A.A.C. 101: Milk or Wine?

A.A.C. started off mixing drama and poetry together to create a unique theatrical experience for folks who loved theater and poetry.

Overtime we developed a mission that encompasses all of the arts to promote lasting social uplift in all communities.

Not many people will tell you to develop your niche slowly, but A.A.C. will. This may be a world of hurry, go now, start fast, do it cheap, give less, expect more, but we believe you and your art should grow, develop give, and offer more, overtime.

A.A.C. 101: Get Your Student Organization Off to A Good Start

It's the start of another school year and many student organizations are embarking upon another year of ice breakers, team building, and recruitment.

When A.A.C. was founded in 2006 we were a rag-tag group of college students who wanted to change the world and we didn't have a set of guidelines about building our organization. We just kept building and connecting.

We're a bit older, now, and we can offer a little advice on starting your organization.

1. Recruitment never ends. 

There is always a new person who wants to discover more about your organization. Continuously invite new people to join your organization when the moment arrives.

2. Inbound Marketing 

Use your programs as a means to garner support from your base. Use programs as opportunities to build new interest in your cause and to bolster the support of your active members. We caution against hosting too many programs. Instead, create programs that matter.

3. Presentation is Everything

Lights, camera, action. Plan ahead and anticipate the procedures and processes necessary to facilitate your events properly. Go a step further, set-up a mock event and see if your plan works. If it doesn't, try something new to create the perfect presentation.

4. Everyone Isn't Going to Like You

Focus on the people who care about you and your cause. The people who care will tell their friends and garner more support for your org. Wasting your time on the people who don't care may not be as rewarding.

5. Have FUN!!! 

Create the events that make you laugh, smile, and say, "WOW!"

Oak Morse Features @ A.A.C.Poetry Jamz

Atlanta poet Oak Morse embraces the Poetry Jamz stage at Blackbird Coffee in Milledgeville. Oak is a versatile poet who offers a unique perspective about life and love.

Oak writes, "Oak Morse,  a name derived from two separate words, first oak tree which is symbolic for southern strength and deep roots and secondly, Samuel L. Morse  who invented the telegraph, which was the first transmission for messages in a digital era. So hence "deep rooted message."  

Stay tuned for our next Poetry Jam featuring Miss Haze.

Poerty Jamz @ Blackbird Coffee: The Final Season

The final season of A.A.C.'s ground-breaking, open-mic poetry series begins August 18, @ Blackbird Coffee with Oak Morse.

A.A.C. hosts Poetry Jamz @ Blackbird Coffee every third Wednesday August-April. The event is always free and features Milledgeville and Georgia College's finest poets. Patrons enjoy fine poetry and Milledgeville's finest coffee and conversation blended with the riveting spirit of the spoken word.

This season of Poetry Jamz is promised to be the biggest in history with a feature line-up that includes nationally recognized poetry slam champions, musicians, and Poetry Jamz Legendz. Join us for the final season of A.A.C. Poetry Jamz@ Blackbird Coffee. We always SHUT IT DOWN!