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Porchfest draws good crowds on 14 Near East Side front porches
If Sunday’s inaugural Near Eastside Neighborhood Athens (NENA) Porchfest and its results are an indication of NENA Porchfests to come, then this first run at it has set a high bar. And one made possible through volunteerism, with nearly all bands willing to play for “tips in a jar.” Good-sized crowds enjoyed 20 local bands playing on 14 front porches and at two businesses — Kiser’s BBQ on East State Street to kick the event off, and Jackie O’s Taproom on Campbell Street for the...
4th of July events near you
Each year citizens gather together with friends and family to celebrate the 4th of July at various events and outings. This year will be no different with a wide swath of entertainment available in the area from July 3rd all the way to July 6th. Take a look at the list below to determine where you and your group want to celebrate. Wednesday Car Show: Beginning at 5 p.m. in...
Event to offer close-up look at some big machines
NEWARK — The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology will host Dozers & Diggers, a free community event, on from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 13. Community members of all ages are invited to get an up-close view of big machines including forklifts, police cruisers, fire trucks, construction vehicles, and more. Children and families will get the opportunity to jump in, climb around, and speak to the professionals who operate the equipment every day. The event includes food trucks, live demonstrations & family activities....
Annual Hull Pottery Association Show & Sale returns
CROOKSVILLE — The Hull Pottery Association (HPA) announced that the 31st Annual Hull Pottery Show and Sale will take place at Crooksville High School on July 12 and July 13. The mission of HPA is to preserve, promote and educate the public about Hull Pottery. The show is free and open to the public. Hundreds are expected to attend the two-day show which features dozens of dealers from around the country with thousands of pieces of Hull Pottery for sale. Other American-made pottery will also be for sale. There will also be hourly raffles, an auction and special guests including the last president of the Hull Pottery Company Larry Taylor. The event will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 12 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 13. Crooksville High School is at 4075 Ceramic Way, Crooksville.
Brew Week Brawl double-header has Athen roller derby taking on Morgantown and mashup team
Get ready for an action-packed day as Athens Ohio Roller Derby hosts its annual Brew Week Brawl double header July 13! The Appalachian Hell Betties will face off against the Paranormal Posse, followed by the Black Diamond Betties taking on a mashup team. Join us at the Athens Community Center for an unforgettable roller derby showdown. Doors open at 1 p.m., with the first whistle kicking off at 2 p.m.. Tickets are available for $12 online or at the door, with FREE parking. Children 10...
Hocking College removes inflatables and updates entry fees at Lake Snowden
LAKE SNOWDEN — For those who enjoy fishing, swimming and camping at local campground Lake Snowden, recent changes in policies may come as a surprise. Located in Albany and operated and owned by Hocking College, Lake Snowden is used as a venue for events, such as the Polar Bear Plunge and Ohio Pawpaw Festival, as well as a campground and a site for programming at the college. Lake Snowden offers...
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The Pub’s General Manager Garret Mathson attributes the restaurant’s longevity to that special place and space where folks come together to talk in one of the cozy booths or order a beer at the wrap-around bar that has dominated the bar since 1974. “It’s sticking to the same thing and not really changing a whole lot. There is a sense of duty to the community and to the world, even if it comes down to just making a burger or interactions like this conversation — just making them right.”
The Pub celebrates 50 years of success
Since 1974, The Pub has been serving good times and great burgers in downtown Athens — 50 years. If there is any place in town where everybody, be it a college student or an Ohio University alumnus, maybe a city official like longtime former Mayor Ric Abel or a journalist like Terry Smith when he was editor of the Athens News, has eaten lunch and perhaps enjoyed an aquarium filled with cold beer, it is The Pub. It’s one of those places that is considered...
Jackie O's Brewery's Mystic Mama wins design contest victory, other brews earn accolades
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — The third time was indeed the charm for the design team and owner Art Oestrike at Jackie O’s Brewery. The Athens company recently celebrated their victory for winning the fifth annual Colored by INX Can Design contest. The Athens brewery also recently earned accolades when Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated beers in Ohio using ratings from Beer Advocate. The design entry for Mystic Mama West...
‘Lady J’ operates karaoke like clockwork
Laura Jordan of Albany, who goes by Lady J with her High Stakes Karaoke venture, runs things smoothly and efficiently on Wednesday evenings at the Smiling Skull Saloon on West Union Street in Athens. That’s no small task, with her karaoke patrons given up to five hours to sing their favorite rock and country songs starting at 9 p.m. About 25 customers did so on June 19, and some customers belted out more than one song. When the Smiling Skull is at its karaoke-busy best,...
Tickets on sale for Paul Thorn concert on Nov. 7
NELSONVILLE — Tickets are on sale for Paul Thorn's performance on Nov. 7 at Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville. Originally hailing from Tupelo, Mississippi, Thorn's first career was as a boxer. The former middleweight even squared off against legendary fighter Roberto Duran. He was working at a furniture store and playing local gigs when he met music executive Miles Copeland, and that chance encounter led to getting signed and opening for Sting. An accomplished blues, country and rock musician for over 25 years, Thorn has opened for artists like Jeff Beck, Bonnie Raitt and John Prine. Tickets are $30-$35 for reserved seats and $40 for box seats. There is an additional facility fee for each ticket. To purchase a ticket online, visit tixr.com/groups/stuartsoperahouse/events/paul-thorn-106971
Athens ReThink Plastics announces jingle video contest winners
Judges were unanimous in their decision about three winning videos, created to sync with the "Say No to a Plastic Bag" jingle written by Athens ReThink Plastics member Milena Miller. The jingle aired on several radio stations in December and January, and a community member suggested hosting a video contest to extend the life of the music. All three winning entries were made by young, talented community members with real interest in the environment. First place of $200 was awarded to Abigail Lim, an Athens...
WEAK Radio's weekend programming schedule
WEAK Radio’s weekend special programming schedule is as follows: Saturday 9 a.m.-noon — Bill Salmi plays the best of the Saturday Morning Dance Partynoon-2 p.m. — Bluegrass — Where local bluegrass artists are highlighted.2-5 p.m. — Classic Vinyl — Tom Conroy plays the oldies from Country Music5-6 p.m. — Juke in the back with Mat the Cat plays the Rhythm and Blues of the early years of Rock and Roll6-7...
Don't hate the player, hate the game
Ohio University Board of Trustrees has awarded President Lori Stewart Gonzalez a salary increase of 2% — or $12,000 — of her base salary of $600,000 and a one-time $90,000 bonus equal to 15% of her base pay. That’s a total payout of $102,000. The pay increase becomes active this upcoming fiscal year. Wow – it must be nice to be one of the beautiful people, to be in the one percent, not to have to worry about making ends meet or living on a...
Juneteenth celebration to include unveiling of mural
As part of Athens' celebration of Juneteenth, join the Mount Zion Black Cultural Center for “History as Public Art” mural unveiling at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the historic Mount Zion Baptist Church, 32 W. Carpenter St., Athens. A reception will follow at the Southeast Ohio History Center. A decaying Romanesque Rose stained-glass window that was recently removed from the 118-year-old building for re-leading was replaced by muralist Keith Wildes’ historical renderings of the church’s 1872 beginnings through to the late 1990s. ...
Alexander Elementary's inclusive playground makes progress
ALBANY — The Alexander Inclusive Playground Project has made swift work of their scheduled community build since they began on June 10, and are nearly a full week ahead of schedule. According to a previous Messenger report, the group is chaired by Annah Korpi and Lisa Wigal and strives to replace the playground equipment at Alexander Elementary School to create a more inclusive environment. The group split the project into...
Free Yoga Under the Elms series to start July 9
Ohio University’s WellWorks is offering a six-week series of free outdoor yoga classes to employees and members of the community this summer. Yoga Under the Elms will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the West Portico on College Green beginning July 9. “We’re really excited to be able to offer a new yoga program completely free and open to anyone,” said Jenn Bennett, executive director of OU Wellness and director of WellWorks Wellness Center. “Our main goal with this series is to...
Ohio University football game times announced
The MAC has announced kickoff times for select Ohio University home and away games for the 2024 football season. The Bobcats are coming off the first back-to-back 10 win seasons in program history and riding a five-game bowl win streak. Start making your plans now and check out the announced kickoff times for select games! Home Opener — 6 p.m. Sept. 7 vs. South AlabamaFamily Weekend — 3:30 p.m. Sept....
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