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Call For Entry: Taste of Athens…Ohio! Gallery Exhibition at Arts West
Athens County is a place brimming with rich traditions, diverse flavors, and creative energy—and we want to showcase it all! We invite artists to submit their work for a special gallery exhibition titled Taste of Athens… Ohio!, celebrating the vibrant spirit of Athens through visual art. Exhibition Theme: This exhibition will explore the unique intersection... Read More
Outdoor Photography Exhibit in Howard Park (Across from Schoonover)
Outdoor Photography Exhibit in Howard Park (Across from Schoonover)
On Sunday March 30th, there will be an outdoor exhibition of photojournalist Milton Lindsay's long-term photography project looking at the H-2A Seasonal Farmworker Visa Program in North Carolina and Mexico. 30, 20x24 inch images depicting life for this group of transient agricultural workers, who spend 6-10 months working on American farms before returning to Mexico... Read More
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Downtown Zanesville First Friday Art Walk
Downtown Zanesville First Friday Art Walk
All of our participating galleries, studios, and small businesses are OPEN all at the same time! Come downtown and support your local & unique businesses, artists, musicians, and restaurants on First Friday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Link to downtown map of participants: https://artcoz.org/arts-district-map
Moms Weekend: MAMMA MIA!
Moms Weekend: MAMMA MIA!
Donna (Meryl Streep), an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan. She secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in the hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the... Read More
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Zanesville Farmers Market
Zanesville Farmers Market
Plan to join us for the Spring Farmers Market at Weasel Boy Brewing! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Passion Works Mom’s Weekend Workshop
Passion Works Mom’s Weekend Workshop
Passion Works is celebrating Ohio University's 2025 Mom's Weekend Saturday, April 5 with a necklace making workshop. The event is open to all on a first come, first served basis. The workshop is $20, with speciality charms available for an additional cost.
Moms Weekend Book Making with Paper Circle
Moms Weekend Book Making with Paper Circle
Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend time with your mom this Mom’s Weekend? Join us at Little Professor Book Center for a Book Making Workshop! What’s Book-Making? Book-making is the art of assembling and binding pages to create a custom book. In this workshop, you’ll use handmade paper and other high-quality materials to craft a unique journal, scrapbook, or... Read More
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Tim Warfield Quartet at Ohio University Southern
Tim Warfield Quartet at Ohio University Southern
Experience an evening of world-class jazz as the Tim Warfield Quartet takes the stage at Ohio University Southern on Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in Bowman Auditorium. Led by acclaimed saxophonist Tim Warfield, the quartet features pianist Dan Karlsberg, bassist Justin Dawson, and drummer Phillip Tipton, each bringing their own dynamic artistry to the... Read More
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Influence: A Film in Verse (Athens International Film and Video Festival)
Influence: A Film in Verse (Athens International Film and Video Festival)
Influence: A Film in Verse is a groundbreaking film written by 13 incarcerated artists. This powerful story follows a budding young artist who loses a friend to street violence—forcing him to choose between revenge and forgiveness. Through their words, these writers offer an intimate exploration of the impacts of incarceration on the family unit, and... Read More
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Influence: A Film in Verse (Athens International Film and Video Festival)
Influence: A Film in Verse (Athens International Film and Video Festival)
Influence: A Film in Verse is a groundbreaking film written by 13 incarcerated artists. This powerful story follows a budding young artist who loses a friend to street violence—forcing him to choose between revenge and forgiveness. Through their words, these writers offer an intimate exploration of the impacts of incarceration on the family unit, and... Read More
Ohio University’s Vibrancy Theater presents a production of ‘Bootycandy’
Ohio University’s Vibrancy Theater presents a production of ‘Bootycandy’
ATHENS, Ohio - April 10 - April 19, Ohio University's Vibrancy Theater presents a production of Bootycandy, a play written by Robert O'Hara and directed by Devin Ty Franklin as their M.F.A. thesis production. A Black queer odyssey navigating childhood and sexuality, O’Hara’s semi-autobiographical comedy offers us rage, reflection, and... a rack of ribs. What... Read More
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Zanesville Farmers Market
Zanesville Farmers Market
Plan to join us for the Spring Farmers Market at Weasel Boy Brewing! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Ohio University’s Vibrancy Theater presents a production of ‘Bootycandy’
Ohio University’s Vibrancy Theater presents a production of ‘Bootycandy’
ATHENS, Ohio - April 10 - April 19, Ohio University's Vibrancy Theater presents a production of Bootycandy, a play written by Robert O'Hara and directed by Devin Ty Franklin as their M.F.A. thesis production. A Black queer odyssey navigating childhood and sexuality, O’Hara’s semi-autobiographical comedy offers us rage, reflection, and... a rack of ribs. What... Read More
Ohio University’s Vibrancy Theater presents a production of ‘Bootycandy’
Ohio University’s Vibrancy Theater presents a production of ‘Bootycandy’
ATHENS, Ohio - April 10 - April 19, Ohio University's Vibrancy Theater presents a production of Bootycandy, a play written by Robert O'Hara and directed by Devin Ty Franklin as their M.F.A. thesis production. A Black queer odyssey navigating childhood and sexuality, O’Hara’s semi-autobiographical comedy offers us rage, reflection, and... a rack of ribs. What... Read More
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Ohio University’s Vibrancy Theater presents a production of ‘Bootycandy’
Ohio University’s Vibrancy Theater presents a production of ‘Bootycandy’
ATHENS, Ohio - April 10 - April 19, Ohio University's Vibrancy Theater presents a production of Bootycandy, a play written by Robert O'Hara and directed by Devin Ty Franklin as their M.F.A. thesis production. A Black queer odyssey navigating childhood and sexuality, O’Hara’s semi-autobiographical comedy offers us rage, reflection, and... a rack of ribs. What... Read More
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Living in the Middle of Now-Here: Appalachian Futurism and New Ways to Experience Music and Nature in Appalachia (Front Porch Thursday)
Living in the Middle of Now-Here: Appalachian Futurism and New Ways to Experience Music and Nature in Appalachia (Front Porch Thursday)
Join us for Front Porch Thursdays at KMA on The Ridges This Thursday, Andy Ray and Drew Krag will take the front porch to museum-goers, as they explore the sounds of the Appalachian past, present, and future. Through live music, Andy and Drew aim to bring together and celebrate the diversity that is Appalachian culture... Read More
Family Support Group
Family Support Group
In-Person Support group for family members and loved ones of those experiencing mental health conditions.
From the Hills and Hollers: NORMA RAE with Dr. Rachel Terman
From the Hills and Hollers: NORMA RAE with Dr. Rachel Terman
Norma Rae tells the story of a textile worker who gets fed up with the terrible working conditions in her factory and the toll they have taken on her and her family.
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Ohio University’s Vibrancy Theater presents a production of ‘Bootycandy’
Ohio University’s Vibrancy Theater presents a production of ‘Bootycandy’
ATHENS, Ohio - April 10 - April 19, Ohio University's Vibrancy Theater presents a production of Bootycandy, a play written by Robert O'Hara and directed by Devin Ty Franklin as their M.F.A. thesis production. A Black queer odyssey navigating childhood and sexuality, O’Hara’s semi-autobiographical comedy offers us rage, reflection, and... a rack of ribs. What... Read More
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Zanesville Farmers Market
Zanesville Farmers Market
Plan to join us for the Spring Farmers Market at Weasel Boy Brewing! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Sensory-Friendly F Is for Friends
Sensory-Friendly F Is for Friends
A set of songs about friendship, followed after intermission by “Eeyore´s Birthday,” a musical based on the Winnie the Pooh stories. This event provides a more welcoming and comfortable arts experience for people with sensory-processing disorders, developmental differences, autism, and others who struggle with the traditional audience set-up. The performance space accommodates flexible seating arrangements,... Read More
Ohio University’s Vibrancy Theater presents a production of ‘Bootycandy’
Ohio University’s Vibrancy Theater presents a production of ‘Bootycandy’
ATHENS, Ohio - April 10 - April 19, Ohio University's Vibrancy Theater presents a production of Bootycandy, a play written by Robert O'Hara and directed by Devin Ty Franklin as their M.F.A. thesis production. A Black queer odyssey navigating childhood and sexuality, O’Hara’s semi-autobiographical comedy offers us rage, reflection, and... a rack of ribs. What... Read More
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Actors Guild of Parkersburg Brings Dickens’ Classic to Life with the Musical “Oliver!”
Actors Guild of Parkersburg Brings Dickens’ Classic to Life with the Musical “Oliver!”
The Actors Guild of Parkersburg is proud to present Oliver!, Lionel Bart’s award-winning musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved novel Oliver Twist. The show opens Friday, April 25 and runs for three weekends through Sunday, May 11, with performances at the Guild Theatre at 724 Market Street in downtown Parkersburg. Generously sponsored by Hughes Family... Read More
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Zanesville Farmers Market
Zanesville Farmers Market
Plan to join us for the Spring Farmers Market at Weasel Boy Brewing! Look for a variety of seasonal produce, pasture raised meat, baked goods, eggs, local honey, artisan soap, handmade craft items, and more!
Actors Guild of Parkersburg Brings Dickens’ Classic to Life with the Musical “Oliver!”
Actors Guild of Parkersburg Brings Dickens’ Classic to Life with the Musical “Oliver!”
The Actors Guild of Parkersburg is proud to present Oliver!, Lionel Bart’s award-winning musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved novel Oliver Twist. The show opens Friday, April 25 and runs for three weekends through Sunday, May 11, with performances at the Guild Theatre at 724 Market Street in downtown Parkersburg. Generously sponsored by Hughes Family... Read More
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Wolfe Plains Mounds Tour
Wolfe Plains Mounds Tour
The Wolfe Plains Group is a Late Adena culture group of 30 earthworks including 22 conical mounds and nine circular enclosures, originally known as Wolf's Plains, located a few miles to the northwest of Athens, is a relatively flat terrace in an area of hilly terrain in southeastern Ohio's Hocking River valley. We will meet... Read More
Actors Guild of Parkersburg Brings Dickens’ Classic to Life with the Musical “Oliver!”
Actors Guild of Parkersburg Brings Dickens’ Classic to Life with the Musical “Oliver!”
The Actors Guild of Parkersburg is proud to present Oliver!, Lionel Bart’s award-winning musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved novel Oliver Twist. The show opens Friday, April 25 and runs for three weekends through Sunday, May 11, with performances at the Guild Theatre at 724 Market Street in downtown Parkersburg. Generously sponsored by Hughes Family... Read More