The Athens NEWS Spring Arts Calendar
April 5, 2008
THU/March 6 – THU/April 10: Undergraduate Student Juried Exhibition. Juror: Christine Heindl. Seigfred Hall 536, Ohio University.
FRI/March 28 – THU/May 15: Glass Invitational. Hocking College Art Gallery.
TUE/April 1 – SAT/April 26: MFA Thesis Painting Exhibition. Andrea Canalito: “Twinkle Twinkle Baby.” Reception: Friday, April 25, 6-10 p.m. Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville.
THU/April 3: “Inside/Outside: Art Talks at the Kennedy: Art Preservationist Paul McFarland.” 5:30 p.m. at the Kennedy Art Museum, The Ridges, Ohio University.
THU/April 3: The Lipizzaner Stallions. 7:30 p.m. Convocation Center, Ohio University.
THU/April 3 – THU/April 24: Deborah Schwartzkopf: “Counterpoint.” Schwartzkopf spent this past year as a visiting assistant professor at the Ohio University Ceramics Program. Reception: Thursday, April 10, 6-9 p.m. Trisolini Gallery, Baker University Center, Ohio University.
FRI/April 4 – SAT/April 5: Spring Hookah in the Hills 2008. ekoostik hookah, Bobby Lee Rogers and the Codetalkers, Mike Perkins, Chicago Afrobeat Project, the Joe Prichard Band, the Boogie Hustlers, Poogie Bell Band, Michael Jay and Mystic Rebel, late night sets with Papadosio and the Polka Floyd Show, and nightly performances by Elemotions, poi workshops and more. This year at Kaeppners Woods, Logan.
FRI/April 4 – SUN/April 6: “Hair.” Hocking College Theater Department. Times TBA. Stuart’s Opera House.
FRI/April 4: The Royales. 10:30 p.m. Casa Cantina.
SAT/April 5: Southeast Engine. 10:30 p.m. Casa Cantina.
SAT/April 5: Aaron and Amanda Crabb. Interdenominational “Redeeming Hope Women’s Conference.” 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bethel Worship Center, Tuppers Plains.
SAT/April 5: “My Little Pancake Button” Passion Works CD release party. 6-8:30 p.m. ARTS/West. Performances by Adam Remnant, Princes of Hollywood, J.D. Hutchison, Jack Wright, Billy and Alexis Rhinehart, Calliope, Zach Catania and the Factory Street Dancers and Moving Parts.
SAT/April 5 – SAT/June 6: “Story of Their Life.” 10-week class where students write a play based on a meaningful moment in their lives. Saturdays, 2-3:30 p.m. ARTS/West.
SAT/April 5: Ohio Music Educators Association District XVII High School Honor Band 7:30 p.m. Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Ohio University.
WED/April 9: Ohio University School of Music Graduate String Quartet. 7:30 p.m. McDonough Auditorium, Marietta College.
THU/April 10: David Fritchley will present wildlife photos featuring regional birds. 7:30 p.m. at the Athens Public Library.
FRI/April 11: The Lab Rats. 10:30 p.m. Casa Cantina.
FRI/April 11 – THU/April 17: Arts for Ohio Cinematheque. 8 p.m. “Clouds of Conakry” April 11 and 15, “Hide and Seek” and “Rules of the Road” April 12 and 16, “The Seven Samurai” April 13 and 17 and “The Juji Factory” April 17. The Athena, Athens.
SAT/April 12: Ohio University School of Music Faculty Recital: Richard Syracuse, piano. 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Glidden Hall, Ohio University.
SAT/April 12: Hot Tuna w/Toby Walker opening. 8 p.m. Fur Peace Station, Meigs County. Sold Out.
SAT/April 12: Dylan Tribute Night. 10:30 p.m. Casa Cantina.
TUES/April 15: Visiting artists “The McLean Mix – Natural Energy”: Barton and Priscilla McLean. 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Glidden Hall, OU.
TUE/April 15 – SAT/April 26: MFA Thesis Sculpture and Photography Exhibition. Nina Caporale: “Word of Mouth, Carsten Meier: “No.7.” Reception: Tuesday, April 15, 6-9 p.m. Seigfred Hall 536, Ohio University.
WED/April 16: Visiting artist Rina Banerjee lectures. 7 p.m., Bentley Hall 135. Ohio University.
WED/April 16: “A Buffalo Soldier Story” with Paulette Howell retelling her father’s story as a buffalo soldier during World War II. 6 p.m. Chauncey Public Library.
THU/April 17 – SAT/April 19: Blackoutfest XII at The Union. Over 25 bands in three nights.
FRI/April 18 – SAT/April 19, FRI/April 25 – SAT/April 26: “Proof” by David Aurburn. An Actors’ Moveable Theater production. 8 p.m. ARTS/West.
FRI/April 18 – SAT/April 19: Ohio University Opera. “Comedy on the Bridge.” 8 p.m. Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Ohio University.
FRI/April 18: “Rock for Autism.” National Autism Awareness Month benefit sponsored by the National Student Speech, Language, and Hearing Association and the American Music Therapy Association of Students. Proceeds go to the Southeastern Ohio Chapter of the Autism Society of America. Silent auction featuring the Wing Nuts and NSK – the OU Jazz Band. 7 p.m. Baker Center Ballroom, Ohio University.
FRI/April 18: The everybodyfields. Stuart’s Opera House.
SAT/April 19: “Front and Center.” A free music event for school-aged kids every third Saturday of each month, September through May. 12-1 p.m. ARTS/West.
THU/April 24: Faculty artists and students in “The Music of George Crumb.” 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Glidden Hall, Ohio University.
FRI/April 25 – SAT/April 26: For Real Fest: A DIY Celebration. The Union.
FRI/April 25 – THU/May 1: The 35th annual Athens Film and Video Festival.
SAT/April 26: Equality Dance Night. 10:30 p.m. Casa Cantina.
SAT/April 26: AZA! “Gathering Footprints Lost in the Sands of Time: The Story of Africa.” Ohio University African Ensemble, OU Singers, School of Dance, Paschal Younge and Zelma Badu-Younge, directors. 8 p.m. Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, OU.
SUN/April 27: Ohio University School of Music visiting artist Kristina Belisle, clarinet. 2:30 p.m. Recital Hall, Glidden Hall, OU.
MON/April 28 – SAT/May 10: MFA Thesis Sculpture, Photography and Painting Exhibition. Marin Abell: “Enterrupting,” Greg Mrotek: “Constellations,” Margarita Vasquez C.: “Recognition.” Reception: Friday, May 9, 6-10 p.m. Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville.
TUE/April 29 – SAT/May 3: BFA Thesis Ceramics Exhibition. Carolyn Baginski, Audry Deal, Mahlon Huston, Elliot Marquet, Beth Sullentrop, Katie Overmann, Caleb Zouhary. Reception: Friday, May 2, 7-9 p.m. Seigfred Hall 536, Ohio University.
TUE/April 29 – THU/May 10: MFA Thesis Ceramics Exhibition. Mike Jabbur: “Somatic Resonance.” Reception: Tuesday, April 29, 6-9 p.m. Trisolini Gallery, Baker University Center, Ohio University.
TUE/April 29: Ohio University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. Richard Suk and John Climer, conductors. Faculty soloist John Schlabach, trumpet. 8 p.m. Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, OU.
THU/May 1 – SAT/May 3: Factory Street Studio Spring Dance Concert. Stuart’s Opera House.
FRI/May 2 – SAT/May 3: Annual Mother’s Day ceramics sale. Outside of Jennings House, Ohio University.
FRI/May 2 – SAT/May 3: “Warehouse 39.” A musical written and performed by Athens High School students. ARTS/West.
FRI/May 2 – SAT/May 3: Dairy Barn Fest. A weekend of art shopping at the Dairy Barn.
FRI/May 2 – SAT/May 3: Ceramic pottery sale. Yearly event held in the front yard of the Trisolini Gallery.
SAT/May 3: Southeast Engine. 10:30 p.m. Casa Cantina.
SAT/May 3: Will Kimbrough Trio with Pete Huttlinger opening. 8 p.m. Fur Peace Station in Meigs County. 740-992-6228 for ticket info.
SAT/May 3: Mom’s Weekend Choral Concert. OU Singers, Women’s Chorale, Singing Men of Ohio. Peter Jarjisian and Charlene Parkinson, conductors 2 p.m. Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Ohio University.
SAT/May 4 – SUN/May 10: Ohio University Dance Company presents “Dance on Tour.”
MON/May 5: Sara Evans. 8-11 p.m. Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Ohio University.
TUE/May 6 – SAT/May 17: MFA Thesis Ceramic and Painting Exhibition. Jeremy Plunkett: “A Sense of Place,” Liz Zacher: “With Brimming Eyes and
Trembling Lips.” Reception: Tuesday, May 6, 6-9 p.m. Seigfred Hall 536, Ohio University.
WED/May 7 – SAT/May 10 and WED/May 14 – SAT/ May 17: “Knock Me a Kiss.” 8 p.m. Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater, Kantner Hall, Ohio University.
WED/May 7 – FRI/May 9: Spring Literary Festival. This year’s visiting writers: Tony Hoagland, Kathryn Harrison, Thomas Glave, Edwidge Danticat and Lee K. Abbott.
WED/May 7: The Life of a Graphic Novel with Joshua Dysart and Friends. 7-8 p.m. Aesthetic Technologies Lab, Ohio University.
THU/May 8: Blue Mountain and Andy Friedman.
THU/May 8 — SAT/May 10 (at 8 p.m.) and SUN/May 11 ( at 2 p.m.): “Harvey.” An Athenian Players Theater and Berean Community Players production. Stuart’s Opera House.
SAT/May 10: Los Viejos Blanquitos. 10:30 p.m. Casa Cantina.
SAT/May 10: Athens Music Club concert. Presentation of music and letters of 1789 as told through writings of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Abigail Adams. ARTS/West.
SAT/May 10: Double Reed Day. Visiting artists William Winstead, bassoon, Cincinnati Symphony; Eric Ohlsson, oboe, Florida State University.
SAT/May 10: Art Auction. A biennial fundraising gala event for the Dairy Barn. Dairy Barn Arts Center.
TUE/May 13: Percussion Ensemble “Drumming!” Roger Braun, director 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Glidden Hall, Ohio University.
TUE/May 13 – SAT/May 24: MFA Thesis Ceramics Exhibition. Hiroe Hanazono: “Nourishing Pleasure.” Reception: Tuesday, May 13, 6-9 p.m. Trisolini Gallery, Baker University Center, Ohio University.
MON/May 14: Cherryholmes. Stuart’s Opera House.
THU/May 15: The Lab Rats. 10:30 p.m. Casa Cantina.
FRI/May 16 – SAT/May 17: Ohio University Dance Company presents Senior Dance Concert, Shirley Wimmer Dance Theater, Ohio University. 8 p.m.
FRI/May 16 – SUN/May 18: Fourth annual Nelsonville Art and Music Festival. Partnership among Stuart’s Opera House, the Hockhocking Adena Music Group and Hocking College. Robbins Crossing Historic Village on the Hocking College Campus.
May 16 - May 24: MFA Thesis Printmaking, Photography and Sculpture Exhibition. Matthew Krueger: “Onomato-Synethesia,” Minsook Park: “A Portrait, Amber,” Walden: “Things fall out along the way.” Reception: Friday, May 16, 6-10 p.m. Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville.
SAT/May 17: Tommy Emmanuel. 8 p.m. Fur Peace Station in Meigs County. 740-992-6228 for ticket info. This show is Sold Out.
SAT/May 17: “Front and Center.” A free music event for school-aged kids every third Saturday of each month, September through May. 12-1 p.m. ARTS/West.
SUN/May 18: Ohio University composition department student recital. 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Glidden Hall, Ohio University.
SUN/May 18: University Band. Richard Suk, director 4 p.m. Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Ohio University.
MON/May 19 – SUN/May 25: “Good Help is So Hard To Murder.” Teen Theater Workshop spring production. ARTS/West.
TUE/May 20 – SAT/May 31: BFA Thesis Graphic Design Exhibition. Laura Biel, Erin Blanda, Michael Bosyj, Robin Bundi, Diane Call, Jodie Coyne, Emily DiFiore, Laura Drapac, Kyle Hanna, Abigail Hanson, Aaron Harden, Jonathan Lee, Jonggil Lee, Bridget Litzinger, Joshua Reith, Mallori Stone, Shelley Stansbery. Reception: Tuesday, May 20, 6-9 p.m. Seigfred Hall 536, Ohio University.
WED/May 21 – THU/May 22 and WED/May 28 – THU/May 29: Ohio University Dance Company presents SOD (School of Dance) Spring Concert, Shirley Wimmer Dance Theater, 7 and 9 p.m. A concert of selected dances choreographed by faculty, visiting artists, and dance majors.
THU/May 22: Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms.” Ohio University choirs and OU Symphony Orchestra. Peter Jarjisian and Steven Huang, conductors. 8 p.m. Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Ohio University.
THU/May 22 – SAT/May 24: Annual Seabury Quinn, Jr. Playwrights’ Festival. Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater, Ohio University.
FRI/May 23 – MON/Sept. 1: Bead International & Beyond Basketry. An exhibition of pierced objects and woven vessels that features trends in the media of beads and basketry. Dairy Barn Arts Center.
TUE/May 27 – SAT/May 31: BFA Thesis Painting Exhibition. Avery Blair-Wilson, Audrey Evans, Keith Skogstrom. Reception: Tuesday, May 27, 6-9 p.m. Trisolini Gallery, Baker University Center, Ohio University.
THU/May 29 – FRI/May 30 and FRI/June 6 – MON/June 9: “Bat Boy – The Musical.” Lost Flamingo Company production. ARTS/West.
May 30 - June 28: MFA Thesis Painting Exhibition. William Sooter. Reception: Friday, May 30, 6-10 p.m. Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville.
FRI/May 30: Jazz Ensembles I & II, Matt James and Ernie Bastin, directors. Jazz Percussion Ensemble, Roger Braun, director 8 p.m. Baker Center Ballroom, Ohio University.
SAT/May 31: Athens Community Music School second annual “String Fling” with guest artist Randy Sabien, jazz violin.
SAT/May 31: Equality Dance Night. 10:30 p.m. Casa Cantina.
SUN/June 1 – TUE/June 3: “Alarm Will Sound” Residency
TUE/June 3 – SAT/June 7: BFA Thesis Printmaking Exhibition. Joe Czalkiewicz, Alison Hohler, Josh Leather, Courtney Badgley, Samantha Gregory, Laura Drapac. Reception: Tuesday, June 3, 6-9 p.m. Seigfred Hall 536, Ohio University.
TUE/June 3 – SAT/June 7: BFA Thesis Sculpture Exhibition. Monica Renner, Clint Mansell. Reception: Tuesday, June 3, 6-9 p.m. Trisolini Gallery, Baker University Center, Ohio University.
TUE/June 3: New Music Ensemble. John Climer, conductor. 8 p.m. Ridges Auditorium, the Ridges, Ohio University.
THU/June 5: Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. Richard Suk and John Climer, conductors. 8 p.m. Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Ohio University.
FRI/June 6 – SAT/June7: Keyboard pedagogy seminar with Dr. Jane Magrath and OU keyboard faculty.
FRI/June 6: The Royales. 10:30 p.m. Casa Cantina.
SAT/June 7: Southeast Engine. 10:30 p.m. Casa Cantina.
TUE/June 10 – SAT/June 14: BFA Thesis Photography Exhibition. Paul Eselgroth, Sergey Kahn, Clinton Mansell, Crystal Marquardt,
Lauren McMichael, Matthew Padgett, Mark Reamy, John Seyal, Lacie Turcott. Reception: Tuesday, June 10, 6-9 p.m. Seigfred Hall 536, Ohio University.
TUE/June 10 – SAT/June 14: BFA Thesis Sculpture Exhibition.Troy Newell. Reception: Tuesday, June 10, 6-9 p.m. Trisolini Gallery, Baker University Center, Ohio University.
SAT/June 14: G.E. Smith’s Heroes of Electric Guitar, featuring Jorma Kaukonen, Larry Coryell and Bob Margolin. 8 p.m. Fur Peace Station in Meigs County. 740-992-6228 for ticket info.
THU/June 19 – SUN/June 22 and WED/June 25 – SUN/June 29: “Steel Magnolias.” Ohio Valley Summer Theater production. 8 p.m. Matinees on June 22 and June 29 at 2 p.m. ARTS/West.
FRI/June 20: Cranberry Sauce. 10 p.m. Jackie O’s.
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