Events Calendar
Get your groove on...
or sit back and enjoy the show! From the bars of Uptown Athens to Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville, there's always entertainment just around the corner. Where else can you catch a blues, rock, punk or bluegrass band on the same night, often just yards away from each other?
Music and Athens are a match made in heaven and have been since the early 1960s when Ohio University’s student population boomed, creating a hotbed of musical activity that has remained vibrant ever since. In fact, Athens is known throughout Ohio and the region for its eclectic music scene.
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Nelsonville Music Festival Kickoff Party
Start your 2012 Nelsonville Music Festival with a special FREE Kickoff Party on Thursday, May 17! Live music on the Porch Stage from 7pm - Midnight, Camping opens Thursday, beer garden, food, and more.
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8th annual Nelsonville Music Festival
Stuart's Opera House presents the 8th annual Nelsonville Music Festival! Three days of live music, camping, kids activities, art vendors, beer garden, and more!
Shade Winery
Athens County's micro-winery is situated in Southeast Ohio's Appalachian foothills. Shade Winery is actively reviving old traditions and striving to create new ones. Established in 2004, Shade Winery is dedicated to emphasizing local or organically grown ingredients whenever possible.
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8th annual Nelsonville Music Festival
Stuart's Opera House presents the 8th annual Nelsonville Music Festival! Three days of live music, camping, kids activities, art vendors, beer garden, and more!
Shade Winery
Athens County's micro-winery is situated in Southeast Ohio's Appalachian foothills. Shade Winery is actively reviving old traditions and striving to create new ones. Established in 2004, Shade Winery is dedicated to emphasizing local or organically grown ingredients whenever possible.
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8th annual Nelsonville Music Festival
Stuart's Opera House presents the 8th annual Nelsonville Music Festival! Three days of live music, camping, kids activities, art vendors, beer garden, and more!
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Celtic Night
Head out to your favorite local pub, Jackie O's Brewery, for some lively Irish music and the best ales around!
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Final Fridays on the Square
Come on down to Nelsonville’s Historic Public Square and check out some great art and more! Final Fridays features new exhibits from Nelsonville’s Historic Arts District galleries, art, vendors, and music!
Shade Winery
Athens County's micro-winery is situated in Southeast Ohio's Appalachian foothills. Shade Winery is actively reviving old traditions and striving to create new ones. Established in 2004, Shade Winery is dedicated to emphasizing local or organically grown ingredients whenever possible.
The Hitch-Hikers 2nd Reunion Concert
The Hitch Hikers 2nd Reunion Concert (Dedicated to the memory of Chuck Mohney). On Friday May 25, 2012 the Hitch Hikers will be back at Stuart’s Opera House for their second reunion concert. Mike likes to call it “The Second Annual Final Warning”. At 7:00 pm the doors will open for another two hours of vintage rock starting at 8:00 pm. The members of the Hitch Hikers are: Terry Daugherty (keyboards), Zach Daugherty (guitar) Phil Fawcett (guitar), Jon Flowers (vocals), Mike Guess (drums), and Dusty Johnson (bass).
