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

11 am - 4 pm (Tue-Fri), 1-4 pm (Sat-Sun). This year's theme is "Revitalization". The artist must create a work of art interpreting the theme, using one's own definition of "revitalization". The title of the work does not need to include the theme title. An artist statement of 50 words or less on how the work fits the theme is encouraged.

Cost: Free

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

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

12- 5pm (Tue-Wed-Fri). 12-8 pm (Thu). 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). Beyond First Impressions, Prints by Harvey Breverman. Exhibit runs from July 9, 2010 – October 30, 2010. A selection of works from the Museum permanent collection by Harvey Breverman, Ohio University Alumni (1960), calls attention to Breverman’s mastery of the printmaking medium. Using a wide range of techniques such as lithography, woodcut, intaglio, silkscreen and engraving, Breverman captures personalities of artists (Jim Dine), poets (Alan Ginsberg), writers (Samuel Beckett) and literary critics (Dwight McDonals). This exhibition will connect the artwork as well as the collection of the artist’s papers, personal letters and publications. Artist gallery talk: September 30, 5 – 6 PM. Closing reception: September 30, 6 – 8 PM.

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

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

1-3 pm. Naturalists have been feeding hummingbirds at Lake Hope State Park since 1995. A combination of commercial feeders and natural tube flowers are used. Program begins July 1st and ends August 29th. Visitors can learn about Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds and attempt to hand feed them! Stop by anytime during that period to give it a shot. No reservations are required and our hummingbird program is free of charge but we strongly encourage donations to the Friends of Lake Hope. Parking is located near the nature center. Hand-feeding of Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds at Lake Hope began when Naturalist Dave Sapienza was replacing a filled feeder and a hummingbird zoomed in for a drink. A few visitors began attempting to feed hummingbirds by hand in 2001 and in 2002 the program became official. For the next couple of years, the program drew a lot of attention from park visitors and from Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds! As many as 10 feeders were maintained by the nature center's staff, being cleaned and refilled daily. As much as 80 pounds of sugar were used each summer. By 2005, as many as 25 hummingbirds could be seen at one time. Participants in the program had about a 50% chance of hand-feeding. But, the most patient visitor was successful, as the last person "standing" always hand-feeds. By 2006, the program had grown to "out of control" proportions as the media caught on to the event and featured it in The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus Dispatch, Ohio Magazine, Birds and Blooms, Better Homes and Gardens and Midwest Living. The program was also featured on television's WSAZ in Huntington, WV and the Ohio Division of Wildlife's PBS show, Wild Ohio.

Cost: Free

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

8 pm Fri/Sat, 2 pm Sun. "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". Directed by Melvin C. Spring. July 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, August 1. Violet Grange Hall, 36 Lockville Rd.

Cost: $10 per person

Contact: Pickerington Community Theatre, Phone: 614-863-1861

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

10 am - 9 pm. Inter-tribal event honoring a Native American hero from the past - Chief Logan of the Mingo tribe on the eastern frontier - will present history and traditions. The powwow will feature Native American drums, food, dancers and vendors (including jewelry, art, crafts and clothing). Powwow proceeds will help Special Friends of Hocking County (program similar to Big Brother/Big Sisters). This is a family event, so no alcohol, drugs or large dogs are permitted. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free primitive public on-site camping is available. All Native American dancers and drummers are welcome, as are pre-1840's re-enactors.

Cost: $5; Children under 12 are free

Contact: Hocking Hills Market - Outdoor Event Center, Phone: 740-385-4660

For additional information please call or visit our web site at http://www.pikecofair.com/main.html.

Cost: $6 per day

Contact: Pike County Fair, Phone: 740-947-9650

For additional information please call or visit our web site at http://www.preblecountyfair.org/.

Cost: Gate Fee

Contact: Preble County Fair, Phone: 937-456-3748

7 pm. The Memorial Concert Band Summer Series runs every other Sunday evening throughout the summer. The dates are June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18 and August 1. Concerts will be at Zane's Landing Park, with the exception of the July 4 presentation downtown at the courthouse in conjunction with the Pioneer Historical Society at 3 pm. Memorial Concert Band has 50 local musicians playing a variety of music. In case of rain the event will take place at Ohio University Zanesville Branch in Elson Hall.

Cost: Free

Contact: Zane's Landing Park, Phone: 740-455-8282

For additional information call or visit their website at http://auglaizecountyfair.org/.

Cost: Gate Fee

Contact: Auglaize County Fair, Phone: 419-738-2515

For additional information please call, email at esther@greenecountyfairgrounds.com or visit our web site at http://www.greenecountyfairgrounds.com/.

Cost: Gate Fee

Contact: Greene County Fair, Phone: 937-372-8621

7 pm. 2010 Giant Eagle Summer Concert Series. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy central Ohio's premiere music in the park program. The Ultimate Eagles Experience is a stunning tribute to Southern California's most famous musical group, the Eagles. Based out of Nashville, 7 Bridges is a veritable tour de force of talent and technical accuracy. www.7bridgesband.com.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lancaster Parks & Recreation, Phone: 740-681-5019

Pre-registration is necessary at least one week prior to each event. alleyparkoe@yahoo.com Youth in grades 5th-8th The week long day camp includes an overnight experience on Thursday for this age camper.

Cost: Pre-registration is required.

Contact: Lancaster Parks and Recreation , Phone: 740-681-5025

For additional information please call us, email us at colcofair@sbcglobal.net or visit our web site at http://www.columbianacountyfair.org/.

Cost: $5-8 per day

Contact: Columbiana County Fair, Phone: 330-424-5531

For additional information please call, email at gcjf@aceinter.net or visit our web site at http://galliacountyfair.org/.

Cost: $8 admission

Contact: Gallia County Fair, Phone: 740-446-4120

8 am - 4 pm Mon-Fri and 8/6/10 5-10 pm. 8/7/10 12-10 pm. The Lima Company Memorial is a powerful display of paintings honoring the fallen heroes of Lima Company. Twenty-two Marines and a Navy Corpsman from the Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division lost their lives while serving in Iraq in 2005. The reserve unit based at Rickenbacker in Columbus, Ohio was one of the hardest hit single units serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Anita Miller of Columbus has created 8 life-sized paintings of each hero, in which their spirits and sacrifices will live on forever through her brushstrokes. Please join us in paying your respects.

Cost: Free

Contact: Secrest Auditorium, Phone: 740-454-6851

For additional information please call, email at MedinaFair@aol.com or visit our web site at http://www.medina-fair.com/.

Cost: $2-5 per day

Contact: Medina County Fair, Phone: 330-723-9633

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 am - 12 pm. $48 members. $60 non members. Instructors: Kim DeKay. This camp is a new twist combining fabric and painting. These fun art quilts are made using a variety of mediums and then topped off with embellishments. Learn sewing and painting in one art form.

Cost: $48-$60 for series

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. 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

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

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

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- 5pm (Tue-Wed-Fri). 12-8 pm (Thu). 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). Beyond First Impressions, Prints by Harvey Breverman. Exhibit runs from July 9, 2010 – October 30, 2010. A selection of works from the Museum permanent collection by Harvey Breverman, Ohio University Alumni (1960), calls attention to Breverman’s mastery of the printmaking medium. Using a wide range of techniques such as lithography, woodcut, intaglio, silkscreen and engraving, Breverman captures personalities of artists (Jim Dine), poets (Alan Ginsberg), writers (Samuel Beckett) and literary critics (Dwight McDonals). This exhibition will connect the artwork as well as the collection of the artist’s papers, personal letters and publications. Artist gallery talk: September 30, 5 – 6 PM. Closing reception: September 30, 6 – 8 PM.

Cost: Free

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

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

For additional information please call, email at wcfair@amplex.net or visit our web site at http://www.woodcounty-fair.com/.

Cost: $6 per person

Contact: Wood County Fair, Phone: 419-352-0441

11 am - 4 pm (Tue-Fri), 1-4 pm (Sat-Sun). This year's theme is "Revitalization". The artist must create a work of art interpreting the theme, using one's own definition of "revitalization". The title of the work does not need to include the theme title. An artist statement of 50 words or less on how the work fits the theme is encouraged.

Cost: Free

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

1-3 pm. Naturalists have been feeding hummingbirds at Lake Hope State Park since 1995. A combination of commercial feeders and natural tube flowers are used. Program begins July 1st and ends August 29th. Visitors can learn about Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds and attempt to hand feed them! Stop by anytime during that period to give it a shot. No reservations are required and our hummingbird program is free of charge but we strongly encourage donations to the Friends of Lake Hope. Parking is located near the nature center. Hand-feeding of Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds at Lake Hope began when Naturalist Dave Sapienza was replacing a filled feeder and a hummingbird zoomed in for a drink. A few visitors began attempting to feed hummingbirds by hand in 2001 and in 2002 the program became official. For the next couple of years, the program drew a lot of attention from park visitors and from Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds! As many as 10 feeders were maintained by the nature center's staff, being cleaned and refilled daily. As much as 80 pounds of sugar were used each summer. By 2005, as many as 25 hummingbirds could be seen at one time. Participants in the program had about a 50% chance of hand-feeding. But, the most patient visitor was successful, as the last person "standing" always hand-feeds. By 2006, the program had grown to "out of control" proportions as the media caught on to the event and featured it in The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus Dispatch, Ohio Magazine, Birds and Blooms, Better Homes and Gardens and Midwest Living. The program was also featured on television's WSAZ in Huntington, WV and the Ohio Division of Wildlife's PBS show, Wild Ohio.

Cost: Free

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

10 am. Learn about insects, spiders and other tiny creatures through activities and observation. All Ages. Meet at Glacier Knoll Picnic Area. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

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

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

10 am. Each week we pick a new location to explore. Meet at the Cedar Falls trailhead.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

10 am - 1 pm on Saturdays (all year) and Wednesdays (through December) Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens Every Saturday year-round and on Wednesdays, 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 - 12 pm. Learn basic copper foil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. All supplies are provided. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more suffocated glass projects.

Cost: $25 per person

Contact: Scenic Way Gifts and Art Glass Studio, Phone: 740-596-1913

10 am. Stories, songs and crafts for children younger than school age. No registration necessary. Topic is "Let's Play!" Held at Kachelmacher Park on Route 93 S just off State Route 33.

Cost: Free

Contact: Logan-Hocking County District Library, Phone: 740-385-2348

5-7 pm. Locally grown produce and more. Every Friday night till October 22nd. Corner of North High St and West Market St., Baltimore.

Cost: Free

Contact: Baltimore Downtown Restoration Committee, Phone: 740-862-6741

8:59 pm. Approximate movie starting times based on 20 minutes after sunset. Astro Boy. Free movies every Friday night. All movies rated 'PG'. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Sycamore Park Amphitheater at 500 Hereford Dr. Pickerington.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pickerington Parks and Recreation, Phone: 614-833-2211

7-830 pm. Friday evening concerts in Worthington Park through August 27th. Performers subject to change without notice. August 6th - Loosely Strung. August 13th - TBA. August 20th - the Blue Jean Band. August 27th - Nashville artist Bobby Osbourne. Participants should bring lawn chairs. Food and beverages for sale by the Fellowship United Methodist Church. Gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Main and Market Streets

Cost: Free

Contact: Concerts in the Park, Phone: 740-385-6964

5 pm Big Bend Farmer and Artisan Market. 8 pm Music. Aug 6th - Bryan Lee. Known as the "Braille Blues Daddy" and heralded as a "New Orleans Institution," Lee was once told by Muddy Waters, "Bryan, stay with this. One day you're going to be a living legend." Now, more than a quarter-century later, Bryan Lee is one of the most recognizable blues players to call New Orleans home. Aug 13th - Davina & the Vagabonds. Davina and the Vagabonds are known in The Twin Cities, Minnesota as being the busiest band in town because of their hard working professionalism, high energy stage performance, and original sound.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pomeroy Blues, Phone: 877-meigs-co

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

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

For additional information please call, email at champcofair@ctcn.net or visit our web site at http://www.champaigncountyfair.com/.

Cost: $7 per day

Contact: Champaign County Fair, Phone: 937-653-2640

7 pm. Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon, 2:30 pm Sun. Raged PG-13. 1 hour and 42 minutes. This movie is about five friends and former teammates who reunite years later to honor the passing of their childhood basketball coach. With their wives and kids in tow, they spend the Fourth of July holiday weekend together at the lake house where they celebrated their championship years earlier. Picking up where they left off, they discover why growing older doesn't mean growing up.

Cost: $4 per person

Contact: Twin City Opera House, Phone: 740-962-3030

3 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 peak 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: 740-385-6561

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: 740-385-6561

7:30-9 pm. 111 E. Main St., Lancaster, OH. Aug 6 - The Back Porch Swing Band - Master Musicians Celebrate Western Swing. Aug 13 - The Randy's - Too much fun for Everyone!! Don't miss this one!!

Cost: Free

Contact: Lancaster Parks and Recreation , Phone: 740-687-6651

12pm-12am Aug 6th, 8am-12pm Aug 7/8, 6am-12am Aug 9-14. Don't miss livestock exhibits, horticulture displays, a demolition derby, youth exhibits, truck and tractor pulls and top name entertainment. Children of all ages will enjoy the many rides and games that will be there also. And who can forget about the food? Whether it's a funnel cake or cotton candy that you crave, this fair will have it all! For a complete schedule of events, visit: http://www.athenscofair.org/

Cost: $5-7 day, $20-22 week

Contact: Athens County Fair, Phone: 740-592-1532

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

3 pm. Take a 1-mile walk along the wetland's boardwalks to view and hear the abundant bullfrogs and green frogs this time of year. Slate Run Wetlands. Location: Slate Run Meeting Place: Wetlands Wildlife Refuge. 11140 Winchester Road, Ashville OH 43103. All Ages. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

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

10 am. The Ohio Frontier was full of heroes and shady characters. Meet at the Shelter House at the Rock House to hike and explore our local history.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

2 pm. Bring your camera and join the naturalist on the Hock-Hocking Expedition Trail located behind the Park Naturalist Office for a chance to photograph up close and personal some of our wilder residents.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

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 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

All Day. Come join us for the festivities of our Community Beach Party.

Cost: Free

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

10:30 am - 1:30 pm. We will use local produce from the Lancaster Farmer's Market. Fried Green Tomatoes with Local Corn Succotash Salad, Almond Sesame-Crusted Chicken with Mango Coleslaw, Fresh Peach Galette. Limit 8 students. Hands on Style. Bring a friend and you will receive 1/2 off your class tuition. 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 for 17 years, including Ambria of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. She also taught cooking classes at A La Carte Gourmet Kitchen and The Chopping Block Cooking School in Chicago.

Cost: $55 per person

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

Join us for this year's installment of A Night with the Legends! This show was COMPLETELY sold out last year, so don't wait around to get yours this time. An evening of your favorite local celebrities doing tribute performances of your favorite singers! More information soon!

Cost: $15-$100 per person

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

8:30 pm. Walk 1-mile through the dark summer woods as we listen to the chorus of nighttime animals and insects singing. All Ages. Not Wheelchair Accessible. Meet at Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area.

Cost: Free

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

9 am - 12 pm. Every Saturday Through September 25th. Locally grown produce, baked goods, homemade items. Downtown Bremen.

Cost: Free

Contact: Bremen Farmers Market, Phone: 740-569-4121

10 am - 12 pm Session 1 includes Aug 14th. 1-3 pm Session 2 includes Aug 14$51 members / $60 non members (per team). Instructor: Barbara Jupin. Your team will make an apron just the right size. Learning together is great fun. Bring one sewing machine per team.

Cost: $51-$60 per team

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

9 pm. Is it Disney, Warner Brothers or MGM? . . . Come to the amphitheater located near the pool area and find out. Enjoy a family fun movie under the stars.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

10 am. Help with the annual stream and park cleanup and share a picnic potluck. Ages 6 and up. Not Wheelchair Accessible. Meet at Park Office.

Cost: Free

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

Open House 6:30-8 pm. Normal Business Hours: 1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. A variety of artists and mediums displaying folk art.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

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

10 am - 12 pm. Learn basic copper foil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. All supplies are provided. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more suffocated glass projects.

Cost: $25 per person

Contact: Scenic Way Gifts and Art Glass Studio, Phone: 740-596-1913

For additional information please call, email us at cosenza@bright.net or visit our web site at http://www.rosscountyfair.com/.

Cost: $4 per day

Contact: Ross County Fair, Phone: 740-775-5083

For additional information please call, email at fairvicki@yahoo.com or visit our web site at http://www.richlandcountyfair.com/index.html.

Cost: Gate Fee

Contact: Richland County Fair, Phone: 419-747-3717

12-3 pm. Take a rugged 1-mile off trail hike to Lake Emily for fishing, canoeing and learning about life at the lake. Ages 3 and up. Not Wheelchair Accessible. Meet at Park Office.

Cost: Free

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

For additional information please call, email at hartfordfair@embarqmail.com, or visit our website at http://www.hartfordfair.com/.

Cost: $3-6 per day

Contact: Hartford Independent Fair, Phone: 740-893-4881

7 pm. 2010 Giant Eagle Summer Concert Series. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy central Ohio's premiere music in the park program. Always dynamic and entertaining. Capital Sound is a nine-piece band that enthusiastically plays some of the best funk, blues, soul and rock-n-roll from the 60s through the present. www.capitalsoundband.com.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lancaster Parks & Recreation, Phone: 740-681-5019

7 pm. Sing a few fun nature songs while learning about the park's animals, too. We'll provide marshmallows to roast over the fire. All Ages. Fully Wheelchair Accessible. Meet at Shady Grove Program Area.

Cost: Free

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

10 am - 12 pm for Grades 2-4. 12:30 - 2:30 pm for Grades 5-7. $48 members. $60 non members. Instructors: Kim DeKay. Work with clay to create a one-of-a-kind ceramic wall hanging using landscape as your inspiration. Dress to work with clay.

Cost: $40-$50 for series

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

For additional information please call 740-353-1116.

Cost: $7 per day

Contact: Scioto County Fair, Phone: 740-353-1116

For additional information please call, email at office@cuyfair.com or visit our website at http://www.cuyfair.com/.

Cost: $2-6 per day

Contact: Cuyahoga County Fair, Phone: 440-243-0090

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- 5pm (Tue-Wed-Fri). 12-8 pm (Thu). 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). Beyond First Impressions, Prints by Harvey Breverman. Exhibit runs from July 9, 2010 – October 30, 2010. A selection of works from the Museum permanent collection by Harvey Breverman, Ohio University Alumni (1960), calls attention to Breverman’s mastery of the printmaking medium. Using a wide range of techniques such as lithography, woodcut, intaglio, silkscreen and engraving, Breverman captures personalities of artists (Jim Dine), poets (Alan Ginsberg), writers (Samuel Beckett) and literary critics (Dwight McDonals). This exhibition will connect the artwork as well as the collection of the artist’s papers, personal letters and publications. Artist gallery talk: September 30, 5 – 6 PM. Closing reception: September 30, 6 – 8 PM.

Cost: Free

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

1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. A variety of artists and mediums displaying folk art.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

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

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

For additional information call or visit their website at http://www.ashtabulafair.com/.

Cost: Gate Fee

Contact: Ashtabula County Fair, Phone: 440-576-7626

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

11 am - 4 pm (Tue-Fri), 1-4 pm (Sat-Sun). This year's theme is "Revitalization". The artist must create a work of art interpreting the theme, using one's own definition of "revitalization". The title of the work does not need to include the theme title. An artist statement of 50 words or less on how the work fits the theme is encouraged.

Cost: Free

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

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

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

6-9 pm. Relax and unwind on a leisurely five mile trip. Canoes and kayaks will launch from Enterprise and finish back at the landing in Logan. A great chance to slow down and enjoy an evening on the river. Basic paddling instruction is available for first timers. Refreshments served. Reservations recommended.

Cost: $25 per person

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

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

For additional information please call, email at infor@eriecountyohiofair.com or visit our website at http://www.eriecountyohiofair.com/main.html.

Cost: $3-7 per day

Contact: Erie County Fair, Phone: 419-625-1000

For additional information please call or visit our website at http://www.hamiltoncountyfair.com.

Cost: Gate Fee

Contact: Hamilton County Fair, Phone: 513-761-4224

10 am. Each week we pick a new location to explore. Meet at the Cantwell Cliffs trailhead.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

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

10 am - 1 pm on Saturdays (all year) and Wednesdays (through December) Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens Every Saturday year-round and on Wednesdays, 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

11 am - 2 pm. Join Chef Anthony as you learn to make summer foods that are quick and easy, and perfect for entertaining summertime guests. Class includes instruction, recipes and lunch. Spend the night and save $25 off the regular rate of a room, cabin or cottage.

Cost: $49 per person

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

7 pm. As you float along, watch the wildlife settle in for the night and witness the peaceful beauty of the sun setting over the river.

Cost: $35 per person

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

1-3 pm. Naturalists have been feeding hummingbirds at Lake Hope State Park since 1995. A combination of commercial feeders and natural tube flowers are used. Program begins July 1st and ends August 29th. Visitors can learn about Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds and attempt to hand feed them! Stop by anytime during that period to give it a shot. No reservations are required and our hummingbird program is free of charge but we strongly encourage donations to the Friends of Lake Hope. Parking is located near the nature center. Hand-feeding of Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds at Lake Hope began when Naturalist Dave Sapienza was replacing a filled feeder and a hummingbird zoomed in for a drink. A few visitors began attempting to feed hummingbirds by hand in 2001 and in 2002 the program became official. For the next couple of years, the program drew a lot of attention from park visitors and from Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds! As many as 10 feeders were maintained by the nature center's staff, being cleaned and refilled daily. As much as 80 pounds of sugar were used each summer. By 2005, as many as 25 hummingbirds could be seen at one time. Participants in the program had about a 50% chance of hand-feeding. But, the most patient visitor was successful, as the last person "standing" always hand-feeds. By 2006, the program had grown to "out of control" proportions as the media caught on to the event and featured it in The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus Dispatch, Ohio Magazine, Birds and Blooms, Better Homes and Gardens and Midwest Living. The program was also featured on television's WSAZ in Huntington, WV and the Ohio Division of Wildlife's PBS show, Wild Ohio.

Cost: Free

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

7 pm. FREE Outdoor Concert Series continues with a visit from bluesman Guy Davis! He's a musician, composer, actor, director, and writer. But most importantly, Guy Davis is a bluesman. The blues permeates every corner of Davis' creativity. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to reviving the traditions of acoustic blues and bringing them to as many ears as possible through the material of the great blues masters, African American stories, and his own original songs, stories and performance pieces. THIS SHOW IS FREE! NO TICKETS NEEDED!

Cost: Free

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

2 pm. Join the naturalist at the Camp Amphitheater to discover the many special wildlife adaptations and discuss how to search for signs of the many species here at Hocking Hills.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

10 am. Stories, songs and crafts for children younger than school age. No registration necessary. Topic is "I'm Going to School!" Held at Kachelmacher Park on Route 93 S just off State Route 33.

Cost: Free

Contact: Logan-Hocking County District Library, Phone: 740-385-2348

2 pm. Learn to properly use binoculars, play a game to practice with them, and then search for birds on a short hike to the lake. Ages 3 and up. Fully Wheelchair Accessible. Meet at Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area.

Cost: Free

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

7 pm. Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon, 2:30 pm Sun. Raged PG-13. 1 hour and 57 minutes. This movie is about A colorful team of former Special Forces soldiers were set up for a crime they did not commit. Going "rogue," they utilize their unique talents to try and clear their names and find the true culprit.

Cost: $4 per person

Contact: Twin City Opera House, Phone: 740-962-3030

7-830 pm. Friday evening concerts in Worthington Park through August 27th. Performers subject to change without notice. August 13th - TBA. August 20th - the Blue Jean Band. August 27th - Nashville artist Bobby Osbourne. Participants should bring lawn chairs. Food and beverages for sale by the Fellowship United Methodist Church. Gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Main and Market Streets

Cost: Free

Contact: Concerts in the Park, Phone: 740-385-6964

8:50 pm. Approximate movie starting times based on 20 minutes after sunset. Imagine That. Free movies every Friday night. All movies rated 'PG'. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Sycamore Park Amphitheater at 500 Hereford Dr. Pickerington.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pickerington Parks and Recreation, Phone: 614-833-2211

5-7 pm. Locally grown produce and more. Every Friday night till October 22nd. Corner of North High St and West Market St., Baltimore.

Cost: Free

Contact: Baltimore Downtown Restoration Committee, Phone: 740-862-6741

7:30-9 pm. 111 E. Main St., Lancaster, OH. Aug 13 - The Randy's - Too much fun for Everyone!! Don't miss this one!!

Cost: Free

Contact: Lancaster Parks and Recreation , Phone: 740-687-6651

For additional information please call, email at secretary@henrycountyfair.org or visit our website at http://www.henrycountyfair.org/.

Cost: $6 per day

Contact: Henry County Fair, Phone: 419-592-9096

5 pm Big Bend Farmer and Artisan Market. 8 pm Music. Aug 13th - Davina & the Vagabonds. Davina and the Vagabonds are known in The Twin Cities, Minnesota as being the busiest band in town because of their hard working professionalism, high energy stage performance, and original sound.

Cost: Free

Contact: Pomeroy Blues, Phone: 877-meigs-co

For additional information please call or visit us on the web at http://www.miamicountyohiofair.com/.

Cost: $5 per day

Contact: Miami County Fair, Phone: 937-335-7492

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. Join the Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist at Conkle's Hollow and we will show you the many unique features of our universe while we watch for the annual Persied Meteor Shower. come for the viewing, crafts, games and fun. We also recommend a pair of binoculars if you have them. (weather permitting).

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

For additional information please call or visit us on the web at http://www.mercercountyohiofair.com/.

Cost: $9 per day

Contact: Mercer County Fair, Phone: 419-586-3239

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 - 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

9 am - 12 pm. Every Saturday Through September 25th. Locally grown produce, baked goods, homemade items. Downtown Bremen.

Cost: Free

Contact: Bremen Farmers Market, Phone: 740-569-4121

8 pm. Gates open 7 pm. Chicago Blues Jam with Bob Margolin, Bob Stroger, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and Special Guest Sugar Blue. At the Fur Peace Ranch in Pomeroy, Ohio.

Cost: $30 per person

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

10 am - 1 pm on Saturdays (all year) and Wednesdays (through December) Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens Every Saturday year-round and on Wednesdays, 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 pm. Is it Disney, Warner Brothers or MGM? . . . Come to the amphitheater located near the pool area and find out. Enjoy a family fun movie under the stars.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

8 pm departure. If you love spooky ghost stories, this is the train for you. Learn about the spirits who haunt the area — on board the Haunted Hills Ghost Express train. Passengers will hear hair-raising tales of more than thirteen local ghosts while the train passes near their haunts. From the famed Moonville Tunnel brakeman to the weeping West State angel to the deaf mute whose imprint still remains on the floor of the insane asylum, these are just a few of the supernatural stories that will be told. At the end of this ghastly train ride, you will receive a printed ghost guide that enables you to embark on your own spine-tingling, spirit-hunting adventure in the Hocking Hills area. Many stories are rewriiten and expanded for 2010. Saturday, August 14, September 11 DEPARTS AT 8 P.M., October 10 and 17, 2010 DEPARTS AT 7 P.M. This train lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours. (Under 3 yrs. old ride free but must sit on guardian's lap.) Parental discretion is advised. The ride features ghost stories and may be too intense for children. The depot opens two hours prior to departure of the first train. Food and non-alcoholic drinks are permitted on the ride but not served.

Cost: $12-17 per person

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

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 collage in August.

Cost: $8-$10 per class

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

10 am. Meet the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin 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: 740-385-6561

2 pm. Join the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a closer look at Ohio's winged predators.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

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

Dusk. Lake Alma State Park will show a family movie at the campground's outdoor amphitheater beginning at dusk. It will be canceled due to inclement weather.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lake Alma, Phone: 740-596-4938

2-4 pm Mini tractor pulls. 5 pm Music starts. Airplane rides will be available beginning at 2 pm. Call for additional information.

Cost: Free

Contact: Vinton County Airport, Phone: 740-357-2368

1-4 pm. Bees, butterflies, and bugs, oh, my! Celebrate all things buggy with activities and displays for kids from 1 to 100. Representatives from various agencies, including the Ohio Wildlife Center, will have live animals, insects, crafts, gardening and many other ways to learn about bugs. All ages. Fully Wheelchair Accessible. Meet at Springhouse Program Area.

Cost: Free

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

10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Pizza with Fresh Mozzarella-Basil Pesto-Roasted local Tomato. Herbed Pizza with Grilled Shrimp, local Corn and Feta. Wheat Pizza with Grilled Steak, Blue Cheese and Grilled Onions. Demonstration Style. Bring a friend and you will receive 1/2 off your class tuition. 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 for 17 years, including Ambria of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. She also taught cooking classes at A La Carte Gourmet Kitchen and The Chopping Block Cooking School in Chicago.

Cost: $45 per person

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

8:30 pm. Try to call in screech owls on a 1-mile walk and learn about other nocturnal animals. All Ages. Meet at Glacier Knoll Picnic Area. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

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

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

740-596-3030 for more information. Take a llama hike with the Lake Hope State Park Naturalist. Meeting location to be announced.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lake Hope State Park, Phone: 740-596-3030

Dusk. Lake Hope State Park will show the Sword in the Stone at the Nature Center's outdoor amphitheater beginning at dusk. It will be canceled for inclement weather.

Cost: Free

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

For additional information please call or visit us on the web at http://www.muskingumcofair.com/.

Cost: Gate Fee

Contact: Muskingum County Fair, Phone: 740-453-3068

2-4 pm. Gospel music, children's games, story teller, in the shelter house behind visitors center. Fee: admission to grounds $8 and a small additional fee for tasting several varieties. Cherry and Blackberry Cobbler with ice cream. History and so much more.

Cost: $8 admission

Contact: Adena Mansion & Gardens, Phone: 740-772-1500

1-5 pm. Aug 15th. Elemental Reflexology. Learn feet reflex points & techniques for pain management, foot exercises for improved posture & flexibility. Be able to do basic work on friends & family. Open to all who are interested in learning how to improve their lives using Holistic Health. Expert teachers. Hands on practice. receive a certificate of completion pre-registration required. Call 800-653-2557. Sep 19th. Polarity & Holistic Health Techniques. Learn polarity acupressure for balance, various bodywork protocols, food awareness and self help exercises. Be able to do basic work on friends & family.

Cost: $30 each or $100 all

Contact: Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, Phone: 740-385-0820

7 pm. 2010 Giant Eagle Summer Concert Series. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy central Ohio's premiere music in the park program. From rock classics to Motown melodies to blues, funk and current hits, Paradise Island does it all. They play with a power and authenticity that guarantees a good time whenever they perform. www.paradiseislandband.com.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lancaster Parks & Recreation, Phone: 740-681-5019

1:30-4 pm. Try to catch a big fish at Buzzard's Roost Lake. Participants must be 15 years old or younger. Some bait and poles provided. Buzzard's Roost Lake. Ages 3 and up. Fully Wheelchair Accessible. Meet at Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area.

Cost: Free

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

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 am. Learn about insects, spiders and other tiny creatures through activities and observation. All Ages. Meet at Glacier Knoll Picnic Area. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

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

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

1-4 pm. Tue-Sat. A variety of artists and mediums displaying folk art.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

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

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

11 am - 4 pm (Tue-Fri), 1-4 pm (Sat-Sun). This year's theme is "Revitalization". The artist must create a work of art interpreting the theme, using one's own definition of "revitalization". The title of the work does not need to include the theme title. An artist statement of 50 words or less on how the work fits the theme is encouraged.

Cost: Free

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

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

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

12- 5pm (Tue-Wed-Fri). 12-8 pm (Thu). 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). Beyond First Impressions, Prints by Harvey Breverman. Exhibit runs from July 9, 2010 – October 30, 2010. A selection of works from the Museum permanent collection by Harvey Breverman, Ohio University Alumni (1960), calls attention to Breverman’s mastery of the printmaking medium. Using a wide range of techniques such as lithography, woodcut, intaglio, silkscreen and engraving, Breverman captures personalities of artists (Jim Dine), poets (Alan Ginsberg), writers (Samuel Beckett) and literary critics (Dwight McDonals). This exhibition will connect the artwork as well as the collection of the artist’s papers, personal letters and publications. Artist gallery talk: September 30, 5 – 6 PM. Closing reception: September 30, 6 – 8 PM.

Cost: Free

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

10 am - 1 pm on Saturdays (all year) and Wednesdays (through December) Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens Every Saturday year-round and on Wednesdays, 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. Each week we pick a new location to explore. Meet at the Ash Cave trailhead.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

1-3 pm. Naturalists have been feeding hummingbirds at Lake Hope State Park since 1995. A combination of commercial feeders and natural tube flowers are used. Program begins July 1st and ends August 29th. Visitors can learn about Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds and attempt to hand feed them! Stop by anytime during that period to give it a shot. No reservations are required and our hummingbird program is free of charge but we strongly encourage donations to the Friends of Lake Hope. Parking is located near the nature center. Hand-feeding of Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds at Lake Hope began when Naturalist Dave Sapienza was replacing a filled feeder and a hummingbird zoomed in for a drink. A few visitors began attempting to feed hummingbirds by hand in 2001 and in 2002 the program became official. For the next couple of years, the program drew a lot of attention from park visitors and from Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds! As many as 10 feeders were maintained by the nature center's staff, being cleaned and refilled daily. As much as 80 pounds of sugar were used each summer. By 2005, as many as 25 hummingbirds could be seen at one time. Participants in the program had about a 50% chance of hand-feeding. But, the most patient visitor was successful, as the last person "standing" always hand-feeds. By 2006, the program had grown to "out of control" proportions as the media caught on to the event and featured it in The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus Dispatch, Ohio Magazine, Birds and Blooms, Better Homes and Gardens and Midwest Living. The program was also featured on television's WSAZ in Huntington, WV and the Ohio Division of Wildlife's PBS show, Wild Ohio.

Cost: Free

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

7 pm. As you float along, watch the wildlife settle in for the night and witness the peaceful beauty of the sun setting over the river.

Cost: $35 per person

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

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

10 am - 12 pm. Learn basic copper foil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. All supplies are provided. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more suffocated glass projects.

Cost: $25 per person

Contact: Scenic Way Gifts and Art Glass Studio, Phone: 740-596-1913

10 am and 1 pm. Watch a puppet show about a skunk that protects his forest friends from a scary predator. Craft included. Ages 3-5. Fully Wheelchair Accessible. Meet at Buzzard's Roost Picnic Area.

Cost: Free

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

2 pm. Lets spend some time learning games that were played many years ago. If you would like to learn how to play different games or if you would like to relive childhood memories meet with us. Gather at the Naturalist Cabin.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

7 pm. Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon, 2:30 pm Sun. Raged PG. 1 hour and 43 minutes. Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future.

Cost: $4 per person

Contact: Twin City Opera House, Phone: 740-962-3030

7-830 pm. Friday evening concerts in Worthington Park through August 27th. Performers subject to change without notice. August 20th - the Blue Jean Band. August 27th - Nashville artist Bobby Osbourne. Participants should bring lawn chairs. Food and beverages for sale by the Fellowship United Methodist Church. Gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Main and Market Streets

Cost: Free

Contact: Concerts in the Park, Phone: 740-385-6964

6 pm. Ohio State Fiddling Contest. Stuart's welcomes back the Ohio State Fiddling Contest! Join us for one of the premier fiddling events in Ohio. Whether you're a fiddler, or someone who enjoys fiddling, this contest offers something for you. This event will put a smile on your face, and have you tapping your toes in no time! Our contest is nationally certified with the National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest held annually in Weiser, Idaho. This means our Grand Champion will be eligible to compete in this prestigious event. For more info, visit their site at www.fiddlecontest.com. THIS EVENT IS PART OF NELSONVILLE'S PARADE OF THE HILLS. Old-Time Fiddlers Compete in 3 Age Groups. 12 and under. 13-18. 19-54. 55 and Over. Prizes Ages 13-18, 19-54, 55+. 1st Place - $300 and a plaque. 2nd Place - $200 and a medal. 3rd Place - $100 and a medal. 12 and under (remember, the 12 and under 1st place winner will compete for the Grand Championship!). 1st Place - $75 and a ribbon. 2nd Place - $50 and a ribbon. 3rd Place - $25 and a ribbon.

Cost: $6 per person

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

5-7 pm. Locally grown produce and more. Every Friday night till October 22nd. Corner of North High St and West Market St., Baltimore.

Cost: Free

Contact: Baltimore Downtown Restoration Committee, Phone: 740-862-6741

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

Week One - August 20-26. Summer Local Tomato-Pickled Onion Salad. Mini Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwiches. Crispy Catfish with Braggin Rights Slaw. Beer-Basted Tender Beef Brisket with Warm Sweet Potato Salad. BBQ-Spice Rubbed American Bison Ribeye topped with Blue Cheese Bacon Butter.

Cost: Prices Vary.

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

6-8 pm. at the Majestic Theatre Courtyard. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to this free concert. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tonight's live music will be by The Marty Ford Experience.

Cost: Free

Contact: Chillicothe Convention and Visitors Bureau, Phone: 800-413-4118

8 pm Fri & Sat. 7 pm Sun. In this play adapted for the Magic Waters stage by Tony Copper, performers will be in modern dress, but with Shakespeare's language. Pre-show dinners are served one hour prior to show time and should be ordered ahead of time. Cost is $7.95 adults and $6.95 children. Visit us at www.highland-ohio.com/magicwaters.

Cost: $3.50-7.00 per person

Contact: Magic Waters Theatre, Phone: 937-365-1388

9am-11pm Wed/Thu, 9am-12am Fri Sat. Since 1851 The Allen County Fair has been the premier showcase for Agriculture in West Central Ohio. As a result of holding such a great responsibility to the community, the Allen County Fair Board has always centered their purpose and goals on values, education, agriculture, youth and families. The Fair's long standing history within the community has built its reputation as an enjoyable source of family entertainment and learning. Not only is the Fair an excellent means for bringing the family together, it also lends a way for community members to showcase talents, products and ideas in a supportive and rewarding atmosphere. There are so many ways for a person to become involved with the Allen County Fair. No other event draws from as many areas or involves the cooperation of so many people as does the Fair. Included in the 210,000 visitors at last year's Allen County Fair were more than 800 Senior Fair exhibitors, 1400 4-H exhibitors, 117 Agricultural Education exhibitors, 350 Girl Scouts, 330 Junior Fair Advisors, over 170 concessionaires with more than 300 exhibits/trailers, over 430 Junior Fair livestock sale participants, and 780 livestock buyers. That's only a small part of what the Fair has to offer! Each year the fair offers big name entertaimnet . Other crowd pleasing events include the Kewpee Showcase of Bands, The Rough Truck Competition,and Tug-A-Truck. Add harness racing, a demolition derby and a cheerleading competition plus free entertainment daily, and you have the highlights of what the Allen County Fair can offer to the public. Keeping these things in mind, we would like to invite you to spend a few days with us here in Lima, Ohio and experience all of the fun and excitement that the 160th Allen County Fair has to offer!

Cost: $6 per day, $19-25 season pass

Contact: Allen County Fair, Phone: 419-228-7141

8 pm. Is Old Man's Cave really haunted or could it be something else? Join the naturalist at the Old Man's Cave visitor center to explore the possibilities. (This program does contain ghost stories . . . parents: you know your children best and should decide if it is appropriate. Please, no pets at Haunted Hocking.)

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

7-11:00pm 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

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

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

4:30pm - 7:30pm. Trip lasts 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

2 pm. As you pass by on your hike today, stop by the Naturalist Cabin to explore and take a closer look at some of our native residents. Naturalist will be available to explain and answer questions.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

9 am - 12 pm. Every Saturday Through September 25th. Locally grown produce, baked goods, homemade items. Downtown Bremen.

Cost: Free

Contact: Bremen Farmers Market, Phone: 740-569-4121

10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Peach Sour Cream Streusel Pie, Fresh Berry Lattice Pie, Chocolate Custard Tart with Oreo Crust, Green Tomato Pie. Limit 8 students. Hands On Style. Bring a friend and you will receive 1/2 off your class tuition. 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 for 17 years, including Ambria of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. She also taught cooking classes at A La Carte Gourmet Kitchen and The Chopping Block Cooking School in Chicago.

Cost: $59 per person

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

8:30 pm. Check out the wildlife that appears after dark on this 2-mile hike. All ages. Not Wheelchair Accessible. Meet at Springhouse Program Area.

Cost: Free

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

7:30 pm. Bring food to cook over a fire and learn about bats, owls and other night life. All Ages. Meet at Glacier Knoll Picnic Area. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

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

8 pm. Gates open 7 pm. At the Fur Peace Ranch in Pomeroy, Ohio.

Cost: $20 per person

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

6 pm departure. The depot opens two hours prior to departure of the first train. Ride back into history when our old time train carries a gold shipment. The robbers of Smoke Rise Ranch are planning an attack with their horses and guns to rob the train of its gold and the passengers of their play money. This thrilling trip is fun for the entire family and very popular. The train ride lasts approximately 2 hours.

Cost: $16-20 per person

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

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

9 am. Join the naturalist at the Camp Shelter area to explore around Rose Lake in search of who might use Rose Lake as their home.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

9 pm. Is it Disney, Warner Brothers or MGM? . . . Come to the amphitheater located near the pool area and find out. Enjoy a family fun movie under the stars.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

10 am - 12 pm. Learn basic copper foil stained glass techniques with Audrey Martin. All supplies are provided. At the end of the class you will walk away with your completed project and the knowledge to dive into more suffocated glass projects.

Cost: $25 per person

Contact: Scenic Way Gifts and Art Glass Studio, Phone: 740-596-1913

Dusk. Lake Hope State Park will show the Old Dogs at the Nature Center's outdoor amphitheater beginning at dusk. It will be canceled for inclement weather.

Cost: Free

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

10 am - 1 pm on Saturdays (all year) and Wednesdays (through December) Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens Every Saturday year-round and on Wednesdays, 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

Dusk. Lake Alma State Park will show a family movie at the campground's outdoor amphitheater beginning at dusk. It will be canceled due to inclement weather.

Cost: Free

Contact: Lake Alma, Phone: 740-596-4938

9 am. Length: 2 miles. Difficulty Level: Easy, Rolling Terrain. Meet at Hopewell Culture National Historical Park main visitor center at the Mound City Group unit. Hopeton Earthworks is comprised of a large circle and a square whose walls were once twelve feet high. No burials have ever been discovered here, but a parallel set of mysterious earthen walls stretch from the heart of the complex for nearly half a mile toward the Scioto River. What function this earthwork served is lost in obscurity, yet archaeologists discovered that prehistoric people regularly gathered here in large numbers. Regrettably, after centuries of plowing, Hopeton’s great walls, like most Hopewell earthworks, are now only barely visible. Hopeton Earthworks are not yet open to the public, so this walk is an uncommon opportunity to explore one of the national park’s newer acquisitions.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park , Phone: 740-774-1126

2 pm. Catch, release and learn about insects, spiders, and other tiny creatures. All Ages. Meet at Glacier Knoll Picnic Area. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

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

Times will vary, call first. 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

8 pm. Bring your dog for a 2 mile walk along the Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail. All Ages. Meet at Glacier Knoll Picnic Area. Not Wheelchair Accessible.

Cost: Free

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

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. Tue-Sat. A variety of artists and mediums displaying folk art.

Cost: Free, Donations encouraged

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

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

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

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- 5pm (Tue-Wed-Fri). 12-8 pm (Thu). 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). Beyond First Impressions, Prints by Harvey Breverman. Exhibit runs from July 9, 2010 – October 30, 2010. A selection of works from the Museum permanent collection by Harvey Breverman, Ohio University Alumni (1960), calls attention to Breverman’s mastery of the printmaking medium. Using a wide range of techniques such as lithography, woodcut, intaglio, silkscreen and engraving, Breverman captures personalities of artists (Jim Dine), poets (Alan Ginsberg), writers (Samuel Beckett) and literary critics (Dwight McDonals). This exhibition will connect the artwork as well as the collection of the artist’s papers, personal letters and publications. Artist gallery talk: September 30, 5 – 6 PM. Closing reception: September 30, 6 – 8 PM.

Cost: Free

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

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

10 am - 1 pm on Saturdays (all year) and Wednesdays (through December) Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens Every Saturday year-round and on Wednesdays, 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

10 am. Each week we pick a new location to explore. Meet at the visitor center.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

1-3 pm. Naturalists have been feeding hummingbirds at Lake Hope State Park since 1995. A combination of commercial feeders and natural tube flowers are used. Program begins July 1st and ends August 29th. Visitors can learn about Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds and attempt to hand feed them! Stop by anytime during that period to give it a shot. No reservations are required and our hummingbird program is free of charge but we strongly encourage donations to the Friends of Lake Hope. Parking is located near the nature center. Hand-feeding of Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds at Lake Hope began when Naturalist Dave Sapienza was replacing a filled feeder and a hummingbird zoomed in for a drink. A few visitors began attempting to feed hummingbirds by hand in 2001 and in 2002 the program became official. For the next couple of years, the program drew a lot of attention from park visitors and from Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds! As many as 10 feeders were maintained by the nature center's staff, being cleaned and refilled daily. As much as 80 pounds of sugar were used each summer. By 2005, as many as 25 hummingbirds could be seen at one time. Participants in the program had about a 50% chance of hand-feeding. But, the most patient visitor was successful, as the last person "standing" always hand-feeds. By 2006, the program had grown to "out of control" proportions as the media caught on to the event and featured it in The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus Dispatch, Ohio Magazine, Birds and Blooms, Better Homes and Gardens and Midwest Living. The program was also featured on television's WSAZ in Huntington, WV and the Ohio Division of Wildlife's PBS show, Wild Ohio.

Cost: Free

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

2 pm. Join the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center to learn how to make your own nature prints using natural objects and ink. All materials provided. Hey kids, for a special treat bring along $10 and do your printing on your very own souvenir T-shirt. (T-shirt not required to participate. )

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

10 am. Join the naturalist at the camp amphitheater to see how beneficial our slimy and scaly friends really are.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

5:30-6:30 pm. On the last Thursday of every month (in The Cooking Studio on the third floor of the Inn, except for May and June). 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. Educational, casual and fun.

Cost: $10 per person

Contact: Shaw's Restaurant & Inn, Phone: 740-654-1842

Week Two - August 27-September 5. Bacon Blue Cheese Hushpuppies. Mini Bison Burgers with Chipotle Aioli and Grilled onions. Cornbread Crusted Chicken with Red Wine Ham Hock Sauce over Creamy Grits. BBQ Beef Brisket with Housemade Baked Beans. Beer Braised Beef Short Ribs with Smoky Mashed Potatoes.

Cost: Prices Vary.

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

3 pm. Come to the naturalist cabin and put your skills to the test. Or, just come and cheer on your favorite team.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

5-7 pm. Locally grown produce and more. Every Friday night till October 22nd. Corner of North High St and West Market St., Baltimore.

Cost: Free

Contact: Baltimore Downtown Restoration Committee, Phone: 740-862-6741

7 pm. Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon, 2:30 pm Sun. Raged PG. 1 hour and 43 minutes. Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Four nations tied by destiny when the Fire Nation launches a brutal war against the others. A century has passed with no hope in sight to change the path of this destruction. Caught between combat and courage, Aang discovers he is the lone Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements. Aang teams with Katara, a Waterbender, and her brother Sokka to restore balance to their war-torn world.

Cost: $4 per person

Contact: Twin City Opera House, Phone: 740-962-3030

7 pm. Join the naturalist and the Hocking Hills Canoe Livery for a naturalist guided trip around Rose Lake. The trip will take approximately one hour and will cover many aspects of canoeing safety while we search the lake for wildlife. Space is limited so you must pre-register at the camp office prior to the event. We will meet at the dam at Rose Lake.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

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

6:30 pm. Please note special time. Friday evening concerts in Worthington Park through August 27th. Performers subject to change without notice. August 27th - Nashville artist Bobby Osbourne. Participants should bring lawn chairs. Food and beverages for sale by the Fellowship United Methodist Church. Gazebo in Worthington Park, corner of Main and Market Streets

Cost: Free

Contact: Concerts in the Park, Phone: 740-385-6964

6-10 pm. Bring your friendly pooch to strut their stuff to our dog-friendly, Historic Square Arts District. In addition to art openings, we will have a Doggy Parade, Doggy Tricks, Doggy Fashion Contest and Doggy Queen and King!

Cost: Free

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

12- 5pm (Tue/Wed/Fri). 12-8 pm (Thu). 1-5 pm. (Sat-Sun). Asylum: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals Photography exhibition by Chris Payne runs August 27, 2010 – December 30, 2010. This photographic exhibition presents images of abandoned buildings of state mental hospitals built during the 19th century across the United States. Over a period of six years, photographer Chris Payne visited over seventy institutions in thirty states, including the Athens, Ohio State Hospital, creating a haunting yet exquisite visual documentary of the architectural decay and the people who once occupied these buildings. Reception: October 15, 6 – 8 PM

Cost: Free

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

6-10 pm. Sue Hazen and Maryann Limmer, ceramic artists, and Margaret McGee, a painter, work together to express their thoughts on the South African Ndebele Indian Art. Exhibit runs through March 20. Part of Final Fridays in the Historic Square Arts District of Nelsonville.

Cost: Free

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

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 - 1 pm on Saturdays (all year) and Wednesdays (through December) Market on State parking lot, 1000 E State St., Athens Every Saturday year-round and on Wednesdays, 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 - 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

9 pm. Is it Disney, Warner Brothers or MGM? . . . Come to the amphitheater located near the pool area and find out. Enjoy a family fun movie under the stars.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

6 pm warm-ups. 7 pm race begins. Carload Night! Everyone gets in free for General Admission from 4 pm to 7 pm. $10 parking fee per car. $2,500 to win for Sprints/ $250 to start. 410 Sprints, Advanced Services Modifieds & Hobbies. Ohio's fastest 3/8 mile high banked dirt track.

Cost: $5-10 per person, $25 pit pass

Contact: KC Raceway, Phone: 740-663-4141

3 pm gate opens. 4 pm warm-ups. 6:30 pm racing. Dirt track racing at the fastest 1/5 mile in the Midwest! 600 CC Outlaw Mini-Sprints, Modified Lite Dwarf Cars, Sportsmen Dwarf Cars & 4 Cyl. Stock & Mini Late Models. Race track. For more information call or visit www.35raceway.com.

Cost: $10 per person under 12 free

Contact: 35 Raceway Park, Phone: 740-998-2179

9 am. Length: 2 3/4 mile. Difficulty Level: Easy, Mostly flat meet at Hopewell Mound Group parking lot, 3 miles northwest of Chillicothe on Sulphur Lick Rd., 1/4 mile from Maple Grove Rd. near the west end of Anderson Station Rd. Driving maps are available at the main National Park Visitor Center at Mound City Group. Hopewell Mound Group is a 15 minute drive from the main visitor center. At 111 acres, the main enclosure here is the largest single Hopewell earthen-walled area ever found and contained the largest Hopewell burial mound ever built. It was at this former farm owned by Captain Mordecai Hopewell, that this prehistoric culture was first described by archaeologists. It is also from this site that the Hopewell Culture borrows its name. For more information visit www.nps.gov/hocu.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hopewell Culture National Historical Park , Phone: 740-774-1126

10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Cilantro Linguine with Thai Peanut Sauce, Grilled Chicken Mezzaluna with Fresh Tomato Broth, Shrimp Ravioli with Corn Cream. Bring a friend and you will receive 1/2 off your class tuition. 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 for 17 years, including Ambria of the Lettuce Entertain You restaurants. She also taught cooking classes at A La Carte Gourmet Kitchen and The Chopping Block Cooking School in Chicago.

Cost: $55 per person

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

8:30 pm. Watch for bats in the sky around the pond and learn more about the world's only flying mammals. All ages. Fully Wheelchair Accessible. Meet at Springhouse Program Area.

Cost: Free

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

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

9 am - 12 pm. Every Saturday Through September 25th. Locally grown produce, baked goods, homemade items. Downtown Bremen.

Cost: Free

Contact: Bremen Farmers Market, Phone: 740-569-4121

11:30 am. $20 per person for each race. $35 per person for guided tour. Join Hocking Valley Canoe Livery in a fight against cancer! Help us promote awareness, support survivors, and raise money for the American Cancer Society. Make a difference while having fun in one of our canoe races or a naturalist-guided tour. 100% of the proceeds goes to the American Cancer Society!

Cost: $20-35

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

10 am. Search for three types of salamanders and learn about their connection to shale in a small portion of Slate Run Creek. All Ages. Not Wheelchair Accessible. Meet at Shady Grove Program Area.

Cost: Free

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

9 am. We will meet at Rock House Trail. Bring a sack lunch and a drink and dress for the weather. For more information about the Trail Trolls or to sign up contact the naturalist office. 740-385-8003 ext 213.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park , Phone: 740-385-6561

3 pm. Learn about butterflies and work together to safely catch and release them. All Ages. Meet at Park Office.

Cost: Free

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

2-4 am. Taste a bit of summer by sampling spicebush tea and bee balm tea made from plants growing right here at Slate Run. All Ages. Fully Wheelchair Accessible. Meet at Living Historical Farm Entrance, 1375 State Route 674 N. Canal Winchester OH 43110.

Cost: Free

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

8 pm - 10:45 pm. Witness the spectacular re-enactment of the life of the legendary Shawnee leader Tecumseh as he struggles to unite the various tribes in an effort to drive the encroaching whites from their sacred homeland. The facility offers a free mini museum, nightly buffet (served 4:30 pm- 7:30 pm), afternoon backstage tours (4 pm and 5 pm) and gift shop. Admission is $22.95 for adults; $15.95 for children age 10 & under and $20.65 for seniors age 60 and older. Group discounts available 25+ $20.65 for adults and $14.95 for children (age 10 and under). Backstage tour ticket price is $4 for adult and $3 for children (10 and under). For more information or to purchase tickets, call 1-866-775-0700 or visit www.tecumsehdrama.com.

Cost: $15.95-$22.95

Contact: Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama, Phone: 866-775-0700

Gates Open at 8am. General Daily Admission - $7.00 per day. Senior Citizen Day - Friday 8am until 5:00 pm. Age 60 and over. Free Admittance. Rides open Tuesday through Thursday 4-11pm, Friday & Saturday 1-5pm, 6-11pm. "Come Celebrate...158 Years of the Noble County Fair"

Cost: $7 per day

Contact: Noble County Fair, Phone: 740-752-5598

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

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

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

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

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

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-Sat. 12-5 pm Sun. Sue Hazen and Maryann Limmer, ceramic artists, and Margaret McGee, a painter, work together to express their thoughts on the South African Ndebele Indian Art. Exhibit runs through March 20. Part of Final Fridays in the Historic Square Arts District of Nelsonville.

Cost: Free

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

12- 5pm (Tue/Wed/Fri). 12-8 pm (Thu). 1-5 pm. (Sat-Sun). Asylum: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals Photography exhibition by Chris Payne runs August 27, 2010 – December 30, 2010. This photographic exhibition presents images of abandoned buildings of state mental hospitals built during the 19th century across the United States. Over a period of six years, photographer Chris Payne visited over seventy institutions in thirty states, including the Athens, Ohio State Hospital, creating a haunting yet exquisite visual documentary of the architectural decay and the people who once occupied these buildings. Reception: October 15, 6 – 8 PM

Cost: Free

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

12- 5pm (Tue-Wed-Fri). 12-8 pm (Thu). 1-5 pm (Sat-Sun). Beyond First Impressions, Prints by Harvey Breverman. Exhibit runs from July 9, 2010 – October 30, 2010. A selection of works from the Museum permanent collection by Harvey Breverman, Ohio University Alumni (1960), calls attention to Breverman’s mastery of the printmaking medium. Using a wide range of techniques such as lithography, woodcut, intaglio, silkscreen and engraving, Breverman captures personalities of artists (Jim Dine), poets (Alan Ginsberg), writers (Samuel Beckett) and literary critics (Dwight McDonals). This exhibition will connect the artwork as well as the collection of the artist’s papers, personal letters and publications. Artist gallery talk: September 30, 5 – 6 PM. Closing reception: September 30, 6 – 8 PM.

Cost: Free

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