

Oconee Today -- May 18

Westminster Christian Academy's graduation, an opening reception for artwork at OCAF, and country and gospel music at the Senior Center are a few of the things to know about in and around Oconee today.

Critics Unimpressed with ‘Dark Shadows’

The Johnny Depp and Tim Burton collaboration, based on a 1960s gothic soap opera, opened this weekend.

Featured Photos of the Week: April 30 - May 5

Take a look back at images from around northeast Georgia taken by readers and featured on Patch this past week. What photos will be highlighted next week? Share yours today!

'The Avengers' is a Must See For Obsessed Marvel Comic Fans

One critic calls it "the All-Star Game of modern superhero extravaganzas."

Featured Photo of the Day: April 30, 2012

Share your best photos from prom, graduation, festivals, walks in the park, your garden -- anywhere and everywhere taken around town -- and we'll select one to feature each day.

Review: Critics Say ‘The Raven’ Is Too Contemporary

Will movie audiences be left pondering weak and weary during “The Raven”?

UPDATE: Win Tickets to "Young Frankenstein"

Oconee Patch is giving away a pair of tickets to the Mel Brooks musical.

The Roaring Twenties!

How fun would it be to step back in time?

AmericanStyle Magazine's 2012 'Art Destination' Contest Under Way

Will Watkinsville and Athens again make the list of the Top 25? Vote for you favorite Small, Mid-size, and Big Cities through March 3.

Disco Party To Support Dancing with the Athens Stars, Raise Money for Project Safe

Lessons, a dancing contest, and costume contest...all for a great cause! Dave Shearon, owner of Ashford Manor, is competing this year!

Rogue Wolves Attack in ‘The Grey’

Liam Neeson leads a group of roughnecks in the Alaskan wilderness as they fight to survive a vicious pack of wolves on the hunt.

Extra Special Picassos Artwork to be Showcased

The art show, featuring works created by six young people with disabilities who range in age from 7 to 27, will be held at Athens Academy's Bertelsmann Gallery on Dec. 12-15, with a special reception on Dec. 11.

Oconee Woman Among Top 25 Finalists in National Singing Competition

Emily McCannon hopes to win the Flatts Fest 2011 Karaoke Challenge.

Photo Gallery: 38th Annual Oconee County Fall Festival

Thousands gathered in Watkinsville on Oct. 15 for a celebration of fall.

A Lifelong Dream Comes True

Local author Jonell Kirby Cash opens up about her life and career.

Local Author Shares Book on Lifetime Network Show

Author Dac Crossley gave an interview on Lifetime Network's "The Balancing Act," on Friday about his self-published historical fiction books.

Art of Pottery in Perspective at Watkinsville Exhibition

Patrons, and professionals gather at the opening night of the ninth annual Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Exhbition, put on by the Oconee County Cultural Arts Foundation.

Farmington Artist’s Retrospective Now on Display in Charlotte, N.C.

Metalsmith Gary Noffke is exhibiting a major retrospective of nearly 50 years of his work at the new Mint Museum of Art Uptown.

"Charlotte's Web"

Oconee County Senior Center New Year Party & Dance

John Berry Christmas Concert