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THURSDAY, October
31st - Halloween Hike to Rock House - 10am; Join the naturalist at the
Rock House shelter to explore the legends, myths and stories that give
this area of the park its "spooky" fall appeal. Along the way
we will take a closer look at the creepy, crawly, slimy and smelly
natural Halloween environment that pushed these legends along. A closer
look at the real Halloween in Hocking Hills! Hocking Hills State Park,
Rock House, State Route 180; call 740-385-6841 for more info; FREE
THURSDAY, October 31st - Dracula -
8pm; Production by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston from the novel
by Bram Stoker (1927). Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in charge
of an English sanitorium, has been attacked by some mysterious illness.
Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes that the girl is the victim of a
vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking blood from its
victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain Count Dracula,
whose ghost is at last laid to rest in a striking and novel manner. The
play is intended for all who love thrills in the theater, and is
appropriate for all groups. $8; Dracula was first presented on Broadway
by Horace Liveright at the Fulton Theatre in New York City on October 5,
1927. Performance will be presented at the Stagecoach Inn, 225 East Main
Street. Limited seating - call for reservations or purchase tickets at
the door (includes a costume contest for the audience) Call 740-583-9475
for reservations/info.
THURSDAY, October 31st through
SUNDAY, November 3rd - ABC Players Present "Death by Chocolate"
at Stuart's Opera House - Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday
at 2pm; Death by Chocolate, a Nick Noir, private eye, comic mystery by
Craig Sodaro. Directed by Cecilia Rinaldi. Oct 31 - Nov 3, 2013. Coco
Purvis offers a tantalizing case to Nick Noir, private eye. Coco, and her
sister, Bonbon, run Precious Perks Coffee Shoppe, known for its signature
drink, Death by Chocolate. Unfortunately, Vinnie the Leech died while
drinking it last month, and this has impacted business. After a second
death under similar circumstances, Nick's former secretary, Selma, plays
a psychic who, with the help of her ever-present Blackberry, helps Nick
solve the crime and earn enough to afford an office - and rehire Selma. Tickets:
$10 in advance, $12 at the door, $7 students. Stuart's Opera House, 52
Public Square, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1924 or visit www.stuartsoperahouse.org
for tickets and info.
SATURDAY, November 2nd to November
22nd - Hocking Valley Quilter Guild Exhibit -2-5 PM Tuesday through
Saturday ; Featured quilter is Logan native, Dorothy Pierson, who learned
to hand quilt from her mother and grandmother, spending many hours at
quilting bees growing up and as an adult. Quilt demos will be held every
Saturday during the exhibit. Hours are 2-5 PM Tuesday through Saturday.
Contact Vera for more info at 740-385-5107. The Bowen House Community
Center for Arts and Education, 196 N Market Street, Logan; call
740-385-0344 for more info; FREE
SATURDAY, November 2nd - Making Cards
for Veterans - 2pm to 4pm; Join the folks at Psalm 121 Discount Books and
Gifts to make cards and show appreciation to our veterans. Psalm 121
Discount Books and Gifts, 110 E Main St, Logan; call 740-385-0056 or
visit www.psalm121bookstore.com
for more info.
SATURDAY, November 2nd - Dracula-
2pm; Logan Theatre Group presents a kid-friendly matinee performance of
Dracula, a production by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston from the
novel by Bram Stoker (1927) Lucy Seward, whose father is the doctor in
charge of an English sanitorium, has been attacked by some mysterious
illness. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist, believes that the girl is the
victim of a vampire, a sort of ghost that goes about at night sucking
blood from its victims. The vampire is at last found to be a certain
Count Dracula, whose ghost is at last laid to rest in a striking and
novel manner. The play is intended for all who love thrills in the
theater, and is appropriate for all groups. Dracula was first presented
on Broadway by Horace Liveright at the Fulton Theatre in New York City on
October 5, 1927. Performance will be presented at the Stagecoach Inn, 225
East Main Street. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. Limited
Seating - Call for reservations or purchase tickets at the door. Contact
the Logan Theatre Group at 740-583-9475 for reservations/additional
information.
SATURDAY, November 2nd - Soup Supper
- 4pm to 7pm; Choice of Beans and Cornbread or Vegetable Soup with a hot
dog or sloppy joe. Includes beverage. Cost is $6.00. Proceeds benefit the
Capital Campaign to expand the Center. Scenic Hills Senior Center, 187 S.
Spring Street, Logan; call 740-385-6581 for more info.
SATURDAY, November 2nd - Local Artist
Nite - 6pm; Join the folks at Psalm 121 as local artists, such as singing
groups and individuals, perform for the public every Saturday. Psalm 121
Books & Gifts, 110 E Main St, Logan; call 740-385-0056 for more info
or visit www.psalm121bookstore.com;
FREE
SATURDAY, November 2nd - 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.
ONGOING:
NOW through November 22nd - Hocking
Valley Quilter Guild Exhibit -2-5 PM Tuesday through Saturday ; Featured
quilter is Logan native, Dorothy Pierson, who learned to hand quilt from
her mother and grandmother, spending many hours at quilting bees growing
up and as an adult. Quilt demos will be held every Saturday during the
exhibit. Hours are 2-5 PM Tuesday through Saturday. Contact Vera for more
info at 740-385-5107. The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and
Education, 196 N Market Street, Logan; call 740-385-0344 for more info;
FREE
NOW through November 24th - Starbrick
Gallery's 12 Year Anniversary Celebration and National Cup Show -
Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday noon-5pm; A national exhibition of
contemporary ceramic cups, mugs, goblets, tea bowls, teacups &
tumblers. Celebrate 12 years with the artists of Starbrick with food,
music & libations. The National Show will continue through November
24th. Open every day. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W Columbus St, Nelsonville;
call 740-753-1011 for more info; FREE
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
By Appointment - Stained Glass
Workshop - 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 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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