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Fearless: Women’s Journeys to Self-Empowerment
A spoken word event. In seeking to lift women’s voices, and inspired by the #MeToo movement, editor Cat Pleska, for Mountain State Press, collected essays, stories, and poems from 30 women throughout Appalachia. Each wrote about her most challenging moment and how she overcame it. Curated by Athens Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour, this event includes… Read More
Bingo Fundraiser for Athens County Humane Society
Join us for our first Bingo Fundraiser!! Lots of amazing prizes from local businesses! Snacks ~ Yummy Baked Treats ~ Beverages ~ Prizes! Come Have Fun while helping us raise money towards spaying and neutering Athens County stray and feral cats. Proceeds will benefit the Athens County Humane Society TNR Program (Trap-Neuter-Release). Hope to see… Read More
Appalachian Folk Medicine Show
Hello! People’s Pop Up is a group of SE Ohio makers who come together to create events that inspire a love of community, support local businesses and generate funds for causes that matter to us. If you have been to our events before, you know we aspire to host events that promote connection and engagement… Read More
Arts West’s Cat Art Show Opens March 7, Premieres New Arts West Logo
By: Emily Votaw
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Master pet painter Stephen Huneck once said that most anyone would rather see a painting of a pet they knew well than a masterpiece by any artist. This statement is proved a truism based on the number of submissions that Arts West has received for their Second Annual Cat Art Show, which will have an… Read More
An Evening With Jonathan Richman at Arts West Feb. 27
Stuart’s Opera House presents Jonathan Richman on Wednesday, February 27 at 8 p.m. at Arts West in Athens, Ohio and tickets are on sale now! Jonathan Richman has been writing music, recording and touring for most of his life, gathering the loyalty of fans and fellow artists with his warmth, humor and insightful lyrics. In… Read More
Southeast Ohio Musical Lending Library Workshop Series Kicks Off Feb. 24
By: Emily Votaw
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Arts/West, Stuart’s Opera House, and the Athens County Foundation are collaborating to present the Southeast Ohio Musical Lending Library Musical Workshop Series, which will kick off on Sunday, February 24 at Arts/West with a fiddling workshop led by renowned musicians Liz and Lynn Shaw. The series aims to make learning a variety of musical styles… Read More
First Annual New Years Extravaganza
Do not miss the premier New Years event in the Athens area! SEORA (Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance) is hosting the first annual New Years Extravaganza at Arts West. Tickets will be $25 and will include a champagne or non alcoholic toast as well as free deserts. Doors will open at 8:00 PM. Arts… Read More
Personal Safety and Prevention for Children
CHILDREN/Parents/Caregivers: • Teaching kids to say NO to Unwanted Touching • Standing Up to Bullies • Home Safety •
Personal Safety and Prevention for Teens
Topics covered: How to Get and Give Consent • Up-Stander Intervention • Personal Safety & Self Defense •
PRISM LGBT Art Program Provides Support, Art to LGBT Youth
By: Rachael Beardsley
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Each Monday afternoon, LGBT youth and allies gather at Arts West for activities that provide a sense of community for kids who may struggle to find people they can relate to. The PRISM LGBT Youth Art Program offers weekly arts programming as well as after-school snacks, books and games to kids ages 12 to 18…. Read More
Annual Autumnal Cat’s Pajamas Fundraiser for Arts West Nov. 1-3
Now celebrating its 10th year, the Cat’s Pajamas Clothing Exchange is a biannual fundraiser for Arts West, a non-profit arts organization run by The City of Athens Arts, Parks and Recreation Department. The 2018 Fall edition of the event will have exchange days on: Thursday, November 1: 5:30-8:30 p.m. for Arts West Members Night; Friday,… Read More
Personal Safety and Prevention Workshops
Personal Safety and Prevention Workshops at Arts/West beginning Monday Oct. 15. THREE different sessions, all on the 3RD Monday of each month: ADULTS/All Genders: Monday, Oct. 15 – Questions and Answers session for personal, home, street, and school safety. TEENS/All Genders: Monday, Nov.19 – How to get and give consent, up-stander intervention, personal safety and… Read More
SEO Musical Lending Library to Open Oct. 14 at Arts West
The Southeast Ohio Musical Lending Library Opening will take place Sunday, October 14, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Arts West. The SEO Musical Lending Library is a project of Arts West in partnership with Blue Eagle Music, and Stuart’s Opera House. Our sponsors include the Johnny B and John Spataro Music Foundation, Stewart MacDonald,… Read More
1st Sunday Contra Dances
1st Sunday Contra Dances, Starting Sept. 2nd 6:30pm Beginners Lesson 7-9pm Dance
First Ever Athens Community Art and Music Festival Aug. 17-18
By: Emily Votaw
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Scott Winland of Blackout Booking and The Union and Kelly Lawrence of ARTS/West are doing what they can to make Athens an “arts destination.” The duo are two of the people behind the first ever Athens Community Art and Music Festival, which is slated to take place in uptown Athens August 17-18. For over 20… Read More
Poets and Writers Read Around Potluck
Poets and Writers Read Around Potluck, a Athens Poet Laureate Event, on Thursday, August 9th at 5:30pm. Poets, storytellers, musicians – all are welcome to an evening of food, fellowship and spoken word. Bring a story, song or poem, a covered dish and friends! Plates, cups, napkins, etc. provided. Free and open to the public. At Arts West… Read More
ARTS/West to Present Poets & Writers Read-Around Aug. 9
ARTS/West is pleased to partner with Athens Poet Laureate, Kari Gunter-Seymour, to host an evening of food, fellowship and spoken word, the Poets & Writers Read-Around Potluck. The event will be held on August 9, 2018, 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the performance space at ARTS/West, 132 West State Street, Athens, OH 45701. “My vision for… Read More
All Ages, Entirely Free Appalachian Music Week July 30 – August 3 at Stuart’s
By: Emily Votaw
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July 30 through August 3 Stuart’s Opera House will be offering an entirely free, inter-generational Appalachian music week, featuring workshops for various Appalachian instruments, a free lunch with vegan and vegetarian options, open jam sessions, and much more. The week is a result of a collaboration between Stuart’s Opera House, the Nelsonville Public Library, and… Read More
July State Street ArtWalk Slated for July 5
Returning for the second time, State Street Art Walk is excited to announce the launch of its July walk down the street! Produced in collaboration with Arts West, South East Ohio History Center, Casa Nueva, and Passion Works Studio, this unique one night event will feature creative, thought provoking artworks, history and hands-on art-making activities… Read More
Calliope Feminist Choir Spring Concert: Hold the Light!
Saturday, May 19, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, May 20, at 4:30 pm, at Arts West. New! – ASL interpreting will be provided. General admission, sliding scale tickets at Farmacy, Passion Works, from Calliope members and at the door. With special guests, The Local Girls, Otis Crockron, Jeanne Donado, and Lawrence Greene. Overflow parking at Athens Middle School.A reception… Read More
Calliope Feminist Choir Spring Concert: Hold the Light!
Saturday, May 19, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, May 20, at 4:30 pm, at Arts West. New! – ASL interpreting will be provided. General admission, sliding scale tickets available at Farmacy, Passion Works, from Calliope members and at the door. With special guests, The Local Girls, Otis Crockron, Jeanne Donado, and Lawrence Greene. Overflow parking at Athens Middle School…. Read More
‘Let Your Geek Flag Fly:’ Geek Week Takes Over Athena Cinema May 6-11
By: Emily Votaw
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May 6 through May 11 will mark the very first Geek Week at the Athena Cinema, featuring screenings of some beloved geek culture films. The weeklong screening series is a fundraiser for ARTS/West, a lead up event for Southeast Ohio’s premiere pop culture convention, Ratha Con (which takes place Saturday, May 12 at the Athens… Read More
Jim Volk to Put on Educational Performance at ARTS/West March 11
Ohio-based guitarist Jim Volk will be performing and discussing his solo guitar compositions arrangements, as well as various techniques, practices and philosophies on Sunday, March 11 at ARTS/West starting at 2 p.m. This is an open invitation for all levels and musical persuasions. Feel free to bring your instrument and/or sense of musical adventure. Doors… Read More
‘Emergence: the Sacred Feminine Dances Once More’ Feb. 17-18
By: Emily Votaw
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It was over 10 years ago that Athens-based musician Megan Cameron was inspired to create Emergence: the Sacred Feminine Dances Once More, a performance piece that will be staged at ARTS/West on February 17 at 7 p.m. and February 18 at 2 p.m. Emergence will feature Cameron’s band, Amethystone, and performances by the Calliope Feminist… Read More
Woodcuts and Letterpress Exhibition on Display at ARTS/West
Wednesday, January 3 through Friday, January 26, ARTS/West will host “We’ll Take What We Can Carry,” an exhibition made up of letterpress and woodcuts by Marietta’s JustAJar Design Press. The outfit utilizes antique and contemporary technology to create stunning, unique designs that can be used for logos, website images, customs illustration and more. The exhibition… Read More