Pints with a Purpose for the SEO Musical Lending Library

Devil's Kettle Brewing 97 Columbus Rd., Athens, OH, United States

The Southeast Ohio Musical Lending Library is the September recipient for Devil's Kettle Brewing's Pints with a Purpose Fundraiser! Grab a few friends and join us for some delicious brews at Devil's Kettle -- and for every pint ​sold​, $1 will be donated to the SEO-MLL to support access to instruments, music lessons and music... Read More

Afternoon Raga with J.J. Gregg, Sitar 

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

Join accomplished sitar player J.J. Gregg for an afternoon concert! More about J.J.: J.J. Gregg’s lyrical and meditative sitar playing relaxes and rejuvenates listeners, young and old alike. He recently released a new album – opening up – in April 2018 . He has performed in India, Japan, Thailand, and throughout the United States. Nineteen... Read More

$2 – $10

Songwriting Workshop with Megan Bee at Stuart’s Opera House

Stuart's Opera House 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH, United States

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

$12

1st Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

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

Free

Contrast in Choral Color

Washington County Court House 205 Putnam St., Marietta, OH, United States

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

$15.00

BASSics, A Hands on Workshop in Upright and Electric Bass at Arts West

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

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

$12

1st Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

In the parking lot or basement of Arts West depending on the weather, a beginners' style slow string jam with a special guest "leader" each month. November's jam leaders are Hilarie and Mark Burhans, local musicians extraordinaire, with plenty of expertise to share. They're knowledgable about many instruments, they've toured nationally with their various bands... Read More

$5

Gaelynn Lea Special Performance at Arts West

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

Presented by OU Performing Arts Series & Arts West Free and Open to the Public Doors Open at 6pm "Velvet Underground meets Little House on the Prairie." (Jeremy Ylvisaker)Gaelynn Lea won NPR Music's Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, and has been on the road ever since playing her unique mix of haunting original songs and... Read More

Free

3rd Thursday Square Dance Social & Jam at Arts West

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

Caller T-Claw from Elkins, WV, and band, The Corndoggers will offer an evening of lively old time music. No Experience or Partner Needed. Bring friends, a good attitude & beverage of choice (with valid 21+ ID as needed). Open String Jam at 6pm, followed by Dancing at 7pm.

$6

1st Thursday Old Time String Jam at Arts West

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

In the parking lot or basement of Arts West depending on the weather, a beginners' style slow string jam with a guest "leader" each month. December's guest, local musician, Morgan Hager, specializes in fiddle tunes and waltzes from West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. She plays fiddle, guitar and banjo. Bring an instrument or borrow one... Read More

Free admission - donations appreciated.