Benefest celebrates music, mental health awareness
By Libby Shoemaker | Nov. 25The 14th annual Benefest fundraiser raised money for Stuart’s Opera House and The Gathering Place with features from many local bands and artists.
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Create to Donate provides innovative outlet, support for locals
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 25Create to Donate, hosted by The Dairy Barn Arts Center, allows attendees to express themselves creatively and give back to those who need support in the community.
Dirty Girl Coffee inspires Glouster residents, Athens customers
By Caitlyn Vance | Nov. 25In Glouster, Dirty Girl Coffee strives to provide a relaxing atmosphere with a mission of empowering women.
LFC 'stays gold' in production of ‘The Outsiders’
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 21The Lost Flamingo Theatre Company showcases the play version of S.E. Hinton’s “The Outsiders.”
Bobcats get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 20Thanksgiving break is almost here, and Bobcats are ready for relaxation and family traditions. The holiday is a time to express gratitude for loved ones and family members, and is a day filled with good food and celebration. Athens is offering many dinners and community meals for those staying in town this Thanksgiving.
Bakery 323 delivers tasty treats to Athens
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 18Bakery 323 is a local business owned and operated by Ohio University alumnus Cameron Kasler, who is dedicated to serving Athens a range of unique and flavorful cupcakes and other goodies. Since its opening in 2021, Bakery 323 has been delivering cupcakes to hungry Bobcats and catering for events and celebrations.
Rhapsody Restaurant prepares culinary students for future careers
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 18Rhapsody Restaurant has been teaching the culinary students of Hocking College for over 25 years, giving them the skills and experience they need to break into the industry after graduation. Rhapsody Restaurant provides a menu catered to everyone and offers lessons for students.
Holiday Shoppe blends handmade gifts, spirit of giving
By Aaron Dick | Nov. 18More than 40 artisans showcased handmade work at this year’s Holiday Shoppe, hosted by the Athens Art Guild. The Shoppe also featured live performances and a raffle.
Weekender Briefs: football, card-making, theater
By Caitlyn Vance | Nov. 18Local businesses and Ohio University host various events, as sports teams face competitors and theater fans attend performances.
OU School of Dance presents Senior Capstone Dance Concert
By Mary Kate McNamee | Nov. 17Senior dance majors demonstrated what they have learned throughout their time as Bobcats with a capstone dance concert.
OU Southern, professors celebrate Native American Heritage Month
By Renae Hefty | Nov. 13November marks Native American Heritage Month, and multiple people on Ohio University’s Athens and Southern campuses plan to recognize history.
Spark of Creation vitalizes OU musical theater seniors
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 11Ohio University musical theater students from the class of 2026 performed an arrangement of songs from various musicals at the Kennedy Museum of Art on Thursday. The students are currently working on their showcase materials for work after graduation.
Big Run Kava Bar, Feral Ladies Cat Rescue host adoption event
By Elizabeth Talaga | Nov. 11Four kittens got adopted at the Feral Ladies Cat Rescue adoption event at Big Run Kava Bar on Saturday.
Mane Avenue Salon rises the ranks in Athens
By Courtney Miers | Nov. 11Mane Avenue Salon opened in February with a goal to serve Athens residents and Ohio University students.
Weekender Briefs: Make Respect Visible week, live performances, pickles
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 11Food drives, holiday shopping and pickle tasting are just some of the activities Athens residents can participate in this week.
COMS 4050 students host recess, encourage creativity
By Jen Fosnaught | Nov. 10Ohio University students in COMS 4050 teamed up with Passion Works Studios and Jackie O’s to host Recess, an event full of childlike wonder.
Minecraft club crafts connections, creative gaming
By Fiona Petticrew | Nov. 7The new Bobcat Minecraft Club includes online meetings on a multiplayer server, monthly competitions for prizes and occasional get-togethers.
LFC to perform magical comedy ‘Puffs’
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 6The Lost Flamingo Theatre Company showcases “Puffs” Saturday and Sunday as its second show of the semester, bringing comedy and community to the stage.
Miami, OU rivalry stands strong
By Maria Saunders | Nov. 5Ohio University Bobcats and Miami University Redhawks went head to head Nov. 4 for the 102nd Battle of the Bricks.
Glamor-Us establishes accessible beauty in Athens
By Libby Shoemaker | Nov. 5Beauty supply store, Glamor-Us, opened on 79 E State St., with the goal to provide accessible beauty products to Athen's locals and Ohio University students.
