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- Welcome!
- Don't miss the last chance to hear from award-winning authors at this year's Spring
Literary Festival on Friday. Kathryn Harrison and Lee K. Abbott
will be speaking at 11 a.m. in the Baker Center
Theatre (2nd floor) and authors Tony Hoagland and Michael Griffith will speak
later that night at 7 p.m. in the Baker Ballroom. On Friday night, Ohio Baseball will face their rival team, the Miami
Redhawks, at 6 p.m. On Friday and Saturday night, the School of
Theater will present "Knock me a Kiss," a play written by Ohio University professor Charles Smith set
in the Harlem Renaissance period. Check out the show either night at 8 p.m. in the Elizabeth Evans Baker
Theater in Kantner Hall. South Green will host their very own soccer World Cup tournaments on Sunday from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of International Week. The US-North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia
teams of students are open to anyone who wants to compete in the tournament in order to qualify for the May 18th finals.
This weekend's midnight movie is "P.S. I love You" showing Friday and Saturday in the Baker Center Theatre (2nd floor).
- And don't forget that you can always check the online calendar of events to find complete information about what's happening on campus.
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The Athena Cinema
(20 S. Court Street)
Now showing "Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden?," "My Blueberry Nights" and "The Counterfeiters."
The Athena Grand
(1008 East State Street)
Now showing "Speed Racer," "What Happens in Vegas," "Expelled: No Intelligence," "Made of Honor," "Iron Man," "Baby Mama," "Harold and Kumar 2, "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," "Forbidden Kingdom," "Nims Island" and "Prom Night."
Movies Ten
(s. of Nelsonville on rte. 33)
Now showing "Speed Racer," "What Happens in Vegas," "Iron Man," "Made of Honor," "Baby Mama," "Harold and Kumar 2," "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," "88 Minutes," "Nims Island," and "Horton Hears a Who." For more information, call 740-753-3400. (Check Show times)
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- Donkey Coffee, Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. -- Donkey Coffee and Espresso, 17 W. State St.
- On Friday, a benefit for the Interactivist will feature a full line-up of local acts, including
Troy Gregorino of The Jarts, Jamie Rymers of Nostra Nova and
Erica Boehlein and Little Beans. On Saturday, enjoy an early show at 8 p.m. featuring Jenco Fundraiser, followed by The Bob Stewart band.
- Athens Music Club concert, Saturday at 8 p.m. -- ARTS/West, 132 W. State Street
- Enjoy a unique presentation of music and letters of 1789 as told by the writings of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and
Abigal Adams.
- Hometown Showcase, Wednesdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. -- WATH radio
- Nick Collura hosts a radio show featuring musicians of Athens County. Tune in to WATH-AM 970 to listen.
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- "Harvey," Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.-- Stuart's Opera House, Nelsonville
- The Athenian Players present the comedy "Harvey" by Mary Chase for one weekend only. For tickets, call Stuart's Opera House
at (740) 753-1924.
- "An Evening in Moonet's Garden," Saturday at 6 p.m. -- The Dairy Barn, 8000 Dairy Lane
- The Dairy Barn Arts Center will hold their biennial art and leisure auction on Saturday as a gala fundraiser for
the center. There will be a gourmet dinner and drinks. To make a reservation, call (740) 592-4981.
- Native American Indian Art Exhibit, Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ongoing) -- Southern Ohio Museum, 825 Gallia Street, Portsmouth
- This new ongoing permanent exhibit will bring the distant past to life as visitors cross the bridge in time to the Art of the Ancients: The Ohio Valley. The amazing collection includes 10,000 Native American artifacts ranging from 1,500 to 8,000 years old. Admission is $2. For more information, visit the Web site.
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recreation
eats
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Friday Night Life, Fridays at 5:30 p.m. (ongoing) -- Good Works Hannah House, Luhrig Road
Good Works homeless shelter provides a public "soup kitchen in reverse"
every Friday. The homeless who live in the shelter prepare and serve meals
with the help of community volunteers. Free and open to all.
Visit the Web site or call 594-3339 for information on volunteering or sponsoring a meal.
Find a listing of Athens-area restaurants
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- Little Cities Appalachian Spring Festival, Saturday from 12 to 5 p.m. -- Eclipse Company Town
- The festival will feature music, a benefit auction and many art vendors. Also, Eclipse miners will be
honored. Call (740) 394-3011 for more information.
- "Safe and Sound: Self Defense and Stress Reduction," Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. -- The Athens Community Center
- This event will feature workshops for mothers and daughters, age 10 to 18. Pre-register by calling
(740) 594-6061.
- Mother's Day Flee Market Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to dark and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. -- Malta Riverfront Park, 260 Front Street, Malta
- Aside from many vendors, there will music, local food options, a kiddie tractor pull and bingo.
Call (740) 962-6943 for more information.
- Athens Farmers Market, Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. -- University Mall, East State Street
- The Athens Farmers Market is held every Saturday. Produce and baked goods are among the many locally produced items. For more information, call 592-1912 or 800-878-7333, e-mail info@athensfarmersmarket.org or visit the Web site.
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