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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 …

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 …

Have you ever wanted to wander down booths of market stalls decked out with local, handmade goods and find carefully-crafted objects to decorate your cool, student rental in Athens with? Or maybe you’re looking for a piece to gift to someone for a birthday or holiday season—after all, we all know that handmade gifts …

If you’re sticking around Athens for the summer, and you’re looking to hone your writing craft—or just for something new and unique to do—it may very well be worth your time to check out the 2024 Writer’s Workshop in Amesville. The village of Amesville is only a quick twenty-minute drive from Athens proper, and—much …

Now that the weather has warmed up, it’s finally time to get outdoors for the season and see all that’s going on around Athens. If you have an affinity for automobiles or a love for motorcycles, the 5th Annual Masons Car and Motorcycle Show is happening at the fairgrounds on June 8th from 1-5pm …

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 …