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JANUARY 2013
Jan 15 (Tue) Comic Storytelling and Techniques
6-8pm. Week 2. High School and Adult students. Instructor:
Charles Naaman McFarland. Explore ways to tell stories through
the exciting medium of comics. We will explore how to make
comics, and how different illustration techniques contribute to the
storytelling process. Through six weeks we will see how writing and
illustration can be explosively combined into an effective comic
story. Some topics to be explored: Writing and Storytelling,
Drawing and Ink, Pacing and Timing.
Cost: $62-72 per person/6 classes
Contact: Decorative Arts Center, Phone: 740-681-1423
Location: 145 East Main Street, Lancaster Ohio
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles
Jan 15 (Tue) Designated Space at Donkey Coffee
9 pm. Every Tuesday night the stage is open for Designated Space,
Donkey's own poetry, prose, and spoken word open stage. This
event has become attractive to many in the writing and literature
community and is a great venue for exchanging a variety of ideas
and writings or some fun entertainment.
Cost: Free
Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353
Location: 17 West Washington Street, Athens Ohio
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 33 miles
Jan 15 (Tue) Tai Chi Classes at Alley Park
6:30-7:30 beginners. 7:30-8:30pm advanced. If you are looking
for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally
developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form
of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of
other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion,
tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. Tai
chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves a series of
movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied
by deep breathing.
Cost: Call for info
Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651
Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles
Jan 16 (Wed) Home School Wednesdays Grades K-12
11:30am - 1pm. This trimester we will emphasize the exhibition
Remarkable Menagerie, an exhibition involving animals in art. For
each class, we will be studying a specific media that is showcased
in the exhibit and create art using animals as our subject.
Cost: $4-6 per person/per class
Contact: Decorative Arts Center, Phone: 740-681-1423
Location: 145 East Main Street, Lancaster Ohio
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles
Jan 16 (Wed) Drawing I - from the Right Side of the Brain
5:30-7:30pm. 8 weeks - Wednesday Evening. Always wanted to
learn how to draw? Drawing is a skill that you can learn even if you
believe yourself to be untalented. Based upon the exercises of
Berry Edwards Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, this course
will give you confidence and help you break out of old visual habits
so you can see draw what is actually in front of you. The course will
touch on the basics; line drawing, perspective, proportion, negative
space, light and shade. Instruction: Roberta Donnenwirth, BFA, has
over 30 years of professional art experience including teaching.
Students will receive a large sketch pad and drawing pencil kit to
keep after the class has been completed. Cost: Materials Fee: $25.
Instructional Fee: $140. Members Inst. Fee: $126.00.
Cost: $150-165. for 8 classes
Contact: Dairy Barn, Phone: 740-592-4981
Location: Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens Ohio
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 33 miles
Jan 16 (Wed) Pickin in the Park
7-8pm.Free Jam session for all interested musicians and we are not
talkin about anything but music. Join in the fun.
Cost: Free
Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651
Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles
Jan 16 (Wed) Zumba Exercise Class at Alley Park
5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines
Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout
system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria
Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.
Cost: Call for info
Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651
Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles
Jan 16 (Wed) General W. T.Sherman Memorial Civil War Roundtable
7pm. Professor Leonne Hudson of Kent State University will talk
about the reaction of black soldiers to the assassination of
President Abraham Lincoln. Professor Hudson received his B.A. at
Voorhees College and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees at Kent State
University. His specialty is 19th century U.S. history. His research
interests include the Mexican War and the Civil War era,
particularly the military contributions of black troops to the Union
effort. The Gen. William T. Sherman Memorial Civil War Roundtable
meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month (does not
meet months of June, July, August and December). The CWRT
promotes interest in the American Civil War and the rich history
surrounding it. The CWRT members meet to study all aspects of
the Civil War. A social time, refreshments, and a meet-and-greet
are featured at each meeting. Everyone is welcome. For further
information or to be added to an email list please call.
Cost: $5. per person
Contact: Sherman House, Phone: 740-654-9923
Location: 137 East Main Street, Lancaster Ohio (740-687-5891)
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles
Jan 17 (Thu) Easton Corbin with Dustin Lynch
7:30pm. Two No. 1 singles, multiple awards and nominations, plus
performances on some of the biggest stages in the world, Easton
Corbin made an auspicious entree with his self-titled debut album.
Easton Corbin: Lovin You is Fun, Can't Love You Back & A Little
More Country Than That. Dustin Lynch: Cowboys and Angels. $45
for first 10 rows. $20 all other seats.
Cost: $20-45 per ticket
Contact: Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium,
Phone: 740-593-4020
Location: University Terrace, Building 8, Athens Ohio
(740-593-1762)
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 33 miles
Jan 17 (Thu) Drawing II: Intermediate Drawing
5:30-7:30pm. 10 weeks - Thursday Evening. This class is for
people who have had some experience in drawing and want to
hone their skills. The skill set needed by students are the same
gained in "Drawing I"-line, negative space, perspective, proportion,
and will go into different grades of drawing pencils, shading,
format, contrast, composition. The instructional fee for this course
is $150.00. Students are to acquire their own materials which
include: Drawing Pencils: 4b, 2b and 3h. pencil sharpener. 18" x
24" drawing pad.
Cost: $150. for 10 classes
Contact: Dairy Barn, Phone: 740-592-4981
Location: Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens Ohio
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 33 miles
Jan 17 (Thu) Donkey Musicians Open Stage - Host: Troy Gregorino
9pm - 11pm. Donkey Musicians Open Stage has become a popular
place for folks to come and share their favorite songs. Filled to
capacity each week, Donkey Musicians Open Stage promises a
receptive audience for musicians who are looking for a place to
showcase their material. Voted one of the best open stages in
town.
Cost: Free
Contact: Donkey Coffee and Expresso, Phone: 740-594-7353
Location: 17 West Washington Street, Athens Ohio
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 33 miles
Jan 17 (Thu) Beginning Wheel Throwing for Adults
6-8pm. 8 weeks - Thursday Evening. This class is designed for
either beginners or students that have had limited experience in
throwing on the wheel. In eight sessions, students will learn basic
throwing techniques and a variety of different thrown forms.
Instructor: Kelly Shaw, a local potter. BFA in ceramics - Ohio
University and residency at the Genesee Center for the Arts in
Rochester, New York. Cost: Material Fee: $50.00, Instructor Fee:
$130.00 Member Instructor Fee: $117.00. Registration for this
class is extremely limited so call ahead and make sure there is
availabilty.
Cost: $160-180. for 8 classes
Contact: Dairy Barn, Phone: 740-592-4981
Location: Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens Ohio
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 33 miles
Jan 18 (Fri) Metro Five-O: Level 4 Ice Cave Back Country Hike
10am. Enjoy a rugged 3.5-mile off trail hike to the Ice Cave. Age
50 and older. The hike will be about 3.5-miles and will last about
2.5-hours, perhaps considerably longer if there is snow on the
trails. The terrain is rugged and likely to be slippery. Please wear
appropriate clothing and footwear. Bring drinking water. We do not
have drinking water available at the park. Please also bring trail
snacks if you may need them. If you have any further questions or
concerns please call the Clear Creek naturalist office at
740-969-9001. Ages 50+. Not wheelchair accessible.
Cost: Free, Register by 1/17/13
Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111
Location: 832 N Columbus St, Lancaster Ohio (740-385-1834)
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 10 miles
Jan 19 (Sat) 48th Annual Winter Hike at Hocking Hills
9-11 am continuous starts from the Old Man's Cave Visitor's
Center. More than 5,000 outdoor enthusiasts will participate in the
Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike. Hikers should assemble at
Hocking Hills State Park Campground at any time from 9 a.m. to
11 a.m. The Winter Hike and all pre-hike and post-hike activities
are free. Donations are encouraged for the refreshments, and for
the return ride to Old Man's Cave. Commemorative patches and
hiking stick medallions are available for purchase. Hikers should
come dressed in layered clothing and sturdy shoes. Hocking Hills
State Park is located about 55 miles southeast of downtown
Columbus on State Route 664 in Hocking County.
Cost: Free
Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-685-6841
Location: Old Man's Cave, 20160 State Route 664 South, Logan
Ohio (740-385-6841)
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 9 miles
Jan 19 (Sat) Cafe Murder - A murder mystery dinner theatre
6pm. Once again the Logan Theatre Group will perform at Hocking
Hills Resort. The Grouse Nest Restaurant will serve a
Southern-style buffet for this delightful dinner theatre interactive
mystery, Cafe Murder, a perfect finale for a day of hiking during
the 48th annual Winter Hike in Hocking Hills. Cafe Murder tells the
story of Rosemary Saint-John who is a loud, annoying
hypochondriac convinced she is allergic to water. Celebrating her
birthday at a restaurant with her four kooky sisters, a hippie, a
valley girl, a trucker and a banker. Rosemary makes enemies with
everyone around her. When she disappears and is presumed
murdered, the only objective witnesses in the restaurant are the
audience members, who must cast their vote. Was it one of
Rosemarys sisters, a self-taught detective, the passionate French
chef, the polite and proper mâitre d, or the sarcastic waiter? No
one is above suspicion in this delightful dinner theatre murder
mystery! Whether you are young or old, you will find lots of laughs
at this café! Call for reservations.
Cost: $20 per person
Contact: Logan Theatre Group, Phone: 740-332-4501
Location: Grouse Nest Restaurant, 25780 Liberty Hill Rd, South
Bloomingville Ohio
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 10 miles
Jan 19 (Sat) Hands on Knife Cooking Class
10:30am - 12:30pm. Bring your knife or use ours and learn how to
chop vegetables correctly and efficiently. We will make Chicken Stir
Fry and Sticky Rice with your results. Hands-on Style. The class
ends with lunch paired with an optional glass of wine (for a
reasonable fee) and a typed set of recipes for you to take home.
Bottles of wine are available for purchase. Coffee, tea and water
are provided.
Cost: $45 per person
Contact: Shaw's Restaurant and Inn, Phone: 740-654-1842
Location: 123 North Broad Street, Lancaster Ohio (800-654-2477)
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles
Jan 19 (Sat) 4th Cabin Fever Festival with Freakwater & more
As the weather gets cold, we want to give you an excuse to escape
staying inside with the 4th annual Cabin Fever Festival! A full night
of great music headlined by Freakwater (Thrill Jockey Records) and
including a record swap and poster sale (more details to be
announced). Look for more acts to be added soon! Freakwater will
be embarking on a tour January 2013, their first in four years.
Freakwater was formed by Janet Bean and Catherine Irwin in 1989
and has been innovating and reinvigorating alt-country ever
since.Sound cultivated in Freakwater: Irwin a stripped down,
Appalachian vision of folk music, and Bean an artfully crafted,
cosmopolitan type of pop.
Cost: $15-$18 per person
Contact: Stuart's Opera House, Phone: 740-753-1924
Location: 52 Public Square, Nelsonville Ohio
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 25 miles
Jan 20 (Sun) Grown-up & Me: Silk Screen Printed Cards
2-4pm. Instructors: Lisa Schorr, Laura McGuire and Trisha
Clifford-Sprouse. Share the day creating valentine, birthday, or
other special occasion cards with the silkscreen medium. A perfect
opportunity to spend quality time together making memories
without breaking the bank.
Cost: $28-33 for two
Contact: Decorative Arts Center, Phone: 740-681-1423
Location: 145 East Main Street, Lancaster Ohio
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles
Jan 21 (Mon) Line Dancing at Alley Park
7-8pm. Exercise the social way. No registration necessary. Just
show up and have some fun. Call for additional information.
Cost: $4. per person
Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651
Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles
Jan 21 (Mon) Intro to Silkscreen Printing
6-8pm. Week 3. High School and Adult students. This introduction
will show you two basic types of silk-screening, emulsion and cut
stencil. Materials will be provided including, screens to borrow,
inks, muslin, paper, emulsion fluid... Weeks one and two will focus
on stencil cut, and 2 and 3 on photo emulsion. You many want to
bring items to print on weeks 2-4 such as t-shirts, bags, scarves
etc.
Cost: $62-72 per person/4 classes
Contact: Decorative Arts Center, Phone: 740-681-1423
Location: 145 East Main Street, Lancaster Ohio
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles
Jan 21 (Mon) Zumba Exercise Class at Alley Park
5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines
Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout
system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria
Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.
Cost: Call for info
Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651
Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles
Jan 22 (Tue) Comic Storytelling and Techniques
6-8pm. Week 3. High School and Adult students. Instructor:
Charles Naaman McFarland. Explore ways to tell stories through
the exciting medium of comics. We will explore how to make
comics, and how different illustration techniques contribute to the
storytelling process. Through six weeks we will see how writing and
illustration can be explosively combined into an effective comic
story. Some topics to be explored: Writing and Storytelling,
Drawing and Ink, Pacing and Timing.
Cost: $62-72 per person/6 classes
Contact: Decorative Arts Center, Phone: 740-681-1423
Location: 145 East Main Street, Lancaster Ohio
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 17 miles
Jan 22 (Tue) Tai Chi Classes at Alley Park
6:30-7:30 beginners. 7:30-8:30pm advanced. If you are looking
for a way to reduce stress, consider tai chi (TIE-CHEE). Originally
developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form
of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of
other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion,
tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. Tai
chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that involves a series of
movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied
by deep breathing.
Cost: Call for info
Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651
Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles
Jan 23 (Wed) Pickin in the Park
7-8pm.Free Jam session for all interested musicians. Join in the
fun.
Cost: Free
Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651
Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles
Jan 23 (Wed) Zumba Exercise Class at Alley Park
5:45-6:45pm. Every Monday and Wednesday. Zumba combines
Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout
system. An exercise class using Latin Dance. Instructor is Maria
Mulder, a certified Zumba instructor.
Cost: Call for info
Contact: Alley Park, Phone: 740-687-6651
Location: 2805 Old Logan Rd SE, Lancaster Ohio (740-681-5025)
Distance from Frontier Log Cabins: about 15 miles
NOTE: Before attending any event we recommend you call the event contact to see if there
have been any last minute changes to their schedule.
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Hocking Hills weekend update January 10, 2013
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January 10, 2013
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SATURDAY - Relief Printmaking Saturday Studio - 10am to noon; Grades K-8; Saturday Studio offers students a variety of topics and media to work with. This trimester we will focus on animals in art working with relief printmaking. Call for class fees; Decorative Art Center of Ohio, 145 East Main Street, Lancaster; 740-681-1423; www.decartohio.org
SATURDAY - Sweet Second Saturday - 5pm to 8pm; 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. The Ridge Inn Restaurant, 16178 Pike St, Laurelville; 740-332-0300
THURSDAY, January 17th - Rip 'n Strip Class at the Bowen House - 7pm to 8pm; Learn how to knit, crochet, hook or braid with recycled items. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org
FRIDAY, January 18th - Metro Five-O: Level 4 Ice Cave Back Country Hike - 10am; Enjoy a rugged 3.5-mile off trail hike to the Ice Cave. Age 50 and older. The hike will be about 3.5-miles and will last about 2.5-hours, perhaps considerably longer if there is snow on the trails. The terrain is rugged and likely to be slippery. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Bring drinking water. We do not have drinking water available at the park. Please also bring trail snacks if you may need them. If you have any further questions or concerns please call the Clear Creek naturalist office at 740-969-9001. Ages 50+. Not wheelchair accessible. Clear Creek Metro Park, Clear Creek Road (just off US 33, Sugar Grove, Ohio) call 740-385-1834 for more info.
FRIDAY, January 18th - Hocking Hills Adventure GeoTrail Launch Party - 6pm to 8pm; Hocking Hills Tourism Association is launching the first of three GeoTrails. Geocaches are located throughout the region. Get the new Adventure GeoTrail coordinates at the party and get a head start on completing the trail. First 100 to complete trail, collect all ten clues will receive a trackable geocoin. Refreshments, door prizes and one lucky winner will receive a Garmin eTrex 10! Hocking Hills Welcome Center, 13178 State Route 664 S, Logan; 740-385-2750; http://www.1800hocking.com/whattodo/geotrails
SATURDAY, January 19th - 48th Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike - 9am to 11am continuous starts; Enjoy winter's splendor on this historic 6-mile trek from Old Man's Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear recommended. Continuous starts from 9-11 a.m. Refreshments (bean soup & hot cocoa) are available at Cedar Falls for a donation. A shuttle bus returns hikers to Old Man's Cave. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info
SATURDAY, January 19th - Logan Theatre Group Performs at Hocking Hills Resort - 6pm; Once again Hocking Hills Resort and Grouse Nest Restaurant will host a dinner theater featuring the Logan Theatre Group, which will perform "Café Murder," a mystery that includes audience participation. Chef Miller plans to serve a Southern style buffet - a perfect finale for a day of winter hiking in the Hills. $20/person; Grouse Nest Restaurant (at Hocking Hills Resort), 25780 Liberty Hill Rd (just west of Ash Cave, off St Rt 56), South Bloomingville; call 740-332-1902 for more info
SATURDAY, January 19th - 4th Annual Cabin Fever Festival with Freakwater and more - 6pm; The weather is getting cold, so we are giving you an excuse to escape staying inside with the 4th annual Cabin Fever Festival! A full night of great music headlined by Freakwater (Thrill Jockey Records), Cotton Jones (Cumberland, Maryland), Tim Easton (Nashville via Ohio), and Dolfish (Cleveland), and more. Besides a great night of music there is a record sale/music swap meet and poster sale starting at 3:00pm with music starting upstairs at 6:00pm. $15 in advance / $18 at the door; Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville; 740-753-1924; www.stuartsoperahouse.org
UPCOMING:
WEDNESDAY, January 23rd - Jam Session at the Bowen House - 7pm to 8pm; Bring your instrument and have fun playing with other musicians! The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org
SATURDAY, January 26th - Arrival of Winter Photography Workshop - 9am to 5pm; Hands-on photography workshop that provides practical and usable knowledge in nature photography. Workshops are held in the Hocking Hills State Park areas. Slide program and handout information. Lunch is provided. $129 / person; Old Bear's Den Center, 16961 Harble-Griffith Rd, Logan; call 740-380-2039 to register or visit http://www.theoldbear.com/
SUNDAY, January 27th - "Expo for Guidance" Psychic Fair - 10am to 5pm; Do you have questions you'd like help answering for the coming year? Need some spiritual guidance? Warm the winter blues away and attend our first ever "Expo for Guidance in the New Year." Some of southeastern Ohio's most gifted mediums, psychics and clairvoyants will be present. In addition to readings, we will offer chair massages and ionic footbaths. Our keynote speaker will be Dottie Asselin. Energy & Aura reader Dottie Asselin has had the gift of Auric vision since childhood. Dottie has seen auras for all of her 86 years and has noticed major changes taking place within her clients' chakras and energy fields. Also, Dottie will be available for private readings. The Inn is honored to have Dottie bring her gifts to our event. The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 State Route 374; call 800-653-2557 for more info; FREE
ONGOING:
MONDAYS - Acrylic Painting Workshop - Join Artist Suzanne Hiser in painting flowers this 2 hour workshop on Mondays from 10am-12pm. 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.
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!
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
Member News:
The Hocking Hills Tourism Association Board of Trustees will meet Monday, January 21, 2013 at noon at the Welcome Center in Logan. All are welcome.
Hocking Hills Tourism Association
13178 St. Rt. 664 S
Logan
OH
43138
January 10, 2013
Click here for PDF of Weekend Update
SATURDAY - Relief Printmaking Saturday Studio - 10am to noon; Grades K-8; Saturday Studio offers students a variety of topics and media to work with. This trimester we will focus on animals in art working with relief printmaking. Call for class fees; Decorative Art Center of Ohio, 145 East Main Street, Lancaster; 740-681-1423; www.decartohio.org
SATURDAY - Sweet Second Saturday - 5pm to 8pm; 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. The Ridge Inn Restaurant, 16178 Pike St, Laurelville; 740-332-0300
THURSDAY, January 17th - Rip 'n Strip Class at the Bowen House - 7pm to 8pm; Learn how to knit, crochet, hook or braid with recycled items. The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org
FRIDAY, January 18th - Metro Five-O: Level 4 Ice Cave Back Country Hike - 10am; Enjoy a rugged 3.5-mile off trail hike to the Ice Cave. Age 50 and older. The hike will be about 3.5-miles and will last about 2.5-hours, perhaps considerably longer if there is snow on the trails. The terrain is rugged and likely to be slippery. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Bring drinking water. We do not have drinking water available at the park. Please also bring trail snacks if you may need them. If you have any further questions or concerns please call the Clear Creek naturalist office at 740-969-9001. Ages 50+. Not wheelchair accessible. Clear Creek Metro Park, Clear Creek Road (just off US 33, Sugar Grove, Ohio) call 740-385-1834 for more info.
FRIDAY, January 18th - Hocking Hills Adventure GeoTrail Launch Party - 6pm to 8pm; Hocking Hills Tourism Association is launching the first of three GeoTrails. Geocaches are located throughout the region. Get the new Adventure GeoTrail coordinates at the party and get a head start on completing the trail. First 100 to complete trail, collect all ten clues will receive a trackable geocoin. Refreshments, door prizes and one lucky winner will receive a Garmin eTrex 10! Hocking Hills Welcome Center, 13178 State Route 664 S, Logan; 740-385-2750; http://www.1800hocking.com/whattodo/geotrails
SATURDAY, January 19th - 48th Annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike - 9am to 11am continuous starts; Enjoy winter's splendor on this historic 6-mile trek from Old Man's Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear recommended. Continuous starts from 9-11 a.m. Refreshments (bean soup & hot cocoa) are available at Cedar Falls for a donation. A shuttle bus returns hikers to Old Man's Cave. Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave, State Route 664 S; call 740-385-6841 for more info
SATURDAY, January 19th - Logan Theatre Group Performs at Hocking Hills Resort - 6pm; Once again Hocking Hills Resort and Grouse Nest Restaurant will host a dinner theater featuring the Logan Theatre Group, which will perform "Café Murder," a mystery that includes audience participation. Chef Miller plans to serve a Southern style buffet - a perfect finale for a day of winter hiking in the Hills. $20/person; Grouse Nest Restaurant (at Hocking Hills Resort), 25780 Liberty Hill Rd (just west of Ash Cave, off St Rt 56), South Bloomingville; call 740-332-1902 for more info
SATURDAY, January 19th - 4th Annual Cabin Fever Festival with Freakwater and more - 6pm; The weather is getting cold, so we are giving you an excuse to escape staying inside with the 4th annual Cabin Fever Festival! A full night of great music headlined by Freakwater (Thrill Jockey Records), Cotton Jones (Cumberland, Maryland), Tim Easton (Nashville via Ohio), and Dolfish (Cleveland), and more. Besides a great night of music there is a record sale/music swap meet and poster sale starting at 3:00pm with music starting upstairs at 6:00pm. $15 in advance / $18 at the door; Stuart's Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville; 740-753-1924; www.stuartsoperahouse.org
UPCOMING:
WEDNESDAY, January 23rd - Jam Session at the Bowen House - 7pm to 8pm; Bring your instrument and have fun playing with other musicians! The Bowen House, 192 N Market St, Logan; 740-385-0344; www.bowenhouse.org
SATURDAY, January 26th - Arrival of Winter Photography Workshop - 9am to 5pm; Hands-on photography workshop that provides practical and usable knowledge in nature photography. Workshops are held in the Hocking Hills State Park areas. Slide program and handout information. Lunch is provided. $129 / person; Old Bear's Den Center, 16961 Harble-Griffith Rd, Logan; call 740-380-2039 to register or visit http://www.theoldbear.com/
SUNDAY, January 27th - "Expo for Guidance" Psychic Fair - 10am to 5pm; Do you have questions you'd like help answering for the coming year? Need some spiritual guidance? Warm the winter blues away and attend our first ever "Expo for Guidance in the New Year." Some of southeastern Ohio's most gifted mediums, psychics and clairvoyants will be present. In addition to readings, we will offer chair massages and ionic footbaths. Our keynote speaker will be Dottie Asselin. Energy & Aura reader Dottie Asselin has had the gift of Auric vision since childhood. Dottie has seen auras for all of her 86 years and has noticed major changes taking place within her clients' chakras and energy fields. Also, Dottie will be available for private readings. The Inn is honored to have Dottie bring her gifts to our event. The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 21190 State Route 374; call 800-653-2557 for more info; FREE
ONGOING:
MONDAYS - Acrylic Painting Workshop - Join Artist Suzanne Hiser in painting flowers this 2 hour workshop on Mondays from 10am-12pm. 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.
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!
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
Member News:
The Hocking Hills Tourism Association Board of Trustees will meet Monday, January 21, 2013 at noon at the Welcome Center in Logan. All are welcome.
Hocking Hills Tourism Association
13178 St. Rt. 664 S
Logan
OH
43138
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