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#A176 Modern Portraiture
Unlock the secrets of portrait painting with teaching artist, Alexandra Valentino on Wednesdays (June 22-August 11) from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Students will learn unique methods and techniques and will fully develop a 18” x 20” portrait in oil of a person of their choosing.
Find out more »#A177 Altered Books
Focus on the book as object can be almost an act of rebellion in contemporary times. In this course , with Hillary Gattian (Tuesdays June 28-August 16 from 5:30pm-7:30pm), participants will use the underlying information and imagery found in uniquely chosen secondhand books as both inspiration and a ready surface on which to make new... Read More
Find out more »#A178 Mixed Media Embroidery
Join Hillary Gattian on Thursdays (June 30-August 18) from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a new look at a traditional art form. Embroidery, once thought of as strictly utilitarian, has made a resurgence in the 21st century as an accessible, meditative art form offering the artist a mode of relaxation and disconnection from the digital world. In this... Read More
Find out more »#B323 Painting Open Studio Workshop (Saturday, July 23, 2022)
Join Dairy Barn Teaching Artist, Erica Magnus, for a long-form, instructor-assisted Open Studio painting experience on Saturday, July 23. Beginners and those with more experience are all welcome. Bring your own canvases, oil paints or acrylics, paint rags, brushes and odorless turpenoid (for oils). Work tables, table easels and other related materials will be provided... Read More
Find out more »#B324 Painting Open Studio Workshop (Saturday)
Join Dairy Barn Teaching Artist, Erica Magnus, for a long-form, instructor-assisted Open Studio painting experience on Saturday, July 30 from 12:00pm-5:00pm. Beginners and those with more experience are all welcome. Bring your own canvases, oil paints or acrylics, paint rags, brushes and odorless turpenoid (for oils). Work tables, table easels and other related materials will... Read More
Find out more »#A175 Intro to Pottery I
Join Quinn Schmalenberg on Thursdays, June 23- August 11 from 5:30pm-7:30pm for Pottery I. This class is a great opportunity to start your journey into functional ceramics. The potter’s wheel is a useful tool with a long history. In this class you will learn all the fundamentals of throwing pottery, from preparing the clay to... Read More
Find out more »Summer at the Library: Back in Person!
For the first time ever, the Athens County Public Libraries are hosting free summer programs and challenges for kids, teens, AND adults during June and July--and this year, programs return to being in person. Some virtual and take-and-make programs will also be offered. Pick up a summer program schedule at any library location, or visit... Read More
Find out more »Ongoing
Ukraine Fundraiser Pops Concert
A free pops concert on Saturday, June 25 at 7 pm at Church of Epiphany, 193 Jefferson, Nelsonville will donate all free will offerings to Ukraine humanitarian needs. The acts will feature Jon Flowers, Annah Korpi, Willie Perkins, Rebecca Perkins and daughters and Tree-Lined Roads string ensemble. A reception will follow.
Find out more »2022 Young Leaders Nomination
The attorneys at Tittle & Perlmuter want to reward an individual from a younger generation for their strong leadership skills. If this sounds like someone you know, please nominate them for the Young Leaders Nomination here.
Find out more »ATHENS ART MARKET
Athens Art Market at the Farmers Market is presented by Athens Art Guild every Saturday 9am- noon April through December. You’ll find a varying array of local curated art including woodworking, pottery, paintings and prints, glassware, jewelry, fiber arts and furniture to name a few.
Find out more »9:00 am
Zanesville Farmers Market
Please join us at Adornetto's to enjoy all that our local farmers, growers, and makers have to offer. Look for locally grown produce, jams and spreads, homemade salsas, meat, farm eggs, Ohio cheese, baked goods, plants, crafts, and more! Please visit the website for more details at: https://www.zanesvillefarmersmarket.org/
Find out more »Dragon boating on the Muskingum River
The goals of dragon boating are simple: fun, fitness and friendship. Paddling experience is not necessary and life jackets and paddles are provided. Men and women interested in participating can check out the website “MOVnDragons.org” for more information. Individuals can also call, text or email president Judy Sites at (740) 504-8365, judyasites@yahoo.com.
Find out more »Dragon boating on the Muskingum River
The goals of dragon boating are simple: fun, fitness and friendship. Paddling experience is not necessary and life jackets and paddles are provided. Men and women interested in participating can check out the website “MOVnDragons.org” for more information. Individuals can also call, text or email president Judy Sites at (740) 504-8365, judyasites@yahoo.com.
Find out more »Art Market at the Athens Farmers Market
Find hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, paintings, prints and cards, yarn, lotions, quilts and bags, eco-printed and silk-screened clothing, wooden tables, boxes and bowls, leather goods and more! Locally made and sold by members of the Athens Art Guild. The Art Market at the Athens Farmers Market is every Saturday from 9am-noon at the Market on State.... Read More
Find out more »Athens Farmers Market
The place to shop for locally grown and raised meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, prepared foods, pies and pastries, traditional and specialty bread, coffee, wine and cider, jams, jellies and preserves, pickled and fermented vegetables, honey and maple syrup, fudge and candies, plants and seeds. Also find items hand-crafted by members of the Athens Art Guild.... Read More
Find out more »10:00 am
Whole Farm Field Day at Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch
Join Rural Action at Cherokee Valley Bison Ranch for an information packed day. We will begin with a walking tour and overview of bison, our grazing system, bison handling and the “bison advantage” (reasons why YOU might want to raise bison). We will discuss Cherokee Valley’s marketing strategies as well as our blossoming agritourism venture. At... Read More
Find out more »AUBA Sidewalk Sale
Join the Athens Uptown Business Association (AUBA) for their monthly Sidewalk Sale! Head Uptown to check out local products, grab some deals, and enjoy the Uptown Athens vibe.
Find out more »12:00 pm
Layered and Stitched: 50 Years of Innovative Art
Layered and Stitched: 50 Years of Innovative Art is a retrospective showcase of 50 fine art quilts by renowned master artists. Seminal works show the evolution of the fine art quilt from the earliest pioneers creating during the 1960's through to today’s artists experimenting with new forms, new materials, and new digital technologies. Layered and... Read More
Find out more »Saturday Lunch
UCM Center continues to provide meals to the community most Saturday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Our free community meals have been served with no questions asked and without requirements of participants since 1993. We remain dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. At this time meals are served as... Read More
Find out more »Saturday Lunch
UCM Center continues to provide meals to the community most Saturday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Our free community meals have been served with no questions asked and without requirements of participants since 1993. We remain dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. At this time meals are served as... Read More
Find out more »1:00 pm
Saturday Lunch
Free, hot, nutritious meal provided to local Athens community members every Saturday from 1-2:30pm. UCM is dedicated to serving the freshest and most nutritious meals possible. Our meals are served with no questions asked and without requirements of participants. We rely on donations of fresh and non-perishable foods and local discounts to make our meals... Read More
Find out more »3:00 pm
Juneteenth Community Celebration 2022!
Black History Walking Tour of Uptown Athens Time: 10:00 a.m. | Location: Meet at Baker Center, 4th Floor Start your Juneteenth by joining us for a walking tour of local Black history sites in Uptown Athens, led by Dr. Tee Ford of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society. Register(opens in a new window) Juneteenth... Read More
Find out more »5:00 pm
Coonskin Saturday in Amesville
Live music by the Couch Slugz. Park's Place food, Jackie O's beer, local crafts and products all starting at 5:00 pm in Gifford Park. Powered by Appalachian Renewable Power. http://www.amesvilleohio.org/coonskin-saturdays.html
Find out more »8:30 pm
Fireflies and Lightning Bugs
Did you know that there are hundreds of firefly species in the U.S., possibly dozens within a single backyard? Learn to tell a few apart by flash pattern, try your hand at capturing the tricky predators that eat other fireflies, and experience a light show like never before on this guided night hike along the... Read More
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