Calling all country music fans—this is one show you won’t want to miss out on. Buckeye Country Superfest is returning to the Ohio Stadium in Columbus on the weekend of June 22nd and 23rd and is sure to be a wildly good time. Country music was one of the fastest growing genres for streaming music in 2023, growing almost 25% from 2022, and 2024 has so far seen the same surge in interest in country music. From more approachable country singers, like Zach Bryan and Morgan Wallen, to tried-and-true musicians like Beyonce and Lana Del Rey dropping country albums out of the blue, the genre seems to b ..read more

So, the time has come. You’ve approached the end of the school year and finished finals, or maybe you’re graduating and getting ready to leave Athens altogether. It’s an exciting time all around—you’ve either got the summer to relax and decompress from the school year, or you’re about to embark on the next chapter in your adult life. But you’ve still got to move out of that huge three-bedroom college rental home before you can truly part ways with Athens. One of the few things that nearly everyone can agree on is that moving house can kind of suck. It takes a ton of coordination, hopefully a f ..read more

Did you know that there’s a cannabis museum right outside of Athens? The Cannabis Museum, located just outside of the city in Canaanville, is an educational and research nonprofit dedicated to educating others on how global cultures have used the cannabis plant, along with the prohibition and politics surrounding it. The museum’s director and staff have worked around the clock for nearly five years to get things open, only recently opening their doors in April 2023. Their first exhibition, “Hemp and Hackles,” is currently on display until August of 2024 and shows museum guests the vast expanse ..read more

Did you know that Columbus hosts a rock and metal festival with impressive, A-list lineups year after year in the summer? The Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival promises to deliver a rock and metal festival like you’ve never seen before in the middle of May 2024 in downtown Columbus at the Historic Crew Stadium—the sound of the bands playing pulsates through the city so loudly from the stadium stage acts, that people miles away can hear it in the evening. Sound like your kind of scene? Here’s what you need to know about Ohio’s best rock and metal music festival.  About Sonic Temple Art a ..read more

It’s the day everyone looks forward to in college—it’s the culmination of hard work, perseverance, and a ton of crazy nights out with friends. We’re of course talking about commencement day coming up on May 4th, 2024 for Ohio University’s undergraduates. As another generation of Bobcats gets ready to depart campus, we figured we’d take a moment to share the best ways to get ready for the big day and make the most of the time left on campus. Leading Up to the Big Day As the date approaches, it’s easy to get lost in a flurry of exams and preparations for commencement day. Take some extra time to ..read more

When thinking about music festivals, the perennial ones tend to come to mind first. Coachella, Bonnaroo, Pitchfork, and Lollapalooza are only some of the popular festivals in the United States. But, did you know that a music festival with some bigger names attached comes once a year to southern Ohio? The Nelsonville Music Festival is hosted yearly and is returning in 2024 from July 26th-28th for a weekend of music and fun. As the name suggests, the festival takes place in Nelsonville—which is a quick 25-minute drive away from Athens—at the Snow Fork Event Center, which includes an overnight ca ..read more

When you’re in college and taking multiple classes at once and still trying to juggle any potential student jobs and social lives, things can sometimes get stressful or overwhelming at times. It’s important to take some time to yourself and get out in nature to decompress, and what better place to do just that in than Athens?  While Hocking Hills or even Wayne National Forest get a ton of attention and are popular choices for Athens residents and beyond, Strouds Run State Park is large, sprawling, and scenic, offering a variety of year-round activities that anyone can take part in. And th ..read more

Operas—they’re not what the average person thinks of when trying to find something to do, but they’re emotionally-charged shows that can leave some audiences in tears. Plus, the singers have gorgeous costuming, and it’s fun to also dress up yourself for a performance at the theater. With plenty of operas out there, there’s at least one that can resonate with everyone—and one of the more popular ones is coming to a live-streamed screen right in the heart of southeastern Ohio. It’s not too often the opera comes to Athens, but you can catch a live, hi-definition viewing of Madama Butterfly at the ..read more

“I love apartment hunting,” said no one ever. We get it—searching for your next apartment close to campus in Athens isn’t always fun. There’s a lot of time spent driving around, narrowing down options based on your necessities, and consulting with potential roommates and taking their feedback into consideration too. While we at Krause Rental Properties try to make everything as streamlined and easy for you, not all rental companies are built the same, and the rental apartments certainly aren’t built the same. With that in mind, here are some of our best tips and red flags to watch out for whil ..read more

Once you get far enough into southeastern Ohio, it’s hard to ignore that you’re getting into Appalachia with the verdant, lush forests and fields and the rolling foothills that surround the region. The history is seeped into the land, and the influences are many, even when you’re living in a larger area like Athens, so it’s no surprise that the cities pay homage to the culture of the surrounding land like the Athena Cinema does with its From the Hills and Hollers series, where Appalachian stories are put on the forefront with special viewings. What’s the Documentary Calls from Home: Prison Rad ..read more