Category: Events
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Jillian Gardner to Perform Recital on Historic McCandless Hall Organ
Athens State University will be welcoming award-winning organist, Jillian Gardner, to campus this summer to perform a recital on the historic McCandless Hall organ. As part of the “Athens Forever” Bicentennial Series, the event will take place on June 9 at 7:00 pm in McCandless Hall and will be free and open to the public.…
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2022 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers
The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by WYTM Country, will continue on Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers. Special guest, Noah Goebel, will open for the band. Noah is from Elkton, Kentucky and won the Beginner Musician category at the 2021 Fiddlers…
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Athens State to Host Veterans Resource Day in July
Athens State University will be hosting a Veterans Resource Day on July 19 from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm in the Sandridge Student Center Ballroom. Veterans will have the opportunity to visit with organizations that offer veterans support services. Athens State is currently seeking organizations to feature at the event that offer discounts, housing, jobs,…
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The Athenian Players to Present “Lady Windermere’s Fan”
The Athenian Players invite you to join them for their Spring 2022 performance of Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde. Directed by Dr. Hugh Long, performances are planned on April 14 and 15 at 7:00 pm and a special matinee show on April 16 at 3:00 pm. Lady Windermere has a happy marriage – or,…
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Youth Art Month Under Way at Alabama Center for the Arts
The Alabama Center for the Arts’ annual Youth Art Month celebration is under way. The Annual Showcase of Young Talent features 110 pieces of art divided into Early Elementary, Elementary, Middle School, and High School categories. All of the artists are K-12 students from Morgan County, Decatur City, and Hartselle City schools, as well as…
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2022 Fiddlers Concert Series Continues with Appalachian Roadshow
The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by WYTM Country, will continue on Thursday, March 17 at 7:00 pm with a performance by Appalachian Roadshow. The concert will be held at Athens State University in McCandless Hall. Appalachian Roadshow is a visionary acoustic ensemble, bringing new-generation interpretations of traditional Americana, Bluegrass, and Folk…
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Athens State to Host 99th Annual Meeting of the Alabama Academy of Science
Athens State University will be hosting the 99th Annual Meeting of the Alabama Academy of Science from March 16-18, 2022. Members from the Alabama Academy of Science (AAS), Alabama Junior Academy of Science (AJAS), and Gorgas will be in attendance. Dr. Jan Davis, retired aerospace professional with experience as an astronaut, engineer, and senior manager,…
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Athens State to Celebrate International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day, Athens State University will be celebrating with a special event on March 8 at 10:30 am in Carter Gymnasium. Keynote speaker, Kristin Scroggin, will deliver a message titled “Shoot for the Stars,” a discussion about being real, setting goals without guilt, and realizing the importance of self-care. Lunch will…
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“From History to Hip Hop” Featuring Jonathan Blanchard Coming to Athens State
Soul singer Jonathan Blanchard will be coming to Athens State University to headline an interactive concert and storytelling experience called “From History to Hip Hop” as the University celebrates Black History Month. The performance will chronicle the evolution of African American music, from the work song to hip hop. Jonathan uses music and the arts…
