Join us Tuesday, March 18th at 7:00 p.m. as we finish off Let’s Do Lynch: A David Lynch Retrospective with the film that started it all! Admission $8 About the film Unquestionably one of the strangest feature films of all time, Eraserhead follows main character Henry Spencer (Jack Nance) through a hellish industrial landscape to […]
Patton College of Education Presents: COUNTED OUT
Join us Wednesday, March 19th at 7:00 for a special event screening of the documentary Counted Out – a film that shows us the power of math in our society, our economy, and our democracy. FREE Admission – A ticket is required Tickets can be picked up in-person in the Athena Cinema lobby prior to the […]
Classics & Cocktails: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND – One Night Only!
Join us Friday, March 21st at 7:00 p.m. for an out-of-this-world addition to our Classics & Cocktails series as we present a screening of Steven Spielberg’s magnificent sci-fi film Close Encounters of the Third Kind! The featured cocktail: “Ecto Sour” = Seven Brothers Gin, Midori, simple syrup, lemon, and pineapple Plus, we’ll have a great selection of Jackie […]
Let’s Do Lynch: INLAND EMPIRE – Just Added to the Series!
Join us Tuesday, March 25th at 7:00 p.m. for this last-minute addition to our Let’s Do Lynch: A David Lynch Retrospective! Admission $8 About the film Laura Dern reunites with Lynch to star as Nikki Grace, an actress who has been cast as “Sue Blue” in a modern adaptation of an old German film that […]
Classics & Cocktails: SERIAL MOM – One Night Only!
Join us on Friday, March 28th, at 7:00 p.m. as we close out our Classics & Cocktails Series with a “killer” film from the one-and-only John Waters…Serial Mom! The featured cocktail: “French Martini” = Eleven Square Vodka, Chambord, pineapple juice, and lemon Plus, we’ll have a great selection of Jackie O’s beer, West End CiderHouse […]
Moms Weekend: MAMMA MIA!
“It’s not easy being a mother. If it was, fathers would do it.” A film dedicated to the unconditional love between a mother and her child, MAMMA MIA is a worldwide sensation and one of the highest-grossing musical comedies of all time! Join us for a screening of this beloved classic on OU Moms Weekend […]
OU Department of Classics and Religious Studies and Athens Public Library Present: THE RETURN with Dr. Fred Drogula
Join us on Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00 p.m. for a special event screening of an epic re-telling of the classical myth of Odysseus! The event will include opening remarks from Todd Bastin of the Athens Public Library, in addition to a presentation and discussion by Dr. Fred Drogula, Charles J. Ping Professor of Humanities […]
OU Music Industry Summit: A Conversation with My Morning Jacket
Thursday, April 17th at 2:00 p.m. The members of My Morning Jacket will sit down with Ohio University alumnus Rob Harvilla, Senior Staff Writer at The Ringer, for an in-depth discussion on their careers, latest album, and much more. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Doors open at […]
From the Hills and Hollers: NORMA RAE with Dr. Rachel Terman
The film that garnered Sally Field her first Academy Award for Best Actress, Norma Rae tells the story of a textile worker who gets fed up with the terrible working conditions in her factory and the toll they have taken on her and her family. She begins to learn more about the labor movement and meets some […]
AVW Premiere – Short Film Showcase
Join us Saturday, April 19th at 7:00 p.m. for a special screening showcasing short films created by members of AVW (Athens Video Works) Productions! Admission is FREE and open to the public – Tickets are required Tickets are available in-person in our lobby prior to the event during normal business hours, as well as at […]
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