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Missoula Children’s Theatre Cinderella Auditions at Peoples Bank Theatre
Peoples Bank Theatre in downtown Marietta is excited to welcome back Missoula Children’s Theatre for Cinderella. The production will feature local school-age children. The production begins with auditions on Monday,… Read More
2017 Ohio Brew Week to Feature Weekday Excitement
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Ohio Brew Week executive director Brandon Thompson was surprised when the Athens News called him earlier this year to ask “where he’d like this plaque sent.” The plaque in question… Read More
Lower Your Blood Pressure at Lilyfest 2017 July 14-16
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The Bishop Educational Gardens are the kind of place where time has the ability to stand still – to halt for a moment amid deadlines and missed phone calls and… Read More
DACO to Host ‘Women Speak’ Event July 8-9
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July 8-9 the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio (DACO), nestled in the throbbing heart of downtown Lancaster, will host “Celebrating Women’s Voices Through Art and Expression,” an entire weekend of… Read More
Crack Open a Cold One on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway
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It’s been said that few things are more satisfying than cracking open a cold one with the boys, but whoever said that has obviously never experienced the ultimate satisfaction of… Read More
All Roads (Of Ohio’s Windy Nine) Lead to Athens
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Motorcycles symbolize a strong sense of personal independence, a certain mastery of simplicity, and the ability to just get up and go. For the second summer, Ohio’s Windy Nine, a… Read More
Dairy Barn to Host Quilt National Workshops in New Fiber Arts Studio
In celebration of the 20th biennial of Quilt National, The Dairy Barn Arts Center will be hosting the first ever Quilt National workshop series in our brand new fiber arts… Read More
OVST Presents ‘Hairspray’ and FREE Community Storytelling Workshops
Kicking off July 20-23, the Ohio Valley Summer Theater presents Hairspray, a classic American tale of self-love, radical acceptance, and groovy tunes. The production will take place in Ohio University’s Forum… Read More
Hit a Hole in One For Public Media July 18
Tuesday, July 18 will mark the first ever WOUB Public Media Golf Tournament, taking place at the Athens County Country Club. The event is two-pronged, working to not only expand… Read More
Tantrum Theater’s “Caroline, Or Change”
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Caroline, Or Change is the lauded sung-through musical by acclaimed playwright Tony Kushner (Angels in America). Kicking off on July 7, Ohio University’s professional theater company, Tantrum Theater, will host… Read More
‘Cabaret,’ “Merchant of Venice’ Opening In Marietta
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For centuries theatre has been tasked with providing a lens through which political and social climates can be examined. Whether utilized to honor the god Dionysus in the city-state of… Read More
Opening Reception for Athens Rock Camp for Girls July 6
Athens Rock Camp for Girls has been creating music and art with women, girls, and gender nonconforming youth for the past 7 years. In their Past, Present, & Future exhibit at… Read More
Like a Heat Dream in Near-Midsummer: 2017 Boogie on the Bricks
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Athens changes after Ohio University’s spring semester comes to a close. Between the considerably smaller population and the region’s subtropical climate it’s hard to not feel like the city is… Read More
Paul Thorn to Perform September 30 at OU Lancaster
The Covered Bridge Music Series is pleased to present a live music performance by Paul Thorn starting at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30 at Ohio University Lancaster. This will be an outdoor show… Read More
VCNB To Celebrate 150th Anniversary Over Holiday Weekend
Vinton County National Bank will celebrate 150 years in business in a big way this Fourth of July weekend. The bank has partnered with the Vinton County High School Athletic Boosters… Read More
Downtown Lancaster to Provide Ample Art Camps for Youth
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For many, some of their fondest memories stem from steamy days spent at various summer camps. Regardless of whether those memories consist of splashing through murky lakes or playing theater… Read More
Southwest Ohio Offers Affordable Family Fun
By Alexis Larsen For The Dayton Daily News Southwestern Ohio offers a wealth of options for affordable summer escapades made for family fun. The area is home to one of… Read More
Kid Pleasers Abound In Northeast Ohio
By Susan Glaser The Plain Dealer You can feed a giraffe, build a sand castle or take a train ride through a national park — and that’s just for starters…. Read More
Family Friendly Things To Do In Northwest Ohio This Summer
By Mike Pearson The Blade With its mix of national attractions and local favorites, family-friendly fun is easy to come by in northwest Ohio. Several destinations are introducing new features this… Read More
Central Ohio: Fun This Summer Indoors, Outdoors, or Underground
By Steve Stephens The Columbus Dispatch Family fun in central Ohio comes in all shapes but, ideally, in just one size: big. Whether you’re a local or visiting from out… Read More
Summer in Southeast Ohio: a 2017 Guide
By: Emily Votaw
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Fireflies are starting to come out of their hiding holes, the nighttime is starting to feel just a little bit balmy, and those summertime concert tickets you bought months ago… Read More
June at Peoples Bank Theatre Means Country Music and Theatre
The historic Peoples Bank Theatre in downtown Marietta kicks off its new Spotlight Series in June, featuring a concert with country music artist Travis Tritt and summer stock productions of… Read More
‘Under the Elms’ Celebrates 70th Anniversary This Summer
The “Under the Elms” Summer Concert Series will present five free concerts this summer, beginning Wednesday, May 31, and continuing each consecutive week until Wednesday, June 28. Each of these outdoor concerts begin at… Read More
Quilts, Quilts, and More Quilts This Summer in Athens
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Kicking off at the end of this week will be an epic, summer-long season of quilts for Athens’ Dairy Barn Art Center, as well as the region as a whole…. Read More
Tantrum Theater Announces 2017 Summer Season
Tantrum Theater proudly announces its 2017 summer season, featuring three exceptional plays, 55 separate performances, and a slate of new play readings, in the Abbey Theater, Dublin, Ohio between May… Read More