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Tabletop RPG Club: Roll for Adventure
Feb 18, 2025
If you’ve noticed that tabletop RPGs have gained popularity in recent years, you’re not crazy for thinking so. There’s a lot that factors into that surge of popularity like gaming streamers, accessibility, and community growth. If you’re among those new to the hobby and looking to explore, the Athens Public Library hosts weekly meetups …
+ read moreFrom Seed to Shirt: Unveiling the Story of Hemp at the Cannabis Museum
May 06, 2024
Did you know that there’s a cannabis museum right outside of Athens? The Cannabis Museum, located just outside of the city in Canaanville, is an educational and research nonprofit dedicated to educating others on how global cultures have used the cannabis plant, along with the prohibition and politics surrounding it. The museum’s director and …
+ read moreFun in the Sun at the Nelsonville Music Festival
Apr 29, 2024
When thinking about music festivals, the perennial ones tend to come to mind first. Coachella, Bonnaroo, Pitchfork, and Lollapalooza are only some of the popular festivals in the United States. But, did you know that a music festival with some bigger names attached comes once a year to southern Ohio? The Nelsonville Music Festival …
+ read moreMadama Butterfly: A Heartbreaking Tragedy at the Athena Cinema
Apr 08, 2024
Operas—they’re not what the average person thinks of when trying to find something to do, but they’re emotionally-charged shows that can leave some audiences in tears. Plus, the singers have gorgeous costuming, and it’s fun to also dress up yourself for a performance at the theater. With plenty of operas out there, there’s at …
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