TONIGHT, August 1st
- Passport to Fishing program at Lake Hope State Park, 27331 State Route
278, McArthur; call 740-596-5253 for more info. FREE
FRIDAY, August 2nd
- Lake Hope State Park Nature Center Programs:
10am - Butterflies and
Moths
1-3pm - Hand feed
Hummingbirds
4pm - Wild Edibles series
#2: Your Outdoor Medicine Cabinet
7pm - Night Hike:
Mysterious Moths
Lake Hope State Park,
27331 State Route 278, McArthur; call 740-596-5253 for more info. FREE
FRIDAY, August 2nd
- Music in the Park - Open Highway - 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, August 2nd
- Logan Theatre Group presents "Barber of Seville" - 8pm; Logan
Theatre Group takes its show on the road as it presents the Barber
of Seville at the Hocking Hills Resort/Grouse Nest. This is an
outdoor performance, rain or shine. Chairs will be provided.
A four act farcical drama by Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais, performed and
published in 1775 as The Barber of Seville or, The Useless
Precaution. It was the basis of the 1816 opera. 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. Advance reservations can be made by
calling (740) 583-9475 or e-mail the logantheatregroup@gmail.com. Hocking
Hills Resort/Grouse Nest, 25780 Liberty Hill Rd., South Bloomingville.
SATURDAY, August 3rd
- 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, August 3rd
- Ridgetops and 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; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE
SATURDAY, August 3rd
- Lake Hope State Park Nature Programs:
10am - Nature
Jewelry! Includes short hike
11am - Sand Castle
Building Contest
1-3pm - Hand feed
Hummingbirds
4pm - Wilderness Survival
Series #2 - H2O
8:30pm - Enjoy a movie at
the campgrounds - everyone welcome!
Lake Hope State Park,
27331 State Route 278, McArthur; call 740-596-5253 for more info. FREE
SATURDAY, August 3rd
- Wildlife at Burr Oak - 2pm; Join the naturalist at the Burr Oak State
Park Lodge Nature Center for a closer look at our native wildlife. Discover
some tips on finding our local flora and fauna around the park!
10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE
SATURDAY, August 3rd
- Trek Theatre: featuring Slate Ridge - 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, August 3rd
- Local Artist Nite - 6pm to 7pm; Join the folks at Psalm 121 as aocal
artists, such as singing groups and individuals, perform for the
public. Psalm 121 Books & Gifts, 110 E Main St, Logan; call
740-385-0056 for more info or visit www.psalm121bookstore.com;
FREE
SATURDAY, August 3rd
- Horse-drawn Wagon Ride - 7pm; Join John Hutchison on an evening
horse-drawn wagon ride from Hope School (across from Lake Hope Dam)
through Zaleski State Forest to Moonville and back. Wagon ride will
include discussion of area history, GHOST STORIES, a visit to the railroad
tunnel and so much more! Wagon rides depart every Saturday through
November 9th at 7pm. $20 for adults / $10 for children
12 and under accompanied by an adult. For reservations and more
information call 740-698-8922 or 740-818-8280 or visit www.hutchisonshorses.com.
Reservations required. Limit of 20 per tour.
SATURDAY, August 3rd
- A Night with the Legends - 7pm to 11pm; This show is always a blast,
featuring local Athens and Nelsonville area celebrities playing tribute
to some of music's biggest stars with performances on the Stuart's stage.
This is not karaoke, we have a full band! Organized by Alex Couladis,
this event packs the Opera House each summer, and all proceeds benefit
Stuart's Opera House! Tickets $20 to $100; Stuart's Opera House, 52
Public Square, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1924 or visit www.stuartsoperahouse.org
for tickets and info.
SATURDAY, August 3rd
- New Moon Glow Float - 7pm; Paddle your canoe from sunset to darkness,
lit only by the glimmering phosphorescent light of glow sticks reflecting
on the water. End at the livery with a roaring bonfire and lively music
meant for listening and dancing. BYOB. Reservations highly recommended.
One glow stick provided. Meet at 7pm and be sure to bring your glowing
bling. $40 per canoe for 2 people. Hocking Hills Canoe
Livery, 12789 State Route 664 S, Logan (behind Olde Dutch Restaurant);
call 740-385-0523 for reservations.
SUNDAY, August 4th
- Lake Hope State Park Nature Programs:
10am - Watershed
Explorations: Every Drop Counts!
11am - Archery
1-3pm - Hand feed
Hummingbirds
Lake Hope State Park,
27331 State Route 278, McArthur; call 740-596-5253 for more info. FREE
TUESDAY, August 6th
-Story Hour at Psalm 121 - 10am; Bring your children and enjoy the
stories. All are welcome! Psalm 121 Discount Books and Gifts,
110 E. Main Street; 740-385-0056 www.psalm121bookstore.com;
FREE
TUESDAY, August 6th -
Book Club - 7pm; Group meets the first Tuesday of each month. Call
for this month's selection. Everyone welcome! The Bowen House
Community Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street,
740-385-0344; FREE
TUESDAY, August 6th -
Recital in Song; Voices of St. John Church - 7:30pm; Concert featuring
Olivia Proctor, alto; Kirsty Robers, soprano and Chase Stalford,
tenor. Special guest appearance by tenor Nicholas Nesbitt,
with Jeff Daubenmire accompanying on piano. Concert is free; donations
are welcome. St. John Catholic Church, 351 N. Market Street, Logan
WEDNESDAY, August 7th
- 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 740-6841 for more info; FREE
THURSDAY, August 8th
- Flower Arranging with Kellie - 9:30am to 12:30pm; "Beat the
heat" with Kellie, Inn Gardner, by collecting flowers from the Inn
grounds. You will use these to create a basic floral arrangement. This
will take place rain or shine. Cost includes class and lunch. $35 per
person; Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 State Route 374; call
800-653-2557 for reservations.
THURSDAY, August 8th
- Lake Hope State Park Nature Programs:
10am - Passport to
Fishing
Noon - Healthy Habitats
1-3pm - Hand feed
Hummingbirds
Lake Hope State Park,
27331 State Route 278, McArthur; call 740-596-5253 for more info. FREE
THURSDAY, August 8th
- 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 St Rt 180); call 740-385-6841 for more info;
FREE
THURSDAY, August 8th
- Historic Lantern Tour of Ash Cave - 9pm; 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; call 740-6841 for more info;
FREE
FRIDAY, August 8th
- The 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, State Route 664 S; call 740-6841 for more info;
FREE
FRIDAY, August 8th
- Reptile Rampage - 2pm; What makes a reptile a reptile? What is
cold-blooded? Who lives around here? For the answers to these and other
questions, join the naturalist 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 740-6841 for more info; FREE
FRIDAY, August 9th
- Lake Hope State Park Nature Programs:
10am - Painting with Coffee
11am - Wild Edibles
series #3: Wild Desserts!
1-3pm - Hand feed
Hummingbirds
7pm - Sunset canoe trip
Lake Hope State Park,
27331 State Route 278, McArthur; call 740-596-5253 for more info. FREE
FRIDAY, August 9TH
- Music in the Park - New Jean Band - 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
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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