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in Athens
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Athens. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, Passion Works Studio announced its start of a 118-pace move into its new permanent location at 65 N. Court St — a historic building with diverse past uses. The nonprofit plans to restore the space to expand local art programs. The Athens Messenger
- ➤ The Indigo Girls performed with the full OHIO University ensemble on April 24 at OHIO Live—an event that engaged 60 student musicians and deepened their collaborative learning during a sold-out show. Ohio University
- ➤ The youth-driven SpongeBob Musical opens today at Stuart’s Opera House in Nelsonville and will run through Sunday, May 10 (with 7:30 p.m. shows on Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday). Athens County Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ OHIO Online student Artie Knapp is working with the Voinovich School to integrate his story 'Thurman Goes Green: A Turtle’s Guide to a Cleaner Planet' into STEM lessons for young learners (grades K-4) to boost environmental stewardship. Ohio University
- ➤ College of Business Professor Jacob Hiler teaches an influencer marketing course that explains how content creation becomes a business with real-world skills such as filming, editing & strategic planning. The course features industry guest speakers to help students understand authentic brand partnerships. Ohio University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An Ohio University researcher found that women with high blood pressure before pregnancy breastfed for shorter periods – he said improved pre-pregnancy care may boost outcomes for mothers and babies. WOUB Public Media
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Jammin for Vets Benefit Concert
4:30-9 p.m. — Southeast Ohio History Center — Free entry — A night of music and art supporting local veterans.
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2026 Little Bobcat Basketball Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Convocation Center — Check website for fees — Enhance your basketball skills with training from OU coaches in a fun camp environment.
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THUNDERSTRUCK! & Rylee Bapst Band Concert
6-11 p.m. — Hocking College — Ticket prices not listed — Experience the electrifying tribute of AC/DC with Thunderstruck and enjoy an evening of rock 'n' roll.
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1st Annual Mulberry Fest
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Solid Ground Farm — Sliding scale $15-$30, kids get in free — Celebrate sweet, tart mulberries with farm tours, delicious food, and family activities.
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Children's Fishing Tournament
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Lake Snowden Campground — Free entry — Encourage young anglers and enjoy a day of fishing with prizes and a cookout.
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