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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
SAVAGE ANCIENT SEAS EXHIBITION
Explore the marine fossil world of the Late Cretaceous Period. View awe-inspiring mounted skeletons ranging in size from 1 to 45 feet in length. Get an up close look at huge carnivorous marine reptiles, gigantic flesh-eating fish, flying reptiles, and the biggest sea turtles that ever lived!
WideOpen: Excellence in Photography
Join us at The Dairy Barn Arts Center for the 3rd biennial exhibition of WideOpen: Excellence in Photography. The exhibition is on display Oct. 7-Nov. 27, 2022 with an opening reception on Friday, Oct. 7 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. See you there!
4 events,
BEETLEJUICE HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
BEETLEJUICE HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
Beetlejuice…Beetlejuice…be…at the Athena Cinema on Monday, October 31st at 7pm for a screening of BEETLEJUICE! The ghost with the most requests your best costume attire, babe. Regular admission $10. Members and children $8. Consider purchasing your tickets in advance online or in-person! About the film: After Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) die in a car accident,... Read More
4 events,
Secrets of Koons and Mount Nebo: New Artifacts, Stories, and Deeds
Secrets of Koons and Mount Nebo: New Artifacts, Stories, and Deeds
In honor of her arresting novel, Enchanted Ground, being rereleased in a paperback edition Sharon Hatfield will be returning to SEOHC to present new findings and share never before heard stories collected over the last few years. Sharon's first presentation at SEOHC in 2018 was standing room only; it was a night full of mystery... Read More
6 events,
The Art of Simone Villavicencio & Tanner Ingle Opening Reception at Arts West Gallery
The Art of Simone Villavicencio & Tanner Ingle Opening Reception at Arts West Gallery
The Art of Simone Villavicencio & Tanner Ingle will be on display at the Arts West Gallery from November 1st through December 21st. There will be an opening reception on November 4th from 5-7pm featuring live music and free refreshments.
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom of the Opera
The Phantom will return to the History Center with Dennis James also returning to play the musical score on our amazing organ! We are so excited to be bringing this film and its incredible musical accompaniment to you once again! Ticket Prices: Presale SOHC Members & Students- $15 SOHC Members & Students at the Door-... Read More
OU Dads Weekend Movie Classics: BACK TO THE FUTURE
OU Dads Weekend Movie Classics: BACK TO THE FUTURE
THE TIMELESS CLASSIC ORIGINAL Great Scott! Marty and Doc are setting the time circuits to 2022 Parents Weekend! With its thrilling twists and endless charm, Back to the Future is a timeless classic… in more ways than one. Now, you won’t need a time-traveling DeLorean to see the most iconic sci-fi film of the 80s... Read More
4 events,
“The Curious Savage” at Athens High School
“The Curious Savage” at Athens High School
"The Curious Savage" will be presented on 11/11 at 7:30pm, 11/12 at 7:30 PM and 11/13 at 2:00pm. Tickets sold online only. https://onthestage.tickets/show/athens-high-school-drama-club/the-curious-s ABOUT THE CURIOUS SAVAGE When Ethel Savage inherits her late husband's fortune, her plans to start a "happiness fund" for strangers distresses her three grown-up children. It is only after they have... Read More
4 events,
From the Hills and Hollers: WE ARE MARSHALL with Associate Professor Nerissa Young
From the Hills and Hollers: WE ARE MARSHALL with Associate Professor Nerissa Young
About the film A true story of tragedy, hope, and resilience comes to the screen in this sports drama. Huntington, WV, is home to Marshall University, a school where college football is a way of life. Huntington is also a town that learned to deal with tragedy in the fall of 1970 when Marshall’s “Thundering... Read More
4 events,
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER WATCH PARTY
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER WATCH PARTY
Join us Friday, November 11th at 7pm for a screening of BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER! Admission is free for all faculty, staff and students with OU I.D. Free tickets are only available in-person. First come, first serve. Free popcorn for everyone in attendance! Regular admission $6.50. Members $4. About the film: Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje... Read More
4 events,
Logan High School presents Romeo and Juliet
Logan High School presents Romeo and Juliet
Join us for Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet like you've never seen before! Set in a near-future, post-apocalyptic society, the Montagues and Capulets continue their ancient feud. Caught in the middle are Romeo and Juliet, the star-crossed lovers. Complete with sword fights, young love, and deaths galore, this hyper-pop disco fantasia is sure to please young and old.
4 events,
Holiday Pop Up
Holiday Pop Up
Join us on Sunday November 27th from 1pm to 4pm for a special holiday art pop up to start off the holiday shopping season! There will be 15+ local art vendors selling handcrafted wares including pottery, prints, jewelry, glass, candles, clothing, and more. Keep warm with free hot apple cider from local Hugus Farms! The... Read More
4 events,
HOLIDAY FILM SERIES: Christmas Classics on the Big Screen!
HOLIDAY FILM SERIES: Christmas Classics on the Big Screen!
Support Athens Food Pantries! Celebrate the holidays with loved ones! Enjoy the nostalgia of classic films on the big screen! It’s the 10th annual Holiday Film Series & Canned Food Drive! The price of admission to each show is a canned good or cash donation to local food pantries. Sponsored by Athena Cinema, Arts for... Read More
Natural Shocks
Natural Shocks
Presented by the Ohio University School of Theater Lab Show series and based on Hamlet's “To be or not to be,” Natural Shocks is a 60-minute, one-woman tour-de-force play that bursts to life when we meet a woman waiting out an imminent tornado in her basement. Angela, our fast-talking heroine, overflows with quirks, stories, and... Read More
3 events,
Natural Shocks
Natural Shocks
Presented by the Ohio University School of Theater Lab Show series and based on Hamlet's “To be or not to be,” Natural Shocks is a 60-minute, one-woman tour-de-force play that bursts to life when we meet a woman waiting out an imminent tornado in her basement. Angela, our fast-talking heroine, overflows with quirks, stories, and... Read More
7 events,
Athens Art Guild Holiday Shoppe
We’re back with dozens of local artisans featuring their wares for your holiday gift giving. As always, we will raffle items donated by the artisans. ALL PROCEEDS from the raffle benefit local children’s art programs. Saturday, December 3, 9am to 5 pm. Sunday, December 4, 11am to 3pm
Athens Art Guild Holiday Shoppe
We’re back with dozens of local artisans featuring their handcrafted wares for your holiday gift giving. As always, we will raffle items donated by the artisans. ALL PROCEEDS from the raffle benefit local children’s art programs thank you for shopping locally! Thank
Athens Art Guild’s Annual Holiday Shoppe
Athens Art Guild’s Annual Holiday Shoppe
We're back with dozens of local artisans featuring their handcrafted wares for your holiday gift giving! As always, we will raffle items donated by the artisans. ALL PROCEEDS from the raffle benefit local children's art programs. Saturday December 3, 9am - 5pm Sunday December 4, 11am - 3pm Thank you for shopping locally. FREE Admission... Read More
HOLIDAY FILM SERIES: Christmas Classics on the Big Screen!
HOLIDAY FILM SERIES: Christmas Classics on the Big Screen!
Support Athens Food Pantries! Celebrate the holidays with loved ones! Enjoy the nostalgia of classic films on the big screen! It’s the 10th annual Holiday Film Series & Canned Food Drive! The price of admission to each show is a canned good or cash donation to local food pantries. Sponsored by Athena Cinema, Arts for... Read More
Natural Shocks
Natural Shocks
Presented by the Ohio University School of Theater Lab Show series and based on Hamlet's “To be or not to be,” Natural Shocks is a 60-minute, one-woman tour-de-force play that bursts to life when we meet a woman waiting out an imminent tornado in her basement. Angela, our fast-talking heroine, overflows with quirks, stories, and... Read More