Templeton Blackburn Memorial Alumni Auditorium
‘A Christmas Carol’ – Onstage National Tour
Templeton Blackburn Memorial Alumni Auditorium 33 University Terrace, Athens, OH, United States +1 moreA powerful story of redemption, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of Holiday joy. Ebenezer Scrooge, that most unrepentant and miserly of fellows, is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own life: Jacob Marley... Read More
A Reading of the Play, Free Man of Color, by Charles Smith
Templeton Blackburn Memorial Alumni Auditorium 33 University Terrace, Athens, OH, United StatesFree Man of Color, by OHIO Distinguished Professor of Playwriting Emeritus Charles Smith, is the story of John Newton Templeton, a formerly enslaved African American who graduated from Ohio University fifty years before the end of slavery. In the process, Templeton unexpectedly taught the president of the university the true meaning of education. Emancipated after... Read More
The Kingdom Choir (main series)
Templeton Blackburn Memorial Alumni Auditorium 33 University Terrace, Athens, OH, United StatesLondon’s The Kingdom Choir first attracted the world’s attention when they performed their show-stopping performance of Stand By Me in front of a world-wide television audience of over two billion at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in May 2018. Since that infamous day the Choir’s infectious joy and spirit, matched only... Read More
DRUMLine Live (main series)
Templeton Blackburn Memorial Alumni Auditorium 33 University Terrace, Athens, OH, United StatesDRUMLine Live, the show stopping attraction created by the musical team behind the hit movies, “Drumline” and “Drumline: A New Beat,” embodies the soulful, high-stepping style of the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) marching band experience. With its riveting rhythms, bold beats, and ear grabbing energy, DRUMLine Live is a high-octane musical roller coaster... Read More
Chris Distefano: Right Intention, Wrong Move (OHIO Live)
Templeton Blackburn Memorial Alumni Auditorium 33 University Terrace, Athens, OH, United StatesFebruary 3 at 8:00pm Event Location Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Chris Distefano: Right Intention, Wrong Move with special guests TBA Chris Distefano is one of today's biggest and most beloved names in comedy. Chris quickly rose to success after being named the funniest person on MTV for his show-stopping performances on the Guy Code/Girl Code... Read More
Outdoor Concert Series: Under the Elms
Templeton Blackburn Memorial Alumni Auditorium 33 University Terrace, Athens, OH, United StatesIt’s back! The outdoor concert event series, Under the Elms, resumes June 16, 23 & 30, all at 7 PM beside Memorial Auditorium on Ohio University's campus green! Bring you chair and/or blanket & enjoy music from the Athens Communiversity Band! FREE! http://bit.ly/concertundertheelms 33 University Terrace, Athens, Ohio 45701 #concertundertheelms The School of Music offers... Read More