Yearly Archives: 2016

All set to fill the skies with a burst of the Red, White and Blue this Fourth of July, preferably in a flaming ball of glory? In Athens Ohio, you have several options, all within an easy drive of your apartment. Athens has its own fireworks celebration, held on July 3 and 4, though …

Updated with current information for 2023 So you’re making the most of your housing rent at Ohio University by staying in Athens during the summertime. It definitely beats that land of suburban boredom known as your parents’ house. Even in the summertime, Athens is anything but boring. It ranked second in a USA Today Readers …

During the summer, early fall and late spring quarters, the heat in Athens can melt your record collection, solder the cat to the couch, and drown you in your own sweat. Beat the heat with these cool tricks that won’t sizzle your electric bill. $8 DIY Air Conditioner Don’t own an air conditioner? The …

Nothing says summer like free music. In Athens, you’ve got your pick. Stuart’s Summer Fun Stuart’s Opera House features free concerts featuring Woody Pines, on the second Thursday of the month in June, July and August. A free outdoor concert with a beer garden is also in the works. Under the Elms Every Wednesday …

Boogie on the Bricks is set to rock this June 25. It’s one of the best music fests of the summer that will get you out of your Athens Ohio apartment for the price of absolutely free. Dance the bricks and enjoy local music until your heart explodes. Rain or shine, the boogie is …

It’s summertime, and Athens can be quite the ghost town. But there’s still plenty going on if you know where to look. Summertime in Athens is a well-kept local secret. Many alumni  plan trips to Athens during the summertime to avoid the student bustle and enjoy the city on their own terms. Here are …

Many people choose to stay in Athens during the summer, whether they are attending summer sessions or not. It’s a local secret, but summertime in Athens is one of the best times of year. Life is as laid back as it gets. Bars are yours to rule with an iron fist. The Nelsonville Music …

So you’ve signed up for summer classes at Ohio University this summer? What are you, nuts? Wasn’t the school year long enough for you? Sure it was, but you realize living with your parents for the summer would drive you even crazier. And of course, why not get this degree over with? With a …

Updated with current information for 2023 So you’ve decided to stay in Athens during the summertime. Either you’ve signed on to Ohio University’s Summer Sessions, or you’ve decided staying at the house you have to pay three months summer rent in Athens Ohio is a much better alternative to putting up with your parents. …

Updated with current information for 2023 College is a blur. Between the classes, never ending papers, studying for finals, and let’s be honest, the parties necessary to keep your sanity, housing can slip up on you. Sure, you promised yourself way back in the fall, you and your friends would sign your name to …