NOW
through SATURDAY, July 27th - Lancaster Festival; Summer's
Sizzling Salute to the Arts. A wondrous burst of music, art and
family fun with excitement all over town...75 events...many FREE. For
a detailed schedule of events and locations visit http://www.lancasterfestival.org/
or call 740-687-4808
TONIGHT, July 25th
- "History in a Hole" at Hocking County Historical Society
& Museums - 7pm; Lewis Noah is an amateur historian
archeologist who has been involved in dig sites on three continents, as
well as several states in this country. His latest involvement was
with ninety other people at the site of General Phillip Sheridan's
boyhood home in Somerset, Ohio. The dig's goal, according to Mr.
Noah, was to answer a question. (A point of interest related to the
question is that many people of that era used privy holes to dispose of
trash.) Come join us for this lecture and discover both the
question and its answer! Hocking County Historical Society &
Museums, 64 N Culver St, Logan; call 740-385-6026 or visit http://hockinghistory.org
for more info; FREE
FRIDAY, July 26th
- Hidden Hocking: Broken Rock Falls - 9am; 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
FRIDAY, July 26th
- Final Fridays: Marvelous Mud: The Clay that Made Us Famous - 5pm to 9pm;
Learn the history of our world famous star bricks. Shop for pottery from
regional contemporary ceramic artists & local potters. See pottery
demonstrations and join in fun clay activities. Nelsonville's
Public Square; for more info call 740-753-1011; FREE
FRIDAY, July 26th
- Free Summer Concert Series with Sean Rowe - 7pm to 9:30pm; It's time
for Stuart's Free Summer Concert Series! July's edition features
singer-songwriter Sean Rowe! Free live music in the Stuarts' parking lot
on Final Friday on June - September - and there's a beer
garden. The San Francisco Chronicle describes his songs as
"beautiful and haunting." Great live music and a whole lot of
art openings on the Square, so come on down! Stuart's Opera House,
52 Public Square, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1924 for more info; FREE
FRIDAY, July 26th
- Function/Dysfunction at Starbrick Gallery - 5pm to 9pm; Some of our
clay artists are serious potters, some of us take a wild look at the
world with our whimsical clay sculpture. Outstanding show of innovative
and creative clay work. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W Columbus St,
Nelsonville; call 740-753-1011 for more info; FREE
FRIDAY, July 26th
& SATURDAY, July 27th - Music At The Millstone - 6pm
to 9pm; Casey Redmond on Friday and Tenessa George on Saturday. The
Millstone Southern BBQ, 12790 Grey St, Logan; call 740-385-5341 for more
info.
FRIDAY, July 26TH
- Music in the Park - Hickory Wind - 7pm to 8:30pm; Summer concert
series in its 21st season features eleven weeks of live music at the
gazebo in Worthington Park in Logan, every Friday evening from June
through mid-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. Bands
subject to change without prior notice. Worthington Park Gazebo,
corner of Market & Main Streets, Logan; call 740-746-8233 for more
info; FREE
FRIDAY, July 26th
- Haunted Hocking: Spirits of Rock House - 8pm; Is Rock House really
haunted or could it be something else? Join the naturalist at the Rock
House shelter house to explore the possibilities. (This program does
contain ghost stories, so parents, you know your children best and should
decide if it is appropriate. Please, no pets at Haunted Hocking.)
Hocking Hills State Park, Rock House, State Route 374 near State Route
180; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE
SATURDAY, July 27th
- Nature on the River - 9am to 11:30am; Join a staff naturalist for an
exploration of the Hocking River. Look for critters, explore the water
and rocks, and learn more about the natural wonders of the river.
Includes a hike to Ohio's largest natural rock bridge. Great for
families! Reservations required. Meet at the livery at 9am. $10
adult / $5 child; reservations required. Hocking Hills Canoe
Livery, 12789 St Rt 664 S, Logan; call 740-385-0523 for reservations.
SATURDAY, July 27th
& SUNDAY, July 28th - William McKinley Camp 21 Civil War
Encampment - Sat 10am to 9pm; Sun 10am to 3pm; Tour a Civil War
encampment and hear about life and weaponry of the time from costumed
interpreters. The Sherman Cannon will be on display and will be
fired at 1pm both days. Encampment is located adjacent to Olde
Dutch Restaurant in Rempel's Grove, State Route 664 South. Open to
the public and FREE.
SATURDAY, July 27th -
Cedar Falls Stroll - 10am; Join the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist
to explore Cedar Falls and discover the unique natural and cultural
history of this area of the park. Hocking Hills State Park, Cedar
Falls, State Route 374; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE
SATURDAY, July 27th
- Wine & Beer Fest - 2pm to 5pm; Join in the fun for our summer and
fall Wine & Beer Fests in The Gathering Place. Come test and taste
any of five varieties of wines and beers for $25/person or $6 for
individual pours. The following companies will be represented: Rock Mill,
Wine Trends, Vintage Wines, Hide Away Hills Lodge and Camelot
Cellars. Light appetizers include Artisanal Cheeses & Fruits,
Gravlox and Tapenade w/Crostini & Flatbreads. Great music as well!
Retail shopping will be available. No reservations needed, park at The
Gathering Place. $25/person or $6 per individual pour. Inn &
Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 State Route 374; call 800-653-2557 for more
info.
SATURDAY, July 27th
- 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 hawks, owls, eagles and vultures. Hocking
Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841
for more info; FREE
SATURDAY, July 27th
- Outdoor Church Service - 4pm to 6pm; Sponsored by Faith Free Will
Baptist Church. Acts performing include Action for Christ, Family
of God, God's Trinity, and Alisha Cornwell. At the gazebo in
Worthington Park, corner of Market and Main Streets in Historic Downtown
Logan.
SATURDAY, July 27th
- Trek Theatre: featuring Timberwolves - Gate opens at
5:30pm; Trek Theatre presents live blue grass every Saturday night from
June 22nd through August 31st. Authentic Shawnee Storytelling
begins at 6:15 P.M. Bluegrass performances begin around 7:00
P.M. Nestled in the pines alongside a forest trail and flowing
stream, Trek Theatre is the most unique outdoor solo performance venue in
Ohio. We're a family entertainment venue located in a rustic, natural
amphitheater. Bring folding chairs, blankets or just lean against a
tree. $12 adults, $7 Kids up to age 17 10% discount for
reservations booked in advance; reserve online at https://hockinghillsadventuretrek.com
(click on Book a Trek) or call 740-777-2579. Trek Theatre is
located immediately to the south of the Hocking Hills Welcome Center at
13178 State Route 664 S. The entrance to Trek Theatre and free
parking is marked with road signage. All tickets are general
admission, first come first serve. Port-A-Potties are
provided, however, there are no other services or facilities.
SATURDAY, July 27th
- Lonesome Will Mullins & the Virginia Playboys - 7pm; Lonesome
Will makes a return trip to Logan! He comes from a house that was
filled with family musicians and plenty of bluegrass, old time, and
country music. He learned to play banjo and guitar as a
teenager, joining several bands while honing his trade by studying the
works of bluegrass legends like Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, and Dr. Ralph
Stanley. Also influenced by Jerry Lee Lewis, he mixes traditional
bluegrass music with a breathtakingly energetic stage show. Will's
shows are jam-packed with hard driving bluegrass, old time clawhammer
banjo and gospel music. At the gazebo in Worthington Park, corner
of Market and Main Streets in Historic Downtown Logan.
SATURDAY, July 27th
- Flaming Torchlight Canoe Trip - 7pm; 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. $42 per canoe; Hocking Valley Canoe
Livery, 31251 Chieftain Dr, Logan; call 740-385-8685 for
reservations.
SATURDAY, July 27th
- It's Opening Night! Logan Theatre Group presents the "Barber
of Seville" - 8pm; A four act farcical drama by Pierre-Augustin
Beaumarchais, performed and published in 1775 as The Barber of Seville
or, The Useless Precaution. Barber of Seville is a classic
masterpiece as it presents the anxiousness of the characters to reach
their goals through comic means, making the play attention-grabbing,
compelling and entertaining in a carefree way. It was the basis of
the 1816 opera. Cost: $15 per person. Performance is
outside, rain or shine; lawn chairs recommended. Advance
reservations can be made by calling (740) 583-9475 or e-mail the logantheatregroup@gmail.com. Performance
Location: on the lawn of The Bowen House, 196 N. Market
Street - lawn chairs recommended; 50% of the proceeds going to the Bowen
House, which will provide refreshments. Appetizers at 7 PM;
Performance at 8 PM. (Bring your own beverage, if you wish.)
SATURDAY, July 27th
- The Bob Steward Band and Greg Bikowski - 8pm; at Uncle Bucks Riding
Stable and Dance Barn to benefit Community Food Initiatives and Rural
Action. The suggested donation for this event is $3.00 with
proceeds to benefit both organizations. Greg Bikowski will kick off
the night with a solo performance at 8pm with The Bob Stewart Band
playing at 9pm. The Bob Stewart Band will perform a mix of acoustic blues
and Americana. Uncle Bucks is located at 73930 Buck Lane, New Marshfield;
call 740-664-2428 or 800-221-1122 for more info.
TUESDAY, July 30th
- Bike Night at the Millstone - 6pm to 9pm; Enjoy the music of Trip
Dog on the outdoor stage; The Millstone Southern BBQ, 12790 Grey St,
Logan; call 740-385-5341 for more info.
UPCOMING:
SATURDAY, August 10th
- Saint's Sinners & Cemeteries - 8:30am coffee at Fullbrooks, tour
begins at 9am, ends around 5pm; The Little Cities of Black Diamonds
Council will bring stories of the region to life on Saturday, August 10
with a day-long guided tour of the region titled "Saints, Sinners
and Cemeteries!" The tour will bring to life inspiring tales
of bravery surrounding union organizing and the breaking of the color
barrier by Hocking Valley miners over a century ago which are mixed with
eyebrow raising tales of the rough side of mining town life. Whether
saint or sinner, many of the rich characters of this storied era are
buried in hillside cemeteries that will be visited along with historic
buildings and sites that also tell a story of the modern day battle
between restoration and decay in the former boom mining towns of
southeastern Ohio. The day will include living history characters who
will bring the story to life in first person narrative. Access to
sites and buildings not available to the general public will be featured.
The tour will begin and end on Nelsonville's Historic Public Square with
transportation provided in air conditioned vans. Complimentary
coffee and pastries from Fullbrooks Cafe will be available upon
departure. A hearty lunch is included, served in the Historic Tecumseh
Theater in Shawnee with plenty of cold drinks, snacks and shopping
opportunities available throughout the day. Cemeteries to be
visited are Payne Cemetery, Monroe Cemetery and the Rendville
Cemetery. Communities to be visited include Nelsonville, New Straitsville,
Shawnee, Corning, Rendville and Glouster. $65 for Little Cities
Members; purchase online at http://bit.ly/137RGkz
/ $75 for non-members; purchase tickets online at http://bit.ly/12O1L2x
Tickets also available by calling 740-395-3011. Tour begins and
ends on Nelsonville's Historic Public Square.
ONGOING:
DAILY through August 31st - Hand-Feeding Hummingbirds at
Lake Hope State Park - 10am to 2pm; Participants can attempt to hand-feed
hummingbirds. Meet at the Nature Center. Fridays, Saturdays &
Sundays. Lake Hope State Park Nature Center, 27331 State Route 278,
McArthur; call 740-596-3030 for more info; FREE
NOW Through August 26th - Function/Dysfunction at
Starbrick Gallery - Mon-Sat 10 to 5; Sun 12 to 5; Some of our clay
artists are serious potters, some of us take a wild look at the world
with our whimsical clay sculpture. Outstanding show of innovative and
creative clay work. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W Columbus St,
Nelsonville; call 740-753-1011 for more info; FREE
NOW through September 1st - Gorgeous Threads, A
World of Textiles - 10am to 4pm Tuesdays - Saturdays, Sundays 1pm to 4pm;
Textiles soften the hard edges of our world and serve to identify
us. They allow us to decorate our homes and our bodies. They are often an
expression of our artistic visions and our social relationships. This
exhibition points up the great variety of materials, colors, techniques
and uses around the world. Included are items from Africa, Asia, the
Americas and Europe. Some of these fabrics have great visual impact when
seen from a distance, others are a tour-de-force of detail and
complicated structure. Delight in this presentation of a sampling of the
myriad fabrics produced globally and housed in central Ohio collections.
Curator Cynthia Cort. Decorative Arts Center, 145 E Main St,
Lancaster; call 740-681-1423 or visit www.decartsohio.org
for more info; FREE (donations accepted)
NOW through September 1st - Over the Rainbow -
Glass Across the Color Spectrum - 1pm to 4pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays;
This exhibit features a rainbow of colors throughout the exhibition of
vintage and art glass and a private A collection of Bischoff Glass
Companys handblown glass. The plant was located in Culloden, WV. The
company opened there in 1922 and was operated by the family until the
late 1960s.Various other handblown American glass manufacturers will
display other rainbow colors of glass. Along with the exhibit there will
be glass pieces designed by local handblown artists from our surrounding
area. These artists will rotate their artistic pieces throughout the
duration of the exhibition that will continue through September 1, 2013.
Visitors will be afforded the option of seeing many of these individual
pieces at the museum and making arrangements to purchase select items
from the display through the museums Gift Shop. Admission: $6
General Admission, $5 Seniors, $3 Students age 6-18. Ohio Glass
Museum, 124 W Main St, Lancaster; call 740-687-0101 or visit www.ohioglassmuseum.org
for more info
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS through October 27th -
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Historic Train Rides - noon and 2:30pm; Our
Noon train to Haydenville is the shortest trip of our trains. It operates
every Saturday and Sunday between Memorial Day weekend and the last full
weekend of October. The train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a
round-trip ride along the historic Hocking River Valley. On the return
trip after pausing in Haydenville, the train continues past the
Nelsonville Depot to Robbins Crossing. Robbins Crossing is a restored
1850s-era Ohio pioneer village operated by students, staff, and
volunteers from Hocking College and is located at the south end of the
Hocking College campus. After a 30-minute stop at Robbins Crossing, the
train returns to the Nelsonville Depot. Duration of ride:
Approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. Our East Logan train
is the longest of the regular weekend trains and operates every Saturday
and Sunday between Memorial Day and the last full weekend of October. The
train departs the Nelsonville Depot for a round-trip ride along the
historic Hocking River Valley. Along the way, we will pass through the
historic company town of Haydenville, which was the last company town in
Ohio. It was once part of a large brick and clay company known in its
later days as NATCO. On the return trip to Nelsonville after pausing at
the east end of Logan, the train continues past the Nelsonville Depot to
Robbins Crossing. Robbins Crossing is a restored 1850s-era Ohio pioneer
village operated by students, staff, and volunteers from Hocking College
and is located at the south end of the Hocking College campus. After a
30-minute stop at Robbins Crossing, the train returns to the Nelsonville
Depot. Duration of ride: Approximately two hours and fifteen
minutes. Advance tickets available online at www.hvsry.org or at the depot prior to
boarding. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 E Canal St,
Nelsonville; call 740-753-9531 (10am to 4pm Sat & Sun); messages only
at 800-967-7834
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.
SATURDAYS - Hocking Hills Yoga - Poolside - 9am to 10am; Add
a little Zen to your Hocking Hills stay and get energized with a morning
yoga session! The Perfect Touch Massage & Traveling Spa is now
offering a regular yoga class, poolside, at Old Man's Cave Chalets every
Saturday morning. Our highly skilled instructor, Emily, will take you
through a series of postures, poses and stretches to help you balance
& strengthen your body, while focusing on your breathing to clear
your mind and align your energy. Connect with nature as your yoga class
takes place surrounded by beautiful woodlands. Bring your swim suit and
feel free to take a rejuvenating dip in the pool after class. An amazing
way to start your memorable day in the Hocking Hills! Class is rain
or shine; if weather is inclement, we will hold class indoors. The complete
practice is very accessible to every age, body type and experience
level. Old Man's Cave Chalets, 18905 State Route 664 S, Logan; $20;
call 877-869-4631 for more info and reservations.
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! Old
Man's Cave Chalets, 18905 State Route 664 S, Logan; call 877-869-4631 for
reservations; $10
EVERY WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY - Hocking Hills Farmer's
Market - 9am to 1pm; Wednesdays at Worthington Park - corner of Main
& Market Streets in Downtown Logan; Saturdays at Tractor Supply in
the Hocking Mall at St Rt 664 & Chieftain Dr, Logan. Farm fresh
produce and homemade products. For more information call Betty Shaw
at 740-385-5306.
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
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). For times visit
http://www.moviesten.com
or call 740-753-3400. Bring the kids to the Fun Barn for arcade games,
rides and snacks.
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