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Here’s a throwback: Does anyone remember “The Dukes of Hazzard?” What started as a hit television show from the 70s spawned an entire franchise, and The Athena Cinema is showing the 2005 movie adaptation. As part of its “From the Hills and Hollers” series, The Athena Cinema shows “The Dukes of Hazzard” on April …

Get lost in the enchantment and spectacle of “Celtic Angels Ireland,” a performance that celebrates all things Irish. The performance makes its way to Ohio University’s Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The Celtic Angels are a group of women who sing, dance, and, of course, stamp their …

It’s easy to go through college without knowing too much about your professors. Sure, you might get snippets here and there of their personal lives, but–after all–their job is to teach you and impart knowledge, not use you as the pulpit for their latest diatribe. More than anything else, though, you can’t help but …

If you asked nearly any adult to name a list of musicals, you can almost be assured that RENT will be included somewhere on that list. RENT is without a doubt one of the most well-known musicals of the present day, and the classic rock opera is making its way to the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni …

There’s no better excuse to step outside your off-campus student rental than to see “The Choir of Man” on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. After all, the well-loved musical has a working bar on stage. What more could a college student want than an excuse to …

The Athena Cinema is a staple of Athens culture. It’s nestled perfectly into the center of uptown, surrounded by the bars and dives, along with the student rentals on Court Street. The theater is loved by both students and locals, and it frequently puts on special showings. The Appalachian Film Stories Series, From the …

Rejoice, for only a mere week after classes begin for the 2026 spring semester, students at Ohio University get a day off from their newly-acquainted classes. On January 19th, the university will close, and students will get a break from poring over syllabi and committing their new schedules to memory. While it might be …

The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’re like most college students, you’ve likely holed yourself up in your off-campus rental apartment while you study for finals. That doesn’t leave a ton of time for shopping for thoughtful holiday gifts, but the Dairy Barn Arts Center has you covered. On December 12th …

With fall in the air, every Ohio University student’s favorite event is fast approaching. The Halloween Block Party returns to Athens on October 25th, 2025. If you’ve never attended, you’re in for a treat—and a few tricks. It’s arguably one of the biggest events in Athens, and it recently celebrated its 50th anniversary in …

It’s October, and it’s time to gear up for spooky season. There’s the Halloween Block Party that happens every year and tons more frightful fun to have. If you’ve ever wondered what The Ridges—formerly the Athens Lunatic Asylum—was like back in its heyday, walking tours are taking place in October. On October 11th, from …