Athens is rich with cultural events that can draw you out of your Athens Ohio rentals and out among your fellow art/music/theater lovers. Many events are located on the campus of OU,
For starters, there’s the Feb. 16 presentation of the musical, “The Color Purple”, based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker. The show, which is in the midst of its national Broadway tour, and was the 2016 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival, features a Grammy-winning score with jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues.
The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
Nippon-o-philes and anyone who loves world music drumming should plan to be on hand March 4 at 7:30 p.m. for Drum Tao 2020, also at the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
Internally acclaimed percussion artists Tao present a high-energy performance that showcases the ancient art of Japanese drumming. The show features energetic drumming by performers wearing contemporary costumes, as they present precision choreography along with stunning visuals. Student tickets are $15.
