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May 4-6, 2007
 
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Planning is still underway for this year's weekend. Please look at the 2007 Moms Weekend schedule below to see the kinds of events and activities that took place this special weekend.

To list your event on this calendar, please submit your event to the on-line Calendar of Events. An Oak ID is required to submit an event.
 
Friday
 
Mom's Weekend T-Shirt Sale
Buy your Mother a Mom's weekend t-shirt and many other things uptown by the courthouse. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO OHIO UNIVERSITY'S RELAY FOR LIFE.
 
Golf, Tennis or visit the Driving Range
Golf: 7 a.m. to dark at the Gold Course
Tennis: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Tennis Courts near Ping
Driving Range: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at end of West State Street

Call 593-4669 today to schedule a tee time for you and Mom or call 593-9405 to reserve a court.
 
"In the Sweet Bye & Bye" Exhibit
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Multicultural Programs Art Gallery, Baker University Center
The"In The Sweet Bye & Bye: Old Songs and New Work" media exhibit is astimulating and provocative work by media artist Philip Mallory Jones.He incorporates wall-mounted flat-panel touch screen displays withtransparent plexiglass panels that are suspended throughout thegallery. The main themes of this work are derived from the artist'spersonal and family memoirs, and African-American/Diaspora oraltraditions. This exhibit is free and open to the public. For moreinformation contact wc230502@ohio.edu.
 
Spring Pottery Sale
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Old Trisolini Lawn
Ceramic department Spring Pottery Sale - Mom's Weekend! For more information contact reardon@ohio.edu.
 
BFA Thesis Exhibition: Printmaking
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Trisolini Gallery, 405 Baker University Center

Undergraduate Thesis Exhibition: Printmaking: Kathryn Locher & Audrey Whitlach. For more information contact kralicko@ohio.edu or visit the website at www.finearts.ohio.edu/art/pages/galleries/current.htm.
 
Graduate Ceramics Thesis Exhibition
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ohio University Art Gallery: Seigfred Hall 536

Graduate Ceramics Thesis Exhibition Tannaz Farsi: Self-Haunted and Synthetic. For more information contact kralicko@ohio.edu or visit the website at www.finearts.ohio.edu/art/pages/galleries/current.htm.
 
Moms Weekend Native American Jewelry Show & Sale
Noon to 5 p.m.
Kennedy Museum of Art, The Ridges

Peruse authentic Native American treasures, and view current museum exhibitions while you shop. The Kennedy Museum is located in Lin Hall at the Ridges. The Bobcat Express shuttle, running weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., stops at the Museum doors every half hour. Entry and parking are free. For more information contact tragerte@ohio.edu or visit the website at www.ohiou.edu/museum.
 
Selling Authenticity, Thesis Exhibition
Noon to 5 p.m.
Kennedy Museum of Art

Ohio University student Lauren Marchaza analyzes the effect of the tourist trade on Zuni design motifs. The Kennedy Museum is located in Lin Hall at the Ridges. The Bobcat Express shuttle, running weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., stops at the Museum doors every half hour. Entry and parking are free. For more information contact tragerte@ohio.edu or visit www.ohiou.edu/museum/.
 
Interweaving Cultures, Thesis Exhibition
Noon to 5 p.m.
Kennedy Museum of Art

Ohio University student Janice Frisch identifies how Euro-American quilting traditions have influenced Native American textile art. The Kennedy Museum is located in Lin Hall at the Ridges. The Bobcat Express shuttle, running weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., stops at the Museum doors every half hour. Entry and parking are free. For more information contact tragerte@ohio.edu or visit www.ohiou.edu/museum/.
 
Ohio Softball vs. Central Michigan (DH)
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ohio Softball Field

Website: www.ohiobobcats.com.
 
School of Art Invitational Exhibition: Tried & True
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Majestic Galleries, 20 Public Square, Nelsonville

School of Art invitational exhibition for retired and early-retired faculty: Tried and True Artists include: Bob Borchard, David Hostetler, Abner Jonas, Bill Kortlander, Pat Kroutel, Ron Kroutel, Mary Manusos, Karen Nulf, Gary Pettigrew, Don Roberts, Erik Forrest and Gary Schwindler. For more information contact kralicko@ohio.edu or vist the website at www.finalfridays.com.
 
Dairy Barn Fest
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Dairy Barn Arts Center: 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, Ohio

Artists Bazaar: more than 40 vendors will display and sell their handmade items, including: handmade jewelry, garden sculpture, baskets, pottery, glass and wood turned objects. Organized by the Dairy Barn Arts Center. Contact information: Claire@dairybarn.org or 740-592-4981 or www.dairybarn.org.
 
Off-Campus Community Assistant Cookout
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
96 N. Congress St.

Get to know your neighbors, eat some free food and maybe a little cornhole action! Who knows, the weather might be nice by then. For more information contact jj829703@ohio.edu.
 
Mom's Weekend Shabbat
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Baker Center Ballroom

Join Rabbi Danielle and student song leaders for a fun and celebratory Shabbat in the new student center. Delicious dinner to follow prepared by Baker Center catering. Free- don't miss it! For more information contact ohiohillel@yahoo.com.
 
Graduate Ceramic Thesis Exhibition: Joe Davis
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Adleta Galleries, 16050 Canaanville Road, Unit 1

Graduate Ceramic Thesis Exhibition: Joe Davis. For more information contact kralicko@ohio.edu or visit the website at www.adleta.net.
 
Open Stage with Bruce Dalzell
8 p.m. to midnight
The Front Room, Baker Center

Come to play, or come to listen. Sign up in The Front Room at Baker Center. For more information contact bo318703@ohio.edu or visit the website at www.myspace.com/oubakercenter.
 
Celtic Rave
8 p.m. to midnight
240/242 Baker Center

Authentic historical dances from England, Italy, France, Scotland, and Ireland done to modern techno and Celtic music. Free glowsticks provided. Dances are easy to learn and lots of fun! For more information contact felicedebbage@gmail.com.
 
School of Theater proudly presents: HAPPYSLAP
8 p.m. Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater - Kantner Hall
The cost is $14 general admission and $12 students. For more information visit their website at: www.myspace.com/happyslaptheplay. WORLD PREMIERE! GRAPHIC VIOLENT CONTENT, MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.
 
VIRGIN MEGATOUR CONCERT: Talib Kweli, Sugarcult and William Tell
8 p.m. Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Back by popular demand, the Virgin College Mega Tour (VCMT) is gearing up for its 4th consecutive college-campus concert series that brings the latest music to 18 different cities across the country.
 
Free Theatre Concert: RED WANTING BLUE, EASE THE MEDIC, THIS STORY
8 p.m.
Baker Center Theatre

Check out a great free concert in the Baker Center Theatre
 
Bahama Bring your Mama
9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Bromley Hall
Please join us for an evening of FREE food, crafts, music, bingo and door prizes. The doors open at 9:00 pm and the fun lasts until 1:00 am. For more information, contact sand@ohio.edu.
 
Poker Tournament
10 p.m. West 82 (Food Court), Baker Center
No-Limit Texas Hold'em
 
Laughter After Dark
Midnight to 2 a.m.
The Front Room, Baker Center

Come see nationally touring comedians live in the Front Room!
 
FREE MIDNIGHT MOVIE: Because I Said So
Midnight - Baker Center Theatre
Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton stars with Mandy Moore, Lauren Graham and Piper Perabo (an Ohio University alum) in this heartwarming comedy about mothers, daughters and cutting the apron strings.
 
Saturday
 
Mom's Weekend t-shirt Sale
Buy your Mother a Mom's weekend t-shirt and many other things uptown by the courthouse. Also, swing on by the courthouse from 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. and get your Mom's picture taken with Alpha Phi Omega Chippendales!!! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO OHIO UNIVERSITY'S RELAY FOR LIFE.
 
2 Person Massages
60 minutes - $75... available to OU students and Ping Center members... call 740-593-9919 to schedule an appointment.
 
Golf, Tennis or visit the Driving Range
Golf: 7 a.m. to dark at the Gold Course
Tennis: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Tennis Courts near Ping
Driving Range: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at end of West State Street

Call 593-4669 today to schedule a tee time for you and Mom or call 593-9405 to reserve a court.
 
Mom's Walk for a Cure
9 a.m. Location TBA
Join UPC in the fight against breast cancer! This year's Moms Walk for a Cure will mark the 7th year that University Program Council and the Ohio University community have supported the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society. Last year the event boasted more than 1,200 participants and raised over $1000 for this great cause. Participants can register for the walk starting Monday, April 30, 2007 through Friday, May 4, 2007 at Baker University Center from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Registration is $12.50 per person, a donation to these two great organizations. Hopefully you'll join us for this great event!
 
Track and Field OHIO Open
9 a.m. Goldsberry Track/Pruitt Field
Cheer on the Bobcats!
 
Old Man's Cave Day Hike
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hocking Hills State Park, Logan OH

Join Outdoor Pursuits on a 7 mile day hike through the Old Mans Cave region of Hocking Hills State Park. This area is scattered with a variety of geologic features, including waterfalls, sandstone cliffs and rock formations. A great afternoon to spend with your Mom this weekend! This trip includes transportation, trip leaders and a snack all for $10 a person. For more information contact cv108903@ohio.edu.
 
Spring Pottery Sale
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Old Trisolini Lawn
Ceramic department Spring Pottery Sale - Mom's Weekend! For more information contact reardon@ohio.edu.
 
BFA Thesis Exhibition: Printmaking
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Trisolini Gallery, 405 Baker University Center

Undergraduate Thesis Exhibition: Printmaking: Kathryn Locher & Audrey Whitlach. For more information contact kralicko@ohio.edu or visit the website at www.finearts.ohio.edu/art/pages/galleries/current.htm.
 
Graduate Ceramics Thesis Exhibition
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ohio University Art Gallery: Seigfred Hall 536

Graduate Ceramics Thesis Exhibition Tannaz Farsi: Self-Haunted and Synthetic. For more information contact kralicko@ohio.edu or visit the website at www.finearts.ohio.edu/art/pages/galleries/current.htm.
 
Tea for Mom and Me!
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
29 Park Place - Casual Attire
You are cordially invited to join President and Mrs. Roderick J. McDavis for tea at the President's home.
 
Dairy Barn Fest
3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Dairy Barn Arts Center: 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, Ohio

Artists Bazaar: more than 40 vendors will display and sell their handmade items, including: handmade jewelry, garden sculpture, baskets, pottery, glass and wood turned objects. Organized by the Dairy Barn Arts Center. Contact information: Claire@dairybarn.org or 740-592-4981 or www.dairybarn.org.
 
Women's Football Clinic
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Peden Stadium

Cost: $25 (All proceeds benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation). Cost includes Clinic T-Shirt, introduction of Coach Solich and staff, video footage and basic rules/strategies of offense & defense, on-field drills with the coaching staff, post-clinic refreshments, and door prizes. Limited to the first 250 women (early registration is encouraged). To register, call 740-597-1374.
 
Mom's Weekend Fashion Show
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Baker Center Ballroom A

The OU Fashion Associates are having their annual Mom's Weekend Fashion Show. This years theme is "Hello Hollywood!" They will be raffling off such items as Juicy, Coach and Gucci sunglasses, Guess Handbags, and Kenneth Cole watches. All raffle proceeds benefit Passion Works. The first 40 people to buy tickets will receive a free headband. For more information contact kd363104@ohio.edu or ln233504@ohio.edu.
 
School of Art Invitational Exhibition: Tried & True
1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Majestic Galleries, 20 Public Square, Nelsonville

School of Art invitational exhibition for retired and early-retired faculty: Tried and True Artists include: Bob Borchard, David Hostetler, Abner Jonas, Bill Kortlander, Pat Kroutel, Ron Kroutel, Mary Manusos, Karen Nulf, Gary Pettigrew, Don Roberts, Erik Forrest and Gary Schwindler. For more information contact kralicko@ohio.edu or vist the website at www.finalfridays.com.
 
Moms Weekend Native American Jewelry Show & Sale
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kennedy Museum of Art, The Ridges

Peruse authentic Native American treasures, and view current museum exhibitions while you shop. The Kennedy Museum is located in Lin Hall at the Ridges. Entry and parking are free. For more information contact tragerte@ohio.edu or visit the website at www.ohiou.edu/museum.
 
Selling Authenticity, Thesis Exhibition
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kennedy Museum of Art

Ohio University student Lauren Marchaza analyzes the effect of the tourist trade on Zuni design motifs. The Kennedy Museum is located in Lin Hall at the Ridges. Entry and parking are free. For more information contact tragerte@ohio.edu or visit www.ohiou.edu/museum/.
 
Interweaving Cultures, Thesis Exhibition
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kennedy Museum of Art

Ohio University student Janice Frisch identifies how Euro-American quilting traditions have influenced Native American textile art. The Kennedy Museum is located in Lin Hall at the Ridges. Entry and parking are free. For more information contact tragerte@ohio.edu or visit www.ohiou.edu/museum/.
 
SCALE
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Kennedy Museum of Art

Astronomy-themed installations help visitors visualize not only the universe, but also their relative place within it. The Kennedy Museum is located in Lin Hall at the Ridges. Entry and parking are free. For more information contact tragerte@ohio.edu or visit www.ohiou.edu/museum/.
 
Ohio Softball vs. Eastern Michigan
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ohio Softball Field

Visit www.ohiobobcats.com for more information!
 
Mom's Weekend Market
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Ping Center Front Lawn

Vendors from Silpada Jewelry, Longaberger Baskets, Mary Kay, Avon and many more! Free for all.
 
Mom's Weekend Choral Concert
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium

University Singers, Women's Chorale, and Singing Men of Ohio. For more information contact reillya@ohio.edu or visit www.ohiou.edu/music/concertsevents.html
 
Mom's Weekend open house at the OHIO Ecohouse
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
OHIO Ecohouse, 8133 Dairy Lane

TheOHIO Ecohouse will be hosting an open house in honor of Mom's Weekend.Tours will be available at any time between 2-4 p.m. The mission of theOHIO Ecohouse is to demonstrate affordable, green technology andsustainable living. It serves as an outreach and education platform forOhio University, the local community, and the Appalachian region. Formore information contact marcuss@ohio.edu or visit www.ohio.edu/conservation.
 
Mom's Weekend Market
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
In front of the Ping Center

Take Mom shopping!!! Representatives from: Longaberger baskets, Silpada Jewelry, Mary Kay and other local vendors will be there.
 
Silent Auction benefiting Relay For Life
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1st Floor, New Baker Center

Grab your Mom and get some shopping done while fighting cancer. Bid on gift baskets, gift certificates and much more, and all proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. For more information, contact ad ad879803@ohio.edu.
 
OU Price is Right
8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Baker Center Theatre

GETSET OHIO UNIVERSITY! IT'S TIME TO COME ON DOWN! The Ohio UniversityGame Show Appreciation Society presents their Moms Weekend spectacular:OU PRICE IS RIGHT. Admission price is $3. We will be playing all ofyour favorite pricing games for some wonderful prizes... including avideo iPod, and XBox 360, and a Nintendo Wii. Doors open at 7 p.m., soget there early for good seats! For more information contact gameshow@ohio.edu or visit http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~ts357903/GSAS.html
 
Spring Jam
8 p.m. to 11p.m.
Ping Center Lounge

Enjoy a night of dance instruction, food and fun! "Come shake your maracaswith your Mama and bring your dancin' shoes at Spring Jam!" Free for OUstudents. Mom or guests $5.00
 
Female Comedian CHELSEA HANDLER
8 p.m.
Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium

The University Program Council is proud to present the hilarious comedian,Chelsea Handler at Ohio University. Chelsea has toured the countrydoing stand-up and was featured at the Montreal Comedy Festival as wellas this past year's HBO's Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen. She can alsobe seen on her popular, self entitled, "The Chelsea Handler Show" and"Girls Behaving Badly," just to name a few. Come enjoy a hilarious andwell-known comedian for Mom's weekend! Tickets are $5 for students and$7 general. Tickets will be on sale Monday, April 30, 2007. Visit www.ohio.edu/upc for more information
 
School of Theater proudly presents: HAPPYSLAP
8 p.m. Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater - Kantner Hall
The cost is $14 general admission and $12 students. For more information visit their website at: www.myspace.com/happyslaptheplay. WORLD PREMIERE! GRAPHIC VIOLENT CONTENT, MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.
 
Coffeehouse Concert
9 p.m. to Midnight
The Front Room, Baker Center

Great Bands and caffeinated fans can only mean a good time. From R&B to jazz to rock 'n' roll, there's something for everybody!
 
FREE MIDNIGHT MOVIE: Because I Said So
Midnight - Baker Center Theatre
Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton stars with Mandy Moore, Lauren Graham and Piper Perabo (an Ohio University alum) in this heartwarming comedy about mothers, daughters and cutting the apron strings.
 
GAMMA After Hours
Midnight to 2:30 a.m.
The Front Room, Baker Center

Free food and drinks! Music! Karaoke! For more information contact kd262705@ohio.edu
 
Sunday
 
Mom's Weekend Brunch Buffet
Stop by the Blue Gator and pick up a bite to eat at the Mom's Weekend Brunch Buffet. Tickets are only $10, and all proceeds go to Ohio University's Relay for Life. To order tickets in advance email cl262104@ohio.edu.
 
2 Person Massages
60 minutes - $75... available to OU students and Ping Center members... call 740-593-9919 to schedule an appointment.
 
Golf, Tennis or visit the Driving Range
Golf: 7 a.m. to dark at the Gold Course
Tennis: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Tennis Courts near Ping
Driving Range: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at end of West State Street

Call 593-4669 today to schedule a tee time for you and Mom or call 593-9405 to reserve a court.
 
Mom's Weekend Brunch
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hillel, 21 Mill Street

Grab your Mom and head to Hillel for a delicious breakfast of omelets, fresh bread, fruit and more. The best Moms brunch around, and it's free! For more information contact ohiohillel@yahoo.com.
 
Ohio Softball vs. Eastern Michigan
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Ohio Softball Field

Visit www.ohiobobcats.com for more information.
 
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