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Saturday, March 21st, 2026

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Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Professor Alexander (Sasha) Govorov from Ohio University is serving as a Fulbright Scholar at UTT in France to research advanced nanophotonic devices. He is strengthening the longstanding Ohio–UTT collaboration with joint workshops and research projects.  Ohio University
  • Ohio University’s Dr. Adam Rapp has been honored by the Mid-American Conference with the Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success for his work modernizing classroom practices and experiential learning in Athens & beyond, highlighting his commitment to preparing students for immediate professional success.  Ohio University

SPORTS NEWS

  • On Friday, March 20, Ohio Women’s Basketball played at the Convo in a WNIT first-round game, but UMBC rallied to win 62-58 in overtime. The Retrievers now travel to Huntington for their next match.  WOUB Public Media

EVENTS

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  • Athena Supper Club at Purple Chopstix

    5:30-7:30 p.m. — Purple Chopstix — Limited tickets available — Connect with local women for a delightful meal supporting community establishments.

    Wed, 3/25/26

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  • Platinum Disco at The Athens Armory

    7-11 p.m. — The Athens Armory — Fundraiser entry — Dance the night away at this retro party featuring hits from the 70s to the 90s while supporting a great cause.

    Sat, 3/28/26

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  • Strong Towns Athens Monthly Gathering

    5-6 p.m. — Big Run Kava Bar — Free entry — Collaborate on community-building ideas to enhance life in Athens, Ohio.

    Sun, 4/5/26

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  • Aly & AJ Places to Run Tour

    8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — Tickets from $25 — Catch Aly & AJ as they showcase their evolution from pop sensations to indie darlings.

    Thu, 4/9/26

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  • An Evening with Rainn Wilson

    8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $45.00 — Experience a night of conversation and laughter with the beloved Dwight from 'The Office'.

    Sat, 4/11/26

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  • The Crane Wives Concert

    8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $35 — Experience high-energy indie folk with emotional resonance from The Crane Wives and special guest Morgan Hanner.

    Tue, 4/14/26

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  • Lucius Live Concert

    7-10 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $35 — Experience the enchanting harmonies of Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius as they perform songs from their acclaimed albums.

    Thu, 4/16/26

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