Beer is just Beer….. Right?

by Sara Marrs, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Athens County Economic Development Council

I attended my first 2010 Ohio Brew Week event last night, Sparbock keg tapping at Jackie Os. The pub was full of brew-goers eager to taste the craft brews that will be offered all week at many of the drinking establishments in Athens. I was really excited to be among the group of people who were there tasting, scoring, and talking about the beers. As I listened to the folks at the tables around me, I realized that there is an entirely different jargon that I was previously unaware of when discussing beer and its flavors. It was really entertaining to hear statements like; this one is really hoppy, that one has a sweet nose but a bitter finish, perfect balance.
I have to say, I am a person who knows what she likes. I never really thought beyond that when drinking my beer. I was introduced to a different perspective last night. So, here is a little of what I learned;

*IPA – An ale brewed in England for British troops stationed in India in the 18th century. It was brewed very strong to survive a voyage that could take as long as six months. Highly hopped.

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July 13, 2010 | comments (1)

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Sould Be Old to This, Yet, I’m New

by Kelee Riesbeck, Executive Director, Athens County Historical Society \& Museum

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September 10, 2009 | comments (0)

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Brew Stimulus

by Sara Marrs, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Athens County Economic Development Council

Summer is officially here. The pools are open, summer softball is well under way, and my girls are catching lightning bugs in the back yard. For many folks summer means the official vacation season is here. But this year, for many families, traveling somewhere far away is not an option. Economically. Recession.. nasty, nasty word! So, we make due with what we have, our more local options, and there are many. We have so much to offer right here in Athens county. Not to mention the money you spend here will go farther, help your neighbors businesses, impact our economy in a positive way.

My vacation this year is hereright here in Athens. Im so excited for Ohio Brew Week Festival, and the best part, it comes to me!! One of my favorite things to do is meet new people, engage in interesting conversations, share experiences. Ohio Brew Week brings an estimated 8,000 people into our little community throughout the week of carefully planned events and activities. All of our local businesses see overflow spending from OBW. Hotels are filled with Brew-goers who spend their money here in the Athens area as patrons in, restaurants, gift shops, carry-outs, and countless other businesses. There is a beautiful economic trickle down from all of this spending. This comes at a time when many of these businesses are experience less patronage because of the absence of the student population.

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June 26, 2009 | comments (0)

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Winter Dreaming of Spring

by Emily Prince, Program Specialist, ARTS/West

Today I feel like the ARTS/West banner: “Winter Dreaming of Spring”. The image was donated to us from the Passion Works Studio. It is glorious and hopeful and all of things I won’t feel like until I see the crocuses peeking up out of the ground. I hate to rush the seasons but, I know I’ll rush right into short sleeves as I dream of the spring on the next 60 degree day. I saw a robin about two weeks ago. Robins just can’t be trusted these days as the heralds of spring. Up north in the Snow Belt, yes; here, no. I am encouraged by the geese. They are back. The geese do rush the seasons and I am anxiously looking forward to seeing the white goose down by the Hocking River. They seem to accept him.

I know the Aquabear County Fair is coming up – that’s a sure sign of spring. This year, Athens-based Aquabear Legion (a group of musicians, bands, artists, and filmmakers from Ohio) is holding its 3rd annual Aquabear County Fair on the weekend of March 5-7, 2009 in Athens, Ohio. The weekend features thirteen bands playing at three different venues on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night in addition to an Ohio film Festival at ARTS/West on Saturday, March 7th at 2pm. ARTS/West will also be holding a local art show, curated by the Aquabear Legion as part of the weekend’s festivities.

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February 24, 2009 | comments (0)

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Big City Folks Impressed!

by Russell Chamberlain, Broker/Owner, The Athens Real Estate Company

Friends of ours from D.C. visited our family for the weekend.

Before we headed out on Friday night, my friend—an attorney with an office on Pennsylvania Ave and a world of entertainment out his back door—asked if it was likely that we would see someone we knew. The answer in a small town like ours was, “Of course!”

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February 23, 2009 | comments (0)

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The love between a man and his Star Wars

by Emily Prince, Program Specialist, ARTS/West

The love between a man and his Star Wars.

There are many kinds of love in this world, but few so rare and special as the love between a man and his Star Wars. The prior week was everything I expected and more. Music was the major theme. We snuck a little music in for the Star Wars show thanks to the improv stylings of an Athens music legend Mr. Andrew Lampela. Danprince and I traveled all around the town seeing live music and enjoying our friends.

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February 19, 2009 | comments (2)

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The Jetsons Visit the Flintstones.

by Emily Prince, Program Specialist, ARTS/West

Welcome to Business Remixed! I am Emily Prince, the program specialist for ARTS/West: Athens Community Gateway to the Arts – the City of Athens’ community performing arts facility. What’s a “program specialist,” you say? Well, I kind of run the arts section for our Arts, Parks and Recreation Department. I am a humble civil servant, a director, I dabble in acting, I love to knit, read books and am an arts advocate – that’s my passion.

Among the many things that make living in Athens County so fantastic, and there are many – are the people. This community never ceases to amaze me.

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February 3, 2009 | comments (1)

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