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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
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
Artkinglot
Artkinglot
Come down to the Artkinglot pop-up event every 1st & 3rd Sunday in the Tavolino/Ciderhouse/Distillery area on the West Side of Athens! Featuring local artists, food vendors, performers and more! At 9 N. Shafer St.
4 events,
Auditions for ABC Players production in October
Auditions for ABC Players production in October
Auditions for Radium Girls will be held on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Stuart’s Opera House. The director is Celeste Parsons. Starting on Monday, Aug. 23, rehearsals will run Monday through Thursday between 6:30 and 8:30pm. Performances will be held on Oct.... Read More
4 events,
Auditions for ABC Players production in October
Auditions for ABC Players production in October
Auditions for Radium Girls will be held on Saturday, Aug. 14, from 2 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Stuart’s Opera House. The director is Celeste Parsons. Starting on Monday, Aug. 23, rehearsals will run Monday through Thursday between 6:30 and 8:30pm. Performances will be held on Oct.... Read More
4 events,
Handmade Housewarming
Handmade Housewarming
Join Arts West, Passion Works Studio, and Upcycle Ohio, along with other local artisan vendors for an arts focused welcome event for incoming Ohio University students and Athens residents at Armory Park! Passion Works will be offering a unique opportunity to purchase puppets, costumes, and other artwork from previous Honey for the Heart parades. These... Read More
4 events,
Belly Dancing Workshop
Belly Dancing Workshop
Belly dancing is a great way to have fun, learn something new about yourself and other cultures, express yourself artistically, all in a relaxed, accepting, and supportive environment. Now, you can learn to belly dance in our workshop taught by Certified Belly Dancing Instructor, Jewels Whitley. Why try the Belly Dancing Workshop? • Burn calories... Read More
5 events,
The Photography of Brian Blauser: A Career Retrospective
Dual exhibit with Southeast Ohio History Center. The Library's half of the exhibition visitors can view the legacy of Brian Blauser's over half century of concert photography of regional musicians and stars of Mountain Stage. The other half of this exhibition is on display at the Southeast Ohio History Center, which will open one day earlier on... Read More
Storytime for Adults: Sherlock Holmes
Storytime for Adults: Sherlock Holmes
Please enjoy this bracing Victorian tale of mystery, adventure and detection, as read and characterized by librarian Todd. A short discussion will follow the live reading.
6 events,
Closing Receptions for “Quilt National ’21” and “Reality is known by its traces” by Kelsey T. Dillow
Closing Receptions for “Quilt National ’21” and “Reality is known by its traces” by Kelsey T. Dillow
Join us in celebrating Quilt National '21: The Best in Contemporary Quilts and exhibit, Reality is known by its traces by Kelsey T. Dillow at The Dairy Barn Arts Center. The closing reception for the exhibitions will be held on Friday, September 3, 5:00-7:00pm. Masks required. Event image credit: Athens County Convention and Visitors... Read More
First Friday Art Walk
First Friday Art Walk
During the first Friday of each month, our community celebrates our rich roots in local art, food and music. There's a little something for everyone at this monthly gathering that spans our entire downtown Zanesville neighborhood and across the Muskingum River to historic Putnam. Join us for a stroll through local art galleries housed in... Read More