Lectures

International Studies Forum: Rachel Tompkins
May 30 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Anderson Auditorium, Scripps Hall
Rachel Tompkins, president of the Rural School and Community Trust, will speak on "Closing Rural Schools and Killing Rural Communities." Contact: Jennifer Cochran at (740) 593-1842 or cochraj1@ohio.edu. Tickets: Free

International Studies Forum: Angela Raven-Roberts
June 6 from 4 to 5 p.m.
Anderson Auditorium, Scripps Hall
Angela Raven-Roberts, director of academic and training programs at Tufts University's Feinstein International Famine Center, will be the featured speaker. Contact: Jennifer Cochran at (740) 593-1842 or cochraj1@ohio.edu. Tickets: Free

Events

Old English Reading Group
Mondays during spring quarter, from 5 to 6 p.m.
Ellis Hall 113
Associate Professor Marsha Dutton from the English Department will be leading an informal Old English reading group. Anyone interested -- faculty, staff, undergraduates -- is welcome to participate. There's no need for any history or knowledge of Old English Dutton said, "We'll do it inductively, and it will be fun." Contact her for more information at (740) 597-2752 or dutton@ohio.edu.

HockHocking Folk Festival
May 30 from 8 to 10 p.m. Stuart's Opera House, Nelonsville
May 31 from noon to 7 p.m. Robbins Crossing, Hocking College Campus
Music, culture and heritage will be celebrated at this event. Featured entertainers are Mary Gauthier (Friday) and Bill Staines (Saturday). There will also be storytellers, instrument builders at work, musical instruction on folk instruments and a make and take area where homemade musical instruments are created. Tickets: Friday, $15 at the door, $12 in advance; Saturday, $5 for adults, $2 for children. Contact: Stuart's Opera House, (740) 753-1924.

Garden Art and Herb Show
May 30 from noon to 7 p.m.
Starbrick Clay, 21 W. Columbus St., Nelsonville
Celebrate spring by bedecking your garden and patio with springtime ceramic art! There are herb markers, wind chimes, birdbaths, stepping stones, sun faces, flowerpots, planters, berry bowls, garden finials and more! Contact: Ann Judy at (740) 753-1011.

Second Annual TIGAR Showcase and Conference
June 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hocking College student center
This promises to have something for everyone interested in new ideas for computers, the Web, software, communications technologies, network applications and other information technology. The day will feature an expo of the region's IT companies, robot and computer gaming demonstrations, info sessions, give-aways and the chance to win a Palm Pilot ZIRE 71. Cost: $10 if you preregister online by May 30 or $15 at the door. Students and seniors: $7 if you preregister online by May 30 or $10 at the door.

First Annual Creative Writing Graduate Reading
June 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Galbreath Chapel
Graduating graduate-level creative writing students will read from their work. Contact: Carrie Oeding at co254802@ohio.edu. Cost: free

"bLue trAin" by Guy Goodwin
through July 4
Adleta Galleries, Canaanville
"bLue trAin" features drawings and paintings by the internationally exhibited, post-minimalist artist and Chauncey resident, Guy Goodwin. The opening will be celebrated with the artist, along with DJs, dancing, Big Chimney breads and cheeses and refreshing libations. Visit www.adleta.net for directions and more details regarding the show and opening.

Quilt National '03
through Sept. 1
The Dairy Barn
Quilt National is a biennial exhibition of innovative, contemporary art quilts. This exhibition demonstrates the transformations taking place in the world of quilt art, and features artists from around the world. Cost is $5 for adults and $3.50 for seniors, children 12 and under are free. For more information call (740) 592-4981 or visit www.dairybarn.org.

Performances

Talent Show
June 5 from 9 p.m. to midnight
Baker University Center Front Room
There will be a raffle for door prizes. Grand prize is $100. Contact: Betsy Gombas at bets711@excite.com.

"Romeo and Juliet"
June 20 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Stuart's Opera House, 34 Public Square, Nelsonville
Travel back in time to experience the joy and sorrow of the most well-known love story in history and come away a little wiser for the journey. Tickets at the door: adults, $9; children, $5; in advance: adults, $8, children, $4.