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THURSDAY,
July 3
Murray
City Miners Festival
State Route 78 and
State Route 216, Murray City, 5 p.m. - midnight
Murray City Miner's
Festival features a parade, musicians, games, beer garden, vendors and
concessions and ends in the annual fireworks display that serves as the
biggest event of the year for the village. The village hosts one of
the largest queen pageants in the area, with dozens of contestants from
Southeastern Ohio vying for the title of Murray City Miners Festival
Queen, Miss, Junior Miss and Little Miss. Call 740-707-3869 or
740-517-1226 for more information.
Athens
Fabulous Fourth Celebration
East State Street,
Athens, 10 a.m.- 11 p.m.
Head to Athens for a host
of activities on East State Street, including free admission to the
Athens City Pool with a food donation. Other activities include games,
bouncy castles, and teen pool party, culminating with a 10 p.m. fireworks
show.
Athens
Fireworks
East State Street,
Athens, 10 p.m.
FRIDAY,
July 4
Lancaster-Fairfield
County 4th of July Celebration
Fairfield County
Fairgrounds, Lancaster, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
It's a full day of
activities to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. The action begins at 10
a.m. with the annual parade and float contest followed by amusement rides
and arts and crafts from 12:30-10. Third Departure plays on the Midway
Stage from 4-7 and the annual hot dog-eating contest takes place at 5.
The evening culminates with a spectacular fireworks show at dusk.
Mokuks
and Muzzloaders
Hocking Hills
State Park Naturalist Cabin, 1 p.m.
Come and celebrate our
nation's birth and enjoy an afternoon with our historical interpreter as
he brings to life what living here was really like for the original
Ohioans. You can even try your hand at a few early American games and
crafts. Meet at the naturalist cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave
Visitor Center. Call 740-385-6841 for more information.
Murray
City Miners Festival
State Route 78 and
State Route 216, Murray City, 5 p.m. - midnight
Murray City Miner's
Festival features a parade, musicians, games, beer garden, vendors and
concessions and ends in the annual fireworks display that serves as the
biggest event of the year for the village. The village hosts one of
the largest queen pageants in the area, with dozens of contestants from
Southeastern Ohio vying for the title of Murray City Miners Festival
Queen, Miss, Junior Miss and Little Miss. Call 740-707-3869 or
740-517-1226 for more information.
Live
Music at the Millstone
Millstone BBQ
Restaurant, 12790 Grey Street, Logan, 6 - 9 p.m.
John Colson will perform.
Call 740-385-5341 for more information.
Music
in the Park
Worthington
Gazebo, Main & Market Streets, Logan, 7 p.m.
The musical act for
tonight is The Black Diamond Strings bluegrass band with New Jean Band
scheduled for July 11. Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter will sell
refreshments for the entire 11 weeks. Concerts usually proceed rain or
shine. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Bands are subject to change without
notice. Call 740-746-8233 for more info; FREE
Pre-concert
Dinner Special
M&M Family
Diner, Logan
Every Friday, a special
dinner will be offered in addition to the regular menu. Enjoy
dinner, then just walk across the street to the Music in the Park concert
in Worthington Park. The new summer hours for M&M Family Diner
are Monday - Thursday 7 a.m - 3 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 7
a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Now offering a new Lite
menu featuring specialty salads and club sandwiches as well as the old
favorites. Also new this summer: catering services throughout the
Hocking Hills.
Nelsonville
Thunder in the Valley Fireworks
Hocking College,
Nelsonville, 10 p.m.
The Fourth of July is
special time for everyone in this great country, and we all have
different ways of celebrating this great holiday. "Thunder In The
Valley", the main event of the Athens County Fourth of July
celebration, has become one of the premiere fireworks displays for
Southeast Ohio. The show is choreographed to music and is set against the
spectacular backdrop of the Hocking Hills.
A $4 shuttle is provided
from the Nelsonville Depot by the Hocking Valley Railway.
Logan
Fireworks
Hocking County
Fairgrounds, Logan, 10 p.m.
Lancaster
Fireworks
Fairfield County
Fairgrounds, Lancaster, 10 p.m.
SATURDAY,
July 5
Lancaster
Handmade Market
Corner of Broad
and Main Streets, Lancaster, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us under the trees
on the first Saturday of the each month for our Handmade Market of
locally made Arts & Crafts. We meet at the corner of Broad and Main
in downtown Lancaster. Call 740-438-8897 for more information.
Fun
Day Ranch Rodeo
Smoke Rise Rance
and Resort, 6751 Hunterdon Road, Glouster, 10 a.m.
Barrel Races, Flags,
Poles, Reining, Egg & Spoon. Bring your own horse or rent one of
ours.
Wonders
of Old Man's Cave
Hocking Hills
State Park, State Route 664 South, Logan, 10 a.m.
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. Call 740-385-6841 for more
information.
Murray
City Miners Festival
State Route 78 and
State Route 216, Murray City, 3 p.m. - midnight
Murray City Miner's
Festival features a parade, musicians, games, beer garden, vendors and
concessions and ends in the annual fireworks display that serves as the
biggest event of the year for the village. The village hosts one of
the largest queen pageants in the area, with dozens of contestants from
Southeastern Ohio vying for the title of Murray City Miners Festival
Queen, Miss, Junior Miss and Little Miss. Call 740-707-3869 or
740-517-1226 for more information.
Legion
Sons Monthly Steak Fry
American Legion
Post 78, 12845 State Route 664 S, Logan, 4 - 7 p.m.
The Legion Sons of
American Legion Post 78 put on this great steak fry on the first Saturday
of each month. Come join us for a good meal, with the proceeds helping
our community & supporting two Legion baseball teams. COST:
$11/person Call 740-385-8811 for more information.
Chair
Art Workshop
Bishop Educational
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, 6 - 8 p.m.
Participants will take
part in an instructional step-by-step program on making indoor furniture
into outdoor furniture. Using house paint and primer, old worn chairs
were transformed into lawn furniture. This is a great repurposing project
for old furniture, as well as, a conversation piece for porches or
patios. Participants should bring their own piece of furniture for
painting. Sunday workshop will be priming and prepping the chairs, this
will include primer coats and concept sketches. Please bring old white or
light colored house paint or primer paint and your own brush. This
is a great chance to repurpose paint that you have just sitting in your
house. Good types of furniture to bring would be wood, upholstery, or
wood-upholstered combinations will work. Fabrics that are best to
cover are cotton, canvas, and vinyl. Softer fabrics absorb many
coats of primer (avoid if possible). Demo pieces will be available
to show.
A class on Tuesday, July
8 will be for adding finished color and finished motifs. This will
be a final product by end of class, ready to take home and
enjoy. This class will be indoors in the classroom beside the
garage.
Live
Music at the Millstone
Millstone BBQ
Restaurant, 12790 Grey Street, Logan, 6 - 9 p.m.
Skip Hoyt will perform.
Call 740-385-5341 for more information.
Saturday
Cinema on the Square
Lancaster
Bandstand, Destination Downtown Lancaster, 9 p.m.
Bring the family outdoors
for a free kid-friendly movie in downtown Lancaster. Movies will start at
dusk (around 9 p.m.) at the Lancaster Bandstand. Free children's
activities begin one hour before the movie begins. The movie for July is
Monsters University. Complete details at
DestinationDowntownLancaster.com.
SUNDAY,
July 6
Open
Gardens and Workshops
Bishop Educational
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Come stroll through the
gardens, take pictures without a crowd and attend several workshops. No
vendors. Visit http://www.lilyfest.com/
for a more detailed workshop schedule.
Pickerington
Summer Concert Series
Sycamore Park
Amphitheater, 500 Hereford Drive, Pickerington, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy local music every
Sunday night through August 17. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
MONDAY,
July 7
Open
Gardens and Workshops
Bishop Educational
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Come stroll through the
gardens, take pictures without a crowd and attend several workshops. No
vendors. Visit http://www.lilyfest.com/
for a more detailed workshop schedule.
Green
Cleaning Workshop
Bishop Educational
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, 6 p.m.
This workshop will
introduce recipes for Green Cleaning. Learn the best natural
basic home products to use for cleaning your entire house -- Better for
your family, your house, your watershed, your environment and the
world. $10.00 fee includes 2 spray bottles + the ingredients
for creating two cleaning solutions for you to take home.
TUESDAY,
July 8
Open
Gardens and Workshops
Bishop Educational
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Come stroll through the
gardens, take pictures without a crowd and attend several workshops. No
vendors. Visit http://www.lilyfest.com/
for a more detailed workshop schedule.
Chair
Art Workshop
Bishop Educational
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, 6 - 8 p.m.
The continuation of
Sunday's workshop, where participants take part in an instructional
step-by-step program on making indoor furniture into outdoor furniture. Using
house paint and primer, old worn chairs were transformed into lawn
furniture. This is a great repurposing project for old furniture, as well
as, a conversation piece for porches or patios. Participants should
bring their own piece of furniture for painting. Tonight will be for
adding finished color and finished motifs. This will be a final
product by end of class, ready to take home and enjoy. This
class will be indoors in the classroom beside the garage.
Photography
Group
The Bowen House,
196 Market St., Logan, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hocking photography
enthusiasts welcome visitors to join them for inspiration, encouragement
& some shop talk!
Live
Music at the Millstone
Millstone BBQ
Restaurant, 12790 Grey Street, Logan, 6 - 9 p.m.
Philip Fox Band will
perform. Call 740-385-5341 for more information.
WEDNESDAY,
July 9
Open
Gardens and Workshops
Bishop Educational
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Come stroll through the
gardens, take pictures without a crowd and attend several workshops. No
vendors. Visit http://www.lilyfest.com/
for a more detailed workshop schedule.
Fireman's
Old Time Festival
Laurelville Fire
Department, Laurelville, 5 till late Wed. through Friday; 10 till late
Sat.
From nightly fish fries,
entertainment and a midway with rides, to a talent show, cake auction and
square dancing, this 91st annual festival in Laurelville packs a lot of
fun for the whole family into three nights and a Saturday.
Drawing
Workshop
Bishop Educational
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, 6 - 8 p.m.
Participants will learn
the basics of drawing as well as how to improve drawing techniques.
This is a workshop for all levels of drawers and will be adjusted to take
in the talents of all participants. Please bring your own drawing
materials. You will need a sketchpad and some drawing materials
(which could include graphite, colored pencils, or pastels.) For
beginners, sketchpads that are 8 ½ x 11 are recommended; larger formats
can be used, as well. These are available at hobby stores or office
supply stores in your area. Participants will learn how to draw the
plants and flowers blooming at this time of year. This will be
outdoors weather permitting.
THURSDAY,
July 10
Flower
Pounding Class
Bishop Educational
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, 10 a.m.
Create a unique
bandana/flag using flowers to dye them. Join the Hocking Soil Water
Conservation District Specialist at Bishop Educational Gardens for
activities in the Garden. The Summer Series is designed to get kids
outdoors, in the garden, and keep their creative juices flowing while
school is out. Free, but registration is required. For more information
or to register, call 740-385-3016.
Fireman's
Old Time Festival
Laurelville Fire
Department, Laurelville, 5 p.m. till late
From nightly fish fries,
entertainment and a midway with rides, to a talent show, cake auction and
square dancing, this 91st annual festival in Laurelville packs a lot of
fun for the whole family into three nights and a Saturday.
Full
Moon Tour of Ash Cave
Ash Cave Parking
Lot, 9 p.m.
The mystery of Ash Cave
is special as far back at the last Ice Age and beyond. Join the
Naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by the light of
the full moon and learn its uniqueness first hand. Mother Nature supplies
the light; you supply the imagination. (Please, no pets at the full moon
tour.)
FRIDAY,
July 11
Cedar
Falls Stroll
Cedar Falls, 10
a.m.
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.
LilyFest
Bishop Educational
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
If you love art, gardens
and music, come enjoy the lovely woodland setting at scenic Bishop
Educational Gardens. Throughout the beautiful gardens, there will be more
than 70 area artists and craftspersons displaying, demonstrating and
marketing their products. Annuals, perennials, and water plants will be
for sale, OSU Master Gardeners will answer questions on plant growing and
maintenance and there will be musical entertainment thanks to a
Logan-Holl Foundation grant.
Fireman's
Old Time Festival
Laurelville Fire
Department, Laurelville, 5 p.m. till late
From nightly fish fries,
entertainment and a midway with rides, to a talent show, cake auction and
square dancing, this 91st annual festival in Laurelville packs a lot of
fun for the whole family into three nights and a Saturday.
Live
Music at the Millstone
Millstone BBQ
Restaurant, 12790 Grey Street, Logan, 6 - 9 p.m.
Casey Redmond will
perform. Call 740-385-5341 for more information.
Summer
Wine Express on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
Stuart's Opera
House, Nelsonville, 7 - 9 p.m.
Join us for the Summer
Wine Express on the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway! Take a ride on a
historic train through the Hocking Valley while enjoying wine, cheese,
and snacks and all proceeds benefit Stuart's Opera House. Don't miss a
great evening out! Tickets are available in advance and reservations are
suggested, first class tickets are limited.
Music
in the Park
Worthington
Gazebo, Main & Market Streets, Logan, 7 p.m.
The musical act for
tonight is New Jean Band with Hickory Wind scheduled for July 18.
Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter will sell refreshments for the entire 11
weeks. Concerts usually proceed rain or shine. Bring lawn chair or
blanket. Bands are subject to change without notice. Call 740-746-8233
for more info; FREE
Pre-concert
Dinner Special
M&M Family
Diner, Logan
Every Friday, a special
dinner will be offered in addition to the regular menu. Enjoy
dinner, then just walk across the street to the Music in the Park concert
in Worthington Park. The new summer hours for M&M Family Diner
are Monday - Thursday 7 a.m - 3 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 7
a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Now offering a new Lite
menu featuring specialty salads and club sandwiches as well as the old
favorites. Also new this summer: catering services throughout the
Hocking Hills.
Full
Moon Paddle
Boat Launch at
Lake Logan State Park, 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Kayak with us under the
full moon. Paddles are two to three hours long. Enjoy a peaceful evening
on the water, watch the sun set and the moon rise across the water as the
stars sparkle above you. No experience needed. All equipment,
instructions, and refreshments are provided. Reservations are required.
Touch the Earth Adventures, 740-591-9094.
SATURDAY,
July 12
Nature
on the River
Hocking Hills
Canoe Livery, 12789 State Route 664 South, Logan, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
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.
Conkle's
Creep
Parking Area of
Conkle's Hollow, 10 a.m.
Conkle's Hollow state
nature preserve is one of the most unique locations in the Hocking Hills.
Join the naturalist in the parking area for a short hike to find out why.
Fireman's
Old Time Festival
Laurelville Fire
Department, Laurelville, 10 a.m. till late
From nightly fish fries,
entertainment and a midway with rides, to a talent show, cake auction and
square dancing, this 91st annual festival in Laurelville packs a lot of
fun for the whole family into three nights and a Saturday.
LilyFest
Bishop Educational
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
If you love art, gardens
and music, come enjoy the lovely woodland setting at scenic Bishop
Educational Gardens. Throughout the beautiful gardens, there will be more
than 70 area artists and craftspersons displaying, demonstrating and
marketing their products. Annuals, perennials, and water plants will be
for sale, OSU Master Gardeners will answer questions on plant growing and
maintenance and there will be musical entertainment thanks to a
Logan-Holl Foundation grant.
Reptile
Rampage!
Naturalist Cabin,
Hocking Hills State Park, 2 p.m.
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.
American
Legion Baked Steak Dinner
12845 State Route
664 South, Logan, 4 - 7 p.m.
The Auxiliary of American
Legion Post 78 puts on this delicious baked steak dinner on the 2nd
Saturday of each month. Come join us for a good meal, with the
proceeds helping our community & supporting two Legion baseball
teams. COST: $7/person. Call 740-385-8811 for more information.
Sweet
Second Saturday
The Ridge Inn
Restaurant, 16178 Pike St., Laurelville, 5 - 8 p.m.
On the second Saturday of
each month, we dress up the dining room and have live music & great
dinner specials. You can even bring a bottle of wine, if you like. Come
join us for a great Saturday night out! Reservations appreciated, but not
required. Call 740-332-0300 for more information.
Moonlight
Tour
Hocking Hills
Canoe Livery, 12789 State Route 664 South, Logan, 7 - 11 p.m.
Paddle your canoe from
sunset to moonlight, using the light of the moon as it reflects on the
water. Your trip ends at the livery with a roaring bonfire, s'mores and a
local bluegrass band for your enjoyment. Reservations highly recommended
and be sure to bring a flashlight. Call 740-385-0523 for more
information. COST: $40 per canoe for two people.
Romantic
Moonlight Tour
Hocking Hills
Adventures, 31251 Chieftain Dr., Logan, 7 p.m.
Let the crickets serenade
you under a full moon on the Hocking River. Afterward, join us at a
bonfire for refreshments and live entertainment. COST: $42. Call
740-385-8685 for more information.
Full
Moon Paddle
Boat Launch at
Strouds Run State Park, Athens, 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Kayak with us under the
full moon. Paddles are two to three hours long. Enjoy a peaceful evening
on the water, watch the sun set and the moon rise across the water as the
stars sparkle above you. No experience needed. All equipment,
instructions, and refreshments are provided. Call 740-591-9094 for more
information. COST $45 ($35 with your own kayak and equipment).
SUNDAY,
July 13
LilyFest
Bishop Educational
Gardens, 13200 Little Cola Road, Rockbridge, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
If you love art, gardens
and music, come enjoy the lovely woodland setting at scenic Bishop
Educational Gardens. Throughout the beautiful gardens, there will be more
than 70 area artists and craftspersons displaying, demonstrating and
marketing their products. Annuals, perennials, and water plants will be
for sale, OSU Master Gardeners will answer questions on plant growing and
maintenance and there will be musical entertainment thanks to a
Logan-Holl Foundation grant.
Second
Sunday Beadmaking
Ohio Glass Museum,
124 West Main Street, Lancaster, 1 - 4 p.m.
Watch engaging demos, or
choose to try it yourself! Join us on a new monthly creative
adventure! Theresa Cress-Sharp will be narrating and performing
live glass beadmaking demonstrations as part of your OGM tour on the
Second Sunday of each month. You'll see rods of beautifully colored
glass become molten and shaped into intricate beads!
Pickerington
Summer Concert Series
Sycamore Park
Amphitheater, 500 Hereford Drive, Pickerington, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy local music every
Sunday night through August 17. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
ONGOING
The
X TOUR! Our X-treme Zipline Tour! The latest
addition to Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, the X Tour is a 2.5- to 3-hour,
professionally-guided, X-TREME zipline tour. A hybrid course design,
using a combination of trees and towers, this cross-country style zipline
boasts 11 ziplines that showcase many amazing Hocking Hills features.
You'll sail above the rolling hills, zip into a hidden recessed cave, and
cross the scenic Hocking River two times. This X-citing, X-hilarating,
X-treme zipline tour will be sure to feed your adrenaline addiction! COST
$89 per person. Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, 10714 Jackson St, Rockbridge;
call 740-385-9477 for more info & reservations or visit www.hockinghillscanopytours.com
OFF-ROAD
Segway Adventures! Another FIRST from
the innovative team at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours! Our OFF-ROAD
Segway Adventures will take you on a 1.5 to 2-hour guided nature tour,
showcasing the unique features of the area - all while experiencing the
thrill of a state-of-the-art Off-Road Segway X2! (The second coolest way
to enjoy the outdoors at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours).Designed to be
extremely intuitive to drive, these all-terrain Segway X2s are an
adventure in themselves. You'll feel like it's reading your mind as you
glide along the rugged paths taking in the sights, sounds, and scents of
the natural surroundings. As you master the Segway you'll discover
ancient recessed caves, the scenic Hocking River, majestic old growth
trees, native plants and wildlife and much more... all in an up-close and
personal way. Discover how much fun it is to take a hike.
COST: Price $59 per person, Ages 14 years and older. Weight
restrictions: 100 - 220 lbs. Hocking Hills Canopy Tours, 10714
Jackson St, Rockbridge; call 740-385-9477 for more info &
reservations or visit www.hockinghillscanopytours.com
NOW
through July 24 - Whispering Residue by
Sally Rose Exhibit. An exhibition of handmade paper sculpture. Sally Rose
is fascinated with the material investigation of handmade paper and how
it transforms as it dries and shrinks into sculptural forms. Depending on
the type of plant used to make the paper pulp -- cotton, flax or abaca (a
non-edible banana palm) -- the paper can be extremely delicate or
extremely tough. Sally's personal aesthetic developed with the premise
that there is fascinating detail in residue, or what is left over and
discarded by most as having no value. Sometimes the materials are
funny-not cherished as traditional art material at all! Paper Circle, 35
W. Columbus St., Nelsonville. Call 440-724-1149 for more
information.
NOW
through August 17 - Designing Woman: EDITH
HEAD at Paramount 1924 - 1967 Exhibit - Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.; Edith Head is one of the most recognizable
n a.m.es in film fashion history. During her 60 year career she
worked on over 1000 films, garnered 35 Academy Award nominations and won
8 - a record that still stands. An Edith Head costume collection
from the Paramount Pictures Archive will is leaving Hollywood for just
the second time to be shown exclusively at the Decorative Arts Center of
Ohio. Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E Main St, Lancaster; for
more information call 740-681-1423 or visit www.decartsohio.org; FREE
NOW
through August 30 - "From Our Archives
to Your Eyes" Exhibit - Tuesday - Saturday 1 - 4 p.m.; Our new
exhibit features items donated to the Ohio Glass Museum from our Archives
Collections. Ohio Glass Museum & Glass Blowing Studio, 124 W Main St,
Lancaster; call 740-687-0101 for more information.
NOW
through August 30 - TECUMSEH! Monday -
Saturday. 8 - 10:45 p.m. Captivating. Fascinating. Mesmerizing. Come
witness the epic life story of the legendary Shawnee leader as he
struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio country during the
late 1700s. The huge, outdoor stages of the Sugarloaf Mountain
Amphitheater afford the audience the ability to see everything. You
will sit beneath the stars as sheer spectacle surrounds you with a herd
of galloping horses, live military cannon in action, and the most
dazzling battle sequences offered on the American stage. One 15-20
minute intermission. Tecumseh is not recommended for children ages 6 and
younger due to some violent content and loud battle scenes. All seats are
reserved. Parking is FREE. Immediately following the performance, the
cast members of Tecumseh assemble in the pavilion area for autographs and
photographs. It is highly recommended you arrive to the facility no later
than 6:45 p.m. if you will be attending a Saturday performance. This is a
pet-free and smoke-free facility. $24.95/adult; $17.95/10
under. TECUMSEH Outdoor Drama, 5948 Marietta Rd, Chillicothe; call
740-775-4100 or visit www.tecumsehdrama.com
for info and tickets.
WEDNESDAYS
- Quilt Therapy - 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; 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
WEDNESDAY
TO SATURDAY, now through September 1 -
Art We Use Exhibit at the
Dairy Barn Arts Center.
As part of the Centennial Celebration of the 100th Birthday of The Dairy
Barn, we proudly present a new exhibition, Art We Use. An international
Exhibition of objects both every day and special and features 127 works
by 68 artists from 25 states and two foreign countries. 8000 Dairy Lane,
Athens, 740-592-4981.
WEDNESDAYS
AND FRIDAYS THROUGH SUNDAYS - Beginner Bead Making
Class - 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. & 5 p.m.; (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 three 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 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; 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 - 6 p.m.; Join Yoga instructor Elle
Delmatto every Thursday at 6 p.m.. 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.
FRIDAYS
through November 30 - Drum Lessons & Open
Drum Circle with Lawrence Green - 6 p.m.; A full program of natural
interpretation, mystic life lessons and a lot of drumming some singing
and dancing. Students learn tradition parts, skill building, call
and response. The remainder of the time will be free style drum
circle and dancing. Open drumming and dancing (free) starts @ 7
p.m. $12 per lesson. Hawks Landing Retreat Center, 29361
Locust Grove Rd, McArthur; call 740-596-4288 for info.
FRIDAY,
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Flea & Farmers'
Market at Hocking Hills Market; US 33, Rockbridge
FRIDAYS,
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS through July 20 -
Through the Mind's Eye by Adele Durfee at Majestic Galleries. Regular
hours from the gallery are 1 to 6 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Extended hours until 9 p.m. on Nelsonville Final Fridays. 20 Public
Square, Nelsonville, 740-331-4505
FRIDAYS,
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS through August 24 -
Majestic Galleries 8th National Juried Show. Regular hours from the
gallery are 1 to 6 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Extended hours
until 9 p.m. on Nelsonville Final Fridays. 20 Public Square, Nelsonville,
740-331-4505
WEDNESDAY
and SATURDAY MORNINGS; THURSDAY EVENINGS -
Athens Farmers' Market - 9 a.m. - noon Wednesdays and Saturdays; 4 to 7
p.m. on Thursdays. 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
THURSDAYS
TO SUNDAYS, July 4 through August 31 -
Hand-Feeding Hummingbirds at Lake Hope State Park. Participants can
attempt to hand-feed hummingbirds from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays. Meet at the Nature Center.
THURSDAYS
through August 7 - Spend your balmy
Thursday evening listening to Music in the Gazeboat Treehouse Treats
and Treasures. Or, if you're feeling adventurous, bring your own
instrument and perform for the crowd. The open-mike format from 6 -
9 p.m. means you never know what will be in store. Picnic table
seating is available or feel free to bring your own camp chair.
FRIDAYS
through August 15 - Date Night 2014 at
Rempel's Grove and Treehouse Treats and Treasures. Come in costume and
win prizes. Our themes this year are: Patriotic (July 4), Get Your
Nerd On (July 11), These Boots Were Made for Golfin' (July
18), Christmas in July (July 25), Psychedelic Tie Dye (August
1), Comic Book Heroes (August 8) and Show Your School Spirit (August
15).
WAFFLE
FRIDAYS through August 8 - Treehouse Treats and
Treasures serves up waffles with your ice cream every Friday from 12 to 8
p.m.
SATURDAYS
through October 25 - Nelsonville Farmers'
Market - 10 a.m. - noon; Come visit the season's freshest produce, yummy
baked goods and plants for your garden. Then you can enjoy our galleries
and shops on the square.
SATURDAYS
AND SUNDAYS through October 26 - Hocking
Valley Scenic Railroad, Nelsonville, 2:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.; The
Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad's East Logan train is the longest of the
regular weekend trains. It 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. COST: $17 adults, $12 children.
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 - Monday -
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 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
(Monday - Saturday) - 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 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.; Saturdays by appointment.
Special arrangements will be made for large groups. Museum hours are
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday by appointment. Tours
are $4 which includes souvenir magnet. Columbus Washboard Factory, 14
Gallagher Ave, Logan; 740-380-3828
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