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Trimble Girls: Dec. 13-20
The Lady Tomcats came up short twice this week to Eastern and Southern. The Trimble girls squad (1-7) traveled to Eastern (6-3) on Monday night and took a loss 60-38…. Read More
Movie Review: “Wild”
WOUB contributor Scott Pfeiffer reviews Wild, starring Reese Witherspoon as Cheryl Strayed, a woman who, in 1995, set out to hike the spectacular-yet-punishing terrain of the Pacific Crest Trail.
The film is directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, who made last year's emotional powerhouse, Dallas Buyers Club.
Doug “Rat” Brooks: My Top Albums of 2014
By: Doug "Rat" Brooks
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Our year-end "best of" lists continue on woub.org with Radio Free Athens DJ Doug "Rat" Brooks.
Brooks shares some of his favorite albums of 2014, including releases by Shovels & Rope, Supernobody and Lydia Loveless.
“Rise Of The Phoenix” Fundraiser Set For Thursday
By: Bryan Gibson
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"Rise of the Phoenix," the latest in a series of benefits to aid fire-damaged businesses on West Union Street in Athens, is scheduled for Dec. 18, featuring 20 local acts at four uptown venues.
WOUB talked with organizer Hil Hackworth, who set up the event to assist The Union Bar & Grill's rebuilding efforts.
Liz Pahl: My Top Albums of 2014
By: Liz Pahl
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Each December, WOUB asks its staff, volunteers and contributors to share their year-end "best of" lists on woub.org.
Today, Athens singer-songwriter Liz Pahl singles out some of her favorite musical moments of 2014, including albums by Beck, Angel Olsen and Courtney Barnett.
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Chris Pyle: My Top Albums of 2014
By: Chris Pyle
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This is the sixth in a series of year-end blog posts by WOUB staff, volunteers and contributors. Check out all of this year’s lists at this link. This has been… Read More
Athens Laurels Partners With Ohio Arts Council For “Artful Aging Ohio”
There is a direct link between the development of the creative mind and the quality of one’s life. Students who receive training in the arts have been shown to excel… Read More
Brian Koscho: My Top Albums Of 2014
By: Brian Koscho
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This is the fifth in a series of year-end blog posts by WOUB staff, volunteers and contributors. Check out all of this year’s lists at this link. The Men, Tomorrow’s… Read More
“An Appalachian Christmas Carol” Returns To Stuart’s Opera House
Brick Monkey Theater Ensemble, Southeast Ohio’s professional theater company, is presenting An Appalachian Christmas Carol, Dec. 17-21 at Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville.
Now in its third year, this spin on the traditional ghost story and tale of redemption honors Southeast Ohio’s rich coal mining and labor union heritage, while simultaneously celebrating the spirit of the season.
Josh Antonuccio: My Top Albums of 2014
By: Josh Antonuccio
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Our series of year-end music blog posts continues with Athens musician, OU School of Media Arts & Studies lecturer and recording studio owner Josh Antonuccio.
Antonuccio shares his top music picks of 2014, including albums by The War on Drugs, Courtney Barnett, Sharon Van Etten and many others.
Art Project Connects Coolville Students To Community
By: Sarah Hawley | Athens Messenger staff reporter
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To some it may be just another painting of a house, but for students at Coolville Elementary the “Houses of Coolville” project is about much more than just painting a… Read More
John McVicker: My Top Albums of 2014
By: John McVicker
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WOUB's year-end "best of" lists continue with Athens artist John McVicker, who singles out new music releases and reissues by Les Ambassadeurs, Frazey Ford and Toots & The Maytals.
Jackson’s Williams Named Finalist For JJHuddle Award
Jackson linebacker and tight end Reagan Williams and 20 other defensive players from around Ohio have been selected as finalists for the Ohio National Guard JJHuddle Defensive Player of the… Read More
James Hill: My Top Albums of 2014
By: James Hill
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This is the second in a series of year-end articles by WOUB contributors. Check out all of this year’s lists at this link. My 2014 list has a lot of… Read More
Jackie O’s, Casa To Host 14th Annual Lennonfest
By: Bryan Gibson
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Many wondered what would happen with Athens' annual Lennonfest after the Nov. 16 fire that destroyed The Union Bar & Grill's upstairs room and several other businesses along West Union Street, including Jackie O's Public House.
Eric Leighton, who founded Lennonfest 14 years ago, wants to assure everyone that a splendid time is still guaranteed for all. Casa Cantina agreed to co-host this Saturday's event and Jackie O's Public House, which recently re-opened, is ready to rock once again with dozens of local musicians performing Beatles classics.
Eddie Ashworth: My Top Albums of 2014
By: Eddie Ashworth
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Every December, WOUB asks its staff and volunteers to share their year-end music picks.
We're kicking off our 2014 "best of" lists with Ohio University Associate Professor and veteran record producer Eddie Ashworth, who recommends albums by Sturgill Simpson, St. Vincent, Hurray for the Riff Raff and many others.
Meet the Artist: Emily Beveridge
By: Nicole Schneider
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In the second installment of WOUB's video series Meet the Artist, Nicole Schneider talks with Athens resident and Ohio University graduate student Emily Beveridge.
Beveridge's work focuses on elements of nature and storytelling, with animals regularly featured in her paintings.
Athens Painter Aaron Smith Featured This Month At ARTS/West
ARTS/West will host an opening reception for Athens artist Aaron Smith on Friday, Dec. 5 from 6–8 p.m. Smith’s exhibit will hang in the performance space until Jan. 5, 2015…. Read More
Gough Arts Memorial Collection Enriches OU-Chillicothe Campus
By: Jack Jeffery
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The dedication of the Gough Arts Memorial Collection will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 13 in the Stevenson Center Quinn Library at Ohio University-Chillicothe. The… Read More
ABC Players Bring Classic Children’s Story To The Stage
When you were little, did you have a favorite toy that meant so much to you, it seemed real?
That's the theme explored by The Velveteen Rabbit, being presented by the ABC Players at Stuart's Opera House, Dec. 4-6.
“Uptown For The Holidays” Gingerbread Contest Winners Announced
By: Susan Tebben | The Athens Messenger
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The winners of the 2014 Uptown for the Holidays Gingerbread Competition are pretty familiar with the feeling. Both grand prize winners were champions last year, including Nancy Mingus, who defended… Read More
Local Group Partners With Wayne National Forest To Promote Arts
By: Bryan Gibson
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Representatives of the Athens Area Citizens for the Arts and the Wayne National Forest gathered Tuesday for a signing of a partnership agreement to contribute to a "culture of health."
The purpose of the gathering was to demonstrate the importance and value of the arts in rural economic diversification and cultural resource conservation in forest and/or natural resource-dependent areas.
Festival Of Trees Set To Illuminate Bowen House
By: Teresa Salizzoni | Logan Daily News
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The annual Festival of Trees is set to premiere this Saturday at The Bowen House Cultural Arts and Education Center in Logan.
Various organizations, families, schools and community members are decorating trees that will be on display through Dec. 23.
Athens Gingerbread Competition Entries To Be Displayed Uptown
By: Bryan Gibson
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Organizers of the Uptown for the Holidays Gingerbread Competition are gearing up for another impressive contest, with entries to be displayed at the Athens County Historical Society and Museum and… Read More
Sculpture Exhibit Opens Nov. 28 At Majestic Galleries
Ki Charm John Kim, a west-coast transplant to Southeast Ohio, is opening a sculpture show on Friday, Nov. 28, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Majestic Galleries in Nelsonville.
John Kim's exhibit, Autonomy vs. Shame, will be on display through Dec. 22.
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