Hocking Hills weekend May 17, 2012

Having trouble viewing this email click here to view on-line WEEKEND UPDATE May 17, 2012 SATURDAY HOCKING HILLS SPRING POKER RUN SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK - 9:30AM AT LAKE LOGAN BEACH. (see details below) THURSDAY - Rip & Strip Class - 7pm to 8pm; Learn how to knit, crochet, hook or braid with recycled items. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; bowenhouse.org; FREE FRIDAY through SUNDAY- Nelsonville Music Festival - Friday begins at 4pm; Saturday and Sunday at 10am; Set in the beautiful rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio, the Nelsonville Music Festival is a three-day festival that celebrates music and local artistry of our region. We take pride in offering a warm, accepting environment where local artisans can sell and be recognized for their work, where local, regional and national musicians instill their awe-inspiring talents and festival goers can relax and enjoy the fruits of our regional flavor. For ticket info and detailed schedule for each day visit www.nelsonvillefest.org or call Stuart's Opera House at 740-753-1924; Robbins Crossing, Hocking College Campus, Nelsonville. FRIDAY - Hoof Hearted Brewery Keg Release Party - 10pm; Hoof Hearted Brewery from Columbus will be releasing their first keg ever at The Lodge in Hide-A-Way Hills, featuring live music and Hoof Hearted Beer, along with The Lodge Craft Beer. Join us for a great time! SATURDAY - Volunteer Beautification at Hocking Hill State Park - 9am; Do you love to garden? Hocking Hills State Park needs your help getting all spruced up for the season. Flowers need to be planted, perennials need tending and landscaping needs attention throughout the park. Even if you're not a gardener you can help out. Your contribution to the beautification of Hocking Hills State Park will be enjoyed by millions. Join this Hocking Hills State Park Volunteer Day by calling Barb Saving at 877-403-4477 or sending an email to executivedirector@friendsofhockinghills.org. You will meet at the Hocking Hills State Park Office at 9am and go from there. Wear appropriate footwear, bring gardening gloves, water and a sack lunch or enjoy lunch at the Hocking Hills Dining Lodge. Hocking Hills State Park office (campground office), State Route 664 S near Old Man's Cave. SATURDAY - Logan Farmer's Market - 9am to noon; Find fresh produce & food, plus other agricultural-related products, support area farmers. The market will be open every Wednesday from 9-1 and Saturdays 9 to noon; located in the parking lot next to M&M Family Diner, 34 W Main St, Logan; call 740-385-5306 for more info. SATURDAY - Hocking Hills Spring Poker Run - 9:30am; There is nothing like spring in the Hocking Hills. Enjoy the colors of summer coming to life during the Spring Poker Run! This year's route will be announced soon! The route starts at Lake Logan (with a pancake breakfast ) and the stops include Hocking Hills Motorcycle Ranch (pick up whatever you might need for the bike), Rock House, Jimbo's (would famous hamburgers & beer), Cedar Falls, Hocking Hills Hawk Center ( gas stop), Conkle's Hollow, Treehouse Treats & Treasures (ice cream), and The Millstone BBQ ( food, drinks, music ,& more). $2500 in cash and prizes to given away! Register by May 14th and get a Free Friends of the Hocking Hills Poker Run Bandana. FHHSP member single rider $20 / FHHSP member couple $25 / Non member single rider $25 /Non member couple $30. Register online at www.hockinghillspokerrun.com SATURDAY - Drive & Discover - 9am to 6pm; On the third Saturday of each month, take a scenic drive through the Hocking Hills while shopping for gifts and treasures such as handcrafted furniture, art glass, candles, quilts, wind chimes and more more! Enjoy artist demos and special discount at these unique shops. Start at a different shop each month: May begin at Ruby's Country Cupboard, 16734 St. Rt. 374, Laurelville, 740-385-9696. For more information and map visit www.hockinghillsshopin.com SATURDAY - Art Markets - A.L.P.A.C.A. - 10am to 1pm; The Athens Local Professional Artists and Craftsmen Association (A.L.P.A.C.A.) will kick off its 2012 season with a new series of outdoor Art Markets on Saturday, April 21. Association members will offer local art and crafts for sale at the Market on State, next to the Athens Farmers Market. Vendors will feature items such as glasswork, jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, fiber arts, handmade soap, crafts and children's clothing. Subsequent Art Markets will be held on the third Saturday of the month through September. Market on State, 1002 E. State St, Athens SATURDAY - Writing Workshop - 10am to 2pm; Have you ever wanted to write a novel but don't know where to begin? Sherry Hartzler, author of Three Moons over Sedona and Island Passage, will guide you through those first pages of your novel. Learn how to grab the reader's attention in that first paragraph. Create "hooks" that make your novel a real "page turner." Sherry will conduct a workshop, Great Beginnings, on Saturday, May 19th at 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. The cost of this workshop will be $10.00, and the workshop will be limited to 25 people so reserve your spot today. Contact Audrey Martin, 740-596-1913 to reserve your space. 63775 SR 56, Creola, Ohio 45622, just 3 miles east of Ash Cave at Scenic Way Gifts and Art Glass Studio. SATURDAY - Calling all Crafters - Art in the Alley - 11am to 1pm; Be part of the first event in the new arts and crafts space at the Bowen House. This Saturday the project will be Washboard Christmas Ornaments. This is a Community Project. The ornaments will be sold at the Washboard Music Festival and all the proceeds will benefit the festival. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org; FREE SATURDAY - Scotch & Cigars - 4pm; 5 single malt scotches, 3 appetizers and cigars. The Lodge at Hide-A-Way Hills, 29042 Hide-A-Way Hills Rd, Sugar Grove. Call 740-569-7944 for reservations and pricing. SUNDAY - Senior Chorus Spring Concert - 2:30pm; The Senior Chorus will present a collection of songs including some from the Civil War era, some spirituals, a Cole Porter piece, a sing-a-long, and more. Refreshments to follow. Scenic Hills Senior Center, 187 S. Spring Street; 740-385-6581; FREE TUESDAY - Bike Night at the Millstone - 6pm; Enjoy live entertainment, great food and good friends - even some you haven't met yet! Enjoy the music of Trip Dog on the first Bike Night of 2012. The Millstone BBQ, 12790 Grey St, Logan; 740-385-5341 WEDNESDAY - Logan Farmer's Market - 9am to 1pm; Find fresh produce & food, plus other agricultural-related products, support area farmers. The market will be open every Wednesday from 9-1 and Saturdays 9 to noon; located in the parking lot next to M&M Family Diner, 34 W Main St, Logan; call 740-385-5306 for more info. WEDNESDAY - Jam Session at the Bowen House - 7pm to 8pm; Bring your instrument and have fun playing with other musicians! The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org; FREE THURSDAY, May 24th through May 28th - 42nd Annual Moonshine Festival - Opens 5pm Thursday, closed 6pm on Monday; This year marks New Straitsville's 42nd annual celebration of moonshine, but don't take the name too seriously! This is a great, small town family festival with all the trimmings: a Miss Moonshine pageant; music each day, fun contests like "pickle spitting", a bicycle give away, garden tractor pull, rides, great food & the featured entertainer - David Ball & the Pioneer Playboys. Don't miss this year's festivities - a real taste of small town USA! Main Street, New Straitsville; call 740-394-2239 for more info; FREE THURSDAY, May 24th - "Thomas Worthington" - 7pm; Tom Luce will present a program about Logan's founding father, Thomas Worthington at the Hocking County Historical Society & Museum Center, 64 N Culver St, Logan; for more info call 740-385-6026; FREE THURSDAY, May 24th - Owl Prowl - 9pm; The owls of Ohio are some of the most elusive and fascinating of our Hocking residents. Join the naturalist at the Rock House Shelter House for a closer look and listen to these nocturnal creatures. (Please, no pets at the Owl Prowl.) Hocking Hills State Park, Rock House, St Rt 374 near St Rt 180, Rockbridge; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE FRIDAY, May 25th - Ridgetops & Hollers - 2pm; Ever wonder about the difference between a ridgetop and a 'holler'? Join the naturalist at the Ash Cave parking area to find out. Hocking Hills State Park, Ash Cave is located on St Rt 56 near St Rt 374; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE FRIDAY, May 25th - Final Fridays - Celebrating the Student Artist - 5pm to 9pm; Graduating art students, MFA thesis shows, outstanding high school art and students of all ages will display their work with the many professional artists who show their work in the galleries of the Nelsonville Historic Square Arts District. Call 740-753-1011 for more info; FREE FRIDAY, May 25th - Starbrick Teaching Artists & Their Talented Students - 5pm to 9pm; The Cooperative Artists of Starbrick teach classes, mentor students and provide private instruction. Our outstanding students will show their work side-by-side with their mentors. This show opens on Final Friday and will run through June 26. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W. Columbus St, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1011 for more info; FREE SATURDAY - Logan Farmer's Market - 9am to noon; Find fresh produce & food, plus other agricultural-related products, support area farmers. The market will be open every Wednesday from 9-1 and Saturdays 9 to noon; located in the parking lot next to M&M Family Diner, 34 W Main St, Logan; call 740-385-5306 for more info. SATURDAY, May 26th & SUNDAY, May 27th - 2012 Duck Creek Log Jam Music Festival - 9am; 2 days of music and 2 nights of camping in the Hocking Hills, featuring Roots, Bluegrass, Country, Rock and what have you. It's a bit of a throwback, small by design, off the beaten path type of festival which could only be found down a winding road in Ohio's Hocking Hills. Where, much like the farmers of the region at harvest time, artists bring their skillfully crafted and time-tested songs to stage for consumption. A festival that is more about the stories and the people behind the sounds than it is about bright lights and large crowds. A place where the walk from your campsite to the main stage can, in more ways than one, take you from where you have been to where you've needed to be. There are no paved parking lots, no late night disco tents or $8 beers. We will have guitars, harmonicas, guys with beards.... and there will be banjos. This festival isn't for everyone, but it could be just the thing for you! $32.50 pre-sale/$40 at the gate. Duck Creek Camping and Outdoor Events Area, adjacent to Lake Logan State Park, Logan. For detailed schedule, tickets and directions visit http://www.duckcreeklogjam.com/ SATURDAY, May 26th - Summer Kickoff at Ruby's - 10am to 6pm; Free gifts & 20% off vendors in parking lot. Artist demonstrations. First day for new items in store. Food tastings. All visitors this weekend are entered into a drawing. Ruby's Country Cupboard, 16734 St Rt 374, Laurelville; call 740-385-9696 for more info; FREE SATURDAY, May 26th - Vinton County Shop Hop - 10am to 4pm; Follow the hills and dales of Vinton County to more than 20 quaint antique and gift shops, artisan studios, covered bridges and colorful quilt barns. Sponsored by Vinton County Convention & Visitors Bureau. For more information visit http://www.vintoncountytravel.com or call 1-800-596-4459; FREE SATURDAY, May 26th - Wonders of Old Man's Cave - 10am; Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalists' Cabin, behind Old Man's Cave Visitor Center, for a short hike to discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found throughout the park. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, St Rt 664 S, Logan; 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE SATURDAY, May 26th - Country Music Summer Festival - Doors open at 10am, music begins at noon; All day live music event featuring Easton Corbin and Ohio's own, McGuffey Lane. There will be food, beer, arts, crafts a mechanical bull, games & door prizes. $25 pre-sale; $30 day of show. For tickets visit www.littlebigdude.com or call 888-71-TICKETS; Kaeppner's Woods, 34070 Sutton Rd, Logan. SATURDAY, May 26th & Sunday, May 27th - Train Rides with Historic Village Stop - noon & 2:30pm; Take a leisurely trip on a passenger train dating back to the 1920s. Hear about Hocking Valley history as you pass the remains of industries, canal locks and other historic landmarks. The noon trip to Haydenville covers 14 miles roundtrip and the 2:30 trip to Logan is 22 miles roundtrip. Both trains stop for 30 minutes at a pioneer log village (Robbins Crossing) before returning to the depot. $12 Adult; $10 Senior (60+); $9 Child (3-12) Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 Canal St, Nelsonville; visit http://www.hvsry.org/ for tickets; call 800-967-7834 (messages only) or 740-753-9531 (weekends only) SATURDAY, May 26th - Hocking's Birds of Prey - 1pm; Join the Hocking Hills State Park naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin near Old Man's Cave Visitor Center for a closer look at Ohio's winged predators: hawks, owls, eagles and vultures. Naturalist Cabin will remain open to explore and ask questions. Hocking Hills State Park, St Rt 664 S, Logan; 74-385-6841 for more info; FREE SUNDAY, May 27th - Flaming Torchlight Canoe Trip - start times vary; Night time on the Hocking River is magical, and nothing is more exciting than experiencing it by torchlight: flickering flames reflecting on rippling water, golden eyes blinking from surrounding trees, all bathed in a surreal, golden glow. For romantics, friends and families, the river by torchlight is an unforgettable delight. A roaring campfire greets your return, with refreshments and entertainment. $45 per canoe; Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, 31251 Chieftain Dr, Logan; call 740-385-8685 for reservations and start time. MONDAY, May 28th - Memorial Day Train - 1pm and 3pm; Celebrate the holiday with a patriotic ride on a historic train and a stop at a pioneer log village (Robbins Crossing). $16 Adult; $14 Senior (60+); $11 Child (3-12) Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 Canal St, Nelsonville; visit http://www.hvsry.org/ for tickets; call 800-967-7834 (messages only) or 740-753-9531 (weekends only) ONGOING: NOW THROUGH May 26th - "My Hopes, My Dreams, My Future" Logan-Hocking High School Photography Show; Hocking County High School students under the tutelage of Eric Hoffman exhibit their skills in nature and wildlife photography. Hours are 3-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 - 3 pm on Saturday. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; bowenhouse.org NOW THROUGH May 20th - LOOKING FORWARD: Work by the Faculty of Columbus College of Art & Design - 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Saturday, 1pm to 4pm Sunday; Michael Goodson, Curator, has recently arrived at CCAD from New York City and has assembled an exhibition pairing diverse work by ten of the school's faculty, for example: A deconstruction of William Tecumseh Sherman's War is Hell speech, literally word for word, dispersed throughout contemporary Lancaster for people to find and keep, juxtaposed with an installation reflecting a personal history of a childhood in rural Ohio. Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E Main St., Lancaster; call 740-681-1423 for more info. FREE NOW THROUGH May 22nd - Hidden Worlds Revealed at Starbrick Gallery - Mon-Sat 10am to 5pm; Sun noon to 5pm; Photographer Jim Shirey's work with a macro-lens exposes a veiled and secreted world. His work invites the viewer through this veil by depicting natural objects as centers of power lying just beyond the physical limits of vision. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W Columbus St, Nelsonville; 740-753-1011; FREE NOW THROUGH MAY 22nd - "Sustained by Clay"; Special exhibit telling the story of the Little Cities of Black Diamonds region and the brick and clay product companies of the Hocking Valley. Exhibit includes photographs, informational panels, a slide show and products from the regional brick and tile plants. Coal town soup supper for a donation from 6 to 9 pm on April 27 during Final Friday. Exhibit is sponsored by Little Cities of Black Diamonds and will continue through May; Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville; 740-753-1924 call for hours. Through 2012 - "Logan and Hocking County...A Timeline" 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. Winter Hours: Fridays 1pm to 4pm & Saturdays 11am to 5pm; Hocking County Historical Society 64 N. Culver St.(740) 385-6026 www.hockingcountyhistoricalsociety.com DAILY - PEARL'S is open 6am to 3pm (Sun - Thur) 6am to 8pm (Fri & Sat) - Spring is upon us, so we at Pearl's are pleased to announce seasonal hours are back in effect. Come and enjoy the great food at Pearl's and have a fun time while you are relaxing at our restaurant. Remember we are open on Sundays!!! 1545 E. Front St, (740)385-3663 MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS - Seafood Fiesta! - 5pm to 8pm; M&M Family Diner in historic downtown Logan introduces their new hours and Seafood Fiesta, including a Fisherman's Platter of Flounder, Fried Shrimp and Fried Scallops, 'Pick a Pair' Surf & Turf and more. The new hours are Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7am to 2pm AND 5pm to 8pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 7am to 3pm and Sunday 8am to 2pm. M&M Family Diner, 34 W Main St., Logan 740-380-9181 FRIDAYS - All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry at The Olde Dutch - 4:30pm to 8pm; Deep fried Pollock, French Fries and Cole Slaw for just $7.99. The Olde Dutch Restaurant, 12791 St Rt 664 S, Logan; 740-385-1000 FRIDAYS - Prime Rib Night at the Millstone BBQ and The Brass Ring Restaurant. The Millstone BBQ is located near the Holiday Inn Express on Grey Street in Logan and The Brass Ring Restaurant is located at 14405 Country Club Lane (just off St Rt 328) in Logan. SUNDAYS - $5 Brunch at the Lodge, most entrees are $5 - 10:30 - 2:30; The Lodge at Hide-A-Way Hills; 29042 Hide-A-Way Hills Rd, Sugar Grove; 740-569-7944 for more info SUNDAYS - Breakfast Buffet with Omelet Station and Pancake Station - 10am to 1pm at the Millstone BBQ. The Millstone BBQ is located near the Holiday Inn Express on Grey Street in Logan; 740-385-5341 MONDAYS through THURSDAYS - Bush's Restaurant Deals of the Week; Buy one dinner at $7.99 or more and get the second one half price (of equal or lesser value); Bush's Restaurant, 428 E Front St, Logan; 385-7639 TUESDAYS - "Wing Night" at The Lodge at Hide-A-Way Hills - 5pm to 9pm; $.49 wings with choice of 6 sauces (dine in only) and Comfort Food Tuesday's; New Menu starts Feb 7th, It is going to even better than the last menu, stop in and try something new, Veal Parm perhaps or even a Shrimp Po Boy. The Lodge at Hide-A-Way Hills; 29042 Hide-A-Way Hills Rd, Sugar Grove; 740-569-7944 for more info MONDAYS - Acrylic Painting Workshop - Join Artist Suzanne Hiser in painting flowers this 2 hour workshop on Mondays from 10am-12pm. She will work with you on drawing, shaping and shading techniques that will bring out the beauty of our spring flowers. Fee: $25; All supplies are provided and suitable for all ages. Contact Audrey Martin, 740-596-1913 to reserve your spot in the workshop WEDNESDAYS - Yoga in the Hills - Blue Valley Massage & Traveling Spa - call 888-74-PEACE (747-3223) for location; $10 5pm to 6pm; 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! WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS - Beginner Bead Making Class - 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm; (1 hour class) Beginner Bead Making Classes. Have fun learning to melt glass while making your own glass beads and charms for bracelets, necklaces and earrings. Everything is supplied that you need to make beautiful glass beads. Ages 14 and up. $25 per person; call for reservations and class times - 740-385-1384; Liquid Light Gallery, 18345 Krinn Unger Keck Rd, Logan THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS - Stained Glass Workshop - 10am to noon; 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. Fee: $25; All supplies are provided. Contact Audrey Martin, 740-596-1913 to schedule your stained glass workshop. 63775 SR 56, Creola, Ohio 45622, just 3 miles east of Ash Cave at Scenic Way Gifts and Art Glass Studio. Call for additional days and times. Every Wednesday & Saturday - Logan Farmer's Market - Wed 9am to 1pm; Sat 9am to noon - Find fresh produce & food, plus other agricultural-related products, support area farmers. The market will be open every Wednesday from 9-1 and Saturdays 9 to noon; located in the parking lot next to M&M Family Diner, 34 W Main St, Logan; call 740-385-5306 for more info. Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Flea & Farmers' Market at Hocking Hills Market; US 33, Rockbridge Every Saturday & Wednesday - Athens Farmers Market's - 10am to 1pm. Come meet the farmers and producers behind the local food movement. Look for vendors selling produce, meats, eggs, cheese, jarred products, baked goods and lots more. Location: Market on State, 1002 E State St , Athens; for more info call 740-593-6763 or visit http://www.athensfarmersmarket.org/ DAILY - Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum - Mon to Sat, 9am to 5pm; Sun 11am to 5pm; Rev. Paul Johnson began his collection over 20 years ago. His Pencil Sharpener Museum, previously located at his home, has been moved to the Welcome Center and is open daily. This amazing collection of over 3400 pencil sharpeners has been featured in national magazines and is reputed to be the largest collection in the United States. Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center, 13178 St. Rt. 664 S, Logan; 740-385-9706; FREE DAILY (Mon - Sat) The Columbus Washboard Company Museum and Gift Shop - There is so much history from our company and building's past that we wish to share it with everyone. The tour will not only provide historical information, but will also include the opportunity to observe the manufacturing of washboards, and participate in making music with the washboard. The factory will operate daily, as usual, with our washboards being produced one at a time by hand. We are the only manufacturer of washboards remaining in the United States. Our gift shop features our washboards, memorabilia and new line of vintage soaps. The Museum is a WiFi hotspot and offers snacks and beverages, for a place to relax and take care of business. Tours will be offered Monday through Friday at 10:00am, noon, and 2:00pm; Saturdays at 11:30am and 1pm. Special arrangements will be made for large groups. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday 11am to 2pm. Tours are $4 which includes souvenir magnet. Columbus Washboard Factory, 14 Gallagher Ave, Logan; 740-380-3828 Member News: The Hocking Hills Tourism Association Board of Trustees will meet Monday, May 21, 2012 at noon at the Welcome Center in Logan. All are welcome. Forward email This email was sent to teresa@frontierlogcabins.com by kraymore@1800hocking.com | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. Hocking Hills Tourism Association | 13178 St. Rt. 664 S | Logan | OH | 43138