‘Jersey Boys’ musical has audience members saying ‘Oh, What A Night’
By Riley Runnells | Oct. 22, 2019The actors and technicians were all at the top of their game.
ARTS
Local artist makes resin art
By Lily Roby | Oct. 1, 2019Sarah Melaragno, a senior studying interactive multimedia, makes trash into art.
Athens MakerSpace to hold Abstract Metal Art and Sculpture workshop
By Keri Johnson | Sep. 16, 2019Athens MakerSpace will hold a scrap metal art workshop this fall.
Quilt Fest to celebrate fiber arts with exhibitors from across Ohio and surrounding states
By Baylee DeMuth | Aug. 28, 2019The Dairy Barn Arts Center is partnering with the Athens Area Fiber Fair to form Athens’ first Quilt Fest.
Student film organization to showcase a year’s worth of productions at end of the year premiere
By Baylee DeMuth | Apr. 23, 2019Rough Cut Collective will showcase a variety of films and projects the organization has been working the past two semesters.
Ohio University to perform fun and accessible rendition of Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ on Tuesday
By Joseph Stanichar | Apr. 21, 2019With more than one hundred combined musicians and singers onstage, the performance aims to show how opera can be fun for everyone.
Playwrights festival to feature three fully produced plays
By Baylee DeMuth | Apr. 15, 2019Six plays written by graduate students will be presented in semi-staged readings, and three will be performed in rotating repertory.
Interactive movies are a great addition to the film industry, but not revolutionary
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 11, 2019After ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ gained popularity, the question remained whether interactive movies would become the next big thing.
Weekender Briefs: Head to 17Fest; see which drag queen will be crowned the first-ever Miss Uncorked
By Megan Gordin | Apr. 10, 2019Need weekend plans? We’ve got you covered.
Annual spring senior dance concert to showcase five senior choreographed works
By Baylee DeMuth | Apr. 9, 2019The School of Dance presents the annual spring senior dance concert, the culminating project for dance majors.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ defy the stars in '90s Berlin during OU School of Theater production
By Joseph Stanichar | Apr. 4, 2019The star-crossed lovers ‘Romeo and Juliet’ meet in post-Berlin Wall Germany for OU’s performance of the Shakespeare classic.
Southeast Ohio’s haunted theater intrigues visitors and ghosts alike
By Ashton Nichols | Apr. 3, 2019The old opera house was built in 1892 and houses 14 spirits, according to a ghosthunter.
Charlie Haskins creates unorthodox, award-winning artwork
By Maisie FItzmaurice | Apr. 3, 2019Haskins is a Southern Ohio native.
Weekender Briefs: Experience the International Street Fair; laugh with your mom at the Demetri Martin stand up show
By Megan Gordin | Apr. 3, 2019Here’s what’s going on in Athens this weekend.
World Music and Dance Concert to provide an immersive and diverse arts experience
By Riley Runnells | Apr. 2, 2019The ninth World Music and Dance Concert will teach the audience about diversity and cultural differences.
OU's professional theater company to move to Athens
By Alexis Eichelberger | Apr. 2, 2019Tantrum Theater will move from Dublin to Athens for its fourth season.
Spirit Warrior Dolls sewing session to teach mindfulness through slow stitching movements
By Baylee DeMuth | Apr. 1, 2019Attendees will sew their energies, thoughts, prayers and wishes into spirit warrior dolls, a symbol of their everyday lives.
Global Arts Festival to highlight cultures around the world through various art mediums
By Baylee DeMuth | Mar. 28, 2019Students and public will educate themselves on different cultures around the globe.
International Women’s Day Art Installation brings empowerment and information to audiences
By Riley Runnells | Mar. 26, 2019The installation featured artwork in various mediums portraying topics revolving around female equality.
Yoga for tweens promotes body awareness and positivity through body paint and glow sticks
By Baylee DeMuth | Mar. 22, 2019Children are introduced to a creative yoga experience that includes body paint, glow sticks and blacklights.
