The Athens NEWS Fall Arts Calendar
September 9, 2008
Art
Final Fridays: Nelsonville’s historic Public Square hosts a monthly community art event the final Friday of every month except December. The event, which is held at multiple venues in and around the square, usually runs from 6-10 p.m.
PRESENT – SUN/Sept. 28: “Politics and Portraits: Art of Murray P. Stern.” Kennedy Museum of Art, The Ridges, OU.
PRESENT – SUN/Oct. 19: “Gallery 66: Selling the Southwest.” Kennedy Museum of Art, The Ridges, OU.
PRESENT – SUN/Dec. 7: “Art of the Zuni.” Kennedy Museum of Art, The Ridges, OU.
PRESENT – FRI/Oct. 3: “The Value of Art.” Kennedy Museum of Art, The Ridges, OU.
THU/Sept. 11 – SAT/Nov. 1: “Laylah Ali: Drawing from the Typology Series.” Kennedy Museum of Art, The Ridges, OU.
THU/Sept. 11 – SAT/Nov. 1: “Beyond Drawing: Constructed Reality.” Art from Laylah Ali, Michael Minelli, Lizzie Scott and Stephen Talasnik. Trisolini Gallery and Ohio University Art Gallery, OU.
FRI/Sept. 12 – SUN/Nov. 2: “The Marbaum Collection 25 Years of Contemporary Quilts.” Private quilt collection display. The Dairy Barn, Athens.
THU/Sept. 25: Michael Minelli artist lecture. 6-7 p.m. Seigfred Hall 519, OU.
FRI/Oct. 17 – SUN/Oct. 19: ARToberfest free community art festival. ARTS/West, Athens.
FRI/Oct. 17 – SUN/Jan. 18: “Interiors, Exteriors, and All Around: The Panoramic Photographics of Tom Schiff.” Kennedy Museum of Art, The Ridges, OU.
THU/Oct. 23: Lizzie Scott artist lecture. 6-7 p.m. Seigfred Hall 401, OU.
FRI/Oct. 24: “Peoples Collection.” Two-dimensional works representing theme of “5 senses.” Peoples Bank, Putnam Street location, Athens.
TUE/Nov. 4 – SAT/Nov. 8: BFA Thesis Printmaking Exhibition. Reception 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Trisolini Gallery, OU.
THU/Nov. 6 – SAT/Nov. 22: Second-Year Graduate Student Exhibition. Reception 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ohio University Art Gallery, OU.
FRI/Nov. 7: Athens High School artwork opening. ARTS/West, Athens.
WED/Nov. 12 – TUE/Nov. 18: BFA Thesis Sculpture and Painting Exhibition. Reception Nov. 13, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Trisolini Gallery, OU.
Dance
THU/Oct. 9 – SAT/Oct. 11: The Movement Dance Lab Show with “Dance Share.” 8 p.m. Shirley Wimmer Dance Theater, OU.
THU/Nov. 13 – SAT Nov. 15: Senior dance concert. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Shirley Wimmer Dance Theater, OU.
Lectures
MON/Sept. 29: Gideon Yago of MTV News, “They’re Doing What? Politics and the Youth Vote.” 8 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
WED/Oct. 1: Animal Planet host Jeff Corwin. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
MON/Oct. 20: Lorraine Warren, paranormal investigator. 7 p.m. Baker Ballroom, OU.
TUE/Oct. 24: School of Art Visiting Artist Mark Dion. 6 p.m. Mitchell Auditorium, Seigfred Hall, OU.
WED/Oct. 29: Creative Writing Department “Writers Harvest.” 7:30 p.m. Baker Theater, OU.
Film
SUNDAYS: Baker Center Movies. 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Baker Theater, OU.
FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS: UPC/Baker Center Movies. During the academic quarter at 11 p.m. in Baker Theater, OU.
FRI/Sept. 19: The Athens Cinema uptown reopens with “Vicky Christina Barcelona,” ‘Man on Wire” and “Tell No One.” For show times, call 740-592-5106 or go to www.athenacinema.com.
FRI/Sept. 26: “A Courage That Knew No Bounds” documentary and discussion with Ivan Tribe. Documentary profiles Milton Holland, African-American Civil War hero who mustered service into Athens. 7 p.m. Athens County Military Museum.
Music
TUESDAYS: Singer/Songwriter Circle. Every Tuesday during the academic quarter at OU, from 7- p.m. in the 1804 Lounge of Baker Center, OU.
TUESDAYS: Jazz Nights. Most Tuesdays during the academic quarter, from 7-9 p.m. in Baker Center’s Front Room, OU.
WEDNESDAYS: Acoustic Café (live music at lunchtime). Wednesdays at noon during the academic quarter at OU in the Theater Lounge, Baker Center, OU.
WEDNESDAYS: Bunch of Grapes Open Stage Night. 8-11 p.m. in the fifth-floor lounge, Baker Center, OU.
THURSDAYS: Coffeehouse Concerts. 8-11 p.m. in Baker Center’s Front Room, OU.
FRIDAYS: Open Stage with Bruce Dalzell. Fridays during the academic quarter, 8 p.m. – midnight in Baker Center’s Front Room, OU.
HOME FOOTBALL GAME NIGHTS: Marching 110 Drumline and Warm-Ups. 90 minutes prior to each home football game except Homecoming. Baker Center.
FRI/Sept. 12: Malcolm Holcombe “backstage show.” 8 p.m. Stuart’s Opera House, Nelsonville.
FRI/Sept. 12: Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks. Fur Peace Station, Meigs County. Tickets sold out.
SAT/Sept. 13: INTELLIGENCE, Spooktober and more. The Union.
MON/Sept. 15: Calliope Feminist Choir open rehearsal. 6-8 p.m. Christ Lutheran Church, Athens.
WED/Sept. 17: Adam Lee & the Dead Horse Sound Company and Evan Harris & the Driftwood Motion. The Union.
THU/Sept. 18: Aquabear Legion Live: Casual Future, Flotation Walls and Weedghost. 8 p.m. ARTS/West.
THU/Sept. 18: The Carpenter Ants. 7 p.m. Stuart’s Opera House (outdoor concert), Nelsonville.
FRI/Sept. 19: Bud Carroll & The Southern Souls. Smiling Skull Saloon.
SAT/Sept. 20: SEPTEMBERFolk benefit for ARTS/West and Village Productions. 6 p.m. ARTS/West, Athens.
SAT/Sept. 20: Warren Haynes. Fur Peace Station, Meigs County. Tickets sold out.
SAT/Sept. 20: Jesse Remnant and Bill Matheny. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
WED/Sept. 24: Faculty Recital – Michael Carrera, cello; William Averill, harpsichord. 8 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall, OU.
FRI/Sept. 26: J.D. Hutchison. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
SAT/Sept. 27: Bruce Dalzell Singer/Songwriter Night with Scott Houchens and Rachel Mousie. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
SAT/Sept. 27: Dan Melchior Und Das Menace with Never Evers. The Union.
SAT/Sept. 27: Reclaim Music Festival featuring the Felice Brothers. AA Bondy and others. 1 p.m. Meigs County; directions and info at ReclaimMusicFestival.com.
SUN/Sept. 28: Noise show and pot-luck. ARTS/West, Athens.
TUE/Sept. 30: Faculty Recital – Aaron Hilbun, oboe; C. Scott Smith, horn; Christopher Fisher, piano. 8 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall, OU.
FRI/Oct. 3: Oh My God, Russenorsk and more. The Union.
FRI/Oct. 3: Donkey Barista Showcase. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
SAT/Oct. 4: Vieux Farko Toure. Stuart’s Opera House, Nelsonville.
SAT/Oct. 4: Acoustic Blues Festival featuring Rory Block, John Cephas, Roy Book Binder and Kenny Sultan. Fur Peace Station, Meigs County.
SAT/Oct. 4: The Jarts. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
WED/Oct. 8: Ben Folds with Missy Higgins. 8 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
SAT/Oct. 11: Mauvais Sort. 7 p.m. Stuart’s Opera House, Nelsonville.
MON/Oct. 13: CircumAtlantic Improvisations. 8 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall, OU.
TUE/Oct. 14: Faculty Recital -- Allyn Reilly, saxophone, with the OhioBrass. 8 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall, OU.
SAT/Oct. 11: Chris Hillman and Herb Pederson. Fur Peace Station, Meigs County.
THU/Oct. 16: OU Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
FRI/Oct. 17: Aquabear Showcase with Russenorsk, Bram Riddlebarger & His Lonesome Band and more. 6 p.m. ARTS/West, Athens.
FRI/Oct. 17: Brannigan Dastardly CD Release Show. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
SUN/Oct. 19: Athens Organ Spectacular. 2-4 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall, OU.
MON/Oct. 20: Octubafest I with Jason Smith, tuba. 8 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall, OU.
WED/Oct. 22: Octubafest II – Tuba Ensemble and OU Trombone Choir. 8 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall, OU.
THU/Oct. 23: Jonathan Richman. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
FRI/Oct. 24: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage. 8 p.m. Stuart’s Opera Hous, Nelsonville.
FRI/Oct. 24: Jazz Ensembles I & II and Jazz Percussion Ensemble. 8 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
SAT/Oct. 25: David Bromberg and Jorma Kaukonen “Alone and Together.” Fur Peace Station, Meigs County. Tickets sold out.
SAT/Oct. 24: Fisher Piano Duo. 8 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall, OU.
SUN/Oct. 26: Noise show and pot-luck. 6 p.m. ARTS/West, Athens.
THU/Oct. 30: School of Music Halloween Gala Concert. 6-8:30 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
MON/Nov. 3: OU Percussion Ensemble and Trumpet Ensemble. 8 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall, OU.
TUE/Nov. 5: OhioBrass. 8 p.m. School of Music Recital Hall, OU.
THU/Nov. 6: OU Singers and Choral Union. 8 p.m. First United Methodist Church, Athens.
FRI/Nov. 7: Majed Khurshid (of Black Spyral Dancer). 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
SUN/Nov. 9: Riders in the Sky, “America’s Favorite Cowboys.” Fur Peace Station, Meigs County.
SUN/Nov. 9: The Singing Men of Ohio, Women’s Chorale and Athens Community Children’s Chorus. 4 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
THU/Nov. 13: Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. 8 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
FRI/Nov. 14: School of Music presents Opera Scenes. 7 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
SAT/Nov. 15: Electric Hot Tuna’s All-Star Jam. Fur Peace Station, Meigs County. Tickets sold out.
SAT/Nov. 15: Marching 110 Varsity Show. 8 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
SUN/Nov. 16: OU Orchestra and Honors String Concert. 4 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
SUN/Nov. 16: Communiversity Band Holiday Concert. 4 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, OU.
Performing Arts Series
FRI/Sept. 26: CHICAGO. 7:30 p.m. Memoral Auditorium, OU.
THU/Oct. 2: Indigo Girls and Kathleen Edwards. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
TUE/Oct. 21: Birdhouse Factory. Circus/machines/theater/dance show. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
Theater
MON/Sept. 29: Humble Play: Appalachian New Play Fest. Opening reception and public workshop. 6 p.m. ARTS/West, Athens.
TUE/Sept. 30: Humble Play. Actors Moveable Theater Presents. 7 p.m. ARTS/West, Athens.
WED/Oct. 1: Humble Play. Athenian Players Present. 7 p.m. ARTS/West, Athens.
THU/Oct. 2: Humble Play. Lost Flamingo Company. 7 p.m. ARTS/West, Athens.
FRI/Oct. 3: Humble Play. The Corporation for the Performing Arts Presents. 7 p.m. ARTS/West, Athens.
SAT/Oct. 4: Humble Play. Youth division readings. 1 p.m ARTS/West, Athens.
SAT/Oct. 4: Humble Play. Appalachian Regional Theater presents Pick of the Festival. 7 p.m. ARTS/West, Athens.
WED/Oct. 15 – SAT/Oct. 25: OU School of Theater presents “Blue Surge.” 8 p.m. Forum Theater, Kantner Hall, OU.
FRI/Oct. 24 and SAT/Oct. 25: Lost Flamingo Co. presents “Die! Mommy! Die!” 7 p.m. Baker Center Theater, OU.
TUE/Oct. 28 – THU/Oct. 30: Lost Flamingo Co. presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Doors 9 p.m. Show at 10 p.m. The Union.
SAT/Nov. 1: One Night Stand Theatre Group performance. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
WED/Nov. 5 – SAT/Nov. 15: School of Theater presents “Grapes of Wrath.” 8 p.m. Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater, Kantner Hall, OU.
FRI/Nov. 7 and SAT/Nov. 8: Lost Flamingo Co. presents “Moon Over Buffalo.” 7 p.m. Mitchell Auditorium, OU.
THU/Nov. 13 - SUN/Nov.16: Athenian Players Theatre presents “Messiah on the Frigidaire.” Stuart’s Opera House, Nelsonville.
FRI/Nov. 14 and SAT/Nov. 15: Lost Flamingo Co. presents “The House of Yes.” 7 p.m. Baker Center Theater, OU.
FRI/Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20: “Pinocchio.” 7:30 p.m. ARTS/West, Athens.
SAT/Dec. 13, 14 and 20: “Pinocchio.” 2 p.m. ARTS/West, Athens.
Miscellaneous
THURSDAYS: Marti & Stewie Craft Night. 8:30 p.m. – midnight in Baker Center’s food court, OU.
FRIDAYS: Laughter After Dark. Thursdays during the academic quarter at midnight in Baker Center’s Front Room, OU.
SUN/Sept. 14: Heritage Resources of the Wayne National Forest, with Ann Cramer. 2-4 p.m. Athens County Historical Society & Museum, Athens.
SAT/Sept. 20: “Front and Center.” A free music event for school-aged kids every third Saturday of each month, September through May. 12 p.m. ARTS/West, Athens.
SAT/Sept. 27: Ohio University Homecoming Parade, uptown Athens.
TUE/Sept. 30: Teacher Open House. County schoolteachers get sneak peeks at new, interactive exhibits. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Athens County Historical Society & Museum, Athens.
WED/Oct. 1: Grand Re-Opening of Athens County Historical Society & Museum. 5-7 p.m. Athens County Historical Society & Museum, Athens.
FRI/Oct. 17: “Front and Center.” ARTS/West, Athens.
SAT/Oct. 18: Dedication of Booker T. Washington Historic Marker. Includes tour of neighborhood and home where he and his wife were wed. Remarks by OU President Roderick McDavis. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. West Washington Street, Athens.
FRI/Oct. 31: Carl Denbow presents “Sherman: The man and the Myth.” 7 p.m. Athens County Military Museum, Nelsonville.
SAT/Nov. 8: Jon Sands, NYC Poet. 9 p.m. Donkey Coffee.
SAT/Nov. 8: BJ Novak of “The Office.” 8 p.m. Memorial Auditorium, OU.
SAT/Nov. 15: “Front and Center.” 12 p.m. ARTS/West, Athens.
FRI/Nov. 28: Bill Walker presents on Thomas Ewing, Athens native whose three sons became Union Army generals in the Civil War. 7 p.m. Athens County Military Museum, Nelsonville.
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