Athens celebrates National Taco Day
By Tre Spencer | Oct. 3, 2021National Taco Day is Oct. 4. Here’s what Athens has to say about it.
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Casa Nueva hosts open mic nights, creating connections for artists
By Lindsay Wielonski | Sep. 30, 2021Each Wednesday, Casa Nueva hosts an open mic night, open to artists of all kinds.
Starbrick Gallery hosts watercolor and ceramic gallery
By Kayla Bennett | Sep. 29, 2021Starbrick Gallery, 21 W. Columbus St., Nelsonville, is hosting a Water and Mud Gallery Exhibit featuring different works of watercolor paintings and ceramics.
Weekender Briefs: Catch live music at the Union, visit art galleries in Nelsonville
By Anastasia Carter | Sep. 29, 2021Here are some things to do in and around Athens this weekend.
Jackie O’s Bakeshop now has its own storefront
By Liz Partsch | Sep. 28, 2021After years under the radar, Jackie O’s Bakeshop, 23 E. Stimson Ave., the storefront invites new and current customers to enjoy their local baked goods.
Q&A: Saticöy, L.A.-based, genre-bending band to release new music
By Hannah Burkhart | Sep. 28, 2021Saticöy is an L.A.-based band with a wide spectrum of style influences that recently sealed a publishing deal with Universal Production Music. Members include three Ohio University alumnus and a Philadelphia native.
OU’s Marching 110 to perform on College Green
By Anastasia Carter | Sep. 28, 2021Members of the Marching 110 are excited to return to in-person performance and will be performing on Ohio University’s College Green on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 6:30 p.m.
Constitution Day event recognizes importance of journalism field
By Lauren Serge | Sep. 27, 2021On Tuesday, Ohio University is recognizing Constitution Day by holding an event titled “Free Press, Free People: Celebrating the Constitution and the Role of Journalists in Wrongful Conviction Cases.”
Athena Cinema presents Accessibility Series
By Katie Millard | Sep. 27, 2021The Athena Cinema provides accessible movie showings to promote inclusivity and support the commitment to making the theater enjoyable for everyone.
Okkervil River and Damien Jurado’s performances captivates audience
By Anastasia Carter | Sep. 27, 2021Those with a ticket, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, a mask and an excitement for live music made up the audience at Stuart’s Opera House Sunday night.
OU Majors Fair aims to help freshmen find their way
By Alex Imwalle | Sep. 26, 2021OU is sponsoring its annual Majors Fair, an event designed to help students connect with faculty, discover new opportunities and explore different majors.
Art Park Custom Framing and Design works to gather local artists, creatives
By Tre Spencer | Sep. 24, 2021Art Park Framing and Design houses numerous works of art and operates as a framing business.
Jack Pine Studio to host Glass Pumpkin Festival
By Kayla Bennett | Sep. 23, 2021After a successful event last year, Jack Pine Studio will be hosting its second annual Glass Pumpkin Festival.
New writing group empowers students
By Kate Anderson | Sep. 23, 2021A new writing group, started by Division of Diversity and Inclusion and the Women’s Center, emerged at Ohio University to help students come together and overcome their writer's block.
Q&A: Chosen Pathways Spiritual Emporium prepares fall events
By Kayla Bennett | Sep. 23, 2021Chosen Pathways Spiritual Emporium has grown since its opening in May. Owner, Kelly Lawrence, is preparing for a fall full of events.
Burr Oak State Park to host edible-plant nature hike
By Lindsay Wielonski | Sep. 22, 2021Burr Oak State Park, located in Glouster, Ohio, is hosting a nature hike that will allow participants to identify and taste edible plants – especially those commonly used to make teas.
Weekender Briefs: Visit plastic bag art installation, hear live poetry reading
By Anastasia Carter | Sep. 22, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Students express excitement over the arrival of fall in Athens
By Kate Anderson | Sep. 21, 2021Students express excitement for fall activities such as pumpkin patches, haunted houses and more.
Bodhi Tree Guesthouse & Studio continues to offer classes to Athens
By Cole Patterson | Sep. 21, 2021From yoga classes to meditative and therapeutic services, the Bodhi Tree Guesthouse & Studio is one of Athens' hidden gems.
OU’s vaccination efforts stress importance of COVID-19 vaccine education
By Lauren Serge | Sep. 20, 2021After OU’s decision to require vaccinations for students, there have been numerous efforts around campus and in Athens County to vaccinate the public and to properly educate on the details of the COVID-19 vaccine.
