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JANUARY 2013

Jan 15 (Tue) Comic Storytelling and Techniques

6-8pm. Week 2. High School and Adult students. Instructor:

Charles Naaman McFarland. Explore ways to tell stories through

the exciting medium of comics. We will explore how to make

comics, and how different illustration techniques contribute to the

storytelling process. Through six weeks we will see how writing and

illustration can be explosively combined into an effective comic

story. Some topics to be explored: Writing and Storytelling,

Drawing and Ink, Pacing and Timing.

Cost: $62-72 per person/6 classes

Contact: Decorative Arts Center, Phone: 740-681-1423

Location: 145 East Main Street, Lancaster Ohio

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles

Jan 15 (Tue) Designated Space at Donkey Coffee

9 pm. Every Tuesday night 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 or some fun entertainment.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

Location: 17 West Washington Street, Athens Ohio

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 33 miles

Jan 15 (Tue) Tai Chi Classes at Alley Park

6:30-7:30 beginners. 7:30-8:30pm advanced. If you are looking

for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally

developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form

of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of

other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion,

tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. Tai

chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves a series of

movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied

by deep breathing.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles

Jan 16 (Wed) Home School Wednesdays Grades K-12

11:30am - 1pm. This trimester we will emphasize the exhibition

Remarkable Menagerie, an exhibition involving animals in art. For

each class, we will be studying a specific media that is showcased

in the exhibit and create art using animals as our subject.

Cost: $4-6 per person/per class

Contact: Decorative Arts Center, Phone: 740-681-1423

Location: 145 East Main Street, Lancaster Ohio

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles

Jan 16 (Wed) Drawing I - from the Right Side of the Brain

5:30-7:30pm. 8 weeks - Wednesday Evening. Always wanted to

learn how to draw? Drawing is a skill that you can learn even if you

believe yourself to be untalented. Based upon the exercises of

Berry Edwards Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, this course

will give you confidence and help you break out of old visual habits

so you can see draw what is actually in front of you. The course will

touch on the basics; line drawing, perspective, proportion, negative

space, light and shade. Instruction: Roberta Donnenwirth, BFA, has

over 30 years of professional art experience including teaching.

Students will receive a large sketch pad and drawing pencil kit to

keep after the class has been completed. Cost: Materials Fee: $25.

Instructional Fee: $140. Members Inst. Fee: $126.00.

Cost: $150-165. for 8 classes

Contact: Dairy Barn, Phone: 740-592-4981

Location: Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens Ohio

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 33 miles

Jan 16 (Wed) Pickin in the Park

7-8pm.Free Jam session for all interested musicians and we are not

talkin about anything but music. Join in the fun.

Cost: Free

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles

Jan 16 (Wed) Zumba Exercise Class at Alley Park

5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines

Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout

system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria

Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles

Jan 16 (Wed) General W. T.Sherman Memorial Civil War Roundtable

7pm. Professor Leonne Hudson of Kent State University will talk

about the reaction of black soldiers to the assassination of

President Abraham Lincoln. Professor Hudson received his B.A. at

Voorhees College and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees at Kent State

University. His specialty is 19th century U.S. history. His research

interests include the Mexican War and the Civil War era,

particularly the military contributions of black troops to the Union

effort. The Gen. William T. Sherman Memorial Civil War Roundtable

meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month (does not

meet months of June, July, August and December). The CWRT

promotes interest in the American Civil War and the rich history

surrounding it. The CWRT members meet to study all aspects of

the Civil War. A social time, refreshments, and a meet-and-greet

are featured at each meeting. Everyone is welcome. For further

information or to be added to an email list please call.

Cost: $5. per person

Contact: Sherman House, Phone: 740-654-9923

Location: 137 East Main Street, Lancaster Ohio (740-687-5891)

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles

Jan 17 (Thu) Easton Corbin with Dustin Lynch

7:30pm. Two No. 1 singles, multiple awards and nominations, plus

performances on some of the biggest stages in the world, Easton

Corbin made an auspicious entree with his self-titled debut album.

Easton Corbin: Lovin You is Fun, Can't Love You Back & A Little

More Country Than That. Dustin Lynch: Cowboys and Angels. $45

for first 10 rows. $20 all other seats.

Cost: $20-45 per ticket

Contact: Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium,

Phone: 740-593-4020

Location: University Terrace, Building 8, Athens Ohio

(740-593-1762)

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 33 miles

Jan 17 (Thu) Drawing II: Intermediate Drawing

5:30-7:30pm. 10 weeks - Thursday Evening. This class is for

people who have had some experience in drawing and want to

hone their skills. The skill set needed by students are the same

gained in "Drawing I"-line, negative space, perspective, proportion,

and will go into different grades of drawing pencils, shading,

format, contrast, composition. The instructional fee for this course

is $150.00. Students are to acquire their own materials which

include: Drawing Pencils: 4b, 2b and 3h. pencil sharpener. 18" x

24" drawing pad.

Cost: $150. for 10 classes

Contact: Dairy Barn, Phone: 740-592-4981

Location: Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens Ohio

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 33 miles

Jan 17 (Thu) Donkey Musicians Open Stage - Host: Troy Gregorino

9pm - 11pm. Donkey Musicians Open Stage has become a popular

place for folks to come and share their favorite songs. Filled to

capacity each week, Donkey Musicians Open Stage promises a

receptive audience for musicians who are looking for a place to

showcase their material. Voted one of the best open stages in

town.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

Location: 17 West Washington Street, Athens Ohio

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 33 miles

Jan 17 (Thu) Beginning Wheel Throwing for Adults

6-8pm. 8 weeks - Thursday Evening. This class is designed for

either beginners or students that have had limited experience in

throwing on the wheel. In eight sessions, students will learn basic

throwing techniques and a variety of different thrown forms.

Instructor: Kelly Shaw, a local potter. BFA in ceramics - Ohio

University and residency at the Genesee Center for the Arts in

Rochester, New York. Cost: Material Fee: $50.00, Instructor Fee:

$130.00 Member Instructor Fee: $117.00. Registration for this

class is extremely limited so call ahead and make sure there is

availabilty.

Cost: $160-180. for 8 classes

Contact: Dairy Barn, Phone: 740-592-4981

Location: Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens Ohio

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 33 miles

Jan 18 (Fri) Metro Five-O: Level 4 Ice Cave Back Country Hike

10am. Enjoy a rugged 3.5-mile off trail hike to the Ice Cave. Age

50 and older. The hike will be about 3.5-miles and will last about

2.5-hours, perhaps considerably longer if there is snow on the

trails. The terrain is rugged and likely to be slippery. Please wear

appropriate clothing and footwear. Bring drinking water. We do not

have drinking water available at the park. Please also bring trail

snacks if you may need them. If you have any further questions or

concerns please call the Clear Creek naturalist office at

740-969-9001. Ages 50+. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free, Register by 1/17/13

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

Location: 832 N Columbus St, Lancaster Ohio (740-385-1834)

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 10 miles

Jan 19 (Sat) 48th Annual Winter Hike at Hocking Hills

9-11 am continuous starts from the Old Man's Cave Visitor's

Center. More than 5,000 outdoor enthusiasts will participate in the

Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike. Hikers should assemble at

Hocking Hills State Park Campground at any time from 9 a.m. to

11 a.m. The Winter Hike and all pre-hike and post-hike activities

are free. Donations are encouraged for the refreshments, and for

the return ride to Old Man's Cave. Commemorative patches and

hiking stick medallions are available for purchase. Hikers should

come dressed in layered clothing and sturdy shoes. Hocking Hills

State Park is located about 55 miles southeast of downtown

Columbus on State Route 664 in Hocking County.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-685-6841

Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan

Ohio (740-385-6841)

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 9 miles

Jan 19 (Sat) Cafe Murder - A murder mystery dinner theatre

6pm. Once again the Logan Theatre Group will perform at Hocking

Hills Resort. The Grouse Nest Restaurant will serve a

Southern-style buffet for this delightful dinner theatre interactive

mystery, Cafe Murder, a perfect finale for a day of hiking during

the 48th annual Winter Hike in Hocking Hills. Cafe Murder tells the

story of Rosemary Saint-John who is a loud, annoying

hypochondriac convinced she is allergic to water. Celebrating her

birthday at a restaurant with her four kooky sisters, a hippie, a

valley girl, a trucker and a banker. Rosemary makes enemies with

everyone around her. When she disappears and is presumed

murdered, the only objective witnesses in the restaurant are the

audience members, who must cast their vote. Was it one of

Rosemarys sisters, a self-taught detective, the passionate French

chef, the polite and proper mâitre d, or the sarcastic waiter? No

one is above suspicion in this delightful dinner theatre murder

mystery! Whether you are young or old, you will find lots of laughs

at this café! Call for reservations.

Cost: $20 per person

Contact: Logan Theatre Group, Phone: 740-332-4501

Location: Grouse Nest Restaurant, 25780 Liberty Hill Rd, South

Bloomingville Ohio

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 10 miles

Jan 19 (Sat) Hands on Knife Cooking Class

10:30am - 12:30pm. Bring your knife or use ours and learn how to

chop vegetables correctly and efficiently. We will make Chicken Stir

Fry and Sticky Rice with your results. Hands-on Style. The class

ends with lunch paired with an optional glass of wine (for a

reasonable fee) and a typed set of recipes for you to take home.

Bottles of wine are available for purchase. Coffee, tea and water

are provided.

Cost: $45 per person

Contact: Shaw's Restaurant and Inn, Phone: 740-654-1842

Location: 123 North Broad Street, Lancaster Ohio (800-654-2477)

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles

Jan 19 (Sat) 4th Cabin Fever Festival with Freakwater & more

As the weather gets cold, we want to give you an excuse to escape

staying inside with the 4th annual Cabin Fever Festival! A full night

of great music headlined by Freakwater (Thrill Jockey Records) and

including a record swap and poster sale (more details to be

announced). Look for more acts to be added soon! Freakwater will

be embarking on a tour January 2013, their first in four years.

Freakwater was formed by Janet Bean and Catherine Irwin in 1989

and has been innovating and reinvigorating alt-country ever

since.Sound cultivated in Freakwater: Irwin a stripped down,

Appalachian vision of folk music, and Bean an artfully crafted,

cosmopolitan type of pop.

Cost: $15-$18 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House, Phone: 740-753-1924

Location: 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 25 miles

Jan 20 (Sun) Grown-up & Me: Silk Screen Printed Cards

2-4pm. Instructors: Lisa Schorr, Laura McGuire and Trisha

Clifford-Sprouse. Share the day creating valentine, birthday, or

other special occasion cards with the silkscreen medium. A perfect

opportunity to spend quality time together making memories

without breaking the bank.

Cost: $28-33 for two

Contact: Decorative Arts Center, Phone: 740-681-1423

Location: 145 East Main Street, Lancaster Ohio

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles

Jan 21 (Mon) Line Dancing at Alley Park

7-8pm. Exercise the social way. No registration necessary. Just

show up and have some fun. Call for additional information.

Cost: $4. per person

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles

Jan 21 (Mon) Intro to Silkscreen Printing

6-8pm. Week 3. High School and Adult students. This introduction

will show you two basic types of silk-screening, emulsion and cut

stencil. Materials will be provided including, screens to borrow,

inks, muslin, paper, emulsion fluid... Weeks one and two will focus

on stencil cut, and 2 and 3 on photo emulsion. You many want to

bring items to print on weeks 2-4 such as t-shirts, bags, scarves

etc.

Cost: $62-72 per person/4 classes

Contact: Decorative Arts Center, Phone: 740-681-1423

Location: 145 East Main Street, Lancaster Ohio

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles

Jan 21 (Mon) Zumba Exercise Class at Alley Park

5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines

Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout

system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria

Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles

Jan 22 (Tue) Comic Storytelling and Techniques

6-8pm. Week 3. High School and Adult students. Instructor:

Charles Naaman McFarland. Explore ways to tell stories through

the exciting medium of comics. We will explore how to make

comics, and how different illustration techniques contribute to the

storytelling process. Through six weeks we will see how writing and

illustration can be explosively combined into an effective comic

story. Some topics to be explored: Writing and Storytelling,

Drawing and Ink, Pacing and Timing.

Cost: $62-72 per person/6 classes

Contact: Decorative Arts Center, Phone: 740-681-1423

Location: 145 East Main Street, Lancaster Ohio

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles

Jan 22 (Tue) Tai Chi Classes at Alley Park

6:30-7:30 beginners. 7:30-8:30pm advanced. If you are looking

for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally

developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form

of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of

other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion,

tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. Tai

chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves a series of

movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied

by deep breathing.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles

Jan 23 (Wed) Pickin in the Park

7-8pm.Free Jam session for all interested musicians. Join in the

fun.

Cost: Free

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles

Jan 23 (Wed) Zumba Exercise Class at Alley Park

5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines

Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout

system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria

Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.

Cost: Call for info

Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651

Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)

Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles

NOTE: Before attending any event we recommend you call the event contact to see if there

have been any last minute changes to their schedule.

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