FRIDAY, March 28th -
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
FRIDAY, March 28th -
Friday Night Fish Fry - 4:30pm ; Enjoy all-you-can-eat fish, side dishes
and dessert served up by the men from the St. John Knights of Columbus
organization. All proceeds from the Feb 28 dinner will benefit the
Hocking Hills Inspire (Homeless) Shelter. Cost: (Dine in or Take Out)
Adults: $8; children: $6; family (parents and children under 18); $25.
In the Social Hall of St. John's Catholic Church, 351 N. Market Street.
Entrance to social hall is located on the North Street side of the
church.
FRIDAY, March 28th -
Final Fridays on the Square "March to the Music in Nelsonville" - 5pm to
9pm; Lively Music cures the winter doldrums. Each Gallery, Shop &
Eatery will offer musical delights. Artists will show new work that will
surprise and delight audiences. Warm studios will greet you with
fabulous fare!!
Paper Circle: Opening Night: Or Else. New etchings by Anna Wagner. Please join us for an evening of art, folk music, pop song covers, and mulled wine. MUSIC: With musical performances by Sean Redefer, Emily Cline, Charlie Touvell, & Megan Marzec.
Starbrick Cooperative Gallery: Opening Night: April Snow by Tere Sager. These mixed media paintings illustrate the story The Legend of April Snow by Elliot Morse. MUSIC: Special guest Wahru Cleveland, master performer, teacher of rhythms, drumming & djembes. Bring your djembe, join in or just dance along!
Majestic Galleries: Featuring:The In-Between, an installation in the Front Gallery by C. David Russell. And a sneak peek of Catch and Release, MFA Thesis exhibition by Majestic Member Mateo Galvano will be open in the main hallway. (Both exhibits will have their receptions later in April.)
Hocking Art Gallery: Opening Night: The Myrtle Creek Paintings by Steve Ward.The exhibition will feature work from the collection depicting scenes of terrestrial alien visitation.
Stuart's Gallery 1879: Opening Night: Women on the Line. Regional
poets from West Virginia and Ohio have collaborated with graphic design
students from Ohio University to produce Women on the Line, an event to
raise awareness for My Sister's Place. The poets will host a reading of
their work at Stuart's Opera House from 5-7 p.m. in support of the
domestic violence shelter, located in Athens. This year's event features
poets Wilma Acree, Victor Depta, Becca J. R. Lachman, Wendy McVicker, &Maggie Smith.
The reading will be held in conjunction with the exhibition of the OU
student designed poster representations of selected poems.
Nelsonville Library: Art Display - Enjoy the beauty of vintage sheet music. Final Friday for Kids! Music as Art - drop in from 5:30-7:00 and make a piece of art using recycled sheet music. And-Songs with Mary! Book Sale-
we have a huge number of great books for sale; all items 30¢ each or
buy a Library bag and fill it free. Sale restocked daily! (open until 8:00 pm Final Friday)
Nelsonville Emporium: March on in to see what the cooks are making! Listen to local music while you relax shop and eat.
FRIDAY, March 28th to
SUNDAY, March 30th - Midwest Open Geocaching Adventure MOGA 2014 - Fri
6pm to 9pm, Sat 9am to 9pm, Sun 6am to noon; The world's largest
geocaching competition for beginners to very experienced cachers.
Competitors from all over the world will be here to claim their prize as
the fastest, smartest, and most thorough geocachers in the world.
Co-sponsored this year by Athens Co. Visitors Bureau and Ohio
University. Pre-registration closes on March 15. Day of event
registration will be available but swag can't be guaranteed! HQ is Baker
Center, Ohio University. For more information call 740-592-1819 or
visit
www.mogageo.com.
SATURDAY, March 29th -
Quilt In - 8:30am; Come work on a project and make new friends. Think of
it as a one day retreat. We will serve you breakfast, lunch is one your
own, bring in or order out. We also have an afternoon cookie break
planned. Limit 12 quilters. $10. Nelsonville Quilt Company, 52 W
Washington St, Nelsonville; call 740-753-3343 for reservations.
SATURDAY, March 29th -
Dwight Icenhower - 8pm to 10:30pm; Dwight Icenhower was raised in
Pomeroy, Ohio and began his Elvis career by singing karaoke at a local
fair when he was just 16 years old. Now, he is an Elvis Tribute Artist,
performing 4-5 shows weekly. Dwight has studied every move that Elvis
made and has mastered the 50's, 60's and 70's eras of Elvis' career.
Seats are reserved, so we suggest buying tickets in advance. $20 - $35.
Stuart's Opera House, 58 Public Square, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1924
or visit
www.stuartsoperahouse.org for tickets and info.
SATURDAY, March 29th -
Ben Davis Jr. at Uncle Bucks - 8pm; Kick up your heels in the Lady Buck
Saloon. Cover charge. Uncle Buck's Riding Stable, 73930 Buck Lane, New
Marshfield; call 740-664-2428 or 800-221-1122 or visit
www.unclebucksstable.com for more info.
SUNDAY, March 30th -
Tree Grafting Workshop - 2pm to 5pm; "The seed from a Honey Crisp apple
will produce an apple tree, but not a Honey Crisp apple tree." Tree
grafting can be used to produce specific apple varieties or repair
current apple trees. Learn about the process of tree grafting from Derek
Mills, and participate in hands-on grafting practices. Please bring a
utility knife for your personal use. $10 / person (cash or check only)
Camp Oty'Okwa, 24799 Purcell Rd, South Bloomingville; for more info
contact
knaylor@bbbscentralohio.org.
THURSDAY, April 3rd
& FRIDAY, April 4th - "A Region Reflects"; President Lyndon B.
Johnson's visit to Athens, Ohio in May of 1964 marked the beginning of
his revolutionary War on Poverty and Great Society campaigns that
changed America, forever. Fifty years later, a unique partnership
between campus and community will allow the university and the
southeastern Ohio region to reflect upon his visit, and its impact on a
region that the president identified as the impoverished Appalachian
Region during his term. On April 3-4 a commemorative gathering titled A
Region Reflects: The 50th Anniversary of LBJ's War on Poverty Speech
will be centered in Athens while also visiting the surrounding
country-side. The event will allow residents of the region, students,
faculty and visiting history and social movement buffs to take stock of
the many programs that were instituted following Johnson's historic
speech and that now engrained in American society. All events are free
but advance registration is required. To register visit
http://lbjsoutheastohio.com.
THURSDAY, April 3rd -
The Steel Wheels - 8pm; SPECIAL BACKSTAGE SHOW -The Steel Wheels have
captured audiences across the country with their heady brew of original
soulful mountain music and their deep commitment to roots and community.
Based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, this dynamic four-piece
string band marries old-time musical traditions with their own
innovative sound and lifestyle, generating a truly magnetic revival. The
Steel Wheels is an amalgamation of hard work and easy rapport. The band
is renowned for their raw energy and chemistry on stage, where they
often cluster tightly around a single microphone to adorn Trent Waglers
unmistakable tenor with bell-clear four-part harmonies inspired by their
shared Mennonite heritage. Add to this Eric Brubakers lively and
evocative fiddle, Brian Dickels grounded yet buoyant upright bass, and
Jay Lapps signature mandolin style, and it is no surprise that The Steel
Wheels have enthralled the contemporary Americana scene. General
Admission $15 advance $20 door. Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square,
Nelsonville; call 740-753-1924 or visit
www.stuartsoperahouse.org for tickets and info.
FRIDAY, April 4th -
Friday Night Fish Fry - 4:30pm ; Enjoy all-you-can-eat fish, side dishes
and dessert served up by the men from the St. John Knights of Columbus
organization. All proceeds from the Feb 28 dinner will benefit the
Hocking Hills Inspire (Homeless) Shelter. Cost: (Dine in or Take Out)
Adults: $8; children: $6; family (parents and children under 18); $25.
In the Social Hall of St. John's Catholic Church, 351 N. Market Street.
Entrance to social hall is located on the North Street side of the
church.
FRIDAY, April 4th -
Tinariwen - 8pm; The desert is a place of hardship and subtle beauty, a
stark world that reveals its secrets slowly and carefully. Life in the
desert is resilient and strong, and the people are gentle giants among
the sand, storms, and sun. For Saharan blues band Tinariwen, the desert
is their home, and their hypnotic and electrifying guitar rock reflects
complex realities of their homebase in North West Africa. They are
Tuareg, descended from nomadic people who have wandered the dunes for
millennia, but the music of Tinariwen travels too, reverberating far
from dusty plains of Mali. Their 2011 album Tassili, recorded in the
Algerian desert -- in a tent and under the stars with a esteemed cadre
of musicians including Nels Cline and TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe
and Kyp Malone -- won a Grammy Award for Best World music. Now their new
record Emmaar returns to their roots, delivering stripped-down dirges,
effervescent anthems, and above all, a return to simplicity and honesty.
Presented by Stuart's Opera House, Ohio University African Studies and
Ohio University Performing Arts. Tickets: $20 - $40. Stuart's Opera
House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville; call 740-753-1924 or visit
www.stuartsoperahouse.org for tickets and info.
SATURDAY, April 5th -
1st Spring Craft Show and More - 9am to 3pm; Over 40 Booths of Crafts
and More. Raffles!; OSU Autographed Football, Hourly Door Prizes and
many more Raffles. 50/50 drawing. Concession Stand with baked goods,
sandwiches and drinks. All proceeds benefit the Kalklosch Scholarships
given to Logan-Hocking School District seniors each spring. For more
information contact Jim Kalklosch at 740-385-2259 or 740-607-4086.
SATURDAY, April 5th
& SATURDAY, April 19th - Clay Studio, Grades k-6 - 10am to noon;
Using the pottery exhibit as an inspiration, children will make a piece
of pottery that will become their very own unique mug. First class will
be building the clay and then we will glaze our pieces during the second
class. Instructors Lisa Schorr and Trisha Clifford-Sprouse. $22-$26 for
two classes. Decorative Arts Center, 145 East Main St, Lancaster; call
740-681-1423 to register. Visit
www.decartsohio.org for more info.
SATURDAY, April 5th -
American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Inn - 10am to 3pm; Give the gift
of life! Contact us for your appointment and join us for a fun-filled
day. A free t-shirt and lunch will be provided to those who donate.
Reservations encouraged. Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 St Rt 374;
call 800-653-2557 for reservations.
SATURDAY, April 5th -
Mom's Weekend Music at Sade Winery - 3pm to 8pm; Join us with John Horne
singing from 3-5pm and Leah Nairn and Adam Graham from 6-8pm. Enjoy our
wines by the bottle, glass or just a taste. Local cheeses and crackers
as well as mixed olives and smoked salmon are available. Guests are
welcome to bring other food. We also have gas grills for your use. Shade
Winery, 401 Gilkey Ridge Rd, Shade; call 740-696-1323 or visit
www.shadewinery.com for more info.
SATURDAY, April 5th -
Soup Supper - 4pm to 6:30pm; Choice of Cream of Broccoli or Chili soup.
Choice of Chicken Salad or Tuna Sandwich. Meal includes coffee/tea and
Dessert for a cost of $6 per person. Everyone welcome! Appalachian
Strings Chamber Music Ensemble (Michael Ingalls) will be performing
music for the enjoyment of diners. Scenic Hills Senior Center, 187 S
Spring St, Logan; call 740-385-6581 for more info.
SATURDAY, April 5th -
Legion Sons Monthly Steak Fry - 4pm to 7pm; The Legion Sons of American
Legion Post 78 put on this great steak fry on the 1st Saturday of each
month. come join us for a good meal, with the proceeds helping our
community and supporting two Legion baseball teams. $11 / person.
American Legion Post 78, 12795 St Rt 664 (behind Baymont Inn &
Suites); call 740-385-3233 for more info.
SUNDAY, April 6th -
Pre-school Artistic Adventures - 1pm to 2pm; Childrens books can bring
artistic experiences to life. We will read a story that turns into an
exciting art project. Children must attend with an adult. $8-$10.
Decorative Arts Center, 145 East Main St, Lancaster; call 740-681-1423
or visit www.decartsohio.org for more info.
UPCOMING:
SATURDAY, April 12th -
Run for Shelter - 8am registration; 9am start; 5k Run/Walk begins at
Logan Dairy Queen through Kroger parking lot, continues out Chieftain
drive and turns around Logan Conference Center and returns to Dairy
Queen. Entry fee: $20 per person. Cinch bags for first 100 registrants.
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female walkers. Post race
refreshments will be available. All proceeds benefit Hocking Hills
Inspire Shelter. For more information contact Terrie Sigler at
terrie54@frontier.com or 740-385-2009.
ONGOING:
NOW through April 22nd -
April Snow; Mixed media paintings by Teri Sager illustrate the story
The Legend of April Snow by Elliot Morse. This is a Nelsonville Final
Friday event. This show will continue through April 22nd. Daily Mon to
Sat 10am to 5pm; Sun noon to 5pm. Starbrick Gallery, 21 W Columbus St,
Nelsonville; call 740-753-1011 for more info; FREE
JANUARY 25 - APRIL 13 -
"My Best Friends are Potters" Ceramics From the Tim Frederich
Collection; Tues - Sat 10am to 4pm; Sun 1pm to 4pm; Barbara Hunzicker
and Hal Stevens, Curators. Dublin, Ohio ceramics artist Tim Frederich
has been collecting the work of other internationally renowned potters
for 45 years. Both functional and sculptural objects-some inspired by
nature, others by ancient forms-have been selected for this exhibition.
There are wheel thrown, carved, slab and pinch built pieces of stoneware
clay and porcelain. Surfaces are sculpted and incised, salt glazed or
fired in wood filled pits and wood, gas and raku kilns. Innovative
glazes have produced finishes that range from matte to glossy to
exquisite crystals, creating one-of-a-kind surfaces of breathtaking
diversity. Decorative Arts Centr of Ohio, 145 E Main St, Lancaster. Call
740-681-1423 for more info; FREE
WEDNESDAYS - Quilt
Therapy - 9:30am to 5:30pm; Every Wednesday our classroom is open all
day for anyone who wants to come and sew. Bring a project, even one you
are having struggles with and one of our folks will be happy to help
you. It is a fun day to come and be with other quilters. Lunch is on
your own. Nelsonville Quilt Company, 52 W Washington St, Nelsonville;
call 740-753-3343 for more info; FREE
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.
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! Call 877-74-PEACE
(747-3223) for reservations; $10
THURSDAYS - Yoga at the
Bowen House - 6pm; Join Yoga instructor Elle Delmatto every Thursday at
6pm. Class fee is $6. Class is open to all. No pre-registration is
necessary. The Bowen House Community Center for Arts & Education,
196 N Market St, Logan; call 740-385-0344 for more info.
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
