Nuçi's Space
Nuçi's Space is a resource center based in Athens, Georgia, United States, which provides rehearsal and performance space for local musicians, as well as services to support the well-being of the music community. As the global center for local music, Nuçi's Space seeks to preserve and enhance the music community in Athens through operating facilities, as well as services that support the well-being of performers and the local musicians community. In 2013, the company purchased the steeple of the former St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Prior to its demolition, the church was noted as being the venue for the 1980 debut performance of the band that became R.E.M.
History
After her son, 22-year-old musician and University of Georgia student Nuçi Phillips, died by suicide in 1996 following a long battle with clinical depression, Linda Phillips bought and renovated an old warehouse on the edge of Athens, Georgia, into four practice rooms, a stage area, a coffee bar/lounge and a library.[1][2]
Since opening its doors in 2000, Nuçi's Space has become a popular practice space for many of the
The center is funded by the
]Impact
Nuçi's Space has repeatedly received the annual Athens
As of 2009, Nuçi's Space has helped over 600 musicians receive direct financial aid for professional counseling as well as personalized follow up for each person. In 2005, over $63,000 was spent on therapy and medication assistance. In addition to Athens musicians, Nuçi's Space has helped musicians and artists in
]See also
References
- ^ Nuçi's Space is a center for musicians, by Sarah Lee, Athens Banner-Herald August 2, 2001
- ^ a b Nuçi's Beautiful Place: A musician's death gives birth to healing, by Doug Monroe, Creative Loafing, February 22, 2006
- ^ Nuçi's Space – Resource Center and Climate Controlled Practice Spaces for Musicians
- ^ Nuçi's Space – Resource Center and Climate Controlled Practice Spaces for Musicians
- ^ Camp Amped: Nuçi's Space Aims Its Music Summer Camp At Athens Kids, by Hillary Brown, Flagpole, June 20, 2007
- ^ Randall Bramblett Band sets to benefit Nuci's Space
- ^ 2001 Flagpole Music Award winners
- ^ 2005 Flagpole Music Award winners
- ^ "Linda Phillips: 2003 Welcome Back Award Honoree in the Community Service Category" (PDF). (22.6 KB)
External links
- Official website
- Sounding off six years: Nuçi's Space celebrates birthday with musical friends (September 28, 2006)
- Linda V. Phillips: Super Citizen (July 28, 2005)
- What is This Place? (Summer 2005)
- Nuçi's Space (article in Spanish & English) (5/2004)
- Nuçi's Space a haven for Athens musicians (3/1999)
- Nuci's Space Turns One
- Nuci's Space on Fox 5 News Atlanta
- Online Contest to Benefit Nuci's Space