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Songwriting Workshop with Megan Bee at Stuart’s Opera House
Songwriting Workshop with Megan Bee at Stuart’s Opera House
Megan Bee is an Athens County songwriter. Her 2017 studio album Like a Canyon received The Ohio Music Awards Best Americana and Best Singer-Songwriter Album. It also won her a finalist spot in the 2018 USA Songwriting Competition. In presenting Workshop #8 in the Musical Lending Library Series, Megan will cover Writing Prompts, Brainstorming, Metaphors, Basics of... Read More
Local Symphony Celebrates Marietta’s Music
Local Symphony Celebrates Marietta’s Music
MARIETTA – Get ready for great orchestral pops music, this time with a Marietta twist. The River Cities Symphony brings the tunes and talent you know and love to a great local venue. Selections include Hoagy Carmichael’s “Stardust”, Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel”, “No, No, Nannette”, and Hamlish’s “The Way We Were”. Maestro Turizziani has even... Read More
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Autumn Fires
Come join us at Wisteria, nestled in the hills half an hour from Athens, for three days of fun. Autumn Fires celebrates the changing of the seasons with bonfires, local music, feasting, drumming, activities, and ceremonies. Highlights of the event include pumpkin carving, pit kiln clay making, Stone Soup potluck, nightly bonfires at Paw Paw... Read More
1st Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West
1st Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West
In the Arts West parking lot or basement depending on the weather, a beginners' style slow string jam with a special guest "leader" each time. October's jam will be led by local musician Joe Burdock. He plays fiddle, banjo and guitar, and specializes in Kentucky fiddle tunes. Burdock also teaches music lessons and has been... Read More
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Burr Oak Alive! Fall Mixer
Burr Oak Alive! Fall Mixer
Please join Burr Oak Alive! members and bring your friends! It will be a fun evening with music by Kay Carter, a Cash Bar, Pizza by the Slice, Raffles and we have a Special Guest from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Fall Harvest Barn Dance
Fall Harvest Barn Dance
The Green Sanctuary committee of the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Marietta will be sponsoring an old-fashioned square and contra dance on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 7:30 to 10:00. Funds raised during this event will go toward the Sustainability Workshop being planned for February, as well as other projects that support renewable energy use... Read More
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Little Cities of the Black Diamonds Day
Little Cities of the Black Diamonds Day
Shawnee, OH -- Little Cities of Black Diamonds will host the 25thannual Community Day on Oct. 12, from noon to 8 p.m. in downtown Shawnee. The community event is open to all and will include a parade, live music, a children’s hike, and more. LCBD is currently seeking groups who would like to participate in... Read More
Kelly & Ellis Americana Duo
Kelly & Ellis Americana Duo
Casey Kelly & Leslie Ellis, award-winning Americana duo from Nashville, will perform their Journey Through Genres with Storytelling, Comedic Chemistry and Songs on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 7:30 pm, in Ohio University Southern’s Bowman Auditorium. Admission is $10, season tickets are $40, and both are available at the performance. Ohio University students are admitted... Read More
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Contrast in Choral Color
Contrast in Choral Color
The Choir of St. Colman Church, soloists and chamber orchestra to perform John Rutter's 'Requiem' and Antonio Vivaldi's ‘Gloria’. A modern, ravishing and moving setting with the ancient words of a ‘Requiem’ by the 20th century’s most successful choral composer and the baroque setting of Christianity’s oldest hymn that serves as the model for all... Read More
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BASSics, A Hands on Workshop in Upright and Electric Bass at Arts West
BASSics, A Hands on Workshop in Upright and Electric Bass at Arts West
A beginner friendly introduction to upright and electric bass, for ages 16 and up, presented by the SEO Musical Lending Library. Visiting musician Barbara Rosner, of Kentucky Wild Horse will lead Upright Bass Basics with instruction in hand position, playing in jams, ideas for practicing and how to improve. Mike Makosky, Athens local, of Apple... Read More
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Third Thursday Square Dance Social with String Jam at Arts West
Third Thursday Square Dance Social with String Jam at Arts West
Square Dances are back at Arts West starting Oct 17th, with Caller Joe Burdock and musicians Matt McElroy & Friends! Open String Jam at 6pm, followed by Dancing at 7pm. This dance features Avalanche Pizza by the slice so come hungry. BYOB (with valid ID). $6 Admission.
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45th Annual Athens Invitational Marching Band Festival
45th Annual Athens Invitational Marching Band Festival
You are invited to attend the 45th Annual Athens Invitational Marching Festival on Saturday, October 19 at 10:00am at Athens High School’s Basil Rutter Field! This festival is the 3 rd longest running marching band festival in the state of Ohio. High School bands from Southeast and Central Ohio will travel in to perform at... Read More
Graham Nash
Graham Nash
Join us for an Intimate Evening of Songs & Stories with Graham Nash at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio on October 19, 2019. This show is presented by Stuart’s Opera House and the Ohio University Performing Arts and Concert Series. Legendary artist Graham Nash is a two-time Rock and... Read More
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The Cactus Blossoms in the Stuart’s Grand Lobby
The Cactus Blossoms in the Stuart’s Grand Lobby
THE CACTUS BLOSSOMS Join us for The Cactus Blossoms at the Stuart’s Opera House Grand Lobby! Esther Rose opens the show! Blood Harmony. Whether it’s The Beach Boys, Bee Gees or First Aid Kit, that sibling vocal blend is the secret sauce in some of the most spine-tingling moments in popular music. The Cactus Blossoms... Read More
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Athens County Community Singers Rehearsal Venue Change
Athens County Community Singers Rehearsal Venue Change
New Rehearsal Location Beginning October 31st, members of the Athens County Community Singers (ACCS) who rehearse on Thursdays will begin meeting in a new rehearsal venue. The new location for rehearsals is: NEW - Athens Community Church, 219 Columbus Road #A (Thursdays from 1:15 pm to 2:00 pm) There is no change... Read More