ARTS/West and Ohio Valley Live Presents "Parents Rock!"

The Ohio Valley Summer Theater (OVST) will present Ohio Valley Live: Parents Rock!, a sketch comedy/live music show at ARTS/West on September 20th and 21st for visiting OHIO parents and the community. Performances are at 6 and 8pm each night with a cash bar and snacks available. Tickets are $15 and include one free drink. The house band is local 80’s cover favorite Holy Spicoli, performing live alongside local comedic actors.

Call 740-517-0503 for reserved seats, or going online at ovl-parents.bpt.me . We’re also online at www.ovst.org or https://www.facebook.com/OhioValleySummerTheater.

Front & Center with Rob Kroutel

Ron Kroutel, jazz pianist, took the stage this past Saturday, for one of ARTS/West's favorite recurring events: Front and Center! This musical children's club is at the start of its 17th year. Over the years, many, many local musicians have dedicated their time to inspire children musically. Front and Center has been with ARTS/West since 2005, and Saturday was their first show since the new renovations! 

Front & Center is back!

You are invited to

'FRONT & CENTER'

a free music event for school age kids at

ARTS/West

second Saturday of each month (Sept.-May) noon - 1pm

September 14th special guest: pianist

Ron Kroutel

second half of event is always open stage for any kids, solo or group,

to share instrumental or vocal music -- if you choose.

Or just listen and enjoy!

Check out Calliope Feminist Choir's upcoming open rehearsals and see if you'd like to join!

We are selling our pews!

PRESS RELEASE:
ARTS/West, Athens Community Gateway to the Arts  is currently undergoing renovations and is replacing the pews in the performance space with new seating. The City of Athens has authorized the sale of the old solid oak pews to the public for $150 each. These pews are 16 feet long and must be transported by the buyer before August 28, 2013. Pews are first come first served and will not be held. Please contact Chelsa Peterson at 740-592-4315 for more information or to make a purchase. There are currently 10 pews left available for purchase. All sales are final and no refunds will be issued. Pews are sold as is where is. 

The 10 pews that are left!

Volunteers Needed For New Renovations

ARTS/West needs YOUR HELP!
With the many new improvements happening at our facility, we are in need of volunteers to help remove the carpet in the performance space on August 26th, 10:00am-8:00pm. If interested please contact us at artswestathens@gmail.com or (740) 592-4315. 

Come be a part of making the new renovations possible at ARTS/West!

Rocky Horror Picture Show coming to ARTS/West!

Get out your Frankenfurter costume because ARTS/West will be showing Rocky Horror Picture Show twice in October. On Thursday, October 24th at 7:30 pm and again on Friday, October 25th at 7:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. 

Please DO NOT bring props - we will have a newly remodeled performance space so many things are not permitted. ARTS/West will be selling props packets for those who want them. 

"I see you shiver with antici........pation"

We want to hear from YOU!

Here at ARTS/West we truly value and appreciate every piece of feedback we receive from the Athens community. Below there is a link to a short survey as well as a link to Yelp, where you can write us a review yourself.

Help support ARTS/West and all of the great things the arts have to offer you and your community!

Survey can be located here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/B9TJFXL
Write a review on Yelp here: https://biz.yelp.com/home/i3X1oYrfxrDMba1GhtugAA/

Judy Smugly says....

Athens Rock Camp for Girls Final Concert

ARTS/West presents the final concert performance from Girls Rock Camp Saturday, July 13th. Going on its third successful year, this is a performance you do not want to miss!

This week long camp introduces self-esteem builders through music creation and performance. The Girls Rock Camp also offers workshops and technical training while creating leadership and encouraging social change. The girls form bands, learn to play instruments, write music and show off all their hard work by the end of the week.

The show will feature the debut performances of “Smolder”, “Necessary Redundancy”, “Fading Grey”, “Macintosh”, and “Soul Takers.”

5-10$ suggested donation at the door, concert begins at 7:00pm.

For more information please contact athensgirlsrock@gmail.com or artswestathens@gmail.com

Also be sure to read more on this exciting summer opportunity and spread the word about the one and only Athens Rock Camp for Girls!

http://athensrockcampforgirls.com/

The Brother's Grimm Spectaculathon

Coming soon to ARTS/West - On July 16th & 17th, at 7:00pm. Scene One Theatre Presents:The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon! A wild, free-form comedy show featuring all of the classic Brother Grimm Tales put together in comical and mind-bending way.

Online tickets will be sold at www.scene1theatre.com, starting July 1st. Adult tickets are $8 and students (high school and below) are $6. However, you can get your tickets now by either emailing sceneonetheatre@gmail.com or calling 740-818-8320.

For every ticket sold, $1 will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project.
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

A reading of Sleeping Rough

Be a part of the first audience to hear the play, 'Sleeping Rough,' since its world premiere in New York City. The reading will feature Merri Biechler, Brian Evans, and Sarah Warda. Directed by Emily Prince.
This reading presented by Brick Money Theater Ensemble will take place at ARTS/West on July 18th, 7:00 pm.

ADMISSION IS FREE :) 

New Gallery Opening of "Monstrology": CANCELLED

ATTENTION: The new gallery opening of "Monstrology" will be CANCELLED this Friday, July 5th. Be on the lookout for the rescheduled date! 

Ohio Valley Summer Theater Camp Performances!

 

Come to ARTS/West this Friday, June 28th, to see the OVST Camp's big performance night! They've working hard the past few weeks, and now they're ready to show everyone what they really can do!

A reminder that this is a FREE show, and that there's nothing wrong

Younger Camp - 10:30am
Older Camp - 1:30pm

https://www.facebook.com/OhioValleySummerTheater

Also remember, this weekend, starting tonight the 27th, is the continuation of the OVST's Show "Willy Wonka: The Musical!" Be sure to get your tickets ahead of time, and be ready for a show of pure imagination. Hope to see you all there!


See all the Willy Wonka show dates/times here: http://willywonkaovst.bpt.me/, and even grab ticket while you're there!

AMC'S Showville/Membership Updates

Last night, AMC's "Showville, Athens, OH" aired, and showed off many of the amazingly talented performers in our lovely town, and we're super proud to have hosted the event. Congratulations all the contestants for putting on an amazing show!
Check out the link for the show's website here for more information: "Showville, Athens, OH"

Also, we've updated the site! Now we have an entire page directly for membership information and how YOU can become a member of ARTS/West! Simply click on the link in the header of the page to check it out!

As always, thank you to all of our supporters and fans! Be sure to stay tuned for more amazing activities that we are planning for the near future!

APE Center and ARTS/West's Annual Theatre, Arts, and Crafts Camp!

Photo from 2012 Theatre Camp. Participants write, produce, and star in their own plays. This year’s camp runs from July 29 – August 2.

APE Center with ARTS West will hold its annual Theatre, Arts, and Crafts Camp this summer during the week of July 29 – August 2.

The camp is open to any child ages 5 – 12.

During the camp, the participants will write, direct, and perform their very own, original short plays. The participants will be broken up by age group and will have the assistance of an adult instructor to help them produce their original works.

There will be a performance of the camper’s work Saturday August 3rd in the early afternoon.
Click on our Camp Registration page to print and fill out the forms for your camper.  Participation in the camp is only $160 for the entire week 9-4pm and includes all materials needed for the camp.  On the Camp Registration page you will also find links to need based scholarships.


For more information about the program and how to sign up, be sure to check out their website: http://www.apecenter.org/
Hope to see you there!

June Update 2013!

Hey, you should watch this video starring our own Program Specialist, Chelsa Peterson, to see what all we have coming up this Summer at ARTS/West!

http://athensoh.swagit.com/play/06072013-516

CATS, A Fine Arts Exhibition

"From the dawn of time, cats have fascinated artists. Beloved by Hemmingway and despised by the inquisition, cats have adapted to life among humans without compromising their wild nature. Their fuzzy faces represent an eternal existentialist struggle of animal instinct for freedom against the comforts of modern society. 
This exhibition represents nine Ohio artists who have a compulsion to create work inspired by their feline companions. Ranging from installation art to painting, they brave the contemporary arts world refusing to give up their live for kitsch aesthetic while revolutionizing our understanding of reality"
Anna Tararova - anatarova@gmail.com, www.annatararova.com

This Friday, June 7th @ 6pm-9pm, come by ARTS/West for this awesome Art exhibit all centered around the internet's favorite animal, The Cat. With pieces ranging from the bizarre, to the beautiful, and even the down right enlightening, be sure to stop by to see it in it's full glory! This exhibit will be up between Friday the 7th, all the way till Friday, June 28th. So even if you cannot make it to the opening, be sure to stop by at any time to give it a look and show your support for local art! See you then!

"Showville, Athens, OH" on AMC!

On Thursday, June 13th at 10:00pm, AMC will be presenting “Showville, Athens, OH.” This past January, ARTS/West: Athens Community Gateway to the Art, hosted AMC TV Channel which filmed what is now called “Showville.” “Showville” features local artists, musicians, performers and entertainers competing for a chance in the Hollywood spotlight while still in their home town. Make sure to tune in to your local AMC channel on Thursday, June 13th at 10pm and support your local talent!

Now, in response to a comment about joining/supporting ARTS/West. Give us a call through any of the numbers on our Contact Us page, so that we may talk and figure out any way you would like to volunteer or even have an Event at ARTS/West. Also, be sure to follow us here at blogger, and to check out our Facebook and Twitter for even more updates!

ARTS/West will be recieving $15,000 in upgrades!

Following the success of Mark Kelso's performance last night, we've been given some great news. The recent goal that we've been pushing for has finally come to fruition as we're being granted $15,000 in upgrades!

These upgrades consist of: Replacing the pews with 170 new performance grade seats, removing the old carpet to show the nice hard wood beneath that will also be sanded and resurfaced, and finally we will install a removable drape and pipe for the stage. 

We're immensely excited for these changes, and I'm not being modest in saying that none of it would be possible without the wonderful supporters that we have. Thank you all so much, and I can't wait to show you the space after the changes have taken place!

Reminder! Tomorrow at 7pm, ARTS/West presents: Mark Kelso!

Be sure to join us tomorrow at 7pm for a free evening of music and fun with the chance to have Mark make a song just for you!

ARTS/West Presents: Mark Kelso!

Wednesday, the 29th of May at ARTS/West, 5pm-8pm: ARTS/West is welcoming you all to come for a night of amazing piano music both planned and improvised with pianist Mark Kelso. Mark's music has drawn praise from Sir Ben Kingsley, Dave Brubeck, George Winston, and many more. His albums have been used extensively in healing centers around the world. 

Admission is FREE, but there is a suggested donation of $15 for the performance.

Here's a look at some of Mark's amazing skills at Scorpion Bowl III.

For a look at some more of Mark's music, try his Discography.

Hope to see you there next week!

May 14th, Upcoming Events Update: Geoff Schenkel Art Gallery & Global Dialogues

Tomorrow May, 15th at ARTS/West, 5pm-8pm: ARTS/West is proud to present a public art opening of an exhibit created by artist Geoff Schenkel. Geoff was honored with the Artsbridge “Reflections” People’s Choice Award, won the Best of Show for Mixed Media in the Southern Hills Art Show, and most recently anchored at the Dairy Barn's FLOW Exhibition in our fair Athens.
  
Geoff's Personal Website, where you can view more of his amazing art!: http://geoffschenkel.com/
Also, like the group of artists that Geoff collaborates with at: https://www.facebook.com/resolvestudios

Free admission and free refreshments! We're very excited for this event so please come on out for it! 

Next, An Athens pilot project of Global Dialogues will be announcing the local winners of their annual worldwide narrative contest during a presentation at ARTS/West at 3pm on Sunday, May 19.  The event will be preceded at 1pm by a panel discussion focusing on the ideas generated by youths in their contest submissions.  The awards presentation will feature a brief introductory film and performances by the Athens Irish Dancers.  Ohio University graduate music student, Isaac Zika, will perform on piano.

A diverse group of Athens County youths submitted entries in this year’s Global Dialogues contest.  Entries came from students at Hocking College, Ohio University, an Athens-based women’s recovery organization, and from youth in the general public.  This year's contest topics included violence and HIV/AIDS & sexuality. A jury has chosen twenty entries as local winners.  These twenty will now go on to a jury at the international level.  Winners of the international contest have the opportunity to be made into films by some of the world's top cinema talent.  Global Dialogues films are available for viewing or download in 27 languages at the Global Dialogues YouTube channel:  http://www.youtube.com/globaldialogues

This Saturday is the last Front & Center of the season!

F & C will be back in September!