FRIDAY, September 6th &
SATURDAY, September 7th - Music at
the Millstone - 6pm to 9pm; Enjoy great entertainment on the outdoor
stage; Friday it's the music of Doc Ellis and Saturday enjoy the music of
Byrd Manring. The Millstone Southern BBQ, 12790 Grey Street, Logan;
call 740-385-5341 for more info.
FRIDAY, September 6th - The Honeycutters - 8pm to 10pm; Stuart's welcomes back
The Honeycutters from Asheville, North Carolina! Fresh off another
amazing performance at the 2013 Nelsonville Music Festival, they make a
return trip to Stuart's. While their sound draws comparisons to Gram
Parsons and Emmylou Harris or Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, they
produce a refreshingly unique blend of Americana music that is comfortingly
familiar and entirely original. Seats are reserved, so we suggest
buying tickets in advance. $12 - $20; Stuart's Opera House, 52
Public Square, Nelsonville, call 740-753-1924 or visit www.stuartsoperahouse.org
for more info and tickets.
 SATURDAY, September 7th - Paddle for the
Battle - The warnings have been sounded and the battle lines drawn.
Cancer is about to get a beat down. One stroke at a time for everyone
lost. Paddle together for this great cause. Canoe
racing begins at noon. Naturalist led canoe tour begins at
1pm. Entry fee $25 with 100% benefiting local cancer patients via
the Logan Cancer Support Group. All participants will receive a
goodie bag with souvenirs and great offers from local businesses.
Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, 31521 Chieftain Dr, Logan; call 740-385-8685
for info and reservations.
SATURDAY, September 7th - Local Artist Nite - 6pm to 7pm; Join the folks at
Psalm 121 as local 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, September 7th - 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.
SUNDAY, September 8th - Senior Chorus Fall Concert - 2:30pm; featuring an array
of gospel music, both traditional and contemporary. Group, solo,
and duet performances on many familiar gospel pieces, such as God on the
Mountain, Life's Railway to Heaven, I've Got a Mansion, Jesus Walked This
Lonesome Valley, Whispering Hope, It's Beginning to Rain, Happiness Is,
and many more, plus sing-a-longs with the audience! Cookies and
punch following. Scenic Hills Senior Center, 187 S Spring St,
Logan; call 740-385-6581 for more info; FREE
 MONDAY, September 9th to SATURDAY,
September 14th - Hocking County
Fair! Entertainment, rides, concerts, food and more. Visit http://www.hockingcountyfair.com/
for detailed schedule. Hocking County Fairground, 150 N Homer St,
Logan.
TUESDAY, September 10th - Ladies Sunset Floats - 6pm to 8:30pm; Paddle your canoe
or kayak in the peaceful evening calm of the river at sunset. Share a
story, look for wildlife or just relax in the comfortable company of
women. Light refreshments and water provided. Reservations required. Meet
at the livery at 6pm and be sure to bring a flashlight. $20
per person; Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, 12789 St Rt 664 S, Logan; call
740-385-0523 for reservations.
TUESDAY, September 10th - Bike Night at the Millstone - 6pm to 9pm; Enjoy an
evening of entertainment on the outdoor stage featuring HB7. The
Millstone Southern BBQ, 12790 Grey Street, Logan; call 740-385-5341 for
more info.
TUESDAY, September 10th - 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
Community Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market St, Logan; call
740-385-0344 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 September 28th - Hocking College Senior at
The Bowen House. Exhibit will continue through September 28th,
regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday 2pm to 5pm; The Bowen House
Community Center for Arts & Education, 196 N Market St, Logan; call
740-385-0344 for more info; FREE
NOW Through September 22nd - The
Wizards Sale III at Starbrick Gallery - Mon-Sat 10 to 5; Sun 12 to 5 ;
Master Woodworker and Wizards' Representative Paul A. Kerns offers
magical tables, chairs, cabinets, lamps and powerful wands & wand
boxes. Try out a wand with your favorite spell! This show
will run daily through Sept. 22. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W Columbus
St, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1011 or visit http://www.starbrick.com/ 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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