OU students appreciate localness, ‘soul’ of Uptown Costumes
By Isabel Nissley | Oct. 27, 2021Following a 15-month closure during the beginning of the pandemic, Uptown Costume’s vibrant atmosphere is returning just in time for Halloween.
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Southeast Ohio History Center to host historical tours of the Athens Asylum
By Lindsay Wielonski | Oct. 27, 2021George Eberts, long-time Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare employee and Athens Asylum advocate, will lead participants in engaging tours of the Athens Asylum grounds and cemeteries.
Weekender Briefs: Watch Halloween movies, play paintball
By Katie Millard | Oct. 27, 2021Here’s what you can do in and around Athens this weekend.
Q&A: Doug O’Connor talks music industry experience, previews visit to OU
By Anastasia Carter | Oct. 26, 2021Doug O’Connor will perform at Ohio University on Wednesday at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
'Dixie the Praying Dog’ to visit Athens
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 25, 2021“Dixie The Praying Dog” will be visiting Jackie O’s Brewpub, 24 W. Union St., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 27, with her owner, Brian Calvert.
Chosen Pathways Spiritual Emporium welcomes all spiritualities
By Kayla Bennett | Oct. 24, 2021Chosen Pathways Spiritual Emporium hosted its Halloween celebration on Saturday, Oct. 23, and the day was full of fall-themed goodies with a spiritual aurora filling the shop.
Change Our Outcomes walk welcomes conversation about well-being
By Kate Anderson | Oct. 24, 2021Change Our Outcomes, a preventative health initiative, had its kickoff event Saturday.
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.
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.
