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Residents peruse the array of welcoming tents at the Athens Art Guild Art Market.

Weekender Briefs: Bluegrass, winter hikes, 5k

From movie nights on campus and at the Athena to guest speakers and workshops, an array of events are happening in Athens County throughout the week.

Tuesday, Jan. 27

The Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St., is screening Stephen King’s “The Shining.” The film begins at 7 p.m. 

Admission: $8

Housing and Residence Life is hosting a pajama movie night at the Living Learning Center. The movies begin at 6:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

Wednesday, Jan. 28

Ohio Women’s Basketball plays UMass in The Convo at 7 p.m.

Admission: $3-34

Bluegrass musicians Edgar Meyer, Mike Marshall and George Meyer are performing at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m.

Admission: $5 for students, $8 for seniors, $10 for general tickets

The Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia is hosting a guided hike from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A local environmental interpreter will join to discuss how plants and animals adapt in harsh winter conditions. The hike is free, but attendees must reserve a spot. The hike begins at Chauncey-Dover Trailhead Park, 8433 W. Bailey Road, Millfield.

Admission: Free, with a reserved spot

Thursday, Jan. 29

The Center for International Studies is hosting a grant writing workshop with Faith Knutsen, Director of Innovation and Social Enterprise at the Voinovich School. The workshop is in Baker University Center 320 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Admission: Free with registration

The College of Arts and Sciences is hosting poet Kimberly Johnson at Galbreath Chapel. The event begins at 7:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

The Athena Cinema is screening “O Pioneer” as part of its From the Hills and Hollers series. The film begins at 7 p.m. Dr. Tiffany Arnold will give a pre-show presentation.

Admission: Free with tickets

THRIVE is hosting a painting with Bob Ross event in Baker Center 333 from 1-3 p.m. All supplies are provided.

Admission: Free

Bobcats Arts Care is hosting a Create Your Own ArtsCare kit event on the third floor of Baker Center from 1-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

Friday, Jan. 30

The College of Arts and Sciences is hosting Dr. Matt Kesler to discuss generative artificial intelligence in higher education. The talk is in Gordy Hall 313.

Admission: Free

Saturday, Jan. 31

The Athens Art Guild is hosting its weekly art market at the Athens Community Center, 

701 E. State St. from 9 a.m. to noon. Local artisans are selling handmade arts and crafts.

Admission: Free

Sunday, Feb. 1

The Kennedy Museum of Art is hosting a weaving basics workshop as part of its Community Open Studio series from 2-4 p.m. No prior experience is needed.

Admission: Free with registration

The Alumni Association is hosting the Founders Day Virtual 5k. Participants can run anywhere and have from February 1-18 to run a 5k, which is 3.1 miles. Participants can post photos of their run on social media to count toward the larger goal of getting 730 accrued miles.

Admission: Free with no merchandise, $18 with the Cutler Package

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