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The holidays are fast approaching. With it comes students frantically scrambling to study for final exams and thinking about their winter holiday plans with their families. The season also naturally comes along with plenty of holiday-inspired performances from local theaters. This holiday season, carve out some time from studying for those exams, and make …

Woodwinds undoubtedly have some of the most diverse sounds within the family of instruments itself. There are the rich, sharp tones of the clarinet, the whimsical flittering of the flute, and the bright sounds of the saxophone. They’re popular instruments, and for good reason. If you’re a fan of classical musical, you’re not going …

If you like rock music with blues and country vibes thrown in, you won’t want to miss Elle King when she rolls into town at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium in September. Here’s what you need to know before the auditorium is taken asunder by the snares of guitars, drums, and raw vocal talent. …

It’s an exciting moment in your year: either you’re just starting freshman year at a university and are eager for all the new experiences college has to offer, or you’re returning for another year to your cute, spacious apartment across from Ohio University and can’t wait to see all your friends and start another …

Put your paws up and get ready for some good, old-fashioned comedy with Mutts Gone Nuts on April 17th at 6:30pm in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. If you’re a fan of dogs or comedy routines, you’re sure to have a good time at this show. What is Mutts Gone Nuts? As the name …

We get it—it’s hard seeing your kids go off to college. They’re not around nearly as often anymore, and they’re getting ready to forge their own path in the world. Thankfully, most colleges like OU offer opportunities for parents to sneak down and see their kids who are living on campus or at an …

Bursting with colorful displays from cultures all over the world, the Global Arts Festival returns to Ohio University for its fourth year during the week of April 1st-6th, 2024. For those not in the know, the Global Arts Festival promises on a myriad of global, visual, and performing arts that showcase a diversity of …

If you’re a fan of time-honored, folk-rock music, or even just a fan of a good old fashioned classical reimagining of songs, this show could be for you. The Indigo Girls are performing with the OHIO Symphony Orchestra on March 21st at 7:30pm at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on campus, and it’s sure …

Going to school at Ohio University and living in Athens means you’re living in one of Ohio’s most prominent Appalachian regions, and the rich history associated with the area doesn’t go unnoticed. On February 8th, 2024, the Athena Cinema will be hosting its event, From the Hills and Hollers: King Coal with Elaine McMillion …

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, institutions across America pause to acknowledge and honor the original inhabitants of this land. At Ohio University, this day holds particular significance given the university’s placement in a region with a rich Indigenous history. As we celebrate, it’s essential to delve deep into the roots of the region and understand …