Art
Beowulf Book Club: A New Translation, Part 1 of 3 [VIRTUAL PROGRAM]
Fantasy-writer Maria Dahvana Headley, gives Beowulf a contemporary, cool, punk, and most especially feminist spin, redressing a tradition of translation with a 19th & 20th century masculine bias that has arguably distorted the intentions of the original Old English in its portrayal of female characters. Headley’s is a translation for the 21st century--join us to... Read More
Meet the Author: Terri Mash and The Cultured Girl [VIRTUAL PROGRAM]
Local author Terri Mash has created a book of poems, short stories and charming illustrations that capture what life was like growing up in rural Southeast Ohio in the 1960s. Get to know the author and how she came to write the book, and hear excerpts read live by the author.
Art Market at the Athens Farmers Market
The Market on State 1002 East State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesFind 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
Honey For the Heart Sale
The Armory 241 Front Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesStop by and check out 9 years of Honey For the Heart puppets, costumes, and delight! From 10am to 6pm stop by the Athens Armory at the North end of Court Street. It will be yard sale style. Bartering encouraged! We are spring cleaning and want to share these goodies with our community. Take a... Read More
Arts at Armory Park
The Armory 241 Front Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesJoin Passion Works Studio, Arts West, and UpCycle Ohio at Arts at Armory Park on Saturday, April 24th, 2021, from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Reflect on the past year by helping us paint a community banner that considers the COVID-19 pandemic and how the Athens community has supported you this past year! Drinks &... Read More
Nelsonville-York Drama Club and the Hocking College Performing Arts present: Romeo and Juliet
Robbins Crossing Historic Village 3301 Hocking Parkway, Nelsonville, OhioStuart's Opera House is excited to host the Nelsonville-York Drama Club and the Hocking College Performing Arts for a presentation of Romeo and Juliet. Students will perform scenes from Romeo and Juliet at Robbins Crossing on the campus of Hocking College. This production will feature a special guest performance from The Trophy Wives. Special thanks... Read More
Mother/Muse: The Artistic Craftsmanship of Olena Wilshanetsky
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesOn display in the Glass Display Cases and Circulation Desk at the Athens Public Library.
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
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!
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.