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2016 Gladden House Sessions: Son Little
By: Tiffanie Fogel
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WOUB Digital, in partnership with the Ohio University School of Media Arts & Studies and the Nelsonville Music Festival, is proud to present The Gladden House Sessions. Hosted by Josh Antonuccio, this 14-part video series features performers at the 2016 Nelsonville Music Festival, filmed in front of an audience at the historic Gladden House, located at Hocking College’s Robbins Crossing…. Read More
On Your Mark, Get Set, READ With the ACPL This Summer
It’s summer here and few things bubble up childhood nostalgia like walking into the wonderfully air conditioned local library branch on a balmy day. This summer the Athens County Public Libraries have a whole host of activities brewed up for the kids and adults alike, as a part of their “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read”… Read More
Walking Tour of the Historic Athens Asylum Offered
A walking tour of the former Athens Asylum (now known as The Ridges) will be offered on Sunday, June 19 2 – 4 p.m. George Eberts, long time Asylum employee and local expert on the Athens Asylum, will be leading the outdoor walking tour of the Athens Asylum grounds and buildings. His insights on patient treatment… Read More
Vigil For Orlando To Be Held On OU’s College Green
By: WOUB Staff reports
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Ohio University and the Athens community are coming together Monday night to hold a vigil for those impacted by the shooting that killed at least 50 in Orlando on Sunday. The vigil will be from 6 p.m to 7 p.m. at the site of the Civil War Monument on College Green, and is being hosted… Read More
Flags Lowered in Ohio to Honor Florida Shooting Victims
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio Gov. John Kasich has ordered that flags be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and grounds throughout the state to honor the victims of the shooting at a gay nightclub in Florida. Kasich sent out a tweet Sunday saying, “Terror & violence have no place in our world. We… Read More
Feds Sign Off on Ohio’s Disability Services Plan
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The federal government has signed off on Ohio’s plan to give more than 36,000 people with disabilities more choices for community-based services. The Columbus Dispatch reports the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says it has approved a preliminary plan submitted by the state Department of Developmental Disabilities. That made Ohio… Read More
Free Summer Meals for Students
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio families are being reminded that schoolchildren can receive free meals throughout the summer through a program funded by the federal government and administered by the state. The Summer Food Service Program provides free, nutritious meals and snacks throughout June, July and August to children under 18 and to people 19… Read More
WV Senators Approve Budget, Tax Hikes
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – With a possible government shutdown looming, West Virginia senators have approved a budget and a bill hiking taxes on cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products. The GOP-led Senate passed the tobacco tax by a 24-7 margin and the budget 27-4 Saturday. The fast-tracked bills move to the Republican-majority House, which previously… Read More
International Piano Duo to Judge OU Piano Pedagogy Seminar
The School of Music presents internationally celebrated pianists, the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo, as featured artists, clinicians, and jury for the OHIO International Piano Duet and Duo Competition and the Ohio University Piano Pedagogy Seminar on June 23-25 in Glidden Recital Hall at Ohio University. Known for their adrenalized performances, original compositions, and notorious… Read More
Peoples Bank Theatre Announces Summer and Fall Spotlight Series
The historic Peoples Bank Theatre is excited to announce the artists for the second half of its 2016 Spotlight Series. “There has been a flurry of activity since the theatre opened in January,” says Executive Director Hunt Brawley. “It has been amazing to see the vision come to reality in the form of a sparkling theatre filled with people singing,… Read More
ARTS/West Presents: Dan Kennedy Heartland Tour
Composer, pianist and recording artist Dan Kennedy will play a contemporary, all-ages solo piano concert at 7:30 pm, Saturday, June 25 at ARTS/West. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door. Classically trained at the Oberlin and New England Conservatories, Dan will play an original “coffeehouse-style” show. Dan’s latest… Read More
Ohio University Lancaster Exhibition Showcases Adjunct Faculty
Ohio University Lancaster is featuring work from two adjunct art faculty, Chris Eaton and Trisha Clifford Spouse, this summer. Chris Eaton has taught at OUL for 29 years and is retired from his photo studio in Athens. He works with many different media and his work on display will show his versatility as well as his meticulous approach to… Read More