10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri. 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu. 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Admission on Thursday is free. Ancient to contemporary paintings, textiles, prints, ceramics, and sculpture chosen to demonstrate that scale and size impact the viewer in many, perhaps mystifying, ways. Runs through June 4th.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

10 am - 5 pm (Tue-Sat). 12-5 pm (Sun). New mixed media work by artist Rene Olson. This show runs through May 23rd.

Cost: Free

Contact: Starbrick Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011

12-5 pm (Tue/Wed/Fri). 12-8 pm (Thu). 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). The Ridges: Remodeled and Restored, Selection of Architectural Drawings from 1923 – 1951 Dates: April 9 – August 15, 2010 This exhibition features 18 architectural drawings that archive the preservation and maintenance of the Ridges buildings, known as the Athens State Hospital. These highly detailed, hand-drafted plans are documentations of the architectural and engineering design methods used in the first half of the 20th century. Borrowed from the Ohio University planning office, the various technical drawings reveal the intricate craftsmanship, attention to detail and the meticulous process of renovation planning. Specifically, the blueprints in this exhibition depict the improvements to the tuberculosis cottage and infirmary, remodeling of the men’s and women’s ward, exterior painting and repairs of entrance porch of the main administration buildings.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

Opening Reception 2-4 pm. Normal business hours: 10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri, 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu, 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Unique colors, textures, shapes, and embellishments characterize the fiber arts of this Zanesville artist. Free admission on Thursday.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

11 am - 4 pm (Tue-Fri), 1-4 pm (Sat-Sun). Opening Reception Apr 29th 6-8 pm. Come see creative lumps of clay mastered to the artist vision.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pump House Center for the Arts, Phone: 740-772-5783

Tue/Wed 12-5 pm. Thu 12-8 pm. Fri 10 am - 5 pm. Sat/Sun 1-5 pm. The most unique feature of the Kennedy collection is the series of Navajo sandpainting textiles that Edwin Kennedy commissioned with the assistance of Red Rock Trading Post owners Troy and Edith Kennedy over nearly four decades. These weavings reflect sandpainting designs used in six traditional ceremonial healing practices: Beautyway, Waterway, Bead Chant, Great Star Chant, Hailway, and Coyoteway. It is, by all accounts, the largest single collection of sandpainting textiles in existence.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

Tue/Wed 12-5 pm. Thu 12-8 pm. Fri 10 am - 5 pm. Sat/Sun 1-5 pm. Kennedy Museum of Art's Edwin L. and Ruth E. Kennedy's Southwest Native American Collection includes nearly 700 textiles - predominantly of Navajo origin - and encompasses all major historical time periods and styles of Navajo weaving. The Navajo art of weaving is a tradition that has evolved over time and continues to be a rich source of cultural identity, as well as a source of economic revenue. The exhibition will run though July 25th.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. The Ohio Glass Museum will open its exhibit Let There Be Light. This display will feature the fascinating blown-glass lamps of Nick Delmatto and friends, as well as other manufactured lamps, candlesticks, lanterns, and various glass products designed and developed to bring light into our lives.

Cost: $3-6 per person

Contact: Ohio Glass Museum, Phone: 740-687-0101

As you transition from the dark winter months into the warmth of spring sunshine, experience inner blossoming and personal growth during the Woodland Awakening wellness adventure and retreat at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls. Stepping Up and Out and the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls invite you to step outside your daily routine and away from hectic schedules and complex responsibilities. Patty Donahey Geiger,owner of Stepping Up and Out, will take you on a mind/body/spirit journey as you explore the relationship you have with yourself and the world that surrounds you. The Package includes: Retreat activities, Inner Awakenings with Jacki Mann, Certified Holistic Wellness Coach/R.N. and owner of Whole Living Wellness, will begin with the gentle movement and relaxation of Tai Chi Easy and guided visualization. Reflexology workshop with Randall Wellman, the Inn's Spa Manager. Kayaking on Lake Hope with Mimi Morrison and Touch the Earth Adventures. Yoga with the Inn's certified instructor, Ellie DelMatto. Heart healthy cuisine. Join us for three days and nights of adventure and a spring cleaning for the soul! The Spa at Cedar Falls will offer a variety of relaxing, replenishing services that are available to guests but would be priced separately from the Woodland Awakening package. For more details and pricing please call.

Cost: Call for prices

Contact: Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Phone: 800-653-2557

A large flea market with many outside and inside vendors every weekend - Friday through Sunday. During the winter months it is held indoors towards the back of the Market. Unique items, antiques, collectibles, beautiful crafts and outstanding in-season produce.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills Market, Phone: 740-974-1138

4-7 pm Friday, 8 am - 4 pm Saturday. The Perry County Home & Garden Show, sponsored by The Perry County Tribune and OSU Extension Perry County Master Gardeners is set for Friday, April 30th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Perry County Fairgrounds in New Lexington. The plant sale includes a wide variety of plants for your landscape or garden. Various vegetable plants including heirloom tomatoes, peppers, and herbs will be available. This years selections of landscaping plants include Japanese Maples, Pink Dogwood, Flowering Crab Apple, Large Shade trees, a limited selection of Fruit trees (apple and peach). Additional favorites to bring color and fragrance to your landscape include various David Austin roses, large selection and variety of Lilacs, Clematis, Hydrangea, Rhododendrons and others. Kids Corner will be available again this year for youth to put together an assortment of potted plants in an arrangement just in time for Mothers Day. Perry County Master Gardeners will be on hand to assist the youngsters to pot an arrangement consisting of three annuals for each child to personally design themselves. Admission to the Home & Garden Show is FREE and open to the public. For more information please contact Ted Wiseman at 743-1602.

Cost: Free

Contact: Perry County Extension Office, Phone: 740-743-1602

Fri, Apr 30 3-8 pm. Sat, May 1 9 am - 5 pm. Dairy Barn Fest is a seasonal shopping tradition featuring over 44 artists and artisans from the region. Browse unique items on the first floor of the Dairy Barn Arts Center. Come find a special gift or a unique handmade item for yourself.

Cost: Free

Contact: The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Phone: 740-592-4981

Apr 30 & May 1 at 8 pm. May 2 at 2:30 pm. Written by Robert Anderson. Directed by Rick Moore. The play is about a New York professor who wants a change in his life, and plans to get married to his girlfriend and move to California. His mother understands his need to get away, but warns him that moving so far away could be hard on his father. Just before the wedding, the mother dies. His sister (who has been disowned by their father for marrying a Jewish man) advises him to live his own life, and not let himself be controlled by their father. Come and see what happens.

Cost: $5-8 per person

Contact: Roundtown Players, Phone: 740-474-5856

10 am - 6 pm. Friends of the Kennedy Museum with Good Girl Jewelry at White's Mill present this semi-annual Native American Jewelry Show and Sale featuring fine, authentic jewelry from the southwestern United States.

Cost: Free admission & parking

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

10 am. Meet at ReUse Industries, Route 50 West, Albany, OH. Raccoon Creek Water Trail Association will hold its annual canoe float on Raccoon Creek. Contact Molly Gurien for more infor or to reserve a canor. Float is free, but you must preregister if you want to use one of our canoes. molly@freestylecanoeing.com.

Cost: Free - pre-register for canoe

Contact: Waterloo Aquatic Education Center, Phone: 740-664-3248

10 am - 1 pm. Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens. Locals and visitors alike get their fresh produce at the Athens Farmers Market. Easy to find and called one of the nation's best markets by Audubon Magazine, the Athens Farmers Market is a must-see for any lover of food and culture. Find fresh homegrown vegetables, mouth-watering fruits and meats, fresh flowers, teas, breads and hand made crafts. Listen to live music and visit with friends at the Farmers Market Cafe which offers hot coffee and freshly prepared seasonal cuisine.

Cost: Free

Contact: Athens Farmers Market, Phone: 740-593-6763

8 am - Noon. Over 25 vendors featuring only homegrown and home produced products. Best supply of home-grown sweet corn in central Ohio.

Cost: Free

Contact: Dave Stuart, Phone: 740-654-4922

9 am - 3 pm. Hocking County Historical Society will offer a variety of annuals, vegetable plants and baskets just in time for Mother's Day. Flea Market items are donated to the Museum from moving and yard sales.

Cost: Free to browse

Contact: Hocking County Historical Society, Phone: 740-385-6026

7 pm. Liz Shaw is a phenomenal fiddle player and teacher. This evening she will be showcasing some of her Blue Eagle Music Fiddle Students at Donkey. Also on the bill will be performances by Ethan Greene's guitar students, and possibly a few musical surprises tossed in along the way.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee & Espresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

1 pm. Take a 1 mile walk in search of spring peepers, green frogs, bullfrogs, toads, tadpoles around the wetland. Slate Run Wetlands. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Slate Run Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

8 am. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the picnic shelter and walk the trails in search of migrating birds. Glacier Knoll Picnic area. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free, Must Pre-register

Contact: Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

10 am - 12 pm. Begins at Canal Shelter House off of Canal Road. Walkers can hike 2 or 4 miles along the canal, or 6 miles to Calamus Swamp along the old railroad track which will soon become a bike path. Learn about the various plant and wildlife that habituates along the canal waters. view the renovations that have improved the canal since 1999. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pickaway County Visitors Bureau, Phone: 740-474-1495

1:30 p.m. Pre-season Train to Logan (19-mile round trip). Take a leisurely trip on a passenger train dating back to the 1920s. Hear about Hocking Valley history as you pass the remains of industries, canal locks and other historic landmarks. Train dates: Every Saturday and Sunday from May 1-through May 23, 2010. This train ride lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours. Cost: Adult $14; Senior (60+) $12; Child (3-12) $9 (Under 3 yrs. old ride free but must sit on guardian's lap.) TICKETS PURCHASED ONLINE WILL BE HELD AT THE DEPOT. Tickets MUST be picked 30 minutes prior to the departure of the train. Any ticket order canceled less than 48 hours in advance will be charged a $10 fee. Tickets may also be purchased in the depot. The depot opens two hours prior to departure of the first train of the day.

Cost: $9-14 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 800-967-7834

2 pm. Watch and learn about herons, ospreys and other feathered fish eaters. Glacier Knoll Picnic Area.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

8-11 am. Meet at parking lot below the Lake Hope Dam. for kids aged 1-16. Adults must be present with each child. Trophy presentation and cookout afterwards. We provide the poles and bait or bring your own.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-5253

10 am - 6 pm. Annual spring and fall open houses of our Fine arts & Crafts Gallery, featuring many new artists and works of art for sale.

Cost: Free

Contact: Spirit of the Hills Fine Arts Gallery, Phone: 740-385-8245

8:30 am. Take a 2 mile walk through the wetland and grassland to look for ring-necked pheasants. Slate Run Wetlands. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Slate Run Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

10 am - 12 pm. Help keep Lake Alma clean with this annual spring cleaning day! Groups and individuals are invited to pitch in and spruce up the park. Meet at the Birch Bottom Shelter House at 10 am.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lake Alma, Phone: 740-384-3345

3 pm. Faith Memorial Church, 2610 W Fair Ave., Lancaster. Two popular themes from past seasons: "Magnificent Musical Isles" with guests, Yankee Celtic Consort. and "Music From the Heart . . . and Soul" with guests Jeanette Williams & Dave Powers.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lancaster Chorale, Phone: 740-687-5855

2-4 pm. Learn about the leaves that are growing on the trees by making your own simple tree identification sheet with leaf stamps and rubbings. Historical Farm Entrance Area. Fully Wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Slate Run Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

6:30-8:30 pm. 21 West Washington Street, Athens. May 2nd- John Horne - tasty solo guitar. May 9th- Coolville Hotclub - gypsy swing, Emily Burhans vocals. May 16th- Guy Remonko and friends. May 23rd- Jazz Spoken Here - highly entertaining professionals. May 30th- Jargon - young, remarkably talented; jazz standards. June 6th- The Jazztet - luminaries of the Athens jazz scene. June 13th- Coolville Hotclub - gypsy swing, Emily Burhans vocals.

Cost: Free music

Contact: Salaam, Phone: 740-594-3800

1-5 pm. Registration/Reservations required. Well-known rare plant grower Jeff Bazell of Flowers of the Good Earth in Bremen will host the 21st annual Garden Party, with Jeanne Youger-Comaty, a former horticultural specialist with the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service, speaking on a variety of horticultural topics. Bazell is a three-time Ohio Florist of the Year winner who has won several awards in regional and national floral design competitions. Flowers of the Good Earth boasts nearly 60,000 square feet of nursery space and gardens in historic Bremen, Ohio - just 10 minutes outside of Lancaster. The nursery specializes in propagating and growing rare perennial and woody plants, as well as landscaping design and installation.

Cost: $10 per person

Contact: Flowers of the Good Earth, Phone: 740-569-7288

1-4 pm. The Friends of the National Road Zane Grey Museum invite you to an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrating the $250,000 investment in the renovation of the front entrance, pottery room, gift shop area and more. In addition, this event kicks off the season opening. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 2 PM refreshments will be served and tours will be offered. This modern museum has three major exhibit areas. First is the National Road, early America's busiest land artery to the West. The National Road stretched from Cumberland, MD. to Vandalia, IL. Begun in 1806, the "Main Street of America" was the only significant land link between east coast and western frontier in the early 19th century. A 136 foot diorama of the National Road plus many objects illustrate this theme. Second is Zane Grey, the "Father of the Adult Western." The Zanesville author wrote more than 80 books. His study is recreated plus many manuscripts and other memorabilia are displayed. Finally, a central portion of the museum is devoted to Ohio art pottery. Hours: May 1 - September 30, 2010. Monday, Tuesday and Holidays CLOSED. Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: OHS Members-FREE, Adults-$7.00, Seniors (55 & up), AAA Members, Active-Duty Military-$6.00, Students (all ages)-$3, Two-for-One Pass to the National Road/Zane Grey Museum and the nearby John & Annie Glenn Historic Site $10 per adult and $5 per student, Children (5 & under)-FREE

Cost: $3-7 per person

Contact: National Road Zane Grey Museum , Phone: 740-872-3143

1:30 pm. Look for flowers, birds and other signs of spring on a 10 mile bike ride. Glacier Knoll Picnic area.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

Continues Through May 19th. Preview a selection of the best of Ohio's craft beers that will be on tap during the Ohio Brew Week Festival July 11-17, 2010. Several of Athens' pubs are sponsoring Preview events this Spring to support Ohio Brew Week, which brings in thousands of visitors from all over the U.S. Participants in the a Preview events will be able to sample a variety of the best of the craft beers and meet representatives from the breweries and distributors. Patrons may purchase sample sizes of the great selection of Ohio craft beers at each venue during each week of Preview Nights. Sun, May 2-5. Abrio's Brick Oven 859 E. State St., will be featuring Elevator Brewing Co., Columbus: Bleeding Buckeye Red, American Wheat, Elevator 10th Anniversary Special: Horus Imperial Red Ale. The Smiling Skull Saloon, 108 W Union St., will be featuring Black Box Brewing Co., Cleveland: Plumber's Crack Ale, cloud 9 Wheat Ale; and Crooked River Brewing Co. Lighthouse Gold (German Kolsch).

Cost: Free Event, Pay for Samples

Contact: Melody Sands at the Dairy Barn, Phone: 740-591-8707

10-11 am. $8 for members and $10 for non members. Instructor: Laura McGuire. The Center believes love of the arts begins at a young age. This class uses children's books to bring artistic experiences to life. Following the reading, the story turns into an exciting art project. Children must attend with an adult. Explore watercolor painting May 3rd. Painting and collage on May 17th.

Cost: $8-$10 per class

Contact: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Phone: 740-681-1423

8 pm. One of Athens' best kept secrets, Rattletrap String Band entertains the crowd at Casa Cantina every Monday night.

Cost: Free

Contact: Casa Cantina, Phone: 740-594-8691

12-5 pm (Tue/Wed/Fri). 12-8 pm (Thu). 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). The Ridges: Remodeled and Restored, Selection of Architectural Drawings from 1923 – 1951 Dates: April 9 – August 15, 2010 This exhibition features 18 architectural drawings that archive the preservation and maintenance of the Ridges buildings, known as the Athens State Hospital. These highly detailed, hand-drafted plans are documentations of the architectural and engineering design methods used in the first half of the 20th century. Borrowed from the Ohio University planning office, the various technical drawings reveal the intricate craftsmanship, attention to detail and the meticulous process of renovation planning. Specifically, the blueprints in this exhibition depict the improvements to the tuberculosis cottage and infirmary, remodeling of the men’s and women’s ward, exterior painting and repairs of entrance porch of the main administration buildings.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

10 am - 5 pm (Tue-Sat). 12-5 pm (Sun). New mixed media work by artist Rene Olson. This show runs through May 23rd.

Cost: Free

Contact: Starbrick Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011

11 am - 4 pm (Tue-Fri), 1-4 pm (Sat-Sun). Opening Reception Apr 29th 6-8 pm. Come see creative lumps of clay mastered to the artist vision.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pump House Center for the Arts, Phone: 740-772-5783

10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri. 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu. 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Admission on Thursday is free. Ancient to contemporary paintings, textiles, prints, ceramics, and sculpture chosen to demonstrate that scale and size impact the viewer in many, perhaps mystifying, ways. Runs through June 4th.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

Tue/Wed 12-5 pm. Thu 12-8 pm. Fri 10 am - 5 pm. Sat/Sun 1-5 pm. Kennedy Museum of Art's Edwin L. and Ruth E. Kennedy's Southwest Native American Collection includes nearly 700 textiles - predominantly of Navajo origin - and encompasses all major historical time periods and styles of Navajo weaving. The Navajo art of weaving is a tradition that has evolved over time and continues to be a rich source of cultural identity, as well as a source of economic revenue. The exhibition will run though July 25th.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

9-11 pm Every Tuesday night the stage is open for Designated Space, Donkey Coffee'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 many to exchange a variety of ideas and writings. 17 1/2 W Washington St, Athens

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee, Phone: 740-594-7353

Tue/Wed 12-5 pm. Thu 12-8 pm. Fri 10 am - 5 pm. Sat/Sun 1-5 pm. The most unique feature of the Kennedy collection is the series of Navajo sandpainting textiles that Edwin Kennedy commissioned with the assistance of Red Rock Trading Post owners Troy and Edith Kennedy over nearly four decades. These weavings reflect sandpainting designs used in six traditional ceremonial healing practices: Beautyway, Waterway, Bead Chant, Great Star Chant, Hailway, and Coyoteway. It is, by all accounts, the largest single collection of sandpainting textiles in existence.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

7 pm. THIS SHOW TAKES PLACE AT ARTS/WEST in ATHENS, OHIO! Stuart's Opera House in conjunction with ARTS/West in Athens presents an amazing evening of music with Barbez from New York City! Barbez are unclassifiable icons of the downtown New York scene weaving a haunting mosaic of old-world cabaret, Eastern European folksong, contemporary classical and experimental rock into a uniquely beautiful and personal soundscape. They've worked with artists such as John Zorn, David Byrne, and countless others. Barbez, unclassifiable icons of the downtown New York scene, weave a haunting mosaic of old-world cabaret, Eastern European folksong, contemporary classical and experimental rock into a uniquely beautiful and personal soundscape. With their unconventional lineup mixing a rock rhythm section and theremin, clarinet, and classical percussion, one can hear echoes of such like-minded musical iconoclasts as Kurt Weill, Godspeed, you black emperor! and Russian composer Alfred Schnittke. Over the years Barbez has been privileged to perform with a wide variety of artists including Cat Power, Sun Ra Arkestra, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, MC5, Devendra Banhart, the Dresden Dolls, Faun Fables, and the Angels of Light.

Cost: $10-12 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House , Phone: 740-753-1924

Opening Reception 2-4 pm. Normal business hours: 10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri, 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu, 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Unique colors, textures, shapes, and embellishments characterize the fiber arts of this Zanesville artist. Free admission on Thursday.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

8 pm. Up On the Ridge Tour,with Special Guest Hayes Carll. As a prelude to the release of his bluegrass and acoustic roots inspired new album by the same name, singer-songwriter Dierks Bentley will bring his Up On The Ridge tour to Athens, OH. Each show on the tour will be highlighted by the scorching acoustic musicianship of Bentley's backing band the Travelin' McCourys and Texas based singer-songwriter Hayes Carll in the opening slot.

Cost: $30 per person

Contact: Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Phone: 740-593-1780

8 pm. (Wed-Sat). By William Shakespeare. directed by Shelley Delaney. forum theater. Presented by the School of Theater.

Cost: Admission fee

Contact: Ohio University, School of Theatre, Phone: 740-593-4800

10 am - 1 pm. Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens. Locals and visitors alike get their fresh produce at the Athens Farmers Market. Easy to find and called one of the nation's best markets by Audubon Magazine, the Athens Farmers Market is a must-see for any lover of food and culture. Find fresh homegrown vegetables, mouth-watering fruits and meats, fresh flowers, teas, breads and hand made crafts. Listen to live music and visit with friends at the Farmers Market Cafe which offers hot coffee and freshly prepared seasonal cuisine.

Cost: Free

Contact: Athens Farmers Market, Phone: 740-593-6763

Schedule: Wed, May 5th. Baker Center Ballroom. 7:30 pm - Lecture by Robin Hemley. 8:30 pm Reading by Mary Ruefle. Thu, May 6th. Baker Center Theater. 11 am - Lecture by Mary Ruefle. 12 pm - Lecture by George Saunders. Baker Center Ballroom. 7:30 pm reading by Tim Seibles. 8:30 pm - reading by Lydia Davis. Fri, May 7th. Baker Center Theater. 11 am - Lecture by Lydia Davis. 12 pm - Lecture by Tim Seibles. Baker Center Ballroom. 7:30 pm - Reading by Robin Hemley. 8:30 pm - Reading by George Saunders. Since 1986, the Spring Literary Festival has featured some of the world's finest, most distinguished writers of poetry, fiction and non-fiction. The Literary Festival is always free and open to the public.

Cost: Free

Contact: Program in Creative Writing of the Dept of English, Phone: 740-593-4181

10 am - 2 pm. Over 25 vendors featuring only homegrown and home produced products. Best supply of home-grown sweet corn in central Ohio.

Cost: Free

Contact: Dave Stuart, Phone: 740-654-4922

Hours vary daily. Enjoy live music, rides and delicious food in a small-town setting.

Cost: Free

Contact: Vinton County CVB, Phone: 740-596-5033

5:30-6:30 pm. Friends of Kennedy Museum welcomes Athens area artists to the Inside/Outside: Art Talks at Kennedy Museum speaker series on the first Thursday of the month. May 6th B Deahl, designer and art representative.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

6-9 pm. On the first Friday of every month join members of the Artist colony of Zanesville throughout Downtown Zanesville between 6-9 pm. downtown studios and galleries will be open to the public for an evening of art. Stop by the Alan Cottrill Sculpture Studio & Gallery at 110 S. Sixth Street for a map of the locations. Free transportation via Zandex's FunBus.

Cost: Free

Contact: Artist Colony of Zanesville, Phone: 740-455-8282

7:30 pm. Open speed show barrel racing in a lighted arena. First Friday of every month May through September. Exhibition poles from 5:30-6:30 pm at $4.00 per run. Exhibition barrels 6:30-7:30 pm at $4.00 per run. Food available on the grounds. Overnight camping available. Please call for detailed information.

Cost: $3.00 per person

Contact: Spotted Horse Ranch, Phone: 740-332-7433

7:30 pm. The Ohio Valley Symphony, the only professional orchestra in the Ohio river Valley encompassing Gallipolis, Ohio and Point Pleasant, West Virginia, is the resident ensemble of the 1895 Ariel Dater Hall. Designed around the Ariel Theater's magnificent acoustics, the OVS, under the direction of Maestro Ray Fowler, performs a wide variety of music selected to satisfy every musical appetite. OVS musicians hail from six states and play with a number of other prestigious orchestras such as the Columbus, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, West Virginia, Roanoke, Toledo and Pro Musica Symphonies. The Ohio Valley Symphony members will be joined by Ohio University's Choirs, under the direction of Peter Jarjisian for this very special evening of music. Songs including: Walton: Two Pieces from Henry V. Britten: Simple Symphony. Bach: Double Choir Motet. Rutter: Requiem.

Cost: $5-10 per person

Contact: Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Phone: 740-593-1780

11 am - 4 pm. Gallery artists interpret the theme through paintings, drawings, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, fiber arts, photography and jewelry.

Cost: Free

Contact: Monarch Gallery, Phone: 740-681-2787

7:30 pm. By Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, based on the works of Dr. Seuss. A romp in the fun world of Dr. Seuss, with favorite characters from all of his books: The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, The Mayor of Whoville, The Grinch, Yertle the Turtle, and many others. May 14, 15 at 7:30 pm. May 16 at 2 pm.

Cost: $7-12 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House , Phone: 740-753-1924

Times and locations will vary for updates www.birdhocking.com Hocking Valley Birding Trail Presents: International Migratory Bird Weekend. Join with several area naturalist and birders along the Hocking Valley Birding Trail route for a variety of programs, hikes and events to celebrate the return of our avian friends. State Route 664 South, Logan, OH 43138

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6841

A large flea market with many outside and inside vendors every weekend - Friday through Sunday. During the winter months it is held indoors towards the back of the Market. Unique items, antiques, collectibles, beautiful crafts and outstanding in-season produce.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills Market, Phone: 740-974-1138

Call for times. Annual plant, gift and yard sale at the Sherman House Museum.

Cost: Free event

Contact: Fairfield Heritage Association, Phone: 740-654-9923

9 pm. A mysterious local configuration (playing a rather unlikely set for a coffeehouse show), The Pink Barrettes, featuring BJ Price and others, will interpret the music of Syd Barrette, including his songs from the early Pink Floyd lineup. Opening the night will be American War, a folk/punk/indie group from Kent, Ohio, that's begun catching on around the region.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee & Espresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

6 pm event and silent auction, 8 pm live auction. There will be both a live and a silent auction offering two ways to buy some of the best artwork from regional artists or some exciting leisure packages! Auction services are sponsored by Shamrock Auction Services, with Pat Sheridan as auctioneer. This year's event will feature a gourmet heavy hors d'oeuvres and delectable desserts catered by Hocking culinary Institute, as well as a cash bar. Dress is semi-formal or optional black tie. Reservations are required, as there is limited seating. Tickets are $50 a piece for open seating and $75 a piece for reserved seating. Call to make your reservation or for more information.

Cost: $50-75 per person

Contact: The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Phone: 592-4981

8 am, 9 am, and 10 am rides begin. A benefit bicycle ride through Ohio's Wayne National Forest and Little Cities of Black Diamonds Micro-region. Rides of varying distances, 45 miles, 32 miles and 19 miles on the Hock-Hocking Adena Bikeway. Eclispe Company Town near Athens Ohio. Download a registration form at www.littlecitiesofblackdiamonds.org. Lunch at the Appalachian Spring Festival from 12-5 pm. Full Registration $30 includes free Tour de Forest cotton t-shirt.

Cost: $20 registration & lunch

Contact: Little Cities of Black Diamonds, Phone: 740-394-3011

Open House 6:30-8 pm. Normal Business House: 1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. "Fiery Clay & Glass" is a unique exhibit. Combining the two different elements that go through a similar process to produce beautiful art.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

Contact: Bowen House, Phone: 740-385-0344

9:00 am. Open to the public. Classes include western, English and Contesting exhibition classes. Small fee for classes.

Cost: Free to watch

Contact: Jenny Chapman, Phone: 614-833-9703

6 pm Doors open. 7 pm Show. Grand Re-Opening of the Country Jubilee music show (formerly the Muskingum Valley Jubilee). Formerly located in South Zanesville - the show has relocated to the Shawnee school gym, One Second Street, Shawnee, Ohio. Look for the Shawnee water tower - the show is located at the top of the hill just behind the water tower. Enjoy country, gospel and seasonal music with the Country Jubilee band members and the great cast of MVJ regulars. The May show will feature music in honor of Mother's Day. Food and beverages available for sale. Handicapped entrance. Door prizes, 50-50 and raffles.

Cost: $7-8 per person

Contact: Country Jubilee, Phone: 740-385-8655

10:30 am - 2 pm. Do something different with Mom this year. Join local Beading Artists Linda Craine and Debbie Connell and create a Lariat Necklace out of glass/silver beads. Beading will be followed by a demonstration class on French Onion Soup, Chicken Crepes, Raspberry Clafouti. Includes typed recipes. Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw's. Susie is a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago and honed her skills at Chicago's top restaurants and cooking schools for 17 years.

Cost: $62 per person

Contact: Shaw's Restaurant & Inn, Phone: 800-654-2477

10 am - 1 pm. Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens. Locals and visitors alike get their fresh produce at the Athens Farmers Market. Easy to find and called one of the nation's best markets by Audubon Magazine, the Athens Farmers Market is a must-see for any lover of food and culture. Find fresh homegrown vegetables, mouth-watering fruits and meats, fresh flowers, teas, breads and hand made crafts. Listen to live music and visit with friends at the Farmers Market Cafe which offers hot coffee and freshly prepared seasonal cuisine.

Cost: Free

Contact: Athens Farmers Market, Phone: 740-593-6763

10 am. Listen to a story about birds and try to find them in the skies, woods, and fields. Barnebey-Hambleton Picnic Area. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri. 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu. 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Runs through August 7th. Ceramics that define Art Deco in Ohio and the transition in clay to the modern studio movement and modern dinnerware. Includes Roseville, Weller, Cowan, Meric, Hall China, and Homer Laughlin.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

9 pm. Robinson Earle heads back to town with new songs and finished recording in tow. A slate of local favorites, including Jake Householder and Adam Torres, will play solo sets as well.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee & Espresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

6 pm-10 pm on the second Saturday of every month you can visit displays of art by local, national and international artisans in Historic Downtown Chillicothe businesses. Water, Paint and Main Streets, Chillicothe, OH. There will be live entertainment and some downtown businesses will be open for the evening.

Cost: Free

Contact: Historic Downtown Chillicothe, Phone: 740-772-5783

10 am - 4 pm. Stop by the 2nd floor of the library to make a special gift for mom or grandma! No registration is necessary.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lancaster Main Library, Phone: 740-653-2745

10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm Departures. Train boards 10 minutes before departure. All Steamed Up! - Great Train Robbery. Travel back to the rough and tumble times of the old west alongside gold prospectors departing out of Lebanon to a connection bound for Yuma. Prospectors, known for carrying large quantities of gold, are often targets of train robbers. Warning: Be on the lookout for the Big Iron Rangers, a gang of notorious robbers known well in these parts! The prospectors are prepared to defend their gold to the end, are you? Join them as they begin their journey west behind Steam Engine Flagg Coal #75! Ride behind the steam engine, talk with the crew, watch the maintenance and servicing, and take pictures of the locomotive in action! Depart from Lebanon Station. 60 minute round trip train ride with the Great Train Robbery. Return to Lebanon Station. Featuring... the Big Iron Rangers! Train ride behind an authentic coal fired steam locomotive. Shoot out. Train robbery- watch right from the train! Interaction on board the train with re-enactors from the old wild west. The gondola will be positioned behind the steam locomotive so riders will be able to view the fireman and engineer in action. Please be forewarned that passengers will be subject to falling soot. Riders will begin their trip in the coach cars, then will be allowed to move to the open air car after tickets have been punched. The LM&M Cars were constructed in the 1930's and are not heated, air conditioned are handicap accessible. The train has no restrooms. Public facilities are available at the Lebanon Station and at your destination.

Cost: $7-16 per person

Contact: Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, Phone: 513-933-8022

8 am - Noon. Over 25 vendors featuring only homegrown and home produced products. Best supply of home-grown sweet corn in central Ohio.

Cost: Free

Contact: Dave Stuart, Phone: 740-654-4922

12-5 pm. Eclipse Company Town. Voices of the Little Cities - 1:15, 2:30, 3:45. The Voices of the of the Little Cities project utilizes the actual words of miners, news reports, coal town women and historians of an earlier era to create theatrical readings, presented by trained actors. These readings, when framed by simple narration and connected together, give an entertaining but factual account of the nationally significant story that took place in the Hocking Valley Coal Fields of southeastern Ohio during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The project is led by Athens theater consultant Kathy Devecka. She describes the theatrical reading process as a “vocal collage” which creates a “voice documentary” that tells the story with the exact words of those who lived out and recorded the events that took place. “Like a quilt, pieces are selected to follow one another within a chronological framework and are based on an idea or theme Voices or intended feeling,” she said. The Voices of the Little Cities project is an outgrowth of several efforts by the Little Cities of Black Diamonds Council to share the provocative story of this micro-region with local citizens, youth and geo-tourists. The project builds upon the success of the Little Cities Living History Characters that have graced Little Cities events during recent years with costumed characterizations of important individuals in the microegion’s history. The project utilizes the research of the past decade around the nationally significant role of the miners and mine owners of the Hocking Valley in the nation’s early labor union movement. The organization’s labor history research was used to launch the Voices of the Little Cities project in August of 2008 during the two-day Agents of Change labor history learning experience. In October of 2008 during the 14th Annual Little Cities of Black Diamonds Day actors read accounts of the region’s labor history as well as those of coal town women collected via research and oral history collection by cultural activist Helen Horn who developed the Athens County Coal Town Women: The Other Half Speaks program during the 1990’s. The project is supported by funds from the Ohio Humanities Council, the Ohio Arts Council and the Little Cities of Black Diamonds Council. Costumes are provided by Constance Gabbard. Bruce & Gay Dalzell - (12:15-1:15 PM) Bruce and Gay Dalzell are no strangers to the region as they have performed at past Appalachian Spring Festivals at the Eclipse Company Town and are treasured performing artist in the Athens area. This husband-wife, singer songwriter prove a vibrant blend of vocal in jazz, blues and folk genres accompanied by Bruce on the acoustic guitar. Celia & Charlie Lewis (1:30-2:30) ....a husband and wife team who serve up an entertaining combination of love songs, bluegrass, folk, country and popular music (often injected (infected?) with a healthy dose of humor) on the guitar, banjo, hammered dulcimer and Celtic harp, along with a strong and pleasing vocal blend." The Boys "O the Hock (4:00-5:00 PM) From Ireland to the Hocking, Athens County own Irish/Celtic band features traditional Celtic music from jigs to jam sessions. this marks the fifth straight year the band has visited Appalachian Spring always a perfect fit for this event and location. Members are Ohio University employees Sean O'Malley, flute: Rusty Smith, guitar: Ed Newman, hammered dulcimer and Tim Hogan, bodhran (Irish Drum). Directions to Eclipse.

Cost: Free events

Contact: Little Cities of Black Diamonds, Phone: 740-394-3011

10-11 am. $8 members. $10 non members. Instructors: Lisa Schorr, Laura McGuire. This studio time gives you an opportunity to create your own masterpiece at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio. Join us the second Saturday of each month as we explore watercolor in May, landscapes in June, sculpture in July and collage in August.

Cost: $8-$10 per class

Contact: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Phone: 740-681-1423

9 am - 12 pm. Search different habitats for spring migrants. Last year we saw 50 species of birds! Some binoculars provided. Hope Furnace.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-5253

Trains depart at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Come and experience the wild wild west. Art's Wild West Show and the Byesville Scenic Railway presents an olden days train ride and wild west show. Let us take you back to the 1800's back in the gold rush prospecter days, when outlaws roamed the land and the six-gun was the law. When bronco cowboys tamed the outlaw bucking horses and the sheriff kept law in order in the towns, be face to face with the outlaws as they shoot it out. Trains departs from our depot located on South Second Street in Byesville, Ohio.

Cost: $15.00 per person

Contact: Byesville Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-517-2173

1:30 p.m. Pre-season Train to Logan (19-mile round trip). Take a leisurely trip on a passenger train dating back to the 1920s. Hear about Hocking Valley history as you pass the remains of industries, canal locks and other historic landmarks. Train dates: Every Saturday and Sunday from May 1-through May 23, 2010. This train ride lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours. Cost: Adult $14; Senior (60+) $12; Child (3-12) $9 (Under 3 yrs. old ride free but must sit on guardian's lap.) TICKETS PURCHASED ONLINE WILL BE HELD AT THE DEPOT. Tickets MUST be picked 30 minutes prior to the departure of the train. Any ticket order canceled less than 48 hours in advance will be charged a $10 fee. Tickets may also be purchased in the depot. The depot opens two hours prior to departure of the first train of the day.

Cost: $9-14 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 800-967-7834

10 am. Join us for a moderate 2 mile hike to see some colorful wildflowers and birds. Creekside Meadows Parking Lot. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

6:30-8:30 pm. 21 West Washington Street, Athens. May 9th- Coolville Hotclub - gypsy swing, Emily Burhans vocals. May 16th- Guy Remonko and friends. May 23rd- Jazz Spoken Here - highly entertaining professionals. May 30th- Jargon - young, remarkably talented; jazz standards. June 6th- The Jazztet - luminaries of the Athens jazz scene. June 13th- Coolville Hotclub - gypsy swing, Emily Burhans vocals.

Cost: Free music

Contact: Salaam, Phone: 740-594-3800

11 am & 1 pm. The Queen deserves to eat in a castle! Bring your mother to Ravenwood Castle for Mother's Day Brunch. For additional information call.

Cost: Reservations Required

Contact: Ravenwood Castle, Phone: 800-477-1541

Seating time begins at 11:30 am. Brunch is a fun affair on Mother's Day! Chef Anthony's mouth watering menu includes Pastry Basket, Granola, Raspberry Yogurt, Mozzarella & Basil Stuffed Flounder or Grilled Hanger Steak with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto & Shaved Fennel & Watercress Salad or The Inn's Eggs Benedict-English Muffin, Cob Smoked Ham, Poached Eggs & Chive Hollandaise. Save Room for a dessert of Lemon-Blackberry Napoleon or Molten Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Cost: $21 adults, $12 under 10

Contact: Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Phone: 800-653-2557

Children 12 and under 1/2 price. for all that she's done for you, here is something special you can do for her! What better way to say "thank you" than a delightful lunch and getaway to Glenlaurel. Mothers and grandmothers deserve pampering on Mother's Day. Let them know how special they are by treating them to lunch at Glenlaurel. We still have openings for Mother's Day lunch. We're accepting seating reservations now. In addition, if you stay Sunday night, you'll receive 25% off our rooms, suites, crofts or cottages. Not valid with any other offers, specials or discounts. The Robertson Garrett is excluded. This would be a great day to take a beautiful drive to Hocking Hills and enjoy the day with us, or a great time to bring a guest to enjoy your special hideout. For further information, please contact Guest Services daily from 9 am - 6 pm.

Cost: $28.95 plus tax & tip

Contact: Glenlaurel, Phone: 740-385-4070

8 pm. One of Athens' best kept secrets, Rattletrap String Band entertains the crowd at Casa Cantina every Monday night.

Cost: Free

Contact: Casa Cantina, Phone: 740-594-8691

11 am - 4 pm. Gallery artists interpret the theme through paintings, drawings, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, fiber arts, photography and jewelry.

Cost: Free

Contact: Monarch Gallery, Phone: 740-681-2787

Opening Reception 2-4 pm. Normal business hours: 10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri, 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu, 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Unique colors, textures, shapes, and embellishments characterize the fiber arts of this Zanesville artist. Free admission on Thursday.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

11 am - 4 pm (Tue-Fri), 1-4 pm (Sat-Sun). Opening Reception Apr 29th 6-8 pm. Come see creative lumps of clay mastered to the artist vision.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pump House Center for the Arts, Phone: 740-772-5783

Tue/Wed 12-5 pm. Thu 12-8 pm. Fri 10 am - 5 pm. Sat/Sun 1-5 pm. Kennedy Museum of Art's Edwin L. and Ruth E. Kennedy's Southwest Native American Collection includes nearly 700 textiles - predominantly of Navajo origin - and encompasses all major historical time periods and styles of Navajo weaving. The Navajo art of weaving is a tradition that has evolved over time and continues to be a rich source of cultural identity, as well as a source of economic revenue. The exhibition will run though July 25th.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

9-11 pm Every Tuesday night the stage is open for Designated Space, Donkey Coffee'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 many to exchange a variety of ideas and writings. 17 1/2 W Washington St, Athens

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee, Phone: 740-594-7353

10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri. 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu. 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Runs through August 7th. Ceramics that define Art Deco in Ohio and the transition in clay to the modern studio movement and modern dinnerware. Includes Roseville, Weller, Cowan, Meric, Hall China, and Homer Laughlin.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri. 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu. 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Admission on Thursday is free. Ancient to contemporary paintings, textiles, prints, ceramics, and sculpture chosen to demonstrate that scale and size impact the viewer in many, perhaps mystifying, ways. Runs through June 4th.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

10 am - 5 pm (Tue-Sat). 12-5 pm (Sun). New mixed media work by artist Rene Olson. This show runs through May 23rd.

Cost: Free

Contact: Starbrick Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011

Tue/Wed 12-5 pm. Thu 12-8 pm. Fri 10 am - 5 pm. Sat/Sun 1-5 pm. The most unique feature of the Kennedy collection is the series of Navajo sandpainting textiles that Edwin Kennedy commissioned with the assistance of Red Rock Trading Post owners Troy and Edith Kennedy over nearly four decades. These weavings reflect sandpainting designs used in six traditional ceremonial healing practices: Beautyway, Waterway, Bead Chant, Great Star Chant, Hailway, and Coyoteway. It is, by all accounts, the largest single collection of sandpainting textiles in existence.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

12-5 pm (Tue/Wed/Fri). 12-8 pm (Thu). 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). The Ridges: Remodeled and Restored, Selection of Architectural Drawings from 1923 – 1951 Dates: April 9 – August 15, 2010 This exhibition features 18 architectural drawings that archive the preservation and maintenance of the Ridges buildings, known as the Athens State Hospital. These highly detailed, hand-drafted plans are documentations of the architectural and engineering design methods used in the first half of the 20th century. Borrowed from the Ohio University planning office, the various technical drawings reveal the intricate craftsmanship, attention to detail and the meticulous process of renovation planning. Specifically, the blueprints in this exhibition depict the improvements to the tuberculosis cottage and infirmary, remodeling of the men’s and women’s ward, exterior painting and repairs of entrance porch of the main administration buildings.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. "Fiery Clay & Glass" is a unique exhibit. Combining the two different elements that go through a similar process to produce beautiful art.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

Contact: Bowen House, Phone: 740-385-0344

12-5 pm (Tue-Wed-Fri), 12-8 pm (Thu), 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). Sculptures and Drawings by SunKoo Yuh. Runs through July 13, 2010. SunKoo Yuh's multi-layered ceramic sculptures and ink drawings reflect his Korean roots, the Western influence and the mixed cultural impact created by both of these experiences. Whimsical, and sometimes serious, the works depict his intimate encounters with the everyday and concerns about our collective culture. SunKoo's towering handbuilt and slip cast sculptures are presented with his drawings to illustrate the artist's skill and varying techniques. Please use Visitor Parking spaces on weekdays (located directly across from the Museum entrance). After 3 p.m. and on weekends, please park in the “Purple” upper or lower lots located directly across from the Museum entrance. Metered parking is also available throughout The Ridges.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-0953

10 am - 1 pm. Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens. Locals and visitors alike get their fresh produce at the Athens Farmers Market. Easy to find and called one of the nation's best markets by Audubon Magazine, the Athens Farmers Market is a must-see for any lover of food and culture. Find fresh homegrown vegetables, mouth-watering fruits and meats, fresh flowers, teas, breads and hand made crafts. Listen to live music and visit with friends at the Farmers Market Cafe which offers hot coffee and freshly prepared seasonal cuisine.

Cost: Free

Contact: Athens Farmers Market, Phone: 740-593-6763

10 am - 2 pm. Over 25 vendors featuring only homegrown and home produced products. Best supply of home-grown sweet corn in central Ohio.

Cost: Free

Contact: Dave Stuart, Phone: 740-654-4922

9 pm. The mystery of Ash Cave is special as far back as the last Ice Age and beyond. Join the naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by lantern light and learn this special history first hand. We supply the lights . . . you supply the imagination. (Please no pets at the lantern tour.)

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6841

7 pm. Register at Park Office. Event is at Rose Lake. Join the naturalist and the HOCKING HILLS CANOE LIVERY for a naturalist guided trip around Rose Lake. The trip will take approx. 1 hour and will cover many aspects of canoeing safely while we search the lake for wildlife. Space is limited so you must pre-register in person at the camp office prior to the event! We will meet at the dam at Rose Lake.

Cost: Free/Reservations Required

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6841

2 pm. The Ohio Frontier was full of heroes and shady character. Meet at the Shelter House at the Rock House to hike and explore our local history.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6841

7:30 pm on Fri & Sat. 2 pm on Sun. By Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, based on the works of Dr. Seuss. A romp in the fun world of Dr. Seuss, with favorite characters from all of his books: The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, The Mayor of Whoville, The Grinch, Yertle the Turtle, and many others.

Cost: $7-12 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House , Phone: 740-753-1924

9 pm. This is a long-awaited night of eccentric oddities and musical/comedic splendor. The Davenports, are a an Ohio-based duo that must be seen and heard to be fully appreciated. The same goes for Athens' own Dandelion, equal parts talented and refreshingly unorthodox.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee & Espresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

Starts at 6 p.m. Friday & runs through 6 p.m. Sunday. The Nelsonville Music Festival is a three-day outdoor music festival put on by Stuart's Opera House at Robbins Crossing at Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio. As of 3/25/10 we have 38 bands participating, that's 5 more than Woodstock. 2010's headliner will be country legend Loretta Lynn, who will join more than 30 acts playing on multiple stages all weekend. Art vendors, local food, camping, beer gardens, kids' activities and more happen all weekend long! For more information, click our website link on this page.

Cost: $35 to $60

Contact: Stuart's Opera House , Phone: 740-753-1924

6-8 pm. $12 members. $16 non-members. Instructors: Lisa Schorr, Trisha Clifford-Sprouse. Come join us for a new tradition and an evening at the Art Center making friends and art together. Create a landscape collage in May and an art quilt square in July. Bring a snack to share. Soft beverages are welcome.

Cost: $12-$16 per person

Contact: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Phone: 740-681-1423

A large flea market with many outside and inside vendors every weekend - Friday through Sunday. During the winter months it is held indoors towards the back of the Market. Unique items, antiques, collectibles, beautiful crafts and outstanding in-season produce.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills Market, Phone: 740-974-1138

1 pm. Dig through the dirt and leaf litter to look for bugs, worms, fungi, and maybe even salamanders. Shady Grove Program area. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Slate Run Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

10 am - 4 pm. Join in for a day of fun with music, dances, arts and crafts from around the world presented by 40 campus and community groups. Court Street, Athens.

Cost: Free Event

Contact: International Student & Faculty Services, Phone: 740-593-4330

8 pm. Gates open 7 pm. Concert at Fur Peace Ranch in Pomeroy, Ohio.

Cost: $25 per person

Contact: Fur Peace Ranch, Phone: 740-992-6228

12 - 5 pm. First historic tour in the Carroll area. Visit eight sites including private homes, rock Mill, one-room schoolhouse. Eight Historic Homes/Sites in the Carroll area will be featured on this tour! Advance Ticket Sales: $10.00 Adult / $5.00 Children 12 & Under, Day of the Tour: $12.00 Adult / $5.00 Children 12 & Under. Price includes tour booklet & raffle entry. Day of Tour-Register / Ticket Sales: Bessie Benson Memorial Park - Center Street Before beginning the tour, all participants must register and pay tour admission at the Park and will receive wrist band and tour guide booklet! Historic Sites/Homes on the Tour: HAVENSPORT SCHOOL #3: Circa 1890 Carroll-Eastern Road Also features an attached 1860's log cabin that serves as The Spinning Wheel Bed and Breakfast. Home Owner & Inn Keeper: Linda Jensen. Hempleman - BEHRENS: Circa 1850 Home Owners: Dallas and Lorrie Behrens. Kistler - DROBINA: 1902 Oberle Avenue Home Owners: Edward and Tammy Drobina. Carnes -QUEEN: 1892 Carnes Road "Sugar Ridge Farm" Home Owners: Don and June Queen. Kistler - BROWN: 1873 Oberle Avenue. Home Owners: Chad and Susan Brown. ROCK MILL: 1799 / 1824 Ohio's Oldest Mill and One of Ohio's Oldest Grist Mills! The current mill (photo circa 1902) was erected in 1824 by Christian Morehart. The mill closed circa 1907. Since 2002, restoration and preservation efforts by Fairfield County Parks volunteers remain underway. McFarland - BOLIN: Pre-1835 Lamb Road This is the oldest home on the tour. Home Owners: Connie Bolin and Family. Saylor - Ebright Dry Goods Store / Towne Square -CARROLL LIONS CLUB: 1863 Center Street Situated in heart of Carroll Village. In 1990, the building was purchased by the Carroll Lions Club. Owners and Meeting Location For: Carroll Lions Club. Historical Information and Displays: Lon Chaney, Sr. - Silent Movie Film Star. "Man of a Thousand Faces". He was featured in over 160 films between 1913 - 1930, including his starring role as the original phantom in the The Phantom of the Opera (1925). Chaney was born in the Carroll area on April 1, 1883, while his parents were in Carroll visiting relatives. James J. Jeffries - Heavyweight Boxing Legend. "The Boilermaker" and "The Great White Hope". Heavyweight Champion of the World. from 1899-1905, James Jeffries retired undefeated, but was coaxed back into the ring in 1910. He was born on a farm near Carroll on April 15, 1875, with his father moving the family west when Jim was about age 7.

Cost: $5-$12 per person

Contact: Carroll Area Historical Society, Phone: 740-756-7084

1-4 pm Tue-Sun and by appointment. Celebrating Anchor Hocking shows Anchor Hocking's positive influence in this area for the last 100+ years. Its glass creations and other artifacts will tell this great story.

Cost: $3-6 per person

Contact: Ohio Glass Museum, Phone: 740-687-0101

10-11:30 am. $8 members. $10 non members. Instructors: Trisha Clifford-Sprouse. In this class we will read about a little girl who saves the world with her paintbrush and box of paints. Then we will create our own imaginary world with paint and learn about primary and secondary colors and mixing.

Cost: $8-$10 per class

Contact: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Phone: 740-681-1423

8 am - Noon. Over 25 vendors featuring only homegrown and home produced products. Best supply of home-grown sweet corn in central Ohio.

Cost: Free

Contact: Dave Stuart, Phone: 740-654-4922

10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm and 4 pm Departures. Train boards 10 minutes before departure. All Steamed Up! - Great Train Robbery. Travel back to the rough and tumble times of the old west alongside gold prospectors departing out of Lebanon to a connection bound for Yuma. Prospectors, known for carrying large quantities of gold, are often targets of train robbers. Warning: Be on the lookout for the Big Iron Rangers, a gang of notorious robbers known well in these parts! The prospectors are prepared to defend their gold to the end, are you? Join them as they begin their journey west behind Steam Engine Flagg Coal #75! Ride behind the steam engine, talk with the crew, watch the maintenance and servicing, and take pictures of the locomotive in action! Depart from Lebanon Station. 60 minute round trip train ride with the Great Train Robbery. Return to Lebanon Station. Featuring... the Big Iron Rangers! Train ride behind an authentic coal fired steam locomotive. Shoot out. Train robbery- watch right from the train! Interaction on board the train with re-enactors from the old wild west. The gondola will be positioned behind the steam locomotive so riders will be able to view the fireman and engineer in action. Please be forewarned that passengers will be subject to falling soot. Riders will begin their trip in the coach cars, then will be allowed to move to the open air car after tickets have been punched. The LM&M Cars were constructed in the 1930's and are not heated, air conditioned are handicap accessible. The train has no restrooms. Public facilities are available at the Lebanon Station and at your destination.

Cost: $7-16 per person

Contact: Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, Phone: 513-933-8022

11 am. Join us for the Fourth Annual Hocking Hills Poker Run by motorcycle or vehicle. The ride is a unique and unforgettable 100 miles through five State Parks in the beautiful Hocking Hills. All proceeds will go to fund projects in the Hocking Hills State Park, including a one-of-a-kind Astronomical Observatory. Sponsored in part by a grant from the Hocking Hills Tourism Association. First bike out at 11 am. Last bike out at 1 pm. BBQ Dinner at Lake Logan from 3-7 pm. Pre-register by May 9th for a free T-shirt. Poker Run starts and finishes at Lake Logan. Go to http://www.hockinghillspark.com/Hocking_Hills_Poker_Run.asp to download the 2010 Registration Form.

Cost: $25 single ride

Contact: Friends of the Hocking Hills, Phone: 740-385-1687

10 am - 1 pm. Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens. Locals and visitors alike get their fresh produce at the Athens Farmers Market. Easy to find and called one of the nation's best markets by Audubon Magazine, the Athens Farmers Market is a must-see for any lover of food and culture. Find fresh homegrown vegetables, mouth-watering fruits and meats, fresh flowers, teas, breads and hand made crafts. Listen to live music and visit with friends at the Farmers Market Cafe which offers hot coffee and freshly prepared seasonal cuisine.

Cost: Free

Contact: Athens Farmers Market, Phone: 740-593-6763

1:30 p.m. Pre-season Train to Logan (19-mile round trip). Take a leisurely trip on a passenger train dating back to the 1920s. Hear about Hocking Valley history as you pass the remains of industries, canal locks and other historic landmarks. Train dates: Every Saturday and Sunday from May 1-through May 23, 2010. This train ride lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours. Cost: Adult $14; Senior (60+) $12; Child (3-12) $9 (Under 3 yrs. old ride free but must sit on guardian's lap.) TICKETS PURCHASED ONLINE WILL BE HELD AT THE DEPOT. Tickets MUST be picked 30 minutes prior to the departure of the train. Any ticket order canceled less than 48 hours in advance will be charged a $10 fee. Tickets may also be purchased in the depot. The depot opens two hours prior to departure of the first train of the day.

Cost: $9-14 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 800-967-7834

9 am - 6 pm. Adult $5, Senior $4, Children 6-12 $2. Free parking. Celebration of Irish, Scottish & Welsh heritage. Bagpipes, ethnic food, children's games, etc. Location: Fairfield County Fairgrounds, N Columbus St & Fair Ave, Lancaster.

Cost: $2-5 per person

Contact: The Lancaster Celtic Committee, Phone: 740-681-1170

9 pm. Emily Dale and the Huck Finns come to Donkey for the release of their EP! They've got a unique, full, melodic sound, and have quickly established themselves in the Athens area. Joining them for an intriguing bill for the night will be Columbus,Ohio-based, Deadwood Floats. Another band on the rise, Deadwood Floats is as good as it gets among bands in the region to play the smart, earnest, more melancholy vein of folk/rock.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee & Espresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

10:30 am - 2 pm. Hands On. Cajun Walleye topped with a Shrimp Creole Sauce, Walleye en Papillote with Spring Veggies, Macadamia Crusted Walleye with Roasted Pineapple Lime Butter. Includes typed recipes. Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw's. Susie is a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago and honed her skills at Chicago's top restaurants and cooking schools for 17 years.

Cost: $60 per person

Contact: Shaw's Restaurant & Inn, Phone: 800-654-2477

9 am - 12 pm. Find fresh produce & food, plus other agricultural-related products, support area farmers and enjoy the atmosphere at one of Ohio's estimated 200 farmers' markets.

Cost: Free to Browse

Contact: Hocking County Farm Bureau, Phone: 740-385-5306

2 pm. See which wildflowers are blooming on a 1.5 mile walk. Meet at the Springhouse Program area.

Cost: Free

Contact: Chestnut Ridge Metro Park, Phone: 614-891-0700

Continues Through May 19th. Preview a selection of the best of Ohio's craft beers that will be on tap during the Ohio Brew Week Festival July 11-17, 2010. Several of Athens' pubs are sponsoring Preview events this Spring to support Ohio Brew Week, which brings in thousands of visitors from all over the U.S. Participants in the a Preview events will be able to sample a variety of the best of the craft beers and meet representatives from the breweries and distributors. Patrons may purchase sample sizes of the great selection of Ohio craft beers at each venue during each week of Preview Nights. Sun, May 16-19: The Oak Room, 14 Station St., will be featuring three breweries' craft beers. Jackie O's Pub and Brewery, 24 W Union St., will be featuring six of local brewer Brad Clark's recent craft brew creations and other Ohio craft brews and one other pub to be announced.

Cost: Free Event, Pay for Samples

Contact: Melody Sands at the Dairy Barn, Phone: 740-591-8707

6:30-8:30 pm. 21 West Washington Street, Athens. May 16th- Guy Remonko and friends. May 23rd- Jazz Spoken Here - highly entertaining professionals. May 30th- Jargon - young, remarkably talented; jazz standards. June 6th- The Jazztet - luminaries of the Athens jazz scene. June 13th- Coolville Hotclub - gypsy swing, Emily Burhans vocals.

Cost: Free music

Contact: Salaam, Phone: 740-594-3800

8 pm. One of Athens' best kept secrets, Rattletrap String Band entertains the crowd at Casa Cantina every Monday night.

Cost: Free

Contact: Casa Cantina, Phone: 740-594-8691

10-11 am. $8 for members and $10 for non members. Instructor: Laura McGuire. The Center believes love of the arts begins at a young age. This class uses children's books to bring artistic experiences to life. Following the reading, the story turns into an exciting art project. Children must attend with an adult. Painting and collage on May 17th.

Cost: $8-$10 per class

Contact: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Phone: 740-681-1423

9-11 pm Every Tuesday night the stage is open for Designated Space, Donkey Coffee'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 many to exchange a variety of ideas and writings. 17 1/2 W Washington St, Athens

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee, Phone: 740-594-7353

10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri. 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu. 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Admission on Thursday is free. Ancient to contemporary paintings, textiles, prints, ceramics, and sculpture chosen to demonstrate that scale and size impact the viewer in many, perhaps mystifying, ways. Runs through June 4th.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

Tue/Wed 12-5 pm. Thu 12-8 pm. Fri 10 am - 5 pm. Sat/Sun 1-5 pm. The most unique feature of the Kennedy collection is the series of Navajo sandpainting textiles that Edwin Kennedy commissioned with the assistance of Red Rock Trading Post owners Troy and Edith Kennedy over nearly four decades. These weavings reflect sandpainting designs used in six traditional ceremonial healing practices: Beautyway, Waterway, Bead Chant, Great Star Chant, Hailway, and Coyoteway. It is, by all accounts, the largest single collection of sandpainting textiles in existence.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. "Fiery Clay & Glass" is a unique exhibit. Combining the two different elements that go through a similar process to produce beautiful art.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

Contact: Bowen House, Phone: 740-385-0344

Tue/Wed 12-5 pm. Thu 12-8 pm. Fri 10 am - 5 pm. Sat/Sun 1-5 pm. Kennedy Museum of Art's Edwin L. and Ruth E. Kennedy's Southwest Native American Collection includes nearly 700 textiles - predominantly of Navajo origin - and encompasses all major historical time periods and styles of Navajo weaving. The Navajo art of weaving is a tradition that has evolved over time and continues to be a rich source of cultural identity, as well as a source of economic revenue. The exhibition will run though July 25th.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri. 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu. 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Runs through August 7th. Ceramics that define Art Deco in Ohio and the transition in clay to the modern studio movement and modern dinnerware. Includes Roseville, Weller, Cowan, Meric, Hall China, and Homer Laughlin.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

Opening Reception 2-4 pm. Normal business hours: 10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri, 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu, 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Unique colors, textures, shapes, and embellishments characterize the fiber arts of this Zanesville artist. Free admission on Thursday.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

10 am - 5 pm (Tue-Sat). 12-5 pm (Sun). New mixed media work by artist Rene Olson. This show runs through May 23rd.

Cost: Free

Contact: Starbrick Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011

1-4 pm Tue-Sun and by appointment. Celebrating Anchor Hocking shows Anchor Hocking's positive influence in this area for the last 100+ years. Its glass creations and other artifacts will tell this great story.

Cost: $3-6 per person

Contact: Ohio Glass Museum, Phone: 740-687-0101

12-5 pm (Tue/Wed/Fri). 12-8 pm (Thu). 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). The Ridges: Remodeled and Restored, Selection of Architectural Drawings from 1923 – 1951 Dates: April 9 – August 15, 2010 This exhibition features 18 architectural drawings that archive the preservation and maintenance of the Ridges buildings, known as the Athens State Hospital. These highly detailed, hand-drafted plans are documentations of the architectural and engineering design methods used in the first half of the 20th century. Borrowed from the Ohio University planning office, the various technical drawings reveal the intricate craftsmanship, attention to detail and the meticulous process of renovation planning. Specifically, the blueprints in this exhibition depict the improvements to the tuberculosis cottage and infirmary, remodeling of the men’s and women’s ward, exterior painting and repairs of entrance porch of the main administration buildings.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

11 am - 4 pm. Gallery artists interpret the theme through paintings, drawings, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, fiber arts, photography and jewelry.

Cost: Free

Contact: Monarch Gallery, Phone: 740-681-2787

12-5 pm (Tue-Wed-Fri), 12-8 pm (Thu), 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). Sculptures and Drawings by SunKoo Yuh. Runs through July 13, 2010. SunKoo Yuh's multi-layered ceramic sculptures and ink drawings reflect his Korean roots, the Western influence and the mixed cultural impact created by both of these experiences. Whimsical, and sometimes serious, the works depict his intimate encounters with the everyday and concerns about our collective culture. SunKoo's towering handbuilt and slip cast sculptures are presented with his drawings to illustrate the artist's skill and varying techniques. Please use Visitor Parking spaces on weekdays (located directly across from the Museum entrance). After 3 p.m. and on weekends, please park in the “Purple” upper or lower lots located directly across from the Museum entrance. Metered parking is also available throughout The Ridges.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-0953

11 am - 4 pm (Tue-Fri), 1-4 pm (Sat-Sun). Opening Reception Apr 29th 6-8 pm. Come see creative lumps of clay mastered to the artist vision.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pump House Center for the Arts, Phone: 740-772-5783

8:00 pm. Musical performance featuring humorous skits written by chorus members, as well as the entire Chorus performing in concert.

Cost: Free

Contact: Mark Severance, Phone: 740-407-7737

10 am - 1 pm. Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens. Locals and visitors alike get their fresh produce at the Athens Farmers Market. Easy to find and called one of the nation's best markets by Audubon Magazine, the Athens Farmers Market is a must-see for any lover of food and culture. Find fresh homegrown vegetables, mouth-watering fruits and meats, fresh flowers, teas, breads and hand made crafts. Listen to live music and visit with friends at the Farmers Market Cafe which offers hot coffee and freshly prepared seasonal cuisine.

Cost: Free

Contact: Athens Farmers Market, Phone: 740-593-6763

10 am - 2 pm. Over 25 vendors featuring only homegrown and home produced products. Best supply of home-grown sweet corn in central Ohio.

Cost: Free

Contact: Dave Stuart, Phone: 740-654-4922

12-2 pm. Series dates include May 27th, Jun 3rd and Jun 10th. $51 members / $60 non members (for series). Instructor: Lisa Schorr. Learn the fundamentals of watercolor and strengthen current skills. Participants should bring the following supplies: 18” X 24” watercolor tablet or paper, watercolor brushes and a set of tube watercolor paints.

Cost: $51-$60 for series

Contact: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Phone: 740-681-1423

2 pm. Bring along your wading shoes and meet the naturalist at the Ash Cave shelter house for a closer look at come of our aquatic residents.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6841

9 pm. Jessica Ripka is an exceptional talent who joins us from Detroit (by way of southern California), after a recent tour throughout Europe. Her rich, piano-driven work is an engaging showcase of her tendencies as a singer/songwriter who moves seamlessly from brooding and reflective to lively and whimsical.

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee & Espresso, Phone: 740-594-7353

A large flea market with many outside and inside vendors every weekend - Friday through Sunday. During the winter months it is held indoors towards the back of the Market. Unique items, antiques, collectibles, beautiful crafts and outstanding in-season produce.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills Market, Phone: 740-974-1138

8 pm. Stuart's Opera House welcomes back acclaimed singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III to Nelsonville! With a career spanning over forty years, Wainwright continues to be a force in the world of music. I was signed to Atlantic Records in 1969. The first album came out in 1970 and the career's been up and down ever since. I suppose if you were writing my obituary today you'd refer to 1972's "Dead Skunk" (#1 in Little Rock Arkansas for six weeks) and my 3 appearances on the M*A*S*H TV show in 1975 as Capt. Calvin Spaulding, the singing surgeon. Hopefully you'd mention my two Grammy nominations for the albums I'm Alright (1985) and More Love Songs (1986). And you'd remember and include the fact that Johnny Cash recorded my song "The Man Who Couldn't Cry" for his highly acclaimed 1994 album American Recordings. Undoubtedly your editor would remind you to say something about last summer's BBC II TV show, Loudon And Co. and the topical songs I've been writing for N.P.R. and Ted Koppel's Nightline on ABC. If and when you do write the obituary I'm sure Virgin Records would be happy to supply you with any photos you might require. You'll probably want to finish off the piece with a quote from one of the fabulous songs which have appeared on the 15 great albums I've made. How about this one from the most recent album Grown Man? "He died on Monday where he lived, it happens to us all Shot through the air expecting nets, flight and then a fall." - Human Cannonball, 1995

Cost: $20-$28 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House , Phone: 740-753-1924

4:30pm - 7:30pm. Trip last three hours. Kayak quietly to inlets and birding spots to enjoy osprey, heron, red headed and various woodpeckers, warblers and song birds of every description. Held on lakes and waterways of Southeast Ohio and led by Julie Davis, President of Columbus Audubon. Identify by sound and sight. No experience necessary. Reservations required.

Cost: $40 / $20 with your own kayak

Contact: Touch the Earth Adventures , Phone: 740-591-9094

6:30pm - 11:00pm Night time on the Hocking River is magical, and nothing is more exciting than experiencing it by torchlight: flickering flames reflecting on rippling water, golden eyes blinking from surrounding trees, all bathed in a surreal, golden glow. For romantics, friends and families, the river by torchlight is an unforgettable delight. A roaring campfire greets your return, with refreshments and entertainment. A roaring campfire greets your return, with refreshments and entertainment.

Cost: $40 per canoe

Contact: Hocking Valley Canoe Livery , Phone: 800-686-0386

7:00pm - 11:00pm 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. Meet at the livery at 7:00 p.m. and be sure to bring a flashlight.

Cost: $35 per canoe for two people

Contact: Hocking Hills Canoe Livery , Phone: 800-634-6820

7 pm. Hocking College presents an evening of percussion music featuring percussion ensembles from Hocking College, Ohio University, Dublin Jerome High School, and Brookville High School. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for students. Children under 12 admitted free. Tickets are available by calling 740-753-7051, or are available for purchase at the door. Performing groups include: The Hocking College Percussion Ensemble, Mike Eubanks , director. The Ohio University Percussion Ensemble, Roger Braun, director. The Ohio University Jazz Percussion Ensemble, Roger Braun, director. Dublin Jerome High School Percussion Ensemble, Tim Jackson & Mark Ritchey, directors Brookville High School Percussion Ensemble, Adam Hardy & Tiffany Best, directors. This evening of percussion is sponsored by: Hocking College School of Music, Vic Firth drumsticks & mallets, Evans Drumheads and Precision Imprint Screen Printing & Embroidery.

Cost: $8-10 per person

Contact: Stuart's Opera House , Phone: 740-753-1924

10 am - 1 pm. Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens. Locals and visitors alike get their fresh produce at the Athens Farmers Market. Easy to find and called one of the nation's best markets by Audubon Magazine, the Athens Farmers Market is a must-see for any lover of food and culture. Find fresh homegrown vegetables, mouth-watering fruits and meats, fresh flowers, teas, breads and hand made crafts. Listen to live music and visit with friends at the Farmers Market Cafe which offers hot coffee and freshly prepared seasonal cuisine.

Cost: Free

Contact: Athens Farmers Market, Phone: 740-593-6763

9 am - 5 pm. Hocking Valley Canoe Livery always welcomes pets but on May 22 we are really celebrating our four-footed friends! It's time your pet enjoyed an outdoor adventure on the river or won a fun prize in our pet contests. Pet-a-Palooza is fun for the entire family!

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Valley Canoe Livery , Phone: 740-385-8685

8:00 am. Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Show at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds.

Cost: Free

Contact: Jeff James , Phone: 614-214-2846

12-2 pm. $15 for members and $18 for non members. Instructor: Lisa Schorr, Trisha Clifford-Sprouse . This class will be a short introduction to plein air painting (french for outdoors). Students will work as a group on the grounds of the Reese-Peters House to create watercolor sketches in impressionistic style. We will also visit the Paul Hamilton Landscape exhibition.

Cost: $15-18 per class

Contact: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Phone: 740-681-1423

7:30 - 10:30 am. Julie Davis, president of Columbus Audubon, leads us into the nooks and crannies of serene waterways in search of birds large and small. No experience necessary. Reservations required.

Cost: $40 / $20 with your own kayak

Contact: Touch the Earth Adventures , Phone: 740-591-9094

Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun. 1-4 pm. Decorative Arts Center of Ohio Exhibit-"Paul Hamilton: Poetry of Place".

Cost: Free

Contact: Emily Dawson, Phone: 740-681-1423

10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm train departs. Boarding is 10 minutes prior. The LM&M Railroad is proud to partner with the Lebanon City Police Department and the Warren County Sheriff's Office to present a D.A.R.E. weekend. The D.A.R.E. program is teaming up with the railroad to teach kids about drug awareness while providing the opportunity to enjoy a train ride. Ride the train, visit with D.A.R.E. officers, and explore displays on how to resist drugs and violence. When you purchase your train ticket, 30% of each ticket will be donated to the D.A.R.E. programs of the Lebanon City Police Department and The Warren County Sheriff's Office. Depart from Lebanon Station for a 60 minute round trip train ride then return to Lebanon Station. We suggest that all passengers by prepared for inclement weather; please dress accordingly.

Cost: $10-$15 per person

Contact: Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, Phone: 513-933-8022

9 am - 12 pm. Find fresh produce & food, plus other agricultural-related products, support area farmers and enjoy the atmosphere at one of Ohio's estimated 200 farmers' markets.

Cost: Free to Browse

Contact: Hocking County Farm Bureau, Phone: 740-385-5306

10:30 am - 2 pm. Demonstration Style. Crispy Crab Egg rolls with homemade sweet and sour sauce, Crab Spinach Crepes, Crab Cake Sliders with Key Lime Aioli. Includes typed recipes. Classes are designed and taught by Susie Cork, who is also the General Manager of Shaw's. Susie is a graduate of The Culinary School at Kendall College in Chicago and honed her skills at Chicago's top restaurants and cooking schools for 17 years.

Cost: $55 per person

Contact: Shaw's Restaurant & Inn, Phone: 800-654-2477

Trains depart at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Come and experience the wild wild west. Art's Wild West Show and the Byesville Scenic Railway presents an olden days train ride and wild west show. Let us take you back to the 1800's back in the gold rush prospecter days, when outlaws roamed the land and the six-gun was the law. When bronco cowboys tamed the outlaw bucking horses and the sheriff kept law in order in the towns, be face to face with the outlaws as they shoot it out. Trains departs from our depot located on South Second Street in Byesville, Ohio.

Cost: $15.00 per person

Contact: Byesville Scenic Railway, Phone: 740-517-2173

1:30 p.m. Pre-season Train to Logan (19-mile round trip). Take a leisurely trip on a passenger train dating back to the 1920s. Hear about Hocking Valley history as you pass the remains of industries, canal locks and other historic landmarks. Train dates: Every Saturday and Sunday from May 1-through May 23, 2010. This train ride lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours. Cost: Adult $14; Senior (60+) $12; Child (3-12) $9 (Under 3 yrs. old ride free but must sit on guardian's lap.) TICKETS PURCHASED ONLINE WILL BE HELD AT THE DEPOT. Tickets MUST be picked 30 minutes prior to the departure of the train. Any ticket order canceled less than 48 hours in advance will be charged a $10 fee. Tickets may also be purchased in the depot. The depot opens two hours prior to departure of the first train of the day.

Cost: $9-14 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 800-967-7834

2 pm. Hike 1 mile off trail in search of salamanders, frogs, and other swamp creatures. Shady Grove Program Area. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Slate Run Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

8 pm. Gates open 7 pm. Concert at Fur Peace Ranch in Pomeroy, Ohio.

Cost: $30 per person

Contact: Fur Peace Ranch, Phone: 740-992-6228

8 am - Noon. Over 25 vendors featuring only homegrown and home produced products. Best supply of home-grown sweet corn in central Ohio.

Cost: Free

Contact: Dave Stuart, Phone: 740-654-4922

2:30 - 4 pm. Try to catch a big one from Buzzard's Roost Lake. Poles and bait provided. Ages 15 and younger. Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Slate Run Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

2 pm. Paul Hamilton: Poetry of Place. a 1988 graduate of the Columbus College of Art and Design, Paul Hamilton has had numerous successful gallery exhibitions in Columbus and New York and was the focus of a solo exhibition at the Decorative Arts Center before its official opening in 2000. Please join us for a conversation with Paul Hamilton and a walk through the exhibition.

Cost: $3-5 per person

Contact: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Phone: 740-681-1423

6:30-8:30 pm. 21 West Washington Street, Athens. May 23rd- Jazz Spoken Here - highly entertaining professionals. May 30th- Jargon - young, remarkably talented; jazz standards. June 6th- The Jazztet - luminaries of the Athens jazz scene. June 13th- Coolville Hotclub - gypsy swing, Emily Burhans vocals.

Cost: Free music

Contact: Salaam, Phone: 740-594-3800

1-3:30 pm. Build your portfolio of stunning raptors in natural landscapes, courtesy of the Columbus Zoo's live birds of prey. During this exclusive opportunity, learn photo techniques from expert photographers, Jerry Jividen and Barbara Jividen of Naturally Wild Photo Adventures. A portion of event fees support bird of prey conservation efforts. This camp is designed for those age 18 or older. Registration deadline: two (2)weeks prior to the first day of camp.

Cost: $99 per person Pre-register.

Contact: The Wilds, Phone: 740-638-5030

8 pm. One of Athens' best kept secrets, Rattletrap String Band entertains the crowd at Casa Cantina every Monday night.

Cost: Free

Contact: Casa Cantina, Phone: 740-594-8691

Opening Reception 2-4 pm. Normal business hours: 10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri, 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu, 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Unique colors, textures, shapes, and embellishments characterize the fiber arts of this Zanesville artist. Free admission on Thursday.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

7-9 pm. $12 members. $16 non-members. Instructors: Barbara Jupin. Join this vibrant group of fiber arts enthusiasts who meet once a month to discuss and work on new and current quilting projects. Newcomers Welcome!

Cost: $12-$16 per person

Contact: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Phone: 740-681-1423

10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri. 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu. 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Admission on Thursday is free. Ancient to contemporary paintings, textiles, prints, ceramics, and sculpture chosen to demonstrate that scale and size impact the viewer in many, perhaps mystifying, ways. Runs through June 4th.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

Tue/Wed 12-5 pm. Thu 12-8 pm. Fri 10 am - 5 pm. Sat/Sun 1-5 pm. Kennedy Museum of Art's Edwin L. and Ruth E. Kennedy's Southwest Native American Collection includes nearly 700 textiles - predominantly of Navajo origin - and encompasses all major historical time periods and styles of Navajo weaving. The Navajo art of weaving is a tradition that has evolved over time and continues to be a rich source of cultural identity, as well as a source of economic revenue. The exhibition will run though July 25th.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

12-5 pm (Tue/Wed/Fri). 12-8 pm (Thu). 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). The Ridges: Remodeled and Restored, Selection of Architectural Drawings from 1923 – 1951 Dates: April 9 – August 15, 2010 This exhibition features 18 architectural drawings that archive the preservation and maintenance of the Ridges buildings, known as the Athens State Hospital. These highly detailed, hand-drafted plans are documentations of the architectural and engineering design methods used in the first half of the 20th century. Borrowed from the Ohio University planning office, the various technical drawings reveal the intricate craftsmanship, attention to detail and the meticulous process of renovation planning. Specifically, the blueprints in this exhibition depict the improvements to the tuberculosis cottage and infirmary, remodeling of the men’s and women’s ward, exterior painting and repairs of entrance porch of the main administration buildings.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

1-4 pm Tue-Sun and by appointment. Celebrating Anchor Hocking shows Anchor Hocking's positive influence in this area for the last 100+ years. Its glass creations and other artifacts will tell this great story.

Cost: $3-6 per person

Contact: Ohio Glass Museum, Phone: 740-687-0101

10 am - 5 pm Tue/Wed/Fri. 10 am - 8:30 pm Thu. 9 am - 5 pm Sat. Runs through August 7th. Ceramics that define Art Deco in Ohio and the transition in clay to the modern studio movement and modern dinnerware. Includes Roseville, Weller, Cowan, Meric, Hall China, and Homer Laughlin.

Cost: $4-6 per person

Contact: Zanesville Museum of Art, Phone: 740-452-0741

9-11 pm Every Tuesday night the stage is open for Designated Space, Donkey Coffee'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 many to exchange a variety of ideas and writings. 17 1/2 W Washington St, Athens

Cost: Free

Contact: Donkey Coffee, Phone: 740-594-7353

Tues-Fri Noon-4 pm, Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 1-4 pm. Decorative Arts Center of Ohio Exhibit-"Paul Hamilton: Poetry of Place".

Cost: Free

Contact: Emily Dawson, Phone: 740-681-1423

11 am - 4 pm. Gallery artists interpret the theme through paintings, drawings, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, fiber arts, photography and jewelry.

Cost: Free

Contact: Monarch Gallery, Phone: 740-681-2787

Tue/Wed 12-5 pm. Thu 12-8 pm. Fri 10 am - 5 pm. Sat/Sun 1-5 pm. The most unique feature of the Kennedy collection is the series of Navajo sandpainting textiles that Edwin Kennedy commissioned with the assistance of Red Rock Trading Post owners Troy and Edith Kennedy over nearly four decades. These weavings reflect sandpainting designs used in six traditional ceremonial healing practices: Beautyway, Waterway, Bead Chant, Great Star Chant, Hailway, and Coyoteway. It is, by all accounts, the largest single collection of sandpainting textiles in existence.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-1304

1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. "Fiery Clay & Glass" is a unique exhibit. Combining the two different elements that go through a similar process to produce beautiful art.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

Contact: Bowen House, Phone: 740-385-0344

10 am & 1 pm. Take a short walk to find ways we can count numbers in nature. A story and craft are also included. Ages 3-5. Buzzard's Roost Picnic area. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Slate Run Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

12-5 pm (Tue-Wed-Fri), 12-8 pm (Thu), 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). Sculptures and Drawings by SunKoo Yuh. Runs through July 13, 2010. SunKoo Yuh's multi-layered ceramic sculptures and ink drawings reflect his Korean roots, the Western influence and the mixed cultural impact created by both of these experiences. Whimsical, and sometimes serious, the works depict his intimate encounters with the everyday and concerns about our collective culture. SunKoo's towering handbuilt and slip cast sculptures are presented with his drawings to illustrate the artist's skill and varying techniques. Please use Visitor Parking spaces on weekdays (located directly across from the Museum entrance). After 3 p.m. and on weekends, please park in the “Purple” upper or lower lots located directly across from the Museum entrance. Metered parking is also available throughout The Ridges.

Cost: Free

Contact: Kennedy Museum of Art, Phone: 740-593-0953

10 am - 1 pm. Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens. Locals and visitors alike get their fresh produce at the Athens Farmers Market. Easy to find and called one of the nation's best markets by Audubon Magazine, the Athens Farmers Market is a must-see for any lover of food and culture. Find fresh homegrown vegetables, mouth-watering fruits and meats, fresh flowers, teas, breads and hand made crafts. Listen to live music and visit with friends at the Farmers Market Cafe which offers hot coffee and freshly prepared seasonal cuisine.

Cost: Free

Contact: Athens Farmers Market, Phone: 740-593-6763

Times will vary, please call. The Native Americans gave names such as flower, harvest and hunter's to each month's full moon. Come marvel as the moonlight dances on the water, and share in the celebration of this natural wonder with a peaceful paddle, guided by the full moon's light. No experience necessary. Reservations required.

Cost: $40 / $20 with your own kayak

Contact: Touch the Earth Adventures , Phone: 740-591-9094

6:30-8 pm. We will be discussing the book "Below the Surface" by Karen Harper. Briana Devon knows her twin sister would never deliberately leave her—but when she emerges from underwater, Daria and their boat have vanished. Fighting rough waves and a fast-approaching storm, Bree doesn't have time to question: if she wants to survive, she has to swim. Exhausted and terrified, Bree barely makes it to a tiny barrier island, where Cole De Roca, who has also taken shelter, revives her. Bound to Cole by the harrowing experience, she turns to him as she struggles to understand what happened to her sister. What was her twin, whom she thought she knew so well, hiding? What really transpired that terrible afternoon? And what secrets lie dormant…below the surface? For more information or to register for the "Can We Talk" program please e-mail Linda Parker at lparker@pcd.org.

Cost: Free

Contact: Perry County District Library, Phone: 740-342-4194

10 am - 2 pm. Over 25 vendors featuring only homegrown and home produced products. Best supply of home-grown sweet corn in central Ohio.

Cost: Free

Contact: Dave Stuart, Phone: 740-654-4922

Call for more information. Four days of twelve new plays written by Ohio University Graduate Playwrights. The Seabury Quinn Jr., Playwright's Festival celebrates the work of the playwright. In an intense four days, works in progress by student playwrights, directed and read by an array of students and faculty (often for the first time in public), are evaluated by guest artists. Mentors last year were Jackie Reingold, Laurence Carr, Lydia Diamond ;and John Walch.

Cost: Free

Contact: Ohio University, School of Theatre, Phone: 740-593-4800

7 pm. Come learn about Colonel F. Rempel presented by Keith Fox, Rempel's Grove.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking County Historical Society, Phone: 740-385-6026

Open 5 pm on Thu/Fri and Noon on Sat/Sun/Mon. New Straitsville, Perry County, Ohio. Located in the rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio, the festival features a variety of events including a working Moonshine Still Display, local history museum, flea market vendors, moonshine burger. Ole Opry Show on Sunday, good food, souvenirs, talent show, Cruise-in, and two parades concluding with the Grand Parade on Memorial Day.

Cost: Fee

Contact: Moonshine Festival, Phone: 740-394-2838

5:30-6:30 pm. The last Thursday of every Month in The Cooking Studio on the third floor of Shaw's you will be offered four wines to taste with light snacks. Expert wine representatives chatting about the wine. Bottles available for purchase at state minimum retail. Most wines by bottle will be $9-15 to purchase. This is educational, casual and fun. Jan 28th - Wines for your Valentine. Feb 25 - Que Syrah Syrah - Syrahs, Shiraz and Syrah blends. Mar 25, Apr 29 and May 27 - TBA

Cost: $10 per person

Contact: Shaw's Restaurant & Inn, Phone: 800-654-2477

10 am. Ever wonder about the difference between a ridgetop and a holler? Join the naturalist at the Ash Cave parking area to find out.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6841

5-7 pm. Please join us for an opening reception for these artists on Friday, May 28th. The Dairy Barn Arts Center would like to invite you to view Quilting Traditions: The Art of the Amish, a unique exhibition of traditional Amish quilts from the private collection of Tom and Marsha French. This visually stunning collection shares with the viewer the various patterns, traditions and intellect, which make up the art of the Amish quilt. Quilting Traditions will be on display in The Dairy Barn Arts Center's Sauber Gallery from May 28th to September 6th.

Cost: Minimal Fee

Contact: The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Phone: 740-592-4981

A large flea market with many outside and inside vendors every weekend - Friday through Sunday. During the winter months it is held indoors towards the back of the Market. Unique items, antiques, collectibles, beautiful crafts and outstanding in-season produce.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills Market, Phone: 740-974-1138

12-10:30 pm Fri, 9 am - 10:30 pm Sat, and 9 am - 6 pm Sun. Chillicothe, Ohio's first capital city, rich in Indian history, hosts the annual Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival. Started in 1984, the festival draws crowds of approximately 85,000. Yoctangee Park, in historic downtown, makes a perfect setting for this family oriented three-day event featuring Native American music, dancing, traders and exhibits, a mountain men encampment rendezvous with working craftsmen and demonstrations, an extensive arts and crafts show with over 80 crafter's and commercial exhibits. Entertainment is continuous on the main stage with good food, fun, games and contests for the whole family to enjoy. This is an educational experience for the entire family. Handicap parking is available at the Feast. The handicap parking will be from the Alley of West Water (by crafts etc & glad tidings) to Walnut St. All events are FREE to the public. These events include: Main Stage Entertainment, Kid's Fun Run (Saturday), Senior Citizens Day & Bingo (Friday), Gospel Day (Sunday), Memorial Day Parade, Duck Race (ducks are free at the Hospice Booth), & more.

Cost: Free

Contact: Feast of the Flowering Moon Festival, Phone: 800-413-4118

2 pm. Join the Naturalist for a closer look at Hocking's not so mythical dragonflies and damselflies. These flying, crawling and swimming insects lead an amazing life that we can peek in on. Meet at the main playground in the camp (near site #143) for a short stroll down to Rose Lake.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6841

10 am - 5 pm (Tue-Sat). 12-5 pm. (Sun). A Conceptualization of simple forms by ceramic and glass artist Mary Hickman. Food and libations will be available at the opening on May 28th. This show runs through June 20, 2010.

Cost: Free

Contact: Starbrick Gallery, Phone: 740-753-1011

6-10 pm. Cool student art will be featured with the many professional artists that show their work in the galleries of the Nelsonville Historic Square Arts District. Outside art vendors show all original work. Cool!

Cost: Free

Contact: Historic Square Arts District in Nelsonville, Phone: 740-753-1011

Friday, May 28th. 9 am. Cattle Round-Up, Doctoring and Banding/Team Roping. Saturday, May 29th. 9 am. Warm-Up Clinic. 11 am. Team Penning. 7 pm. Cowboy Dinner ($16 per person). 8 pm. Dance with live music. Sunday, May 30th. 10 am. Fun Day Ranch Rodeo. Versatility Stock Horse Competition. Ranch Cutting Competition. 7 pm. Cowboy Dinner. ($16 per person). 7:30 pm. Kids Karaoke. 8 pm. Adult Karaoke. Monday, May 31st. 11 am. Team Sorting.

Cost: Free for spectators

Contact: Smoke Rise Ranch, Phone: 740-767-2624

2 pm. Wade in Clear Creek to learn about what lives there and the creek ecosystem. Be prepared to get wet. Bare feet or open toe shoes will not be permitted. Boots, water shoes or old athletic shoes will work. Park Office. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

9 am - 12 pm. Find fresh produce & food, plus other agricultural-related products, support area farmers and enjoy the atmosphere at one of Ohio's estimated 200 farmers' markets.

Cost: Free to Browse

Contact: Hocking County Farm Bureau, Phone: 740-385-5306

2 pm. Join the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin near Old Man's Cave Visitor Center for a closer look at Ohio's hawks, owls, eagles and vultures. Naturalist Cabin will remain Open to explore and ask questions.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6841

7:00pm - 11:00pm 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: $35

Contact: Hocking Valley Canoe Livery , Phone: 740-385-8685

8 am - Noon. Over 25 vendors featuring only homegrown and home produced products. Best supply of home-grown sweet corn in central Ohio.

Cost: Free

Contact: Dave Stuart, Phone: 740-654-4922

6:30-8 pm. Prepare a meal over a campfire. Drinks provided. Bring food to roast. Glacier Knoll Picnic Area.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

8:30 pm. Discover Ohio's bats through activities and observation. Park Office. Fully Wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

Tue/Wed/Fri/Sat 12-5 pm, Thu 12-8 pm, Sun 1-5 pm. The Dairy Barn Arts Center would like to invite you to view Quilting Traditions: The Art of the Amish, a unique exhibition of traditional Amish quilts from the private collection of Tom and Marsha French. This visually stunning collection shares with the viewer the various patterns, traditions and intellect, which make up the art of the Amish quilt. Quilting Traditions will be on display in The Dairy Barn Arts Center's Sauber Gallery from May 28th to September 6th.

Cost: Minimal Fee

Contact: The Dairy Barn Arts Center, Phone: 740-592-4981

10 am - 4 pm. Follow the hills and dales of Northern Vinton County to a variety of quaint antique and gift shops, artisan studios, covered bridges and colorful quilt barns.

Cost: Free

Contact: Vinton County Convention and Visitors' Bureau, Phone: 800-596-5033

10 am - 6 pm. Over 20 quality artisans and crafters will be displaying and marketing their work with beautiful gardens as the back drop. Many artists will be demonstrating how they create their work. A Master Gardener will be on hand selling plants and answering. Food, music and fun for the whole family. Free parking. Follow the signs off Route 33 to the Rockbridge State Nature Preserve.

Cost: Free

Contact: At Boulders Edge Cabin and Tipi Retreat, Phone: 740-385-0707

10 am - 1 pm. Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens. Locals and visitors alike get their fresh produce at the Athens Farmers Market. Easy to find and called one of the nation's best markets by Audubon Magazine, the Athens Farmers Market is a must-see for any lover of food and culture. Find fresh homegrown vegetables, mouth-watering fruits and meats, fresh flowers, teas, breads and hand made crafts. Listen to live music and visit with friends at the Farmers Market Cafe which offers hot coffee and freshly prepared seasonal cuisine.

Cost: Free

Contact: Athens Farmers Market, Phone: 740-593-6763

10 am. Meet the Naturalist at the Naturalists' Cabin behind Old Man's Cave Visitor Center, for a short hike, and discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock formations that are found throughout the park.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6841

Series dates are May 29, June 5, 12, 19. 2-4 pm. $40 members. $48 non members for series. Instructors: Lisa Schorr. Join us for this series of Artist Trading Cards. ATCs are the size of regular trading cards and are one of a kind pieces of art. Students will learn the skills of watercolor artistry while creating these miniature paintings. Participants will be supplied materials for in class use. A list will be provided for those interested in purchasing their own supplies.

Cost: $40-$48 for series

Contact: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, Phone: 740-681-1423

All day. Memorial Day activities and events at Lake Alma State Park.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lake Alma, Phone: 740-384-4474

Sun 2-4 pm at the Buzzard's Roost Picnic area. Mon 1-4 pm at the Historical Farm Entrance Area. Look at furs, tracks, plants, and other items from nature. Fully wheelchair accessible at both locations.

Cost: Free

Contact: Slate Run Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

6:30-8:30 pm. 21 West Washington Street, Athens. May 30th- Jargon - young, remarkably talented; jazz standards. June 6th- The Jazztet - luminaries of the Athens jazz scene. June 13th- Coolville Hotclub - gypsy swing, Emily Burhans vocals.

Cost: Free music

Contact: Salaam, Phone: 740-594-3800

9 pm. uncover the bat myths that plague these marvelous mammals on a 1.5 mile hike. Springhouse Program Area. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Chestnut Ridge Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

1:30 pm. Memorial Day Train. Celebrate the holidays with an old-fashioned train ride. One train is scheduled to depart on Memorial Day and Labor Day from the Nelsonville depot at 1:30 p.m. and go to Logan with a stop at Robbins Crossing. Cost: Adult $13; Senior (60+) $11; Child (3-12) $10 (Under 3 yrs. old ride free but must sit on guardian's lap.) THE MEMORIAL DAY TRAIN RIDE IS FREE FOR VETERANS AND CURRENT MILITARY AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS (who live with them full-time). MILITARY ID IS REQUIRED. Please call to reserve your free tickets so we can save space for you. TICKETS PURCHASED ONLINE WILL BE HELD AT THE DEPOT. Tickets MUST be picked 30 minutes prior to the departure time of the train. Any ticket order canceled less than 48 hours in advance will be charged a $10 fee. Date: Number of Tickets: Tickets may also be purchased in the depot. The depot opens two hours prior to departure of the first train.

Cost: $10-13 per person

Contact: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Phone: 800-967-7834

8 pm. One of Athens' best kept secrets, Rattletrap String Band entertains the crowd at Casa Cantina every Monday night.

Cost: Free

Contact: Casa Cantina, Phone: 740-594-8691

1-4 pm. Learn about some of Ohio's wild creatures. Glacier Knoll Picnic Area. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

8:30 am. Search for shorebirds, warblers and other spring migrants. Glacier Knoll Picnic Area. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pickerington Ponds Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

1 pm. Visit our live birds, mounts, and other feathered features to learn what makes birds special. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Chestnut Ridge Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111

11 am - 6 pm. Parade 10 am. car show at 12 pm. Food, live music in the park, kids rides.

Cost: Free admission & parking

Contact: Village of Lithopolis, Phone: 614-837-5530

10 am. Take a rugged 4 mile hike through meadows and forests to an area where pioneers would take their wheat to separate the husks. The hike will be approximately 4 miles roundtrip and will last about 3 hours. It will be a rugged hike so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. This hike is not recommended for young children. Park Office. Not wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free

Contact: Clear Creek Metro Park, Phone: 614-508-8111