Hocking hills weekend update june 7, 2012

WEEKEND UPDATE June 7, 2012 Through June 23 - Annual Washboard Music Festival Quilt Show - Tuesdays through Fridays 3pm to 6pm and Saturdays 1pm to 3pm. There will be special extended hours during the Washboard Music Festival; This year's show features quilts from the Brown County Quilt Barn trail. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org; FREE 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. FRIDAY - Ridgetops & Hollers - 10am; 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, State Route 56 (just west of St Rt 374); call 740-385-6841 for more info. FREE FRIDAY - Music in the Park - 7pm to 8:30pm; Summer concert series in its 20th season features thirteen weeks of live music at the gazebo in Worthington Park in Logan, every Friday evening from June through August. Bring lawn chairs as bench seating is limited. Food & beverages for sale in the park or bring your own picnic basket. No alcohol permitted. Portable restroom on site. Concerts generally occur rain or shine except in a severe storm. Concerts are free due to the generosity of local merchants, organizations and individual donors. Donations also accepted at the park to help fund the concerts. The Country Jubilee Band will take the stage this week. (Bands subject to change without prior notice.) Worthington Park, Market & Main Streets in historic downtown Logan; call 740-603-0703 for more info. FREE FRIDAY, June 8th - Summer Wine Express on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 7pm to 9pm; Join Stuart's Opera House in this fundraising event that includes wine, cheese and a beautiful ride through the Hocking River valley on the historic railway. Meet up with a group of friends and enjoy a ride with wonderful wine, all for a good cause. $25 - $35; Tickets are available in advance. Call 740-753-1924 or visit http://www.stuartsoperahouse.org/ for tickets; Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 E Canal St, Nelsonville FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Live Music at the Millstone - 7pm; this Friday enjoy the music of Casey Redmond and Saturday Skip Hoyt will take the stage. The Millstone BBQ is located at 12790 Grey St, Logan; call 740-385-5341 for more info. 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 - Hidden Hocking: Broken Rock Falls - 10am; Come and see something off the beaten path. Join us for a hike through Old Man's Cave to the little visited Broken Rock Falls and see what makes this place so special. Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalists' Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info. FREE SATURDAY & SUNDAY- 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, June 9th - Art in the Alley; Kids' Project Day - 11am to 1pm; Be part of the fun in the new arts and crafts space at the Bowen House. This Saturday will feature child related projects. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org; FREE SATURDAY - Hocking's Birds of Prey - 2pm; 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, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info. FREE SATURDAY, June 9th - Sweet Second Saturday - 5pm to 8pm; On the second Saturday of each month, we dress up the dining room and have live music & great dinner specials. You can even bring a bottle of wine, if you like. Come join us for a great Saturday night out! Reservations appreciated, but not required. The Ridge Inn Restaurant, 16178 Pike St, Laurelville; call 740-332-0300 for reservations. SATURDAY, June 9th - The Friendliest Train Robbery - 6pm; Ride back into history when our old-time train carries a "gold" shipment. Robbers are planning an attack with their horses and guns to rob the train of its gold and the passengers of their "play" money. This thrilling trip is fun for the entire family and one of our most popular trains. Advance reservations are strongly recommended! $20 adults / $18 seniors / $16 children 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) SUNDAY, June 10th - War of 1812 Lecture - 2pm to 3pm; Chillicothe author Patricia Medert will present a talk titled "Raw Recruits: Ohio Volunteers in the War of 1812," which will illustrate what the war was like for Ohio militiamen and how central Ohio was impacted by this war. The War of 1812 was fought, in part, on Ohio soil, and Ohio men were some of the first in the country to volunteer for the war, including men from Fairfield County. Medert, author of Raw Recruits and Bullish Prisoners: Ohio's Capital in the War of 1812, will share her findings on the volunteers from Chillicothe who served in the war. $5 for Decorative Arts Center of Ohio members / $8 for non-members; Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E Main St, Lancaster; call 740-681-1423 for more info. 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 Notorious Bettie. 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, June 13th - Weekly 5-Star Hike Series - Ash Cave - 10am; Each week we pick a new location to explore. Meet the naturalist at the Ash Cave parking area. Hocking Hills State Park, Ash Cave, State Route 56 (just west of St Rt 374); call 740-385-6841 for more info. FREE THURSDAY, June 14th - Scalawags & Renegades - 3pm; The Ohio Frontier was full of heroes and shady characters. Meet at the Shelter House at the Rock House to hike and explore our local history. Hocking Hills State Park, Rock House, State Route 374 near State Route 180; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE THURSDAY, June 14th through SATURDAY, June 16th - 12th Annual Washboard Music Festival - Ohio music legend Arnett Howard kicks off the Festival Thursday at 6pm; Celebrate the 12th anniversary of The Washboard Music Festival in downtown Logan, the heart of the beautiful Hocking Hills. Ohio's Most Unique Music Festival takes place on Father's Day weekend every year. It features events, a children's park with free rides and entertainment. Historic Downtown Logan; for a detailed schedule visit http://www.washboardmusicfestival.com/ THURSDAY - Historic Lantern Tour of Ash Cave - 9am; The mystery of Ash Cave is special as far back as the last Ice Age and beyond. Join the naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by lantern light and learn about this special history first hand. We supply the lights; you supply the imagination. (Please, no pets at the lantern tour) Hocking Hills State Park, Ash Cave, State Route 56 (just west of St Rt 374); call 740-385-6841 for more info. FREE FRIDAY, June 15th - Cantwell's Creations - 2pm; 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. Hocking Hills State Park, Cantwell Cliffs, State Route 374; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE FRIDAY & SATURDAY, June 15th & 16th - Live Music at the Millstone - 7pm; this Friday enjoy the music of Steve Zarate and Saturday Byrd Manring will take the stage. The Millstone BBQ is located at 12790 Grey St, Logan; call 740-385-5341 for more info. FRIDAY, June 15th - Chris Rowlands in Concert - 7:30pm to 9pm; Take Dan Fogelberg, John Denver, James Taylor and sprinkle a little Robin Williams on top and you have Chris Rowlands! From under the deep blue sea to deep inside the woods, from the smallest of bugs to the largest of dinosaurs, his music talks about the world around us. From silly songs that will have you laughing to heartfelt numbers that will make you smile, his music is guaranteed to please young and old alike. Camp Oty-Okwa, 2478 Purcell Rd, South Bloomingville (near Conkle's Hollow); call 740-385-6638 or 740-603-3911 for more info; FREE SATURDAY, June 16th - Annual Hocking 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 at this 32nd annual event. Everything is provided, from canoes to trash bags, including a BBQ afterward. Sponsored by Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, 31251 Chieftain Dr, Logan; call 740-385-8685 for more info; FREE Hocking Valley Community Hospital Wellness 5k Walk/Run - Same-day registration opens at 8am; Fourth Annual 5K Walk/Run is a community event to encourage physical activity. All proceeds benefit community wellness programs. The event starts at the Hocking Co. Fairgrounds and will include 2nd St. and Main St. on its route. $15 pre-registration / $20 same-day registration. For more information, plus map and registration call 740-380-8298 SATURDAY, June 16th - 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; this month begin at Scenic Way Gifts, 63775 St Rt 56, Creola (just 3 miles east of Ash Cave) for more info call 740-596-1913 or visit http://www.hockinghillsshopin.com/ SATURDAY, June 16th - Hocking Hills Youth 3-D Archery Shoot - 9am to 1pm; Open to all youth! The competition includes 12 targets & 24 shots. Elementary, Middle School & High School divisions. Ribbons & certificates to the winners. Genesis Bow given away, along with door prizes and drawings. $10 non-members / $7.50 for Friends of Hocking Hills State Park members; Hocking Hills State Park Archery Range, 19852 State Route 664 S; call 877-403-4477 or visit http://www.friendsofhockinghills.org for more info. SATURDAY, June 16th - 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, June 16th - Conkle's Creep - 10am; Conkle's Hollow state nature preserve is one of the most unique locations in the Hocking Hills. Join the naturalist in the parking area for a short hike to find out why. Hocking Hills State Park, Conkle's Hollow, State Route 374 & Big Pine Road; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE SATURDAY & SUNDAY, June 16th & 17th - "Beyond the Garden Gates" Garden Tour - 11am to 5pm; Visitors will enjoy 10 splendid, unique Lancaster garden treasures - from intimate city courtyards to spacious country acres; an 1837 Italianate located on 13 acres and never before featured on tour to a hillside, multi-decked Colorado contemporary and the renowned "Tranquility Garden" of Fairfield Medical Center. Featured speakers will include Misty Newsome, nutritionist from Fairfield Medical Center's "Fit Together" community wellness program, on Saturday, June 16 teaching how to cook with herbs, and Judi Levicoff, known nationally as "The Butterfly Lady" on Sunday, June 17, speaking from and unveiling a newly established way station for migrating monarch butterflies. The tour will also feature a café serving lunch and desserts, artists, and master gardeners. "This is definitely shaping up to be one of our best garden tours yet," said event chairman Loran Peterson. "We're going to have something for everyone from serious gardeners, whether they're professionals or just enthusiasts, to those who simply enjoy yard work and maintaining a small flower bed or two." $12 in advance / $15 at the door; Call 740-654-9923 for more info or visit http://www.fairfieldheritage.org/ SATURDAY & SUNDAY, June 16th & 17th - 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, June 16th - Mokuks & Muzzleloaders - 2pm; Come and celebrate our nation's birth and enjoy an afternoon with our historical interpreters as they bring to life what living here was really like for the original Ohioans. You can even try your hand at a few early American games and crafts. Meet at the naturalist cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE SATURDAY, June 16th - Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Steam Show - 8pm to 10:30pm; Stuart's welcomes back acclaimed singer, songwriter and bandleader Fred Eaglesmith. Fred is a genuine iconoclast, a true original and one of our favorites. It's the natural result of following the cue of his musical career and now 19 albums with the 2012 release of 6 Volts. The result is one of the most fascinating and musically rewarding careers in contemporary music. $15 - $25; Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1924 or visit www.stuartsoperahouse.org for tickets. SUNDAY, June 17th - Father's Day BBQ - 11:30am; We can't leave the dads out, every other holiday is celebrated! Join us for a Backyard BBQ. Chef Anthony will cook good ole' BBQ for you and yours. We will serve up all the fixins including Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Chicken w/Honey BBQ, Build-Your-Own Angus Burger, Pasta Salad, Chunky Potato Salad, Kettle Cooked Chips, Creamy Cole Slaw and Mixed Berry Cobbler. Seating times begin at 11:30am and reservations are necessary. $18 - adults; $12-children under 10; Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 State Route 374, Logan; call 800-653-2557 for reservations. SUNDAY, June 17th - Father's Day at the Grouse Nest Restaurant - 4pm to 9pm; We will be running a Prime Rib & Shrimp Special for Dad. Children under 12 can eat off our Child's Menu for free! $27 for Prime Rib & Shrimp Special; Reservations recommended, but not required; Grouse Nest Restaurant, 25700 Liberty Hill Rd, South Bloomingville; call 740-332-4501 for reservations. ONGOING: Through June 23 - Annual Washboard Music Festival Quilt Show - Tuesdays through Fridays 3pm to 6pm and Saturdays 1pm to 3pm. There will be special extended hours during the Washboard Music Festival; This year's show features quilts from the Brown County Quilt Barn trail. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org; FREE Through June 26th - Starbrick Teaching Artists & Their Talented Students - Mon - Sat 10am to 5pm; Sun noon to 5pm; 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. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W. Columbus St, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1011 for more info; FREE 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 http://www.hockinghistory.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, June 18, 2012 at noon at the Welcome Center in Logan. All are welcome.