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PHOTO GALLERY: Local bands pay tribute to alternative rock favorites at The Union’s Halloween Cover-Up

By: Abbey Mader
Posted on: Monday, November 2, 2026

ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Union hosted its Halloween Cover-Up on Friday, Oct. 30, featuring five local acts performing music by influential alternative rock bands. The evening’s lineup included Jone &… Read More

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The Athens Artists Project hosts fifth annual fundraiser at Casa Nueva

By: Abbey Mader
Posted on: Friday, October 23, 2026

ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – On Tuesday, October 20, Casa Nueva (6 West State Street) hosted the 5th Annual Fundraiser for The Athens Artists Project (TAAP), formerly known as The Athens… Read More

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PHOTOS: Cirque Kalabanté brings ‘WOW – World of Words’ to Ohio University’s Memorial Auditorium

By: Abbey Mader
Posted on: Friday, October 16, 2026

ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Cirque Kalabanté brought its production WOW – World of Words to Ohio University’s Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The performance combined acrobatics, dance,… Read More

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Photos: People in the Daytime, Ananke and White Flag Over Providence perform at The Union

By: Abbey Mader
Posted on: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Cleveland experimental group People in the Daytime joined Athens and Cleveland-based bands Ananke and White Flag Over Providence for a night of live music at The… Read More

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PHOTOS: Big Fat Head, Twerp and Space Kid close out summer at Jackie O’s

By: Abbey Mader
Posted on: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) —Big Fat Head, Twerp and Space Kid performed at Jackie O’s Taproom (25 Campbell Street) on Sept. 5 as part of the Jackie O’s x Blackout Booking… Read More

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