Hocking Hills weekend updates Sept. 24

WEEKEND UPDATE

September 23, 1010


TODAY NOW through SUNDAY - Art & Ceramics Exhibit - 10am to 5pm (Tue-Sat), noon to 5pm (Sun); Sue Hazen and Maryann Limmer, ceramic artists, and Margaret McGee, a painter, work together to express their thoughts on the South African Ndebele Indian Art. Part of Final Fridays in the Historic Square Arts District of Nelsonville. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W Columbus St., Nelsonville; 740-753-1011; FREE

TONIGHT - Monthly Hocking County Historical Society Program - 7:00pm; Lois Kempton will present this month's program focusing on the Inboden Brothers story in Hocking Hills history. Hocking County Historical Society, 64 N Culver, Logan; call 740-385-6026 for more info. FREE

FRIDAY through SUNDAY - Season of Good Light Photography Workshop with Jim Crotty - 6-8 pm Fri. Optional reception and workshop preview. 8 am Sat - 6 pm Sun. . The workshop will officially begin early on Saturday morning, September 25, also at The Gathering Place, for an initial classroom session on camera operations and functions and effective use of lenses for the variety of photographic situations often approached for nature and landscape photography. There will then be a short outing to either Cedar Falls or RoseLake for practical application of lessons learned in class. Saturday afternoon will consist of instruction on the artistic aspects of nature and landscape photography as well as digital editing and workflow. Following dinner the group will reconvene for late afternoon and early evening landscape photography at AshCave. Sunday's schedule will start very early for landscape photography at sunrise from the hilltop garden behind the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls. There will be a short classroom session followed by trips to Cedar Falls, Old Man's Cave and either Conkles Hollow or Rock House, depending upon the instructors assessment of the shoot conditions and subjects to be photographed. Sunday afternoon will consist of image critiques in the classroom as well as a presentation on the business and marketing aspects of professional nature photography. For Equipment and Gear recommendations and additional information please visit the web site at http://innatcedarfalls.com/group-events/workshops; $195 per person, Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 St. Rt. 374, Logan; 1-800-653-2557 for reservations.

FRIDAY - Final Fridays - Parade of Square Crows - 6pm to 10pm; Don't miss the Parade of Square Crows on display outside the shops of the Historic Square Arts District. Vote for your favorite and you could win a prize! The scarecrows, made by local artists, will remain on display through October. Call 740-753-1011 for more info. FREE

FRIDAY - Richard Buckner Backstage Show - 8pm; Rhapsody calls Richard Buckner "One of America's most unrecognized songwriting talents, Richard Buckner tells dusty tales of fortune and failure with uncommonly disarming conviction. With a voice that seems to channel the heartsick and fallen ghosts condemned to stir from one empty shot glass to the next, Buckner entrances all in earshot with his captivating and beguilingly simple poetics." We couldn't agree more. Don't miss a chance to see this great songwriter at a special backstage performance! Seating is limited to 75 people; $12 or $14 at the door; Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville; 740-753-1924

SATURDAY - End of Year River Clean Up - 8am; No, it's not another household chore - the River Clean Up is fun! Join your friends on the river to help preserve the Hocking's natural beauty. Everything is provided, from canoes to trash bags. Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, 31251 Chieftain Dr, Logan; Call 740-385-8685 for more info; FREE

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Hocking Hills Artists & Craftsmen Annual Fall Show - Sat: 10-5; Sun: 11-5; Juried Artists & Craftsmen with their handmade items from Paintings, Wood, Glass, Fiber Art and many other art forms. Don't miss out on the Raffle for all shoppers. Parking & Admission are free; Hocking Hills State Park Dining Lodge; St. Rt. 664 S; Call 740-385-8245 for more info. FREE

SATURDAY - Perfect Prime Rib Cooking Class - 10:30am to 1:30pm; Caramelized Onion Cranberry Reduction Sauce with Chicken, Cabernet Bordelaise with Beef, Cheddar Bechamel with Pasta. Limit 8 Students. Hands On Style. Bring a friend and you will receive 1/2 off your class tuition. Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw's. Susie is a graduate of The Culinary School at KendallCollege in Chicago and honed her skills at Chicago's top restaurants for 17 years, including Ambria of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. She also taught cooking classes at A La Carte Gourmet Kitchen and The Chopping Block Cooking School in Chicago. $50 per person; Shaw's Restaurant & Inn, 123 N Broad St, Lancaster; 1-800-654-2477 for reservations.

SATURDAY - Birding by Kayak: Touch the Earth Adventures - 4:30pm to 7:30pm; Julie Davis, president of Columbus Audubon, leads us into the nooks and crannies of serene waterways in search of birds large and small. Trips last three hours. No experience necessary. Reservations required. $40 / $20 with your own kayak; call 740-591-9094 for reservations.

SATURDAY - Moonlight Tour at Hocking Hills Canoe Livery - 7pm to 11pm; Paddle your canoe from sunset to moonlight, using the light of the moon as it reflects on the water. Your trip ends at the livery with a roaring bonfire, s'mores and a local bluegrass band for your enjoyment. Reservations highly recommended. Meet at the livery at 7:00 p.m. and be sure to bring a flashlight. $35 per canoe for 2; Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, 12789 St. Rt. 664 S, Logan; call 800-634-6820 for reservations.

SATURDAY - Fall Harvest Moon Canoe Trip - 7pm; Enjoy nature at its best, when the leaves and seasons are changing. Top off this enchanting experience under a full moon on the HockingRiver. Join us afterward for refreshments and live entertainment. $35 per canoe; Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, 31251 Chieftain Dr, Logan; call 740-385-8685 for reservations.

SATURDAY - Michelle Shocked - 8pm; Stuart's proudly welcomes acclaimed singer-songwriter Michelle Shocked! Shocked is a traveler and a troubadour; a "picker-poet," as they say in Texas who describes herself as "the most sophisticated hillbilly you'll ever meet." As a young feminist, she left Texas to travel, Kerouac-style, a musical vagabond caught up in Reagan-era grassroots politics. After 23 years playing music and over a dozen albums she still is doing what she does best: making records and playing shows all around the world. $20 - $33; Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville; 740-753-1924

SUNDAY - Birding by Kayak: Touch the Earth Adventures - 7:30am to 10:30am; Julie Davis, president of Columbus Audubon, leads us into the nooks and crannies of serene waterways in search of birds large and small. Trips last three hours. No experience necessary. Reservations required. $40 / $20 with your own kayak; call 740-591-9094 for reservations.

MONDAY - Why Trees Matter - 1pm to 3pm; Learn about the benefits of trees to environmental health, energy savings, healthy communities, wildlife habitat, watershed protection and increased property values; Speaker: Dr. Jim Chatfield, OSU Extention; Hocking College Energy Institute, 30140 Iles Rd, Logan; no registration necessary; FREE

MONDAY - Invasive Species Identification and Control Workshop - 6pm to 8pm; Are invasive plants a problem on your property? Do you spe3nd weekends mowing, cutting and spraying vegetation only to have it come back? Would you like to identify and learn to effectively contril Ohio's most troublesome invasive plants? Join the Logan Tree Commission for a FREE workshop at Mingo Park in Logan; RSVP to Ann Bonner, ODNR; 740-589-9910

THURSDAY (September 30th) - Wonders of Old Man's Cave - 10am; Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalists' Cabin, behind Old Man's CaveVisitorCenter, for a short hike, and discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found throughout the park. Call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE

Every Saturday & Sunday - Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - noon and 2:30pm; Take a historic train ride on our family-friendly railroad. Enjoy a narrated ride in a vintage 1920s coach, a 1970 heavy-weight coach or an open air car. See a canal lock. Travel to the last company town in Ohio. Stop at Robbins Crossing, an 1840s pioneer log village. Your visit to the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway can be part of a great family getaway weekend in the beautiful Hocking Hills. Our non-profit, volunteer-run railroad is located in Nelsonville between Logan and Athens on SR 33. Call 800-967-7834 to leave a message to order tickets or purchase tickets online at www.hvsry.org or call 740-750-9531 on Saturdays and Sundays; $12 adult; $10 Senior; $9 Children 3-12; under 3 ride free but must sit on guardian's lap.

NOW through September 25th - Camera Art Show Exhibit - Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1 to 4 pm, or by appointment. The Bowen House, 196 N Market St., Logan. For more information call 740-385-0344; FREE

Every Wednesday - Yoga in the Hills - 6pm to 7pm; This class is offered surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills. Weather permitting classes are outside on our wonderful deck among the trees. This class is perfect for the beginner or those recovering from injuries. Groups are welcome! Call ahead for details - we may be having class, with our wonderful instructor, at a waterfall near you! BlueValley Massage & Traveling Spa - call 888-74-PEACE (747-3223) for location; $10

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Flea & Farmers' Market at Hocking Hills Market; US 33, Rockbridge

Every Saturday - Hocking Hills Farmers' Market - 9am to noon; Find fresh produce & food, plus other agricultural related products. Support area farmers and enjoy the atmosphere at one of Ohio's estimated 200 farmers' markets. Located behind the Logan-Hocking Activity Center, 1593 E Front St, Logan; organized by the Hocking County Farm Bureau; call 740-385-5306 for more info

Every Saturday - Flea Market at Rempel's Grove - 8am to 4pm; browse an assortment of collectibles, antiques and miscellaneous items; proceeds benefit Hocking County Historical Society and Museum; St. Rt. 664 (behind Baymont Inn & Suites)

Every Saturday & Wednesday - Athens Farmers' Market - 10am to 1pm; now in its 38th year, the Athens Farmers' Market serves as a wonderful venue for trade and conversation. It also serves as a kind of food business incubator for small producers attempting to start a new enterprise. In addition to seasonal produce, trees, plants, gourmet baked goods and even gourmet dog biscuits are available. Location: 1000 E State St., Athens; call 740-593-6763 for additional information.

UPCOMING:

Community Drum Circle - 5:30pm; Barb Long, a Main Street business owner, has started a Community Drum Circle in downtown Logan the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month. Everyone is invited to gather at the gazebo in WorthingtonPark. Dance, drum or just shake a shekere. Not sure what a drum circle is? Search Community Drum Circle on YouTube. Call Barb at 740-385-0353 for more info.

October 3rd - Hocking Hills Fall Poker Run - 9am to 3pm; Organized by the Friends of the Hocking Hills State Park, the tour will begin at Lake Logan State Park Beach with a pancake breakfast and end at Millstone Southern Smoked BBQ. First bike out at 10 a.m., last bike out at 11 a.m. Covering approximately 100 miles, motorcyclists or motorists will stop at many parks and lakes, including AshCave. At each stop they receive a poker card and the participant with the best hand at the end wins the $300 cash prize! New this year is a chance to win an additional $400 in cash at bonus cash stops. Registration, which includes the pancake breakfast, is $25 for a single rider and $30 for a driver and passenger. Proceeds will benefit programs and special projects at the HockingHillsState Park.

Planning a visit to the Hocking Hills State Park? The Hocking Hills State Park is part of a pilot program called "Carry In, Carry Out". This means whatever you carry into the park you need to carry out, all waste and recyclables. Most National Parks have already adopted this policy. Please help keep the Hocking Hills clean and green.