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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 …

It’s the most wonderful time of year. Classes are winding down for the semester, Ohio University students are close to their winter break freedom, and the joy of the winter holidays is in the air. What better way to celebrate the end of another college semester and the upcoming festivities than by attending a …

There’s no shame in hanging around Athens for the Thanksgiving holiday break. In fact, it can be downright peaceful with the other students and many locals gone too. If you find yourself looking for a source of community on the holiday, look no further than the Athens Turkey Trot. The 17th annual 5k event …

The hustle and bustle of midterms comes during the first week of October for most students. It’s full of study groups crowding Alden Library, late night trips to get coffee to keep you going while churning out that paper, and a general sense of franticness across campus. Thankfully, one thing around the corner keeps …

Weekend an Important Tradition? About a month after settling in on campus—whether that’s in one of the many dorms or a sweet Ohio University off-campus rental—students start to miss home and their families. Surely the university realizes this, because one of their most popular weekends is only about a month after classes start. Family …

Summer is upon us, and you know what that means: it’s music festival season. The third annual Starbrick Music Festival takes place just down the road from Athens at Hocking College on June 5th, 6th and 7th, 2025. Starbrick is a multi-day music festival in Nelsonville, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get out …

Athens is home to many beloved, local businesses and restaurants. Chief among them is Casa Nueva, a Mexican restaurant and cantina situated in the bustling Uptown area. There are plenty reasons to love Casa Nueva. They’ve got fantastic food using locally-sourced ingredients, and they’re big on hosting community events in their space. Not to …