Hocking Hills events

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Weekly Schedule of Events
June 13-19, 2011
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Enjoy the HockingHills, it's Naturally Amazing™!

Happy Father's Day - June 19th

Washboard Music Festival this weekend!


Monday through Thursday Events, June 13-16, 2010

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Twin City Movies - Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs Evil
Jun 10, Jun 11, Jun 12, Jun 13, 2011
7 pm. Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon, 230 pm Sun. Raged PG. 1 hour and 34 minutes. A teenage Red Riding Hood trains in a distant land with a mysterious, covert group called Sisters of the Hood. She is then called upon by Nicky Flippers - head of the Happily Ever After Agency - who teams her with the Wolf to investigate the disappearance of Hansel and Gretel. Cast Hayden Panettiere, Patrick Warburton, David Ogden Stiers, Glenn Close. Director Mike Disa.
Cost: $4 per person

Contact:

Twin City Opera House

15 W Main Street

McConnelsville, Ohio

Phone: 740-962-3030

Web Site:

http://www.operahouseinc.com/index.html




Beginning Archery Classes - Ages 9-14
Jun 13, 2011
130pm-330pm. June 13, 14, 15, 16. 4 Classes/9 Hour course. Led by Certified Instructors National Field ArcheryAssociation USA Archery. Class Size is limited. Pre-registration is required Call or Email alleyparkoeyahoo.com to register.
Cost: $40-45.

Contact:

Alley Park

2805 Old Logan Rd SE

Lancaster, Ohio

Phone: 740-681-5025

Web Site:

http://www.lancasterparks.com





Rattletrap String Band
Jun 13, 2011
8 pm. One of Athens' best kept secrets, Rattletrap String Band entertains the crowd at Casa Cantina every Monday night.
Cost: Free

Contact:

Casa Cantina

6 West State Street

Athens, Ohio

Phone: 740-594-8691

Web Site:

http://www.casanueva.com/






Line Dancing
Jun 13, 2011
7-8pm. No Registration necessary. Just show up and have fun. For additional information please call.
Cost: $4 per person

Contact:

Alley Park

2805 Old Logan Rd SE

Lancaster, Ohio

Phone: 740-681-5025

Web Site:

http://www.lancasterparks.com






Phantoms, Shadows and Phenomena Exhibit
Jun 14, Jun 15, Jun 16, Jun 17, Jun 18, Jun 19, 2011
12-5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri, 12-8 pm Thu, 1-5 pm Sat/Sun. Closed Mondays and Holidays. Jan 28 - Aug 14, 2011. Opening Reception January 28, 2011, 6 - 8 PM. Works by artists Corinne Botz, Mat Collishaw, Agnes Geoffray, Laura Larson, Hirsh Perlman, Adam Putnam, and Dana Sherwood and Victor Vazquez present a world of reality that is questioned, performed and at times embellished.
Cost: Free

Contact:

Kennedy Museum of Art

Lin Hall at the Ridges

Athens, Ohio

Phone: 740-593-1304

Web Site:

http://www.ohio.edu/museum/





Designated Space at Donkey Coffee
Jun 14, 2011
9 pm. Tuesday nights the stage is open for Designated Space, Donkey's own poetry, prose, and spoken word open stage. This event has become attractive to many in the writing and literature community and is a great venue for exchanging a variety of ideas and writings.
Cost: Free

Contact:

Donkey Coffee Espresso

17 West Washington Street

Athens, Ohio

Phone: 740-594-7353

Web Site:

http://www.donkeycoffee.com/





Full Moon Paddle
Jun 14, Jun 15, 2011
Call for times. Sunsets glowing colors shower onto the water surrounding your kayak as dusk slowly encompasses you. Stars sparkle over your head. Paddle east quietly until the moon rises on the horizon and transforms into a full moon, sending a stream of light across the water before you. Well paddle for two hours, with a stop along the way to have snacks. No experience needed and all equipment including glow sticks and lights, instruction and snacks are provided.
Cost: $40/$20 with own kayak

Contact:

Touch the Earth Adventures

Athens, Ohio

Phone: 740-592-3496

Web Site:

http://www.hockinghills.com/earthtouch





Quilt National 2011
Jun 14, Jun 15, Jun 16, Jun 17, Jun 18, Jun 19, 2011
GALLERY HOURS Tue/Wed/Fri 1100-500pm, Thu 1100-800pm, Sat 1200-500pm, Sun 100-500pm. The 17th biennial juried exhibition of contemporary art quilts will be on view through Sep 5. This exhibition was juried by Nelda Warkentin, Pauline Ver Beeck-Cowart, and Eleanor McCain. Quilt National was intended to demonstrate the transformations taking place in the world of quilting. Its purpose was then, and still is, to carry the definition of quilting far beyond its traditional parameters and to promote quiltmaking as what it always has been -- an art form. The works in a Quilt National exhibit display a reverence for the lessons taught by the makers of the heritage quilts. Many of the works hold fast to the traditional methods of piecing and patching. At the same time, however, the Quilt National artist is intrigued by the challenge of expanding the boundaries of traditional quiltmaking by utilizing the newest materials and technologies. These innovative works generate strong emotional responses in the viewer while at the same time fulfilling the creative need of the artist to make a totally individual statement.
Cost: $6-4 per person

Contact:

Dairy Barn Arts Center

8000 Dairy Lane

Athens, Ohio

Phone: 740-592-4981

Web Site:

http://www.dairybarn.org/







Washboard Festival Quilt Show
Jun 14, Jun 15, Jun 16, Jun 17, Jun 18, 2011
1-4 pm. Tue-Sat normal business hours. There will be extended hours and live music during the Washboard Festival June 16-18th. Sixth of twelve monthly exhibits for 2011. Exhibit runs through June 25 and features quilts from Brown County. The 2011 show consists of 40 quilts from the historic river town of Ripley provided by the Safe House Quilters. The group's name came from the fact that Ripley played a major role in the Underground Railroad by providing safe houses for slaves traveling to freedom in Canada. Brown County is a participant in the quilt barn trail phenomenon that links its Quilt Barn and Covered Bridge Tour with other Ohio counties participating in the Clothesline of Quilts across Southern Ohio and throughout the United States.
Cost: Free

Contact:

Bowen House

196 North Market

Logan, Ohio

Phone: 740-385-0344

Web Site:

http://www.bowenhouse.org







Tai Chi Classes
Jun 14, 2011
630pm beginners every Tue night. 730pm advanced every Tue night. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that is being taught in a gentle form of low impact exercise for adults, ages 18 older. Practicing Tai Chi helps to support general mental and physical well being. It helps to improve lower body strength, balance, and flexibility. Its slow flowing movements help to calm the mind and reduce the stress and tension from every day life. Call for more information or to register.
Cost: $25 per 4 week session

Contact:

Alley Park

2805 Old Logan Rd SE

Lancaster, Ohio

Phone: 740-681-5025

Web Site:

http://www.lancasterparks.com





Athens Farmers Market
Jun 15, 2011
10 am - 1 pm on Saturdays all year and Wednesdays through December. Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens. Every Saturday year-round and on Wednesdays, locals and visitors alike get their fresh produce at the Athens Farmers Market. Easy to find and called one of the nation's best markets by Audubon Magazine, the Athens Farmers Market is a must-see for any lover of food and culture. Find fresh homegrown vegetables, mouth-watering fruits and meats, fresh flowers, teas, breads and hand made crafts. Listen to live music and visit with friends at the Farmers Market Cafe which offers hot coffee and freshly prepared seasonal cuisine.
Cost: Free

Contact:

Athens Farmers Market

1000 East State Street

Athens, Ohio

Phone: 740-593-6763

Web Site:

http://www.athensfarmersmarket.org








Pickin' in the Park
Jun 15, 2011
7 pm. Free jam session for all interested musicians. The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Cost: Free

Contact:

Alley Park

2805 Old Logan Rd SE

Lancaster, Ohio

Phone: 740-681-5025

Web Site:

http://www.lancasterparks.com







Logan and Hocking County . . . A Timeline Exhibit
Jun 15, Jun 16, Jun 17, Jun 18, 2011
1-4pm Wed-Fri, 11am-5pm Sat. New Exhibit at the Historical Society features several hundred years of the county's history condensed into four panels on display. The timeline includes Native Americans, the first settlers 1798, the Civil War, the Hocking Valley Railway, and more...up to the year 1917, when Logan celebrated its centennial.
Cost: Small Fee

Contact:

Hocking County Historical Society

P. O. Box 262

Logan, Ohio

Phone: 740-385-6026, 740-385-6457

Web Site:

http://www.hockingcountyhistoricalsociety.com/





Hands on Stained Glass Workshop
Jun 16, 2011
10 am - 12 pm. Learn basic copper foil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. Classes are two hours long and all supplies are provided. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more sophisticated glass projects. All supplies are provided.
Cost: $25. includes all materials

Contact:

Scenic Way Gifts

63775 St. Rt. 56

Creola, Ohio

Phone: 740-596-1913

Web Site:

http://www.scenicwaygifts.com



Donkey Musicians' Open Stage - by Troy Gregorino
Jun 16, 2011
9pm - 12 am. Voted one of the best open stages in town, Donkey Musicans' Open Stage has become a popular place for folks to come and share their favorite songs. Filled to capacity each week, DMOS promises a receptive audience for musicians who are looking for a place to showcase their material.
Cost: Free

Contact:

Donkey Coffee Espresso

17 West Washington Street

Athens, Ohio

Phone: 740-594-7353

Web Site:

http://www.donkeycoffee.com/

Friday Events, June 17, 2010
(See above for additional multiple day events)
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Washboard Music Festival
Jun 17, Jun 18, 2011
Annual Washboard Music Festival. Downtown Logan OH. Great music Food, vendors. FREE Children's ride section. Washboard Festival Train. Quilt Show. Live Music multiple locations.
Cost: Free

Contact:
Washboard Music Festival
Main Market Streets
Logan, Ohio
Phone: 740-380-3828
Web Site: http://www.washboardmusicfestival.com/


Cantwell's Creations
Jun 17, 2011
10 am. The forest and geology at Cantwell Cliffs are some of the most diverse in the park. Meet the naturalist at the parking area for a discovery hike through this unique location.
Cost: Free

Contact:

Cantwell Cliffs

State Route 374

Logan, Ohio

Phone: 740.385.6842, 866.644.6727

Web Site:

http://www.hockinghills.com/cantwell_cliffs.html






Jeweled Dragons
Jun 17, 2011
2 pm. Join the Naturalist for a closer look at Hocking's not so mythical dragonflies and damselflies. These flying, crawling and swimming insects lead an amazing life that we can peek in on. Meet at the main playground in the Hocking Hills Campground near site 143 for a short stroll down to Rose Lake.
Cost: Free

Contact:

Hocking Hills Campground

31251 Chieftain Drive

Logan, Ohio

Phone: 740-385-8685, 800-686-0386

Web Site:

http://hockinghillscanoeing.com/camping.html





Sculpture with Clay
Jun 17, 2011
6-8 pm. Dates June 10, 17, July 8. Instructor Trisha Clifford-Sprouse. In this sculpture studio we will create masks and heads from clay. Students will make a series of pieces during the 1st and 2nd class and glaze them on the 3rd class. Pieces will be ready for pick up on July 22nd.
Cost: $52-62.

Contact:

Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

145 East Main Street

Lancaster, Ohio

Phone: 740-681-1423

Web Site:

http://www.decartsohio.org/





Friday Night Bandstand, Lancaster
Jun 17, 2011
7-830pm. 111 E. Main St, Lancaster, OH. Jun 17 - Velvet Vibration - Today's Favorites Yesterday's Jams. Presented by Lancaster Parks Recreation and sponsored by Fairfield Federal Savings and Loan Association. Providing great music together since 1982. Join us at the Bandstand in downtown Lancaster. Bring a friend and lawn chair. Ice cream from Gypsy Joe's will be available. Jun 24 - The John Shwab Party Band - McGuffey Lane's Lead, Singing our favorite Songs. Jul 1 - The Lancaster Community Band - seasoned musicians from Fairfield County. Jul 8 - Mule Skinner - Old School Bluegrass. Jul 15 - The British Invasion - the ultimate tribute to 60s British Rock Jul 22 - Lancaster Festival. Jul 29 - Lancaster Festival. Aug 5 - The High Street Stompers - 6 piece Dixieland. Aug 12 - The Reagonomics - all 80s all the time.
Cost: Free

Contact:

Lancaster Bandstand

111 East Main Street

Lancaster , Ohio

Phone: 740-687-6651

Web Site:

http://www.lancasterparks.com/





The Living Word Outdoor Drama
Jun 17, Jun 18, 2011
8 pm. Experience the Greatest story ever told at The Living Word Outdoor Drama. Relive the life of our Savior, Jesus Christ, in a time when God manifested His glory and love to man though His son. The stunning and breath-taking drama takes place on a spectacular 400-foot panoramic set which is considered America's most authentic re-creation of Old Jerusalem. The Living Word cast and crew is made up of dedicated volunteers from all walks of life who invest many hours of their time to make the drama a lasting experience for the audience. The Living Word Outdoor Drama is the only one of its kind that invites the audience and visiting groups to be a part of the performance. We invite you to join the cast as an 'extra' for the evening and experience the Passion of Christ in a very close and personal way. Our facility is handicap accessible. We offer entrance drop off and free parking.
Cost: $16 adults, $6 ages 4-12

Contact:

Living Word Drama

6010 College Hill Rd.

Cambridge, Ohio

Phone: 740-439-2761

Web Site:

http://www.livingworddrama.org/



Saturday Events, June 18, 2011
(See above for additional multiple day events)

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Washboard Music Festival continues in downtown Logan.






Earth Angel Super Cruise In
Jun 18, 2011
Call for times. The mission of the Earth Angel Foundation of Ohio is to send terminally and/or life threatening ill children on dream vacations. We are able to do this with the help of corporate sponsors and our annual Super Cruise Car, tractor, and motorcycle show. Proceeds from that day go toward childrens trips. We are an all volunteer staff, no salaried or paid individuals. If you know of a terminal or chronically ill child, visit our website to submit their name www.earthangelfoundation.org or .com or .net or volunteer to help out. Contact Neil Redd, President at 740-332-4713.
Cost: Gate Fee

Contact:

Fairfield County Fairgrounds

157 East Fair Avenue

Lancaster, Ohio

Phone: 740-653-3041

Web Site:

http://www.fairfieldcountyfair.com/





Saturdays in the Park
Jun 18, 2011
1000am-1130am. Families with Children Ages 3-12 are welcome to join us for this program. Preschool children and their adult caregiver will stay together for all activities. Elementary age children will have separate age appropriate activities. Programs will be nature oriented and include a craft, hike and/or game. One Class time is offered on the 3rd Saturday of every month June 18th Animal Charades. July 16th Marsupials. August 20th FREE Activities for Tractor Show Breakfast cost $4.00 per plate.
Cost: $3.50-4.50 or $10.00 family

Contact:

Alley Park

2805 Old Logan Rd SE

Lancaster, Ohio

Phone: 740-681-5025

Web Site:

http://www.lancasterparks.com





David Kaye and Jeff Blanchard
Jun 18, 2011
9 pm. Comedy at its best. Join us for an evening of hilarity. Call for tickets, reservations and info. Presented by Abrios Brick Oven, Power 105, Coors Light and Baymont Inn.
Cost: $20 per person

Contact:

Abrios Brick Oven

859 East State Street

Athens, Ohio

Phone: 740-594-8500

Web Site:

http://www.abriosbrickoven.com/







Hummingbird Banding Demonstration
Jun 18, 2011
9-11 am - Banding, 1-3 pm - Presentation. Hummingbird expert Allen Chartier will capture and band our hummingbirds and present his research.
Cost: Free

Contact:

Lake Hope State Park

27331 State Route 278

McArthur, Ohio

Web Site:

http://www.stateparks.com/lake_hope.html





Athens Farmers Market
Jun 18, 2011
10 am - 1 pm on Saturdays all year and Wednesdays through December. Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens. Every Saturday year-round and on Wednesdays, locals and visitors alike get their fresh produce at the Athens Farmers Market. Easy to find and called one of the nation's best markets by Audubon Magazine, the Athens Farmers Market is a must-see for any lover of food and culture. Find fresh homegrown vegetables, mouth-watering fruits and meats, fresh flowers, teas, breads and hand made crafts. Listen to live music and visit with friends at the Farmers Market Cafe which offers hot coffee and freshly prepared seasonal cuisine.
Cost: Free

Contact:

Athens Farmers Market

1000 East State Street

Athens, Ohio

Phone: 740-593-6763

Web Site:

http://www.athensfarmersmarket.org





Lake Hope Saturday Night at the Movies
Jun 18, 2011
Dusk. Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2. 83 minutes. Rated G. Family fun at the nature center amphitheater. Walt Disney films will be featured Titles for the entire summer are posted at all offices.
Cost: Free

Contact:

Lake Hope State Park

27331 State Route 278

McArthur, Ohio

Web Site:

http://www.stateparks.com/lake_hope.html



Belly Dancing at Salaam
Jun 18, 2011
630-930 pm. Restaurant Salaam features a belly dancer every Saturday night. Dine entranced. 21 West Washington Street, Athens.
Cost: Free event

Contact:

Salaam

21 W. Washington Street

Athens, Ohio

Phone: 740-594-3800

Web Site:

http://restaurantsalaam.com/



Hands on Stained Glass Workshop
Jun 18, 2011
10 am - 12 pm. Learn basic copper foil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. Classes are two hours long and all supplies are provided. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more sophisticated glass projects. All supplies are provided.
Cost: $25. includes all materials

Contact:

Scenic Way Gifts

63775 St. Rt. 56

Creola, Ohio

Phone: 740-596-1913

Web Site:

http://www.scenicwaygifts.com



Athens County Historical Society & Museum
Jun 18, 2011
12-4 pm. Admission is Free every third Saturday each month. Admission any other time is $4 adults, $2 seniors/students 13-21, $1 12 under, members free. The Athens County Historical Society and Museum showcase the history of Athens County. The collection features permanent and changing exhibits that explore the region's history. Genealogists are available Monday -- Friday from 1 - 4 p.m. to assist visitors with researching family history. In addition, there are lectures and special events planned throughout the year.
Cost: Free - Every 3rd Saturday

Contact:

Athens County Historical Society Museum

65 North Court Street

Athens, Ohio

Phone: 740-592-2280

Web Site:

http://www.athenshistory.org/


Sunday, June 19, 2011
(see above for additional multiple day events)
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Father's Day Lunch BBQ
Jun 19, 2011
1130 am seating begins. We cant leave the dads out, every other holiday is celebrated Join us for Backyard BBQ. Chef Anthony will cook good ole BBQ for you and yours. We will serve up all the fixins on June 19 including Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Chicken w/Honey BBQ, Build Your Own Angus Burger, Chunky Potato Salad, Kettle Cooked Chips, Creamy Cole Slaw and Mixed Berry Cobbler.Reservations are necessary.
Cost: $12-18 per person

Contact:
Inn Spa At Cedar Falls
21190 State Route 374
Logan, Ohio
Phone: 740-385-7489, 800-653-2557
Web Site: http://www.innatcedarfalls.com/restaurant/