Fall 2009 Parents Weekend Schedule of Events

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All Weekend

Collections Collected
Friday 12-5pm, Saturday 1-5pm,
Sunday 1-5pm
The Kennedy Museum, The Ridges
A collaborative project between The Kennedy Museum of Art and the School of Art, displaying collections of objects from selected Ohio University departmental collections and collections of miniatures and small objects from the Athens community.

Stories of Athens: A Walking Tour
Start times: Friday at 4pm, Saturday at 1pm & 4pm, Sunday at 1pm
Tours last for 1.5 to 2 hours
Athens County Courthouse,
1 South Court Street

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Friday & Saturday

Mark Dion: Collected Editions: 1992-2009
Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
Trisolini Gallery
Free and open to the public
Unique display of limited editions of prints and multiples created between the years 1992 - 2009.

DeWitt Godfrey
Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
Ohio University Art Gallery,
536 Seigfred Hall
Best known for his architectural scale constructions in weathered steel, Godfrey explores the space between seriality and singularity, and between chance and artistic necessity.

First American West, Interact with Local History, and Material Memories
Friday 12-4pm, Saturday 12-4pm
Athens County Historical Society and Museum, 65 North Court Street

ART/Oberfest
132 West State Street, Athens
A community celebration of the visual, performing and culinary arts.

The Hostage
8:00pm
The Forum Theater, RTV Building
This is a bawdy, poignant, life-affirming tale of love, loss, and a good dose of Irish whiskey. The mainstage shows are suitable for general audience, although probably not for children under 13.

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Friday

Halloween Costume Fundraiser
11:00am - 1:00pm
Howard Park (between RTV and Hudson)

Faculty Research Forum presenter Craig Howley
Noon - 1pm
McCracken Hall 234

Parents' Weekend Shabbat Services
6:00 - 8:00pm
Hillel at Ohio University, 21 Mill Street, Athens

Pumpkin Carving
7:00 - 9:00pm
Baker Center Multipurpose Room
Sponsored by The Association for Cultural Exchange and the International Student Union.

Coffee with the Folks
8:00pm
The Donkey Coffee Cafe
A fundraiser sponsored by Up ‘til Dawn

Planet Ping
9:00pm - 12:00am
Ping Center
Come enjoy hayrides, a bonfire, a hypnotist, pumpkin carving/painting, free food, and games and prizes.

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Saturday

TailGreat Park Tailgates
7:00am
TailGreat Park

Family Weekend 5K Walk/Run
8:00am (registration) 8:30am (race)
Ping Center front lawn

2nd Annual Rise ‘n Shine with the ‘Rents Parents Weekend Breakfast
Seatings at 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am
Baker Center Ballroom
Sponsored by the UPC and the Dean of Students Office.

Athens Farmers’ Market
10:00am - 1:00pm
1000 East State Street, Athens

Kennedy Museum of Art OU Fall Parents’ Weekend Tour
11:00am
The Kennedy Museum, The Ridges

Corn Hole Tournament
11:00am (registration)
Noon (tournament)
TailGreat Park
Sponsored by Alpha Delta Pi

Zienzele Handmade Basket Sale
11:00am - 3:00pm
Baker Center 4th Floor

Old Man’s Cave Day Hike Trip
11:00am - 5:00pm
Old Man’s Cave, Meet at the Rental Center at 11:00am ready to go!
Join Outdoor Pursuits on a 7-mile day hike through the Old Mans Cave region of Hocking Hills State Park.

Attire for Hire
Noon - 4:00pm
Baker Center 1st Floor
Professional Clothing Drive

Ohio Field Hockey v. Duke
1:00pm
Pruitt Field

Skate for the Cure
1:00pm
Bird Arena
Sponsored by OU Synchronized Skating

Ohio Football v. Kent State
2:00pm
Peden Stadium

Ben Bailey of Cash Cab
8:00pm
Memorial Auditorium
Presented by the Ohio University Program Council (UPC)
Bailey is the host of the highly successful shows “Cash Cab” and “Cash Cab: After Dark” on the Discovery Channel.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
9:00pm
Baker Center Theatre,
2nd Floor Baker Center

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Sunday

Ohio Field Hockey v. Central Michigan
1:00pm
Pruitt Field