 FRIDAY, March 8TH & 15TH and
SATURDAY, March 9th & 16th and SUNDAY, March 17th
- "Is There Life After High School?" - Fridays and Saturdays at
8am, Sunday at 2pm; ABC Players present this "memory musical"
by Jeffrey Kindley at Stuart's Opera House. Directed by Chris
Coleman with musical direction by Lynn Sullivan, a stalwart cast plays
various characters remembering the joy, the laughter and the pain of what
it was like to go through high school. Reserved Seats $12 in
advance/$15 at the door; Students $7. Stuart's Opera House, 52
Public Square, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1924 or visit www.stuartsoperahouse.org
for tickets and information.
FRIDAY, March 8th -
Comedian Drew Hastings with special guest Jeff Bodart - 8pm; The
auditorium of the Twin City Opera House will be filled with laughter when
comedians Drew Hastings and Jeff Bodart take the stage. Originally
from Cincinnati, Ohio, Hastings moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1990s,
where his acting talent earned him a number of guest-starring roles in
several Hollywood television pilots. He then returned to Ohio to
reconnect with his Midwestern roots. He is currently the Mayor of
Hillsboro, Ohio, and also owns and operates a cattle farm in the southern
Ohio town. Opening for Hastings at the will be fellow comedian and
Bob and Tom Show regular, Jeff Bodart. Bodart is a regular in
comedy clubs nationwide and has opened for acts such as Ron White, Tommy
Chong and Louis CK. The show contains adult themes and language,
discretion advised. $19/person Tickets are available
locally at the Opera House, the Morgan County Convention and Visitor's
Bureau and at Ginny's Flower Shoppe, all located in downtown
McConnelsville. Twin City Opera House, 15 W Main St,
McConnelsville. Call 740-962-3030 or visit www.operahouseinc.com
for info and tickets.
SATURDAY, March 9th and
SUNDAY, March 10th - Maple Sugaring in the Hills - noon to
4pm; Join us at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man's
Cave Visitor Center and savor the taste of the season as we boil down our
local maple sap. Discover the many methods used throughout history to
make this tasty treat. Free samples are available. Hocking Hills
State Park, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more
info; FREE
SATURDAY, March 9th -
"Let's Make a Kite" - 2pm to 3pm; Kid's from 6 - 10 years old
can create and construct a kite. Fee is $3.00 for supplies.
Abigail Kuhn will teach the class. Register by calling the
740-385-0344. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; call
740-385-0344 or visit www.bowenhouse.org
for more info
SATURDAY, March 9th - Rain
Barrel Workshop 0in to 3:30pm; Workshop presented at New Marshfield
Senior Center by the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District and
Raccoon Creek partnership. Pre-registration required, $45 fee which
covers materials. Contact Rebekah Korenowsky at 216-544-3416 for
registration and directions.
SATURDAY, March 9th -
Live, Laugh, Love & Drink Fine Wine - 3pm to 4pm; Join Innkeeper
Sabrina McCartt as Glenlaurel hosts a wine tasting event with wines from
around the world. $18/person, $35/couple. Glenlaurel Inn, 14940 Mt.
Olive Road, Rockbridge; call 800-809-7378 for reservations.
SATURDAY, March 9th - 18th
Annual SEO Youth Choir Festival - 4pm; The Athens and Hocking County
Children's Choruses will be joined by this year's guest choir - Concert
Ensemble of Chanticlear Children's Chorus, Clarksburg, W.V. Guest
conducter is Arlene Jacobs of the Summit County Choral Society.
Each choir will perform individually followed by the combined choir of
100-120 voices. Church of the Nazarene auditorium, 650 Walhonding
Ave, Logan for information call 740-385-4781; FREE
SATURDAY, March 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 Street, Laurelville;
call 740-332-0300 for info and reservations.
TUESDAY, March 12th -
Photography Group at the Bowen House - 7pm to 8pm; Hocking
photography enthusiasts welcome visitors to join them for inspiration,
encouragement & some shop talk! The Bowen House, 192 N Market
St, Logan; call 740-385-0344 or visit www.bowenhouse.org
for more info; FREE
TUESDAY, March 12th -
Can-Do-Creations; Eighth Annual Art Show - 6pm to 8pm; Sponsored by
Hocking County Board of Developmental Disabilities and Hocking Valley
Industries. Hocking County Board of DD, 1369 East Front Street,
Logan. Light refreshments will be served; FREE
WEDNESDAY, March 13th -
Jam Session - 7pm; Jam Session on the second Wednesday of each month led
by singer/musician Sherrie Dean. Everyone welcome to
participate! The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; call
740-385-0344 or visit www.bowenhouse.org
for more info; FREE
THURSDAY, March 14th -
Hocking Soil & Water Conservation District Garden Workshop - 6pm to
7pm; Get ready for spring by starting to plan your garden. Learn about
soil testing, raised bed gardening and get your tree planting questions
answered. Reservations are appreciated. Bishop Educational
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Rd, Rockbridge. Call 740-385-3016
register.
SATURDAY, March 16th -
Breakfast with the Bunny! - 9am to 11:30am; Enjoy a pancake breakfast
with bacon & sausage, beverages and crafts for the kids at St. John
Social Hall. $5 per person; proceeds benefit Hocking Hills Inspire
Shelter. St. John Social Hall, 351 N Market Street, Logan
SATURDAY, March 16th -
Cabin Fever, Spring Nature Photography Workshop - 9am to 5pm; Hands-on
photography workshop that provides practical and usable knowledge in
nature photography. Workshops are held in the Hocking Hills State Park
areas. Slide program and handout information. Lunch is provided. 4
hour workshops also available by appointment. Eric Hoffman,
instructor. $129 per person; Old Bear's Den Center, 16961
Harble-Griffith Rd, Logan; call 740-380-2039 to register for workshop or
visit http://www.theoldbear.com/
for more info.
SATURDAY, March 16th - St.
Patrick's Day Farm-to-Table Brunch - 10am to 2pm; Come and enjoy a
romantic farm-to-table brunch at Manchester Hill Winery! Each couple will
receive a bottle of alcoholic sparkling apple cider, a bottle of our
maple syrup that is made on our property, a carafe of orange juice to
make mimosas, and all you can eat pancakes, farm fresh scrambled eggs,
pork sausage, bacon and ham from pigs we raised, our home-grown breakfast
potatoes served with our BBQ sauce, fresh fruit, yogurt, local granola, French
roasted coffee and hot tea with local honey. A wine tasting
of any of our wines is also included after the brunch at the bar. Call us
to make your reservation - we'll need a credit card to hold your
place. $40 per couple (tax & gratuity not included); Manchester
Hill Winery, 13160 Tarlton Rd, Circleville (We're only 10 minutes from
the Hocking Hills Visitor Center in Laurelville.) Call 614-571-0750
for reservations.
SATURDAY, March 16th - Egg
Drop - 1pm; First Annual Egg Drop to benefit Hocking Hills Inspire
Shelter. Eggs will be dropped from the roof of Logan
Wal-Mart. The egg closest to the target wins! $3 per egg / $5
for 2 eggs. Winner will receive $100 Wal-Mart Gift Card good for
gas, groceries or merchandise. To participate contact Betty at
740-603-5213 or Cathy at 740-385-8608.
Catch a movie this weekend! Movies 10
(on US 33, just south of Nelsonville) has the best deal going for first
run movies - $4 / all ages, all seats, all times (3D movies have extra
charge).
Bring the kids to the Fun Barn for
arcade games, rides and snacks.
ONGOING:
NOW THROUGH March 23rd - "Seedlings"
Art Exhibit by Logan-Hocking Middle School students - A popular annual
show celebrates the creative spirit of middle school art students.
Regular house hours are 3 - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1-4 p.m. on
Saturday. Closed on Sunday and Monday. The Bowen House Community
Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street; (740) 385-0034; FREE
NEW AT M&M FAMILY DINER - Build Your Own Salad Bar -
daily; includes your choice of soup or baked potato - one trip to build
your salad and one trip to load your potato. $6.99; Additional
trips extra. Friday evenings enjoy Fish Specials and Upscale
Dinners. New Hours: Monday - Thursday 7am to 3pm; Friday 7am to
8pm; Saturday 7am to 3pm; Sunday 8am to 2pm. Hold your special
event at M&M Diner. They will be happy to open for your
group. Call Michelle for details. M&M Family Diner, 34 W
Main St, Logan; 740-380-9181
MONDAYS - Airplane Rock Trek - 10am; Explore the trail to
Airplane Rock then descend into Long Hollow and search out Chapel Cave.
It's always a fantastic time of year to trek this two mile loop including
the breathtaking view of Crane Hollow that you'll see from Airplane Rock.
Your guides will interpret the diverse geology, biology and wildlife life
found along the way. It's a fun, relaxing, educational way to spend a
beautiful afternoon in the Hocking State Forest. $30 per
person. We meet at the State Rappelling Area parking lot 30 minutes
before departure. Be sure to review our website for FAQs and other
things to bring. This is 2 1/2 to 3 hour trek. Reservations
are required. Advance purchase required through our website; https://hockinghillsadventuretrek.com/
choose the "Book a Trek" tab from our home page. Call
740-777-2579 for more info.
TUESDAYS - Big Spring and Table Rock Trek - 10am; Enjoy this
naturalist led loop trek through the Hocking State Forest and take in
some of the many geological landmarks including Table Rock, Amazing
Grace, Big Spring & Bent Tree. This trek loops through the climbing
and rappelling area and you may see all sorts of adventurers playing on
rocks. $30 per person. We meet at the State Rappelling Area
parking lot 30 minutes before departure. Be sure to review the rest
of our website for FAQs and other things you'll need to know or
bring. This is 2 1/2 to 3 hour trek. Reservations are
required. Advance purchase required through our website; https://hockinghillsadventuretrek.com/
choose the "Book a Trek" tab from our home page. Call
740-777-2579 for more info.
WEDNESDAYS - Chapel Cave Trek - 10am; Explore Long Hollow
with a professional naturalist. It's always a fantastic time of year to
trek this two mile loop, including a breathtaking box canyon and Chapel
Cave. Your guides will interpret the diverse geology, biology and
wildlife found along the way. It's an easy walk along a fairly wide trail
with a few trees to step over, but generally easy to hike and completed
in less than three hours. The ground can be a bit soft in some areas if
there's recent rain, so be sure to wear good hiking shoes/boots. It's a
fun, relaxing, educational way to spend a beautiful afternoon in the
Hocking State Forest. We meet at the State Rappelling Area parking
lot at 9:30am. Be sure to review the rest of our website for FAQs
and other things you'll need to know or bring. This trek is only
offered to able bodied, experienced hikers. $30 per person.
Advance purchase required through our website; https://hockinghillsadventuretrek.com/
choose the "Book a Trek" tab from our home page. Call
740-777-2579 for more info.
THURSDAYS - Spruce Hollow One-Way Trek - 10am; Our Spruce
Hollow one-way trek is absolutely beautiful. We'll start at the top of
Spruce Hollow and drop down in to this Hocking State Forest area. It's
full of mature, open forest, fantastic geology, caves and waterfalls. Our
one-way treks are designed for folks who are interested in swinging their
arms a bit and covering some ground. One-way treks are different from our
interpretive treks in that we make less frequent stops. Instead, our
guides lead this one-way trek providing occasional interpretation on the
move. We meet at the State Rappelling Area parking lot at 9:30am
and carpool to the start and end points. Be sure to review the
website for FAQs and other things you'll need to know or bring.
This trek is only offered to able bodied, experienced hikers. $60
per person. Advance purchase required through our website; https://hockinghillsadventuretrek.com/
choose the "Book a Trek" tab from our home page. Call
740-777-2579 for more info.
FRIDAYS - Sheick Hollow Trek - 10am; Sheick Hollow is
a fascinating, untouched State Nature Preserve with diverse rocks, caves,
waterfalls, plants and wildlife in a protected area requiring a permit to
enter. Our guides lead this interpretive trek and help you and your group
discover and understand the living forest and its evolving landscape. We
provide the required nature preserve permit. We meet at the State
Rappelling Area parking lot at 9:30am. Be sure to review the rest
of our website for FAQs and other things you'll need to know or
bring. This trek is only offered to able bodied, experienced
hikers. $40 per person. Advance purchase required through our
website; https://hockinghillsadventuretrek.com/
choose the "Book a Trek" tab from our home page. Call
740-777-2579 for more info.
SATURDAYS - Little Rocky Preserve Trek - 10am; Little Rocky
is the crown jewel of Ohio State Nature Preserves in the Hocking Hills
region. It's the largest in terms of acreage and grandest in terms of
geology, biology and wildlife diversity. It's a special, amazing,
untouched place with many side canyons and rugged terrain. You will be
blown away by the beauty of this preserve. Fortunately, it's a protected
area requiring a permit to enter. Our team of expert guides will provide
the permit, leadership and interpretation for a very limited number of
participants. We meet at the State Rappelling Area parking lot at
9:30am. Be sure to review the rest of our website for FAQs and
other things you'll need to know or bring. This trek covers hilly
terrain and is only offered to able bodied, experienced hikers. $80
per person - 5 hours; Advance purchase required through our website; https://hockinghillsadventuretrek.com/
choose the "Book a Trek" tab from our home page. Call
740-777-2579 for more info.
SATURDAYS - Rappelling Trek - 10am; For mainstream climbers,
rappelling is simply "the way down." For adventurous thrill
seekers and first time visitors to the Hocking Hills it's an adrenaline
rush unlike anything else. On the day of your rappelling trek, our expert
guides walk you through the basics of safety, equipment, setup, technique
and use of rappel devices. You'll begin on 20 to 30 foot walls and move
to higher ground. Many first timers conquer Amazing Grace at 80' and some
do Big Springs at 107' or Bent Tree at 120'. The experience is awesome.
Equipment provided includes: helmet, ropes, rappel devices, adjustable
harness and gloves. We meet at the Rappelling area parking lot at
9:30am. Be sure to review our website for FAQs and other things you'll
need to know or bring. This four hour trek is only offered to able
bodied people. Minimum weight is 80 lbs. - all kids must have a
parent present. Rappelling treks can be scheduled for dates not
listed, just call or email to arrange dates. This adventure is
weather permitting! $280 for first 1 0r 2 people; $140 for each
additional person; max 4 people; 4 hours. Advance purchase required
through our website; https://hockinghillsadventuretrek.com/
choose the "Book a Trek" tab from our home page. Call
740-777-2579 for more info.
SUNDAYS - Rocky Fork one way Trek - 10am; The Rocky Fork one
way trek starts out on the Buckeye Trail, cuts through Little Rocky
Nature Preserve, crosses over the top of Sheick Hollow, enters Long
Hollow, passes Chapel Cave and ends at your car. Our one way treks are
designed for folks that are interested in swinging their arms a bit and
covering some ground. You'll get into a rhythm as your guide provides
interpretive insights on the go. This trek includes protected areas that
require permits to enter. We provide the permits. We meet at the
State Rappelling Area parking lot at 9:30am. Be sure to review the
rest of our website for FAQs and other things you'll need to know or
bring. This trek covers hilly terrain and is only offered to able
bodied, experienced hikers. $60 per person - 4 to 5 hours;
Advance purchase required through our website; https://hockinghillsadventuretrek.com/
choose the "Book a Trek" tab from our home page. Call
740-777-2579 for more info.
SUNDAYS - Rock Climbing Trek - 10am; The Hocking State
Forest Rappelling and Climbing area offers a convenient location and an
excellent opportunity to be introduced to rock climbing and top rope
climbing basics. Safety is our number one concern. Our expert guides are
schooled and practiced in achieving and maintaining the highest safety
standards. Beginners are taught basic setup, technique and use of rappel
devices. You'll start out climbing 10 to 20 foot walls and may reach 40'.
Experienced to advanced climbers will be surprised by the challenge and
skill development opportunity this area provides. Review our website for
complete details. Pricing: $240 for 1 or 2 people, $120 for the 3rd
person, add'l $120 for the 4th person. Contact us directly if you'd
like to schedule a group larger than four. All participants must
demonstrate physical capability and discipline to safety. Minimum
weight is 80 lbs and kids must have a parent present. This trek can
be schedule for any day of the week, year round, weather
permitting. Reservations are required. Advance purchase
required through our website; https://hockinghillsadventuretrek.com/
choose the "Book a Trek" tab from our home page. Call
740-777-2579 for more info.
MONDAYS - Acrylic Painting Workshop - Join Artist Suzanne
Hiser in painting flowers this 2 hour workshop on Mondays from 10am0in.
She will work with you on drawing, shaping and shading techniques that
will bring out the beauty of our seasonal 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 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.
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!
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 - SALT AND PEPPER SHAKER MUSEUM AT FIDDLESTIX; View
several hundred vintage figural salt and pepper shaker sets at Fiddlestix
Village; 24180 St. Rt. 93 just south of the St. Rt. 56/93 intersection. A
changing display of shaker sets are arranged by categories on shelves in three
large windows. Groups include, various animals, people, holidays birds,
fish, tools, buildings, vacation souvenirs and many more. Most of the
sets are from the 1940s to the present. A smaller window hosts a monthly
special exhibit. The best viewing time is between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Viewers are invited at their own risk, and the exhibit is open unless
there is snow or ice on the parking lot. Fiddlestix Village, 24180 St.
Rt. 93, Creola- (Do not go to Creola ~ this is a mapping address.) The
location is just south of the intersection of St. Rts. 56 and 93, close
to Ash Cave. For more information, call Historic Host; 740-596-2408 or
740-753-3105. FREE
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 by appointment. Special arrangements will be made for large
groups. Museum hours are Monday through Friday 9:00am to 3:00pm and
Saturday by appointment. Tours are $4 which includes souvenir magnet.
Columbus Washboard Factory, 14 Gallagher Ave, Logan; 740-380-3828
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