Antiques
March 13
Home Arts & Antiques
Jr. Fair Building, Marietta, OH. All forms of functional homemade art, antiques and a quilt show. 740-373-4981
www.betseymills.org
April 10
Ohio Country Antiques Show
Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, OH. Expanded spring session features more than 60 dealers plus an extraordinary display of Midwestern quilts presented by Hoosier quilt historian Cindy Claycamp. 513-738-7256
Arts
March 5-7
Lebanon Quilt & Fabric Arts Show
Warren County History Center, 105 S. Broadway, Lebanon, OH. 28 years of providing antique as well as newly made quilts, felting and knitting for view and for sale. More than 30 dealers. 513-932-1817
March 5-31
Monarch Gallery Exhibit - “Homesteads”
Monarch Gallery, 158 W. Wheeling St., Lancaster, OH. Works by local artists presenting their interpretation of the theme in a variety of media. 740-681-2787 www.monarchgallery.org
March 13-14
Blue Shoe Arts Spring Open House
Blue Shoe Arts Gallery, 4465 Coonpath Rd., Lancaster, OH. Folk art in various mediums. Whimsical, colorful art at affordable prices! 740-756-7874 www.blueshoearts.org
March 19-20, 26-27
Spring Fling!
Longaberger Homestead, 5563 Raiders Rd.., Frazeysburg, OH. Guests can make their own basket that is pre-signed by Longaberger family members, shop a sidewalk sale and enter for a chance to win arm loads of baskets in Dash for Baskets. 740-322-5588 www.longaberger.com
March 27
Issues & Artists Series Presents “Pieces of War”
Hugh G. Heiland Theatre, Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH. Kenny Carnes’ one-man show delivers a rapid-fire cadence of rhyme and rhythm. 937-382-6661
April 2
Monarch Gallery Exhibit - “Wings and Wilderness”
Monarch Gallery, 158 W. Wheeling St., Lancaster, OH. Works by local artists presenting their interpretation of the theme. 740-681-2787 www.monarchgallery.org
April 3
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette Spring Craft Show
Fairfield County Fairgrounds, N. Columbus St.. & Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. Wide variety of vendors. $1 admission benefits “Newspapers in Education” program. 740-681-4513
April 16
Shoot the Hills Photography Competition
Hocking Hills State Park, 19852 St. Rt. 664 S., Logan, OH. You are cordially invited to participate in one of the region’s largest photo competitions of the year. 740-774-6243
Culinary
March 11-13
Cincinnati International Wine Festival
Duke Energy Center, West 5th St., Cincinnati, OH. The Midwest’s premier celebration of wine, food and music.
513-723-9463 www.winefestival.com
March 16
Taste of Home Cooking School
Meigs Local High School, 42091 Pomeroy Pike, Pomeroy, OH. Get started cooking or refine your skills and expand your recipe collection. 740-992-6485
Exhibitions
March 4-7
Arnold Sports Festival
Columbus, OH. Featuring 18,000 athletes competing in more than 40 sports and events. The Arnold Fitness EXPO at the Greater Columbus Convention Center features more than 700 exhibit booths. 614-431-2600 www.arnoldsportsfestival.com
March 4-Oct. 1
How Children Learn About Other Cultures
Meriam R. Hare Quaker Heritage Center, Wilmington College, Wilmington, OH. See dolls, hear music, and read children’s books from around the world. 937-382-6661
March 6
Winter Swap Meet
Washington County Fairgrounds, 922 Front St., Marietta, OH. Specializing in Model T and A Ford parts. 740-373-5036
March 6-7, 10-14
Fifth Third Bank
Cincinnati Home & Garden Show
Duke Energy Center, Cincinnati, OH. Your source for garden and home improvements each and every year.
www.hartproductions.com
March 12-14
32nd Annual Tri-County Home Builders Home & Garden Show
Fairfield County Fairgrounds, N. Columbus St. & Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. Vendors featuring home improvement and landscaping ideas. Seminars, prizes and food. 740-689-3916
March 12-14
Spring Home, Garden and Business Expo
Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, 7033 Glenn Highway, Cambridge, OH. Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Home Show with area merchant exhibits. 740-439-6688 www.cambridgesupersite.com
March 12-14
Columbus RV Supershow
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH. See hundreds of the latest recreational vehicles, including pop-up campers, van conversions, travel trailers, fifth wheels and motorhomes. 614-644-3247 www.ohioexpocenter.com
March 13
2nd Annual Southeast Ohio Tourism Expo
University of Rio Grande, 218 N. College Ave., Rio Grande, OH. Expo showcasing tourism destinations in the tri-county. 740-446-6882 www.visitgallia.com
March 13-July 4
Blooms & Butterflies
Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH. Dozens of colorful species from South America, Africa and the Caribbean take flight amid tropical blooming plants.
614-645-8733 www.fpconservatory.org
March 14
Annual Chillicothe Coin Club Show
Christopher Center, 20 N. Plaza Blvd., Chillicothe, OH.
Family-oriented event for people of all ages. Many members and dealers participate and provide the opportunity to buy, sell or trade coins. 740-774-6414
March 14
Bridal Show
Ross County Fairgrounds, 344 Fairgrounds Rd., Chillicothe, OH. Free massages, hair styling and bridal games. Tons of door prizes with special prizes for your guys. 740-775-6053
March 18-21
Columbus International Auto Show
Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus, OH. See what’s new in the auto industry and the hottest cars around. 614-799-2232 www.columbusautoshow.com
March 19-21
Washington County Home Builders Home Show
Washington County Fairgrounds, 922 Front St., Marietta, OH. Displays on home ownership, builders/contractors, heat & air, kit remodelers, realtors, landscaping, rentals, etc.
740-373-7325 www.wchba.org
March 19-21
Ohio Beef Expo
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH. Six breed sales, ten breed shows, and one of the biggest junior shows in the state. More than 100 vendors from 13 states. 614-644-3247 www.ohiobeefexpo.com
March 19-21
Ohio Deer and Turkey Expo
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH. State turkey-calling championship on Saturday in the DiSalle Center Auditorium. 614-644-3247 www.deerinfo.com/ohiohome.asp
March 20
Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo
OU-C’s Shoemaker Center, 101 University Circle, Chillicothe, OH. More than 100 tables offering free testing & screenings for cholesterol, blood sugar, bone density, Alzheimers, etc. Door prizes and entertainment throughout the day. 740-701-4725
March 26-27
The 16th Annual Columbus Pet Expo
Franklin County Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St., Columbus, OH. Hundreds of products and services to pamper pets. www.columbuspetexpo.com
March 26-27
Home & Business Expo
Ohio Valley Mall, 67800 Mall Ring Rd., St. Clairsville, OH. A variety of vendors including home improvement, health care, non-profit organizations and small businesses. 740-695-4359
March 26-27
Memories Scrapbooking Expo Ohio
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH. Classes and 50+ booths packed with supplies, papers and more! 614-644-3247 www.memoriesscrapbookingexpo.com
March 27
FORKS Annual Radio-Control Model Show & Swap
Fairfield County Fairgrounds, N. Columbus St. & Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. Remote control airplanes, helicopters, cars and miscellaneous items. 740-687-5038
April 10-11
Southern Ohio Home and Garden Show
Ross County Fairgrounds, 344 Fairgrounds Rd., Chillicothe, OH. Displays offer products, services and ideas for your home. Appearances: NBC 4’s Tom McNutt at 1 pm on Sat. and live animals from the Columbus Zoo at 1 pm on Sun.
740-755-9570 www.southernohiohomeandgarden.com
April 10-11
Parkersburg Coin Show
Marietta Comfort Inn, Marietta, OH. Approximately 26 coin dealers from Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky and Pennsylvania show, buy, sell, trade and appraise coins. 304-422-4375
April 16-17
Spring Extravaganza
Fayette County Fairgrounds, Washington CH, OH. Annual event featuring area businesses. Great food and entertainment included. 740-335-0761
April 17-25
Cincinnati Flower Show 2010
Symmes Township Park, Loveland, OH. Celebrating its 21st Anniversary, the show will feature displays of unparalleled beauty, extraordinary marketplaces and gardening advice from the experts. 800-670-6808 www.cincyflowershow.com
April 17-June 20
International Butterfly Show 2010:
Butterflies of Japan
Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park, 1501 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati, OH. 15th Anniversary of the Butterfly Show. Countless butterflies are released to fly freely within the Conservatory’s showroom. 513-421-4086 www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
April 24
Fairfield County Spring Llama Show
Fairfield County Fairgrounds, N. Columbus St. & Fair Ave., Lancaster, OH. More than 100 llamas competing; obstacle and showmanship class. 740-536-9385
April 25
Athens Ohio Hamfest
701 E. State St., Athens, OH. Join other amateur radio buffs for Hamfest! 740-592-2106
Fairs/Festivals
March 3-4
The Tiverton Community Institute
Tiverton Grange Hall, St. Rt. 206 and 20, Tiverton, OH. This two day event may be the only two-day Farmers’ Institute left in Ohio. Singing, speakers and more. 740-824-3152
March 5-7
Bockfest 2010
Downtown, Cincinnati, OH. A celebration of bock beer, Over-the-Rhine, and spring. 513-721-1317 www.bockfest.com
March 6-7
Maple Syrup Festival
Shawnee Prairie Preserve, Greenville, OH. See the Sugar Shack, explore the trails of Shawnee Prairie while learning about maple syrup, and sample sweet treats. 937-548-0165
March 27-28
Annual Bluebird Festival
Greenville Armory, Wagner Ave., Greenville, OH. Celebrate nature and learn about your backyard habitat. 937-548-1596
April 17
Eleventh-Annual Earth Gathering Festival
Pump House, Yoctangee Park, Chillicothe, OH. Event will entertain, educate and inspire with Earth-friendly art, music, food, products and ideas. www.earthgathering.com
April 24-25
Ashville Viking Festival
Ashville Village Park, Ashville, OH. A gathering of various historic/living-history groups from throughout the area.
740-983-9390 www.ashvillevikingfest.com
April 30-May 1
The Dairy Barn Festival
8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH. A festive spring weekend of shopping, featuring more than 44 artists and craft specialists.
740-592-4981
April 30-May 8
Annual Dogwood Festival
Pomerene Center for the Arts, 317 Mulberry St., Coshocton, OH. Festivities at the Towne Centre Civic Hall, arts at the Court Square, art exhibits at the Pomerene Center and musical entertainment. 740-622-0326 www.pomerenearts.org
Family Friendly
March 13
Maple Tapping Festival - Pancake Breakfast
Alley Park, Business Rt. 33, Lancaster, OH. Free admission to Festival activities, $4 charge for Pancake Breakfast.
740-687-6651 www.lancasterparks.com
March 20
Family Day - Kites
National Museum of the United States Air Force, 1100 Spatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. Celebrate spring with kites! Demonstrations on indoor kite flying, and “build and fly your own kite.” www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
March 25-28
Aladdin Temple Shrine Circus
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, OH.
614-475-0058 www.aladdinshrine.org
March 26-27
“Getting to Know…Once Upon A Mattress”
Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, OH. A wild spin on the “The Princess and The Pea!” 513-867-5348
April 9
“Rikki-Tikki-Tavi”
Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, OH. 513-863-8873, www.fittoncenter.org
April 24-25
Fancy Feather Chicken Show
Darke County Fairgrounds, St. Rt. 49, Greenville, OH. All types of chickens, water fowl and 4-H displays. 937-548-7066
Fundraisers/Benefits
March 6
National Cambridge Glass Collectors “All Cambridge Benefit Auction”
Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, 7033 Glenn Highway, Cambridge, OH. Wonderful auction of Cambridge glass.
740-432-4245 www.cambridgeglass.org
March 25-27
Cambridge Lions Club Variety Show
Scottish Rite Auditorium, 941 Wheeling Rd., Cambridge, OH. Funds raised help those in need with eye care and glasses.
740-439-1543
April 25
Hike for Hospice
Merchants National Bank, , Washington CH, OH. All proceeds benefit hospice patients and their families. Registered hikers receive commemorative T-shirt and pizza. 740-335-0149 www.hospice-fayco.org
Historical
March 13
“Here Come the Brides-Wedding Reflections”
Buckingham Meeting House, 6 N. Sixth St., Newark, OH. Enjoy a delicious Ladies Luncheon while seeing examples of wedding dresses through time. 740-345-4898 www.lchsohio.org
April 1-13
13 Days with Patriots & Pioneers of
Washington County
Washington State Community College, Marietta, OH. An experience dedicated to promoting family history, heritage and genealogy. 740-678-8060 www.mariettasar.com
April 10-11
35th Annual Long Rifle Exhibit
Lafayette Hotel, 101 Front St., Marietta, OH. Exhibit presenting approximately 400 of the finest Ohio muzzleloading rifles in existence. Trading table for members offers accessories and muzzleloading arms for sale or trade. 740-676-9844
April 11
“Camp Chase Civil War Lecture”
Buckingham Meeting House, 6 N. Sixth St., Newark, OH. Civil War enthusiast Paul Clay shares insights about Camp Chase. 740-345-4898 www.lchsohio.org
April 16-18
Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Reunion
National Museum of the United States Air Force, 1100 Spatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. On April 18, 1942, Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle led 16 B-25 bombers as they took off from the USS Hornet. The men were on their way to bomb targets in Japan. The remaining Doolittle Raiders will hold their annual reunion in April. www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
April 24
The Encampment
Fryer Park, 3899 Orders Rd., Grove City, OH. History comes alive for the entire family as you experience what life was like during the 100 years between the Revolutionary and Civil wars. 614-277-3050 www.grovecityohio.gov
April 24-25
Federal Army Homecoming
Gallipolis City Park, 300 Block of Second Ave., Gallipolis, OH. A Civil War Reenactment. 740-446-6882 www.visitgallia.com
Holiday
March 13
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Various locations., Dublin, OH. Pancake breakfast and a miles-long community parade filled with bands, leprechauns, floats and all-things-Irish. Explore the Historic District for Irish imports, take in some Celtic entertainment, and taste great food. 800-245-8387 www.irishisanattitude.com
March 14
29th Annual Irish Gathering
Lafayette Hotel, 101 Front St., Marietta, OH. Irish buffet, traditional Irish music by the Boys of Hock and special performances by the Athens Irish Dancers. Raffle: grand prize of Waterford crystal donated by Baker & Baker Jewelers. 740-374-2362
March 20
Lunch with the Easter Bunny
Michael J. Colligan Lodge, 20 New London Rd., Hamilton, OH. Lunch, crafts, entertainment, and pictures with the Easter Bunny. 513-785-7060
March 27
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Joyce Park, Hamilton, OH. More than 5,000 eggs, four age groups & special group prizes. 513-785-7060
www.hamilton-city.org
March 27-April 3
Easter Bunny Express
Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 S. Mechanic, Lebanon, OH. Hop aboard the Easter Bunny Express and enjoy a train ride to LM&M Junction for a special visit with the Easter Bunny. Children receive a special gift and can get their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. 513-933-8022
April 2
Dino Egg Dig
William Kraner Nature Center, 10380 Fairview Rd., Newark, OH. Lunch with the Easter Bunny and enjoy an archaeological dig for dino eggs. 740-323-0520 www.lickingparkdistrict.com
April 3
Easter on the Farm
Bob Evans Farm, Rio Grande, OH. Lunch with the Easter Bunny. 740-245-5304 www.bobevans.com
April 3
Easter Egg-stravaganza
William Kraner Nature Center, 10380 Fairview Rd., Newark, OH. The largest Easter egg hunt in Licking County. 740-323-0520 www.lickingparkdistrict.com
April 3
Easter Bunny Train & Egg Hunt
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 E. Canal St., Nelsonville, OH. After a pleasant ride on the train, all riders depart for an action-packed Easter egg hunt. 800-967-7834
April 3
YMCA Easter Egg Hunt
High School Softball Diamond, Greenville City Park, Greenville, OH. Kids ages 9 and under hunt for prizes and candy during this annual event. 937-548-3777
Lectures/Workshops
March 6
Amish Bird Symposium 2010
Wheat Ridge Amish Community Building, 3735 Wheat Ridge Rd., West Union, OH. Speakers from around Ohio, bird photography and an Amish-made lunch. Vendors with bird-related items. 937-544-5454 www.adamscountytravel.org
March 27
Apple Grafting
Mount Oval, US Rt. 23, Circleville, OH. Learn the differences between apples, and choose from various vintage apples for your own apple tree. 740-474-1495
April 3
Pruning the Landscape
Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown Rd., Newark, OH. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, this class will have you pruning like a pro! 800-443-2937
www.dawesarb.org
April 10 and 17
Beginning Bonsai: Two Sessions
Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown Rd., Newark, OH. Two–session course will introduce the art of bonsai. Materials include one tree, bonsai container, soil, wire and an Art of Bonsai booklet. 800-443-2937 www.dawesarb.org
Music
March 5
Lancaster Festival Special Music Event -
Marcia Ball in Concert
Lancaster Moose Lodge, 1201 Sugar Grove Rd., Lancaster, OH. Four-time Grammy Nominee in a special fundraising concert for the Lancaster Festival. 740-687-4808 www.lanfest.org
March 6
The David L. Belew American Masters Concert
New Life Vineyard, 2470 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, OH. Concert featuring Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, America’s first female Pulitzer Prize Winner in music (1984). Children and handbell choirs from local schools will also be performing. 513-895-5151
March 6
Touch “Sounds of Motown”
Murphy Theatre, 50 W. Main St., Wilmington, OH. The premier MoTown Sound Tribute band in the land. 800-274-3848
March 7
Hunt Family Fiddlers
Ohio University-Lancaster, Wagner Theater, 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH. Irish step dancers, fiddlers and singers perform Celtic, bluegrass, inspirational and popular tunes.
740-654-1003 www.lancastercommunityconcerts.com
March 7
Southwest Ohio Symphonic Band Concert
Miami University Middletown, 1601 S. University, Middletown, OH. 513-727-3200 www.cityofmiddletown.org
March 11-12
Gene Bertoncini
Midland Theatre, 36 N. Park Place, Newark, OH. One of the pre-eminent jazz guitarists active today. 740-345-5483
www.midlandtheatre.org
March 12
Billy Jonas
Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, OH. Percussion-based music made from buckets, broom handles, key chains, bottles and more. 513-863-8873
www.fittoncenter.org
March 13
Chordial Chorus Cabaret
Stop Nine Church of Christ, 60330 Southgate Rd., Byesville, OH. Enjoy a leisurely dinner and great entertainment at our annual Cabaret. Sponsored by Chordial, the Cambridge Barbershop Chorus. 740-432-5638
March 13
Ohio Valley Symphony Love Songs
Ariel Dater Hall, 426 Second Ave., Gallipolis, OH. Featuring the Eric Ashcraft and the Ohio Valley Symphony. 740-446-ARTS www.ohiovalleysymphony.org
March 13
Todd Burge and The Odd Urges
Washington State Main Campus, Arts and Science Building, Marietta, OH. 740-374-8716
March 19-20
18th Annual River City Blues Festival
Lafayette Hotel, 101 Front St., Marietta, OH. A weekend full of great blues! 740-376-0222 www.bjfm.org
March 20
Band of Flight Concert
National Museum of the United States Air Force, 1100 Spatz St., Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. An evening of music at the museum. Free, but limited seating. www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
March 20
Knot Fibb’n
Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, OH. Columbus-based, Irish-American ensemble, features innovative, arrangements of classic Celtic songs. 513-867-5348
March 25 and April 22
Bluegrass Concert Series
Ariel Dater Hall, 426 Second Ave., Gallipolis, OH. An evening of foot-stomping music. 740-446-ARTS www.arieltheatre.org
March 26-27
Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival
Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, OH. The area’s only indoor Bluegrass festival. Includes: Daily and Vincent, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, NewFound Road, and more. www.myclassiccountry.com
March 27
“One Voice” Choral Concert
Wilmington College, Hermann Court, Wilmington, OH. A 500-voice choral concert conducted by Mark Hayes. 937-728-6557
March 28
Southeastern Ohio Symphony Orchestra Concert
Brown Chapel, Muskingum University, 163 Stormont St., New Concord, OH. The orchestra’s final concert of the season.
740-826-8197 www.seoso.org
April 3
Guitar Bash II
Murphy Theatre, 50 W. Main St., Wilmington, OH. Local and regional guitarists come together for an outstanding evening of music. 800-724-3848
April 10
California Guitar Trio
St. Clair Memorial Hall, Greenville, OH. Enjoy this whirlwind of instrumental styles. 937-548-5158
April 11
Nearly Neil & The Solitary Band
Ohio University-Lancaster Wagner Theater, 1570 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH. Bobby Bruce has been performing his tribute Neil Diamond show since 1994 for audiences worldwide. 740-654-1003, www.lancastercommunityconcerts.com
April 11
Spring Concert of Pumpkin Show Band
Crossroads Church, 5679 Tarlton Rd., Circleville, OH.
740-474-4668
April 16
Helen Welch
Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, OH. British talent Helen Welch brings a charismatic and fabulous presence to her singing act. 513-863-8873
www.fittoncenter.org
April 24
Barry Campbell and His Big Band
Murphy Theatre, 50 W. Main St., Wilmington, OH. A tribute to the big band era with all of your favorites. 800-274-3848
April 25
Beethoven’s 9th - A Crowning Community Achievement
Swasey Chapel, Granville, OH. The Newark Granville Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the Denison Concert Choir. 740-345-5483 www.nqsymphony.org
April 25
Coshocton Community Choir Spring
Concert “At the River”
McKinley Auditorium Coshocton High School, 1205 Cambridge Rd., Coshocton, OH. More than 200 singers and musicians from central Ohio participate in this annual concert. 100-voice adult choir, 70-voice children’s choir and 60-voice teen choir. 740-625-0554 www.coshoctoncommunitychoir.org
Parades
April 5
Findlay Market Opening Day Parade
1801 Race St., Cincinnati, OH. 90th edition of the Opening Day Parade and Celebration—Cincinnati’s first rite of spring. The Parade travels from the Findlay Market to Fountain Square. 513-656-4839 www.findlaymarket.org
Recreation
March 19 and April 16
Night Hike
Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown Rd., Newark, OH. Experience The Arboretum at night! Kids and adults are welcome as we hike through collections, grasslands and woodlands. 800-443-2937 www.dawesarb.org
April 10-May 10
Heavenly Gardens
Heavenly Gardens, 7966 Buckley Rd., Hillsboro, OH. Enjoy daffodils and tulips over 30 inches tall and tree peonies from fire flame to pure white. 937-393-5226
April 17
Horse Fun Show
Portland Community Center, Portland, OH. Classes for riders of every skill. 740-843-5216
April 17-18
Third Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage of Southern Ohio
Various locations, Southern OH. Choose among dozens of field trips to botanical hotspots in Highland, Adams, Pike and Ross Counties. 937-365-0101 www.highlandssanctuary.org
April 24
National Park Day
Hopewell Culture National Historic Park, 16062 St. Rt. 104, Chillicothe, OH. Activities highlight the natural and culture resources that make up our National Park Service sites. Junior Ranger programs, craft projects, and guided earthwork and nature tours. 740-774-1126 www.nps.gov/hocu
April 24
Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike
Ash Cave Parking Lot, St. Rt. 664 S., Logan, OH. Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls in the beautiful Hocking Hills. 740-385-6841
May 1-2
Flora-Quest
Shawnee State Forest & The Edge of Appalachia Preserve, Adams County, OH. A hands-on learning adventure focusing on wild plants. 937-544-5454 www.flora-quest.com
Sports
April 17
3rd Annual Triangle Trail Half-Marathon
Brad Lightle Park, Frankfort, OH. Out-and-back bike path is flat and mostly shaded. Triangle Trail T-shirts, prizes, drinks and snacks along the way. Live music at the shelter house from 10 am until 12 pm. 740-779-0814 www.tricountytriangletrail.org
April 22
Earth Day 5K: Run/Walk for the River
Indian Acres Park, Marietta, OH. Celebrate Earth Day with a fun run/walk along the Muskingum River. All proceeds benefit Friends of Lower Muskingum River projects.
740-374-4170 www.muskingumriver.org
April 24
13th Annual EcoThon
The Wilds, 14000 International Rd., Cumberland, OH. 10K and 5K Trail Walk on the Wilds’ highly regarded cross-country course to benefit important conservation science programs. 740-638-5030 www.thewilds.org
April 30-May 2
Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
644 Linn St., Cincinnati, OH. Celebrate our 12th annual event. Friday: Runner’s Expo and Expotique; Saturday: 5K, 10K, Kids One Mile Marathon, and the Piglet Fun Run; Sunday: the “PIG,” plus a 4-person relay, half-marathon, and a wheelchair race. 513-721-PIGS www.flyingpigmarathon.com
April 30-May 2
International Bowhunters Organization
Ohio State 3D Championship
Clinton County Farmers’ & Sportsmen’s Association, 301 Batson Rd., Wilmington, OH. The largest state-based 3D tournament in Ohio. 937-725-5008
Theater/Dance
March 3
“Annie”
Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, Shawnee State University,
Portsmouth, OH. Timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie.
740-351-3600
March 5-6, 12-13, 19-20
“You Can’t Take It With You”
Players Theatre, 227 Putnam St., Marietta, OH, The Mid Ohio Valley Players theater group presents this 1937 Pulitzer Prize winner. 740-374-9434, www.midohiovalleyplayers.org
March 5-7
Seussical School
Ariel Dater Hall, 426 Second Ave., Gallipolis, OH. A magical extravaganza that brings to life favorite Dr. Seuss characters. 740-446-ARTS www.arieltheatre.org
March 6
ArcheDream’s Deep Blue
Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, OH. ArcheDream for the HumanKind is a multi-media dance troupe. 513-867-5348
March 8
The Moscow Festival Ballet in “Swan Lake”
Vern Riffe Center for the Arts, Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH. 740-351-3600
March 12
“The Stinky Cheese Man”
Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, OH. The Paul Mesner Puppets from Kansas City. 513-867-5348
March 19
Post Comedy Theatre
Midland Theatre, 36 N. Park Place, Newark, OH. Robert Post is a brilliant physical comedian with a stunning theatrical mind. 740-345-5483 www.midlandtheatre.org
April 9-11
“Recess”
Meigs Elementary School, 36871 St. Rt. 124, Middleport, OH. A River City Kids Production. 740-992-7396 www.rcplayers.net
April 10
The Magic of the Nelsons
Ariel Dater Hall, 426 Second Ave., Gallipolis, OH. Featuring a family of magicians. 740-446-ARTS www.arieltheatre.org
April 10
Moscow Festival Ballet, “Sleeping Beauty”
Midland Theatre, 36 N. Park Place, Newark, OH. The Moscow Festival Ballet was founded in 1989 when legendary principal dancer of the Bolshoi Ballet, Sergei Radchenko, sought to create a company combining the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies in an independent new company. 740-345-5483 www.midlandtheatre.org
April 16-18
Cinderella Ballet
Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, OH. Filled with romance and comic relief, this ballet is rated G. 513-867-5348
April 16-18
“The Princess Plays”
Ariel Dater Hall, 426 Second Ave., Gallipolis, OH. Three utterly charming one-act plays, presented in one theatrical production. 740-446-ARTS www.arieltheatre.org
April 29-May 5
“The Baker’s Wife”
Hamilton Civic Theatre, Hamilton, OH. A musical about a small town with big gossip! 513-737-7589 www.ghctplay.com