The Voice

When you think and hear about big colleges, you realize that each week something is going on for the media to brag about and for students to talk about and look forward to. Whether it is a recording artist coming to town or a famous author, students get pumped up. The University of Georgia, for example, often has great bands playing for the students.
Finally, Georgia College & State University got some entertainment for our campus at BAVA this year instead of the Swinging Medallions or Moonshine Still. We can hear them anytime either at local restaurants like Amici or local hangouts such as Cowboy Bill’s. Don’t get me wrong, I love both of these bands, but I want to hear something new, and being a big fan of Edwin McCain, I can not wait to hear the band play.
So what is BAVA Fest? I have never experienced BAVA, but I am looking forward to the action this year. What does BAVA stand for? BAVA – which stands for Bands, Activists, Vendors and Artists — has been going on at GC&SU for three years. The Colonnade Board is very excited about the events and plans to be on-hand to experience it.
However, one consideration with every event is the price-is BAVA affordable? Yes, at $12 for students and $15 general admission, it looks like the whole student body can attend. Tickets at Phillips Arena in Atlanta for concerts are over $50 plus gas and food. So, we benefit there; however, since the concert is on a Friday this year and only lasts for 2 hours from 8 to 10 p.m., I am not exactly sure how many songs McCain will actually play for the student body with so many other acts performing, such as Milledgeville’s own Davis St, SMO and The Scott Little Band. Don’t forget about special guest B.G. from Cash Money Millionaires. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.
The best part about this whole evening is it will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charity. The houses allowfamilies of children who are in the hospital to stay at an affordable rate, because hotels can become expensive when a child is in the hospital for extended amounts of time. Don’t forget that coolers are welcome, but no glass bottles are allowed.
I hope to see each and every one of you at BAVA. I want to hear your thoughts about this year’s event, so please feel free to contact The Colonnade in response to “The Voice.” Send your signed letters to the editors, and your voice will be heard.

Posted by Colonnade Archives on Apr 5 2002. Filed under Our Voice. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry