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Logan Theater reopens after 30 years, betting on community in the streaming era
By: Viviana Frazini
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Across the country, movie theaters have struggled to fill seats in the age of streaming services, larger multiplexes and at-home entertainment. Many historic theaters have gone… Read More
The former Athena Grand movie theater in Athens has Goodwill as a new tenant
By: Lena Donatelli
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Goodwill celebrated the grand opening of its second Athens location, in the shuttered movie theater on East State Street, marking a significant expansion of its services… Read More
The Athena Cinema celebrated 110 years with stories and memories
By: Talia Milewich
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ATHENS, Ohio — Ayse Suer recalls a favorite memory from her years attending the Athena Cinema. It was an emotional moment during a showing of the documentary film “Pavarotti.” “My… Read More
The Athena Grand owners discuss their decision to close the Athens theater after nearly 20 years
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Rick Frame recalls the days when they would take a 35-millimeter print of the latest blockbuster movie and show it on three screens simultaneously at the… Read More
Two Local Movie Theatres Prepare To Reopen June 19
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Two movie theatres in Athens County are reopening Friday after being closed for three months due to COVID-19. Under guidelines from the state of Ohio, theatre… Read More