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3 events,
The Met: Live in HD: Mozart’s THE MAGIC FLUTE
The Met made history in December 2006 when it presented its first Live in HD transmission to cinemas worldwide—the abridged English-language version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Julie Taymor’s whimsical production features a winning ensemble, including tenor Matthew Polenzani, baritone Nathan Gunn, and bass René Pape. The opera returns to select movie theaters in a... Read More
Local Symphony Celebrates Marietta’s Music
Local Symphony Celebrates Marietta’s Music
MARIETTA – Get ready for great orchestral pops music, this time with a Marietta twist. The River Cities Symphony brings the tunes and talent you know and love to a great local venue. Selections include Hoagy Carmichael’s “Stardust”, Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel”, “No, No, Nannette”, and Hamlish’s “The Way We Were”. Maestro Turizziani has even... Read More
2 events,
Poorhouse Week
The Poorhouse Rag, a literary review published by WVU Parkersburg, will celebrate the release of its inaugural edition with a reception and multiple campus activities the week of Sept. 30. This issue of the magazine, titled after the Poorhouse of Wood County, which once stood on college grounds, explores the themes of poverty, mental illness,... Read More
4 events,
Real Queer America: Dr. Samantha Allen in Conversation
Real Queer America: Dr. Samantha Allen in Conversation
Join us on Tuesday, October 1 in Athens for a presentation and discussion with GLAAD Award-winning LGBTQ journalist and author of 'Real Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States', Dr. Samantha Allen. Real Queer America follows Dr. Allen's 2017 road trip across conservative states with one rule: do one queer thing a day. From Utah... Read More
Introduction to Weaving
Introduction to Weaving
Using simple handheld looms, class will explore basic weaving techniques that can be applied to all forms of looms. Different types of larger looms will also be presented and pros and cons discussed. Class will include two field trips, one to The Fiber Fun Studio with Lois Wagner, the second to the Kennedy Museum on... Read More
3 events,
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Opens
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Opens
The Chaddock Morrow Gallery is proud to present, Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson. October 4-October 27, 2019 12-5 p.m. Closed Sundays & Mondays Opening Reception October 4, 2019 FREE ADMISSION Sharmon Davidson is a contemporary mixed media artist who uses colorful, dreamlike, nature-inspired imagery to explore her belief in the unity and connectedness of... Read More
Paint Print Photo Opening Reception
Paint Print Photo Opening Reception
The Dairy Barn Arts Center Presents PAINT•PRINT• PHOTO in The Sauber Gallery. A juried exhibition of contemporary Ohio artists working in painting, printmaking, photography and drawing. October 5 – November 30, 2019 open 12-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday Opening Reception – Friday, October 4, 5-7pm Light appetizers and cash bar. Gallery walk for Members and Volunteers Tuesday,... Read More
5 events,
Books, Barks & Brew
Books, Barks & Brew
Come meet local Author Mark M. Dean who will be presenting his new children's book "Doggy Deck Day" about a boy and his dog. We will be there with adoptable dogs you can meet and $1 from every pint from 3pm-6pm will go to help Friends of the Shelter Dogs. The author will also be... Read More
Put Down Your Phone and Hike! – With Artist in Residence Barbara Bryn Klare
Put Down Your Phone and Hike! – With Artist in Residence Barbara Bryn Klare
Help celebrate Ora Anderson’s Birthday, the Nature Trail, AND welcome the Dairy Barn’s Artist in Residence, Barbara Bryn Klare in this family friendly, all abilities welcome group hike. Participants will leave their phones behind and go on a color scavenger hunt on the Ora Anderson Nature Trail behind the Dairy Barn Arts Center. Afterward, participants... Read More
OVST Double Feature Rocky Horror 5K Fun Run/Walk
OVST Double Feature Rocky Horror 5K Fun Run/Walk
The 1st Annual OVST Double-Feature 5k Fun Run/Walk ATHENS, Ohio – Ohio Valley Summer Theater is continuing their initiative to facilitate community engagement and provide fun for Athens residents. With their first ever Double-Feature 5k Fun Run/Walk, OVST is bringing an active and healthy lifestyle and the world of Rocky Horror together! On Saturday, October... Read More
2 events,
Sunday Family Art Encounters with Guest Curator Katherine Hammond
Sunday Family Art Encounters with Guest Curator Katherine Hammond
FAMILY ART ENCOUNTERS with Guest Curator Katherine Hammond OPEN STUDIO 2 - 4 PM October 6 Join us for the October Art Encounters family open studio! Guest curator Katherine Hammond will describe how she selected objects from Kennedy Museum of Art collections for an exhibition about storytelling with objects. She will guide participants in a... Read More
3 events,
Community Clay Creation at The Dairy Barn Arts Center
Drop-in for a hands-on interactive clay experience at The Dairy Barn Arts Center! Make a creature or object to place into our indoor landscape, take a photo and share the collaborative world we create together. While visiting, view a wide selection of ceramic art made by local artists and students. October 7-10 open from... Read More
Intro to Quilting – Take 5 Goes Crazy!
Intro to Quilting – Take 5 Goes Crazy!
Have you always wanted to learn how to quilt? Then come join one or join all in our series of beginner's quilting classes at Athens Makerspace! Our talented instructor, Debbie Boggs, will guide you in turning scrap fabrics into a masterpiece to keep or give away. No prior quilting experience required. The pattern you will... Read More
4 events,
Paint Print Photo Exhibition
The Dairy Barn Arts Center Presents PAINT•PRINT• PHOTO in The Sauber Gallery. A juried exhibition of contemporary Ohio artists working in painting, printmaking, photography and drawing. October 5 – November 30, 2019 open 12-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday Opening Reception – Friday, October 4, 5-7pm Light appetizers and cash bar. Gallery walk for Members and Volunteers Tuesday,... Read More
Paint Print Photo Gallery Walk
Paint Print Photo Gallery Walk
The Dairy Barn Arts Center Presents PAINT•PRINT• PHOTO in The Sauber Gallery. A juried exhibition of contemporary Ohio artists working in painting, printmaking, photography and drawing. October 5 – November 30, 2019 open 12-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday Opening Reception – Friday, October 4, 5-7pm Light appetizers and cash bar. Gallery walk for Members and Volunteers Tuesday,... Read More
5 events,
Intermediate Sewing Part II: Fabric Scrap Zipper Pouch
Intermediate Sewing Part II: Fabric Scrap Zipper Pouch
The second in a 2-part series for participants who have taken Beginning Sewing or have other basic sewing skills to take on the next step and develop their sewing finesse. In this friendly 3-hour class, students will learn skills to work with zippers, interfacing, and bias tape, and will leave with a handy zippered pouch,... Read More
Meet Crazy Horse Family Elder and Author
Meet Crazy Horse Family Elder and Author
CRAZY HORSE FAMILY ELDER AND AUTHOR VISIT OHIO UNIVERSITY Crazy Horse family elder Floyd Clown Sr will join author William Matson to discuss and sign their book "Crazy Horse: The Lakota Warrior's Life and Legacy" based on the Family’s oral history... Read More
5 events,
ABC Players Present “Clue: The Musical”
Clue: The Musical, a musical edition of the popular board game in which the audience gets to play. Directed by Sylvia Abbott with music direction by Jodi MacNeal. Sponsored by Intelliwave Broadband. October 10-13, 2019 Tickets on sale now!
Curator Walk and Talk with Jessica Cyders and Stacey Lavender
Curator Walk and Talk with Jessica Cyders and Stacey Lavender
Curator Walk and Talk "Reflective Objects: Collectors and their Collections" With Jessica Cyders (Executive Director, Southeast Ohio History Center) and Stacey Lavender (Special Collections Librarian, Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections) Thursday, October 10, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
8 events,
Athens Armory Little Free Library Opening Reception
Athens Armory Little Free Library Opening Reception
The Athens County Democratic Party's Community Service Committee invites the public to the opening reception for their second Little Free Library, (LFL) located at Athens Armory Park . Food and beverages will be provided. LFLs encourage the love of reading, build community and spark creativity by fostering the exchange of books freely between neighbors. In... Read More
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Continues
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Continues
The Chaddock Morrow Gallery is proud to present, Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson. October 4-October 27, 2019 12-5 p.m. Closed Sundays & Mondays Opening Reception October 4, 2019 FREE ADMISSION Sharmon Davidson is a contemporary mixed media artist who uses colorful, dreamlike, nature-inspired imagery to explore her belief in the unity and connectedness of... Read More
Artist Reception for “People of a Darker Hue”
Artist Reception for “People of a Darker Hue”
Considered one of the most influential contemporary American artists, Carrie Mae Weems has investigated family relationships, cultural identity, sexism, class, political systems, and the consequences of power. Determined as ever to enter the picture — both literally and metaphorically — Weems has sustained an on-going dialogue within contemporary discourse for over thirty years. During this... Read More
8 events,
Halloween Costume Creation I
Halloween Costume Creation I
Do you want to make this Halloween your best ever? Have an idea for a killer costume but aren't sure how to build it? Athens Makerspace can help you figure out how to Make your costume dreams come true! In this class our costume expert will work with you to craft an ideation sketch and... Read More
Ceramic Open Studio at The Dairy Barn Arts Center
Ceramic Open Studio at The Dairy Barn Arts Center
Saturday, October 12, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm The Dairy Barn Arts Center Open Studio Event Concurrent with Pumpkin Fest activities, the Dairy Barn will have… • Wheel-throwing demonstrations • Studio tours • Hands-on clay activities • Local ceramic art and history on display • Pumpkin decorating, horse-drawn wagon rides and more!
The Met: Live In HD – Puccini’s TURANDOT
The Met: Live In HD – Puccini’s TURANDOT
Franco Zeffirelli’s spectacular production returns to cinemas, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Met’s Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, conducting his first Puccini opera with the company. Powerhouse soprano Christine Goerke takes on the icy title princess, alongside tenor Roberto Aronica as the unknown prince vying for her love. All ten operas will be Saturday matinee performances transmitted... Read More
4 events,
Rock Riffle Run Pottery Open Studio Event
Rock Riffle Run Pottery Open Studio Event
Sunday, October 13, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Rock Riffle Run Pottery Open Studio Event in celebration of National Clay Week at The Dairy Barn Arts Center Visit Susan Abramovitz’s ceramic studio in Shade, Ohio and learn about all aspects of creating hand-made pottery. www.rockrifflerunpottery.com for additional information. Optional: Arrive at The Dairy Barn Arts Center... Read More
3 events,
Paint Print Photo Exhibition
The Dairy Barn Arts Center Presents PAINT•PRINT• PHOTO in The Sauber Gallery. A juried exhibition of contemporary Ohio artists working in painting, printmaking, photography and drawing. October 5 – November 30, 2019 open 12-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday Opening Reception – Friday, October 4, 5-7pm Light appetizers and cash bar. Gallery walk for Members and Volunteers Tuesday,... Read More
Poets’ Night Out
Poets’ Night Out
Read your favorite poem, or read an original of your very own. Dress up! If you like, come as your favorite poet, a poetic character, or a figure from a poet's time and place. Enjoy light refreshments. See us on Facebook or call Karen at 740-619-4370 with questions.
3 events,
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Continues
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Continues
The Chaddock Morrow Gallery is proud to present, Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson. October 4-October 27, 2019 12-5 p.m. Closed Sundays & Mondays Opening Reception October 4, 2019 FREE ADMISSION Sharmon Davidson is a contemporary mixed media artist who uses colorful, dreamlike, nature-inspired imagery to explore her belief in the unity and connectedness of... Read More
4 events,
Halloween Costume Creation II
Halloween Costume Creation II
Whether or not you attended our last class, Halloween Costume Creation I, to create your action plan and materials list, you are now ready to build your best costume ever, right? Then bring all your materials, and our professional staff will assist you to build your masterpiece! Basic machine sewing skills will be helpful to... Read More
Welded Horseshoe Pumpkin Class
Welded Horseshoe Pumpkin Class
In search of unique autumn decorations? Come join us to weld a pumpkin out of upcycled horseshoes (good as decoration for Halloween and Thanksgiving)! Using MIG welder techniques, our talented instructor, Liz King, will guide participants through this Make-and-Take project. Having MIG welding experience is helpful but not necessary. Participants should wear close-toed shoes, denim... Read More
2 events,
Paint Print Photo Exhibition
The Dairy Barn Arts Center Presents PAINT•PRINT• PHOTO in The Sauber Gallery. A juried exhibition of contemporary Ohio artists working in painting, printmaking, photography and drawing. October 5 – November 30, 2019 open 12-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday Opening Reception – Friday, October 4, 5-7pm Light appetizers and cash bar. Gallery walk for Members and Volunteers Tuesday,... Read More
3 events,
An Evening With Mark Twain
An Evening With Mark Twain
An Evening with Mark Twain Featuring Stephen Hollen, humorist, storyteller and performer of Dayton, Ohio. Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Samuel Clemens (1835-1910) — better known by his pen name "Mark Twain” — was one of the greatest writers and humorists in American history. He is perhaps most well known as the author... Read More
3 events,
Collector Walk & Talk with Christine Miles and Aaron Smith
Collector Walk & Talk with Christine Miles and Aaron Smith
Join collectors Christine Miles and Aaron Smith in the exhibition Reflective Objects: Collectors and Their Collections for a Collector Walk & Talk Thursday, October 24, 5:30 - 6:30 PM Light refreshments afterwards hosted by Friends of Kennedy Museum of Art
6 events,
Art Reception: Tina Fisher’s, “Oh, Deer! I’ve Lost My Head”, at Arts West
Art Reception: Tina Fisher’s, “Oh, Deer! I’ve Lost My Head”, at Arts West
For this show Tina Fisher, a professional photographer based in Corning, Ohio, dabbles in mixed media photography with an eerie twist on mundane activities. The reception will feature refreshments and live music by Caitlin Kraus, and Fisher's work will be on display through Nov. 27. Free Admission. "Oh, Deer! I've Lost My Head" is an... Read More
“Nelsonville From A to Z” Book Launch
“Nelsonville From A to Z” Book Launch
“NELSONVILLE FROM A TO Z” BOOK LAUNCH Join us for the book launch of “Nelsonville From A to Z” on Friday, October 25 at 6pm at 30 Public Square! This is a publication of the Stuart’s Opera House Arts Education Program, edited by Celeste Parsons and illustrated by Hannah Sickles. There will be a FREE... Read More
Make Believe Exhibit Opening, Celebrate Starbrick’s 18th Year!
Make Believe Exhibit Opening, Celebrate Starbrick’s 18th Year!
Make Believe Celebrate Starbrick's 18th Year!! Oct. 25, 2019, 6-9 pm: Opening Night: Make Believe. As we celebrate 18 years being Starbrick Cooperative Gallery, we invite you to reminisce with us by sharing work you have purchased from our artists through the years, either on facebook or instagram. We will have a slide show going... Read More
4 events,
The Met: Live In HD – Massenet’s MANON
The Met: Live In HD – Massenet’s MANON
Massenet’s tale of passion, excess, and their consequences stars rising soprano Lisette Oropesa in the effervescent title role. Tenor Michael Fabiano is her ardent admirer, Chevalier des Grieux, with Maurizio Benini conducting Laurent Pelly’s enchanting production. All ten operas will be Saturday matinee performances transmitted live from the Met stage at 12:55 pm Eastern Time.... Read More
Godspell – Zanesville Community Theatre
Godspell – Zanesville Community Theatre
Godspell is a modern re-telling of parables, from the book of Matthew. The music is modern and well-known to audiences everywhere.
4 events,
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Last Day
Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson Last Day
The Chaddock Morrow Gallery is proud to present, Fragments of Memory by Sharmon Davidson. October 4-October 27, 2019 12-5 p.m. Closed Sundays & Mondays Opening Reception October 4, 2019 FREE ADMISSION Sharmon Davidson is a contemporary mixed media artist who uses colorful, dreamlike, nature-inspired imagery to explore her belief in the unity and connectedness of... Read More
Scherenschnitte Workshop
Scherenschnitte Workshop
Back by popular demand, we're hosting a workshop on scherenschnitte with local artist Bonnie Grove. Learn the Pennsylvania-German art of hand-cut paper designs and spend a relaxing afternoon turning an ordinary sheet of paper into a work of art you can frame or use as a charming Christmas tree ornament. The workshop will take place... Read More
Godspell – Zanesville Community Theatre
Godspell – Zanesville Community Theatre
Godspell is a modern re-telling of parables, from the book of Matthew. The music is modern and well-known to audiences everywhere.
2 events,
Jackson City Library Book Club
Jackson City Library Book Club
Anyone who likes to read and discuss books is welcome. October 28: War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Bradley November 25: Winter of Our Discontent by John Steinbeck
2 events,
Paint Print Photo Exhibition
The Dairy Barn Arts Center Presents PAINT•PRINT• PHOTO in The Sauber Gallery. A juried exhibition of contemporary Ohio artists working in painting, printmaking, photography and drawing. October 5 – November 30, 2019 open 12-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday Opening Reception – Friday, October 4, 5-7pm Light appetizers and cash bar. Gallery walk for Members and Volunteers Tuesday,... Read More
4 events,
Diminished Views by Aaron Cameron Muntz
The Chaddock Morrow Gallery is pleased to announce the exhibition, Diminished Views by Aaron Cameron Muntz. On exhibit October 30-November 30, 2019 Open Tuesday-Saturday 12-5 p.m. Opening Reception, October 31 4-6 p.m. Admission is FREE Aaron Cameron Muntz graduated from the Ohio University School of Visual Communication in 1998 and has been working as a... Read More
Intermediate Sewing Part I – Apron
Intermediate Sewing Part I – Apron
The first in a 2-part series for participants who have taken Beginning Sewing or have other basic sewing skills to take on the next step and develop their sewing finesse - while making a beautiful work apron! In this friendly 3-hour class, students will learn skills to create pockets and use bias tape as a... Read More
5 events,
Diminished Views by Aaron Cameron Muntz Opening Reception
Diminished Views by Aaron Cameron Muntz Opening Reception
The Chaddock Morrow Gallery is pleased to announce the exhibition, Diminished Views by Aaron Cameron Muntz. On exhibit October 30-November 30, 2019 Open Tuesday-Saturday 12-5 p.m. Opening Reception, October 31 4-6 p.m. Admission is FREE Aaron Cameron Muntz graduated from the Ohio University School of Visual Communication in 1998 and has been working as a... Read More
“She Kills Monsters” presented by the Theatre at Marietta College
“She Kills Monsters” presented by the Theatre at Marietta College
We play D&D because it’s awesome. It’s about adventures and saving the world and having magic. She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen Directed by Andy Felt A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her Ohio childhood home after the death... Read More
6 events,
Telling a People’s Story: African American Children’s Illustrated Literature Opens
“Telling a People’s Story” is the first museum exhibit on this topic and is organized by the Miami University Art Museum through a grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. This traveling panel exhibit highlights diverse African-American experiences through the lens of children’s books and features art produced for book illustrations. The Athens library is... Read More
“She Kills Monsters” presented by the Theatre at Marietta College
“She Kills Monsters” presented by the Theatre at Marietta College
We play D&D because it’s awesome. It’s about adventures and saving the world and having magic. She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen Directed by Andy Felt A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her Ohio childhood home after the death... Read More
Godspell – Zanesville Community Theatre
Godspell – Zanesville Community Theatre
Godspell is a modern re-telling of parables, from the book of Matthew. The music is modern and well-known to audiences everywhere.
8 events,
#Dadfest with Passion Works
#Dadfest with Passion Works
Come celebrate Dad’s Weekend with fellow students and members of Passion Works! This is a family-friendly event featuring free food, games, live entertainment, and an opportunity to co-create art with the artists of Passion Works.
“She Kills Monsters” presented by the Theatre at Marietta College
“She Kills Monsters” presented by the Theatre at Marietta College
We play D&D because it’s awesome. It’s about adventures and saving the world and having magic. She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen Directed by Andy Felt A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her Ohio childhood home after the death... Read More
“She Kills Monsters” presented by the Theatre at Marietta College
“She Kills Monsters” presented by the Theatre at Marietta College
We play D&D because it’s awesome. It’s about adventures and saving the world and having magic. She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen Directed by Andy Felt A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her Ohio childhood home after the death... Read More