Lost Flamingo’s ‘Rocky Horror’ amazes audiences after year off due to COVID-19
By Riley Runnells | Oct. 24, 2021Every year, the group hosts a shadow-cast performance of Rocky Horror.
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Change Our Outcomes kick-off event promotes well-being
By Kate Anderson | Oct. 21, 2021Saturday, Oct. 23, is the kick-off event starting Change Our Outcomes, a health and physical activity initiative geared toward Black women on OU’s campus.
Dolly Alm’s NASA experience inspires students
By Lauren Serge | Oct. 21, 2021Dolly Alm’s experience in the strategic leadership certificate program at OU gave her the opportunity to attend NASA’s launch in Florida last weekend. On Thursday, Alm hosted an event to explain her experiences to students.
Athens Area Women’s Summit to inspire female entrepreneurs, build connections
By Katie Millard | Oct. 21, 2021The Athens Area Women’s Summit seeks to connect women in business with resources and other women sharing similar experiences on Friday, Oct. 22, at Stuart’s Opera House.
Chosen Pathways Spiritual Emporium hosts all-inclusive Halloween party
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 20, 2021On Saturday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Chosen Pathways Spiritual Emporium will be hosting an all-day long event in honor of the Halloween season.
Weekender Briefs: Visit live zombie show, paddle for a good cause
By Anastasia Carter | Oct. 20, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
LGBTQ+ History Month emphasizes long-standing queer presence in history
By Lauren Serge | Oct. 20, 2021October is LGBTQ+ History Month, which celebrates and recognizes queer history and how it has impacted queer experiences today.
Ebony Minds hosts professional development workshop
By Kate Anderson | Oct. 20, 2021Marcquis Parham, assistant director of the Career and Leadership Development Center, taught a workshop to Ebony Minds members about resume building and networking.
Athens International Film and Video Festival shines light on newcomers to short film
By Grace Koennecke | Oct. 18, 2021The festival features a packed schedule of different genres of short films ranging from animated to documentary-style.
Cannabis Museum shows the modern poster’s evolution through exhibit
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 18, 2021The Cannabis Museum is a nonprofit museum focused on education and research. It is currently hosting an exhibit titled “Art Nouveau and the Counterculture Movement: The Evolution of the Modern Poster.”
Q&A: Black Violin to bring authentic sound to Athens
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 17, 2021On Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m., Black Violin will be making its way to Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
Carr Van Anda Symposium to welcome ABC’s John Quinones
By Liz Partsch | Oct. 17, 2021John Quinones will be accepting the Carr Van Anda award and giving a keynote address at the Carr Van Anda Symposium.
OU Center for Entrepreneurship offers support, funding for student ventures
By Tre Spencer | Oct. 17, 2021The OU Center for Entrepreneurship supports student entrepreneurs and provides skills to students looking to create their own businesses.
Athens’ Walk to End Alzheimer’s generates awareness, local support
By Tre Spencer | Oct. 14, 2021The Athens Community Center will be hosting the 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s event on Sunday, Oct. 17.
My Sister’s Place expands services for domestic violence survivors
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 14, 2021My Sister’s Place is one of two domestic violence shelters that serve Athens, Hocking and Vinton counties.
Weekender Briefs: get vaccinated at Heritage Hall, attend local theater productions
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 13, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
20th annual NAMI walk brings awareness to mental health
By Anastasia Carter | Oct. 13, 2021Walk the Walk for Mental Health Awareness holds deep meaning for those who work with NAMI.
‘Send Silence Packing’ raises awareness, cultivates support
By Katie Millard | Oct. 13, 2021Hundreds of backpacks symbolizing lives lost to suicide laid across College Green from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Oct. 12 in an effort to raise awareness about suicide and encourage students who are struggling with their mental health to seek help.
‘Lasting Impressions’ honors former OU professor
By Anastasia Carter | Oct. 12, 2021Art Werger, a former professor of art in the printmaking program at Ohio University, left a lasting impact on those who worked with him.
Athens County Community Singers work to bring people together through music
By Cole Patterson | Oct. 12, 2021Designed to provide a welcoming place for all, the Athens County Community Singers, or ACCS, is a music-performing group for singers of all abilities founded in 2013.
