Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts Stories

Athena Cinema Winter 2025
Athena Cinema

Athena Cinema kicks off season of giving with 13th annual Holiday Film Series

The Athena Cinema will support Athens’ food pantries and provide low-cost family screenings for the community as it kicks off its annual Holiday Film Series beginning Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

Kenny G
Performing Arts and Concert Series

Kenny G brings smooth jazz holiday magic to OHIO on Dec. 8

On Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., the renowned saxophonist Kenny G will bring The Miracles of Holiday and Hits Tour 2025 to the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.

Annie
Theater

Community takes center stage as OHIO Lancaster and local partners bring the musical “Annie” to life this December

Blending the strengths of students, local actors and seasoned theatre volunteers, OHIO Lancaster is partnering to bring "Annie" to the stage through collective artistry and camaraderie. The result is a heartfelt production shaped by the voices and talents of the entire Lancaster theatre community.

Fall leaves are on the brick pathway in front of Cutler Hall and other buildings on the College Green
Forever OHIO

Student artist t-shirt designs now available through Bobcat Depot

The Ohio University experience – in the classroom and beyond – inspired the artwork of three student t-shirt design competition winners. The winning designs celebrate everything that makes an OHIO education special.

3D printer in the middle of a project
Innovation

Where imagination meets innovation: Inside CREATE_space

A new facility from the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts helps students and faculty transform creative ideas into real-world projects through hands-on technology and collaboration.

Athena Cinema Science on Screen
Athena Cinema

The Athena Cinema among 41 independent cinemas selected for grant to bring science to the movies

The Athena Cinema was selected to receive $7,500 to create and present three or more Science on Screen events, which pair expert-led discussions of scientific topics with screenings of films.

Christopher and Katherine Fisher pose in front of a grand piano
Video

In a Nutshell: Christopher and Katherine Fisher share their passion for teaching piano at OHIO

When Christopher and Katherine Fisher sit down to play, the room listens. In the latest installment of In a Nutshell, we step into Glidden Recital Hall, where the renowned pianists, dedicated educators, and longtime Athens residents share what makes teaching, performing, and living in this creative college town so meaningful.

Martynas Švėgžda von Bekker
Visiting artists

Lithuanian violinist joins OHIO scholars for interdisciplinary exploration of music and meaning

Lithuanian violinist Martynas Švėgžda von Bekker will join OHIO's Algis Mickunas and Vladimir Marchenkov for an afternoon of music and conversation exploring the relationship between art and thought.

Carousel
Opera Theater

Three departments collaborate to bring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” to the stage in a new interdisciplinary way

Various schools in the Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts are working together to bring Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Carousel" to Memorial Auditorium from Nov. 14-15.

Music Therapy Rock Hall
Music Therapy

Experiential learning trip connects music therapy students with Cleveland arts community

In spring 2025, first-year students in OHIO’s Music Therapy program participated in a new experiential learning initiative designed to introduce them to real-world music therapy practice.

Boston Brass
OHIO Performing Arts and Concert Series

Renowned Boston Brass to perform with OHIO Wind Symphony on Nov. 17

On Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m., Boston Brass will bring their repertoire to the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium as a part of the OHIO Performing Arts and Concert Series.

Second year MFA films
School of Film

Ohio University School of Film presents second-year graduate student films

The School of Film will showcase seven original short films created by second-year graduate students during the annual Second-Year Screening on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Athena Cinema.

A student walks on the bricks of College Green surrounded by fallen leaves.
Community Support

OHIO’s Cats’ Cupboard Food Pantry remains available to students and employees impacted by pause in SNAP benefits during federal government shutdown

A reminder that OHIO students and employees may visit Cats’ Cupboard food pantry, with locations in Athens and across our regional campuses, for fresh, frozen and shelf-stable food options. Pantry donations are also being accepted.

Anthony Baldasare
Alumni

OHIO alum returns to the Athena Cinema, this time on screen in the horror movie “Shelby Oaks”

Ohio University alum Anthony Baldasare is back at the Athena Cinema, however this time he's not in the audience, but on the big screen! The actor is in the new movie "Shelby Oaks," a buzzworthy horror film haunting theaters just in time for Halloween.

Rufus the Bobcat rides in the Homecoming Parade
Homecoming 2025

Back home again

Welcoming Bobcats of all ages back to campus, OHIO's 2025 Homecoming celebrations featured a series of spirited and memorable events.

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