Published Friday, November 28th, 2008.
Last Modified Sunday, November 30th, 2008.
When audiences hear of a movie named after a country, they develop certain expectations of that film, no matter how small the country. That expectation grows when the stars of the movie are Hugh Jackman, recently named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive," and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman. Fortunately, the epic Australia exceeds those expectations and delivers a thoroughly satisfying look at an oft-overlooked part of the world.
Read MorePublished Thursday, November 27th, 2008.
Last Modified Thursday, November 27th, 2008.
Post music critic reviews the long-awaited return of Guns N' Roses.
Read MorePublished Saturday, November 22nd, 2008.
Last Modified Monday, November 24th, 2008.
Twilight, the movie based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Stephenie Meyer, leaves much to be desired for people unfamiliar with the series, but is a hit with screaming fans everywhere.
Read MorePublished Friday, November 14th, 2008.
More than 70 Ohio University students blew off steam by playing with, walking and cuddling shelter dogs during the “Playtime with Puppies” event behind Gamertsfelder Hall on East Green.
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Published Friday, November 14th, 2008.
Last Modified Friday, November 14th, 2008.
An Ohio University alumnus, feeling remorse, returned a painting to Old Nelson dining hall 22 years after stealing it to cheer up a friend.
Keith Kaple, a 42-year-old OU alumnus who works as an engineer, swiped a painting of a bulb developing into a flower as a late Christmas present for his roommate, who felt depressed.
Kaple said that he spotted the painting while “polishing off” a bowl of Fruit Loops at Old Nelson dining hall. He removed the painting from the wall and walked out “nonch
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Published Friday, November 14th, 2008.
Last Modified Friday, November 14th, 2008.
In tonight’s Opera Scenes production, Christian Lindsey uses three different languages to play three different kinds of lovers: one restrained, one unrequited and one fulfilled.
The Opera Theater Ensemble will perform excerpts from six full-length operas, including Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro and Beethoven’s Fidelio, at 7 tonight in The Ridges Auditorium.
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Published Friday, November 14th, 2008.
Lost Flamingo Company presents it’s last show of the quarter tonight with House of Yes, the story of a family with more than one crazy gene.
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Published Friday, November 14th, 2008.
As students begin their winter break, local bands and clubs gear up for a busy holiday season.
Read MorePublished Friday, November 14th, 2008.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens takes the first step to becoming a certified “Welcoming Congregation” — a congregation openly accepting of all people, regardless of sexual orientation — by hosting “Big Gay Movie Night,” where gay-themed movies will be screened and discussed.
Read MorePublished Friday, November 14th, 2008.
Even though a majority of students vacate Ohio University’s campus during winter break, Athens County has plenty of holiday fun in the coming months.
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