Art
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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
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Mother/Muse: The Artistic Craftsmanship of Olena Wilshanetsky
On display in the Glass Display Cases and Circulation Desk at the Athens Public Library.
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Fiction Writing: Finding Your Narrative Voice [VIRTUAL PROGRAM]
Fiction Writing: Finding Your Narrative Voice [VIRTUAL PROGRAM]
This seminar will also look at opening passages in various works of fiction and analyze what the narrative voice in each promises the reader. With Amy Coombs, MFA
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ARTKING LOT
ARTKING LOT
Come show support for local artists and crafters at the West End Distillery Parking lot in front of Sojourners and Tavilinos! Burrito Buggy! Music! Fun!
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Live Storytime for Adults: A Short Story by E. L. Doctorow [VIRTUAL PROGRAM]
Live Storytime for Adults: A Short Story by E. L. Doctorow [VIRTUAL PROGRAM]
Librarian Todd will read, "The Writer in the Family", which originally appeared in the August 1984 issue of Esquire Magazine. Afterwards there will be time for a brief group discussion. Please register via the Library Calendar so we can send you an invitation to attend this online event in the comfort of your own home.
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1st Annual Spring Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show
1st Annual Spring Old Construction & Mining Equipment Show May 29 & 30 2021 New Athens, Ohio. $3.00 Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park grounds 43672 Stumptown Rd New Athens, Ohio (Ohio 519 between U.S.. 22 and New Athens, Ohio) Show includes operating & static displays of construction equipment, mining equipment, crawlers, trucks, models, history... Read More
1st ANNUAL APPALACHIAN OHIO ANTIQUE POWER SHOW
1st ANNUAL APPALACHIAN OHIO ANTIQUE POWER SHOW May 29` & 30, 2021 Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park grounds 43672 Stumptown Rd New Athens, Ohio (Ohio 519 between U.S. 22 and New Athens, Ohio Antique tractors, hit & miss engines, oilfield engines, garden tractors and more All agriculture, Industrial, military, logging, oil & gas, steam,... Read More
Quilt National ’21: The Best in Contemporary Quilts
The Dairy Barn Arts Center is proud to present the 22nd juried biennial Quilt National exhibition features 84 new quilts by artists living in 14 countries! See the newest trends, techniques and artistry in the medium of layered and stitched materials. Online reservations required at dairybarn.org. Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-5pm. Open Memorial Day and Labor... Read More
Pushing the Surface
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum’s exhibition of contemporary art quilts, Pushing the Surface, will be open to the public on May 29th. The exhibition is a dance of color, beauty, ingenuity, and story that showcases pieces made by 22 artists with national and international recognition. Surfaces may be pieced and patched as one finds in a traditional... Read More