Art
Reading of AJAX by Sophocles, translated by Bryan Doerries
Athena Cinema 20 S. Court St., Athens, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary History Institute presents AJAX By Sophocles, translated by Bryan Doerries A 2,000-year-old Greek tragedy that reveals the timelessness of the veteran experience. A reading performed by faculty and students of the Theater Division, followed by a conversation with veterans and their families as part of Coming Home From War: Conversations for Veterans facebook.com/ComingHomeFromWar/... Read More
The Ashland Paramount Players present “Forever Plaid”
Ohio University Southern Riffe Center Mains Routnda 1804 Liberty Ave., Ironton, OH, United States“Forever Plaid” is an all-1950s, one-act, doo-wop themed musical theater performance featuring barbershop quartet-style harmonies. An all-boy doo-wop group from the 1950s is killed in a bus crash and is given a second chance to return to earth and play the “perfect concert”.
The Theatre at Marietta College presents THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Hermann Fine Arts Center, Marietta College 500 Butler Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesOne night only! The Theatre at Marietta College presents THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES by Eve Ensler as part of "V-Day: A Global Movement to End Violence Against Women and Girls Worldwide". An Obie Award-winning whirlwind tour of a forbidden zone, The Vagina Monologues introduces a wildly divergent gathering of female voices, including a six-year-old girl, a... Read More
ART + DESIGN: 2, 3, 4: Dimensional Photographies Continues
Ohio University Art Gallery Seigfred Hall, 536 20 Church Street, Athens, Ohio2, 3, 4: Dimensional Photographies An exhibition in the Ohio University Art Gallery, January 22-March 2, 2019. Monday, Jan. 28 - Lecture by juror: Brittany Nelson, Seigfred 401, 6pm Thursday, Feb. 28 – closing Reception, 5-7PM Contemporary photography is embracing modes of production that move the print off the wall and into 3-D and 4-D... Read More
School of Art + Design Faculty Biennial Exhibition Continues
Kennedy Museum of Art (Lin Hall) The Ridges Building 1, 100 Ridges Circle, Athens, OH, United StatesSchool of Art + Design Faculty Biennial Exhibition January 25–May 5 Kennedy Museum of Art View Full Schedule: https://calendar.ohio.edu/site/finearts/event/school-of-art--design-faculty-biennial-exhibition/
Presentation By Photographer Monica Stevenson
Schoonover Center 145 20 East Union Street, Athens, OH, United StatesLecture followed by question & answer time from Monica Stevenson in Schoonover 145, from 7-9pm. Open to the public. Free admission. ___________________________ The School of Visual Communication proudly presents the fine art photography of Viscom alumnus Monica Stevenson. Monica Stevenson is a photographer with an unbridled affinity for capturing the equine tradition. Her memorable images... Read More
#SpeakUp Against Gender Violence
Jackie O's at 22-24 W Union St, Athens --Uptown-- 22-24 W Union St, Athens, OH, United StatesA Poetry & Performance event featuring local poets, international poets, Appalachian poets, OU poets, and international performers. Each of them will be sharing their art to #SpeakUp Against all kinds of Gender Violence; help foster community among survivors and allies; contribute to a healthier community.
JumpsART: Mask Making
Zanesville Museum of Art 620 Military Road, Zanesville, OH, United StatesJumpstART your preschooler’s creativity at the ZMA every second Friday of each month. Expose your toddler to the exciting world of art. Each session is unique as you both experiment with new materials, discover art-making techniques, and explore hidden treasures in the ZMA’s galleries. Discover the many shapes, colors, and styles of traditional African masks.... Read More
Veil: A Painting and Video Installation by Adrienne Tarver
Hermann Fine Arts Center, Marietta College 500 Butler Street, Marietta, OH, United StatesThe Marietta College Art Department is pleased to present “Veil: A Painting and Video Installation by Adrienne Tarver” on display in Gallery 310 through April 20, 2019, with an opening reception on Friday, February 8, 2019, from 5-7pm. Adrienne Elise Tarver is an interdisciplinary artist living and working in Brooklyn, New York. She has exhibited... Read More
Friends of Athens Library Used Book Sale
Athens Public Librar 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesBrowse a large selection of nonfiction and fiction of all types, as well as CDs and DVDs. This sale features cookbooks and children's and young adult fiction and non-fiction, Cook books are just 5 for $1.00, with most most other books 3 for $1.00. All proceeds support library activities.