Nuçi's Space is a resource center based in

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, 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

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History

After her son, 22-year-old musician and

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student Nuçi Phillips, died by suicide in 1996 following a long battle with clinical depression, Linda Phillips bought and

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an old

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on the edge of Athens, Georgia, into four practice rooms, a stage area, a coffee bar/lounge and a library.Nuçi's Beautiful Place: A musician's death gives birth to healing
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, February 22, 2006 Since opening its doors in 2000, Nuçi's Space has become a popular practice space for many of the 450 Athens bands, hosting benefit concerts, music workshops and a variety of other artistic endeavors. Since the mission of Nuçi's Space is to assist in the emotional, physical and professional well-being of musicians, services such as a volunteer physician twice a month to see walk in uninsured musicians, low-cost eye exams and

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and low-cost professional ear plugs are provided, in addition to low-cost professional

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. Nuçi's Space has been instrumental in helping local bands obtain free

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for contract issues,

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law and

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rights. A "survivors of suicide" support group meets monthly, drawing people from surrounding

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. A summer day camp gives kids the chance to develop their musical skills. The center is funded by the

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, Herman Goldman Foundation, Chatham Valley Foundation, Schultz Family Foundation, Kinko's, New West Records, Drive-By Truckers LLC, WNNX-FM 99X, Brian Ritchey Fund, Yamaha, the

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Band, among others.

Impact

Nuçi's Space has repeatedly received the annual Athens ''

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'' Award for being the "Biggest Supporter of the Music Community".2005 Flagpole Music Award winners
/ref> Its reputation has spread beyond the borders of Athens, Georgia. Linda Phillips and Executive Director Bob Sleppy have been panelists at the

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Music Conference in

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, Texas, the Future of Music Coalition in Washington, DC and Athfest. In 2003, Phillips was presented the Welcome Back Community Service Award by

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for her work associated with depression. 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

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, and

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References

External links

Official websiteSounding off six years: Nuçi's Space celebrates birthday with musical friends
(September 28, 2006)
Linda V. Phillips: Super Citizen
(July 28, 2005)

(Summer 2005)

(article in Spanish & English) (5/2004)

(3/1999)
Nuci's Space Turns OneNuci's Space on Fox 5 News AtlantaOnline Contest to Benefit Nuci's Space
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