Good morning, Athens.

An article in Popular Music and Society explains that DIY music scenes let artists create and share raw music outside of big record labels.

Local students in Athens nurture creative house shows — sparking genuine creativity amid social change — and help keep a DIY tradition alive.

A professor and OU students say Minecraft has grown from a simple game into a cultural brand with movies, books, and merchandise—evident when its movie made over $162 million last weekend—and its creative and survival modes let players try different ways to play.

Ohio University Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Donald J.

Leo announced that Roxanne Schroeder-Arce will be named dean of the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts effective July 15 and she will also serve as a tenured professor in the School of Theater.

Ohio University’s Office of Sustainability held its annual Earth Day Celebrations on Monday—an event that motivated the campus community to focus on environmental awareness.

In Ohio, only 56% of driver’s licenses have a REAL ID because many people choose the standard license without extra papers; REAL IDs will be needed for flying after May 7 & Registrar Charlie Norman said this rate is similar to other states.

Athens hosted Ohio’s longest running marathon on Sunday morning at College Green where runners from around the country started at the corner of South College Street and East Union Street and ran a 26.2-mile course finishing at Pruitt Field.

The race saw 216 full marathoners and 652 half-marathoners, with Jake Stephens finishing in 2:37:15 and Cameron Christopher in 1:09:13—showing a strong display of competition—while athletes of all levels gathered for the challenge.

Gridiron Glory will return to WOUB this August for its 26th season with rising senior Donovan Varney as host and Parker Kopronica as supervising producer.

Varney (formerly digital host) will lead a team covering high school football games in southeast Ohio.

Jazz Night at Rhapsody Restaurant

6-8 p.m. — Rhapsody Restaurant — Enjoy drinks and food while listening to Kay Carter and the Bernie Nau Quartet play great jazz.

My Morning Jacket & Grace Cummings Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the soulful sounds of My Morning Jacket and Grace Cummings during this captivating live show.

Athens Art Guild Art Market

9 AM – 12 PM — Athens Community Center — Free admission — Discover unique handcrafted arts and crafts from local artisans.

Sunday Meditation Sessions

10-11 a.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Find tranquility each Sunday with guided meditation at Athens KTC Buddhist Center.

OhioHealth Race For A Reason

5:30 p.m. — Ohio University — Check the website for registration fees — Participate in this annual race benefitting local causes and promoting wellness.

Sunday Meditation Class

2-3 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Experience mindfulness and meditation in a welcoming community setting.

First Saturday at the Pantry

5-7 p.m. — Food Pantry — Free entry — Learn about fighting hunger and receive a special recipes booklet while volunteering opportunities await.

Weekly Meditation Sessions

2-3 p.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — Free entry — Join Athens KTC for a calming meditation experience suitable for all levels.

Weekly Meditation at Athens KTC

10-11 a.m. — Serenity Roots Wellness and Yoga Center — No cost — Experience mindfulness and community through guided meditation sessions every Sunday morning.