‘Healing Vision’ exhibit to end up at local hospital

Photography has given a voice to the artists involved in the Athens Photographic Project, and their hard work is on display this Friday evening in an exhibition titled "Healing Vision."

Ratha Con suspends local space-time continuum (but all in good fun...)

The gymnasium of the Athens Community Center buzzed with talk of all things sci-fi Saturday. At Ratha Con, the second annual such comic book/sci-fi/fantasy convention held in Athens, vendors from in and out of Athens sold merchandise from popular movies such as "Star Wars" and even ongoing TV shows (AMC's "The Walking Dead") while others shared advice about everything from artwork to weapons to storylines.

Glass Harp ruled NE Ohio once upon a time

Band featuring ‘the best guitarist ever’ plays Fur Peace Ranch Saturday

This Saturday I'll be revisiting my misspent rock 'n roll youth at the Fur Peace Ranch in Meigs County. An old friend (we'll call him "Tom" since that's his name) and I will be attending the sold-out Glass Harp show.

Play looks at what happens when your dead wife’s not dead after all

Ever been surprised to see an old friend out of the blue? Of course. Well, how about having your wife you thought was dead reappear? The ABC Players bring a farce showcasing that bizarre scenario to Stuart's Opera House this Thursday through Sunday.

Comic, sci-fi confab invades Athens

ARTS/West in Athens this Saturday is presenting the second Annual Ratha Con, Athens' own Comic and Sci-Fi/Fantasy Convention, with special guest presenters, artists and sellers.

Blues barn kicks off music series in Meigs County

This Saturday marks the grand opening of a new live-music venue in Meigs County, operated by the Foothills Music Foundation. A show Saturday evening at Charlie's Place Red Star Blues B

Saturday Expo to be Gem dandy

This Saturday, May 4, from 1-7 p.m., Cool Digs Rock Shop and Trinity Garden Supply will host an Open House and Gem Expo in their new location at 6 Euclid Drive in Athens.

Local Girls kick off VisNurse fund drive

Athens Community Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice and Health Services will kick off its 2013 Fund Drive with a performance by The Local Girls 3 p.m. this Sunday, May 5 at Central Venue, 29 E. Carpenter St., in Athens.

Stuart’s hosts backstage show w/Bill Callahan

Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville welcomes acclaimed singer/songwriter Bill Callahan this Friday, May 3, at 8 p.m. for a special backstage show.

Dance studio to celebrate 35th birthday with reception Thurs.

Last year, The Athens NEWS celebrated its 35^th birthday. This year, it's the Factory Street Studio's turn.