Lazaroff Lecture: Sex, Racial Purity, & Imperialism: German Genocide in Africa and the Third Reich
Online/virtualThe History Department at Ohio University hosts its annual Lazaroff Lecture in Jewish history on Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in a virtual event. This year’s lecture, “Sex, Racial Purity, & Imperialism: German Genocide in Africa and the Third Reich,” is presented by Dr. Elizabeth Baer, Research Professor of English and African Studies at Gustavus... Read More
The General accompanied by Dennis James
Southeast Ohio History Center 24 W. State Street, Athens, Ohio, United StatesJoin the Southeast Ohio History Center on Wednesday, April 13th at 8:00 PM for a showing of The General, accompanied by Dennis James on the organ! Famed actor, Buster Keaton, produced and starred in this 1927 silent film. The General combines fact and fiction - events straight from history and an inventive storyline full of heroism and... Read More
OhioHealth UpBEAT History Group: The Story of the Blennerhassett’s
VirtualJoin us virtually, as Craig Pyles shares the story of Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett during their settling of what is today the Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park. The Blennerhassett’s story includes the building of a three-story house, visits from Aaron Burr and a twist that led to the involvement of the Ohio militia. Presented by:... Read More
Friday Evening Swim
Beacon School 801 W Union Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us this Friday at Beacon School for a swim. The heated pool is open for anyone to anyone in the community with a disability and their families. Organized by AF-CADRE (Appalachian Family Center for Autism and Disability).
Perry County Hard to Recycle Collection Day
Perry County hard-to-recycle material collection day on Saturday, April 16th is an opportunity to recycle household items that your curbside recycling or recycling drop off locations cannot take. For a list of acceptable items, times, and locations visit Rural Action's event page at ruralaction.org/events/.
Make With Us: Makerspace Prom Prep
Upcycle Ohio/Community Makerspace 751 West Union St, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us at the Community Makerspace to use their wide variety of tools and materials to upcycle a look for Prom, another occasion or just for daily wear! Bring your own clothing item to reinvent or use one of our donated formal wear items while supplies last. Sewing help will be on hand but non-sewing... Read More
Lonestar
Peoples Bank Theatre 222 Putnam St., Marietta, OH, United StatesCountry music legends Lonestar will be at Peoples Bank Theatre on Saturday, April 16, at 8:00 PM. Buy your tickets now!
Opportunities for Direct Sales at Farmers Markets
Rural Action has partnered with ACEnet (Appalachian Center for Sustainable Networks) to present a series of workshops in the Whole Farm series. This workshop will be held on Zoom and is centered around trends, designing your booth to optimize sales, connecting with customers, and developing a relationship with farmers market managers.
Springfield Symphony w/ Joan Ellison: “Get Happy” A Judy Garland Celebration
Vern Riffe Center for the Arts 940 2nd Street, PORTSMOUTH, OH, United StatesIn celebration of Judy Garland’s centennial, Joan Ellison and the Springfield Symphony take us on a nostalgic trip from technicolor Hollywood to Carnegie Hall in a hit parade of songs including “The Trolley Song,” “The Man That Got Away,” “Get Happy,” “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart,” “Almost Like... Read More
Chaminade Concertino with the Marietta College Wind Ensemble
Peoples Bank Theatre 222 Putnam St., Marietta, OH, United StatesFlutist Lindsey Goodman performs Cécile Chaminade’s CONCERTINO with the Marietta College Wind Ensemble and conductor Nils Landsberg on Tuesday, April 19! This 7:30 PM performance at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta, Ohio is free and open to the public.